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2014/01/19 | 710 | 2,797 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to install an app from Play Store using the command line and if yes, how?
What I am trying to accomplish is something similar to using **adb install file.apk** but instead of an apk file the target would be a package name of a Play Store app (for e.g. **adb install com.spotify.mobile.android.ui**).
Is something like this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: **Short Answer** : No.
Long Answer :
-------------
`adb install` is a "shortcut" that is equivalent to open a shell (using `adb shell`) and type `pm install`. `pm`stand for **package-manager** and his behaviour is the same as other package manager in other Linux distributions (like `aptitude` in Debian or `pacman`in Arch Linux) except that `pm` doesn't fetch package from a distant location.
The Play Store is an application like others, and we can't call android applications like we call a program like a *C* or "normal" *Java* program, because the `.apk` file isn't actually a binary, but a simply *zipped* package. It is the **Dalvik Virtual Machine** (sort of equivalent to the *Java VM*) that deals with running applications. The Play Store application simply download the application you want and then run `pm install` on the package downloaded.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I was looking for the same answer, i can't find a single command to do this, but i found few options that could be useful in such cases:
**A.** download the .apk to your computer and install the apk from it (just google 'apk downloder' and find one suitable for you):
```
adb install com.myapp.apk
```
**B.** open playstore app from adb and point it to your package, this will look like this:
```
adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d 'market://details?id=com.myapp'
```
(i'm sure it can be automated to simulate the neccesarry clicks and install the app, but this requires much more work)
none are as easy as just installing from computer cmd, but that what we have now.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: If you know the x and y coordinates for the install and accept buttons you can run the following after starting market pointing to app like username_2 stated
adb shell input touchscreen tap x y - x and y coordinates for install button with space inbetween
pause for a second or 2
then run
adb shell input touchscreen tap x y - x and y coordinates for accept button with space inbetween
then close play store adb shell am force-stop com.android.vending
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: One way to achieve what you want (at least partially) is to use
```
pm install -i "com.android.vending" -r "path to apk"
```
In the adb shell. That way, though the app is side loaded, it will appear to have been installed from play store.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/20 | 978 | 3,897 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 and the OS that came with it has many problems IMO. It feels equivalent to the bloated Windows install that would come on my Dell PCs in the 90's, so I'd like to re-install a "clean" version of Android.
Does such a thing exist?
Is it the case that there is a "clean" Android with a basic UI, Apps container, wifi functionality etc. from which most other distributions extend? Or do I have to search all the various ROM forums and try different ROMs out (hopefully I'm using the right terminology here) until I find one that I like?
I want something as close to iOS features as possible - just a sticky list of apps at the bottom of my screen, app groups, minimal number of pre-installed apps to name the main features I'm hoping for.<issue_comment>username_1: You should try out <http://www.cyanogenmod.org/>, they have a version of their ROM for pretty much every major device out there. They try to stick to the AOSP (Stock/Vanilla) Android as much as possible.
If you use a stable version or a mile-release you'll probably never have any problem with it. If you want the latest features, you can use the nightlies, but they might have some bugs from time to time.
On my Galaxy S3 I've got a Android 4.4.2 ROM that is based on cyanogenmod source with some added components. While the stock Galaxy S3 OS is not even on Android 4.3 yet.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There are Custom ROM's available in this site <http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4> . In custom ROM's OS will be clean and even you can remove unwanted Apps.
For installing custom ROM's, you have to root your phone. Your phone warranty become void when you do this. Please read the T&C from their sites.
There are so many developers working for custom ROM's. Read the forum carefully before doing this.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: In your case, because there was a Developer Version of the phone (maybe called Play or Google edition) there likely is a clean version of Android, with just the 'Pure' Google Android experience available. Check the the XDA forum where you will likely find a ROM.
Otherwise, here is a promising link: <http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/how-to-turn-a-galaxy-s4-into-a-google-edition-phone/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Unfortunately there is no "base" install for Android phones in general, as pretty much every carrier and manufacturer except Google customize stock Android for their phones. As someone else mentioned, CyanogenMod is the closest you're likely to get to such.
That being said, the easiest way to ditch bloatware is to use an app like [Titanium BackUp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to "freeze" the app. This prevents it from running and from appearing in the app drawer. The good part about this is that it ensures that you can receive future updates from your carrier/manufacturer, as changing ROMs (or deleting bloatware installed as system apps) will cause future updates to fail.
If you want to reclaim internal SD card space, you can do a backup of the app first so that you can restore it later if/when you need to update the system.
You'll need to root/jailbreak your phone in order to use TiBU's freeze feature, but if you're thinking about installing a different ROM this shouldn't be an issue.
There are free solutions for freezing, deleting and backing up apps as well, but TiBU is a darn good app and worth a few bucks (tho the UI can be a bit confusing for some)
If you want to get into heavy customization of phone system features, your best bet is probably [Xposed](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer), a framework for installing addons to expose and control Android features. It can be wonky with TouchWiz, tho, which most Samsung phones have on them.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/20 | 1,015 | 4,036 | <issue_start>username_0: From one day to the next, TalkBack started to tell me on which home screen I am. It is always using the Google voice, even if I set it to Samsung TTS.
Texts:
* Page 2 of 5. (German pronunciation)
* Der Ordner ist geöffnet.
* Der Ordner ist geschlossen.
(My locale is German)
TalkBack was switched of before and when I go to settings, the text entry of TalkBack reads "off". When I enter into the TalkBack settings however the slider is switched to "on". Switching it of does not help as it always stays on but displaying off in the textual list view.
My next try was deactivating the TalkBack app completely. This did not solve the problem either.
Is there a setting I do not know about or another trick I could try?<issue_comment>username_1: I just encountered this problem - I seem to have solved it by doing force stop on the app 'Google Text-to-speech'. (I also cleared application data, but I guess it's the stop that worked.)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: LOL, wooow. One really irritating feature if you aren't visually challenged.
My toughest challenge was switching this talkback feature off again for I couldn't scroll down my screen. I would only manage to get the first few options which appeared on the first display of the screen and could see nothing lower down.
To overcome this, try to double swipe instead of single swipe your finger on your screen.
To solve the problem. Just go to your setting, my device, accessibility, then talk back and then disable it from there.
Once you can navigate by double swiping, it's pretty straight forward. Good luck.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: A bit late I know, but I've just been having a similar problem with a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.
This is how I got rid of it. I tried other ways, but found that if I turned the phone on and off again, the speech would come alive again. This was the only way I could kill it off for good.
Go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech and there will be a list of current text to speech providers (I had 2, Google and Samsung)
Go to Application Manager -> All
Find Google Text to Speech and disable it
If there is no disable button, you will have to click Uninstall All Updates first, then go back, and the button should now read Disable
You'll want to do the above step for each Text to Speech option you had in your list. I had 2, so I did it again for Samsung TTS.
Now if you go back to Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech there should be nothing left in the list and your home screen will finally be silent. Hooray!
I also have driving mode and TalkBack disabled. I already had them turned off, but they didn't help.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Problem can also be caused by airDroid. Go to settings accessibility and ensure AirDroid notifications are turned off. It took nearly 2 hours to find this one as I had done everything suggested in this thread. Frozen screens just remember to use 2 fingers
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Disabling "Google Text to Speech" worked to kill it for me.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: go to application manager and find the google text speech and disable it .
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Disabling "Samsung TTS" app and also Google text to speech.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: Go to application manager then to All down to Google text to speech and clear data and back out. This worked for my Samsung 3.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: 1. Open `Settings`
2. Go to `Application manager`
3. Scroll left to `All`
4. Scroll down to `Samsung TTS` and click it
5. Click `disable` and `force stop`
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: What is working for me is to have disabled AVG Antivirus.
Settings-->Accessibility-->Services-->Antivirus: Disabled
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: I tried all of these options; disabled everything and the voice kept turning back on. Eventually I uninstalled the cleaning app - AIO Cleaner - and the voice stopped.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/20 | 882 | 3,608 | <issue_start>username_0: I am not able to upload .doc files on my android mobile.I have Kingston software installed so whenever I use the upload button from the webpage it just displays my gallery, camera, voice and video recorder. It does not display the file browser so that I can select the file from my file system.<issue_comment>username_1: I just encountered this problem - I seem to have solved it by doing force stop on the app 'Google Text-to-speech'. (I also cleared application data, but I guess it's the stop that worked.)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: LOL, wooow. One really irritating feature if you aren't visually challenged.
My toughest challenge was switching this talkback feature off again for I couldn't scroll down my screen. I would only manage to get the first few options which appeared on the first display of the screen and could see nothing lower down.
To overcome this, try to double swipe instead of single swipe your finger on your screen.
To solve the problem. Just go to your setting, my device, accessibility, then talk back and then disable it from there.
Once you can navigate by double swiping, it's pretty straight forward. Good luck.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: A bit late I know, but I've just been having a similar problem with a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini.
This is how I got rid of it. I tried other ways, but found that if I turned the phone on and off again, the speech would come alive again. This was the only way I could kill it off for good.
Go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech and there will be a list of current text to speech providers (I had 2, Google and Samsung)
Go to Application Manager -> All
Find Google Text to Speech and disable it
If there is no disable button, you will have to click Uninstall All Updates first, then go back, and the button should now read Disable
You'll want to do the above step for each Text to Speech option you had in your list. I had 2, so I did it again for Samsung TTS.
Now if you go back to Settings -> Accessibility -> Text to Speech there should be nothing left in the list and your home screen will finally be silent. Hooray!
I also have driving mode and TalkBack disabled. I already had them turned off, but they didn't help.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Problem can also be caused by airDroid. Go to settings accessibility and ensure AirDroid notifications are turned off. It took nearly 2 hours to find this one as I had done everything suggested in this thread. Frozen screens just remember to use 2 fingers
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Disabling "Google Text to Speech" worked to kill it for me.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: go to application manager and find the google text speech and disable it .
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Disabling "Samsung TTS" app and also Google text to speech.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: Go to application manager then to All down to Google text to speech and clear data and back out. This worked for my Samsung 3.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: 1. Open `Settings`
2. Go to `Application manager`
3. Scroll left to `All`
4. Scroll down to `Samsung TTS` and click it
5. Click `disable` and `force stop`
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: What is working for me is to have disabled AVG Antivirus.
Settings-->Accessibility-->Services-->Antivirus: Disabled
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: I tried all of these options; disabled everything and the voice kept turning back on. Eventually I uninstalled the cleaning app - AIO Cleaner - and the voice stopped.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/20 | 496 | 1,840 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought the SG3 (GT-I9300) 6 months ago from Amazon Germany. I have Cyanogenmod 10 installed but wanted to revert it because I'm selling the phone. I want to use [this guide](http://apcmag.com/how-to-unroot-your-galaxy-s3-and-flash-it-back-to-stock-rom.htm) to revert it, but I'm not sure which Firmware I should download from [sammobile](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/). I didn't get the phone from a specific service provider, so I have no idea which firmware I should use. Any help?<issue_comment>username_1: You can download Android 4.3 for s3 i9300 for your device From sammobiles. I think Android 4.3 released in Germany.
OR Else If you have the back up before flashing the ROM, you can restore it from Recovery
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use a SamMobile ROM, but be sure that the model, the country and the original carrier match the phone as different carriers often require different radio drivers if they use different radio spectrum for bandwidth. If you don't know which carrier there are several routes you can use to determine it:
1. find out which radio you have on your device and match it to the appropriate carrier's
2. find out what frequencies your current carrier uses and use that to determine the equivalent carrier for the SamMobile ROMs
3. the version of CM you installed should also tell you which radio is on the phone, on the CM website
4. you can also get the information directly by dialing the code `*#0011#` on your phone, tho it may not be overly helpful (GSM900 is helpful, for example, but WCDMA is not - if it's WCDMA you'll have to [look up the Rx(download) and Tx(upload)](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands#UMTS-FDD) to determine frequency)
FWIW, I find that Odin generally is easier to use than Kies for flashing ROMs.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/20 | 1,098 | 4,072 | <issue_start>username_0: Every night before sleep I usually put my Galaxy S4 into my bed's headboard to recharge, but every night I also get up because of the beep that the phone does when someone send something to my wazzup messenger.
It's not nice put it into silent mode before sleep and return from it every day, is there any way to do such ting automatically?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/) for this ([Play Store link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm)). Tasker can create macros that are run on certain triggers, such as connecting the phone to a charger.
An example of the necessary programming can be found [here](http://tasker.wikidot.com/sleepmode). Check the link for additional info, but here's the necessary part:
```
Create Profile "Sleep Mode"
Add Context Power
Source: AC //You can also set this to all when you
//charge your phone using USB.
Add Context Time
From: 22:00
To: 07:00
Repeat: Off
Add Start Task
1. Silent Mode
Mode: On
2. Variable Set
Name: %SLEEPMODE
To: 1
Add Exit Task
1. Silent Mode
Mode: Off
2. Variable Clear
Name: %SLEEPMODE
```
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: reopening an old thread as I lost this feature and could not for the life of me remember how it was provided after I did a factory reset.
Sony has an app called smart connect for use with their smart phones and other bits and bobs they make, its free and you don't need to use it for anything else.
When you plug your phone in at night it gives you a host of options so you can mute apps and allow calls or just tell everyone to go away until morning.
Hope it helps someone
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware&hl=en_GB>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use the free/paid version of [AutomateIt](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=AutomateIt.mainPackage) or [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid) for the desired automation.
AutomateIt
----------
1. Rule for enabling silent mode:
* Trigger: Power Connected Trigger
* Action: Set Sound Mode Action → Silent (No Vibrate)
* Rule Details: No
2. Rule for disabling silent mode:
* Trigger: Power Disconnected Trigger
* Action: Set Sound Mode Action → Normal (With/No Vibrate)
* Rule Details: No
You can set time based triggers in coordination with power triggers using Composite actions trigger, you need to unlock it though.
MacroDroid
----------
1. Macro for enabling silent mode:
* Trigger: Power Connected/Removed → Power Connected
* Action: Set Priority Mode → None | Vibrate Enable/Disable → Silent (Vibrate On)
* Constraint: None | Time constraint
* Name: Quiet!
2. Macro for disabling silent mode:
* Trigger: Power Connected/Removed → Power Disconnected
* Action: Set Priority Mode → All | Vibrate Enable/Disable → Normal
* Constraint: None | Time constraint
* Name: Go loud!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I used to have the same boring procedure every night. Plug in the power cable to recharge the phone and turn sounds off manually. So I decided to create an app to automate this procedure.
With this app, user can define the time interval within the app is active (eg. 23:00 up to 6:00am) as well as the appropriate actions to be taken when user plugs in or unplugs the device from the power cord. You can mute not only the call ring tones but also the sms/social network/emails notifications.
The application does not require many resources as it's triggered only on power cord plug in/out and on specific times. On Android 5+ muting is in form of "Do not disturb" mode, which means that user can allow some important contacts (eg. favorites) to disturb the silence. (See the phone setting for this mode).
It's called Silence@Power and you can give it a try on Play Store [(play store link)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nick.nikitaris.silenceatpower)
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/20 | 256 | 952 | <issue_start>username_0: My device lost 3G Connectivity this morning and only resumed around 10AM, when it did however, this minus icon was present.
Any ideas what it is? What it means, and how to get rid of it?
<issue_comment>username_1: You might have the blocking mode enabled (it's an option available in Samsung devices). To disable this mode go to Settings > Device panel, and tap the blocking mode option to enable or disable.
Source: <http://www.twelveskip.com/tutorials/android/493/samsung-galaxy-s3-what-is-blocking-mode-and-how-to-use-it>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Solved this, it wasnt quite blocking mode, but close. The tablet seems to have a device to suppress icons from being shown, where the wifi toggle buttons are in task bar, there is an option entitled notifications, which when toggled on can suppress icons being present in this area.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/20 | 979 | 3,768 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7 (2013).
Recently I've upgraded my wifi router as part of moving to VDSL.
The problem:
The android devices disconnect from the wifi after some time, I can not reproduce or find the exact time it takes for it to disconnect. After the connection loss the device still "think" it is connected to the wifi (and even shows signal strength), however there is not connection.
I've noticed that problem with the first router I brought (router+vdsl modem netgear vegn2610). At first I thought that the router is the problem since I didn't have that problem with my old router (tplink 841n). So I changed it to d-link 6850u (another router+vdsl modem combo from my ISP). The second router has the same problems.
Notice that other devices (PCs and laptops) do not suffer from this problem.
Both of the routers are 11agn routers and both are capable of 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies. The problems are present on both radios.
Is there anything in the wifi radio/protocol configuration that might be causing this problem?
Thanks a head!<issue_comment>username_1: this looks like the typical hassle with Qualcomm's WiFi chips and some routers. Both Nexus 4 and 7 use a WiFi chip manufactured by Qualcomm. Depending on your router's configuration those chips will stop responding after some time when the device is in standby.
A temporary quick fix for this problem is to assign a static IP to your devices instead of using DHCP. This can be done in most routers using a MAC->IP mapping.
If this doesn't help, you can stop reading now.
There are three other methods of fixing (of which one will require root):
**Non-root**:
* Go to WiFi settings -> Advanced and set your frequency to 2,4 GHz only (this will work at a 50% chance)
* Go to WiFi settings -> Advanced and disable "WiFi Optimisation" (WARNING: this can lead to a huge battery drain in busy networks)
**Root**:
1. Open a file explorer (e.g. ES Explorer) with root privilegs, move to /etc/wifi and open the file WCNSS\_qcom\_cfg.ini.
2. Edit these three parameters so that they will all be enabled (=1):
* gEnableActiveModeOffload=1
* hostArpOffload=1
* hostNSOffload=1
3. Save the file and reboot your device.
*A little bit of explanation*:
The feature that is messed up in Qualcomm's configuration file is ARP - Adress Resolution Protocol. ARP is meant to map a hardware's MAC adress to it's IP adress so the router can directly call the connected hardware via MAC adress. Usually the router periodically sends ARP requests to connected devices to ensure they're still in the network. When the device is awake and the CPU is active, it will deal with the ARP request and everything goes well.
Once the CPU is asleep, it's the WiFi chip's job to deal with ARP requests so that the CPU needn't to be powered on every time an ARP request arrives. If ARP-Offloading is disabled though, the chip won't respond to the request and the router will kick the device out of its IP<->MAC map, which eventually leads to a dead connection.
When you assign a static IP, the whole ARP stuff is not needed obviously.
Disabling WiFi Optimisation will make the CPU inspect every packet so it will deal with ARP instead of the WiFi chip. The problem here, that this will hinder the device from going into power save mode.
I personally had the same WiFi problems until I manually fixed my .ini the way I described above. It took me nearly half a year to figure the problem out. I hope that I can help you with that!
Best regards!
**DISCLAIMER**: I'm not responsible if you harm your phone or data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found solution: rename the name of my mobile phone.
Refer to <https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/816633>
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/20 | 1,032 | 4,070 | <issue_start>username_0: My friend broke her S4's screen, and wants to get back the photos from the internal memory. The phone does not have USB debugging turned on, so having it attached to the computer only charges it. The phone does show up in Kies and is asking for me to unlock it. I do have the pin code, but as the screen is dead, and I cannot put it in. ADB devices, and FastBoot devices do not show the phone at all. Fastboot Reboot-recovery does not do anything either.
How can I go about restoring these photos from the internal memory. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Though not (yet) a solution for the OP in this case, I will already start summing up helpful facts from the comments: they might solve comparable issues for others. An update might follow if we find further things.
* A good starting-point for comparable issues is our [data-recovery tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/data-recovery/info) as well as its [most frequented questions](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/data-recovery?sort=frequent), where a solution often can be found already (see e.g. [How do I backup data (SMS/contacts) from a device with a broken screen?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/25646/16575)). A [search for "broken screen"](https://android.stackexchange.com/search?q=broken+screen+answers%3A1) might also prove helpful. Even if the devices differ, approaches should be comparable.
* A raw idea (I never tried that myself, so no guarantees at all) would be switching the device to [fastboot](/questions/tagged/fastboot "show questions tagged 'fastboot'") mode. Even if you might not be able to access your files from that, you could use it to temporarily side-load (and boot) some image shipping with ADB enabled (if there is such).
* It might also be possible to access the device with ADB when booted into recovery. This very much depends on the recovery image installed (see e.g. [recovery-mode](/questions/tagged/recovery-mode "show questions tagged 'recovery-mode'")). No guarantees for this either – but it's surely worth trying.
* Connecting the device to a TV or the like via MHL/HDMI would at least show the output (hopefully). That way you could also test if it maybe even still accepts touch input. In case touch input is still accepted by the device, you might be able to activate [usb-debugging](/questions/tagged/usb-debugging "show questions tagged 'usb-debugging'") this way, and then access the device via ADB – or to install some remote-management software such as [Airdroid](http://www.appbrain.com/app/airdroid-best-device-manager/com.sand.airdroid) to have an interface for file retrieval and more.
If all fails, your hope is a local service center to replace your screen without deleting (or stealing ;) your data. Or a data-recovery-company (too expensive, I guess).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you can enter recovery mode manually on vol up + home + power, give it like 20 seconds of pushing all of those buttons.. at least maybe you can hear a sound of booting up. Then plug it into your system. Run ADB and then run "adb pull / dir of you internal memory" command mine should be "adb pull / C:\DCIM" <--default location of my photo
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Alright, I managed to get it work. I hooked up a [octopus USB extension](https://www.google.com/search?q=octopus%20usb%20extension) to a micro USB cable on one end, and an USB keyboard on the other end. I booted the phone and then pressed ENTER, ##PIN##CODE##, ENTER on the USB keyboard and the device unlocked. This took a few tries as I was going in blindly.
Then I unplugged the USB cord, then plugged in a micro USB cable that was connected to my computer (Ubuntu 14.04). The phone showed up w/o any problems and I was able to grab files from the on-board storage.
One thing I had to do was constantly keep pressing the BACK button on the device to prevent it from locking.
At the end of it all, I successfully extracted 4GB worth of pictures.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/20 | 833 | 2,999 | <issue_start>username_0: I know the Dropbox app allows for synching photos taken between all computers/devices that are connected to your current user account. But I want to know if there's a way I can take a picture, have it delivered to my PC (Dropbox account) and then instantly deleted from my device (kinda like a cut/paste action).<issue_comment>username_1: You can do this using the [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full) app (it is a paid app).
The app allows you to setup local folder(s) on your device which can be synced to various cloud services, a shared folder, or even FTP (see below for a full list). When setting up a "folder pair" you can choose to "delete source files after sync".
There is also a [lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite) version available if you want to test it out first.
Full list of supported cloud services/protocols:
```
Cloud providers
- Amazon S3 Simple Storage Service
- Box
- CloudMe (using WebDAV)
- Copy.com
- Cubby (using WebDAV)
- Digitalbucket.net (using WebDAV)
- Dropbox
- Dump Truck (using WebDAV)
- GoDaddy (using WebDAV)
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- HiDrive (using WebDAV)
- Livedrive (using WebDAV)
- MyDrive.ch (using WebDAV)
- NetDocuments (using WebDAV)
- Skydrive
- SugarSync
- Ubuntu One
- WEB.DE (using WebDAV)
- Yandex Disk (using WebDAV)
Supported protocols
- FTP
- FTPS (SSL/TLS implicit)
- FTPES (SSL/TLS explicit)
- SFTP (SSH File Transfer)
- Samba/CIFS/Windows Share
- WebDAV (HTTP/HTTPS)
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I use a program called Silent Sifter on our Mac desktop. I think it was like $9 or something but it was very worth it. Upon initial set up, it got rid of all my duplicates and filed all my existing scattered photos by year and month within that.
What I love about it is that you tell it what folders you want to "input" (Dropbox folder, whatever...) and then where you want it to "output" (I created a folder simply called "Photos - Master"). Then you can tell it how you would like the files to be named and organized (subfolders). You can then set it to automatically scan and sift as any changes are made.
