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2014/12/03 | 745 | 2,707 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 (2013) (wifi) and am trying to update the software to Android 5.0. When I try to sideload, I get this error:
```
Installing update...
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm.sdcc.1/by-name/system at /system: Invalid argument
Verifying current system...
"/system/app/Drive.apk" has unexpected contents.
E: Error in /tmp/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
```
How I did it:
I placed the OTA file in `sdk/platform-tools` folder. Then I opened up a command prompt and typed in `adb sideload 5a0f7a47588c268c239e58cf568823c6637c5af1.signed-razor-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.5a0f7a47.zip` and I got that error.
What did I do wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: The app's file has been modified in some way, changed or removed. Look up your build number in settings and search for it on Google. Hopefully you'll find a zip with .img files in it. If you've got the correct img files, reflash system.img and you're able to flash the ota.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This means that recovery doesn't recognize the Google Drive APK inside the update package. Most ROMs don't come with Google Drive pre-installed, so I assume you're trying to use a factory image, which needs to be decompressed and flashed via fastboot. Factory images cannot be installed via recovery.
First, you'll need the Android SDK. Here is a link to get that: <http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html>
Next, you'll need to unlock the bootloader. Power down your Nexus 7 and then hold power + volume down until it boots into fastboot mode. Now connect your Nexus 7 to your computer via USB, open a command terminal and type `fastboot devices`, and hit enter. If your computer recognizes the device, the terminal will output the serial number and fastboot.
The next step will wipe all data off of the device. If that's ok, continue.
Now, type in `fastboot oem unlock` and hit enter. The device will prompt you to confirm the bootloader unlock. Follow the instructions on the Nexus 7 to unlock the bootloader. When finished, the terminal will display a success message. After this is complete, type `fastboot reboot-bootloader` and hit enter to refresh the bootloader.
Now, move the image zip to the `platform-tools` folder of the Android SDK and unpack the factory image on your computer using whatever zip tool you have available. There is a second zip file inside the package, be sure to unzip that also. then, in the terminal, navigate to the unzipped factory image folder and type `./flash-all.sh` (OSX/Linux) or `flash-all.bat` (Windows) depending on your computer's operating system.
Let it do its thing and the device should boot into the OS when it's done.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/03 | 1,251 | 4,667 | <issue_start>username_0: Because I do not want to consent to the Google Location Services privacy agreement I have this switched off. By doing so I know some location functionality like cell-based and wifi-based location will not be functional.
However I would expect simple GPS functionality to work in a normal way. Functioning in a normal way to me would be to use **GPS data if available, else use the last known location**. (Historically this is how GPS receivers work)
The current (I am running Android 5, Lollipop) implementation from Google however seems to not give any location at all when there is no clear fix, throwing me lots of warnings and placing me all over the world instead of in my home location.
My question:
**Does anyone know a third party location provider / spoofer which simply caches my last known location if there is no GPS fix?** (just giving me back normal functionality)
Additional functionality which would be very welcome is caching Wifi/Cell data so if I have been somewhere it will remember without a GPS fix.
Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: You could try this app: [GPS Aids](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.canaryx.gpsaids).
It tries to provide a quicker and more stable fix by providing a couple of GPS aids (GPS Aiding Data like LTO Long Term Orbits, gpsOneXTRA and AGPS), and it caches your last known GPS data.
It will run without root, but some options require root access.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not exactly matching your description (using the "last known" position if not GPS available), but still a good alternative:
On two of my devices, I completely got rid of all proprietary Google services, replacing them by alternatives. In detail, I've described this in [Android without Google 5: Free your Droid!](https://android.izzysoft.de/articles/named/android-without-google-5)¹ ([update](https://android.izzysoft.de/articles/named/android-without-google-5a)¹). In short, this is what I've done:
1. Flash a custom ROM that comes without GApps (here: CyanogenMod)
2. Installing [microG](https://github.com/microg) (successor of [NOGAPPS](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715375))
3. Generating the `lacells.db` as [described at XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49783851&postcount=519), and pushed it to the device
As a result, I've got a totally offline working location service using cell tower IDs and the `lacells.db`, Playstore access via [BlankStore](https://apt.izzysoft.de/fdroid/index/apk/com.android.vending)¹ or [YalpStore](https://f-droid.org/packages/com.github.yeriomin.yalpstore/), and a working Maps API using OpenStreetMap. So with "no GPS active", I still get my location as long as there are cell towers in reach. I can, however, not say whether it's using the "last known position" if there's no GPS and no cell towers.
¹ Disclosure: link go to one of my sites
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Using Fairphone 2 and Fairphone Open OS and following [this guide](https://forum.fairphone.com/t/pencil2-living-without-google-2-0-a-google-free-fp2/11587) to living without Google, I set up location services using location middleware provider [µg UnifiedNlp (no GAPPS)](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=nlp&fdid=com.google.android.gms)
It is easy to do this using the [F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/) repository
* Install µg UnifiedNlp (no GAPPS)
* Install geolocation backends such as [LocalGsmNlpBackend](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.fitchfamily.android.gsmlocation)
* Install geocoding backend [NominatimeNlp](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.microg.nlp.backend.nominatim)
* Reboot your phone
* Start the µg UnifiedNlp app and set up the backends. In LocalGsmNlpBackend select 'create database' and let it generate a database from OpenCellID or Mozilla Location Services (this takes ages and downloads huge amounts of data so make sure you are on WiFi)
* Enable Location options in Settings
Result: both GPS and network-based location services work with little or no privacy impact.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Accessing location in Google Location service and accessing location in Android are independent from each other.
Apps can use either Android Location Manager (which does not depend on Google Location service) or Google Location service.
Thus, you can still use apps who access location through Android Location Manager. According to my research of the top 5000 apps, most apps still use Android Location Manager. So, you should be good without Google Location Services.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/03 | 443 | 1,801 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 2.3 Gingerbread and have installed Opera Mini. I used it to save many useful pages for offline viewing and I want to save the links of the pages in a text file. So I need to find the place where the links of the saved pages are stored.<issue_comment>username_1: Saved pages are stored in Opera Mini's private file directory, which is `/data/data/com.opera.mini.android/files/`. They are saved in [Opera Binary Markup Language (OBML)](https://dev.opera.com/articles/opera-binary-markup-language/), and you will need root privileges in order to access them.
As far as I understand, the links are simply embedded in the .obml file rather than being stored separately anywhere.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: OP seems to confuse Saved Pages feature with Bookmarks. Address of a saved page (or any page viewed in Opera Mini) is copy / pastable (to anywhere) from the top of your screen. Whole point of Saved Pages is they contain the actual page contents as well (OP seems strangely unconcerned about losing this !).
Path to Saved Page data given above may well be correct; or possibly... / mnt / asec / com.opera / lib (or possibly folder "lost+found ?). Problem is, as stated, the location is inaccessible without fraught rooting procedure (ES File Explorer declares the directories to be empty for example).
My advice to anyone wanting to backup Saved Pages is to copy the addresses into UC Browser & re-save them in .mht format (earlier UC Browsers also saved as .html .txt or .pdf using addons). Pages are then accessible / transferable / viewable on PC etc. Slow & stupid but a guaranteed solution. It also punishes Opera Mini's developers (who are generally admirable) for consistently building in this infuriating anti-functionality.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/03 | 1,062 | 3,778 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried under KitKat and Lollipop on my Nexus 4 but I can't add my old account. I also tried both manual and automatic setup, but same result: credentials are incorrect.
Any solutions about this? Should I have entered different parameters during the manual setup?
EDIT:
POP3 with default parameters: server hotmail.com, port 110, security STARTTLS
IMAP with default parameters: server hotmail.com, port 143, security STARTTLS
Exchange, which doesn't give the possibility to change any parameters<issue_comment>username_1: Try these steps as seen @ [how-to-set-up-hotmail-on-android](http://zusiddiqui.wordpress.com/2012/08/23/how-to-set-up-hotmail-on-android/):
...
...
1) Tap on “Email” in your app drawer
2) You should see the Email Setup screen. Type in your email address and password. Tap Next.
* If you encounter an error, repeat Steps 1 and 2 (DON’T press Next). Move on to Step 3.
3) Once you’ve typed in your details, tap on “Manual Setup”.
4) Select “Exchange” from the list of options.
5) Fill out the fields as indicated below in the Account Setup window:
```
Domain\Username: delete the “\” and type in your full email address
Password: type in <PASSWORD>
Server: type in “debug-m.hotmail.com”.
If that doesn’t work, repeat Steps 1 – 4 and use “m.hotmail.com”
If that doesn’t work either, repeat Steps 1 – 4 and use “blu-m.hot mail.com”
Make sure the Security Type is “SSL/TLS”
```
6) Tap on “Next”.
7) Choose whatever options you want (how frequently it should check for email, how much it should sync etc.). Tap on “Next”.
8) A little loading icon may appear as it syncs your email account.
9) Congratulations! Your email is all set up and you can now set a name for the mailbox.
Your account should be completely set up by now. It should be syncing your email as you read this very sentence. Once again, this setup has only been tested on @hotmail.com and @hotmail.co.uk accounts.
...
...
*Alternatively, you can always create a new GMail account and integrate your hotmail one with it (Allow you to seen your hotmail emails inside the GMail interface) as seen @ [guidingtech.com](http://www.guidingtech.com/1601/integrate-yahoo-hotmail-gmail/) and then add the GMail account.*
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_1: Do you have two-step verification enabled on your hotmail account? If you do, that extra layer of security can trip up GMail. You'll need to create an "App Password", which should be a setting in your Hotmail settings.
From [Microsoft's Two-step Verification FAQ](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/two-step-verification-faq):
>
> Some apps (like the mail apps on some smartphones) or devices (like
> the Xbox 360, for example) can't prompt you to enter a security code
> when you try to sign in. If you get an incorrect password error with
> an app or device, you'll need to create a unique app password to sign
> in. Once you've signed in with your app password, you're all set to
> use that app or device. You'll need to create and sign in with an app
> password once for each app or device that can't prompt you for a
> security code.
>
>
> 1. Sign in to your Microsoft account.
> 2. Under **Password and security info**, tap or click **Edit security info**.
> 3. If you're prompted for a security code here, enter it and tap or click **Submit**.
> 4. Under **App passwords**, tap or click **Create a new app password**.
>
>
> A new app password is generated and appears on your screen.
> 5. Switch to the app or device for which you need the password, and enter the app password displayed on the screen.
>
>
> For more info about signing in to specific devices, see App passwords
> and two-step verification.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/03 | 185 | 800 | <issue_start>username_0: Before my phone got upgraded to lollipop, I was able see that I had a missed call,SMS text, other app notification without having to unlock my screen.
Now I have to unlock my screen just to see if I have any notifications, how do I bring back the old ways?<issue_comment>username_1: Than you have to change notification settings in your android phone.
**GOTO : Settings > Sounds & Notification > App Notification**
In **Settings > Sounds & Notification**
you can set the all notification setting like , sound , notification light etc.
I hope this help you to solved your problem.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings > Sounds & Notification > When device is locked > Show all notification content
Hope this solves your query
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/04 | 417 | 1,596 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a new smartphone, [MyPhone Agua Rio Fun](http://www.pinoytechblog.com/archives/myphone-rio-fun-5-inch-android-smartphone-priced-at-php-2999) (a local brand in Philippines). It's actually a pretty good phone in my book, but the storage in this thing is terrible! I found a way to solve it, but it says I have to root my phone.
I used to have Samsung Galaxy Pocket and I had no trouble rooting it. However, on Rio Fun, the only solid keys are volume up/down and the power buttons. When I try to go to recovery mode, it doesn't let me select anything! It doesn't have a solid home button, only the soft Home, Menu and Back keys (which can't be used when in recovery mode!). The power button just shows the triangle Android (!) sign then the recovery menu again! (any other root methods don't work on it!)
How can I navigate in recovery mode with this phone, and how can I root this phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Recovery menus usually don't have *any* touch elements, you only control them using hardware keys (otherwise you'd be lost with a broken digitizer when trying to backup your data). Use the `volume` keys (up/down) to navigate, and the `power` button to select an item.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I also have the same kind of phone (MP Rio Fun) and I am trying to partition my SD. In the Recovery mode, you have to use the volume keys/button to highlight the option that you want then you have to press the Option key (the key on the left side of the Home key) to enter the highlighted option.
Hope this help.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/04 | 424 | 1,577 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to install an app from an apk file, and I've moved it to my phone via USB; however, I cannot locate it. What would be an easy location to which I could move the apk file such that it would be simple to find via a file browser?
This is what I'm looking at in USB on my PC.
I search for the directories shown in my file browsers, like acct, cache, config, d, data, dev, etc, mnt, proc, ... None of these can be found on my PC. I search for the PC directories on the phone, and I can't find them. So, where can I find an overlapping directory?
I'm on 4.2.1 HM2013002 (China Unicom). China Mobile MIMU, model 2013022.
Alternatively, as a workaround, might somebody be able to post an Android Enthusiast-local tutorial describing how to remotely install an app?<issue_comment>username_1: Recovery menus usually don't have *any* touch elements, you only control them using hardware keys (otherwise you'd be lost with a broken digitizer when trying to backup your data). Use the `volume` keys (up/down) to navigate, and the `power` button to select an item.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I also have the same kind of phone (MP Rio Fun) and I am trying to partition my SD. In the Recovery mode, you have to use the volume keys/button to highlight the option that you want then you have to press the Option key (the key on the left side of the Home key) to enter the highlighted option.
Hope this help.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/04 | 1,365 | 5,610 | <issue_start>username_0: On a PC, there are hard disks acting as storage space where the operating system and application files are stored, and there is RAM which is memory which gets used up by the operating system executable code and applications executable code while everything is running.
On my Samsung Galaxy SIII, when I go to `Settings -> More -> Storage`, there are various sections which talk about storage space and memory as though these were the same thing?
So here come my questions:
1. Apart from storage space provided by the optional SD card which must be inserted into the back of the phone next to the SIM card, is there a single memory chip acting as both a storage medium for files when the device is turned off as well as random access memory for the running operating system executables and apps in execution? As the following screenshot reports there seem to be 16.00GB on my device used both as a hard disk and as RAM. Is this how this storage medium works, a single chip for both?
2. Where can I see the amount of space available on my SIM card? [According to Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module#Data) such space can only be used to store specific kinds of data such as network-specific information, a maximum of 250 contacts (except for newer models) where each contact can only consist of a name and single phone number pair, and SMS messages. SIM card capacities are also limited to 32KB to 128KB or more, but in any case it's a very small amount of space. It could be that because of these limitations the Samsung Galaxy SIII and other modern Android phones do not make use of this space for user data, but correct me if I'm wrong.
Thank you for your replies.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/CGuFp.png)<issue_comment>username_1: In this respect, there is no difference between regular PC and Android.
The terminologies, however, is slightly confusing.
System memory refers to the storage space that is used by system files, and Device memory refers to all storage space. Device memory does not refer to RAM. Your device's RAM can be seen in `Settings -> More -> Application Manager`.
>
> is there a single memory chip acting as both a storage medium for files when the device is turned off as well as random access memory for the running operating system executables and apps in execution?
>
>
>
Sort of. Most Android device uses a System-on-chip (SOC). What is included in a SOC varies depending on the particular chip and device, but a typical SOC may have CPU, RAM, GPU, wireless, and possibly storage manufactured in a single chip. In regular PC, these are usually separate components, SOC is used in mobile devices to save space wasted due to separate component packaging, but internally there is still a delineation between the components.
>
> Where can I see the amount of space available on my SIM card?
>
>
>
AFAIK, you can't. Android have *very* limited support for SIM card facility. It uses the SIM card only for Telephony functions and importing existing contacts there into the device's address book.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Now I realize that as to the first part of the question, as pointed out, the Storage
screen is displaying information on internal storage (excluding SIM card storage space, external SD card storage space, and RAM memory which is just a temporary storage location which is on a separate chip and does not serve as a persistent storage location).
The reason I was getting confused is that the terms storage and memory are mixed interchangeably on this screen. Even more confusing, on the [Samsung Galaxy SIII site](http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/mobile/mobile-phones/smartphones/SGH-I747MBABMC) the amount of this internal storage is listed under the heading `Memory` with subheading `Total Internal Memory: 32 GB / 16 GB Internal Memory`, whereas in the world of desktop computers the term `memory` usually refers to RAM. This is what was confusing me.
I later realized that to view the amount of RAM (including the percentage of unavailable RAM on the system) there is another window which can be accessed by long-pressing the Home hardware key and then clicking on the pie-chart icon in the lower-left hand corner, as in the following screenshots:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vWdrr.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IIHpU.png)
I've added a picture of what a SOC (System-on-a-Chip) looks like. As posted, many systems now come as SOCs with CPU, internal memory, RAM, and other component all integrated into one chip but at the same time still separate from one another.
As an alternative place where to find information on RAM used as opposed to long-pressing the `Home` key and clicking on the pie-chart icon, one can also go to `Settings -> More -> Application manager` and swipe twice to the right to see the `RUNNING` tab which displays the same information at the bottom as in the following screenshot (click to enlarge):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Spbrt.png)
The above screen displays all running processes. By contrast, long-pressing the `Home` hardware key only displays those running processes which have a GUI in the foreground, excluding background tasks.
Thanks.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/04 | 732 | 2,863 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been reading for days about how to remove the Google Search Bar from the top of my Nexus 6 since I never use it. I have gotten mixed answers on exactly what file to delete and where it is.
I have heard `quicksearchbar.apk` but it's not in `/system/app` like in previous versions. Does anybody know where the file/files are I need to delete in order to get rid of the search bar, or else, how to remove it? Preferably not downloading another launcher, since I don't want to bloat my phone when I could reduce the size.<issue_comment>username_1: I heard you can go to Settings >> Apps >> select all apps tab -> find and click "Google Search" and disable it, then reboot. However this will disable all Google search functions.
Otherwise you may be stuck with the alternate launcher option.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I tried using Nova Prime launcher. It totally changed my home page but did remove the bar and the google cards page too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You need to use a third-party launcher app like [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en). In Nova Launcher, you can hide the persistent search bar by navigating to : Go to `Nova Settings > Desktop > Persistent Search Bar > Select "None"`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: for turning Google search bar OFF, hold finger in screen, swipe up the 3dots up the widgets button, in the top of page you can turn search bar off.
was it as easy as it looked?
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I know how irritating it is to see this Google bar. You don't need anything to remove it. Just tap on your home screen in the middle of the screen. The bottom options open up showing wallpaper, widgets etc. Just above those options is the tiny dots. Click on those dots and you'll see that the first option is to remove the search bar.
Hope you enjoy your clean home screen with this :)
Gaurav
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: I finally found how to remove it in this case:
* No Nova installation nor any other issues with launcher installation
* No "three dots method" as they don't appear on my screen
* No apparently root needed
* No apk removal
I found the way (in my Spanish interface):
1. Ajustes -> Aplicaciones -> Todas -> Aplicacion Google -> Borrar Caché / Borrar Valores por defecto
2. Ajustes -> Aplicaciones -> Todas -> Launcher3 -> Borrar Datos / Borrar Caché / Borrar Valores por defecto
Sorry if I make a mistake in direct translation but I really don't know how it appears in English interface:
1. Settings -> Apps -> all -> Google App -> Remove cache / Remove defaults
2. Settings -> Apps -> all -> Launcher3 -> Remove data / Remove cache / Remove defaults
I use katkiss ROM - Lollipop 5.1 on an Asus Transformer TF101. Hope this works as it worked for me!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/04 | 492 | 1,966 | <issue_start>username_0: I set up the Android Email app on my Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo because I thought I would move from Internet mail on Outlook.com to using Email. The app did not download all my mail but only downloads new mail, which I don't like. Besides, I am too used to using INternet for mail to think about using the Email app. However, the app is giving me annoying notifications all the time, and I definitely don't want to know every time a new email arrives. I prefer to see it on Internet. So how do I eliminate my account from Email? Or how do I turn off the notifications? Or how do I get to see all the mails I have on my Outlook account on the app instead of just the unread mail?<issue_comment>username_1: **Turn off notifications:** (this is the same for all apps) **Settings >> Apps.** Slide to the "All" section and scroll down until you find "Email". Uncheck the box for "Show notifications". You should probably do the same for Exchange Services, which has the same icon.
**Remove account from Email app**: Settings > Scroll down to the Accounts and tap on Email. Tap the account you want to remove. Tap on the menu button on the upper right (three vertical square) and pick "Remove Account".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To "get rid of it", try the following steps:
1. From the home-screen, open *Settings*
2. Navigate to *Apps*, tap the "All" tab
3. Scroll until you find the Email app. Tap it.
4. Tap the buttons to "Clear cache", "Delete data", "Force stop", and "Disable" (in this order)1
Now that app should no longer bother you. If you wish to use another Email app instead, there are plenty; you might e.g. wish to take a look at my list of [Email Apps](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_emailapps) for a selection.
---
**1:** Depending on the ROM builder, you might not be able to disable the Email app. That would only leave rooted solutions for that final step.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/04 | 384 | 1,475 | <issue_start>username_0: Viber answers my phone since yesterday(Dec 3, 2014) after an application update. I would like to know what setting to change so I can answer my calls using my regular phone?
Thank you<issue_comment>username_1: **Turn off notifications:** (this is the same for all apps) **Settings >> Apps.** Slide to the "All" section and scroll down until you find "Email". Uncheck the box for "Show notifications". You should probably do the same for Exchange Services, which has the same icon.
**Remove account from Email app**: Settings > Scroll down to the Accounts and tap on Email. Tap the account you want to remove. Tap on the menu button on the upper right (three vertical square) and pick "Remove Account".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To "get rid of it", try the following steps:
1. From the home-screen, open *Settings*
2. Navigate to *Apps*, tap the "All" tab
3. Scroll until you find the Email app. Tap it.
4. Tap the buttons to "Clear cache", "Delete data", "Force stop", and "Disable" (in this order)1
Now that app should no longer bother you. If you wish to use another Email app instead, there are plenty; you might e.g. wish to take a look at my list of [Email Apps](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_emailapps) for a selection.
---
**1:** Depending on the ROM builder, you might not be able to disable the Email app. That would only leave rooted solutions for that final step.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/04 | 200 | 827 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a OnePlus One phone (64GB model). I noticed that the LED for the front camera is continuously on. Is there any option to turn it off?<issue_comment>username_1: When you say LED for the front camera, do you mean the notification LED? That can be easily disabled in Settings - Display and Lights - Notification and Battery light.
If you're referring to the flash LED of the back camera, you can try taking some pictures with the flash turned off and see whether it works.
If not, try hard reset via recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to setting > gesture > toggle flashlight > disable it "Unchecked"
I think this caused by a feature in OnePlus can turn the flashlight on by drawing V on the screen, for me it used to work by itself sometime or in my pocket.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/05 | 398 | 1,623 | <issue_start>username_0: Yesterday I installed the newest software update for the Samsung galaxy S4(GT-19505). At first, the phone was stuck on a loop of the update 'installing' to 100%, turning on then switching off and repeating. I did a battery pull and removed my SD card. when i went to switch on my phone and it was stuck on 'android is updating. i left it and fell asleep. this morning i switched it on and it started as normal but then froze and got stuck at the glowing 'SAMSUNG' logo. i have tried using the power+up+home to and cleared the cache partition but that did not help. i have also taken out and replaced the battery many times. Samsung Kies also does not recognise my phone. How do I fix this problem? I am a complete newbie when it comes to phones and the technical side of them and would prefer an easy guide as to how to fix my problem/what the problem is. I would also REALLY REALLY REALLY prefer not to do a factory reset and wipe all my data.<issue_comment>username_1: When you say LED for the front camera, do you mean the notification LED? That can be easily disabled in Settings - Display and Lights - Notification and Battery light.
If you're referring to the flash LED of the back camera, you can try taking some pictures with the flash turned off and see whether it works.
If not, try hard reset via recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to setting > gesture > toggle flashlight > disable it "Unchecked"
I think this caused by a feature in OnePlus can turn the flashlight on by drawing V on the screen, for me it used to work by itself sometime or in my pocket.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/05 | 420 | 1,547 | <issue_start>username_0: Possible duplicates of
[How can I circumvent regional restrictions in Google's Play Store?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12538/how-can-i-circumvent-regional-restrictions-in-googles-play-store)
[How to change country?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/20857/how-to-change-country)
Nevertheless, as the answers provided in the previous threads were not satisfying for me, i wanted to ask again in case anyone had an updated answer. I want to download <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.internet&hl=en> on my phone but it is not available in my country.
Does anyone have any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: yes correct , use this link for direct download from google play ,
<http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/>
or chrome plugins :
<http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/#extension>
or vpn or socks for change ip to usa or england.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: General practice for me, if I'm looking for an app that is either no longer available on Google Play, supposedly incompatible with my device (though I know it will work), or not available in my area; I go to Google, enter in the name of the app I'm looking for + "apk". So in your case that would be "Internet.org APK". Lots of times you'll find someone or some third party that has uploaded the apk file.
Another way is to use an APK downloader site like [APK Downloader](http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/). Unfortunately this doesn't seem to work for the particular app you want.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/05 | 440 | 1,587 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Nexus 4 with stock Lollipop, I can check the usage data month by month, but my subscription is every 30 days (around the 15th).
New contracts last 28 days, so there is more difference between real interval and a month.
Is it possible to set a personal interval (the start and the during) to check it?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to data usage in setting, and click the drop-down that says some interval (5 Dec-4 Nov etc) and choose "Change cycle..." to change the start date.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the "Change cycle" option today.
It's at the bottom of the drop-down
I had to scroll past every month from 2014 to 1970 (~520 months)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Unfortunately I don't have enough reputation in this sub-stackexchange, so I will answer instead of commenting.
This options is not available in Android (up to this date), but there is [an issue](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=66034) (which you can star\*), which has unfortunately been marked *obsolete* with no reason whatsoever. Maybe it can be rediscovered if enough people star it.
P.s.: [Here is a similar issue](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=45426) which has not been marked obsolete (yet).
Edit: Another trick (which does not really give you the desired effect) might be to use an app from your provider (these often show you how much data you have left).
\*Makes it more likely that it might be implemented at some point.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/12/04 | 910 | 3,185 | <issue_start>username_0: I had a problem with my Nexus 7 (2013, 2nd gen) tablet.
I restarted my tablet and when it was rebooting again, it showed "Google" logo and then stood there.
I wait it (around 20 minutes) but it did not do anything else.
Trying factory reset... [failed]
================================
I have check many videos that suggesting apply a hard reset or factory reset, so I tried to do this.
