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2014/04/15 | 642 | 2,460 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a stock Nexus 5 and I want to root the device so I can tether it with a laptop. I see [instructions on doing this](http://www.geek.com/android/how-to-root-the-nexus-5-1576590/), and it all looks plenty easy, I am just concerned with what's going on and the mention of images.
In the end, I just want to be left with my same stock android, just with the ability to do some things with elevated privileges.
After the root process is the phone executing any other code or was that code just a temporary thing as part of the process to root the device?
Also, if/when a new Android OS update comes along, will I still receive it like I normally would?<issue_comment>username_1: Android's hotkey to take screenshots is Vol Down and Power pressed simultaneously for about 3 seconds.
The delay is there to prevent accidental presses.
( Samsung phones hotkey is the Power and Home button )
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You're right that is the way the image should be captured and saved in the Folder **Screenshots**. But sadly, some of the ROM manufactures remove this feature from the ROM, don't know why, but yes they do so and the user isn't able to use this feature.
I have a phone, Qmobile Noir A8 and on this phone I was able to capture the screenshot through the very same process and this was the very first phone I noticed Android OS has this feature too.
But then I installed a new Custom ROM on it.
<http://www.incpak.com/tech/qmobile-noir-a8-jellybean-4-2-2-download/> (Link for the ROM)
And til then, I am not able to capture the screen shot using these buttons.
So the ROM you're using might not have this functionality or might have been overriden by some other function. If you still can't figure it out, you can try contacting LG for this issue. They would guide you in a better way.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I find a way to do it with custom ROM bug.
Root -> es file explorer
I got the way : /sdcard/Pictures/
You should see a Screenshot folder
Add a new Screenshot folder 'Screenshots' named.
Else, press sound down and power.
Now, the screenshot will eraze the problem with the same problem in the folder screeshot and your news S.S. will come in the Screenshots folder.
It works.
Sun(fr)
:)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Some applications (eg: mobile banking solutions) are blocking the possibility to take screenshot for security reasons.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 310 | 1,207 | <issue_start>username_0: I've downloaded some app\* from the play store via the bluestacks emulator and then copied the apk off the emulated system to my android phone. But when I want to install it, I'll get an error which correspodends to the code 'INSTALL\_FAILED\_MISSING\_SHARED\_LIBRARY'.
Note: On my phone (GT-I9195) I'm running CM without gapps.
My guess is that the app is using libraries which are provided by the gapps.
Does anybody know how to fix this or another way to install apps from the play store without gapps?
\*<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db><issue_comment>username_1: Is not possible install apps of google play without gapps, but you can install a "minimal google play"
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918484>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Install Google apps by going to apkmirror.com and searching google play store. Now download the newest version of this. Enable installation of apps by unknown sources in settings=>security. Now find the file you downloaded and install it. You should now have Google play store on your phone and can now download this app and others a lot easier.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 658 | 2,497 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using the new Bluestacks 0.8.7 build 3069 and the home screen only loads the searching for channels and lots of apps that can be downloaded are shown. I also downloaded the MultiTool 1.06r and rooted with it. After it I installed many apps from the MultiTool one by one and they installed perfectly and could be open by the notification in the task bar. But then I restarted BS and then opened the all apps option but there weren't any apps. Where are my installed apps, though they show up in the apps section in the settings menu.<issue_comment>username_1: I have owned bluestacks before, so I suggest to install a launcher like Go, Nova, Apex.
So in order to do this,
* 1st step: Go to Google Play thru downloading app (Click on any
downloadable app then choose google play)
* 2nd step: Search "Go Launcher" (or Nova, apex)
* 3rd step: Install it
* 4th step: Press home button and choose Go Launcher or launcher you
chose.
* 5th step: App drawer has your apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You need a custom launcher to see all of your apps. A launcher is what displays your home screen and everything on it.
Method 1 (recommended):
1. Go to the Play Store, and search "launcher"
2. Pick one you like, and download it (I recommend Nova)
3. When you press home, it will ask you to select an app. Choose Nova Launcher, then click always.
4. To see all of the apps, click the icon that looks something like this:
Method 2:
1. Search Google, "android launcher apk"
2. Choose from any of them, and open the link.
3. Click download. Be careful, sometimes there are advertisements that look like a download button
4. It will start downloading. To see the progress, open the notifications
5. When it is done, click on the notification
6. A screen comes up that tells you the details of the app and it's permissions. Click install
7. When it is done, press the home button
8. It will ask you to select an app. Choose Nova Launcher, then click always.
9. To see all of the apps, click the icon that looks something like the icon above
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is no need to install any launcher. Simply open the Bluestacks and the apps will be shown in the first row and there will be a `+` symbol at the end the row. Click the plus (`+`) symbol to reveal the list of apps.
Install a launcher for better browsing of apps and press the home button to reveal the apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 400 | 1,454 | <issue_start>username_0: I just moved from S3 to nexus 5, and there are a couple of things that I miss from my s3.. one is the prepackaged FM radio app.. all i needed was my headphones and I could connect directly to the local stations.. is there such an app for nexus 5 (and other android devices in general)? apps like [tune in](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tunein.player) require wi-fi or 3g, which isn't what i'm looking for. I'm looking to be able to connect to the local radio on the go without 3g.<issue_comment>username_1: AFAIK, Nexus 5 does not have a FM radio (just checked the specs at [GSMArena.com](http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_nexus_5-5705.php)).
So, you cannot listen to your local FM broadcast and should rely only on online radio stations.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Best option is to get a Bluetooth with FM ( Sony MW600). Once paired to yr Nexus 5. When you will get calls the FM will stop and resumes after yr call is disconnected.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: As Ramni said, its good to go for Bluetooth head set with fm. it serves 2 main purpose.
1. connect to your through Bluetooth (Wireless), so that you can answer call and listen to music stored in your phone.
2. since it has in built radio, you can use it with out your phone for listening to radio while taking morning walk or some thing.
But the drawback is.
1. Device is little expensive.
2. need to charge the device.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/15 | 585 | 1,667 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Huawei ascend y300 4.1 android jelly bean .Every time I try downloading apps from google play it says "Couldn't install on USB storage or SD Card" I try deleting apps I don't use for memory space but it still doesn't work,How can I Sort this out ???<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to your phone's Settings > Storage
2) Unmount SD Card (your external SD card)
3) Download/install from the app(s) from the Store again
4) Go back to Settings > Storage - then Mount your SD card again (or reboot)
Or you can try this
1)Insert the sd card in you windows pc
2)You will find a folder named `android_secure` in it you will find the file named `smdl2tmp1.asec` delete it
(Make sure in pc folder options, the `show hidden files` are enabled and the `hide protected operating system files` is unchecked)
Source: [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/?__utma=248941774.1239869885.1394634270.1397478323.1397568266.7&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1397568266&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1397568266.7.7.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=206227472)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Sounds like it's trying to install direct to your SD card.
1. Go to `settings`>`storage`>`unmount SD card`
2. Install the app
3. `mount SD card` again
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Better You Format and try again , still prob download your app from your Pc ,search playstore and download from it .If you havent set your mobile number ,set it .
Or
Download apks from <http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/> in your pc and copy and move it to your Mobile phone
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 545 | 1,540 | <issue_start>username_0: I accidentally erased boot and bootloader. download mode nor recovery works and my pc recognize it like Broadcom USB. Any solution?<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to your phone's Settings > Storage
2) Unmount SD Card (your external SD card)
3) Download/install from the app(s) from the Store again
4) Go back to Settings > Storage - then Mount your SD card again (or reboot)
Or you can try this
1)Insert the sd card in you windows pc
2)You will find a folder named `android_secure` in it you will find the file named `smdl2tmp1.asec` delete it
(Make sure in pc folder options, the `show hidden files` are enabled and the `hide protected operating system files` is unchecked)
Source: [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/?__utma=248941774.1239869885.1394634270.1397478323.1397568266.7&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1397568266&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1397568266.7.7.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=206227472)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Sounds like it's trying to install direct to your SD card.
1. Go to `settings`>`storage`>`unmount SD card`
2. Install the app
3. `mount SD card` again
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Better You Format and try again , still prob download your app from your Pc ,search playstore and download from it .If you havent set your mobile number ,set it .
Or
Download apks from <http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/> in your pc and copy and move it to your Mobile phone
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 633 | 1,874 | <issue_start>username_0: My Acer CloudMobile S500 has a broken screen and the touch don't work anymore. After that happened, I connect it to my computer with USB, and happily USB debugging was turned on so I could get all my stuff from my phone.
But my question is, how can I control my phone from my computer? My phone wasn't rooted so I really don't know how to do that without the touchscreen.
I know there are a lot of the same questions like this, but all the answers didn't help me.<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to your phone's Settings > Storage
2) Unmount SD Card (your external SD card)
3) Download/install from the app(s) from the Store again
4) Go back to Settings > Storage - then Mount your SD card again (or reboot)
Or you can try this
1)Insert the sd card in you windows pc
2)You will find a folder named `android_secure` in it you will find the file named `smdl2tmp1.asec` delete it
(Make sure in pc folder options, the `show hidden files` are enabled and the `hide protected operating system files` is unchecked)
Source: [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/?__utma=248941774.1239869885.1394634270.1397478323.1397568266.7&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1397568266&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1397568266.7.7.utmcsr=google%7Cutmccn=%28organic%29%7Cutmcmd=organic%7Cutmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=206227472)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Sounds like it's trying to install direct to your SD card.
1. Go to `settings`>`storage`>`unmount SD card`
2. Install the app
3. `mount SD card` again
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Better You Format and try again , still prob download your app from your Pc ,search playstore and download from it .If you havent set your mobile number ,set it .
Or
Download apks from <http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/> in your pc and copy and move it to your Mobile phone
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 487 | 2,009 | <issue_start>username_0: My tablet (Asus TF300T) has been starting to show sensitivity issues. It repeatedly shows touch moves that aren't there, such as these:  (this screenshot was taken using the debugging option for showing touch input)
It started out with an occasional movement that was already annoying, but it went worse: these dozen concurrent presses are persisting, moving and raising in amount: The tablet is uncontrollable now. **Is there a way to turn down the sensitivity so that these fake fingers don't show up or to turn the touchscreen off completely?**
Although the tablet itself isn't accessible anymore, USB debugging is turned on, the tablet is not rooted. Standard Rom, updated to 4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: No, there's no setting for the sensitivity. The touchscreen controller already filters the input it gets from the screen itself, so probably you wouldn't be able to filter out the faulty touches without also filtering out real touches.
What you describe sounds like a hardware problem. I'd recommend giving the screen a wipe with a damp, soapy cloth, then a rinse with a damp cloth, then drying it. It might or might not improve matters, but it's worth a try. If that doesn't help, you probably need to replace the screen completely.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue, and I tried to replace the screen and digitizer and it didn't work at all (spend money for nothing).
After a few weeks, I was trying again. I touched the flex of the digitizer and it got crazy, like your picture. Then I tried to took off the board which is connected to this. When I put it again, the screen was fixed. It's been OK for many days now.
So check the board and screw it property. It is a little board where the MiniSD card reader and the reset button, also has 2 flex, one of the digitizer and the other is grey and connected to the main board.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 118 | 485 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible through a setting or an app to receive only text messages and not phone calls?
Specifically I have an Samsung galaxy s3<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure about the Galaxy S3, but my S5 has the option to disable just the calls. Open the Dialer → Settings → Call → Call → Rejection → Auto rejection mode →All incoming calls.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Use call forwarding. Forward to a number which is not in the network.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/15 | 170 | 646 | <issue_start>username_0: So for a while I've been getting the update message, and not bothered and now it's getting annoying.
It is rooted to 4.3 currently, but when I click install it just takes me to TWRP (I think that's what is called) and I am not sure where to go from here, if I am even on the right track.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure about the Galaxy S3, but my S5 has the option to disable just the calls. Open the Dialer → Settings → Call → Call → Rejection → Auto rejection mode →All incoming calls.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Use call forwarding. Forward to a number which is not in the network.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/16 | 318 | 1,291 | <issue_start>username_0: I saw the Mobogenie in my installed apps list. Uninstalled and it is coming back from somewhere when I connect to internet. I think this is a genuine app, but a bit concerned about the intrusive nature. Also it is posting notifications once it comes back. Does anyone had similar experience? Is there a way to remove Mobogenie permanently?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Make sure you have uninstalled mobo genine market.
2. Go to App, and swipe until you see "All" you will see 2 Downloads icon there.
3. The Downloads with no size is the legit one. Keep it, if you long press and select App info you will see that it's something related to your firmware.
4. The 2nd Downloads icon is the culprit, with a version of 2.02xx. Long press it, select App info then uninstall.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Switch to safe mode. Safe mode can be activated by pressing and holding volume down button during boot up process. And then you can easily uninstall the app
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Mobogenie has been updated so users can decide either if they want to install our software or not. This solves the issue of consider Mobogenie as a spam software and focus in our content. Glad to have a further discussion to solve any remaining doubt.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/16 | 267 | 1,043 | <issue_start>username_0: I made a group in Viber. I wanna get out all of members from this group. How can I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Make sure you have uninstalled mobo genine market.
2. Go to App, and swipe until you see "All" you will see 2 Downloads icon there.
3. The Downloads with no size is the legit one. Keep it, if you long press and select App info you will see that it's something related to your firmware.
4. The 2nd Downloads icon is the culprit, with a version of 2.02xx. Long press it, select App info then uninstall.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Switch to safe mode. Safe mode can be activated by pressing and holding volume down button during boot up process. And then you can easily uninstall the app
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Mobogenie has been updated so users can decide either if they want to install our software or not. This solves the issue of consider Mobogenie as a spam software and focus in our content. Glad to have a further discussion to solve any remaining doubt.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/16 | 534 | 2,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I have my device running android Jellybean 4.2.2 with Landscape as the default/natural orientation.
How can I change the default/natural orientation of the same to portrait?
Here is what I have tried till now,
1) Added **setprop ro.sf.hwrotation 90** to build.prop and it did nothing.
2) changed **user\_rotation** value in **/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db** and it changed the orientation of apps only. the orientation of Home screen and launcher are still landscape.
3) Modified PhoneWindowManager.java similar to the one given in link : [changing phonewindowmanager to change natural orientation](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14315083#post14315083)
The third option works. But it still shows the bootanimation in landscape and after the animation is finished, the display rotates(with rotate animation) to portrait. How can I avoid this rotation and change the default/natural orientation before boot animation?
Is it something related to SurfaceFlinger? I would also like to point to this article in android website. [pre rotation in hardware composer](https://source.android.com/devices/graphics.html)<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Make sure you have uninstalled mobo genine market.
2. Go to App, and swipe until you see "All" you will see 2 Downloads icon there.
3. The Downloads with no size is the legit one. Keep it, if you long press and select App info you will see that it's something related to your firmware.
4. The 2nd Downloads icon is the culprit, with a version of 2.02xx. Long press it, select App info then uninstall.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Switch to safe mode. Safe mode can be activated by pressing and holding volume down button during boot up process. And then you can easily uninstall the app
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Mobogenie has been updated so users can decide either if they want to install our software or not. This solves the issue of consider Mobogenie as a spam software and focus in our content. Glad to have a further discussion to solve any remaining doubt.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/16 | 1,341 | 5,219 | <issue_start>username_0: I cannot connect my Moto X to Windows 7, 32-bit PC via USB. After doing some research normal solutions people found were
1. Enabling MTP in connection settings.
2. Disabling USB debugging in Dev. settings.
3. Updating drivers.
4. Updating windows media player.
I've tried all of this still my PC can't detect Moto X as USB storage device. It shows the device in - Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers, but says this device does not work properly as Windows cannot load its drivers. It gives option to re install drivers in troubleshooting but everytime I do it the device driver is not successfully installed.
<issue_comment>username_1: If your phone is able to connect in another PC, the problem is in PC and not with the droid. The possible solutions are
1. Download [Motorola driver](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/94931/p/30,6720,8696/action/auth)
2. Goto Device Manager and right click on the motorola device name and select uninstall
3. Now right click and select `Scan Hardware Change` Now select `Update Driver Software` and click browse and point to the downloaded driver location
**If this does not work Try:**
1. connect your phone with computer
2. go to `C:\Program Files\Common Files\Motorola Shared\Mobile Drivers\`
3. Run `Motorola Driver Installer.exe`, choose `clean` and `Reinstall`.
**or**
The problem may be due to windows mtp driver and you can try the [fix](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/dn614016%28v=vs.85%29.aspx) provided by Microsoft.
**or**
1. Unistall driver from device manager
2. Remove all USB controllers
3. Disable Windows Media Player (`Control Panel - Uninstall a program - Turn Windows features on or off - Expand Media Feature - Uncheck Windows Media Player`)
4. Connect your device and Reboot the pc
5. Reactivate Windows Media Player(`Control Panel - Uninstall a program - Turn Windows features on or off - Expand Media Feature - Check Windows Media Player`)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: OK, I pulled my hair out for almost 2-days. I'd install the Moto USB driver ware on my PC (Moto Device Mgr V2.5.4) and when I'd connect my Moto X via USB, the driver wouldn't 'install' properly. Status via Cntl Panel, Device & Printer, showed a device named XT1095 (yep that's my Moto X) but flagged with a yellow exclamation point and the declaration 'Driver Not Installed'.
After a NUMBER of uninstall/re-install episodes and delving into the Moto X (turn developer USB options ON/OFF), I tried the setup on my older Dell laptop. BINGO, everything worked like a hose! Hey, what's the difference?
Well, one thing is the Dell hardware is specifically limited to USB 2.0. My desktop PC running a quad core based motherboard has both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports on it. Hum...
I did a clean install of the Moto Device Mgr and then connected my unlocked/running Moto X intentionally to a USB 2.0 port. KAZOOM, the device driver installed and all was working! Then, I unplugged the Android phone and re-installed it on a USB 3.0 port where it had previously failed to work. VAROOM, it came up and running nicely!
Methinks there's an issue here of technical due diligence in testing the Moto USB driver with various hardware manufacturer specific USB ports...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I was facing the same problem with my moto e and windows 7 professional, XP i.e. unable to connect.
Earlier, it did connect with every system but for the last few days it did not.
Today an IT person gave me another USB cable (thicker one) and it worked.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Have you tried unlocking your screen after plugging in the USB cable?