What this means for me is that anytime I take a photo on my Note 3, it is automatically synced to Dropbox (because I set it up that way in Dropbox). Then Silent Sifter kicks in on my computer after seeing a change has been made within the Dropbox folder. It will look at the EXIF data on the photo and I have it set to sort by Year > Month (because I do Project Life style scrapbooking). You can go as far as sorting by Year > Month > Day > Moment. I NEVER have to touch a cord again! So glad I found this program! Especially because Macs are IGNORANT with Android phones...don't even recognize them being connected without additional software - such a P.I.T.A.
I'm sure it can do more than I have even figured out with it yet - I'm not super tech savvy but I try!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/20 | 535 | 1,753 | <issue_start>username_0: Trying to delete some files from my System partition.
Someone suggested deleting /data/Tombstones
(I.e., what's the Path to it so I can browse to it)
Using Astro File manager I navigated from the SDcard0 up until I got to what seems to be the root. It has folders like:
* acct
* cache
* config
* data *(which is empty)*
* ...
* firmware
* ...
* tombstones (which is empty)
* system (is **this** the system partition), it does not contain a Tombstones folder.<issue_comment>username_1: If `/data` appears empty, the app showing that most likely has no root access ("root" in the sense of the privileged user, not the start of the file system). In order to browse that place, root is required.
Not all file explorers support this. For one, there are several specific "root explorers" around. I'd rather recommend [ES File Explorer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/es-file-explorer-file-manager/com.estrongs.android.pop), which I use for years: it offers a lot of features you will welcome after solving your issue – and yes, "root access" is one of them. Provided your device is rooted.
And yes: what you're looking for is `/data/tombstones`, where "core dumps" of crashes are stored.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: on **unroot** device
`adb shell` or `adb pull` may no permissions read /data/tombstones.
adb bugreport
-------------
but `adb bugreport` can dump those files (indirectly).
// Tested on android 10.
```
$ adb bugreport ./output.zip
```
got files in zip
```
bugreport/FS/data/anr/*
bugreport/FS/data/tombstones/*
```
refs:
<https://stackoverflow.com/a/58128529/4896468>
<https://stackoverflow.com/a/47681111/4896468>
<https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/bug-report.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/21 | 684 | 2,730 | <issue_start>username_0: This is not a duplicate of this question - [Is there a way to force an app to remain running in the background no matter what?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/25470/is-there-a-way-to-force-an-app-to-remain-running-in-the-background-no-matter-wha) because it mention about Android ver 4 and also about lack of memory.
My question is is there a way to force a particular android apps for Android version below 4 to run in the background when the phone is sleeping? Also, I should be able to call those android apps that I specific to run in the background to come to the foreground for me to interact with.
The problem is that some apps, they stop working when the phone when to sleep (due to power saving). Some apps even prompt errors. However, I need them to run in the background. Also, I know that I can use 'Force close' to force a apps running in the background to stop but I just could not find a way to make a particular android apps to run in the background whenever I needed.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> My question is is there a way to force a particular android apps for
> Android version below 4 to run in the background when the phone is
> sleeping?
>
>
>
It depends on the app.
If it can run in background, just press **`Home`** button, or open any **other** app (i.e.: **without Exiting this app**), It will be running in background.
>
> I should be able to call those android apps that I specific to run in
> the background to come to the foreground for me to interact with.
>
>
>
Just **open that app again** (i.e.: **Switch to that app**). It will start working in foreground again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's up to the developer of an app to specify what it should do in the background. Apps have two kinds of component. (Actually, there are more kinds, but they're irrelevant to the question.)
The first, *activities*, can display on the screen, and can only run in the foreground. However, when you leave an activity with the home key, it gets an opportunity to save its state, so when you next run the same activity, it can appear in the same state you left it. (For example, an email app might display the same email you were looking at before, instead of going back to the inbox.)
The second kind, *services*, run in the background, and don't display on the screen. They have to be written in a different way to activities, to make sure they don't run down the battery, and they have some control over when they start and stop running.
If an app doesn't save its state, or gives an error when you come back to it after using a different app, you should report that to the developer of the app, so they can fix the bug.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/21 | 528 | 1,989 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to solve the problem of having an empty list of devices when running `adb devices`. Why is it not appearing?
I have tried the following to no avail:
* Installed Kies and ran Tools > Install driver; then restarted
* Turned off the Mac OS X firewall in
* run `sudo adb devices` instead of just `adb devices`
* Read the user manual from Samsung, which simply refers me to use Kies
* Attach S4 to a different macbook in case the USB input is faulty
* Try both different USB inputs in my Macbook Pro
The output I see after doing a fresh restart and plugging in the S4:
```
./adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
List of devices attached
```
(with nothing more shown underneath)
Also, even after installing the drivers using Kies, the device does not appear there.
I am running OS X 10.9 on a Macbook Pro. The phone lights up and does start to charge when it is plugged in to any of the 2 USB ports on my Macbook.
What else can I try to have my brand new S4 appear in this device list?
**EDIT** It seems according to this thread (<http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/282817-pc-cant-detect-galaxy-s4.html>) that it may just be a faulty cable. I'm currently using the cable that came with the S4. I'll try other cables.<issue_comment>username_1: Answer: I was using the cable that Samsung provided with the phone
Solution: Go get a USB<>MiniUSB cable that was provided with a digital SLR a few years back and use that instead. The S4 now appears in the adb output and in Kies just fine.
Thankyou Samsung
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If using a better cable doesn't work be sure to enable the **USB debugging** feature under **Developer options > Debugging**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This worked for me: try unlock screen after phone is connected. Screen lock seems to block access to the device from USB as well it seems.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/21 | 942 | 3,889 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tens of thousands of songs on my PC organized by artist/album in folders, and would like to be able to view my collection and manage what comes with me when I travel. Ideally I could browse and select what to download to the device over wifi/BT/cable, with some sort of server app running on my PC.
Bonus points for some sort of "sync" type option where it maintains the directory of music that is on the PC (even when offline) so I can queue it for download as I remember music during my travels, then have it download it when I get home. I'm not necessarily looking for it to be a music player - just something to manage my 250GB collection between my phone and computer.
**I'm NOT looking for a streaming app, but for downloading.** In fact, it doesn't really have to just be music - it could be movies, or even docs I guess...<issue_comment>username_1: Best variant, combining most of your wishes: [FolderSync](http://www.appbrain.com/app/foldersync-lite/dk.tacit.android.foldersync.lite). I'm using it myself (Pro version after having tested it one day), and I'm very fond of it. You can setup multiple folder pairs (which folder on your device should be synchronized with which folder on the "other end") for multiple "accounts", where an "account" simply identifies "the other end". That *can* be a cloud service such as *Dropbox*, but as well your Windows PC via Samba (Windows Share), or your Linux machine via SFTP (SSH), some FTP server, ... *FolderSync* supports a lot of protocols.
Moreover, the full version has support for [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'"), giving you a load of options for when to sync. I use it e.g. to sync my backups: "when charging, and it's 4am, (optionally more conditions), *then* call the task named 'SyncBackups'" (the latter then tells *FolderSync* to sync multiple backup locations with my Linux machine). Well, if you don't have *Tasker*: *FolderSync* also has a time-based scheduler included.
---
**Remark:** My suggestion lacks the "remote management" on your PC. I'm not aware of any all-in solution here, especially for "offline queuing". When you're at your PC, that's not a big deal: simply copy the files to your sync location on the PC's end. For other cases, I might be able to add some "online management" using your data connection (or WiFi hotspot), depending on the OS your PC is running.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: With some caveats, [unison](http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~bcpierce/unison/) should be able to do what you want. It's a command-line utility that can be configured with a complex set of filters to transfer or not transfer files according to their location in the directory hierarchy, their file extension, etc.
The caveats:
* There's a fairly steep learning curve, especially if you're not a heavy command-line user. The command-line version works by reading config files in the directory structure that tell `unison` which files to sync. I guess there's a GUI interface for it, but I'm not sure how much easier it makes the process.
* You still need to figure out a convenient way to interact with your phone's file system. An ssh or ftp server app on the phone might be the best option for this, depending on your phone. Most newer phones seem to disallow the USB Mass Storage option that made this sort of thing so easy under Android 2. But then again, maybe MTP actually works on your phone. It is said that some phones don't provide access to the external sd card filesystem via SSH and other means, so this part may actually be the hardest hurdle.
* You'll need to remember to connect to the phone and run unison, unless some scripting system can handle this for you. Unison may ask you to make some decisions in the case of a merge conflict (i.e. when the same file was modified on both your computer and your phone).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/21 | 501 | 1,943 | <issue_start>username_0: There are many devices on the market that have a docking station for iphones, ipods and ipads that allow to play the music from the ipod through their speakers, and many time also to control the ipod through the docking station. For me, it's the stereo of my car.
Is there some way (obviously with an adapter) to use those docks to play music stored on an android device?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not aware of any adapter for Apple's connector. But if you're open to alternatives, maybe I can introduce you to a solution I'm currently using:
On my Android device, I've installed [BubbleUPnP](http://www.appbrain.com/app/bubbleupnp-upnp-dlna/com.bubblesoft.android.bubbleupnp). As the name suggests, this app is dealing with DLNA/UPnP: it's a client, a server, and a control point at the same time – which gives you multiple options, provided the "other end" supports DLNA:
* you can access your Android device from the other end, and select the titles (music, movies) you want to stream from it
* you could do the same thing the other way around
* if the "big one" can act as a "media renderer", you can use *BubbleUPnP* to tell it what to play
I lately used it in the last described way: browsing my tablet, selecting a video, and telling my TV to play that – all from the tablet. The first way also worked pretty well: From my TV, I browsed my media gallery, and selected an entire directory of photos to be played as slideshow. Same would of course work for music. And that would even do with my receiver, without turning on the TV.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Looks like you will need a 3.5mm connector to iPod proprietary 40-pin converter. There are some available on eBay here: <http://www.ebay.com/bhp/ipod-female-connector> (note -- this link is temporary once the items are sold; if someone finds a permalink to a product page please edit my answer and add it).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/22 | 831 | 2,954 | <issue_start>username_0: This always happens to me. Someone tells me to access some folder on Android (in this case `/sdcard/Android/data/com.android.lmt/`) and I can't find it. I'm using the "File Manager" app and asking it to show hidden files and folders but I still can't find the folder. This happens a lot.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1bVsz.jpg)
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: Why not try other apps like [Solid Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer), [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) or [Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer)?
They have options to show hidden files.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You should try [Astro File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro).
>
> **You can't find your hidden folders or files?**
>
>
> ASTRO FM is very robust and due to user requests, ASTRO added the
> ability to override "global settings" with "directory specific
> settings".
>
>
> First, go to Look and Feel under Preferences (menu, more, preferences,
> look and feel). Click on Show Hidden Files. If this doesn't work, it
> is because the directory that you have created some directory specific
> settings on the directory you are in.
>
>
> You can either:
>
>
> a) go back to Look & Feel and click Reset Directories which will wipe
> out any directory specific settings, or
>
>
> b) go to the directory your hidden files are in (probably your SD Card
> directory) and click View, Set Directory Options, and click Show
> Hidden Files in that directory.
>
>
>
Taken from [here](http://support.metago.net/entries/20414701-Cannot-see-Hidden-Files-or-Hidden-Folders)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: First, you should be aware of the difference between "hidden folders" and "inaccessible folders":
* hidden folders: names start with a dot, e.g. `/sdcard/.android_secure`. These files you can see enabling the "hidden files" option in file explorers.
* inaccessible folders: folders you won't see due to lacking permissions, e.g. those in `/data`. To protect your apps' data, those folders belong to the corresponding application, and are only accessible by the app (in the context of [file-permissions](/questions/tagged/file-permissions "show questions tagged 'file-permissions'"); please see [the tag's wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/file-permissions/info) for closer information on those). To make those visible, you need root access on your device, and a file explorer supporting that (e.g. [ES File Explorer](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.estrongs.android.pop))
So while you were asking for the former ("hidden folders"), you were really referring to the latter: `data/com.android.lmt/` belongs to the *LMT launcher*.
Upvotes: 4 |
2014/01/22 | 323 | 1,234 | <issue_start>username_0: I can change the wallpaper on the lock screen on my S3, but is it possible disable it completely? I can't see that in the menus, I am only able to pick a wallpaper from the gallery.<issue_comment>username_1: You could try and change it to a black wallpaper. There is a [No Wallpaper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.wallpaper&hl=en) app on Google Play, which you install as a live wallpaper. It doesn't take a lot of resources.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install a pitch black wallpaper on your phone. Search it in Google Play Store and install the app. Then you can go to your phone's settings, device, screen, wallpapers, choose lock and home screen, then choose live wallpapers and you will be able to display the "no wallpaper app".
If you choose just the lockscreen, you wont see the application but you can only choose from the gallery.
This is what I did on my Note 2.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you happen to have root access, then this is how you do it.
1. Navigate to `/data/system/users/0/`
2. Here you will find the file `keyguard_wallpaper`
Deleting it will set your lockscreen wallpaper to reflect your main wallpaper.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/22 | 499 | 1,797 | <issue_start>username_0: I use the Power Control widget shipped with Android to quickly turn GPS on and off. Since update 4.4.1 or 4.4.2, which features WiFi-based location detection, it's been pestering me for this location consent thing:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Euh0U.png)
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)
I hit "Disagree" every single time, but it just pops right back up the next time I activate the GPS. This is extremely annoying and I'm worried I'll accidentally hit "Agree" one of these times.
How can I permanently disagree with this?<issue_comment>username_1: This process needs refining as it may call for disabling more items than needed:
1. Force Stop, disable, and clear cache on the following:
* Chrome
* Google Account Manager,
* Google Play Services,
* Google Play Store,
* Google Services Framework
2. Change Location Mode: `System Settings >Location > Mode > Set to High Accuracy`
3. Re-enable the items disabled in step 1
4. Avoid consenting to Google's location service requests :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Try this it might worked as it worked in my lollipop
Goto \*\*settings>wifi>advanced Wi-Fi**
and disable the Scanning always Available which won't use your wifi for using google location service\*\*
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/I9AuJ.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If your device is rooted and you're using the XPosed framework, the [Deny Location Consent](http://repo.xposed.info/module/org.brainkiller.xposed.denylocationconsent) might be what you're looking for:
>
> Disable the annoying "Improve location accuracy?" dialog and always disagree.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/23 | 225 | 832 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm interested to know how many of the apps I have installed are using GCM. Is there a way to find out?<issue_comment>username_1: In `Settings -> Applications`, in the permissions section, tap on `Show All` and under `Network Communication` there should be `Receive data from internet` if the application has requested push (GCM) permission.
*Tested on 4.1.2, labels and positions may differ.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en). It's an app for hibernating apps so that they don't take up a lot of resources; thus, improving battery life.
However, it also lists apps in a way that lets you see which ones support GCM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/23 | 448 | 1,711 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed a custom rom (Cynogenmod 10.2) on my *Samsung Galaxy Nexus i9250* GSM three months before, and everything was running good.
But starting 4 days ago, my phone reboots constantly after every boot up. I am unable to uninstall apps, not able to do factory reset, also not able to wipe data from TWRP recovery, not able to copy files to internal sd card.
I tried flashing stock ROM from google using wugfresh toolkit, using fastboot commands and odin tool. Also tried flashing through adb, given permissions through adb. But none of them seems to work.
I erase all partitions through fastboot and created partitions, but everytime I flash a ROM, it stops at writing `system.img` file, giving an protocol error:
```
writing 'system'...FAILED (status read failed (Protocol error))
```
I tried all the possibilities I know, including wiping `/system` from recovery before flashing. Please help as I am getting frustrated as my phone is not working and is almost dead.<issue_comment>username_1: In `Settings -> Applications`, in the permissions section, tap on `Show All` and under `Network Communication` there should be `Receive data from internet` if the application has requested push (GCM) permission.
*Tested on 4.1.2, labels and positions may differ.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en). It's an app for hibernating apps so that they don't take up a lot of resources; thus, improving battery life.
However, it also lists apps in a way that lets you see which ones support GCM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/23 | 760 | 2,871 | <issue_start>username_0: When I receive an incoming call the phone doesn't show the dialer/answer screen. If the screen is off already the phone rings but the screen does not come on. If the screen is already on and already dim the brightness will come back up, but the screen doesn't change. So if I was already on the home screen it just stays there. I cannot answer a call unless I use my Bluetooth headset to do so. It does this with or without the headset connected. If the headset isn't connected I cannon answer the phone.
If I hit the phone icon it comes up to the screen asking me if I want to return to the call in progress. I also noticed if I make a call it never comes up to the in call screen, so there is no way to mute, go to speaker phone, put the call on hold, or more importantly end the call.
This started shortly after upgrading to 4.4 from 4.3.
Android 4.4 Nexus 4<issue_comment>username_1: * I disabled the Dialer app, cleared the cache, and the data.
* Rebooted the phone and enabled the Dialer app.
Now all seems to be working well.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. download dialer app.
2. disable default dialer, clear app data and cache
3. restart phone (notice there is no dialer app)
4. install downloaded call dialer app.
Done. Works 100%. Tried it on my phone
p.s., search for "nexus 4 call dialer app"
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just have had an issue that matches the OP description: on incoming calls the screen remained blank.
I am having it on Android 5 - Lollipop, but should be worth a try on a KitKat phone.
**Solution**:
1. Open "Google Dialer" (a.k.a. "Phone")
2. Open the : menu.
3. Select "Settings"
4. Choose "Call settings"
5. Choose "Phone account settings"
6. Tick the "Receive incoming calls" checkbox
**Cause**:
The option was turned off when the phone was in the "battery saving mode" due to low battery charge. After recharging the battery the option was not restored automatically.
**Device details**: Nexus 5, Android version 5.0.1-Lollipop.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to Settings>Sounds & notification>App Notification then unblock the Dialler App then everything will be normal again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I had this problem after doing a factory reset and reinstalling apps on 7.1.2 (Lineage 14.1). I couldn't answer incoming calls and outgoing calls wouldn't show the call in progress. The notification settings were fine. Clearing cache and booting in safe mode did not help.
**The problem was the Phone app was not set to be the default application for phone calls**. Not sure why because there were no other apps installed that can handle the calling intents.
To fix, go to **Settings->Apps-> ⚙ ->Default Apps->Phone app**. If it doesn't say *Phone* immediately under *Phone app*, then tap and choose the Phone app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/23 | 502 | 1,891 | <issue_start>username_0: I just purchased a [Logitech K760 Wireless keyboard](http://amzn.to/KHGuV4) for my Nexus 4. I have the keyboard paired properly to my phone, but I am unable to *send* from the keyboard, when sending IMs via Facebook, Skype, etc.
I also have SwiftKey installed, and have tried using both SwiftKey and the default Google Keyboard, and both behave the same way.
Is there a configuration option, or add-on app I can use to control how this works? My ideal configuration would have `ENTER` send, and `SHIFT`+`ENTER` (or similar) insert a newline. But I would also be willing to map the *send* function to one of the F-keys or something else, if that's what I must do.
I am using Android 4.4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: This behaviour depends on the application you use, and so, on the way developer(s) programmed their applications.
The application may provide an option to use `enter` as send, but if it doesn't, then I think you can't do much about this...
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried [External Keyboard Helper Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apedroid.hwkeyboardusername_3&hl=en_GB)? That lets you make customised keymaps: I use it to kill the caps lock key on my Microsoft Wedge keyboard. But if the application does recognise any keystroke as "send" then EKH will let you map it to the key of your choice.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Press the TAB/right arrow key until the send button of the app is selected. Then hit ENTER. That works for me.
Often, the TAB/right arrow key only needs to pressed once or twice before the send key can be activated using ENTER. However, I think this would depend on the graphical user interface of the app.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: I have Swiftkey and Android 4.4. The following works for me:
`Control` + `Tab`, then `Enter`.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/01/23 | 656 | 2,697 | <issue_start>username_0: My daughter got a new samsung tab it was working with no problems , she dowmloaded a few apps then the keyboard went , so i went to check the settings and there was no option to retrieve it. i went into the playstore to add another but kept getting an error message which wouldnt allow me to install anything,
i done a factory reset thinking it would wipe everything off and retrieve the keyboard which i didnt i m left with no keyboard and having to try and speak each command which is very difficult and doesnt work ,
can anyone offer a way round this ?<issue_comment>username_1: I've run out of space in comments so let's look at some options:
1) Go to Settings > Apps then go to Google Play Store and 'Uninstall Updates'. Then let the Play Store automatically update. Try downloading another keyboard.
2) If you have error 110 it MAY be hardware related. [Thread on similar issue](http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-tab/795688-unknown-error-code-during-application-install-110-a.html)
You may need to contact the seller or Samsung on this issue.
3) If you have error 101 then perhaps [Google Play Services is to blame](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en_GB) try installing this from the link provided, reboot and try installing another keyboard.
4) Go to Settings > Apps and see if 'Samsung Keyboard' or similar is there at all, it MAY be disabled or something simple like that! (It will say 'disabled' beside it) You can go into it an click enable in this case.
5) See if you can download any apps at all from the Play Store. Pick something popular like "Facebook" or something from a reliable source. If this also fails there is somthing more fundemental wrong here.
6) If you are a bit more adventurous you could pop to XDA Devlopers and ask someone to post the APK (android application package, basically the app to be installed) for your keyboard and see if you can install it. This is a bit more advanced and I think best left til last resort for now. I'll talk you through it if you think it is a valid option. "Side Loading" is the term to look up!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I discovered that you have to touch the bit that actually says default keyboard not the greyed out button below. So
`Settings, language and input`. Tap the header default and then slide the use onscreen keyboard button to turn the keyboard back on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The user manual advised to restart the tablet it becomes slow or unresponsive and my keyboard reappeared. The slide out icon / split screen function had stopped working on mine as well, that has started again too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 591 | 2,375 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Android, and I want to disable (not read/write/execute) permissions to an app (for example, I don't want it accessing the camera or the phone).
Where does Android keep those permissions? Is it in a database somewhere?<issue_comment>username_1: I've run out of space in comments so let's look at some options:
1) Go to Settings > Apps then go to Google Play Store and 'Uninstall Updates'. Then let the Play Store automatically update. Try downloading another keyboard.
2) If you have error 110 it MAY be hardware related. [Thread on similar issue](http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-tab/795688-unknown-error-code-during-application-install-110-a.html)
You may need to contact the seller or Samsung on this issue.
3) If you have error 101 then perhaps [Google Play Services is to blame](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en_GB) try installing this from the link provided, reboot and try installing another keyboard.
4) Go to Settings > Apps and see if 'Samsung Keyboard' or similar is there at all, it MAY be disabled or something simple like that! (It will say 'disabled' beside it) You can go into it an click enable in this case.
5) See if you can download any apps at all from the Play Store. Pick something popular like "Facebook" or something from a reliable source. If this also fails there is somthing more fundemental wrong here.