Once in `Recovery mode`, I notice that some error messages appear at bottom of screen, they are:
```
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Failed closing /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc (I/O error)
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
```
Then I selected `wipe data/factory reset` option and execute it. It started to formatting `/data`but then similar errores were flushed (here I copy log):
```
-- Wiping data...
Formatting data...
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
Formatting cache...
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
Data wipe complete.
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_install
E:Failed closing /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc (I/O error)
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
```
Here I show an image of recovery error messages
Trying unlocking device... [failed]
===================================
Some pages and forums suggest to flash and install another ROM, I have selected `Cyanogenmod` and following steps shown in[Cyanogen wiki page](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_flo). The first step is unlocking device, this process starts formatting `/data` and then formatting '/cache', but again it cannot be mounted.
---
Finally...
How can I fix these issue?<issue_comment>username_1: I was seeing a very similar issue but in my case the "Formatting ..." step was not followed by a failed to mount message. In my opinion there is a hardware issue with your unit -- if the format fails such that the resulting partition can not be mounted, there's not much that can be done except attempt a warranty repair.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try booting into `fastboot` and run `fastboot format cache` and then `fastboot erase cache`.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/06 | 213 | 898 | <issue_start>username_0: I wonder if is it possible to run android applications DIRECTLY on a Linux distribution like ubuntu or gentoo?
I mean running the apps on linux without the help of virtualbox,simulators like genymotion, on google chroom...
is it possible to compile a linux kernel in such a way to do this?
if so, is there any guide to to describe the process step by step?
any help is appriciated<issue_comment>username_1: I was seeing a very similar issue but in my case the "Formatting ..." step was not followed by a failed to mount message. In my opinion there is a hardware issue with your unit -- if the format fails such that the resulting partition can not be mounted, there's not much that can be done except attempt a warranty repair.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try booting into `fastboot` and run `fastboot format cache` and then `fastboot erase cache`.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/06 | 369 | 1,288 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 4 with more than 500 MB free storage space:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yvw1D.png)
Click image for larger version
Now I would like to update Chrome, but I get the error, that there is not enough free space to update it:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/zH8Et.png)
Click image for larger version
I would say this is bug. How can I fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: You may want to give this a try:
[How to fix insufficient storage issue](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/3498845/how-fix-androids-insufficient-storage-available-error-message/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I also find it weird. Having free spaces 20 times the size of an app is still not enough to download and install it. What I do is manually move some of the App's data folders in internal storage (Android/data and Android/obb), to external SD card (usually huge games that are taking lot of space), and move them internal storage only when I want to play them. Move them back later.
Not to mention other methods such as clearing your cache, uninstalling unnecessary apps, moving apps to sd card (if available).
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/06 | 148 | 615 | <issue_start>username_0: when I travel where only my phone network is available, I want to turn my data to off so I don't get any updates. If i do that can I still receive calls and texts from others?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes!
Turning Data Off only disconnects Internet connection. It doesnt effect Calls/Texts.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes you will still be able to send/receive phone calls and texts. If you are using any messaging apps that rely on internet then those won't work Your *"radio"* or *"modem"* is what controls the phone and texting. You just won't have any internet.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/07 | 403 | 1,518 | <issue_start>username_0: Last days I have strange behaviour:
No incoming/outgoing sound during calls via mobile network.
After reboot a couple of calls work find and then sound just vanishes.
Viber/skype calls are working just fine.
No external or suspicious applications were installed (actually no new applications were installed for the last months)
dmesg shows nothing related to audio system.
How I can fix the issue? What information I should dig in my phone?
I've Nexus 4 with cyanogenmod (20141205-nightly-mako) [actually before was 20141105-nightly-make and this thing started after almost a month of usage, then I tried to update, but it didn't help].<issue_comment>username_1: There seems to be a pretty bad bug that affects Cyanogenmod right now
<https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-5728>
A workaround provided in the thread:
from a root terminal (adb root/adb shell or terminal emulator/su)
pm disable com.google.android.gms/com.google.android.gms.checkin.CheckinService
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This Problem usually comes with 250MB plus version of google Apps package. If the problem persists, try installing nano version of arm based GApps. hope it will solve the issue.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: A friend of mine who also faced the same problem and finally resolved the issue for me. The phone thinks earphones are plugged in due to which ear piece doesn't work. So take a pin and clean the earphone jack. Should resolve your issue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/07 | 398 | 1,594 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi with Android 5.0.1 Lollipop I used the Slide setting for the lock screen. To experiment with a VPN, I switched to pattern lock.
After deleting the VPN entry I had created, I tried to switch back to Slide. However, the Slide and None options are grayed out and unusable under Settings -> Security -> Screen lock. Only the Pattern, PIN, and Password options are available.
How can I switch from Pattern to Slide?<issue_comment>username_1: Try this:
1. **Open** your **Settings**.
2. Scroll down and select **Security**.
3. **Clear Credentials**.
4. Check the **Screen Lock** setting to see if the low-security options are now enabled.
If that doesn't work, you can revert your lockscreen security to *Slide*.
1. Set your lockscreen security to *Pattern* from **Settings>Security>Screen Lock**.
2. Click the **power** button on your phone to lock it.
3. Click the **power** button again, but don't unlock your phone. There should be a button labelled **Forgot Password**. *Note: On some devices, you may need to incorrectly enter the password/pattern several times until that option appears.*
4. Enter your Google account credentials.
5. Your lock settings should now be **Slide**. *Note: With this method, the option for* ***Slide*** *security will still by disabled, but you should still have it as the lockscreen security on your phone.*
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In my case (Sony Z3 Compact, stock Lollipop) it was sufficient to just remove VNP record to make swype unlock method available again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/07 | 599 | 2,068 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old Nokia 6300 (2008-era) phone and an Amazon Kindle Fire HD (2012 model) rooted with CyanogenMod on Android KitKat.
The Kindle does everything I want it to do and I see no reason to carry around a smartphone as I have no need for one (*yes, this **is** coming from someone who owned a Samsung Galaxy S3 for two years!*).
I have connected the Nokia to my Kindle via bluetooth and have noticed the 'connect to this device for internet-access' option:
Over on the Nokia the `E` symbol is displayed within a box meaning that the device is connected to the internet; when I toggle the 'Internet Access' option on my Kindle off, the Nokia phone is no longer connected to the internet (the box around the `E` disappears).
The Kindle is certainly telling the phone that it wants to use it for internet access, but however Chrome on the Kindle is telling me that it doesn't have an internet connection.
I've read on various websites that Bluetooth DUN and PAN is disabled on KitKat because it's buggy and Google haven't fixed it yet. Is this true?
I've also tried various bluetooth DUN apps to try and get this to work and `bluetooth DUN` simply tells me 'this device is not supported' and the other doesn't do anything.
Is it possible *at all* to access the internet vi<issue_comment>username_1: According to [xerox89](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3644632) at [XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852814):
>
> I wont say 100% imposible .
> But its 90% NO . Try to get a smartphone to tether . A galaxy Y or xperia mini would be cheap option .
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Why?
* Bluetooth Stack on Phones/Tablets is incomplete.
How?
* New rom w/better kernel
* better kernel
* Xposed framework + Bluetooth tether
* the only sure, cure is root + debootstrap-chroot (linux installer) Then you use Ubuntu desktop to share it (pending you bind the bluetooth hardware.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/07 | 283 | 890 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to root Nexus 4 Lollipop from the phone, without needing to connect to a PC of some sort? Since Lollipop update, Android file transfer cannot find my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: According to [xerox89](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3644632) at [XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852814):
>
> I wont say 100% imposible .
> But its 90% NO . Try to get a smartphone to tether . A galaxy Y or xperia mini would be cheap option .
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Why?
* Bluetooth Stack on Phones/Tablets is incomplete.
How?
* New rom w/better kernel
* better kernel
* Xposed framework + Bluetooth tether
* the only sure, cure is root + debootstrap-chroot (linux installer) Then you use Ubuntu desktop to share it (pending you bind the bluetooth hardware.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/08 | 541 | 2,053 | <issue_start>username_0: I have deleted Viber app from my phone, but my account is still shown on my friends mobiles as a Viber user.
Is it a bug? What do I have to do to remove my account from my friends mobiles?<issue_comment>username_1: Uninstalling the app won't deactivate your Viber ID. If you want to deactivate your Viber ID, you have to reinstall Viber and do the following procedure:
>
> 1. Open **Viber** on your **Phone**
> 2. Tap on **More**
> 3. Tap on **Settings**
> 4. Tap on **Account**
> 5. Tap on **Deactivate account**
> 6. Enter your phone number
> 7. Tap on **Deactivate account** again
> 8. If you have a PIN enabled, you will be asked to enter your PIN
> 9. Tap **Deactivate** to confirm
>
>
>
More information: [Viber Support Knowledge Base - Deactivate or Uninstall Viber on Your Phone](https://help.viber.com/en/article/deactivate-or-uninstall-viber-on-your-phone)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: When you register a Viber account, that account is directly associated with your phone number (same case with Whatsapp) If another person who has Viber installed on their phone has you in their contacts, Viber will scan the contacts (which is why it needs accessing to your contacts as a permission) crosscheck them with the database and match your number with your account.
**In shorter words: You deleted Viber application, not your Viber account.**
If you want to delete your account then do as following:
*Viber > More Options > Settings > Privacy > Deactivate Account*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: ### This is proper behavior. Account deactivation would impose a flaw.
In addition to what was said in other answers there is a normal scenario that you may want to ***continue using*** the same Viber account in other phones, tablets or PCs (Windows, Linux).
Therefore expectation that Viber should deactivate your account when you remove the app from a device is what would be unacceptable for practical use. It is like deactivation of your mailbox when uninstalling your e-mail client.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/08 | 655 | 2,640 | <issue_start>username_0: I've run across the specifications for [this Android device, the HTC One V](http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HTC-One-V_id6850). On the PhoneArena site, the specs have it that the phone has both a proximity sensor and a light sensor. I thought a proximity sensor uses light to detect proximity. What is the difference between these two?<issue_comment>username_1: Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand it, the proximity sensor is what's used in call to stop your face from providing unwanted touch input. It usually glows red while activated and emits infrared.
The light sensor is what is used to measure light levels for things like adaptive brightness.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If the proximity sensor worked by simply measuring received light, it would be useless at night :) There are various methods this sensor can work, but the main idea is to decide if the phone is being held up at a person's ear. This is a yes or no question so the sensor doesn't have to be able to measure the distance, there just has to be a designated treshold, which, when crossed, triggers the output value from 0 to 1 (and thus, it turns off the screen).
The light sensor, however, needs to measure the brightness the phone is exposed to, usually to be able to adjust the screen's brightness. This way, for example, it can turn up the brightness in sunlight and reduce it at night.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I just checked the Samsung Galaxy SIII Manual which can be downloaded form [this site](http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9300MBDBTU). According to the manual, at least on this mobile phone, the proximity and light sensor are the same physical device. This device is used as a light sensor to increase the screen brightness at night and decrease it during the day, and as a proximity sensor to make sure the screen turns blank when the phone is placed next to the earpiece when receiving a phone call to ensure non of the buttons get accidentally pressed against the user's face.
Despite the two sensors use the same hardware device, two separate software algorithms are used to make it behave as two separate sensors.
Other manuals such as the one for the Samsung Galaxy S Plus which can be downloaded [here](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201112/20111212155049797/GT-I9001_UM_EU_Gingerbread_Eng_Rev.1.3_111212_Screen.pdf) list the light sensor and the proximity sensor separately, although the appearance of these is always the two small adjacent circles that let light into the hardware behind those two light entrances.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/08 | 3,888 | 10,120 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a possibility to retrieve **both**, the package names **and** the common names of apps installed on an Android device via ADB – or at least to retrieve the common name if the package name is known. A quick search on our site brought up two related questions, but they don't solve my issue:
* [How do I get the common name of an app having the package name (like com.android.blabla)? (command line or included app)](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/50962/16575) doesn't work via ADB (but uses an app you've got to lookup with manually), matching the request of the OP
* [How to find app based on package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/19865/16575) just reverts to an URL lookup at *Google Play*, which doesn't always fit (as not all apps are available there).
I'm looking for a way to retrieve the information *directly from the device,* if possible – not "any" way (including "web lookups" or "via an app") as those two questions have it.
I know there are multiple tools available to obtain package details:
* `adb dumpsys package`: While this lists all packages with a bunch of details, the "common name" is not shown
* `adb shell pm list`: only gives the package names
* `aapt` would be able to obtain the common name, but would require to first pull the `.apk` file from the device, which is not really convenient (and obviously will be pretty slow with many and/or large apps installed)
Did I miss something? I know the information must be on the device (how else could it show the app names in the GUI? I doubt Android parses the `.apk` file each time the GUI need the "common name"). So is there a way to get hold of it, using ADB directly?
---
TL;DR
-----
**Background** (if somebody's curious): I want to be able to quickly obtain a list of user-apps from any of my devices, without having to revert to acrobatics. A list of their package names I can retrieve using `adb shell pm list -3`, but as those are package names only, recognizing apps is a guess-work. So if there were some ADB command to retrieve the common name for a given package name, I could simply use a loop like `for pkg in $(adb shell pm list -3); do echo "- $(adb $pkg) ($pkg)"; done` – and get a listing of all the installed user-apps in a "human readable format" together with their package names.
**Use-cases:**
* See what "superflous" apps are installed (which I could remove)
* Cross-check lists from multiple devices
* Documentation ;)
* and probably more (but the above 3 are what I need it for)<issue_comment>username_1: This is not a final answer, as it is not generic (only works on some devices) – but it's a start at least:
As [we've figured out](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/115649/16575 "Android.SE: How do I get Application name from APK file?"), at least CM based ROMs with Kitkat (Android 4.4) and above ship with the `aapt` binary available in `/system/bin`1. If your ROM doesn't have it, and installing the binary on the device is an option, you can [find it here](http://android.izzysoft.de/downloads "IzzyOnDroid: Android Downloads").
Using `aapt`, retrieving the app name is possible with
```
aapt d badging | grep "application: label" |awk '{print $2}'
```
The output will be something like `label='Funny App'`, which you then easily can parse for the app name, e.g.
```
aapt d badging | grep 'application: label' | sed -n \"s/.\*label\='\([^']\*\)'.\*/\1/p\"
```
(not good if the app name contains single quotes, but that might count as cosmetics – or you figure how to improve the sed part to deal with that).
---
**1:** we didn't find this in the Kitkat-and-above stock ROMs we've checked, so it might be CM based ROMs only
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here is my solution for a non-rooted phone which needed some slight changes from above which I ran on a Moto G 2nd gen running Android 5.0.2.
I didn't have `aapt` binary in `/system/bin`, so I first tried downloading from <https://android.izzysoft.de/downloads>
but when I tried to run it, I got an error saying:
```
error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.
```
So then I searched for a PIE version and found: <https://github.com/Calsign/APDE/blob/fdc22eb31048862e1484f4b6eca229accda61466/APDE/src/main/assets/aapt-binaries/aapt-arm-pie>
and this worked by copying binary to `/data/local/tmp`:
```
adb push aapt-arm-pie /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/aapt-arm-pie
```
So then:
```
adb shell pm list packages -3 -f
```
gets a list of 3rd party apps (apps you have installed, not system apps) and then you can use the package from the command above in `aapt` to get information on the package - example:
```
adb shell /data/local/tmp/aapt-arm-pie d badging /data/app/com.facebook.katana-3/base.apk
```
So, below is a script (for a Linux client) to get just "common" name for 3rd party apps:
```
for pkg in `adb shell pm list packages -3 -f | awk -F= '{sub("package:","");print $1}'`
do
adb shell /data/local/tmp/aapt-arm-pie d badging $pkg | awk -F: '
$1 == "application-label" {print $2}'
done
```
If you want package and version too, then change last but one line from:
```
$1 == "application-label" {print $2}'
```
to:
```
$1 == "package" { split($2,space," ")
name=space[1];version=space[3]}
$1 == "application-label" {print name, version, $2 }'
```
Example output:
```
name='com.ultimarom.launchnavigation' versionName='1.28' 'Navigation'
name='com.enhanced.skineditorstudio' versionName='3.3' 'Custom Skin Creator'
name='com.mojang.minecraftpe' versionName='1.2.6.60' 'Minecraft'
name='org.videolan.vlc' versionName='2.5.13' 'VLC'
name='com.jrustonapps.myauroraforecast' versionName='1.7.2' 'My Aurora Forecast'
name='de.j4velin.wifiAutoOff' versionName='1.7.6' 'WiFi Automatic'
name='com.facebook.katana' versionName='192.168.127.12.88' 'Facebook'
name='com.metago.astro' versionName='6.0.5' 'ASTRO File Manager'
name='za.co.hardrive.smartinfo.parkrun' versionName='2.0.2' 'My 5krun'
name='com.PYOPYO.StarTrackerVR' versionName='1.0.1' 'StarTracker VR'
name='cz.aponia.bor3.offlinemaps' versionName='1.1.19' 'Offline Maps'
name='com.groupon' versionName='16.11.63973' 'Groupon'
name='com.ebay.mobile' versionName='5.16.1.2' 'eBay'
name='com.runtastic.android' versionName='8.1.1' 'Runtastic
name='com.google.android.diskusage' versionName='3.8.3' 'DiskUsage'
```
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Push the given script to Android device and run:
```
adb push list_app_labels.sh /data/local/tmp/ && adb shell sh /data/local/tmp/list_app_labels.sh
```
It should print the UID, package name and app label of installed apps like this:
```
10099 com.android.packageinstaller Package installer
1002 com.android.bluetooth Bluetooth
1073 com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig com.android.server.NetworkPermissionConfig
10230 com.topjohnwu.magisk Magisk
10087 com.android.providers.blockednumber Blocked Numbers Storage
10176 com.termux.widget Termux:Widget
...
```
Tested on Android 7-13.
`list_app_labels.sh`:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
export CLASSPATH=/data/local/tmp/list_app_labels
trap 'rm $CLASSPATH' EXIT
tail -n +10 "$0" | base64 -d >$CLASSPATH
app_process / Main
exit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<KEY>
AAIAAIGABKgGAQnABgAAAQAIgoAE+AcAAAANAAAAAAAAAAEAAAAAAAAAAQAAADEAAABwAAAAAgAA
ABQAAAA0AQAAAwAAAA8AAACEAQAABAAAAAMAAAA4AgAABQAAABMAAABQAgAABgAAAAIAAADoAgAA
ASAAAAMAAAAoAwAAAyAAAAIAAAAQBAAAARAAAAUAAAA0BAAAAiAAADEAAABaBAAAACAAAAIAAACR
BwAAABAAAAEAAACsBwAA
```
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/08 | 372 | 1,178 | <issue_start>username_0: Some phones such as the [Samsung Galaxy SIII](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201302/20130228184012484/GT-I9300_UM_EU_Jellybean_Eng_Rev.1.1_130228_Screen.pdf) have two microphones, one next to the user's mouth which as is the case with most mobile phones, but also a second microphone next to the user's ear. Other models such as the [Samsung Galaxy S Plus](http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/201112/20111212155049797/GT-I9001_UM_EU_Gingerbread_Eng_Rev.1.3_111212_Screen.pdf) only have one microphone.
What are the advantages of having two microphones on a mobile phone device?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: The second microphone is used for noise cancelling. The phone uses it to listen to the external environment (not including your voice), so that it can filter that out from the sounds it hears using the main microphone. That way, it can reduce the amount of noise that comes with your voice, and make your call more audible to the other party.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As well as noise cancelling, some phones also use the two mics to record sound files and videos in stereo.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/08 | 751 | 3,065 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using the [GeoTracker](http://www.computerworld.com/article/2469757/mobile-apps/android-gingerbread--the-complete-faq.html) application to record position and velocity as I exercise along a track. I live on relatively flat ground, only shift up and down no more than5 meters at the very maximum, but while latitude and longitude readings seem quite precise, the program, which uses GPS (and IMHO does not use the pressure sensors / barometer to determine altitude) reports the difference between maximum and minimum altitude along the track to be about 50m. This is quite inaccurate it seems. Why is this?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: It's likely due to the fact that GPS is simply not very well suited for getting precise altitude measurements, and never has been. Certainly not typical consumer-grade chips. Garmin suggests that variances of [up to 400 feet](https://support.garmin.com/support/searchSupport/case.faces?caseId=%7B66f1b0a0-4cd6-11dc-4733-000000000000%7D) are to be expected in their devices, for example. It's just [a geometry problem](http://gpsinformation.net/main/altitude.htm).
With that in mind, I would doubt that Android has much of a meaningful impact here. Any GPS device will struggle to get a particularly accurate altitude reading. I suppose some apps may *appear* to be "more precise" than others by taking windowed averages of the altitude data or something (rather than directly surfacing the raw data to the user) but they'll all be getting the same values from the GPS chip.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had exactly the same problem with the gps data on my android smartphone. I live in the UK and noticed that the altitude displayed was consistantly 40 - 50 metres higher than the mapping showed. I too thought that this was a lack in gps accuracy.
In fact the answer was that the gps was showing altitudes related to the wgs84 global spheroid whereas the UK maps all relate elevations to mean sea level, hence the variance.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: The problem is called geometric [dilution of precision](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dilution_of_precision_(GPS)). In a simplistic view, the GPS system computes the distances between the receiver and a set of at least 4 visible satellites. Each of those distances has precision/error associated with it. The precision/error of the final location fix depends not only on the individual distance precision/error values, but also upon the geometric configuration of the satellites in the sky.
When a satellite is low on the horizon, the distance measurement with that satellite will not change much if the altitude of the receiver changes, which gives poor vertical dilution of precision. This combined with the constraint that orbiting satellites do not usually provide optimal geometries results in poor vertical dilution of precision in the final position fix. The vertical result would be better if you always had a satellite overhead, but the orbiting system simply cannot provide this.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/09 | 920 | 3,488 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just upgraded my Nexus device to Android 5.0.1 from 4.4.2 and I can't find a lock button. Previously, you could tap your picture in the setting pull down menu.
I'm not asking how to set a lock timeout or how to have it lock when I turn the screen off/push the power button. I know how to do that and usually I don't want my device to lock when I turn the screen off. However there are times when I know I'm going to step away from my device and want to explicitly lock it without having to wait for the timeout.
Is this a feature they have entirely remove with 5 or is it just hiding?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, they have removed this toggle in the quick settings menu. Custom ROMs may be able to restore the toggle.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: AFAIK, there is no option to manually lock the device on Lollipop.
You can use 3rd-party app such as [Lock Screen App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kennethcheng.com.lockscreen.free) (free) that has Device Administration privilege to force lock the device (similar to [Android Device Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm)).
---
On the other hand, maybe you can try the new "[Smart Lock](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6093922?hl=en)" feature to prevent the phone locking when turning off the screen.
>
> You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognizes your face.
>
>
>
If "Smart Lock" is active and "Power button instantly locks" is set, then you can manually lock the screen by tapping the "lock icon" on the bottom of the lock screen.
After tapping that, Android will confirm it by displaying a message,
>
> Device will stay locked until you manually unlock
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes there is a way without resorting to 3rd party apps or jumping through hoops:
1) Check that you have some kind of security set up (PIN, Pattern, Password) or you can't get a lock icon. To do this, go to Settings -> Security -> Screen security-Screen Lock and choose a method. "Swipe" is not a security measure. (For Smart Lock, see note below)
2) Press the device power button twice in quick succession. (The first time, the phone will start to go to sleep, but you needn't wait until it completes - just press again to wake it before it completes the sleep process.) Some devices call the "power button" the "lock button" which is what yours is about to become.
3) The lock icon (a padlock) appears bottom center of screen.
4) Tap the lock button.
5) The device locks instantly with the message "Device will stay locked until you manually unlock".
6) It means it - none of your Smart Lock features will override that statement. If you want to put the device to sleep immediately, you can do so.
I'd love a less mechanical way, but that works and if it's a workaround, it isn't bad at all.
Smart Lock: I can't confirm whether Smart Lock "Trusted Voice" or "Trusted Face" methods are relevant to this, but I can confirm that even if you have a trusted device, place, face, voice or use on-body detection, they won't stop this method from locking the phone.
(Disclaimer: I'm using a Moto G 2nd Gen with Android Lollipop so how you make your baby sleep may need a slightly different lullaby ;) )
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/09 | 827 | 2,929 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an unlocked Nexus 5 handset bought from Google in the USA. I just wiped it and installed Android 5.0 on it. However, the UI to edit the APN settings does not appear. By that, I don't mean that the APN info is gone, I mean that the actual UI to view/edit APNs is missing.
If I go to `Settings -> More -> Cellular Networks`, I see only the 3 settings shown in the picture below: Data roaming, Preferred network type, and System select. This meant there was no way to get the phone working with my SIM card using only the stock Android installation.
Now, I was able to get on Wi-Fi, download the app Tweakker APN INTERNET MMS (removed from Play Store), configure the APN settings using that app, turn off the Wi-Fi, and confirm that I was online via the SIM card, using LTE. So the phone is working. But the APN view/edit UI is still missing from the Settings app, even after adding and activating the OCN MOBILE ONE data-only Japanese SIM card I have.
I googled the hell out of this in the morning, and there is every indication that there are **supposed** to be APN editing controls at the bottom of that "Cellular network settings" panel in Settings. But there are not.
Does anybody know:
1. A way to get the UI to edit those settings to appear?
2. Why they might not be there in the first place?
The only weird/unusual thing here is that I am using a US phone in Japan. I bought the OCN MOBILE ONE data-only SIM card from Amazon here. It seems unlikely, but I suppose there might be weird country-specific telecom regulations that for some reason make Android hide these controls on an unlocked foreign-model phone?
**EDIT:** I should have mentioned: this occurs with or without the (NTT DoCoMo) OCN MOBILE ONE SIM card in the phone. I even re-wiped the phone and re-installed with the SIM card removed to make sure.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/zZcyWm.jpg)
(Click the image for its larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: If your device is rooted, you can use ADB to open APN setting.
```
adb shell
su
am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings\$ApnSettingsActivity
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It seems the problem is related to GSM/CDMA network. As you bought the phone in US which uses CDMA networks, I kind of believe that the default setting is to use LTE/CDMA network.
You can change the preferred network type by:
1. Dial `*#*#4636#*#*` (i.e. `*#*#INFO#*#*`)
2. Select **Phone info**
3. Scroll down to **Set preferred network type**
4. Select the one with GSM (e.g. **LTE/GSM auto (PRL)**)
* In case it's already selected, select any, and select it back.
