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2014/07/29 | 732 | 2,622 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to get Nokia Glance like power-saver clock + notifications on android phones with AMOLED screens?
It's very useful feature IMHO and does not consume much battery on phones with AMOLED screens.
I am not asking for app. It can be anything from an app to a ROM that has the feature.
**EDIT**
For those who don't know what Nokia Glance is:
It is a feature that shows digital clock when Lumia devices (and Nokia N9 if anyone still remembers the phone) with AMOLED screens are on stand by mode. The best thing is that it is ALWAYS there and you don't have to touch the screen or press a button for it to show up. It uses very less battery because it lights up only the necessary pixels with rest of the pixels turned off, something that is possible with AMOLED screens.
Here is a picture showing the feature in work:
<issue_comment>username_1: The keyword is: "[Active Display](http://www.androidcentral.com/inside-moto-x-active-display)". Use that [in a search](http://www.appbrain.com/search?q=active-display) (a better custimized [Google Search here](https://www.google.com/search?q=)) turns up a whole lot of good candidates (oh, and a bunch of not-candidates, unfortunately). It might be useful ignoring the ones from Motorola itself, as they are probably intended for their device(s) (checking can't hurt, though). Just a few picks right from the first page:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/8Omv1.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VuM4W.png)
[Active Display](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.scheffsblend.activedisplay_ads) & [Battery Active Display](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.edragone.batteryactive) are two examples of apps emulating Moto's *Active Display* on other devices
As I wrote, these are only the first two candidates picked up, and there are probably several more you might wish to check out for yourself. Good luck!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use [Glance Plus](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thsoft.glance). It does not consume much battery and has lots of options and very useful features like 'in pocket mode'. It lights up all pixels of the screen, but very dimly. I have used the app for a week, it appears to have made no difference to the amount of battery consumed
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/m31pP.png)
Click image for larger version
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/07/30 | 963 | 4,143 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to write a simple program (java) run on desktop to first check some application is already installed in the device and if not install it. For installation part I may be use to adb install command. How to check whether application is already install in the device.<issue_comment>username_1: You can find your answer e.g. [at Github](https://gist.github.com/davidnunez/1404789), and details in the [developers documentation](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#pm):
```
adb shell 'pm list packages [options] '
```
>
> Prints all packages, optionally only those whose package name contains the text in .
>
>
> Options:
>
>
>
> ```
> -f: See their associated file.
> -d: Filter to only show disabled packages.
> -e: Filter to only show enabled packages.
> -s: Filter to only show system packages.
> -3: Filter to only show third party packages.
> -i: See the installer for the packages.
> -u: Also include uninstalled packages.
> --user : The user space to query.
>
> ```
>
>
As you can see: Unless you specified the `-u` parameter, `pm list` will only show installed apps. Filter the output for the package you want to deal with. If the output is "empty", the package is not installed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages' | grep -x 'com.foobar'
```
should output nothing if `com.foobar` is not installed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you make a reference to both java and adb in your question it sounds as if you're familiar with both.
Just have your Java application as a wrapper to perform adb system commands.
Using the system commands to adb, you could use the same Java program (adb wrapper) to check for the installs and actually perform the installs.
You can replace the "pm list packages" with any of the adb commands do perform your intentions.
This is the java class you can use. Of course your java application can search the return (response) string for the apps you want to verify.
```
import java.io.BufferedReader;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.InputStream;
import java.io.InputStreamReader;
public class checkandroid {
static int exitstatus;
public static void main(String[] args) {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
String shellcommand = "/opt/android/android-studio/sdk/platform-tools/adb shell pm list packages";
String response = runit(shellcommand);
System.out.println(response);
}
static String runit(String inputstr) {
String output = "";
exitstatus = 0;
Process p = null;
// -----------------------------------------------
try {
p = Runtime.getRuntime().exec(inputstr);
InputStream cmdStdOut = null;
InputStream cmdStdErr = null;
cmdStdOut = p.getInputStream();
cmdStdErr = p.getErrorStream();
String line = "";
String line1 = "";
BufferedReader stdOut = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(
cmdStdOut));
BufferedReader stdErr = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(
cmdStdErr));
while ((line = stdOut.readLine()) != null) {
// logger.info(line);
// System.out.println(line);
output += line + "\n";
}
stdOut.close();
System.out.print("Error Status: ");
while ((line1 = stdErr.readLine()) != null) {
// logger.info(line);
System.out.println(line1);
output += line1;
}
stdErr.close();
try {
p.waitFor();
} catch (InterruptedException e) {
// Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
}
exitstatus = p.exitValue();
System.out.println(p.exitValue());
} catch (IOException e) {
// Auto-generated catch block
e.printStackTrace();
}
// -----------------------------------------------
return output;
}
}
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/07/30 | 192 | 668 | <issue_start>username_0: My L90 has **no auto-brightness option**. Could anyone please suggest a way to fix the issue?<issue_comment>username_1: The L90 lacks an ambient light sensor, so there is no true auto brightness method.
XDA user gdjindal has a unique tutorial for adding a pseudo-automatic function on the Optimus L9 (it'll most likely work on your phone as well): [link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279971)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Other option is to use my app. It is real auto brightness. ["Auto Brightness by PP"](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bestq.autobrightness&hl=en)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/07/30 | 340 | 1,201 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed Android L developer preview on my Nexus 5. Now I was wondering if I still would get over-the-air updates. If not is there a way of fixing this?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> For the developer preview versions, there will not be an over the air (OTA) update.
>
>
>
This is clearly mentioned in announcement at [Android Developer Blog](http://android-developers.blogspot.in/2014/10/android-50-lollipop-sdk-and-nexus.html).
So, when the actual Lollipop comes out on November 3rd, Google will create factory images for Nexus Devices and upload to [Factory Images for Nexus Devices](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images). Fetch it and flash it again to enjoy Lollipop on your Nexus 5.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: No.
For users who are using Android L Developer preview will need to reflash the phone and install the fresh build.
>
> If you want to receive the official consumer OTA update in November and any other official updates, you will have to have a factory image on your Nexus device.
>
>
>
[Official Source](http://android-developers.blogspot.in/2014/10/android-50-lollipop-sdk-and-nexus.html)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/07/30 | 487 | 1,900 | <issue_start>username_0: Searching the web far and wide has me almost out of hope in making Samsung's Galaxy S4 phone read the Mifare CLassic chip through NFC. But does anyone know of any form of work-around, or is this strictly a result of the NFC hardware in this phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, the NFC technology in mobile devices is ever-so-slightly different from RFID tech, making most cards unreadable. I was trying for the longest time to read HID cards on my phone, but I could never make it work.
Some cards are readable, depending on the frequency in which they operate. I can't remember off the top of my head what those are, however. This app on Play will read all the cards that your NFC chip technologically is compatible with: [NFC Tag Info](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.mroland.android.apps.nfctaginfo)
According to the developer, that app can read Mifare Classic cards.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No, the S4 can't read MIFARE Classic cards. The main problem is that NXP does not license the *reader-side* of its proprietary MIFARE Classic technology (specifically the use of the (broken) Crypto-1 algorithm) to other chip manufacturers. As a result, the Broadcom NFC controller inside the S4 does not support communication with such cards.
This alone would not be too difficult to circumvent. The Crypto-1 algorithm has been reverse-engineered and published, so it could easily be implemented in software within an Android app. However, the MIFARE Classic protocol does not fully comply to ISO/IEC 14443-3 (NFC-A) in that the authentication command uses a non-standard frame format. As a result, the communication facilities accessible on Android (the closest would be the `NfcA` tag technology, that requires adherence to ISO/IEC 14443-3 framing) can't be used to communicate with MIFARE Classic tags.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/07/30 | 696 | 2,758 | <issue_start>username_0: **resolved (see below)**
The only options I see are "Media device (MTP)" and "Camera (PTP)", I can browse the phone files and download images from the camera directory, so the USB plug and cable are fine.
I tried following the steps on [this page from Google](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging).
I am only trying to access browser tabs (for inspect element on mobile device web development). The only software installed so far is the Samsung driver from the Samsung site and any drivers installed when the phone is plugged into the USB port.
1. I have the "Developer options" enabled, and "USB debugging" is checked
2. When going through the list on the page I did not install Samsung drivers first, as it is out of order on the page, so I went back into Device Manager and removed the drivers that installed from first plug in of the phone thinking this was the problem
3. I then followed the steps again, installing Samsung driver first then plugging in my phone.
4. After all drivers installed I rebooted (as computer told me reboot required), plugged my phone in again, and USB debugging is still not an option.
Computer OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)
Phone: SCH-1605 (Samsung Galaxy Note II - Verizon)
Phone OS: Android 4.4.2
**resolution**
[using this howtogeek link provided in the accepted answer](http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/) I was able to install the Java JDK and Android SDK, which apparently is necessary to get it to work as expected and put my phone in debugging mode when plugged in<issue_comment>username_1: Apologise for my ignorance as I dont have a Galaxy Note II but since you have the SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface I am presuming when you run command (and get this from google too)
```
adb.exe devices
```
Do you at least see a Serial Number??
I had a similar issue with my Nexus 5 and noticed I too have the same drivers however for my computer to connect to the device I had to make sure my device is:
* NOT in a Locked State (meaning the phone is not on the lock screen)
* Debugging is enabled (You already have)
* And accept the adb connection physically on the phone (just do the adb connection and it'll prompt your device for privileges.)
EDITED - 01/08/2014
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To get the usb debugging on a samsung note 2: go to "about device". Under about device, scroll to build number. It will not be highlighted. Tap it repeatedly until you receive a message. It will state that you will become a developer in three steps. Keep tapping it until no more messages. You will see developers options. Click on developers options, scroll down to usb debugging.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/07/30 | 512 | 1,981 | <issue_start>username_0: Why does my LG L90 battery goes down from 100% to like 80-75% so fast (about 30 mins) and then the battery lasts quite a while? Is it because the battery has been charged only a few times? Because I bought the phone week ago.<issue_comment>username_1: From the question comments, you have not [calibrated your battery](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/battery_calibration) (in a long time or ever).
You need to do a proper calibration:
1. Do a full charge of the device's battery.
2. Use the device until it turns off on its own. Do a full discharge of the battery. One neat trick is to get some game that has wakelock (does not let the screen turns off) and leave it running with the device on a well-ventilated place.
3. After the device dies of low battery, wait for it to cool down and turn it on and use it a bit more. When it refuses to turn on at all, its fully discharged.
4. Plug it in and let it charge to max.
This will set the flags for FULL and EMPTY battery, and the meters should be accurate.
If the problem persists, your battery may be damaged. If the device's battery is still under warranty, take it to the service center.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you disconnect the charger immediately when the phone reaches 100%? If so Try an overnight charge and see if this behavior persists.
often times a fast charger may well reach a 4.2 volt peak in your battery but not complete the saturation charge phase before announcing 100% charge. in truth however if the saturation phase is not completed the battery is only charged to about 80% which would be bang on what you are seeing.
My L7 II does exactly the same if not charged overnight (or at least a few hours after the green light.
Do this before doing a possibly unnecessary full discharge witch is generally not very healthy for a lipo cell.
If you don't solve your problem thus, go ahead and do the calibration cycle as described by mindwin.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/07/31 | 507 | 1,789 | <issue_start>username_0: So... I just switched from AT&T to Cricket Wireless. They gave me a new SIM, and AT&T gave me an Unlock Code. I have an Android Samsung Galaxy Skyrocket S2.
I use Cricket Wireless.
I put in the new SIM, and was never prompted for a Code. I was able to get hooked up to the Cricket network and make calls just fine.
Am I good to go? Or will I be screwed if I don't get my Unlock Code entered?<issue_comment>username_1: You only need an unlock code if your phone was SIM-locked to start with. Not all phones are, and if you didn't get the phone from the carrier it definitely wasn't.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone is running fine, then don't worry about it. It's possible that they unlocked your phone over-the-air... Sounds weird, but some companies do it with certain phones (for example, Sprint pushes out unlock codes over-the-air).
Did you buy your phone outright from the carrier (the full price), or did you sign a contract?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You're good for now, but don't lose that unlock code!
Cricket is now owned by AT&T, and you can use either an unlocked GSM phone or a locked-to-AT&T or locked to Cricket GSM phone on Cricket. But if you should ever need to use that Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-i727 on (for example) T-Mobile, you'll need the unlock code!
To unlock a Samsung Galaxy phone, you just need to put a non-AT&T, non-Cricket SIM card in it, and then power-on the phone. It should prompt you for the unlock code. If you don't have a non-AT&T, non-Cricket SIM card, then just visit a T-Mobile store, and let them put one of theirs in it.
AT&T has unlocking instructions here:
<http://www.att.com/media/att/2014/support/pdf/ATTMobilityDeviceUnlockCodeInstructions.pdf>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/07/31 | 633 | 2,103 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got into high school. I've received a really cheap Chinese tablet as a gift. I can conclude this because it's Box just says "Android Tablet PC". No model name, No manufacturer name, NO NOTHING...!!
As the latest need of new generation and 21'st century, it is really dumb, 'cause it stuck with stock Android 4.1.1 ... It won't even upgrade to Android Jelly Bean(4.2.2).
As the new Android Kitkat (4.4.4) is in the market, I really want to upgrade to that android.
It specs(Personally-made)..
Supports Wi-Fi, GPS, but no Bluetooth.
Has 1 GB internal storage, NAND Flash of 5.32 GB and it even supports a SD card.
It's RAM is 1 GB
It's Model Number is **AM818RC**
It's Kernal Version is **3.0.8+**
It's Build Number is **rk30sdk-eng4.1.1 JRO03H 20121228.140006 release-keys**...<issue_comment>username_1: It's not possible to guess the "name of the manufacturer", as they have not even provided that information on tablet itself.
If you want to use Android Kitkat on the tablet, you can **TRY** some custom ROMs such as [CyanogenMod](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/), with any available binary image for a tablet with almost all specifications same as your's, including processor, RAM, NAND etc.
And **I'm not sure whether this will work or not.** So make sure to have a complete backup.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As KeshavaGN has said CyanogenMod is a safe option(**provided you have read the risks associated with it**) to root your phone to Android 4.4.4(Kit-Kat) but a small note of precaution is that the kit-Kat OS occupies a min of 3 GB space so later you will not have enough storage on board.
(As given by your specs you will have only 2 GB free of storage space for your own use to download other apps)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: According to a quick [Google search](https://www.google.com/search?q=android%20tablet%20AM818RC) based on the model number you provided, this might be [Oracom Korea's](https://www.facebook.com/Oracomkorea) [AM 818 8" tablet](https://www.facebook.com/Oracomkorea).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/01 | 1,064 | 4,011 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently purchased a Galaxy S5. I would like to root it, but so far, it seems that the "Towelroot" approach does not work on my model (purchased in Japan from Docomo), and other options are at this point too complicated for me.
So, my old phone, an S2, is rooted, but my new phone, an S5, is not.
Cut to today when I discovered that the calorie counter app I preffered, Calorific, is no longer available, and has been replaced with a feature bloated new version that ruins everything I liked about the previous version.
I still have that previous version on my old phone, so, if possible, I'd like to move that app over to my new phone.
Of course, I've looked on this forum for solutions, but [other questions](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/390/5892) I've seen so far presume either that one's phone is rooted or that one is trying to completely recreate all settings from phone to another.
I would like at this point to just move one app. Is that possible?
My previous phone has Titanium Backup Pro, if that helps.<issue_comment>username_1: Do you want to just install the specific version of the application you have in your old phone? If so,
a) run an application like Titanium Backup on the rooted phone
b) backup the app
c) find the .apk in the backup folder
d) transfer the .apk to your new phone
e) run the .apk to install the application on the new phone. I believe some phones do not do it out-of-the-box and you might have to download some kind of app (search for "apk install") to do it. Try without an app first, though.
In case you also want your data to be transferred along with the app, I'm not sure whether TiBu can do this for non-rooted phones. Someone else will be better suited to answer.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For CLI:
1. Download and install the [Android SDK Package](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
2. Add a path to these two directories of the package install
([installedpath]/tools and [installedpath]/platform-tools for a full
SDK installation).
3. Now, with the Android plugged in via the usb, run this to get the
full list of installed apps:
```
$ adb shell 'pm list packages'
```
You now have a list the names of all your install apps.
4. Use the -f parameter to get the full pathname of a desired package
by specifying a search string found in the previous list:
```
$ adb shell 'pm list packages -f reader'
```
5. Now pull the full pathname of the package you want to get with:
```
## adb pull [filepathname] [destination path] ##
$ adb pull /data/app/com.ebooks.ebookreader-2.apk ~/mybackupdir
```
For GUI you can use the app [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid).
NOTE: 'pm' can be executed on the device, directly, with a Terminal Emulator, in order to locate the apk files. They can then be copied directly to the SD card, without computer intervention, nor the SDK. (note that 'cp' may not exist, so use e.g. 'cat file.apk > /mnt/extSDCard/file.apk')
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I use [App Backup & Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup).
It's fairly easy to use, you will get the required APK file on you SD Card and you can transfer it onto your new phone, where you can manually install the apk.
1. Open App Backup & Restore
2. Set Backup Path
3. Select your app and click Backup
4. Transfer apk file from Backup Path to your new phone
5. Make sure Unknown Sources Setting is turned on under Security
Settings
6. Select the apk file from file manager
7. Follow installation instructions
But older versions of apps might not work properly with new versions of Android, so keep that in mind.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: When you want to send an installed application from one mobile phone to another you can install "Bluetooth file transfer" application on your old phone and then easily send any installed app file to other devices through bluetooth.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/01 | 1,170 | 4,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a new Samsung Galaxy S5 running Android 4.4.2, and I also have a laptop and desktop computer, both running Ubuntu 14.04. In order to access or transfer files from phone to computer, I can connect my Samsung by USB easily enough, but I thought I might be able to do something a little cooler using either wifi or Bluetooth.
My phone always connects to my home LAN whenever I'm at home, so if there was a way to make it appear on the network automatically every time it was in range, that would be sweet.
My laptop I'm often using at hotspots where I probably couldn't connect them via the LAN. So maybe for my laptop, some kind of Bluetooth connection would be best. I'm actually typing right now on my laptop, and I paired the phone and laptop together, so I can select to "Send files" from the laptop to the Android, but that's about as convenient as emailing it to myself. I really want to be able to open the Android internal SD drives like they were drives on a network.
This could be two questions, one about connecting my desktop by wifi and one about connecting my laptop by bluetooth, but I'm asking them together because it may be that maybe one approach works best for both scenarios. Or maybe I have it reversed and wifi would be better for the laptop and Bluetooth for the desktop.
In short, what is the best wireless way for me to make my Android phone always available to my computers so that I can transfer and access files to it? I'd ideally like to have the drives show up the same way they do as when connected by USB, so that I can do other things like syncing my music collection (with Banshee or Clementine) and possibly other tasks.<issue_comment>username_1: Do you want to just install the specific version of the application you have in your old phone? If so,
a) run an application like Titanium Backup on the rooted phone
b) backup the app
c) find the .apk in the backup folder
d) transfer the .apk to your new phone
e) run the .apk to install the application on the new phone. I believe some phones do not do it out-of-the-box and you might have to download some kind of app (search for "apk install") to do it. Try without an app first, though.
In case you also want your data to be transferred along with the app, I'm not sure whether TiBu can do this for non-rooted phones. Someone else will be better suited to answer.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For CLI:
1. Download and install the [Android SDK Package](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
2. Add a path to these two directories of the package install
([installedpath]/tools and [installedpath]/platform-tools for a full
SDK installation).
3. Now, with the Android plugged in via the usb, run this to get the
full list of installed apps:
```
$ adb shell 'pm list packages'
```
You now have a list the names of all your install apps.
4. Use the -f parameter to get the full pathname of a desired package
by specifying a search string found in the previous list:
```
$ adb shell 'pm list packages -f reader'
```
5. Now pull the full pathname of the package you want to get with:
```
## adb pull [filepathname] [destination path] ##
$ adb pull /data/app/com.ebooks.ebookreader-2.apk ~/mybackupdir
```
For GUI you can use the app [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid).
NOTE: 'pm' can be executed on the device, directly, with a Terminal Emulator, in order to locate the apk files. They can then be copied directly to the SD card, without computer intervention, nor the SDK. (note that 'cp' may not exist, so use e.g. 'cat file.apk > /mnt/extSDCard/file.apk')
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I use [App Backup & Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup).
It's fairly easy to use, you will get the required APK file on you SD Card and you can transfer it onto your new phone, where you can manually install the apk.
1. Open App Backup & Restore
2. Set Backup Path
3. Select your app and click Backup
4. Transfer apk file from Backup Path to your new phone
5. Make sure Unknown Sources Setting is turned on under Security
Settings
6. Select the apk file from file manager
7. Follow installation instructions
But older versions of apps might not work properly with new versions of Android, so keep that in mind.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: When you want to send an installed application from one mobile phone to another you can install "Bluetooth file transfer" application on your old phone and then easily send any installed app file to other devices through bluetooth.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/01 | 225 | 938 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a smartphone on android, and when it is attached trough USB to my computer (windows or linux), I'd like to have it ring or do notifications in the headphones of the computer.
Is there a way to do it ?<issue_comment>username_1: No. As far as I know, this is not possible.
May be this can be done through custom application. But I think there is no app that does this, at least, for now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Using the Bluetooth you can very well get it. After the bluetooth connection is established, you can use the bluetooth menu to activate
1. playback of music from Phone on Computer,
2. Receive call on Computer which you have a option to take it on the hand phone if you want ( this is available on the android phone screen page when the call is in activation)
3. To exchange the files between the computer and phone
4. SMS the message from computer that goes via phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/01 | 532 | 1,924 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm unable to go to recovery mode to factory reset (wipe my cache/data) my [Android Mini 7100 Phone](http://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-mini-7100.html) (Android GingerBread 2.3.x) because I forgot my phone lock combination.
I tried resetting it using:
* Vol Down + Power,
* Vol Up + Power,
* Vol Up + Vol Down + Power,
* Vol Up + Vol Down + Home + Power,
and the phone starts normally
* When I press Home + Power, it goes to 'Test' mode.
I checked out [this YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDAHpz6HICQ) but it did not work for me.
How do I go to recovery mode?<issue_comment>username_1: I think the easiest (and non-sketchiest) solution for this will be to help your sister recover her Gmail password. Once you have that, you can use the [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager) to reset the phone password, or erase the phone memory from the computer.
This is the only solution I will post here because resetting an android without access to a gmail account is often done with less-than-ideal intentions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Did you try ADB?, there may be a chance your device can be recognized by adb although its locked.
If adb can see your device than run the below command and wipe data and factory reset
`adb reboot recovery`
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe you are missing or failing to do something very important:
1. Switch off your Phone
2. Press and hold the Vol Up + Vol Down + Home + Power buttons together until a dead Android image no command shows up
3. Press the power button to show recovery options
4. Navigate with the volume up button
5. Select and choose "Wipe data and factory reset"
6. Scroll to "YES" Use volume down button to choose. Wait till data
wipe is complete.
7. Now, select "Reboot system now"
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/01 | 929 | 3,723 | <issue_start>username_0: I think I've came across to some sort of bug in Samsung Galaxy S5, (SW-G900W8), Android 4.4.2, (Kernel 3.4.0-1947824).
The problem is, after the mail account being setup correctly, the default mail client on the phone will not download all the mail but only the headers.
The "MAxEmailBodyTruncationSize" setting on the exchange server was set to 50KB , 100KB and unlimited but it has not solved the problem.
Another samsung phone (not the same model) gets the settings correctly (50KB, 100KB, unlimited respectively).
SO I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with the server. Do you have any suggestions? Other than maybe using another mail client on the phone?
Thanks,<issue_comment>username_1: This is how I would fix the problem on a Galaxy S4.
Open up the following menus in your phone (with the S5, they may be slightly different):
Settings
Accounts
Email
Settings
Primary Account
Sync Settings
Size to retrieve emails
Within this menu, you should be able to adjust the settings (on your phone) for "Size to retrieve emails" and "While Roaming". Make sure both of these settings are set to download more than "Just Headers".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is likely a bug introduced in one of the latest updates to Galaxy S5.
The functionality was working before for my phone: emails downloaded and you could set the size, but it stopped working during the summer (and I remember there was a system update downloaded).
I'm also using Exchange email on my Galaxy S5 and see the same symptoms (headers only downloaded, cannot change setting from Headers only). I have a second IMAP account configured, and that works normally (you can change the settings and message body is downloaded).
Unfortunately I haven't found a fix to this bug.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: We had the same issue, and also tried setting it to "unlimited" without that solving the issue. We think the S5 is reading in bytes and S4 in KB. Finally, entering the limit *in bytes* solved it for us.
Can you try to put `1000000` in the limits and re-create your account on the S5, what choices of limits to you have while setting up your device at that moment?
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: In case anyone is still looking for an answer, hopefully this will help out. All our S4,s, S5's and S6's had the same issue but only for the built-in AS client and only for those running Lollipop. So I did some testing and found something interesting:
The old set-activesyncmailboxpolicy is deprecated in our up-to-date E2013 servers. That command set the size as a straightforward number of KB i.e. a plain number with no qualifier. However, it appears the policy format has changed along with the editing command and it now takes a size qualifier of GB, MB or KB, with unqualified numbers now meaning plain Bytes. That suggests that the AS client in Lollipop is actually being quite strict as to how to read the new style, whereas Touchdown and Outlook clients seem to assume that unqualified numbers = KB as before.