6) If you are a bit more adventurous you could pop to XDA Devlopers and ask someone to post the APK (android application package, basically the app to be installed) for your keyboard and see if you can install it. This is a bit more advanced and I think best left til last resort for now. I'll talk you through it if you think it is a valid option. "Side Loading" is the term to look up!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I discovered that you have to touch the bit that actually says default keyboard not the greyed out button below. So
`Settings, language and input`. Tap the header default and then slide the use onscreen keyboard button to turn the keyboard back on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The user manual advised to restart the tablet it becomes slow or unresponsive and my keyboard reappeared. The slide out icon / split screen function had stopped working on mine as well, that has started again too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 570 | 2,420 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got an Android Polaroid tablet and I noticed it was incredibly slow so I disabled and force stopped a lot of the apps that were pre-downloaded onto the device because I knew I'd never need them. That seemed to help and for a few weeks everything was cool and way faster until I started getting this notification every two seconds that said, "*Unfortunately, Android Keyboard has stopped.*"
A little bit after that, I went back to college and I tried to connect to my school's WiFi and it wouldn't work because you need to type in a username and password to connect, and you can't type without a keyboard. So, I know you can install keyboards onto your tablet to replace the old one, but
1. I can't connect to WiFi without typing,
2. I can't connect to Google Play without WiFi, and
3. Even if I could, how would I search for keyboard apps without being able to type them in?<issue_comment>username_1: maybe you can install new keyboard via recovery.
i don't know what your device is, but you could try install this keyboard.
you could use this
["get the flashable zip here"](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1964663)
go to recovery and install it.
good luck.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It is possible to connect your device via USB to push an apk from the computer. There are a number of sites that allow apk files to be downloaded to a pc and file transferred this way. Search google for "android keyboard apk download" for an acceptable one. Once the file has been placed in a folder on the device, double click it to run "Package Installer" to install. You will have to enable the setting "Unknown Sources" in the security panel to install this way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to Google play, push another keyboard apps to your mobile from any pc or notebook, after installing newly installed keyboard app set it as default, then from setting make google keyboard as default, you will get the keyboard back....... .........
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I just had the same issue. I used the "touch" to copy and paste the word keyboard into playstore. If you cant get wifi because you cannot VOICE it in. Then VOICE your information into Google. Copy. Paste. Hope you solve this is terrible when it happens!
I was hoping someone could just tell me the app I accidentally flipped off... Literally and. Figuratively!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 397 | 1,522 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the Nexus 5 from Google Play running stock Android 4.4.2. My home button takes me to the far **left** panel (the one next to Google Now). I added a panel to the left of it, but that changed my home button to taking me to *that* panel. Is there a way I can configure it to go to the center panel? I'd really prefer not to have to install another launcher.<issue_comment>username_1: Currently, the default google launcher does not allow **any** customisation. In order to go to a particular screen, you need a custom launcher. There is no other way around it.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This works for my Samsung Galaxy Core LTE (SM-G386W), with the default Android 4.4.2:
1. Go to the home screens;
2. Press and hold on an empty spot to activate the settings;
3. The default home screen should have a house symbol on its top side,
and it should be highlighted with white margins;
4. The default home screen can be set by tapping on the top portion of
the desired slide, where the home symbol is.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: For Samsung, it is very simple, pinch your screen.
1. touch your screen using your two fingers (spread)
2. slide both fingers so that they will touch each other
3. You should see all the pages and you can do the rearranging
Enjoy!!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I use CLauncher almost specifically so I can set my Home screen.
It also themes up (default/popular) icons if you're in to that kind of thing.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 340 | 1,254 | <issue_start>username_0: How to retrieve data off of internal memory for LG Optimus (android 2.3.4), not rooted, locked via PIN password, and no forgot password showing up on PIN entry screen? I'm more particularly interested in contact data then anything else.<issue_comment>username_1: Using `adb`, you can use `adb pull` to take any file you want from your phone, event if it is protected and locked (I tried on 4.1.2, don't know if it works on more up to date versions).
Only the `/data` folder needs `root` privileges to be read and it is where your contacts are stored. If you have `root` privileges, you can look at [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/41459/16437) to know where you can find them.
*Note that you have to enable **USB debugging** before trying these steps.*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Why is there no "Forgot PIN" or a Mail recovery option there? :(
See if this app is compatible and use it:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thomascannon.screenlockbypass.pro>
If you have your contacts synced on your Google account, they will automatically get restored.
This might help you get the data back:
<http://www.vogella.com/tutorials/AndroidCommandLine/article.html#adb_copy>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 344 | 1,260 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it bad for battery to use the option to stay awake while charging? Will it make my battery drain faster in the future?
PD: I use my phone for app development. I have activated the stay awake option to avoid unlocking the phone constantly.<issue_comment>username_1: Using `adb`, you can use `adb pull` to take any file you want from your phone, event if it is protected and locked (I tried on 4.1.2, don't know if it works on more up to date versions).
Only the `/data` folder needs `root` privileges to be read and it is where your contacts are stored. If you have `root` privileges, you can look at [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/41459/16437) to know where you can find them.
*Note that you have to enable **USB debugging** before trying these steps.*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Why is there no "Forgot PIN" or a Mail recovery option there? :(
See if this app is compatible and use it:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thomascannon.screenlockbypass.pro>
If you have your contacts synced on your Google account, they will automatically get restored.
This might help you get the data back:
<http://www.vogella.com/tutorials/AndroidCommandLine/article.html#adb_copy>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 229 | 1,034 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know how to turn off sounds for notification of app updates? Turning off notification sounds also turns off message tones. This is becoming really annoying as phone beeps every time an app updates!<issue_comment>username_1: I was not so easy to notice at first that with Samsung phones, you have to note that there is also "GALAXY Apps" store.
It has its own notification settings.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In playstore app, settings, notifications, you can turn off
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Playstore notifications do not trigger when an app is updated (at least with Android Oreo). But security / antivirus apps might do. I have ESET Endpoint security installed which scans every download and notifies on success. I changed the corresponding notification sound to be sure it is really the antivirus. So I could mute that notification, alas the app has only one notification category so if something bad happens I wouldn't hear it either...
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/24 | 486 | 1,597 | <issue_start>username_0: In the settings on Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE, there is an option to restrict the device to 2G networks for better battery life, which makes it use 2.75G GSM EDGE.
Why is there no option to do the same for 3G? Isn't 3G UMTS/HSPA+ also better in the battery-life department than 4G LTE? Is there any app to address the limitation?<issue_comment>username_1: What version of Android you currently have on your Nexus device?
I have (I think) exactly the same device, as you (ASUS Nexus 7 II (2013) LTE) and three days ago it was upgradred from `4.3.0` to `4.4.2 KitKat` (I issued manual upgrade, by connecting to WiFi network and going to `Settings > About phone > System Updates`).
After upgrade, option you're referring to (`Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Mobile Networks > Use only 2G networks`) has been changed to `Preferred network` with options: `4G`, `3G` and `2G`.
Now you can fully control, which kind of network your tablet access and you can limit it to use only `3G` networks (second option), which has full fallback to `2G` network, if `3G` one isn't accessible in your area.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It would seem like this might also be possible on other devices through `*#*#4636#*#*` as per <http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1230000000545/ch07.html#_3gpp_and_3gpp2_partnerships> and <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9769166/programmatically-enter-secret-code-like-4636-on-android>, which opens up `com.android.settings.TestingSettings`, which then has an option to `Set preferred network type` within `Phone info`.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/25 | 617 | 2,487 | <issue_start>username_0: I live in a rural area where traditional cable, fiber, and even DSL are not a possibility. I am using a weird wireless system a local ISP set up for this area, but its flaky, slow and expensive. The only thing it really has going for it is there are no data caps.
I can get 4G signal for T-Mobile, however (and Verizon, but their data caps drove me away), and I'm considering making my home internet connection consist of a dedicated Android phone on a T-Mobile 4G unlimited contract, using its WiFi hotspot. (I would probably set up another wireless router for the actual LAN so I'd have good coverage of the house, but it would use the phone's network as its uplink.). I would use a phone rather than a USB modem to take advantage of T-Mobile's unlimited data package.
Is this a bad idea? Would the phone fry if I left it on and broadcasting its WiFi hotspot 24/7? I have an N5 but I've never used the hotspot for an extended period before - are they flaky? Would it drop IPs or anything like that and require reboots? Would T-Mobile decide I'm breaking a rule and throttle me down?<issue_comment>username_1: That's not a bad idea at all. I have Verizon Wireless and I do this all the time. That's what tethering is for, and the USB option as well. 4G is fast, and for what it's worth, based on what you've said, it seems like a fantastic idea.
To answer your second question and forward, no - - your phone wouldn't fry, providing you got a phone with good specs.
As far as I'm concerned, they have been more reliable than regular average routers. It's LTE after all, so it's not a surprise. Can't speak about the throttle, that depends on T-Mobile and their terms. I think they do throttle, but it's not a huge difference.
I'd recommend talking to someone from T-Mobile and asking them what device has best specs and battery power. Also, you can get a data monitor to monitor all traffic and block / allow certain connections via incoming addresses or devices. Those apps are available on Google Play so let me know if you need them.
I have a family member who uses T-Mobile tethering amongst six devices at home, two of which are a PS3 which plays Netflix and it's not slow at all. Randomly given of course, every server has ups and downs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Another reason to use a phone is that a lot of 4G modems disconnect because of memory and other problems, causing multiple reboots. The phone is more reliable
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/25 | 503 | 2,043 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S Advance Gt I1970, running under Android 4.1.2 (official update). the problem is when i try to play games that require the phone sensors, for example Angry Birds Go or Frisbee Forever, the player always go to the left, but then i tried "Ridiculous Fishing" which is also a game that require sensors and it works perfectly but this game doesn't rotate the phone to the landscape mode, then i tried an application called "accelerometer test" and the result was as expected, i can control the ball when am holding the phone in portrait position bust when it's in landscape, everything is missed up. Any advice please ?
thank you<issue_comment>username_1: That's not a bad idea at all. I have Verizon Wireless and I do this all the time. That's what tethering is for, and the USB option as well. 4G is fast, and for what it's worth, based on what you've said, it seems like a fantastic idea.
To answer your second question and forward, no - - your phone wouldn't fry, providing you got a phone with good specs.
As far as I'm concerned, they have been more reliable than regular average routers. It's LTE after all, so it's not a surprise. Can't speak about the throttle, that depends on T-Mobile and their terms. I think they do throttle, but it's not a huge difference.
I'd recommend talking to someone from T-Mobile and asking them what device has best specs and battery power. Also, you can get a data monitor to monitor all traffic and block / allow certain connections via incoming addresses or devices. Those apps are available on Google Play so let me know if you need them.
I have a family member who uses T-Mobile tethering amongst six devices at home, two of which are a PS3 which plays Netflix and it's not slow at all. Randomly given of course, every server has ups and downs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Another reason to use a phone is that a lot of 4G modems disconnect because of memory and other problems, causing multiple reboots. The phone is more reliable
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/25 | 496 | 2,054 | <issue_start>username_0: Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 doesn't respond to all secret codes in [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098642) . Specially it can restart with non of the codes in the list. Do I have a fake Galaxy S3 ?<issue_comment>username_1: You have your answer directly on the link : "only a few are working".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: "Dialer Codes" are divided into multiple categories:
* **[USSD and supplementary service Codes](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supplementary_service_codes):** network specific, should work on any device ("device independent")
* **manufacturer specific codes:** specific to devices of a given manufacturer
* **device-specific codes:** as the name says, specific to a given device
* **system-specific codes:** specific to a given device configuration
What you are facing, most likely belongs to one of the last two categories. The Galaxy phones come in different variants: area-specific ones, and international versions. So those can be counted as different devices, or at least different systems, as they not only have slight differences in their hardware, but most likely also different modifications in their software; hence at least not all "sytem-specific codes" will work on all the different "variants".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You shouldn't trust such a list of secret codes, as username_2 mentionned.
If you want to have a valid list of secret codes available on your device , you should use an automated secret codes crawler.
I recently developped an Open Source app that crawls AndroidManifest.xml files on your device to found secret codes, and allows you to execute the secret codes available on your device.
You can get it on the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.simon.marquis.secretcodes) or on the GitHub repository [Android-Secret Codes](https://github.com/SimonMarquis/Android-SecretCodes).
But keep in mind that sometimes, secret codes are just executing themselves silently (without visual hint)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/26 | 1,249 | 5,074 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought my phone in Germany, used it for a while in several different countries, then recently moved to the US. For several mainstream apps (e.g. Google Wallet, Google Voice, Yelp, my bank's app) I get the warnings "This app is incompatible with your device." and "This item cannot be installed in your device's country":
This happens when I navigate directly to the app page; normal search doesn't even show them. The result is the same in browser on laptop, browser on phone, Play app in phone.
I have doublechecked that:
* I have a US sim card (GoSmart), and I am on a US mobile network
* geoip sites resolve my IP address to the US (tried with multiple different connections)
* I have a US credit card as default in Google Wallet
* I have a US billing address as default in Google Wallet
* my main address and shipping address in Google Wallet are in the US
* I have a US address in Google+
* my home and work location in Maps is in the US
* my account recovery phone number is a US one
* language is set to English in all my Google products (you can see I am getting desperate...)
Any ideas what I might have missed?<issue_comment>username_1: The answer to your question most likely relates to this question "[How do I change the Google Play country?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42347/how-do-i-change-the-google-play-country)". It details what you should do but read through the whole thing because the first answer requires you to make a purchase, but the second says how to do it without making a purchase.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: After going through various forums and unsuccessfully attempting the resolutions, I have identified the following steps which seemed to work for me. (Changing location from UK to India)
1. Change location in **Google Wallet**
This can be done by logging into 'Google Wallet' in *desktop browser* and in the Payment Methods you need to have a credit/debit card associated with the country to which you wish to change to.
Also navigate to the Address Book in Wallet and ensure that you have an address in the new country which should be marked as default.
2. Change your location in **Google Maps**
This is best done *via the Android App*. There is a setting for Home and Work location in which you can access via the settings menu of the Maps android app. change these to the new country.
3. Change your location in **Google calendar**
Not sure if this final step makes a difference, but I had also changed this as part of trial and error attempts. Launch the Google calendar in *desktop browser*. The click on Settings and changes the country and timezone.
In case there are any other location settings which may need changing you can use the following link to identify those; <https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/179386?hl=en>
4. Now you can follow the steps mentioned by many others; namely clear the cache and data of the **Google play store app** in Android and launch the store again. Ideally this will result in a new terms and conditions prompt. (FYI - if you click on the Terms and conditions link you can see that the URL indicates terms and conditions for the new country or not)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I got this official response from Google's support team and it worked:
>
> Thank you for contacting Google. It was a pleasure speaking with you
> today. I understand that your Play Store is targeting the incorrect
> country at the moment.
>
>
> The content available in Google Play varies by country, and we use the
> billing address of your default payment instrument in Google Wallet to
> help determine which version of Google Play you see.
>
>
> If you're having issues viewing your country's version of Google Play,
> please try the following troubleshooting steps (ideally using a
> browser on a desktop or laptop computer, but the Play Store app works
> also):
>
>
> Sign into Google Wallet to manage your payment methods at
> <https://wallet.google.com/manage/paymentMethods>. Add a new card or
> change your default payment instrument to one with a billing address
> located inside your desired country. Open the Google Play website and
> navigate to any paid item available for download at
> <https://play.google.com/store/apps>. Click to begin a download until
> you reach the 'Accept and buy' screen (no need to complete the
> purchase). Close Google Play and clear your browser cache if you're on
> a desktop or laptop computer. Wait 30 minutes. Re-open the Google
> Play. You should now see the Play Store that matches your default
> payment instrument's billing country. If these steps don't resolve
> your issue, please let me know.
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Chris The Google Support Team
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Best option would be to change location in gmail under Themes, then it worked for me.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/26 | 379 | 1,474 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on Windows 7 and have developer options including USB Debugging enabled. I have opened Kies and it recognizes the S4. However when I try `adb devices`, nothing to be found. It works perfectly fine with my Nexus 10.
I've also tried `adb kill-server`, `adb start-server` and then `adb devices` to no avail.
Anyone else have this issue?<issue_comment>username_1: Re-install these [official Samsung drivers](http://developer.samsung.com/android/tools-sdks/Samsung-Andorid-USB-Driver-for-Windows).
1. Uninstall current drivers by going into Device Manager. Make sure to check off the delete drivers option if given.
2. Reboot.
3. Reinstall the given drivers above without connecting the Galaxy S4
4. Reboot.
5. Go ahead and connect phone and verify that in device manager Samsung ADB Device or equivalent is shown.
6. If it shows an exclamation mark on it or other problem, then in device manager right click on the driver, update, let me choose from a list and choose the correct android adb driver.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The fix for me was using a different micro-usb cable. No software change, no drivers to update, just the usb cable. Apparently they aren't all created equal.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Changing the USB cable worked for me. I was using a cheapy old one that was laying around. When I replaced it with a newer one that I had, adb devices showed my Samsung Note 4 easily.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/26 | 439 | 1,561 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I remove the album art from showing on my lock screen? I want my live wallpaper to show instead.
Edit: should have added device and ROM. Sorry first time on here. Using a Sprint GS3 with CM11 Nightlies.<issue_comment>username_1: I guess the music application you are using (probably Apollo in your case) is responsible for this. You might want to try a different one.
I just dug into Apollos source code and think I have found where it sets the album artwork. Check out [line 1377](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_packages_apps_Apollo/blob/9d66567ae072083c53df5f64f501fcf80893811e/src/com/andrew/apollo/MusicPlaybackService.java#L1377) on Github.
`mRemoteControlClient.putBitmap(RemoteControlClient.MetadataEditor.BITMAP_KEY_ARTWORK, albumArt);`
The way I see it, the call to [RemoteControlClient](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/RemoteControlClient.html) is responsible for setting the album art and other things. So, the media player is responsible for your problem and unlike you find one that doesn't provide the album art to the `RemoteControlClient` you probably can't do much about it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this in KitKat using the Xposed Framework with the AudioPrivacy module: <http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.audio.privacy>
Unfortunately, this does not work in Lollipop, because Xposed does not work on Lollipop. I wish the CyanogenMod team would just add an option to disable this to the Lockscreen settings. Maybe I will bug them about it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/26 | 1,824 | 6,451 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a retail Motorola Moto G 16 GB with 4.3.
After updating to KitKat 4.4.2 (using the official Motorola process), I can't hear the caller's voice. But when activating the speakers or using a headphone I can hear the other side. Prior updating there where no problems at all.
I also did a full factory-reset, which did not helped.
With this issue the phone is practically unusable, I appreciate any help.<issue_comment>username_1: Just to close this issue, I exchanged the device at the vendor (same model), upgraded to Kitkat, and everything seems to work fine. Sorry for not having a more technical answer, I would love to have one, but in the end I needed a phone that works.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Motorola is working on a fix for this issue. See the [forums](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/48fb0b8150?page=19) on their site.
>
> Following KitKat upgrade, devices appear to show any of the following symptoms:
>
>
> 1. lose mobile signal
> 2. display 'No Sim' icons,
> 3. fall into Aeroplane mode (while not displaying Aeroplane Icon status)
> 4. Mobile signal can often be recovered by swapping into and out of Aeroplane mode.
> 5. Pop-up errors about being in Aeroplane mode while attempting to make calls during signal problems.
> 6. Aeroplane mode observed in about phone status (while no aeroplane mode shown on icons)
> 7.Popup errors - the process "com.android.phone" has stopped
> 7. Not specific to individual SIM cards - multiple SIMs (cutdown/original confirmed as impacted)
> 8. Suggestion that it only occurs with mobile data enabled - to be investigated.
> 9. The release notes also mention your low volume issue.
>
>
>
Apparently the patch is ready and the release notes have also been confirmed. This is just a matter of time. People should not update to KitKat 4.4.2 on Moto G until above mentioned patch is available.
*Note: I am NOT a moto employee, I am just a fellow user like you, who now tells others to beware before updating the phone to KitKat.*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I am using Moto g (16GB comes with kitkat) for last 3 three week. And last night for the first time when i was calling then there were no sound at all. Seems there was no voice transmission. Then i rebooted and it worked but after some time same thing happened and continue to happened frequently . Then i did factory reset and now it works well. it has been passed 1 day and no issue. I think its a software problem. I goggled a bit about this issue and found a post which states the same issue and occurred after 3 week of usage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Motorola customer care told me to "wipe the cache partition" and it is now working fine. Follow the steps below to [wipe the cache partition](https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/100135/p/30,6720,9151/reg/2581748).
>
> **Lollipop Steps:**
>
>
> 1. With the phone powered off, press and hold the Volume Down button and
> the Power button at the same time until the device turns on. You will
> see the word "Start" with an arrow around it.
> 2. Press the Volume Down
> button twice to highlight "Recovery mode".
> 3. Press the Volume Up button
> to restart into Recovery mode. You'll see an image of an Android robot
> with a red exclamation mark and the words "No command."
> 4. While holding
> down the Power button, press the Volume Up button.
> 5. Use the volume
> buttons to scroll to "wipe cache partition" and press the Power button
> to select it.
> 6. "Reboot system now" will be highlighted, press the Power
> button to select it.
>
>
> **KitKat Steps:**
>
>
> This will remove any temporary files that may be causing the problem,
> but will not delete your files or settings.
>
>
> 1. With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
> 2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
> 3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
>
>
> *Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a
> selection, you will need to begin the process again.*
>
>
> 4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress ( logo with Exclamation mark)
> 5. Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key
>
>
> *Tip: You can try this step, holding the phone in landscape. If you are
> stuck on step 6, try a force reboot by pressing the Power key and Vol
> Down key, and start the process again.*
>
>
> 6. The device will display additional menu options (Text will appear in BLUE)
> 7. Use the VOL DOWN Key to scroll to wipe cache partition and the POWER Key to select this option
> 8. The device will then perform the partition wipe
> 9. The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: As stated in [username_4's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/69823/16575), Motorola customer care advises to wipe the cache to solve the issue, and it reportedly worked.
As username_4 omitted the steps required to follow whis advice, here are the steps to do "Wipe the cache partition". This will remove any temporary files that may be causing the problem, but will not delete your files or settings.
1. With the phone powered off, press the `VOL DOWN` KEY for 2-3 seconds, then `POWER` key, then release.
2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
3. Use the `VOL DOWN` Key to SCROLL to Recovery and `VOL UP` Key to select
>
> Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a selection, you will need to begin the process again.
>
>
>
4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark)
5. Press and hold the `VOL UP` key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the `VOL UP` key tap and release the `POWER` key
>
> Tip: You can try this step, holding the phone in landscape. If you are stuck on step 6, try a force reboot by pressing the `POWER` key and `VOL DOWN` key, and start the process again.
>
>
>
6. The device will display additional menu options (Text will appear in BLUE)
7. Use the `VOL DOWN` Key to scroll to wipe cache partition and the `POWER` Key to select this option
8. The device will then perform the partition wipe
9. The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/27 | 2,058 | 7,192 | <issue_start>username_0: Someone put CyanogenMod on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4. So I tried to unroot and return to the original by watching [this Youtube video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJSv9MrVAg) and using this method.This is what I have gotten from the phone:
```
Odin Mode
Product Name: SGH: M919
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Custom
Knox Kernel Lock: 0X0
Knox Warranty Void: 0X1
Write protection: Enable
eMMC Bust: Mode: Enable
Start [224, 1440] in red
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 4, Binary: 1 in red.
```
On the PC screen, in red, it says **Fail!**
In the message box, the last line read: All threads completed: (succeed 0 / failed 1).
Now I tried to reboot the phone, I got the same Odin Mode thing plus: `CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30` minus the two lines in red.
In the middle of the screen, a phone, a yellow triangle with an `!` mark in the center, a PC screen.
Below says: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I have no phone now. I know I didnt reset binary flash. So people told me to format and reinstall the OS. Please help me to go back to stock version.<issue_comment>username_1: Just to close this issue, I exchanged the device at the vendor (same model), upgraded to Kitkat, and everything seems to work fine. Sorry for not having a more technical answer, I would love to have one, but in the end I needed a phone that works.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Motorola is working on a fix for this issue. See the [forums](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/48fb0b8150?page=19) on their site.
>
> Following KitKat upgrade, devices appear to show any of the following symptoms:
>
>
> 1. lose mobile signal
> 2. display 'No Sim' icons,
> 3. fall into Aeroplane mode (while not displaying Aeroplane Icon status)
> 4. Mobile signal can often be recovered by swapping into and out of Aeroplane mode.
> 5. Pop-up errors about being in Aeroplane mode while attempting to make calls during signal problems.