5. Reboot the phone, and the APN setting should be back.
Source: [Cyanogenmod forum](http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/96273-access-point-names-apn-setting-option-missing/).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/09 | 497 | 1,942 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Samsung tablets for workers in the field. They only need to use one app but some users keep moving it off the home screen and then they can't find it.
How can I keep apps on the home screen from moving?<issue_comment>username_1: The stock home screen doesn't support locking/pinning the apps permanently.
You could try 3rd-party launchers for this purpose: [Solo Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=home.solo.launcher.free), [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher), etc. are some of those. Locking a desktop is possible in these launchers.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: A work-around you could use on Android to refrain from having apps move or be uninstalled by either accident or someone trying to purposely do so:
Settings -> Accessibility -> Dexterity and Interaction -> Press and hold delay -> Custom
From here, you can just set an obnoxiously long press and hold delay so that when icons are held down to be either moved or uninstalled, it takes however long you've set the interval for to actually initiate that command. So, a) doing it by accident becomes harder and b) Someone who doesn't know you've set that feature will assume it doesn't work and not opt to wait 35 seconds of holding an icon down.
Just my little trick, at least.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings -> Accessibility -> Press and hold delay -> Long
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: On Samsung devices with One UI, with the default home screen of One UI Home, it is possible to keep the app shortcuts from moving off the home screen.
1. On the home screen, long-hold on an empty space, then select "Settings"
* Alternatively, open the Settings app - Home screen
2. Enable "Lock Home screen layout"
>
> **Lock Home screen layout**
>
>
> Prevent items on the Home screen from being removed or repositioned.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/09 | 286 | 1,077 | <issue_start>username_0: There are some symbols available when using the on screen keyboard on my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone, but I would like to access additional symbols, like percent sign and degree symbol. How can I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm using the Samsung keyboard on my S3. I can tap the "123 Sym" key to reveal the symbols keyboard. Then, tap the "1/2" key to reveal the second page of the symbols keyboard. You should find what you want there. The confusion may result from the "1/2" key. It's not intuitive that there's a second page of symbols under that key.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: there is no degree sign on the second page. It looks like there is 3 pages of symbols (123 Sym) but in fact there are only 2 pages..
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Originally I had 3 pages of symbols, including the degree symbol. There was an "update" and it's gone. I use it a lot and miss it.
I just downloaded the [GO keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.emoji.gokeyboard) and it has a degree symbol °. Yay!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/09 | 943 | 3,531 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android Lollipop 5.0, I noticed that "Developer Options" features a checkbox for "Aggressive Wi-Fi to Cellular handover" that is unchecked by default. Does anybody know what this setting does and why it's disabled by default and hidden under developer options?<issue_comment>username_1: Wifi to Cellular Handover is a feature in phones that automatically switches to cellular data when you do not have a strong WiFi connection. You would want to enable this for a few reasons:
* It will save battery - If your phone doesn't switch to cellular data when it can't connect to a Wifi connection, your phone will continue to search for WiFi, thus using battery.
* You won't have to turn off WiFi when you leave your house or when you don't have a connection in order to use data.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The code for `shouldSwitchNetwork()` best explains what it does. It just artificially reduces the WiFi RSSI (received signal strength indication) to encourage the WiFi state machine to decide to switch the connection from WiFi to cellular network. Around [line 3559 of WifiStateMachine.java](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi/+/android-5.0.1_r1/service/java/com/android/server/wifi/WifiStateMachine.java#3539) ([line 4262](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/opt/net/wifi/+/android-6.0.1_r10/service/java/com/android/server/wifi/WifiStateMachine.java#4262) for Android 6.0.1\_r10):
```
int rssi = mWifiInfo.getRssi() - 6 * mAggressiveHandover
+ (homeNetworkBoost ? WifiConfiguration.HOME_NETWORK_RSSI_BOOST : 0);
```
The variable `mAggressiveHandover` is an `int` that is [set to 0 or 1 by the Developer Settings](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/android-5.0.1_r1/src/com/android/settings/DevelopmentSettings.java#1061):
```
private void writeWifiAggressiveHandoverOptions() {
mWifiManager.enableAggressiveHandover(mWifiAggressiveHandover.isChecked() ? 1 : 0);
}
```
The `rssi` variable goes on to influence how the connection is classified: `isBadRSSI`, `isLowRSSI`, or `isHighRSSI`.
As to why it's hidden under the developer options, I'd say that is because it seems a little hackish, with a seemingly arbitrary scalar (6) that some dev came up with to nudge the behavior in the desired direction. Google is probably uncertain about the consequences of this setting and the optimal way to adjust `rssi`. If I'm wrong and this is somehow meaningful, I'm happy to admit it and explain here why.
Turning this setting off **does NOT turn off cellular handover altogether**. The WiFi connection still gets a score and is disabled if the score is too low. But hey, the initial score is set arbitrarily too.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: No it does NOT turn off the feature completely, nor will it turn it ON by enabling it, it can ONLY be turned ON/OFF in settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Advanced menu (The three dot icon in the upper right hand corner) and then checking the box next to "Smart switch" (Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Android 5.1.1), otherwise the *only* thing that you're honestly doing via the developers menu is simply forcing this same exact option to work if/when your phone is experiencing *any* type of *network "hiccup"*, and it in a *way* forgets to change the network type. I suppose you *could* think of it as a blunt or abrupt reminder to the system to change its internet connection from Wi-Fi to cellular data, and/or vice-versa.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/09 | 443 | 1,734 | <issue_start>username_0: I feel really dumb for needing to ask this. When I'm using the Play Store app, how do I get back to the main screen? Currently I hit "Back" multiple times to get there, but if I have done a lot of browsing, the navigation history is very long, so I have to hit "Back" many times.
Is there a quick way to get back to the main Play Store screen without using the Back button?<issue_comment>username_1: Whenever you navigate the Play Store using the app, each app page has a left-arrow just below the status/notification bar. I have just tested this to 20 levels deep, and the arrow brings you to one of 2 places:
1. Play Store home directly, or,
2. that account's navigation menu, including Store Home as the first option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To get to the front page of Play Store, with a lot of history, it may be cumbersome and time-consuming to press the back key or the *up* key (the left arrow in the top-left). Below is an easier method. Note that this is only possible on devices after Gingerbread (**Android 3.0+**)
1. **Add** Play Store to your home screen from your app drawer. *Note: This is optional, but it will save you time in the future.*
2. After browsing for a while, open your recents by holding the **Home** button, or **Recents** button if you have one.
3. **Close Play Store** by swiping the thumbnail either to the left or to the right, or by clearing all recents, if you don't mind closing all the other apps that are open. *Note: Functionality to clear all recents may vary from device to device.*
4. Go to your home screen by pressing the **Home** button.
5. When you **open Play Store** again from your home screen, it will be back at the front page.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/09 | 499 | 1,789 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Polaris Office installed on my HTC Sense 6, but I cannot delete or find it on my installed apps, Play Store, and even Device Administrators. Though, I can run the app and use it.
How am I going to delete it?<issue_comment>username_1: If you can run the app and use it this means there is a widget where you can use to enter.
Long press that widget(app icon) from home screen, since long pressing from app drawer just adds it to home screen, choose app info, this will redirect you to the app in the application manager where you will have options to uninstall or clear data...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: From [HTC Rezound (Verizon Wireless)'s FAQ](http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-rezound-verizon-wireless/faq/4/) (I know it's a different device, but it's same for most HTC phones),
>
> What is Polaris Office?
> =======================
>
>
> Polaris Office comes **pre-loaded on the phone** and can be used to open and view office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) received in email as attachments or stored on the SD Card. [...]
>
>
>
(Emphasis mine)
In other words, it's a [bloatware](http://www.andromods.com/tips-trick/how-to-remove-bloatware-verizon-htc-one-m8-safe-list.html). You need to have root access to uninstall bloatware.
If not, you can still disable it. Since it's not installed as a normal application, it won't be listed as your installed apps. Instead, you have to select "All" tab to list all apps, including bloatware. Then you can find and disable the app from there.
Alternatively, long-press the app from the app drawer (not home screen). There should be "App Info" on the top of the screen. Drag to there and release, and it should open the app info where you can disable it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/09 | 1,059 | 4,372 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S5. Is there a way to lock the screen but keep YouTube videos playing?
For example, a particular browser app or add-on that would allow for the audio to continue playing while the screen is off.<issue_comment>username_1: * Download [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad)
* Play YouTube video using MX Player.
* Press Menu button (or the 3 dot icon), and then select Play
* Make sure "Background Play" is checked
* Now, you can press Home Button and listen in lock screen.
**There is also a shortcut for enabling Background Play, which is tapping and holding the Play button, instead of just tapping it to play a video**
**Update #1**
**Only For Rooted**: You can install [Xposed Modules Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) and use Repository called [Youtube Background Play](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.pyler.youtubebackgroundplayback)
**Update #2**
As suggested by @Tanishq Banyal in comment **YouTube Vanced** is pretty good alternative if you are open to installing 3rd party application/mod.
It works for both rooted and non-rooted Android.
Using [Youtube Vanced Manager](https://vancedapp.com/) is pretty straightforward, in case your mobile is not rooted you are required to install Micro G along with main application.
Along with background play you can also block ads in Vanced.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The newest workaround doesn't require any new apps to be installed.
**Follow these directions**:
1. Open Chrome browser.
2. Navigate to the YouTube video you want to watch.
3. Click the Chrome menu and select "Request Desktop Site".
4. Play the video.
5. Click the home button. The video will pause.
6. Pull down the notification menu and play the video from there.
7. You can now lock the screen.
This works without any fault as long as you keep the video playing. I played single videos for up to two hours without an issue. **I noticed the following issues**, which affect when I'll use this workaround:
1. If you pause the video from the notification, you will be able to play it again, but not if you leave it paused for too long. I didn't time it, but the notification control disappears in less than 30 minutes. You'd have to then open Chrome again and replay the video. The same is true if you pause the video with a blue tooth control.
2. If the video buffers because of a loss of connection, it will start again automatically, but only if it doesn't buffer for too long. Again, I did not time it, but I had issues after only a few minutes of lost connection, but that could have been related to item 3 below.
3. Switching from wifi to data or data to wifi connection often created a buffer issue. It always seems to auto play after a few seconds when going from wifi to data, but not when going from data to wifi. Data to wifi would take longer and sometimes not autoplay at all. I think this is because when the phone establishes the wifi connection, there's a delay in the ping back that lets apps know that connection has been reestablished. I noticed multiple times that autoplay would work within seconds of unlocking the screen.
4. After a video's end, autoplay doesn't always work. I found no pattern for when it would work.
5. On long videos that you might listen to parts of over several days, in addition to having to start the video from Chrome again between every break longer than an hour, you may also have to scrub to the time where you left off. Multiple times, it seemed Chrome would decide to reload the tab, making the video reload to the beginning. It seems to be more reliable if I leave Chrome open (but in the background), but it still occasionally reloads the tab. If you're fast enough, you can read your time as you open the tab before it reloads, making this only a simple nuisance.
I've been listening to a lecture series in a playlist this last week and these are the issues I've noticed. In light of the trouble I've had, I think I'll just download the MP3 from now on, but I'll use this hack method if there's just a single video that piques my interest in the moment. In other words, **I recommend** that if you have the time and desire to listen to a playlist, it's just easier to go through the steps to download the MP3.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/10 | 421 | 1,804 | <issue_start>username_0: Few days ago i noticed that the clock on my phone was 4 min earlier than "real" time. I thus moved to "parameters > date & time" to check that automatic was "on" and indeed it was "on". I then unchecked/rechecked the box and every get back to "real" time ... but only for a few seconds ... indeed just a few seconds later the clock suddenly shifted 4 min earlier!
I tried many things before finally discovering that if I turn off "data" connection, the clock remains at correct "real" time. So it is probably an application that for unknown reason is synchronizing to some server and then modifies the clock.
I have a HTC desire - Android 2.2.2 and I have installed no particular application that can make me suspicious to create such time shift (nor i tried to root my phone to any custom ROM).
Any idea for which application could do this or anyone else having same issue ?<issue_comment>username_1: Some say they have an NTP server host-name entry in their GPS config, the file seems generally to be /etc/gps.conf. You may need to be rooted to access this file, while it seems they are few chances that GPS settings offer to set-up that parameter on Froyo.
TIP : You could verify that theory if that problem occurs only when both GPS and DATA (or WIFI capable of routing NTP) are activated.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try disabling network time and set the clock manually. Network time relies on your mobile operator setting their clocks correctly, while it is usually a good bet, some misconfiguration on their side could mean that their clock is returning incorrect time. Another possibility is an issue in the database of time offsets in the device (this controls corrections for leap second, etc).
Try checking your time with <http://time.is/>.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/10 | 234 | 913 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to be able to copy files from SD card (through card reader) to USB flash drive. All is connected through OTG USB Hub, but all the apps I found mount only one OTG device at a time. Is there any way to connect two at once?<issue_comment>username_1: No it's not possible ! I have tried doing that myself and a error pops up ! So, without doing any extra terrestrial tricks its not possible !
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: YES - it is possible. It seems thought your phone/tablet has to be rooted. I've tried all the apps I found without root and could only connect one device at a time. Today I rooted my tablet and got Stick Mount app. Now everything works great - I can copy files between SD Card and USB Drive, which is what I wanted.
Here is the link to the app: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.stickmount>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/10 | 1,627 | 5,093 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Chinese Tablet that was working till last night. I did a factory reset and now it is stuck in small Android logo. I have tried all key combinations to enter into recovery with no success. Please help. Do let me know what information can I provide about the tablet.
```
System (Android 4.0.4)
Model- L26
Manufacturer - unknown
Device - crane-a088
Product - crane_a088
Brand softwinners
Android Version - 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
API Level - 15
Build ID - IMM76D
Fingerprint - softwinners/crane_a088/crane-a088:4.0.4/IMM76D/20120924:eng/test-keys
Display (800x432)
Processor (ARMv7)
Processor - ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (v7l)
Cores - 1
Max Frequency - 1200 Mhz
Instruction Sets - armeabi v7a, armeabi
SIMD Instructions - NEON
Memory (306 MB)
System RAM - 306 MB
JVM Max Memory - 48 MB
Internal Storage - 639 MB
External Storage - 935 MB
Back Camera - (1.9 megapixel)
Front Camera - (0.3 megapixel)
Sensors (2)
MMA 3-axis Accelerometer
Vendor - Freescale Semiconductor Inc.
Broncho 2-axis Orientation
Vendor - Topwise 3G Inc.
OpenGL 1.X (Mali-400 MP)
General
Renderer - Mali-400 MP
Version - OpenGL ES-CM 1.1
Vendor - ARM
OpenGL 2.0 (Mali-400 MP)
General
Renderer - Mali-400 MP
Version OpenGL ES 2.0
Vendor - ARM
GLSL Version - OpenGL ES GLSL ES 1.00
Features (20)
Graphics
OpenGL 2.0
Android Hardware
android.hardware.bluetooth
android.hardware.camera
android.hardware.camera.autofocus
android.hardware.faketouch
android.hardware.location
android.hardware.location.gps
android.hardware.location.network
android.hardware.microphone
android.hardware.nfc
android.hardware.screen.landscape
android.hardware.screen.portrait
android.hardware.sensor.accelerometer
android.hardware.touchscreen
android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch
android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch.distinct
android.hardware.usb.accessory
android.hardware.wifi
Android Software
android.software.live_wallpaper
Model number
L26
Android version
4.0.4
Baseband version
M1190_V1.0.3
Kernel version
3.0.8
lihongling@lihongling-desktop #30
Mon Sep 24 19.53.13 CST 2012
Build number
Ubuntu-L26-B-20121016
```<issue_comment>username_1: If it is stuck in *bootloop*, I suspect corruption in /system. You should either **reinstall the stock ROM or install a custom one**. The first thing you will need is a **custom recovery**. According to [this post by flowish at XDA-Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29468321), you can do this by follwing these steps:
>
> * [Download the recovery (recommended latest build)](http://www.mediafire.com/download/crabviqvavn9ej0/cwm_recovery_6.0.1.2_a10.zip)
> * extract and put to your /sdcard
> * open terminal applications (like better terminal
> emulator) ,or you can use from adb shell and type :
>
>
>
> ```
> $ su
> # cd /mnt/sdcard
> # sh install-recovery.sh
> # sh reboot-recovery.sh
>
> ```
>
>
>
Here is the button configuration of the recovery:
>
> Power button : Select
>
>
> Volume (+) : Up
>
>
> Volume (-) : Down
>
>
>
After doing that, install a new ROM from the recovery. [Here is a custom ROM](http://www.mediafire.com/?grd032lkexr6t0o) (from [a post by nizar07 at androidtablets.net](http://www.androidtablets.net/threads/custom-rom-allwinner-a10-choco-ice-cream-4-0-beta1-for-ly-f1-treq-etc.42577/)) that you can install from recovery.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I dont know what happened but surprisingly the tablet booted on its own. I did not do anything new. It is showing in Device manager as Alcatel ADB Android Device and I was able to see the memory card contents in My Computer too. Battery level was 74%, battery charging blue LED came back on, phew!
The only negative thing I saw was that it gave a message on Root Checked app that device is performing very slow. RootChecker said that the device does not have root permission.
Now first thing what I wanted to do was... rooting the device. Here are the steps what I followed:
1. I saw your answer but I dont know terminal applications or adb shell so I configured Play Store and downloaded ClockworkMod ROM Manager - When I tried to install the recovery, it said, recovery for L26 device is not available
2. I then downloaded an utility from srsroot.com because my tablet was listed in the supported page ( *<http://www.srsroot.com/supported>* as unknown - L26 - Ubuntu-L26-B-20121016 - 4.0.4 ). There were few buttons **Root Device (all methods)**, **Root Device (Smartroot)**, **Reset User Lock**, **Reset Gesture Lock**, **Read Gesture Lock**, **Reset Gmail**, **Wipe All Data**, **Reboot Device**, **Reboot Recovery** - To be on the safer side, before rooting, I thought let me check if srsroot utility restarts the device, so I clicked **Reboot Device** and it restarted.
Refreshing moment came to an end. Now I am back to the same issue.... SRSroot utility rebooted my tablet but again it is getting stuck at the small android icon :(
Now do I need to wait for the magical moment to happen again or is there anything I can do?
Thank you for looking into my issue...
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/10 | 373 | 1,550 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using moto x 2nd gen, I recently installed applock to keep some apps private but one of my friend knows a way to bypass the password and even change it, he did the same even with pattern lock. He doesn't even reboot the phone, he does it in seconds. How is he doing it and in what other ways can I lock my apps?<issue_comment>username_1: He either knows your pin and your pattern or He killed the apps process ( applock ) to bypass the pin or he set "destroy process after user leaves it" in the developer options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: One possible answer can be that he is killing the application process that is protecting your device. One possible way is that he goes to Settings->Apps->[applock\_application] and then Force Stop it.
Go to this [link](http://www.triadsquare.com/how-to-bypass-applock-in-android-device) for more detail.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There are many ways to bypass applock, you can reboot into safe mode, uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock (if Settings is not locked), widgets (some apps have a Task Manager widget or Enable/Disable app widget), using third party application to uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock, uninstall the applock from Google Play Store (if Play Store is not locked), if Play Store is locked, open Google Play Store website from any browser, then uninstall the applock, etc. These only works on non-system applock, to bypass system applock, you have to disable/force stop the applock, or factory data reset.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/10 | 362 | 1,514 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't reset my Galaxy Tab 2 to factory settings. I know that you can when turning it on but the problem is that I installed a sort of ios onto the device and have forgotten the password and it won't let me turn it off without being logged in, but I can't unlock it.
Please help<issue_comment>username_1: He either knows your pin and your pattern or He killed the apps process ( applock ) to bypass the pin or he set "destroy process after user leaves it" in the developer options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: One possible answer can be that he is killing the application process that is protecting your device. One possible way is that he goes to Settings->Apps->[applock\_application] and then Force Stop it.
Go to this [link](http://www.triadsquare.com/how-to-bypass-applock-in-android-device) for more detail.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There are many ways to bypass applock, you can reboot into safe mode, uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock (if Settings is not locked), widgets (some apps have a Task Manager widget or Enable/Disable app widget), using third party application to uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock, uninstall the applock from Google Play Store (if Play Store is not locked), if Play Store is locked, open Google Play Store website from any browser, then uninstall the applock, etc. These only works on non-system applock, to bypass system applock, you have to disable/force stop the applock, or factory data reset.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/11 | 358 | 1,436 | <issue_start>username_0: recently, I downloaded Android 5.0 on my nexus 7. I hate it, and want to reset my tablet. If I do, will that take me back to the original factory setting (4.1), and if so, can I upgrade to 4.4 kit kat?<issue_comment>username_1: He either knows your pin and your pattern or He killed the apps process ( applock ) to bypass the pin or he set "destroy process after user leaves it" in the developer options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: One possible answer can be that he is killing the application process that is protecting your device. One possible way is that he goes to Settings->Apps->[applock\_application] and then Force Stop it.
Go to this [link](http://www.triadsquare.com/how-to-bypass-applock-in-android-device) for more detail.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There are many ways to bypass applock, you can reboot into safe mode, uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock (if Settings is not locked), widgets (some apps have a Task Manager widget or Enable/Disable app widget), using third party application to uninstall/force stop/clear data the applock, uninstall the applock from Google Play Store (if Play Store is not locked), if Play Store is locked, open Google Play Store website from any browser, then uninstall the applock, etc. These only works on non-system applock, to bypass system applock, you have to disable/force stop the applock, or factory data reset.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/11 | 504 | 1,801 | <issue_start>username_0: I like the guest account feature on lollipop, but I would like to add apps to the account, so that a guest can use more than just native google apps, that I have available on my device. I know this was working in KitKat with a "new user". Is this not possible with just the "guest" user? Do I have to create a new user for that? Are there any drawbacks for having such a "hard guest" account for this purposes on a device? Like a considerable CPU/battery/memory impact?
(Nexus 7 2013) Android 5.0.1<issue_comment>username_1: Adding a [restricted user](http://www.howtogeek.com/205301/how-to-use-android-5-lollipops-restricted-user-profiles-for-basic-parental-controls/) seems to be, what you are looking for.
This should work in Lollipop tablets.
After creating such an account you can select which of your installed apps are usable by that account.
Sadly that feature does [not seem to exist on Lollipop](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92186/creating-restricted-accounts-on-mobile-lollipop) smartphones though.
There is a [workaround](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/96141/31824) though that may also suit your needs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: No issues if you sign up with a new guest Google account.
Make a guest user ID for Google services in the guest session, and use the guest session as a normal session.
Though it shares the device storage ( for apps installed ) but not RAM.
Hence, both sessions' RAM usages are separately managed for each other!
I tried that.
while my account showed 1GB free, guest on the contrary showed 1.8GB free!
Impacts:
Google is smart, and this feature has been made way better now in Lollipop than in Kitkat. So dont worry, everything is managed effectively by the system.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/11 | 193 | 710 | <issue_start>username_0: Right now when I plug my S5 into a computer, the USB connection defaults to 'installer'. I then have to pull down the notifications menu and switch it to 'MTP'.
I'd like it to default to MTP, so I don't have to fool with the phone after plugging it in.
Phone is from Verizon, and Android version is 4.4.4.<issue_comment>username_1: You have to enable the developer options, which allow setting a default USB mode.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: you can try this code on the dialer, it will then go to a page called USBSettings, there, you can change the connection type
\*#0808#
try dialling this again if the first time it just erases text
:-)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/11 | 748 | 2,769 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Andriod based TV box connected to the internet via ethernet. I have enabled a portable wifi hotspot (so basically it acts as a wifi router). But every time there is a power cut to this device I have to re-enable the hotspot.
Basically want to save the tethering configuration so that on a reboot the device boots in tethering mode, i.e., the last configured state.<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/download.html) (7 day trial available) to accomplish this:
**Objective: Auto switch-on mobile hotspot after boot**
**Profile (or Trigger)**
Create a Profile which allows triggering of the Task after boot:
* Go to Profiles Tab and click "+"
* Event → System → Device Boot
* Tap back to exit from this window
**Task**
You will notice as soon as you exit, you will be prompted to link this Profile to a Task;
* Scroll all the way up the Task list select **"New Task + "**
* You can name this Task *AutoTethering* or anything.
* Click **"+"** to add new Action
* Net → WiFi Tether (Set On)
* Press back the way all back until you exit Tasker (your profile is now saved and is ready for execution)
**Extras**: Give Tasker more priority (allow auto-start for Tasker, exclude from battery optimisations, task killers etc)
*Explanation: Soon after boot, the first action turns on Wi-Fi tethering (note: Tasker already has a built in **WiFi Tether variable** which is capable of handling tethering state)*
This should work. (tested)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Use MacroDroid instead of Tasker, as it is more user friendly and the UI is good.
Here are the steps:-
1. Open MacroDroid, click on the button "Add Macro", then select the trigger "Boot completed".
2. In the next screen, select the action "Turn hotspot on", then save the macro.
3. Reboot your phone.
You will see hotspot will be activated automatically after a reboot.
I used this method for an old 3g phone to create my own WiFi hotspot.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The previous 2 answers use Macrodroid and Tasker. To accomplish the same process with [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate), do the following:
1. Add the "Broadcast receive" block. Click on it, in the section, select "Boot complete". Click "Done".
2. Add the "Wi-Fi hotspot set state" block. Click on it and select "On". Click "Done".
3. Link the blocks. Clcik on the check mark at the top. Give your flow a name and the necessary permissions.
4. In the settings, enable "Run on system startup".
Your flow will look like the following image:
When the device restart, the hotspot will also automatically starts.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/11 | 202 | 809 | <issue_start>username_0: My android tablet is displaying an error message 'Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped'. The message occurs so quickly that I am unable to touch any application.<issue_comment>username_1: Try this:
1. Quickly press OK on the error dialog so you can follow the rest of the steps.
2. Navigate to **Settings > Apps > All**.
3. Scroll down to **Phone** and click it.
4. **Clear cache** for it. If the problem persists, **clear data** as well.
If this does not help, try clearing cache and data for the **Sim Toolkit** app as well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The only way I know to fix this problem is to restore to factory settings in Settings-Backup&Reset.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Recovery mode > factory reset and
Clear cache
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/12 | 268 | 1,034 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to disable vibration on HTC One M8 regardless of individual application settings?
I can't conceive of a situation in which I would ever want my phone to vibrate so I'd just assume kill it at the source, if possible. If no soft solution exists I may need to resort to ripping the motor out.
