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2014/10/16 | 412 | 1,602 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Young phone and a 3G connection. I use my phone as a wireless modem, but I don't want other devices to find my WiFi hotspot when they search for WiFi.
How can I stop other devices from seeing my hotspot?<issue_comment>username_1: What you're asking for is the ability to hide the SSID.
Depending upon your phone and service provider, you may have an option to configure "Hide my device" for the hotspot. My Samsung (with Android 4.4.2) has that option and it appears to work.
However, there seem to be plenty of other phones/provider combinations that don't appear to provide this feature, or, they don't work correctly as evidenced by [this discussion on a 3rd-party app for enabling tethering via WiFi](https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=16).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Don't waste your time trying to hide your hot spot - you can't really.
What you CAN do however is to require a password to allow a connection TO your hot spot.
In some cases, not sure here as I do not have your device, it is possible to lock the hot spot and only allow connections from one (or more, if there are others who also need to connect) specified MAC addresses only.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: A strong password is your best protection. "Hidden" signals are open invites to hackers who will see you as frightened and defeneseless prey. Hackers only see a fun new target to seek and destroy. You stand out like a sore thumb when you attempt to hide. ATTEMPT to hide. Doesn't work or everybody would do it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/16 | 499 | 1,932 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently I have an HTC M8. I bought the AT&T version and converted over to GPE without a hitch.
Lately I've noticed my GPS apps have not been working. So, I did some research and downloaded GPS ToolBox to try and refresh the A-GPS Data. When loaded, I noticed that it would not lock on to any GPS satellites. It could see 15+ (which i think is pretty decent.)
I did a complete restore after making a backup to no avail. I am not sure what could be the problem, is there a best route in order to troubleshoot this?
I can provide further detail if needed.<issue_comment>username_1: What you're asking for is the ability to hide the SSID.
Depending upon your phone and service provider, you may have an option to configure "Hide my device" for the hotspot. My Samsung (with Android 4.4.2) has that option and it appears to work.
However, there seem to be plenty of other phones/provider combinations that don't appear to provide this feature, or, they don't work correctly as evidenced by [this discussion on a 3rd-party app for enabling tethering via WiFi](https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/issues/detail?id=16).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Don't waste your time trying to hide your hot spot - you can't really.
What you CAN do however is to require a password to allow a connection TO your hot spot.
In some cases, not sure here as I do not have your device, it is possible to lock the hot spot and only allow connections from one (or more, if there are others who also need to connect) specified MAC addresses only.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: A strong password is your best protection. "Hidden" signals are open invites to hackers who will see you as frightened and defeneseless prey. Hackers only see a fun new target to seek and destroy. You stand out like a sore thumb when you attempt to hide. ATTEMPT to hide. Doesn't work or everybody would do it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/16 | 484 | 1,944 | <issue_start>username_0: OneDrive Android does not update OneDrive on PC, but OneDrive PC does update OneDrive Android:
- If I edit a file on my PC, both the PC and Android will open that version.
- If I edit that file on Android and save, then Android opens the new version, but the PC opens the original version.
- If I edit the original version on the PC, Both the PC and Android will open the 3rd version.
Am I the only one? Is there a setting problem?
It seems like OneDrive Android App does not sync to the cloud even if refresh is pushed.
Galaxy S4
Kit-Kat 4.4.4
OneDrive 2.8.2<issue_comment>username_1: You need to verify that you are editing the cloud version of the file.
Some apps download the file locally for editing, so it would need to be re-uploaded for the changes to be visible in the cloud.
So it depends on the file being edited. For simple text files, changes should be updated automatically.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have this problem too. Open a **Word** document on **OneDrive** using **Hancom Office**, for example, edit and save it.
The document is saved in a **cache** on my tablet (labelled onedrive) but never updated elsewhere. The only way to update is to "**save as**" somewhere you can find it an reshare from the tablet manually.
This makes it a half useful app on tablets. Works fine'ish between PCs
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try OneSync. OneDrive support recommended it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: My Android OneDrive app was not displaying my updated files.
I followed Microsoft advice and Force stopped, cleared data and cache, uninstalled and reinstalled with Google Play.
I tried this 3 times and it didn't help.
Then I installed the Amazon app and downloaded OneDrive app through the Amazon app, and it worked!!
I can now view all my latest updated files.
I thought I should share my experience so that it may help others with a similar issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/17 | 1,031 | 3,771 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to sync my calendar entries in my Galaxy S3 (Android 4.3) with Google. I am using the Google Calendar app but unfortunately I have entered everything into the default "My Calendar" local calendar rather than choosing my Google account when adding events.
I have not been able to find an easy way to transfer events from this calendar to my Google account, and hence it is not syncing (it seems you have to choose the right calendar to get it to sync).
Is there a way I can transfer my calendar entries to my Google account without manually re-entering everything?<issue_comment>username_1: The procedure to do this has been outlined on [XDA thread](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641118):
>
> 1. Firstly download this app from playstore: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts>
> 2. Open it and go to Calendars Backup ➡Backup
> 3. Chose the file name and start the backup.
> 4. Then transfer the backup file to your pc. It will be in `/sdcard/SmsContactsBackup/calendars`.
> 5. Open up the backup file on your pc. I'd highly recommend you to use Notepad++ for this. You will see multiple Calendar entries at the
> top of the file. Look for the entry which has this attribute:-
> account\_type="`LOCAL`" Note down the `_id attribute` for this Calendar
> entry.
> 6. Now look for < Calendar entry which has name="<EMAIL>" attribute and note down the `_id attribute`. Here xyz is your gmail
> username.
> 7. Now open Find & Replace and replace this :
>
>
> `calendar_id="1"`
>
>
> with
>
>
> `calendar_id="2"`
>
>
> *Here, 1 is the \_id for LOCAL Calendar entry and 2 is the id for your Google Calendar (in this case). It could be different for you. So
> basically whichever calendar entry is set as local, will be converted
> to the google calendar's entry so that it can be synced.*
>
>
> 8. Now transfer the modified file back to `/sdcard/SmsContactsBackup/calendars`
> 9. Now open Superbackup ➡Calendars and click on Delete all calendars.
> 10. Then restore the modified backup and re-sync your phone with the google calendar.
>
>
> All your local entries will now appear as Google calendar entries and
> will get synced properly to your account.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The technique from XDA didn't work for me when migrating contacts from a local calendar on Android to a Google calendar, but the technique [here](https://support.google.com/calendar/thread/32512324?hl=en&msgid=32534931) worked pretty well. The only problem I had with the suggestion was that importing using the phone didn't work, but taking the exported ICS file and importing it using the Google calendar website on a desktop machine worked flawlessly. The free version of this app allowed me to export just the calendar I wanted as an ICS file without issue. Here is the direction:
>
> you can migrate the events you've already entered on the Phone's calendar (to which you've been adding events with the Samsung Calendar App) into Google Calendar for free using a tool such as Calendar Sync Trial. Open the app and go to "Export" to create an ics (iCal) file containing the phone's calendar events, then import that file into a Google Calendar using a browser, or the same app. You can get Calendar Sync Trial from <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icalparse.free>
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I used the open source "Calendar Import-Export" app that let me export all calendars as `.ics` files. I copied them via USB to my computer and imported them in my Nextcloud calendar.
* <https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.sufficientlysecure.ical/>
* <https://github.com/SufficientlySecure/calendar-import-export>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/17 | 314 | 1,254 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using android in an emulator integrated with eclipse. I was trying to import my gmail contacts into my emulator. For that purpose, I exported my gmail contacts to a .vcf file (contacts.vcf) from my gmail account. Then I used `adb push contacts.vcf /sdcard/contacts.vcf` to make it move into my emulator sdcard. And then, I used `adb sync` to sync the contacts with my emulator. Unfortunately, I got the following output: `adb sync showing product directory not specified`. Somebody help me resolve this.<issue_comment>username_1: The `adb sync` command is for people to use while developing Android ROMs. The "product directory" mentioned is part of the Android source tree, and `adb sync` can only be used with a ROM you've compiled yourself.
It has nothing to do with syncing contacts or any other app data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Set your PRODUCT\_OUT by exporting path as explained below:
Open `bashrc` from terminal
```
nano ~/.bashrc
```
Scroll to the bottom of the file and add ANDROID\_PRODUCT\_OUT like this
```
export ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT= /out/target/product/
```
CTRL+X to Exit
Choose Yes when asking for an override
close the terminal and now it should work in a new terminal.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/17 | 271 | 1,202 | <issue_start>username_0: Hi I have a Samsung Galaxy 2S. How do I block SMS texts of my choice and only allow the phone calls? How do I block certain numbers from texting and not all of them, in other words, but allow the ones I'm blocking from sending me texts to call me instead if they so choose?<issue_comment>username_1: Blocking Contacts entirely is easily enough done. There is also SMS and call filtering applications that are free on the market- ESET AV is also a paid alternative. SMS filter and clean inbox are two alternatives for SMS blocking which both work quite well.
To combine both, there is a aFirewall SMS and call filter. With many of these apps you're able to create set filers for calls, SMS or contacts to prevent them from bothering you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no blocking system built into the default messaging app. However, you can also block unwanted SMS or messages on your phone with other apps. There are already a few other apps here you've found. There is also the Google Messages app that you can find on the Google Play Store. By using this app, you can report any message as spam and it will be sent directly to the spam folder.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/18 | 575 | 2,185 | <issue_start>username_0: I have rooted my Samsung Galaxy S5 using Odin to first download (Philz Touch) Recovery, then downloaded Custom Rom 'Omega'.
My first question is if I unrooted it, would I get my Warranty back?
Second, how can I unroot it?
Third, before I rooted my phone it used to lag a lot and the battery used to drain fast. When I used to open my battery settings, it showed me that (Android System) was draining my battery. I did factory format, and still the same thing. I did everything from Force close unwanted apps to turning off unneeded options (GPS, Mobile Data, Bluetooth) and it did not improve. Then I decided to root my phone, and nothing improved. What should I do?
My Phone is SM-G900F, 4.4.2 Kitkat, bought it from overseas and now using it in the US.<issue_comment>username_1: No. A warranty is a legal agreement between you and the manufacturer. You can't break a contract and expect to "undo" it as if it were a typing mistake in an email.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: if you rooted your phone and want to unroot it now, you can do it. And you still have the warranty. For unrooting, you can search some other free tools for help.
Then, after rooting, you can use some battery life improve apps. This is one of the most benefits for rooting, remember that? The only reason that your device still drains a lot is that you have not exploited the utmost function of your rooted phone.
Plus, I enjoyed my rooted One Plus very much, freely remove the preinstalled apps, and improve my battery life sooo much.
Hope you can solve your problem soon.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just start by saying that my english is a little bit bad!
First: No! when your warrenty is void, it will be void!
To find out if your warrenty is void, just reboot into Download mode, press volume up, read the text in upper left corner. If the line that says something about warrenty looks like 0x0, your warrenty is NOT void. If it's like 0x1, your warrenty is dead!
Second: You can use Kies! Samsung's program for computer to update, backup, restore and get the original software to your phone back ;)
Third: I'm sorry, but I can't help :/
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/18 | 447 | 1,454 | <issue_start>username_0: So I bought an Android phone that is shipped from China. The default language is Chinese. All the preinstalled apps are in Chinese. I live in the US and do not know Chinese and would like to know if there is any way to change this. When I dial a number there is a row of Chinese letters on the screen. I want to switch the language to English.<issue_comment>username_1: Try downloading an app called morelocale 2 (<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale>), you should be able to change your language with that.
If it doesn't work there are other apps that should do the trick:
<https://play.google.com/store/search?q=morelocale%202>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this :
* Go to Settings [app look like "Gear" Sign]
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/F9vF8.jpg)
* Go to language and Input [Find "A" sign icon]
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Jox6.jpg)
* Change the Language, usually the top option is used as Changing Languages
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/p4Fxh.jpg)
* You will get a list of languages, select your appropriate language, That's it!
Original Source :
<https://rumorscity.com/2014/12/25/how-to-change-the-language-on-android-from-chinese-to-english/>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/18 | 449 | 1,435 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm new to both Android and Tasker. I have two Android devices, and have created a bunch of Tasker profiles/scenes/tasks on Device 1 and would like to have those same profiles/scenes/tasks on Device 2, but don't want to enter all of them in again. Is there a way to do this automatically?
Thanks in advance for any advice!<issue_comment>username_1: Try downloading an app called morelocale 2 (<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale>), you should be able to change your language with that.
If it doesn't work there are other apps that should do the trick:
<https://play.google.com/store/search?q=morelocale%202>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try this :
* Go to Settings [app look like "Gear" Sign]
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/F9vF8.jpg)
* Go to language and Input [Find "A" sign icon]
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3Jox6.jpg)
* Change the Language, usually the top option is used as Changing Languages
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/p4Fxh.jpg)
* You will get a list of languages, select your appropriate language, That's it!
Original Source :
<https://rumorscity.com/2014/12/25/how-to-change-the-language-on-android-from-chinese-to-english/>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/18 | 340 | 1,286 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to import bookmarks from my Chrome Android mobile. Is there any direct way to do it? Please do not suggest to sync Chrome account in desktop and do import from there, my Sync rights has been disabled by admin in Chrome desktop.<issue_comment>username_1: [Google Bookmark Import Tool](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.itdan.bookmarktool) helps in cases when you need to backup Chrome Android bookmarks.
It is simple to use and generated file can be transferred from phone/tablet easily.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Google offers [downloading your data](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3024190?hl=en) from the Google products you use. If Chrome's data was synced on Android side, you could download from [here](https://takeout.google.com/settings/takeout/custom/chrome?pli=1).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Nowadays (2023), for this question, one can try my Xposed module [ChromeXt](https://github.com/JingMatrix/ChromeXt), which is an active open source project.
From its README:
Bookmarks can be exported in HTML format through the `Developer options` menu.
There is also a [dicussion](https://github.com/JingMatrix/ChromeXt/discussions/62) about this function, which might be helpful for you.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/18 | 734 | 2,923 | <issue_start>username_0: I have cut all my songs from my pc and transferred them to my tab via USB cable. They were stored under a file named 'File Manager'. I saw that I didn't need to copy them to the tab's 'Music' folder (or I couldn't) because they were already in there.
Then I deleted a song from the file manager and it automatically got deleted from the music folder. Then I thought, how about adding the songs to a playlist? Maybe then I can clear my file manager,get more space to get other files in there(right?) and my songs will be saved too. But when I deleted most of my songs from the file manager,they got deleted from the playlist too.
I couldn't find any recycle bin in my tab. Some of them were left in the manager and I tried to delete them but now it shows that 'no permission to delete' and they aren't getting removed from there and the music folder.
Why did it happen before then? And how am I gonna restore my songs back? Please help me and correct me if I did any mistakes mentioned above.<issue_comment>username_1: There are multiple misconceptions in your "workflow", so let me try to explain them one by one:
* You've copied the ***files*** to your device and placed them into a ***directory***.
* Once that was done, Android's *MediaScanner* found them and added them to its "library"
* I've never heard they are added to the Music *folder*, so that might be something specific here. They were obviously not *duplicated* (that wouldn't make sense), so what you see as "Music folder" (you didn't specify where you checked that) is most likely rather a "***virtual*** folder" / "Library" / "***View***".
* As the second place was not a copy but rather a pointer, that pointer disappeared as well as soon as you deleted the file.
* A "playlist" can be compared to a text-file listing up available music files, it doesn't contain the files themselves. So as you removed the files, their "pointers" were removed here as well.
So much for what has happened. Next point is that Android is not Windows (but rather based on Linux). By default, there is no "recycle bin" (though there are apps available to emulate that). Gone is gone.
For recovery (and recycle bin) you might wish to take a look at:
* my listing of [De-Deletion (Recovering) apps](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/security_datawipe#group_872)
* [questions tagged `data-recovery`](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/data-recovery)
* our [data-recovery tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/data-recovery/info)
I recommend following these links bottom-up ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Since Android tab also uses FAT32 or NTFS file system, I think the deleted one just like the file on PC. It is still there.
Therefore, pull out the SD card, scan it with some [recovery tools](https://www.recovery-tool.com/). Things should be done as you lost a file on PC.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/18 | 192 | 876 | <issue_start>username_0: After download a big app,I it says that there is insufficient space; and it stopped downloading. After this i checked application manager and it said that I had low space despite the app not downloading what do I do?<issue_comment>username_1: That's a very loose question. If your phone comes with an inbuilt File Manager, use that to navigate to the location and delete and residual files.
You could also use third party applications such as Clean Master to detect and remove unwanted files.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting the cache in Settings -> Storage. It probably holds the downloaded part and it could be already large from earlier as it contains other apps caches.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try uninstalling high mb apps that you don't need anymore,also try using SD Maid to remove useless files.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/10/18 | 264 | 1,084 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Google account and a MS Exchange account (Outlook). There are multiple instances of hundreds of duplicate contacts for a single name; e.g. <NAME>. They are in "not assigned" groups. If i go into contacts and delete all 200-400 of them, they all reappear in a couple of hours.
They take up so much space; there are thousands of them.
I very much appreciate your help and ideas.
I"m using a Galaxy S3, v4.4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: That's a very loose question. If your phone comes with an inbuilt File Manager, use that to navigate to the location and delete and residual files.
You could also use third party applications such as Clean Master to detect and remove unwanted files.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting the cache in Settings -> Storage. It probably holds the downloaded part and it could be already large from earlier as it contains other apps caches.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try uninstalling high mb apps that you don't need anymore,also try using SD Maid to remove useless files.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/10/19 | 278 | 1,191 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T530NU running Android 4.2.2.
The Wifi connects fine at home, hotels, etc. I have one place that I frequent that it will not connect to the router. Almost everyone in the building has a tablet of some sort or use their cell phones and they all connect fine. When I select the proper Wifi connection and enter the password, which I confirmed, I get "connecting", "obtaining IP address" then "connection failed". This is the only place where I do not connect.
Any ideas as to what the problem might be?<issue_comment>username_1: That's a very loose question. If your phone comes with an inbuilt File Manager, use that to navigate to the location and delete and residual files.
You could also use third party applications such as Clean Master to detect and remove unwanted files.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try deleting the cache in Settings -> Storage. It probably holds the downloaded part and it could be already large from earlier as it contains other apps caches.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try uninstalling high mb apps that you don't need anymore,also try using SD Maid to remove useless files.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/10/19 | 593 | 1,973 | <issue_start>username_0: Does the command:
```
adb backup -all -f backup.ab
```
include contacts in the backup?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it does. You can get it via:
```
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts2.db
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes it should include the contacts. Your syntax appears incorrect though. It should be
`adb backup -all -f backup.ab` rather than `adb backup .all -f backup.ab` Also the `-f backup.ab` is optional as that is the default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: It doesn't seem to be the case. I tried with both the following commands
```
adb backup -all -apk -shared -nosystem -f adb_backup.ab
adb backup -all -apk -shared -system -f adb_backup.ab
```
and neither my photos, SMS nor contacts were backed-up.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: No, it would not backup Contacts. Yes, it would backup Contacts.
*Confused*, eh!
>
> Yes, it would backup Contacts.
>
>
>
See this question: [Backup/Restore SMS/MMS via ADB on a non-rooted device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/114437/96277) The author of it was able to backup contacts. It was later revealed that the device on which the backup was performed ran Android 4.1.2. It was a bizarre revelation for me that the backup succeeded.
>
> No, it would not backup Contacts.
>
>
>
As per the Manifest mentioned [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/ContactsProvider/+refs) for default Contacts Provider app in Android versions (in series), for Jelly Bean and above Android versions the ADB backup for Contacts Provider/Storage would be denied by system, and hence your contacts wouldn't be backed up.
It's a mere flag `android:allowBackup="false"` that's the cause of backup denial. See my answers [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/115021/96277) and [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/115519/96277) to know more about that flag.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/19 | 530 | 2,135 | <issue_start>username_0: I was looking for TOR in the Play store a while ago & did not find anything but then today I see that the official TOR site has Orbot for Android but apparently it cannot protect you unless you use apps configured to use Orbot & since I dislike messing with port settings etc. I kept searching to find an app called Orxy with a plugin called Orxify which claims to use the TOR network to anonymize all your Android traffic without any configuring. Now is that even possible? Or is it a false claim? I see no real reviews on the web on Orxify and it seems they changed their name from Anonify...why change it unless they are trying to hide something? Anybody know of this app and the validity of it's claims?
OS: 4.1
S3<issue_comment>username_1: Orbot uses iptables to proxy all apps through Tor, which requires root access.