I was having a similar issue - my Moto X would charge but not connect as media device - but none of the above advice was relevant. Finally, I realized that it would not connect as long as the screen was locked. After entering my PIN, it connected immediately. In retrospect, this is a really obvious security feature! Just thought I'd post this in case someone else has also misdiagnosed this as a USB issue.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Okay this is extremely weird, but I've found this with more than one laptop (one HP and one Acer). For some reason the second USB port from the front of laptop never works with certain devices. My 3G dongle and now my Moto X would not be detected properly and said 'unrecognized device'. I had the same issues as the original question, but after switching ports it just works, every time. Hope this helps someone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Had the same problem and nothing worked until I made sure I was using a USB data cable. Maybe the one I was using is for charging only
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_7: To make a Moto G device work with Windows 7 computers, go to Settings > Developer options on the device and select USB configuration. Change it to PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) instead of MTP (Media Transfer Protocol).
I have been racking my brains and searching the phone and web for answers. Poking around the phone did it! Good luck :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/16 | 426 | 1,648 | <issue_start>username_0: Broke my screen, and it's dead. I searched the forums, and I could not find an answer. I don't care about my media files, but my contacts are really important to me. I already ordered the new Nexus 5, but I need those contacts.
I tried Holo Backup, and it doesn't work. Any Ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: My brother had a Samsung galaxy S-4, and he started having minor issues with it so he brought it into the store. the end result was him walking out with an S-5, and he explained to me a galaxy-specific process that allowed him to put everything into the new phone. his contacts, wallpapers, music and everything else. i assume that he started the process on the older phone, and this might not be helpful to you, but that's all i know and hopefully this is helpful to you somehow. wish i could do more, that's awful.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm missing some information:
* Is your phone rooted?
* Do you have USB debugging enabled?
* Are your contacts synced to your Google account?
Since it isn't clear from the question - have you checked that your contacts aren't already backed up to your Google account? If you had your contacts synced - then they should all be backed up to the cloud / your connected Google account.
If that's not the case, and all you need is to be able to see your screen and control your phone (via the app of your choice) - you can try [this kind of solution](http://www.extremetech.com/computing/119069-how-to-use-the-galaxy-nexus-as-a-desktop-replacement) - an an MHL-enabled USB port.
Also, maybe [Airdroid](http://www.airdroid.com/), can help as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/17 | 313 | 1,239 | <issue_start>username_0: Guess I might as well grab this one since it doesn't exist. I listed my specific carrier's model in the question because that's *important*, however the CW post for rooting states there should only be one question per model, so answers for other versions of the GS5 are appropriate answers for this question, they just won't be marked as answer from me.
I haven't been able to find solid information for rooting the Samsung Galaxy S5, has anyone had experience with rooting this model?<issue_comment>username_1: The Verizon and AT&T versions have locked bootloaders and are not able to be rooted at the moment.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: CF autoroot
But it will trip knox
<http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Verizon and AT&T phone can now be rooted using towel root. Get it here <http://towelroot.com>
This exploit takes advantage of a vulnerability in the Linux kernel. I have tested this and it is working on my sm-g900v
Just download the apk and run it. Press the button once the so loads and you will be rooted in less than a second. Give props to geoshot who developed the exploit so that he will be inclind to do more work like this in the future.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/04/17 | 528 | 2,060 | <issue_start>username_0: The screen on my Sony Xperia Z is cracked. I have now sold the phone so I need to delete my text messages, can anyone help?
I can only press in certain areas of the screen so I can't click on factory reset or delete messages one by one.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm assuming that you can't factory reset it via the OS, so the best thing you can do is to boot into recovery mode. This is of course as long as you can see the options on the screen. So once in recovery mode, you can select the option to factory reset the entire phone, apart from your SD card that is.
Entering Recovery mode
----------------------
1. Restart your phone.
2. When your phone's notification LED is pink, or any other colour, press the Volume UP or Volume Down button a couple of times.
3. You should now be looking at the recovery mode screen.
Once you're in recovery mode, it should be pretty easy for you to navigate up or down, using the volume buttons. Select a preferred option by pressing the Power button.
Just look for the option to reset your phone.
Sources: [www.theandroidsoul.com](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/sony-xperia-z-recovery-mode/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The simple way to factory reset for unrooted phone is to perform a factory reset via pc companion.
1. Download [PC COMPANION](http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/) and install
2. Open up PC companion and click on Software Repair
3. Optional: If your screen is locked and you can't unlock it, check the "I can't start my device"-checkbox in the lower left corner. Click "Next".
4. It will say could not find phone because you haven't connect it yet! so, do connect it and click on the repair phone like this picture. Follow onscreen instruction.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: See whether your phone supports OTG. If so, use an OTG cable and then connect the mouse to your phone. In place of touch you can now use the mouse and then reset it via normal way.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/04/17 | 689 | 2,337 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to install CM11 onto my Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) so I can have the new Google Camera and Chrome Remote Desktop apps.
I tried to install initially via the usual update menu, but got an error and it went to ClockworkRecovery Mod. After much messing around, I downloaded [this zip](http://download.cyanogenmod.com/get/jenkins/64374/cm-11-20140405-SNAPSHOT-M5-i9300.zip) and put it onto an SD card and tried to install it using CWM but I get the following error:
>
> Error in cm-11-2014005-SNAPSHOT-M5-i9300.zip (Status 7) Installation
> aborted
>
>
>
Any ideas please? It sucks being without a phone, and I don't want to wipe everything and start again if I can help it since I'm pretty sure I have things on there that aren't backed up (that'll be my first job when I get this working again!)
Thanks :)<issue_comment>username_1: A quick google search turned up [this](http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/84504-cm-11-on-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300-stastus-7-error/).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I hate to answer my phone question on here, but finally sorted it! Thanks to username_1 for pointing me towards a useful resource too.
In the end I had to put CM10.2 onto the SD card and install that using CWM - it wiped all of my data (urgh) but at least the phone was working again.
I then used Cyanogenmod's fantastic installer to get the latest version - <http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install>
I then had issues where the USB kept disconnecting, apparently this is common on Samsung devices and I managed to fix it by using Zadig and these instructions - <http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/82393-samsung-devices-we-couldnt-talk-to-your-phone/>
And now, almost 4 hours after I started, CM11 is finally installed on my phone! :)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: just to collect more information with this question for future use of it, what Recovery did you use? Maybe the zip you downloaded was corrupted or for another device. Indeed, I had the same problem with my I9505 trying flashing a Niglty build of CM11.
Let me know!
Regards,
Luca
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I think the problem is with the recovery. Use the recommended version of CWM recovery. Also check the md5 checksum of the CM11 zip file u downloaded to see if its intact.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/17 | 1,241 | 4,258 | <issue_start>username_0: I just tried to make a backup from my Nexus 5 (before installing CM 11) It is unlocked but not rooted. On PC side I'm working with Ubuntu 13.10.
When I type
```
adb backup –all -apk -nosystem –f /data/Nexus5Backup/backup_17042014.abk
```
then my phone asks me if I want to backup and I confirm. But the terminal in Ubuntu immediately returns to prompt (~$) and my phone says the backup is complete.
When I type
```
adb backup –all -apk -shared -nosystem –f /data/Nexus5Backup/backup_17042014.abk
```
and also confirm that I want to backup then the terminal hangs at
```
Now unlock your device and confirm the backup operation.
```
The phone is displaying "shared storage".
But the weirdest thing is that in both cases the backup file (/data/Nexus5Backup/backup\_17042014.abk) is never being generated.
How can I do a full backup? I already did backups in the past and they worked. Is this a bug in my Android version (4.4.2 KitKat)? And is there a workaround?<issue_comment>username_1: Is ADB hung or just inconsiderate in reporting on what it's doing?
I came here with a similar question; on Win7 `adb backup -apk -shared -all -nosystem -f path\to\backup_file.ab` the Nexus 5 reported "com.stuff.foo .com.stuff.bar" ... for awhile and then stopped for a very long time, 20+ minutes, on "shared storage". Jacking up the confusion and anxiety level, after I picked up the phone when the screen blanked, the display auto-rotated, and then from that point didn't show any status messages at all.
On the PC side, the console never reported anything other than the initial unlock device message.
What kept me hanging in was that the backup\_file.ab was created, the time-stamp continued to match current time within a minute or so, and the file size was multi-GB and kept increasing slowly -- albeit in fits and starts -- one pause was about 10 minutes(!), and then jumped by 0.5GB in a single shot.
After more than an hour the phone the Backup/Encryption Password screen closed of it's own accord, and the PC console prompt became active again. Neither one exited with a message to indicate whether they'd finished successfully or in an error state.
Final .ab file is just under 8GB. *Nexus > Settings > Storage* reports 12.55GB total space and 500mb free.
I think perhaps you just didn't wait long enough (understandable given the lack of feedback!) and that perhaps Linux spawns adb as a background process? (thus the return to prompt).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I asked this question some time ago and as I weren't able to fix it, I simply forgot about it. However as `adb backup` seems to work again for me and because it may be an issue for others I'll post here, what has changed since last time.
Actually an update fixed that issue. So I guess it was a bug. I can't determine which version it was but everything works fine at least since the versions of Ubuntu and `adb` you can see below. If the tip of username_1 doesn't work out for you and if you are using an older version of Ubuntu and/or `adb` I strongly recommend an update.
```
$ adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31
$ lsb_release -d
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.2 LTS
```
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Just add
>
> adb backup –all -apk -shared -nosystem –f /data/Nexus5Backup backup\_17042014.abk
>
>
>
double quotes!
```
adb backup "–all -apk -shared -nosystem –f /data/Nexus5Backup/backup_17042014.abk"
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: FWIW, On a Motorola G3Turbo with Android 6.0, and:
```
adb --version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.41
Version 30.0.1-6435776
```
I had to use quotes in a rather... weird way:
```
./adb -d backup "-all" "-system" "-shared" "-apk" -f
```
Which should have been absolutely the same as no quotes at all. Since this really, really should have been the same as no quotes at all (I am on Linux, using bash, which should have eaten the quotes itself so adb would never get the chance to see them), the likely answer is: retry the command a few times.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I had to use the quotes even more strangely:
adb backup "-all -system -shared" -f
Centos7 - Android 10
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/18 | 342 | 1,351 | <issue_start>username_0: Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)
Per work policy to add an exchange account I had to encrypt my phone. After doing so, I needed to root it to create a swap partition as it was constantly running out of RAM. I did what I had done in the past which was to flash CF-Auto-Root with Odin3. After the process finished, the phone restarted and I was shown the usual screen for entering the PIN/Password, so I did and it accepted it showing the unlocked Android icon, but instead of booting to the OS, it froze on a black screen. I have tried flashing the stock firmware, which has had no effect. I have managed to flash the ClockworkMod Recovery, but since everything's encrypted I could not get access to any data.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance,<issue_comment>username_1: have you tried to wipe your data/cache + dalvik?
For my experience, sometimes the black-screen is due to a bad-flashing procedure (not your fault) when something goes wrong.
If you did not tried yet, try and let me know!
Regards,
Luca
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I ended up flashing the Stock ROM (using sammobile.com) back again and using the Stock Recovery to do a factory reset as the Team Win Recovery format didn't do anything.
That did the trick, but of course all data is gone too. Oh well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/04/18 | 699 | 2,628 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a blank character (kind of box) that can be used in WhatsApp to set blank status or send blank messages.
How to create/type or find that character?<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to your computer, go to character map (or a word document) and hit `ALT` + `255` or `ALT` + `0160` and copy that file into your phone. Then open that document on your phone, copy the text and paste it wherever you want.
However, if you don't want to waste time doing all this; just go to your WhatsApp settings and hide your status.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Method 1 – Using Arabic Words
=============================
1. Copy this content >> ” ﱞ “
2. Make sure you have copied the message with (double quotes).
3. Paste this content on WhatsApp.
4. First, try to remove or delete the left quote.
5. Later try to remove or delete the right quote.
6. When you will try to remove the right quote, everything will be gone.
7. Done… Tap on send button to send a blank message.
Method 2 – Using Alt + Key Combinations
=======================================
1. Open Notepad on PC or Laptop
2. Press ALT + 255 (Hold Alt Button and Type 255).
3. The above key combinations will generate a blank space.
4. Now save this file on the smartphone (PC > PHONE).
5. Before sending the message, open the file on the phone.
6. Copy the content.
7. Open the WhatsApp and paste the content to send.
8. Done… You have successfully sent a blank message to your friend on WhatsApp.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just copy the character between the quotes: " ", and paste it wherever you want.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The methods shared here unfortunately do not work; the Arabic Character used to work but it stopped working since long.
The only character which seemed to work was the Reverse Character Unicode [which I discovered in 2005] Pasting or Opening it on a PC messes it up.
Afterwards I stumbled on another unicode character which would work (on most devices) even when shared through PC etc.
Copy the Space visible between the bold brackets **[** **]** .
If for some reason you fail to copy it from above you may copy it from my blog > [**here**](https://blog.drhack.net/whatsapp-blank-status-message-trick/).
The box type thing you mentioned appears on Apple devices and the proper technique wouldn't result in a box type thing even on Apple devices.
**Fun Fact :** I was the one who worked out the "blank character" thing on the internet more thn 2 yrs back and finding others using(stealing) even "my images" spoils the mood, thus I came here to post the same.
Upvotes: 4 |
2014/04/18 | 819 | 3,142 | <issue_start>username_0: HI i have a sony xperia M Mobile. I'm trying to move downloaded apps to SD card. For that first i installed android sdk in my pc and connected my Device in USB debugging mode. Later i started adb and changed the installed location to external card by using `pm set-intall-location 2` No errors are shown here. But after disconnecting the usb i still can't find move to SD tab in my device for any of the downloaded apps.
After setting adb i viewed adb devices i saw the devices list there is only one device connected with some name. I assumed it as my device as there are no other devices connected but how can i know that it is my device only.
My device is not rooted<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to your computer, go to character map (or a word document) and hit `ALT` + `255` or `ALT` + `0160` and copy that file into your phone. Then open that document on your phone, copy the text and paste it wherever you want.
However, if you don't want to waste time doing all this; just go to your WhatsApp settings and hide your status.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Method 1 – Using Arabic Words
=============================
1. Copy this content >> ” ﱞ “
2. Make sure you have copied the message with (double quotes).
3. Paste this content on WhatsApp.
4. First, try to remove or delete the left quote.
5. Later try to remove or delete the right quote.
6. When you will try to remove the right quote, everything will be gone.
7. Done… Tap on send button to send a blank message.
Method 2 – Using Alt + Key Combinations
=======================================
1. Open Notepad on PC or Laptop
2. Press ALT + 255 (Hold Alt Button and Type 255).
3. The above key combinations will generate a blank space.
4. Now save this file on the smartphone (PC > PHONE).
5. Before sending the message, open the file on the phone.
6. Copy the content.
7. Open the WhatsApp and paste the content to send.
8. Done… You have successfully sent a blank message to your friend on WhatsApp.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Just copy the character between the quotes: " ", and paste it wherever you want.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The methods shared here unfortunately do not work; the Arabic Character used to work but it stopped working since long.
The only character which seemed to work was the Reverse Character Unicode [which I discovered in 2005] Pasting or Opening it on a PC messes it up.
Afterwards I stumbled on another unicode character which would work (on most devices) even when shared through PC etc.
Copy the Space visible between the bold brackets **[** **]** .
If for some reason you fail to copy it from above you may copy it from my blog > [**here**](https://blog.drhack.net/whatsapp-blank-status-message-trick/).
The box type thing you mentioned appears on Apple devices and the proper technique wouldn't result in a box type thing even on Apple devices.
**Fun Fact :** I was the one who worked out the "blank character" thing on the internet more thn 2 yrs back and finding others using(stealing) even "my images" spoils the mood, thus I came here to post the same.
Upvotes: 4 |
2014/04/18 | 582 | 1,755 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a **Google Nexus 5** with **Stock** Rom **4.4.2** and:
1. Unlocked boot-loader
2. Custom recovery (TWRP)
3. Custom kernel (franco)
4. Root
5. X-posed framework
What is the **best** method to upgrade to the upcoming version 4.4.3\*, **keeping data**?
Please answer with a step-by-step guide, possibly referring to this configuration (like: *disable #5, revert #3 and #2 to stock, don't use OTA but this package from here, etc...*)
Would be great to have technical explanation for each step, to make this Q&A useful for any 4.4.x-to-4.4.y Android upgrade.
Thank you.
\*look at first comment<issue_comment>username_1: According to [Tested.com](http://www.tested.com/tech/android/460074-how-use-xposed-framework-android-extreme-customization/), reverting changes made by Xposed, making the OTA update and enabling Xposed tweaks again should be enough.
EDIT: Sorry, you need to go back to full Stock. Here's step by step guide: [xda-developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **You don't need to disable anything :-)**
Step-by-step guide:
1. Update your *recovery* to the latest version
2. Download this [*4.4.3 update*](http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358541440) and [*SuperSu*](http://download.chainfire.eu/446/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r3.zip?retrieve_file=1)
3. Place these files in *sdcard*
4. Boot in *recovery*
5. Wipe *Cache* and *Dalvik Cache*
6. Flash *4.4.3 update* and *SuperSu* (~15/25 mins)
7. Reboot
8. Re-install X-posed framework from its installer
9. Re-install custom kernel
Now you have 4.4.3 and all of your customization without losing data ;-)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/04/18 | 752 | 3,048 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a database programmer, and I want to learn about geospatial pattern matching by using the gps data from my phone.
I would like to install an app that uploads a record about the location of my phone every few seconds - to somewhere - pardon my ignorance as I am not a mobile platform developer. Presumably I can point the uploading process to some sort of a listening process on an Amazon AWS machine, where I can install a database and then analyze the data.
Is there any android application that I can install that would allow me to do this? By using an app, I can ask some friends to do the same so that I can then analyze data from multiple devices.
Whats the best approach for this type of task?<issue_comment>username_1: The easiest way to do this is use Google Location Sharing/History, a.k.a. Latitude. Your phone already has all the functionality to do this: you just need to turn it on. Then, you can use the API of Google Location Sharing to retrieve the location history of the phone and process it any way you like. You don't need any server-side programming to do this.
All that said, probably the best way to get into GIS programming is through OpenStreetMap. It's a huge, complex dataset and offers lots of opportunities for analysis and for learning about different ways of storing, representing, and processing geographic data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try [GPS Logger for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mendhak.gpslogger).
>
> A lightweight, battery efficient GPS Logger. The purpose of this app
> is to log your GPS coordinates at specified intervals to a file on
> your SD card. This app runs in the background so that you can on a
> long walk, hike, flight ride or photo session or even go buy some milk
> and have this running as long as possible. Once you're back at your
> computer, you can then use the files to geotag photos, upload to
> travel sites, view in Google Earth and so on.
>
>
>
The app lets you send the data via email, FTP, DropBox, Google Docs, OpenStreetMap, or OpenGTS. What you do with it, programming-wise, is entirely up to you; this part is off-topic here.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I'd do it by using the free version of Endomondo. On your site profile, you can than export the data in .gpx or .tcx format.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Here](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/web-apps/logistrics.logistrics_services?pub_source=email&pub_status=success) is the solution that I had found after doing some research. This I guess this is the only service that can index, store and pull up data quickly without impacting system performance.