So it's not really a bug, rather MS not thinking about backward compatibility as hard as they should have (how tough would it be to allow a B qualifier and assume unqualified was KB on all AS policies?). So all you need to do to 'fix' the issue you need to edit all your activesync policies with the new command and make sure to use an appropriate size qualifier. Btw - I've no idea if this applies to older versions of Exchange.
Example (for the Default policy - rinse & repeat for any additional ones):
```
set-mobiledevicemailboxpolicy -Identity Default -MaxEmailBodyTruncationSize 200KB -MaxEmailHTMLBodyTruncationSize 200KB
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/02 | 217 | 781 | <issue_start>username_0: The WiFi on my Samsung Galaxy S Duos GT s7562 froze. It shows "TURNING ON" and stays forever like that.
* I tried a hard reset. Still not working.
* I tried some dialer codes (like `*#*#526#*#*`) to restart the WiFi drivers, etc. and the codes are not working. It's just dialing.
Are there any other solutions?<issue_comment>username_1: WiFi hardware was faulty. (This is a common issue)
The WiFi chip set no more working. So the whole motherboard should be changed.
Costs nearly 5000INR (80$).
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: guys if your problem is wifi on your phone and if you do hard reset and still not working, the problem is hardware, the wifi driver. hard reset is the solution for software only not hardware.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/08/02 | 1,965 | 6,348 | <issue_start>username_0: I visit sites where some features like pop-up menus and tooltips are invoked by placing the mouse cursor over an item. I would like to use all the features while using my Android tablet. So, I'm looking for a way to simulate the mouse-over event in Android browser, especially in Android 4.1.2<issue_comment>username_1: Long-press the item (to open its context-menu), then hit the "back" key (to leave the menu). Works on most devices. Explained e.g. [here](http://android.izzysoft.de/help.php?topic=applists), scroll down to "Smartphones".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The long-click is basically the same as a right-click which brings up context menus.
Things for mouse-over such as viewing titles, and link urls can be accomplished with bookmarklets. I have examples bookmarklets to view all titles, and all href links, see "href:", "href-x:" and "parentips" on for instance my [dolphin gestures](http://www.mvps.org/username_2/dolphin/dolphin_gestures.htm) page.
You can invoke example by clicking on one of those boxed bookmarklets links.
To learn more about bookmarklets, if you are not familiar with them, I would suggest starting at <http://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets>.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Going necro on this since it was the most relevant thread I found when searching for a solution to this issue.
Based on the answer from @username_2, I found the following works quite well to see tooltips when using Chrome on Android, which you'd normally only be able to see on mouse-over/hover when using Chrome on a laptop/desktop (Mac or PC).
1. When viewing this page on Chrome (Android app), open the menu, press ☆ to bookmark the page, then click "edit" on the notification that appears at the bottom of the screen to edit the bookmark.
2. Copy/paste the following to replace the name of the bookmark: **πParenTips: Turns tooltips (title attributes) into parenthetical phrases. (<https://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets/sitespecific.html#paren_tips>)**
3. Copy/paste the following to replace the URL of the bookmark:
```
javascript:(function(){ var z=[],N,title,tc,j; function r(N) { if (N.title) z.push(N); var C=N.childNodes,i;for(i=0;i
```
4. Hit the left arrow ← at the top to finish editing the bookmark.
5. The next time you're viewing a page in Chrome on your Android device and want to see all of the tooltips that you'd normally only be able to see on mouse-over when using a desktop browser, click in the address bar, type πParenTips (case insensitive), and click the bookmark you just saved/edited (it should show a ☆ before it). The javascript saved as the URL of the bookmark will reveal the tooltips in parentheses after every object on the page that has one.
If you want to take this a step further (which I did), you can and the javascript into a macro, and add it into the MacroDroid drawer. Then, rather than needing to remember the name of the bookmark, you can just slide open the drawer and click the macro to execute the functionality.
Here's the code for the macro. If you use MacroDroid and want to import it, just save this using a text editor as `ParenTips(tooltips).macro`.
```
{"localVariables":[],"m_GUID":-7639397451296706360,"m_actionList":[{"m_option":1,"swipeAreaColour":0,"swipeAreaHeight":45,"swipeAreaOpacity":50,"swipeAreaOption":0,"swipeAreaVerticalOffset":50,"swipeAreaVisibleWidth":10,"swipeAreaWidth":10,"m_SIGUID":-7094001615827768492,"m_classType":"MacroDroidDrawerAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"m_delayInMilliSeconds":500,"m_delayInSeconds":0,"m_useAlarm":false,"m_SIGUID":-8018690266470723056,"m_classType":"PauseAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"action":0,"uiInteractionConfiguration":{"clickOption":2,"contentDescription":"","longClick":false,"xyPoint":{"x":300,"y":220},"type":"Click"},"m_SIGUID":-7967589745354417308,"m_classType":"UIInteractionAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"m_delayInMilliSeconds":500,"m_delayInSeconds":0,"m_useAlarm":false,"m_SIGUID":-8261751054593356492,"m_classType":"PauseAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"action":4,"uiInteractionConfiguration":{"forceClear":false,"text":"javascript:(function(){ var z\u003d[],N,title,tc,j; function r(N) { if (N.title) z.push(N); var C\u003dN.childNodes,i;for(i\u003d0;i\u003cC.length;++i)r(C[i]); } r(document.body); for (j in z) { N\u003dz[j]; title\u003ddocument.createTextNode(\"(\"+N.title+\")\"); tc\u003ddocument.createElement(\"span\"); tc.style.color\u003d\"green\"; tc.style.background\u003d\"black\"; tc.appendChild(title); N.parentNode.insertBefore(tc,N.nextSibling); N.parentNode.insertBefore(document.createTextNode(\" \"),tc); }})();\n","useClipboard":false,"type":"Paste"},"m_SIGUID":-5907160346063321222,"m_classType":"UIInteractionAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"m_delayInMilliSeconds":500,"m_delayInSeconds":0,"m_useAlarm":false,"m_SIGUID":-7595853986867803473,"m_classType":"PauseAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false},{"action":0,"uiInteractionConfiguration":{"clickOption":2,"contentDescription":"","longClick":false,"xyPoint":{"x":980,"y":2100},"type":"Click"},"m_SIGUID":-4895727888846778703,"m_classType":"UIInteractionAction","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false}],"m_category":"Bookmarklets","m_constraintList":[],"m_description":"Turns tooltips (title attributes) into parenthetical phrases. Details:\nhttps://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets/sitespecific.html#paren_tips","m_descriptionOpen":true,"m_enabled":true,"m_excludeLog":false,"m_headingColor":0,"m_isOrCondition":false,"m_name":"ParenTips(tooltips)","m_triggerList":[{"fakeIcon":2131231023,"m_SIGUID":-8670230100873968551,"m_classType":"EmptyTrigger","m_constraintList":[],"m_isDisabled":false,"m_isOrCondition":false}]}
```
If it doesn't seem to work on your device, you may just need to edit the coordinates for the `UI Interaction(Click [x,y])` actions: (first one) to click the address bar in Chrome, and (second one) to click the enter/go key on your phone's keyboard.
Lastly, if you want to get rid of the parenthesized tooltips, just reload the page.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/02 | 835 | 3,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm going on holiday soon and we planned to take a USB hub to charge all of our devices rather than take several wall adapters, however when I checked that my 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 would charge, I found that it didn't. After investigating, I found that my iPad charger wouldn't charge it either and in fact the only that would charge it was the USB wall adapter that came in the box with the tablet, even though the port on the USB hub and the iPad charger are rated at 2.1 A (5 V).
When I plug the tablet into to a non-Samsung adapter powered off however, the screen flashes lighter and darker but nothing else happens which seems odd behavior to me.
What is the reason it will not charge by any other means, and is there a solution?<issue_comment>username_1: There is more to an adapter than just the current, although kudos to you for knowing that much. The problems arise due to the fact that the USB-2 spec is for a maximum of .5 A at 5 V without some extra handshaking to ascertain that the device wants and can handle more. For Apple devices, this is done in a certain way according to their "standard", which is different than PCs. So, for a PC, you normally need a driver, and it sets up the port for the correct voltages.
Most aftermarket USB chargers are designed to work with Apple devices, and seem to have some differences that make them either more or less compatible with Android devices, but usually require what's called a "charge-only" cable or adapter, that shorts together certain pins of the connector to make the device charge at the higher rate. These can be bought on Amazon from companies like Mediabridge. But it's not 100% certain if any particular adapter will work with a particular device. Unfortunately, some Samsungs won't work at all with some chargers, and work fine with others (I have an 8" Galaxy Tab 3).
If the tablet recognizes the charger at all, it will probably work with the charge-only cable/adapter, I think. I have one charger where it doesn't even register that it's connected, and it won't work no matter what I do. But it does work with most adapters, including the one I use for my wife's iphone.
With the tablet powered down (not standby), it should charge at .5 A, which will take much longer. I'd try the charge-only adapter if you have time to get one before you leave. Otherwise, you may just need to bite the bullet for now and bring an extra one for the tablet.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Check the power output of your Galaxy Tab 3's wall adapter and see if the power output is greater than the 5V 2.1A power output of iPad charger.
If the Tab 3's USB wall adapter power output is greater than the iPad charger's USB wall adapter then that's likely why the non-Samsung power adapters aren't charging your Tab 3. The non-Samsang adapters aren't putting out enough power for the Tab 3.
I own the Galaxy Tab Pro tablet. The power output of its USB wall adapter is 5.3V 2.0A. My Tab Pro doesn't charge when I use my Galaxy Player 5.0's USB wall adapter, which outputs 5.0V 0.7A.
You could take the Samsung USB wall adapter with you and use it to charge both your Tab 3 and iPad while you're on the road. I only use the USB wall adapter for my Tab Pro to charge both the Tab Pro and the Player 5.0.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/02 | 1,831 | 3,713 | <issue_start>username_0: I am planing to buy Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. However, I am confused between the variants of this phone. The following [versions](http://www.payless.pk/index.php?route=product/search&search=g900 "versions") are available in my country but when I click on each of the variants, the site doesn't specify any difference between the versions.
1. Samsung Galaxy S5 3G G900H
2. Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H
3. Samsung Galaxy S5 4G LTE G900F
What are the differences between these variants? Especially between
* 1 & 2
* 2 & 3<issue_comment>username_1: The 3G G900H and the SM-G900H are the same, but SM-G900H is the proper name for it.
Now that we know those two devices are the same, we can compare the SM-G900H with the G900F-
**SM-G900H**
Only supports 3G HSPA+ networks, no LTE support, and will work nearly everywhere in the world except some markets in north/south america
Uses an Exynos 5 Octa 5422 processor (Split into a quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Does not have a good development community for custom recoveries/ROMs
**SM-G900F**
European model
Supports LTE networks (bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Uses a Snapdragon 801 (quad core 2.5 GHz)
Has a fairly good development community (custom recoveries/ROMs/etc)
**Benchmark**
**Misc**
SM-G900H has a 133 MHz higher stock RAM speed than the SM-g900f, supports hardware assisted virtualization, and is generally more power efficient.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: username_1 presented the main differences, here is a [detailed comparison](http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/comparison/78e31663):
[Some local variants](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711487&page=5):
```
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900T
all of those variant have same hardware (SM-G900F).
```
A longer list:
```
Galaxy S5 SM-G900F - LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Europe(LTE Variants) for Europe
Galaxy S5 SM-G900HNO - Europe(3G Variants octa-core)
Galaxy S5 SM-G900I - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 Asia
Galaxy S5 SM-G900K - LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900L - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900S - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Canada
Galaxy S5 SM-G900M - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 USA for Vodafone
Galaxy S5 SM-G900A - LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for AT&T
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T - LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for T-Mobile
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for MetroPCS
Galaxy S5 SM-G900P - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for Sprint
Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 USA for US Cellular
Galaxy S5 SM-G900V - LTE 700/1700/2100 USA for Verizon
```
FYI: <https://android.stackexchange.com/q/89990/12202>
There is also the [Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD, a.k.a. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_duos-6272.php), which is pretty much like the SM-G900F but dual-SIM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/03 | 1,755 | 3,519 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the meaning that I an not able to login on another device?
I am sure that user and pwd are correct but on the second device it give me this message "user/password are not correct".
I try to set the smartphone with another account and it is easy to do that
I regularly use my account on the smartphone and on the pc<issue_comment>username_1: The 3G G900H and the SM-G900H are the same, but SM-G900H is the proper name for it.
Now that we know those two devices are the same, we can compare the SM-G900H with the G900F-
**SM-G900H**
Only supports 3G HSPA+ networks, no LTE support, and will work nearly everywhere in the world except some markets in north/south america
Uses an Exynos 5 Octa 5422 processor (Split into a quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Does not have a good development community for custom recoveries/ROMs
**SM-G900F**
European model
Supports LTE networks (bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Uses a Snapdragon 801 (quad core 2.5 GHz)
Has a fairly good development community (custom recoveries/ROMs/etc)
**Benchmark**
**Misc**
SM-G900H has a 133 MHz higher stock RAM speed than the SM-g900f, supports hardware assisted virtualization, and is generally more power efficient.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: username_1 presented the main differences, here is a [detailed comparison](http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/comparison/78e31663):
[Some local variants](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711487&page=5):
```
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900T
all of those variant have same hardware (SM-G900F).
```
A longer list:
```
Galaxy S5 SM-G900F - LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Europe(LTE Variants) for Europe
Galaxy S5 SM-G900HNO - Europe(3G Variants octa-core)
Galaxy S5 SM-G900I - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 Asia
Galaxy S5 SM-G900K - LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900L - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900S - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Canada
Galaxy S5 SM-G900M - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 USA for Vodafone
Galaxy S5 SM-G900A - LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for AT&T
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T - LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for T-Mobile
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for MetroPCS
Galaxy S5 SM-G900P - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for Sprint
Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 USA for US Cellular
Galaxy S5 SM-G900V - LTE 700/1700/2100 USA for Verizon
```
FYI: <https://android.stackexchange.com/q/89990/12202>
There is also the [Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD, a.k.a. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_duos-6272.php), which is pretty much like the SM-G900F but dual-SIM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/03 | 1,864 | 3,991 | <issue_start>username_0: My Envizen V917G just shut down one day and restarted with the factory reset.
I have since flashed it with the software from their website (several times, it fails to format the cache in the automatic mode but claims to be successful if I do it manually) but it still shows 0 space available and it won't shut down on it's own but I presume that is because it can't save any settings since it says it has no space and it restarts in it's factory setup state every time.
Anyone know of any other software I could flash it with to get it working properly, or other things I could try? Or is it just a useless toy now?
This was a gift and I can't claim the guarantee without a receipt and the original serial number intact, which was just a sticker that rolled off the back after 4 months of use.<issue_comment>username_1: The 3G G900H and the SM-G900H are the same, but SM-G900H is the proper name for it.
Now that we know those two devices are the same, we can compare the SM-G900H with the G900F-
**SM-G900H**
Only supports 3G HSPA+ networks, no LTE support, and will work nearly everywhere in the world except some markets in north/south america
Uses an Exynos 5 Octa 5422 processor (Split into a quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Does not have a good development community for custom recoveries/ROMs
**SM-G900F**
European model
Supports LTE networks (bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Uses a Snapdragon 801 (quad core 2.5 GHz)
Has a fairly good development community (custom recoveries/ROMs/etc)
**Benchmark**
**Misc**
SM-G900H has a 133 MHz higher stock RAM speed than the SM-g900f, supports hardware assisted virtualization, and is generally more power efficient.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: username_1 presented the main differences, here is a [detailed comparison](http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/comparison/78e31663):
[Some local variants](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711487&page=5):
```
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900T
all of those variant have same hardware (SM-G900F).
```
A longer list:
```
Galaxy S5 SM-G900F - LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Europe(LTE Variants) for Europe
Galaxy S5 SM-G900HNO - Europe(3G Variants octa-core)
Galaxy S5 SM-G900I - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 Asia
Galaxy S5 SM-G900K - LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900L - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900S - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Canada
Galaxy S5 SM-G900M - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 USA for Vodafone
Galaxy S5 SM-G900A - LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for AT&T
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T - LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for T-Mobile
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for MetroPCS
Galaxy S5 SM-G900P - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for Sprint
Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 USA for US Cellular
Galaxy S5 SM-G900V - LTE 700/1700/2100 USA for Verizon
```
FYI: <https://android.stackexchange.com/q/89990/12202>
There is also the [Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD, a.k.a. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_duos-6272.php), which is pretty much like the SM-G900F but dual-SIM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/03 | 2,151 | 4,306 | <issue_start>username_0: Copying large files to micro SD card (via MTP mode or USB thetering and FTP) causes a high CPU load (around 90%) with the result of my phone rebooting from overheating.
Is this a normal behavior? Any suggestions?
My system is Cyanogenmod 11-M8 on a Galaxy S4 mini with a SanDisk Ultra microSDXC 64GB.
**EDIT**
Here are the last messages before reboot according to `adb logcat`
```
I/ThermalDaemon( 322): Sensor 'tsens_tz_sensor0' - alarm cleared 1 at 47.0 degC
E/MP-Decision( 1785): num online cores: 2 reqd : 1 available : 2 rq_depth:0.000000 hotplug_avg_load_dw: 29
E/MP-Decision( 1785): DOWN cpu:1 core_idx:1 Ns:1.100000 Ts:190 rq:0.000000 seq:1069.000000
E/MP-Decision( 1785): num online cores: 1 reqd : 2 available : 2 rq_depth:2.500000 hotplug_avg_load_dw: 58
E/MP-Decision( 1785): UP cpu:1 core_idx:1 Nw:1.900000 Tw:140 rq:2.500000 seq:182.000000
I/ThermalDaemon( 322): Sensor 'tsens_tz_sensor0' - alarm raised 1 at 50.0 degC
E/NetdConnector( 832): NDC Command {4878 bandwidth gettetherstats} took too long (1006ms)
D/MobileDataStateTracker( 832): default: setPolicyDataEnable(enabled=true)
```<issue_comment>username_1: The 3G G900H and the SM-G900H are the same, but SM-G900H is the proper name for it.
Now that we know those two devices are the same, we can compare the SM-G900H with the G900F-
**SM-G900H**
Only supports 3G HSPA+ networks, no LTE support, and will work nearly everywhere in the world except some markets in north/south america
Uses an Exynos 5 Octa 5422 processor (Split into a quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A15, and a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Does not have a good development community for custom recoveries/ROMs
**SM-G900F**
European model
Supports LTE networks (bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Uses a Snapdragon 801 (quad core 2.5 GHz)
Has a fairly good development community (custom recoveries/ROMs/etc)
**Benchmark**
**Misc**
SM-G900H has a 133 MHz higher stock RAM speed than the SM-g900f, supports hardware assisted virtualization, and is generally more power efficient.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: username_1 presented the main differences, here is a [detailed comparison](http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/comparison/78e31663):
[Some local variants](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711487&page=5):
```
Samsung SM-G900F for Europe
Samsung SM-G900I for Asia
Samsung SM-G900K/G900L/G900S for Korea
Samsung SM-G900M for Vodafone
Samsung SM-G900A for AT&T
Samsung SM-G900T for T-Mobile
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900F
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900M
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900A
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G900T
4G Network LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900F
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900M
LTE 700 / 850 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900A
LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 - SM-G900T
all of those variant have same hardware (SM-G900F).
```
A longer list:
```
Galaxy S5 SM-G900F - LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Europe(LTE Variants) for Europe
Galaxy S5 SM-G900HNO - Europe(3G Variants octa-core)
Galaxy S5 SM-G900I - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 Asia
Galaxy S5 SM-G900K - LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900L - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900S - LTE 600/850/1800/2100 Korea
Galaxy S5 SM-G900W8 - LTE 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 Canada
Galaxy S5 SM-G900M - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 USA for Vodafone
Galaxy S5 SM-G900A - LTE 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for AT&T
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T - LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 USA for T-Mobile
Galaxy S5 SM-G900T1 - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for MetroPCS
Galaxy S5 SM-G900P - LTE 850/900/1800/1900 USA for Sprint
Galaxy S5 SM-G900R4 - LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100 USA for US Cellular
Galaxy S5 SM-G900V - LTE 700/1700/2100 USA for Verizon
```
FYI: <https://android.stackexchange.com/q/89990/12202>
There is also the [Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos SM-G900FD, a.k.a. Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos LTE](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5_duos-6272.php), which is pretty much like the SM-G900F but dual-SIM.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/04 | 443 | 1,757 | <issue_start>username_0: I haven't used Link2SD yet to move apps, because there is one thing I'm confused about. Currently, I have a 2 GB SD card on my phone, but I'm thinking to buy another 8 GB card later.
What will I have to do if I want to transfer all the apps (linked/moved using Link2SD) to my new 8 GB SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: When you want to change your SD card from 2GB to 8GB, you should have two partitions on the 8GB SD card.
First of all, uninstall all of your non-system apps and open Link2SD.
Select clean up SD partition 2 and then select cleanup partition's Dalvik-cache. Now you can insert a new SD card and enjoy these features without any issue.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Its a simple procedure really. All you have to do is connect your SD card via a reader or adapter to a computer. Then copy all the data to a folder. Then transfer all they data to your new SD card and it should work.
This method is not exactly foolproof so don't delete the data from the first card in case you need it
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried copying the SD card to a folder and then to the new card. I used Linux Mint 17 running Nemo as root. If you don't have Linux installed, I would recommend a Kali Live disc, since it runs as root.
Everything seems to have been copied, but the first boot of the phone gave me an inconsistent UID message. It was gone at second boot. Some apps worked, some worked after reinstalling, and others lost all of their data.
If you try this, move the stuff you really don't want to lose back to the phone. Starting a game all over again when you were at level 200 really bites. Facebook and Messenger store everything on servers, so they could be easily reinstalled.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/04 | 866 | 3,249 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S5 running 4.4.2, unrooted.
In the top indicator bar, there is an icon of a battery, and a percentage of remaining battery life beside it (not inside of it, as I've seen other people mention).
I find the percentage being there kind of stresses me out. I look at it and wonder if the drop from 90% to 80% over the last little while is indicative of lots of battery use, and whether or not my phone will last the day.
Can I get rid of it? I'm okay with just a battery icon.
Ideally, a percentage would only show once I'm under a critical point, like 20% or so.
Here is what my battery settings look like:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oCcT5.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lliQo.png)
Click image(s) for larger versions<issue_comment>username_1: Battery percentage is used by users to charge the device based on the percentage(if the charge <25 % then charge the device till 100% and if not less then 25 % then do not charge in order to extend your battery life)
The below steps are common for all the Android devices with version greater then Android 4.1(jelly bean) to the present Android 4.4 (KitKat) only with some minor modifications.
You can simply uncheck the Show Battery Percentage in the Settings.
Go to the settings>Battery.
In that you can see that the Show battery Percentage is checked. You can simply uncheck that and the battery percentage will not be displayed.
If at all the check box is not under the battery menu then you might be having it under the Display menu.
Last but not the least please check if your device is available for the Update to Android 4.4.4 if yes then go ahead with the update.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to settings>>>battery>>>scroll down and uncheck the "Display Battery Percentage" option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: With regards to the screenshot above try at the bottom of the list of apps under battery, if not try under settings > display and might be there somewhere
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: This was a boggle for me as well, but I found it if click on battery, then the display at the top and then display at the bottom once more and finally about half way down you have display battery percentage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I was losing hope of finding this on my Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet which runs Android 4.4.4, but finally I did. On my device it's under Settings -> Device -> Personalisation -> Status bar icons.
Hope this helps you find it on your Samsung device as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I upgraded to Android 5.0, and now the option to hide battery percentage is available with a simple checkbox in the battery settings interface.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: If you're using android 4.4.4 goto Settings>Battery, then up the top right hand side click on the battery icon. This should bring a drop down menu to change the battery symbol.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/04 | 743 | 2,813 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two smartphones:
* HTC Desire (unrooted / android 2.2 / normal-sim / operator1 / my account)
* Nexus 4 (android 4.4.4 / micro-sim / operator2 / my account)
Both smartphone are regurarly logged with the same account.
I need to buy some apps with normal-sim from operator1 but those app are available only for android 4.0 and newest.
I will use the apps on my Nexus 4 but I do not want to root any device by now.
How can I solve it?<issue_comment>username_1: Battery percentage is used by users to charge the device based on the percentage(if the charge <25 % then charge the device till 100% and if not less then 25 % then do not charge in order to extend your battery life)
The below steps are common for all the Android devices with version greater then Android 4.1(jelly bean) to the present Android 4.4 (KitKat) only with some minor modifications.
You can simply uncheck the Show Battery Percentage in the Settings.
Go to the settings>Battery.
In that you can see that the Show battery Percentage is checked. You can simply uncheck that and the battery percentage will not be displayed.
If at all the check box is not under the battery menu then you might be having it under the Display menu.
Last but not the least please check if your device is available for the Update to Android 4.4.4 if yes then go ahead with the update.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to settings>>>battery>>>scroll down and uncheck the "Display Battery Percentage" option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: With regards to the screenshot above try at the bottom of the list of apps under battery, if not try under settings > display and might be there somewhere
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: This was a boggle for me as well, but I found it if click on battery, then the display at the top and then display at the bottom once more and finally about half way down you have display battery percentage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I was losing hope of finding this on my Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet which runs Android 4.4.4, but finally I did. On my device it's under Settings -> Device -> Personalisation -> Status bar icons.