According to the description of Orxify it uses Android's native VPN mode to proxy all apps through Tor.
Apps that use the built-in Android VPN interface do not require root access. This is the primary advantage of Orxify over Orbot.
On Android 4.0 and above apps can create a native VPN connection without root access to send and receive all network traffic. In this case the Orxify app creates a VPN connection to Tor and routes the internet traffic through the VPN. This can be identified by the key icon in the status bar.
I have not used or tested this app and this explanation is based solely on my knowledge of Tor, VPNs, and the [Orxify app Play Store description](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inetric.anonify).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's possible if you use VPN.
VPN mode in android redirect all traffic to one app.
It's then app decision how to handle it.
Orxify did this. And also integrate tor library.
Tor community try this few times but not succeeded so far.
<https://github.com/guardianproject/OrbotVPN>
There is also Drony. Drony also uses VPN but redirect then all to Orbot app.
But apps are not open source.
This is not good starting point to be recognized by Tor community as safe to use.
by <NAME>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/19 | 697 | 2,802 | <issue_start>username_0: When I download anything over 70 mb onto my phone, the download gets about ~95% then it stops and a pop up saying something along the lines of, this app cannot be downloaded due to error (911) appears.
Does anyone know how I can fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I have never encountered this specific error before, but you can find it among a [list of common Play Store errors](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2733038) compiled by enthusiasts\* on XDA.
They have 4 recommendations for the 911 error:
* Method 1: Clear the google play store data
* Method 2: If you are using a wifi connection that requires a webpage login, then your authentication has probably expired. Log in to the apn again via your android browser. Open google play store and run the app update again . If that didn’t work the problem is with the wifi network itself.
* Method 3: Simply switch to another wifi network and run the update. The error 911 should disappear for the new wifi network.
* Method 4: Use your mobile network data services instead of wifi. Turn wifi off and then turn your data on and now open your google play store and download/update your apps or games. However, this method is only suited for apps and games that are small sized. For larger updates you should use your wifi network to save data charge.
\*Keep in mind that this list of errors and recommendations is not endorsed by Google, and may or may not be valid in your situation.
\*This list is taken verbatim from the linked site, all credit goes to the list of users quoted on top of the linked page for compiling the list
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I have had this same issue before with the Sim City Buildit game/app. I run android 4.1.2 on a rooted LG Optimus f3 (vm720). In my case, none of the standard solutions (as was posted by username_1) have ever fixed any problems with my phone, but they do work for some.
I'm still not sure exactly *why* it errors at the 95%, but it appears as if it downloaded the entire OBB file without finishing the task completely. I only noticed this because the "disk space is limited" notification popped up. I check the data folder, and there are about 7 different OBB files all named temp.appname.whatever (with a corresponding number following it as they're all duplicated files). So in my case, I just deleted the excess temp obbs, renamed "temp." away from the downloaded obb, and it worked immediately after - allowing me to download the new APK without a problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It worked for my Asus Zenfone V live (A009) I don't know if it works for other phones but I clear up as much space as possible on the internal storage and it works everytime. Don't use a junk cleaner though, they don't help.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/20 | 617 | 2,313 | <issue_start>username_0: I found a directory on the SD card of my Nexus 5 called `.d1o1m0o7b1i1le` that definitely wasn't there last week. It contains a directory called `dont_remove`, which contains a bunch more directories with random names, each containing folders `.image`, `.thumb`, and `.video`, all empty.
I haven't installed anything new that I know of, and this directory just feels sketchy, so I'm concerned that it might be a virus, but I haven't been able to find many other references to it on the internet. XDA has nothing, but Google shows two pastebin results [1](http://pastebin.com/TEtvJcVd) [2](http://pastebin.com/Jg8mGxbd) that look like process dumps. I *have* been doing some basic development lately, but I would think there would be more references to it if it were part of Android.
I've just downloaded Avast mobile and scanned everything, but it doesn't seem to have turned up anything other than a few settings.
I'm running the Android L developer preview, rooted, so there's definitely more opportunities for compromise on my device than most.
Anyone know what virus I might have, and if so, how I can get rid of it, or if this is just something normal I should ignore?<issue_comment>username_1: The folder is created by (at least 1) apps developed by [DoMobile Lab](http://www.domobile.com/). As a hint, when you remove all numbers from the folder name, it spells `/.domobile`.
As a proof, after installing [AppLock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock) and running it, there will be `/domobile` and `/.d1o1m0o7b1i1le` folders on the SD Card root folder.
I don't think it is a virus, and it might be really important for DoMobile apps to work properly.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It is a folder that is being created by AppLock after its latest release on 13 Oct 2014. I had this folder on my SD card. I deleted that folder and it came back again. Then, when I deleted AppLock, the folder didn't come back.
I installed AppLock from backup and the folder was still not created. But after updating the app, the folder got created again, so I guess they changed the way their apps worked. So, don't delete it. It's important for the app to work properly.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/20 | 243 | 948 | <issue_start>username_0: My Galaxy S II runs under Android 4.12 and it is stuck on the boot screen. How can I recover my files and personal data on the phone ?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think you can recover files and folders over the device which isn't booting up I would say first of all fix the booting problem up and then you can take the help of various recovery apps and software available to restore the deleted files and folder. I am know you can't recover 100% of them out but I would say to some extent you may get most out of it !
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Is the Phone rooted and is USB-Debugging enabled?
If yes, you could probably boot into recovery and try recovering the files via ADB.
[How to copy selected files from Android with adb pull](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8650407/how-to-copy-selected-files-from-android-with-adb-pull) shows you how to work with ADB to recover your Files ;)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 355 | 1,334 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a couple GBs worthof space and my internal and external SD storage are about at 25% full each. No matter where I try to download apps to, it says I've got insufficient space.
I've already deleted everything I don't need, cleared caches, and updated the Play Store. Sometimes it will let apps update by themselves automatically and have no issues, but other times it will so say I lack space.<issue_comment>username_1: FIrst of all check your internal storage for space I know you have checked your internal storage and SD card its has GB's of Space but this time check only the internal storage I am sure you must be lacking internal storage because apps download at the internal storage.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Repair/reinstall the OS again using [Samsung Kies](http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/). Read this [F.A.Q](http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00059173/81104) before doing so.
*Note: You don't lose any personal/user data on doing this.*
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I use [Space Cleaner | Boost & Clean](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orangepoint.spacecleaner) by Uniblue. It's super easy to use, it cleans all cache and junk from my Android device, and effectively allows me to manage my apps to create more space on my device.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 635 | 2,208 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900), with Android 4.4.2 installed on it.
It was purchased through Partner (Israel) and I have recently moved to Germany for work.
Upon my arrival, I purchased a SIM card from a carrier called Lycamobile and I regularly top up my account per demand.
**Problem** - the device is stuck on roaming mode.
**What I've done so far:**
1. I toggled *Data Roaming* in the *More Networks* -->*Mobile Networks* menu; when enabled, the device is set on Roaming Mode automatically (see figure #1).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nOqfa.png)
2. When *Data Roaming* is disabled, mobile data is disabled, too (see figure #2).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/z7GTt.png)
3. Taking the SIM card in and out several times hasn't helped much (I've see that it helped Verizon users in the US in some forums online).
4. I manually changed the carrier to my carrier (*Lycamobile*) instead of letting the device choose one automatically.
Now, the mobile data works as I'm obviously not roaming, but it doesn't work great and I also have to be on roaming mode enabled, which is simply wrong.
Is any one familiar with this behaviour? Thanks in advance for the helpers.<issue_comment>username_1: FIrst of all check your internal storage for space I know you have checked your internal storage and SD card its has GB's of Space but this time check only the internal storage I am sure you must be lacking internal storage because apps download at the internal storage.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Repair/reinstall the OS again using [Samsung Kies](http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/). Read this [F.A.Q](http://www.samsung.com/us/support/faq/FAQ00059173/81104) before doing so.
*Note: You don't lose any personal/user data on doing this.*
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I use [Space Cleaner | Boost & Clean](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orangepoint.spacecleaner) by Uniblue. It's super easy to use, it cleans all cache and junk from my Android device, and effectively allows me to manage my apps to create more space on my device.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 399 | 1,631 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought Moto G, 2nd Gen. Also got my old sim replaced with new micro sim. Sms on the new phone are not working. Neither I am receiving sms nor my sms are getting delivered. Calls, watsapp, internet are working fine. Please let me know if there are any settings in the mobile to enable sms<issue_comment>username_1: You can only receive/read messages on the message app. This is due to the Hangouts update.
You will be able to send SMS using your hangout apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This happens for few Mobile networks like Airtel in India (Not sure about other countries) when you replace the older macro sim with new micro/nano sim, the sms facility will be blocked for 1 week for security purpose (dont know what kind of security)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The problem is due to SMS message center not being stored in the new SIM. Unlike other mobile devices where you can manually set the SMS message center, the latest Android update seemed to keep this setting well hidden.
You can try setting the SMS message center by opening the phone dialer and dial - `*#*#4636#*#*`. This will open the hidden setting confusingly titled as "Testing".
Under the Phone Information, you can find the setting "SMSC". Try refresh or give the correct SMS center number.
**Note**:
* I tried this and there was a refresh error / update error. The final workaround was to load the new SIM into a Samsung phone and manually set the SMS Center number. This gets stored in the SIM and then you can start using it on your Moto E / Moto G. Crazy stuff.
* I use Airtel in India
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 388 | 1,596 | <issue_start>username_0: How long does it normally take for Dropbox to upload photos that I take on my camera?
I took some photos on Saturday and then my phone suddenly stopped working on Sunday. I keep checking my Dropbox online and it still hasn't uploaded. I have a Galaxy S5.<issue_comment>username_1: You can only receive/read messages on the message app. This is due to the Hangouts update.
You will be able to send SMS using your hangout apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This happens for few Mobile networks like Airtel in India (Not sure about other countries) when you replace the older macro sim with new micro/nano sim, the sms facility will be blocked for 1 week for security purpose (dont know what kind of security)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The problem is due to SMS message center not being stored in the new SIM. Unlike other mobile devices where you can manually set the SMS message center, the latest Android update seemed to keep this setting well hidden.
You can try setting the SMS message center by opening the phone dialer and dial - `*#*#4636#*#*`. This will open the hidden setting confusingly titled as "Testing".
Under the Phone Information, you can find the setting "SMSC". Try refresh or give the correct SMS center number.
**Note**:
* I tried this and there was a refresh error / update error. The final workaround was to load the new SIM into a Samsung phone and manually set the SMS Center number. This gets stored in the SIM and then you can start using it on your Moto E / Moto G. Crazy stuff.
* I use Airtel in India
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 364 | 1,510 | <issue_start>username_0: I selected a picture from the gallery as my wallpaper but replaced it with another picture from my gallery, and i can't find my original picture. How can i retrieve it?<issue_comment>username_1: You can only receive/read messages on the message app. This is due to the Hangouts update.
You will be able to send SMS using your hangout apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This happens for few Mobile networks like Airtel in India (Not sure about other countries) when you replace the older macro sim with new micro/nano sim, the sms facility will be blocked for 1 week for security purpose (dont know what kind of security)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The problem is due to SMS message center not being stored in the new SIM. Unlike other mobile devices where you can manually set the SMS message center, the latest Android update seemed to keep this setting well hidden.
You can try setting the SMS message center by opening the phone dialer and dial - `*#*#4636#*#*`. This will open the hidden setting confusingly titled as "Testing".
Under the Phone Information, you can find the setting "SMSC". Try refresh or give the correct SMS center number.
**Note**:
* I tried this and there was a refresh error / update error. The final workaround was to load the new SIM into a Samsung phone and manually set the SMS Center number. This gets stored in the SIM and then you can start using it on your Moto E / Moto G. Crazy stuff.
* I use Airtel in India
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/20 | 400 | 1,707 | <issue_start>username_0: Micromax Canvas 2 Colors with Android 4.4.2 is my first smartphone and I'm finding my way around slowly.
I saw an image on a website of Google Chrome and I clicked on the image and pressed save image. I got a message saying image downloading. Later, I opened the image from the gallery, did some size changes as requested, then made it my wallpaper for the lock screen. However, I am unable to remove the image now from the lock screen and go back to the default image.
Where is the image stored for me to go ahead and delete this image so that it goes back to the default option of the phone, when it allowed the default wallpaper in the screen and if I played an app called Saavan, it would put that albums image as the lock screen image automatically?<issue_comment>username_1: Your wallpaper should be the same regardless of whether you're on the lockscreen or not — it's not an iPhone ;)
Changing your wallpaper on 4.4 is easy, you just press and hold in any empty space on your screen after unlocking your phone. Choose "Wallpapers" and select your wallpaper. You can either choose one of the default ones, or select "Pick image" to choose one from your gallery.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to settings, wallpaper, lock screen and find or change the image there.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Images downloaded from Chrome are stored in `/sdcard/download`. If you don't have an SD card, check in the internal memory's `/download` directory.
After finding the image, delete it and change your wallpaper either from settings -> display -> wallpaper or by pressing and holding on empty space on the home screen and then selecting wallpaper.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/20 | 955 | 3,948 | <issue_start>username_0: I was re-flashing the firmware on a Samsung Galaxy S4 using Odin, and the USB cable was bumped, which made the update fail. I reconnected and attempted to flash again by clicking the `Start` button. It seemed to be progressing, but Odin's blue progress bar continued from where it had stopped instead of starting from the beginning. After a while I got the following warning message from Odin, in red text and repeated 19 times:
>
> Invalid percent of drawing download progress bar!
>
>
>
followed by this at the end:
>
> SECURE CHECK FAIL : system
>
>
>
I attempted to start the process again (by clicking `Start` in the Odin desktop app), but it failed multiple times. I also tried clicking `Reset` and starting again. It doesn't seem to be possible to do anything from within Odin on the phone. It doesn't respond to any buttons and doesn't react in any way when I try to start the process again from the computer (no more messages on the screen, and no movement in the progress bar, or anywhere else). This doesn't necessarily mean it's frozen, though, because I don't believe it's intended to be interactive. The blue progress bar on the phone is all the way to the end, where it has been since my second attempt to flash.
I have not restarted the phone, because I am afraid that if I do that after an incomplete flash, I will not be able to get back into Odin. It is still on, still in Odin, still showing all the errors. The desktop Odin app on the computer can detect when the phone is connected and removed (I get the "Added!" and "Removed!" messages).
Am I correct in my concern that I'm likely to brick the phone if I attempt to restart without flashing successfully? Is there anything I can do to restart the process? It would be an astounding design flaw if Odin really isn't capable of restarting a failed flash to allow for recovery if the process fails and the device has not yet been restarted and Odin is still in RAM.
I know for a fact that the ROM file I'm using is valid and that I'm doing this correctly, because I have gone through this process several times and never encountered a problem until this time when the connection was interrupted. I have no support available from either Samsung or the carrier (Verizon), because I bought this phone used on eBay specifically for experimenting with things like custom recoveries and ROM flashing.
FWIW, here's a screen shot of the Odin desktop app as it is now:
<issue_comment>username_1: After waiting a couple of days and not finding any answers, I restarted the device. It booted to a screen saying
>
> Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
>
>
>
I tried using recovery mode in Kies, but Kies gave me an error message saying that the device is not supported. However, I noticed that the text in the upper left corner of the screen indicated that the phone was in Odin mode (showing the above message instead of the usual `Downloading...do not turn off target!!!`). So, I launched the Odin desktop app and tried flashing the firmware again, and that worked.
Basically, I was lucky. In some cases if a ROM flash fails, you can't get back into Odin mode. So, I'm posting this in case it helps someone, but I'm not going to mark this as the accepted answer, because I'd like to see if anyone has a solution that avoids taking the risk of restarting and hoping for the best.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As far as I understood your flash process interrupted and normally you are afraid to restart the device but the key point in here is you dont change "download mode" with flash process. Dont be afraid.
Feel free to close the device and reopen download mode with Volume Down + Home + Power, Use ODIN properly this time.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/21 | 198 | 736 | <issue_start>username_0: I switched my LG L70 (MS323)'s runtime from Dalvik to ART, after it restarted and said "Android is upgrading..." and it optimized my 64 apps. After it finishes, I get an error message saying something like Unfortunately the system ui has stopped and then my phone restarts and the whole process starts over again. Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: ART is experimental at this stage, unless you're on android L (Lollipop) I wouldn't recommend using it.
If you are stuck in ART you can get back to Dalvik by following this thread: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707841>
Your device should boot then.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just do a hard reset on your phone.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/10/21 | 423 | 1,846 | <issue_start>username_0: Touch screen failed on my android tablet. I requested for replacement. The problem is that all my accounts are signed in.I can't give my device back as all accounts are signed in.lets say they repaired the device then they can have access to my gmail account. How can I log off from that tablet since touch is not working. Is there any way that I can do to prevent others from looking into my gmail account and accessing it.can I log off it from my laptop?? please help me. Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: Change the password on your Google account from the web interface. Next time your device tries to connect, it'll be signed out.
You could also boot into the recovery (the way to do this depends on what tablet you have), and factory-reset the tablet from there. The recovery menu is operated by the hard buttons, not the touch screen, so you should still be able to do this.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: i have another option for you if possible than connect usb mouse to tablet (you need to purchase converter from the market than connect on the tablet) i have done it and use mouse and another option as touch in tablet. i hope it will useful to you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can also lock the tablet from [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager). This way the next time the tablet connects to the internet and Google services, it will be locked with your password. Note that if it doesn't connect via mobile data or WiFi, the lock command won't get through to the tablet, and it will remain open.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Dont worry. You can use a mouse to operate the tablet. First, buy an OTG cable for your tablet and then connect the mouse to be able to navigate through the tablet as if you used the touchscreen.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/10/21 | 451 | 1,929 | <issue_start>username_0: Contrary to [advice given here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/44969/75300) I'm not observing LOST.DIR folder created in cases of corruption. Here's my sequence of steps:
1. Unmount external SD card in Android.
2. Put it into external card reader for faster file transfer.
3. Eject from external card reader. (Using "software eject" of the drive in Windows should which is equivalent to "safely remove hardware".)
4. Put SD card back into Android phone and let it "scan media files".
5. Directories end up read-only through Android and some files cannot be read because they're reported to be "modified or deleted".
This is sad, transferring files through my phone is very slow which is why I'd like to use my external reader for this.
It appears that Android remembers only the files that were indexed last time and rejects files added externally. Media scanning is suspiciously fast when I insert back the card.<issue_comment>username_1: It sounds like your filesystem is being corrupted by whatever else you're using to write to it with the external card reader. Probably you need to be sure to unmount the device correctly before removing the card from the reader. For example, in Windows you need to select "Safely remove hardware".
When you write files to the SD card, from any kind of computer, the writes happen in the background: like when you're noting down what someone tells you, you're always a few seconds behind them. Removing the card before the write is finished is like snatching the paper away as soon as you're finished talking, before you write down the last few words. The "safely remove" operation, whatever it's called on your OS, ensures all writes are finished.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Files that are put externally have different permissions from those that you put through MTP. You should use MTP or change file permissions.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/21 | 576 | 2,285 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got my new OnePlus One and it worked fine. Today I unlocked it and noticed that it rebooted because I needed to enter my PIN code (it crashed).
After I entered the pin code I got some warnings about the missing play services. All the apps were gone to, accept for the default ones.
As you can see in the screenshots, I can't login to any application that uses the google services. It prompts me with the option "Get Google Play Services" but when I click that, it redirects me to the Play store were I need to login...
Because of this I can't reinstall the play services using the Play Store application. I also tried to install it from my computer but my google account says it's already installed.
Is there a way to reinstall the play services without doing a hard reset?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AKHca.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/KKPE4.png)
Screenshots (click images for larger variants)<issue_comment>username_1: Google gaaps or goo.im you might have to reinstall them using your pc. If you don't have it yet you might need terminal emulator. Also I'd suggest ROM toolbox pro. Any modded android should have those two apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I would sideload the play services app.
You can download it from here, no play store needed
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-play-services-t2795911>
Just download it to your PC then transfer to your device via USB.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Search 1Mobile Market and download it directly to your Android device or from your pc and install that. In the app look up and download Google Play Services. Note your device should be rooted.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I'm not positive if it's related but I was getting this message consistently with Gmail and I wound up uninstalling a free app I downloaded the other day. It was some vibration meter software that records data and stuff. I hit this email data log feature and it triggered an in app purchase that I declined but I think it messed with the email somehow.