Your applications can benefit from not having to deal with this time-consuming task similar to how you would access and use a mapping service provider.
It analyzes the GPS data for you in real-time so you can use the analyzed information to drive your applications and services and provide solutions to your clients.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/18 | 713 | 2,732 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 and Facebook looks like the picture on the left; while on my Nexus 5, it looks amazing, like the picture on the right (with fixed tap and native Android version):
I tried re-installing the application and changing the device language with no luck. How can I get the Nexus 5 version?<issue_comment>username_1: The easiest way to do this is use Google Location Sharing/History, a.k.a. Latitude. Your phone already has all the functionality to do this: you just need to turn it on. Then, you can use the API of Google Location Sharing to retrieve the location history of the phone and process it any way you like. You don't need any server-side programming to do this.
All that said, probably the best way to get into GIS programming is through OpenStreetMap. It's a huge, complex dataset and offers lots of opportunities for analysis and for learning about different ways of storing, representing, and processing geographic data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try [GPS Logger for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mendhak.gpslogger).
>
> A lightweight, battery efficient GPS Logger. The purpose of this app
> is to log your GPS coordinates at specified intervals to a file on
> your SD card. This app runs in the background so that you can on a
> long walk, hike, flight ride or photo session or even go buy some milk
> and have this running as long as possible. Once you're back at your
> computer, you can then use the files to geotag photos, upload to
> travel sites, view in Google Earth and so on.
>
>
>
The app lets you send the data via email, FTP, DropBox, Google Docs, OpenStreetMap, or OpenGTS. What you do with it, programming-wise, is entirely up to you; this part is off-topic here.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I'd do it by using the free version of Endomondo. On your site profile, you can than export the data in .gpx or .tcx format.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Here](https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/product/web-apps/logistrics.logistrics_services?pub_source=email&pub_status=success) is the solution that I had found after doing some research. This I guess this is the only service that can index, store and pull up data quickly without impacting system performance.
Your applications can benefit from not having to deal with this time-consuming task similar to how you would access and use a mapping service provider.
It analyzes the GPS data for you in real-time so you can use the analyzed information to drive your applications and services and provide solutions to your clients.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/18 | 181 | 785 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Samsung Galaxy S2
For quite some time, I've been using Google Maps and Navigation. It worked fine with several app updates, until this week. Google Maps updated, and now Navigation crashes as soon as it actually needs to navigate.
At one moment I really needed it, as I was having a business appointment. You can imagine how disappointed I became.
How do I fix this, aside from using a different navigation app?<issue_comment>username_1: Quick fix is `Settings-> apps-> all apps-> google maps-> uninstall update`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As of this answer Google maps navigation is working fine. I have used it without incident. Also street view is working much better.
We'll see how future updates hold up for navigation.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/19 | 111 | 447 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I move apps and games in sony Xperia M? There is no `Move to SD card` option.<issue_comment>username_1: Quick fix is `Settings-> apps-> all apps-> google maps-> uninstall update`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As of this answer Google maps navigation is working fine. I have used it without incident. Also street view is working much better.
We'll see how future updates hold up for navigation.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/19 | 638 | 2,652 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone does not start up. It shows splash screen, but it doesn't load a system. How can I check what's wrong?
EDIT: More info: the broken phone is Galaxy S+, it is currently rooted, I installed CM 11 on it. I don't know if it is my blame I think not because I haven't done anything special on this phone for some time (it has worked correctly about month with all those modifications installed). I haven't given access to root to any of installed apps. Reinstalling system works, system starts but when I restart my phone it doesn't work anymore (until I re-install it again).
Maybe is there some way to save logs on external sdcard?<issue_comment>username_1: Install the android sdk and plug in your phone.
1. Go to a command prompt
2. change directory to to your adb folder
3. Type `adb logcat > logcat.txt`
this creates a text file in your adb folder and would tell exactly why your phone isn't booting.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: EDIT: After update to the question my answer is not valid for this case, I thought that the phone wasn't booting right after flashing new ROM. Leaving my old answer in case someone might have the issue I have described earlier.
As far as I know until your phone boot there is no way to check logs.
Though I think your phone might have some problems booting due to some cached information which wasn't wiped before flashing your ROM. I had similar issue and wiping caches fix my boot-loop on GalaxyS4 - Cyanogenmod 11.
All you need to do before flashing your ROM, is to turn your phone in `recovery mode`, then wipe `cache`, and `dalvik cache`, after that you can flash your ROM. I can't tell you exactly how to do this because I don't know which recovery you are using.
This operation won't delete any of you personal data, only some apps cache, after rebooting your phone should start preparing apps and then boot normally. In case its still not working you might try to wipe `cache` and `dalvik cache` again and additionally make `factory reset`, **this operation will wipe all your data from your phone** so if you got important information on your phone make sure its the last possible solution, after `factory reset` flash your ROM again.
Also some custom roms are not working correctly with every recovery, so make sure you are using supported recovery.
PS. Also I advice you checking this forum: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/> for any information regarding flashing roms/kernels etc.
*Disclaimer: Though this worked for me, and I think it should work for you too, I am not taking any responsibility for any damages to your device, nor lost data.*
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/19 | 697 | 2,693 | <issue_start>username_0: What's the simplest way to transfer files (often around 100 MB) from PC to Android device, **with wireless connexion** ?
Should I use an application for this?
*Remark 1 : I want to set "wifi=off" after the file transfer is done, because I never use it except for the file transfer. Moreover I really would like to do a direct transfer PC -> Android device ; no Dropbox or similar tool.*
*Remark 2 : I have a Samsung Galaxy 3.6 Player YP-GS1CB (limited to Android 2.x as far as I know)*
*Remark 3 : If possible, I would like to be able to see the Android device's microSD card filesystem from computer, access to subdirectories, copy files there, etc. Would a FTP server on the Android device be a good way to do it ? If so, with which app?*<issue_comment>username_1: [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) can perform file transfers and it runs on 2.2 and above.
All features:
* SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
* Apps: Import and export .apk files.
* Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
* Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
* Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
* Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
* Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
* Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
* Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
* URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
* Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I developed [WiFi FTP Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medhaapps.wififtpserver.pro), which should solve your problem. I would recommend that you put the phone in wifi-tether mode and then transfer files.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I've been looking around for ages after an adequate solution and was frustrated to find no official apps that provide this functionality.
[Link to PC](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4529948/your-phone-app-help) changed everything.
It's a Microsoft app that allows you to use your phone from your PC.
It supports a wide variety of features, including screen-casting, file-transfer by drag and drop, send and receive messages and phone calls and more.
I might sound like Microsoft's salesman but I have no affiliation whatsoever, I'm just a fan of this app that made life so easier for me.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/19 | 792 | 3,172 | <issue_start>username_0: I use Google Maps on my PC and have some favorite places added there. On my phone, I want to use an offline map. On my old phone, I used [RMaps](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/RMaps) with whole city maps downloaded with [Mobile Atlas Creator](https://mobac.sourceforge.io/) and manually added favorites and POIs on it. Now I bought a new phone and found out that RMaps is no longer available.
I'd like to add favorites/POIs to Google Maps and make sure they will be available with a whole city map when the phone is offline. But I don't want to be somewhere and open Android Google Maps and find out some tile for that area wasn't downloaded.
The best solution I see is to download the whole map from Google Maps or OSM and store the map on the phone and use some app that's able to open this offline map file and at the same time sync favorites/POIs with Google Maps.
I tried OsmAnd, but when I create a POI on it, it fails due to some authentication error. It's not trying to connect to Google, because other apps are able to sync with Google Apps. But there's no setting to add login data or create a new account.
Could somebody suggest a way to properly handle offline maps and sync favorites with Google Maps?<issue_comment>username_1: [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) can perform file transfers and it runs on 2.2 and above.
All features:
* SMS: send and receive individual or group messages.
* Apps: Import and export .apk files.
* Files: Manage files on Android and transferring files between Android and computer.
* Photos: View and manage photos on Android and transferring photos between Android and computer.
* Music & Videos: Play and manage music & videos on Android and transferring them between Android and computer.
* Ringtones: Set music as ringtone and export any ringtone.
* Contacts: View and edit all the contacts.
* Screenshot: View the real time screen of Android devices, take static screenshots. (root required)
* Camera: See through the lens of both front and back camera, also supports flashlight.
* URL: Push url to Android and open automatically open it with Android browser.
* Clipboard: Share clipboard content between Android and computer.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I developed [WiFi FTP Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medhaapps.wififtpserver.pro), which should solve your problem. I would recommend that you put the phone in wifi-tether mode and then transfer files.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I've been looking around for ages after an adequate solution and was frustrated to find no official apps that provide this functionality.
[Link to PC](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4529948/your-phone-app-help) changed everything.
It's a Microsoft app that allows you to use your phone from your PC.
It supports a wide variety of features, including screen-casting, file-transfer by drag and drop, send and receive messages and phone calls and more.
I might sound like Microsoft's salesman but I have no affiliation whatsoever, I'm just a fan of this app that made life so easier for me.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/19 | 312 | 1,202 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way for a WhatsApp admin to lock the group icon and title? As of this time, any group member can change the group icon or title.<issue_comment>username_1: No. It is impossible using the standard app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **2018 and it's possible!**
WhatsApp admins can stop the members from editing group info. The feature appears to be recently added to WhatsApp. While searching, I [found that](https://www.techmesto.com/whatsapp-edit-group-info-restriction/) it is functional since version 2.18.135. What I have installed right now is 2.18.141. So, it should be rolled out to everybody by now.
1. Open group info.
2. Look for the new option "Group Settings".
3. Change the **Edit group info** setting from *All participants* to *Only admins*.
I can also read some sites reporting that WhatsApp beta also has a new option where all members can be muted. So, essentially working like a telegram channel where only admins can send messages. Good times ahead!
PS: This question was asked long ago. However, it still ranks well in the search results and I believe that it needs to be updated for the changes WhatsApp has made recently.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/20 | 620 | 1,882 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a Sony Xperia Neo L (MT25i). After updating the OS, my phone not registering to 2G (GSM only mode) network. It works perfectly with 3G (WCDMA only or WCDMA proffered mode) network. While searching for network I can see all the 2G network. I try changed my SIM, but for all the SIM its the same. While googling many are reported this issue, but couldn't find a solution. I don't know whether I am posting this on right place. Since it happened after the OS update I am posting it here. My current Android version is 4.0.4
**Update**
I am from INDIA and my baseband version is 8x55A-AAABQMAZM-203028G-87. Does any one have other baseband on Neo L (MT25i)?<issue_comment>username_1: As it seems you have tried resetting to factory defaults and re-flashing same update, I believe the causes might be caused by updated baseband. I would try reflashing different original firmware. You can also flash `baseband` only via `flashtool` so maybe it might be worth trying to flash baseband from the firmware that worked. YMMV.
You can find links to download FTF (original firmware) for your device:
* Build 4.1.B.0.587 - <http://d-h.st/Vft>
* Build 4.1.B.0.626 - <http://goo.gl/hAfwI>
* Build 4.1.B.0.631 - <http://d-h.st/iVF>
Sources & more info:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047914>
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333>
* <http://www.flashtool.net/index.php>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Simple solution, just reflash radio for your device and it should work. If not contact your provider.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try flashing the latest ftf file from [here](http://d-h.st/iVF). If you are already in .631 build try flashing the [baseband](https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByNPPw6PDxkkVGlKcWFrQ2RPSXM/edit?pli=1) alone. (Try downloading the ftf file again and flash).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/20 | 487 | 1,484 | <issue_start>username_0: I know the android app called "filmon tv", it is great and with it I can watch UK and USA TV channels on my smartphone. I have also a chromecast device on my TV and wonder how could I watch these "filmon tv" channels on my tv since I do not see any option on the app.<issue_comment>username_1: As it seems you have tried resetting to factory defaults and re-flashing same update, I believe the causes might be caused by updated baseband. I would try reflashing different original firmware. You can also flash `baseband` only via `flashtool` so maybe it might be worth trying to flash baseband from the firmware that worked. YMMV.
You can find links to download FTF (original firmware) for your device:
* Build 4.1.B.0.587 - <http://d-h.st/Vft>
* Build 4.1.B.0.626 - <http://goo.gl/hAfwI>
* Build 4.1.B.0.631 - <http://d-h.st/iVF>
Sources & more info:
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047914>
* <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952333>
* <http://www.flashtool.net/index.php>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Simple solution, just reflash radio for your device and it should work. If not contact your provider.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try flashing the latest ftf file from [here](http://d-h.st/iVF). If you are already in .631 build try flashing the [baseband](https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByNPPw6PDxkkVGlKcWFrQ2RPSXM/edit?pli=1) alone. (Try downloading the ftf file again and flash).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/20 | 461 | 1,708 | <issue_start>username_0: I can connect via wifi by typing these codes in android terminal -
```
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
```
and connect ip:port on PC adb .. it is connected
.. Is there any possibility to access without configuring on android !I mean looping port no:. Can it be possible ? kindly suggest me please !<issue_comment>username_1: No. What you're doing there is not just setting a port number away from the default: setting the number at all is what causes the device to start listening. Before you run the steps in the question, the device isn't listening for adb connections on any port at all.
For this reason, there's no "default port" to connect to without setting anything up on the device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have a later version of android (it works on 4.4 for sure), there is a wireless debugging option in developer tools. You can activate that and type this in terminal,
`adb connect`
It will default to using port 5555 if you don't give it a port. I think that's what you're after.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you can build the AOSP by yourself. You can add the property to the build.prop:
`service.adb.tcp.port=5555`
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There are Apps on Google Play which make it possible to enable ADB Wifi with a button click. If you have root (as I can see), you won't need a PC and it does the switch in a second. An example App: [ADB Wireless (root) - Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.co.henry.hsu.adbwirelessrootbyhenry)
I think that's what you asked for. If you dig deeper you can find apps with the option to set a custom Port. Good luck.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/21 | 213 | 871 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Galaxy Mega with Android 4.2.2 will not allow me to uninstall an app (Gravity Screen 1.80.8) even when I stop its running service. When I select it from downloaded apps the Stop and Uninstall buttons are greyed out, even after waiting for over a minute. How may I remove it?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [ES File Explorer](http://www.appsapk.com/es-file-explorer/) and uninstall Gravity Screen by going to App Manager then select Gravity Screen and uninstall it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Found this on YouTube:
Go to Settings -> Security -> Phone Administrators, then un-check this app and proceed to uninstall it by the usual means.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open the Gravity Screen application. On the lower bottom there is uninstall button. You can uninstall from there.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/21 | 437 | 1,733 | <issue_start>username_0: At my sister's suggestion, I installed the [LINE](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.naver.line.android) app in my Galaxy S3. After a while I decided I didn't like it, so I want to uninstall it. Weirdly, when I open Settings > Application manager, there is no option to remove application, only "Uninstall update", which restore an earlier version of the app. The same situation when I open Google Play, the "Uninstall" button only uninstall the updates and restore an earlier version. Same luck with trying [an uninstaller](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.uninstaller&hl=en) . I also read that some application may [prevent uninstallation](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42427/how-do-i-remove-an-app-installed-if-the-buttons-in-manage-applications-are-loc/42438) by setting itself as Device Administrator, but I check my Device Administrators and LINE isn't listed.
I only observed this behaviour before for system apps or apps that got installed by my carrier, but LINE certainly isn't such app, I installed it myself. How could they have uninstall restriction, and how can I uninstall it?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [ES File Explorer](http://www.appsapk.com/es-file-explorer/) and uninstall Gravity Screen by going to App Manager then select Gravity Screen and uninstall it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Found this on YouTube:
Go to Settings -> Security -> Phone Administrators, then un-check this app and proceed to uninstall it by the usual means.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open the Gravity Screen application. On the lower bottom there is uninstall button. You can uninstall from there.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/21 | 245 | 887 | <issue_start>username_0: I've bought an Android TV-Box from ebay - it's called `R-BOX`. I got the device with `Android 4.2.2` and root access. However I don't want root. I tried to reset the system and remove root with `SuperSU`. None of it worked. The vendor software version is `RK3066_R-BOX_ANDROID4.2.2-SDK_V1.0.0_130308`.<issue_comment>username_1: Download [ES File Explorer](http://www.appsapk.com/es-file-explorer/) and uninstall Gravity Screen by going to App Manager then select Gravity Screen and uninstall it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Found this on YouTube:
Go to Settings -> Security -> Phone Administrators, then un-check this app and proceed to uninstall it by the usual means.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open the Gravity Screen application. On the lower bottom there is uninstall button. You can uninstall from there.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/21 | 397 | 1,483 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got an Android phone whose stock Android version is 2.1. I've tried several times to install some custom ROMs (mostly Cyanogenmod-based) with Android 2.2 and 2.3.
The full charged battery lasts:
* >
> 3 days with the 2.1 stock version
>
>
>
* 1.5~2 days with android 2.2
* ~1 day with android 2.3
...And they say that android 4 drains the battery even faster!
I'm wondering why this happens:
1. Is the newer software using the hardware more intensively? What pieces of hardware? What pieces of software? And why?
2. In general, should I expect a custom ROM to drain battery faster than a stock one (same Android version)? The ROMs I installed were supposed to be more optimized than the stock one, and have less crappy services running, but meh!
3. If the phone was designed for a newer Android version (say 2.3) would I get a big battery boost by switching to a former version (2.1)?<issue_comment>username_1: Download [ES File Explorer](http://www.appsapk.com/es-file-explorer/) and uninstall Gravity Screen by going to App Manager then select Gravity Screen and uninstall it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Found this on YouTube:
Go to Settings -> Security -> Phone Administrators, then un-check this app and proceed to uninstall it by the usual means.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open the Gravity Screen application. On the lower bottom there is uninstall button. You can uninstall from there.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/21 | 389 | 1,423 | <issue_start>username_0: As the title says: What is the maximum charging current supported by Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)?<issue_comment>username_1: Current is drawn from the load, not pushed from the source (voltage does the pushing).
The wall charger contains only a power supply. The actual charging circuit is in the phone and it's a fairly smart one. It limits the amount of current the battery can draw regardless of the current available whether 1 amp, 2 amps or 200 amps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There are various apps on the Play Store where you can check your current charge current and your "maximum" (not sure how accurate the calculation is)
Via USB the maximum is 460mA with an average of 460mA
Via AC the maximum is 1000mA with also an average of 1000mA
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: By using a 2A Samsung charger and USB doctor and Samsung Chargring Current Lite app, I found that the MAX current reported by both USB doctor and Samsung Charging Current Lite App is 1A(1000 mA).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I could not get my fully depleted battery to charge over 450 at first, but once it had some charge, it was up to 1200 by end of the cycle (average) with a peak of 1800. I then hit reset and it dropped to 540 (battery at 100%).