To any hardware engineers out there - build a phone without vibration and I'd buy it in an instant.<issue_comment>username_1: Try this:
1. Quickly press OK on the error dialog so you can follow the rest of the steps.
2. Navigate to **Settings > Apps > All**.
3. Scroll down to **Phone** and click it.
4. **Clear cache** for it. If the problem persists, **clear data** as well.
If this does not help, try clearing cache and data for the **Sim Toolkit** app as well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The only way I know to fix this problem is to restore to factory settings in Settings-Backup&Reset.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Recovery mode > factory reset and
Clear cache
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/12 | 798 | 3,332 | <issue_start>username_0: My Nexus 7 2013 has updated with OTA update to Android 5.0.1.
The notification bar has changed. Now when I change brightness, there is no button for auto-adjustment. It currently looks like this:
In settings, I can find Adaptive brightness settings - optimize brightness level for available light. However this does not work as expected. It just seems I have two different brightness settings. If I turn it on and set manually via notification bar to maximum, it is maximum, although the settings is ON. Then I turn it off and set it to maximum and it lets me do it too. When it is turned on, the brightness is just slightly darker than the turned OFF mode. However, it is always exactly as I set it with this small offset. It does not correspond to the external light.
It seems like it is a bug, but I can't tell. Do you experience the same with your Nexus 7 2013? Is the "auto" button missing in all lollipops? Does it mean that when you want to go to auto-brightness mode you have to enter settings and brightness via more like 5 clicks? (two swipe downs, settings, brightness, turn on)<issue_comment>username_1: Android has removed "Auto-brightness" in place of "Adaptive brightness" on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
From [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/06/26/android-l-feature-spotlight-auto-brightness-is-gone-adaptive-brightness-takes-its-place/),
>
> If you're looking for the auto-brightness switch on the Android L preview build, you won't find it. That's because it's been replaced with the adaptive brightness toggle. [...]
>
>
> In short, adaptive brightness is like *quasi-autobrightness*. You're essentially setting a "range" of available brightness levels when this feature is turned on, so that if you have display brightness set to 50%, the phone may only actually adjust itself between 40 and 70% brightness in a given situation. This is as opposed to completely automatic brightness, which typically gives you the full spectrum of brightness adjustments depending on the ambient light. The problem with fully automatic brightness is that's it's often slow and a poor judge of what level of brightness your eyes really need. So, this adaptive mode allows you to set a baseline brightness that the phone will then adjust from based on your surroundings.
>
>
>
If adaptive brightness is active, it will be always active even if the brightness is changed from the quick setting panel, because it will only change the baseline brightness.
On the other hand, it's correct that there is no quick setting to toggle "Adaptive brightness" on stock ROM. It seems the only way to do that is with 3rd-party apps, but I didn't found any as of current writing.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It is adaptive brightness. Slider determines the sensitivity of the brightness in case adaptive brightness is turned on. If you keep the slider on 50%, it will work the same as auto brightness. If it is 30%, then the brightness will be equal to the brightness of the external illumination which is 20% less than current illumination. So, essentially it helps people save power or improve readability by adjusting the sensitivity of brightness according to individual preference
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/12 | 545 | 2,283 | <issue_start>username_0: how can i root my lenovo s920 upgraded to android 4.4.2 . i have tried the Framaroot method , but it is not working.<issue_comment>username_1: Android has removed "Auto-brightness" in place of "Adaptive brightness" on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
From [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/06/26/android-l-feature-spotlight-auto-brightness-is-gone-adaptive-brightness-takes-its-place/),
>
> If you're looking for the auto-brightness switch on the Android L preview build, you won't find it. That's because it's been replaced with the adaptive brightness toggle. [...]
>
>
> In short, adaptive brightness is like *quasi-autobrightness*. You're essentially setting a "range" of available brightness levels when this feature is turned on, so that if you have display brightness set to 50%, the phone may only actually adjust itself between 40 and 70% brightness in a given situation. This is as opposed to completely automatic brightness, which typically gives you the full spectrum of brightness adjustments depending on the ambient light. The problem with fully automatic brightness is that's it's often slow and a poor judge of what level of brightness your eyes really need. So, this adaptive mode allows you to set a baseline brightness that the phone will then adjust from based on your surroundings.
>
>
>
If adaptive brightness is active, it will be always active even if the brightness is changed from the quick setting panel, because it will only change the baseline brightness.
On the other hand, it's correct that there is no quick setting to toggle "Adaptive brightness" on stock ROM. It seems the only way to do that is with 3rd-party apps, but I didn't found any as of current writing.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It is adaptive brightness. Slider determines the sensitivity of the brightness in case adaptive brightness is turned on. If you keep the slider on 50%, it will work the same as auto brightness. If it is 30%, then the brightness will be equal to the brightness of the external illumination which is 20% less than current illumination. So, essentially it helps people save power or improve readability by adjusting the sensitivity of brightness according to individual preference
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/12 | 692 | 2,947 | <issue_start>username_0: This problem has been annoying me for a while. When I download and install an app to my phone it defaults to the phone's internal memory. Not too big of a deal since I can move it afterwards. The problem comes after when the app has additional data it needs to install on to the device. That additional data always installs to the phone memory and I can't move it to the SD card.
For example: I install an app that is in total 1mb in size that I can move to the SD card. But the app downloads 300mb of data that stays on the internal memory that the app uses.
Is there a way to change it so that the data is downloaded to the SD?
I know that it's possible to re-partition the SD card and internal memory to make the internal memory bigger but I want to do that as a last resort.<issue_comment>username_1: Android has removed "Auto-brightness" in place of "Adaptive brightness" on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
From [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/06/26/android-l-feature-spotlight-auto-brightness-is-gone-adaptive-brightness-takes-its-place/),
>
> If you're looking for the auto-brightness switch on the Android L preview build, you won't find it. That's because it's been replaced with the adaptive brightness toggle. [...]
>
>
> In short, adaptive brightness is like *quasi-autobrightness*. You're essentially setting a "range" of available brightness levels when this feature is turned on, so that if you have display brightness set to 50%, the phone may only actually adjust itself between 40 and 70% brightness in a given situation. This is as opposed to completely automatic brightness, which typically gives you the full spectrum of brightness adjustments depending on the ambient light. The problem with fully automatic brightness is that's it's often slow and a poor judge of what level of brightness your eyes really need. So, this adaptive mode allows you to set a baseline brightness that the phone will then adjust from based on your surroundings.
>
>
>
If adaptive brightness is active, it will be always active even if the brightness is changed from the quick setting panel, because it will only change the baseline brightness.
On the other hand, it's correct that there is no quick setting to toggle "Adaptive brightness" on stock ROM. It seems the only way to do that is with 3rd-party apps, but I didn't found any as of current writing.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It is adaptive brightness. Slider determines the sensitivity of the brightness in case adaptive brightness is turned on. If you keep the slider on 50%, it will work the same as auto brightness. If it is 30%, then the brightness will be equal to the brightness of the external illumination which is 20% less than current illumination. So, essentially it helps people save power or improve readability by adjusting the sensitivity of brightness according to individual preference
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/12 | 338 | 1,293 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to turn off multiple desktops that are on my Android 4 phone (LG Optimus L9 P760, if that matters). I can switch between them with touch, but I don't need that feature. And most of the time, I use it by mistake (when I want to click an icon close to screen's edge). So it's more like disadvantage for me to have multiple desktops.
Unfortunately, I cannot find any such position in top menu, settings menu etc.<issue_comment>username_1: Try "Nova Launcher" app from the Google play store. The "Nova Launcher" has ability to customize home screens and etc. Try this and check your results.
[Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher&hl=en_GB)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Eventually I've used **Apex Launcher** that can be easily downloaded directly from several sites or with K-droid, so it's a good option for people that don't use Google Play / Google Account. Among its features there are options to change the screens count (I've set it to 1) and increase the grid size.
Vembu pointed out the **Nova Laucher**, which I was unable to test (it seems that working version can be downloaded only from Google Play). Still, it may be an solution for some of you (up-voted).
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/12 | 560 | 2,047 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola XT1080 (also known as droid maxx) from verizon, and it is running android version 4.4.4. Is it possible to root this device, and if so, how do I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Try to unlock the bootloader with [Sunshine S-Off](http://theroot.ninja/) then use [kingo](http://www.kingoapp.com/) rooting tool. Or try Kingo first as it's free but Sunshine will test your device to make sure it can unlock the boot loader. If so, it will cost 25$ but you have better odds of getting root with the boot loader unlocked.
I have the same phone, I lost root and could not get it back with traditional maxx rooting methods so I unlocked my bootloader with Sunshine then rooted with Kingo but I did all this on android 4.2.2 so it may or may not work on 4.4.4 (please comment on this answer with your results if you try this).
Another program like Kingo is [Root Genius](http://rootgenius.com/).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have a XT1080 running 4.4.4 KitKat and did have some luck using king root ( not a typo Kingo root is a separate app ) then root checker to verify it was actually rooted and to also install busy box. Either because of my lack of knowledge or actual conflicts caused by the programs I kept getting error messages and finally did a factory reset out of frustration. It's something to try if you're familiar with rooting and tweaking the settings for performance.
P.S. Almost forgot I used device controller from the play store to do my phone tweaking
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Well, that's weird I would say you would have got the device rooted using Framaroot, double cross check if you are using the latest version of the Framaroot to root your device?? I somewhere doubt that you are trying to do the same with older version of the Farmaroot, anyway I think it would be better for you to try doing that again using the latest version of [Framaroot 1.9.3 over here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2784451&d=1402084843).
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/13 | 1,194 | 4,525 | <issue_start>username_0: First of all, my device is a Moto E. It has fallen two times, both from bed height. So after the second fall, I noticed that my screen orientation stopped changing. I checked the "rotate screen automatically" option on settings and it was correctly set. I rebooted the phone hoping it would fix it but it didn't work.
I downloaded several apps to show the accelerometer's values, and they all show the same results: x and y are okay, but z, pitch, and roll, are stuck. Pitch and roll are stuck on 0, while z is stuck on -1.998.
The camera app is the only app that changes orientation, I'm guessing it is because it only reads x and y values.
I did a factory reset, but it didn't fix anything. I've seen some people suggest on forums that I reinstall the ROM or use a different ROM but I'm sure the problem it's hardware related.
So as it was caused by falling, there's no warranty for this. Is there a way this could be fixed? From what I've read, the fall could've caused the crystals in the accelerometer to break
So is replacing it the only fix? I know there are apps to force orientation changes, but that's not the point here.<issue_comment>username_1: The Z axis is pretty important to autorotation functionality, as you can see from the diagram:
Try these solutions:
* You could always go back to who you sold it to and say it's a manufacturer's defect. Who would know that the problem was really due to the fall?
* If you have some microtools, you might be able to patch it together. (Good luck with that.)
* You could replace the accelerometer... If you wanna take your phone apart and mess with all the components.
Honestly, there are not too many options with broken hardware other than *fix it* or *replace it*.
Although, what I would do if I did not want to replace anything would be to install [Xposed Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) and install the module [Xposed Additions](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb) or similar module to set the long press of my volume button(s) to rotate the screen.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. making sure my cover was secure, I dropped the phone from 3 feet onto a carpeted surface directly on the "5:00" corner (lower right side corner). It unstuck the accelerometer and it's now working normally.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I've had this problem with phones, but also with my DJI Phantom drone. You're not going to believe the solution that has worked for me in both cases: you gotta bash it!!
Yep, your silicon-based accelerometers have fingers that can deflect with G forces, but when they get a big impact, they can get stuck at the extreme bent side. You probably dropped your phone recently, right?? Well, you can probably fix it by dropping it again in exactly the right way.
You need to determine which side to drop it onto, and then drop it onto that side HARD onto a hard surface. You don't need to let it go, you kind of slam it with your hand. Do it at your own risk, of course, because you might break some other component!
Here's which side to whack it. For got sakes, don't just whack it randomly.
First, you'll need an accelerometer app. Install it and run it in metric mode. Set your phone on the table. Have a look at your values for X, Y, and Z. Two should be at near 0 and Z should be around 10 m/ss. The 10 reading is the table holding your phone against the force of gravity at 10 m/ss!
One or more of your numbers will NOT be as I stated, and that's the stuck accelerometer. It will be pretty much stuck and hardly changing at all, and it will be weirdly high, much greater than 10. ex: My X was at 167. (If you do not have one of your axis stuck on a very high number, you have a different problem, don't continue.)
If your X value is stuck sky high, hit the phone with the X+ (right) side onto the table
If your X value is a high number, but negative, hit the phone with the X- (left) side onto the table
The same above holds for Y and Z. Use the useful diagram that Lyricwulf posted on this page.
If you hit it sharply enough, you'll notice that it's no longer stuck on the super high reading, and you're all fixed :-)
Look on the bright side, it's not a drone. Since propellers etc get in the way of a table slam, I had to hit my $1200 drone - HARD - with a rubber mallet when it had the same problem. But it worked!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/13 | 376 | 1,616 | <issue_start>username_0: When I use google.com (usually I work with duckduckgo instead, because of privacy policy) on my Phone **(in web browser)**, it shows me my city and country on the bottom of the page.
I have **disabled** everything in *Settings -> Location services*. What else do I have to do in order to disable any possibilities of sending my location to Google Search and other websites?
I Use Android 4.<issue_comment>username_1: The *system setting* and the *browser setting* for location use different systems. When you disabled those settings in system settings, you disabled Google Apps (and other apps) from using your location, using your hardware.
However the browser differs in that while you use a webpage, the web server can use your IP address to locate you (using [IP-address-based geolocation](http://whatismyipaddress.com/geolocation-accuracy)). This does not have anything to do with system settings. The browser does not prompt you about this. Indeed, once you connect to their servers, there is no way to prevent their servers doing IP-based geolocation, as their server can see your IP address and draw inferences about your location on its own.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Google has alerady taken your location, but if you go to another one, it won't change. Diagram here:
```
Location service | .|ON
Your current location --> Google
Location service |. |OFF
Your location at Google: [current location]
You move to another location
Your location at Google: [old location]
```
That happens because Google can't detect your location anymore.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/13 | 236 | 866 | <issue_start>username_0: I like to use the built-in dictionary that suggests words when I use SMS or Hangouts.
It works okay but I'd like to edit some of the words it suggests.
Where can I edit the built-in dictionary? Is there a function for it?<issue_comment>username_1: Xperia: you can hold on the word displayed and u have an option to delete it.
You can add words by going through 'language & input' then add your words in 'personal dictionary'.
I would like to edit from a 'list' of saved words but I haven't found my way to the list.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: open this PDF file and go start reading from page 23 (right column) about how to access the user dictionary. The instructions of editing user dictionary are on page 25 (right column). hope this helps.
<http://help.mb.softbank.jp/xperia-z3/pdf/xperia-z3_en_userguide.pdf>
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/13 | 787 | 2,792 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a Samsung Galaxy Note 1 (*not* rooted) and its lock button doesn't wrok anymore. That means I couldn't boot my phone if it happened to be turned off.
But I need to restart it now because it's buggy.
Do you know a tool on PC that would allow me to call for a reboot via USB ? (The *USB debugging* option is activated).
If not, do you know a way to boot an Android phone without this Lock button ?
Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: **If you're rooted :**
Just search for any app that restarts the phone. Just search on play store - "Restart". That'll do the work...
**If you're not rooted**
As HasH\_BrowN told, adb is the solution.
The first step is to have USB debugging turned on, which you have.
Now, follow these steps :
1. Install adb and your phone's drivers on your PC/Mac/Linux machine. This is a good guide, if you haven't installed it already : <http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378>
2. Once done, go to the directory where adb is installed (I'm assuming you're on windows. If you're on mac or linux, just skip this step.)
3. Open command prompt/terminal in this directory.
4. Connect your phone via usb to your computer
5. In the terminal, execute this command : `adb devices`
If it says no devices found, then you've not installed your device drivers. Search how to install Note 1 drivers on PC/Mac/Linux.
Otherwise, it'll show you the device ID and the name.
6. Execute `adb -s reboot` - insert the device ID you got on the previous command in this command.
This'll reboot your cellphone or for that matter any android device.
You can also write a shell script which does this, so you don't have to write all the commands again and again, and just a double click would do.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [Real Reboot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.anothermobile.realreboot&hl=en)
* Works on Android 2.1 - 4.2.1 **No Root**
* 4.2.2 and up **needs root**.
---
For a PC method you will be using Android Debug Bridge, commonly called ADB. Here is a [link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979) for a download. It's from the XDA Forums. Read the page while your there and get some good insight on ADB.
After installed to the computer, open a command prompt (L shift + R mouse click) in the folder that has the ADB file. Make sure you have your device drivers installed and the phone plugged into the USB on the PC.
* Type : ***adb devices*** (make sure device is seen)
* Then: ***adb reboot*** (reboots device)
Here is a [link](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html) to the Android Developers website that will give you full detail about the inner workings of ADB
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/14 | 140 | 424 | <issue_start>username_0: Will the new Xiaomi Mi band (fitness tracker) work with Android 4.3? I know it says that it works with 4.4, but I also saw somewhere they said it won't work with 4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: It is compatible with Xiaomi Redmi 1S Android 4.3. [Source](http://en.miui.com/thread-39105-1-1.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes. it is compatible and I'm using with my Redmi 1S.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/14 | 597 | 2,411 | <issue_start>username_0: This notification keeps coming up, and i'm not sure if it's real or a virus, or how to stop it coming up.
It says 'Android system warning! Google has found serious bugs in your Battery Module!Click on [OK] to view details.'
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fXM8C.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)
Any help appreciated, thanks.
Lauren.<issue_comment>username_1: It seems to be an App which opens that dialog (over a webpage...).
Try to boot into safe mode:
Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears.
Hold down 'Reboot'. (On phones which do not have the option to reboot press and hold 'Power off')
Then your phone will reboot into safe mode. That means all your apps are deactivated for this session. IF you won't get any of these weird dialogs there THEN restart your phone (to get all your apps back) and deactivate/uninstall your apps step by step.
You can also try AdAway, which has an inbuilt AdWare Scanner. (<https://f-droid.org/repo/org.adaway_51.apk>)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: No, it's not a virus. The notification is triggered by advertisements on the webpage.
Just don't click "OK" and ignore it.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: What you are seeing looks like a javascript alert.
As long as you don't believe the lies some websites will be feeding you, the only danger a javascript alert introduces is the possibility that a site may keep opening so many javascript alerts, that you won't be able to leave the site before another alert pops up. But a decent browser can stop that for you.
In this particular case I guess it is a case of an advertiser lying to you in order to convince you to buy a product which you don't need.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Not a virus, but a simply advertising popup which leads at website to avoid. Block the url from your browser!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Screenshot Pro displays these annoying, persistent ads with "smart application management" notifications. If that's not it then look for other apps that you recently installed or updated in Google Play with WiFi access. Disable notifications on the suspected app to see if it is the source of the ads, then uninstall it if disabling removes the ads. I had to disable it as a device administrator to uninstall screenshot pro.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/14 | 262 | 1,006 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 5
and I've noticed that the Gallery icon disappeared. I can't find it either in the menu or in the apps settings (running or all).
I don't know exactly when it happened, but for sure after the upgrading to 5.0 Lollilop. Now, to open the pics, I have to launch camera and then swipe to the right.
Did it happen to someone else? Does anybody know how to solve it?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Be sure that you haven't disabled it. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All/Disabled and see if you have disabled it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google decided to remove the Gallery app, replacing it by the "Photos" app.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I have just went to Settings-APPS-ALL-(Check any Apps set under protected Apps ) by selecting preferences.
I have kept Gallery App under protected Apps ..Now its visible on my home screen once i unchecked the Protected Apps
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/15 | 431 | 1,462 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is already encrypted. It is not rooted.
Note 2 GT-N7100.
I made an attempt to root it earlier a few months back and it tripped the KNOX counter and void the warranty. But it didn't root the device. The SuperSu would crash and it won't allow to apply the update from the play store.
Now I am AGAIN trying to root it and install TWRP recovery, using ODIN 3.9. It just restarts and when I try to boot into the bootloader to check its the same Samsung recovery, no TWRP.
P.S: ODIN shows the "PASS" successfully and has all the indications that the TWRP has been installed.<issue_comment>username_1: In short: Yes, you can root an encrypted device, because "encryption" only encrypts `/data` and not `/system`.
Are you sure you are using the correct settings in ODIN for your device and following all directions completely on whichever tutorial you are following? *Please cross-reference your tutorial with the [XDA Guide](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2730764) (highly recommended that you follow this guide; I can post the instructions here for permanent refernce upon request).*
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I could successfully root my Moto G3 (2015) encrypted device using the latest twrp version.
I used version 3.0.2.r01. Tried first with 2.8.7-r5 and it didn't work.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/orig-development/twrp-twrp-moto-g-2015-t3170537>
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/15 | 482 | 1,857 | <issue_start>username_0: I have no sim card and a new Android phone. How can I transfer my contacts from one phone to the other without a SIM card?<issue_comment>username_1: There are a few options for your case.
* One option is to sync with Google cloud contacts. In most smartphones, there is a native function to set a contact as a Google contact. *Note: Depending on your phone, you may have to manually make all your contacts sync with Google individually. Some older phones may not support this functionality at all.*
* If you don't want to sync with Google, you can use a third-party app like [Address Book & Contacts Sync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kylook&hl=en) to (ironically) sync your address book and contacts.
* Depending on your phone, you may be able to sync your contacts with a PC and transfer them, but *this functionality varies from device to device*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: No 3rd party utilities or cloud services needed for that. On the "old device":
1. open your contacts app
2. enter its menu
3. select Export/Import
4. select to export to SD card
Now you should find a file named `0001.vcf` on the SD card (internal or external, depends on what the device has). Copy that to the new device, e.g. via Bluetooth, WiFi Hotspot. then, on the new device:
1. open your contacts app
2. enter its menu
3. select Export/Import
4. select to import from SD card
5. chose the file you've just copied here
Done. All your contacts including their contact pictures (if you had set such) should be available on your new device now.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You can use the [Mobogenie](http://www.mobogenie.com/product/mobogenie-android.html) Software for importing and exporting contacts,sms and any stuff
on your phone. You can also get backup of your data on your computer.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/15 | 548 | 2,077 | <issue_start>username_0: I posted this in stack overflow, but I figured it would be more relevant here.
When I open the DDMS, it shows the device there.
However, when I try to run my program, Eclipse opens the Android Device chooser.
The Android Device Chooser has nothing under it.
I'm running it on a mac. I've tried installing the drivers for the phone. I've enabled downloading from unknown sources and downloading from USB.
Adb confirms that it is there too.
The emulator runs fine.
Don't know if this will help or not, but on the phone, there are two notifications. "Connected as a media device" and "USB debugging connected" That should be normal?
The minimum API level is set to 8, so I don't think it's an API level problem.
I've searched everywhere and I can't figure out the reason.<issue_comment>username_1: Try disabling `"Connected as a media device"` (unmounting storage). On your device, you should be able to select the notification and then select an option like "Charge only" to disable the mount. You may have to go to **Apps > Settings > Storage > Menu (button) > USB computer connection** to change the setting.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you enabled developer options in your mobile?
If yes, then navigate to **Settings > Developer Options(turn it on) >and select(or check depending on your phone) USB debugging** this should work
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It seems to be a layout bug.
Drag one of the column headers in the device chooser where the device should be and change the column width and it magically appears!
You can also double click the device's row even when it's hidden, so you don't have to resize the column each time.
Source: [stackoverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/26416532/just-upgraded-my-os-x-to-yosemite-android-device-chooser-not-showing-device-w):
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/15 | 448 | 1,819 | <issue_start>username_0: Samsung GT-S7392 is locked because of successive password attempts; and I could not access or log into the google account as well. The question is: Can I l get unlock through theses using my google account where I'm not the first user of the device. It also asks me for the back up pin. What actually is it and how do I solve 'unlock' this? Please help me.<issue_comment>username_1: *On a side note: This is very suspicious.*
**Anyway**, regarding this question:
>
> The question is: Can I l get unlock through theses using my google account where I'm not the first user of the device.
>
>
>
You can only unlock the device using **one of the Google accounts associated with the phone**. If you don't know the password or any of the phone's account credentials, then you're out of luck.
For the next question:
>
> It also asks me for the back up pin. What actually is it and how do I solve 'unlock' this?
>
>
>
**There is no universal backup PIN**. You can only unlock the phone with the PIN/password that was set or the credentials of an associated Google account.
Alternatively, you wipe the `/data` directory on the device to perform a factory reset, which will also reset the password.
**Warning: Performing a *factory reset* will delete all user data.**
====================================================================
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can restore the phone. Find and download the firmware for the phone. Go checkout www.xdadevelopers.com or google the phones firmware. You'll need to download Odin. You will also need to download the bootloader and the modem besides the firmware. If you want to do this. Let me know. Ill give you step by step directions.
**DOING THIS METHOD WILL DELETE EVERYTHING FROM THE PHONE, FRESH START.**
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/12/15 | 148 | 571 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to root a Lenovo A526 mobile using "Kingo" and "root genius". But they are unable to root this device.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm even using A526 but in the latest version of root genius you will be able to root your phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I haven't used it but I used kingroot to root my tablet some 3 months earlier after which I removed it because I thought it would be dangerous. But It rooted...
So You Answer Should Be:-
I don't know but KingRoot roots easily and on mobile or tablet without pc
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/15 | 303 | 1,148 | <issue_start>username_0: I was just about to flash the latest the build for Cyanogenmod, but then I remembered from past phones where I flashed new ROMs, that I needed to install the latest Google Apps file. However, when I went to see if I can download the latest I see that there is not a full build for it (unless I read it wrong).
Do I need still need to install GAPPS if I want to use the new Cyanogenmod Android 5.0 ROM?
Since the build is not complete for GAPPS should I wait?
[GAPPS forum on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900)<issue_comment>username_1: You don't need to install Gapps to use Cyanogenmod, you can install it and use it without them.
If your real question is "do I need to install Gapps if I want to comfortable install all my favorite apps from the playstore?" then the answer is probably yes.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To cut a long story short, GAPPS basically provides you with the sync between your device and google services, which otherwise wont be readily available on custom rom running devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/15 | 817 | 3,163 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Samsung Galaxy SIII, one can go to `Settings -> More -> Security -> SIM card lock -> Set up SIM card lock -> Change SIM PIN` to change the default PIN that came with the SIM card. But what about the PUK (the 8-digit number that comes with the SIM card to unlock the card after 3 failed 4-digit PIN number attempts)? Can the PUK also be changed from within the Android GUI, or is it a fixed number stored on the SIM card which cannot be changed?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> The PUC (PUK) is a SIM-specific code assigned by the service provider.