> 6. Aeroplane mode observed in about phone status (while no aeroplane mode shown on icons)
> 7.Popup errors - the process "com.android.phone" has stopped
> 7. Not specific to individual SIM cards - multiple SIMs (cutdown/original confirmed as impacted)
> 8. Suggestion that it only occurs with mobile data enabled - to be investigated.
> 9. The release notes also mention your low volume issue.
>
>
>
Apparently the patch is ready and the release notes have also been confirmed. This is just a matter of time. People should not update to KitKat 4.4.2 on Moto G until above mentioned patch is available.
*Note: I am NOT a moto employee, I am just a fellow user like you, who now tells others to beware before updating the phone to KitKat.*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I am using Moto g (16GB comes with kitkat) for last 3 three week. And last night for the first time when i was calling then there were no sound at all. Seems there was no voice transmission. Then i rebooted and it worked but after some time same thing happened and continue to happened frequently . Then i did factory reset and now it works well. it has been passed 1 day and no issue. I think its a software problem. I goggled a bit about this issue and found a post which states the same issue and occurred after 3 week of usage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Motorola customer care told me to "wipe the cache partition" and it is now working fine. Follow the steps below to [wipe the cache partition](https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/100135/p/30,6720,9151/reg/2581748).
>
> **Lollipop Steps:**
>
>
> 1. With the phone powered off, press and hold the Volume Down button and
> the Power button at the same time until the device turns on. You will
> see the word "Start" with an arrow around it.
> 2. Press the Volume Down
> button twice to highlight "Recovery mode".
> 3. Press the Volume Up button
> to restart into Recovery mode. You'll see an image of an Android robot
> with a red exclamation mark and the words "No command."
> 4. While holding
> down the Power button, press the Volume Up button.
> 5. Use the volume
> buttons to scroll to "wipe cache partition" and press the Power button
> to select it.
> 6. "Reboot system now" will be highlighted, press the Power
> button to select it.
>
>
> **KitKat Steps:**
>
>
> This will remove any temporary files that may be causing the problem,
> but will not delete your files or settings.
>
>
> 1. With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
> 2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
> 3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
>
>
> *Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a
> selection, you will need to begin the process again.*
>
>
> 4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress ( logo with Exclamation mark)
> 5. Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key
>
>
> *Tip: You can try this step, holding the phone in landscape. If you are
> stuck on step 6, try a force reboot by pressing the Power key and Vol
> Down key, and start the process again.*
>
>
> 6. The device will display additional menu options (Text will appear in BLUE)
> 7. Use the VOL DOWN Key to scroll to wipe cache partition and the POWER Key to select this option
> 8. The device will then perform the partition wipe
> 9. The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: As stated in [username_4's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/69823/16575), Motorola customer care advises to wipe the cache to solve the issue, and it reportedly worked.
As username_4 omitted the steps required to follow whis advice, here are the steps to do "Wipe the cache partition". This will remove any temporary files that may be causing the problem, but will not delete your files or settings.
1. With the phone powered off, press the `VOL DOWN` KEY for 2-3 seconds, then `POWER` key, then release.
2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
3. Use the `VOL DOWN` Key to SCROLL to Recovery and `VOL UP` Key to select
>
> Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a selection, you will need to begin the process again.
>
>
>
4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark)
5. Press and hold the `VOL UP` key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the `VOL UP` key tap and release the `POWER` key
>
> Tip: You can try this step, holding the phone in landscape. If you are stuck on step 6, try a force reboot by pressing the `POWER` key and `VOL DOWN` key, and start the process again.
>
>
>
6. The device will display additional menu options (Text will appear in BLUE)
7. Use the `VOL DOWN` Key to scroll to wipe cache partition and the `POWER` Key to select this option
8. The device will then perform the partition wipe
9. The device will reboot and start the normal power up sequence
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/27 | 636 | 2,555 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to update the firmware of my **Galaxy S3 from 4.1.2 to 4.3**. The update package gets downloded, **but the installation fails at 31% everytime**. I tried to updated using **KIES** also, but no success. What can be the reason and how can I resolve this issue?
The Error message is "**Failed to update the firmware. Try again with Kies or contact Samsung**".<issue_comment>username_1: Those of you who had tried OTA (over the air) or used KIES to update - and failed. My recommendation is FLASH your smartphone using software. I went to an authorised Samsung dealer who flashed my phone - and didn't have to backup either - and it took only 10 - 15 minutes, in total. Flashing uses proprietary software.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not all models of galaxy s3 support update to 4.3 jelly bean at this moment. This update is model, carrier & location specific. You can google about it.
Having update through `OTA` is the best choice as you always shall receive legal update `(stock firmware)` through it. If `OTA` fails to receive the update you should understand that either your device model or carrier isn't supporting the update legally.
However, `Samsung Kies` also plays role as legal update booster which you are unable to receive through `OTA`. If you are unable to receive the update via `Samsung Kies` you can be sure that there is no legal update of stock firmware available for your device.
If you are still eager to update your device to 4.3.2 jelly bean, flashing the `ROM` is the onliest choice. You can download the `custom firmware` of android 4.3.2 jelly bean either
from
<http://live.samsung-updates.com/>
or
<http://sammobile.com>
which isn't `location+carrier` specific (download only location specific firmware) and flash it through `ODIN. You shall do that at your own risk. You of course shall backup your device before you do that as you may encounter some incompatibility issues after you flash the custom firmware.
For most of the android versions, you must have your device rooted in order to flash custom firmware. There are many operating system specific resources available on the net about how to root your device.
You can learn more about `ClockworkMod (CWM)` recovery & `TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP)` before you root your device.
Anyway, don't forget to install the root keeping app like `Root Keeper` and super user app like `SuperSu` after you root your device in order to manage your `rooted android` as well as keep `OTA` alive.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/27 | 865 | 3,256 | <issue_start>username_0: According to [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/60180/why-does-every-application-run-as-a-separate-user-under-android), every application in Android runs as a separate kernel-level user, with a unique user ID and group ID.
So, what happens under the hood when you **[add a new user](http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-add-another-user-to-your-android-tablet.html)** (e.g. to your shared tablet)?<issue_comment>username_1: The *Linux user IDs* that Android uses to isolate apps from each other are completely unrelated to *user profiles* on Android 4.2 tablets.
In Android, each app gets its own directory for saving data. The Linux user ID system is used to make sure apps can't read each others' data. But all these data directories are inside one directory on the filesystem, `/data/user/0`. Let's say the first user is called Abulurd, and he installs the app Showr. It might be given user ID 1004, and the directory `/data/user/0/com.shadowburst.showr`.
Now, let's say you create a new user profile for Beatrice. She gets a fresh directory, `/data/user/1`, which starts off empty. When she logs into the device, and installs Showr, it doesn't download the app again (because the Android app installer knows the APK file is already on the device), but it does create a new user ID 1007 (for example), and a new directory `/data/user/1/com.shadowburst.showr`.
Android uses Linux filesystem permissions, and the different Linux user IDs, not only to make sure that Abulurd's Showr can't read the data of Abulurd's other apps, but also that Abulurd's Showr can't read the data of Beatrice's Showr. The two instances of Showr run in different processes, with different user IDs.
If you're familiar with Linux terminology, making a new user profile is similar to using `chroot` on the device to get an isolated part of the filesystem to run apps in.
What I've described is the usual process, but just as apps can be written to share a data directory with other apps by the same developer (signed with the same key), Android gives apps the opportunity to say they work with multiple users. This way, an app can be written to have one process for all the user profiles, to let them share data or perform some special function. The lock screen has to work this way, for instance, because all user profiles share one lock screen app, which has to read all users' lock-screen settings.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: What happens when you add a new user account is that a new **account** (or "User Profile") is created. This has nothing at all to do with the user/group management on OS-Level. You will notice that most how-tos (e.g. [this one on HowToGeek](http://www.howtogeek.com/170191/share-your-android-tablet-and-keep-your-privacy-with-a-guest-account/)) speak about *accounts*, as the term "user" would be rather misleading.
I'm not an Android dev, so I cannot give you a deeper technical explanation. But as far as I know, the multi-user feature is realized on-top of the Linux core (i.e. in Java/Dalvik). **EDIT:** Dan posted [his answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/62023/16575) at the same time as I mine, so see there for the technical background :)
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/27 | 1,153 | 4,346 | <issue_start>username_0: A month ago I got a Nexus 5. It's running Android 4.4.2 (kernel:3.4.0-gadb2201). I noticed after using it for a while that it constantly keeps *forgetting all saved wifi passwords* after *a restart*. In the beginning I thought it might have something to do with my router, but the device also forgot the password of my university's wifi network, so that can't be the problem. Before obtaining this device, I had a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.3 which never had this issue. That's why I have a feeling the issue is specific to Android 4.4.2.
Google was my first stop to try to find a solution, but it seems that I'm one of a few people facing this problem generally, and none has it with their Nexus 5. It's not a major issue because I can mitigate it by not restarting my device, but rather an annoying tiny inconvenience I'd like to have fixed.
Does anyone have an idea why this is happening? Is there a solution for it?<issue_comment>username_1: I have a Note 3 with Android 4.4.2 and I had the same issue. After disabling Google backup, everything is fine now. I couldn't retrieve my old backed up wifi networks, though.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I'd do something different instead...
Since your problem is that your device does not store WiFi passwords (or this seems to be the real problem) I'd suggest you to go into /data/misc/wifi/ and find the \*wpa\_supplicant.conf file. In this file the device stores every WiFi entry.
Open it and see if there are duplicates: when you enter a password more than once this file creates more than one voice, resulting in multiple entries for the same network.
If this is the case then it's normal that the device asks you for the password again (because in case of entries conflicts it doesn't know which one to use).
My advice is to delete all the duplicates or all the entries if you feel like (do NOT delete the file, I'm not sure that the device will recreate it).
Happened to me with my Nexus 4 and doing so solved everything.
Let me know if this helped you :)
EDIT: to access this file your device has to be rooted
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I cannot verify this fix, nor can I explain why it might work, but give this a shot
>
> Rename your device
>
>
>
If it works! Awesome! If it doesn't you just wasted 5 minutes of your life following this answer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here is the solution which worked for my rooted Nexus 5 (android 5.0.1)
1. Copy wpa\_suppliciant.conf file from /data/misc/wifi/ to your PC
2. Open with any text editor (I used wordpad) and delete all entries with you problematic wifi name on it.
3. Choose one of the Wifi in the list which you remember has worked before and change SSID and passkey according to you router. Press SAVE.
4. Copy/replace this modified file into /data/misc/wifi
5. Delete DHCP folder in /data/misc/
6. Reboot your phone.
7. Voila your phone now connects to your new wifi :)
**P.S.** Please make a backup of "wpa\_suppliciant.conf" file and "DHCP" folder. Just in case
**P.P.S.** For some people deleting old saved wifi from "saved wifi" did the trick too
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I have S4 Zoom. Had this problem. Reading your answers i tested with just [Root Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree) renaming DHCP in /data/misc/ and rebooting and then again passwords needs to put put in but now starts remembering. So you can also just delete that DHCP in /data/misc/. I had this problem already 4 times and this works.
Since i had it already few times maybe Problem then lies in that maybe at some point in reboot or battery down file got corrupted so its not writing or some app changed writing permissions?!?
p.s. for admin. my answer was deleted and now i found this solution and edited and i couldnt undelete so i made new answer.. Thats not helpfull.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I recently answered a [**QUESTION**](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/124792/my-phone-stopped-remembering-wifi-passwords/139425#139425) which had a similar issue.
I'm wondering if it would work for nexus devices as well.
**SUPER SHORT VERSION**:
1. Backup EFS using TWRP/CWM Recovery
2. Delete `ss_data` in `/efs` folder using root file explorer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/27 | 581 | 2,112 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Moto X. I used to blacklist spammers directly into the downloaded app or the built-in Android blocker.
The problem is that every time that I reset my phone to factory settings, I have to add all numbers again, one by one.
So I created a contact on Google called "SPAM", and inserted all spam numbers into it.
Is there a way to simply block the contact called "SPAM", instead of adding dozens of numbers again?<issue_comment>username_1: From within the stock Android environment, you can at least force contacts to the voicemail. It is not possible to block SMS directly, at least not without root (to my knowledge).
I have a Nexus 4, so your options might differ from what I have.
If you go in the People app, you'll be able to find your SPAM contact. In the top-right corner, you'll have the ⋮ button (or the menu button on the device). There will be an option "All calls to voicemail". If you check this, all numbers within that contact will be sent to your voicemail and won't vibrate/alert you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried using [BlackList](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.baole.app.blacklist)?
>
> Blocking:
>
>
> * Block call/text/MMS messages for a blacklist (a list of numbers)
> * Block call/text/MMS messages for private numbers (no numbers, no caller id), numbers not in my contacts
> * Block call/text message for pre-/post-fix numbers
> * Exception list (don't block list) (PRO)
> * Text filters by plain text or regular expression, prefix-matches, postfix matches.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Have you tried [Go SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms)? It can block by text filters
>
> * SMS blocker smartly block blacklist/keywords and filter spam messages
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Mr. Number](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mrnumber.blocker) added this feature to recent versions.
When you select a contact name to block, it adds **all** phone numbers related to that contact to the blacklist.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/28 | 1,912 | 6,235 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to avoid censorship from my local mobile ISP (it blocks imgur, for example, for some unknown reason.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/quFoo.png)
Screenshot (click image for larger variant)
I'm pretty certain that I can circumvent this by changing my DNS to Google DNS or OpenDNS, but I'm not really sure how to accomplish this on KitKat.
```
Info:
Device: Nexus 5
Android version: 4.4.2
Device status: rooted
```<issue_comment>username_1: Currently I don't think there's any way to change your DNS on your mobile data. But if your phone is rooted you can use apps like [Set DNS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.mytechie.setDNS).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Sadly, it may be impossible to do as of right now, however, it is possible to try [DNS Changer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eddypcz.dnschanger). This may work if you are rooted, but there are no guarantees.
A good DNS service to use would be Google's public DNS service. It tends to work out very well for these type of issues right here.
If none of this works, keep looking for answers. A good site for things like this is [XDA Developers](http://www.xda-developers.com/). They tend to have many answers on things for Android.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm on KitKat Cyanogenmod 11, meaning I'm rooted by default. Despite that I can only report failure:
**1st method:**
When I try the `adb shell` with
```
setprop net.rmnet0.dns1 208.67.222.222
setprop net.rmnet0.dns2 208.67.222.222
setprop net.rmnet1.dns1 208.67.222.222
setprop net.rmnet1.dns2 208.67.222.222
setprop net.rmnet2.dns1 208.67.222.222
setprop net.rmnet2.dns2 208.67.222.222
setprop net.dns1 208.67.222.222
setprop net.dns1 208.67.222.222
```
and then test to which IP hjfdkhfjkyuiwnwetbyebvtwgqwdi.tk resolve's...
I get an NXDOMAIN response, meaning it didn't came from the OpenDNS nameserver I've set (which would return an answer with an alternative IP, to serve you adds).
When doing
```
getprop | grep dns
```
I would only see what I've configured. However when switching from WiFi to mobile (3G or 4G/LTE) I see IP's that I recognize as being assigned to my mobile carrier. Apps like "DNSwitch" or "DNS Changer" can re-set those resolvers automaticly at network change. However what `getprop` reports me, is still not what's truly doing the resolving.
**2nd method [a]:**
Another way I tried, is modifieng `/system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd-hooks/20-dns.conf` an set things fixed in there (but be aware network names and number of resolvers can differ). Without success.
**2nd method [b]:**
And in `/system/etc/dhcpcd/dhcpcd.conf` I removed the parameter to accept resolvers at DHCP negociation. No success either.
**3th method:**
So far the only thing that would work a little is using a "poor man VPN", using the app "SSH Tunnel", using SOCKS4, but using that I did not exactly got a good result.
**Resume:**
It seems like either DNS set elsewhere, or all are forwarded (hijacked) as soon the network is mobile.
So, how come? Is it another dirty way to provide carriers with a tool to demolish network neutrality?
In your case your question was because of that.
Do you have SSH to try if SSHTunnel is a alternative solution to get around your carriers censoring?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I "solved" this problem by using an iptables rule to forward all port 53 connections to an intended DNS server; my experience on Android 4.4.2 with attempting to modify DNS settings while connected to 3G has been exactly as username_3 described; ignorance of values in getprop |grep dns[0-9]\]: and dhcpd.conf.
```
iptables -t nat -A OUTPUT -p udp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to-destination 8.8.8.8:53
```
The reason is as described here: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44722857&postcount=6> All apps do DNS lookups through netd via a /dev/socket/dnsproxyd unix socket. This thread also describes why system properties are being ignored.
To undo this, do
```
iptables -t nat -L OUTPUT -n -v --line-numbers
```
, find the line number that corresponds to udp dpt:53 to:xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:53
and do
```
iptables -t nat -D OUTPUT *linenumber*
```
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: Ok, first of all **full disclosure**: I'm the author of an app which is now on the Google Play Store and which makes you able to change DNS for any mobile connection on Android 4.4. The app **requires root**, costs a couple of bucks and is called [Override DNS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mx17.overridedns).
I was told, on a now deleted answer, that is fair to link to my app as long as I expose it clearly.
The problem I found with this release of Android (4.4) is that, apparently for caching reasons, the system behaviour has been changed to redirect all DNS queries to a system daemon called `netd` (here's a [link](http://www.slideshare.net/gxben/abs-2013-dive-into-android-networking-adding-ethernet-connectivity) to a presentation related to Android networking before 4.4 which, however, covers part of these topics).
The `getprop`/`setprop` method does not work anymore. Those values, when changed, get simply ignored by the `netd` daemon.
It's necessary to communicate directly to the daemon via the `/dev/socket/netd` socket. In Android it's now present a tool called `ndc` which does exactly this job.
The syntax for the DNS related stuff is this:
```
# ndc resolver flushif
# ndc resolver flushdefaultif
# ndc resolver setifdns
# ndc resolver setdefaultif
```
The [app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mx17.overridedns) automatically guesses the network device name and applies these commands each time a mobile network gets activated.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_6: I encountered the same problem today, and thanks to username_4. I tried to develop an app "[DNS forwarde](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evanhe.dnsforward)r" to work it out. It does not change dns server on system, but forward dns queries to another server. This workaround works fine for me on Kitkat (Nexus 5/4.4.3 and Moto Razr/CM11). Hope it can help other as well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/28 | 710 | 3,013 | <issue_start>username_0: Last night I lost my Nexus 7 coming back from a friend's house. Since it has a lot of confidential work email on one account I logged into the Android Device Manager and - when it didn't show up - set it to be reset as soon as it went online.
This morning the friend rang to say she had found the bag with the tablet in it. I had never even got it into the bike pannier I assumed it had fallen out of.
It is a wifi only model, so it still isn't connected to the net.
My question is, is there any way to recall the remote wipe command so that I dont have to reinstall everything once the wifi has turned on?<issue_comment>username_1: Right. This is possible, which is great. Log into the Android device manage for a second time, before connecting the lost device: set a password, click on the "wipe device" option, but then press cancel instead of choosing to wipe it. the earlier request is then cancelled and your recovered tablet can safely connect to the net. The new password will appear, apparently magically.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I can confirm it. I used Android Device Manager to issue an "erase" command to my Nexus 10 tablet that I had thought stolen. The next day I recovered the tablet from a place where there was no open wi-fi and it had been unable to connect. ADM's popup window states that if a device is offline it will be reset the next time it goes online.
I turned off the device's wi-fi to make sure it stayed offline and used my desktop to load ADM. The "erase" option was still available for the device because my device had been offline continuously. I again selected "erase" from the initial ADM screen but this time selected "cancel" from the subsequent pop-up window instead of confirming the erase. I repeated this process again for good measure.
With some trepidation, but out of options, I turned on the tablet's wi-fi, allowing it to connect. Android asked me to sign in and go through my two-step verification process. I did, and my Nexus 10 came alive and operated normally, having not been reset and with all programs and data intact.
Hopefully this will work for others. Like the previous poster, my success was certainly due to my device remaining offline and being unable to receive the initial "erase" command then going online only after apparently cancelling the erase with the process above.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This method worked for me, too. I did remove the storage card, the SIM, and turn off my WiFi access point first, though, just in case. After I powered it on, I backed up everything I could think of. When I turned on the WiFi, it did not receive a wipe command. I activated it with a new SIM (I had already replaced the phone), and all was well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: My solution was to remove the SIM card, turn off my WiFi network, turn on the device, and unset Google Find my Phone as Administrator. After that, Google is unable to perform a Factory Data Reset.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 540 | 2,160 | <issue_start>username_0: I had my email signed in on the Gmail app on my boyfriend's phone who is now on the other side of the country. I've asked him a couple times to disconnect it but recently checked out Google Play and there's a bunch of new apps connected to my account. (I don't have a smart phone.) Is there a way to disconnect it remotely without access to his phone?
Second, I've recently been flooded with spam mail, which is unusual for me. Could this be because of that connection?<issue_comment>username_1: Change your password. That will log out everywhere else and prevent people installing apps on your account.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to:
<https://accounts.google.com/b/0/EditPasswd>
and change your password, then go to:
<https://security.google.com/settings/security/permissions>
and revoke access to everything.
Upvotes: 7 <issue_comment>username_3: If Android Device Manager was enabled, and you HATE your ex, you can Lock and/or Erase that phone. Refer to the [official guide](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3265955?hl=en) for more details.
* **Lock.** Lock your device with a new password.
* **Erase.** Permanently delete all of your data.
Of course, as others suggested, changing your password is sufficient.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_4: I also recommend going to the account security activity :
<https://security.google.com/settings/security/activity>
It will show you when and where your account is used.
For example : if you boyfriend is loggued on some other device
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: Login to Gmail on a browser. At the end of the page, in the bottom right-hand corner, you have a small hyperlink to see the sessions where your account is being used called "Details". Click that link, and then click on the "Sign Out" for all the sessions. Voila! All of your logged in sessions (except the current browser login) will be logged out.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_6: You could just change your Google password? That way when his phone does the regular check, authentication will fail and the phone will effectively be cut off from your account.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/28 | 425 | 1,685 | <issue_start>username_0: When I checked backup & restore options in my settings it shows "No Backup account is currently storing data" , but I'm currently signed in to my Google account. Why it is disabled?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Z1gpK.png)
(*Click on Image to See large preview*)<issue_comment>username_1: The *backup transport* is the part of the system that takes backed-up data from the phone and sends it to some provider's backup storage. This is a manufacturer- and carrier- replaceable component, to allow (for example) Samsung to make their phones backup to Samsung storage with a Samsung account, instead of backing up to Google, while remaining compatible with apps that use the Android backup system.
Possibly the Cyanogenmod ROM you've installed simply doesn't have a backup transport.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just want to add some more details.
I am using Galaxy Nexus with CM11 Snapshot M4 (latest available) and still have this issue. This issue was present from the first CM11 build which I have installed in this device.
Out of curiosity I have checked couple of Nexus devices and this is what I could find.
1. Nexus 4 - Upgraded to stock 4.4.2 - Doesn't have this issue
2. Nexus 5 - Stock 4.4.2 - Issue is present.
In accordance with Dan's answer above, Since the backup transport is a manufacturer/carrier customizable component, in CyanogenMod it may be a reason. In CM, at the time of device setup, it asks for an optional CyanogenMod account (which I didn't create) and they may be using this CM account for app data backup (not sure, yet to verify this).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 550 | 2,007 | <issue_start>username_0: The title says it all. I have read [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/rooting/info) rooting tag info throughly and did all that was necessary to ensure this question is not duplicate.
There are some guides on the web, but they only make me go mad as each has some issue (broken links, poor comments, etc). So if anyone can give trustworthy answers, please do.
>
> Note: The OS for galaxy chat has been updated a while ago. Now, it has jelly bean.