I can only assume the battery itself then, dependimg on its level of charge, will draw at a variable rate.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/22 | 378 | 1,401 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app that I downloaded from the Play store and it's icon is very visually unappealing and I wanted to know if there is way to replace the default icon with one from an icon pack without a launcher. Like, can I permanently associate a new icon with the app I want to change? How can I do it? Or will the default icon always show up in say, the Share menu but remain different on the homescreen? Any tips?
OS: 4.1
S3<issue_comment>username_1: * [Unicon](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.ruqqq.IconThemer)
is an icon theming tool which requires root, but it's more consistent throughout the device.
* [Icon Changer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad) changes only the icon of the shortcut, but doesn't require root.
* Use [Apk Extractor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sylark.apkextractor) to get the installed apk from the device, transfer it to a PC, modify it and then reinstall it. Does not require root.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If the icon changer that were suggested are not working, and you don't mind changing your launcher, there are some launchers that support icon changing (and also theme changing and more good stuff).
As example, you have:
* Go Launcher
* Nova Launcher
You can have a look at the play store, and also see what other launchers can offer you!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/22 | 364 | 1,273 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to log-in to my tablet, which I haven't been on in about 2 months. I can't remember my PIN. It's not giving me a chance to log-in with my Google account, so I don't know what to do.<issue_comment>username_1: Instructions:-
1. Download [Aroma File Manager](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108) latest version
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4.
*For CWM*:
Mount all partitions (including sd-ext if you have it)
And flash Aroma File Manager from sdcard
*For stock recovery*:
In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so
Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings
Select Mount All Partitions
Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.
Now, you will see each partition is mounted
5. Now, go to /data/system
Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/
6. Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key
If you want to remove password, delete password.key
If you want to remove gesture, delete gesture.key
1. Exit the Aroma File Manager
2. Reboot
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have not rooted your tablet just hard reset it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/23 | 576 | 2,091 | <issue_start>username_0: I got an issue with GPS on my Sony Xperia M phone with Android 4.3, which seems to work but only intermittently. When it works the lock is acquired quickly, but sometimes it seems that sattelite searching is not even initiated.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wwfNj.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vlH4Q.png)
the phone is searching for sattelites / the searching doesn't seems to be initiated (click images to enlarge)
For example, above screenshots show how it looks when the phone is searching for sattelites (left), and when the searching doesn't seems to be initiated (right; notice the missing indicators from upper-left). If in the first case the lock is acquired quickly, in the second case the lock is not acquired until the GPS indicator appears on screen (sometime after minutes of waiting).
Did anybody noticed this issue? Rebooting the phone helps, but only for a while.<issue_comment>username_1: Instructions:-
1. Download [Aroma File Manager](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108) latest version
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4.
*For CWM*:
Mount all partitions (including sd-ext if you have it)
And flash Aroma File Manager from sdcard
*For stock recovery*:
In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so
Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings
Select Mount All Partitions
Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.
Now, you will see each partition is mounted
5. Now, go to /data/system
Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/
6. Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key
If you want to remove password, delete password.key
If you want to remove gesture, delete gesture.key
1. Exit the Aroma File Manager
2. Reboot
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have not rooted your tablet just hard reset it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/03/02 | 430 | 1,542 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm on my tablet, I go to my wifi network, tap and hold on it, and I get a popup menu. I hit modify network, and get a popup for the wifi.
I tap "show advanced options", and then change Proxy Settings from None -> Manual.
The moment I do this the Save button grays out, and I can't click it.
Even if I fill in the proxy hostname and port, the save button remains grayed out.
Do I need root? Sorry if this is fairly obvious, I just found nothing online.<issue_comment>username_1: Instructions:-
1. Download [Aroma File Manager](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108) latest version
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery
4.
*For CWM*:
Mount all partitions (including sd-ext if you have it)
And flash Aroma File Manager from sdcard
*For stock recovery*:
In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so
Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings
Select Mount All Partitions
Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.
Now, you will see each partition is mounted
5. Now, go to /data/system
Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/
6. Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key
If you want to remove password, delete password.key
If you want to remove gesture, delete gesture.key
1. Exit the Aroma File Manager
2. Reboot
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have not rooted your tablet just hard reset it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/23 | 871 | 3,541 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi I am Jewish and on Shabbat we are forbidden from creating even the tiniest electrical spark. I recently noticed that on my laptop the mic was always listening and I could see the little green bar register sounds when I spoke, so I turned it off during Shabbat.
I use my phone as a white noise machine with an app for that, so I am wondering if I have an HTC rezound and also a Samsung Note II, will the mic on those phones have the same thing where the mic will always be listening and registering sounds, or when I am not using a call or voice recognition feature will it be truly "Off"?<issue_comment>username_1: Your phone's mic will be turned off all the time. It will be activated only when apps which use the mic for working. For example talking tom, voice recorder, making calls, etc.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends on the phone, the operating system, and apps installed on it.
Older Android phones do not activate the microphone unless it is required by an app (e.g. phone, voice dictation, etc.)
Newer phones such as Google's **Nexus 5** or Motorola's **Moto X** for example, have a dedicated low-power audio processing module that can be configured to be always on, and listen for particular trigger phrases (e.g. *"Ok, Google"*), even when the phone's screen is off. There are some 3rd-party apps that mimic this functionality on phones without the dedicated sound processors, but at the expense of higher battery drain.
Generally such features can be disabled within the system or app settings.
The religious implications of using a phone are up to you and your particular sect to determine. Such discussions are out of scope of this site.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: As to your question: It depends on which apps (or malware) is running in the phone. For instance, when I am in the Google app, it is constantly listening for me to say, "OK, Google" which then takes your utterances and sends the audio to the Google servers where it is decoded and the transcription is sent back to your phone. Whether doing a search or telling it to make a call, the mic is constantly listening and communicating to the mother ship.
For true Shabbat, I would recommend that you not turn on any electronic device nor do any human-centered work. Rituals like worrying about electrons takes your mind off G-d.
You may have heard about telephones designed to be used on Shabbat use a photocel/LED beam detector so when you press the buttons you are interrupting the flow rather than creating it. Those were the old hard-wired phones some years back. Of course, that would trigger the phone company to run relay switches to complete the calls.
They did the same with elevator buttons. But of course, on the elevators, in the end it would activate heavy-duty electric motors to move the car.
If you really want to celebrate Shabbat I would humbly suggest that you use that time to get into the scripture and keep your focus on G-d the entire day. He does not want us to practice certain rituals like avoiding electricity. Instead, He wants us to turn our minds to Him and spend time with Him. Prayer and study is the most pure of offerings.
If you have to ask "Is this a sin?" I suggest instead that you ask "Will this help me get to know Him better, and for Him to get to know me better?"
He wants you to know Him, and He reveals himself in the scrolls. In Genesis, it says that Adam walked with YHWH. I believe that is what the LORD desires from all of us.
Shalom.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/23 | 234 | 993 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an analog clock widget on my home screen and I want to change it to a digital clock.
If I tap the widget it takes me inside the clock app. If I select settings and then select "Style Digital", the home screen clock is still an analog clock.
How to change the home screen analog clock to a digital clock?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't make the widget change from analogue to digital, but you can replace the analogue one from a digital one. Hold your finger on the clock widget and drag it to the delete icon to remove it. Then, to add a digital clock widget, go to the app drawer and click **Widgets**, and find **Digital clock** in the list. Hold your finger on the digital clock to pick it up, and drag it where you like on the home screen.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On later versions, swiping your finger vertically across the circle will cause it to flip over. On one side is analogue, the other is digital.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/23 | 394 | 1,679 | <issue_start>username_0: Under Settings>Accounts>Google>(my account) there is a bunch of services you can check and uncheck.
My question specifically is I'd like everything to be synced but I want to be able to choose which services sync over wifi or mobile data.
For example, I'd like most services to sync on both wifi and data but I want music and g+ photos to sync only when on wifi. Is there a way to do this?
I also don't want to disable auto sync.<issue_comment>username_1: Syncing Google Play Music doesn't actually download the music: it just updates the list of what music you have. Music streams, caches, or downloads when you start to play it, and you can control that using the settings inside Google Play Music itself: **Download via Wi-Fi only** and **Stream via Wi-Fi only**.
In the same way, you can control when Google+ "Auto-Backup" backs up photos and videos, using the settings inside Google+. From the settings menu, click **Auto-Backup**, and click **Back up photos** and **Back up videos** to select when they're synced.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use Tasker automate with Synker apps on Google play store. After installed them create a new profile "State>Net>WiFi connected".
Next it request to create a new task. Go to"New task>plugin>synker auto sync". Next tap its configuration button and choose required sync options.
Next create a tasker exit task. In this task create "disable auto sync". Then, whenever your device disconnected from any WiFi it will disable auto sync. It's a battery friendly.
Save the profile.
Like wise create another profile with new task for mobile data connection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/24 | 571 | 2,055 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I set up my Nexus 4 to receive Hangouts and phone call audio over a Bluetooth A2DP link? Even though my headphones are connected, in-call audio is routed to the earpiece or speaker and there's no option to send it over BT.
I've got Creative WP-350 headphones that support both A2DP and HSP but the headset profile audio quality is unusably low, leaving no other option but to disable it in Android BT settings.<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately A2DP supports only stereo audio, it doesn't support two-way audio, i.e. your mic woud be useless if the calls were routed over A2DP. You'll have to enable HSP for call functionality.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You might wish to take a look at [SoundAbout](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix), an app that allows you to route any sound channel the way you like:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rDkI3.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/TKmxT.png)
*SoundAbout* Settings (source: *Google Play*; click images for larger variants)
As you see, you can decide for each channel specifically where it shall be routed to. So you could e.g. have the notifications go to the speaker, while music and calls are routed to your headset.
I'm not using this app myself, so I cannot tell first-hand how well it works. But it has a free version to test, so nothing to lose. If you like it, buy it, and get additional features. For more options on headset controlling apps, be welcome to [browse my lists](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists.php?topic=cat;id=83) ;)
before you ask: no, I'm in no way affiliated with the app or its developers :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think....
I have a A2DP bluetooth adapter, if you route the output sound of the call to the A2DP, you are making the adapter like a earphone without mic, when the cellphone are the MIC and the earphone are the output...
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/24 | 1,120 | 3,751 | <issue_start>username_0: I used both a Galaxy Nexus and a Nexus 7, running stock Android 4.3 and 4.4, to interact with a Chromecast in the past. Ever since, both devices flood the network with SSDP packets, which seems to be a UPnP related service discovery protocol. "Flood" here means that new packets are sent every second.
A sample packet, decoded by using WireShark, is shown below:
```
Internet Protocol Version 4, Src: android-28f8778edbb436c2.lan (192.168.200.120), Dst: 172.16.58.3 (172.16.58.3)
Version: 4
[shortened output for readability]
Source: android-28f8778edbb436c2.lan (192.168.200.120)
Destination: 172.16.58.3 (172.16.58.3)
User Datagram Protocol, Src Port: 50225 (50225), Dst Port: ssdp (1900) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
M-SEARCH * HTTP/1.1\r\n
[Expert Info (Chat/Sequence): M-SEARCH * HTTP/1.1\r\n]
Request Method: M-SEARCH
Request URI: *
Request Version: HTTP/1.1
HOST: 172.16.58.3:1900\r\n
MAN: "ssdp:discover"\r\n
MX: 1\r\n
ST: urn:dial-multiscreen-org:service:dial:1\r\n
\r\n
[Full request URI: http://172.16.58.3:1900*]
```
As this creates unneccessary traffic and likely drains the battery, I would like to deactivate this discovery feature. But even uninstalling the Chromecast app, Chrome itself, the Youtube app and other likely related apps (essentially everything that interacted with the Chromecast) did not help, the device still sends those packets.
Does anyone know how to disable this device discovery feature?<issue_comment>username_1: This may seem drastic but in the long run it may save you time: Have you tried doing a factory reset?
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: For me, it was the Plex service. I had to clear it from
```
Apps -> Running
```
and from
```
Apps -> Running -> Show Cached Processes
```
I used iptraf to verify (like top for network traffic) if that helps any...
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I doubt there is a setting on the Phone or on the Chromecast device that allows you to set the SSDP query interval. I've certainly never seen one.
---
Technical detail
================
Firstly, 1 UDP packet a second is not a flood. Secondly, it's just the device sending out SSDP probes. This is not a big deal. I think once a second might be a bit much for a discovery protocol - once every 5 seconds for the application might be better, but that's just quibbling over a few seconds. If the device was "flooding" the network with a thousand or more a second, then you'd have a problem.
WS-Discovery (which is a similar discovery protocol) uses the same multicast group (172.16.58.3) but on a different port (3702). Make sure you aren't mixing up SSDP with WS-Discovery probes and responses. If you have Windows boxes on your network, you'll see a lot of (WS-Discovery) messages bouncing around.
Also, in your typical network with Apple devices or AirPrint printers, you'll see a lot of Apple Bonjour (mDNS service discovery) UDP packets flying around on 172.16.31.10. If you get less than 1 UPD message per second at this address, then you have a really quiet network (or some really old devices).
There is likely a bunch of other UDP multicast packets flying about on your network as well.
So, any modern local network with a modicum of devices will have at least 3 service discovery protocols chatting away at any given time - WS-Discovery, SSDP and mDNS. If you have databases or other routers, then you'll have a couple more multicast service discovery protocols firing away. The amount of traffic created by these protocols in the way they are implemented by most devices is just some minor network overhead. Don't worry about it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/04/25 | 561 | 2,283 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with a broken screen. The screen does not respond to any touch and does not display anything at all, it is black at all times. CyanogenMod 11 is installed on the device.
I need to securely wipe the device, but I've been having a very difficult time doing so, as CyanogenMod doesn't allow ADB to connect without user input, which in this case is impossible. I've done a factory reset on the phone, but didn't wipe the user data on the internal storage (not an external SD card, rather the "internal SD card" which is hosted on the main phone ROM).
How can I securely wipe the phone and delete *all* data left on the internal storage? I'd like to zero-out the filesystem, but still have a semi-working phone that will at least boot into Android for occasional tinkering over adb.<issue_comment>username_1: If you did a factory reset, you should be able to connect it to the computer and it should allow you to delete files from the internal storage. MTP is limiting though in the fact that you can't use a secure erase program (one that overwrites the file multiple times with random data). This will be quite difficult to do with a broken screen.
The other option is to use Odin to restore it to stock. Odin overwrites all the partitions including the full /data partition which will wipe the internal storage. Just follow any of the guides on how to return to stock or unbrick the device, like [this one](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/restore-to-stock-rom-galaxy-s3-i9300-t2187081) for the international S3. If you have one of the LTE or carrier versions you will need an appropriate guide for that version. You can do everything blind in Odin, just follow the directions carefully.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Simply boot your phone to Fastboot and issue "fastboot erase userdata". This will not really wipe the data, but without huge efforts (modifying the eMMC controller) you will get just zeros when you dump the partition. Be sure to erase cache as well.
If you run Cyanogenmod chances are you have a recovery installed that enables adb by default. Try booting your phone to recovery and connecting then with adb. From there you get a shell and can use i.e. dd to wipe the data.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/25 | 530 | 1,903 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to use Zombies, Run! and therefore need music that is organized in a playlist. I usually play by album or folder so I never needed to do this before.
What I want to do is copying a folder with the music to the phone (using ftp) and then create a playlist containing all of these files (without having to choose them manually). It would also be okay for me if the app on Android only converts a playlist in `.m3u` or `.pls` format (created on my computer) to a playlist in Android's playlist set.
For now I only found applications that create `.m3u` files (which are not useful for me) or crash upon start.<issue_comment>username_1: I know this is old, but it's in the top results for "Android create playlist from a folder" so I thought I'd add this:
Playlist Creator 2: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ksdeveloper.playlistcreator.v2>
(From what I read, the not so good rating comes from the inhability of the developer to explain how it works, but it's really simple)
1. Download and open the app. (Duh)
2. Top right> Use file explorer.
3. Navigate to the desired folder and long press it.
4. Pick "Add whole folder as playlist".
5. Press the top right icon to open the playlist, name it, Create Playlist.
And voilà, you'll see the playlist in the Google music app and any common music player.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [My Music Playlist Creator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matt.mym3ucreator&hl=en_IN) is a good one. It supports nested folders as well. Create an m3u file using this app. Then the m3u file can be imported using [FX File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx&hl=en_IN) app.
Also, check out my related blog: [Creating an offline music playlist on Android](https://nagabhushansn95.wordpress.com/2020/01/25/creating-an-offline-music-playlist-on-android/)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/25 | 556 | 2,287 | <issue_start>username_0: When an android phone is connected by both wifi and mobile data (3G/4G), it will preferentially use wifi since this saves battery and mobile data bandwidth. However, my mobile connection is more reliable than my wifi, and there are some apps that use only a small amount of data but which I want to operate reliably. Google voice recognition is the primary example.
My understanding is that each app has it's own preferred connection type (almost always set to wifi) at the level of the operating system, but that this setting is not not available to the user. How can I change an app's preference to mobile data? If necessary, I am open to solutions that only work for Google voice recognition (e.g. a buried user option).<issue_comment>username_1: Just disable WiFi on your Android device. That way you can connect to data over 3G/4G preferentially. Easy as cake.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As far as I know, network connection type doesn't need to be forced. Application need just a "Data" . Not "Data from 3G" or "Data from Wi-Fi", etc. Also, as you said, mostly Wi-Fi is a better choice. Not using your Wi-Fi can be the answer.
PS. Google voice recognition does have a "offline speech recognition" feature. Go to settings, find it and download your language file. This could help.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an app on the Play Store called "[NoRoot Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall)" which may be used for this purpose.
Inside the app you can select which app you want to connect to WiFi or mobile data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Do you have root ? If yes you can download AFWall+ is an excellent open source firewall that let you control which apps can connect to wifi and 3g.
If you don't have root and don't want to do then search on google play for similar non root firewalls but i'm not sure you can do that without root.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: If you long-press on the WiFi button you should be able to access Advanced WiFi options. In there, try activating the Auto Network Switch option. Now, I'm not sure if this will effectively disconnect you from WiFi if it detects there's no valid data connection, but it's worth a shot.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/25 | 813 | 2,947 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone screen is broken and i can't access my data etc. on it anymore since touch and screen don't work. I'm wondering if it's possible to plug it onto an pc and stream the screen to my pc (without an app installed on the phone.) just like downloading an os from pc to android. It's a samsung galaxy s advance. any help would be greatly appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: If its just data you are concerned about then you don't even need to mirror your phones screen on your computer. You can use a development tool called [ADB](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html), this will allow you to simply connect your phone through USB and access the filesystem.
