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2015/01/06 | 731 | 2,732 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a browser for Android that won't constantly reload tabs when switching between them? I'm using Chrome on a Nexus 5 (lollipop). And even when there are no other apps running it will reload any tab that I switch to. Even if I only have two open.
Or, I'm browsing a page. Open a link in a new tab and continue reading the current page. I can see that the new page has loaded, but when I switch to that tab it gets reloaded. And then switching back to the original one it reloads that one too.
This makes reading on the tube impossible as I can only pre-load one tab :/
I should note that I've factory reset my phone a couple of days ago and this is still happening every single time.<issue_comment>username_1: [Dolphin Browser for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser) does not reload pages when you switch tabs
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Turns out the OPs issue only occurred in the Chrome browser, and when using Chrome Beta it worked (sort of).
---
**Old Answer:**
Try going to `chrome://flags`
Look for "Auto Reload" tags, turn them off:
```
chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload
chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload-visible-only
```
Relaunch Chrome (using the button at the bottom after you have toggled the flags)
If the problem persists, it is not because the page is reloading, it is because it is being redrawn, i.e. it is already downloaded, just not displayed to the user yet. This is due to the fact that, for performance reasons, Chrome doesn't draw all tabs simultaneously.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Turns out the problem is (it seems) a memory leak in Android lollipop. The OS was using well over 1GB of RAM, which caused all the tabs to constantly reload. I got suspicious when I noticed that apps also got reloaded immediately.
After restarting the phone, the problem is no longer there. It seems it's a [known bug](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79729), but I don't know when it's going to be fixed.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: From what I have seen, Firefox, Dolphin and UC Browser allows switching the tabs without reloading/re-rendering them. Whereas Chrome and Opera seem to reload them after 3 or 4 active tabs.
I think it has something to do with caching in RAM memory vs Disk memory, I could be wrong.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Try going to `chrome://flags`
Look for **Enable tab discarding** or **Auto Reload** tags, turn them off:
`chrome://flags/#enable-tab-discarding`
`chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload-visible-only`
Relaunch Chrome (using the button at the bottom after you have toggled the flags)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/06 | 595 | 2,148 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using WHAM! WG40 mobile. It's internal storage is only 120mb. How can I increase it's internal storage.<issue_comment>username_1: [Dolphin Browser for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser) does not reload pages when you switch tabs
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Turns out the OPs issue only occurred in the Chrome browser, and when using Chrome Beta it worked (sort of).
---
**Old Answer:**
Try going to `chrome://flags`
Look for "Auto Reload" tags, turn them off:
```
chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload
chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload-visible-only
```
Relaunch Chrome (using the button at the bottom after you have toggled the flags)
If the problem persists, it is not because the page is reloading, it is because it is being redrawn, i.e. it is already downloaded, just not displayed to the user yet. This is due to the fact that, for performance reasons, Chrome doesn't draw all tabs simultaneously.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Turns out the problem is (it seems) a memory leak in Android lollipop. The OS was using well over 1GB of RAM, which caused all the tabs to constantly reload. I got suspicious when I noticed that apps also got reloaded immediately.
After restarting the phone, the problem is no longer there. It seems it's a [known bug](https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79729), but I don't know when it's going to be fixed.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: From what I have seen, Firefox, Dolphin and UC Browser allows switching the tabs without reloading/re-rendering them. Whereas Chrome and Opera seem to reload them after 3 or 4 active tabs.
I think it has something to do with caching in RAM memory vs Disk memory, I could be wrong.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Try going to `chrome://flags`
Look for **Enable tab discarding** or **Auto Reload** tags, turn them off:
`chrome://flags/#enable-tab-discarding`
`chrome://flags/#enable-offline-auto-reload-visible-only`
Relaunch Chrome (using the button at the bottom after you have toggled the flags)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/06 | 370 | 1,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung S3 mini. It keeps telling me that I have insufficient space. I have just deleted loads of photos and videos, I only have a few apps. Instagram, pinterest, watsapp and picsart. I deleted two of the apps but it's still saying insufficiant space. I have no idea what i'm doing wrong? I have restarted the phone to see if that helps but NOTHING.
When I've gone into storage it says that I have 810mb in the downloads...so i clicked on it and cleared the two things that I had in there, it's cleared them but is still saying 810mb..
HELP<issue_comment>username_1: Download clean master from Google Play and try to clean your device using this app. Also go into your phone storage section, select miscellaneous and remove all data...
Hope this helps!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It might help to get a better look at your internal usage.
An app like [Disk Map](https://i.stack.imgur.com/U1hcS.jpg) has a function to view disk usage. You may be able to use this to identify large files and delete them.
In this particular app, select 'Internal storage' and press the 'Disk map' button to see something like this:
And you can even long press items in this map to see options to delete them:
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/06 | 300 | 1,030 | <issue_start>username_0: I notice a difference in the terminal font between two of my Android devices, specifically in terms of character coverage (in both cases it's the terminal shell of JuiceSSH). How do I set the font that the terminal uses in Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Use the Volume keys of your phone to adjust the font.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found two ways for changing font size in [JuiceSSH](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonelli.juicessh).
Use Volume keys
---------------
The very first time you would've used JuiceSSH, you might have come across this brief tutorial:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rbqhU.png)
Use the Volume Up/Down keys to adjust the size of the font.
Traditional way (Settings)
--------------------------
On the default page of JuiceSSH, go to Settings → Font size → adjust it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iP8Lm.png)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/06 | 321 | 1,230 | <issue_start>username_0: In [Nova Launcher Prime](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime&hl=en), is there any way to set a shortcut icon to switch to another home screen? When going to the left or right home screen, I would prefer to tap on some icon rather than having to swipe.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe you would need to use a third-party automation app such as Tasker. Nova Launcher is listed in the *Go Home* section of [Tasker documentation](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/help/ah_index.html) as supporting the required action `Go Home`.