>
>
>
---
After checking all the generic methods,I've found only two methods that could possibly root galaxy chat.out of them ready to root has very bad rating
---
The second method is **Bin4ry method**.But there is no way one could understand if it's actually rooting or not(the app says,it will either show message on completion or show nothing). If anyone succeeds using bin4ry method.Do add the approx required time.<issue_comment>username_1: I. Before You Begin:
1. Rooting voids the warranty of your device (until you unroot it).
2. Please charge your device to have at least 60% of battery life
3. download Root Package from <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936878>
4. Download and place the Root Package file onto your Desktop. Do NOT extract it.
5. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.
6. Copy the Root Package file over to the SD card of your device.
7. Once done, disconnect the device from your PC.
8. Turn OFF the device.
9. Reboot the device into Stock Recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume DOWN+Home+Power buttons together.
10. Once inside the recovery, choose apply update from sdcard.
11. Select the Root Package(update.zip) you copied earlier to the device.
12. Be patient and let it root the device.
13. Once done, reboot the device.
14. You’re good to go!
Brilliant! You now have root access on your Galaxy Chat B5330 device
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you're running an OS between 4.0 and 4.3,you can just use VROOT to do it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 374 | 1,300 | <issue_start>username_0: My HTC One (Android 4.3) told me that I can only have 10 alarm clocks at maximum and that I should delete one before adding a new one. Why, and is it possible to have more than ten?<issue_comment>username_1: I. Before You Begin:
1. Rooting voids the warranty of your device (until you unroot it).
2. Please charge your device to have at least 60% of battery life
3. download Root Package from <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936878>
4. Download and place the Root Package file onto your Desktop. Do NOT extract it.
5. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.
6. Copy the Root Package file over to the SD card of your device.
7. Once done, disconnect the device from your PC.
8. Turn OFF the device.
9. Reboot the device into Stock Recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume DOWN+Home+Power buttons together.
10. Once inside the recovery, choose apply update from sdcard.
11. Select the Root Package(update.zip) you copied earlier to the device.
12. Be patient and let it root the device.
13. Once done, reboot the device.
14. You’re good to go!
Brilliant! You now have root access on your Galaxy Chat B5330 device
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you're running an OS between 4.0 and 4.3,you can just use VROOT to do it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 349 | 1,222 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Droid Razr Maxx on Verizon in the US. I want to take it to Straight Talk, a MVNO that uses Verizon's network. I bought the Straight Talk SIM card, but I get an error that the phone needs to be unlocked.
How can I unlock the phone to use it with another provider (same CDMA network type)?<issue_comment>username_1: Provided you bought the correct SIM card (StraightTalk provides its service using all 4 major US mobile networks - ATT, TMO, Verizon and Sprint)
from [How to Convert Verizon Wireless Phones to Straight Talk](http://science.opposingviews.com/convert-verizon-wireless-phones-straight-talk-14325.html):
>
> Contact Verizon Wireless. Verify your account information and explain
> to the representative that you would like to unlock your phone for use
> with another service. Pay your outstanding balance due and the early
> termination fee, if applicable. Obtain an unlock code from the
> representative.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If this is the new Droid Maxx (2013 model, MOTXT1080M), then it is already unlocked out of the box. Just pop your Sim card in and it will work. Just be aware that the data will be HSPA+ and not LTE.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 763 | 3,169 | <issue_start>username_0: I'll be taking a vacation next summer, and on the cruise data use is sold per megabyte. If I JUST want to check e-mail on my android device, how the heck do I do that? How do I prevent all the other apps on my phone from accessing the wi-fi (cellular will be turned off, or I'll be using my wi-fi only tablet).
My objective is to limit network use to just the one or two apps that I really want to see results from. I can't seem to find anything in the settings that would allow me to do this.
Is there any way? I'm probably willing to root my tablet if necessary.
Devices available are the moment are a Droid 4 phone, and an Acer Iconia A200 tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: Your device must be rooted if you want to control per apps connection ability. You may use [avast](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avast.android.mobilesecurity)'s firewall feature than.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Depending on how comfortable it should be, what Android version is in use, and whether root is available, there might be multiple approaches:
* turn WiFi off completely, and just activate it for checking mail/initiating a sync, after which you disable it again. This should work on any device, regardless of the Android version.
* Disabling background data unfortunately is restricted to mobile data only, but you could "trick" that with higher Android versions: I'm not sure when this was introduced (for sure *after* 4.0, as I can't find it on my phone), but it's possible to define certain WiFi networks as "mobile hotspot" (i.e. another mobile device is providing it), so it would be dealt with like a mobile connection – which means, the "restrict background data" setting should apply when connected to it. Then use the "restrict background data" feature to disable all "background traffic" (i.e. all transfers you did not explicitly trigger in the foreground app).
This way your web browser would still work if you load it, mail check should do when manually triggered from within your mail app, etc.
* root access on the device gives you even more flexibility. You could use any firewall app to keep apps from using any data, etc.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to settings, accounts and disable Sync. It will reduce your data consumption by a lot.
You still can check for emails manually though when sync is off. Remember this is the only way to get fresh mails then :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The app "My Data Manager" will not prevent certain apps and processes from using your wifi, but it is a mighty tool to analyze your traffic.
If I was you, I'd first of all check what's using how much data at home in normal life and then try to find out how to allow or disallow certain apps the wifi access.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: If you go to "Settings>Data Usage>More>Restrict Networks' and select your WiFi network, I think that has the result you're after (I'm on Android 6.0.3)!
EDIT: to confirm, this probably has the equivalent of restricting background data, rather than enabling you to specify apps to have data access but might be a suitable solution.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/28 | 3,566 | 10,033 | <issue_start>username_0: Most answers here just mention to download the APK file and install it via `adb`. But after that i get a dialog about critical functionality missing.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/A72W6.png)
What exactly are the requirements for running Chrome?
Update 1:
AWT answer found one of the requirements, I have to run **Google API image** instead of a AOSP one.
After that, I stop getting that message, and Chrome just plain open, show the interface, and then crash.
here it is using the latest (downloaded today) google image for API 19.
```
I/LibraryLoader( 1936): loaded: chromeview
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_FOR_ALLOC freed 49K, 3% free 4571K/4712K, paused 94ms, total 263ms
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_FOR_ALLOC freed 6K, 3% free 4999K/5144K, paused 62ms, total 99ms
D/dalvikvm( 1918): Added shared lib /data/app-lib/com.android.chrome-1/libchromeview.so 0xb1cfa3c8
I/LibraryLoader( 1918): loaded: chromeview
I/chromium( 1918): [INFO:chrome_library_loader_hooks.cc(156)] Chromium logging enabled: level = 0, default verbosity = 0
I/MemoryUsageMonitor( 1918): Max active tabs = 8
W/BrowserProcessMain( 1918): Excessive maxRendererProcesses value: 7
I/BrowserProcessMain( 1918): Initializing chromium process, renderers=3 hostIsChrome=true
I/chromium( 1918): [INFO:chrome_paths.cc(456)] Registering chrome_paths.cc as a path provider
I/chromium( 1918): [INFO:build_info.cc(96)] BuildInfo instance initialized with device=generic model=google_sdk brand=generic android_build_id=KK android_build_fp=generic/google_sdk/generic:4.4.2/KK/938007:eng/test-keys package_version_code=1025469 package_version_name=18.0.1025469
I/chromium( 1918): [INFO:breakpad_posix.cc(1038)] Dump path: /data/data/com.android.chrome/cache/Crash Reports
V/SyncSetupManager( 1918): Ignoring pref change because user is not signed in to Chrome
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_CONCURRENT freed 111K, 4% free 5540K/5732K, paused 20ms+6ms, total 293ms
E/chromium( 1918): [ERROR:user_style_sheet_watcher.cc(164)] Failed to setup watch for /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/User StyleSheets/Custom.css
W/com.google.android.apps.chrome.NewTabPageUtil( 1918): Unable to determine NTP
section: chrome://newtab/
D/SandboxedProcessLauncher( 1918): Setting up connection to process: slot=0
D/SandboxedProcessLauncher( 1918): on connect callback, pid=1936 context=-1200784872
I/chromium( 1936): [INFO:chrome_library_loader_hooks.cc(156)] Chromium logging enabled: level = 0, default verbosity = 0
I/ActivityManager( 391): START u0 {flg=0x4000000 cmp=com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.firstrun.FirstRunExperienceActivityPhone} from pid 1918
I/chromium( 1936): [INFO:build_info.cc(96)] BuildInfo instance initialized with device=generic model=google_sdk brand=generic android_build_id=KK android_build_fp=generic/google_sdk/generic:4.4.2/KK/938007:eng/test-keys package_version_code=1025469 package_version_name=18.0.1025469
I/chromium( 1936): [INFO:sandboxed_process_service.cc(180)] Starting sandboxed process main entry point, cmdline=/system/bin/app_process --type=renderer --enable-fixed-layout --enable-threaded-compositing --ppapi-out-of-process --register-pepper-plugins --lang=en-US --enable-crash-reporter=,Android --disable-client-side-phishing-detection --enable-in-browser-thumbnailing --channel=1918.0.859634551
--data-dir=/data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome --lang=en-US --cache-dir=/data/data/com.android.chrome/cache
D/SandboxedProcessLauncher( 1918): Setting up connection to process: slot=1
I/ActivityManager( 391): Start proc com.android.chrome:sandboxed_process1 for service com.android.chrome/org.chromium.content.browser.SandboxedProcessService1:
pid=1960 uid=99003 gids={}
W/ActivityManager( 391): Activity pause timeout for ActivityRecord{b1edb218 u0com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main t6}
D/StrictMode( 1918): StrictMode policy violation; ~duration=122 ms: android.os.StrictMode$StrictModeDiskReadViolation: policy=2847 violation=2
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.StrictMode$AndroidBlockGuardPolicy.onReadFromDisk(StrictMode.java:1135)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteConnection.applyBlockGuardPolicy(SQLiteConnection.java:1041)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteConnection.executeForCursorWindow(SQLiteConnection.java:842)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteSession.executeForCursorWindow(SQLiteSession.java:836)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteQuery.fillWindow(SQLiteQuery.java:62)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteCursor.fillWindow(SQLiteCursor.java:144)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteCursor.getCount(SQLiteCursor.java:133)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.CursorToBulkCursorAdaptor.getBulkCursorDescriptor(CursorToBulkCursorAdaptor.java:148)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.content.ContentProviderNative.onTransact(ContentProviderNative.java:118)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:404)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at dalvik.system.NativeStart.run(Native Method)
D/StrictMode( 1918): # via Binder call with stack:
D/StrictMode( 1918): android.os.StrictMode$LogStackTrace
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.StrictMode.readAndHandleBinderCallViolations(StrictMode.java:1705)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.Parcel.readExceptionCode(Parcel.java:1447)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.database.DatabaseUtils.readExceptionFromParcel(DatabaseUtils.java:134)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.content.ContentProviderProxy.query(ContentProviderNative.java:413)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.content.ContentResolver.query(ContentResolver.java:461)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.content.ContentResolver.query(ContentResolver.java:404)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.getUseLocationForServices(GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.java:115)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.isGoogleLocationSettingsAvailable(GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.java:193)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.onMainActivityResume(GoogleLocationSettingsHelper.java:161)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$MainWithNative.onResume(Main.java:675)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$MainWithNative.access$1500(Main.java:498)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$InitializerContinuation.resumeNowAndProcessPendingItems(Main.java:485)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$InitializerContinuation.onNativeLibraryLoaded(Main.java:406)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$InitializerContinuation.access$200(Main.java:356)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main$InitializerContinuation$1.run(Main.java:366)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.Handler.handleCallback(Handler.java:733)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.Handler.dispatchMessage(Handler.java:95)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.os.Looper.loop(Looper.java:136)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at android.app.ActivityThread.main(ActivityThread.java:5017)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invokeNative(Native Method)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:515)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit$MethodAndArgsCaller.run(ZygoteInit.java:779)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at com.android.internal.os.ZygoteInit.main(ZygoteInit.java:595)
D/StrictMode( 1918): at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
I/LibraryLoader( 1960): loading: chromeview
D/dalvikvm( 1960): Trying to load lib /data/app-lib/com.android.chrome-1/libchromeview.so 0xb1cefc80
W/linker ( 1960): libchromeview.so has text relocations. This is wasting memory and is a security risk. Please fix.
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_FOR_ALLOC freed 337K, 7% free 5931K/6352K, paused 270ms, total 284ms
I/dalvikvm-heap( 1918): Grow heap (frag case) to 6.943MB for 1127536-byte allocation
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_FOR_ALLOC freed 2K, 6% free 7029K/7456K, paused 408ms, total 408ms
D/dalvikvm( 1960): Added shared lib /data/app-lib/com.android.chrome-1/libchromeview.so 0xb1cefc80
I/LibraryLoader( 1960): loaded: chromeview
I/chromium( 1960): [INFO:chrome_library_loader_hooks.cc(156)] Chromium logging enabled: level = 0, default verbosity = 0
D/dalvikvm( 1918): GC_CONCURRENT freed 8K, 6% free 7021K/7456K, paused 15ms+112ms, total 421ms
```
There is some random portion of `adb catlog` while chrome is crashing, before i get to this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6Xufv.png)<issue_comment>username_1: It's likely you're running an emulator that has not included some of the Google APIs that Chrome needs. When you create an AVD, when you select a target and API level, you also select either "Android APIs" or "Google APIs". It's possible that Chrome needs an emulator that has the Google APIs included. (Maps, etc...)
Also...is your emulator running as ARM or Intel Atom x86? I've noticed that some downloaded APKs won't run on the emulator in x86 mode.
I was able to get it working using an emulator with these settings. It's not fast, but it works:
Pic or it didn't happen:
Hope that works for you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have tried to do this several times and Google does not support APKs for their emulators. I heard others worked around this by installing the Chromium APKs, but even this doesn't really work well. Your best option is to use a physical device -- this will actually free up your PC resources as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/28 | 200 | 705 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for a way to control my Windows 8 machine from my Android device.
I have seen there are some server/clients around, but I'm not sure if they fit my needs. To be clear: I am not looking to session into my RDP, I want to remote control some of my Windows 8 apps.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried [TeamViewer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamviewer.teamviewer.market.mobile)? You can use it to control all OS.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Unified remote has worked very well for me in the past.
[Website](http://www.unifiedremote.com)
[Android app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Relmtech.Remote)
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/29 | 450 | 1,271 | <issue_start>username_0: My Phone is SonyErcisson Xperia Ray ST18i
I have Super Jelly Bean <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2135918> ROM installed, with kernel (from Status after I tried installing KK) 2.6.32.0-SuperFusioN-kk
I tried to install KitKat AORP <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579054>
I flashed boot.img from KitKat from zip,
When I tried to install KitKat ROM from recovery, I got this message:
>
> this package is for "ST18i,ST18a,urushi" devices; this is a "haida"
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: Try to install Xperia Ray patch from
<http://www.androidizer.com/update-sony-xperia-ray-to-jelly-bean-4-1-2-latest-rom-version-8-0/>
after doing it, flash boot.img. i recomend this nightly Cyanogenmod 11 for xperia Ray:
<http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/urushi/cm-11.0/nightlies/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The reason for the error is, you have downloaded the wrong package. The downloaded package is not compatible for ray.
To download the original package and detailed installation tutorial, read my article given below:
[How To Install KitKat 4.4.2 On Sony Xperia Ray](http://www.androidizer.com/how-to-install-kitkat-4-4-2-on-sony-xperia-ray/)
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/29 | 526 | 1,833 | <issue_start>username_0: A while ago, I had a tablet (Coby Kyros MID9742), that got shelved when the screen quit (half of the area of the touchscreen won't recognize touches, split among 2 sections).
I am trying to repurpose the tablet for use as a video player via HDMI cable to projector, with my old phone (Galaxy S, no problems) as a remote. I have that part worked out, using a 3rd party app.
But the main problem is getting the tablet to connect to WiFi to use the remote software. The screen is broken in such a way that the center strip (top to bottom in portrait mode) cannot recognize touches, and I cannot put in the WiFi password that I need to. The tablet does not know the password for the WiFi.
**Is there some way that I can force the tablet to connect to an encrypted WiFi using my PC, via USB cable?** The tablet is rooted, but I have not flashed a custom ROM onto it.
**Also, is there some way that I can force WiFi to turn on at startup, and automatically connect to specified network?**
If there is any more information I need to add, please say so in the comments.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to install Xperia Ray patch from
<http://www.androidizer.com/update-sony-xperia-ray-to-jelly-bean-4-1-2-latest-rom-version-8-0/>
after doing it, flash boot.img. i recomend this nightly Cyanogenmod 11 for xperia Ray:
<http://legacyxperia.basketbuild.com/index.php?dir=main/urushi/cm-11.0/nightlies/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The reason for the error is, you have downloaded the wrong package. The downloaded package is not compatible for ray.
To download the original package and detailed installation tutorial, read my article given below:
[How To Install KitKat 4.4.2 On Sony Xperia Ray](http://www.androidizer.com/how-to-install-kitkat-4-4-2-on-sony-xperia-ray/)
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/29 | 700 | 2,912 | <issue_start>username_0: There are several posts on how to calibrate android batteries but none describe its working.
How is it that the system can determine at what voltage the battery is considered to be charged (100% or say 4200mV) and what voltage is considered to be discharged (0% or 3400mV)?
"Android stops the battery from charging when reaching 100%" but if it is calibrated wrong, how come it wont stop charging at another voltage (say 4100mV) or even continue discharging at a voltage below its normal operation (say 3200mV)?
Expected answer:
* The actual technical insight on how android determines the current battery level
**Edit 1:** I am stressing that my question has nothing to do with battery statistics and how much battery apps have used but solely on the procedure involved with determining the battery %
*This is my first question please excuse any conventions I may have missed*<issue_comment>username_1: It has no effect on battery life, but it just resets the battery consumption statistics, that is It notes battery changes between different activities...
But this is what google engineer <NAME> posted on his G+
"This file [batterystats.bin] is used to
maintain, across reboots, low-level data
about the kinds of operations the device
and your apps are doing between battery
changes. That is, it is solely used to
compute the blame for battery usage
shown in the "Battery Use" UI in settings.
That is, it has deeply significant things
like "app X held a wake lock for 2
minutes" and "the screen was on at 60%
brightness for 10 minutes."
It has no impact on the current battery
level shown to you. It has no impact on
your battery life."
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Looking through the android source code recently (I'm new to android building and am still getting used to what makes android tick), I came across a file somewhere that had all sorts of calibration statistics and figures.
All of the figures are set by the vendor of the device itself. From how many mAhs the battery holds, to what values different device features affect the battery (like WiFi scanning, screen brightness etc).
I would assume that it is these figures (from the vendor), that the kernel uses to help itself calculate battery level.
Also, batteries come with little chips in them these days, to provide overcharge protection etc. The chip quite possibly reports on it's health status to the device. But that is merely just a personal assumption based on the fact that I don't use a stock battery (I use a zero lemon in my i9300 which triples my life between charges), and my phone knows the difference (it doesn't drop the same percentage in a given time compared to stock).
I hope this helps!!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Stored in the kernel. Compiled using known values for specific hardware. Flashed to ROM. Reads the current value. Percentifies it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/29 | 274 | 1,011 | <issue_start>username_0: In MyRadio app, when I listen to local FM channel the name of the song playing is displayed near the channel name. How do they do it? Does the broadcaster do some effort to display it?<issue_comment>username_1: One imagines they have built in something like Shazam; an app which fingerprints audio then looks it up in a database (<http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57617885-93/more-countries-can-shazam-songs-and-listen-on-rdio>). I doubt the broadcaster has anything to do with it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The broadcast channel is surely using **[Radio Data System](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Data_System)** (RDS), also called **Radio Broadcast Data System** (RBDS) in the United States. It is now common practice (at least in my country) to transmit informations like Channel's name, programme's name or song's name with this system.
Your app simply receives and *parses* these data to display it, like a compatible radio set or car's radio would do.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/29 | 1,474 | 6,184 | <issue_start>username_0: Unlocking the bootloader and/or the recovery is very popular discussion across many devices. But doing so exposes a very obvious and inevitable **issue with security**!
An unlocked recovery means that no matter how secure you make your android lock screen, someone can easily reset phone to restore the phone to a fully functional (and lockless/insecure) state and the worst part, they don't have to erase your data(meaning they can access all your personal files and folders)!
It is almost hilarious! In fact if the phone supports insertion of external SD cards, you can even flash your own software into the phone and maybe bypass the lock screen without wiping any data.
For example: One possible loophole is using the 'Tasker' app which has a feature that can temporarily disable the keyguard. And the best part is that Tasker can be flashed using the recovery!
**So is there any method by which I could add a security measure that prevents complete access to my recovery and/or boot loader that will make my phone less *insecure*?!**
**Expected answer:**
Method by which a custom pin/password must be entered before entering the bootloader/recovery. So that my bootloader/recovery is still technically unlocked but simply requires authentication to use (this also ensures that conventional unlocking methods won't work as the phone is not really locked!). This also means that one does not have to lose root access to ensure security!<issue_comment>username_1: Even if it would be doable, consider a few things making it extremely unlikely:
1. in that early stage, the touchscreen is not yet initialized – so how would you input your PIN/password/pattern to unlock the bootloader *before* firing up the custom recovery?
2. another risk introduced this way: if you break your display, you are effectively knocked-out: even if the problem described above could be worked around, that work-around would be rendered useless at this place.
True, there are things like touch-based custom recoveries. So technically, that would be the place to make it possible: Once the recovery is initialized, it could ask for a code to unlock before offering its real services. This might even include a "fallback mode" for a broken screen using e.g. shake-patterns (accelerometer-based) or NFC (if applyable). But that's nothing we can solve here at this site: you will have to contact the resp. developers for this ([twrp](/questions/tagged/twrp "show questions tagged 'twrp'") and/or [clockworkmod](/questions/tagged/clockworkmod "show questions tagged 'clockworkmod'"), to name two examples).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Encrypt your filesystem. You'll need to enter a password or PIN on every boot to decrypt it, so as soon as the device is rebooted none of your personal data will be readable. TWRP even supports encrypted filesystems (it prompts you for your password when it starts as well, I think). If your device is at least 4.2.2 then you can even leave ADB on; they'd need to unlock the screen to add their computer to the whitelist, so they can't push apps or read data there either. You'll be able to have root, a custom bootloader, ADB enabled, and still have a relatively secure device.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I recently wiped my phone to factory after I had rooted the phone and got rid of the bloatware I did not want. (Forgot the passcode) I thought I would have to root my phone again and then get rid of factory installed bloatware....again. I was pleasantly surprised to find both that the root was intact AND the bloatware was still gone. Also, my superuser app was still intact. It should have been gone, but was converted into a system APP and so was not wiped during the reset. That got me thinking along a similar line to your question.
What would happen if you were to imbed the Passcode/Pin data into the system data. You could not gain access to the phone by merely wiping it as the pass/PIN data would still be on the phone after the wipe. Of course that would mean that forgetting your pass/pin would effectively brick your phone.
Of course you could just keep ALL of your data on the SDCard and encrypt it there withan app. Then it wouldn't matter if someone flashed your phone and got access because (s)he could not access your sensitive data without BOTH the encryption app AND the app specific pass/pin.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: couple of things.
1. Go ahead and download the latest version of TWRP and google the UI.zip file that adds the password to custom recovery.
2. download Cerberus app, it's the best anti theft app out there that allows you to lock, track, back up, wipe, remote call, signal flare, force GPS and wifi, and more. From the app lock the powermenu from the lock screen to refrain people from turning it off. Create a TON of rules, gps flares when the phone is powered on and off, SIM card information when the SIM is changed and a signal flare, auto passwords when the sim card is changed, ect.
3. use a 6x6 pattern password or an actual password
4. Use an applock system, CM security it great, set it to lock all settings and sensitive apps that could make you vulnerable in the event you lose your phone, set it to lock every 3 minutes. Once you unlock one app it unlocks them all (but for only 3 minutes).