There is plenty of documentation online about ADB, but if you need any specifics for what to do let me know in a comment.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: While using [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") (see its [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) for details) is a good idea, you would need to have [usb-debugging](/questions/tagged/usb-debugging "show questions tagged 'usb-debugging'") enabled to be capable of using it. There are ways to do that (see our [broken-screen tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/broken-screen/info)), though. But there are also alternatives:
For the display, you could use HDMI (or an HML to HDMI adapter) to have it "mirrored" to e.g. your TV or Laptop. For input, you could use an USB mouse/keyboard, assuming your device can operate as "OTG host" (there are [some apps to check that](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/tools_storagemedia#group_534) – but checking this way would be a chicken-and-egg thingy; easier to just go ahead and try the real thing).
If all those steps work out, you should have a full display and input back, and could do with your device whatever you wish: Streaming, copying, using it as a "NAS", Webcam, whatever.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can e.g. do so via [ScreenStream](https://github.com/dkrivoruchko/ScreenStream) if you want to access it via a network (wifi).
Access via USB/ADB
------------------
`adb` can thankfully forward network sockets. So:
1. Enable "listen on localhost" in the settings ("advanced" section) of this app. (You can even disable anything else.)
2. Run `adb forward tcp:8080 tcp:8080` (syntax: `adb forward tcp:LOCAL tcp:DEVICE`) or another port you have set in the settings to forward the connection.
3. Now you can access this on your computer with `127.0.0.1:8080`.
Run `adb forward --remove-all` to remove that again.
---
**Alternatively** you can e.g. [use adb alone on KitKat or higher as it has a built-in screenrecord feature](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7686/is-there-a-way-to-see-the-devices-screen-live-on-pc-through-adb/154328#154328), but you need a player on your device then. (no simple web access possible.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/26 | 555 | 2,148 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a voicemail app that will answer my phone after a configurable number of rings and route the caller to voicemail stored on the Android device.
I don't have voicemail with my carrier.
I'm not interested in features of Google Voice because it seems to piggyback on real voicemail and also I don't want to port my phone number to another service if indeed that is required.
(Note: I remember doing something similar on a PC desktop years ago when the phone line was hooked into the modem, the computer would act as voicemail.)<issue_comment>username_1: Try if any of these [apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=call-recorder&c=apps) work for you. It would depend on your phone, as android has limited support for total offline answering machine capabilities due to technical barriers. See [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16625632) on XDA. If your phone isn't compatible, you might have the following issues:
* Not be able to record calls
* Record the conversation at only one end
* Very low sound quality or volume
Google voice doesn't depend on your voicemail. The calls are recorded on google voice's servers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Youmail and PF Voicemail+ are the two apps that come close to your requirement. please try. youmail has lot of options and features. There is one more "hullomail smart voicemail".
After going through many posts, youmail has been voted highly by users. PF voicemail + offers you transcripts of those voicemail but you have to check if there are any charges.
* [YouMail Voicemail & Call Blocker | Apps in Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youmail.android.vvm)
* [HulloMail Smart Voicemail | Apps in Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hullomail.messaging.android)
Please note that some of these apps will require you to do the forwarding to their servers.
It also depends on where you are located and mobile you are using. Can you mention what type of mobile you are using? It will help in knowing whether there are any limitations involved.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/26 | 325 | 1,102 | <issue_start>username_0: Google+ Auto Backup service backs up all photos which includes downloaded pics from Web, Facebook, 500px etc. I just want it to backup my cam pics only.
How to do this? I am unable to find any option in Settings for that. Is there a directory flag or other methods to do that?
OS: Android 4.4.2 KitKat<issue_comment>username_1: There is a setting "Back up local folders" within the Auto-backup settings which when checked will upload any images/videos on your device. If you uncheck this setting it should only backup the camera folder.
Screenshots from Google+ v4.3.1.63038142 running on my Nexus 5:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cIfeZ.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/aJj4P.png)
click image for larger version
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have Google's Photos installed, then the following will do the same:
Bring out menu in Photos.
Select On Device.
Uncheck the blue cloud icon for any folder you do not wish to sync with.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/04/27 | 620 | 2,327 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed Cyanogenmod 11 on an HTC One. There are a few quirks, but mostly everything works. The only real annoying thing is wireless doesn't work reliably.
I have a Netgear N900 wireless router running DD-WRT, and the phone can connect to it, but after a few minutes of inactivity on my phone, the wireless just stops and Cyanogenmod shows the connection as "Saved, secured with WPA2" but I'm unable to bring anything up over wifi. Clicking the wifi point and selecting "Connect to network" does nothing. The only workaround I found is to disable and then re-enable my wifi, and then it automatically reconnects and wifi works.
I confirmed I have "keep wifi active when idle" checked in my settings.
Is this a bug in CM, or do I have something misconfigured? How can I fix it?
Edit: As a workaround, I found the problem disappears if I configure the DD-WRT router to N-only instead of the default auto/mixed mode. I'm still unsure if there's a bug in CM that prevents it from working with the router in auto mode, of if DD-WRT has a bug in it that causes devices to disconnect.<issue_comment>username_1: The behaviour you describe could plausibly be caused by a bug in the Wi-Fi software on your phone, if sleeping the Wi-Fi transceiver makes it forget something necessary to make the connection work (such as the WPA keys).
This is the kind of thing you have to expect when you use a pre-release version of a ROM. Nightly builds simply aren't suitable for day-to-day use, because it's a bit of a lottery what bugs will have been added from one build to the next. Switch to a stable build instead.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I was able to fix the issue at work by deleting some old wifi access points and rebooting. It may have been I had too many saved. I will try to see if it's fixed for good when I get to my home wifi
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> 1. Is this a bug in CM, or do I have something misconfigured ?
>
>
>
Ans : This is because probably you are using **[Nightly build](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightly_build)**.
>
> 2. How can I fix it?
>
>
>
Ans : No you can't.
Piece of advice :
1. Wait for next build.
2. Avoid nightly builds.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I solved it by disabling WiFi password on my router.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/27 | 391 | 1,408 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I transfer my contact details from one mobile to other mobile
Samsung S3 to Sony Experia P.
I am using both mobiles and want to have contact on both mobiles.<issue_comment>username_1: The behaviour you describe could plausibly be caused by a bug in the Wi-Fi software on your phone, if sleeping the Wi-Fi transceiver makes it forget something necessary to make the connection work (such as the WPA keys).
This is the kind of thing you have to expect when you use a pre-release version of a ROM. Nightly builds simply aren't suitable for day-to-day use, because it's a bit of a lottery what bugs will have been added from one build to the next. Switch to a stable build instead.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I was able to fix the issue at work by deleting some old wifi access points and rebooting. It may have been I had too many saved. I will try to see if it's fixed for good when I get to my home wifi
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> 1. Is this a bug in CM, or do I have something misconfigured ?
>
>
>
Ans : This is because probably you are using **[Nightly build](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightly_build)**.
>
> 2. How can I fix it?
>
>
>
Ans : No you can't.
Piece of advice :
1. Wait for next build.
2. Avoid nightly builds.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I solved it by disabling WiFi password on my router.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/27 | 187 | 730 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I'm using TubeMate 2.1.2 to download an HD video on YouTube. After the download finished, there is a merging file problem, and an error appeared:
>
> File too large
>
>
>
However, I have a huge empty space on my SD card.
What should I do to fix this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: TubeMate app might be using phone's internal storage for merging.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you are using default location of internal storage, then it needs more time to clear buffers and sometime have memory problem. So it's better to change the video download location to `sdcard` which should be large capacity as compared to file.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/27 | 197 | 829 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know of a larger visual interface for older owners on android phones? It seems to me that most programmers haven't experienced over 40 eyesight. :-) Much less over 50, 60 etc.
Having an option for larger icons and text throughout the phone would be a fantastic. I know a slew of over 40 folks who are technically savvy but have to wear reader glasses to see the phone interface well.<issue_comment>username_1: TubeMate app might be using phone's internal storage for merging.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you are using default location of internal storage, then it needs more time to clear buffers and sometime have memory problem. So it's better to change the video download location to `sdcard` which should be large capacity as compared to file.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/27 | 376 | 1,545 | <issue_start>username_0: My Lenovo P780 won't charge because the battery warning always pop up & says that charging is paused due battery's temperature is too low. I have checked the battery's temperature & it is around -20°C. I am just living in the Philippines and only got this when I went back to work in Vietnam.
Tried to warm up the phone, but the temperature is still -20°C. I can only charge the phone when it is "OFF" & it takes very long time to charge; 5 hours charging & the battery is charged up to 60% only. Why this happens and how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: So what you have sounds like one of two things.
One, there is a software issue giving false readings off the temperature sensor. In order to diagnose this I would recommend installing a third party battery monitor which can monitor temperature. If this gives you a normal temperature you know its software and a factory reset should fix your problems. If it still is -20 than it could be hardware or just firmware level software.
Two, the temperature sensor could be broken or malfunctioning giving a false or default reading.
Either way if doesn't cause any problems a factory reset would either fix it or tell you what is wrong.
Let me know how it goes, I may have some other options for you if need be.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Put Tape into the center battry switch, 2 should be ok but in centre put tape
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced similar issue, I did factory reset and then it started charging just fine.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/27 | 461 | 1,686 | <issue_start>username_0: I will be buying a Xolo Q800 -X-Edition Phone that has a MediaTEK MT6589 chipset.
Searching on all forum sites, i found that this phone does not support OTG.
So i want to ask that does OTG availability depends upon the hardware or the chipset on the phone ?
Or it can be enabled in any phone via rooting and some under the hood tweaking.
Thanks in advance<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, USB on-the-go requires special hardware on the host device, as well as the appropriate kernel drivers and drivers for all the USB peripheral profiles you need to connect.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: USB OTG is actually both - hardware and software dependent.
For example, the hardware may have the OTG specification, but the phone software restricts the use of OTG.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, USB OTG requires capable hardware, software on which it's enabled and the right drivers.
For example, the Nexus-Series of Google don't allow USB OTG from software-side.
However, if you're rooted (and the hardware would support it) it's an easy way to enable it.
[Chainfire](http://www.chainfire.eu/) made an application which enables/disables USB OTG.
**This only works, if your hardware *would* support USB**
You can find it on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount&hl=de)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Yes, USB OTG is actually both - hardware and software(OS) dependent.
For example the motorola moto defy came with froyo 2.2 and eclair 2.1. And hence no support for OTG. But after rooting and loading ported Kitkat 4.4 ROM it supports OTG without any hiccups.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/28 | 497 | 2,187 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to set up the default store place for contacts as now every time it wants to save to sim card which is not as functional. I have to change it, dismiss the warning about lost information (even with zero info entered and phone allowing for more information to be entered).
I read the answers here, but they do not work. In contacts>settings there are only:
- the display options (contacts to display, sort search results by, sort list by, view contacts names as, only contacts with phones)
- general info (sync now, accounts & sync, online search, transfer type)
I do not believe that it's impossible to choose the default store location. Even 10 year old phones are capable of these settings. I just can't find these settings. Hopefully someone knows<issue_comment>username_1: You could try to hide all other contact stores from the display options under contacts to display and after this reboot the phone. It should now save your contacts to the desired location by default. If not, then LG has chosen not to include the option in their customized version of the People/Contacts app. You should either wait for an update or install a custom ROM.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: After trying all the solutions I found online, I found the one what works for my phone:
Settings>Apps>All Apps>Contacts (not contact storage) and clear data.
Now contacts are saved to phone.
I also chose to display only phone contacts, but without clearing data on the contacts app, it didn't work.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Go to add new contacts. You can see google accounts on the top. If you are not able to change account by clicking that field, go to the bottom. Select add field, You.ll get full menu page. This time again you will be able to see account option. Click on that line and you will get the list of all google account you device having.
If it doesn't work, restart your device and try this again.
Hope this will work for you guys as well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Create a New contact and select the account you prefer to administrate them. Next time that account will appear as first option.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/28 | 629 | 2,332 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend of mine just asked me a nice question:
His (stock) Samsung Galaxy S4's Youtube is draining his battery.
He said, that he hasn't been in the app today, and this morning he had the phone booting up.
Now, Youtube drained 51% of his battery.
I know, there are many possibilities, to "solve" this, like:
* Rebooting the Phone to get rid of the wakelock
* Terminating the Youtube-app via the Settings -> Apps menue
* Clearing Cache/Deleting Data
* Uninstalling Updates and deactivating the app
But **besides** these workarounds:
Is there any fix for this issue?
What could one do, if he'd have to terminate the app everytimes he boots up his phone?
Is there even something to do?
**/NOTE**
We try to achieve a better information about what exactly in the YT-app causes the battery drain using Better Battery Stats.
Stats will follow.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to install [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=es&id=com.oasisfeng.greenify).
>
> It helps you identify and put the misbehaving apps into hibernation
> when you are not using them, to stop them from lagging your device and
> leeching the battery
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Greenify too, add YT to the app-to-close list when hibernate. You can do it another way. Run battery Doctor and locate YouTube in the list of running apps. Close YouTube, then turn off wifi and screen.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Get LeanDroid, thats the best one ive found (ive tried greenify, sounds great but isnt quite as good) but greenify is more straight forward. LeanDroid, takes more configuring. I am using a S6, my battery life is nearly 3x
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Greenify is a good application but the issue is that YouTube drain a lot of battery when you are watching videos and doing anything. I have seen in Greenify that background YouTube not drain battery; if you open it then it start draining battery battery.
So I think disable YouTube app and gets alternative that don't drain battery. for that I suggest [NewPipe](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.schabi.newpipe "NewPipe at F-Droid").
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Relaunching the YouTube app while offline fixed it for me, try closing and opening it while keeping the WiFi off
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/28 | 340 | 1,283 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an htc one m7 running bootloader hboot 1.56.
I unlocked the bootloader via htcdev.com
The bootloader now shows *Unlocked*
My phone is recognized in adb when the phone is turned on.
But when i go into the bootloader and get into the fastboot mode, the command "adb devices" returns blank in the command prompt.
I have reinstalled the htc drivers thrice already. Twice using the latest version of HTC Sync Manager and once separately from a link on xda.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Can somebody tell me where I might have gone wrong?
P.s. - Running windows 7 x64<issue_comment>username_1: You don't use `adb` to connect to a device when it's in the bootloader menu: you need to use the `fastboot` command instead. That's why it's called "fastboot mode"! Not all phones support `fastboot`: in particular, older HTC phones use a proprietary protocol called HBOOT instead, but I think the newer ones support `fastboot`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I figured that out after an hour of searching with different keywords. I'd been out of the rooting game for a while, got confused between the two.
* **Fastboot in bootloader mode did work.**
* **adb does not work in bootloader.**
Thanks for the answer Dan, much appreciated.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/29 | 487 | 1,665 | <issue_start>username_0: Here are screenshots from my three Samsung Galaxy devices:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/n7OxC.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Zr00c.png)
Samsung Galaxy S3 (left) and Samsung Galaxy S4 (right; click images for larger variants)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oXyRM.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (click image to enlarge)
It seems, that in each case Google Play Services ("Usługi Google") are mostly responsible for fast battery drain. 2014 lasts only a day now (compared to 3+ days of previous version of 10.1). S4 lasts less than 24 hours, S3 toughly reaches 24 hours.
What is the cause of so fast battery drain?<issue_comment>username_1: For the drain caused by google play services, install the Xposed framework and the module Wakelock Terminator. The free version lets you block 1 app, and that's all you need. Open up Wakelock Terminator, choose to block Google Play services, and filter it with the following: NlpCollectorWakeLock NlpWakeLock CheckinService NetworkLocationLocator. Of course, your device must be rooted. If it isnt, try disabling location access when you're not using it
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had a similiar problem. It started when I accidentally played mp3 through Google Music ("Muzyka Play" in Polish version).
The fix was to clear any cache and data in settings, app manager Google music ("Muzyka Google Play").
Now it stays quiet again and I'm not gonna use it :)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/29 | 275 | 1,161 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a crazy stalker. He keeps on getting into my WiFi and on my nexus 7 I've already changed internet providers. He has even hacked my phone I deleted everything from my nexus and 2 days later he is back in. He knows everything! He even talks about what web sites I visited the night before. I feel violated can someone please help?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Change your wifi password. Even better, hide the access point and use mac address filtering.
2. Factory reset your nexus 7. If it was rooted, restore from the factory image available at Google's website.
3. Delete all the profiles in your desktop browsers and use new ones. This is to prevent the history from syncing with the stalker.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Change your wifi network name. Use at least WPA2 encryption (and a long password with numbers and letters). Don't broadcast the network name (i.e. make it a hidden network). Apply MAC filtering. Also, don't forget to change passwords of all your accounts. Changing ISP has nothing to do with your problem. This sounds more like a trolling neighbor. Consider contacting the police too..
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/29 | 569 | 2,384 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app that will allow full sync functions to only occur when connected to particular white-listed WiFi and / or **keep selected accounts from syncing when on other away / public / non white-listed WiFi routers?**
Example being, when I am on my trusted WiFi connections to have full sync rights allowing Gmail and Facebook as well as other apps to function normally but when on a WiFi not white-listed only allow browsing or particular apps to access and sync?
I imagine this would be a firewall function however have yet to find one that distinguishes multiple WiFi connections from each other.
If an app like this does not exist what code would be a good start to review and develop such a function.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know how to realize that for "specific apps to sync". But using an [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'") app like [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'"), you should be able to globally switch sync on/off depending on whether you are connected to a specific WiFi. Basic structure for *Tasker:*
1. Create a Task, name it e.g. "SafeWifiTask", and have it switch Sync on.
(you can also add other jobs to this task which you want to perform on a "safe connection", all in this task)
2. Optionally, create an opposite task to switch Sync off
3. Create a Profile with the condition "WiFi Connected", and select your "safe network's" SSID. Assign it the "SafeWifiTask" created above, and optionally the "opposite task" as exit task.
4. Repeat step 3 for other "safe network conditions" (*Tasker* doesn't know about an OR condition on profiles)
I've made the "exit task" optional in my example. The reason behind it is: If no exit task exists, *Tasker* automatically restores the "before" conditions, so you might be able to do without exit tasks.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Since your question was only 1/2 answered I wanted to complete it. There is an app that will allow you to enable and disable specific apps from syncing. It can also start and stop the syncing process. The app is called [Synker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afterhoursdevelopers.android.synker) and the unlock will run you $1.99 but it is well worth it to keep your info secure and to help reduce distractions.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/30 | 412 | 1,488 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had this phone for a few months now. During normal usage today, this thing suddenly appeared. Tapping, long-pressing, swiping did nothing. It persisted above everything, even the keyboard (as seen), until I rebooted. Checking the running apps didn't show anything weird.