Hope this helps you find it on your Samsung device as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I upgraded to Android 5.0, and now the option to hide battery percentage is available with a simple checkbox in the battery settings interface.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_7: If you're using android 4.4.4 goto Settings>Battery, then up the top right hand side click on the battery icon. This should bring a drop down menu to change the battery symbol.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/04 | 1,145 | 4,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a dual-port 2-amp charger with an Amazon Basics USB cable. This works perfectly fine to charge my Nexus 4 and the Nexus reports "AC" not "USB" as charging mode. From the recharge time it's also evident that it gets plenty of juice.
However, when I connect my wife's [Samsung Galaxy S Duos](http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_duos_s7562-4883.php) then **it simply does not charge at all** - the battery indicator does not get the lightning symbol, and the battery really never charges (even when nothing is connected to the charger's second USB port). When I connect the same phone to my computer's USB port, it charges just fine - even using the LG charging cable! - but slowly of course. The Samsung also charges well from any el-cheapo car charger (lighter socket) as well as from my expensive 3A car charger and from my LG AC charger.
What's the cause of this? How can a charger&cable combination work very well for one phone, yet not at all for another?<issue_comment>username_1: Most probably the USB cable is not supporting the Samsung device. Not all OEM USB cables support other OEM Android devices. It may work with Nokia USB Cable but not with the Nexus because the design of the pins is not matching.
For this you cannot open the USB cable and change the design or something what you can do Is to try another OEM USB cable like Nokia.It will definitely work.
For more details check the [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/78397/why-are-usb-cables-of-two-different-oems-different)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: To answer some of your questions in your comments: The USB specification allows for a fifth channel, OTG (On-The-Go), to negotiate master/slave relationships. Some manufacturers remove the OTG channel (cheapo USB cables are notorious for this), and, subsequently, charging negotiation is halted if the device is trying to send data through it. Some early Samsung phones require the OTG channel, and if your cable doesn't have it (or it's a bad circuit in that one line), then it won't charge. Very weird, but, some manufacturers do that.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: In my experience, and my extensive reading on the subject, it seems to be related to the charger and not the cable, unless the cable is a non-standard USB cable. Samsung does not use a special cable for their micro-USB chargers, only their old devices with the Apple-like connector.
The USB standard requires handshaking to negotiate more than 500 ma of current. This is not done in a standard way outside of IOS devices, so not all manufacturers use the same methods. I believe some Samsungs look for a certain voltage on one or two of the pins of the connector, and will not work with other chargers, but I'm only guessing. What I have found with, for example, my Galaxy Tab 3, is that there are some chargers that will not register no matter what cable I use (including "charge-only" cables like from Mediabridge), and other chargers that will not charge it at the full rate unless I use a charge-only cable.
My wife's iphone seems to charge from all the chargers, although I'm not sure if it's at the full rate since I have no app to check. I should mention that most aftermarket chargers are designed to work with Apple, and not necessarily Android, so this is no surprise.
My LG G2, on the other hand, seems to be much less picky, and charges from most every charger I have.
TL;DR, a lot of chargers will not work well, and it's hard to know in advance whether they will.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Marty is correct! I had the same problem with a third-party USB charger that would charge everything I had, except my Samsung phones. They look for a specific voltage on a certain USB pin.
By opening a charger that worked and the one that didn't, I was able to modify the one that didn't to also work. I'm not sure how USB connector pins are numbered, but for the sake of this explanation, let's say the one with the positive supply (say the leftmost one) is '1' and the negative supply (far-right) is '4', then for Samsung charging, '2' needs to float (no connection) and '3' needs to be connected to the minus pin ('4').
Of course this involves opening the USB charger and soldering stuff, so not for the uninitiated!
Hope this helps some future viewers of this post!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/04 | 204 | 760 | <issue_start>username_0: What is exactly com.android.keyguard?
Is it just handling the lockscreen?
If I set my device not to lock when screen is turned off, can I safely freeze/remove com.android.keyguard?
I'm using a galaxy nexus with cyanogenmod 11 (kitkat), trying to lower RAM usage.<issue_comment>username_1: `com.android.keyguard` runs your lockscreen, home button, and a few other things I can't remember.
It's an integral part of Android. Don't remove it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you disable/freeze com.android.keyguard, your device's Home button will stop working until you enable/unfreeze it.
This process keeps running all the time, but it is not a Battery drainer so don't worry and don't disable it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/04 | 440 | 1,726 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been having this happen to me for a long time now but recently it seems like it has gotten worse.
What happens is that
A page loads, and you can see the webpage and almost all content while its loading. You can scroll and use as normal, but once the page fully loads it turns to a fully blank page.
Sometimes it happens really fast on light pages, other times on heavy pages you are able to see the page then when it does load it goes blank.
Even with a refresh the same thing happens.
The way to fix it is to clear the app from recent apps. Open back up chrome then it loads fine.
Its not every page its not all the time but its at least everyday. Its happened with 1 tab open to 10 tabs open. On all kinds of different sites and pages.
Any ideas on why this is? Anyone else experiencing the same thing?<issue_comment>username_1: It sounds similar to a bug with 16-bit transparency. If your phone has this setting, turn it off, then try again, but your bug does seem a little different, so no promises.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: A bug in the latest version of Chrome can cause this in certain circumstances (low memory being one). Details here:
<https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=342190>
<https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=399521>
Seems like a fix should be making its way into the beta soon.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I have the same problem. I usually just press the home button to go back to my home screen of my phone, then I hold the home button and clear apps running in the background. Then I open chrome again and the screen is displayed properly.
Only solution I have until the bug gets fixed in beta.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/04 | 536 | 1,858 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid Razr M, running on the verizon network. I would like to root this phone so I can use some of the more advanced features of Tasker; however, I am very fearful of "bricking" my phone. I see many approaches, which concerns me, because I would feel more comfortable if I could be sure process X is the one to use and works. Here are the particulars of my phone:
1. Model #: Droid Razr M
2. Android Version: 4.4.2
3. System Version: 183.46.10.XT907.Verizon.en.us
4. Baseband Version: SM\_BP\_101031.042.32.86P
Can anyone advise me as to the best approach to take, even if it means there is no current software to root my phone with the version it has?
Thanks,
FDijohn<issue_comment>username_1: With GeoHot's new Towelroot exploit, it's as easy as installing an .apk and clicking a button.
[Towelroot link](http://towelroot.com)
Just download and install that app, and then run it. After it's done, go on Google Play and download [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If I could comment, I would, but yes, TowelRoot is a safe download. It is one of the most commonly used root methods for newer devices. Neither of the antivirus programs that I use have had any problem with it.
(If someone has the ability to repost this as a comment on @username_1's answer, that would be awesome)
EDIT: Several sites and forums state that it will work on the RAZR M and HD if your build number is `.182` or `.183`. If you already updated to whatever came next, then it is too late and you might not get the chance to root again. Not to be rude, but that's what you get for having a Motorola and/or Verizon phone. They both (along with Samsung) try their hardest to make sure that you cannot root or unlock your phone.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/04 | 460 | 1,665 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to install CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300, international). Had no problems, until I had to switch to the pc installer.
I'm stuck on the screenshot underneath:
I have enabled USB debugging on my device (since the day I got it), did all the stuff asked up until now, but I can't continue here. It doesn't show any pop-up on the device, USB debugging is enabled.
Can anybody help me?
Much appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: With GeoHot's new Towelroot exploit, it's as easy as installing an .apk and clicking a button.
[Towelroot link](http://towelroot.com)
Just download and install that app, and then run it. After it's done, go on Google Play and download [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If I could comment, I would, but yes, TowelRoot is a safe download. It is one of the most commonly used root methods for newer devices. Neither of the antivirus programs that I use have had any problem with it.
(If someone has the ability to repost this as a comment on @username_1's answer, that would be awesome)
EDIT: Several sites and forums state that it will work on the RAZR M and HD if your build number is `.182` or `.183`. If you already updated to whatever came next, then it is too late and you might not get the chance to root again. Not to be rude, but that's what you get for having a Motorola and/or Verizon phone. They both (along with Samsung) try their hardest to make sure that you cannot root or unlock your phone.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/05 | 373 | 1,390 | <issue_start>username_0: Why does my tablet show a red x in symbol of it battery? Itried to plug in to wall and it does it also. Is it charging when plugged into wall plug with red x in battery symbol.i haave been powering down to charge<issue_comment>username_1: With GeoHot's new Towelroot exploit, it's as easy as installing an .apk and clicking a button.
[Towelroot link](http://towelroot.com)
Just download and install that app, and then run it. After it's done, go on Google Play and download [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If I could comment, I would, but yes, TowelRoot is a safe download. It is one of the most commonly used root methods for newer devices. Neither of the antivirus programs that I use have had any problem with it.
(If someone has the ability to repost this as a comment on @username_1's answer, that would be awesome)
EDIT: Several sites and forums state that it will work on the RAZR M and HD if your build number is `.182` or `.183`. If you already updated to whatever came next, then it is too late and you might not get the chance to root again. Not to be rude, but that's what you get for having a Motorola and/or Verizon phone. They both (along with Samsung) try their hardest to make sure that you cannot root or unlock your phone.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/05 | 588 | 2,224 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently I went to Italy and bought a pre-paid TIM chip to use while there, because it was much cheaper than the ridiculously high prices of Rogers' roaming.
However, something quite puzzling happened. Whenever I changed batteries (I don't recharge my phone, I change battery to a full one and put the other one to recharge on an external charger) I would lose my date/time, it would reset to 1/Jan/2000. Manually setting it worked, but it was a bit annoying.
I didn't understand why the "Automatic (Use network-provided values)" setting didn't work. I was assuming that the phone would use NTP, and once being able to resolve DNS it should adjust the date/time, but it never did.
Doing some googling I found about NITZ, which apparently Rogers uses but Italian's TIM doesn't. My questions are:
1. is this the reason why automatic updates didn't work?
2. is there a way of changing these configurations? (use NTP instead of NITZ for example, or some other configuration that would make the automatic update work, other than installing an app)<issue_comment>username_1: With GeoHot's new Towelroot exploit, it's as easy as installing an .apk and clicking a button.
[Towelroot link](http://towelroot.com)
Just download and install that app, and then run it. After it's done, go on Google Play and download [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If I could comment, I would, but yes, TowelRoot is a safe download. It is one of the most commonly used root methods for newer devices. Neither of the antivirus programs that I use have had any problem with it.
(If someone has the ability to repost this as a comment on @username_1's answer, that would be awesome)
EDIT: Several sites and forums state that it will work on the RAZR M and HD if your build number is `.182` or `.183`. If you already updated to whatever came next, then it is too late and you might not get the chance to root again. Not to be rude, but that's what you get for having a Motorola and/or Verizon phone. They both (along with Samsung) try their hardest to make sure that you cannot root or unlock your phone.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/05 | 514 | 2,035 | <issue_start>username_0: I was given a Samsung Galaxy Tab last year for my birthday and I put a password on it but now when I try to get back into it I can't as I have forgotten the password.
I was just wondering if there is a way to disable the screenlock without deleting the files on the tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: Try Hard Reset.
To Hard Reset please follow the below steps.
1. With the device off, press and hold **Volume Up**, **Power** and **Home** button.
2. Release the **Power** button when you see the **Samsung logo**, but continue to hold **Volume Up** until the recovery screen appears.
3. Use the **Volume** buttons to navigate the menu and select **wipe data / factory reset**. Press **Power** to choose the selection.
4. Press **Volume Up** continue.
*Note: These steps clear data from the device. SD card data like your photos and music are not erased unless you choose to format the SD card. You may have to lose some files, but some of them may be able to be recovered.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you logged in with your Google account, you should be able to see a 'forgot password' option after you have entered the wrong password 5 times. Your Google password will let you reset it.
Though only Medium-Low security passcodes can let you do that. If you do a High secuity passcode it will just enlongate the time to wait until you can try combinations again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you had its bootloader unlocked before, the following steps are simple to follow.
1. (Skip if done) Flash a custom recovery
2. Reboot into that custom recovery, connect the Tab to a PC (with adb installed on it), open a command prompt and run these commands (bold text is typed manually)
```
ibug@ubuntu:~ $ **adb shell**
shell@android:/ $ **su**
root@android:/ # **cd /data/system**
root@android:/ # **rm -f password.key gesture.key lock\***
root@android:/ # **reboot**
```
and you'll see your Tab automatically reboots to the normal system, with lockscreen gone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/05 | 295 | 1,233 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Nexus 5 (US version) and for the past 2 to3 weeks I have noticed that Facebook updates every time I am connected to Wi-fi, I mean I am a developer so I can imagine that updates come out but not so often I assume. Should I just turn auto update off or is there something else that can be done?<issue_comment>username_1: Facebook does indeed update pretty often with random bug fixes as well as security, performance and stability updates. Often this depends on the company as well as the urgency of the update. Security updates tend to be urgent and are often shipped as quickly as the exploits are patched whilst minor bug fixes might be accumulated first and shipped as a larger update later on.
Automatic updates means less savvy users always have the latest version of the Facebook app and the relevant bug fixes and security patches.
If this bothers you, consider disabling automatic updates.
**EDIT**
This is the Facebook changelog taken from Changelog Droid
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: <https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.facebook.katana/>
Check to ensure you are indeed not in the beta testing.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/05 | 635 | 2,364 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Dutch Nexus 5 with stock Android 4.4.4 KitKat but have the voice language set to **English (US)**. I have the latest files for offline speech recognition for *English (US)*. Google Now, "OK Google"-detection and audio history are enabled, and it all works like a charm. It instantly responds to "OK Google", and transcribes my (English) statements flawlessly.
However, Google Now always *starts a search*. [Whatever I say](http://trendblog.net/list-of-google-now-voice-commands-infographic/), it is never recognized as a command. So, whether I say `Say 'How are you' in Spanish`, `Set alarm for 8 PM` or just `Help`, it just starts a Google search on the exact phrase I said. Obviously that's not very helpful. How can I fix this?
(There are only three commands that I've found that *do* work: `call`, `dial` and `text`.)<issue_comment>username_1: Setting the system-wide language to *English (US)* (in addition to having the voice search language set to *English (US)*) made Voice Commands work. I tried this because of a comment by [username_2](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/78847/perfect-voice-recognition-but-voice-commands-dont-work#comment102236_78847).
However, I'd rather see a solution where I can have my system-wide language set to something other than English.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: According to Google's [help pages](https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2940021?hl=en) on using Voice within the Search app, the Voice Actions only work for a limited set of languages:
>
> For most of these tips, you need to be using Android 4.1+ in English,
> French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, or
> Brazilian Portuguese. Some voice actions are not available in all
> languages and countries.
>
>
>
They are not referring to the Search app's "Language" [setting](https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2839743), as that only governs language in which search results are returned. You must change the system-wide `Language` setting to one the supported locales under Settings -> Language & input. Unfortunately there is currently no way to use Voice Actions under other locales. Google however are always improving their Search app, so it's possible that Voice Actions will become available in your country's language soon.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/06 | 500 | 1,896 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Galaxy Nexus
Android: CyangenMod 11.0 (Android 4.4.4)
The IT department of my company doesn't support access of Mac devices to its network, but it does for Android devices. So I would like to connect my macbook (Mac OS X 10.9.4) to the internet by tethering my phone's Wi-Fi connection. Bluetooth tethering is reliable, but rather slow (max 200KB/s download speed, in reality it is rather something like 80KB/s).
So, I tried to use the USB tethering with the help of [HoRNDIS (release 5)](http://joshuawise.com/horndis), which is magnitudes faster (22MB/s) than Bluetooth tethering. However after a while (some minutes), the connection is lost. To restore it, I have to unplug the USB cable, plug it in again and retick the checkbox 'USB tethering' on the 'Tethering & portable hotspot' page in the 'Wireless & Network' settings.
In order to solve this problem, I tried the following:
* Enable 'Android debug mode' & 'ADB over Network'
* Screen always on
Unfortunately, these attempts didn't work.
Does anyone have a similar problem or workaround?<issue_comment>username_1: I faced similar lost internet connection issues with galaxy y tethering. Had to unplug and plug in the cable; again select tethering. However, i noticed that orientation of the cable just outside the socket mattered. There is room for movement even after usb is plugged in the phone. In this instance, when i so arranged that the usb cable is as lateral as possible to the phone midline(had to use anatomy); there was no lost connection.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure that you disconnect the other network connections / Ethernet while USB thether... I just went through 5 days of page hangs, and then I switched my ADSL box (it was disconnected anyway) and it put the tether on a new network name called network 5 and all the pages come through now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/06 | 311 | 1,227 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to set a android phone to act as a remote shutter that can connect multiple devices (phones and/or camera) via bluetooth to take photos?<issue_comment>username_1: These types of remote shutters usually rely on a more standard 3.5mm jack to plug into the camera. The only Bluetooth solution I know of is this:
[http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Bluetooth-Wireless-EOS-D2000-Compatible/dp/B00ANWQMWK](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00ANWQMWK)
but unfortunately it looks like its only for Canon DSLRs with a hotshoe.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes you can use your android phone to act as a remote shutter for certain digital cameras. Helicon Remote, Remote Release and DslrDashboard are popular apps that uses USB OTG cable to control various Canon and Nikon DSLRs. EOS Remote is an app from Canon tailormade for its EOS series for DSLRs but it makes of use of wifi though. The only application with description that makes use of both bluetooth and IR to control your camera is DSLR Remote Plus by bitshift. Try the free version available in playstore to check the compatibility with your devices. If satisfied buy the donate version and help the developer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/06 | 390 | 1,471 | <issue_start>username_0: I am going to restore my phone and I want to keep my whatsapp number.
The thing is, after restoring I am going to use a new number.
Restoring my phone means I will have to reinstall whatsapp, then I will be asked to verify phone number. My old SIM is not working anymore.
What should I do to keep my old whatsapp number?
I am using samsung galaxy nexus android version 4.2.1<issue_comment>username_1: Try this:
* Backup your WhatsApp from old phone using [Helium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup). Follow the
instructions for backing up WhatsApp (or any other application for
that matter).
* Once the backup is complete, you'll find a folder named "Carbon" on
your phone storage.
* Copy this folder on your PC.
* Install Helium on the phone after restoring and get this backed up folder on your
phone and place on the same location on the storage.
* Start Helium and backup WhatsApp using the "Restore and Sync" tab
available in the app.
If you are not rooted, you need to connect your phone to PC using USB cable to start the backup. Follow the instructions given on Play Store page.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Insert the new SIM into the phone.
Go to Whatsapp settings > Account > Change number
Validate the new number.
Go to Chat settings > Backup conversations
Follow the instructions [here](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/android/20902622) to restore the conversations
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/06 | 639 | 2,547 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to run some applications in one language and the rest with the others. Specifically, I'd like to run maps in Russian (I really don't need names transliterated to Latin) and everything else in English (Russian translations are usually very poor and I just cannot understand what the app wants to tell me. English translations are usually good enough for me to understand).
I run stock android 4.2.2 on rooted Texet X-basic tm-4072. The [solution](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/30414/override-language-setting-for-some-apps) involving Tasker does not apply for me because Google Play says Takser is not compatible with my phone. There was an [application](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wiirecords.localizedapps) for this, but now it's outdated and I don't know how to reach the author (he suggests to send the newer version to those who write to him).
In desktop Linux I'd simply run app with different LANG value, does something like that work for Android?<issue_comment>username_1: [This module](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings) for Xposed Framework should do the trick if your device is rooted.
1. Install [Xposed Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer).
2. Run Xposed Installer and use it to install Xposed Framework. It's a two-tap operation followed by a reboot.
3. Find the App Settings module in Xposed Installer, install and enable it. Reboot device.
4. Click the module in Xposed Installer to show its GUI. You'll be presented with available features, including changing app locale.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This app [Xposed App Locale](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhangfx.xposed.applocale&hl=en) helped me to change locale per application.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Locales are programmed on a per app basis,
For example, if i developed an application with hard coded string characters in English, the hard coded characters will always be in that language...
It requires translations, string's of characters to replace per locale...
If you are sure it supports the language then it is hypothetically possible, however the developer defines the the default language...
You can manipulate or MOD the APK with something like APK Editor or APK Tool to set Russian as the default locale in the application.
The problem i think you are having is that your specific app needs an update to one with a larger selection of translations.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/06 | 712 | 2,225 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I attach a USB mic to any Android phone? Which one?
I am asking since I need to be able to shoot video with sound clear of noise.
Hence, I need the phone to shoot good video quality as well(full HD at least).<issue_comment>username_1: Android currently doesn't support USB Audio Paths. You can use USB Audio if you have a Nexus 5 with Android L Preview. Otherwise you are out of luck.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you need an external microphone, and your device does not support USB audio (as [Hiemanshu's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/78909/16575) suggests): A work-around would be using a microphone with the 3.5" audio jack. As headsets use that successfully, it should work.
I've never tried, so theoretically a side-effect could be sound output gets blocked whith the device assuming you've got a headset plugged in. If that's the case, there are apps available to control where which audio is routed to. You can find some in [this list](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists.php?topic=cat;id=83#group_330).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, [Android supports standard USB audio class devices](https://source.android.com/devices/audio/usb.html):
>
> Android 5.0 (API level 21) and above supports a subset of USB audio
> class 1 (UAC1) features:
>
>
> * The Android device must act as host
> * The audio format must be PCM (interface type I)
> * The bit depth must be 16-bits, 24-bits, or 32-bits where 24 bits of useful audio data are left-justified within the most significant
> bits of the 32-bit word
> * The sample rate must be either 48, 44.1, 32, 24, 22.05, 16, 12, 11.025, or 8 kHz
> The channel count must be 1 (mono) or 2 (stereo)
>
>
>
Also, Android 3.1 or higher can support USB audio [if you buy an app from eXtream Software](http://www.extreamsd.com/index.php/2015-07-22-12-01-14/usb-audio-driver), which bundles its own drivers.
Also, your hardware has to support [USB Host mode (USB On-The-Go)](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/51035/693). There are apps to test whether it does:
[How can I determine if my device has USB Host Mode (OTG) support?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/36887/693)
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/08/06 | 414 | 1,306 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to attach an external microphone to my phone.
Can I do this via the 3.5mm jack on my `Samsung Galaxy S4`? What kind of microphone would it be?<issue_comment>username_1: You can do that, but you'll need an adapter: the 3.5 mm jack on the phone is for a headset (with earphones and a mic), so it's not made to take a standard mic input. You need to find an adapter that's for plugging a microphone into Samsung phones. It might be tricky to find, but they're inexpensive.
Once you have the adapter, any microphone with a 3.5 mm connector will do. Stage mics requiring XLR and 12 V "phantom power" won't work: you'd need an extra device to supply power to the mic, such as a mixing desk with a 3.5 mm output.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I found this 3.5mm jack noise-reducing microphone on YouTube: [Galaxy Samsung S4 External Mic for mobile phone](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWjDl0e8YjQ) and [here](http://www.ebay.com/itm/SENSITIVE-TIE-CLIP-LAPEL-LAVALIER-MICROPHONE-for-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-SMARTPHONES-/280916075048?pt=UK_Music_Instruments_Microphones_MJ&var=&hash=item4167e72228) is the mic quoted on eBay. I plan to test it and return some feedback here. I hope it will serve me well enough for the footage I need to create - some homemade lectures.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/06 | 1,220 | 4,324 | <issue_start>username_0: I set up my work email account (which uses Microsoft Exchange Activesync) on my personal galaxy s4 (gt-I9505 running 4.4.2) under the Knox container (version 2.0). If the Admin tries to remote wipe my device will it
```
a: do nothing
b: wipe the Knox container
c: wipe my entire phone
```
I've looked around for answers on the web and gotten a few guesses but I would like some proof or at least hear from someone with first hand knowledge.
-Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: The Knox container will be wiped.
=================================
Knox is a sandboxed instance of Android with its own separate security policy. Exchange's device administrator has no access to the contents of your phone outside of Knox and cannot wipe your personal data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You didn't mention what version of KNOX you have or what MDM your company is using.
With My KNOX, a personal version, you can wipe the entire device:
* <https://www.samsungknox.com/en/products/my-knox>
* <https://www.samsungknox.com/en/system/files/admin-doc/Samsung_My_KNOX_Visual_Walkthrough_Guide_14.pdf>
With KNOX Premium, an enterprise version, it depends upon the MDM. Most MDMs can wipe your entire device:
* <http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/enterprise-mdm-vendors,2-732.html>
Samsung's MDM can be configured to wipe the device or just the container:
* <http://www.samsung.com/my/business/mobile/platform/mobile-platform/knox/pdf/MP_Samsung_KNOX2.0_Technical_Whitepaper_V1.0_20140310.pdf>
* <https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/end-user-devices-security-guidance-samsung-devices-with-knox/end-user-devices-security-guidance-samsung-devices-with-knox>
The real answer is: Go ask your IT department. Find out who set up the MDM and ask them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I would say that you don't have **My Knox** because if you look at My Knox videos you will see the icon says My Knox. However, the version you are talking about just says Knox. I can not find the version support for it either (as I have the same version you do) even though it says Knox 2.3 in the about tab under **my apps** -> **Knox Settings** -> **Knox version**.