> - [Personal Unblocking Code (Wikipedia)](http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_unblocking_code)
>
>
>
That means you cannot change it with help of your android device.
If you want to crack it you must watch [this video](http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wBzb-Zx4rsI)
Video is about 'Rooting The Sim' by <NAME> at BlackHat 2013.
In this video Nohl showed vulnerability that almost every sim have which was manufactured before 2013(Also Some cards after that whoes providers have not fixed this security hole)
**Procedure**
-Send binary sms with OTA command to card requesting response
-Crack DES signing key that sign Java virus and sent through binary sms
-Leverage gaps in Java VM memory separation to access arbitrary sim card data
**Results**
-Card may response with DES signed error message
-Card install and execute signed Java applet
-Malicious applet extract ki,banking applet etc. and send ti attacker via sms
*Once an attacker cracks the key, he can commit premium SMS fraud, circumvent caller-ID checks, manipulate voice-mails, redirect incoming calls and text messages, abuse USSD payments, track and phish users, install malware on their devices, or perform any other browser-based attack. With data access enabled, Nohl claims an attacker can clone SIM cards, decrypt 2G, 3G, and 4G traffic, clone NFC takers and future SIM applications, and alter the operating system to prevent future patching.*
**Nohl also claims to have been able to break out of the SIMs Java sandbox and get access to this personal unblocking key**
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I realize this is an older thread, but to provide useful into to others reading the page now I thought I'd still reply.
This doesn't always work with every phone, but if it doesn't work it wouldn't cause any harm. It also requires that you know what the current PUK number is. This can often be found on the credit card size card that your SIM card came attached to (if you still have it) or it can usually be obtained from your wireless provider fairly easily so long as you can verify that it is your account.
All you have to do is dial this code into your phone replacing "old PUK" with the PUK provided by your wireless provider, and "new PUK" with any 8-digit code of your choosing. Note you don't use any spaces when you enter the code.
\*\* 05 \* old PUK \* new PUK \* new PUK #
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You should write new pin new pin, there is no way to change puk code. Your topic explains how to make blocked pin code active.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/15 | 474 | 1,675 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I root a Samsung Galaxy S3 Lite(Samsung S6790).
I have tried using **towelroot v3** which returns
```
This phone is currently unsupported
```
and **framaroot** which also returns
```
Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot
```
This led me to try using KingoRoot which ran for like 15mins and restarted my device. After I reconnected my device, on the menu it still had the option **root** which confirmed that the phone had not been rooted<issue_comment>username_1: Are you sure that KingoRoot did not root your device? It is reported as *working* for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Lite. Please verify with a [Root Checker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck) if you have root.
Another known method for that device is [DF ROOT (direct download)](http://s03.droidfame.zip.net/DF-ROOT.apk). This app may be in Portuguese, so if it is, here are the instructions in English:
1. Open DF-ROOT.
2. Go to "Fazer Root."
3. Choose "Root."
4. Now go to "Batal" and close the application.
5. Open SuperSU, it will ask to update the binary SU, select "Continuar."
6. Select the "Normal" option and then "OK."
Both were reported working in [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2779754).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Download iRoot to your PC, supports alot of devices. Make sure you have the latest Samsung USb drivers for mobile devices. Enable USB debugging on target device, high quality usb cable.Connect device to PC, run iRoot, wait for iRoot todetact your device and finally click Root, wait for a couple os seconds and device is rooted!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/16 | 475 | 1,945 | <issue_start>username_0: A little while ago I clicked a link in Firefox that led to an mp3. My thumb slipped and I tapped "always open with", ES Music Player when what I really wanted was to just save it. Now every mp3 link spawns ES Music Player, and that's not what I want.
How do I reset Firefox so that it asks me again for these kinds of links?
I've already done to "2 finger Top Swipe: Settings: Apps: Firefox: Launch by default: Clear".
ES Music Player isn't in the settings app list at all, so I couldn't clear that.
ES File Explorer, which is the parent app for the music player shows "No defaults set" in Android settings. Internally it has it's own "Settings: Cleanup settings: Clear defaults", but that had no apparent effect either.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, the simple way to do that is by heading over to the setting>application manager>tap over the firefox (clear its defaults stored) also search for "ES Music Player" over application manager tap over it (Clear the app defaults). Now you try what you are doing previously this time it will ask for the application to select opening the file !
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm unsure about Lollipop (as a KitKat user), but I'm guessing you've already checked every tab in the Apps menu? Otherwise, does ES File Explorer (or ES Music Player) have a settings menu that would allow you to change the way it opens files?
If not, I'd recommend uninstalling ES File Explorer and then reinstalling it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This is the setting of Firefox on Android and not android itself
Follow these steps:
1. Open Firefox and in address bar type "about:config"
2. Search For "browser.download.preferred.audio/mpeg" (just "mpeg" does the same)
3. Press on the reset button
4. From now on, if you download any mp3 file in Firefox, it asks for available apps capable of playing the file. You can again choose once or set it as default.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/12/16 | 455 | 1,817 | <issue_start>username_0: I always leave my SD card inside my phone, but yesterday I had to use it in a Galaxy Mini 2 to install a custom ROM.
As I put it in my own phone, all apps which where installed in the SD card where missing (**"App isn't installed"**) fortunately my data was not corrupted, but I move my SD often and I'd like to avoid this kind of problems. How can I do that?
Also, I'd like to notice that the custom CWM was buggy (in fact the samsung was bricked), but I don't believe that's the cause.
thank you in advance!
PS: I'm sure this is a copy of an older question, but I can't find anything similar<issue_comment>username_1: Well, the simple way to do that is by heading over to the setting>application manager>tap over the firefox (clear its defaults stored) also search for "ES Music Player" over application manager tap over it (Clear the app defaults). Now you try what you are doing previously this time it will ask for the application to select opening the file !
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm unsure about Lollipop (as a KitKat user), but I'm guessing you've already checked every tab in the Apps menu? Otherwise, does ES File Explorer (or ES Music Player) have a settings menu that would allow you to change the way it opens files?
If not, I'd recommend uninstalling ES File Explorer and then reinstalling it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This is the setting of Firefox on Android and not android itself
Follow these steps:
1. Open Firefox and in address bar type "about:config"
2. Search For "browser.download.preferred.audio/mpeg" (just "mpeg" does the same)
3. Press on the reset button
4. From now on, if you download any mp3 file in Firefox, it asks for available apps capable of playing the file. You can again choose once or set it as default.
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/12/16 | 604 | 2,291 | <issue_start>username_0: My Asus MemoPad HD7 (ME173X) is unable to connect to WiFi. When I go to the WiFi settings, the on/off switch is in the off position. Moving it to on causes 'turning on WiFi...' to come up, but nothing more happens.
Under Advanced settings, neither a MAC nor IP address is available.
It's the same error as encountered in [this thread](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/Nn_pOgPC2Mk), except on a completely different piece of hardware. It's running Android 4.2.2 if that's any help.<issue_comment>username_1: By just getting back to date from 10-12-2015 to 07-12-2015, in my case to be precise, everything is back to normal, and here I am sharing my facts to help all those who are facing this ridiculous problem.
P.S. had been searching throughout the net for the solution and found some interesting details, would love to share for others (if they can be of any help).
Factory formatting/soft or hard resetting won't work, so as the phone rebooting will also be not effective. Setting back the clock (manually) worked like a charm for me (my mobile Lenovo Vibe X, carrier Vodafone). This problem arose, in my case, when I updated certain apps 5 or 6 OTA on Google Play Store (mainly Google inbuilt ones).
---
For other users who suffer the same problem as I came to read through their posts: when they updated their handsets (for any updates, irrespective of any app), their WiFi settings got disturbed causing the WiFi to lock while initialising, not allowing the user to switch On or OFF, just displaying the screen Wi-Fi turning on/Scanning/Starting/Searching/etc.
A common solution suggested by many (which even I was going to try ~ if above hadn't work) was to solve it by deleting `/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf`. It will reset all your saved networks. Have your phone rooted and delete the file through a root explorer or you can remove it via ADB (`adb shell rm -r /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf`. I'm not sure). You may backup it before, then open it with a text reader to see your saved passwords.
On many forums, this was the common solution accepted as the only chance to get rid of the problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Unmounted the SIM card and SD card then tried, and it worked for me.
Upvotes: -1 |
2014/11/29 | 1,030 | 3,738 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed that I can press the square button on the bottom right to show all background apps, and then swipe from left to right with my finger to stop them manually.
But sometimes, I find that I have twenty or more apps in the background, so I want to stop them all at once.
I did a simple search on Google, but didn't find an answer.
Is it possible to do that?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know : *no you can't.*
**TL;DR :**
Closing all background apps is a bad practice. You should close apps that you don't use often or apps you specifically want to close for X reason. IMO, the only good reason to close all recent apps is that you feel like there are too many of them and you can't find an app any more because of the mess it creates.
--
The recent apps feature in Lollipop appears to behave differently from previous versions. First of all, as you noticed, the button to clear all recent apps is gone. Moreover, the recent apps persist through reboot (read on Android Police : [**The Recent Apps List Now Persists Through Reboot**](http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/10/17/lollipop-feature-spotlight-the-recent-apps-list-now-persists-through-reboot/)).
Now, you still can clear them by swiping all the cards, which I agree is tedious. But as the top comment on the AP post I quoted above explains :
>
> Clearing out all of the apps in recents just puts more work on CPU and
> thus your battery because you're essentially having to start from
> scratch the next time you load it. If something stays in your recents
> list and is in RAM, it loads instantly with virtually no battery or
> processing penalty minus refreshing the content via the network
> connection.
>
>
>
Basically, all the Android users (including me a while ago) who frequently clear their recent apps, use task killers, etc. are using their Android device the **wrong** way.
You can read more about [**Why you shouldn't use a task killer on Android**](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966571) (a post by cybervibin on XDA), which is roughly the same as killing the apps yourself. In short, unused RAM is useless RAM. If a large amount of RAM is required by an app, the system will stop recent apps by itself to provide the newly launched app the needed resources. No need to stop them yourself, it's the OS's job.
I also recommend the read of this question on *Android Enthusiasts* about [**What happens when you swipe an app out of the recent apps list**](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/19987/what-actually-happens-when-you-swipe-an-app-out-of-the-recent-apps-list).
--
To conclude, to this day and as far as I know, you can't clear your recent apps all at once on Android Lollipop 5.0. But you shouldn't have to do that anyway, which is surely why Google's teams removed the button.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It seems that this CyanogenMod 12 only option, as <NAME>. states he does not have this option in stock Android Lollipop, but I have a little button to clear them all.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RV3m5.png)
It also works with Lollipop 5.0.2 on HTC One M7 with Sense 6
1. By double-tapping Home button
2. Tap the 3 dots on upper right corner
3. Go to Settings and change from Card View to Grid View
When you double tap the Home button again you will now see an 'X' button to close all recent apps that are open.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: This answer was suggested as an anonymous edit:
>
> In the task manager settings, change the view from "cards" to "grid". The close all button remains at the top, as it used to.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/16 | 9,676 | 32,882 | <issue_start>username_0: Since the latest versions (ICS+?) no longer have mass storage, is there any viable alternative to MTP?
The protocol seems inherently broken and the decision to regress to this format seems like a very 'iphone-esque' move (dumb things down, take away power from the users).
There seem to be numerous problems [(eg)](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/46315/not-all-files-are-visible-over-mtp) with files not showing and it seems to me that transferring a file should be simpler than requiring a system reboot - I am unreasonably demanding that way.
I'm aware of tools like Wi-Fi file transfer but often I find myself in areas without wifi, with just my laptop, phone and a usb cable. The other day, for example, I was one a plane, which is an environment decidedly non-conducive to using a wireless system.<issue_comment>username_1: Sure there is. Just comfort differs, depending on what OS you're on.
I mostly use [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") for this. On Linux, you can even mount the device this way. There are also several `adb` GUIs if you prefer such as the cross-platform QtADB. Or you can use the command line:
```
# Copy a file to the Android device
adb push some.file.ext /mnt/sdcard/some.file.ext
# Grab one from the Android device
adb pull /mnt/sdcard/some.file.ext some.file.ext
# similar for an entire directory
adb pull /mnt/sdcard /local/folder
```
Just take care the *types* on both ends correspond: either both are file names (as in the first two examples), or both are directories (third example). Mixes will fail.
In order to **navigate** (e.g. `ls`) in a convenient way use the `adb shell`.
If you don't have ADB installed yet on your computer: See [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, you can try search for 'mtp alternative' in Google Play or visit its page below:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative>
It requires USB Tethering to be enabled then it's quite simple.
After my friends and myself faced quite a few 'MTP driver not found' and 'file not showing' issues myself, I decided to make the app named 'MTP-Alternative' to solve this problem.
Normally I use adb to transfer 'technical data' files too - it works well. But when I use adb to send media files like photos, music or videos from PC to Android - to /sdcard/Pictures/ or to /sdcard/Music/ for example - the Android Gallery and Music app won't show them and it won't update until a restart (both Nexus 5 and Galaxy Note 8). Using 'MTP Alternative', the Gallery and Music app would update newly added files instantly without a restart. Also, if a new media or data file is created on phone, simply pressing 'F5' on the PC folder would refresh to show them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The following methods are tested on Windows 7; Ubuntu based Distribution and Slackware with desktop environment KDE 4.1x. Nothing can be said about Mac. The answer is intended to serve as a consolidated guide for the various methods out there.
Few following methods requires USB Tethering to be enabled. This can be achieved by instructions mentioned below:
>
> Some of this information applies only to devices running Android 5.0 and higher. If your device is running 4.4 or lower, the Menu icon looks like this  . If your device is running 4.3 or lower, the Settings icon looks like this .
>
>
>
> **Set up and use USB tethering connection (including instructions for Windows XP)**
>
>
>
> 1. Connect your device to another device using a USB cable.
>
> 2. You'll see a USB icon and a notification **Connected as a media device** or **Connected as a camera** at the top of the screen. For the purposes of tethering, the type of connection doesn't matter.
>
> 3. Open your device's **Settings** menu .
>
> 4. Under "Wireless & networks," touch **More > Tethering & portable hotspot**.
>
> 5 Check the box or turn on the switch next to "USB tethering." When the connection is made, you’ll see one of the following notifications and you can connect to the Internet (your icons may look slightly different if your device is running Andriod 4.4 or lower):
>
>  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot active
>
>  USB tethering connection active
>
>  Multiple tethering or hotspot connections active
>
>
>
> To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck the box or turn off the switch next to "USB tethering" in the Settings menu or simply disconnect the USB cable.
>
>
>
> **USB tethering with Windows XP**
>
>
>
> If you're using a computer running Windows XP, you need to install a configuration file before tethering your device to your computer.
>
>
>
> 1. Follow the steps above to turn on USB tethering for your device.
>
> 2. Download the following configuration file ([tetherxp.inf](http://www.android.com/drivers/tetherxp.inf)) to your Windows XP computer. Typically, you can right click on the link and choose "Save As". (If your browser adds “.html” to the file name, you’ll need to edit the name to remove the .html extension and replace it with “.inf” instead.)
>
> 3. Connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable.
>
> 4. When Windows XP's New Hardware Wizard opens, select **No, not at this time**, then click **Next**.
>
> 5. Select **Install** from a list or specific location, then click **Next**.
>
> 6. Click **Browse** to browse to the directory where you installed the configuration file you downloaded in step 2, then click **Next**.
>
> 7. When Windows XP finishes installing the software for Android USB Ethernet/RNDIS, click **Finish**.
>
>
>
> ([Source](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2812516?hl=en))
>
>
>
---
### Method #1
This method uses USB Tethering and an app to access the phone storage.
**Procedure**:
1. Install [MTP-Alternative USB Drive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative) from Play Store.
2. Open MTP-Alternative app, select **CONNECT AND ENABLE USB TETHERING** and choose **Enable USB Tethering**.
3. Come back to app by tapping `Back` key one time or opening the app from its icon in your launcher.
4. Instructions for Windows and Ubuntu will now be displayed in the app. Choose your OS: **Windows** or **Ubuntu** and follow the guide there.
Alternatively, you can follow the instructions mentioned below to save the network connection either in Windows or Ubuntu (Linux).
**For Windows**:
>
> 1. Make sure you have administrative privileges. Download and install this [Microsoft Update](http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=15123).
> 2. The **WebClient** service needs to be enabled for accessing network folder. To ascertain the service status, press  + `R` to open a Run dialog box. Type `services.msc` and click **OK**. Services window will open with a list of services.
> 3. Scroll down to see **WebClient** and check the corresponding **Startup Type**. If its not **Disabled** then close the window. If it is then do
>
>
> `Right-Click -> Properties -> General -> Startup Type -> Automatic -> Apply -> OK`. You can also choose **Manual** over **Automatic** to save System from start-up overtax.
> 4. Now press  + `R`, type `regedit` and click **OK**`, choose **Yes** and **Registry Editor** window will open.
> 5. On the Toolbar click `Edit -> Find`. In the dialog box, corresponding to **Find What** field, type `WebClient`. Uncheck **Values** and **Data** or otherwise, check only **Keys** below **Look at**. Click **Find Next**. It will search and should show an entry already selected. Make sure (at the bottom panel) the location of selected entry is
>
>
> `Computer/HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\WebClient`.
> 6. On the **WebClient** entry, click the right direction arrow to access the content inside it.
> 7. Click **Parameters**. On the right hand side, click `BasicAuthLevel -> Modify`. In **Value data** field, change the value to `2` and click **OK**.
> 8. If there was no **BasicAuthLevel** entry then create it by doing Right-click in empty white space, choose `DWORD (32-bit) Value` and name it to `BasicAuthLevel`. Follow step 7.
> 9. Restart the system now for all changes to take effect. You will have to open MTP-Alternative app to connect the phone again to PC now.
> 10. To map Phone Storage, open **My Computer**.
> 11. Below the Address Bar click **Map Network Drive**.
> 12. In the corresponding **Folder** field, type `\\192.168.42.129@8081` and click **Finish**. A window will open with the content of `/` directory of your phone.
> 13. If you have only Internal [SD card] in Smartphone then enter `sdcard` folder. Otherwise, enter `storage` folder and enter into your desired storage.
> 14. You can access this network drive in `My Computer -> Network Location`. You can also rename this drive by doing `Right-Click -> Rename` over the drive, enter the name and hit `Enter`. Note that the drive won't be accessible if the smartphone with above mentioned instructions is not connected to the PC.
>
>
> (Source: [username_2](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/91900/is-there-a-viable-alternative-to-mtp-for-wireless-file-transfer/95514#95514), [Yeehawup](http://www.yeehawup.com/2011/07/mapping-a-network-drive-to-webdav-share-in-windows-7/), [MTP-Alternative](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative))
>
>
>
**For Ubuntu (Linux) with KDE 4.1x**:
1. Launch **Dolphin** file browser. In **Places** click **Network**.
2. Click `Add Network Folder -> WebFolder (webdav)`.
3. Enter any **Name**, leave **User** field blank, enter `192.168.42.129` in **Server** field, enter `8081` in **Port** field. As per step 13 of Windows OS, type either `/sdcard/` or `/storage/` in **Location** field, check **Create and icon for this remote folder** and click **Save and Connect**. A window will open with the storage contents now.
4. The network location is saved in `Places -> Network ->` *`Name`* where *Name* is from step 3. You can also pin this folder into **Places** by doing over that folder `Right-click -> Add to Places`.
---
### Method #2
This method utilizes ADB interface to access your phone storage. It has already been extensively covered by many users and some answers can be accessed [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/search?q=adbfs). To make it short, below are the instructions quoted from some answers by Android Enthusiasts users.
[Installation of ADB in your OS](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/)
>
> In fact, it is not necessary to install the entire [SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html "Android SDK (Homepage)") if one does not want to use it for development. To be able to run basic [ADB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge "Android Debug Bridge (Wikipedia") commands in the context needed by an average user, a rudimentary installation is completely sufficient. I will try to explain how to do this, and hopefully cover the most used computer systems.
>
>
> Requirements
> ------------
>
>
> First, you will need the basic binaries. These can be found on [the official download page, for Linux, Windows, and Mac.](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)
>
>
> ### Windows users
>
>
> If your computer is running Windows, you will also need the special drivers for your device (no generic solution here, so you need to check this out yourself; usually, those drivers are offered for download on the manufacturer's website).
>
>
> ### Linux and Mac OS users
>
>
> Linux and Mac OS users might need to make their device known to their operating system. For Linux, you find the necessary steps described in [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/39437/16575). Not being familiar with Mac OS, I can not speak for it.
>
>
> Installation
> ------------
>
>
> ### Linux
>
>
> For Linux, this is quite easy: Simply unpack the downloaded binaries into a directory of your choice. At the time I'm writing this, this will only be two files: `adb` and `aapt` (the latter being used by *QtADB*, and not necessarily needed to execute ADB commands directly). Adjust their file permissions to make them executable (e.g. from the command line: `chmod 0755 adb aapt`). Finally, it's a good idea to include the chosen directory with your `$PATH` variable, so you can call `adb` from wherever you are. A good place for that is at the end of your `~/.profile` file to include an additional line like `export PATH="~/bin:$PATH"` (if you extracted the binaries to `~/bin`).
>
>
> ### Windows
>
>
> The Windows download holds a couple more files. Also extract them into a directory of your choice. If you want them to be callable from wherever you are, without preceding the complete path, you need to add that path to your environment variables as well. Not being a Windows user, I must leave the "how to do this" to you.
>
>
> What else?
> ----------
>
>
> You should be done at this point, and can use the full powers of the ADB command line.
>
>
> Further readings
> ----------------
>
>
> * [Everything about ADB](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241935 "Everything about ADB (XDA Developers)") (*A reference for everyone* at XDA Developers)
> * [ADB for Dummies](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010 "ADB for Dummies (XDA Developers)") (again available via XDA Developers. If you miss the guides as I did firstly: The first article is consisting of links only, colorful as they might look :))
> * [Android ADB Quick Guide](http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/ "Android ADB Quick Guide (TutPlus.Com)")
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/42475#42475))
>
>
>
And,
>
> I do not really understand why anyone would prefer downloading an old version of unknown origin from a malware-ridden website to downloading the latest official version directly from Google itself. I guess to each its own.
>
>
> Here are the links to the Google repository:
>
>
> The latest version of the platform tools (contains just a few binaries - less than 10Mb in size each):
>
>
> * [Windows](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip)
> * [Linux](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip)
> * [Mac](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip)
>
>
> For users of Ubuntu and Debian (distributions I personally use) I have put together a small bash script which finds and installs the latest version of the platform tools - [Installing Android platform tools (ADB) on Ubuntu](http://ktnr74.blogspot.com/2013/07/installing-android-platform-tools-adb.html)
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/42484#42484))
>
>
>
**To access Phone Storage in Ubuntu (Linux) using ADB interface** :
>
> I cannot answer the Windows part – but the Ubuntu part I can answer for sure, as I'm using that as well *and mount my devices* from my computer, sometimes with full r/w access. What I use needs ADB tools to be installed on your computer. If you didn't already install them, see e.g. [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575)
>
>
> Prepare your Droid
> ------------------
>
>
> First a basic requirement, applying to any OS which might run on your computer: To be able to get full access, the ADB daemon needs to be running in root-mode. This is not the case with stock ROMs, even if rooted, by default (though many custom ROMs have it enabled by default). So first check: If an "ordinary" `adb shell` directly brings you to the root-prompt (`#`) without invoking `su`, you're fine. Otherwise, you will need a helper like [adbd insecure](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.adbd "chainfire's *adbd insecure* at Google Play"): Run it, and enable the "patched insecure mode". Optionally check the box to have that accomplished automatically on every boot of your device.
>
>
> Prepare for write access to read-only file systems
> --------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Second, again independent from the OS on your computer: to read *and write* to file systems, they need to be mounted in read/write mode. You can accomplish that via `adb shell` anytime you need to write there (I don't recomment leaving those partitions in permanent read/write mode), e.g. issuing a `mount -o remount,rw /system` for the `/system` partition.
>
>
> Mount your Droid
> ----------------
>
>
> Now let's go for the specifics. I mount the Android file system via ADB, utilizing [FUSE](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_in_Userspace "Wikipedia: Filesystem in Userspace"). The tool for that is [adbfs-rootless](https://github.com/spion/adbfs-rootless "adbfs-rootless at Github"). Compiling the code is easy given the instructions there; that done, copy the resulting `adbfs` binary to a directory in your `$PATH`. Then create a mount-point on your computer; in my example, I will use `~/droid` for that. Now here we go:
>
>
>
```
# Mount the Android FS:
adbfs ~/droid
# Unmount it again:
fusermount -u ~/droid
```
>
> To ease the process, I've created two aliases:
>
>
>
```
alias mdroid="adbfs ~/droid"
alias udroid="fusermount -u ~/droid"
```
>
> You surely already have guessed: `mdroid` stands for "mount droid", `udroid` for "unmount droid".
>
>
> A different approach to manually mounting/unmounting is using [Midnight Commander](https://www.midnight-commander.org/ "Midnight Commander Homepage") with a specific VFS: mc-extfs-adb is doing that. A version I've spefically adapted for Ubuntu is available [in the download area at username_1OnDroid](http://android.izzysoft.de/downloads "username_1OnDroid Downloads"), where you can simply pick it (installation instructions included).
>
>
> Both variants have their pros and cons: mc-extfs-adb takes quite a while on first access (while it caches the entire file system structure) – but then is pretty fast browsing the file system (as it is cached), only slowing down when you copy/edit files remotely. Using adbfs directly starts up much faster, but then always "hesitates" for a second when switching directories (as it does *not* cache the entire structure, but only reads on demand). I usually prefer the latter, but YMMV – hence I've given you both options :)
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89525#89525))
>
>
>
**To access Phone Storage in Windows using ADB interface**
>
> Windows File Explorer by default doesn't let you access the Android root files. You'll need to download a different application (to your PC) for that. Many places (like this [guidingtech.com tutorial](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/91900/is-there-a-viable-alternative-to-mtp-for-wireless-file-transfer) recommend [Android Commander](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2812516?hl=en). Another recommended file explorer program is [Droid Explorer](https://lh3.ggpht.com/ybX8FQ8MlEDo0PBA_-pXAh0HpuHT4mMToKhObuqhaI5ylkYjWYCYlhk5GyZehwhPfZj61a40=w8).
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89527#89527))
>
>
>
---
### Method #3
This method uses an app and USB Tethering. This method has roots in this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89541#89541) (this answer only mentioned the possibilities but not the actual usage in steps).