5. TURN OFF ADB DEBUGGING IF YOU ARE NOT USING IT!
ALL of this work is useless if you don't, the LAST thing you want is for someone to sideload another ROM and screw you.
That should do it!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: The only option to be secure is a false off from xposed, locked bootloader and having second phone to make quick emergency call. It's not windows, you can't protect bios with password. I quess.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: It is possible, say you have TWRP installed, if you encrypt the device, it will ask for the password before you can mount/change any partition
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: It's not secure but, I just removed certain menu options from the recovery screen in the AOSP source code. It at least prevents a novice or someone without a PC from wiping your device.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/29 | 420 | 1,417 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to change the start of the week to Monday (instead of Sunday) in the default clock program?
Note that my local is set to English (UK) so it should be the default but is not. I am running v4.2.2, if that matters.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm afraid you can't change it. When I set my phone's language to `French (France)`, the first day is still Sunday, where it should be Monday (like you).
Google may have skipped this...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Looks like it's just/about to be fixed in Clock 4.0.1 as reported on [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/05/30/apk-download-the-clock-app-from-android-m-allows-users-to-start-their-week-on-saturday-sunday-or-monday/).
>
> The new APK for the clock app from the Android M Developer Preview doesn't look very different from the one you'll find in Lollipop - most of the functions (alarms, world clock, timer, and countdown) are in the same place and operate in the same way. But there's one tiny change that a small amount of users will be extremely happy to see. The Clock app can now "start" your week on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday.
>
>
>
Update: As of 18 June 2015 the stock app on my MOTO E 2 was updated by the normal 'My Apps" update notification and I still have the option of what day to start the week.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/29 | 420 | 1,684 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently changed smartphones from an unknown to Samsung, and I've lost my WhatsApp conversations. I want them on the new phone. I have reinstalled it on the new phone, and the `msgstore.db.crypt` files are there, but WhatsApp does not read the older conversations back.
What I would like to do is have WhatsApp appear as an unbroken list of chats so that the date that I changed phones is not apparent in the list of chats.<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to install Whatsapp on a new phone, you have to make a backup on the old phone, then copy the Whatsapp directory on the new phone, install Whatsapp and when prompted choose to recover from existing backup.
When you start the app for the first time the directory with the backup must already be there, otherwise you won't be prompted to recover.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes. WhatsApp Messenger offers backup and restore options. You can backup your chats to an encryted file(now \*.db.crypt5) or restore chats from backup file back to your android. But restoring history from a backup would wipe your current chats with those in the backup.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: In case you didn't come right, I had the same issue.
Uninstall Whatsapp from the NEW phone (start blank)
Copy the /Whatsapp folder from your SD card to the new phone (I had to do this because Whatsapp on my new phone was installed to the INTERNAL card, not the SD card, so the upgrade didn't find the old store)
I also copied the android/data/com.whatsapp folder for good luck
Install Whatsapp on the new phone.
After account creation, it should detect the old messages and restore them.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/29 | 1,879 | 5,954 | <issue_start>username_0: [My HTC](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=4635&c=htc_one_nexus_google_play_edition_htc_m7) One has [the capability to tune FM Radio stations](http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one-5313.php).
And [the Standard Edition comes with an app](http://www.htc.com/sea/support/htc-one/howto/333252.html) for using it.
However, I can't find a way to use the FM Radio on a (non-rooted) Google Play Edition. Any ideas?
Running Android 4.4.2 ... if that matters.<issue_comment>username_1: I'll put this altogether here.
Google and some OEMs don't seem to be supporting FM anymore, as evident in the Nexus 4 and 5 not having any FM hardware built in. The Samsung Galaxy S4 also are carrying on this trend. The theory being that there are Internet raido services that can stream thousands of channels. Which doesn't suit everyone. The theory is that it saves space for the hardware and cost in manufacture. [Android forums discussion on the lack of FM on Nexus 5](http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-5/345403-no-fm-radio-nexus-5-a.html)
[This XDA thread suggests it isn't possible](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479412) however there are FM apps out there.
[This is a very lowly reviwed FM app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.gc.crc.fmtwoo&hl=en_GB) on the Play Store that claims to use the tuner. UPDATE: Does not work on HTC One.
[This XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833777&page=2) has an attached apk for an FM tuner that MAY work. I have not tested, the usual warnings about unknown sources applies, of course.
[Another XDA FM radio](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212234)
For rooted devices there is [one more here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2402380)
The one that is most recommended that I have found is [Spirit FM](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296) which specifically states that No internet connection is required.
Try them out, see what works, and most of all be wary of permissions and apps you are not confident about.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Free Option:** [NextRadio](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextradioapp.nextradio) by Sprint says specifically it is *not* a streaming services, but uses the FM tuner in your phone. It says it is only for a few Sprint phones, but appears to be installable on my Galaxy Nexus and Moto X, so it should be available for your HTC One Play Edition.
About:
>
> Key Features:
>
>
> * Tune in to local FM stations on your phone
> * Find radio stations by genre or frequency in the Guide
> * Uses 90% LESS data than streaming music
> * Get 3X BETTER battery life compared to streaming music
>
>
>
**NOTE:** for another possibly free option, see the conversation below.
**Paid Option:** As stated on [Android Central](http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-x/306366-how-put-fm-radio-t-htc-one-x-most-phones.html), the [Spirit FM](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikersmicros.fm_unlock) app will do the trick on the HTC One Play Edition:
>
> If you're an average phone user, & don't know what Android "rooting" is, Spirit will likely > not offer you much more than your stock FM app. If your phone does not have a stock FM app, > it is unlikely that Spirit will work on it.
> Spirit is mostly for Android enthusiasts who "root" & "ROM" their phones. But it also works > on many stock, "store bought" phones.
>
>
> ...
>
>
> This Works with:
>
>
> ...
>
>
> HTC:
>
>
> One Stock, Google Play Edition & AOSP One X LTE (AT&T)
> LTE / One S
>
>
> ...
>
>
>
This is a paid option, but has been quoted to work on your device and you can always refund within 15 minutes if it doesn't.
I had a conversation with an HTC Representative and while he said it should be possible, he could not give me any specifics. The conversation is below.
>
> Wes: Thank you for
> contacting HTC Chat.Hello Jacob.
>
>
> Yes y ou can but y ou may need to
> download as a third party app.
>
>
> Jacob: Do you know of any ? The only
> ones i can find are internet radio ones, I'd like to utilize the fm
> tuner hardware
>
>
> Jacob: Or do you know of a place i can download the app
> from the non-play edition?
>
>
> Wes: I really am not sure what 3rd party app
> that would be workable.
>
>
> Wes: Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
>
> Jacob: Would
> HTC be able to provide the app from the original HTC one?
>
>
> Wes: That
> would be a pre installed app. There isnt really a link for them.
>
>
> Jacob:
> I know. That's why I wanted to ask an HTC representative
>
>
> Wes:
> I am looking into it at the moment.
>
>
> Wes:
> <https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Fm%20Radio>
>
>
>
Tell you the truth though, the second is simply [FM Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tunewiki.fmplayer.android) and it looks promising, but states it's only for Motorola devices.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The standard FMRadio is designed specifically for that chipset employed by the HTC One, you *will* have difficulty in finding support for that said chipset hence the Radio FM apps you see on the Play-Store *may* not have the support for it.
**Vital questions**:
* Which HTC One model are you referring to? After consulting [PDADB.net](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=pdacomparer&id=63&c=htc_one_series) there seems to be a few of them?
* What Android version are you referring to?
Do not forget one important matter about the standard FM Radio, more then often, if not likely, it will have supporting libraries found in `/system/lib` and commonly enough, if an attempt to copy the APK of the app and install it elsewhere will fail either due to missing dependencies on the libraries in question or the chipset does not have the kernel support either.
The mileage will vary depending on the above.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/29 | 1,138 | 4,056 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a brand new Google Nexus 7 (2013) LTE tablet and failed or enabling LTE on it.
I had two cards (microSIM for Nexus and nanoSIM for iPad Mini) from the very same LTE-enabled local (Poland) carrier Aero2. Both are inserted to respectful devices, both devices are in the same place (same network coverage) and iPad Mini catches LTE signal (and its amazing speed) with no problems, while my Nexus falls back to HSPA+ at most, only sometimes uses 3G and never runs on LTE.
Is there any extra switch on this particular device or Android system (was on iPad Mini) to enable LTE?
**EDIT**: Of course, I followed [step-by-step guide](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3256561?hl=en) on this subject available at *Google Nexus Help*.<issue_comment>username_1: While unlikely, it's possible that the Nexus 7 doesn't support your local LTE network. It *seems* like [Aero2 only operates LTE on 900MHz and 2500MHz](http://www.fiercewireless.com/tech/story/polands-aero2-contracts-td-lte-network/2010-11-22) (Take that with a grain of salt though; it may be incorrect or incomplete).
The Nexus 7 2013 apparently [doesn't support either of those frequencies](http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_google_nexus_7_%282013%29-5600.php). Oddly enough, apparently [neither does the iPad Mini](http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_ipad_mini_wi_fi_+_cellular-5061.php).
You may want to contact Aero2 or whatever local providers and find out which frequencies (or "bands") they operate in your area. It doesn't matter if their network or SIM cards are "100% certified for the Nexus 7", they *may not* operate the appropriate frequencies in your area specifically. Rather than ask "Do you support the N7?", ask them "What LTE bands are operational in the area with the postal code [your postal code]?"
If your area should have a band that's listed on [the GSMArena page for the Nexus 7](http://www.gsmarena.com/asus_google_nexus_7_%282013%29-5600.php), then you may have problems with your device. If not, then you may want to find a carrier that supports LTE on the appropriate bands in your area.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There IS a setting for LTE on a 2013 Nexus7 (1B32-4G). I just found it where you set up the Access Point Name (APN). Just go searching. I was surprised to find it. You have to click on a lot of selections to get to it in Settings then at the bottom of the first section called Wireless & Networks click on More. Click on Mobile Networks,then you will see Mobile Network Settings. in that menu list select Access Point Names (APN), you should see your network carrier such as "T-Mobile US" & under it mine says "epc.tmobile.com" that was already set up at a T-Mobile store when I bought my SIM card & registered. Then click on the dot to the far right to select your carrier so that the dot turns blue. Click on the name of your carrier on the left side of the screen, & on the new menu list, which is called Edit Access Point, scroll down towards bottom, BEFORE you edit or add anything, and click/select "BEARER". In that menu list, click & select the choice LTE. It may have been selected as Unspecified at first. Press the "Go Back" button, & as soon as you complete that the rest of the list of items in field called "Edit Access Points" fills in automatically for what you need, including the Name field, which in my case says "T-Mobile US".Close all screens as you're done. Now it's a matter of finding out if the right "bands" correspond to get the right reception. My own Preferred Network selections are limited to 2G &3G, even though it says "4G" on the label with the model name. That's another issue I'm taking up with ASUS right now as two supervisors told me that my model number is 3G/2G, but they also say that ASUS won't take care of the matter by giving me an actual 4G tablet which is what I paid for on amazon.com. Even though I now have the LTE setting corrected, it still says HSPA in Settings>About Tablet>Network Type, which I read is only 3G. I'm still baffled.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/01/29 | 1,759 | 6,622 | <issue_start>username_0: (Update 2016-01-09: I got rid of the phone after it auto-upgraded to Android 5, so I don't have this issue anymore.)
---
I keep getting this message every 10 minutes or so on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (non-rooted Android 4.1.2):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bY6nT.png)
How can I ignore it?
I want to skip this update as the penultimate one introduced some nasty bugs.
EDIT: Apparently I cannot kill the AT&T service:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PYVHj.png)
Also, I restarted the device and the AT&T service is launched at startup.
So I tried to remove the AT&T service from the startup using [Startup Cleaner 2.0](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bright.startup2&hl=en), but the AT&T service still get launched...:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/s1M3C.png)<issue_comment>username_1: I called AT&T, and this is a mandatory update. Other than rooting, there's no way to avoid the message. You can avoid the download by not going onto WiFi. If you install the update, you need to re-enter WiFi passwords EVERY time you reconnect to a WiFi network. Horrible! I'm avoiding this thing even if have to keep hitting the home key when the message pops up.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just wrestled with this on my galaxy note 9.0. In /system/app there is a file called (for me) FWUpgrade.apk
Even though I am rooted it refused to rename or remove it in a file explorer... I tried a few. I eventually just used terminal to chmod 666 it after su-ing to get root. Then I removed it no prob. So, at the term prompt:
```
su
cd /system/app
chmod 666 FWUpgrade.apk
rm FWUpgrade.apk
```
Theres a FWUpgrade.odex too, so I rm'd it too.
dont know if it worked cause of the chmod or because I was root and I could figure out how to give su permissions to the file explorers I tried. One told me no, the other told me it it worked, but it lied. Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have been using a Note 3 on AT&T for about four months now and I have so far managed to avoid unwanted firmware updates without rooting. I am still running Android 4.3.
I don't want kitkat. It doesn't remember wifi passwords. I have also heard of issues with bluetooth functionality and sd card access limitations. Also, battery life seems to be negatively impacted by these updates. I have dodged the updates two different ways.
One way is by going into the application manager in your settings when you see that annoying update message come up. Select "running" apps in the app manager and you will find "att software update." You can't delete it but you can turn it off or force it to stop. That is a temporary fix. Eventually that message will come back again if you do this.
If you want to block the update for a long time as in maybe a 90% chance of never dealing with it again, there is an app called Ad Blocker. The developer is Smartdog Studio. It disables wifi from being used by whatever apps you want. It's purpose is to block ads from apps that use wifi even though they don't require it to run. If you apply ad block to an app that beeds wifi to run, the app simply will not run at all. But when you go to other apps that you want to use wifi with, your wifi will work with those. This app effectively blocks the software update.
It can be glitchy though. Can turn wifi on and off when you have multiple apps that are capable of completing the same task. Like web browsers for example. If I click on something that is trying to take me to a website, and I have multiple web browsers on my phone, there is a screen that pops up basically prompting me to pick a browser. With ad block on the Note 3, that screen that comes up often turns wifi off. Set defaults to avoid that. And if you have over 300 apps on your phone, and you try to go into ad blocker, it will most likely time out and crash. So if you want it to work well I wouldn't install anymore than about 275 apps on the phone. Otherwise it should be fine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use nova launcher. Hold finger on screen choose short cuts, activity, scroll down to att update tap on left side. Uou will see the app below it. Click on it it will send it to desktop.
When you click on it you can edit The dm connection settings. Click on profile then change to mformation(thats not a typo) Then click on the name choose edit. Then delete all fields except the profile name then save. Try running software update from settings, about device. My device will no longer connect
to the dm server. Im saying good by to lollypop!
I have screen shots.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I haven't tried this, but in your APN settings there's a setting called "fota," which stands for "firmware over the air." Removing that APN type and rebooting your device could stop those updates.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: After my Galaxy Note 3 got all messed up by Lollipop update, I rooted by phone and installed DisableService app from Play Store.
Using DisableService, you can disable AT&T Software update service.
Good luck.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: FYI this can be helpful for android owners. I did switch from att to tmobile service after 2 years plan for my galaxys4.The problem I could not get any 4g signal. I was ready to switch back to att free galaxy s5 2 years plan. But I read that the band shift of tmobile and att are different so I found on internet a way to update the ATT shift band to be compatible to Tmobile. For that I need KitKat firmware and I am under lolipop 5.01. I know there is a lot of problems with lolipop(even when I was with att lolipop was terrible, draining battery phone cell signal very weak etc...). So I found away to down grade to kitkat and guess what my 4g is fully functional. it was a firmware problem. So i confirm lolipop is the worst update ever. (lost of 4g, draining battery....) so I am good now with Tmobile. The next step was to root my phone to avoid he update to lolipop.I did use disableservice to kill the ATT update.I Hope this will help for you future next move.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: So, I know this is old, but for the record...I found a way to block all updates without root. I downloaded a tool called debloater (google it) and blocked:
wssyncmldm.apk
wssyncmlnps.apk
LocalFOTA.apk
Now it stopped trying to download the update that would always make my back soft key not work. Done and done, and no root required.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 1,642 | 6,505 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to give my old apple TV to my parents because my dad wants to stream files from his ipad to his tv. 2 Months ago I made the Switch from iOS to Android, 1.5 Years ago the switch from MAc to Linux.
So I am now looking for a great alternative to Stream all that Media contents, but at least the Audio/Music from my Android Phone around my small flat (TV, Sound System in Living Room and some small Speakers in my bathroom)
Is there a native way to do that, such as airplay in the apple world? Would be great, when the receivers would not be as expensive as an apple TV so less then ~100€ and would also work with pulseaudio (ubuntu)
Ah, forgot to mention: It should be weather built in to the core android system or be a future of poweramp to save battery life and not messing around with another daemon.<issue_comment>username_1: I called AT&T, and this is a mandatory update. Other than rooting, there's no way to avoid the message. You can avoid the download by not going onto WiFi. If you install the update, you need to re-enter WiFi passwords EVERY time you reconnect to a WiFi network. Horrible! I'm avoiding this thing even if have to keep hitting the home key when the message pops up.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I just wrestled with this on my galaxy note 9.0. In /system/app there is a file called (for me) FWUpgrade.apk
Even though I am rooted it refused to rename or remove it in a file explorer... I tried a few. I eventually just used terminal to chmod 666 it after su-ing to get root. Then I removed it no prob. So, at the term prompt:
```
su
cd /system/app
chmod 666 FWUpgrade.apk
rm FWUpgrade.apk
```
Theres a FWUpgrade.odex too, so I rm'd it too.
dont know if it worked cause of the chmod or because I was root and I could figure out how to give su permissions to the file explorers I tried. One told me no, the other told me it it worked, but it lied. Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have been using a Note 3 on AT&T for about four months now and I have so far managed to avoid unwanted firmware updates without rooting. I am still running Android 4.3.
I don't want kitkat. It doesn't remember wifi passwords. I have also heard of issues with bluetooth functionality and sd card access limitations. Also, battery life seems to be negatively impacted by these updates. I have dodged the updates two different ways.
One way is by going into the application manager in your settings when you see that annoying update message come up. Select "running" apps in the app manager and you will find "att software update." You can't delete it but you can turn it off or force it to stop. That is a temporary fix. Eventually that message will come back again if you do this.
If you want to block the update for a long time as in maybe a 90% chance of never dealing with it again, there is an app called Ad Blocker. The developer is Smartdog Studio. It disables wifi from being used by whatever apps you want. It's purpose is to block ads from apps that use wifi even though they don't require it to run. If you apply ad block to an app that beeds wifi to run, the app simply will not run at all. But when you go to other apps that you want to use wifi with, your wifi will work with those. This app effectively blocks the software update.
It can be glitchy though. Can turn wifi on and off when you have multiple apps that are capable of completing the same task. Like web browsers for example. If I click on something that is trying to take me to a website, and I have multiple web browsers on my phone, there is a screen that pops up basically prompting me to pick a browser. With ad block on the Note 3, that screen that comes up often turns wifi off. Set defaults to avoid that. And if you have over 300 apps on your phone, and you try to go into ad blocker, it will most likely time out and crash. So if you want it to work well I wouldn't install anymore than about 275 apps on the phone. Otherwise it should be fine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use nova launcher. Hold finger on screen choose short cuts, activity, scroll down to att update tap on left side. Uou will see the app below it. Click on it it will send it to desktop.
When you click on it you can edit The dm connection settings. Click on profile then change to mformation(thats not a typo) Then click on the name choose edit. Then delete all fields except the profile name then save. Try running software update from settings, about device. My device will no longer connect
to the dm server. Im saying good by to lollypop!
I have screen shots.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I haven't tried this, but in your APN settings there's a setting called "fota," which stands for "firmware over the air." Removing that APN type and rebooting your device could stop those updates.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: After my Galaxy Note 3 got all messed up by Lollipop update, I rooted by phone and installed DisableService app from Play Store.
Using DisableService, you can disable AT&T Software update service.
Good luck.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: FYI this can be helpful for android owners. I did switch from att to tmobile service after 2 years plan for my galaxys4.The problem I could not get any 4g signal. I was ready to switch back to att free galaxy s5 2 years plan. But I read that the band shift of tmobile and att are different so I found on internet a way to update the ATT shift band to be compatible to Tmobile. For that I need KitKat firmware and I am under lolipop 5.01. I know there is a lot of problems with lolipop(even when I was with att lolipop was terrible, draining battery phone cell signal very weak etc...). So I found away to down grade to kitkat and guess what my 4g is fully functional. it was a firmware problem. So i confirm lolipop is the worst update ever. (lost of 4g, draining battery....) so I am good now with Tmobile. The next step was to root my phone to avoid he update to lolipop.I did use disableservice to kill the ATT update.I Hope this will help for you future next move.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: So, I know this is old, but for the record...I found a way to block all updates without root. I downloaded a tool called debloater (google it) and blocked:
wssyncmldm.apk
wssyncmlnps.apk
LocalFOTA.apk
Now it stopped trying to download the update that would always make my back soft key not work. Done and done, and no root required.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 611 | 2,241 | <issue_start>username_0: I've upgraded my Galaxy Note II to Android 4.3 and if I open the menu when writing an SMS there is no scheduled message option anymore. Where is it gone?<issue_comment>username_1: Other users have also [reported](http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/11/26/samsung-galaxy-s3-and-note-2-owners-now-receiving-os-4-3-jelly-bean-upgrade-in-canada/) that this feature has disappeared.
One alternative would be to use [SMS Scheduler](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lylynx.smsscheduler&hl=en), or [GO SMS Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms&hl=en) (my fave SMS app).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Check out [PVLL](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Pull.pullapp). The app lets you schedule texts in the future.
It also has an automatic delay of 5 seconds before sending, called the "5 second rule", so that I can cancel any errant texts that I send.. Works for me. And there's a sharing layer on top of SMS that lets you share your conversations easier. I use it instead of taking screenshots or cut and paste.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I was upset at this at first. But, because I rely so heavily on scheduling messages and didn't want to clog up my memory with yet another app just so I can schedule messages, I looked harder. The option is actually still available, it's just been moved. The new location makes absolutely no sense, which is probably why everyone thought it had been removed. Here are some screenshots to show how it's done now.
These images show the conversation I have set up with myself to test various message related things. In the images, you can see the final test message is set to delay (indicated by the little clock). That message just went through while posting this, so I can verify it did work. I no longer feel the need to dump Samsung, and hopefully now neither does anyone else. :-)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/30 | 248 | 800 | <issue_start>username_0: I came across a Google play app that says version 4.0.3 and up required and I have 4.1. So do I have to upgrade because I rather not as my old apps ptobably will not work with 4.3. My question is whether it's a typo and they meant to say 4.3 or is my OS 4.1 good enough?
Phone: S3<issue_comment>username_1: Here, you can see the versions: [Wikipedia about Android](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_%28operating_system%29#Platform_usage)
4.0.x is older than 4.1.x and so on. [It's explained here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_versioning)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: No, as 4.0.3 is Ice Cream Sandwich while 4.3 is Jelly Bean. What you saw was the version number of the application, not the needed version of Android.
I hope this helped!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/30 | 294 | 1,190 | <issue_start>username_0: When I go on a page that's totally in a foreign language the "do you want to translate" option comes up but how do I make Chrome translate a page that has 90% English and a few lines in another language. Is there a button I can install or something because the Google Translate thing doesn't come up when only a few sentences are in another language.
OS: 4.1
S3<issue_comment>username_1: In my device（nexus 5）
I have Google translate and chrome.
if i want translate words→long press →share→translate them.
you can try it. :)
ps: Forgot my poor English.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: With the latest Google Translate update, you can **Enable Tap to Translate** feature in Google Translate **Settings**.