After uninstalling I was fine.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/21 | 535 | 2,170 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone was stolen and I called but they obvioulsy had taken out the sim.They've logged out all my google accounts,twitter,facebook,viber and I'm thinking that
they did a factory reset!Is there anyway I can track my phone?It was a sony xperia m<issue_comment>username_1: If the phone has been factory reset them no.
Unless you had installed an anti theft app that survives or prevents factory resets I think you're stuck.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: With a factory reset, there isn't much you can do. Here are some options that may be useful.
Tracking apps
-------------
If you had the foresight to install some tracking type apps and move it to the system partition via root, those can survive a factory reset (though the preferences may be reset).
Report as stolen
----------------
If you know the IMEI, you can at least report it as stolen. The cell companies can block that phone from their network (both CDMA (non-sim) and GSM (sim) networks can do this; CDMA networks call it ESN instead of IMEI). However, I highly doubt they will help you locate it, even if they could track it.
You can find the IMEI if you kept the original packaging; usually it's on the box or on a sticker in the manuals. Again, you need the foresight to either copy the IMEI or keep the original packing materials.
Google location history
-----------------------
If you enabled Google Location tracking, you can [view a map](https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/b/0) of the location history for the device. If the thief didn't wipe the device right away, this could give you some clues as to their whereabouts.
If you really want to track it down, you could use that location information and see if there are any security cameras in the area (ask the shops to see if you can view their security tapes). If anything turns up, give the information **to the police**, and don't try any heroics.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: i hope you Android Device Manager app or log into site will give u past location of your phone before the factory reset only. this app is owned by the google and now it auto installed on new phones.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/22 | 847 | 3,248 | <issue_start>username_0: I was able to create a hotspot through Connectify software in my laptop, but when i connect my phone to it ,it shows i am connected but i am not able to access the internet. Is there any option that should be enabled on phone?<issue_comment>username_1: after the successfully connected internet to your laptop install and run this software "Virtual Router Plus" and shared connected connection then search for the wifi in any device u can access it by entering correct key.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here's a useful post from XDA-Developers website: refer to [this link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1718053).
**Configuring laptop/pc**
1. First, you need to create an adhoc network:
Open network and sharing center on control panel
click on manage wireless networks then add , a windows is shown, select create an ad hoc network click on next then input a network name(for example name it 015) then choose the security type (you can select either open or WEP) then check the box save this network
2. Now reopen network and sharing center on control panel then change adapter settings.
Right click on your internet network and click on properties then select the tab sharing and check the "allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection" (choose wireless network, if multiple networks are shown).
check also the "allow other network users to control or disable the shared internet connection"
next click on setting and check all items..
3. Right click on wireless network connection and double click on "internet protocol version 4(tcp/ipv4)"
on the new window select use the following ip address 192.168.137.1
and subnet mask 255.255.255.0
now activate your new adhoc network (if not already) go to the network icon next to the clock and select it and connect.
Congratulation your laptop/pc is now configured .
---
**Configuring the android device :**
Now, we will configure the android device to make it able to access this new adhoc network
1. Go to setting on the menu of your device
2. then wireless and networks then wi-fi settings then activate wi-fi .
Right click and choose advanced. Check the "Use static IP"and fill in :
* ip address: 192.168.137.5 (for example)
* Gateway : 192.168.137.1
* Netmask : 255.255.255.0
* DNS 1: 192.168.137.1
* DNS 2 : 192.168.127.12
3. right click and save.
Finally, click on the adhoc network (and input password if you use WEP security) then connect.
4. If you encounter problems connecting ,try to disable then to reactivate wifi, else reboot your android device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You need administrator for this.
* Start your hotspot using "Connectify" or "Virtual Router" (which is better IMO as it doesn't shutdown all 30 min like Connectify Free Version)
* Go to network and sharing center on the control panel on your laptop and press on "change adapter settings"
* Right-Click the adapter you are using to connect to the internet and press on the "sharing"-tab.
* Check "Allow other Users in the Network to use this connection as internet connection"
* Select your hotspot network and press okay.
* Restart your hotspot and connect your phone.
You're good to go.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/22 | 1,744 | 5,753 | <issue_start>username_0: I realise this is asked countless times but I genuinely believe my question is unique, please bare with me as I explain.
My Nexus7 (2013) is not working in fastboot mode, I connect my Nexus 7 and run the following:
```
$ adb devices
List of devices attached
07c15663 device
```
The Nexus 7 appears (once authorising adb), so I then reboot to fastboot (or bootloader):
```
$ adb reboot bootloader
```
The Nexus 7 reboots into fastboot correctly and I see the usual screen:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Cb4o.jpg)
Nexus 7 in fastboot mode (click image for larger variant)
However, when I issue any fastboot commands it cannot see the device:
```
$ sudo ./fastboot devices
[empty response]
```
...and lsusb doesn't see the USB Connection:
```
$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 006: ID 5986:0266 Acer, Inc
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0a5c:21e6 Broadcom Corp. BCM20702 Bluetooth 4.0 [ThinkPad]
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 147e:2020 Upek TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor (WBF advanced mode)
Bus 001 Device 035: ID 045e:0745 Microsoft Corp. Nano Transceiver v1.0 for Bluetooth
Bus 001 Device 034: ID 046d:c049 Logitech, Inc. G5 Laser Mouse
Bus 001 Device 032: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. 4-Port HUB
Bus 001 Device 031: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. 4-Port HUB
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 030: ID 0bdb:1926 Ericsson Business Mobile Networks BV
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
```
to add to this weirdness, once it's booted up properly the Nexus 7 appears as a Nexus 4 in lsusb:
```
$ lsusb
[...]
Bus 001 Device 060: ID 18d1:4ee2 Google Inc. Nexus 4 (debug)
[...]
```
I'm so confused, what have I done to my poor Nexus 7?? Please Help!
Also:
* The device seems to freeze after extended periods in fastboot at which point the only solution is to push and hold the power button for 10secs (hard power off).
* I can use fastboot with my Nexus 4 without any problems<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem, but it turned out that `adb` didn't have to see the device in order for `fastboot` to see it.
I'm guessing you want to flash Android 5.0 to your Nexus 7?
I just did that by following [these](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions) instructions. An extra thing I had to do was adding a udev rule, [as described here](https://stackoverflow.com/a/15844676/2501474). (However, I removed the `GROUP ="plugdev"` part of the rule, since other sources omitted that.)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried putting the proper drivers in the right locations on your filesystem? This has been an issue with my Nexus 7 as well, and was solved by acquiring the proper drivers.
Also, it seems from your fastboot screen information your Nexus is fairly custom at this point (product name usually reads `grouper`, the device codename, yours seems to call itself `FLO`?). This may affect what drivers are required, but I am not an expert in driver compatibility. Perhaps, due to the ambiguity of what can be flashed to the fully unlocked Nexus line, you may actually have pushed Nexus 4 firmware to your device, and due to the fact that they differ only in size, it may appear to you to still be running the software for the 7.
It appears your device has, in the fastboot information, a slot for reading to the user what carrier the device is currently subscribed to. This should, to the best of my knowledge, only appear on the Nexus 4, or the GSM capable 3G enabled version of the Grouper (Nexus 7). It can be very easy to push the files for your phone to your tablet accidentally, and might be worth consideration.
If you have a WiFi only device, this is likely the issue. A quick way to discern if you have the Nexus 4 software on your Nexus 7 is to run an application that has a user interface which is programmed to change from the phone to the tablet (a list of such apps should be easily found with a Google query. I believe Gmail is one, but that may be blurry for us with the Nexus 7 because it is considered a "Phablet", a hybrid style device).
I recommend trying to erase all Android drivers on the host computer, and reinstalling the specific drivers for the Nexus 7 only, then after hopefully solving the issue, redownload the other necessary drivers for other devices, only after this issue has been resolved.
If that is not helpful, I would consider a full overhaul of your system through pushing a Google supplied system image through `adb`, and using recovery partition to erase everything and reinstall stock flavor of this device. It may also be possible fully through `adb`, since you say it is detected when using that utility. Hope this helps you somehow :]
To sum it up, you either have interfering drivers, or have given your device its cousin software from your phone, a very small difference in terms of observable functionality assumably, but large for accessing the fastboot function.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I experienced the same thing and I found that it was because the USB ID was different in fastboot mode.
The answer by poolie to the question [Android fastboot waiting for devices](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11813511/4720957) helped me solve my issue on Fedora 22.
Rather than restarting the udev service, I issued the command:
```
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/22 | 583 | 2,208 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) running Android 4.4.4 (CyanogenMod 11-20141008-SNAPSHOT-M11-i9300).
If I have USB debugging **disabled** and I plug it into Windows 7 then:
* I get a connection sound in Windows
* Device manager reports "Google Galaxy Nexus ADB Interface"
* The phone reports "Connected as a media device"
* **but** the phone is not shown in Windows Explorer.
If I have USB debugging **enabled** and I plug it into Windows 7 then:
* I get a connection sound in Windows
* Device manager reports "SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface"
* The phone reports "USB debugging connected"
* The phone is shown in Windows Explorer
* **and** I appear to also be able to copy files to and from the device.
This seems completely backwards to me and, given that I'm doing some development with MTP, I would really like it to work how normal people will have it work (as I seriously don't expect that everyone has to turn on USB debugging just to get it to work).
How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Typical, I post the question and then immediately find a solution (of sorts).
One way to resolve it is to go into Device Management, right click on "Google Galaxy Nexus ADB Interface", select "Uninstall" and make sure that the tickbox for removing the drivers is selected.
Once that has completed, install Samsung Kies (ugh) and you'll find that it is now reported as "GT-I9300" under "Portable Devices".
If someone has a solution that doesn't involve installing 72MB of software just to get a driver, then I'll mark it as the best answer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you have Samsung Kies installed? Samsung phones don't use the generic Google-provided driver for MTP in Windows, but if you install the correct Kies version it'll also load the relevant driver. [This post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391236) on XDA-forums explains more about the cause, just don't forget to substitute the Samsung driver for the Google one when following the steps.
If you don't want to mess with Kies you can obtain just the Samsung driver portion [here](http://www.driverscape.com/download/samsung-mobile-mtp-device).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/23 | 686 | 2,627 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently rooted my phone and have installed Xposed Framework. I'm used to this process and know what the consequences are. The phone was working fine until I installed a module for Xposed called Tinted Statusbar. Activated it and rebooted. thats when the bootloop happened. Tried all methods for disabling Xposed. The xposed-disabler zip didn't work when i tried flashing it, the hardware buttons just vibrate.
How can i recover my phone? The recovery is an old CWM v2.2.2 running on a Mediatek Processor.<issue_comment>username_1: Factory reset will work, but will wipe everything in the process. You will have to reinstall everything again.
This will work even if you installed all the modules to system. It resets the module list in the framework app, the modules have to be re-enabled.
Update the recovery to the newest version that your ROM will work with.
Please read this part carefully:
* ***`Always make a backup/nandroid BEFORE you add or change anything.`***
---
* Here is the [download page for Lenovo S960](http://www.android.gs/download-lenovo-stock-rom/) stock ROMs, plus install instructions. Latest ROM is 4.4.2 as of now.
* Here is the instructions and download page for [TWRP 2.6.3.0 and root](http://www.androidrookies.com/2014/04/how-to-install-twrp-2630-and-root-on.html?m=1). There are other recoveries, but TWRP seems the most stable for Lenovo.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The only way to overcome bootloop is to reflash the phone (start off on a clean slate) by using an SPFlashTool format firmware (where you have to use [SP Flash Tool](http://androidxda.com/smart-phone-flash-tool) to flash).
Irregardless of the version release, replace the original **recovery.img** file with either CWM/TWRP recovery file and rename it to "recovery.img" file. This will ensure that immediately after the reflash you will have custom recovery installed already.(but in the original firmware folder there will be a "Checksum" file. Remove/expunge this file from the folder since the CWM/TWRP (if it has checksum that doesn't match with the original factory recovery checksum)).
Then search for a "custom Firmware for S960" from [NeedROM](http://www.needrom.com/) website and upgrade via TWRP/CWM. Install the latest updates you can find there (I do contribute firmwares on that site) and this bootloop issue is a normal occurence amongst users. I provide them with a downgraded firmware which is **SP Flash Tool** and then upgrade it back to the latest version with no issues, except you loose all the installes apps (better than having a paper weight!)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/23 | 1,640 | 5,353 | <issue_start>username_0: I wrote a Windows batch file that replaces Amazon lockscreen ads with user images on *rooted* kindle fire hd 7", 2013 (kfsowi). Just learned I botched the adb commands because I was running "adb insecure" so was getting su access without writing it into the adb commands.
**What I need:** To run in batch file, I need one-line adb shell su commands to pull from/push to `/data` on this device. (Or I could use `adb -d shell su -c "mount -o remount rw, /data` on one line followed by the pull or push)
I have fixed an ls command like this:
* this worked with adb insecure: `adb ls "/data/securedStorageLocation"`
* what I needed was: `adb shell su -c "ls ./data/securedStorageLocation"`
Now I need same for pull and push. The problem:
* With adb insecure, this works fine: `adb pull "/data/securedStorageLocation" "C:/destination"`
* Without adb insecure I get: `remote object '/data/securedStorageLocation/' does not exist`
Above happens even if I first run: `adb -d shell su -c "mount -o remount rw, /data`
Can someone tell me how to do the pull and push with adb shell and su?
EDIT: `adb root` command doesn't gain root on this device<issue_comment>username_1: Not necessarily will it be one-line, but you can try to do the following actions:
* (with adb shell, su) Copy the files to a temporary accessible location on your device (for example, `/sdcard`, or external SD card)
* (with adb pull) Copy these files from the temporary location to your machine
* Delete temporary copy
Possible drawback: between first and last step a malicious app, if you happen to be "using" it, may read and/or modify there files in temporary publicly accessible directory. In practice, this is very unlikely.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, you have to do a few commands, as I don't believe it will work in one.
You need to do:
1. `adb shell`
2. `su`
3. `cd /data/path/of/file`
4. `cp /data/path/of/file/copyme /data/local/tmp`
5. `chown shell.shell /data/local/tmp/copyme`
6. `exit`
7. `exit`
8. `adb pull /data/local/tmp/copyme /destination/copyme`
This works for me every time.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Thanks for this discussion. It led me to a solution that worked well enough for me while backing up my phone that won't mount its internal ext4, before I do something drastic while trying to fix it (apparently this needs root permissions).
Note that `adb shell` generally sets up a text terminal (so can convert single end-of-line characters to CRLF, mangling binary data like partition images or TAR archives). While you can work around this in Unix/Linux versions of adb (e.g. add `stty raw` to your shelled command) or use some newer adb with `exec-out` option, on Windows it still writes CRLF to its output. The neat trick is to pass data through base64 encoding and decoding (binaries are available for Windows en-masse). Also note that errors or verbose messages printed to `stderr` in shell end up on `stdout` of `adb shell` program in the host system - so you want to discard those after inevitable initial experimentation.
Here goes:
```
adb shell "su -c 'cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 | base64' 2>/dev/null" | base64 -d > p25
```
Can be easily scripted by Windows to cover all the partitions (can look the list up by `ls -la /dev/block/` and/or by `cat /proc/diskstats` or `cat /proc/partitions`), e.g.:
```
for /L %P in (1,1,25) do ..\platform-tools\adb shell "su -c 'cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p%P | base64' 2>/dev/null" | base64 -d > s3-mmcblk0p%P.img
```
(Note to use `%%P` in CMD batch files, or `%P` in interactive shell).
Don't forget that there are also `mmcblk0boot[01]` partitions, and that the `mmcblk0` overall contains all those partitions in a GPT wrapping, just like any other harddisk or impersonator of one :)
To estimate individual partition sizes, you can look at the output of:
```
fdisk -u -l /dev/block/mmcblk0*
```
Unfortunately, I did not quickly and easily manage to `tar cf - mmcblkp0*` and get the partition contents, so I could pipe it to e.g. `7z x -si` and get the data out as multiple files in a portable one-liner as well.
To `tar` some files you can:
```
adb shell "su -c 'cd /mnt/data && tar czf - ./ | base64' 2>/dev/null" | base64 -d > s3-mmcblk0p25-userdata.tar.gz
```
UPDATED: Found some more tricks to transfer binary data.
Hope this helps someone else,
username_3
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I use the batch script (`extract-db-from-emulator.bat`) below to pull local database out to the host:
```
@@echo off
SET adb_path="%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools\"
SET application_id="com.example.myapp"
SET root_access_filepath="/data/user/0/%application_id%/databases/local.db"
SET pullable_filepath="/mnt/sdcard/DCIM/local.db"
SET host_directory="%USERPROFILE%\Desktop"
SET root_command="su 0 cp"
%adb_path%adb.exe shell "%root_command% %root_access_filepath% %pullable_filepath%"
%adb_path%adb.exe pull %pullable_filepath% %host_directory%
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I see an error with
```
adb shell "su -c ''"
```
>
> su: invalid uid/gid '-c'
>
>
>
The **solution** is on Linux
```
adb shell su 0 ''
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: ```
adb root; adb push /local/file /distant/root/owner/file
```
"adb root" will restart adbd as root
then your push is accepted
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/23 | 333 | 1,044 | <issue_start>username_0: Some time ago I tried to solve sudokus using goggles and it worked. But today I've been recognizing several sudokus, and goggles says "it's a sudoku" and performs a google search for me, but I don't have the solving feature anymore.
Is it a matter of versions? Do I have to adjust any setting?
Thanks,<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it does. After scanning the Sudoku it should present you with multiple results, one recognized as a Sudoku puzzle, one recognized as an object, and one recognized as text. You'll want to select the Sudoku puzzle result and then select 'Solve' on the next screen that comes up.
This was just verified on v1.9.4
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I've got the same error..but I have a answer: in the adress line there is the solution. The numbers are written there one by one from left to right and then the next line and so on. In your case it is: 534678912672195348198342567859761423426853791713924856961537284287419635345286179..look at your Link above.
username_2
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/23 | 825 | 3,107 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been using Samsung Galaxy s4 stock firmware up until now. Yesterday I switched to AOKP 4.4.4 (18/10/2014 build) and I've noticed that none of my old ringtones work (12 unrelated ringtones). I tried converting some of them to ogg, mp3 and wav formats with audacity. Whatever i do, they do not appear in ringtone list when moved to system/media/audio/ringtones. They cannot be selected with ES explorer - I get "Wrong file type, please select again" message. If I select them with root explorer the ringtone is set to "None".
Some mp3 files in my music library work, but not the ringtones.
I assume it has something to do with ringtone format, however, I have got no idea where to start looking.
Is there any setting I could change or an app I could change / install to add the compatibility?
Is there any particular app responsible for sound playback in android?
EDIT: I am running AOKP on Samsung Galaxy S4.
EDIT2: I recently installed latest official firmware. During instalation I tried resetting to phone default firmware and ringtones worked. Now that I am on new official firmware, old ringtones do not work again. Also, On the new FW I used official ringtone selection tool (that creates a ringtone file). The ringtone created works in ringtone selector list, but cannot be added to list if removed from the list or if moved.
This leads me to believe problem is with some update all newer firmwares (including AOKP) have.
No real answer to this question, I am forced to use a 3rd party app to use my old ringtones.<issue_comment>username_1: It's weird that your ringtones are still incompatible after conversion to the Ogg Vorbis format, because it (as you probably already know) is what Android's native ringtones come in.
Since you mentioned that you put your files in `/system/media/audio/ringtones`, it is worth a try to check and set the permissions of your files. It's as easy as
>
> chmod 0644 /system/media/audio/ringtones/\*
>
>
>
in a terminal emulator or through ADB.
If you want, you can also put your ringtone files in `/sdcard/media/ringtones` and do a reboot. You should be able to see, preview, and set your ringtones in Settings. (This works with regular MP3 files, as I've tested months before.)
P.S. Since you also said you've tried using Audacity, it's worth noting that Android doesn't repeat *custom* ringtones when they stop playing (as is the expected behaviour with call ringtones) unless you include a tag named `ANDROID_LOOP` set to `true` in the ringtone's metadata.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I dont know why it works, but re-namimg a file from \*.mp3 to \*.wav makes the file work as a ringtone.
If you then rename it back to \*.mp3, it still works.