For example, you could create a shortcut icon to a Tasker task named *Switch to Right Home*. The *Switch to Right Home* task would contain the action `Go Home` with parameter `Page` set to `2` (possibly the right-most home screen depending on how many are displayed).
It is a variant of the [solution on this blog](http://thenowhereman.com/wp/?p=17816), where he provides instructions for switching the home screen based on device orientation.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Long-press -> Nova Action -> Jump to page. You can choose the icon by long-pressing on the shortcut after creation.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/07 | 1,057 | 3,678 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a bluetooth keyboard for my Motorola Xoom tablet, and upon realizing that BusyBox comes with vi for text editing I started wondering about writing and executing code on android.
I tried running `$ javac` in [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en) but to no avail; I got `javac: not found`
I looked around a bit and found a post saying that since android is run on Dalvik there is no way for the JVM to run, but it seems counter-intuitive that an operating system built on java wouldn't be able to compile and run a java program.
I managed to find [an app called AIDE](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aide.ui&hl=en) that allows one to write and execute android apps (in java), but that's still not quite what I'm looking for.
**I want to be able to compile and run a standard java command line application on android.**
Does anybody know a way of doing this?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, what do you mean by a regular Java program? I don't think that anything beyond the basic namespaces and libraries are supported and supported on android. So even if you were to find javac, it's unlikely that you'd be able to "full" Java programs on an android device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found an app on the play store that let me answer this question. Below are the steps I used to get `javac` and `java` running.
Install Terminal IDE
====================
Go to the play store and install [Terminal IDE](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spartacusrex.spartacuside&hl=en), this supports everything needed to write and run java applications: `vim`, `javac`, and `java`.
Once the app is installed, make sure you open the app and go to `Install System` to install everything needed.
Compile and Run Program
=======================
Now press the `Terminal IDE` button to open the terminal.
Use `vim` to write and save your hello world program.
Then to execute it has to be compiled to a JAR file:
```
# javac hello.java
# dx --dex --output=hello.jar hello.class
# java -jar hello.jar hello
```
Pitfalls
========
When I first tried to compile and execute I got
```
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
java.lang.RuntimeException: hello.class: file not readable
```
This issue was fixed by compiling and running as superuser. Here's the full terminal output of my issue
```
terminal++@192.168.1.30:~$ javac hello.java
terminal++@192.168.1.30:~$ dx --dex --output=hello.jar hello.class
UNEXPECTED TOP-LEVEL EXCEPTION:
java.lang.RuntimeException: hello.class: file not readable
at com.android.dx.util.FileUtils.readFile(FileUtils.java:63)
at com.android.dx.cf.direct.ClassPathOpener.processOne(ClassPathOpener.java:139)
at com.android.dx.cf.direct.ClassPathOpener.process(ClassPathOpener.java:113)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processOne(Main.java:247)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.processAllFiles(Main.java:183)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.run(Main.java:139)
at com.android.dx.command.dexer.Main.main(Main.java:120)
at com.android.dx.command.Main.main(Main.java:89)
at com.spartacusrex.spartacuside.external.dx.main(dx.java:14)
at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
1 error; aborting
terminal++@192.168.1.30:~$ su
# dx --dex --output=hello.jar hello.class
# java -jar hello.jar hello
Hello world
#
```
More Information
================
Everything you could possibly want to know can be found in the Help section of the Terminal IDE app, especially in the Java sections of the Tutorial.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/07 | 553 | 2,139 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my LG G3 awhile back and everything was fine. One day, I couldn't access my gmail or play store using the installed apps due to a connection error. I factory reset my phone and whenever I try to add my gmail account, I get an error that says "Can't establish a reliable connection to the server". How do I go about fixing this?
Note: I'm with Verizon on 4.4.2<issue_comment>username_1: check date/time
---------------
If they are "too far off", it might cause problems with certificates – which then either appear "not yet valid" (with your date too far in the past), or "no longer valid" (with your date too far in the future). Most Google components such as Playstore, Gmail, Sync, use secure communications, and thus rely on certificates.
check the `/etc/hosts` file
===========================
Especially with Custom ROMs or on rooted devices in general, the file might have been altered. Some "ROM cooks" add the IP for Google's servers here "to speed things up" (avoiding "lookup overhead") – with the side effect being things break when those servers are "relocated".
So in that file, there might be multiple entries you need to comment out or remove (check first if that's the case – if not, you can save yourself the trouble). Leave only the local host entry as is. You'll need to remount the system partition read/write to modify this file--, which requires root access. This can be done either via `adb shell` from your computer, or with a terminal app directly on the device:
```
$ cat /system/etc/hosts # first check if the work below needs to be done. If so:
$ su
# mount -o remount,rw /system
# cd /system/etc
# cp hosts hosts.bak
# echo "127.0.0.1 localhost" > hosts
```
Now see if it works again. If not, you can always restore your original `hosts` file (note we copied it to `hosts.bak`). When done, don't forget to remount `/system` read/write again – either by a reboot, or with `mount -o remount,ro /system`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this issue and it was because my phones had year randomly changed to 1990, check your date and time settings.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/07 | 507 | 2,050 | <issue_start>username_0: I smashed my display pretty good today and am unable to use the digitizer. The upper half of the screen is barely visible and the lower half is black. I have debugging enabled on the phone but I can't push the button to accept the key when the phone is connected to the computer. So, I am unable to gain access to my data/texts while I wait on my new phone. I found a [blog post](http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1r2zha/) where the guy walks through a whole series of commands to permanently enable debug mode on his phone through use of adb in recovery.