Now if you go to the Knox **settings** -> **Device administrators**, you will see exchange sync or email services with the ability to erase data. The question is when I go to device manager for the personal side of the phone the exchange service (email service does not have permission to erase all data). I am confused myself. I would suggest that you use an old phone that can use Knox (or not) and use it with wifi only and use the email server only when wifi is available. If they do wipe the phone none of your stuff is on it. I will carry two phones untill I figure that out.
Centrify is the developer ([Youtube link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiKqtq8IhfA&feature=player_detailpage)) and so is the Samsung team. Let me know what you come up with. I have missed my password the amount of times required(20 I believe) and it resets the Knox version to new. There is also this [site](https://www.samsungknox.com/en) for support. Email them as I am now.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I finally sent an email to Knox user support:
>
> I have a galaxy Note 4 with MyKnox installed. I have setup an
> activesync ms exchange account in the email app. One of the
> permissions is to allow remote wipe. I know that I have the ability
> through the MyKnox web portal to remotely wipe my own device. what I
> want to know is if the MS exchange admin sends a remote wipe command
> (through exchange, NOT throught the MyKnox portal) will it just wipe
> the container or the whole device?
>
>
>
Here is the reply:
>
> Our R&D team has updated that remote wipe command through exchange
> will only wipe the container if the Exchange account is setup inside
> the container.
>
>
> Please let us know if any further queries with respect to this issue
>
>
> Best regards, Tanuj K Samsung KNOX support
>
>
>
My own addition:
This may only apply to MyKnox and not the other versions. I have friends who work in IT for organizations that use the corporate version and have been told that they can add additional permissions and privileges extending outside the Knox container.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/06 | 445 | 2,013 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a phone with limited internal memory, and I noticed that my app cache has swelled up to 130 MB. What are the pros and cons of deleting the cache for certain apps? I don't understand what the cache is used for in the first place. Could someone explain?<issue_comment>username_1: On my GS3 I looked under running apps and selected show cashed processes
On clicking on one of them it gives the following description
```
Old application process kept for better speed in case it is needed again
```
I can only assume from this that cache is storing certain data when an app is first ran, so by deleting the data the app will run from new each time
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Cache**:-Its a temporary storage file used by websites as well as the applications to store some data on your device.
Cache memory contains references(where to store the settings i.e. in which folder it should load or store the source file ), thumbnails(images to be displayed in the application) etc.
**Advantages of Cache:-**
1.Once you have already loaded the application then your application loads exceptionally fast when compared to the first time load.(Apps like browser will load your websites much faster as they are stored in your cache)
2.Instead of the application loading the wallpaper from the source(Phone memory) every time you load the application it will create a buffer memory from which it can directly load the wallpaper saving the processor of the phone from doing this task.
**Disadvantages:-**
1.The website takes some time to load the requested page as there's no buffer memory. This is not much big disadvantage as for the second time the page will load fast.
2.Although your pages are loading fast or the application is responding faster there is limited storage space which the Cache memory can store. Once it get's filled / is nearing to then other application/same application will get slow as there's no space for the application to operate.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/07 | 1,333 | 4,615 | <issue_start>username_0: **Background:**
I recently bought the Padfone X, and have been attempting to get it on my network. Part of this effort has been verifying information I have found online which [claims that it supports LTE band 4](http://www.att.com/cellphones/asus/padfone-x.html#sku=sku7250281).
>
> 4G-LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 17
>
>
>
My network operator claims to support most phones that support AWS, specifically phones that operate on the 1700/2100 spectrum (which I believe corresponds to 4G-LTE band 4 / AWS 4 / etc.)
**Problem:**
Because I can't trust what I have read, I have been trying to answer this question: How can I find out what bands my phone supports just using Android / Apps?
**What I have tried:**
I have looked at [this question asking about the current frequency band](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23572/how-to-tell-current-frequency-band), which led me to try the two "secret codes" listed in the answers:
* `*#*#0011#*#*`: Recognized as a code, but does nothing.
* `*#*#4636#*#*`: This brings up phone information, but I don't see anything that looks frequency related. [Screenshot here.](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uSg5e.png)
The device is rooted, so I can use `adb shell` to muck about if need be, but I don't know where to look.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know of a user interface in Android to enumerate the radio frequencies that the device handles. However, to give you the direct answer you were looking for, the [Padfone X lacks UMTS 1700/2100](http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/28982aa6), which is different from the LTE 1700/2100 that it supports.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Phones based on Qualcomm Snapdragon, like the padfone X, have their band settings stored in NVRAM, in a field called rf\_bc\_config. This will be set in the factory to match the band choices embedded into the hardware (radio components in the RF front-end on the device).
The value can be readout using Qualcomm service tools like QPST or QXDM, but it is not a human readable value, it is a bit-field and the bits are not in the order one might expect.
I do not know the mapping of the bitfield, but have seen people speculating on xda forum.
There are no apps to retrieve this information, because it is kept inside the modem software and never offered up to the application processor. The only information ever offered up to the android processor is the current connected band info.
It is possible to change these values in the NVRAM, and many people have, to try and force extra bands to work on their handset - of course, this is unlikely to result in useful performance on the new band, since the hardware support is not present.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can find the frequency of a device (as long as it was sold in the USA) by [searching the devices FCC ID](https://fccid.io). This is a unique identifier used for authorizing the device to transmit at licensed frequencies.
The Padfone X has two FCC IDs, so you will have to figure out which one applies (try checking under the battery cover): MSQT00S, MSQT00D
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You could use the MTL engineering mode app.
The app on android can be used in [checking which 4G bands your android phone supports](http://www.techsng.com/2016/10/check-4g-network-bands-android.html) and it worked for me.
Just download and install, tap on MTK settings, band, select sim and you'd see them.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I found this(below) very helpful, also the app on Google play "network cell info" you will get all the details about what bands your phone uses, AND if there are cells compatible with it around you. Not all mobile operators are created equal... Big differences are to be expected.
<https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/51zw4/vodafone-greece/devices?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q%5Bfull_name_cont%5D=nexus+5&q%5Bdevice_brand_id_eq%5D=23&commit=Search>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: For those having rooted snapdragon-based device there is an easy way to obtain LTE bands supported by radio hardware. Free app found at <https://t.me/ru_fieldtest_modemcaps/5> could show you explicit list similar to the following:
```
LTE Bands :
B1 (2100 FDD)
B2 (1900 FDD)
B3 (1800 FDD)
B4 (2100 FDD)
B5 (850 FDD)
B7 (2600 FDD)
B8 (900 FDD)
B13 (700 FDD)
B17 (700 FDD)
B20 (800 FDD)
```
...
As well as some other handy details.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/07 | 262 | 1,020 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently installed Beautiful Drawer because I would like to categorize my Apps in the Drawer. I'm using a Nexus 5 with Kitkat and the default Google Now launcher. My phone is not rooted.
Is it possible to change the default AppDrawer which is started when tapping on the AppDrawer-symbol on the main screen? It should start Beautiful Drawer instead of the default Drawer.
Here is a picture which shows the icon I'm talking about:
<issue_comment>username_1: No. The app drawer is part of the same app as the home screen itself: the *launcher* app. You can only replace both of them at once. Some launchers don't even have a separate app drawer: the list of apps is a seamless part of the home screen itself.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could probably look at App Swap drawer, launch it from Google Now gesture : <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ebt.appswitch>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/07 | 186 | 754 | <issue_start>username_0: I have reset my phone using factory reset option. Now I get "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly." error when trying to sync contacts. What is wrong with it? I also tried "Contacts Sync Fix" app without success.<issue_comment>username_1: No. The app drawer is part of the same app as the home screen itself: the *launcher* app. You can only replace both of them at once. Some launchers don't even have a separate app drawer: the list of apps is a seamless part of the home screen itself.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could probably look at App Swap drawer, launch it from Google Now gesture : <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ebt.appswitch>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/07 | 429 | 1,575 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, with Adroid Version 4.4.2
If you click on `Phone` and then go to `Favourites` (The 3rd Tab at the top), you will see 1 or 2 lists:
1. Favourites
2. Frequently contacted
I want to know what contributes to contacts being in the `Frequently contacted`? (SMS, Calls Durations, WhatsApp, Emails)
And secondly, how do I remove a contact from this list?<issue_comment>username_1: I have a galaxy s4 with 4.4.2. I realize that Touchwiz is a bit different between the two devices but maybe this will help.
I can't tell you for sure what contributes to the ranking on the list but it seems to me that it's based on number of calls primarily. There is no one in my favorites list that I have not made a call to and I have many contacts not on the favorites list that I only sms, email, etc, with.
As far as removing a contact, I can hit the menu button and have an option "Remove from Favorites" which brings up a checkbox list allowing me to delete.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just solved this issue.
1. Open Favorites in your phone - your Favorites list should appear.
2. Open menu (bottom left of Home button) - 4 options should appear.
* Add to favorites
* Remove from favorites
* Grid view
* Settings
3. Select *Remove from favorites* - boxes should then appear next to names.
4. Select the names you wish to remove.
5. Select *Done* in top right.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to settings - general - application manager - all- contact storage the clear cash
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/07 | 1,067 | 4,186 | <issue_start>username_0: I was trying to release some internal memory on my CUBOT GT-99, so I started disabling some system apps using one rooted app. One of apps I was disabled is system keyboard because I don’t use it beside Swift Keyborad. I was totaly forget that I use system keyboard whan I turn on my phone, becouse I encrypt my phone, so I need system keyboard to enter the password. Now phone ask me for decrypting password but don’t show me the keyboard, so I can’t enter password and can’t system run.
One of my idea is to use Android SDK, if there's some tool or something (?) to use PC Keyboard instead of disabled system keyboard (I don’t know anything about Android SDK).
If there is no other option I'm ready to do hard reset, but I don't know how to do this in this situation.
Please can someone give me any other idea and tutor how to solve this.<issue_comment>username_1: I think that if you entered in recovery mode (any of them) you can use Adb to enable frozen apps. It can be done throught the command `"adb pm enable packagename"` where packagename the app of the keyboard . if you dont remember the exact name use the command `"adb shell pm list packages -f"` to return all the installed apps and find there the disabled keyboard. An excellent tutorial of how to use adb can be found here <http://www.vogella.com/tutorials/AndroidCommandLine/article.html> by <NAME>.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't think that the above answer is quite correct as when you enter in "recovery mode" (on an encrypted device) the /sbin/sh pm command can no longer be used since the device needs a password for decryption. (I even decrypt my phone and still could not perform the command :(
Also thinking about it more running that command to re enable a package would open up a security hole for encrypted devices so this command would of run useless on an encrypted device (which is not "decrypted" in the first place)
If you have TWRP installed as your recovery they have their own keyboard layout which you can enter in your decrypt password and then use one of your backups to revert back (which I hope you have done) to recover your keyboard layout.
Otherwise you'll need to install/flash back to your stock rom :(
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Solved.
First of all, I didn't know how to enter in **Recovery Mode** on **CUBOT GT-99**, but accidentally I enter in it, and I want share this with you because I didn't find it on internet.
Press **POWER for 1 sec** and than release...phone vibrate...Immediately after vibration **press and hold POWER & VOLUME+** button.
In recovery mode it alows me to:
**apply update from ADB/sdcard/cache**
**wipe data/factory reset**
**wipe cache partition**
**backuo/restore user data**
I tried to establish a connection with the ADB, but it did not work because of encrtyption. I made a **backup user data** and after that I dona **Factory Reset**.
The new system had the same problem, there is no system keyboard. so I've installed the **Swift Keyboard** from computer using the command `adb install %PATH_OF_PACKAGE_ON_PC%`.
I finally had some keyboard with which I could enter my email address and password to enter in Google play. There I **installed Root App Delete** (with which I had previously disabled the system keyboard), to **re-enable the system keyboard**.
In the end all I needed is to go to the **system recovery** and **restore user data** witch i made before Factory reset.
That's it. :)
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: This worked for me : connect usb OTG cable and a regular pc keyboard, then power on.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: **A simpler solution**
I had the same issue, but I don't have an SD card in my Moto X. That means, if I backup then factory reset, my backup will be gone too.
I found another solution. You can just reflash the Google Keyboard to your device using TWRP. The zip I used is here: <https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95855108297851240>
If you don't have TWRP recovery, you can flash it from fastboot.
After flashing, the keyboard should work again and you can enter your password for decryption.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/07 | 755 | 2,803 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Note 3, not to be confused with a small surf board, and I've run into a new problem this morning. I usually load some smutty audio books (ok, Star Wars audio books) to listen to during the more mundane parts of the workday, at the gym, etc. When I added the next few in my current series, I noticed that my audio book player was only playing about 5 min. of each file and then moving on to the next one.
I checked on my PC to make sure that the files weren't corrupted, and they were fine on the desktop (when VLC opened them, they played for the proper duration). Okay, I thought, I'll delete the files that got screwed up when I loaded them via WiFi and retransfer them using my cable. Same problem once I got the files on again. Next I tried to use the Samsung Music app instead of my audio book player but got the same result. Even in the system audio file player I get the same problem. What should be a 1:17:46 file keeps trying to play like it's a 00:05:14 file.
This behavior was seen pretty heavily across the 40 or 50 files I put on this morning (using the USB, over WiFi I only transferred the one book), but some of the files didn't have any problems. It also seems like entire books are treated the same way; if one plays fine, all play fine, and vice versa.
Technical Details:
Android:
Version 4.4.2
Kernel 3.4.0-722276
Build KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF\_SAMSUNG-SM-n900A\_4.4.2\_0013
Security revision MDF v1.0 Release 2
Files:
Type .mp3
Bit rate 128kbps
Audio Book App (not sure this is relevant since it's on the system and Samsung players as well): Smart AudioBook Player<issue_comment>username_1: Since this has been open for a week, I decided to post my workaround and the other details I found as an answer. Mods, please don't close other similar questions, because this is not an actual answer, just a hotfix that might help someone later.
Just wanted to update: 1) Found a workaround using the VLC Player (still in beta) to open the files. 2) After going back to google basics and figuring out a better way to ask, it looks like it might be an issue with variable bit rates; unfortunately, when I downloaded an app to fix that, it came back telling me that based on the file tags, it thinks they're constant bit rate and not variable. I'm way outside my area of focus on this one, but TL;DR is that the file on the device is not corrupt, as I can get it to play with the VLC app.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I wanted to hop in an add that using the VLC Beta solved a possibly related problem I was having on my 4.4.4 SlimKat ROM. I couldn't play large audio files (7+ hours each) on any of the other players I've used, but VLC handles them like a boss.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/07 | 456 | 1,829 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed the Android Terminal Emulator inside Android Jelly Bean (4.2.2).
The device being used is <http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/mini-pcs/rk3188-android-mini-pc>.
**This device has problems connecting over adb to my computer. Am also unable to enter the recovery mode/download mode on this device.** Hence I cannot use any of the standard tools for rooting my device.
However, I have been able to install the Android Terminal Emulator app inside Android Jelly Bean. Is it possible to root my device from the Android Terminal Emulator. Please guide me.
Is it possible to root a device via some custom system update file put in an SD? Even this could work out for me.<issue_comment>username_1: Since this has been open for a week, I decided to post my workaround and the other details I found as an answer. Mods, please don't close other similar questions, because this is not an actual answer, just a hotfix that might help someone later.
Just wanted to update: 1) Found a workaround using the VLC Player (still in beta) to open the files. 2) After going back to google basics and figuring out a better way to ask, it looks like it might be an issue with variable bit rates; unfortunately, when I downloaded an app to fix that, it came back telling me that based on the file tags, it thinks they're constant bit rate and not variable. I'm way outside my area of focus on this one, but TL;DR is that the file on the device is not corrupt, as I can get it to play with the VLC app.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I wanted to hop in an add that using the VLC Beta solved a possibly related problem I was having on my 4.4.4 SlimKat ROM. I couldn't play large audio files (7+ hours each) on any of the other players I've used, but VLC handles them like a boss.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/08 | 732 | 2,743 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently, I rooted my Xperia SP (running on Stock Jellybean 4.3). Out of excitement, I uninstalled a few Google Apps (gapps) from my phone. But I think I require the Play Store. How can I **reinstall Gapps** on my phone?
Let me clearly explain you my **current status →** for uninstalling those apps, I used ES File Manager (Root Explorer-->Uninstall System App). Though some apps like the play store, gmail, facebook etc. were uninstalled, I found that apps like google account manager, google backup transport cannot be completely uninstalled. So, now I have an incomplete set of Gapps. I compared [this list of **essential** gapps](http://senk9.wordpress.com/2010/12/03/how-to-install-google-apps-gapps-on-your-android-device-phone/) with my file manager's system apps' list and found only SetupWizard.apk missing. So, I downloaded SetupWizard.apk from [here](http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877490000124) and tried to install using ADB but I got this error: `[INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]`. Another interesting thing is that when I try to install SetupWizard.apk using my file manager, I get these screens, out of which the **first screen suggests that Setup Wizard is already installed** in my phone. What the heck is all these, man???
 
Now, I am a total newbie to flashing and other super-geek things, so I am pretty scared to flash the gapps' zip using CWM. Please give me an alternative way, if possible.<issue_comment>username_1: First of all you don't tell us what exactly apps you uninstalled there is a chance that you uninstalled some app that cannot be replaced by just adding gapps. Varius gapps for all the versions can be found here `https://goo.im/gapps/` please be carefull to choose the right version according to the version of Android installed on your smartphone.
You should not be afraid to flash .zips from the CWM, one of the reasons of root and installing a custom recovery it this one. Also it will save you a lot of time.
If the first line of this answer is true then you will have to reinstall the ROM that is currently being used at your smartphone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is indeed a way to obtain gapps without flashing your phone (I had similar issues with Google Play on Sony Xperia). There is an app that does this as long as you have root access enabled on your device -- the app can be found [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689355) (while the official website of the app is down). There are two simple buttons for deleting and installing the core set of gapps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/08 | 163 | 716 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android, does my Google account saves my custom words from the dictionary of the keyboard?
Additionally, is there a way to import/export that custom dictionary?<issue_comment>username_1: No. Android doesn't saves your custom words from the dictionary of the keyboard in your Google account. Normally, the default keyboard doesn't automatically sync your personal (custom) dictionary. But you can email it or make a backup of it on an SD card.
* Setting -> Keyboard -> Personal Dictionary
OR
* Setting -> Keyboard -> Keyboard Type(eg HTC Sence Input) -> Personal Dictionary
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Google saves all custom words up to 5 years
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/08/08 | 545 | 2,158 | <issue_start>username_0: At my work, there's a "guest" wifi spot and one for employees. The one for employees connects normally, but the guest one requires a log-in process each time, so obviously I just want to use the former.
This creates a problem, though, because sometimes my phone finds the guest network first, and so to get access I need to go to settings and explicitly tell it to connect to the same one. Annoying.
I'd like to have my phone auto-connect to networks in general, but not to the guest network. However, I can't find a setting option for autoconnect broken down by network. Any ideas.
I'm on a Moto X with Android version: 4.4.4<issue_comment>username_1: Just long-tap that network on the list and click "Forget network". Android will only autoconnect to networks it has previously connected to and still remembers.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As [Dan suggested](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/79073/16575), you could simply remove the AP from your list of known networks. Your device then would find it again, no problem – but it would no longer auto-connect to it *until you do so once manually.* And the latter point might be a little troublesome, in case you need that AP "from time to time" – as then you'd also need to remove it manually each time you've used it.
So if the latter is the case, you might wish to take a look at e.g. **[Open WiFi Cleaner](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.dje.openwifinetworkremover):**
>
> Removes open WiFi networks from the saved networks list after disconnecting.
>
>
> * Notification reminders on connection/disconnection
> * Whitelist of open networks to keep
> * Settings saved using Google Android backup service
>
>
>
With that app in use, and the AP in question *not* whitelisted, it would automatically be removed from your list of known networks whenever you decided to manually connect to it. Simply whitelist other possible open APs you want to auto-connect to, so they would not be affected.
Another app with comparable functionality is **[WiFi AP whitelist](http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.timtory.wifiapwhitelistpersonal)**.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/08 | 1,283 | 5,022 | <issue_start>username_0: So, often battery saving apps switch off WiFi when not connected to "save battery" (obviously). However, my question is this: if I was only out of the house for a couple of minutes, out of range of the WiFi, would turning it on and off be beneficial? In fluorescent light tubing, for example, leaving the light on is often more energy efficient than turning it off, only to turn it on again when returning a minute later. So, does the same apply to WiFi, or is WiFi being on less power consuming than turning it on and off? This might seem a stupid question, but – of course – I do what I can to save my battery life and in asking this question I am trying to better my battery saving techniques; there is nothing worse than your phone dying when waiting on a reply from someone. Is there any way to statistically prove either side or is it too "obvious" for analysis to be required?
Note: My phone is an LG Nexus 5 running Android 4.4.4.
EDIT: I believe the WiFi chip that the Nexus 5 uses is the "BCM4339 Wi-Fi Chip" manufactured by Broadcom, if this is of any help. Also, I am not looking for suggestions of other ways to extend my battery life, just an answer to my specific question. I have considered buying a power bank and other such products, but I'd preferably not have to carry these around, and simply have my phone's battery last an entire day.
Thank you for any contribution.<issue_comment>username_1: Turning the wifi on and off is more energy efficient than leaving it on all the time. I cannot think of a way to statistically prove this since the power consumption is influenced by other factors. For better battery life I can recommend greenify, turn off all location services and disable the "always allow network scan" in the wifi settings.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As you already pointed out in your question, it's a matter of intervals. Of course, turning it off-and-on like a cars indicator light is more power consuming than simply leaving it on – and turning it off for 12 hours does really save juice. The matter is to find the right "interval".
Not quite up-to-date anymore, but still sufficient for the "raw estimate": About two years ago [I've posted a table](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575) with some consumption data, using two devices as reference. Let's average the values a little and assume they've changed "for the better", so we can say:
* WiFi in standby uses about 10 mW
* WiFi downloading uses about 800 mW
* WiFi uploading uses about 400 mW
WiFi searching for a nearby AP to connect to, including the entire process, must be somewhere in between (no values in my table or their sources), but I'd assume *at least* 200..400 mW here – as like with cell signal, it needs to fully power up to scan the area for available SSIDs. Let's further assume the connect process takes about 5..10s, just to have some numbers to juggle with:
* 5s × 200 ms = 1.000 units (minimum power-up consumption)
* 10s × 400 ms = 4.000 units (maximum power-up consumption)
* 10s × 10 ms = 100 units (maximum standby consumption)
By those numbers (being ***just raw estimates, not scientific calculations!***), results would be:
100..400 seconds are the minimum "disconnected time" for your described "toggle" to *not consume more juice* than staying in standby. **Toggling would thus make sense only for breaks of about 10 minutes and up.**
For a similar calculation, you might be interested in [2G versus 3G: Does it really save battery?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/44628/16575) :)
---
### To avoid misunderstandings:
As Dan correctly pointed out in the comments, I've omitted a lot of details here. I was aware of that: the above is nothing but an idealized number-juggling, which should show that even at best circumstances permanent toggling is no good idea. Calculating "exact numbers" which are at the same time "absolute" is impossible, as too many factors play a role here:
* noone expects WiFi idling at 10 mW with the connection lost. It will certainly "power up" on a search for available networks.
Plus the points Dan mentioned:
* many apps that perform network operations in the background use a broadcast receiver to run when the network connection comes up. If you're actually connecting to a network each time you turn the Wi-Fi on, all these apps will run, drawing more power. On each "toggle on and connect", that is – while they wouldn't do so at all otherwise, or at least at very lower intervals
* if the Wi-Fi was on all the time, the same apps might run more or fewer times to update or sync data. This very much depends on the apps installed/used
* if you're waking the device up and/or turning the screen on just to turn on Wi-Fi and check for messages, that'll use more power than the Wi-Fi itself.
So please read my conclusion as "it makes no sense for time-frames smaller than 10 min". The longer the interval, the more likely it makes sense – and the shorter, the less.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/08 | 1,500 | 5,101 | <issue_start>username_0: With my Galaxy S3, my girlfriend's Galaxy S4 and her mother's Galaxy Core, we cannot download MMS automatically. We have to turn on data before doing so.
This problem is not happening with her sister's Galaxy Ace: whenever they receive a MMS, data is automatically turned on, and then off once the MMS is downloaded.
Now, this isn't a real problem most of the time (more of an annoying one), but my girlfriend's mother has a very low data plan (100mb) and often forgets to switch off data once the MMS is received, so she often maxes out her data plan.
I have tried [something I found here](http://androidforums.com/tasker/687557-automatically-turn-3g-mobile-data-when-mms-received.html): copy the existing APN and setting only "mms" as APN type, but it doesn't work.
My girlfriend and I are Orange (France) and her mother is Bouygues.
Thanks for your help!<issue_comment>username_1: Again something [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'") is able to solve (and maybe one of its "free alternatives" such as [llama](/questions/tagged/llama "show questions tagged 'llama'") as well – but as a *Tasker* user, I can better describe it for that):
Both apps can act on events, and execute tasks. So let me construct a fake-profile (use it as "guide", not literally):
* **Condition:**
+ Received Text (Tasker does not differentiate between SMS and MMS here)
* **Task:**
+ Mobile Data → On
+ Wait → 1 min (set a time frame sufficient to connect and download the MMS)
* **Exit-Task:** (optional)
+ Mobile Data → Off
The Exit-Task is optional. By default, *Tasker* restores the "before-state" automatically.