In chrome, long press the text you want to translate and choose **copy**. A google translate icon will appear in the window and you just tap it to see the translation. In this way, you no need to switch between two apps :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to `chrome://flags/#translate-android-manual-trigger` (copy paste into your browser) and enable this feature. After relaunch, you'll see the new "translate" option in the menu.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/01/30 | 294 | 1,087 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I safely use root for I9500, if I have a I9506?
Or will it cause any problems?
If not, what root can I use?
I can't seem to find the I9506 anywhere on the internet. Is it a new edition or is it because it's nordic?
EDIT: Bear with me I'm new to android.<issue_comment>username_1: In my device（nexus 5）
I have Google translate and chrome.
if i want translate words→long press →share→translate them.
you can try it. :)
ps: Forgot my poor English.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: With the latest Google Translate update, you can **Enable Tap to Translate** feature in Google Translate **Settings**.
In chrome, long press the text you want to translate and choose **copy**. A google translate icon will appear in the window and you just tap it to see the translation. In this way, you no need to switch between two apps :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to `chrome://flags/#translate-android-manual-trigger` (copy paste into your browser) and enable this feature. After relaunch, you'll see the new "translate" option in the menu.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/01/30 | 304 | 1,238 | <issue_start>username_0: Ok so, I have a Nexus 5, stock, updated to last Android version.
When I update apps, some of them, while downloading the update, make the Google Play Store crash to home.
I start again the play store and I start updating them again: this time, no problem.
It's not a big deal, but the randomness is kinda annoying me.
Anyone has any idea on why this could happen?<issue_comment>username_1: For some reason Nexus devices have an ongoing problem with playstore funny thing is Google are aware of it but dont seem to be able to fix the issues. I've had an similar issue with a Nexus 4 but I just downloaded an app called Aptoide to get my apps from and avoided the Play store altogether. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have the same problem with my Nexus 4 using the Android Runtime (ART). It seems to be related to ART and/or the new "differential updates" that the Play Store now allows. Most app updates will now only download the updated files and resources in the APK. If a crash happens on an update, it will always occur during the gap between when the updated files are downloaded and when the installation starts.
If you're using ART, try switching back to Dalvik.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/01/30 | 219 | 885 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini I9190.
When I download apps from the Google Play Store I get a notification stating that I have low space and requesting that I delete some apps. The available internal storage space on my phone is 32GB...
How can I fix the problem and use the internal memory?<issue_comment>username_1: The Galaxy s4 mini only comes with an 8gb internal storage (5gb are usable), i think you are referring to your external storage and you can use this space by moving some apps to it.
You can achieve that by installing an app called "app 2 sd" by sam lu, it is very simple to use application, hope this help
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Later versions of Android do not allow apps to be on SD (no app will make it happen if this is the case, unless you are rooted). To free up space try using an app like Clean Master.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/30 | 239 | 814 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Chrome 32 on an Android **tablet** (*not* phone) and just can't figure out how to close all open tabs in one go.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Click on Tabs icon in upper right corner
2. Go to options
3. Click on close all tabs
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: According to this [Google Support page](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2391819), you can't.
You have to close tabs individually, at least on a tablet.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I went to Android's settings, then to apps, then to Chrome, and cleared the data and the cache. When I reopened Chrome, the tabs were all closed. This was done on a Asus Memo 7 tablet. I know it's combersome, but it beats manually closing 100+ tabs.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/30 | 542 | 2,071 | <issue_start>username_0: Edited question:
Google Navigate app does have the logic to keep the screen from locking or backlight from switching-off, but a corporate BYOD software suite, I've had to install as my employer's policy, seems to lock-screen if an 'unknown application' is keeping screen unlocked/lit with no other activity detected (touch mostly!), after a timeout. Navigate is not on this software's goodbooks... So I was wondering if there is any app that can help me keep the backlight on and avoid the screen locking for google navigate ?
I am on Android JB 4.2 if that matters.<issue_comment>username_1: It's odd that it happens. My last few devices always stayed on while Navigating, when Navigation was a stand alone app and now that it is part of Google Maps. You could go to Settings > Display and turn the screen timout off. Double check the settings in Navigation.
Alternatively [Screen timout toggle](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chemdroid.screentimeouttoggle&hl=en_GB) is an application on the Play Store that seems to be what you are looking for.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In case you don't like [username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/40036/rossc)'s recommendation of Screen Timeout Toggle because it has a timeout, try [Keep Screen On](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nbondarchuk.android.keepscn). This app lets you define a list of apps to watch out for. If these apps are open, the screen is always on.
Previously, I used [Screen On](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn), but it hasn't been updated in a long while, and it doesn't seem to work well with newer Android versions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I use [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'") for that:
* **Context:** App (select all apps to apply this to)
* **Task:** Keyguard off, display timeout to infinity (optionally add more, e.g. brightness settings)
Almost nothing that cannot be cured with *Tasker* :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/30 | 465 | 1,344 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to get the IP (v4) address of an interface in the file system of Android? I know I could use ifconfig or netcfg but I would like to use a monitoring tool which can only access files and not execute commands.<issue_comment>username_1: According to [a post on SO](https://stackoverflow.com/a/10514995/2533433), `cat /proc/net/tcp` will return it in
>
> the second column, with the heading "local\_address", e.g. "CF00A8C0:0203".
>
>
> The part after ":" is a port number.
>
>
> From the rest use the last two (C0) as a hex number, e.g. C0 is 192, which is the start of the address in this example.
>
>
>
Further:
>
> The IP address is displayed as a little-endian four-byte hexadecimal number; that is, the least significant byte is listed first, so you'll need to reverse the order of the bytes to convert it to an IP address.
>
>
> The port number is a simple two-byte hexadecimal number.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have no *Android* to test it, but Linux offers:
```
cat /proc/net/fib_trie
```
.. from <https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/365225/how-to-get-the-ipv4-address-for-an-interface-from-proc>
The output can then be filtered further by grep, e.g.
```
cat /proc/net/fib_trie|grep '|--' | grep -vE ' 127|\.0[^0-9.]*$|\.255[^0-9.]*$'
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 514 | 1,947 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a statement from my bank and I have 2 transactions I do not know what they are.
>
> Google \*E-Commerce Ltd GOOGLE.COM of 15.99
>
>
>
Normally I have a text, which indicates what app or service I have purchased. But these positions are simply don't have that information.
What is it? How to check what I have purchased in Google so far?<issue_comment>username_1: <https://play.google.com/apps> should show all the apps you have purchased under my apps. You'd probably have to work out which one of those apps is the one you're thinking about though
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try the app [Purchased Apps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azefsw.purchasedapps).
>
> You can now browse and install your previous application purchases. It
> shows only applications that you purchased, you don't have to dig
> through hundreds of free apps anymore.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I think what you want is the [My Orders](https://play.google.com/store/account) page.
This is reachable from the Play Store web site under the "gear" menu in the upper right.
I see all of the things I've purchased from Google Play, including apps, music, etc.
---
For what it's worth, there does *not* appear to be a way to get a list of your orders from within the Play Store app. However, I do see a list of transactions in my Google Wallet app, although admittedly they're not all necessarily from the Play Store.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Your Google Wallet shows all the transactions you made within Google’s websites. Since it’s your bank statement that shows a payment to google, it could be a range of things you paid for.
Visit wallet.google.com and in the transactions tab you will find all the purchases with name, date and value. When you click the transaction it shows you what you purchased, and even the credit card you used.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 225 | 837 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been enjoying cyanogenmod a lot, but the auto-updates don't work, since I encrypted the phone. I'd like to have both, if possible, even if there's a bit of work involved.
Is there any fix / third-party tool that can auto-update an encrypted cyanogenmod installation?<issue_comment>username_1: I think if you set up an additional unencrypted partition, or add an unencrypted sdcard (if your device has a slot - not my Nexus 7) and mount it up and copy over the update file before flashing, it will work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Auto updates are not available yet, but you can update your phone with this recipe: <https://www.bfccomputing.com/updating-cyanogenmod-11-kitkat-milestones-on-encrypted-devices/>
Worked smoothly for me between CM 11 versions on a Galaxy Note 2 (t0lte).
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/01/30 | 709 | 2,313 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to use the Google Authenticator app to set up two factor authentication. However when I click on the button to scan a QR code, it opens up a camera with 'NAB Banking' at the top (my internet banking app). When I scan a code, it says 'Oops! This isn't a valid BPAY code.' (see screenshot below)
Is there some settings related to using the camera for QR code scanning, that my internet banking app has taken 'hostage'? (That I might hopefully be able to clear?) I didn't have the NAB app open at the time, and as far as I remember I have never used the QR code scanning from within it.
Versions:
* Google Authenticator 2.49
* [NAB](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.nab.mobile): 3.0.1
* Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3, GT-19305, Android version 4.1.2
[](http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfctdayelise/12220531654/ "qr codes taken hostage by nab by pfctdayelise, on Flickr")<issue_comment>username_1: Maybe install a QR code reader from the app store. That's what I did when setting up Authenticator.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The solution for your issue can be found on [the app's help page](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en). As I already guessed, you need to install a barcode reader app. But not just "any", ist has to be a specific one. And moreover, even my guess for [ZXing Reader](http://www.appbrain.com/app/barcode-scanner/com.google.zxing.client.android) was absolutely correct – if you take a closer look at the screenshot taken from that place:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ILiU7.gif)
Screenshot from the [Google Authenticator help page](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en) (click image for original size)
Btw: The name "ZXing" stands for Zebra Crossing, but I doubt it can decode the Zebra's natural barcodes :)
As it reportedly works as well in this context, I recommend using [QR Droid](http://www.appbrain.com/app/qr-droid%E2%84%A2/la.droid.qr) if you want to use the QR Reader for additional tasks as well. *QR Droid* has a much nicer interface, offers additional features, and gives you much more flexibility.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/01/30 | 718 | 2,935 | <issue_start>username_0: There are a load of sites that do this now, and it's really annoying:
* I visit a content site on my Android device.
* 10-15 seconds after loading starts the site hangs for a few seconds.
* Google play store loads with a garbage app (usually some awful FTP or useless battery app) pre-selected.
This appears to be because a dodgy ad-script (i.e. Javascript running in the web page) is somehow able to redirect my device to open a link to an application in the store without me selecting it directly.
I consider it to be a critical security fail that Android lets this happen, but then Iphones do the exact same thing (but hang for much longer opening the app store).
This isn't me accidentally clicking on anything - the site loads, then the play-store redirect fires, every time.
Is there any way to stop this? Any option I can set in the store or browser to stop this incredibly annoying behaviour?
I'm on a Nexus 7, but I've seen this on lots of other Android devices.<issue_comment>username_1: You can't stop websites redirecting you to other sites: that's just how the web works. What you can do is stop links to apps on Google Play opening in the Play Store app.
**Android 6 (Marshmallow)**:
From the **main device settings**, go to **Apps**, then find **Google Play Store** in the list, click **Open by default**, then **Open supported links**, then **Don't open in this app**.
**Older Android**:
From the **main device settings**, go to **Apps**, then find **Play Store** in the list, and click **Clear defaults**.
Next time a website redirects you to a Google Play link, you'll get a *chooser* asking you whether to open it in the browser (it'll give you a choice of browsers if you have several installed) or with the **Play Store** app. Select the web browser and click **Always**. Now links to Google Play will never open in the Play Store app.
Note that this **isn't** a security problem, whichever behaviour you choose. Web links can only open apps on the device if (1) the app specifically says it can understand/handle that kind of link; and (2) the app specifically says that it's safe to access it in that way from the web. The app does this using an *intent filter* marked with the *browsable* category.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: I take it since you never mentioned it that your unrooted and using stock browser (chrome).
The solutions i can think of, disable javascript, install alternative browser for example Firefox which has an adblock addon or root your device and use something like adaway.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You don't need root to stop this dead in its tracks.
adblockplus.org
Is not on the play store. Its 100% free and works flawlessly. Has several options. Ability to block all ads or just ones like these annoying redirects xploits we talk about here.
And it's a browser security issue not an android os issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/30 | 439 | 1,865 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I take a photo without having to restart recording audio? I have a lecturer who's handwriting on the board must be deciphered after class, but I don't want to bring two devices to class, one for audio and one for photos. The stock software basically crashes the record app if the camera is started. I think my old flip-phone might have better multitasking...
Device in particular is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but I am curious about android devices in general.<issue_comment>username_1: Do you use a third party application to voice record? If you disable the shutter sound and use something like Smart Voice Record, I'm able to successfully voice record and take pictures without a problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_1: Anyways, you can still probably just use Smart Voice Recorder anyways even with the Shutter on just turn the volume all the way down to silent.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On my Samsung I9300 Galaxy S III with a Android 4.1.2, I use [Camera Zoom FX](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=slide.cameraZoom&hl=en) (non-free): it can take pictures without stopping recordings done by Android's native voice recorder (unlike the native camera application).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use [Skyro Voice Recorder](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triveous.recorder) which does both voice recording and has ability to attach pictures to recordings. Now you can create nice lectures with audio and images synced.
It automatically attaches pictures taken during the recording to your audio, you can also add photos from gallery/dropbox/drive etc. Amazing app all these features are completely free. The new version of the app does it really well, automatically create a slideshow at the end of the recording with images taken during the recording.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/30 | 912 | 3,491 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Nexus 7 2012 grouper.
I used wug's nexus 7 rootkit tool for windows on WinXp.
The drivers took a bit of tinkering but eventually I got the Raw drivers configured.
Everything was going along just fine, unlocked, rooted, flashed recovery happy day!
Downloaded and flashed Paranoid Android it booted up.
Paranoid was optimizing my apps (it had a couple hundread to do) so i figured I was past the critical part so I closed the case and put it down to do other things...
Aparently this was a bad idea. It boot looped when I turned ir back on. Tried to optimize apps again for a secons then went back to the boot animation. I turned it off and back on and it never went to app optimization again just boot animation. Now it just fails to boot and I cant get past the bootloader.
Recovery mode wont load but bootloader will.
I tried to flash recovery but adb says it cannot find the device.
I had this problem before until I got the right drivers installed and updated and the kicker that made it all work was my pc's signature popping up on my nexus and I said ok to give access. Because im stuck in bootloader mode it doesnt give me the option to allow the pc access, this seems like a problem.
I tried to use wugs tools for softbricked devices, flash stock with wugs but I get
Writeing bootloader FAILED
Invalid State
And the .bat hangs and cannot be closed without a reboot.
I also tried from linux where I have the android dev setup. Before I started this process it allowed me to access the nexus file system pretty reliably. Now linux does not notice that anything is plugged in and adb says Device Not Found.
So this is where I am at. Please and thank you for your help.<issue_comment>username_1: Since you *do* have working fastboot access, you have a few options from there:
You can...
* Get a custom recovery like [TWRP](http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/grouper). Then run `fastboot flash recovery /path/to/twrp.img`.
+ With TWRP, you can to try to reinstall ROMS, do factory resets, and make backups of your current system (Which may be a good idea, even if it's bricked).
* Do a factory reset with `fastboot format data` and `fastboot format cache`.
* Try to install stock Android (keeping data) from the [Factory Images](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerhead) by running included `flash-base.sh`, included in the image download.
* If all else fails, you can unbrick it by running the `flash-all.sh` - which will essentially reset it to a like-new state, with the stock OS and no data.
If you wind up doing a factory reset after all, you can use [Titanium Backup](http://matrixrewriter.com/android/) to extract the apps and settings from the TWRP backups.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Ok Solved! We have Operation! Here is what happened.
`Fastboot format data` failed **"cannot format partition type ' '**
**Please Enter Password:** Error Popped up in TWRP when I had never set one and when I tried to do anything it could never mount /system or /cache or anything
I did fastboot flash recovery Clockwork recovery zip and from there
I got the error **'cannot read sideload'**.
Luckily the answer to that was a Google search away with the fix of putting the file in the same dir as adb.
So by using Clockwork Recovery "Install from Sideload" option and`adb sideload rom.zip` I was able to install a custom rom and boot into it! woooohooo **UNbricked**!
Thanks!
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 1,135 | 5,072 | <issue_start>username_0: I enabled developer options on my Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos and then changed "Limit background process" option from *Standard limit* to *No background process*.
After that my phone is working fine, with no hanging problems or no slowness as before.
But my doubt is, will this change affect any process, updates, applications or anything which might cause an error or failure?<issue_comment>username_1: One of the problems you may face yourself with is that certain services that run in the background (Tasker, Google Location Services, etc) may quit unexpectedly. Other than that, I think that there are no other problem with limiting background apps.
Edit: what you selected makes it impossible for apps like I mentioned above to stop working. It won't be possible for gmail, for example, to update you on your received emails.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Setting this option forces Android to stop each process as soon as it is *empty* (that is, when no *services* are started and no *activities* are on screen for that app).
To be clear: this option won't stop apps that would normally *run* in the background from doing so. Your mail client will still run periodically to check mail, if it's configured to do that. Apps that use Google Cloud Messaging to receive push messages from Internet servers (such as Gmail and Facebook) will still be able to do so. The option would be better named "**Cached** background process limit", since it limits apps that would otherwise show up with that label in the apps manager.
Next time each app needs to start, Android has to load the app from storage, from scratch. This uses more power and takes longer than running it again when the process was in memory. This doesn't just mean when you start an *activity* from that app deliberately; it also means the email client has to be loaded afresh each time it wants to check email. Over time this can build up to a huge battery drain.
Because this is a development option, it can also trigger rare bugs in certain apps, and those apps' developers may not be keen to fix them. One example is that, on Nexus devices running 4.2.2, when this option is on, the in-built Calendar app will keep restarting itself with this option set, because stopping the cached background process causes the calendar's *content provider* to be removed, which causes a loop of services restarting each other to check for calendar updates. If this happens, the loop will run down your battery very quickly.
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I recently found that same setting (i.e., number of processes allowed to run in background), and I reduced that setting on my GT-S7562L from "Standard Limit" to only 1. I immediately saw a significant improvement in performance, and so far there have been no problems. I made the change out of desperation - my phone had nearly morphed into a brick. It was continually running slow, and would often just simply lock up. I have read that a shortfall of Android systems is that they allow applications to keep grabbing memory until it's gone. Maybe I have solved that problem for my phone. I guess I'll know in a few days, but so far I'm quite happy.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I got better performance by selecting 4 background processes. Standard limit is 20 background processes.
From Alcatel A564C ONETOUCH POP ICON Straight Talk.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Setting limit to phone background process can really improve the performance of your phone. Only, if you open an application, the phone will take a few seconds to load since it will load first the necessary files to be used by a certain apps.
Another advantage, you can prolong the battery life since there is no background process running.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: If you will choose `no background processes` your phone will revert ro 1995 Nokia mobile. It will stop all types of notification update and prosser data transmission, your phone will only perform for taking a call or messages from your mobile number service provider.
Keep your phone in standard background process until it's not become 2 year old and performing very slow.
You should keep at least 1 or 2 background processes to be in touch with smart and latest information.
There is one other option available which is to just selectively stop all background activities, it's will save your battery life and also reduce (prevent ?) heating problems.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I do like the earlier poster's comment about the Nokia from 1995. Although the moderators don't know how to laugh every once in a while. I found it absolutely hilarious.
I Keep my phone the 4 background proccesses max, and it has much higher performance than on standard. I receive all my notifications (which I have personally managed in the notifications setting) without any notable difference. I am very pleased that this setting exists in developer options. Also provides for enhanced security and lower battery consumption.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/30 | 1,161 | 5,072 | <issue_start>username_0: Samsung Galaxy S3.
I go to Settings > My device > Sound > Vibrations
Before the Jelly Bean update, I had a custom vibration which was a medium length vibration. Now, after the Jelly Bean update a little while ago, it's just two short vibrations.
I've changed my vibration after I noticed this to "Jingle Bell" and it's still the same vibration. Any ideas on how to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: One of the problems you may face yourself with is that certain services that run in the background (Tasker, Google Location Services, etc) may quit unexpectedly. Other than that, I think that there are no other problem with limiting background apps.
Edit: what you selected makes it impossible for apps like I mentioned above to stop working. It won't be possible for gmail, for example, to update you on your received emails.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Setting this option forces Android to stop each process as soon as it is *empty* (that is, when no *services* are started and no *activities* are on screen for that app).
To be clear: this option won't stop apps that would normally *run* in the background from doing so. Your mail client will still run periodically to check mail, if it's configured to do that. Apps that use Google Cloud Messaging to receive push messages from Internet servers (such as Gmail and Facebook) will still be able to do so. The option would be better named "**Cached** background process limit", since it limits apps that would otherwise show up with that label in the apps manager.
Next time each app needs to start, Android has to load the app from storage, from scratch. This uses more power and takes longer than running it again when the process was in memory. This doesn't just mean when you start an *activity* from that app deliberately; it also means the email client has to be loaded afresh each time it wants to check email. Over time this can build up to a huge battery drain.
Because this is a development option, it can also trigger rare bugs in certain apps, and those apps' developers may not be keen to fix them. One example is that, on Nexus devices running 4.2.2, when this option is on, the in-built Calendar app will keep restarting itself with this option set, because stopping the cached background process causes the calendar's *content provider* to be removed, which causes a loop of services restarting each other to check for calendar updates. If this happens, the loop will run down your battery very quickly.
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I recently found that same setting (i.e., number of processes allowed to run in background), and I reduced that setting on my GT-S7562L from "Standard Limit" to only 1. I immediately saw a significant improvement in performance, and so far there have been no problems. I made the change out of desperation - my phone had nearly morphed into a brick. It was continually running slow, and would often just simply lock up. I have read that a shortfall of Android systems is that they allow applications to keep grabbing memory until it's gone. Maybe I have solved that problem for my phone. I guess I'll know in a few days, but so far I'm quite happy.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I got better performance by selecting 4 background processes. Standard limit is 20 background processes.
From Alcatel A564C ONETOUCH POP ICON Straight Talk.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Setting limit to phone background process can really improve the performance of your phone. Only, if you open an application, the phone will take a few seconds to load since it will load first the necessary files to be used by a certain apps.
Another advantage, you can prolong the battery life since there is no background process running.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: If you will choose `no background processes` your phone will revert ro 1995 Nokia mobile. It will stop all types of notification update and prosser data transmission, your phone will only perform for taking a call or messages from your mobile number service provider.
Keep your phone in standard background process until it's not become 2 year old and performing very slow.
You should keep at least 1 or 2 background processes to be in touch with smart and latest information.
There is one other option available which is to just selectively stop all background activities, it's will save your battery life and also reduce (prevent ?) heating problems.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: I do like the earlier poster's comment about the Nokia from 1995. Although the moderators don't know how to laugh every once in a while. I found it absolutely hilarious.
I Keep my phone the 4 background proccesses max, and it has much higher performance than on standard. I receive all my notifications (which I have personally managed in the notifications setting) without any notable difference. I am very pleased that this setting exists in developer options. Also provides for enhanced security and lower battery consumption.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/01/31 | 495 | 1,886 | <issue_start>username_0: Hello~ I just wanted to ask whether my phone has a chance to be fixed or not. My bro just installed a chainfire 3d app on it and the next thing I know, my phone was bricked and stucked on the android logo.
My phone is rooted but I dont have clockwork mod, but I can still access the recovery mode. I dont have an external mmc though, Is there any way to fix it?
I tried ADB then in the recovery mode, I choosed install from adb etc. etc. then it will be detected on the pc using adb devices. but whenever I use other adb commands, it says error: closed.
I remember reflashing an old phone a long time ago using ODIN but I can't remember how-to anymore. Am I able to do the same thing in my phone? That was a samsung pocket. My phone I am using now is a Cherry Mobile Thunder 2.0 / Android Jellybean
I also tried pressing Vol- + Power then it brings me to Factory mode. But only tests and celar mmc etc. no download mode. but if I press vol+ power then it is in the recovery mode.<issue_comment>username_1: If it's "bricked" you may still be able to run the manufacturer flash utility to start over.