Fortunately I am able to use the volume, home and power keys to boot into recover. I am also able to read enough of the screen to make the selection to "apply update from ADB". Once I select this I run...
```
adb devices
```
...where my device is listed with a status of sideload. All seems good until I attempt to do anything else. Issuing...
```
adb shell
```
... returns error:closed as does pretty much any other command.
Any thoughts as to what I may be doing wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: You're not doing anything wrong. You're most likely using a stock recovery. Access to shell can prove to be potentially dangerous when it comes to userdata so a lot of OEMs or vendors (I don't know the correct term) prefer to ship a locked-down stock recovery which would do what OEM wants them to do, such as flashing OTA updates, sideloading updates from OEM, doing factory reset and in some cases, some hardware testing options. That's the scope they follow.
If you want unconditional shell access, you would've to flash a custom recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's very likely that you're running a stock recovery.
Since your power & volume keys are OK, you are able to boot it into fastboot (or bootloader) mode, where you can flash another recovery using `fastboot`. That's it. Go & get a TWRP or CWM for your device and flash it in. The reboot to the new recovery and `adb shell` should be available at this point.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/07 | 890 | 3,510 | <issue_start>username_0: My boyfriend was kidding with me, setting my private photo as wallpaper.
I deleted the photo but the wallpaper still remains there...
After browsing through some information on the net, I found out that the wallpaper is saved to a folder which only can be accessed after rooting.
If I change the wallpaper, will the previous wallpaper automatically be deleted?
If not, since it is saving in a folder which only can be accessed after rooting, is it safe? Or does it still have a possibility of being hacked by others?<issue_comment>username_1: If you'd like to be safe, you could always wipe the cache of the phone:
>
>
> ```
> 1. Turn off your Galaxy S3.
> 2. Hold down the Home and Volume Up keys.
> 3. Press and hold the Power button while still holding the other keys
> 4. As soon as you see the Samsung logo, release all keys/buttons.
> 5. Press on the Volume Down key to tab down to “wipe cache partition”
> 6. Once it is highlighted, press the Power button to select it.
> 7. On the next page, Press the Volume down button to highlight "yes" and press the
> Power button to select it.
> 8. Wait for a few seconds for the phone to clear the data.
> 9. Press the Power button on the next page to select “reboot system now.”
> 10.Wait for your phone to reboot.
>
> ```
>
> \*This will not wipe any of your information stored on phone, pictures, video's, apps, contacts, etc. will all be safe
>
>
>
[Source](http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-clear-cache-galaxy-s3)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As username_1 said, if you want to be 100% sure all traces of the photo are removed, you should wipe the cache.
However, to answer your first question, whether changing the wallpaper automatically deletes the previous wallpaper from the location where the system stores the current wallpaper:
Yes. Or, more accurately, the previous wallpaper is overwritten with the new one, because the same filename is always used. The current wallpaper is stored in an image file that's actually named "wallpaper". When you select a new wallpaper, the image file you select is copied to the standard location (either **/data/system/users/** or **/data/data/com.android.settings/files**, depending on which version) and given the same filename, so the previous "wallpaper" file is overwritten. (Of course, that doesn't delete the image from the original location, but you've already deleted it from there.)
Regarding your second question, it's not entirely clear what you mean by "possibility of being hacked". If you want to know whether anyone else who has physical access to the phone can access the file, the answer is that as long as the phone is not rooted, there's no way to browse to the current wallpaper file. But yes, there is a possibility of accessing the file by *hacking*, of course: it's possible to root the phone and then access the file. But the answer to the first question makes this question moot, because as long as the image is present in that system location, anyone who has the phone can plainly see it as the home screen background, and if you change the wallpaper then the image is no longer stored there.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Just navigate to below app in settings menu and click clear data button...viola it works....
Settings → Apps → All → search `com.android.wallpapercropper`
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Settings->
Advanced->
Storage->
Cached-data->
"Clear cached data?"
Click OK
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/07 | 449 | 1,705 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to make my phone turn off when the battery level is below 50%?
At the moment it does this when the battery level (or voltage) is critically low, but I want it to do it when there is still half the juice left.
A paid app would be fine too.<issue_comment>username_1: I suggest you look at the app `Tasker`.
With Tasker you are able to literally *automate* your whole phone.
There are also many tutorials covering the of Tasker and what you can do with it (change settings and launch apps based on events, location, time and other variables)
>
> As with many similar applications, this one needs root for many functions.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In Android, In order to shutdown or to reboot a device, programatically, based on certain system parameters (such as battery level), Phone needs to be **ROOTED**.
So, any apps that wants to achieve the functionality that you mentioned, can only Work on ROOTED Devices.
The closet app which offers Shutdown that I came across is "Shutdown Timer" by SpecSoft.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.specsoft.shutdowntimertrial>
Please note that this app does *not* shutdown phone when battery is low (which is what you asked), but allow user to "Schedule" shutdown.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Instead of paying for Tasker, the same things can be automated for free using the app [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate). It has [blocks](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/index.html) for checking battery level and rebooting the device. However, rebooting a device programmatically will required a rooted device.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/07 | 340 | 1,221 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to downgrade my Nexus 9 to android 4.X (KitKat). Is this possible?
I'm not the pro doing something like that and I could not find something with google.
Can you help me please?
Thank you<issue_comment>username_1: It is unlikely, since the Nexus 9 was a Android 5.0 Lollipop launch device. There are no official (Google developed & distributed) versions of Android 4.4 KitKat for the Nexus 9.