No idea why.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: In my OnePlus 2 running OxygenOS 2.2 (Android 5.1.1) the problem was solved by removing `.nomedia` in the root of the SD card, copying the audio folder from the media folder to the root of the SD, and then moving it back to the media folder. Don't ask me why but it worked again.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/23 | 583 | 2,331 | <issue_start>username_0: I created some e-learning using Articulate Storyline 2 which I want to view on my Samsung Galaxy. The files are physically in my Documents folder. The module is not on the internet - I'm still testing it. The file to run the e-learning module is "story.html." It will - I'm told - run on Android with the use of a free app called Articulate Player - which I have installed. When I attempt to run the "story.html" file I get three options - "HTML Viewer," "File Editor" and "DB Text Editor," none of which work. Articulate Player app is not provided as an option. So how can I choose Articulate Player app to run the "html.story" file?
I've looked in applications manager but there are no options I can see that help.
I must add, please pardon my ignorance as I know next to nothing about mobile phones. I have avoided them like the plague for years and only got this one recently as a matter of necessity. I would be grateful for any help from anyone and thanks for your time.<issue_comment>username_1: You can only open files with apps that tell Android they support that kind of file. If the app tells Android it can open that kind of file, it'll show up in the list of possible apps.
If this app you mention can open this kind of file, the developer needs to change the app to tell Android it can do so, by adding an *intent filter* in its *manifest*. You should contact the developer and ask them to do so.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The story.html file is supposed to open in your normal mobile browser, which will then open the Articulate Player app and load the content. Does the "html viewer" option open the real browser, or is it using a browser inside the file manager app? If the latter, then that's your problem methinks. Try opening the story.html file from Chrome or the stock Browser and see if that works. Also, [read this](http://www.articulate.com/support/storyline-2/how-to-distribute-articulate-storyline-content-for-flash-html5-and-articulate-mobile-player-sl2) as it explains how the content gets loaded onto the client and may help. BTW, you need to specify AMP support when you published the content or else it won't try to use the player at all.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Choose "send /share" and select the app you want to open the file with
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/23 | 637 | 2,557 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using **Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005**. In order to use the university WiFi network I need to install an authority certificate (WiFi credential). To do so, the device made me installing a look screen (Pin or Password), any other lock screen choice is not available and grayed with a message "**Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage**"
I need to change/cancel the annoying pin lock screen, without needing to clear all credentials in order to keep using the university WiFi.
what can I do about this?<issue_comment>username_1: The certificate is stored in Credential Storage, which requires a pin/password to be set for use in encrypting/decrypting the certificate. The nature of the problem is documented [here on code.google.com](https://code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/detail?id=1052) and you can star the issue, so hopefully Google will address it in future.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Those policies are imposed when you give an app permission to be a "device administrator". In order to remove the policies, go to **Settings → Security → Device administrators**, look for an item in the list associated with the app that imposed the policies, and uncheck it. Be aware that doing so may disable the application, or some of its functionality, and may delete associated data.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: If your device is [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'")ed, you can circumvent that by copying the CA file as *system* certificate. For that, the `/system` partition needs to be mounted read/write. Either use a "root explorer" (file manager with root support) to copy the file, copy it using a terminal emulator, or push it via ADB (requires the ADB daemon to run in root mode). With Android 4.0+:
```
# via ADB push:
adb push d123456.0 /system/etc/security/cacerts/d123456.0
# via terminal emulator (after having copied the certificate to your device):
cp d123456.0 /system/etc/security/cacerts/d123456.0
```
After that, mount `/system` read-only again (or reboot the device), and you are done.
Of course you'd need to revert your previous user-certificate stuff to get rid of the lock-screen restrictions. The appropriate functionality can be found in *Settings → Security* under "Credentials", where you have to "clear user credentials".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Just go to setting / more networks / VPN
and delete the VPN after that go to screen lock u will find activated.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/23 | 555 | 2,115 | <issue_start>username_0: When I receive a vCard (.vcf), Hangouts does not show the content of it! Is there a setting for this or simply this feature is omitted in Hangouts?
Here, in this picture I sent a vCard and the other persons sent another vCard. I cannot see the content of either of them.
And when I tap the message, I still cannot see the content from there.
<issue_comment>username_1: Android doesn't have native support for vCards and it's annoying. Fortunately, since they come through as SMS/MMS messages they aren't *only* in Hangouts, any SMS/MMS-handling app you install can read the messages so long as you haven't deleted them. You can install [bizcardmanager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.mrpear.vcardmanager) (it's $1.50 but there's a free version too) and it will show a list of vCards received via SMS and you can import them to your contacts from there. There are other apps which claim to share contacts, not all work very well. I recommend bizcard (I have nothing to do with the app or its developer) simply because I know for a fact that it works.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not a great solution, but you can forward the MMS to your Gmail. When you open the attachment in Gmail, it will import the contact.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: They do actually work, I have had the same problem with my Nexus 5 & 6. I just have to randomly press the vCard icon repeatedly, fast presses, slow presses, holding it just until the message options pop up, closing Hangout and reopening, I haven't been able to work out which one it is though, but they will always work eventually. So it is not an unsupported issue, it is a bug on opening them issue.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You just need to touch the vCard green icon. A new window "view content card" opens, and there you have all the information at the pulldown arrow. The option "add to people" is also available on the top of the window.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/24 | 453 | 1,721 | <issue_start>username_0: Less than a month old my Samsung Galaxy S5 has completely died.
I was listening to music on my Galaxy S5 (<1 month old) when it cut out. The phone had 50% charge, but had suddenly turned itself off.
I restarted it and it showed only 10% battery life, so I turned it off--thinking this might be a battery calibration issue and I'd charge it when I got home and all would be dandy.
I charged it to 100% once home and began using it, and suddenly, the battery life began dropping 99, 97, 96, 95 probably once every second (the phone was also very hot) it died completely and will not turn on, will not charge, will not show any signs up life. Zero.
I've taken it out of the Otterbox case, taken out the battery, removed the SIM and micro SD card and still zero signs of life. Any idea what could have caused this of how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: This is likely a defective battery or similar. Seeing as you have just bought it, I'm not surprised that it is showing this behavior. You could probably pull up your warranty (assuming you haven't rooted it) and get it fixed for no charge.
In case it is not a defective battery, hold down the power button in addition to holding both volume button for about 10 seconds or so. If that doesn't turn it on I'd treat it as defective and get it fixed/replace the battery yourself (probably voids warranty, be careful)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this problem. Samsung suddenly died with 50% charge. I pressed down all the buttons including home key, volumes and ON/OFF nd held them for 20 seconds. As I released them, Presto, my Samsung came back to life.
Weird. I'll still be taking it back into the shop though.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/24 | 290 | 1,154 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating my Nexus 7 to the latest version of Android (4.4.4 at this point), Windows decided that it would no longer show the device in Explorer in MTP mode. PTP worked fine, but obviously this is no good for putting files into the device. How do I solve this?<issue_comment>username_1: This is likely a defective battery or similar. Seeing as you have just bought it, I'm not surprised that it is showing this behavior. You could probably pull up your warranty (assuming you haven't rooted it) and get it fixed for no charge.
In case it is not a defective battery, hold down the power button in addition to holding both volume button for about 10 seconds or so. If that doesn't turn it on I'd treat it as defective and get it fixed/replace the battery yourself (probably voids warranty, be careful)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this problem. Samsung suddenly died with 50% charge. I pressed down all the buttons including home key, volumes and ON/OFF nd held them for 20 seconds. As I released them, Presto, my Samsung came back to life.
Weird. I'll still be taking it back into the shop though.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/24 | 1,074 | 4,143 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a friend and I have added his real name in my Contacts. I want to put his nickname in Whatsapp simultaneously. I am using it in Android. How do I accomplish this?<issue_comment>username_1: I am afraid to say this, but this looks highly unlikely.
The reason I am saying this is because I read following Lines in WhatsApp FAQ Page:
**How do I add contacts to WhatsApp?**
The important part is adding the contact into your **phone's address book.**
And in the same FAQ Section, at point 3. below lines are mentioned.
Note: WhatsApp cannot sync with Facebook friends, so **you will need to manually enter their phone numbers in your address book in order for WhatsApp to find them.**
The BOLD Line above is perhaps an indication that the "source" for WhatsApp to get contact info is Phone's "Address Book" and hence it won't allow to have "nickname".
Refer FAQ for WhatsApp at : <https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/21082107> for above mentioned details.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you don't have a name for that contact at all, and it is just the number, then add that number to a contact in the address book (or contacts) app that came with the phone with the name of your choice. Allow Whatsapp to view your contacts and it will automatically rename that contact with the name you entered in settings.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can follow these steps:
1. Rename the contact in your phone book and save.
2. Go to `Settings` > `Account` > `whatsapp` > `sync now` (or any similar option)
3. Check if this has worked.
* TIP you can force close whatsapp and try.
If the above method doesn't work
1. Backup contacts
2. Go to edit contact of the one you wanna change.
3. Copy the number of that contact.
4. Delete the contact.
5. Go to whatapp and refresh whatsapp contacts.
6. Add the contact number you copied with the desired name you want as a "new contact" in your address book.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: There's a simple solution that worked for me:
Delete the phone number -> save contacts -> and add the number again.
Whatsapp will update itself i.e. Whatsapp name would be changed to whatever is stored in contacts.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: For Whatsapp Users on Android platforms on phones like the MOTO G.
Please use these steps:
1. Access your phone book.
2. Select the Contact/name you want to change or edit.
3. When the contact/name shows up on the screen, tap/touch on the Pencil [at the upper right hand corner of the screen] icon to edit.
4. If you are on Lollipop, tap on the Triangle sign at the bottom [left] of the screen.
5. Lollipop does not give any confirmation if the edit is successful[or not]. Check if the edit has gone through.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: For Android phones.
There is another way. Say, you entered a new contact on whatsapp as An Unknown contact. Then you want to change it to a real name.
First add this contact with his real name, say, <NAME>. Then in the contacts click on a chain icon. It is on middle right and is chain shaped. There you will see a list of contacts to link with. Find the An Unknown contact and click on to link these two contacts. Close the phone contacts and look up in whatsapp. The contact name will be updated.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Just go to the contacts list and click on the person whose name you want to change and change it. It will automatically change the person's name on WhatsApp.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: You need to delete the "linked" WhatsApp contact in your address book.
Here is how to do it on a Samsung phone:
1. Open the Samsung contacts app.
2. Find the contact.
3. Rename the contact name there.
4. Press the hamburger menu button, and press "Add/remove linked contacts".
5. Press "Unlink" next to the WhatsApp linked contact entry
6. Go back to the list of contacts in the contacts app, find the now separate WhatsApp contact entry, and delete it.
7. Open WhatsApp and find the contact. WhatsApp will automatically recreate the linked contact, but using the new name.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/25 | 273 | 1,160 | <issue_start>username_0: I was going to install Aptoide, but some of the permissions raised concerns for me.
Why does it need my precise location, need to be able to add or remove accounts, create accounts and set passwords, and find and use accounts on my device?<issue_comment>username_1: Aptoide is also an app store like Play Store which needs an account. This is like your Google account for Play Store. So it will have permissions (just like Play Store) for creating/modifying accounts (only for Aptoide). Location access is for viewing apps according to your location. Aptoide is safe but be careful with the apps downloaded from it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Aptoide is safe however users upload apps to Aptoide's stores, any apps that you download from Aptoide should have a green shield with a check mark (meaning they have no viruses). If they do not, it means that they haven't been scanned for viruses.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I am using aptoide basically for searching an app that is not available in my country. But i heard that some paid apps are found freely on aptoide which is surely not a good option.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/25 | 229 | 969 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Whatspp on a Moto G (1st Gen) mobile. Today I've accidentally sent a message to my friend while my mobile data was in off mode. I have deleted that message immediately. Now will the message be delivered to my friend if i turn on the mobile data?<issue_comment>username_1: No, because message has not been sent from your device to server.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Assuming that you didn't have any access to internet at that time (No WiFi and mobile data was turned off) and deleted the message (by tapping and holding the message, then choosing "Delete"), it's very likely that the message was not sent.
This is a result by self-testing:
1. Send message while not connected to internet, then try to connect to internet: Message sent
2. Send message while not connected to internet, delete the message, then connect to internet: Message is not sent
Lastly, the best way to ensure it is to ask the recipient.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/25 | 349 | 1,380 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm running the Android L Developer Preview on my Nexus 5. I'm trying to install the Google Inbox beta, but I can only get to the sign up screen. I always get a ""Unfortunately, Google Play services has stopped" message once I press the sign up button. I'm wondering if there's a way to fix this issue besides reverting to KitKat 4.4. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: You might try capturing a [log](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_debugging_with_logcat) of the app crashing, and google the resulting error. You may also want to provide it here for people to look at. (Be sure there's no private info in there such as login info). You can paste it to gist.github.com or pastebin.com and then just share the link. Also try IRC or one of the android forums and people might be able to help you out.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have the exact same problem -- Google Inbox, developer preview on Nexus 5, same error. I looked at the log (CatLog) and it's showing a runtime exception "UnsupportedOperationException: Can't convert to color: type=0x2" on AccountPickerActivity.
A friend said it works on his Nexus 5 after he flashed the latest developer preview image, so you may want to either do that or just wait a couple weeks for the official 5.0 update. I've had several problems like this on the preview version that I have.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/25 | 537 | 2,054 | <issue_start>username_0: I just unboxed my androidOne device (Micromax Canvas A1) and while connnecting to my WiFi hotspot it loops through:
1. When entered the password, proxy etc: *Saved, secured with WPA2*
2. When tapped on connect: *Authenticating...*
3. and then: *Authentication Problem*
Note that my room-mates (and even I, with my other phone,) can use the hot spot.
Is this an indication of problem with device?
I tried:
```
1. Forgetting access points and resetting passwords.
2. restarting my phone several times
3. restarting my hotspot several times
4. factory resetting the phone once
```
nothing worked.<issue_comment>username_1: I faced a similar problem since months on my Android phone ( Jellybean and Kitkat ). The problem some how used to come and go and recently it was the same again. After spending a couple of hours with many hit and try things with my phone and router I finally found a good article which solved this problem ( at least ) for me.
**Solution**
>
> Settings, Apps, All, Clear data in google services framework and restart
>
> <http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/45501-43-wifi-authentication-problem>
>
>
>
Read the above article as it has a lot of other methods also but in my case none of the others worked. Check if anyone works in your case.
Before following above steps I would kindly request to go through the article about what things can be impacted when Google Services Framework data is cleared.
<http://www.talkandroid.com/185088-google-engineer-explains-why-you-shouldnt-clear-google-services-framework-data/>
In my case I have tried almost everything and nothing worked. Clearing the google services framework data was the last option left and I gave it a try. My case - it worked well and I did not even have to restart the phone, I was able to connect the WiFi.
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved the problem by replacing the default wifi driver that comes with windows with the one downloaded from manufacturer website.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/25 | 429 | 1,632 | <issue_start>username_0: I borrowed a Samsung Galaxy S device in order to test an app. I have attempted to insert my iPhone 4 sim card (micro-SIM) into the Galaxy S, yet the device won't recognize it and display a 'No SIM' error. Is the Galaxy S compatible with micro-SIM or do I need to purchase a different one?<issue_comment>username_1: Sadly, most of the SIM card mobile service providers have recently taken to heavy-handed self-protection tactics to retain their market share.
Most carriers have "tweaked" their SIM cards so you generally MUST purchase a SIM card that matches not only the service provider, but also the device configuration for which it was engineered.
While there might be a way to Flash a SIM card, but a new SIM card is so cheap it is not worth it.
Besides, SIM cards must be compatible with the device as well as the carrier.
For example, Simple Mobile is a subsidiary of T-Mobile and they both use SIM cards similar to Verizon's, however, none of these are "fully interoperable" with each other, as Verizon uses a different radio frequency for their LTE/4G or whatever thay are calling it now.
Some SIM's from carrier "A" work on carrier "B" but not the other way around...
I am just waiting for a carrier that does not bother to collect my metadata.
If they didn't bother with all that overhead, our service would be dirt cheap...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The Samsung Galaxy S (not S2; S3; S4 or S5) uses a mini-SIM. The iPhone 4 uses a micro-SIM. Maybe [Robert's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/85824/44325), well, kind of missed the wood for the trees.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/25 | 122 | 453 | <issue_start>username_0: Moto G, Android 4.4.4
What are folders MBSTGO & MBSTPH?
Which app creates them? Can I safely delete them?<issue_comment>username_1: MBSTPH is folder for low level protected mode run and shut. Contents png test mark inmages. Don't delete!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If they don't have anything in them, then it should be fine to delete because they'll just be auto generated again when the app needs it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/25 | 273 | 917 | <issue_start>username_0: Moto G 4G
android 4.4.4
I have tried many call recorders with different settings, and in all cases my voice is clear but not the one of the opponent, the person I talk to.
Any app and settings that can register clearly the opponent s voice for Moto G?<issue_comment>username_1: Good news first. There is one that works. It is called 'Call Recorder' and is by 'skvalex'.
Here is the link: [Call Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder)
Bad news last. It's the only one that is known to work, and it costs $9.95.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Good news also. Boldbeast Call recorder works perfectly for Moto G / Moto X, it records calls loudly and clearly in two directions. Root is needed.
Here is the app: [Moto G / Moto X Call Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boldbeast.recorder)
This app is free.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/25 | 356 | 1,135 | <issue_start>username_0: I dropped my old Nexus 5 on asphalt, and the phone display crashed.
I made a backup, buy new phone, and restored the backup on it.
But I did not know that before restoring I must take a backup of EFS.
So now when I dial \*#06# I've got "IMEI 0" answer.
But phone can dial, works OK, but "IMEI 0" confuses me, and it's may be illegal to have IMEI 0.
Can I restore IMEI myself? I have no backup of EFS from new phone.
(There is no LG service centers in my local area.)<issue_comment>username_1: Good news first. There is one that works. It is called 'Call Recorder' and is by 'skvalex'.
Here is the link: [Call Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skvalex.callrecorder)
Bad news last. It's the only one that is known to work, and it costs $9.95.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Good news also. Boldbeast Call recorder works perfectly for Moto G / Moto X, it records calls loudly and clearly in two directions. Root is needed.
Here is the app: [Moto G / Moto X Call Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.boldbeast.recorder)
This app is free.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/25 | 1,718 | 6,851 | <issue_start>username_0: Okay, so I've seen this question asked before, but literally none of the solutions has ever worked for me, and I've now gone through three phones and six iterations of Android, multiply versions of the Google keyboard, and multiple keyboards and the issue just will not fix. I've seen this common question asked before:
>
> At some point, I mistyped the word "don't" as "Dont" and saved it as an autocorrect. Now everytime I type "don't" it autocorrects to "Dont", with a capital and no apostrophe.
>
>
>
The difference between that question and mine is that I've been trying to fix this for YEARS now. It started on the first version of the Motorola Droid back in 2010 or 2011. Using the stock keyboard, I mispelled "don't" and that mistake would haunt me forever. In 2012 I switched to the Galaxy Nexus. With the stock keyboard, the mistake stuck. I searched for a solution, and only found things like "uninstall keyboard" or "uninstall updates" or "clear cache and data" or "try a new keyboard." The only thing that worked was using a new keyboard, so I used Swype and SwiftKey for most of the Nexus's life. Upon release, I was eligible for an upgrade and rushed to the HTC One M8. The phone was superb... I loved everything about it. Except it's big-keyed keyboard... so I switched to the default Google Keyboard. And guess what was back? My awful "Dont" type. I considered moving to SwiftKey or Swype or any of the other available market keyboards, but the truth is I really *like* the stock keyboard. I tried reclearing caches, data, clearing out the Search history (like another thread suggested), long-pressing on the word, turning off voice input and long pressing, checked my personal dictionary. The issue persisted. I even side-loaded the beta Android L Google Keyboard, and it immediately reappeared. I totally uninstalled Google Keyboard, Google Voice Input, Google Text to Speech, and used CCleaner and The Cleaner to clear all of my caches and data, and when I reinstalled Google Keyboard, it persisted. I tried the same thing again and re-sideloaded the Android L Google Keyboard... same issue. Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, and now KitKat and the issue has still persisted. Three different phones, three different manufacturers, three different UIs. The issue still persists.
Please, someone, help. :(
(Why, you may wonder, is it such a big deal? First, it's not fun to answer professional emails from my phone and constantly spell "don't" as "Dont." I'm a teacher, and this looks extremely stupid to parents who expect their kids are learning from the best.)<issue_comment>username_1: Try the free [User Dictionary Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usr.dict.mgr). It lets you clear out your predictive [user dictionary](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/UserDictionary.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have an HTC (Android), when you have your keyboard up look at the comma to the left of you spacebar. Above the comma is what looks like a gear (the symbol for settings) hold the key down until the gear is present. That should take you to your input settings and the personal (or user) dictionary is in the list. Click on it, to delete words go to the 3 vertical dots in the top right corner. Click on delete and you will have boxes appear by all the words. Check the ones you want to get rid of.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: When you type in "don't" try holding your finger on "Dont". You should get something along the lines of:
Never predict "Dont" again?