**Procedure**:
1. Download a file server app that allows WebDav/FTP/SSH/Samba server creation. You can either look on this list by `username_1` [here](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_server_file), or choose them *viz*., [WebDav](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate), [FTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate), [Samba](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sambaserver), [SSH](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sshserver), [Multifarious](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro). Google is your friend if none of them helps.
2. Following Instructions are for {[WebDav](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate),[FTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate)} Ultimate (Free) and [Servers Ultimate Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro) (Paid).
**Using WebDav Server Ultimate** :
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **WebDav Server Ultimate**.
3. Go to `Add -> WebDAV Server ->`.
4. Enter any name in **Server Name**. Choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 5000) and enter it in **Run on port**.
5. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
6. Uncheck all the options. You may choose to run this server automatically whenever you launch this app. To do so, check **Start directly when app starts clean**. Tap `Back` key once and choose **Yes** to save server settings.
7. Tap once on newly created server entry and choose **Start/Stop**. You will get a dialog box with Information **The server has been started**. You can close the app (including the server) by sliding left the many icons at the top of the app and choose **Exit**. Note that without choosing the Exit, the server will continue to run unless stopped explicitly.
8. You may now use procedure explained in Method #1 for either Windows or Linux. Note that for Windows, the address will now be `\\192.168.42.129@5000` and for Linux, it will be `webdav://192.168.42.129:5000/`.
**Using FTP Server Ultimate**:
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **FTP Server Ultimate** app.
3. Go to `Add -> FTP Server ->`.
4. Enter any name in **Server Name**. Choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 6000) and enter it in **Run on port**.
5. Uncheck all the options. You may choose to run this server automatically whenever you launch this app. To do so, check **Start directly when app starts clean**. Similarly, choose **Respawn (auto restart when server crashed)**.
6. Go to **Users** (adjacent to **Settings** at the top), tap **Add**, leave **Username** and **Password** blank and check **Auto write access**. You may choose to restrict the PC by choosing **Force stay in document root**.
7. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
8. Tap `Back` key once and choose **Yes** to save server settings.
9. Tap once on newly created server entry and choose **Start/Stop**. You will get a dialog box with Information **The server has been started**. You can close the app (including the server) by sliding left the many icons at the top of the app and choose **Exit**. Note that without choosing the Exit, the server will continue to run unless stopped explicitly.
10. You may now use procedure explained in for Linux. Note that for Windows, the address will now be `ftp://192.168.42.129:6000` and for Linux, it will be `ftp://192.168.42.129:6000/`. To map ftp in Windows, follow the following instructions from Step 13.
**Using Servers Ultimate Pro**:
Note that this app requires certain other packages(free) to be installed.
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **Servers Ultimate Pro** app.
3. Go to **Servers**. Tap `+` icon and scroll down to tap **FTP Native Server**.
4. Enter **Name**, choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 2121).
5. Under **LISTEN ON NETWORK INTERFACE**, choose **rndis0 -Ipv4 (192.168.42.129)**.
6. Check **Start directly when app starts**.
7. In the **LOCKS**, check **Enable WIFI lock**.
8. At the top panel of the app, go to **SPECIFIC** and uncheck everything except **Allow upload**.
9. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
10. Touch floppy icon to save settings.
11. Tap the server entry once and choose **Start**.
12. You may now use procedure explained in Method #1 for Linux. Note that for Linux, the network location will be `ftp://192.168.42.129:2121/`.
13. For Windows, follow steps 1-11 in Method #1 **For Windows**.
14. Click **Connect to a website that you can use to store your documents and pictures**.
15. A new windows with title **Add Network Location** will be shown. Click `Next -> Choose a custom network location -> Next`.
16. Under **Internet or Network Address**, type `ftp://192.168.42.129:2121/sdcard/` and click **Next**. You can replace **sdcard** with **storage**.
17. Check **Log on anonymously** and click **Next**. Type a name to recognize this in future and click **Next**.
18. Check **Open this network location when I click Finish** and click **Finish**. A new window with your phone's storage content will show up.
19. Step 14 of Method #1 applies here too.
Note that for WebDav server in Servers Ultimate Pro, the settings are similar to one covered in aforementioned procedures in Method #3.
---
### About MTP-Alternative
>
> USB file transfers with PC - without 'MTP' problems.
>
>
> No more USB ‘MTP driver not found’ or ‘can’t find my files’ issues - Supports both Windows and Ubuntu GNU/Linux!
>
>
> 'MTP-Alternative' shares this device's storage as a 'Drive' to Computers via USB Tethering instead of the default android 'MTP' file transfer method and makes you avoid the 3 common 'MTP' problems.
>
>
>
### About WebDav Server Ultimate
>
> A free, secure and complete WebDAV Server! The app supports adding multiple users, has WebDAV over SSL/TLS (HTTPS) support and can be set to automatically start a WebDAV Server when your device is connected to a specific WIFI network!
>
>
>
### About FTP Server Ultimate
>
> A free, secure and complete FTP Server for transferring files using an FTP client. The app supports adding multiple users, has FTPS Implicit / SFTP / SCP support and can be set to automatically start an FTP Server when your device is connected to a specific WIFI network!
>
>
>
### About Servers Ultimate Pro
>
> ★★Run over 60 servers with over 70 protocols!★★
>
>
> Now you can run a CVS, DC Hub, DHCP, UPnP, DNS, DDNS, eDonkey, Email (POP3 / SMTP), FTP Proxy, FTP, FTPS, FTPES, Flash Policy, Git, Gopher, HTTP Snoop, ICAP, IRC Bot, IRC, ISCSI, Icecast, LPD, Load Balancer, MQTT, Memcached, MongoDB, MySQL, NFS, NTP, NZB Client, Napster, PHP, Lighttpd, PXE, Port Forwarder, RTMP, Remote Control, Rsync, SIP, SMB/CIFS, SMPP, SMS, Socks, SFTP, SSH, Server Monitor, Styx, Syslog, TFTP, Telnet, Time, Torrent Client, Torrent Tracker, Trigger, Unison, UPnP Port Mapper, VNC, VPN, Wake On Lan, Web, WebDAV, WebSocket, X11 and/or XMPP server!
>
>
>
---
### Note:
1. WebDAV may limit the file size upto 4 Gigabytes only.
2. File transfer through WebDav enabled by MTP-Alternative wasn't very responsive and created a cache size of 800 MB for me in Android.
3. **2.** issue didn't arise on Linux and worked smoothly.
4. I prefer **Servers Ultimate Pro** with FTP Native Server. It works flawlessly on both Windows and Linux for me.
5. I only use `adb push|pull` commands of Method #2 for data transfer. It is mentioned for covering the common options as an alternative.
6. If you're rooted, then you can port forward in Servers Ultimate Pro.
7. There could be methods that I'm unaware of yet. Please post them as an answer.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_4: I am using [`adb`](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html), under Ubuntu 16.04.
It is significantly faster than MTP (didn't time it, but I would say ca. 15x).
To install it, you can pretty much follow instructions available online
<https://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/>
<https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: 6 years after asking this question, finding alternatives to MTP for any reason — it is broken in my case — can still be a hassle.
I stumbled upon this question and the first, very rich answer of @username_3 proposes a lot of interesting solutions that are still viable today. But unfortunately, as my use case was very particular — being able to use a fast, secure, wireless network independent solution, which almost obligatorily implies the use of a USB cable for all of these criteria, to manage my device's files — none of this helped me: WebDAV didn't allow me to manage files (rename, move, remove them), FTP couldn't work without a wireless network, and I couldn't make adbfs work because of not being able to set adbd state efficiently and remount my phone's system to `rw` thanks to Magisk (which is the rooting solution for most Android phones now).
Fortunately after many hours I found a viable solution that fulfil everything I was looking for, and it's thanks to a very small mention in the first post. For the short answer: **use SFTP (SSH) and adb**
For the long answer, here's how I proceeded below. (Note: at the time of writing I was looking for a solution to use on my GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 install which should read the files of an Android 8.1 device. Windows users will have to adapt this method for their environment, but the logic is the same, and they may not have much trouble these days anyway)
1. Install a SSH server solution on your phone. You can run and configure one through Termux if you feel adventurous, but I wanted something to work straight out of the box without having to configure much, so I installed an application called SimpleSSHD instead.
2. Configure your solution. For SimpleSSHD I just went into *Settings - Paths - Home Directory* option and changed the home directory to `/storage/emulated/0`. It will work when you run the app only if you granted it Files access permission, that is prompted on first launch anyway. After that start the service.
3. (Optional) Cut solution's wireless interface access. I didn't want anyone to access my SSH server from outside so I went into the app settings and disallowed it to access Wi-Fi and Mobile data. Method changing depending on your solution and restricting means obviously
4. Link device's server to you machine using port forwarding. Default's app setting used 2222 as port, and as the port 2222 of my machine was unused I didn't overthink it and used the same. So I did the forwarding using this `adb` command: `adb forward tcp:2222 tcp:2222`
5. Almost done! You now have to open your favorite (remote) file manager software and connect to your SSH server's SFTP file sharing. I used Nemo for that and simply type in the address bar `sftp://127.0.0.1:2222/`. This will prompt a login dialog. I was lazy and didn't configure anything as it was only for testing, so with the app I had to login with username `user` and a one-time password the app has generated and output.
I had a weird bug at first that refused me connection but after I clicked the new Network entry in Nemo I created with the login I finally had access.
Voilà, you can now browse and manage your phone's internal storage securely, with a decent speed, without the annoying bug of not seeing your new files without a reboot — you still have to refresh in your file manager.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I have used pretty much all the non-root option, be it webdav, ssh, sftp. In the end, the fastest method for me to sync 200GB+ of photos and videos is to use `adb-sync`
<https://github.com/google/adb-sync>
and there is a new rewrite in python3
<https://github.com/SelfAdjointOperator/better-adb-sync>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/16 | 9,599 | 32,583 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a 2013 Moto X Developer Edition (XT1053) and am currently running stock Android, (with the exception of Motorola's software) and I am thinking of switching to CyanogenMod. However, after looking at the [CyanogenMod download releases for the "ghost" model](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=ghost&type=), I notice there are pretty much only nightlies.
I have never used a nightly release before, and I do have a nandroid backup if anything goes wrong, but are the nightlies stable enough to use daily?<issue_comment>username_1: Sure there is. Just comfort differs, depending on what OS you're on.
I mostly use [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") for this. On Linux, you can even mount the device this way. There are also several `adb` GUIs if you prefer such as the cross-platform QtADB. Or you can use the command line:
```
# Copy a file to the Android device
adb push some.file.ext /mnt/sdcard/some.file.ext
# Grab one from the Android device
adb pull /mnt/sdcard/some.file.ext some.file.ext
# similar for an entire directory
adb pull /mnt/sdcard /local/folder
```
Just take care the *types* on both ends correspond: either both are file names (as in the first two examples), or both are directories (third example). Mixes will fail.
In order to **navigate** (e.g. `ls`) in a convenient way use the `adb shell`.
If you don't have ADB installed yet on your computer: See [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, you can try search for 'mtp alternative' in Google Play or visit its page below:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative>
It requires USB Tethering to be enabled then it's quite simple.
After my friends and myself faced quite a few 'MTP driver not found' and 'file not showing' issues myself, I decided to make the app named 'MTP-Alternative' to solve this problem.
Normally I use adb to transfer 'technical data' files too - it works well. But when I use adb to send media files like photos, music or videos from PC to Android - to /sdcard/Pictures/ or to /sdcard/Music/ for example - the Android Gallery and Music app won't show them and it won't update until a restart (both Nexus 5 and Galaxy Note 8). Using 'MTP Alternative', the Gallery and Music app would update newly added files instantly without a restart. Also, if a new media or data file is created on phone, simply pressing 'F5' on the PC folder would refresh to show them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The following methods are tested on Windows 7; Ubuntu based Distribution and Slackware with desktop environment KDE 4.1x. Nothing can be said about Mac. The answer is intended to serve as a consolidated guide for the various methods out there.
Few following methods requires USB Tethering to be enabled. This can be achieved by instructions mentioned below:
>
> Some of this information applies only to devices running Android 5.0 and higher. If your device is running 4.4 or lower, the Menu icon looks like this  . If your device is running 4.3 or lower, the Settings icon looks like this .
>
>
>
> **Set up and use USB tethering connection (including instructions for Windows XP)**
>
>
>
> 1. Connect your device to another device using a USB cable.
>
> 2. You'll see a USB icon and a notification **Connected as a media device** or **Connected as a camera** at the top of the screen. For the purposes of tethering, the type of connection doesn't matter.
>
> 3. Open your device's **Settings** menu .
>
> 4. Under "Wireless & networks," touch **More > Tethering & portable hotspot**.
>
> 5 Check the box or turn on the switch next to "USB tethering." When the connection is made, you’ll see one of the following notifications and you can connect to the Internet (your icons may look slightly different if your device is running Andriod 4.4 or lower):
>
>  Portable Wi-Fi hotspot active
>
>  USB tethering connection active
>
>  Multiple tethering or hotspot connections active
>
>
>
> To stop sharing your data connection, uncheck the box or turn off the switch next to "USB tethering" in the Settings menu or simply disconnect the USB cable.
>
>
>
> **USB tethering with Windows XP**
>
>
>
> If you're using a computer running Windows XP, you need to install a configuration file before tethering your device to your computer.
>
>
>
> 1. Follow the steps above to turn on USB tethering for your device.
>
> 2. Download the following configuration file ([tetherxp.inf](http://www.android.com/drivers/tetherxp.inf)) to your Windows XP computer. Typically, you can right click on the link and choose "Save As". (If your browser adds “.html” to the file name, you’ll need to edit the name to remove the .html extension and replace it with “.inf” instead.)
>
> 3. Connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable.
>
> 4. When Windows XP's New Hardware Wizard opens, select **No, not at this time**, then click **Next**.
>
> 5. Select **Install** from a list or specific location, then click **Next**.
>
> 6. Click **Browse** to browse to the directory where you installed the configuration file you downloaded in step 2, then click **Next**.
>
> 7. When Windows XP finishes installing the software for Android USB Ethernet/RNDIS, click **Finish**.
>
>
>
> ([Source](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2812516?hl=en))
>
>
>
---
### Method #1
This method uses USB Tethering and an app to access the phone storage.
**Procedure**:
1. Install [MTP-Alternative USB Drive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative) from Play Store.
2. Open MTP-Alternative app, select **CONNECT AND ENABLE USB TETHERING** and choose **Enable USB Tethering**.
3. Come back to app by tapping `Back` key one time or opening the app from its icon in your launcher.
4. Instructions for Windows and Ubuntu will now be displayed in the app. Choose your OS: **Windows** or **Ubuntu** and follow the guide there.
Alternatively, you can follow the instructions mentioned below to save the network connection either in Windows or Ubuntu (Linux).
**For Windows**:
>
> 1. Make sure you have administrative privileges. Download and install this [Microsoft Update](http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=15123).
> 2. The **WebClient** service needs to be enabled for accessing network folder. To ascertain the service status, press  + `R` to open a Run dialog box. Type `services.msc` and click **OK**. Services window will open with a list of services.
> 3. Scroll down to see **WebClient** and check the corresponding **Startup Type**. If its not **Disabled** then close the window. If it is then do
>
>
> `Right-Click -> Properties -> General -> Startup Type -> Automatic -> Apply -> OK`. You can also choose **Manual** over **Automatic** to save System from start-up overtax.
> 4. Now press  + `R`, type `regedit` and click **OK**`, choose **Yes** and **Registry Editor** window will open.
> 5. On the Toolbar click `Edit -> Find`. In the dialog box, corresponding to **Find What** field, type `WebClient`. Uncheck **Values** and **Data** or otherwise, check only **Keys** below **Look at**. Click **Find Next**. It will search and should show an entry already selected. Make sure (at the bottom panel) the location of selected entry is
>
>
> `Computer/HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\WebClient`.
> 6. On the **WebClient** entry, click the right direction arrow to access the content inside it.
> 7. Click **Parameters**. On the right hand side, click `BasicAuthLevel -> Modify`. In **Value data** field, change the value to `2` and click **OK**.
> 8. If there was no **BasicAuthLevel** entry then create it by doing Right-click in empty white space, choose `DWORD (32-bit) Value` and name it to `BasicAuthLevel`. Follow step 7.
> 9. Restart the system now for all changes to take effect. You will have to open MTP-Alternative app to connect the phone again to PC now.
> 10. To map Phone Storage, open **My Computer**.
> 11. Below the Address Bar click **Map Network Drive**.
> 12. In the corresponding **Folder** field, type `\\192.168.42.129@8081` and click **Finish**. A window will open with the content of `/` directory of your phone.
> 13. If you have only Internal [SD card] in Smartphone then enter `sdcard` folder. Otherwise, enter `storage` folder and enter into your desired storage.
> 14. You can access this network drive in `My Computer -> Network Location`. You can also rename this drive by doing `Right-Click -> Rename` over the drive, enter the name and hit `Enter`. Note that the drive won't be accessible if the smartphone with above mentioned instructions is not connected to the PC.
>
>
> (Source: [username_2](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/91900/is-there-a-viable-alternative-to-mtp-for-wireless-file-transfer/95514#95514), [Yeehawup](http://www.yeehawup.com/2011/07/mapping-a-network-drive-to-webdav-share-in-windows-7/), [MTP-Alternative](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative))
>
>
>
**For Ubuntu (Linux) with KDE 4.1x**:
1. Launch **Dolphin** file browser. In **Places** click **Network**.
2. Click `Add Network Folder -> WebFolder (webdav)`.
3. Enter any **Name**, leave **User** field blank, enter `192.168.42.129` in **Server** field, enter `8081` in **Port** field. As per step 13 of Windows OS, type either `/sdcard/` or `/storage/` in **Location** field, check **Create and icon for this remote folder** and click **Save and Connect**. A window will open with the storage contents now.
4. The network location is saved in `Places -> Network ->` *`Name`* where *Name* is from step 3. You can also pin this folder into **Places** by doing over that folder `Right-click -> Add to Places`.
---
### Method #2
This method utilizes ADB interface to access your phone storage. It has already been extensively covered by many users and some answers can be accessed [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/search?q=adbfs). To make it short, below are the instructions quoted from some answers by Android Enthusiasts users.
[Installation of ADB in your OS](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/)
>
> In fact, it is not necessary to install the entire [SDK](http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html "Android SDK (Homepage)") if one does not want to use it for development. To be able to run basic [ADB](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_Debug_Bridge "Android Debug Bridge (Wikipedia") commands in the context needed by an average user, a rudimentary installation is completely sufficient. I will try to explain how to do this, and hopefully cover the most used computer systems.
>
>
> Requirements
> ------------
>
>
> First, you will need the basic binaries. These can be found on [the official download page, for Linux, Windows, and Mac.](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)
>
>
> ### Windows users
>
>
> If your computer is running Windows, you will also need the special drivers for your device (no generic solution here, so you need to check this out yourself; usually, those drivers are offered for download on the manufacturer's website).
>
>
> ### Linux and Mac OS users
>
>
> Linux and Mac OS users might need to make their device known to their operating system. For Linux, you find the necessary steps described in [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/39437/16575). Not being familiar with Mac OS, I can not speak for it.
>
>
> Installation
> ------------
>
>
> ### Linux
>
>
> For Linux, this is quite easy: Simply unpack the downloaded binaries into a directory of your choice. At the time I'm writing this, this will only be two files: `adb` and `aapt` (the latter being used by *QtADB*, and not necessarily needed to execute ADB commands directly). Adjust their file permissions to make them executable (e.g. from the command line: `chmod 0755 adb aapt`). Finally, it's a good idea to include the chosen directory with your `$PATH` variable, so you can call `adb` from wherever you are. A good place for that is at the end of your `~/.profile` file to include an additional line like `export PATH="~/bin:$PATH"` (if you extracted the binaries to `~/bin`).
>
>
> ### Windows
>
>
> The Windows download holds a couple more files. Also extract them into a directory of your choice. If you want them to be callable from wherever you are, without preceding the complete path, you need to add that path to your environment variables as well. Not being a Windows user, I must leave the "how to do this" to you.
>
>
> What else?
> ----------
>
>
> You should be done at this point, and can use the full powers of the ADB command line.
>
>
> Further readings
> ----------------
>
>
> * [Everything about ADB](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241935 "Everything about ADB (XDA Developers)") (*A reference for everyone* at XDA Developers)
> * [ADB for Dummies](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502010 "ADB for Dummies (XDA Developers)") (again available via XDA Developers. If you miss the guides as I did firstly: The first article is consisting of links only, colorful as they might look :))
> * [Android ADB Quick Guide](http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/ "Android ADB Quick Guide (TutPlus.Com)")
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/42475#42475))
>
>
>
And,
>
> I do not really understand why anyone would prefer downloading an old version of unknown origin from a malware-ridden website to downloading the latest official version directly from Google itself. I guess to each its own.
>
>
> Here are the links to the Google repository:
>
>
> The latest version of the platform tools (contains just a few binaries - less than 10Mb in size each):
>
>
> * [Windows](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip)
> * [Linux](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip)
> * [Mac](https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip)
>
>
> For users of Ubuntu and Debian (distributions I personally use) I have put together a small bash script which finds and installs the latest version of the platform tools - [Installing Android platform tools (ADB) on Ubuntu](http://ktnr74.blogspot.com/2013/07/installing-android-platform-tools-adb.html)
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb/42484#42484))
>
>
>
**To access Phone Storage in Ubuntu (Linux) using ADB interface** :
>
> I cannot answer the Windows part – but the Ubuntu part I can answer for sure, as I'm using that as well *and mount my devices* from my computer, sometimes with full r/w access. What I use needs ADB tools to be installed on your computer. If you didn't already install them, see e.g. [Is there a minimal installation of ADB?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/42474/16575)
>
>
> Prepare your Droid
> ------------------
>
>
> First a basic requirement, applying to any OS which might run on your computer: To be able to get full access, the ADB daemon needs to be running in root-mode. This is not the case with stock ROMs, even if rooted, by default (though many custom ROMs have it enabled by default). So first check: If an "ordinary" `adb shell` directly brings you to the root-prompt (`#`) without invoking `su`, you're fine. Otherwise, you will need a helper like [adbd insecure](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.adbd "chainfire's *adbd insecure* at Google Play"): Run it, and enable the "patched insecure mode". Optionally check the box to have that accomplished automatically on every boot of your device.
>
>
> Prepare for write access to read-only file systems
> --------------------------------------------------
>
>
> Second, again independent from the OS on your computer: to read *and write* to file systems, they need to be mounted in read/write mode. You can accomplish that via `adb shell` anytime you need to write there (I don't recomment leaving those partitions in permanent read/write mode), e.g. issuing a `mount -o remount,rw /system` for the `/system` partition.
>
>
> Mount your Droid
> ----------------
>
>
> Now let's go for the specifics. I mount the Android file system via ADB, utilizing [FUSE](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filesystem_in_Userspace "Wikipedia: Filesystem in Userspace"). The tool for that is [adbfs-rootless](https://github.com/spion/adbfs-rootless "adbfs-rootless at Github"). Compiling the code is easy given the instructions there; that done, copy the resulting `adbfs` binary to a directory in your `$PATH`. Then create a mount-point on your computer; in my example, I will use `~/droid` for that. Now here we go:
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```
# Mount the Android FS:
adbfs ~/droid
# Unmount it again:
fusermount -u ~/droid
```
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> To ease the process, I've created two aliases:
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```
alias mdroid="adbfs ~/droid"
alias udroid="fusermount -u ~/droid"
```
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> You surely already have guessed: `mdroid` stands for "mount droid", `udroid` for "unmount droid".
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>
> A different approach to manually mounting/unmounting is using [Midnight Commander](https://www.midnight-commander.org/ "Midnight Commander Homepage") with a specific VFS: mc-extfs-adb is doing that. A version I've spefically adapted for Ubuntu is available [in the download area at username_1OnDroid](http://android.izzysoft.de/downloads "username_1OnDroid Downloads"), where you can simply pick it (installation instructions included).
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> Both variants have their pros and cons: mc-extfs-adb takes quite a while on first access (while it caches the entire file system structure) – but then is pretty fast browsing the file system (as it is cached), only slowing down when you copy/edit files remotely. Using adbfs directly starts up much faster, but then always "hesitates" for a second when switching directories (as it does *not* cache the entire structure, but only reads on demand). I usually prefer the latter, but YMMV – hence I've given you both options :)
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>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89525#89525))
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**To access Phone Storage in Windows using ADB interface**
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> Windows File Explorer by default doesn't let you access the Android root files. You'll need to download a different application (to your PC) for that. Many places (like this [guidingtech.com tutorial](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/91900/is-there-a-viable-alternative-to-mtp-for-wireless-file-transfer) recommend [Android Commander](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2812516?hl=en). Another recommended file explorer program is [Droid Explorer](https://lh3.ggpht.com/ybX8FQ8MlEDo0PBA_-pXAh0HpuHT4mMToKhObuqhaI5ylkYjWYCYlhk5GyZehwhPfZj61a40=w8).
>
>
> ([Source](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89527#89527))
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---
### Method #3
This method uses an app and USB Tethering. This method has roots in this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89501/windows-mount-android-file-system/89541#89541) (this answer only mentioned the possibilities but not the actual usage in steps).
**Procedure**:
1. Download a file server app that allows WebDav/FTP/SSH/Samba server creation. You can either look on this list by `username_1` [here](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/network_server_file), or choose them *viz*., [WebDav](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate), [FTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate), [Samba](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sambaserver), [SSH](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sshserver), [Multifarious](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro). Google is your friend if none of them helps.
2. Following Instructions are for {[WebDav](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.webdavserverultimate),[FTP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate)} Ultimate (Free) and [Servers Ultimate Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro) (Paid).
**Using WebDav Server Ultimate** :
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **WebDav Server Ultimate**.
3. Go to `Add -> WebDAV Server ->`.
4. Enter any name in **Server Name**. Choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 5000) and enter it in **Run on port**.
5. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
6. Uncheck all the options. You may choose to run this server automatically whenever you launch this app. To do so, check **Start directly when app starts clean**. Tap `Back` key once and choose **Yes** to save server settings.
7. Tap once on newly created server entry and choose **Start/Stop**. You will get a dialog box with Information **The server has been started**. You can close the app (including the server) by sliding left the many icons at the top of the app and choose **Exit**. Note that without choosing the Exit, the server will continue to run unless stopped explicitly.
8. You may now use procedure explained in Method #1 for either Windows or Linux. Note that for Windows, the address will now be `\\192.168.42.129@5000` and for Linux, it will be `webdav://192.168.42.129:5000/`.