Third party roms would be the way to go - but I have found no KitKat roms for the Nexus 9, and I personally doubt one would be developed unless there was a massive interest in it.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is how you can do it: <http://thetechrism.com/downgrade-lollipop-kitkat-nexus/>
You can't do it without doing some sort factory image/reset. Google has not officially distributed version of KitKat, however. So you'd have to use third party.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can find the easiest tutorial to downgrade your device here : [Downgrade Lollipop to KitKat](http://droidguru.org/downgrade-lollipop-to-kitkat-nexus/)
You have to wipe/ factory reset the device and flash the Factory Images to downgrade the Android version.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/07 | 270 | 1,054 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to hide some contact groups from the default People App?
I'm talking in particular about the default Google groups named "Family", "Friends" and "Coworkers"; since I don't use them, and in their stead I have added some other groups that are more useful to me, I'd like to remove or simply hide these default ones, in order to keep the list of groups less cluttered.
Is it possible to do so?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it is possible using the following navigation path:
1. Open *People* app
2. Tap the Overflow (menu icon)
3. Select *Contacts to Display* option
4. Select *Customize* option (at bottom of the list)
5. Select the appropriate Google account
6. Use checkboxes to select which categories are displayed
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you log into [Google Contacts](https://contacts.google.com) you can remove all such groups (and "circles") there. They will disappear from your app after synchronization.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/07 | 293 | 1,078 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android phone is showing me a notification saying that the "Phone storage is low". So, when I click on the notification, it shows me this:
The total space used is 6.59 GB, but the space used by the apps (which, I suppose, include cache and data as well as the application binaries). So what is using the other 6 GB!?
Android version: 4.2.2
Manufacturer: HTC<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it is possible using the following navigation path:
1. Open *People* app
2. Tap the Overflow (menu icon)
3. Select *Contacts to Display* option
4. Select *Customize* option (at bottom of the list)
5. Select the appropriate Google account
6. Use checkboxes to select which categories are displayed
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you log into [Google Contacts](https://contacts.google.com) you can remove all such groups (and "circles") there. They will disappear from your app after synchronization.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/07 | 370 | 1,445 | <issue_start>username_0: I was running out of memory on my phone, and so went through all my apps and deleted those I didn't use to create more room....apparently, by doing so, I deleted the app that lets me voice-to-text on text messages or even search by voice in google chrome.
Can someone help me fix this without resetting my phone to factory settings???<issue_comment>username_1: If anything like this happens, just search online for the apk `eg. Samsung default Voice-to-Text apk download`. But here are the links: [Install from play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts) Sign into your google account that you use on your phone/tablet and then click on install
[APK Download](http://www67.zippyshare.com/v/91666662/file.html)
Not reccommended, use the first one becuase its easier. But if you have to use this one: Download it on your Android and then open it, accept 'Unknown Sources' and you're done)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem in my case was that I had disabled *Google App*. As soon as I enabled the App, the microphone icon started appearing in my keyboard. Try it, maybe it's the same case.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Not to wake an old thread but I was looking for the solution to this same problem and wasn't finding a solution. I had disabled my Google app , turning it back on fixed my issue. Settings,applications,all and find "google app"
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/07 | 445 | 1,748 | <issue_start>username_0: My samsung galaxy s4 screen and touch no longer work and I am trying to move my photos to my mac. The screen is locked and the mac is not authorized to connect the phone. I've tried to use a mouse to control the phone, it didn't work. I do not have a samsung account so I cannot unlock the screen that way. I know the problem could probably be solved by rooting but because I need my warranty this is not an option. I have onedrive(skydrive) installed, maybe it is possible to remotely activate photo backups?
**My question:**
How can I get my photos off the device? or how can I unlock the screen so I can get the photos off the device?<issue_comment>username_1: If anything like this happens, just search online for the apk `eg. Samsung default Voice-to-Text apk download`. But here are the links: [Install from play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts) Sign into your google account that you use on your phone/tablet and then click on install
[APK Download](http://www67.zippyshare.com/v/91666662/file.html)
Not reccommended, use the first one becuase its easier. But if you have to use this one: Download it on your Android and then open it, accept 'Unknown Sources' and you're done)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem in my case was that I had disabled *Google App*. As soon as I enabled the App, the microphone icon started appearing in my keyboard. Try it, maybe it's the same case.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Not to wake an old thread but I was looking for the solution to this same problem and wasn't finding a solution. I had disabled my Google app , turning it back on fixed my issue. Settings,applications,all and find "google app"
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/07 | 947 | 3,645 | <issue_start>username_0: My question is specific to YouTube app's new offline functionality.
I have saved some video from YouTube app on my Android phone. I restored my phone OS due to some problem. But I have files that were downloaded by YouTube app stored on SD Card. Now YouTube is not showing that videos in offline list.
Is there any way by which I can open those files in through YouTube app?
Append
I am just wondering whether youtube uses some config files to store list of downloaded videos. If so can we modify such config files and add those videos to the offline list.<issue_comment>username_1: No, currently there is NO way to recover those previously downloaded videos.
**Reason**?
Offline feature rather counts as cache so it's not considered as "your data".