Press yes, and you should be sorted!
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Open your keyboard. Hold down the microphone key just to the left of the spacebar, and when an icon with sliders shows up, let go. You will get a pop-up that says 'Input options' and it will give you two options. Select 'Android keyboard settings'. After that, scroll down until you see a tab that says 'Personal dictionary' and select that. Select the language you use to text, and then find the word you want to change/delete from your autocorrect settings. Select it and then hit the trash can icon at the top right corner of the screen. Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: if you have the auto fill or predict next word options enabled, then you will see the current word which you are typing just above the keyboard.
Long press on the word which is displayed and select the required option such as delete from dictionary or edit.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: For OPPO :-
Settings/ Language & Input/ Swype for OPPO/ My Words/ Edit my Dictionary
Then highlight word and into the Red Bin with it
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Hold the word down that you want gone (Don't) and it will say ""Don't" will be removed from learned words". What it will say will probably vary with different phones. Hit "okay" and you'll be all set. They only words you can't delete are words that have spaces. So if you wanted to get rid of the word "Do n't", it wont delete. It's annoying as all hell and wish they'd figure that out and let us know. Soon. I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: My problem was with the word "too", i had spelled it "t p o" with a "p" in the middle. And i couldn't hold my finger on it till it gave the option to remove it. I kept typing it incorrectly a few times till it showed up in my recently used words, the words that show up on the list above the keyboard when i haven't started typing yet and the cursor is just blinking. It was the 4th or 5th word on the list. At that point i was able to hold my finger on it until it gave me the option to remove and delete it. Done!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: Several people didn't read the original post. The original poster had tried long-pressing the word to get it to delete, but that didn't work. I know this is an old thread, but I just found it because I had the same problem. I just fixed it by using an idea I got from one of the previous answers.
I could delete *some* words, but not others. I think that you can't delete a word if it's exactly the same as what you typed and it's the first word on the predictive list. I'll use my case as an example.
The word I just wanted to remove was "Theyre." It would bring up "They're" as an option, but the first option was "Theyre." Long-pressing "Theyre" did nothing. However, when I selected "They're" to place it in the text and then tapped that word, "Theyre" showed up as an option. At that point, I could delete it! It was no longer the exact same word in the text, so I assume that made it more vulnerable. I deleted it by long-pressing, which now gave me the option to "Remove."
In any case, this worked and is worth a try if you have a similar issue...
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/26 | 263 | 1,061 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to make backup of WhatsApp history with all emoticons and media? (no .txt file)
I have non-rooted Android 2.2.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to backup the app with data using titanium backup. Hope this is what you want.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's very simple. Connect your phone to your computer, search for the Whatsapp directory (just called Whatsapp), and just copy it to your computer. Everything you wanted is stored in that folder.
When you want to restore your backup, you just copy the folder back to the phone **and then** install Whatsapp. You will then be given the option to restore backup.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: you are non rooted user so titanium backup wont work for you
Your history is automatically backuped daily so don't worry
still you want to backup u can do by Go to WhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Chat settings > Backup conversations.
else connect your phone to pc and use mobogine to backup your whats app its easy choose your way.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/26 | 354 | 1,407 | <issue_start>username_0: yesterday I had mz first experience with android phone - Samsung galaxy S4 mini.
I followed this instructions [Installing Cyanogenmod](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_serranoltexx) and in recovery mode I made a backup of stock ROM (as is recommended).
I wonder where is this backup saved? I would like to transfer it to my PC.
In my PC I go to Internal/clockworkmod but there is only RECOVERY\_VERSION File which has 42 bytes, so I guess it is not it :)
Thx.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to backup the app with data using titanium backup. Hope this is what you want.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's very simple. Connect your phone to your computer, search for the Whatsapp directory (just called Whatsapp), and just copy it to your computer. Everything you wanted is stored in that folder.
When you want to restore your backup, you just copy the folder back to the phone **and then** install Whatsapp. You will then be given the option to restore backup.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: you are non rooted user so titanium backup wont work for you
Your history is automatically backuped daily so don't worry
still you want to backup u can do by Go to WhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Chat settings > Backup conversations.
else connect your phone to pc and use mobogine to backup your whats app its easy choose your way.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/26 | 407 | 1,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got an invite to the new inbox by gmail service. I downloaded the app, but I can't seem to make it the default mailing app on the phone. (when I receive new emails, I get system notifications from the gmail app and not from the inbox app).
I tried to list the inbox app as the default mailing app using "Default App Manager" from the play store, but I guess that deals more with handling "mailto" commands and such, not with system notifications.
how do I get Inbox to show notifications instead of gmail?
I kinda randomly got 2-3 notifications from inbox while trying to make it work, but I have no idea why it happened.
thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Go to apps>gmail and click disable (you may have to uninstall updates first)
2. Enjoy
EDIT: Please use the other solution if you have more than one gmail account
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Enable notifications for Inbox:
* tap menu icon
* tap settings (just above Help & feedback" at bottom of screen
* tap your email address
* check "New messages" and your choice of Vibrations, Lights, and sound.
* Tap "Turn off Gmail notifications" & confirm (if displayed)
Disable notifications in the Gmail app (if "Turn off Gmail notifications" is not displayed in Inbox):
* swipe from left to right to expose mailbox list, labels, and settings
* scroll down to "Settings"
* tap your email address
* uncheck "Notifications"
(repeat for each email address if you have multiple set up).
You'll be able to see your mail from either app, but notifications will now come from Inbox instead of Gmail.
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/26 | 618 | 2,257 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought the one plus phone.
It comes with Color OS which is mostly in chinese and I want to convert it to Cyanongenmod.
There are several guides on the web:
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H60fcm0ujqA>
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKOEtN9pbo>
for example.
BUT, each time I try to install the file from sd I get "installation failure" message without any further explanation.
Can anyone help me with installing this OS?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't have a OnePlus One, so take this answer with a grain of salt.
Make sure you are installing the [.zip](http://builds.cyngn.com/factory/bacon/cm-11.0-XNPH38R-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip) and NOT the .img factory image file from Color OS's recovery mode.
If that doesn't work, you might want to try one of the [nightly builds](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=bacon) to see if it works instead.
If you STILL do not have success, you may want to try installing with fastboot instead of the .zip-- note that this will require the .img factory image file, not the .zip file. The steps for fastboot mode on the OnePlus One are: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Hold volume up + power until the "fastboot" screen appears.
You can read more about using fastboot at the cyanogenmod wiki: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Fastboot
To ensure a smooth boot after you flash the new system, don't forget to do a "factory reset" to erase all the previous personal data when switching OSes... that is an option that should be available somewhere in the recovery mode. Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As far as I know you can't use the default recovery, you need to flash twrp or cwm. When you did that you should be able to flash Cyanogenmod the normal way. Be sure to install the .zip and not the .img as @username_1 already said. Always delete the data and cache in the recovery before flashing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: owner of a OPO here. I had the same problem. What I did to solve this was to flash an older version of the CM build then updating to the newest from there. I think they changed some stuff between two of their releases which makes it impossible to flash the brand new CM over ColorOS. I flashed 25R then 33R to convert mine.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/27 | 284 | 1,235 | <issue_start>username_0: I am new to android and just by going into Google Play I can see every app my friends downloaded. I am really feeling uncomfortable about this since I don't like to feel exposed.
Does anyone knows how to block this "feature"?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think that there is any trick available which you can use to hide the apps downloaded from your friends until or unless you unfriend your friends over your G+ account.
But I have got another trick for you which is going to work for you like whenever you download app, try getting the .apk file downloaded from third party sites say I want to download whatsapp and don't want my friends to see. I will download whatsapp.apk file directly from the Whatsapp website and then I can install the apk file independently and my friends will never know that I have downloaded whatsapp, just make sure you don't get the apps from PlayStore and it will not be shown!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can hide your game activity. Go to your profile and click on edit. There will be checkboxes for "People to see your gamer ID through your Google+ name" and and another to "Hide your gaming activity". Uncheck them, and you're good to go!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/27 | 455 | 1,863 | <issue_start>username_0: I am working with a Gemini devices GEM1000 tablet, I have performed all the steps to get adb working, and the device shows up under 'adb devices' so I go to the bootloader with 'adb reboot bootloader' and once in the bootloader, the device can no longer be descovered with 'adb devices' or 'fastboot devices'
checking 'lsusb' the tablet is not showing up as connected, although if I select "appply update with ADB" it then shows up as '2837487629 sideload' under 'adb devices' and then shows up in lsusb again
The recovery says 'Android System recovery <3e>' and 'Recovery system v4.2.41' in case that matters. Could it be possible I need to flash a different recovery? if so are there any generic recoveries?(since I doubt this generic tablet has any custom ones)
How do i get the device to show up in 'fastboot devices' once I enter recovery mode?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think that there is any trick available which you can use to hide the apps downloaded from your friends until or unless you unfriend your friends over your G+ account.
But I have got another trick for you which is going to work for you like whenever you download app, try getting the .apk file downloaded from third party sites say I want to download whatsapp and don't want my friends to see. I will download whatsapp.apk file directly from the Whatsapp website and then I can install the apk file independently and my friends will never know that I have downloaded whatsapp, just make sure you don't get the apps from PlayStore and it will not be shown!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can hide your game activity. Go to your profile and click on edit. There will be checkboxes for "People to see your gamer ID through your Google+ name" and and another to "Hide your gaming activity". Uncheck them, and you're good to go!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/27 | 1,738 | 6,351 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently I am using ES File Explorer + MX Player to play audio and video files for this.
Unfortunately it has some problems:
1. MX Player sees only current playing file, not a directory. So I can't jump to next file from within player. I need to go back to ES Explorer to go to next file.
2. Sometimes if there is a connection problem, the video just closes and later can be started only from the beginning. In correct software, the video should wait until the source is available again.
3. Some players are not displayed for certain file types at all. If I force using them, they say
>
> This file type does not support streaming
>
>
>
and then starting to copy entire file to local storage before playing. Correct software should simulate normal directory from SMB shares so that applications could not know that the source is remote.<issue_comment>username_1: If you have root, you could use an app to really mount the share locally. Maybe [this](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager) will work. (ES file explorer only serves the files from a local webserver and tells MXPlayer to play them from there.)
If you don't have root, you could play the files directly in ES file explorer (ES music player), it works well that way.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [XenoAmp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.qus.xenoamp) (for audio) - it plays off SMB natively (you don't need to use ES Explorer) and does it by streaming! No audio file is copied to your device while playing, it is streamed directly from your SMB share. Plus - if you tap audio file in external file browser like ES Explorer, XenoAmp will create a playlist of whole directory with the selected file in it. Sounds like it is exactly what you need, right?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: For music try Samba Player, though it doesn't support video.
Link: [Samba Player on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threecats.sambaplayer&hl=en)
Description:
"Listen to your network stored music collection as if it was all on your phone!
Enjoy music right away, no complicated setup required.
Samba Player works with shared folders from Windows, Linux, Mac, home routers, media players, network drives (NAS) or any network device that can share folders."
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use [BSPlayer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.free&hl=en) it has browse LAN option that allows me view/select to play video files and mp3 files stored on my windows shares.
For your second option, the only time I loose connection to the share is when my tablet looses connection with my wireless router. This is rare for me since I do most of my work near the router.
For option 3 I can play avi mp4 mkv files with no problems
the official [sit](http://www.bsplayer.com/)e says
BS.Player ™ is the software movie and media player that supports all popular video and audio media file types, containers and formats such as:
WebM, Xvid, avi, mpg, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, mpeg-4, 3ivx, YouTube streaming video, AVC HD (avchd player), QT QuickTime mov, RM Real media, OGM, Matroska , mkv, asf, wmv, DV, m1v, m2v, mp4, mpv, swf, vob and wav, mpa, mp1, mp2, mp3, Ogg, aac, aif, ram, wma, flv (Flash and YouTube Video) and much more!
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ipm7P.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rhU8p.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/65ehF.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NJ6WL.png)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I have been using **USB Audio Player PRO** (yes, it costs money after a short trial, but the developers are very responsive on bug reports and feature requests) very successfully. It supports SAMBA well and works quickly with very little cache (actually can be troublesome with MORE cache). Other network options are UPnP/DLNA and internet radio stations, allowing you to add custom stations so you can even create your own. Shoutcast and TIDAL are also supported.
The premium app I had been using before (begins with "N" ends with "ron") worked OK if I connected to a small network source, but its insistence on creating a local catalog of the entire resource sent it into deep space and used space I didn't have on internal and external cards combined.
The real reason I have now totally switched to USB...PRO was its support of an external DAC. I have several USB DAC implrementations from Zorloo.com Z:ERO earbuds with tiny DAC integrated in the cable ($39-a steal!) to a full size DAC that integrates with my home music system. I can really hear a difference between my music straight from my S4 headphone jack vs the USB DAC. NOTE: My ears aren't quite good enough to hear the difference between a ~$100 DAC vs a ~$500 DAC, so I'm not a menace to my wife's budget!
Give it a try and see what you think.
BTW - My music is mostly FLAC some APE. The outstanding stuff is 24/192. The stupid stuff is people who buy a CD and rip it to 24/192 thinking there is some magic process that is going to improve the red sound on the CD. Like people who convert 128MP3 to lossless to improve the quality. Of course, you do upgrade to perfect copy of the 128 kbps MP3!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Now that ES File Explorer has jumped the shark somewhat, I asked in our chat about possible replacements, and [Solid Explorer File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2) is a good replacement. It can stream via FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV, along with plugins for other protocols and cloud services. It can stream audio and video into other players such as [VLC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc). That combination of apps will do exactly what you're asking for.
N.B. VLC is free software (both gratis and libre), but Solid Explorer is non-free.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: VLC for Android plays media from SMB shares. I use VLC on my tablet, my little Android set top box and about to put it on my firesticks. I also use VLC on my Windows and Linux PC's.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/27 | 1,662 | 5,927 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a force close loop on my galaxy s2.
I want to retrieve my data which isnt stored on an sd card.
But I cannot get into my phone.
I tried plugging into my laptop but it doesnt pick up the phone.
I tried booting in safe mode to disable the apps. But the phone just turns off again even in safe mode.
I dont care about the phone, only the data, which I stupidly havnt backed up anywhere.
Would appreciate any help.<issue_comment>username_1: If you have root, you could use an app to really mount the share locally. Maybe [this](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ws.plattner.cifsmanager) will work. (ES file explorer only serves the files from a local webserver and tells MXPlayer to play them from there.)
If you don't have root, you could play the files directly in ES file explorer (ES music player), it works well that way.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try [XenoAmp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.qus.xenoamp) (for audio) - it plays off SMB natively (you don't need to use ES Explorer) and does it by streaming! No audio file is copied to your device while playing, it is streamed directly from your SMB share. Plus - if you tap audio file in external file browser like ES Explorer, XenoAmp will create a playlist of whole directory with the selected file in it. Sounds like it is exactly what you need, right?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: For music try Samba Player, though it doesn't support video.
Link: [Samba Player on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.threecats.sambaplayer&hl=en)
Description:
"Listen to your network stored music collection as if it was all on your phone!
Enjoy music right away, no complicated setup required.
Samba Player works with shared folders from Windows, Linux, Mac, home routers, media players, network drives (NAS) or any network device that can share folders."
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use [BSPlayer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.free&hl=en) it has browse LAN option that allows me view/select to play video files and mp3 files stored on my windows shares.
For your second option, the only time I loose connection to the share is when my tablet looses connection with my wireless router. This is rare for me since I do most of my work near the router.
For option 3 I can play avi mp4 mkv files with no problems
the official [sit](http://www.bsplayer.com/)e says
BS.Player ™ is the software movie and media player that supports all popular video and audio media file types, containers and formats such as:
WebM, Xvid, avi, mpg, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, mpeg-4, 3ivx, YouTube streaming video, AVC HD (avchd player), QT QuickTime mov, RM Real media, OGM, Matroska , mkv, asf, wmv, DV, m1v, m2v, mp4, mpv, swf, vob and wav, mpa, mp1, mp2, mp3, Ogg, aac, aif, ram, wma, flv (Flash and YouTube Video) and much more!
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ipm7P.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rhU8p.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/65ehF.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NJ6WL.png)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I have been using **USB Audio Player PRO** (yes, it costs money after a short trial, but the developers are very responsive on bug reports and feature requests) very successfully. It supports SAMBA well and works quickly with very little cache (actually can be troublesome with MORE cache). Other network options are UPnP/DLNA and internet radio stations, allowing you to add custom stations so you can even create your own. Shoutcast and TIDAL are also supported.
The premium app I had been using before (begins with "N" ends with "ron") worked OK if I connected to a small network source, but its insistence on creating a local catalog of the entire resource sent it into deep space and used space I didn't have on internal and external cards combined.
The real reason I have now totally switched to USB...PRO was its support of an external DAC. I have several USB DAC implrementations from Zorloo.com Z:ERO earbuds with tiny DAC integrated in the cable ($39-a steal!) to a full size DAC that integrates with my home music system. I can really hear a difference between my music straight from my S4 headphone jack vs the USB DAC. NOTE: My ears aren't quite good enough to hear the difference between a ~$100 DAC vs a ~$500 DAC, so I'm not a menace to my wife's budget!
Give it a try and see what you think.
BTW - My music is mostly FLAC some APE. The outstanding stuff is 24/192. The stupid stuff is people who buy a CD and rip it to 24/192 thinking there is some magic process that is going to improve the red sound on the CD. Like people who convert 128MP3 to lossless to improve the quality. Of course, you do upgrade to perfect copy of the 128 kbps MP3!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Now that ES File Explorer has jumped the shark somewhat, I asked in our chat about possible replacements, and [Solid Explorer File Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2) is a good replacement. It can stream via FTP, SFTP, SMB, and WebDAV, along with plugins for other protocols and cloud services. It can stream audio and video into other players such as [VLC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc). That combination of apps will do exactly what you're asking for.
N.B. VLC is free software (both gratis and libre), but Solid Explorer is non-free.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: VLC for Android plays media from SMB shares. I use VLC on my tablet, my little Android set top box and about to put it on my firesticks. I also use VLC on my Windows and Linux PC's.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/27 | 293 | 1,224 | <issue_start>username_0: My children have nexus tablets. They have their own google accounts with email adresses.
My ex-wife has changed the google passwords so i cannot set up a new android phone for the children. If i set up new account/email addresses on the phone or for their tablets, how can I install the paid for apps which are connected with their previous accounts whilst at the same time giving them credit to purchase apps etc on the new accounts?
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
Seamas<issue_comment>username_1: You'll have to either get back access to the Google account that was used to buy the apps or buy new copies. It's no different to if you bought software that came on a physical disk and your ex-wife took the disk.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Could you ask your ex-wife for the password? That would be the easiest way.
If that doesn't work, you could start a password recovery procedure on a PC, in some cases it uses a registered Android device to verify ownership, which you have access to. Just click on the "I forgot my password" link at [gmail.com](http://www.gmail.com).
Sadly there is no way to transfer paid apps and in-app purchases between Google accounts.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/27 | 293 | 1,137 | <issue_start>username_0: I hit my Nexus 7 with Android 4.2 on it, into a glass bottle. Somehow, internally the battery got disconnected so it didn't turn on. It was only flickering a black screen when attached to a power cord. I didn't want to fix it myself so I brought it to a certified service for mobile devices. I received it back but it had installed Android 4.4 and all of the data was wiped out.
What did the people from the service do to my Nexus 7?<issue_comment>username_1: Sounds like they just replaced the device and gave you a new/refurbished one. Your original device will be fixed (if possible), and then it will be wiped and turned into a refurbished unit.
If you didn't back up any of your data, it is gone. Hopefully you did; I'm pretty sure anytime you send in a device for service, they warn you that it could be completely wiped.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Not sure why but they did factory reset to it. Probably it is that bad when the battery detaches from the other part of the device :)
Don't they make these devices crash proof? I just hit it into a glass bottle :D
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/10/27 | 993 | 4,082 | <issue_start>username_0: I have two Google accounts, one for work and a personal one for my Android phone.
I have both accounts synced to my phone because I often have work to do on the road. I recently noticed while logged in to my work account in GMail that all of my personal account's phone contacts appear in my work account's contacts. I never asked to have the contact lists merged together, nor did I add one to the other.
They may have been logged in together on a computer at one point before, but I can't remember. My personal account is not currently logged in on the same computer as the work account, so I'll be able to delete them from the list now. I just don't want this to happen again.