**Using FTP Server Ultimate**:
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **FTP Server Ultimate** app.
3. Go to `Add -> FTP Server ->`.
4. Enter any name in **Server Name**. Choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 6000) and enter it in **Run on port**.
5. Uncheck all the options. You may choose to run this server automatically whenever you launch this app. To do so, check **Start directly when app starts clean**. Similarly, choose **Respawn (auto restart when server crashed)**.
6. Go to **Users** (adjacent to **Settings** at the top), tap **Add**, leave **Username** and **Password** blank and check **Auto write access**. You may choose to restrict the PC by choosing **Force stay in document root**.
7. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
8. Tap `Back` key once and choose **Yes** to save server settings.
9. Tap once on newly created server entry and choose **Start/Stop**. You will get a dialog box with Information **The server has been started**. You can close the app (including the server) by sliding left the many icons at the top of the app and choose **Exit**. Note that without choosing the Exit, the server will continue to run unless stopped explicitly.
10. You may now use procedure explained in for Linux. Note that for Windows, the address will now be `ftp://1172.16.31.10:6000` and for Linux, it will be `ftp://192.168.42.129:6000/`. To map ftp in Windows, follow the following instructions from Step 13.
**Using Servers Ultimate Pro**:
Note that this app requires certain other packages(free) to be installed.
1. Enable **USB Tethering**.
2. Launch **Servers Ultimate Pro** app.
3. Go to **Servers**. Tap `+` icon and scroll down to tap **FTP Native Server**.
4. Enter **Name**, choose a Port number greater than 1024 which you can remember (e.g. 2121).
5. Under **LISTEN ON NETWORK INTERFACE**, choose **rndis0 -Ipv4 (192.168.42.129)**.
6. Check **Start directly when app starts**.
7. In the **LOCKS**, check **Enable WIFI lock**.
8. At the top panel of the app, go to **SPECIFIC** and uncheck everything except **Allow upload**.
9. In **Document root**, choose `/` to remain consistent with Method #1.
10. Touch floppy icon to save settings.
11. Tap the server entry once and choose **Start**.
12. You may now use procedure explained in Method #1 for Linux. Note that for Linux, the network location will be `ftp://192.168.42.129:2121/`.
13. For Windows, follow steps 1-11 in Method #1 **For Windows**.
14. Click **Connect to a website that you can use to store your documents and pictures**.
15. A new windows with title **Add Network Location** will be shown. Click `Next -> Choose a custom network location -> Next`.
16. Under **Internet or Network Address**, type `ftp://192.168.42.129:2121/sdcard/` and click **Next**. You can replace **sdcard** with **storage**.
17. Check **Log on anonymously** and click **Next**. Type a name to recognize this in future and click **Next**.
18. Check **Open this network location when I click Finish** and click **Finish**. A new window with your phone's storage content will show up.
19. Step 14 of Method #1 applies here too.
Note that for WebDav server in Servers Ultimate Pro, the settings are similar to one covered in aforementioned procedures in Method #3.
---
### About MTP-Alternative
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> USB file transfers with PC - without 'MTP' problems.
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>
> No more USB ‘MTP driver not found’ or ‘can’t find my files’ issues - Supports both Windows and Ubuntu GNU/Linux!
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>
> 'MTP-Alternative' shares this device's storage as a 'Drive' to Computers via USB Tethering instead of the default android 'MTP' file transfer method and makes you avoid the 3 common 'MTP' problems.
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>
### About WebDav Server Ultimate
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> A free, secure and complete WebDAV Server! The app supports adding multiple users, has WebDAV over SSL/TLS (HTTPS) support and can be set to automatically start a WebDAV Server when your device is connected to a specific WIFI network!
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>
>
### About FTP Server Ultimate
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> A free, secure and complete FTP Server for transferring files using an FTP client. The app supports adding multiple users, has FTPS Implicit / SFTP / SCP support and can be set to automatically start an FTP Server when your device is connected to a specific WIFI network!
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### About Servers Ultimate Pro
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> ★★Run over 60 servers with over 70 protocols!★★
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>
> Now you can run a CVS, DC Hub, DHCP, UPnP, DNS, DDNS, eDonkey, Email (POP3 / SMTP), FTP Proxy, FTP, FTPS, FTPES, Flash Policy, Git, Gopher, HTTP Snoop, ICAP, IRC Bot, IRC, ISCSI, Icecast, LPD, Load Balancer, MQTT, Memcached, MongoDB, MySQL, NFS, NTP, NZB Client, Napster, PHP, Lighttpd, PXE, Port Forwarder, RTMP, Remote Control, Rsync, SIP, SMB/CIFS, SMPP, SMS, Socks, SFTP, SSH, Server Monitor, Styx, Syslog, TFTP, Telnet, Time, Torrent Client, Torrent Tracker, Trigger, Unison, UPnP Port Mapper, VNC, VPN, Wake On Lan, Web, WebDAV, WebSocket, X11 and/or XMPP server!
>
>
>
---
### Note:
1. WebDAV may limit the file size upto 4 Gigabytes only.
2. File transfer through WebDav enabled by MTP-Alternative wasn't very responsive and created a cache size of 800 MB for me in Android.
3. **2.** issue didn't arise on Linux and worked smoothly.
4. I prefer **Servers Ultimate Pro** with FTP Native Server. It works flawlessly on both Windows and Linux for me.
5. I only use `adb push|pull` commands of Method #2 for data transfer. It is mentioned for covering the common options as an alternative.
6. If you're rooted, then you can port forward in Servers Ultimate Pro.
7. There could be methods that I'm unaware of yet. Please post them as an answer.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_4: I am using [`adb`](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html), under Ubuntu 16.04.
It is significantly faster than MTP (didn't time it, but I would say ca. 15x).
To install it, you can pretty much follow instructions available online
<https://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/>
<https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: 6 years after asking this question, finding alternatives to MTP for any reason — it is broken in my case — can still be a hassle.
I stumbled upon this question and the first, very rich answer of @username_3 proposes a lot of interesting solutions that are still viable today. But unfortunately, as my use case was very particular — being able to use a fast, secure, wireless network independent solution, which almost obligatorily implies the use of a USB cable for all of these criteria, to manage my device's files — none of this helped me: WebDAV didn't allow me to manage files (rename, move, remove them), FTP couldn't work without a wireless network, and I couldn't make adbfs work because of not being able to set adbd state efficiently and remount my phone's system to `rw` thanks to Magisk (which is the rooting solution for most Android phones now).
Fortunately after many hours I found a viable solution that fulfil everything I was looking for, and it's thanks to a very small mention in the first post. For the short answer: **use SFTP (SSH) and adb**
For the long answer, here's how I proceeded below. (Note: at the time of writing I was looking for a solution to use on my GNU/Linux Ubuntu 20.04 install which should read the files of an Android 8.1 device. Windows users will have to adapt this method for their environment, but the logic is the same, and they may not have much trouble these days anyway)
1. Install a SSH server solution on your phone. You can run and configure one through Termux if you feel adventurous, but I wanted something to work straight out of the box without having to configure much, so I installed an application called SimpleSSHD instead.
2. Configure your solution. For SimpleSSHD I just went into *Settings - Paths - Home Directory* option and changed the home directory to `/storage/emulated/0`. It will work when you run the app only if you granted it Files access permission, that is prompted on first launch anyway. After that start the service.
3. (Optional) Cut solution's wireless interface access. I didn't want anyone to access my SSH server from outside so I went into the app settings and disallowed it to access Wi-Fi and Mobile data. Method changing depending on your solution and restricting means obviously
4. Link device's server to you machine using port forwarding. Default's app setting used 2222 as port, and as the port 2222 of my machine was unused I didn't overthink it and used the same. So I did the forwarding using this `adb` command: `adb forward tcp:2222 tcp:2222`
5. Almost done! You now have to open your favorite (remote) file manager software and connect to your SSH server's SFTP file sharing. I used Nemo for that and simply type in the address bar `sftp://127.0.0.1:2222/`. This will prompt a login dialog. I was lazy and didn't configure anything as it was only for testing, so with the app I had to login with username `user` and a one-time password the app has generated and output.
I had a weird bug at first that refused me connection but after I clicked the new Network entry in Nemo I created with the login I finally had access.
Voilà, you can now browse and manage your phone's internal storage securely, with a decent speed, without the annoying bug of not seeing your new files without a reboot — you still have to refresh in your file manager.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: I have used pretty much all the non-root option, be it webdav, ssh, sftp. In the end, the fastest method for me to sync 200GB+ of photos and videos is to use `adb-sync`
<https://github.com/google/adb-sync>
and there is a new rewrite in python3
<https://github.com/SelfAdjointOperator/better-adb-sync>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/17 | 557 | 2,110 | <issue_start>username_0: If I reset my Samsung Galaxy S1 to **factory reset mode** will i lose my photos my voice recordings and my notes?
Because i really need those, but its been so long since i've used this phone and i forgot my password to the account and the only way to delete the account is to reset the phone to factory mode i have another account but it wont let me use it. Can someone help me?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Surely you will lost your personal data, contacts and everything. To avoid this, you should **Backup** your files and everything to your SD Card. You can **Restore** it again to your mobile.
This following site will help you how to take backup and reset your mobile and then restore it back.
<http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Galaxy-S>
Thats all.. :-)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Usually you shouldn't lose any of those, only the settings you've made on the phone and applications you've installed on it. I've reset a phone to the default settings, but it was really long time ago so right now I can't remember in detail what exactly got deleted. However I would suggest you connect your phone to a computer and make a backup of the files you don't want to lose, just in case, but usually you really shouldn't lose any of this files, by resetting it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Depends if you have used memory card and saved it there, in which case they are safe and won't be deleted. it could be the reason why *username_2* didn't lose his data, if he had external memory to save all private data on, or used some backup cloud service like *Aravindan* said.
I'd rather focus on either recalling your password or looking for a way to recover password, *because once reset, it will erase all the data*.
---
With that said, I think you'll find this guide very useful and **recover your password** :)
[https://www.howtogeek.com/226942/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-android-phone's-pin-pattern-or-password/](https://www.howtogeek.com/226942/what-to-do-if-you-forget-your-android-phone%E2%80%99s-pin-pattern-or-password/)
Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/17 | 284 | 1,012 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using OnePlus One (bacon) running CM12 Unofficial (daleski75's build). If you long-press a notification, you could see a crossed bell on some app.
It seems to *permanently mute* every notification with the same text inside. A new notification with a different text from the same app is shown as usual.
Is that the meaning of that button? How can re-enable notifications with the same text?<issue_comment>username_1: It's a setting that can be changed under `Settings->Privacy->Filter notifications`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In Android 5.0 (at least in the CM12 Unofficial builds) you can go to Settings -> Privacy
From there go in to Filter Notifications. Clicking on an item will allow you to see when it was last blocked and remove it from the list.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/17 | 855 | 3,288 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to automatically start and stop recording a GPS track by sending an intent, e.g. from Tasker. I don't care what app is used to record the GPS track, and it's OK if I have to set it up myself beforehand, but it shouldn't require any user interaction when I send the intent. I just want to send the intent and have it start recording right away, and later (when my Tasker profile has detected that I've reached the end of the route) stop recording automatically and save the track so that I can review it later.
I also don't care whether the end result is a track that I can only access within the app that recorded it, or a GPX file that gets saved somewhere, or something that gets uploaded to a website automatically.<issue_comment>username_1: As you already mention *Tasker*, that should be possible with this alone – though the profile might be a little tricky (complex) to build. To find the needed conditions/actions, I've just added some graphics to my [Tasker Resources](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/resources_tasker):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZOjHA.jpg)
Graph of available *Tasker* conditions and actions (as of 12/2014; click image for larger variant)
Actions to be used for this:
* Location › Get Location
*(the fix data are stored in the relevant %LOC variables, see the [Variables section of the userguide](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/variables.html).)*
* File › Write File
*(If Append is checked, the text is added to the end of the file without changing the existing contents.)*
* Location › Stop Location
*(This is only necessary if the Keep Tracking parameter is checked in Get Location.)* – but that's probably what you need to do
Basically, that outlines your task – just in the second bullet-point, you'll need to evaluate the `%LOC` variable in a loop. Pseudo-Code: "While (not-reached-target) do: (evaluate `%LOC`), (write file), (wait X seconds)". As the end-loop-condition is a, hm, condition, you'll probably need a slightly different approach:
* before the loop, set a custom variable, e.g. `%TRACKING_ACTIVE = 1`
* have a profile firing on that variable. Conditions:
+ `%TRACKING_ACTIVE ~ 1`
+ current location ~ target
* that profile's task then: Variables › Variable Set (`%TRACKING_ACTIVE = 0`)
* your "exit condition" for above while loop then is: `%TRACKING_ACTIVE ~ 0`
So much about a "raw outline" to get you started. Have not the time to try it out myself and ship the ready-to-use profile, sorry :) And of course you've got to figure the format of the file – but hey, you're a dev :) AFAIK GPX should be easy, KML as well, as both are text-based (XML) formats.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There's an open-source GPS track recording app called [GPSLogger](http://code.mendhak.com/gpslogger/). It has shortcuts to start and stop, and also publishes the necessary intent details, so you can start and stop recording without having to interact with the phone. You can also configure it ahead of time (via the app's settings) to save files in various formats and/or upload to Dropbox, OpenStreetMap, or other sites of your choice.
I'm sure there are other apps with the same functionality.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/17 | 271 | 1,048 | <issue_start>username_0: Let's say I install an app on my phone from the play store. Now I want to give this app to a friend. I use an app called File Commander to share an installed app via bluetooth.
Will any settings or data used in my app also be sent with the apk, or just the app itself?
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: An .apk file is just the zip of the actual app. It's what you download from the AppStore. It doesn't contain any user data.
The user data is located in /data/data/
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Most likely, it is not going to send the app data with the app.
If the only file being sent is an apk (example: angrybirds.apk), then there is no data sent with it. The apk is just the app itself.
However it is possible to send app data. If you are using "File Commander", it would depend on whether File Commander sends app data or not (sorry I don't have this app). It may be an option in the settings, so you could perhaps enable/disable the sending of data along with the app.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/18 | 136 | 567 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just bought my first tablet, Samsung Galaxy S. Two days after it stopped adding downloaded apps shortcuts to home screen. Apps still work, they are accessible through some digging inside tab, but it obviously is some kind of bug?<issue_comment>username_1: You probably disabled it in a setting.
Go to Play Store -> Settings and click "Add icon to Home screen" under "General"
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In my case: **in the LAUNCHER activity must not be**
category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT"
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/18 | 656 | 2,546 | <issue_start>username_0: I am having a problem with uninstalling apps on Android 5.0 (Nexus 5). I am developing an Android app, so I debug/run the app directly on my device. For production, I exported the same app with my keystore, uninstalled the debug APK that I ran earlier, tried to install the signed APK, and I got this error:
>
> An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed.
>
>
>
Is it because the bytecodes are still in the ART runtime? Anyone has any idea how to solve this?<issue_comment>username_1: When uninstalling an app using the usual pre-Lollipop approach (e.g. dragging to the "trash bin" icon, or from **App info** > **Uninstall**), it's only uninstalled *on the current user*. This can be confirmed by the app showing "Not installed" on the stock app manager. Android will detect that the app is still there, preventing the user to install the app with the same package name.
The root cause is **Guest account** (if it's activated), that when an app is installed, it's automatically installed on all users. So, it is also required to uninstall the app from there, which can be troublesome in daily usage.
There are some approaches to uninstall the app completely (ordered by practicality):
1. (from the owner account) Go to **Settings** > **Apps**, find and open the app info. Then, open the overflow menu (3 vertical dots), and choose **Uninstall for all users**.
2. (from the guest account) Deactivate the guest account if it is not needed (for more info: [Removing the default guest user account from Android Lollipop](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/88135/44325))
3. (from PC) Enter `adb uninstall` on the command prompt/shell. This is the same as "uninstall for all users"
4. (from guest/other accounts) Find the app and uninstall it normally.
* In case it can't be uninstalled, try removing the account and creating a new one, then try finding the app and uninstall it again.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I managed to uninstall this way:
* I first attempted to uninstall the normal way (using Settings->Applications->app-name->uninstall), which kind of removes the ability to run it, but clearly does **not** uninstall.
* I ran Google Play and looked up the app.
* I saw that the *UnInstall* button was inactive, but the *Install* **was** active, so I tapped *Install*. Now I'm able to run the app.
* After that, the *UnInstall* button in Google Play is active.
* Tap the *UnInstall* to remove the app.
Voila, it's gone!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/18 | 694 | 2,816 | <issue_start>username_0: Suddenly Google Play stopped working and now it is always asking me to provide an existing account or that i create a new one. When i try to use my existing one, it tells me that that account is already installed on Android and it returns back to the "Provide existing or new account" screen. When i remove that account from my device, it allows me to provide my existing account, we walk through the screens, i skip the credit card screen, and afterwards Play does not start. When i start Play again, it again asks me for an account...
Using the same account within the email app works without problems, syncing contacs, calendar etc. works as well without any issue.
How can i find out whats going wrong with Play now after it worked nicely since i have purchased the device?<issue_comment>username_1: When uninstalling an app using the usual pre-Lollipop approach (e.g. dragging to the "trash bin" icon, or from **App info** > **Uninstall**), it's only uninstalled *on the current user*. This can be confirmed by the app showing "Not installed" on the stock app manager. Android will detect that the app is still there, preventing the user to install the app with the same package name.
The root cause is **Guest account** (if it's activated), that when an app is installed, it's automatically installed on all users. So, it is also required to uninstall the app from there, which can be troublesome in daily usage.
There are some approaches to uninstall the app completely (ordered by practicality):
1. (from the owner account) Go to **Settings** > **Apps**, find and open the app info. Then, open the overflow menu (3 vertical dots), and choose **Uninstall for all users**.
2. (from the guest account) Deactivate the guest account if it is not needed (for more info: [Removing the default guest user account from Android Lollipop](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/88135/44325))
3. (from PC) Enter `adb uninstall` on the command prompt/shell. This is the same as "uninstall for all users"
4. (from guest/other accounts) Find the app and uninstall it normally.
* In case it can't be uninstalled, try removing the account and creating a new one, then try finding the app and uninstall it again.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I managed to uninstall this way:
* I first attempted to uninstall the normal way (using Settings->Applications->app-name->uninstall), which kind of removes the ability to run it, but clearly does **not** uninstall.
* I ran Google Play and looked up the app.
* I saw that the *UnInstall* button was inactive, but the *Install* **was** active, so I tapped *Install*. Now I'm able to run the app.
* After that, the *UnInstall* button in Google Play is active.
* Tap the *UnInstall* to remove the app.
Voila, it's gone!
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/19 | 446 | 1,798 | <issue_start>username_0: So my parent's nexus 5 is currently on 4.4.4 and I want to upgrade them to 5. When the initial 5.0 OTA was released they told me they got the notification to upgrade to 5.0 but they didnt update because they didnt want to relearn all functions changed until I got home. So I am home and when I go into "about phone" in settings and go check for updates it always says the OS is up to date. Even though when I check the version its 4.4.4. Meanwhile all the native apps have updated to their latest verisons. I have already upgraded my phone to 5.0 and today I got my 5.0.1 update today. I get that google doesnt roll out its updates all at once but its been a month since the initial 5.0 update and why is it that I cant upgrade my parents phone and it says its up to date even though its not?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried downloading the factory image and flashing that over a adb with a USB cable? This will normally nuke everything that was on the phone, but if you change one line in the shell script or batch file which carries out the upgrade (removing the "-w" switch) you can upgrade non-destructively. That's what I have done twice now and it works fine.
Unless your parents are rooted, which sounds unlikely, there are no complications. If they are rooted you have to reroot after the upgrade. But that's not really complicated, and it does mean that you can have an adblock.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem two months ago, today I received the update for 5.0.1. Seems that waiting is the only thing you can do if you do not want to get into complications by downloading the factory image and take care of do not wipe your data. The update will eventually arrive, although it can take a decent amount of time.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/19 | 845 | 3,134 | <issue_start>username_0: I open my settings and go to application manager. Then i move some apps to sd card. After that, i insert the sd card into another phone. But the apps doesn't appear. Help me pls.<issue_comment>username_1: That's because not all app data has been moved to sd card. If you look at App info(Settings->Apps->App that you moved to sd card) with your sd card in your first phone you will see that not all storage of an app has been transfered to sd card app. For example I have Firefox on my sd card but Storage shows how much MB does it take on phone or sd card:
Total: 48.11 MB, App: 6.53 MB (on phone), SD card app 37.59 MB, Data: 3.74MB, Sdcard data 256 kB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It does not work this way. The native [app2sd](/questions/tagged/app2sd "show questions tagged 'app2sd'") of Android does never move the entire app to the card – parts of it always remain in [internal-storage](/questions/tagged/internal-storage "show questions tagged 'internal-storage'"), as do the apps data.
There are advanced versions of the "App2SD principle" like [link2sd](/questions/tagged/link2sd "show questions tagged 'link2sd'"), where you can move the entire app including its data to the card (those will require [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'")). But still, it wouldn't work to simply move the card to a different phone and have the apps there. On installation, apps have to be "registered with the system" to be used on the device, to e.g. deal with app permissions and more.
So in short: There is no way to simply "move an app to SD card" in order to use it on a different device. If you need to transfer an app, you will have to chose a different approach (e.g. create an [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") [backup](/questions/tagged/backup "show questions tagged 'backup'") and restore that on the other device, or use an app doing that for you "on-the-fly", like [Helium - App Sync and Backup](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup)).
For more details, please take a look at our [app2sd tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/app2sd/info).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can not simply move apps from phone memory to sd from one phone to another.
You have only moved the storage data of app, not the actual app data.
If you want to move the apps from one phone to another. Try this[app2sd](https://m.apkpure.com/app2sd/braveheart.apps.app2sd). This is a cool app which moves the backup of apps to sd card from phone memory. And these apps can be installed in any other phones.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here are some solution
1. Restart your phone
2. Go to settings > apps and clear the data of app that causes problem.
3. Head to settings > storage > unmount SD card, then click on mount SD card.
4. Just go to task manager and on the RAM tab, click to select and buttons and press clear button, your sd card shortcuts are now displayed.
[Source](http://ask.baatkar.com/question/why-is-my-android-phone-not-displaying-apps-installed-on-sd-card/)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/19 | 1,105 | 4,048 | <issue_start>username_0: My problem is exactly the same as in this question: [Custom ringtone not working on Nexus 5 since OTA Lollipop](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/88345/custom-ringtone-not-working-on-nexus-5-since-ota-lollipop)
* I have Nexus 4, never rooted, never jail-breaked
* after I installed the update to Lollipop, the problem occured
* now I have already 5.0.1 but the problem still exists
Problem:
* I select my custom ringtone on the Sound & notification settings panel and it plays right
* when someone calls me, only the default system notification sound is played repeatedly
What I already tried:
* re-uploading the ringtone, using AirDroid (I also uploaded them with AirDroid before the update to Lollipop)
* clearing cached data (via Settings > Storage > Cached data) and then rebooting
* checked the directory of the ringtones: it's /sdcard/Ringtones
* checked the permissions of the ringtones: it's the same as for system-ringtones: -rw-rw---- root
* I found out, that when I select the ringtone in the contacts-app as a specific ringtone for one person, it works!
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: That's because not all app data has been moved to sd card. If you look at App info(Settings->Apps->App that you moved to sd card) with your sd card in your first phone you will see that not all storage of an app has been transfered to sd card app. For example I have Firefox on my sd card but Storage shows how much MB does it take on phone or sd card:
Total: 48.11 MB, App: 6.53 MB (on phone), SD card app 37.59 MB, Data: 3.74MB, Sdcard data 256 kB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It does not work this way. The native [app2sd](/questions/tagged/app2sd "show questions tagged 'app2sd'") of Android does never move the entire app to the card – parts of it always remain in [internal-storage](/questions/tagged/internal-storage "show questions tagged 'internal-storage'"), as do the apps data.
There are advanced versions of the "App2SD principle" like [link2sd](/questions/tagged/link2sd "show questions tagged 'link2sd'"), where you can move the entire app including its data to the card (those will require [root](/questions/tagged/root "show questions tagged 'root'")). But still, it wouldn't work to simply move the card to a different phone and have the apps there. On installation, apps have to be "registered with the system" to be used on the device, to e.g. deal with app permissions and more.
So in short: There is no way to simply "move an app to SD card" in order to use it on a different device. If you need to transfer an app, you will have to chose a different approach (e.g. create an [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") [backup](/questions/tagged/backup "show questions tagged 'backup'") and restore that on the other device, or use an app doing that for you "on-the-fly", like [Helium - App Sync and Backup](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup)).
For more details, please take a look at our [app2sd tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/app2sd/info).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can not simply move apps from phone memory to sd from one phone to another.
You have only moved the storage data of app, not the actual app data.
If you want to move the apps from one phone to another. Try this[app2sd](https://m.apkpure.com/app2sd/braveheart.apps.app2sd). This is a cool app which moves the backup of apps to sd card from phone memory. And these apps can be installed in any other phones.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Here are some solution
1. Restart your phone
2. Go to settings > apps and clear the data of app that causes problem.
3. Head to settings > storage > unmount SD card, then click on mount SD card.
4. Just go to task manager and on the RAM tab, click to select and buttons and press clear button, your sd card shortcuts are now displayed.
[Source](http://ask.baatkar.com/question/why-is-my-android-phone-not-displaying-apps-installed-on-sd-card/)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/19 | 680 | 2,841 | <issue_start>username_0: Can we create restricted user on phone running Android Lollipop? Seems that restricted users are not supported on mobile but only on tablet (mobile has only simple user no restricted user option).
Reference: <http://www.howtogeek.com/205301/how-to-use-android-5-lollipops-restricted-user-profiles-for-basic-parental-controls/><issue_comment>username_1: Using stock Android unfortunately the answer is No. It may be possible using a custom ROM but as the site you've linked to suggests, Restricted profiles are only supported on tablet devices.
On a phone you can configure whether the user can receive phone calls and SMS but this is the only option available.
Unfortunately I've not found any information on how to enable restriced profiles in a custom ROM either. As Android can be built from source I'm sure it will be possible but it does not appear to be something that many people have investigated yet. You don't mention what phone you are wanting to set this up on but it might be worth asking over at [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com) in the relevant forum as they may be able to shed more light on it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Although it is not possible to create restricted accounts, you can achieve almost the same effect using a "normal" account.