And since you restored phone (assuming it to be "factory-reset"), what it basically does is to wipe the content specially `from the /cache (holding the application cache) and /data (user data and user-installed apps, dalvik cache) partitions.`
**Caution:** You will loose all Downloaded Offline YouTube videos, when you "**Uninstall Updates**" of YouTube App.
I asked similar question [HERE](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/95366/youtube-offline-videos-deleted-removed-after-uninstalling-update?lq=1) when I too found that my offline videos from YouTube Gone Missing!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No there is no way to open the .exo file since it is encrypted and the video file is split into chunks of .exo files. Even if you have one offline video stored in your phone you can find more than one .exo file under `Internal Storage/Android/data/com.youtube.com` directory. They are nothing but the encrypted exo files that can only be opened through the Youtube App. From the xda-developers [forum post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57570389&postcount=5),
>
> 1- Google is using EXO file format to save videos. This is apparently
> a file format used for system files and while we managed to copy these
> EXO files onto a computer, it can be apparently played only through
> the YouTube Android app.
>
>
> 2- When you request a download for an offline video in the YouTube
> app, the video is downloaded in chunks. For example, a 3-minute file
> we downloaded was saved in five parts. It is possible that only the
> YouTube app for Android can make sense of these chunks and join them
> together.
>
>
> 3- We also feel there is real-time encryption going on here. When the
> video is downloaded, not only it is broken into parts but is also
> converted to EXO format, compressed and encrypted in real time. This
> has several benefits, the one obvious benefit is that people can't
> copy-paste the video and share it indiscriminately. The compression,
> meanwhile, saves space on the disk. For example, the 3-minute long
> video that we downloaded actually consumed around 40MB data. But when
> stored on the phone, the video took only around 25mb space.
>
>
> 4- When a user plays the video, it is decrypted in real time. It is
> possible that only YouTube's app can do this decryption.
>
>
> 5- If you share the offline video using Bluetooth, instead of the
> actual file, a web link to the video is sent to the recipient.
>
>
>
However you may want to look into this [Exoplayer Library on Github](https://github.com/google/ExoPlayer) and see if that helps.
>
> ExoPlayer is an application level media player for Android. It
> provides an alternative to Android’s MediaPlayer API for playing audio
> and video both locally and over the Internet.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/01/08 | 893 | 3,319 | <issue_start>username_0: My S4 has suddenly stopped to connect to any computer. I tried with 3 different cables and 2 PC's with win7. I can't see it as a hard-drive. I can't see it in the device manager either (should I)?
Any help would be welcome.
Many thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: No, currently there is NO way to recover those previously downloaded videos.
**Reason**?
Offline feature rather counts as cache so it's not considered as "your data".
And since you restored phone (assuming it to be "factory-reset"), what it basically does is to wipe the content specially `from the /cache (holding the application cache) and /data (user data and user-installed apps, dalvik cache) partitions.`
**Caution:** You will loose all Downloaded Offline YouTube videos, when you "**Uninstall Updates**" of YouTube App.
I asked similar question [HERE](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/95366/youtube-offline-videos-deleted-removed-after-uninstalling-update?lq=1) when I too found that my offline videos from YouTube Gone Missing!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No there is no way to open the .exo file since it is encrypted and the video file is split into chunks of .exo files. Even if you have one offline video stored in your phone you can find more than one .exo file under `Internal Storage/Android/data/com.youtube.com` directory. They are nothing but the encrypted exo files that can only be opened through the Youtube App. From the xda-developers [forum post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57570389&postcount=5),
>
> 1- Google is using EXO file format to save videos. This is apparently
> a file format used for system files and while we managed to copy these
> EXO files onto a computer, it can be apparently played only through
> the YouTube Android app.
>
>
> 2- When you request a download for an offline video in the YouTube
> app, the video is downloaded in chunks. For example, a 3-minute file
> we downloaded was saved in five parts. It is possible that only the
> YouTube app for Android can make sense of these chunks and join them
> together.
>
>
> 3- We also feel there is real-time encryption going on here. When the
> video is downloaded, not only it is broken into parts but is also
> converted to EXO format, compressed and encrypted in real time. This
> has several benefits, the one obvious benefit is that people can't
> copy-paste the video and share it indiscriminately. The compression,
> meanwhile, saves space on the disk. For example, the 3-minute long
> video that we downloaded actually consumed around 40MB data. But when
> stored on the phone, the video took only around 25mb space.
>
>
> 4- When a user plays the video, it is decrypted in real time. It is
> possible that only YouTube's app can do this decryption.
>
>
> 5- If you share the offline video using Bluetooth, instead of the
> actual file, a web link to the video is sent to the recipient.
>
>
>
However you may want to look into this [Exoplayer Library on Github](https://github.com/google/ExoPlayer) and see if that helps.
>
> ExoPlayer is an application level media player for Android. It
> provides an alternative to Android’s MediaPlayer API for playing audio
> and video both locally and over the Internet.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/01/08 | 960 | 3,588 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a samsung galaxy s3 which was in excellent condition when I sold it. After 2 weeks, the buyer wanted a return, so, I got the phone back. Somehow, the wifi is not working. When I look at the firmware, it says 4.4.2 which believe is kit kat. It seems to me like he tried to hack it and now the wifi wont work. Plus, who knows which other program he altered? I end up paying him and end up with a phone I can't even use. Please help me. I followed the hard reset and it still wont fix the problem...:(<issue_comment>username_1: No, currently there is NO way to recover those previously downloaded videos.
**Reason**?
Offline feature rather counts as cache so it's not considered as "your data".