Anyone have any idea what it is or where it came from?
<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know what it is, but I also just had it pop up an hour ago. As you said, persistent between apps and screens, but goes away on landscape orientation. I am on a Moto X Dev running Eclipse 4.4.2.
Edit: It seems to be a feature added by the latest update from LastPass:
<http://blog.lastpass.com/2014/04/lastpass-adds-biometric-security-on.html>
Edit 2:I have just been stopping the floating fingerprint overlay service when it appears for now until last pass fixes the issue.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yup, so the IOS version just was updated for fingerprinting and some genius at last pass must have used the code on the android version as well. Giving us this awful useless gray brick. Brutal
The second i deleted last pass, which i really cant do permantely or I would be screwed. the box went away.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/04/30 | 943 | 3,558 | <issue_start>username_0: we have two android items one is nexus 5 phone with 3G connection with my younger brother and other one is nexus7 tablet with wi-fi only (with me) and both are in different cities.We both are connected to internet through our device .can I check each others exact location any moment of time? if we can then which App we need to use in india?<issue_comment>username_1: From [Google+ help](https://support.google.com/plus/answer/2998354?hl=en)
>
> Google+ allows you to share your current location with the people and
> circles you choose across Google products such as Google+ and Google
> Now. Once you've enabled Location Sharing, Google shares your best
> available location.
>
>
> You can share your pinpoint or city-level location with others, and
> you can do so on a circle-by-circle basis. For example: you can share
> your pinpoint location with family, and your city-level location with
> your co-workers. You can also change who can see your location or
> completely turn off Location Sharing at any time.
>
>
> To use Location Sharing, you need to:
>
>
>
> ```
> Turn Location Reporting on from a compatible device [Android] [iOS].
> Enable Location Sharing and choose who can see your location.
>
> ```
>
> Turning on Location Reporting alone will not automatically share your
> location; both of these steps need to be taken for Location Sharing to
> work. Manage Location Sharing Turn Location Sharing on or off on
> Android
>
>
>
> ```
> Open the Google+ application.
> From Home, touch Menu > Settings.
> Touch the account for which you'd like to turn Location Sharing on or off.
> Select Location sharing.
> Touch the switch next to Location Sharing to turn it On or Off. Turning off Location Sharing turns off sharing for both your pinpoint
>
> ```
>
> location and city-level location.
> To share your precise location, touch Choose people to share with on the "Pinpoint Location" card.
> To share your current city location, touch Choose people to share with on the "City Location" card.
> Select OK.
>
>
> If you don't edit your "Pinpoint Location" or "City Location" sharing
> settings, by default, your location is shared with "Only you."
> Where does my location appear?
>
>
> People you choose to share location information with will be able to
> see your current location on Google products. For example, on your
> Google+ profile, it's displayed below your name and profile photo on
> Desktop, Android, and iOS devices. On Android and iOS, they'll be able
> to see your [location on a map](https://support.google.com/plus/answer/3302509) in the Locations destination in the
> Google+ app.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I think what you are after is Google's device manager app (search in play store). It lets you see the location of other Google devices registered to your account. It's primary aim is for device security. E.g. location if stolen or lost, remote wipe, make the other device ring.
If the two devices belong to different people, you can have more than one Google account set up on your android device (via Settings -> Accounts). Just get the other person to add their account to your device (but turn off the data syncing options unless you want all their email, contacts, etc) if you want to view their location in device manager.
My wife and I use it all the time to see where the other is, e.g. find out when to expect them home, or where I am while out cycling for safety. Also viewable in a web browser from a pc.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/30 | 352 | 1,317 | <issue_start>username_0: I have got an old Samsung mobile that exports all the SMS messages in `.vmg` format. How can I restore those messages on my Android?
Is there any tool to convert `.vmg` messages to `.xml` so I could restore using SMS Backup & Restore?
Or is there any app to restore from `.vmg` files directly like the one, SDBackup, unfortunately, which didn't work for me?<issue_comment>username_1: I've made an app called [username_1 Converter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aoe.vmgconverter), you can get it from Google Play
Depending on your old phone, it might be able to import your messages from username_1 files into Android. The app is free.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I recommend you to try [Import SMS from Windows Phone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter) app. It imports unlimited SMS messages from both .vmsg and .msg. It is free and you can find it on Google Play Store.
If you have MMS messages or group conversations to import, try the PRO version, called [Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter.pro). It also imports unlimited MMS or SMS messages, but is a paid version. You can also find it on Play Store.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/30 | 428 | 1,417 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Micromax A89 mobile with ICS 4.0.4 OS AND MTK 6577 processor. I would like to install Jellybean 4.2.2 OS on my MMX A89 device. Is it possible? Even I would like to install Kitkat 4.4 too if possible?
1. What are the steps to install Jellybean 4.2.2 (or 4.3) on my MMX A89 device (safer way to install)?
2. If I could able to install Jellybean 4.2.2 on MMX A89 then further it is possible to install Kitkat 4.4 in future?
Can anybody help me for this?<issue_comment>username_1: I've made an app called [username_1 Converter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aoe.vmgconverter), you can get it from Google Play
Depending on your old phone, it might be able to import your messages from username_1 files into Android. The app is free.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I recommend you to try [Import SMS from Windows Phone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter) app. It imports unlimited SMS messages from both .vmsg and .msg. It is free and you can find it on Google Play Store.
If you have MMS messages or group conversations to import, try the PRO version, called [Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter.pro). It also imports unlimited MMS or SMS messages, but is a paid version. You can also find it on Play Store.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/30 | 485 | 1,783 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that many apps (like messaging apps eg whatsapp or facebook) every time like 30 seconds, ask the server for push notifications.
I know that **3g** has many state, when downloading data the consume is **incresed**, and when not in use (idle) it is less.
Since the apps are not synchronized toghether, the request from an app could be sent when 3g is just passed to idle state.
So i was wondering this: is more dispendious to **shut down** 3g and then **reactivate** it like 5 minutes later (to let apps download push notification) or just leave it on and let apps to use it when needed?
I know of [cDroid](http://wwwusers.di.uniroma1.it/~barbera/papers/barbera-infocom13-demo.pdf) which is a cloud-based android, and one of their feature is of course push-notification download synchronization.
Thanks for answers!<issue_comment>username_1: I've made an app called [username_1 Converter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aoe.vmgconverter), you can get it from Google Play
Depending on your old phone, it might be able to import your messages from username_1 files into Android. The app is free.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I recommend you to try [Import SMS from Windows Phone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter) app. It imports unlimited SMS messages from both .vmsg and .msg. It is free and you can find it on Google Play Store.
If you have MMS messages or group conversations to import, try the PRO version, called [Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smsbackup.leonardocezary.smsimporter.pro). It also imports unlimited MMS or SMS messages, but is a paid version. You can also find it on Play Store.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/04/30 | 333 | 1,338 | <issue_start>username_0: I have started using hangouts now that it has merged in with all my sms messages and it's cool.
However i was wondering if someone could explain the indicators that show up at the bottom left of the screen to me?
I currently know:
* TinyPortrait(transparent) = current point user has read to
* Dots (...) = user is typing
Unknown
* TinyPortriat(Solid) = i thought this might mean they are up to date,
but considered it could be that they are watching the screen?
* Small Phone Icon = No idea what this means.
Are there any others?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe the solid green means you are using Hangouts and the person is online.
The SMS indicator means you are texting instead of using Hangouts.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: TinyPortriat(Solid): The user is reading the conversation.
Small Phone Icon: This indicates that the user is using the hangouts app on a mobile device.
TinyPotrait (Faded): The user read your messages above the icon.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There also seems to be a little green phone handset (unlike the white full phone mentioned in my question), indicating they are in a call.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: The green phone icon means the user is in a call with someone else. It goes away once they hang up
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/04/30 | 483 | 2,164 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently read about how disk digger app works for android, I wanted to know if the app could search the memory and find the deleted files even after doing factory reset?<issue_comment>username_1: While I see that Disk Digger does advertise that it can recover files from formatted drives, I sort of doubt that it can do anything to recover files lost in a factory reset, insofar as the reset involves deleting the contents of the drive and replacing them with something new. (And usually, the factory reset covers all of the partitions of your SD card / internal memory, including your "Data" partition, where user files are stored.)
That said, if the deleted files were associated with a Google app, or with a game that had Google Play Services enabled (and your Google account connected), they might be restored when you re-associate the factory-reset device with your Google account.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it should be able to recover files after a reset. That is, any deleted files from before the reset are still deleted files after a reset, and it has the same chance at recovering the files.
However, if the deleted files are on the system partition, the deleted space may be overwritten during a factory reset. As with any undelete utility, if the deleted file space gets overwritten, the file is unrecoverable.
A factory reset will generally delete the user partition as well as reset the system partition by deleting and overwriting certain files on the system partition.
In general, doing a factory reset will not hinder a file recovery app such as Disk Digger. As long as you want to recover deleted files from the standard partition, a factory reset will not endanger your deleted files any more than continuing to use the device would.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, but not reliably.
If you want to prevent this, zero and/or encrypt your device.
If you want to maximize file recovery do as little as possible with the phone and backup with `adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0 mmcblk0.img` from recovery (tested with TWRP) then use photorec.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/04/30 | 573 | 2,482 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is either infected or simply has an error in one of my apps and gives me the com.android.phone stopped error (plus the one like 44 01 21, don't remember exactly).
I took phone to the service, they didn't fix it. I deleted all memory card, did factory reset like 5 times, but some apps are on internal memory and they stay there. How to completely wipe it all out?
I made a back up of personal data, that's the only thing I want to keep. How to delete everything else correctly?<issue_comment>username_1: While I see that Disk Digger does advertise that it can recover files from formatted drives, I sort of doubt that it can do anything to recover files lost in a factory reset, insofar as the reset involves deleting the contents of the drive and replacing them with something new. (And usually, the factory reset covers all of the partitions of your SD card / internal memory, including your "Data" partition, where user files are stored.)
That said, if the deleted files were associated with a Google app, or with a game that had Google Play Services enabled (and your Google account connected), they might be restored when you re-associate the factory-reset device with your Google account.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it should be able to recover files after a reset. That is, any deleted files from before the reset are still deleted files after a reset, and it has the same chance at recovering the files.
However, if the deleted files are on the system partition, the deleted space may be overwritten during a factory reset. As with any undelete utility, if the deleted file space gets overwritten, the file is unrecoverable.
A factory reset will generally delete the user partition as well as reset the system partition by deleting and overwriting certain files on the system partition.
In general, doing a factory reset will not hinder a file recovery app such as Disk Digger. As long as you want to recover deleted files from the standard partition, a factory reset will not endanger your deleted files any more than continuing to use the device would.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, but not reliably.
If you want to prevent this, zero and/or encrypt your device.
If you want to maximize file recovery do as little as possible with the phone and backup with `adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0 mmcblk0.img` from recovery (tested with TWRP) then use photorec.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/05/01 | 385 | 1,521 | <issue_start>username_0: When I open some application it says Google play services it says "Google play services which some of your applications rely n do not support or device"..what should I do about it?<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to Settings -> Storage
Clear the Cache (select the item and hit OK to clear it), then:
2) Go to Settings -> Date & Time
Check the first 2 options -- if they're selected already, uncheck and re-select them; see if the time fixes itself.
If it works, reboot the device and see if the time sticks. If not:
3) Power off the device, pull out the SIM and re-insert it, then power on the device.
Repeat Step 2.
If that doesn't work:
4) Try a different SIM (preferably on a different carrier).
5) Lastly, try to manually set the date to within a few minutes of the actual time, then see if it survives a reboot.
If all of that fails, I would suggest booting into recovery (while device is off, hold Power + Volume Down until you the the 'laying down android' screen) and doing a factory reset (back up your data first).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Following steps helped me. May be you can try.
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Find Google play
3. Click on Uninstall updates
4. Once Uninstall update is done, Open Google Play several times till it updates to latest version itself.
5. Open youtube to check if the message is gone and you are able to open youtube.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Prior to Android 2.2 Google Play Services is not supported.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/01 | 455 | 1,658 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 4.4.2 phone and I enabled ART instead of Dalvik.
When I go to the Google Play Store and try to install Facebook, it can't install the app.
I get two errors, sometimes I get
>
> Invalid installation package
>
>
>
and sometimes
>
> Error -24
>
>
>
Is there a way to know what's going on?<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to Settings -> Storage
Clear the Cache (select the item and hit OK to clear it), then:
2) Go to Settings -> Date & Time
Check the first 2 options -- if they're selected already, uncheck and re-select them; see if the time fixes itself.
If it works, reboot the device and see if the time sticks. If not:
3) Power off the device, pull out the SIM and re-insert it, then power on the device.
Repeat Step 2.
If that doesn't work:
4) Try a different SIM (preferably on a different carrier).
5) Lastly, try to manually set the date to within a few minutes of the actual time, then see if it survives a reboot.
If all of that fails, I would suggest booting into recovery (while device is off, hold Power + Volume Down until you the the 'laying down android' screen) and doing a factory reset (back up your data first).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Following steps helped me. May be you can try.
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Find Google play
3. Click on Uninstall updates
4. Once Uninstall update is done, Open Google Play several times till it updates to latest version itself.
5. Open youtube to check if the message is gone and you are able to open youtube.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Prior to Android 2.2 Google Play Services is not supported.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/02 | 411 | 1,586 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to root my s4 and I was waiting for kingoroot to develop a root method for 4.4.2 but I was wondering whether there are other one click root methods out there that are low - risk of bricking. If you know any that would be great. Thank you!<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to Settings -> Storage
Clear the Cache (select the item and hit OK to clear it), then:
2) Go to Settings -> Date & Time
Check the first 2 options -- if they're selected already, uncheck and re-select them; see if the time fixes itself.
If it works, reboot the device and see if the time sticks. If not:
3) Power off the device, pull out the SIM and re-insert it, then power on the device.
Repeat Step 2.
If that doesn't work:
4) Try a different SIM (preferably on a different carrier).
5) Lastly, try to manually set the date to within a few minutes of the actual time, then see if it survives a reboot.
If all of that fails, I would suggest booting into recovery (while device is off, hold Power + Volume Down until you the the 'laying down android' screen) and doing a factory reset (back up your data first).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Following steps helped me. May be you can try.
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Find Google play
3. Click on Uninstall updates
4. Once Uninstall update is done, Open Google Play several times till it updates to latest version itself.
5. Open youtube to check if the message is gone and you are able to open youtube.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Prior to Android 2.2 Google Play Services is not supported.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/02 | 506 | 1,919 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4. Whenever I try to install *any* app, no matter how small, it says "Insufficient Storage Available".
I have aggressively deleted photos, uninstalled apps, cleared the app cache, and now I have 315 MB free (according to Settings > Storage).
But it *still* says "Insufficient Storage Available" when installing from the Play store. (For *any* app; I have tried with dozens.)
*I cannot even install the apps that I removed two minutes before.* (WTF?) I have restarted several times.
What can I do to fix this erroneous error?
(Note: I don't have any SD card.)<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Go to Settings -> Storage
Clear the Cache (select the item and hit OK to clear it), then:
2) Go to Settings -> Date & Time
Check the first 2 options -- if they're selected already, uncheck and re-select them; see if the time fixes itself.
If it works, reboot the device and see if the time sticks. If not:
3) Power off the device, pull out the SIM and re-insert it, then power on the device.
Repeat Step 2.
If that doesn't work:
4) Try a different SIM (preferably on a different carrier).
5) Lastly, try to manually set the date to within a few minutes of the actual time, then see if it survives a reboot.
If all of that fails, I would suggest booting into recovery (while device is off, hold Power + Volume Down until you the the 'laying down android' screen) and doing a factory reset (back up your data first).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Following steps helped me. May be you can try.
1. Go to Settings -> Apps
2. Find Google play
3. Click on Uninstall updates
4. Once Uninstall update is done, Open Google Play several times till it updates to latest version itself.
5. Open youtube to check if the message is gone and you are able to open youtube.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Prior to Android 2.2 Google Play Services is not supported.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/02 | 652 | 2,546 | <issue_start>username_0: Firefox 29 [removed](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/mobile/29.0/releasenotes/) the ability to "send tab to remote device".
Namely, you could send a share intent from any other app (select "share", select "Firefox", select any other Firefox Sync device you want to send the tab to) and a few seconds to minutes later it would appear e.g. in your desktop Firefox as a new tab.
That was my main use of Firefox on Android. How do I get exactly that back?
That is, I want send tabs *from* an Android share intent *to* Firefox on the desktop! *Not* the other way (I do have FoxToPhone, but hardly ever use it).
It should be a one-click operation, I don't want to copy/paste URLs, I don't even need a target device selection (although I would be okay with the two-click operation required in Firefox 28), because I always want to send to the same device.
This should work even when the Android device is offline (plane), in which case the tabs should simply be queued and sent when the network comes back (that's exactly what Firefox 28 did).
The use case is everything I spot on mobile (from emails, interesting stuff while browsing, reading articles on Pocket, etc.) but that maybe doesn't work on mobile (Flash), requires more screen estate or just requires some kind of action from me, which I don't want to perform on mobile.<issue_comment>username_1: According to the Mozilla Firefox release notes, they have completely removed the "Send tab to remote device" feature.
You can use Pushbullet. It's an Android app that helps you to view Android notifications on the PC. And you can also push files, pages, URLs from the Android app to the PC.
**TODO:**
1. Install the [Pushbullet App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pushbullet.android) on your phone.
2. Install the [Pushbullet extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pushbullet/chlffgpmiacpedhhbkiomidkjlcfhogd?hl=en) in your browser (supports Chrome and Firefox).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Sorry for the trouble this is causing you. We initially removed the feature because we didn't know how well it was being used and the UX around it seemed confusing. We intended to improve the feature and release it again soon.
That said, with feedback like yours, and many others, we are reconsidering the decision and will try to get a version of the feature back in Firefox as soon as possible.
You can track some of the discussion here:
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1002628>
Upvotes: 4 |
2014/05/02 | 635 | 2,382 | <issue_start>username_0: The Situation: I've got Android running on my Cubietruck. Now I want to share the existing Internet Connection (Wifi) with my Win8 Desktop PC over Ethernet, so the stream would be
Internet –wifi→ Cubie –ethernet→ PC
I just found a thousend tutorials about making this the other way round. Is there any way to make this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: I'd suggest using `iptables`. You can find more about theme here - definitely take a look into `simple usage example`. <https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Internet/ConnectionSharing>
The only one problem is that iptables binary isn't really built-in into Android.
But hey, they came up with solution already <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444004>
So you can even use the example from Ubuntu help now!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Ok this is what I "THINK" you can do because I was thinking the same thing.