This is the recipe:
* Create account, go into its properties and select whether you want it to be able to take/make phone-calls
* do NOT log in to your Google account during creation of that account
* after creating the account, deactivate any system-apps you do not want for that user and uncheck notifications for that app. Note that you need to uninstall updates to do so (you can update on your original owner account afterwards)
* log in to Google play using your owner account
* go to all apps
* "install" all wanted apps that are already on your mobile. This will NOT download that app again, but seems to simply create a link to that app, activating it within the mobile for the current user (similar to restricted accounts, but more complicated in the handling)
+ do not forget to install any keys-apps for bought apps after the app
* Now enter the properties, accounts select your google account and delete it (just for that user)
The result will be a user without your google login but with some of your apps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Updated answer for 2019 - it appears that Google Family Link let's you lock down an Android phone (including restricting apps).
It works by creating a "child" Google account which is locked down, and you simply have to log in with that child Google account.
Here's a guide I found with step by steps on how to set it up <https://www.howtogeek.com/205301/how-to-use-android-5-lollipops-restricted-user-profiles-for-basic-parental-controls/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/20 | 901 | 3,822 | <issue_start>username_0: Where are the **Data**s like Messages or Applications exists, i have looked at many stackexchange's Android questions and found that its in *data/* location, but when i tried searching for *data/* but find *data/* in *android/* folder i.e *Android/data/\*\**, i did'nt find anything in it like .APKs, and even i tried formatting both internal and external(SD Card) storage, but after opening "Messaging App" it shows every messages, even tried restarting my phone because i thought the messages should be loaded up already in the memory, and the applications still exists in my phone after formatting internal memory and removing external memory card, are they installed on a other disk where the OS is installed, because even 3rd party apps can be seen in the Apps list like Hike and WhatsApp, where are the 3rd party Apps installed other than SD card and Internal memory, i have'nt done anything like rooting, i have **Micromax Canvas 2+ A110q** (**Jelly Bean OS**), Can anyone tell where does my device installs those third party Apps.
---
**In short:** I have formated my Internal SD Card on my PC through USB cable, and removed the External SD card, and restarted the device, but still Messages and Apps can be seen even 3rd party Apps messages(i.e hike's and WhatsApp's Messages).
Thanks in advance!!<issue_comment>username_1: Using stock Android unfortunately the answer is No. It may be possible using a custom ROM but as the site you've linked to suggests, Restricted profiles are only supported on tablet devices.
On a phone you can configure whether the user can receive phone calls and SMS but this is the only option available.
Unfortunately I've not found any information on how to enable restriced profiles in a custom ROM either. As Android can be built from source I'm sure it will be possible but it does not appear to be something that many people have investigated yet. You don't mention what phone you are wanting to set this up on but it might be worth asking over at [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com) in the relevant forum as they may be able to shed more light on it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Although it is not possible to create restricted accounts, you can achieve almost the same effect using a "normal" account.
This is the recipe:
* Create account, go into its properties and select whether you want it to be able to take/make phone-calls
* do NOT log in to your Google account during creation of that account
* after creating the account, deactivate any system-apps you do not want for that user and uncheck notifications for that app. Note that you need to uninstall updates to do so (you can update on your original owner account afterwards)
* log in to Google play using your owner account
* go to all apps
* "install" all wanted apps that are already on your mobile. This will NOT download that app again, but seems to simply create a link to that app, activating it within the mobile for the current user (similar to restricted accounts, but more complicated in the handling)
+ do not forget to install any keys-apps for bought apps after the app
* Now enter the properties, accounts select your google account and delete it (just for that user)
The result will be a user without your google login but with some of your apps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Updated answer for 2019 - it appears that Google Family Link let's you lock down an Android phone (including restricting apps).
It works by creating a "child" Google account which is locked down, and you simply have to log in with that child Google account.
Here's a guide I found with step by steps on how to set it up <https://www.howtogeek.com/205301/how-to-use-android-5-lollipops-restricted-user-profiles-for-basic-parental-controls/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/20 | 853 | 3,513 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 (2013) and a Moto X (2014) running Lollipop. On both of these, if I get a heads-up notification (i.e., those that show up on top of the screen when the device is unlocked) and swipe down on it with 2 fingers, it 'breaks' further heads-up notifications:
* I can't tap on them to open the responsible app
* For, e.g., an incoming phone call with 'answer' and 'dismiss' buttons, tapping the buttons does nothing. I can't answer phone calls anymore!
I can still swipe to the side to dismiss the notifications, and they still disappear on their own after a few seconds. I haven't been able to find a way to get the correct behavior back aside from a restart.
Yeah, the obvious workaround is to not two-finger swipe on them, but it's second nature as that same gesture expands notifications in other contexts.
I'm guessing the problem is generic, but I've triggered it on Hangouts and Phone notifications.
Do others experience the same thing? Any known 'fixes' aside from restarting?<issue_comment>username_1: Using stock Android unfortunately the answer is No. It may be possible using a custom ROM but as the site you've linked to suggests, Restricted profiles are only supported on tablet devices.
On a phone you can configure whether the user can receive phone calls and SMS but this is the only option available.
Unfortunately I've not found any information on how to enable restriced profiles in a custom ROM either. As Android can be built from source I'm sure it will be possible but it does not appear to be something that many people have investigated yet. You don't mention what phone you are wanting to set this up on but it might be worth asking over at [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com) in the relevant forum as they may be able to shed more light on it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Although it is not possible to create restricted accounts, you can achieve almost the same effect using a "normal" account.
This is the recipe:
* Create account, go into its properties and select whether you want it to be able to take/make phone-calls
* do NOT log in to your Google account during creation of that account
* after creating the account, deactivate any system-apps you do not want for that user and uncheck notifications for that app. Note that you need to uninstall updates to do so (you can update on your original owner account afterwards)
* log in to Google play using your owner account
* go to all apps
* "install" all wanted apps that are already on your mobile. This will NOT download that app again, but seems to simply create a link to that app, activating it within the mobile for the current user (similar to restricted accounts, but more complicated in the handling)
+ do not forget to install any keys-apps for bought apps after the app
* Now enter the properties, accounts select your google account and delete it (just for that user)
The result will be a user without your google login but with some of your apps.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Updated answer for 2019 - it appears that Google Family Link let's you lock down an Android phone (including restricting apps).
It works by creating a "child" Google account which is locked down, and you simply have to log in with that child Google account.
Here's a guide I found with step by steps on how to set it up <https://www.howtogeek.com/205301/how-to-use-android-5-lollipops-restricted-user-profiles-for-basic-parental-controls/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/21 | 575 | 2,188 | <issue_start>username_0: There was a similar question (How can I prevent services from running in the background? ) but it has been marked answered without an answer to the OP. And so, I'm asking a narrower question because I really want to block quite a few services I don't want to run. So, I have an app and need it, but to my surprise it keeps a service running, and no option to control it. I use the app say twice a month and don't want cpu and memory locked all the time. E.g. Rocket Player or 3D Live Weather or Maps.<issue_comment>username_1: There is an app called [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en) in Play Store. What it does is stopping the **selected** apps when the screen is locked. Will be very helpful in your case.
*Note: Rooting is not required.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I m using a 4.2.2 jellybean device.
I m suffered from same problem,but donn't worry i help you,
You have some options
1. You uninstall the app when you need install with cache by Es file explorer.
2. If you have root permission so frost it you can use some applications like titanium backup & restpre,lucky patcher,hide it pro...
It can freeze them when ever you want them unfreeze it...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I second [MANI's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/92316/16575) to use *Greenify*. However, if you rarely use that app, there might be another interesting alternative:
You can use [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) to freeze an app, and create a specific shortcut to that on the desktop (chose *Shortcut › Titanium Backup*). The icon would show a locked app then. You could use it as any other app shortcut: it would unfreeze and launch the app, then freeze it again.
Similar behavior can be achieved using [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'"), which has the possibility to change the "package state" (at least when using the *Secure Settings* addon).
Note that both options require the device being rooted – while *Greenify* in most cases works even without root access being available.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/21 | 1,030 | 4,207 | <issue_start>username_0: My Moto X (2014) running Lollipop 5.0.1 sometimes starts chewing through battery upon arriving home after being away (or, possibly, getting back on a wi-fi connection is the trigger?). It does this for 30-45 minutes or so, then returns back to normal. The battery usage looks like this:
The high battery usage looks to correspond to the device being kept awake, unsurprisingly. Looking through the top battery users, I see 'keep awake' times of around 25 minutes for Google Play Services, Android System, and Google Search; I'm guessing the latter is the root cause.
I am running Google Now launcher.
I hardly touched the phone during the time it was chewing through battery, so I don't think it's anything I'm causing explicitly.
Any ideas what might be going on, or how to diagnose further?
**UPDATE 2015-01-22:**
The problem is broader than originally reported. Sometimes when CPU usage peaks, it returns to normal after 30-60 minutes. Other times, it seems to continue indefinitely, and I restart the phone, which temporarily resolves it.
I no longer thing arriving at home has anything to do with it. It seems to happen more in the early evening, but sometimes would happen overnight.
Quite a few things stop working when the problem happens:
* Timers and alarms won't ring. I had a timer that was counting into negative time, but I never got a notification.
* Apps won't install or update. They'll start to download, but will stall and never complete, until restarting the phone.
* Google Voice texts (and maybe SMS) don't arrive in Hangouts.
* Calendar notifications don't show up when expected.
In short, the phone is simply broken.
I finally contacted Motorola support, who quickly suggested replacing the phone, so I took them up on that. The new phone experienced the same symptoms today.
The new phone went several days without problems, and the first problem happened after I made some changes to Google account sync settings. If memory serves, I turned on Inbox, Ingress, and My Tracks syncing. I've now tried turning those off again and am waiting to see if the problem continues to happen.
When the problem happens, it correlates to continuous high CPU usage by the Android System process.
For what it's worth, I don't see this problem on my Nexus 7, also on Lollipop, with very similar configuration.<issue_comment>username_1: Because the problem is only happening at your house it is mostly likely something using your GPS. Do you have moto assist turned on for when your at home? If you do I would suggest turning it off and seeing if the battery is still being drained. If that isn't the cause try turning off your location services and see if that fixes it. If that fixes it you can look at which apps use the location service through the Google settings app - > location. It also tells you their effect on battery. Finally if none of the above work then disable Google now by going into the Google now->settings-> slide the Google now option and disable location history. You could also try another launcher like nova launcher: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you have the option on to only download updates when connected to wifi?
Perhaps when you arrive home it starts updating your apps (though 30 mins every day sounds a bit long for this)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Eventually, more through luck than anything, I discovered that this problem stopped happening after disabling 'Ingress', 'Inbox' and 'My Tracks' syncing in my Google account. I.e., under:
Settings → Accounts → Google →
Probably only one of these is the cause of the issue, but I don't want to risk bringing it back by experimenting further. I note that Ingress syncing is back on now, presumably because I have used the app, so it's probably not to blame. I think I've had Inbox syncing on without the problem occurring, so if I had to guess, My Tracks syncing is the culprit.
I haven't had the problem in more than a week now, whereas I previously saw it around twice a day.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/21 | 477 | 1,979 | <issue_start>username_0: When I first got my Moto G, I was able to attach contact info in a message. Now that it updated its OS, I can no longer do this. How can I attach contact info to an SMS in Oreo?<issue_comment>username_1: Because the problem is only happening at your house it is mostly likely something using your GPS. Do you have moto assist turned on for when your at home? If you do I would suggest turning it off and seeing if the battery is still being drained. If that isn't the cause try turning off your location services and see if that fixes it. If that fixes it you can look at which apps use the location service through the Google settings app - > location. It also tells you their effect on battery. Finally if none of the above work then disable Google now by going into the Google now->settings-> slide the Google now option and disable location history. You could also try another launcher like nova launcher: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you have the option on to only download updates when connected to wifi?
Perhaps when you arrive home it starts updating your apps (though 30 mins every day sounds a bit long for this)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Eventually, more through luck than anything, I discovered that this problem stopped happening after disabling 'Ingress', 'Inbox' and 'My Tracks' syncing in my Google account. I.e., under:
Settings → Accounts → Google →
Probably only one of these is the cause of the issue, but I don't want to risk bringing it back by experimenting further. I note that Ingress syncing is back on now, presumably because I have used the app, so it's probably not to blame. I think I've had Inbox syncing on without the problem occurring, so if I had to guess, My Tracks syncing is the culprit.
I haven't had the problem in more than a week now, whereas I previously saw it around twice a day.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/21 | 307 | 1,198 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been able to change the storage options for the camera (e.g. from internal storage to external SD). However, I have no idea how to change that setting, or even control in which format the screenshots are saved. Moving the "screenshots" folder to external storage manually had no effect.
I have Jelly Bean 4.1.2.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think you can change this in your phone settings. If you are interested in third party apps then try this app [Screenshot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.enlightment.screenshot&hl=en) and this app [Screenshot](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksoft.screenshot&hl=en)
*Note: Both are different links.*
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can achieve this using Foldersync app.
Add folderpair and select account: SD CARD.
Then you can select source by finding your screenshot dir and select target dir on your SD.
It also has full range of advanced options if you don't like how default options work so everything is covered.
Bonus tip: this app can also do backups of your SD (or internal) card to remote storages such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Owncloud, etc.
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/22 | 710 | 2,380 | <issue_start>username_0: On `SonyEriccson Xperia X10i` I do this:
```
echo 1000 > /sys/devices/platform/msm_hsusb/gadget/chg_current
```
This allows faster charging from computer's USB port (if I know it can source more than 500mA) or limited/prohibited charging in case of I to economize the power of computer.
But how do I do this on `Huawei Honor 6`? It doesn't seem to have `msm_hsusb`.<issue_comment>username_1: I can find charger-related data at `/sys/class/hw_power/charger/charge_data`.
Current can probably be set using `cin_limit` knob (it does not apply immediately, I need to wait for several seconds. Current is in mA and is probably rounded somehow). Charger can be turned off immediately using `echo 0 > enable_charger`.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The path in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/93080/96277) didn't work, guess it is not the true path.
[Here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63463031) is my own post at XDA forum showing a script running using a macro. The path according to what worked for me and steps involved are explained. It shows a macro based implementation allows the path which works for me.
I am thankful for the earlier post that pointed this file.
To summarize:
1. Path posted earlier lead me to the file but did not allow me to change values. Probably because this is a sysfs file and the path turned out to be
`/sys/devices/amba.0/fdf0a000.i2c/i2c-0/0-006b`.
2. For some reason I could not echo 0 to the file to change it. Only option I could think of was to copy the file when it's not charging into a separate
folder in SD card and paste this into the system at the desired charging level to fool the system into behaving as if it was charged.
3. To do this, I mounted `sys` as rw first making SELINUX permissive and copied the file into SD card. Next was writing a script to copy this into system.
```
su –c "cp /storage/emulated/legacy/for_testing/enable_charger /sys/devices/amba.0/fdf0a000.i2c/i2c-0/0-006b"
```
To run the script at appropriate charge automatically I used a macro written using MacroDroid app (far more easy to learn compared to Tasker)
This whole exercise ran smoothly.
I would be happy if someone can:
* suggest a better way
* help with file information pertaining to note 2 , my old device and if at all possible to do
Upvotes: 3 |
2014/12/22 | 509 | 2,054 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently someone was messing with my phone when they shouldn't have been, most likely playing with the password screen (I use the pattern thing with nine dots), and my phone factory reset.
I'm trying to find a way to password-protect my phone so that no random kid at school can access my email, but I don't need to be secure against North Korea trying to hack into it with brute force. I would prefer if this is possible in vanilla (obviously) but if there is a *free* app required, then that's okay too.
Thank you in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: There's no such thing built-in to Android currently. However, you might wish to take a look at [AutoErase](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gmail.tokyo.firmapp.autoerasetrial):
>
> * When the number of failed unlock attempts reaches the limit that you specified, AutoErase will reset the device to factory default and erase all user data.
> * When the unlock attempts fail, messages warning that the device will be erased after certain number of unsuccessful attempts, will be displayed on the lock screen at the timing of your choice.
>
>
>
A pure [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'") is nothing super-secure, as with some knowledge and the right tools content can be recovered – but certainly enough "so that no random kid at school can access my email" (as it's unlikely that random kid has the required knowledge *and* tools at hand when at school).
A comparable tool would be [Wiper](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsecure.wiper.lite), in case *AutoErase* doesn't fit your needs.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have found exactly what I'm looking for in vanilla Android: Settings > Security & Screen Lock > Device Administrators > Local Wipe Policy > Deactivate
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If possible, you can use a different locker app like Next from Microsoft, disable the normal lock sreen and set a PIN or pattern in Next.
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/22 | 398 | 1,556 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been trying to transfer some apk files from my computer to my Galaxy Nexus. From the information I read, transferring files from PC to android smartphone is supposed to be as easy as drag and drop. I connected my phone to the computer via usb cable, chose MTP option, allow unknown sources installation, and I can access the internal storage of my phone (DCIM, Download folders, etc) just fine.
Then I copied the apk files to a folder (say, Download), disconnect the phone from the computer. On the phone, go into downloads folder and I cannot see the apk files at all !
I dont have any file manager installed, could that be the problem ? How can I install my first file manager through pc ?<issue_comment>username_1: 1.Enable USB debugging mode (Go to About Phone, tap the Build number field 7 times to enable Developer Options, then go there)
2.Open the internet browser
3.In the address bar, write the path of .apk file e.g. "file:///sdcard/example.apk".
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: >
> I dont have any file manager installed, could that be the problem ? How can I install my first file manager through pc ?
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>
>
* Go to the [play store](https://play.google.com/store?hl=en) and look
for a file browser of your liking. Install it on your phone.
* Connect your phone to your computer. Go to command line/terminal. Make sure you have adb installed, if not install it now.
Use the [adb command](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html#commandsummary) `install` .
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/22 | 242 | 898 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to make it close all the apps in here.
I've tried this already:
But it doesn't do as intended, since the apps dont leave the recents. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: You must manually close in your settings
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You don't need root, but you do need to have Tasker or equivalent.
Open Tasker, create a task, select "App" and select Launch App. Select the app that you want to hide from recent list. Put a check next to "Exclude From Recent Apps". Exit out of the action to save it.
You can then either open the app using Tasker or export the task as an app. Install the app that you've created. You can now load it without it showing on the recent list.
Hope that helps!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/22 | 213 | 870 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using nexus5 and I have never had problems using mobile data network. Some days ago I updated to 5.0.1 and problems started occuring, exclamation mark on mobile network icon, internet stopped working. Anyone hade same issues ? I probably flash back to Android 4<issue_comment>username_1: You must manually close in your settings
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You don't need root, but you do need to have Tasker or equivalent.
Open Tasker, create a task, select "App" and select Launch App. Select the app that you want to hide from recent list. Put a check next to "Exclude From Recent Apps". Exit out of the action to save it.
You can then either open the app using Tasker or export the task as an app. Install the app that you've created. You can now load it without it showing on the recent list.
Hope that helps!
Upvotes: 1 |
2014/12/23 | 544 | 2,297 | <issue_start>username_0: I am a beginner to android programming and I want to use my personal phone that I use daily to test my programs, but I am not sure if that is a good idea.
Is it possible to somehow corrupt my phone by trying out my programs on it? In what ways might this be possible?
The phone is unrooted; would it be possible in a rooted phone?<issue_comment>username_1: No, you can't. As you surmise, if you root your phone and write programs that use root to change system files or settings that you can't normally change, then you can break the phone that way. The risk is not really any different to running root programs that other people have written.
If you don't root the phone, or don't use root in the apps you're writing, then you can only do what any other app might do. You might run the battery down extra quickly, or (if your app has the appropriate permissions) delete pictures, contacts, &c., but debugging your own app won't cause any kind of system corruption or random problems.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use your Android for development. In fact, *you should* use your Android device for development. The emulators are OK for very little things, but it's far from being enough.
You can't break your phone if you're doing beginner development and you're not touching system files on the device. In the *wooooorst case* you would need to format it.
You said you'd work with Java NDK and that doesn't exist. Is Java or NDK. Java it's, well... Java (High level language used by Android). And NDK is the Native Development Kit and that's C and C++ languages (mainly used for game development).
A beginner programmer should start with Java inside Android because of its goodies and development tools.
What are you going to do with the device? The listviews, arrays, images, buttons or anything else you'd use in the development can't break it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There is only one potential risk - I was using several phones to test my apps and I noticed that battery health suffers a lot, especially in older devices.
You should use real phone instead of emulator if you have the chance. Emulators are good, but require a lot of RAM and hardly emulates all the cases you will get on real device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2014/12/23 | 632 | 2,583 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to sell my Samsung Galaxy tablet after getting a new iPad from work. I've done the reboot / factory reset to erase my personal info and history, but my photos and contacts are still showing. Is it possible to erase EVERYTHING in order to sell it? I don't want anyone being able to access my previous accounts or information.<issue_comment>username_1: Just goto your dial pad and enter **\*2767\*3855#**
your device will then reset itself and erase all your personal informations and settings.
This page will help you to do factory restore your Samsumg Galaxy Tab through Main menu as well as Hard key reset.
<http://galaxytablettalk.com/galaxy-tab-tutorials/how-to-reset-samsung-galaxy-tab-to-factory-settings>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For that you have to clear application data permanently to delete all your user information, settings, high scores, and credit card information - anything that you didn't originally download with the application.
You have to follow these simple steps:
1. From the home screen, tap the All Apps icon.
2. Scroll to and tap Settings.
3. Tap the General tab & tap Application manager.
4. Swipe left to the All tab.
5. Scroll to and tap the preferred application.
6. Tap Clear data.
7. Review the message and tap OK.
For more details you can also go to Samsung India site and check in support option.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In your accounts and synch , please remove all your accounts and then do a factory reset. If this does not work then do a hard reset.
Instructions for hard reset
* Ensure that the Samsung tablet is powered off.
* Press the Power and the Volume Up button together till the device
displays the start-up logo.
* Once the logo is displayed, release the buttons and wait till the
device enters the Android system recovery mode.
* On the displayed screen, use Volume Down button to go to the wipe
data/factory reset option (Volume Up and Volume Down buttons are used
to highlight the displayed options on the Android system recovery
screen).
* Once the option is highlighted, press the Power button to select the
option. (Pressing the Power button in Android system recovery mode
selects the highlighted option.)
* On the next screen, press the Volume Down button multiple times till
the Yes -- delete all user data option is highlighted.
* Press the Power button to hard reset the Samsung tablet device, which
will also clear the dalvik cache.
[**SOURCE FOR HARD RESET**](http://www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-1765863/hard-reset-samsung-galaxy-tablet.html)
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/23 | 746 | 3,152 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got an HTC One M8 with KitKat 4.4.4 until Lollipop 5.0 comes out in January. I'm a convert from Apple iPhone Gen 1 all the way up and this is my first Android device ( which I love BTW ).
With Apple, you seemingly don't have to worry about viruses, unless you root/jailbreak your phone.
I'm trying to find the best apps out that improve my battery life, secure, clean, and boost my phone. That said, all these apps seem to do is run my battery down faster and cause more lag in my apps more than anything.
So I my questions are:
1. Do I *need* them?
2. Are there better alternatives?
3. Is the CM suite horrible as some say?<issue_comment>username_1: Since you have switched from iOS to Android, you should keep the following cons as compared to that of Android:
1. A number of insecure apps in the Play Store which access many of the important imformation of the phone.
2. The inability of the Android OS to automatically close background apps.
Now, coming to your question:
1. Yes you need them(PS: Always remember now that you are using android)
2. Yes, like you can go for 360 Security.
3. No, CM is not that horrible.
Note:
Try "The Unhack App". Its a good app which provides you imformation about all the apps installed in your device and the permissions they have and even helps restrict unwanted permissions and many more.
If you still think that installing an app like CM can be a waste for your RAM, you can use a launcher like ZERO or APUS which provides an inbuilt memory booster along with variety of cool themes to choose from.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: All you really need is good antivirus (which I unfortunately cannot recommend to you - I do not know any REALLY good).
Android has its own build in and carefully designed memory management mechanisms. Forcing some apps to close, beside of resulting in unexpected behaviour, does not improve performance.
If app is in background it does not HOLD memory - it simply is in there in case you need it back. Android will kill it as soon as some other app or process will need this memory and killing it before only slows your device when you restart app that normally would still be "in memory".
RAM is not some precious resource that is being waisted when app is "in it" and is not running - RAM is simply a container and having it empty does nothing good (nor bad).
As of the Battery Doctor - this app is not perfect and does not always show real results. Nevertheless it still can be helpful - if you see any of your app draining energy, you should investigate. Well designed and developed apps should not impact your battery life significantly. If any of them is - you should get rid of it and look for an replacement. But as stated before - be careful! Google Play is not iStore - anyone can publish anything without any revision whatsoever. Be extremely cautious with new apps, with few comments and low download counter, that require from you all the privileges they only can. I saw an calculator that required reading my contacts list and clock requiring privilege to make extra-pay phone calls.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2014/12/23 | 370 | 1,490 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having trouble enabling developer options on my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 tablet. I click the build number 7 times and get the toast telling me it's enabled, but it doesn't appear in the menu items.
As you can see, developer options are unlocked but it's not listed in the menu items.
**UPDATE:**
So it turns out this is a problem with the latest version of Android on this device, Samsung were not aware of this bug but are now and it will be fixed in the next release!<issue_comment>username_1: This is a bit of a desperate idea, but try rotating your device between portrait and landscape. It doesn't seem likely, but it's possible somebody at Samsung may have accidentally left out the Developer Options item from the layout or changed something that caused it to remain invisible.
If that doesn't work, try installing an app from the Play Store that acts as a shortcut to developer settings ([like this one](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fungaljungal.devsettingswidget)). It's not the most elegant solution, but it should be enough to get you there.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: According to OP who supposedly asked Samsung's Support channels directly,
>
> So it turns out this is a problem with the latest version of Android on this device, Samsung were not aware of this bug but are now and it will be fixed in the next release!
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2014/12/23 | 200 | 767 | <issue_start>username_0: How to partition the Internal SD Card using CWM Recovery to use with link2sd. I am using Sony Xperia SL.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't recommend using CWM Recovery for this, but if you're going to this video demonstrates the process -- <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puLfjeKq_PY>
See also -- <http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/ClockWorkMod_Instructions#Additional_Commands>
My recommendation is to use Minitool Partition Manager on a Windows machine as it's quite clear what's going on & it allows much more control
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As per my understanding, you need to create at-least partition on **external** SD card for apps like link2sd to work. I'm not sure about partitioning **internal** SD Card.
Upvotes: 0 |