And since you restored phone (assuming it to be "factory-reset"), what it basically does is to wipe the content specially `from the /cache (holding the application cache) and /data (user data and user-installed apps, dalvik cache) partitions.`
**Caution:** You will loose all Downloaded Offline YouTube videos, when you "**Uninstall Updates**" of YouTube App.
I asked similar question [HERE](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/95366/youtube-offline-videos-deleted-removed-after-uninstalling-update?lq=1) when I too found that my offline videos from YouTube Gone Missing!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: No there is no way to open the .exo file since it is encrypted and the video file is split into chunks of .exo files. Even if you have one offline video stored in your phone you can find more than one .exo file under `Internal Storage/Android/data/com.youtube.com` directory. They are nothing but the encrypted exo files that can only be opened through the Youtube App. From the xda-developers [forum post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57570389&postcount=5),
>
> 1- Google is using EXO file format to save videos. This is apparently
> a file format used for system files and while we managed to copy these
> EXO files onto a computer, it can be apparently played only through
> the YouTube Android app.
>
>
> 2- When you request a download for an offline video in the YouTube
> app, the video is downloaded in chunks. For example, a 3-minute file
> we downloaded was saved in five parts. It is possible that only the
> YouTube app for Android can make sense of these chunks and join them
> together.
>
>
> 3- We also feel there is real-time encryption going on here. When the
> video is downloaded, not only it is broken into parts but is also
> converted to EXO format, compressed and encrypted in real time. This
> has several benefits, the one obvious benefit is that people can't
> copy-paste the video and share it indiscriminately. The compression,
> meanwhile, saves space on the disk. For example, the 3-minute long
> video that we downloaded actually consumed around 40MB data. But when
> stored on the phone, the video took only around 25mb space.
>
>
> 4- When a user plays the video, it is decrypted in real time. It is
> possible that only YouTube's app can do this decryption.
>
>
> 5- If you share the offline video using Bluetooth, instead of the
> actual file, a web link to the video is sent to the recipient.
>
>
>
However you may want to look into this [Exoplayer Library on Github](https://github.com/google/ExoPlayer) and see if that helps.
>
> ExoPlayer is an application level media player for Android. It
> provides an alternative to Android’s MediaPlayer API for playing audio
> and video both locally and over the Internet.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/01/08 | 382 | 1,477 | <issue_start>username_0: Ringtones and vibration stop working on my Nexus 5 (using Android 5.0.1) when receiving a call. There were working before, but I don't know why the ringtone and vibration just stop.
I tried different things: restarting the phone, updating the software, changing the setting ringtones, turning off-on these settings for both ringtones and vibration, etc.
Can anybody help me?<issue_comment>username_1: I had this problem and it was so annoying, because I missed all the important call due to this error or setting. I didn't change this setting and only Nexus phone know how it changed this setting.
Please follow the steps below and it will start ringing.
1. Press `Volume Up` key on the the phone.
2. Select the option "Indefinitely"
3. Select the Settings icon (the wheel icon)
4. Under "Priority interruptions" section, enable Calls.
Enjoy, no more missing calls
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Had the same problem. Please follow the below steps:
1. Press on volume key (up or down)
2. On the Gray menu select None and Indefinitely
3. Exit the menu by clicking on the main screen
4. Press on volume key again
5. Select All.
It should work now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same issue but opened the back panel and replaced it back again. I think it's because the vibrator is on the back panel. Maybe a loose connection could also cause this.
Before removing the back, remember to switch off your mobile.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/08 | 583 | 2,419 | <issue_start>username_0: So today I hard bricked my week old Iocean X8, as soon as my phone arrived it came stock with a jellybean ROM so I flashed it to the KitKat ROM provided by Iocean which all worked fine but I decided I wanted root access so then I attempted to flash to the super user ROM and that's when everything went downhill.
As far as my knowledge goes a hard brick is were the phone will not turn on and the PC will not recognize the phone. I also do not believe Iocean X8's come with a recovery mode.
I have sent an email to Iocean asking for the next steps to take but they are taking a little while to reply.
Have the Android Enthusiasts got any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: Can you turn on your phone using special sequence of buttons like power + middle button + down volume ? I don't know what is for your device but you can google tjat quickly...see if you can turn on in download or recovery mode. If yes try a factory reset and wipe cache data and reboot.
If that not work then is time to flash your stock firmware again on it you need odin and the stock firmware image you can search on xda developers forum for your device both the stock firmware and the guide on how to execute.If you not find on xda developers forum then try google but be careful don't download the first thing you see try to get the firmware atleast from a trusted source.
Your phone is not hard bricked it is soft bricked you bricked the software not the hardware but stay calm the above steps if done right should make your phone reboot again.
You will lose all your data if you want do to a backup you can try an backup via ADB you can google for "backup via adb android" follow all the steps with calm and carefully and you can make your phone reboot again without lose nothing.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try install a RUU rom,bring the device back to stock,as explained by @freedom ,RUU is the stock rom, you must search for your device and xda dev should have working,trustable links for ruu rom/stock. then simply dont try gain root, if there is a reason for root, sure, but really you had a rom custom in there,you really didnt need root.
How to get there?
try hold power button+vol down , this should allow you to enter usb mode, try until you get there,because you must use recovery mode to fix problem completely, hence it is classed as a soft brick. Goodluck.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/09 | 542 | 2,249 | <issue_start>username_0: I found a few "unofficial" Lollipop ROMS floating around the internet.
I don't know how reliable are they, or how many viruses are there.
All I want to do is to play with it a little. I'm thinking of making an NANDROID backup, flashing the rom, playing with it a little (with no private information placed there), and restoring the NANDROID.
Is this safe? Can a malicious Rom writer intercept any attempt to flash a Recovery and keep itself on the phone (sort of like a rootkit)?<issue_comment>username_1: Can you turn on your phone using special sequence of buttons like power + middle button + down volume ? I don't know what is for your device but you can google tjat quickly...see if you can turn on in download or recovery mode. If yes try a factory reset and wipe cache data and reboot.