So what would this do? Whenever a message (SMS or MMS) is received, it would turn on mobile data for a minute to download the text, and then automatically switch it off again.
As I'm not sure whether an incoming MMS would even be signaled with data off, let's have a "Plan B":
* **Condition:**
+ State→Mobile Network is On
* **Task:**
+ Wait → 10 min (adjust time frame to fit your needs)
* **Exit-Task:**
+ Mobile Data → Off
This would be a kind of "don't forget me" timer: If your girlfriends mother turns on data to receive the MMS, and forgets to turn it off again, it would automatically be turned off after the configured time-frame. Here the exit-task is mandatory, so *Tasker* does *not* restore the "before-state".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: ### Android 10+
This option is now built into Android:
1. Go to *Settings* > *Network & Internet* > *Mobile network*
2. Enable *MMS messages* (*Send and receive when mobile data is off*)
### Android < 10: disable mobile data
1. *Settings* > *Mobile networks* > *Access Point Names*
* Lollipop: *Settings* > *More* > *Cellular networks* > *Access Point Names*
2. Select the APN for your carrier by tapping the name > *APN type*
3. Set the value to `mms`
* Delete anything else in *APN type*
* `mms` must be lower-case
4. Menu/hamburger icon > *Save*
5. At this point it should return you to the list of APNs. The 3G/4G indicator should go away. If you have other APNs in the list, you need to delete them.
6. Make sure your mobile data is enabled:
*Settings* > *Mobile networks* > *ON*
* Lollipop: swipe from the top with two fingers > tap your mobile network name > enable the *Cellular data* toggle near the top right
You should now be able to send/receive MMS messages. Data usage for accessing the internet however will be restricted.
If you ever want to undo this and change back to the default settings, just to go back to the *Access Point Names* menu > menu/hamburger icon > *Reset to default*
More information here:
* [Answer: How to configure Android for MMS only on AT&T (no data)](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882479)
* [Change APN to disable Internet while enabling MMS on Samsung Ace 2](http://community.koodomobile.com/koodo/topics/change_apn_to_disable_internet_while_enabling_mms_on_samsung_ace_2)
* [APN type](https://tamingthedroid.com/apn-type)
### Alternative: Use a different SMS app
If you want to do turn data on/off when sending/receiving MMS messages without completely disabling your mobile data for other uses, there are alternative SMS apps you can use that have this functionality built in, such as:
* [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra)
* [chomp SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p1.chompsms)
* [QKSMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moez.QKSMS)
* [8sms](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thinkleft.eightyeightsms.mms)
* [Sliding SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smitten.slidingmms)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: None of the suggestions in the other answers worked for me. I downloaded a 3rd party messaging app called [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra). It worked perfectly, it has the "automatically turn on data for MMS" option and a nice simple layout.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/08 | 347 | 1,436 | <issue_start>username_0: I was using Samsung Galaxy S Duos, which was stolen 2 months back. I now have a new Android phone - the Micromax. I thought I lost all my contacts, but somebody insisted that you can restore it using Gmail account even though I never manually performed a backup of my contacts. I remember the day when I took the phone, and it asked me for a Gmail account.
For my profile and I gave the Gmail account and also always "Account sync" option was on in my mobile.
Now my questions are:
1. Can I still get those contacts restored on my new mobile? I have not manually done a backup, just the Gmail account that I set when I got that phone was in sync.
2. If yes, can I get it on Micromax cell also?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes to both of your questions. Once you attempt to sync your phone to gmail, it should ask you if you want to import contact from your Google account. That said, if you exported your contacts from your previous phone, then you will be able to retrieve them on any Android device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: First, make sure that your contacts from your old phone were saved as Google contacts. You can do that by going to: <http://www.google.com/contacts> from any computer and login in with the Google account you used on your old phone.
If your contacts are there - you're in luck. Just add this Google account to your new phone and the contacts will be synced.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/08/08 | 3,672 | 12,920 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to increase the size of my Galaxy S 2's `/system` partition from 503.4MB to... Well, anything possible.
The (main) reason why I want to do this is because I want to install `GApps 20140606`, which is not compatible with devices with small *(under 500MB)* `/system` partitions.
The Galaxy S 2's internal storage is 16GB but I mostly use my SD card, so I don't really care how much of this will be taken to use in the `/system` partition.
I've found a lot of pages explaining different methods to achieve this, like [this one from TechoTV](http://techotv.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-internal-storage-apps-space-tutorial/), and [this one from XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171531), but all of them were phone-specific and never gave the information if it would be compatible with other models or not, or they would resize to a specific set size.
There's also [this question from Android SE](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/30136/what-is-system-partition-how-its-size-is-fixed-can-it-be-resized), but the answer weren't satisfactory enough for me, as the author limited himself to only say that it *is possible*, but not saying *how*.
To add a few more information, the phone is rooted and with CyanogenMod 11 (20140806-NIGHTLY), which is Android 4.4.4.
It would be interesting if the information provided works under Linux. I have access to Windows but rather not have to use it.
Aren't there any simple way of resizing the partitions, like GParted (but for Android)?<issue_comment>username_1: Firstly and most important, the credits:
========================================
I made this following this great tutorial at XDA-Developers by user `metalgearhathaway`: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/development-derivatives/mod-partition-internal-memory-app-t2538947>
I used `PIT` files (I'll explain what they are, don't worry) made from user `ElGamal` from XDA also, located [here (comment number 509)](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50750761&postcount=509).
And a little bit of help from user `CrackDaddy`, also from XDA.
Second, what you'll need:
=========================
* A machine running Windows. I used Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bits;
* Odin 3.07. Careful when installing, it is full of optional AdWares. There's also a Linux and Mac version available called JOdin3, but I didn't try it;
* Flashable ClockWorkMod 6 for Galaxy S II (it is a `.tar` file with a file named `zImage` inside);
* `PIT` file with desired partition table configuration;
* Samsung drivers for Galaxy S2. Usually you can install Samsung Kies but there's also a installer just with drivers available;
* Your original stock unrooted Samsung Jellybean firmware. You can find it at [sammobile.com](http://sammobile.com);
* Any ROM of your choice. I highly recommend the last nightly build of Cyanogenmod 11;
* Optionally: GApps 20140606 or newer.
I made most of those available in the following bundle file:
<https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxccpydIocBpd21FOE5MaGJiMkU&authuser=0>
What is missing is GApps, CyanogenMod, and a stock Samsung JellyBean ROM (as it depends of country and carrier, and might not be legal to provide it here).
Third, the default warning:
===========================
>
> I am not responsible for anything that might go wrong with your
> device, neither any of the mentioned users nor anyone here at Stack
> Overflow or XDA-Developers. This procedure will root your phone if it
> isn't already and also void your warranty if it isn't already. If
> anything goes wrong, don't panic, it is most likely fixable by
> reflashing the stock ROM and starting over again.
>
>
>
Finally, how to:
================
This will only work with the 16GB International version (GT-I9100) of Samsung Galaxy S II
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Firstly, copy CyanogenMod 11 `.zip` file (or your desired ROM) and optionally GApps `.zip` file to your external SD card;
Make a backup of everything inside your internal storage, copy it to your computer or somewhere else. It will be completelly erased. Don't worry about your external SD Card, it won't be touched.
Make a NAnd backup of your current ROM, you'll be able to restore it after the repartition. To do it, you must have ClockWorkMod recovery installed, then boot your phone into recovery mode (`Volume UP + Home + Power`), select `backups and restore`, then `backup to /storage/sdcard1`;
When backup finishes, reboot your phone into Download mode (`Volume DOWN + Home + Power`) and connect your phone to the computer. Let Windows install the drivers. If it fails, try to install Samsung Kies or just the drivers provided in the bundle I made available, and try again.
Open Odin3 as Administrator and connect the phone. It should detect your phone and show it under the label `ID:COM`, and also in the `Message`. If it didn't, try to restart your computer, phone, reinstall drivers, check your USB cable, etc., and try again.
Now you'll need to choose a `PIT` file. `PIT` means `Partition Information Table` and it is a Samsung-only thing. In the bundle file, I made available `ElGamal`'s `PIT` file (`I91001GB_6GB.pit`) which also resizes `/system` partition to 1GB, `/data` to 6GB and the rest goes to internal storage. If you wish different sizes, check the thread at XDA-Developers as he made many different versions available. I also included a PIT file for the default configuration (`I9100_2GB-STOCK.pit`) if you wish to go back to as it was later.
When you have chosen your `PIT` file, go to Odin and tick the following checkboxes: `Re-Partition`, `Auto Reboot` and `F. Reset Time`.
In the `Re-Partition section`, click on the `PIT` button and select your chosen `PIT` file.
In the `Files (Download)` section, click on the `AP` button and select Samsung's stock JellyBean ROM.
Double check everything and click `Start`. This can take a while, go grab a coffee.
After everything finishes, your phone will reboot into the stock Samsung JellyBean ROM. Two things can happen now, or it will work normally and if so you can use it and check if everything is as you want. Or it can ask you for a password to access the "encrypted volume", which is nothing but your internal storage that is not formatted. In both ways, unplug your phone (it it's still plugged) and reboot it into Download mode again.
It is interesting to close and reopen Odin3 to reset the settings. Plug your phone again and wait until Odin3 detects it. This time, leave checked just `Auto Reboot` and `F. Reset Time` and make sure `Re-Partition` is **NOT** checked. Click on `AP` button and select the ClockWorkMod Recovery `.tar` file, then click `Start`. This one is faster, but if you feel sleepy, go for another coffee ;)
When it finishes, you should have ClockWorkMod Recovery 6 installed in your phone, so go ahead and reboot into Recovery mode. Go to `mounts and storage`, select `format /storage/sdcard0` and format it as `exfat` (if for some reason you have write problems in your internal storage later, come back here and select another format until it works, but `exfat` should do the trick).
When it finishes, still in Recovery mode, `Wipe data/factory reset`, `Wipe cache` and `Wipe Dalvik cache`. Let's be sure nothing remains from the previous ROMs.
Now, `install zip` -> `choose zip from /storage/sdcard1` and select the CyanogenMod 11 `.zip` file (or of your desired ROM) and flash it. Optionally also flash GApps afterwards. Reboot your phone and check if everything is right.
If everything is right, reboot your phone into Recovery mode again, do a new `wipe data/factory reset`, `wipe cache` and `wipe Dalvik cache`, and then recover your backed up ROM from the beginning. Reboot your phone.
Check again if everything works right. A few apps might need to be reinstalled (Spotify and Waze are examples) to work correctly again, but that's be only major issue.
Hope everything goes well.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Kudos to @Bruno for a detailed solution and needed files. A **much** quicker method is listed below, which does not require installing any ROM/Gapps or reboot into the ROM in between steps. **You need** an external SD card with enough free space to hold all apps+data+photos+etc that are on your *internal* phone storage.
You can skip steps 1-5 if you already have CWM and also a NAND backup on your **external** SD card already (but make sure you have a NAND backup on your external SD or else you'll lose all data).
**NOTE:** You should backup your data from your internal SD card too in case things go awry, i.e. /storage/sdcard0 (a NAND backup does not back that up).
1. Extract the [files](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/18425469/bundle-resize-system.zip) provided by @Bruno somewhere on your pc.
2. Reboot phone in download mode (vol down + home + power) then connect it to the pc via USB.
3. Start Odin 3.09. **Un**check Auto-Reboot, put the `CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.tar` file in the AP section, then click Start and wait until Odin says "RES OK !!" in the Message log. This should be fairly quick, a few seconds.
4. Now reboot the phone in recovery mode (vol up + home + power)
5. Go to *backup and restore > backup to /storage/sdcard1* -- note the 1, not 0 (your CWM may say "external sd" instead of /storage/sdcard1; just chose the backup option corresponding to the external SD card, this is **important**, otherwise you'll lose all data). Wait for the backup to finish, this will take a while.
6. Reboot phone into download mode (vol down + home + power)
7. Start Odin 3.09, **Un**check `Auto-Reboot`, **check** `Re-Partition`, put the file `I91001GB_6GB.pit` in the PIT section, put the file `CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.tar` in the AP section, then click `Start` and wait until Odin says "RES OK !!" in the Message log. This will take a while.
8. Reboot phone into recovery mode (vol up + home + power)
9. Go to *mounts and storage > Format /system*, then *Format /cache*, then *Format /data*
10. Go back to *wipe data/factory reset*
11. Go back to *backup and restore > restore from /storage/sdcard1* and restore the NAND backup made previously
12. Done. Reboot phone normally.
Procedure tested with Cyanogenmod 11 (KitKat 4.4) nightly and snapshot. Should work with any recent ROM. No need to install any custom or stock ROMs or Gapps or even boot into the ROM in between steps.
**DISCLAIMER:** I can't be held responsible if your phone starts singing or dancing Lambada (oh how I hate that song!), calls you names, blows up, loses any of your data etc.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: In my case, I needed a cross-platform solution since I use Linux. Here's what worked for me:
1. Back everything up. This will wipe everything on the phone, including the internal SD card.
2. Download:
* A PIT file you want to flash. I used [this one](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24545070682210344), which resizes /system from 512 MB to 1 GB and /data from 2 GB to 6 GB
* Any compatible recovery. I used [this one](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24539867161559149)
* (Optional) A ROM you want to install. I installed [CyanogenMod 13 nightly](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=i9100)
3. Download and install Heimdall
* Ubuntu: `sudo apt install heimdall-flash`
* Others: <https://bitbucket.org/benjamin_dobell/heimdall/downloads>
4. Boot to download mode
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. Power off
3. Press and hold the volume down, home, and power buttons (you can let go once you see the warning screen)
4. Press the volume up button to continue past the warning screen
5. Connect the USB cable to your phone and PC
6. (Optional) Back up the existing PIT
```
sudo heimdall download-pit --output i9100-stock.pit --no-reboot
```
7. Flash the new PIT and recovery
```
sudo heimdall flash --repartition --pit I91001GB_6GB.pit --KERNEL cwmr6047.img --no-reboot
```
8. Boot to recovery
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. Power off
3. Press and hold the volume up, home, and power buttons (you can let go once you see the I9100 screen)
9. Format all partitions, including /system, /data, /cache, and the internal SD card (sdcard0)
* When formatting the internal SD card, if it asks you what filesystem to use pick fat, vfat, or exfat. **If you pick ext4 you will have problems.** (Sources: [[1]](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66578336&postcount=4158) [[2]](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65828615&postcount=3188))
* For all other partitions pick ext4 if asked
10. Install the ROM or restore your backup
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Here's what's probably an even better way: <https://github.com/Lanchon/REPIT>
It's as easy as flashing a zip and preserves data. Requires TWRP recovery and patience. Worked first time for me on an S2 (i9100) that already had CM13.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/09 | 246 | 1,018 | <issue_start>username_0: Granddaughter playing game on tablet and assume she pressed on power and volume at same time It had the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 verbiage across the screen. I tried to press the power and increase volume button as I had done before on the Motorola Xoom, big mistake from what I read in forums. It is now stuck on the ODIN MODE and says: Downloading...Do not turn off target!! with the Android symbol above it. Help!!<issue_comment>username_1: This warning is only meant for people to not turn off the device during the flashing process. If you did not start flashing an image to this tables, and don't plan to - it's perfectly safe to power off the tablet.
Holding the `Power` button for around 10 seconds should cause the tablet to turn off. You can then turn it on normally again, without touching the Volume buttons.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Hold the `volume up` and `volume down` at the same time then press `power` button. Hold for a few seconds and unit will reboot.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/09 | 603 | 2,342 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an android tablet in my car which is connected to my car's Audio System. My Phone has my most recent music collection on it. How can I directly stream music from my phone to my tablet, without having to copy the files or the devices being on the same wifi network? Can this be done with bluetooth? Both devices are running Jelly Bean.<issue_comment>username_1: This app could do the trick:
[Bluetooth Music Player Free](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ilumnis.btplayerfree)
You need to install it on both Android devices and pair them. Then put the tablet in `ListenMUSIC over Blueetooth` mode and the the phone in `shareMUSIC over Bluetooth` mode.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It's really hard to do that. But I did a lot of research and got a way. Has several delay, connection and root problems, but apparently works. For this you will need to have the "AirAudio" application installed on the server and the "AllConnect" receiver. Then you open AirAudio on the home screen and then open AllConnect, press on your device, then on sources and choose the server, then choose the streaming mp3. The problem is that the delay is very large and another defect is that to transmit only the sound of the system of the android server you should have root on the phone ... I also tried the receiver of the streaming being the VLC, was less delayed but still So it's uncomfortable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Apart from "Bluetooth music player" (mentioned in above answer), you may also try [SoundSeeder speaker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kattwinkel.android.soundseeder.speaker&hl=en) or [SoundSeeder Music player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kattwinkel.android.soundseeder.player&hl=en). As i remember, at first you should pair the devices. From the description of *SoundSeeder Music player:*
>
> Soundseeder turns all your devices into into wireless speakers. Play your music louder and share it with your friends.
> All connected devices (Android, Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, ...) play the music in sync as one large sound system.
>
>
>
*SoundSeeder speaker* is
>
> a speaker-only version of the SoundSeeder Music Player and was designed for devices running Android 2.2 - 4.0 only.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/09 | 948 | 3,580 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently running an Aosp-based custom rom on Android 4.4.2 with zero bloatware, yeah, I detest bloatware. After going through struggles with the amount of resources Google's play services do to my phone and my phone's data usage.
I had to get rid of the entire gapps package for good by re-flashing the rom without flashing the gapps package. I've also had to do offline install of Android packages, and all apps requiring I've got an Active google account have had to suffer an unpremeditated uninstall.
Now, I have so far survived without a google account on this phone, I miss Chrome's Sync with my PC though, but I was just thinking if the gapps package could be extracted from the Android OS, is there an alternative/mod for those of us who only want **explicitly** a **google account** in `Settings > Account` without Play Store, Gmail....etc<issue_comment>username_1: You might wish to check with [Are there any solutions other than flashing Gapps, to have Google accounts on CyanogenMod?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/62569/16575) – where I named an alternative:
On XDA, you can find the [NOGAPPS project](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715375), which basically is an OpenSource replacement of most Google apps (including Playstore), often mapping to free alternatives (e.g. OpenStreetMap for maps). The "elements" come as separate packages to install, so you can pick the ones you want – and simply skip the others. Status is different for each of the services: some are actively developed, some are "not yet usable", some seem even to be "abandoned" (like the Playstore replacement *BlankStore*, which is discontinued since 2012 – but luckily seems to have a successor named *Blank Store*).
I've not (yet) used it, so I cannot tell which parts are essential or how well those replacements work. But head over and check out for yourself. Marvin seems to still actively be on it (last update of the "lead post" was just a few days ago).
As for "zero bloatware" and "Android without Google", you might also wish to check [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/43390/16575) ;)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have a routed phone/android, log into the system as root and use the program manager "PM" to systematically remove each app/gapp you don't want. If that breaks a feature you need, use pm to put it back and move on to other "bloatware" you want to remove.
To use the shell install the [Android SDK package](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html).
I would suggest that you backup a package before removing it:
[Is it possible to backup apk from an installed application?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/75360/is-it-possible-to-backup-apk-from-an-installed-application)
So, having your clean custom built rom, you should be able to use the same feature to individual install which particular gapp you want from your backup.
Installing an app is simple from the cli:
```
$ adb install -s example.apk
```
By the way, this is a good reference for the [Android Debug Bridge (adb)](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html) commands.
Look at the install section:
```
install [options]
-l: Install the package with forward lock.
-r: Reinstall an exisiting app, keeping its data.
-t: Allow test APKs to be installed.
-i : Specify the installer package name.
-s: Install package on the shared mass storage (such as sdcard).
-f: Install package on the internal system memory.
-d: Allow version code downgrade.
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/09 | 547 | 2,393 | <issue_start>username_0: My girlfriend recently had her phone stolen and I'm trying to track it down by remotely installing apps on her phone via Google Play, but I can't tell if the apps are successfully installed. For example, if I turn off my phone completely, and install an app on it from Google Play, it will still report "installed" even though my phone's turned off.<issue_comment>username_1: I won't answer the question itself, but the general question on how to find the stolen phone, and for sure the way you trying is not going to get you anywhere. In order to have a chance to find the stolen phone you should have already install any anti theft app like Google's Android Manager or Cerberus or any similar app. Of course these apps will work only if the thief has not already uninstalled them or reset the phone and installed a new ROM.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to google play on a computer and try to install an app. After pushing the Install/Installed button a popup will appear listing the permissions it requires and below that a drop down listing the devices you can install it on. Click on the drop down. If it is currently installed it will say "Your device already has this item installed" next to the device name. Otherwise it will say the last time the device was used.
I just tested this by installing an app and canceling it in the middle of the install, then re-installing it, then uninstalling it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The answer to your specific question is, unlikely. You can install an app that has an interface that you can communicate with. Communicating with that interface can allow you to know. But other than that, it's unlikely. And you'd have to have confirmation on the android to accept the manifest of the app's requirement list.
You may not be fully lost, however, Google does have a feature by default that you might be able to **track your phone even if you didn't install an app**.
These are some requirement which most people normally have:
```
- The android is connected with your Google account.
- Your android has access to the internet.
- The the Android Device Manager (ADM) to locate your android (turned off by default)
- Allowed ADM to lock your android and erase its data (turned off by default).
```
Try Google's [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager).
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/10 | 628 | 2,320 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a method for **unlocking the bootLoader** of my HP SlateBook x2 running Android v4.3 consisting of:
1. Booting into **recovery**.
2. **Connecting** to PC via USB cable.
3. Sending the **command** `fastboot -i 0x03F0 oem unlock` to the Android device.
But this device has an incredible problem: it *sells without USB cable* (LOL), so I have **no USB cable** at all.
But I have **installed TWRP recovery**, that includes a **root command-line shell**. So, as long as I can not connect via ADB bridge by using USB cable nor ADB via Wireless (the recovery mode does not detect the Wi-Fi card), I was wondering if it would be possible to **use this shell** to send the `fastboot` command from recovery mode in the stand-alone device (without any connection to PC, as long as it is not possible).
Any ideas, please?<issue_comment>username_1: Fastboot commands are for the bootloader, not recovery, so even if you send the commands from recovery, it would do no good since you would be in recovery, not the bootloader.
According to all the information I could find about this "tablet," including information from HP, indicates that there is no way to access fastboot since there is no USB port and HP doesn't make a dock-port to USB cable for the tablet. Edit: apparently HP does have a cable for it, but it may be difficult to find and isn't cheap.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: No, there's no way to send a fastboot command from the device itself. When the device is in fastboot mode, it's a very dumb device and can't even give you a shell or turn on the Wi-Fi. The `fastboot` program is the only way to send it the command to unlock the bootloader.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I know I'm late with this answer, but for the future readers, you can unlock your bootloader on-the-fly with an app. Assuming you have root access and a standard unlockable bootloader (`fastboot oem unlock`), you can use [Trickster MOD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigeyes0x0.trickstermod). You can see its [XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768315) for more info.
Look under the "Tool" sub-menu and toggle "Bootloader Lock State". If you're even still keeping up with this post, how do you have TWRP with a locked bootloader?
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/10 | 891 | 4,095 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know whether Android phones records activity logs of what I have done in a whole day. I've already checked that there is no Carrier IQ.
Is this true that after switching off the phone all activity logs vanish? Does my Android phone keep saving what keystrokes I typed? (I'm using Samsung keyboard.) Do all activity logs and keystrokes gets upload to my Google account server or any other account like Samsung?<issue_comment>username_1: No, stock Android doesn't record everything you do in a day. There are a few things to bear in mind, though.
First, because Android is open-source, the manufacturer, and your carrier if you bought the phone from a carrier, can change the OS however they like. They might have changed it to add a log like you describe, so though Android itself doesn't record all your activity, I can't say for certainty whether **your phone** does or not.
Second, there's nothing to stop individual apps keeping records. For example, Chrome keeps a record of what websites you visit, and if you have "Web history" turned on, it syncs that information with your Google account. Other apps might use *analytics* to track what you do inside that app, and send that information to the app's author. Apps have access to a lot of information, even some information not directly related to the app (such as what other apps you have installed), so you have to trust the app not to do this.
Keyboard apps are another example of this. They learn what words you have typed, and maybe *collocations* of words (for example, if you type "Cambridge" followed by "Circus", it might save this in order to better predict it in future). Whether this information is uploaded to any server depends on the particular keyboard app.
The log you might have heard about in Android isn't an "activity log" at all: it contains debugging information for developers to see what apps are going, and to help find and fix problems. It's not intended to log what you're doing, though sometimes the information in there could be used to identify particular actions, and what apps you're using. Exactly what information this log contains depends on the phone you have, and it differs from app to app.
As you've mentioned, the log is only in memory and so it's lost when the device reboots. It's also a fixed size (the exact size is different on different devices), so over the course of a day newer log entries will continually overwrite older entries.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The above does give your answer I am only going to explain it in brief
Following are some of the ways through which key logging is done.
**Google**:-Whenever you open the Google search and type your search it will be stored for the future to do things like auto-complete, display advertisements in your phone etc.
**T9 dictionary**:-Whenever you enter a custom word more then once it will be stored in the dictionary by default. The input could be anything passwords ,bank account no's ,name anything.
It's for the ease of the user these custom words are stored. Next time when you just enter the first letter of the custom word then the remaining word get's displayed for selection. Thereby relieving the user the need to type the whole word manually.