You need an wifi extender with ethernet port connection.
send your phone's hotpot data to the wifi extender then connect to your router than you can do anything you want. Hope this work!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There are a couple of ways to use your Android device as a wifi receiver.
### Android setting
Some Android roms have a setting that allows for sharing the internet via USB. This setting doesn't care where the internet is coming from, even though the setting is usually in the "tethering" menu, if you are connected to WiFi, it will share the wifi with whatever is connected to the "USB" port, even if it is an Ethernet dongle.
### PDA.net APP
**PDA.net** (Also known as the companion app [foxfi](https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet) which still works on legacy devices) is a good choice. But that requires an app to be installed on your other device before you can use it. I use it all the time to give my PC internet from my android phone.
Your other option is to use software that shares the internet across the USB port via ADB.
### Gnirehtet
This free open source [project called (**gnirehtet**)](https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet) will allow you to do all kinds of tethering of your android phone to a **Mac**, **Linux** or **Windows** computer! The minimum version of android is 5.0 (Lollipop)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kUHZQ.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/02 | 666 | 2,709 | <issue_start>username_0: I found a big issue in my LG G2 proximity sensor. During a phone call the screen doesn't turn off and the automatic screen lightness doesn't work. This problems happened many times a day. I also tried to do an hard reset but I got the same issue just after the reset reboot (without any app). Sometimes also the gravity sensor holds (screen doesn't turn), but this not so often as proximity sensor problem.
I installed a sensor test app and this app doesn't work too (sometimes got data sometimes not).
What can it be?
Firstly I thought about an software problem, after the hard reset I thought an hardware problem, but it is very strange all this trouble on a 2month old phone. These problems started 2 weeks ago.
Is there in android a system log or something like this?<issue_comment>username_1: If you're still experiencing the issue, I am making the assumption that you have an international LG G2 (D802) so you should try and diagnose the issue as you said by looking at some sort of log or even a test.
Open the dialer and type this string into it and a service menu should appear.
```
3845#*802#
```
After this, click on "HW Device Test" and then "ALC Proximity Text".
Let us know how you get on from there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had proximity detector issue when I replaced my LG G2 VS980 LCD and screen. I found that disconnecting it and removing it was a great solution for me. If I need to hold phone to my ear I simply push the power button to turn off screen. The other thing I noticed is that phone does not know its orientation but that will not matter for most people because, although phone does not know "what way it is pointed" it knows "where it is" so GPS works fine. Using apps to identify things in the sky like planes and stars will likely not work though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Had similar issue with G2 after display replacement. Unfortunately this could be solved only by replacing the proximity sensor itself (via warranty repair). From the information I found out on the web
The most disturbing issue was that I could not unlock the phone in dark light environment (the screen immediately turned off when I tried to go past the lockscreen).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: my screen also bugs on my G2 D802 , on random unlocks and on all callls i cant open screen to end calls .
mike i will reply , the proximity test on what you said is NEAR with yellow letters and light is 0.00
\*\*\*my temporary solution is this :
plug ANYTHING to your phone ! i usually go aorund with headphones so i am ok , but when not , i have a small jack ( 2 inputs 1 output ) and just plug it to open the screen :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/03 | 412 | 1,648 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Samsung S4 mini with the latest stable CyanogenMod installed (cm-10.2.1.3).
I was playing with the Google Device Manager (<https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager>) and tried to lock the device.
When I tried to unlock I found out, **there is no keyboard or input box to enter the password into**.
The screen looks exactly the same as my lockscreen - I'm using the pattern lock which I remmember perfectly - besides there are just words: "locked" and the message I typed into the web remote lock. I can also see there is Android Device Manager running in background (icon in top left notification corner). Wherever I click or try to draw my pattern lock, the device does nothing (but it is not frozen as I can open the Power button menu).
I also use a custom keyboard application and I removed the original CyanogenMod keyboard. Can this be a problem?
1. Is there any option at the online Device Manager to remotely unlock
the device?
2. The phone is rooted and I can connect via ADB in Recovery. Can I do something there - besides wiping
the device - to unlock the remote lock?<issue_comment>username_1: Open your terminal and type:
```
adb shell
```
Now enter these commands:
```
su
rm /data/system/cm_gesture.key
reboot
```
If a lockscreen appears after reboot, it should accept any pattern.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In the end I was able to solve the problem by clicking the "Emergency Call" button.
That enforced the keyboard to come up and after closing the Emergency Call screen there was a window to enter Google Device Manager password.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/05/03 | 310 | 1,144 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to root my Samsung Galaxy Ch@t GT-B5330 (4.1.2) following [this guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ9P5cVS35w). I have reached the point when I am intended to use the recovery mode menu (that is reached by holding volume-up when turning the phone on) but here am I stuck: whatever I choose gives me the error icon
I am still able to boot the phone the normal way (though it has became a little bit slower than it was before flashing and starts Firefox on itself occasionally).
How do I finish the rooting process?<issue_comment>username_1: Open your terminal and type:
```
adb shell
```
Now enter these commands:
```
su
rm /data/system/cm_gesture.key
reboot
```
If a lockscreen appears after reboot, it should accept any pattern.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In the end I was able to solve the problem by clicking the "Emergency Call" button.
That enforced the keyboard to come up and after closing the Emergency Call screen there was a window to enter Google Device Manager password.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/05/03 | 289 | 1,075 | <issue_start>username_0: Using a desktop PC version of AdBlock, I can subscribe to any combination of filter lists, and so I do subscribing to *EasyList + Czech*, *Russian* and *German* lists (I am a polyglot user using many languages actively) as well as *EasyPrivacy*, *Fanboy's Annoyances* lists, etc.
But in the mobile AdBlock Plus, I could only find a set of exclusive (choose-one) *EasyList + a national list couples*, not even featuring a Czech list at all.
Needless to say, I could neither find a way to set up custom filters of my own.
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Open your terminal and type:
```
adb shell
```
Now enter these commands:
```
su
rm /data/system/cm_gesture.key
reboot
```
If a lockscreen appears after reboot, it should accept any pattern.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In the end I was able to solve the problem by clicking the "Emergency Call" button.
That enforced the keyboard to come up and after closing the Emergency Call screen there was a window to enter Google Device Manager password.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/05/03 | 387 | 1,389 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Kitkat 4.4.2 on my android device.
When I mount USB drive to my device then all the images,videos in USB drive are shown in the Gallery. After unmounting USB drive, images,videos are still there as a thumbnails.
Can't I refresh my gallery without rebooting?<issue_comment>username_1: Setting - app - gallery force stop and clear cache. Gallery will reload all those media.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The system itself AFAIK doesn't expose a GUI element to do so. However, you have multiple options to trigger the *Media Scanner*:
* Reboot the device (not that convenient)
* unmounting/remounting the SD card (via *Settings*; better, but still not convenient)
* using one of the apps/widgets available in the app stores. One that's reportedly working with Kitkat is [SD Scanner](http://www.appbrain.com/app/sd-scanner/com.gmail.jerickson314.sdscanner) (see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/71521/16575))
* using ADB to trigger it (telling it the card has just been mounted – so basically we fake the second option):
```
adb shell "am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_MOUNTED -d file:///mnt/sdcard"
```
* **Edit:** Some ROMs (e.g. CyanogenMod) seem to have a GUI element for it in *Settings › Developer options › Developer tools › Media provider* – where you can find a button labeled "SCAN SD CARD"
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/05/04 | 485 | 2,076 | <issue_start>username_0: I want an Android device like mobile phones with no mobile features in it like no camera,no calling facility no sound nothing...
I just want a touchscreen device with android operating system so that i can install my own app and i dont want any other app should get install in it... only my app would be there...
can anyone pls tell me how can i do this....
or is it possible to stop all the services of our android cellphone so that when i switch on my mobile phone directly my app should be visible....
please reply .......<issue_comment>username_1: Wifi ONLY tablets fit your requirement of "no calling facility" but they have sound and some have camera.
Google is coming up with project ara, here is the link <http://www.projectara.com>
This project specifically targets people who wants to customize their mobile phones just like "assembling components in desktop pc". For example:- if you want to remove the camera, you can simply remove that particular module alone.
But Android might not be compatible with such configuration as of now. May be in coming months, probably in a year or two you might be able to do all that.
In some countries they have managed to remove google services and install their own yandex, nokia has done the same with one of their models, amazon has done something similar with android.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: *"i don't want any app to get installed on it..."*
Technically this is impossible, since there are *system apps* like `SystemUI` and `framework-res` that Android needs to actually function.
But if you are talking about non-essential apps *only*, then perhaps you can delete them with root. Go to `/system` on a file manager that supports root, e.g. X-plore and Root Explorer, and delete the apps that you think are safe to delete. Be careful though, as those apps are on the `/system` partition and not `/data` for a reason. Your phone might become unstable after this.
The list of safe apps varies per manufacturer, but remember, *Google is your friend!*
Good luck.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/04 | 281 | 1,081 | <issue_start>username_0: After installing custom ROM and downloading most of my apps from PC and installing them offline, my Play Store account is peculiar. Some apps I uninstalled weeks ago but I can still see on Play Store desktop, many apps are shown installed on Play Store mobile but not on the desktop, and many unlinked apps.
So what can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: I overcame this by clicking the install button on the desktop Play Store on apps one by one.
On my desktop, I go to Google Play then find the un-linked apps one by one and click on the install button. Then on my phone, I can see those apps are included on my apps list in Play Store app.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone is **rooted**, then **Titanium Backup** app has a relevant feature that might work:
1. Tap the app you want to link from the list of apps on the titanium backup app
2. switch to the "Special features" tab
3. You will find "attach to market(forced)"
There's also an [XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1234898) about this.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/04 | 422 | 1,535 | <issue_start>username_0: My earphones are unbalanced - one is louder than the other, so I need to adjust the sound volume balance to get it right.
How can I do it on Android?<issue_comment>username_1: There is a possible quick solution, depending on the phone in consideration:
Go to **Settings->Sound->Music Effects** and depending on the phone, you may by default have an app that controls the music effects within which you should easily find your desired setting.
But **if** your phone is **rooted**, a more reliable solution would be to **install** the music effects app/driver: [**Viper**](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223) (basically a 3rd party audio driver for android) which can be turned on or off at will.
The app, in addition to being able to fix an unbalanced stereo has a powerful and wide spectrum of amazing sound enhancement options which is **a must** have whether you have an unbalanced stereo or not!
In fact I can't enjoy music with it turned off anymore :( - - - - ;)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: System > accessibility > Hearing
I am using LG G2
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Stock Android 10.
Settings -> Accessibility -> "Audio and On-Screen text"
There you have the option between Mono Audo and Audio balance.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/L0VTN.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cbko4.png)
Device: Google Pixel 2XL
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/05/04 | 571 | 1,456 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed cinixsoft. It can schedule time recording. However, it will randomly stop and then resume. For example, a 2 hour record may cut into 15 mins, 40 mins, 20 mins, 40 min etc. During every cut, it will lost around 3 mins of data. In other words, I will get around 105 mins out of 120 mins of recording. Does any other software do the same thing, but without that problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Try [PCMRecorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kohei.android.pcmrecorder "PCMRecorder"). From the app description:
>
> This is a simple voice recorder. It records by high quality(PCM/WAVE).
>
>
> Records in 8000,11025, 16000, 22050, 44100 and 48000Hz - 16bits -
> Mono.
>
>
> Recordings are stored on the SD-card ('PCMRECORDER').
>
>
> Record:
>
>
> * Records by background
> * 16bits/Mono
> * Records no time limit
>
>
> Playback:
>
>
> * Playback by backgroud
> * Rename
> * Send mail
>
>
> Settings:
>
>
> * Sample rate(8000,11025, 16000, 22050, 44100 and 48000Hz)
>
>
> Permission:
>
>
> * record audio
> * wake lock (to background recording)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Voice Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tokasiki.android.voicerecorder) can schedule recording at any given time for a predetermined time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/05/05 | 500 | 1,950 | <issue_start>username_0: Ever since my phone upgraded itself to Android 4.4.2 a couple of weeks ago, it has trouble turning quiet mode on or off at the set times.
I have it set for quiet between 10 pm and 8 am, and the indicator by the "Schedule Settings" is blue indicating that the setting is on, and the moon icon with the timer remains in the top bar, but it either doesn't switch into quiet mode or if it does happen turn on at the scheduled time, it doesn't turn back off.
If I cycle the "Schedule Settings" switch, it does go into quiet mode for that night, but does not always do so the next evening.
Is this a bug that was introduced with the upgrade, or is one of my apps intercepting the quiet mode setting and overriding it?
I'm using an LG G2.<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem and found a workaround by going to settings->sound->quiet mode and repeating toggle "turn quiet mode now" until I see the notification on the notification bar. After that the scheduled quiet mode will work, but you had to do this after every restart of the phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This seems to have been fixed by LG's latest patch to 4.4.2, which came out around 9/25/2014 or so.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It's a widespread issue that doesn't look like it's going away anytime soon (or later). I just downloaded a free app called Silent Time and I htink that overrides the issue. It looks good and I have seen others in other forums do this to correct it. I hate that LG pretends it's not an issue. If Silent Time sucks I will post later but I think it's good and it has a good rating.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Those of you owning a LG G2 running Android 4.4.2, my roundabout is as follows: go to `settings`, then `apps` find the `settings` app, and `clear cache` then `force stop` the settings app. This procedure enabled my `quiet mode` toggle to work normally.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/05/05 | 326 | 1,181 | <issue_start>username_0: I was trying to install a custom ROM on my Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini (E10i) by flashing the ROM with the `.zip` file in ClockWorkMod Recovery, but after installation the device doesn't boot. It hangs on the Sony Ericsson boot logo.
What can I do to recover from this situation?<issue_comment>username_1: Try to install the stock ROM. Download (stock ROM) FTF file from [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2105836) and flash it using Flashtool.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you unlocked your bootloader and flashed a custom kernel, try:
1. Hold Home and Power button, phone will restart.
2. Press back button repeatedly, phone will boot into recovery.
3. Now
wipe data,
wipe cache,
dalvik chache,
dalvik battery status. In mount n system:
format data,
format system,
format cache.
4. Now flash your rom zip and after successful flash, reboot the phone.
Note: Always flash the kernel which is given along with the rom
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had this too but it was because I forgot to clean dalvik cache. Go into recovery> wipe dalvik cache> install zip from sd card. Then it should work
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/05 | 740 | 3,076 | <issue_start>username_0: Automatically update apps on my Android phone:
Upsides:
* Apps get new feature, bug fixes, performance improvements, etc.
Downsides:
* The UI layout or some features that I am already used to changes. Sometimes I am regret to update the app due to this.
So I set Google Play to not update the apps automatically on my old phone. Now I am getting a new phone. Are there any other pros and cons to these settings, and what are some ways to mitigate my concerns?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are always on internet and have wifi everywere you should.
Else it is just a waste of your mb\s.
But on 3g it is impossibile because of the high costs.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Depends on how you wish for your phone to operate. System updates is pretty much the only updates that are needed, app updates depend on what apps you use. If you let *every* app update at will, you will get a few issues. The first is battery life. If updates are frequent, it will pull a little extra battery. If you use cellular network, you use up your mb's, or simply drain your wallet if you don't have a locked speed\payment service. If you are using the phone while it updates, you are also likely to notice some delay or sluggish performance during the updates.
While you can select what apps update automatically, and what apps do not, I suggest it's better to simply create some sort of weekly routine to update the apps you use most. It only takes a minute or two, and if you want, you can usually select "update all" to just get it all done. Tho that is best to be done on wifi network, as cellular network can be costly.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Apart from being automatically updated, and even if you apply updates manually, you only know about possible disadvantages once the update was done. So my recommendation goes in a different direction, namely: being able to restore the state *before* the update was applied, so you can "roll back".
For this, I recommend using **[AppMonster](http://www.appbrain.com/app/appmonster-free-backup-restore/de.android_telefonie.appmanager "AppMonster page at AppBrain")** (or rather [AppMonster Pro](http://www.appbrain.com/app/appmonster-pro-backup-restore/com.think_android.appmanagerpro "AppMonster Pro page at AppBrain"), as the Pro version can do all required stuff automatically in background, so you cannot forget it). This app automatically creates a backup of each app's `.apk` file whenever the app is installed or updated. It also takes care about only keeping a configured number of backups, so you don't risk running out of space. If you don't like an update, you then can simply launche *AppMonster* to restore a previous version.
I'm using AppMonster for years already, and can heartily recommend it. And as to your original question: I have auto-updates turned off, so I can manually decide which updates I want and which not. For some apps, I prefer the version I'm currently using for reasons like removed functionality, less overhead, and more.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/05/05 | 2,765 | 10,310 | <issue_start>username_0: Since Viber currently doesn't offer backup and restore functionality, I resorted to using Titanium Backup for transferring message history to a new phone.
However, after the restore, when launching viber, the message history appears for a second and then the activation screen pops up for confirming the new device -- and after the device is confirmed (via incoming call or sms), all the history vanishes!
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I also had many problems with this issue, but finally I managed to import Viber messages from other phone.
Steps:
1. Use Titanium backup to backup Viber on old phone
2. Restore Viber by Titanium Backup, but do not start it (no activation!)
3. Make a save from Viber with Titanium Backup on new system (Backup/Restore page - Viber)
4. Activate Viber (and loose all messages)
5. Go back to Titanium Backup and Clear data of app (Viber)
6. Make a restore data with prev. saved data
7. Run Viber, and your messages are OK!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: None of the responses I have read on the web has worked for me.
But the following very simple method works perfectly:
1. On your target device, install and activate Viber
2. Using a file explorer that allows access to the whole device (e.g. ES File Explorer), navigate to `/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases` on your source device, and copy the file `viber_messages` to the same location on your target device.
Note: I did this as follows:
1. Started ES File Explorer's FTP server on my target device
2. Using ES File Explorer on my source device, copied the desired file from my source device to my target device's download folder using FTP (I couldn't see `/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases` from the source device)
3. Using ES File Explorer on my target device, copied the desired file from the download folder to `/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases/`
4. Restarted Viber on the target device
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Overview:
=========
To **completely migrate Viber**, you will have to copy your message databases from old device and set them to Viber's own on new device. In addition, if you want to have all photos and videos from your conversations, you must migrate them too.
How to:
=======
1. You need both devices rooted
2. On both devices install some Root File Manager (further "RFM"), like Total Commander or ES File Explorer.
3. On the new device install Viber and activate your mobile number. You message board will be empty for now.
4. Lets backup your user photos and videos:
* On old device go to directory, where Viber user data files installed. In most cases it will be your Home directory, such a `/storage/sdcard` or `/mnt/sdcard` or `/storage/Emulated/0`, etc. In most cases it is in your Internal memory, but if someone chose to move Viber to SD card, then he/she have to go to `/storage/extsd` or`/mount/sdcard2` or whatever it named in his/shes particular system.