Is there a setting to suppress this behavior?<issue_comment>username_1: Your phone's contact might be synced with your gmail account from you phone. To prevent this from happening, you can disabel contact syncing option with your gmail accounts.
Go to settings-->Accounts-->Google-->select\_your\_account.
This will show the items that you have synced with the account. Just deselect Sync Contacts in the list and now your phone's contact will not be synced with the mobile. Selecting this option with particular account will sync contacts only with that account.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Use different e-mail client apps for each of your e-mail accounts. Turning off sync is not an option, but if you use separate apps, it should do the job. Maybe keep GMail for your work account, and try another app for your personal account, where you can accept a few changes here and there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There is an App called [Island](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island) which allows you to have separate app profiles. This allows you to separate app data without using two different apps for work and private.
This also allows you to separate your contacts. App claims it supports Android 5.0 and higher, I only tried it on Android 8.1, though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you strictly want to separate work and personal, then create additional user in Mobile.
Settings > Users > Add User
In your current User keep one Google account, and remove another.
In newly added user, set with removed Google account.
You can name one user as personal, and another as work respectively.
You can switch between users easily in one tap, most probably this option will be in top near notifications.
While adding contacts, add in respective user only to distinguish clearly.
By this way everything is seggrigated, and mails, contacts nothing will be mixed or messed up..
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: ### You can download [Google Contacts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts) app.
When you want to switch accounts, just tap the profile picture thumbnail on the top right, and select the desired account.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WMFrI.jpg)
You can select either Google account, or view an unified list (for whatever reason, or if you later change your mind)
When adding a new contact, make sure that you are selecting the correct account. (you can view it at the top as **Save to**)
Of course, both accounts need to be connected to the device, and sync should be enabled.
### And if you mixed up your contacts...
From your comment:
>
> [...] it seems that the phone's contacts are syncing to both accounts. [...]
>
>
>
You can switch accounts to confirm, and if it happened, you may want to delete the duplicated contacts, and then switch to the other account and move your contacts to the right place.
1. Select the contacts you want to move (tap and hold)
2. Press the menu button (or the three dot menu at the top)
3. Select your desired action:
* Select all
* Delete
* Move to another account
* Add label (Group using tags)
For more details, you can visit the [google contacts support site](https://support.google.com/contacts/).
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/27 | 656 | 2,418 | <issue_start>username_0: I was messing around on my phone and found "My Places" in the settings (Settings> Location> My Places). I set up a home and a work location thinking that I would be able to delete it afterwards.
However I have not found how to do this. I removed these location from Google Maps and Google Now, but I can't remove them from My Places. I also cannot change the method of them to WiFi or Bluetooth.
Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F)
Android: 4.4.2
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: Open Google Maps on your phone, press the white rectangular button with three horizontal lines. It's located in the bottom left corner in Google Maps. Choose `Settings`and `Edit home or work`.
Hope this helps you out.
--UPDATE--
You could also try to log in to `google.com` from a computer and choose `google maps` from the app-list (a small icon at the top-right corner with 3x3 dots). Next, click the settings-cog-wheel at the bottom-right corner in google maps and choose `my places`. Finally click on the drop-down next to `my home` and `my work` and click delete.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I think it's possible on the phone to amend the locations but it's definitely not possible to delete...to amend...Settings, Location and then Mode. This allows you to change which service to find you, be it Wifi, GPS or mobile networks. Then go back and click on My Places and select either Home or Work and you'll see a smallish map appear. Directly above click on the word Maps and this opens a much larger one, by clicking on the location pointer to the right of Search the phone should then try to find you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Open Google maps app
2. Open Menu (three lines on tope left) **>** Your Places
3. Now you can see "Home" and "Work" listed on the screen
4. Touch (x) button on the right to "Home"/"Work". whichever you want to delete.
EDIT: for newer version of Google Maps
4. Touch "three dots" and select "Remove home" / "Remove work"
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: In the [Google Now Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher&hl=en) you can do the following:
Swipe open the menu on the right → Customize → Tap on work or home and edit them (blank to delete).
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RL1Et.png)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/27 | 209 | 756 | <issue_start>username_0: I have received Galaxy S2 Epic 4G SPH-D710 unfortunately, 4G connection is not available where I live Just only 3G is available. When I turn on 4G hopefully It maybe switch to 3G automatically I get that "x" below 4G logo in statusbar which means 4G is not available, I couldn't find any option in settings related to 3G.
Do you have any idea on how to set 3G connection on my phone?
Is it about installing something so I can get working 3G connection?
Thank you :)<issue_comment>username_1: It should be automatic and it should show you on the screen what it is using 3G, 4G or H
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: go to your settings and then go to Network Settings and change your network mode to WCDMA/GSM .
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/27 | 886 | 3,751 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any web browser that can display the desktop version of Gmail on an Android phone?<issue_comment>username_1: The stock browser and Chrome both seem to force you to use the mobile version of Gmail (selecting `Desktop View` or `Request Desktop Site`, respectively, simply reloads the mobile site), but in [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/android/), if you select `Request Desktop Site`, you actually get the desktop version.
---
OP comment:
>
> It seemed to work at first but then I realized the chart box doesn't work. It's there any way to make it work correctly?
>
>
>
Any time you request a desktop site in a mobile browser, there's a good chance that the rendering will be messed up or difficult to navigate, and some advanced features won't work. That's because you're (deliberately) requesting a version of the site that's not designed for the browser you're using.
There's not much tweaking you can do from the browser's end to "make it work correctly", because the problem is not that the browser is misbehaving, it's the the features were developed for desktop browsers and tested with desktop browsers. Any tweaking to make features work with a mobile browser would have to be done by the site developers.
But that's *why* there are different desktop and mobile versions: so that each version can be tailored to the behavior and feature sets of the browsers it's designed for, rather than having one version try to satisfy all types of browsers with the same code. And if a mobile site already exists, that's all the *less* of a reason for the developers to strive to make the desktop version mobile-friendly.
So, this is actually a different question. The answer to the question "is there any web browser that can display the desktop version of Gmail on an Android phone?", in the sense that it will do what you ask it to do and load the desktop version rather than forcing you to use the mobile site, is yes. Firefox will do that.
But the answer to whether you can make all features of the desktop site function correctly in a mobile browser, is that there's nothing any browser (mobile or desktop) can possibly do to force the design of a web site to conform to its own capabilities.
It's a similar situation to using Chrome or Firefox to browse a site that's designed exclusively for Internet Explorer, using some of IE's non-standard features. There's nothing you can configure in the browser to fix the fact that the developers implemented features it doesn't support.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I suggest you use [Opera Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.browser) browser (not Opera Mini). Not just Gmail, even sites like Facebook and Stack Overflow are shown like desktop and purely like desktop. It also uses Chromium as its engine similar to what Google Chrome uses.
You have to switch off the "Speed mode", and in the setting page you have to select the "Desktop view" so that all sites will be visible as in desktop mode.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Chrome works perfectly.
1. Select "request desktop site" in the Chrome options
2. Hit the Menu icon in Gmail (near the top left), scroll to the bottom of the list of labels, and switch to "Desktop"
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and switch from "basic HTML" to "standard"
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: In Chrome go to settings then accessibility and tick Force Enable Zoom. Use your fingers to increase size. Text will scale nicely but images are those
from the mobile site...
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/28 | 415 | 1,716 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to change the resolution or DPI of the Nexus 5? I've read somewhere that you can do this with a Nexus tablet. I will be needing an Android device for development and I am considering the Nexus 5.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, you can't change the *actual* screen size or DPI, because those are physical characteristics of the screen hardware. You can't stretch the phone to be the size of a tablet, or change how the LCD is wired.
On a rooted device, you can edit a configuration file to change how big Android *thinks* the screen is, which will affect the calculated DPI and the resulting layouts. That isn't convenient for testing, though, because rendering a "larger" screen's UI on a smaller screen will result in tiny text that's hard to read and tiny touch elements that are hard to interact with.
For testing a variety of screen sizes, you're better off creating a variety of AVDs in the emulator. That's much simpler and less dangerous than rooting and editing low-level system configuration files just to test a layout.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can safely change the screen density (DPI) in your build.prop file using a tool like [Build Prop Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor). Note that you will need a **rooted** device in order to tweak your build.prop. You will want to change the '*ro.sf.lcd\_density*' key to a smaller value to make everything smaller (higher density); likewise, you will want to change it to a larger value to make everything bigger (lower density). *I recommend you stay within the range of **100 - 600** dpi, as that covers almost all devices out there.*
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/28 | 294 | 1,307 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed TeamViewer on my PC and mobile. I can operate/remotely control my PC on my mobile, but can I do the opposite and operate/remotely control my Android device from my PC?<issue_comment>username_1: The TeamViewer application for Android is just an Interface to connect to a PC and operate it remotely.
If you observe the Android application screen (TeamViewer), there is only input field where you need enter the remote PC TeamViewerID. But, it will not give you any TeamViewID for your android device.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, it is possible to remotely control an Android device using TeamViewer, but not all devices are supported yet.
There are a couple of different apps for TeamViewer:
TeamViewer for Remote Control is the app that allows you to remotely control your PC from an Android device.
TeamViewer QuickSupport is the app that is needed to control your Android device from your PC. It will provide the ID necessary to establish the connection to your device. This app doesn't work by itself though. You will also need to install the appropriate QS AddOn pack for your particular device. If there is not a QS AddOn for your device, then you won't be able to control your Android from your PC with TeamViewer at this time.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/10/28 | 535 | 1,734 | <issue_start>username_0: My question is much similar to this question: [Download location for Android 4.4 x86 (64bit)](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/57113/51292)
Basically, I want to get Android L(a.k.a Lollipop, 5.0) iso for x86 architecture, so as to run it in VM. But I can't find anything newer than 4.3 anywhere on the web, so how do I get it?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> so as to run it in VM
>
>
>
Why not use the SDK emulator? It has Android 5.0 images for Intel x86 and even x64 architectures.
Dowload the SDK from [here](https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html?hl=i) and extract it to a folder you like. Now launch SDK Manager and add the Lollipop images.
You will also need Intel® Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager driver if you will be using the x86 emulator. Get it from [here](https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-hardware-accelerated-execution-manager).
Go to the folder where you extracted the SDK archive, then from `sdk/tools` folder launch via `cmd` the virtual device manager. Type in `cmd`: `android avd`. Create the x86 virtual device:
Maybe you should use the same amount of RAM as you selected when installed Intel HAXM driver.
Start the device from AVD Manager using the **Start** button.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm not sure why all the answers are giving you the run around, it's very easy to download the source and get the iso generated.
Here it is : <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4VR-WNTOX0qVnkyWExEZHdLTms/view>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/28 | 840 | 3,119 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been trying to figure how too switch my contacts over to my Galaxy S III. I had a Nokia Lumia 520 and I really don't want to manually put my contacts in, but I don't see where they were saved.<issue_comment>username_1: Easy.
1. Sync your Microsoft account with your Windows Phone.
2. Sign in to your Microsoft account on your **PC** (you can do this at people.live.com), then press the dropdown next to Outlook, and select People.
3. Select Manage and choose "Export for Outlook.com and other services".
4. Now press "Save" to store the exported contacts file "OutlookContacts.csv" on your computer (e.g. on your Desktop).
Now you have to transfer your Windows Live (Hotmail) contacts to your Google Account. To do that:
1. Sign-in to your Gmail account using a desktop computer.
2. In the main Gmail window, click the "Mail" or "GMail" drop-down arrow on the top left of the screen, and choose "Contacts".
3. In Contacts page, press "More" menu and select "Import".
4. Now press the "Choose File" button.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the Windows Live Contacts file (OutlookContacts.csv) in the previous step and "Open" it.
6. Finally, press the "Import" button and wait until the import process is completed.
And finally to your phone.
1. On the Android phone, go to "Settings" > "Accounts and Sync" or "Settings" > "Accounts".
2. Under "Manage Accounts", select (or "Add") the Google account you used to import WLM contacts.
3. Finally press "Sync Contacts".
You're done!
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: An alternative seems to be offered directly from the device:
Using Bluetooth
---------------
>
> The Windows Phone 7.5 operating system makes it easy to transfer contacts. Tap the arrow to go to the second page menu. On here you’ll find a simple Contacts Transfer app, tap it and make sure Bluetooth is switched on in your Nokia Lumia
>
>
>
This should (hopefully) be valid for your *Lumia* as well, even if the Windows version does not match.
>
> Once it’s switched on you’ll find any devices in your area that are using Bluetooth and visible. Select your old Nokia phone and accept the pairing. One linked you’ll find that contacts are sent over automatically.
>
>
>
This should work with all Bluetooth-capable phones on the "other end". You might have to approve adding the contacts on the "receiving end", though – but you need not to involve any third-party cloud services for that.
Using VCards
------------
Certainly, your *Lumia* will be able to export its contacts as "[VCard](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VCard)s" in one or the other way (if not directly, for this step the first part of [Solver's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/86153/16575) can be used). Once you've got the `*.vcf` file on your computer, transfer it to your Android device. There, start the "contacts" (or "people") app, tap the "menu button" (or, if there is none, the "overflow menu" which looks like 3 dots stapled: "|"), chose "Export/Import", then "Import from SD card", and select the `.vcf` file – your contacts should be there.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/10/29 | 370 | 1,488 | <issue_start>username_0: I had just recently bought Asus Zenfone 4 and until yesterday it was just working fine. All of a sudden on yesterday the phone started to behave weirdly and settings was not at all opening. I thought may be a reboot would do. Hence I tried to reboot and since then I had been stuck at the Boot screen only.
I tried to pull out the battery several times but apparently that did not work out.
Then I decided to to hard reset and tried to go to the boot menu using Power Button + Volume Up combination and did it twice consecutively . But that too did not solve the problem.
At last I opted for SD Download(I do not have a SD card) and encountered this problem.
it also said unable to open debricking.
I badly stuck . Please tell me and explain me what to do.
Any help will be much appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: standard stuck, just download your stock rom whose extension is tar.md5 flash it with odin to your phone when your phone is in download mode (volume down + home + power)
if you can enter the recovery mode just try to factory reset which mostly solves bootloop
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You will need to reflash the factory image, for whatever reason something got corrupted beyond what a normal factory reset could fix. Your only option now is to reflash the stock factory image and return the device to it's out of box state.
<http://zenfone-blog.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-how-to-unbrick-asus-zenfone-4-5-6.html>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/29 | 342 | 1,384 | <issue_start>username_0: recently I bought **Prestigio 7500** for testing reasons and what is stopping me from doing it is that I can't root it (I want to install custom rom such as CM or Ubuntu touch). I was searching **CWM** (ClockworkMod) - there is none , other alternative mods and I found also nothing. I was also searching for any forums related to this device ,I found some in Czech and Slovak (had to use translator) but how I understood they didnt succeed also and this situation really frustrates me because I found almost nothing about this device.. Maybe some of you were sucessfull rooting this device or know where to find any explantion or how-to or any forum ? Any suggestions is really appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: standard stuck, just download your stock rom whose extension is tar.md5 flash it with odin to your phone when your phone is in download mode (volume down + home + power)
if you can enter the recovery mode just try to factory reset which mostly solves bootloop
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You will need to reflash the factory image, for whatever reason something got corrupted beyond what a normal factory reset could fix. Your only option now is to reflash the stock factory image and return the device to it's out of box state.
<http://zenfone-blog.blogspot.com/2015/06/guide-how-to-unbrick-asus-zenfone-4-5-6.html>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/29 | 830 | 2,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I absolutely can't push to /system/app/ using adb
on a rooted S4 with rw remounted filesystem.
adb says:
Read-only file system
Mounts:
```
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata /data ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,discard,journal_checksum,journal_async_commit,noauto_da_alloc,data=ordered 0 0
```
Nothing helps! What is wrong? I can't use adb root, because it gives me:
```
adbd cannot run as root in production builds
```
I have following permissions:
```
drwxrwxrwx root root 1971-01-17 12:49 /system
drwxrwxrwx root root 1971-01-17 12:49 /system/app
drwxrwxrwx root system 2014-10-28 14:15 /data
drwxrwxrwx shell system 2014-10-28 15:02 /data/app
```
Now I just installed Cyanogenmod, but it doesn
t work either.<issue_comment>username_1: If the ADB daemon is not running in root mode, you cannot push to `/system/app` even with `/system` mounted read-write, due to not be given the permission. As you correctly pointed out, `adb root` is no option on non-development-devices ("adbd cannot run as root in production builds").
To fix this up, take a look at chainfire's [adb Insecure](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.adbd). This app requires root (a condition your device obviously meets), and (temporarily) patches the ADB daemon to run in root mode. So with "insecure mode" enabled, you should be able to push to `/system/app`.
Alternatively, push to e.g. `/data/local`, then login to the device with `adb shell`, execute `su` to switch to root-mode, and move the files (`mv /data/local/whatever.apk /system/app`) while `/system` is mounted read-write.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: See the following instructions:
1. Push the `.apk` to SD card using:
```
adb push (filename) /sdcard/
```
2. Install [Terminal Emulator for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en) or [Connectbot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.connectbot&hl=en) from Play Store. (You may write your own too.)
3. Launch the terminal and type `su`;
4. If superuser permission is granted then mount `/system` for read/write by the command:
```
mount -o remount,rw /system
```
5. Copy your `.apk` to `/system/app` using:
```
cp /sdcard/(filename) /system/app/
```
6. Make `/system` read only:
```
mount -o remount,ro /system
```
And you are done!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/29 | 407 | 1,691 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to leave reviews for some of the Android apps I really appreciate. But leaving reviews on the Google Play Store requires signing up for Google+. Like many others, I refuse to add Google+ (or any social network) to my Google account.
So I thought I would just sign up for another empty Google account, and add Google+ to that. Problem solved. Or so I thought. When I tried to leave the first review, Google Play Store refused to let me leave the review, saying that I hadn't installed the app yet. Furthermore, it said that the account wasn't associated with any devices. Ugh.
Most of the apps are free apps and a few are ones I have purchased.
I've noticed that many people have simply chosen to never leave reviews ever since Google made the poor decision to require a Google+ account in order to leave a review on the Play Store.
Is there a way to easily do what I am trying to accomplish?
BTW, before anyone asks, no, I'm not trying to leave more than one review for any app. I just want to leave a positive review for the apps I enjoy using.<issue_comment>username_1: Sadly at present, you cannot. Since around November 2012 Google require Google Plus to review on the play store. All reviews are in your name, have your G+ picture and are publicly shared.
There is a popup that states:
>
> From now on, reviews you write will be posted publicly using your Google+ name and picture.
>
>
> Your name on previous reviews will appear as "A Google User".
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device supports multiple Google account you may try to add the new account and then leaving a review from the new account.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/29 | 1,007 | 3,819 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android gallery is not showing images and videos (these things are present in my phone and memory card and viewed through file manager in gallery single image). Even the file manager browser shows 0 B for music videos and images, while documents and apk files are shown, also remaining free memory is shown correctly.
I don't know what to do as I restored my device once, but the problem is still present. Before performing the reset process I removed my sd card, after a while something like gallery and process not working appears.<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming your SD card is not damaged or corrupted, it seems that media scanner has not picked up your media!
---
You could try an app like [Force Media Scan](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.promethyl.force.media.scanner&hl=en) to force it to run. NOTE: I have not tested this app. There are many apps to do this [this one has a widget for it](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jim2&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5qaW0yIl0) (also not tested by me). Some applications like PowerAmp will automatically scan for media when first booted also.
---
Alternatively you could try to update or re-install Google Play Services (though this may cause issues with other applications). If you are a bit more techie you could try [running media scanner via commandline](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/51784/can-i-trigger-a-media-scan-via-the-the-command-line).
---
Finally I found [this article](http://www.droidviews.com/memory-card-media-files-not-detected-on-phone-here-is-the-fix/) where the author says none of the apps worked, but the following did (note it was on a Galaxy S3, but I don't know what device you have):
1. Turn off you phone and pull out the memory card.
2. Insert the memory card in a memory card reader. If your desktop or laptop has an MMC slot, it will do.
3. Wait till you can see the Drive of the memory card (Drive E, F, G, H, I, J, for example).
4. Do not open the card in PC.
5. Now click on the “Start” (Windows) button on your PC and type “cmd”. Hit the Enter key and you will see a command box.