If that not work then is time to flash your stock firmware again on it you need odin and the stock firmware image you can search on xda developers forum for your device both the stock firmware and the guide on how to execute.If you not find on xda developers forum then try google but be careful don't download the first thing you see try to get the firmware atleast from a trusted source.
Your phone is not hard bricked it is soft bricked you bricked the software not the hardware but stay calm the above steps if done right should make your phone reboot again.
You will lose all your data if you want do to a backup you can try an backup via ADB you can google for "backup via adb android" follow all the steps with calm and carefully and you can make your phone reboot again without lose nothing.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You could try install a RUU rom,bring the device back to stock,as explained by @freedom ,RUU is the stock rom, you must search for your device and xda dev should have working,trustable links for ruu rom/stock. then simply dont try gain root, if there is a reason for root, sure, but really you had a rom custom in there,you really didnt need root.
How to get there?
try hold power button+vol down , this should allow you to enter usb mode, try until you get there,because you must use recovery mode to fix problem completely, hence it is classed as a soft brick. Goodluck.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/09 | 602 | 2,354 | <issue_start>username_0: When sending images in WhatsApp, there is an option to add caption to it. This caption is visible on image, at the receiving end, but when this image is copied or forwarded, only image is sent? (although the selection shows image caption also selected)
Is the image caption not in the image file itself Or its stored separately somewhere locally and so that part is dropped?
How can I forward the image along with its caption?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> "but when this image is copied or forwarded, only image is sent":
>
>
>
Well, This is not true, as selected image along with conversation can be forwarded from Conversation/Chat.
**May be your WhatsApp App version is bit old? I tested this on mine(App version:2.11.432, Running on Android 4.2)**
To Answer your specific question: Below can be steps
1. Select Image along with caption that you wants to forward.
2. Choose "Arrow/Forward" Button. This will open "Select contact" screen.
3. Click "OK" when asked about forwarding to selected contact.
And this should forward image from conversation/chat along with Image's caption to intended recipient.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is the workaround I found: instead of *forwarding* select *share*,
-> then select Whatsapp -> select contact or group -> type caption again on image... too much effort but will work for emergencies.
Links to similar issues reported
[How can I send WhatsApp's image captions to email with images?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92125/how-can-i-send-whatsapps-image-captions-to-email-with-images)
<http://www.androidpit.com/app/com.whatsapp/problem-in-forwarding-picture-messages-with-some-text-in-it>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: When you re-forward follow this step:
Instead of forwarding the message directly from WhatsApp (using right Arrow on top right) use Share button -> Choose WhatsApp and add the caption again!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This is a bug in Whatsapp. It should send both image and caption.
It's present both in Android and iPhone versions. Doesn't matter if you user the FORWARD ("Arrow/Forward") or the SHARE feature, both loose the original caption.
You and everyone with this problem can (and should) send a bug report thru the app by accessing the Settings panel > help > Contact us.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/09 | 644 | 2,611 | <issue_start>username_0: I download few YouTube videos using **YouTube Offline** feature introduced recently in an Official YouTube App.
Those videos were accessible to me and I played them successfully, without any issue.
Because of some device issue, I happened to "uninstall updates" of YouTube App.
and now I had an old version of YouTube.
I then took the update of YouTube app as I wanted to enjoy the new Offline feature from Google Play store, which had the Offline feature.
But when I went to "Offline" tab in my YouTube App's Navigation Drawer (**After Update**), I could not see my previously downloaded videos.
Of course, I used same Google Account for my YouTube Sign-in.
So, let me just re-phrase the issue:
**Whenever YouTube App's Updates are uninstalled, all offline Videos too are removed.**
And when I update YouTube app later(which has Offline feature), App does not contain previously downloaded videos!
Any ideas, how can I get my lost videos??<issue_comment>username_1: The "offline feature" rather counts as *cache* (note that content downloaded for offline use will be available this way for 2 days only), so it's not considered "your data". You performed a [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'"). From our [factory-reset tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/factory-reset/info):
>
> What a *factory reset* does is basically to "wipe" (delete all content) from the `/cache` (holding the application cache) and `/data` (user data and user-installed apps, [dalvik](/questions/tagged/dalvik "show questions tagged 'dalvik'") cache) partitions. Other media, like [internal-sd](/questions/tagged/internal-sd "show questions tagged 'internal-sd'") and [external-sd](/questions/tagged/external-sd "show questions tagged 'external-sd'") cards, are usually left untouched – though some devices/ROMs offer options to include them with the wipe.
>
>
>
So that includes your "files cached for offline use".
Also, as correctly pointed out by [GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree), your comparison with several apps does not apply: *Google Drive* stores your data in the cloud (not on the device), same for most other "Google Apps". Nor do photos made with a camera app get wiped usually, because they are not affected by a factory reset (see above quote for SD cards).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I experienced the same problem in August. I had to subscribe to Youtube RED to continue playing these videos offline. I thought it was free, but it's not.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/09 | 499 | 1,988 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Sony Xperia M2, and as you probably know, this phone **will not** get the new Android L update from Sony.
So is there any way to install the Android L manually?
I don't care to root my device and install a custom ROM which compatible with the new version... but is it actually possible to update my device version?<issue_comment>username_1: The "offline feature" rather counts as *cache* (note that content downloaded for offline use will be available this way for 2 days only), so it's not considered "your data". You performed a [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'"). From our [factory-reset tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/factory-reset/info):
>
> What a *factory reset* does is basically to "wipe" (delete all content) from the `/cache` (holding the application cache) and `/data` (user data and user-installed apps, [dalvik](/questions/tagged/dalvik "show questions tagged 'dalvik'") cache) partitions. Other media, like [internal-sd](/questions/tagged/internal-sd "show questions tagged 'internal-sd'") and [external-sd](/questions/tagged/external-sd "show questions tagged 'external-sd'") cards, are usually left untouched – though some devices/ROMs offer options to include them with the wipe.