While installing apps from the play store or any other source from outside always make sure that the permissions required suits to the kind of application it's made for.
**For ex**:-There are some apps like flash light which would require permission only for the camera to display the flash but as you would un mindfully go ahead and install then your phone's data could be distributed to third party's because if you have carefully viewed the permissions required then it would also ask for some unwanted permission (view contacts/call log etc.) which is not at all related in its functionality or usage.
In this way whenever you call or whatever number you have dialled would be accessible to the flash light app and will be secretly transferred to its server whenever there's a connection to the internet.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/10 | 362 | 1,201 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if it is at all possible to get chat bubbles(similar to the ones used on facebook messenger) for whatsapp messenger on my nexus 5. Is there an app I can download, or a process that will allow me to get chat bubbles like this for whatsapp?
These are the chat bubbles I'm talking about (the little heads)
<issue_comment>username_1: You can install the app [Whatsapp Chat heads](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dregens.whatsappbubblenotifications&hl=en) I am not sure if it runs on Nexus 5, or that it shows Chat-heads or just the name of the chat.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this app:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stallware.dashdow.whatsapp.lite>
and see this article:
<http://trendblog.net/how-to-get-chat-heads-whatsapp-android/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Dunka, you can install my app, [WhatsBubbles](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rodrigopontes.whatsbubbles), which provides a nearly identical user experience and allows users to preview, open and respond to conversations.
Give it a try!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/10 | 746 | 2,703 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to know that how can I acquire Whatsapp for my Nokia X. My family and friends are both on Whatsapp and it causes a communication gap between me and them if I don't have it. I want to keep this mobile phone for a I open to all suggestions on how to acquire it<issue_comment>username_1: Since your Nokia X doesn't have access to the Google Play Store, you will need to download and install Whatsapp manually.
1. Enable side-loading of apps on your Nokia X by navigating to Settings -> Security and enable the `Unknown Sources` option.
2. Download the Watsapp APK directly from [their site](http://www.whatsapp.com/android/) to your computer.
3. Transfer the apk file you downloaded onto your Nokia X by connecting it via USB cable and using a file manager, send it via Bluetooth, or copy it to an microSD card and insert it into the phone.
4. Run the pre-installed ASTRO file manager and locate the file using the search option.
5. Tap the file to run it, which will start the installation process.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
7. **Important step:** Modify your phone’s date to (or just prior) 2nd of August of 2014 (don’t worry you will change it back to the preset date afterwards.)
8. Launch Whatsapp like any other installed app on your Nokia X phone, and complete the initial set-up.
9. At this point you will most likely get a message saying that this application is "not supported" on your phone.
10. Exit WhatsApp when it says that your device is not supported back to the homescreen.
11. Uninstall the official Whatsapp application by long-tapping on the WhatsApp icon and tapping on the red cross.
12. Now download WhatsApp Plus from [here](http://downloads.ziddu.com/downloadfile/23961523/WhatsAppPLUSv6.12D-211301.apk.html) and install it using the same method as the official app (steps 3 through 6 of this guide.)
13. Open Whatsapp Plus app and go through configuration steps. Make sure to use the same phone number as you used in the original WhatsApp, otherwise it will not work.
14. You can now revert the system's date back to the present date and still enjoy WhatsApp.
You can now use Whatsapp plus to connect to your Whatsapp contacts.
Sources: [1](http://www.techmesto.com/install-whatsapp-on-nokia-x-xl-android/), [2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZ55KmxPjs&google_comment_id=z13yxzazbt21ehqai04cd1hrdl2gspoj3dw).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Now, it is available for download from the default Store app in Nokia X. The Nokia Store was replaced by Opera Store earlier, however, the store contains limited apps. A third party app store like 1Mobile Market can help finding more apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/10 | 1,606 | 5,480 | <issue_start>username_0: I have seen this problem on a Nexus 4 and Nexus 5. Bluetooth is switched on unexpectedly. It can be turned off, but will come back a minute or so later.
Googling around, it seems that this could be due to a misbehaving app, but there doesn't seem to be a good solution for finding out which app.
Is there a way to find out what is responsible for reactivating Bluetooth all the time?
---
If it is of any use, I captured some of the adb output after disabling Bluetooth.
When disabling:
```
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): disable(): mBluetooth = android.bluetooth.IBluetooth$Stub$Proxy@42d29fa0 mBinding = false
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 2
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Sending off request.
D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=ON, MESSAGE = USER_TURN_OFF
D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 13
I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 12-> 13
D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers.
D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): onBluetoothDisable()
I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering PendingCommandState State: isTurningOn()=false, isTurningOff()=true
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 60
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 12, newState=13
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Bluetooth State Change Intent: 12 -> 13
D/BluetoothMapService(23958): onReceive
D/BluetoothMapService(23958): STATE_TURNING_OFF
D/BluetoothMapService(23958): MAP Service closeService in
I/BtOppRfcommListener(23958): stopping Accept Thread
I/CompanionService(13584): bluetoothStateChangeReceiver action = android.bluetooth.adapter.action.STATE_CHANGED
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Bose SoundLink Wireless Mobile speaker
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:ANDY
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:obd2ecu
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Glass 6014
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:P311
D/CachedBluetoothDevice(14368): Clearing all connection state for dev:Logitech MX5000 Keyboard
W/ContextImpl(14368): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.startService:1487 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 android.content.ContextWrapper.startService:494 com.android.set
tings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.beginStartingService:134 com.android.settings.bluetooth.DockEventReceiver.onReceive:115
D/DockEventReceiver(14368): finishStartingService: stopping service
D/BluetoothPbap(14368): Proxy object disconnected
D/PbapServerProfile(14368): Bluetooth service disconnected
W/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Timeout will setting scan mode..Continuing with disable...
D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = BEGIN_DISABLE, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true
E/bt-btif (23958): btif_disable_bluetooth : not yet enabled
```
Then, moments later:
```
D/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): CURRENT_STATE=PENDING, MESSAGE = DISABLE_TIMEOUT, isTurningOn=false, isTurningOff=true
E/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Error disabling Bluetooth
D/BluetoothAdapterProperties(23958): Setting state to 12
I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Bluetooth adapter state changed: 13-> 12
D/BluetoothAdapterService(23958): Broadcasting updateAdapterState() to 1 receivers.
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Message: 60
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): MESSAGE_BLUETOOTH_STATE_CHANGE: prevState = 13, newState=12
D/BluetoothManagerService( 578): Broadcasting onBluetoothStateChange(true) to 13 receivers.
D/BluetoothPan( 578): onBluetoothStateChange(on) call bindService
I/BluetoothAdapterState(23958): Entering On State
```<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same symptom, and disabling "Bluetooth scanning" in location services resolved it:
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34414216/using-bluetooth-scanning-for-location-accuracy-android-m>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. This worked for me.
Settings ~Application~All~Bluetooth. The disable button was not highlighted so I just cleared all data. I did the same for bluetooth share. Then I tried turn Bluetooth on an off several times to see if it would stay off and it did
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem and it turned out to be an app containing incorrect codes that kept searching for Bluetooth devices in background even if the app was closed (it was a BT Messaging app).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: It was the Firechat app for me. It'll be one of the most recent apps you installed if the Bluetooth started turning on out if nowhere.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I had the same problem. The app named Automatic that connects to a dongle that plugs into the OBD port of your car was to blame. I hate the app. I just use it occasionally to read check engine codes. Uninstalled Automatic and all is well. It's usually a misbehaving app that is the culprit.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: You can find out what is activating bluetooth by going to Settings -> Connections -> Bluetooth -> "..." -> Bluetooth control history.
In my case it was the bike rental app for Paris "Velib" and sadly, there seems to be no way to stop it activating bluetooth via permissions settings.
My phone is a Samsung GS7 with Android 7.0.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/11 | 571 | 1,972 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the default Chinese font in Android and where are they stored so that I can get the font files?<issue_comment>username_1: Fonts are always stored at /system/fonts. By changing the system font to Chinese, and looking in that directory, you may be able to find the font.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I believe the font is called [Droid](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Droid_fonts). A few variations (sans, sans mono, serif, condensed) are available from [DroidFonts.com](http://www.droidfonts.com/droidfonts/), though it should be noted that Droid Sans may be the only to contain Chinese characters.
>
> Each of the Droid fonts was custom designed by Ascender and optimized for on-screen legibility with the Android platform. ...
>
>
> [Droid Sans] contains over 43,000 glyphs and includes support for Simplified Chinese (GB2312), Traditional Chinese (Big 5), Japanese (JIS 0208) and Korean (KSC 5601). This font uses the Simplified Chinese ideographs for shared Unicode code points.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The name of the font is DroidSansFallback.ttf it is located in /system/fonts/
Link to official droids page [Droid fonts family](http://www.droidfonts.com/droidfonts/)
>
> Support for CJK is provided by the Droid Sans "fallback" font. This font contains over 43,000 glyphs and includes support for Simplified Chinese (GB2312), Traditional Chinese (Big 5), Japanese (JIS 0208) and Korean (KSC 5601). This font uses the Simplified Chinese ideographs for shared Unicode code points.
>
>
>
There are no other font with Chinese in a regular western Android phone therefore DroidSansFallback.ttf is used to display Chinese.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On Android 9 it's [Noto CJK](https://www.google.com/get/noto/help/cjk/), e. g. "Noto Sans CJK JP" font family (located in `/system/fonts/NotoSansCJK-Regular.ttc`). There is no `DroidSansFallback.ttf` anymore.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/11 | 319 | 1,425 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Asus Zenfone 5.
Usually when I am downloading a file, my mobile will show the download in the notification pane. After performing a factory reset on the device it is not showing the download notification. I think the built in download manager is damaged after factory reset.
How can I fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: A factory reset **does not** touch the system partition, so built in apps such as the built in Download manager will not get touched. Perhaps you used a different web browser before the factory reset you performed, and that had better download management than the one you are currently using.
If you download ES File Explorer from the play store, you can use the module in that app called ES Downloader. This is a good way to check downloads in progress in a nice dialogue box
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings->Application Manager->Click the Menu button->Sort by size/Reset App Preference->Click Reset App Preference.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Nothing is wrong with this app just follow these steps definitely your problem would be fixed.
Go to setting
Open uc browser
Just click on notification check box
That's it , enjoy
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: very easy problem. go to setting select app switch to all and find Download Manager. you will see unchecked Show Notification. Check that with your nose. :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/11 | 513 | 1,543 | <issue_start>username_0: I've tried
```
date -u 1407697765
```
output:
```
time 1407697765 -> 1407697765.0
settimeofday failed Bad file number
```
and
```
busybox date -s @1407697765
```
output:
```
date: can't set date: Operation not permitted
```
I don't feel that I'm doing everything right (especially when `date -u`) but it looks like I have no permission... I'm trying it through adb shell
Why do I get these errors and how to set date through shell?<issue_comment>username_1: Only the `root` user can set the date. If your phone is already rooted, just type `su``Enter` to get into a root shell, then the command you want to run.
If your phone is not already rooted, you'll need to get root access first. See [How do I root my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-android-device)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Issue the following commands:
```
adb shell date -s YYYYMMDD.HHmmss
```
or
```
$ adb shell
$ adb root
# su
# date -s YYYYMMDD.HHmmss
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The following worked for me (once you have root permissions):
```
adb shell settings put global auto_time 0 && adb shell date 010219302018.00 set && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.TIME_SET
```
`auto_time` -> This is to switch off automatic syncing of time.
To reset the time back to syncing with the network, do:
```
adb shell settings put global auto_time 1 && adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.TIME_SET
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/11 | 398 | 1,640 | <issue_start>username_0: I have updated my Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 to 4.4.2 and after that I'm not able to change my lock screen wallpaper. It always shows a wallpaper which is already in the device which has red background. Home screen changes every time whenever I want to change but lock screen remains the same. But if I put a live wallpaper as my home and lock screen it applies to both home and lock screen. Please suggest something how I would be able to put any pic from my gallery as lock screen. I changed the lock screen through settings also but no use.<issue_comment>username_1: just a quick search results show me that you may try power off and removing the battery some people face the same issue after update
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I think it is software glitch on the Grand 2. To solve the problem, try to transfer the SIM 2 to 1. You may be able to change the lockscreen wallpaper.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just change unlock effect..
There you go.. You can change lock screen wallpaper on Grand 2.
Setting-device-lock screen - unlock effect. Change it.
Thank you
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have a HISENSE SERO7 e2371 tablet here. I could not get the lock screen wallpaper to change at all.
Finally figured it out and thought I would post it here just in case anyone is looking for a solution.
I went into **Settings → Security → Screen Lock** and changed **Hisense** to **Slide**.
It seems that it was an issue with the Hisense custom lock screen they provided, so this may be same on other devices where the manufacturer has added a custom lock screen option.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/11 | 368 | 1,389 | <issue_start>username_0: I [read here](http://androidandme.com/2011/10/news/microsoft-now-cashing-in-on-half-of-all-android-odms/) that Microsoft is cashing Android handset ODMs for some patents that are allegedly used in their Android handsets. Why is Microsoft able to do that? Is this a HW or SW-based problem?<issue_comment>username_1: just a quick search results show me that you may try power off and removing the battery some people face the same issue after update
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I think it is software glitch on the Grand 2. To solve the problem, try to transfer the SIM 2 to 1. You may be able to change the lockscreen wallpaper.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just change unlock effect..
There you go.. You can change lock screen wallpaper on Grand 2.
Setting-device-lock screen - unlock effect. Change it.
Thank you
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have a HISENSE SERO7 e2371 tablet here. I could not get the lock screen wallpaper to change at all.
Finally figured it out and thought I would post it here just in case anyone is looking for a solution.
I went into **Settings → Security → Screen Lock** and changed **Hisense** to **Slide**.
It seems that it was an issue with the Hisense custom lock screen they provided, so this may be same on other devices where the manufacturer has added a custom lock screen option.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/11 | 322 | 1,293 | <issue_start>username_0: I am paying my wireless carrier (MetroPCS) for the "hotspot" feature, which is required in order for me to tether. However, strange things are a happening....
I can't access google.com, although I can access it via IP address - 192.168.3.11. Which leads me to believe it has something to do with DNS resolution.
HOWEVER
I can access android.stackexchange.com directly.
BUT
I can't access facebook.com either directly or via IP.
... I've tested this on multiple laptops, and the issue is the same. What in the world is going on?<issue_comment>username_1: I think that gives me a feel that your ISP provider may have blocked some sites. Why don't you try contacting your ISP vendor ask for a resolution they have firewalls installed over their backend which I guess may be the reason you can't access the Google.com or Facebook. Okay try installing some free proxy softwares and then try accessing the Google.com or Facebook.com if by that time it start working fine then I guess I was correct it's the problem with the ISP end not your end.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Once I disconnected my other LAN and Wifi connection that were connected but had no internet, it worked. Before I had no FB or Google as you say. Must have been a conflict
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/11 | 246 | 1,139 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there some way to test whether *my device is ready for version xyz* of Android (i.e., how much it will slow down the device?
Or some sort of table of how much slower each version of Android has become.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no "test" to my knowledge like there was for windows. However, to ensure the best results from an upgrade I recommend factory resetting your phone after you back up your information. This will ensure no third party app incompatibilities with the updated software.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, no there is no any test which could help you in determining, and yes one more thing OS upgrades make your device faster rather than slower. So I am sorry but I don't think that there is any use of asking such question. Flashing ROM other than the stock ROM can results in decreasing speed or other similar problems but I don't think that downloading and installing the OS upgrades received directly from the vendor will slow your device down, because before feeding those ROM over the air they perform a number of test to give your flawless experience.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/11 | 647 | 2,296 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to enable ICMP ping response from my Android 4.2.2 Phone (Galaxy S4). I am only considering ping over LAN via Wi-Fi, not the cellular network. WLAN Network connectivity is not the problem: I can connect to an FTP server running on the phone from another machine on the LAN. Pinging the phone from the same host of the FTP client results in timeouts. The phone is not asleep because the FTP session can be active, but ping still times out.
I can also ping an Android 4.4 tablet just fine, so it is not something specific with Android.
In the phone, I examined /system/etc/sysctl.conf and found the line:
```
sysctl -w net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all=1;
```
which I commented out as (editing with ES File Explorer Root Explorer, FS set to RW)
```
#sysctl -w net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all=1;
```
After rebooting the phone, there is still no ping response. What other settings could inhibit ICMP ping response?
Edit: I also tried the form
```
sysctl -w net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all=0;
```
That did not make a difference.
I can ping any other host on the LAN, including the router, from the phone using the Net Ping app.
I also discovered that I can ping the phone at its IPv6 link-local address (fe80::xxxx)
It will respond to pings while the phone is awake, but as soon as the screen goes dark, ping responses stop. But I do not get any IPv4 ping response under any circumstances, so some setting is blocking it. I do not have any add-on firewall like DroidWall running.<issue_comment>username_1: The simplest (and, of course, tricky) way is to use [nping](https://linux.die.net/man/1/nping). For example:
>
> `nping -c --tcp -p`
>
>
>
Achieve same goal without modification of Android.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this question is quite old now, but I came across this looking to for an answer and managed to work it out myself.
What I did was download a root file explorer (I used Root Browser from JRummy Apps) and navigate to **/proc/sys/net/ipv4** edit **icmp\_echo\_ignore\_all** so that it is a 1-line, 1-character file that simply says **0** (when I opened the file, it was set to 1)
No reboot, ICMP requests started working upon saving.
Hope that helps someone else!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/12 | 315 | 1,095 | <issue_start>username_0: I use my smartphone for tethering and i have a ruined battery which will keep the device on for not more than 1 minute but can be plugged in to the computer or charger.Is it ok to leave the device for a whole night or a whole day for tethering? Will it damage the smartphone?
I edit to specify that im using usb wifi tethering<issue_comment>username_1: The simplest (and, of course, tricky) way is to use [nping](https://linux.die.net/man/1/nping). For example:
>
> `nping -c --tcp -p`
>
>
>
Achieve same goal without modification of Android.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this question is quite old now, but I came across this looking to for an answer and managed to work it out myself.
What I did was download a root file explorer (I used Root Browser from JRummy Apps) and navigate to **/proc/sys/net/ipv4** edit **icmp\_echo\_ignore\_all** so that it is a 1-line, 1-character file that simply says **0** (when I opened the file, it was set to 1)
No reboot, ICMP requests started working upon saving.
Hope that helps someone else!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/12 | 712 | 2,798 | <issue_start>username_0: I am cleaning some old Samsung Galaxy S2 with Android 2.3.4. Some application added shortcuts on the home screen:
Uncleaned:
Cleaned:
Is there any way to remove all icons from the Android home screen at once?
I know that I can remove icons one by one by tap, hold and drag the icon to delete:
but it is a bit tedious (I have several screens to clean) and I want to remove all icons at once.
Ideally, I don't want to clean all the screens but only one.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, I seriously don't know if that works with Android 2.3.4 or not but the method I am going to stat works with Jelly bean 4.2.2. Instead of removing the application over the home screen try directly deleting the whole home screen. Instead of dragging the icon try deleting the whole home screen. See if that works out for your or not ??
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Your situation is due to the Auto add widget due to which when ever you install an app it wall automatically add an widget on your home screen thereby increasing the home screen count also.
I will first solve your home screen problem and below I will also give a screen shot where the problem can be solved for the future also.
The below steps is easy to follow and requires some patience to clean the clutter.
There are two ways to clean a home screen in any Android device.
Option 1 will help you clean your home screen through the apps available in the play store.
**Option 1**
Download any launcher which suites your requirement like GO Launcher from the play store and clean the home screen as per your requirements from the settings.
If you don't want any hassle of any more apps then go for Option 2
**Option 2**
**Step1**-Do a normal zoom out in home screen (or) From home screen page, press the Option button, then click Edit and it will display all the home screens and their content.
**Step2**-Either click on remove and remove all the home screens except for 1 or you will be getting a small minus (-) symbol right side corner of the home screen. Click on the minus and remove it.
**Step3**-If you have followed the above 2 steps correctly then you will be getting a single home screen from which you can easily delete the widgets(it solved your problem of deleting around 84 widgets and brings the count to only 12 with just a single home screen).
**Step4**-Under the Play store settings uncheck the auto add widget in order to ensure you do not face the problem in the future.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/12 | 1,027 | 4,074 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know why but my whats app has started showing "Failed Out of Memory" option when I try to send any media file over to whatsapp account. What am I going to do ?? Is there any fix available?<issue_comment>username_1: As states [whatsapp faq](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/android/20971773):
This is a complicated process, if you need further explanation, please read the details below.
Make sure your phone is connected to the internet.
Make sure your date and time are correct.
Your SD card could be causing problems:
Ensure there is plenty of free space on the SD card.
Backup the contents of your "WhatsApp" folder on the SD card, delete it, create a new "WhatsApp" folder and put the contents back.
Check if you can copy files to the SD card.
If you could not copy files to your SD card but you have free space on the card, you may need to reformat (erase) the card:
Backup all SD card data onto your computer.
If you are sure you want to erase all data on your SD card, reformat it.
Still not working? Check out our detailed explanation below.
Details
Before we begin, we ask you to double check (and even triple check) that your phone has an active internet connection with a strong signal. Try loading a webpage to make sure. If you are certain that your phone is connected (try connecting to different Wi-Fi hotspots and/or 3G), keep reading.
Please also check that your date and time are set correctly. If your date is incorrect, you will not be able to connect to our servers to download your media. See how to correctly set your date here.
Sometimes WhatsApp may have difficulty saving files to your SD card. Follow these steps to help:
Make sure there is enough space on your SD card. If your SD card is full, WhatsApp cannot save anything to it, so you may want to delete a few files to make room.
Ensure your SD card is not set to read only. Try saving a file to your SD card that is not from WhatsApp. If the file saves, your card is not read-only and you should be able to save files downloaded from WhatsApp to it. If you cannot save anything, your card is set to read only. You will need to change this; please check your phone’s manual for instructions.
If there is enough free space and you can save files to your SD card, but you still cannot download any files to it from WhatsApp, you may need to delete WhatsApp data from your SD card:
WARNING: This will erase ALL WhatsApp chat history backups and downloaded files.
This would be a good time to back up your WhatsApp data. To back up your WhatsApp data, copy the "WhatsApp" folder on your SD card to your computer.
Open the SD card folder on your phone and delete the "WhatsApp" folder. All of your WhatsApp media is now erased. WhatsApp will still open - and your chats will still be there - but your media (photos, videos, audio) will be gone.
Restart your phone.
WhatsApp should be able to save your downloaded files now.
Still reading? Remember step 2, when you checked to see if your SD card was read only? If you could not save any files to it, your SD card may be corrupted. In this case, you may need to reformat your SD card. This means erasing the entire SD card and resetting it:
EXTRA WARNING: This will erase ALL data on your SD card.
Once you format the SD card you will not be able to get back your data.
If possible, backup anything on the SD card. One way to do this is to plug the SD card into a computer with an SD card reader, and copy the files over.
On your Android phone, go to Settings > Storage.
If it exists, tap Unmount storage card.
Tap Format SD card or Erase SD card.
Reboot your phone.
If all of these steps did not work, it may be that there is an issue with your microSD card. You may need to purchase a new microSD card in order to save/send files.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved it by these steps:
1. uninstaling
2. clearing cache
3. restarting the phone
4. re-installing whatsapp
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I found a simple solution, just crop the photo, to downsize it, then resend it!!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/12 | 339 | 1,363 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just gotten a Samsung Gear Live and I get a card for a System Update (I currently have KKV81). It says "Touch to install", however nothing happens when I touch it. I swipe left and select "Open" and I get asked "Download complete. Ready to install?" Again, nothing happens if I press the tickmark to install it.
There are a bunch of other minor issues, but I'm hoping the software update will fix them.
I've unpaired, re-paired, restarted, factory reset and just about anything else, but nothing seems to make a difference.
Any ideas what might be wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the exact same problem. This is how I solved it:
1. Hold the button on the right hand side of the watch down until the screen goes off (about 10 seconds).
2. Release the button.
3. The watch "rebooted" and came up with system update message that said swipe left to install
4. Follow instructions on screen
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: So today it worked for me all of a sudden. I think it was because I was no longer on my home wi-fi. I was on 3G data connection. I went through all the same steps and this time when I touched the tick mark, it installed and rebooted.
For anyone else suffering from this, try taking your phone off wi-fi, waiting a few minutes to make sure it's fully connected to 3G and then try again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/12 | 798 | 3,210 | <issue_start>username_0: I have played with Android device manager and I have blocked my phone. I have deblocked but everytime my phone enters into standyby it apears me the message "locked by android device manager" and I have to enter the password again.
Do you know how to remove this message?<issue_comment>username_1: You can remove the password from Settings -> Security -> Screen lock, enter the specified password and choose your desired new lock type. If you previously didn't have a PIN, Pattern or Password lock, use the Slide option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes. I had to perform a factory reset, because I think I've tried everything. Changed the password on android device manager and blocked again. It appeared the new password, I have deblocked again, went to Settings -> Security -> Screen lock entered the new password and I choose None. I restarted the phone but it keept appearing me the text "locked by android device manager". After the phone ringed on phone that I set on androide device manager I could enter the phone without entering the pasword.
So I performed a factory reset and erased everything from the phone and got rid of all the problems.
I use an zte blade q maxi phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Remove "locked by android device manager" without factory reset.