It seems very odd that is would be bricked by installing an Android app, though. Can you run `adb uninstall id.of.app` when it boots up?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since this is getting inactive for so long and no one seems to know the solution. Then I guess I'll bring my phone to where I bought it and face the consequences of my actions HAHA! If they can't fix it, then no one can. LOL
Cheers, guise!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: To do the hard reset here is the step: > Set the volume into its maximum level > Hold the power button for about 40 50 seconds > Wait until the pop-up window appears > The release > Control up the volume to select factory reset > Then continue the process until you finished
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/31 | 624 | 2,529 | <issue_start>username_0: If you get a PDF and a EPUB of the same document, and read it on the same device with the same version of Android, which would use up less battery power?<issue_comment>username_1: Theoretically ePub should have the advantage over PDF as it is a smaller file that is basially HTML, CSS and image files with a few XML files for defining the books metadata, chapter order and table of contents navigation zipped into 'ePub' format. It is in many ways like a website. The PDF files will often be larger as they have embedded fonts, image optimisation and their own encryption to deal with as overheads.
However, while ePub will reflow text easily it is not very good for more technical things like code and mathematical equations etc, so really what format to have the book in will depend on your need rather than an impact on the battery.
Also the more optimised the eBook reader the less overhead on your battery. **The screen is the biggest drain on nearly all mobile devices** and will consume far more battery than any eBook reader.
Conversely, an ePub with a LOT of markup and very, very large unoptimised image files could be a bigger overhead to render than a slimmed down, lower image quality PDF.
As per @Chahk 's comments below, the actual saving for a black background is quite low for an AMOLED screen where black is unpowered, and non existant on LCD based technologies. [This XDA user did an experiment](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660853) which should be taken as anecdotal evidence and his finding was basically after 1 hour of screen on time he had saved around 6% battery life.
[How to Geek article on black wallpaper and battery](http://www.howtogeek.com/131823/htg-explains-does-black-wallpaper-save-battery-on-your-mobile-devices/) which states:
>
> On most computer displays, such as the computer screen you’re probably reading this article on, using a black background won’t save you any battery life. No matter what color a pixel is – whether it’s dark black or blinding white – there’s a backlight at the back of your screen and it’s constantly outputting light. The black pixels block more of the backlight, but it’s still behind the black pixel, using power.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: EPUB uses less battery because pdf files heavy compared epubs. It also depends on what app you are using, CPU speed and RAM of device. Reading EPUB file with black background n white text saves a lot of battery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/31 | 641 | 2,866 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know if android supports virtual memory concept.I know windows supports virtual memory but what about android? Do our android phones store less used data out of RAM?<issue_comment>username_1: Android doesn't use virtual memory (in the sense you mean) by default, because it has a higher-level mechanism. Transparently writing pages of memory to flash storage is bad for battery life (and for the life of your flash storage, which can only handle a certain number of writes) and performance, especially since the application has no control over which parts of memory are "paged out".
Instead, Android manages memory using the same mechanism it uses to decide when to terminate apps that are no longer running. When it finds it needs to free up some RAM, it chooses an app that was cached (one that isn't currently in use). It terminates this app to free its RAM, but first, it gives that app's *activities* a chance to save some state by writing it to storage.
By making the app explicitly choose what to save to storage, instead of just saving the whole of that app's RAM contents, Android can reduce the amount it has to write from storage and later read back. This saves storage, and saves battery power and time, because each write to and read from storage costs time and power.
Of course, Android is based on Linux, and uses virtual memory in other ways not visible to the user. Android systems must have an MMU, so apps use virtual, not physical, addresses. This protects apps from having their private data in RAM read by other apps, which is necessary for a secure system. It also uses Linux's delayed-commit to save memory: when a process asks for more memory, it only gets pages of physical memory when it actually uses them. Virtual memory also allows memory-mapped access to files in the filesystem and to memory-mapped hardware. None of this is anything to do with swap files, but it means it's not quite accurate to say that Android doesn't use virtual memory.
You can enable swap on Android: see [this related question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/15596/is-there-a-way-to-create-virtual-memory) for more details. It's not recommended to do so in most cases, because it defeats the memory-saving mechanism described above. Adding a swap partition will make the battery run down faster, wear out your flash storage faster, and make the system less responsive. You'd only want to do it if you absolutely must run an app that requires more RAM than your device has.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I do not know if i am right but i think that androif kinda contains a virtual memory just like a pc. Equal to the size of the RAM. If it were not so i do not think that the android devices would be slow once the hard disk is nearly full. Yeah. any comments are welcome
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/01/31 | 356 | 1,435 | <issue_start>username_0: I kind of like the stock email client in Galaxy S4, but I don't use it since I haven't figured out how to set it up to archive mails instead of deleting them.
I subcribe to Google's philosophy "archive, don't delete" but is that possible with stock email client on GS4?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, the stock email app in the GS4 does not support archiving like Gmail app.
So my advice to you is simply use the Gmail app in your GS4 as it offers more and better options than the stock one. Also you can add as many accounts as you want to into it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Only Gmail app currently supports archiving for Gmail. Other mail providers do not have the concept of archiving emails, so this is limited only to Gmail and hence to Gmail app alone.
If you want to archive the emails, you should use Gmail app, I see no other workaround.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Well, I did a more thorough research and found that deleted mails actually **are** archived rather than deleted. What I didn't realize is that deleted mails aren't in fact **moved** to *[imap]/Trash*, they are just labeled like that. So they still are in *All mails* and can be found by browsing or searching. Other labels are also preserved.
This is a feature of Gmail IMAP regardless of the client.
Problem solved - there wasn't any problem in the first place :)
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/02/01 | 415 | 1,260 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't send or receive MMS messages via Straight Talk on my Nexus 5. I've verified that my wife's iPhone works just fine with the same information, as well as verifying that MMS used to work on my Nexus 4 with the generic ST instructions.
* I've already verified that I have the most recent SIM card from ST
* I've already verified that using the standard ST info for the APN does not work.
```
APN Name: Straight Talk
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
MMS Port: 80
```
* I waited for a billing cycle to pass in case it would just fix itself after a billing cycle.<issue_comment>username_1: I finally hit upon APN settings which did the trick for me.
```
APN Name: STRAIGHT_TALK
APN: tfdata
Port: 80
Username: not set
Password: <PASSWORD>
Server: not set
MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
MMS Proxy: 172.16.31.10
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Auth Type: none
APN Type: default,supl,mms,hipri,agps,fota,dun,entitle
```
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had problems with my Nexus 5 not sending MMS messages and it turned out the pictures were just to big. I downloaded an app called Go SMS Pro (it's free) and it automatically re-sizes it, and it fixed the issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/01 | 871 | 3,387 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried connecting it nexus 5 to my pc via USB. Although it shows as connected in my external devices and also shows up in My Computer, but when I try to open it and don't files to my phone, it just shows a plain, blank screen with the green placing had on top.<issue_comment>username_1: I had similar problem at first. Try this:
1. Uninstall the driver (`ADB Driver`) manually from `Device Manager`.
2. Unplug the device.
3. Plug it so that windows automatically tries to find it.
Must work.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Unplug USB cable from your PC.
2. Go to 'Settings' > 'Storage'.
3. In options, click 'USB computer connection'
4. Now check on 'Camera (PTP)'
5. Connect your device to PC.
6. After connecting, if drivers are installed successfully, unplug device, switch back to MTP mode and connect to PC.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Enable USB debugging: Go to phone settings -> About -> Tap build number repeatedly until developer menu is enabled. Go there and tick USB debugging.
2. On your PC, go to your device manager (You can find it in Control Panel, System) when the Phone is plugged in and set to MTP. Locate the phone, (it might come up as "Android Phone" if so open the tree a level. On my computer it says "Google Nexus ADB Interface" but it might be different on yours depending on how you've got things configured) right click on it and chose "properties" from the fly out menu.
3. Go to the Driver tab
4. Click Update Driver. . .
5. Click Browse my Computer for driver software
6. Click Let my pick from a list of devices on my computer
7. select USB Composite Device
8. Close the driver assistant
Your Nexus 5 should now appear as an MTP device on your computer.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: I've had a similar problem for some months after over a year of normal operation but with a Nexus 4 Android (now Lollipop) phone and an Acer laptop running Windows 7. The Nexus would not show up in Windows Explorer in MTP mode, only PTP mode. That is ok for moving photos over to my laptop but not for making a backup of Android files, or data such as an exported Contacts list. On revisiting this problem and finding this page I did the following:
1. Plug Nexus 4 into laptop (laptop acknowledges the connexion with its sound-effect)
2. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers and click on Nexus
3. Select Hardware, which shows Acer ADB Interface -- this seems to be what was wrong
4. Go to Control Panel > Drivers, select Acer ADB Interface and delete it
5. Unplug Nexus 4 and plug it in again, Windows goes off to find a driver for it
6. Windows then installs a Nexus 4 driver, not the Acer ADB driver, and all is well.
Strangely, the Nexus driver has an earlier date and a lower version number than the Acer ADB driver had, suggesting it had somehow got upgraded. Perhaps I needed the Acer ADB driver for something, but I'll worry about that when I find out what.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Sometimes the driver update alone does not work. For me, I also had to use a better USB cable. The cheap ones you can buy online are a lower quality. If I use the one that came with the phone, it doesn't do that disconnecting thing the whole time.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Connect your mobile, slide down from the top of your mobile to find **USB FOR CHARGING**, select MTP.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/02/01 | 442 | 1,708 | <issue_start>username_0: My father loves the game Hay Day. I'm not exactly sure why but that isn't important.
He is on a Motorola Droid Ultra and the Ellipsis 7 tablet he recently got for free at Verizon for upgrading. Both running some version or another of Jelly Bean.
He doesn't want to transfer the data from his phone to his tablet, he wants to sync the games. He won't be playing them both at the same time. But I was just wondering, if that is a possibility.
Summing up, I guess I'm asking, if we can backup and download save data seamlessly. I'm not a programmer but I'm absolutely not a newbie.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not entirely sure about that, but I think you can do the same if only the game supports it. The game has to make use of Google Play Services to do the same. Look for it in the game options. I'm a programmer so I know a bit. :)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Cross device save as explained by [Boggartfly](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/52475/boggartfly), is to be enabled by the game developer to use Google Play Services.
However, if the game does not support the feature, you can always sync the game's data saved in `/data` folder of Android across the devices. Unfortunately, that tends to be a root-only option, since reading/writing from/to `/data` folder requires root access.
If you are willing to root your device, [DataSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quintstoffers.DataSync.beta) allows syncing of data across devices over WiFi/Bluetooth/Google Drive/DropBox/NFC. It is easy to use once you have understood the mechanics of it.
This applies to all the applications on your devices not just to games.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/02/01 | 631 | 2,152 | <issue_start>username_0: I am developing Android app with my daily phone, I want to turn off screen lock only during development.
I can do this manually, but that is too troublesome and sometimes I forget to enable it back after development.
Are there ways to do this automatically? i.e. turn off screen lock when connected to USB?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Go to `Settings` -> `Developer options` and turn on the `Stay awake` option.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: There are other ways too. My favorite is:
```
$ adb shell svc power stayon true
```
See here: <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8840954/how-do-i-keep-my-screen-unlocked-during-usb-debugging>
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: So I faced this problem too and I got quite annoyed at having to go into settings and enable "stay awake" and then disable it when I'm done. Searching the Play Store for an app to do it autonomously, and tried a few that claimed to work but didn't, so I made my own...
And the code is available open-source here: <https://github.com/projectdelta6/ADB-Stay-Awake#adb-stay-awake>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I created simple shell script for my **macOS**
File Name : cell-screen.sh
```
#!/bin/sh
echo '`cell-screen on` to keep the screen on during usb debugging'
echo '`cell-screen off` to reset'
echo ''
echo 'your parameter - ' $1
if [[ "$1" = "on" ]]; then
~/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 2
elif [[ "$1" = "off" ]]; then
~/Library/Android/sdk/platform-tools/adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 0
else
echo '\n[****]Bad Input.'
fi
echo '\nEnd'
```
Steps:
1. I saved the script to the default use location - `/Users/[your username]`
2. Given executable access to the file - `chmod +x ~/cell-screen.sh`
3. Whenever I start my development tasks, I just execute the shell script in terminal - `~/cell-screen.sh on`
4. After I complete my development work, I simply execute - `~/cell-screen.sh off`
**For Windows Users:**
Change the shell script for the adb location - `%LOCALAPPDATA%\Android\sdk\platform-tools\adb`
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/01 | 386 | 1,422 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 5. It is fairly new - I bought it about 2 weeks ago.
I have previously plugged it into my Windows 7 PC and been able to access the files on it.
However, today when I plugged it in, the PC couldn't find it. Some googling and investigation found that the device driver wasn't installed - and then it said that it didn't exist.
I have downloaded the Google USB Driver from the [official site](http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html). But when I told it to update/install this driver, I was told the driver didn't exist.
The [LG Driver](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/nexus-5-driver-adb-fastboot-installation-guide/) installed, but the PC still doesn't "see" the phone to let me use it as a USB.
I don't want a complicated solution. I just want to be able to get my photos off my phone and onto my computer.<issue_comment>username_1: **Option 1:**
1. Go to device manager in Windows and delete anything having to do with your phone (LG, Google, Android etc)
2. Plug in your phone, the drivers should install automatically
**Option 2:**
Download [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) on your phone....you can transfer files over WiFi
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: go to settings
then storage
click the 3 dots in the top right hand corner
click USB computer connection
choose one of the 2 options
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/02/01 | 320 | 1,285 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my Android (HTC Desire 2.2) permanently with z4root, and it was rooted successfully. Root checker confirmed that it has been rooted. I downloaded DATA2SD, when I opened it, superuser was installed and asked me to confirm/accept root permission for DATA2SD. It was working properly.
After a few days my phone was updated from 2.2 to 2.2.2 according to my system scheduled check for update online. After updating, I realized that DATA2SD wasn't working: it says "DATA2SD cannot work without root permission"; it never asked me to accept root permission anymore.
I then checked again with root checker and it said "No root" but when I try to root it says "Your phone is already rooted, do you want to root again?" root checker says its not rooted. SuperUser is still installed, but I don't see any root permission to accept.
Any help? What should I do? I want to unroot but can't unroot.<issue_comment>username_1: Download SuperSU from play store and try again. Or re root your device using original method.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: use framaroot to unroot it you can install the apk and run,it will show option to root it or unroot it and you can check the unroot your phone will be back to normal as you got it from factory
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/01 | 260 | 1,063 | <issue_start>username_0: I just purchased a Galaxy Note 3 and was surprised that the Voice Recorder app is not included on the screen with the rest of the apps. However, the Voice Recognition feature opens the Voice Recorder app when I say "Open voice recorder". Thus, obviously the app is installed. **How can I the app to either the list of apps or even better yet, to one of the "home screens"?**
Note that my device in not in English, so I'm not sure of the English names of all the windows. However, to open the app I do say *in English* "Open voice recorder" so I know that is the name of the app.
Previous Samsung devices, such as the S3, had this app on the screen with all the other apps.<issue_comment>username_1: Download SuperSU from play store and try again. Or re root your device using original method.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: use framaroot to unroot it you can install the apk and run,it will show option to root it or unroot it and you can check the unroot your phone will be back to normal as you got it from factory
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/01 | 140 | 600 | <issue_start>username_0: I merged my contacts with Google. Later, I accidentally removed my Google account by removing it from contacts the options. There aren't any contacts visible to me now. Is there a way I can get my contacts back?<issue_comment>username_1: Download SuperSU from play store and try again. Or re root your device using original method.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: use framaroot to unroot it you can install the apk and run,it will show option to root it or unroot it and you can check the unroot your phone will be back to normal as you got it from factory
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/02 | 363 | 1,429 | <issue_start>username_0: I have some favorites in my contacts list, but I don't know how they got there. How do I add more, and how do I remove ones I no longer want?<issue_comment>username_1: To favorite a contact:
1. Open `Contacts` app
2. Search for contact to favorite
3. Long-press on contact
4. Select `Add to Favorites`
To remove from favorites, select `Remove from Favorites` for a favorite contact (has a star).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Visit each contact you wish to designate a favorite, and click the Star Icon till lit up.
Then visit the Favorites list, and it's there.
From the Favorites list, click again to clear as a favorite. Bing; it's gone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can also call them and then delete the call before it begins to dial.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: This is something that stumped me for a long time and I finally figured it out. If the star doesn't show when you open your contact it's because your contacts are merged (sim contacts, phone contacts, WhatsApp contacts etc).
Here is what you do:
* click on the contact and when it opens click on the three vertical dots at the top right hand corner.
* Then click on 'Manage Linked Contacts'. This will show you the merges.
* Remove sim, WhatsApp and anything else leaving only the phone contact. Now when you go back into the contact the star appears and you can mark it as a favorite.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/02 | 493 | 1,815 | <issue_start>username_0: I've flashed CyanogenMod, nightly, and it is working perfectly. When I flash Gapps, then battery is drained fast, and the device is getting overheated. **So, are there any solutions other than flashing Gapps, to have Google accounts on CyanogenMod?**
P.S. I extracted the Gapps.zip, there was a folder named "apps" there, none of which could be installed. I tested installation using "adb", and got error related to certificate. I think by having ONLY Google Play Store, other apps can be installed, if I'm wrong, then please tell me what else is needed.
Thanks in advance<issue_comment>username_1: You can try only installing the "core" Gapps apps. Choose your current Android version and select the "Gapps Core" zip. Then boot into recovery and flash it. Beforehand you have maybe to whipe your paritions in order to have a clean install.
<http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps>
If you want to install CM10.0 you need the Gapps files for 4.1.x
Edit other possible sources:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2548351>
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809377>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You might wish to take a look at the [NOGAPPS project](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715375) at XDA. It's not yet complete, but most parts seem to be in a working order already. *NOGAPPS* basically is an OpenSource replacement of most Google apps (including Playstore), often mapping to free alternatives (e.g. OpenStreetMap for maps).
Side-effect: More privacy, less tracking :) But keep in mind that some components are still in Beta (Maps, Playstore) or completely missing (still under development; Login Services, Services Framework), so it's not yet a full replacement of GApps. Still it might be sufficient for many cases.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/02/02 | 430 | 1,492 | <issue_start>username_0: I was trying to move `GoogleMaps` on SD-Cards using `Link2SD`.
When I tried to do so I got a message stating
>
> Link2SD could not obtain root access.
> if you have root access make sure you respond 'Allow' or 'Grant' to the superuser request
>
>
>
Then I opened `SuperUser` to check the application list. I was surprised to see that there were no apps there! The last time I have checked there were some apps there(`Link2SD`, `BatteryDoctor`, `TerminalEmulator`).
Searching through the net I read that if an app needs root access, it will ask for it. The next step was to see, `SuperUser`'s settings/preferences.
1. The *Automatic Response* is set to *Prompt*
2. *Notifications* are ticked
3. *Notification Type* is set to *Status Bar*
4. *Use Advanced Prompt* isn't checked
Navigating through `Link2SD`, I've noticed that `Link2SD` was updated. The next thing to do was to uninstall it and install it again. The first time I run it, it never prompted me to give it root access.
What may be wrong? Is there a way to give apps root access(by "brutal force")?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [Root Checker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en) and see if phone is still rooted. If it isn't rooted anymore, re-root your phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) instead of SuperUser. Worked for me!
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/02/02 | 197 | 681 | <issue_start>username_0: I copied the ADT in `C:\Program Files`, updated the SDK path, deleted the `.android` folder in my user's folder, but that didn't solve my problem. When I start a virtual device, it shows the load bar, but after that, nothing happens.
What else should I try?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [Root Checker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en) and see if phone is still rooted. If it isn't rooted anymore, re-root your phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) instead of SuperUser. Worked for me!
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/02/02 | 490 | 1,897 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy Note II, Android 4.3
I have synchronized it with my Google Account. The problem is that when I search for a name, it also searches all the contacts I have ever send an email to. I want it to search only `My Contacts` (the name of default group in GMail of contacts I have saved manualy), not `Other Contacts`. Is it possible? Thanks
**EDIT:**
I'm not looking for how to display only certain group. I'm looking for how to **search** only in certain group.<issue_comment>username_1: In the menu go to "Contacts to display" then in "Customized list" under gmail account deselect other groups. Also you can select "only contacts with phones" in options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On my phone (moto x) I had to go to the People app, touch the three dot icon, and touch "contacts to display" option. Then select the "back up assistant" option instead of any other option in order to only display those contacts that are stored on my phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to `google.com/contacts` and group all your contacts. On the phone, use `contacts to display` and choose the group you wanted to display.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Launch the Contacts app, click Groups, select My contacts, then complete your search.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: found solution for this.
tried with my Samsung s4..
>
> Go to Contacts -> press Menu Key -> Contacts to Display -> Customized
> List -> Tap the setting icon beside it --> Tap arrow icon beside your
> gmail account --> select the contacts to display
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: It works.
Do not forget to switch to the contacts "old version", then select "other accounts", then check the box, then "add to my accounts".
NB. everytime it adds 250 accounts displayed (if you have >205 you need to select and add again, until over
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/02 | 196 | 742 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I enable (WiFi and Data) connection every 30 minutes, then keep it active for 2 minutes (time required to get any notifications), and then disable the connection again?
Are there any solutions besides Tasker?<issue_comment>username_1: You could try [Android bot maker](http://www.maketecheasier.com/automate-android-phone-with-android-bot-maker/) which can automate taps at particular co-ordinates..swipes etc.. But root access is needed for this app...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you dont want to pay for Tasker, use the free alternative [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate). It has similar functionality and can automate the same things.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/02/02 | 266 | 928 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone doesn't ask me to install to internal or external memory when installing an app. It automatically install to internal memory.. my phone keeps reminding me of low space and I can't install any other app cause my phone is low on space..... is there any way to move all apps and data to SD card? Any help......<issue_comment>username_1: Use this App to move your apps from Internal storage to Sd Card <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.IQBS.android.app2sd>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: These two apps will help you clear out some extra space, too. They work best when the phone is rooted, but are still useful even if it isn't.
SD Maid:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.sdm>
Root App Delete:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.uninstall>
I use them on my rooted HTC Evo 4g lte and rooted Kindle Fire HDX 7"
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/02/03 | 631 | 2,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently changed to a newer phone and currently using my old android phone as a sort of "ipod". However, it always shows the message that there is no sim card. I know this is just an annoyance but is there anyway to disable it? I am rooted running a custom sense 4 rom on ICS. Is there anything I could flash to remove this message? Or disable the cellular radio completely?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Iu31H.jpg)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: Turn on Airplane Mode. It will turn off wifi unless you need wifi then I don't know what else to do.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can remove the "No SIM" notification from the Galaxy S3 S4 and Note 3 by adding an entry to your build.prop. You need root to do this.
I recommend using [JRummy's Build Prop Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor). Once you've installed it, launch the app and click the bottom right icon (a `+` sign).
In the first box you can enter a description like so (this is optional):
```
# Remove "No SIM" from notification bar
```
In the second box, enter:
```
ro.config.donot_nosim= true
```
Then save and reboot.
If the "No SIM" popup still shows, or you get the "No SIM" notification icon, then look for an entry that reads:
```
ro.config.tima=1
```
and change that to:
```
ro.config.donot_nosim= true
```
If that still doesn't work, try removing `ro.config.tima=1` or set it to 0 instead of 1.
You can also add `sys.hiddenmenu.enable=1` to enable the hidden menu if it isn't already in your build.prop.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have root access:
* download the free "[Notifications Off](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aboutmycode.NotificationsOff)" app from the Play store;
* open it;
* scroll all the way down till you find "system ui" and uncheck it;
* hit the little floppy disk icon at the top to save it.
This works for my Sprint Note 3 on page plus.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Turn on airplane mode, enable WiFi. Problem gone.
Upvotes: 3 |