6. Now type the following command at the cursor blink: `chkdsk x: /r`
7. Here “x” is the value/name of the memory card Drive. In my case it was H, so I typed `chkdsk h: /r`
8. Now hit the Enter key on your keyboard and wait till Windows checks your card and fixes it.
9. When it is finished, safely remove your card and insert it into the phone.
Reboot the phone and now you should be able to see your media files on your phone’s apps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I was trying all the suggested solutions but none of them worked.
After trying many apps for scanning the media, finally "Folder Media Scanner" app worked for me and now I am able to see the images and videos in the gallery(issue exists for music files though).
Note: I am using Sony Xperia C with Android 4.2.2 version.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In case of Android 4.0.4 / 4.1 you should do the following steps:
1. Settings → Apps → All. Locate the following:
* ProtectedMediaScanner → Clear data & Force stop
* ProtectedMediaScannerTrigger → Clear data & Force stop
* Media Storage → Clear data & Force stop
2. Restart your Android phone. Turn it off, then on again. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Afterwards your media files should be available by Gallery and Music player.
You should also check for the existance of a ".nomedia" (hidden) file in any directory. This file is placed there by system for some operations where media availability should be prohibited. Sometimes it is left there by unexpected interruption. Usually while connected to USB, or incomming call. Remove/delete/rename it, and you should be on track again.
Cheers
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/29 | 534 | 1,970 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sony Xperia Z3 compact, and when I trying to broadcast my video live on YouTube from Xperia , I sign in with Google+ account and I received "Error when trying to sign in, please check if Google Play Service is up to date",what to do? ... When I buy my phone I updated all applications.<issue_comment>username_1: As a workaround you could sideload the last Google Play Services app.
You can check your version under Settings > Apps > All tab > Google Play Services.
[Here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en) in the Google Play Store you will find the latest version number or alternatively [here at Google](https://developer.android.com/google/play-services/index.html) with some more in-depth info.
As a resource you could try and trust (hopefully) [androidpolice.com](http://www.androidpolice.com/?s=google%20play%20services) and search for Google Play Services, download the app, allow *Unknown sources* under settings and sideload (install) the app.
/Update: APKMirror is the 'new' service from androidpolice where you find all apk's. [Search here](https://www.apkmirror.com/?s=Play%20Services&post_type=apps_post).
But usually after a short time Play Services should update automatically.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Check installed version **via terminal**:
```
adb shell
pm dump com.google.android.gms|grep version
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You can install [ApkTrack](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=fr.kwiatkowski.ApkTrack) from [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/) which checks periodically for updates to the installed applications. It uses multiple sources for checking if the applications have an update.
Just install it, open and tap on refresh button.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. Open Google Play.
2. Tap the profile picture at the top right corner.
3. Settings.
4. About.
5. Play Store Version.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/29 | 468 | 1,721 | <issue_start>username_0: I looked for a way to change the default notification sound for new e-mails in Inbox but could not find the setting. In the Gmail app I could change the sound.
Does anyone know how to change it or if this is just using the default system sound?
I'm using a Nexus 4.<issue_comment>username_1: It looks like Google did not include a way to change the notification sound in the Inbox app.
It does use the default system notification sound.
The only workaround as I see it is to change the default system sound to the one you want to use for Inbox, and then change all other app notification sounds as needed.
I use different sounds for each app that gives me notifications anyway, so for me changing the system default effectively only changed the Inbox sound.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Looks like it is possible now. From the [Help](https://support.google.com/inbox/answer/6067586?hl=en#android_settings):
1. Open the Inbox app.
2. Go to the main menu at the top left.
3. Scroll down and choose Settings near the bottom.
4. Select your email address.
5. Make sure Notifications is checked.
6. Click 'inbox sound and vibrate'.
7. Click on "Sound" and choose your preferred notification tone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Use the app [NotifiCon](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=notificon.gsy.com.notificon). With this app you can change the new Gmail notification.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: With Gmail version 2019.03.03.240577312.release on an Android 8 phone:
1. Open Gmail, then settings.
2. Select the account you want to modify.
3. Select Manage notifications.
4. Select Sound, then choose a new sound among the list. Click OK.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/29 | 858 | 3,644 | <issue_start>username_0: I know there are certain tricks to disable zooming when making a web page, but how do I disable zoom on focus on my device?
I have Paranoid Android and the Xposed Framework, so, I know anything is possible.<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, the answer is that you can't.
That's confirmed pretty conclusively by [this bug report/feature request thread in the Chrome development forum](https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=181560). The thread goes all the way back to last March, and posts as recent as a week and a half ago indicate that a means of disabling this behavior has not been implemented.
Sadly, recent indications are that the dev team is disinclined to implement such a setting in the future. Despite input from several people providing examples of how this feature can be an impediment, and requesting a setting to disable it, this response from a developer says that they avoid adding new settings, and they'd rather work on making it "less annoying":
>
> #12: I haven't really noticed it zooming in on mobile sites. When it does, we can consider that a bug, but I don't think a modal ban is the right approach. I'd rather continuing tuning the policy so that it doesn't trigger when inappropriate. Note also that the same code deals with animating the scroll position around when the on-screen-keyboard would cover the form field. That behavior definitely desirable to preserve even on mobile sites.
>
>
> #13: We generally try to avoid adding settings in Chrome; we'd rather tune this so it's less annoying for all users, not just the ones who discover the setting. We already made a few improvements to make this trigger less frequently since the bug was originally filed; we might benefit from loosening it further to tolerate further zoom levels.
>
>
>
I think that's a ***terrible*** answer. What he's essentially saying is that they'd rather make Procrustean decisions for all users, based on the developers' subjective judgment and applying only to situations that they anticipate or have already been brought to their attention, than allow users to decide for themselves whether they want this behavior or not. And the argument that they'd "rather tune this so it's less annoying for all users, not just the ones who discover the setting" is a logical fallacy: there's absolutely no reason whatsoever why the two are mutually exclusive.
This "KISS principle", one-size-fits-all Cupertino mentality is why I hardly ever touch Chrome on any non-Google OS, and even on Android I use Firefox half the time.
But the bottom line is that it sounds like it's not possible and it's not going to be.
Or, the sarcastic but correct answer is: you can disable this behavior by using a browser other than Chrome, at least for any sites where you don't want automatic zooming on focus.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I figured it out for FireFox users:
1. In the Firefox browser for Android, navigate to `about:config`.
2. Find the line named `formhelper.autozoom`
3. Set to `false`
This is especially beneficial to navigating websites in desktop mode, without that nasty input zoom.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: My solution that may help was to install am app called Windows Manipulator on my android phone then set the DPI significantly lower. This gives me enough screen real estate (albeit with significantly smaller font). This seems to keep Chrome from zooming on focus as often. I also switched to Flashfox Pro browser which does not zoom on focus frequently. These 2 fixes combined have eliminated my complaints. Hope this helps someone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 706 | 2,922 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Unlocked Rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 recently it has been giving me a lot of issues and I want to send it to Samsung for repair meant. I understand that once you root your device you loose the warranty, but recently I was doing research and I found out if you re lock your bootloader and unroot your device you can get your warranty back, so can some one tell me how to do it ? and if you can tell me if there is a way to find out even if your bootloader is locked or unlocked ?
Thank you<issue_comment>username_1: First off, you don't get your warranty back, you hide that you unlocked and rooted in the first place (so you never "actually" lost warranty) . I don't know Samsung devices all that well, have you tried booting into fastboot and doing "fastboot oem lock"? If your device doesn't have fastboot obviously this won't work. Usually carriers and the phone companies can find out bootloader status by booting into bootloader with" adb reboot bootloader" or some key combination.
Tip: if you are using SuperSU as your superuser app, there will be an unroot option in it. Good luck!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically for rooting a device you need to unlock the boot loader so that you can format the stock O.S which is supposed to boot on switching ON the device and replace with a custom OS.You can check whether the device boot loader is locked or unlocked by connecting your device via the ADB debug drivers to the Android develop tools(ADT).
(OR)
Simply `*#*#7378423#*#*` >Service Info> Configuration.
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes:- this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
**Note**:-It all depends on the manufacturer of the phone as well as the Telecom Operator.Some provide detailed steps to unlock the boot loader and some don't.Whereas in some cases the Operator itself may lock the boot loader (not the phone lock but the boot loader lock) for reasons known to them
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You don't have an unlocked bootloader on your s5. I know this, because to date, there is no known unlock method for the bootloader. To restore to stock, uninstall safestrap (if applicable) then use Odin or Heimdal to flash a factory image.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Samsung has a different fastboot mode called the Odin mode. It's easy to access. Power off your device and press the volume down+home button+power button to go to the Odin mode. You can use the Odin app to flash the stock ROM and hence you can easily hide the fact that you have rooted the phone. This is one way to get the warranty back if you have rooted you phone. It's a pretty simple technique and you can use it to being your phone back to life if you softbrick your phone. Google up to find tutorials for your phone as to how to use the Odin mode to get back to stock ROM.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 261 | 964 | <issue_start>username_0: I just inserted a new 16 GB SD card in my AT&T Galaxy S5. I'm trying to format it but it's asking me for a pin and I don't know what it is its not the last 4 of my phone number and it's not my last 4 of my ssn. Please help!<issue_comment>username_1: The fastest thing to do is to insert the 16GB SD Card into another phone, a digital camera, or a computer SD card reader, and format it there. You'll get the job done faster than any other way.
If for some reason you are set on using a pin, you can try 0000, which works in some cases.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: New SD cards are not encrypted by default. If it is encrypted, look at the SD card's manual/white paper for details.
**But more likely I think it is asking for mobile's password** as you are trying to wipe off all the data from SD card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The code you have to fill in is the last pin you used for your lock screen
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/30 | 401 | 1,224 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought and downloaded a movie from "Play Movies & TV" application. It is not automatically detected by any other video player. So, where does the movie downloaded from "Play Movies & TV" get stored in external SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, the files downloaded from the Google Play Movies & TV goes over to the internal storage of the device you can find it over `sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies`,
The files will be in the `.wvm` format like `abc.wvm`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I just bought and downloaded the 90 minute Google "AlphaGo" documentary movie in HD. It was about 2 GB in size.
It was saved on the SD card in this folder (I obscured the exact name with \*):
>
> Android/data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/YXJh\*\*\*\*\*\*NvbQ/ylEP\*\*\*\*BE/
>
>
>
In that folder were 156 files with names like this made-up format:
>
> 0.163253726153.23764387642386.v3.exo
>
>
>
Each \*.v3.exo file was about 2-25 MB in size. There was also a single file called
>
> cached\_content\_index.exi
>
>
>
So I imagine the download was made into smaller chunks.
The "\*.v3.exo" format is a YouTube format.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/30 | 171 | 775 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed Android Wear app for connecting with wearable emulator. After finished my job I uninstalled it. But the problem is, A notification is shown sometimes like "Android Wear connecting...". Can anyone tell me how can I get rid of it.
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: I resolved it. The notification which is showing after uninstall, I long pressed on that notification & go to its app info. It redirect me to google play service. I removed the cache & data. Now the notification does not appear.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: reinstall the android wear, after that press the three dot on the right upper part. then disconnect emulator, and press forget emulator. the notification gone forever!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/30 | 961 | 3,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I have had my phone (Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505, Android 4.4.2) rooted for a while (can't remember exactly how I did it now) but last night I exhausted the battery and when I charged and powered back on I had lost root. SuperSU quits with error message "There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!"
I have tried to re-root following [these instructions](http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method/ "How to Root Galaxy S4 using TWRP Method") but when I do the Volume Up + Centre Home + Power combination I don't get the warning message about installing custom OS, instead I get:
>
> Android system recovery <3e>
>
>
> KOT49H.I9505XXUFNA5
>
>
> Volume up/down to move highlight; power button to select.
>
>
> * reboot system now
> * apply update from ADB
> * apply update from external storage
> * wipe data/factory reset
> * wipe cache partition
> * apply update from cache
>
>
> [Exposed Android with red warning triangle]
>
>
> # MANUAL MODE #
>
>
> -- Applying Multi-CSC --
>
>
> Applied the CSC-code : BTU
>
>
> Successfully applied multi-CSC
>
>
>
Now from here I don't seem to be able to flash TWRP because nothing shows up in Odin when USB is connected. If I select "reboot system now" I get back into un-rooted Android (annoying because I make extensive use of multiple profiles on Titanium Backup); if I select apply update from ADB then the S4 then appears as a device when I run `adb devices`:
```
List of devices attached
6496ea42 sideload
```
But still nothing on Odin.
Can anyone advise how I can re-flash TWRP and re-root?
Many thanks
Tristan<issue_comment>username_1: On the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-i9505) Volume Up, Power and Home is to enter [recovery](/questions/tagged/recovery "show questions tagged 'recovery'") mode. Volume **down**, Power and Home is to enter 'Download Mode'. From download mode you can make the device visible to [odin](/questions/tagged/odin "show questions tagged 'odin'"). From Odin you can flash a custom recovery, or root the device with CF Auto Root and other methods such as flashing a pre-rooted stock ROM for example.
If your device shows as not being rooted, when previously it was and you have not unrooted it manually, this *could* be an issue with the SuperSU binaries, and sometimes installing these via the app, or via the 'recovery' option within the app can fail. You can download the SuperSU zip from Chainfire and flash it in a **custom recovery**.
Generally the safest bet is to backup anything you need, flash the Stock ROM through Odin, and root, or flash a pre-rooted stock ROM. Then you can flash a custom recovery and from that recovery flash whatever you need.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You should also look into making or buying a USB jig for forcing the phone I to download mode. It's a simple device that plugs into your usb when the phone is off, and resets it directly into download mode.
This will save your phone if you ever soft brick it, and it just dang handy to have for situations like yours.
Here is a link to how ti make one from XDA.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707>
P.s. They are a Samsung thing, and do not work on any other brand phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 342 | 1,568 | <issue_start>username_0: Google play services consumes some data. Can I restrict data access to it. Does user experience compromised if I do. If yes what are they?<issue_comment>username_1: You can restrict apps from using data in several ways.
Android itself provides a built-in feature to restrict data for individual apps. It can be found at **Settings** → **Data Usage** → scroll down and select the app to restrict. You will find restrict background data option there. Select **Google Play Services** from there then restrict data.
As you mentioned that you need Google Play Services to be restricted, before going with this you should be aware about these.
* You cannot use Play Store with background data disabled, but you can still disable the automatic update feature in Google Play settings: go to **Settings** → **Accounts** → Disable sync.
* Turn off Google Maps offline caching in Maps settings.
* Use third-party apps like Onavo Count.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You **can** forcibly restrict Google Play Services data consumption however it will impact the **'seamlessness'** of your android experience. Google Play Services are responsible for keeping your android in sync with numerous Google services that you and your device uses.
Google Play Service is a background service that helps to integrate several APIs like Location API, Maps API, Play Protect, etc. and limiting/disabling data access will impact these services.
If you still want to proceed, you may use firewalls that work on non-rooted devices as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 388 | 1,762 | <issue_start>username_0: I have gone on to my Whatsapp but all of a sudden my chats and messages are not showing up. I looked in settings and tapped on all the options, i went on privacy settings and it says 'you can not change privacy settings when you are offline' how do i get back online? Thank you in advanced :) (I've rebooted my phone multiple times)<issue_comment>username_1: You can restrict apps from using data in several ways.
Android itself provides a built-in feature to restrict data for individual apps. It can be found at **Settings** → **Data Usage** → scroll down and select the app to restrict. You will find restrict background data option there. Select **Google Play Services** from there then restrict data.
As you mentioned that you need Google Play Services to be restricted, before going with this you should be aware about these.
* You cannot use Play Store with background data disabled, but you can still disable the automatic update feature in Google Play settings: go to **Settings** → **Accounts** → Disable sync.
* Turn off Google Maps offline caching in Maps settings.
* Use third-party apps like Onavo Count.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You **can** forcibly restrict Google Play Services data consumption however it will impact the **'seamlessness'** of your android experience. Google Play Services are responsible for keeping your android in sync with numerous Google services that you and your device uses.
Google Play Service is a background service that helps to integrate several APIs like Location API, Maps API, Play Protect, etc. and limiting/disabling data access will impact these services.
If you still want to proceed, you may use firewalls that work on non-rooted devices as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 360 | 1,636 | <issue_start>username_0: When I click on the notification it opens gmail. I am not trying to send any thing, I have made sure my outbox and drafts are empty. Is some other program trying to send out my pictures? How do I stop this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can restrict apps from using data in several ways.
Android itself provides a built-in feature to restrict data for individual apps. It can be found at **Settings** → **Data Usage** → scroll down and select the app to restrict. You will find restrict background data option there. Select **Google Play Services** from there then restrict data.
As you mentioned that you need Google Play Services to be restricted, before going with this you should be aware about these.
* You cannot use Play Store with background data disabled, but you can still disable the automatic update feature in Google Play settings: go to **Settings** → **Accounts** → Disable sync.
* Turn off Google Maps offline caching in Maps settings.
* Use third-party apps like Onavo Count.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You **can** forcibly restrict Google Play Services data consumption however it will impact the **'seamlessness'** of your android experience. Google Play Services are responsible for keeping your android in sync with numerous Google services that you and your device uses.
Google Play Service is a background service that helps to integrate several APIs like Location API, Maps API, Play Protect, etc. and limiting/disabling data access will impact these services.
If you still want to proceed, you may use firewalls that work on non-rooted devices as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/10/30 | 351 | 1,499 | <issue_start>username_0: What all apps that come factory on a LG 70 are safe to delete, or force stop, or disable without affecting the phones performance.<issue_comment>username_1: Not all apps are safe to delete or disable. Most are, though.
* If you are able to remove an app that came with your phone, it is safe to do so.
* If you can only freeze the app, then it is in the `/system` directory, that is why you can not remove it. You can disable nearly any app without bad consequences - but if other apps start to crash, try to re-enable these apps.
* The apps you should never disable is the Settings app itself, the System UI and other core system components - without these, you may not be able to use the phone at all, so you can not even re-enable these. A factory reset can help this situation.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Apps are safe to **Disable** when they provide an option of disabling them in app manager. They won't affect the performance of the device (and disabling some apps may increase battery back-up). For example apps from Google like Newsstand and Books, Google Music, Play Games, Google+ etc are all safe to disable. Also apps from LG like Live Wallpapers are also safe to disable. So you can disable almost all the apps with no effect on device.
*Note: You won't find **Disable** button beside app in app manager if it is not safe to disable it. Here Disable can be replaced by uninstall, delete. Force stop must be used carefully sometimes.*
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/31 | 2,000 | 6,914 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I backup and restore SMS message history, and restore on a later Android version — using only the SD card storage?
I am upgrading from one device to another:
* Existing device: [Google Nexus One](http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_google_nexus_one-3069.php) running Android 2.3 Gingerbread ([CyanogenMod 7.1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod#CyanogenMod_7)).
* Destination device: [HTC Incredible S](http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_incredible_s-3788.php) running Android 4.4 KitKat ([CyanogenMod 11](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod#CyanogenMod_11)).
Both devices have full root access in the operating system.
I have **no Google account**, and [no non-free software](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html). This means no Google Play, no GMail, etc.
The devices have existing means to transfer data, so Google should not need to be involved in this process at all. I'm looking for a solution that doesn't involve Google Play nor any proprietary services.
Apps which have failed so far:
* The built-in Messaging app. There appears to be no “export” and “import” feature. Kind of an obvious omission, a great shame the Android basic apps don't have this.
* [Slight Backup](https://github.com/handschuh/Slight-backup) easily backs up the messages, and I can restore them on CyanogenMod 11. But then the Messaging app shows “No conversations”.
* [SMS Backup+](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html) has the same problem: it can backup and restore (via my choice of IMAP host), but after restoring all the messages it reports “1 item restored (NNN dups removed)”. The Messaging app shows “No conversations”.
How can I **transfer the message history from the old device** and have it imported to the new device's message history of conversations?
**UPDATE**: The [new restrictions on SMS data access in Android KitKat](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/31/kitkat-sms-situation-revisited-new-sms-rules-ensure-there-is-one-app-in-charge-of-your-messaging-history-but-everything-else-is-ok/) is likely a major hurdle to this goal.
How can this be done?<issue_comment>username_1: There are several apps supporting to [Backup SMS/MMS](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_backup#group_133) (and of course also to restore them), running *locally* in "user-mode" (if you prefer cloud storage, which by the question you do *not*, there are also ways to [Backup SMS into the Cloud](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_backup#group_144)).
As your devices have [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'") support, you might consider using [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) – which allows you a.o. to export your SMS/MMS as XML files (and also to restore that, of course). This solution should definitely work with CyanogenMod (while above mentioned apps should as well).