* In this directory `Viber` directory will exist (with "media" directory inside, just for proper identification). Directory `Viber` contains all downloaded user photos and all images and videos from your conversations. As many videos you send and receive, as big it will be. You will need to backup this directory.
* If you have external SD slot, use it for copying mentioned directory to SD card. If you do not have such, use any other method allowed by chosen RFM - send it by FTP to your PC/new device, send it by e-mail to yourself, share it to Google Drive etc.
5. Lets copy message databases from old to new device:
* On the old device open RFM and go to `/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases/`. There you will find 6 files (in 3 corresponding pairs); you will need all of them, so copy them all to your external SD or so, as I mentioned before.
* Well, we finished with old device. *It's up to you now for not pollute our planet throwing it to the trash mindlessly and consumingly*.
* On new device go to the same directory and see the same files there. 3 of them (those *without* `.journal` extension) will have permissions `rw-rw----` (or 660), and the rest 3 - `rw-------` (or 600). You may see permissions right after file name, or you must get file property - it depends on RFM. **Remember those "permission map"**.
* Choose any current file and get his Properties in chosen RFM. You will see UID/GID (Owner/User and Group ID) of it either in form of owner name (like `Viber`) or system name (like `u0_a92`) or user ID (like `1092`). **Remember this UID or *write it down***.
* Now you can copy all 6 "old" files from SD (or whatever else place you copy them before) to current location (`/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases/`) on new device.
6. Lets set proper rights to message databases:
* Some of RFM (as Total Commander) allows to do group operations with permissions and UID/GID. Select all 6 files and get Properties of them. If your RFM allows you to set now Owner/Group or permissions, you lucky man; if not, you will must do next steps repeatedly for each single file.
* Now you will need correct UID you remembered/written down before. If you thought you should easy remember `u0_a92`, but you don't, and now you are in doubts about correct UID, don't panic. Parent directory (`/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases/`) have the same correct UID, so cancel, go one level up and get it in it Properties.
* For all 6 files in `/data/data/com.viber.voip/databases` directory get it properties and there set correct UID, which you remembered before (instead of current "root", set during copy by RFM). Probably you will be pushed by RFM to choose from a (long) list of existing UIDs, instead of writing down user ID manually.
* For the same 6 files set the same correct GID as in previous step.
* In file properties (for each fileset of 3 files) set correct permissions, as you remembered before (according to "permission map").
7. Lets restore your photos and videos:
* Go to the Viber installation directory on the new device (usually `/storage/sdcard` if there is internal memory) and copy there `Viber` directory, you backed up in Step 4.
8. Go to Settings -> Applications -> Viber and Force Stop it.
9. Start Viber and enjoy your migrated conversations, with photos and videos, as nothing never happens.
P.S. I really do not understand why Viber have no will to implement this easy procedure.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can do it without root access
Requirements:
* Install ADB and OpenJDK 8 (I had nothing to do with security extension) by following [`adb backup` guide on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2011811)
* Download [adbextractor](http://sourceforge.net/projects/adbextractor/)
Then do
```
sudo apt-get install openjdk-8-jre-headless
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
```
Now, do the following
1. Connect the old mobile, create backup with `adb backup` (disable WiFi and data and forget the old phone)
```
sudo adb backup com.viber.voip -f /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.ab
sudo java -jar abe.jar unpack /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.ab /home/user/Downloads/viberoldphone1.tar
```
2. Install Viber on new phone and activate Viber, connect the new phone and create backup with `adb backup`
```
sudo adb backup com.viber.voip -f /home/user/Downloads/vibernewphone2.ab
sudo java -jar abe.jar unpack /home/user/Downloads/vibernewphone2.ab /home/user/a/vibernewphone2.tar
```
3. Open TAR archives in an archive manager (found Archive manager for GNOME 3.14.2 on my Lubuntu LiveCD). Copy files below from `viberoldphone1.tar` DB directory to `vibernewphone2.tar`
* viber\_data
* viber\_data-journal
* viber\_messages
* viber\_messages-journal
4. Repack to `.ab` and restore data to phone
```
sudo java -jar abe.jar pack /home/user/a/vibernewphone2.tar /home/user/Downloads/vibernewok.ab
sudo adb restore /home/user/Downloads/vibernewok.ab
```
Works like a charm. I have just tested on Android 4.1 and 5.0. I run into problems on Win7 with `adb` so finally used Lubuntu.
You can try to edit Viber DB files with SQLite editor. Probably DB files could be restored directly but I had no time to test
References:
* <http://dbremes.wordpress.com/2013/02/11/how-to-get-a-backup-of-your-android-applications-database-in-windows/>
* <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/2078710/android-adb-access-to-application-databases-without-root>
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_5: I recently upgraded from Galaxy S6 Edge to new Galaxy S7 Edge and like OP I didn't want to lose my old Viber conversations. I successfully transferred all the Viber messages along with the photos, videos, and other attachments from my old Android device (S6 edge) to new Android device (S7 edge) with the the help of a paid third-party software called Android Viber Transfer mentioned [in this guide](http://www.easyphonerecovery.com/transfer-viber-messages-from-one-phone-to-another.html).
It costs $19 but I guess it’s the only tool to transfer Viber messages from one phone to another (Android to Android and iPhone to iPhone) because on Google I found 3-4 websites that are talking about this tool. Free version lets you transfer only 20 messages which is kind of useless. These are the steps that need to be followed in order to transfer Viber messages from one Android device to another:
* Launch the app on your computer and connect your old Android device
with to your computer via USB cable. Make sure USB debugging is
enabled on your device.
* Tap ‘Back up my data’ on your Android and you’ll be able to see all
your Viber chat history on the UI of this program.
* Right click on your Android and choose “Backup Messages” to
backup your Viber messages to the local database on your computer.
* Move the SIM card to your new Android device, download the Viber
app on your device and verify your phone number.
* Finally, connect your new Android device to your computer, right
click on the database that you’ve created and choose “Restore
Messages”.
I tried this on my non-rooted S7 edge running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and it worked for me. I hope my answer will help the folks those who are looking to transfer Viber messages from their old device to new device as currently there isn’t native/official solution for this.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/05 | 770 | 3,058 | <issue_start>username_0: Why is this feature disabled? When I turn it on, many apps and become snappy and awesome with smooth graphics. Seems like it'd be nice if it was enabled by default.
The linked article in [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17731/force-gpu-rendering-in-ics-how-does-this-affect-system-performance) says that hardware acceleration wasn't default up until 4.0.
Is the "Force GPU rendering" option then targeting apps that use API for 3.0 and lower?<issue_comment>username_1: To quote from an [XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/force-gpu-rendering-t1938081):
>
> Enabling this preference in developer options offloads task of
> rendering window components like buttons, text and complex 2d graphics
> calculations to GPU. This often results in much faster UI rendering
> including animations. On one side you will definitely achieve better
> frame rate (and hence smooth experience) throughout system, but you
> may end up using more battery. On certain devices, GPU consumes more
> power the CPU, hence you may observe 5-15% lower battery life with
> option enabled.
>
>
> I would recommend having this option enabled on devices with weaker
> CPUs e.g. You should seldom need to enable this on dual-core 1.4ghz
> ARM CPU.
>
>
> Offloading UI rendering to GPU has obvious benefits so that CPU can
> work on other important tasks like database IO, data manipulation,
> layout calculations and responding to other user inputs.
>
>
>
That said, it should be up to the user to decide if he wants to trade battery life for performance. AND, I think most people would want their phones to last longer, and keep performance at an acceptable rate.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: It is meant for developers to test their apps thats why it is not enabled by default.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: When GPU rendering was first added, it was very unreliable. Sometimes it would be slower than software rendering, and there were some kinds of GUIs that it just couldn't work with. For this reason, it was up to the app developer to test their app with GPU rendering, and set an option in the app's *manifest* (the same place that it declares its permissions) to enable GPU rendering for that app. The option was mainly to make it easier for developers to test the effect of GPU rendering on their app. This makes sense because:
1. most users don't know or care about what GPU rendering is, and don't know whether it should be on or off for any given app; and
2. the setting really needs to be per-app, not device-wide, because some apps just wouldn't work with GPU rendering turned on.
After further development, when 4.0 came along, GPU rendering got more reliable, so it became the default for all apps: it's now up to the developer to explicitly disable GPU rendering if it causes a problem in their app. (That's very rare now.) The "Force GPU rendering" option is vestigial and rarely used even by developers now, because it's already the default.
Upvotes: 4 |
2014/05/06 | 908 | 3,443 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace II X smartphone, and for various reasons, would like to root it. It is running android version 4.0.4. How exactly do I root it? Should I download the necessary files, or make them myself? (I have no idea how to make them). I would also like to somehow have a way to undo the rooting if necessary, and have a backup of everything on my phone now. I have heard that rooting could cause my phone to become a "brick" or be completely useless, should I be concerned about this?
Also, my computer is a mac, if that makes any difference whatsoever in the rooting process.<issue_comment>username_1: There are several root options for Samsung devices.
**EDIT: It seems like the first method is not available for your device.**
* [CF-Auto-Root](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683): Created by XDA developer Chainfire, this method consists of a modified recovery image which injects the `su` binary into the system and restores original recovery upon reboot. This is the safest method because it does not require user interaction.
* Root programs: These PC apps, like [OneClickRoot](http://www.oneclickroot.com/), require you to enable [USB debugging](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-usb-debugging-mode-on-android-makeuseof-explains/) and connect your phone to your PC. It will then execute an exploit which will allow it to inject `su` to `/system`.
* [Framaroot](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276): Created by XDA member alephzain, this is the only root method that does not require a PC. Once installed and opened, Framaroot will present you with a list of exploits compatible with your phone. Once you choose an exploit, Framaroot will either a) tell you that the exploit was successful and that you need to reboot in order to enjoy root, b) tell you that the exploit failed and that you should try another, or c) it used a so-called `local.prop` trick to root your device with a squashed file system, and that you should reboot to try and see if you have root.
All methods install a Superuser apps which governs the use of `su.`
An example of a su app is SuperSu, which has an unroot option in its settings tab.
As for the bricking, it's very hard to do that unless
* You interrupted a flash process
* You deleted something you shouldn't have
* You flashed something meant for another device
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Check out the XDA [FAQ thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451967) for the Galaxy Ace II X.
After you thoroughly research rooting and its pros/cons, if you decide to root, the instructions are in that thread. Since you are on a Mac, you will not be able to use *Odin*, which is designed for Windows. You will have to use the Mac/Linux alternative, *JOdin*, as explained in [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiPRXq207Ug). Good luck!
*Note: About* ***bricking*** *your device: I wouldn't worry about it, in all my years of rooting and tweaking, I have not had one brick. The only way to brick is to modify something you know you really shouldn't, unplug something while your bootloader is connected to your computer, or using a corrupted download for rooting/bootloader operations. Just use this general rule of thumb: Look on the XDA thread. If someone has done it and their phone is not dead, then it is typically safe to do.*
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/06 | 262 | 946 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm in a WhatsApp group and the topics discussed there are more of vulgarity. I need to delete that group. Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: You can leave this group only, you can't delete it for everyone.
Go to the Group -> Group Info.
On the very bottom of the user list, you can see the button **Delete and exit group**
You will exit this group and the group will be deleted on your phone.
You won't recieve new messages (as you're no longer in the group) and the messages you already have will be removed.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: A group admin can remove you even if you don't have the app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just go to what'sapp
Step 1:go to the group which u want to leave
Step 2:go to the bottom
Step 4:you will see "Exit Group"
Step 5:Click on that,and give ok
Step 6:now click on "Delete Group"
Step 7:and now you are no longer a participant in the group
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/05/06 | 358 | 1,370 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using LG L3II E430 mobile with standard Android email app.
Can I delete multiple emails?<issue_comment>username_1: *DISCLAIMER: This is based on the stock email app on a Samsung Galaxy S4.*
If you click on an email quickly, it opens that email.
If you long-press on an email, it selects that email without opening it. Then if you click another email, it also selects that. Now, you have two selected emails. You can then click the delete button to delete both emails.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Tap on the Contact icon or colored letter according to the Starting Letter of your mail Sender and select multiple mails that you want to delete it!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to e-mail and select one by clicking on icon on left. Then click on checkbox icon on top banner to select all. You can then delete all or reselect those that you want to keep.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to settings
Long tap on the concerned account.
Under "sync settins" you will find "number of emails to load"
Long tap on this will give you a choice of 25, 50, 75, 100, 200 or all.
Select all
Then when you want to delete all just go to your inbox, select edit, select all, tap delete above reading pane.
All your emails will be deleted
You will have to repeat this in recycle bin to permanently delete them all
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/06 | 536 | 2,298 | <issue_start>username_0: My question is quite simple. I've been digging around in the subject for quite a while now, but I can't really get a hang of how it works.
Scenario: I use Facebook on my phone to chat with some friend of mine.
The question is: How does network security in Android work? Is there any equivalent to a firewall on a computer?
I want to know how the data is transported from the phone to the destination, which ports are used (if any), if not what is used instead. But also which protocols are used.
My intention with this question is to learn how my android phone communicate with other devices on Internet.
I don't mind getting redirected to a forum or site where I can read about these things. But as I mentioned before, I can't really find anything about it.<issue_comment>username_1: * There is no real firewall in Android, but this doesn't mean you are totally unprotected from the outside. (There are some measurements from the underlying Linux Kernel.)
* Every app chooses it's own ports and decides weather the connections are encrypted.
* Android apps usually do not open any ports, hence the there is not that much of a need for a firewall
* Incoming data is often handled and transmitted through [Google Cloud Messaging](http://developer.android.com/google/gcm/index.html). (Here I don't know how it works and the data is transferred)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I would recommend [AFWall+](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=dev.ukanth.ufirewall) as equivalent to a packet filter on a desktop computer. Note that AFWall+ is just a GUI to generate iptables/Netfilter (Linux Kernel feature) rules. To apply those rules, AFWall+ requires root privileges on the device.
AFWall+ gives you the possibility to allow/deny certain applications to open outgoing connections over WLAN/mobile data (which can be enabled separately). Another nice feature of AFWall+ is to allow/deny applications to open connections to hosts in your local network.
To see what is going on you can use the application [Network Log](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.googlecode.networklog) which can show you the incoming and outgoing connections on your device. This application also uses iptables and requires root privileges.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/05/06 | 873 | 3,342 | <issue_start>username_0: When I'm not actively using the network, I usually **turn off Wifi, Bluetooth, and Data**. Since upgrading from Android 4.3 (stock) to 4.4 (OTA update from my carrier) I notice two things:
* **Battery life plummets.** The device could be fully charged at night, but when I wake up it reads < 20%. This with Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, and Data all disabled, and no applications actively running!
* I often get a small system popup at the bottom of the screen that says something to the effect (translated) **"Could not contact the network. Please try again when your have network access"**. This looks like a system popup, especially since it is in my local language.
Looking in the **Network Usage** area, I see nothing suspect. The largest user is Google Play at 1.89 MB, below that Skype at 804 KB, everything else is below 500 KB. Looking in the **Battery Usage** area, I see "Operating System Android" at 33%, "Screen" at 23%, and "System Android" at 13%. Before the 4.4 update, only one of the two "Android" listings were shown (I don't remember which) and it was in fact well below the screen usage (i.e. the screen was at the time by far the most battery-hungry app). Note that all three of these names "Operating System Android", "System Android", and "Screen" are translated from the system locale language.
Unfortunately I cannot peg the problem on the 4.4 update as during the same day I did install 3-4 calendar apps to see if any of them provided a better experience than the default app. I have since remove all of those.
This is on a **Samsung Note 3**. I currently have the following applications installed: Ankidroid, Appops, Earth, Waze, Skype, SatTrack, AirDroid, Opera, ES File Manager, JuiceSSH, Firefox, Galaxy Call Recorder, Pocket Planets, Widget Locker, VimTouch, LastPass, Translate, Dolphin Browser, XKCD, Podcast Addict, Swype, Swiftkey, Motion Planet, Read Later, DCentral1. Podcast Addict is set to never automatically check for podcast updates, though XKCD *does* automatically check. I don't use Swype's Living Language feature that was recently noted as [a source of battery drain and network usage](http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/14/05/04/0732217/some-users-find-swype-keyboard-app-makes-4000-location-requests-per-day). I have tightened down some apps' permissons via Appops and later with DCentral1. Additionally, there have been other apps installed and since removed from this device.
**How could I further troubleshoot the battery drain issue?** Should I leave the network on to see what will use it? Additionaly, **how could I check which app is trying to use the network** when I get the "Could not contact the network. Please try again when your have network access" popup?<issue_comment>username_1: Install a wake lock detector and see which app is waking up your phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It turns out that the issue was that [Location Reporting](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3118687?hl=en) was enabled. Disabling this misfeature **increased my battery life almost three-fold**, stopped the notification popups (which I've since learned are called [toasts](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/notifiers/toasts.html)), and now the spooks will have only a slightly harder time to find out where I've been.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/05/06 | 491 | 2,181 | <issue_start>username_0: I am completely new to the smartphone world - I have just purchased a Galaxy S4. I want to know if there is any way for me to "log out" of my google account and browse (and generally use the phone) without Google being able to associate my history with my account (which I understand is somehow linked with the phone?).
I am a longtime user of various Google services on my non-mobile devices, but I tend to be fairly careful always to log out of google when I am finished with the particular activity (gmail, calendar, etc) so that everything else I do (whether reading espn or anything else) doesn't become linked to my google account.
I am aware of incognito mode and clearing browsing history and cache - are there additional steps to take?<issue_comment>username_1: Incognito mode should have you covered if you do not want your history seen within your browser. Be sure to clean up any files you download (Images, videos. etc..) As they tend to pop up in your photo gallery once downloaded. You can manage file with the "My files" application. The S4 also has a "Downloads" application that will keep a history of files you have downloaded so clear that too. Also be sure to check your [Google web history](https://history.google.com/history/) if you have ever enabled it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The title of your question sounds like you're talking about Chrome's "web history" feature. When you browse using Chrome (either on your Android device or on desktop), or from Google Now searches, the pages you visit are logged in your browser history. Chrome syncs your browser history to Google's servers, to let you access your history from any computer where you're logged into the same Google account, and for other Google services such as Google Now.
If you don't want your browser history stored on Google's servers or used in this way, go to the **Google Settings** app, click **Accounts & privacy**, and turn off **Web History**. (As Mr Kutch points out, there's also a web interface.)
If you use some other browser that isn't Chrome, such as Firefox or Opera Mobile, Google has no access to your browsing history.
Upvotes: 2 |