Here are the steps:
1. Ask the owner in order to get the passcode or password
2. (Once you have the passcode or password) Go to settings > Lock screen
3. Enter passcode or password
4. Select none or whatever you choose to use
5. In order to see it, swipe down from the area at the top (Notification panel)
6. You will see a new (android device manager icon) at the top of your screen. The icon looks like a raindrop (green in color) with a bullseye (white in color) icon inside the circle
7. Tap and hold the ADM (Android Device Manager) icon
8. Tap app info
9. Tap Manage Space
10. Tap clear all data
Now the icon has been removed.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to settings >display >security >credential storage> clear credential..
It will do it for you :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: The key to unlocking and removing this is hard for the galaxy note 3. I had to reset the password multiple times because with the note 3 if you put a passcode it wont let you,but if you put a password it will always be wrong...So the only solution is putting in the orignal password instead of the device manager.
I tried to put a new password on my phone because my mom changed my password and wouldn't tell me because I got a C+ on my report card. She acts like she pays the bill for it.
The ultimate thing to do is not to put a password on it from device manager!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Get into the phone change the password to a pin like 1234. Go back to find my phone and set the lock phone on the find my phone to the same pin you already have your phone set to. Used LGL21G
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Ok so here's how I fixed mine on Moto X.
Go to Settings>Security>ScreenLock>ClearCredentials
Go back to Screen lock, the option to choose "None" as the screen lock is now available.
Thanks for the help username_4 :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/12 | 605 | 2,481 | <issue_start>username_0: I connected USB gamepad to my tablet.
I noticed that software like Tincore KeyMapper requires root access to connect to this gamepad.
This type of software recognizes all buttons, but asks me to map these buttons to screen areas.
1. Can I use a gamepad without mapping buttons to screen?
2. Do games support this mode?
3. Do I need to download some piece of software that will ask root access for these games?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you can use a USB game controller without root and without needing any prior setup. Just plug it in and Android will recognise it. By default, the D-pad on the controller will work like a D-pad or trackball on the device itself (if you remember when Android phones used to have little trackballs built in), and it will allow you to move focus between controls in most apps.
Stock apps are completely accessible using the controller without the touch screen, but not all third-party apps are. Many games (especially emulators for games consoles) support using a Bluetooth or USB game controller, but not all games do. The idea of apps like the one you mention is to make button presses on the game controller trigger touch screen events, so if you play a game that has on-screen controls but doesn't support controllers, the controller will trigger the game's on-screen controls. Generally you'll get a better playing experience, as well as easy setup, by choosing a game that supports game controllers.
If you just plug the controller in, it'll work in any supported apps and games right away. Games with controller support usually advertise it in the description on the store, but if you're not sure you can ask the developer through their support email address.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I have a miniPC CS968 (RK3188) with Android 4.2.2.
My gamepads (PLayStation 1 and SNES style) work out of the box.
I updated it to Android 4.4.2 and the gamepads no longer work fine. They get recognized partially. Some buttons don't work. I downgraded it to 4.2.2 again and I, luckly, get them working out of the box.
My PlayStation 2 style gamepad works fine with Android 4.4.2. I hope my others gamepads worked too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Hyperkin NES style controllers with USB work with my andoid. I use the USB female to Micro Male adapter and Boom! EarthBound ROMs all day baby. Super easy and so many controllers corded work flawlessly. So much less hastle than bluetooth.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/13 | 328 | 1,510 | <issue_start>username_0: The Vodafone Smart Tab 4 has a clock and weather widget that looks like this:
I accidentally deleted the widget, and I cannot find it in the widget list.
What's the name of this app? Where can I find it?<issue_comment>username_1: This looks like a lock screen widget, rather than a home screen one. It won't appear in the widget selector - instead, you'll need to re-add it to your lock screen. I'm not sure what the process is on the Smart Tab series, but it's probably in your Settings menu, somewhere having to do with Lock Screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do this (at your own risk) if that's a default widget came along with OS because those widgets are unrecoverable once deleted.
1 Perform a backup of your important data (remember 'not the settings') in the Tab to a PC or Cloud.
====================================================================================================
2 Then do a "Hard Reset" of Tab. (Every handset has a unique way to do a hard reset. So Google it.)
===================================================================================================
3 Tab will be reset to its initial state of course.
===================================================
4 Restore backup again.
=======================
*-This is bad idea if you have large amounts of important/sensitive data on your Tab and also ignore this answer if that is not a default widget-*
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/13 | 423 | 1,868 | <issue_start>username_0: The used phone's IMEI is clean, so it's not stolen.
Looks like its seller did a factory-reset before selling it.
But how do I make sure that it doesn't have any malware or backdoors, and that its seller can't later mess with it, hack it, track it, or falsely report it stolen?
I know that if the phone is rooted, some anti-theft apps and malware can survive a factory-reset.
To make sure the phone is truly clean, should I flash the ROM, or is there a way to tell if the phone was ever rooted?
I suppose these questions could be asked by a thief, but a lot more people buy used phones than steal them.<issue_comment>username_1: This looks like a lock screen widget, rather than a home screen one. It won't appear in the widget selector - instead, you'll need to re-add it to your lock screen. I'm not sure what the process is on the Smart Tab series, but it's probably in your Settings menu, somewhere having to do with Lock Screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do this (at your own risk) if that's a default widget came along with OS because those widgets are unrecoverable once deleted.
1 Perform a backup of your important data (remember 'not the settings') in the Tab to a PC or Cloud.
====================================================================================================
2 Then do a "Hard Reset" of Tab. (Every handset has a unique way to do a hard reset. So Google it.)
===================================================================================================
3 Tab will be reset to its initial state of course.
===================================================
4 Restore backup again.
=======================
*-This is bad idea if you have large amounts of important/sensitive data on your Tab and also ignore this answer if that is not a default widget-*
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/13 | 142 | 616 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to upgrade my phone's firmware using another phone model's official rom using odin ?<issue_comment>username_1: No, Official or custom firmware are only to be used with the device specified in its name
Using a different phone model may result in your hard bricking your phone
Is there a reason why you want to use a different phone model firmware over your own?
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Even if some apks would eventually work; device drivers, kernel, HAL would be for different peripherals. So, it would be useless and unsuccessful.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/13 | 1,447 | 5,908 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed recently that, when I would use my phone after it had been sleeping, wifi wouldn't be connected and it would have to connect. I went into advanced wifi settings and ensured that "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" was set to "Always", but the problem remains. Any ideas?
I have an HTC One and AT&T.
Update #1: Went through troubleshooting with three different HTC techs. The last effort was to clear the boot partition cache and factory reset the phone. After doing both, however, the issue remained. I learned that the AT&T software is out of date and actually has never been updated since I've had the phone for 16 months. I'm waiting for a level 2 HTC tech to send me the latest version.<issue_comment>username_1: What a nightmare. I've spent the last 2-3 weeks trying to have HTC work with me to resolve the issue. Their customer service had been frustrating.
After factory reseting my phone to no avail, it was concluded the only possible cause of the issue is that my software was outdated. It turns out, my phone had never updated its software. Ever. This is something I would expect to be done automatically, but HTC wouldn't accept blame nor would they blame AT&T or me for not manually checking for updates constantly. They also somehow don't have access to any of the updates I missed (that they own). An escalated tech support person said to have the software updated, I'd have to send my phone in for repair or he'd have to contact "corporate" to gain access to the updates. What?
In the meantime, he suggested a couple troubleshooting steps which, after reviewing my ticket, he saw had not been tried. One of them worked and that was to go to:
Settings > Power > Power Saver. Turn Power Saver off and uncheck Data Connection. I'm not exactly sure what this does - most likely results in my power draining faster - but it works and I don't feel like dealing with HTC anymore.
To be clear, I don't think this is a perfect solution, more of an acceptable stop-gap. I assume that having the phone software completely up to date would resolve the problem, but since HTC is unable to provide me with their updates, this is what I have to go with. Hopefully this helps someone else.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just as an addition: I stumpled across the same (plus another problem) while upgrading my nexus 5 from Lollipop to Marshmallow. Every time when the phone was at sleep mode (for example: while driving my car and phone rested in the pocket) and I walked into a know wifi it did not auto connect.
Usually when I arrived at work, as soon as I exited at the parking lot I got notified for incoming mails or messages, but not anymore on Android 6. As soon as I unlocked the phone wifi automatically connected and everything was fine. But I always forget to do this and It sometimes took hours before I realized I haven't done this step and messages won't get sent to me since I was not connected to the wifi until I picked up the phone from the pocket and unlocked it once.
I looked through all the settings and policy stuff, and finally I found something that worked:
Under Settings -> Power -> ... -> Power Optimimization you can switch the list from "unoptimized apps" to "all apps". Then search for "Google Connectivity Services" and disable the power optimisation for this system app.
After I've done it finally autoconnects to known wifis while my phone is in my pocket.
**UPDATE**
I just wanted to leave a note, that there was a small update a couple of days/weeks ago that brought back the not autoconnect issue to me, Power Optimization did not work for me anymore. Still have this issue, I will do a clean Android 6 install in the next weeks and look if the issue still exists. If yes I will stick with Android 5.x
**UPDATE2**
There was another update a while ago that almost "fixed" this problem.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: On Marshmallow, go to settings, battery, pull down battery optimization, All apps, select Google Connectivity Services, select not optimized. This solve the problem for me. WiFi always stays on, even during sleep.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I had same problem and after mouths I tryed to switch from Settings->Smart battery saver (5.1) to ON from OFF and i saw it work, my Wi-Fi keep connected in sleep mode. I think on is off and off is on and nobody know it (+ google) or this is only at my phone... I don't know but this worked for me xD
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I've tried everything this discussion proposes but it didn't fix my problem.
What fixed it, was enabling "Performance" Battery Mode instead of "Balanced".
Please note that I have CM13 on a LG G2 (d802) but I guess this problem excisted across many devices (I've read about SGS7 too).
I hope I helped ! That was my first ever response to stackexchange! :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: I had this same problem and had done just as the author: "went into advanced wifi settings and ensured that 'Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep' was set to 'Always'"
However, to solve it I just toggled the setting: I switched from Always to Never, backed out to ensure the setting took effect and then set it again to Always and backed out.
This solved my problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I solved this problem by changing the modem setting. The latest versions of Android has problems with the Wi-Fi channels 1 and 13, so a better way is to set the transmission channel number of the modem or router from automatic to a middle channel, e.g. channels like 5, 7, etc... Because I've done this change the connection is working great and never disconnects even when my phone is sleeping or screen is off.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: Im 100% sure it is all about IPv6 type of connections. I was having IPv4 and it was all OK. Switched to ipv6 and this problem accrued.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/08/13 | 499 | 2,043 | <issue_start>username_0: I removed Google Drive from system/app using Root Explorer. However, when I check the app drawer, the icon is still there. (When I removed other system apps like samsung's ChatOn, the icon disappeared).
I wish to remove other google apps I don't need/use, but I dont want to leave a bunch of nonfunctional icons in the drawer. What am I doing wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you restarted your device since removing the app? If you've simply deleted the .apk using Root Explorer then then it won't have performed the 'cleanup' that normally happens when uninstalling an application. Restarting your device should cause the app drawer to re-detect the installed apps and the icon should disappear.
[This](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/79336/30530) answer (relevant part quoted below) explains a bit about what happens when uninstalling an app 'properly', this won't have happened if you've simply removed the apk file.
>
> When you uninstall a package, it also removes other data to do with
> that package: for example, the app's own private data, its data on the
> SD card, your default preferences for that app. It also tells any
> other interested apps that you've removed the app, via an intent
> broadcast. Other apps receiving that broadcast might take further
> action based on that: for example, a launcher (home screen app) would
> remove desktop shortcuts and widgets from that app, since they won't
> work any more.
>
>
>
Also, make sure you have checked /data/app as there may be another apk for Google Drive there if you have updated the app via the Play Store. If you remove the apk from here too (if it exists) then the icon should disappear. A reboot may still be required.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had uninstalled system apps using 'Titanium Backup' and 'System App Remover(Root)', only to find that empty shell icons are left behind.
Deleting Home/App Launcher's data and cache did help in removing the icon from the app drawer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/13 | 254 | 944 | <issue_start>username_0: I wondered how I could remove an empty homescreen on a Motorola Moto G with Android 4.4 (Kitkat)..
I tried to de-zoom, like I used to do with my older android phone (galaxy S3), but it doesn't work. ;(
Cheers<issue_comment>username_1: Sorry no can do. since its Stock Launcher.
try downloading Different Launcher from the Store.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can actually. You just have to keep on removing widgets and shortcut icons untill there are none left on the screen, and it will automatically remove itself – unless its the last screen left. :-)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You cannot remove home screen in Moto G as it contains Stock version of android. You can do that with third party launchers like [Go Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex), [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/14 | 487 | 1,771 | <issue_start>username_0: [BusyBox](http://www.busybox.net) is a collection of \*nix utilities. I am attempting to install it via the Play Store (I've had a lot of trouble in the past trying to cross-compile BusyBox).
The problem I am having: there are six or eight apps using that name, and I cannot tell which (if any) is legitimate. The desktop search is [search?q=busybox](http://play.google.com/store/search?q=busybox), but it only lists about half compared to what's listed on the device using the Play Store app.
I spent some time searching on XDA and Android Enthusiasts, but I could not determine the app.
Would anyone know which (if any) BusyBox is legitimate?<issue_comment>username_1: Use either of these:
* [BusyBox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en)
* [BusyBox Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox.donate&hl=en) (paid)
Note this comment in the description:
>
> Please note I did not write BusyBox! I wrote this installer and cross
> compiled BusyBox for Android. Please see the about menu option for
> more details or here: www.BusyBox.net
>
>
>
If you're installing a custom ROM, it might have BusyBox already (but usually not Pro).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The upstream BusyBox maintainer has probably not uploaded anything official to the Google Play store. You may choose one of Stericson's (unofficial) BusyBox installers from the Google Play store, or you may grab an official [prebuilt binary](http://busybox.net/downloads/binaries/latest/) from upstream. It's your choice.
Note that if you choose a prebuilt binary from upstream, you won't get automatic BusyBox updates in the future. You'll have to do the updating yourself.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 1,002 | 3,212 | <issue_start>username_0: My mobile is Lenovo S920 running official Android OS 4.4.2.
I am trying to install cwm recovery through fastboot. I tried executing the command
```
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
```
But I am getting the error as partition 'recovery' not support flash. Please any one help me to fix this. Whether I need to change anything on the recovery partition?<issue_comment>username_1: Looks like this phone does not support flashing partitions via the `fastboot` utility. According to [this guide](http://www.jellydroid.com/2013/11/how-to-install-cwm-on-lenovo-s920/) you will first need to root the phone by following the instructions from [here](http://www.jellydroid.com/2013/08/how-to-root-and-unroot-lenovo-s920/):
>
> 1. Download the latest version of [Framaroot](http://www.jellydroid.com/framaroot-1-9-0-apk/) and side-load the APK.
> 2. Open Framaroot select the action to perform. Select “Install SuperSU”.
> 3. In the rooting menu, Select an exploit in list above to potentially root your device as Barahir or BOROMIR and proceed
> further. The rooting has now started and you will be getting an
> awesome success message.
> 4. After the end of the installation process, reboot your device and you can now enjoy the Rooted Lenovo s920.
>
>
>
After the phone is rooted, you will need to do the following:
>
> 1. Download [CWM For Lenovo S920](http://www.4shared.com/zip/78bGLSZdba/recovery_6__uploded_by_ibnu_.html) and extract it to the root of your SD Card.
> 2. Install [Mobile Uncle App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&hl=en) from Google Play Store.
> 3. Once installed, launch it from your app drawer.
> 4. Select “Recovery Update” from the menu. The tool will search your SDcard automatically and find your “recovery.img” file. Select the
> recovery under “Recovery file in SDCard”. Click “OK”
> 5. It will ask you if you want to reboot into recovery. Click Ok to confirm that your phone boots in CWM recovery.
> 6. If installing Recovery.img doesn’t work on First Time, no problem, after reboot install it again through same procedure.
>
>
>
This installs the recovery temporarily. If you wish to install it permanently, also do the following:
>
> 1. Install [Root Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearvisions.explorer) and run it.
> 2. Mount the `system` partition to Read/Write.
> 3. Navigate to /system/ and delete the file named "recovery-from-boot.p".
> 4. Re-install CWM as described above.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try using [SP Flash tools](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650125). It's for MediaTek devices like yours. You will need the correct drivers. Look this up on XDA, there is a fair amount of risk involved. You **MAY BRICK THE PHONE**. I have a Canvas Knight, and the same problem occurred with me too. [This ASE post](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/93375/how-can-i-root-my-xolo-q1010i/110294#110294) (Thanks to @[<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/87178/gulam-mohammed) for his detailed answer) has further guides (although it is not excatly for your device, but it is relevant).
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 1,415 | 5,780 | <issue_start>username_0: A few days ago, my sd card became unusable. I tried to copy a few mp3's from my laptop (win 7) to my phone (Samsung S2 plus, running android 4.2.2) and the load bar didn't even move an inch. Eventually I got an error saying "This file cannot be copied. 1) Try again 2) Abort".
The most annoying part is that I backed up and deleted all files (to clean the sd card) an hour earlier, and now nothing works. I tried writing files using usb cable over both MTP and camera mode, without any results. I tried apps on the phone, and still the same error. The sd card is inserted correctly and does not appear to be damaged.
I have heard about the kitkat not being able to write files to sd card (like [this forum post](http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s4/384648-kitkat-issue-cant-write-external-sd-card.html)) but I think that is only for android 4.4. I have been running 4.2 for a while now, and have never faced this issue before. Phone works perfectly except sdcard.
EDIT: My phone actually tried to launch a software update, but since I wasn't connected to a WIFI nothing happened, no loading bar and no update was started.<issue_comment>username_1: Try your SDcard with other mobile or a card reader. Make sure its properly working.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: How to find out what's going on
-------------------------------
As this problem can have many causes, it's important to first figure out the real culprit. Without knowing that, attempted solutions are nothing but guesswork, and the process nothing but try-and-err. So here are a few steps:
1. **Is it a hardware error on the card?**
Put the card in a different device. It the same problems occur there, we can rule out your problem is with the device, and it's rather the card.
2. **Is the card corrupted?**
You can put the card in a card reader, attach it to your computer, and have it checked there. With a terminal app, you could try the same from within your device, using the `/sbin/fsck.vfat` tool – but on your computer, graphical tools might assist you.
3. **Check the Android logs for related errors:**
Our [logging tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/logging/info) gives you some hints on how to do this. Especially useful might be our question on [How can I view and examine the Android log?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/14430/16575)
The third step lead directly to the cultprit(s) in your case: corrupted files. Deleting those made the card usable again. So next, let's check a few possible causes:
What could be possible culprits?
--------------------------------
1. **the card could be physically corrupted.**
In this case, the same errors should occur on other devices, and as well on your computer when using a card reader. Only solution for this is to replace the card with a new one, as a "physical repair" is not possible.
2. **there might be problems with the contacts.**
Here a few things could be tried, like cleaning the contacts of the card. If the same problem occurs with any card you put in your device, it's rather the device itself – in which case you'd have to send it in for service.
3. **logical corruption of the cards [file-system](/questions/tagged/file-system "show questions tagged 'file-system'"):**
The file system can get corrupted. This e.g. happens when you disconnect the card without cleanly unmounting it first. While in such a case the same problems should show up in any device using the card, some might be "more tolerant" on errors than others. So it doesn't hurt to check the file-system for errors – see step 2 in "How to find out" for checking. If there are errors found, the same tools usually can solve them. Re-Formatting the card would be a last resort for this as well.
4. **corrupted *files* on the card:**
The card might be physically perfect, and have no issues in the file-system. But in some cases, corrupted files might led to problems as well – especially if occuring on "central files" Android is always looking for on the card when it's mounted (in the `/Android` subdirectory, or while scanning for media). If you can read the card using a card-reader on your PC, you can make a backup there and then format the card – copying the files back one-by-one until the error occurs again, and then skip those corrupted files. Easier approach is the one you've taken on my recommendation in the comments: check Androids logs (see step 3 on "How to find out"), and simply delete the culprits (again, via a card reader – as you cannot do so on the device itself, which doesn't correctly mount the card anymore).
Possible solutions
------------------
have already be mentioned along the lines, together with the related causes:
* cleaning the contacts of the card
* checking the card for file-system errors and, if there are any, have them repaired
* formatting the card1
* checking the Android logs for other hints (e.g. corrupted files, which then should be removed)
---
**1:** remark: switching to an alternative file-system type does not affect whether formatting helps, but rather might lead to additional issues – as not all file-system types are supported by Android. Which are, differs from device to device, and depends on the [rom](/questions/tagged/rom "show questions tagged 'rom'") used: VFAT is the default shipping with most cards, and hence always supported. EXTFS is mostly supported as Android uses it internally (but might not be automatically detected, as it's not expected here). Other types such as NTFS or HFS are very unlikely to be supported
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If partition is formatted as ext2 and mounted as ext4, then you can only read partition. Check your mounting script!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 1,171 | 4,874 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using smartphone xolo play.
I tried to download the gujarati font library to support Gujarati Font. But not able to achieve it.
So please guide me how can I support Gujarati font in my xolo play smart phone.
Thanks in advance.
Bskania.<issue_comment>username_1: Try your SDcard with other mobile or a card reader. Make sure its properly working.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: How to find out what's going on
-------------------------------
As this problem can have many causes, it's important to first figure out the real culprit. Without knowing that, attempted solutions are nothing but guesswork, and the process nothing but try-and-err. So here are a few steps:
1. **Is it a hardware error on the card?**
Put the card in a different device. It the same problems occur there, we can rule out your problem is with the device, and it's rather the card.
2. **Is the card corrupted?**
You can put the card in a card reader, attach it to your computer, and have it checked there. With a terminal app, you could try the same from within your device, using the `/sbin/fsck.vfat` tool – but on your computer, graphical tools might assist you.
3. **Check the Android logs for related errors:**
Our [logging tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/logging/info) gives you some hints on how to do this. Especially useful might be our question on [How can I view and examine the Android log?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/14430/16575)
The third step lead directly to the cultprit(s) in your case: corrupted files. Deleting those made the card usable again. So next, let's check a few possible causes:
What could be possible culprits?
--------------------------------
1. **the card could be physically corrupted.**
In this case, the same errors should occur on other devices, and as well on your computer when using a card reader. Only solution for this is to replace the card with a new one, as a "physical repair" is not possible.
2. **there might be problems with the contacts.**
Here a few things could be tried, like cleaning the contacts of the card. If the same problem occurs with any card you put in your device, it's rather the device itself – in which case you'd have to send it in for service.
3. **logical corruption of the cards [file-system](/questions/tagged/file-system "show questions tagged 'file-system'"):**
The file system can get corrupted. This e.g. happens when you disconnect the card without cleanly unmounting it first. While in such a case the same problems should show up in any device using the card, some might be "more tolerant" on errors than others. So it doesn't hurt to check the file-system for errors – see step 2 in "How to find out" for checking. If there are errors found, the same tools usually can solve them. Re-Formatting the card would be a last resort for this as well.
4. **corrupted *files* on the card:**
The card might be physically perfect, and have no issues in the file-system. But in some cases, corrupted files might led to problems as well – especially if occuring on "central files" Android is always looking for on the card when it's mounted (in the `/Android` subdirectory, or while scanning for media). If you can read the card using a card-reader on your PC, you can make a backup there and then format the card – copying the files back one-by-one until the error occurs again, and then skip those corrupted files. Easier approach is the one you've taken on my recommendation in the comments: check Androids logs (see step 3 on "How to find out"), and simply delete the culprits (again, via a card reader – as you cannot do so on the device itself, which doesn't correctly mount the card anymore).
Possible solutions
------------------
have already be mentioned along the lines, together with the related causes:
* cleaning the contacts of the card
* checking the card for file-system errors and, if there are any, have them repaired
* formatting the card1
* checking the Android logs for other hints (e.g. corrupted files, which then should be removed)
---
**1:** remark: switching to an alternative file-system type does not affect whether formatting helps, but rather might lead to additional issues – as not all file-system types are supported by Android. Which are, differs from device to device, and depends on the [rom](/questions/tagged/rom "show questions tagged 'rom'") used: VFAT is the default shipping with most cards, and hence always supported. EXTFS is mostly supported as Android uses it internally (but might not be automatically detected, as it's not expected here). Other types such as NTFS or HFS are very unlikely to be supported
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If partition is formatted as ext2 and mounted as ext4, then you can only read partition. Check your mounting script!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 803 | 3,041 | <issue_start>username_0: I just heard of the Snapdragon 805 specs and i was astonished to see that it supports 4K Video capture and playback, then came to know that some Sony Smartphones already supports 4K Video capture and playback and it has it the market already.
My PC, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 with 6GB DDR3 RAM and an NVIDIA 9500GT 1GB DDR2 doesn't support 4K Video playback (captured in RED).
Does it mean that those Smartphones that does support 4K Video playback is actually faster and more efficient than my PC if not, how do they do that.?<issue_comment>username_1: Most smartphones have dedicated video encode and decode hardware. It's specifically designed for that task, and it has a fast connection to the memory, and often the decoded video frames can be accessed directly by the compositor hardware so they don't have to be copied (or *blitted*) into the framebuffer. You wouldn't be surprised that a handheld digital video camera can do 4k video capture: it's specifically designed for that purpose. Your smartphone works the same way.