A note on the "backups via ADB" RossC referred to in his comment on your question:
* [Can adb be used to recover SMS messages while in permanent “Safe Mode”?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/37492/16575) deals with backing up the corresponding *database file*. When chosing that approach, you should make sure to only restore that *on the very same device, ROM and Android version* (e.g. after a [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'"), but *never after a ROM/Android upgrade* or on a different device). Otherwise you might run into trouble (says one who had that issue in the past, so you can believe it ;))
* [How do I backup data (SMS/contacts) from a device with a broken screen?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/25646/16575) has answers with the same approach (to which the same warning applies), but some answers also mention tools simply utilizing ADB to access the device. I've never used any of those (as most seem to be Windows-only – like [Moborobo](http://www.moborobo.com/), **[Myphone Explorer](http://www.fjsoft.at/en/)** (most famous solution for Windows-people, offering a lot more than just SMS), [Mobogenie](http://www.mobogenie.com/), **[DroidExplorer](https://github.com/camalot/droidexplorer)** (the dev is active here!) – and I'm on Linux – my only windows are for light and fresh air), but I'd assume they do more than simply "copy the database file", so they might fit your requirements. Still, for above reasons, read their instructions carefully.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The best method to backup/export sms(and others like contacts) is using [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en) app.
Note: While importing use setting "Let me choose myself." This is recommended for inter-version import/export.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I successfully used [SMS Backup+](https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus), version 1.5.7 installed via [F-Droid package](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.zegoggles.smssync/).
That version addresses an [issue (#460) for SMS Backup+](https://github.com/jberkel/sms-backup-plus/issues/460) to account for the [sudden changes in SMS data handling in Android 4.4 KitKat](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/10/31/kitkat-sms-situation-revisited-new-sms-rules-ensure-there-is-one-app-in-charge-of-your-messaging-history-but-everything-else-is-ok/).
(*Update, 2021*: Six years later and [SMS Backup+](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.zegoggles.smssync/) – now version 1.5.11 – is still the SMS restore app I use any time I need to transfer identity between devices.)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: There is a branch of slight backup which has the Fix for Android 4.4, but it seems like there are not prebuilt apks for it (yet):
<https://github.com/handschuh/Slight-backup/tree/smsrestore_4.4>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: [SMS Backup and Restore](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore) did the job for me when I migrated from my Atrix to Nexus 4. The app is free but the developer accepts donations if you like his software. The app backs up messages as an XML file.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: [QKSMS](https://github.com/moezbhatti/qksms) ([free software](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html), available on [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.moez.QKSMS/)) does the job. It is a messaging app that has a *Backup and Restore* feature. *Backup* exports messages to a JSON file, and *Restore* inserts messages from that file into the Android SMS database. You can use the stock AOSP messaging app later on with the restored messages.
MMS are not supported by *Backup and Restore*.
Be sure that the messages you are importing aren't already into your database, because there is no detection of duplicates.
Android 5.0 or newer is required, which shouldn't be an issue now.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/31 | 736 | 2,681 | <issue_start>username_0: I regularly obtain the infamously unhelpful "unfortunately crappyApp has stopped working". How to figure out what actually went wrong? I guess there's a stack trace somewhere, though ideally I'd like to modify the unhelpful message itself if that is possible on a rooted device.<issue_comment>username_1: In most cases, if USB debugging is turned on, you can use `adb logcat` to see the exception output. This usually includes a stack trace, but that's not often useful unless you have the app's source code. All the same, the developer of the app will probably be grateful if you include it in any bug report.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are multiple ways to obtain useful information. But as [Dan pointed out](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/86384/how-to-get-why-an-app-crashed#comment-109674), on-device solutions will require root (starting with JellyBean) – and off-device solutions ADB:
* `adb logcat` was already described in [Dan's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/86390/16575). For more details, you can see our [logging](/questions/tagged/logging "show questions tagged 'logging'") [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/logging/info).
* `adb bugreport > report.txt` gives very detailed information, including details from the `dumpsys`, `dumpstate`, and `logcat` tools. Several tools for easier analysis of its output can be found e.g. in the answers to [Better method of viewing “adb bugreport” output?](https://stackoverflow.com/q/7799434/2533433) on our sister-site.
* there are tools to be installed on your computer which utilize the above (or at least parts of it), like [QtADB](http://qtadb.wordpress.com/) (for Linux, Mac, and Windows)
* there are Android apps like [Bug Reporter](http://www.appbrain.com/app/bug-reporter/com.bh.android.bugreporter); but as pointed out, most of them will require root. [Bug Report Reader](http://www.appbrain.com/app/bug-report-reader/uk.co.weavr.BugReportReader) however claims to *read system logs (logcat, dumpsys, dmesg, top and much more) on your device, without root*, so that might be worth trying.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Read the files under `/data/anr/` which stands for "apps not responding". I use `adb shell cat /data/anr/$FILE`
There will be one for every app which force closes, or is not responding for some reason.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can simply see the crash stack trace after any crash happens.
Use ADB command below,
```
adb logcat -b crash #default
adb -d logcat -b crash #show from device when multiple device
adb -s logcat -b crash #show from simulator when multiple device
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/10/31 | 337 | 1,365 | <issue_start>username_0: Sometimes I want to access my phone without unlocking the SIM cards (yes, two of them, so two PINs). It may be that I just want to play some games, and I know that there is no coverage so I do not care about missing calls.
How can I avoid entering the PIN but being able to unlock the phone itself?
Note: removing PIN for normal SIM access is not an option.<issue_comment>username_1: You can simply remove the SIM cards. Then you will not be asked for a PIN. Some phones will show a "No SIM card"-dialog.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On my Samsung Galaxy SIII, holding the power button displays a window which can be used to power down the phone. Then the battery can be safely removed, and then also the SIM card. Upon rebooting the phone I get the No-SIM-Card icon in the top-left notifications area, but I can still dial emergency numbers and access the Internet using Wi-Fi. On my phone it is also possible to disable having to enter the PIN from `Settings -> Security`.
Regards.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: It's a bit late for answering this, but I had the same issue:
When you get asked for the SIM PIN, press the power button for some time until the menu with shutdown options pops up. Select "Airplane mode" here. Now you can use your phone without the SIM PIN.
Verified on an old Galaxy S4 mini.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/10/31 | 344 | 1,415 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently encrypted my Android 4.4.2 device (S4 Active) and have now unencrypted it. However the only options I still have to unlock my phone are PIN and Password. When I attempt to change it it now states that swipe is turned off by; Administrator Policy, Encryption Policy, or Credential Storage.
How do I go about setting this back to how it was? Is it even possible or am I stuck using PIN or password?<issue_comment>username_1: You can simply remove the SIM cards. Then you will not be asked for a PIN. Some phones will show a "No SIM card"-dialog.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: On my Samsung Galaxy SIII, holding the power button displays a window which can be used to power down the phone. Then the battery can be safely removed, and then also the SIM card. Upon rebooting the phone I get the No-SIM-Card icon in the top-left notifications area, but I can still dial emergency numbers and access the Internet using Wi-Fi. On my phone it is also possible to disable having to enter the PIN from `Settings -> Security`.
Regards.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: It's a bit late for answering this, but I had the same issue:
When you get asked for the SIM PIN, press the power button for some time until the menu with shutdown options pops up. Select "Airplane mode" here. Now you can use your phone without the SIM PIN.
Verified on an old Galaxy S4 mini.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/11/01 | 490 | 1,903 | <issue_start>username_0: I woke up to find My Samsung Galaxy s3 mini asking me to select a language and time and sign into my Samsung account, like it was a brand new phone. As I tried to do this it kept rebooting. eventually I managed to sign in, but it continues to reboot every minute or so and a few of my widgets are missing. After researching I uninstalled the Samsung push app but it keeps going back to the sign in start page, but it reboots before I can sign in and there is no way to skip it.
I have removed my battery, SIM card and SD card, but it is still happening. I also tried a factory reset, but every time I click on it me phone restarts and nothing has changes.
Does anyone know what is going on or what I can do to stop it rebooting?<issue_comment>username_1: First method-
* Reset the device (press and hold POWER button for 8-10 seconds).
Second method-
1. Press and hold VOLUME UP and Home(center) button, then press Power until the phone vibrates. Wait until you see the Android logo then release all the buttons.
2. Select Wipe data/Factory reset with VOLUME DOWN key, press Power (right hand-side).
3. Select YES -- this deletes all user data.
4. After format, press Power again to reboot phone (select reboot system now).
5. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold Samsung Galaxy S3 hard reset for 8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
Third method-
1. Factory format entering sgs3 mini format code. Enter \*2767\*3855#.
*Note - Warning! All your data including contacts, messages etc. will be lost! Copy all your necessary data/Contacts/Messages etc. to SIM or make backup to your PC before full reset! Take out SIM card before full reset. Source: [Hard-reset.com](http://www.hard-reset.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-mini-hard-reset.html).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue
Solution: battery replacement.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/11/01 | 387 | 1,496 | <issue_start>username_0: Android phones have sensors. I heard about following sensors but there is need to identify difference (or different use) between following terms:
* Accelerometer
* Orientation
* Auto-Rotation
* G-sensor & Gravity sensor
From above which deals with auto-rotation of screen and what are other different specific use of them<issue_comment>username_1: First method-
* Reset the device (press and hold POWER button for 8-10 seconds).
Second method-
1. Press and hold VOLUME UP and Home(center) button, then press Power until the phone vibrates. Wait until you see the Android logo then release all the buttons.
2. Select Wipe data/Factory reset with VOLUME DOWN key, press Power (right hand-side).
3. Select YES -- this deletes all user data.
4. After format, press Power again to reboot phone (select reboot system now).
5. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold Samsung Galaxy S3 hard reset for 8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
Third method-
1. Factory format entering sgs3 mini format code. Enter \*2767\*3855#.
*Note - Warning! All your data including contacts, messages etc. will be lost! Copy all your necessary data/Contacts/Messages etc. to SIM or make backup to your PC before full reset! Take out SIM card before full reset. Source: [Hard-reset.com](http://www.hard-reset.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-mini-hard-reset.html).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue
Solution: battery replacement.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/11/01 | 363 | 1,375 | <issue_start>username_0: How do you keep Google Play Services from stopping or get it to start back up? It has deleted all my apps and is now telling me every time I try to download that I don't have enough space. What do I do?<issue_comment>username_1: First method-
* Reset the device (press and hold POWER button for 8-10 seconds).
Second method-
1. Press and hold VOLUME UP and Home(center) button, then press Power until the phone vibrates. Wait until you see the Android logo then release all the buttons.
2. Select Wipe data/Factory reset with VOLUME DOWN key, press Power (right hand-side).
3. Select YES -- this deletes all user data.
4. After format, press Power again to reboot phone (select reboot system now).
5. If your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold Samsung Galaxy S3 hard reset for 8-10 seconds. The device will reboot automatically.
Third method-
1. Factory format entering sgs3 mini format code. Enter \*2767\*3855#.
*Note - Warning! All your data including contacts, messages etc. will be lost! Copy all your necessary data/Contacts/Messages etc. to SIM or make backup to your PC before full reset! Take out SIM card before full reset. Source: [Hard-reset.com](http://www.hard-reset.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-mini-hard-reset.html).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue
Solution: battery replacement.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/11/01 | 497 | 2,082 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed a Micro SD card on my Samsung Galaxy 3 phone. I had a few dozen songs on the card and everything was working fine. Then I shut down my phone, removed the SD card, hooked it up to my PC and loaded the card up with a few hundred MP3 files. When I reinstalled the SD card on my Android, things went wacky. I can see the SD card icon but when I go to `Settings > Storage`, the only option I see is the "Mount SD card" choice. When I click it, I get "SD card safe to remove".
Bottom line is that the card seems unusable on my phone but works fine on my PC. Ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Android like fat32 filesystem and fat32 like <4gb sdcard Windows like ntfs system but also familiar with fat32. My advice, format your SD with fat32 and remove it safely turn of your device mount your SD and power your device wait after boot and let us know
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I've had this problem numerous times and this is how I fix it.....
Take the SDcard and insert in card reader on PC. Use a partitioning program such as [GParted](http://gparted.org/download.php), which is open source. Have it scan and fix errors on the card. Using just the PC to scan and fix errors wont work right for your problem. Put it back in your Samsung and enjoy.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You should reformat the card from within Settings -> Storage, then try copying the files again. Make sure you unmount the card before removal *even if you will be turning the device off to remove it*. I would highly suggest you transfer the files to the SD via the phone itself -- either by connecting the phone to the PC or using one of those apps that gives you access via wifi. SD cards in phones running Kitkat or later use exFAT, which allows for file/folder permissions. Moving a disk between different operating systems is a good way to mess up file attributes and ownership. The permissions are specific to the OS instance which set them, so a second OS reading the same disk wouldn't be able to make any meaningful sense of them.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/11/01 | 440 | 1,834 | <issue_start>username_0: After rooting my phone, the WiFi wouldn't turn on. When I say it won't turn on, I mean it won't toggle on at all. I cannot flip the switch to put it in the on position.
I decided that I would just reflash the stock OS to remove the root. WiFi still wouldn't turn on. Then I decided to do a factory reset. It still won't turn on.
I don't care about losing anything, I just want to be able to turn the WiFi on.<issue_comment>username_1: Did you reflash the stock ROM?
By the way, factory reset only wipes data and cache directories which don't even touch the system directory. Normally, the system directory is read-only, but when you have root privileges, you may change something in the system partition, and that cannot be reversed with a factory reset. The only solution is to use a recovery or something and delete all the partitions, especially the system partition, and flash or install your stock ROM/firmware.
You said you can't toggle at all. That occurs when there isn't any device or any driver is not initialized.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **There can be two causes:**
1. Hardware failure. Unlikely, but a possibility.
2. **Each device has multiple sub-models, and each sub-model has multiple ROMs**. You need to be sure you're installing the ROM meant for your exact device model, even if you are re-installing a stock ROM. If you do install a ROM not meant for your device, you often face issues like these.
The solution for this is to first **confirm your exact device model**:
* Boot into your device's bootloader and look up the device version/model.
* Open the download page of the ROM you installed
* Download the version specific to your model
* Install the ROM the usual way, but be sure to do a full wipe/clean of all partitions first from the recovery.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/11/01 | 1,030 | 3,713 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Private Internet Access's VPN via its [App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.privateinternetaccess.android) and now I'd also like to additionally use [Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/en/android-install).
The problem however is that I apparently can only use either VPN or Adblock Plus - but not both in combination.
Is it possible to use both by changing some setting in either of the Apps or of my phone ?
It says it couldn't change the proxy settings of my phone so I should do it manually. But as all traffic is routed through the VPN changing the proxy-name to "localhost" and the proxy-port to "2020" didn't help. It keeps on waiting for traffic on Port 2020. I guess it comes down to routing the VPN traffic through the proxy. But maybe there's also another solution to it (like another Adblock App that works differently for example).
---
**My phone**:
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, I8160
Firmware 4.1.2
Rooted
**The Error Message** (roughly translated):
"Seemingly no traffic was routed through adblock plus. Adblock Plus couldn't change the proxy settings of your device. Please configure them manually."<issue_comment>username_1: There are good reasons why you cannot use such a combination:
* routing your VPN traffic via another proxy might compromise it, thus rendering your VPN useless
* doing it the other way around won't work, as the Adblock proxy then would need to be *behind* the VPN one – which *you* cannot establish *on your device*
So what you need is, as you correctly pointed out, an ad-blocker working by different means. Examples include (without giving any recommendation here, just listing possibilities):
* something working via the `hosts` file (i.e. routing all ad-requests "to `/dev/null`" (or rather to `127.0.0.1`, which is your device itself, which doesn't have them → nothing returned to display)
* something "nulling" the ad modules themselves (i.e. "disabling" them)
None of those are "to be found" at *Google Play* for obvious reasons (though there might be some which *Google* either didn't recognize yet, or which have the corresponding activity hidden from the UI itself by hiding it, or which are simply ignored as "not fit for international use").
I could name some of the latter two categories, e.g. *LBE Security Master* (which is only available in a Chinese version on *Play* (see [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46695347&postcount=2010) for a localized English version)). There are also several apps working with the `hosts` solution, which you can find on e.g. *F-Droid* or *Aptoide* (see my app-list on [Ad-Blockers](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_adblocker) for examples).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For non-rooted phones see my relevant question [*here*](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/169440/how-to-run-a-firewall-and-an-adblocker-on-a-non-rooted-phone-at-the-same-time/169441#169441). Currently I'm using a VPN connection for my NetGuard firewall.
If you have a non-rooted phone you can use a VPN and then use the browser [Firefox for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en) and install an adblock AddOn to it (like [UBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/ublock-mobile/)). Or simply use the [Firefox Klar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.klar) browser which blocks ads and tracking by default.
As far as I know there are no adblockers for non-rooted phones that also block ads in apps and don't use VPN. One exception I know of is pi-hole which isn't a solution in my and most cases.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/11/02 | 696 | 2,907 | <issue_start>username_0: I just discovered that if I set the alarm clock and then power off the phone (by holding the power button and then selecting "Power Off") the alarm will still go off when the time comes.
Is this expected behavior? It makes me feel like "power off" doesn't actually power off the phone.
I have a Huawei Y530-U051 running android 4.3.<issue_comment>username_1: That is expected behavior. It allows you to turn the phone off if you need to ensure the battery doesn't drain (or whatever other use-case you can think up) and still have a usable alarm clock. It's not new, many Android devices do something similar, and every iPhone since the first-generation models also had that feature. I can also recall an old Nokia 3310 I had back in the early 2000's which did the exact same thing.
Turning the phone off does shut down the OS, so don't worry about that. Android supports the setting of "[hardware alarms](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=1942)", which let the phone boot automatically at a predetermined time. Not every manufacturer included support for them, but yours obviously did.
Edit: The hardware alarm feature has been deprecated by Apple and isn't useable any longer.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Remember when you turned on your old mobile phone and you didn't have to set up the time every day again because the phone remembered what time it is?
It's not something of new, it's just that the phone starts a minute before the timer hits the alarm and it's build in because the phone requires at least 4 hours of recharge to last 10 hours of sleep in order to wake you up and not all customers have the possibility of having the wall charger or having the phone charged in their own room with a laptop in their own room.
However you can turn it off by clicking the small check button on the bottom of the screen when you turn the mobile off, so to say it, all phones hibernate on some level in case you don't happen to pull the battery off every time you want the phone closed completely.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: When the phone is turned off, it doesn’t mean that it is completely off. It is like in a sleep mode and the processor is still running a lower level system which does tasks like running the clock to keep the time correct, continuously monitoring the power button to know when to turn the phone on. As the clock is running and it is the alarm time , so the processor sends a signal to turn the phone on. Then the phone is turned on and the alarm rings.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On my Redmi 7, my Clock app Settings -> Additional alarm settings, has a feature Shutdown alarm, which I can disable so that the alarm does not go off after the device is powered off. It's a very useful feature, but I wish I had discovered it before my alarm woke me unnecessarily at 5:25AM, and not after. :-)
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/11/02 | 611 | 2,118 | <issue_start>username_0: It's driving me nuts seeing those notices each time I open my phone, leaving no room for the transient notifications and messages I've received.<issue_comment>username_1: Under sound and notification settings/app notifications you can block notifications on an app by app basis
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Not possible, it seems. There is a thread on XDA about this: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/hide-ongoing-notifications-lockscreen-t2938422>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I've discovered one way to temporary remove it. Go to app manager in your phone settings menu and disable the notification and then enable it back. This will remove the icon from the notification bar and from lock screen, but you will get the notification for new emails/events
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: In Android Lollipop 5.0.2, under Notifications I could suppress notifications on lock screen, while still being able to see persistent status message in status bar (for example, Skype's status). This is what I wanted, so that owner information would still be visible on lock screen.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: An app called Notific does the job beautifully. It has a pro version which allows you to select which apps you want to show notifications for. It has many more useful customisations too.
[Here's a link to the app](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiF8vGJv4bKAhXIj44KHSdKB50QFggcMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.anandbibek.notifypro%26hl%3Den&usg=AFQjCNFrtPxztHSgpWif6vqvvk5HN601GQ&sig2=liH6L4fOsHBbb3OtTNkDIA)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: In Android Marshmallow at least, you can block all notifications per-app. Go to Settings -> Sound & Notifications -> App Notifications, choose the app, and then select "Block All". This works great for apps like Adguard which seem to require a persistent notification.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Go to accessibiliry. Turn OFF PERSIATANT NOTIFICATIONS. that will work.
Upvotes: -1 |