Most PCs don't have this special hardware, so they have to do video encode and decode with software, on the CPU, or with a special *compute shader* on the GPU. Either way, that's always going to be slower and less power-efficient than having special-purpose hardware.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To add to @Dan\_Hulme 's answer, think about it in terms of use cases.
Video/still capture on a mobile device has become a huge feature for many users, and a huge selling point for manufacturers.
Considering the (relative to 1080p) lack of 4K content out there, the chance that a PC user will want to play a 4k video on their PC is fairly low.
Due to the camera-hardware arms race on the mobile market (see link in comments, since apparently you can't post more than 2 links w/o 10+ rep), it very likely that a user will want to *capture* a 4k video on a mobile device, and if a user is capturing 4k video on a device, they will certainly want to view the video in 4k, right on their device.
Let's also look at your machine. Your machine is what I would consider low-to-mid-range. It has a budget quad-core processor with a dedicated Nvidia video card and a decent amount of RAM. High-end video fidelity was clearly not on the manufacturer's priority list.
All of this above explains *why* your PC might not support 4K while your phone might, and @Dan\_Hulme above explains how they are able to support 4K, but is your smartphone more powerful than your PC? No. Probably not.
As the benchmarks in a reply on this thread shows (link in comment, you don't have to scroll down very far). Even a Core 2 Duo Dual-Core beats an iPhone 5s. Not to mention a top-of-the-line consumer CPU like the i7 Quad-Core.
And as this article shows (Link in comments), chances are, your phone can't actually compete with today's video card, although it might be able to give an 05-07 card a run for its money.
TL;DR: No, your phone isn't faster than your PC.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/14 | 1,113 | 4,348 | <issue_start>username_0: Some threads with similar issues are already around, but I didn't find one with the same problem as me.
What I was doing when the issue happened:
I was trying to install cyanogenmod from the isntaller method (apk isntalled on the phone, application running on windows that installs it automatically). At certain point, it rebooted the device and the cyanogenmod logo was on the screen. After a while, the program gave an error "'We couldn't talk to your phone' - Samsung devices ONLY", which is described in their wiki. So the pc lost connection to the phone.
What I did:
1 - Since I had installed the clockwork recovery and tested it before, I thought "hey, no problem. I'll hust recover this S\*it". So I disconnected the SIII from the PC and tried to enter recovery mode pressing "volume ip + home + power". While I have these pressed, the phone in in an infinite loop on the initial screen showing the brand and model. When I release them, it goes straight to the cyanogenmod blue creepy robot just there staring.
2 - Since that didn't work out since I now don't have a recovery mode and I don't have any functioning rom either, I found several tutorials for using Odin and reflashing and or repartitioning. PROBLEM: Odin seems to recognize the phone (com port), I click on the option and... FAIL!
2.1 - What I have tried: Different Odin versions (1.83 and 3.09), stock drivers from Kies, Zadig drivers.
So. There you go. I pretty much exhausted everything I could get from my head and interpret from google. So, No recovery, no ROM, fail at odin.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: download Stock Rom from
[Samsung Firmwares](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/)
Link for Drivers and Odin
[Drivers and Odin if needed](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363767)
enter download mode.
when getting to Odin choose the firmware file (not zip) and insert it to PDA.
dont do repartition.
start the flashing this should return your phone to normal stock..
however if you repartition you need to find the reparition file for the Rom version (4.3)
if you have problems check here i will help you
about Drivers : Delete Kies and all drivers installed Via Samsung download only Drivers and installed them Odin and Kies not play well toghter
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have access to the [Download mode](http://www.justaboutphones.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Download-Mode.png), then nothing is lost.
I suggest you not to repartition the device first, just try to get a standard ROM flashing done. Based on my experience Odin usually fails because of driver issues (I had plenty of problems using Win 8.1 x64, while just doing the exact same procedure on Win7 worked well)
Also if you had USB debugging enabled, you might catch what's the problem during the startup/bootloop using [logcat](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/logcat.html). With some luck you might push the missing files to your device as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried the exact same procedure, with Odin 1.84 BUT on W7 x86 instead of W7 x64 and it went just fine. At the first attempt, I successfully flashed my device with a stock rom. Your answers are all right, and black magic or not, for my particular issue I think the answer is use Odin1.84 with a 32 bit system.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Applies to:
-----------
Samsung Galaxy S III (i9300), original Samsung firmware, no root, no other modifications, first time CM installation,
Symptoms:
---------
* CyanogenMod installer failed to succeed
* "We couldn' talk to your device" prompt
* CyanogenMod Blue robot on the screen
* volume up + home + power not working
Solution to go back to state before installation:
-------------------------------------------------
Unplug the phone from computer and leave it switched on for some time - be patient and take a long walk. In my first case it was around half an hour, the other time I simply went to sleep and left the phone as above.
After that time android robot appeared on CM robot with red triangle and exclamation mark. Restart the phone by long pressing the power button or removing the battery. The phone will then start normally (as it was before the installation).
Hope it helps.
MT
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 231 | 898 | <issue_start>username_0: I see this when I go to delete from the *Photos* app
>
> "Deleting will remove the photos and videos on your device and also
> any backups in your account"
> "Cancel"/"Delete everywhere"
>
>
>
is there a way to delete from my device without deleting the backup on my Google+ account
Nexus 4 Android 4.4.4<issue_comment>username_1: You can download an app like Quickpic that is a local gallery viewer and delete only local copies that way. It's probably the easiest way. I have no idea why Google photos has no options to delete only the local copy, forgetting such an essential feature is such a google thing to do.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: When using the *Photos* app it will do that for you.
If you use the *Gallery* app it will only manipulate the local images, therefore deleting the local ones. The *Gallery* app comes with Nexus 4.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/14 | 404 | 1,461 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Firefox for android on Android 4.1.2, and I created a master password for passwords etc on Firefox, and promptly forgot it.
I think a way to solve this and start again is to remove the profile's directory *(according to [this](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/949785), it is located at `data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/`)*, but as I have not rooted this device, that is difficult.
I have also tried removing `/storage/sdcard0/Android/data/org.mozilla.firefox`, which did not work<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to go into Settings>Application Manager and clear data and cache for the Firefox application.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: `/data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/` contains the profiles directories.
You would need root access and [won't have to compensate with all of the data](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/79527/96277) just to remove the master password. You would need an app with [root explorer feature](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ROOT+EXPLORER).
1. Force-stop Firefox from **Settings → Apps → Firefox**.
2. Go to your profile's `.default` directory and remove `key*.db` and `signons.sqlite`. `*` could be `3` or `4`.
Start Firefox and the master password option would be found back to default state i.e. no password.
([Source](http://kb.mozillazine.org/Master_password#Resetting_the_master_password))
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/14 | 402 | 1,383 | <issue_start>username_0: Google backup seems not to be working on my Nexus 4 with CM11 (snapshot M9).
I've the Google Apps installed (`gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip`), but when I try to list the transports, here's what I get:
```
$ adb shell bmgr list transports
* android/com.android.internal.backup.LocalTransport
```
Is this expected?
Under `Settings` -> `Backup & reset` I find this screen
<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to go into Settings>Application Manager and clear data and cache for the Firefox application.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: `/data/data/org.mozilla.firefox/files/mozilla/` contains the profiles directories.
You would need root access and [won't have to compensate with all of the data](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/79527/96277) just to remove the master password. You would need an app with [root explorer feature](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ROOT+EXPLORER).
1. Force-stop Firefox from **Settings → Apps → Firefox**.
2. Go to your profile's `.default` directory and remove `key*.db` and `signons.sqlite`. `*` could be `3` or `4`.
Start Firefox and the master password option would be found back to default state i.e. no password.
([Source](http://kb.mozillazine.org/Master_password#Resetting_the_master_password))
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/08/14 | 485 | 1,869 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to install ADW or Launcher3(or really any other launcher) on a device
Whenever I start ADW or Laucncher3 from am it just keeps looping back to 'Complete action using' regardless if you say just this once or to save the default.
The only way anything happens is if you select the OEM launcher again.
It seems like maybe I'm missing some core libraries.
What missing .so or apk or jar etc might cause this? How can I get an alternate launcher to work? I have tried adding Velvet.apk and a gcore.apk but it seems maybe it is more low level
Logcat shows a null pointer error and then the launchers force closing and also:
>
> E/AndroidRuntime( 928): java.lang.RuntimeException: Unable to start activity ComponentInfo{com.android.launcher3/com.android.launcher3.Launcher}: java.lang.UnsupportedOperationException: Can't convert to dimension: type=0x12
>
>
> I/dalvikvm( 928): Could not find method android.appwidget.AppWidgetManager.bindAppWidgetIdIfAllowed, referenced from method com.android.launcher3.Launcher.a
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: The manufacturer of this device doesn't claim that it's an Android device, and the error you're seeing indicates that standard parts of the API framework have been omitted. It looks like they're using a heavily cut-down version of AOSP. Unless you can find or port a full Android ROM to this device, you won't be able to get these apps working. You might have better luck with apps written for older Android versions which don't use so much of the framework: in particular, the missing function in this case was added in Android 4.1, so a launcher older than that might work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: On xda someone has a set of tools/instructions to determine the dependencies:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1476797>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/08/14 | 1,337 | 5,173 | <issue_start>username_0: There are a lot of webcam apps for Android. Unfortunately most work only in a local WIFI network, real streaming of the android cam over internet seems rather tricky, [but not impossible](http://www.androidhive.info/2014/06/android-streaming-live-camera-video-to-web-page/).
I'm just interested to see a periodic image of a lab device (updated every 30-60 sec). Options like Google Hangout video chat or Skype video chat with two accounts would work, but the video quality is quite poor for this realtime solution, some images with adjustable resolution made periodically would be better and save battery ([this app might resolve this problem](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nkahoang.screenstandby))
Teamviewer Quick Support looks nice, remote control & view via PC of your android device, so I would just need an app that makes periodically an image:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Nishant.Singh.DroidTimelapse>
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm>
But is there an app that does this all in a more easy manner? Without starting several apps and hacks? Just making an image every 30-60 seconds and send it to imageshare service and update the browser tab on PC every 30-60 seconds. But the URL therefore should not change. Or giving the the android phone a IP via dyndns and run somekind of FTP server on it, where the image gets replaced on and on.
I'm not sure what the easiest and most reliable option is, anybody has a tip?
Edit: I'm root and on 4.2.2 (Xperia Z)<issue_comment>username_1: Tasker is the way to go with this one. Or, I suppose Llama might do the trick for you as well --
As for the receiving end, automatically refreshing a browser window?
You'd need a bit of javascript for that --- you would have to be hosting the image share service, yourself - which I don't think you're going to do.. right?
You could, after all, have a simple webserver on the phone that is taking the pictures, and do it that way, as well.. but that requires a bit of knowledge on how to configure your firewall ---
Do you really want to take a picture every 30-60 seconds? and record each picture? or would you rather have something that takes a picture when you want to see it?
TeamViewer would be your best option in that case -- you could just use TeamViewer to get into your phone, and either leave the camera running or just use it to take a picture.
Or, the combination of those two things are probably going to be your path of least resistance ---
//EDIT
Based on your comments, it seems like this is the route you'll want to go.
1). Set up an HTTP server (Not FTP) - on your android. Connect your Android to WiFi so you can have a static IP, which will simplify the rest.
2). Tell your firewall/gateway (dependent on your ISP) that your Android device is an HTTP server.
3). Set up Llama to take a picture every x seconds, and put the picture in /path/to/http-server/latest-picture (if you want to save all the pictures, then you'll need it to `mv /path/to/latest-picture /path/to/older-pictures_{timestamp}` - which Llama has variables for, I'm sure...
4). Point FireFox to <http://your.external.ip.addr/path/to/latest-picture>
Voila - !
This can be a bit complicated, but if you have patience, I'll help.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: That's my solution:
Create a tasker profile that is triggered every X minutes. Its task has two actions:
1. take a picture and save it with a static name
2. upload the photo to a cloud storage
I found [FolderSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full), which has a Tasker integration and it lets you upload files to many kinds of cloud storage (as title and description suggest, at least - I didn't test it yet) including ftp, sftp, google drive and dropbox. To receive the images in a webbrowser, a simple js script should do it if you make your uploaded file public ('everybody who has the link...'). Otherwise, you may have to implement an authorization in your script.
So it should be possible to use these two apps for your purpose. Here are some pros and cons:
**advantages**
* while you can use dropbox or something similar, you don't have to host anything
* it's relatively simple
**disadvantages**
* you searched for a solution with one app but need two (I think thats a minor...)
* you will have to buy FolderSync (and Tasker, eventually)
Hope this helps (at least for getting new ideas)!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Another approach:
The [free app IP webcam](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam&hl=de) is a video streaming tool primarily, but there's also an option to fetch only a photo. It brings a webserver where `/photo.png` is a continuously updated resource. Since it gets refreshed each time you request it via a browser, you don't have to care about taking a picture every X minutes.
You then can use port forwarding on the router to access the phone's webserver from www.
Ip webcam also features authentication with username/password, but I don't know how secure it is.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/08/14 | 1,353 | 4,922 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been having issues with the Play Store's recent 4.9.13 update on my Blu Dash 4.5. Every time I try to install or update any app that is more than 1 MB, I keep getting an "insufficient storage" error, even though I have about 120MB on the apps partition free. Apps do install and update on an older version, however. In addition, the icons on the Play Store have weird black borders. I have searched all over the internet and I have yet to find a solution for either of these problems. Apparently, most devices affected by these bugs are using MediaTek chipsets and have Android 4.2 on them. My phone is using the stock ROM and is not rooted.
<issue_comment>username_1: Try uninstalling the updates to put Google Play Store back to factory version, disconnect your connection, then set "Do Not Update" in Play Store settings.
My problem is fixed but I have an old version of Google Play. But I can update my application.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: First of all this is a bug somewhere on play store username_6e so I think we can only get a work around not an actual solution, said that I solved freeing more space than it would be theoretically needed, using old version of play store works too.
As for how much space is needed I don't have a clear answer because my phone (also on android 4.2.1 and MTK based) is rooted and I symlinked some apps to a different partition to be able to use more than 1.5GB as internal storage (that's data size partition in my phone).
So I think this causes some problems on size estimation because Manage apps says I have 491MB free (correct)
but Settings->Storage says I have 195MB Available (not correct).
You can try removing some apps, I think 180MB free should do.
As for the black border I've had that problem since some months, I didn't dig much on the issue but I think they changed image format (new one is webp) and the transparency layer is not working well in our phones.
@Rushnosh
This version is out one month already but updates roll out not at the same time for everybody, if you want to try it you can update it manually downloading the apk from a trusted source like:
<http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/07/22/google-play-store-update-4-9-13-adds-material-design-app-and-content-pages-apk-download/>
For images problem look here:
<https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nexus/tw1FebzJQng>
Looks like from Google the only answer is to ask manufacturer to update to KitKat.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Solution for this issue is to move some apps to the phone storage or sd card and not in the internal storage; like you go to phone or mobile settings>apps>go through each app that you installed if there is a button that says "move to phone storage" or "move to sd card" click on it,in this way application will be moved out from internal storage because most of the times playstore identifies storage of apps are on internal storage not on the phone storage or sd card eventhough you have plenty of memory storage on your phone or card so that may be the reason why you have insufficient memory storage..
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: The correct answer to this problem, and I always see wrong explanations, is that you have a duplicate /data/app-lib folder for the app or apps that are giving you that error.
**To fix**: Using adb, terminal, or root explorer:
compare **/data/app** to **/data/app-lib**
you will see, for example:
1. **/data/app/example-app-1.apk**
2. **/data/app-lib/example-app-1**
3. **/data/app-lib/example-app-2** <--EXTRA
OR
1. **/data/app/example-app-2.apk**
2. **/data/app-lib/example-app-1** <--EXTRA
3. **/data/app-lib/example-app-2**
So for 1st example remove directory: /data/app-lib/example-app-2
and for 2nd example remove directory: /data/app-lib/example-app-1
**Then your app will install just fine!**
**ALWAYS REMEMBER TO KEEP THE SAME NUMBERS,**
**IF THE APK IS 1 REMOVE 2... IF THE APK IS 2 REMOVE 1!**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Download the apk for 4.8 from android police, decompile, change package name, compile, install. I don't think it would be able to update then. You'd have two play stores, keep the original and wait for an update that fixes it, but use the other one in the mean time.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Just uninstall google play store update to revert back to the factory settings. Then updating apps will be possible.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/14 | 620 | 2,376 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini unrooted and I think the Android version is 4.4. Recently, I installed a WiFi Keyboard application on my Android phone. This way, since both the phone and my computer were connected to the same WiFi network, I could access the phone's keyboard from my computer. After that, the phone disconnected from the WiFi network and got locked (I had a password set on the lock screen). And now I cannot enter it, because I cannot enable any other keyboard than the WiFi one (which doesn't work because the phone has no WiFi).
What I've tried:
* I can do nothing on the lock screen, everything's blocked. The swipe
doesn't work to change the keyboard. Also, there's no settings box.
And I cannot drag the notification bar.
* I tried the `adb shell ime` command, but without luck. It doesn't seem to do anything.
```
me@myPC:/$ sudo adb shell ime list -s
me@myPC:/$
```
Additional Data:
* Storage and SD card are encrypted. SD card has important data, so I can't simply wipe the phone.
* I am able to enter my password in the Decryption screen as the normal keyboard shows up, but not in the lock screen.
Can I enable it via ADB or any similar way? Are there any solutions to this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Try seeing if you can login when you are in safe mode. Boot into safe mode by holding down the power button to open the menu, then hold down the power-off button, and click "OK" when it asks you to reboot into safe mode. Then attempt to login once the phone restarts, and re-enable the virtual keyboard.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: According to [OP's 3rd revision](https://android.stackexchange.com/revisions/79547/3),
>
> This problem was solved by booting into **safe mode**, as proposed by username_1.
>
>
> I did so by holding the volume down key while powering on my device (pressed the power on button, waited for the phone logo to show ("Samsung" and the model number), released the power button and held the volume down key until the lock screen appeared).
>
>
> However, these instructions vary from phone to phone. The ones described worked for Galaxy S3 mini.
>
>
> You can find instructions for the most common phones that have Android on this webpage: <http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-boot-android-devices-into-safe-mode/>
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/15 | 448 | 1,497 | <issue_start>username_0: In "all calls" i have something like this:
* <NAME> 14:32
* Peter 14:30
* <NAME> 14:25
* Peter 14:10
On another android device with same version i would have:
* <NAME> (2) 14:32
* Peter (2) 14:30
Which is much, much better. But i could't figure out how to change that.
---
Model number: Lenovo K910
Android version: 4.2.2<issue_comment>username_1: Try seeing if you can login when you are in safe mode. Boot into safe mode by holding down the power button to open the menu, then hold down the power-off button, and click "OK" when it asks you to reboot into safe mode. Then attempt to login once the phone restarts, and re-enable the virtual keyboard.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: According to [OP's 3rd revision](https://android.stackexchange.com/revisions/79547/3),
>
> This problem was solved by booting into **safe mode**, as proposed by username_1.
>
>
> I did so by holding the volume down key while powering on my device (pressed the power on button, waited for the phone logo to show ("Samsung" and the model number), released the power button and held the volume down key until the lock screen appeared).
>
>
> However, these instructions vary from phone to phone. The ones described worked for Galaxy S3 mini.
>
>
> You can find instructions for the most common phones that have Android on this webpage: <http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-boot-android-devices-into-safe-mode/>
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/08/15 | 1,983 | 7,655 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had this issue with both my GS3 and now my N5. I routinely wipe my phone and start over fresh, so using apps like TitaniumBackup and Helium does not help me since I don't plan on restoring any of my apps in the future.
My problem arises when I connect my phone to either my PC or my Mac laptop, and attempt to just backup ALL of the files ("Backup ALL the files!") to my computer or an external hard drive. The computer will start copying the files, but then the progress bar disappears after a few seconds (well before hitting 100%) with no errors or messages. Upon checking the copied files, some folders and files are completely backed up with a simple drag and drop, but other folders don't.
I have the phone set on MTP and debugging is enabled, and all of the files show up. I realize that some folders don't allow you to just drag and drop them (possibly the "Android" folder?), but others, like my "Downloads" folder, shouldn't have any restrictions, right?
How can I simply make a full backup of all of the files that are on the phone? I've done this successfully in the past, but cannot remember what method or program was used.<issue_comment>username_1: MTP might not be reliable enough for that. Several approaches I can offer:
using on-board capabilities via ADB
-----------------------------------
This requires ADB tools being available on your computer (see e.g. [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575) for how to meet this). Now let's see how to get the files over.
1. open a command prompt, and (optionally) switch to the directory your `adb` executable is in
2. Make sure [usb-debugging](/questions/tagged/usb-debugging "show questions tagged 'usb-debugging'") is activated on your device
3. connect your device via USB
4. assuming your SDCard is mounted/available as `/sdcard` on your device, let's copy it with its contents:
```
adb pull /sdcard /home/chris/android/sdcard
```
Just adjust the path to your needs ;)
using an app with a more user-friendly GUI
------------------------------------------
I use [FolderSync](http://www.appbrain.com/app/dk.tacit.android.foldersync.full) to keep several directories backed-up. The big pro of this approach is: even if your device hard-crashes one day, you still have a quite up-to-date backup of all files on your computer.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0deOi.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uBj3y.png)
*FolderSync:* Main screen, folder pairs (source: Google Play; click images for larger variants)
*FolderSync* supports a lot of services and protocols – not only cloud storage. You can easily use it with Windows shares (aka Samba aka SMB), or via SCP on Linux, or FTP with any server, amongst others. Simply define folder pairs (which directory on your device shall be kept in sync with which remote directory), and setup a schedule (e.g. whenever connected to your home WiFi, at 3 am), and there you go. With the Pro version (which I use) you can even set it to "manual only", and trigger it via [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'").
Of course, you also can set it to "manual", and then initiate the transfer whenever you find it useful. Being a "Sync tool", it will always only copy those files needing to be copied – if the same file exists on both ends with the same content and timestamp, it doesn't need to be copied again ;)
Other options
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Plenty of them. [More sync tools](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_sync). Or a [remote manager](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/various_remotemanagement) like *AirDroid*. Or using a [file manager with remote capabilities](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_fileman#group_156), like *ES File Explorer*. Just to give you some ideas ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a way to create one in all backup at once using [ADB](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979) (will include your own data as well as apps data etc).
* First setup ADB from above link (make sure you install proper drivers first).
* Enable [USB Debugging](http://www.syncios.com/blog/enable-developer-optionsusb-debugging-mode-on-devices-with-android-4-2-jelly-bean/) on your phone and connect it to pc. You dont need to go in recovery or fastboot mode. Connect it while its normally powered on.
* Open CMD/Terminal and run the command `adb devices`. If it returns some output that means that phone is successfully recognized by ADB. Otherwise if there's no output then you will need to reinstall correct drivers.
* Once the phone is recognized, we now begin real process. First, to tell you what we are going to do, we will use `adb backup` to backup entirely everything! Including internal memory, system, apps, data etc etc (you have options to choose what you want to backup).
* The base command syntax for `adb backup` goes like this->
adb backup [-f ] [-apk|-noapk] [-shared|-noshared] [-all] [-system|nosystem] []
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To explain parameters:
1) `f`: This switch determines your backup location. For instance, `-f D:/Backup/mybackup.ab` will save the backup file inside D:/ drive and then inside a folder called `Backup` and with file name `mybackup.ab`.
2) `-apk|-noapk`: This switch is responsible for including APKs (to include APKs, or not that is). By default if you do not specify any option, it uses `-noapk`. Personally, I suggest you turn it on so you dont have to download APK from market while restoring. If you decide not to include APKs, only app's respective data will be backuped without APK itself.
3) `-shared|-noshared`: This is used to enable/disable backup of `/sdcard` contents. Although I suggest that you manually backup your personal photos, music etc since sometimes it doesn't backup everything. Default is `-noshared` if not specified.
4) `-all`: This is used to backup ALL apps. Unless you are backing up some specific app, I would say just keep it on.
5) `-system|-nosystem`: This is to include system or pre-installed applications in your backup too. Default is `-system`
6) : This allows you to backup specific apps/packages. Just mention the name here (for ex-> com.facebook.orca (just an imaginary name)).
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* Once you have chosen your command and swiitches and what you want to backup, run the commmand in cmd. For ex, for me, I used the command `adb backup -apk -shared -system -all -f D:/DroidBackup.ab`.
* You will see a dialog box on your device asking a password for encryption. Enter the password (if desired) and **RETAIN IT TO BE ABLE TO RESTORE DATA**.
* It may take quite a time depending on what you decide to backup.
***NOTE:*** Depeding on what you backuped, you may need to root your device to restore. For ex, if you backup system apps, then you can do that without root. But you will need root while restoring the backup. Since we need root to write to `/system` partition.
**How to Restore:**
Connect to ADB the same way as above. Then use command `adb restore PathToBackupAndFileName.ab`.
You will get a prompt on your device, enter the password you chose in previous step and press `Restore my Data` button on phone.
***NOTE:***
This does **NOT** backup Messages, so use some external app to manually do that.
When I performed this about a 2 years ago, it didn't work unless I gave it a password. So try not to leave that password field blank (although that bug is likely to be fixed now. Just telling in case its still there...).
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