>
>
>
So that includes your "files cached for offline use".
Also, as correctly pointed out by [GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree), your comparison with several apps does not apply: *Google Drive* stores your data in the cloud (not on the device), same for most other "Google Apps". Nor do photos made with a camera app get wiped usually, because they are not affected by a factory reset (see above quote for SD cards).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I experienced the same problem in August. I had to subscribe to Youtube RED to continue playing these videos offline. I thought it was free, but it's not.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/10 | 158 | 648 | <issue_start>username_0: I try to download games and it always say insufficient space on device what should I do. Google play or play store<issue_comment>username_1: Go to "settings" and then "Storage", you'll see how much 'System Space' is left. You can uninstall useless app to make room for the game or go to "Files" and cleanup junk folders and files.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You should ocassionally go to Settings -> Storage -> Cached Data and clear it, because over time it could use up more than a GB of storage. Of course, no need to do it to often as Android uses it to find data faster, only when it gets to big.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/10 | 183 | 716 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got Lenovo yoga 2 and can not find silent mode (power button offers just - power of, resrt and aeroplane mode). There must be silnt mode to turn every sound off...
Big thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Go to "settings" and then "Storage", you'll see how much 'System Space' is left. You can uninstall useless app to make room for the game or go to "Files" and cleanup junk folders and files.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You should ocassionally go to Settings -> Storage -> Cached Data and clear it, because over time it could use up more than a GB of storage. Of course, no need to do it to often as Android uses it to find data faster, only when it gets to big.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/10 | 838 | 3,272 | <issue_start>username_0: Playing media inside the browser is terrible. Until recently when I found a video I wanted to watch on a web page, I would send it to the app Downloader by Mirmay, because it would allow me to play it in whatever media player I like (MX, VLC, whatever). Following a recent update, Downloader now forces you to use its built-in, terrible media player.
How to get web video into a decent media player?<issue_comment>username_1: Just download it with your *Downloader* and then use a *File Explorer* and search for that file.
It should be anywhere inside either:
* Your usual `Movies` folder (very unlikely, though) or `Downloads' folder (also unlikely, but possible)
* A unique, created folder by the app itself (many downloaders do that)
* The "external data" folder (`Android/data/`) on your internal storage
* A configured folder (some *Downloader* apps allow user preferences).
First look inside the settings, then try to find it on your phone's storage.
After that, just tap it and Android will ask you which app you'd like to open it with.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: First, export those files from the APP itself (from your phone).
Then, plug your phone to your PC and you'll see a folder "downloadmanager" and click it. After that, you'll see files with no extension and the names would be in number. Click it, add the extension to mp4 (for videos) and mp3 (for music). And Voila! You can now view the files!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can copy the link of the media file you want to stream, and then open VLC player app, go to More -> New stream below Streams heading, and paste the URL there. It should start streaming directly.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: It depends upon your browser, if you can click on the video itself or click on the browser's menu to share, and on having an APP that will load your browser's 'share menu' (as part of it's install routine) with the open command.
I have a few video players on my phone but most don't automatically fixup the 'share menu', and I've not felt the need to dig around and add the feature manually.
Using the [YouTube APP](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en) or the [Firefox browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en) I can click to share and because I have installed [TubeMate](http://www.tubemate.net/) (to download or play) and [BS Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.free&hl=en) (stream, or play downloaded video) I can share to them and watch the video that way.
Firefox is usually capable of playing the videos 'well enough' (my phone is a few years old) and TubeMate usually can download from anywhere (and is updated frequently). There was only a week when Vimeo made some changes that TubeMate was finicky, other than that everything has worked flawlessly for years.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: In Firefox for Android Beta (maybe some other browsers too? - not sure):
1. Click the video link.
2. Browser will open it in its internal player.
3. Press the green Android icon on the right of the address bar (at the
top).
4. Voila, Android will ask you what app you want to open it with.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/10 | 979 | 3,936 | <issue_start>username_0: i did a recent update off some apps a few days ago and ever since my wifi and data keeps turning on no matter how many times i turn them off... Then on the other hand, sometimes it turns off and stays off for while, only to turn again randomly. it's really annoying and killing my battery, plus the data usage is killing my wallet as well! i don't know what's causing it...
i'm using apex launcher and i thought it might be causing the problem (since it's recent update) but switching to my previous launcher (htc sense) didn't make a difference... i don't wanna go and delete my launcher since i've made quite some customizations and don't wanna do it all over again.
can somebody help me, please?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming it's an app doing that (which is not unlikely), you'd first need to identify which app that might be. Uninstalling all of them would be a bit hard, so let's try a different approach – and narrow down the candidates.
To be able to change your device's network state, that app would need specific permissions. Which are [CHANGE\_WIFI\_STATE](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/perms#CHANGE_WIFI_STATE) for WiFi resp. [CHANGE\_NETWORK\_STATE](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/perms#CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE) for your mobile data. So check your installed apps for those having that permission. You can do so by looking up each of them in the "my apps" section of *Google Play* – or you use a [Permission Checker](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/security_permissions#group_379).
There's e.g. [Permission Friendly Apps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.androidsoft.app.permission), being very permission-friendly itself (requiring not a single one). It presents you with a list of all your installed apps, and even marks them according to their "permission-friendlyness". Tapping the entry of an app reveals its permissions.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Tntju.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tgQjB.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EJdzS.png)
*Permission Friendly Apps* and *aSpotCat* inform about permissions your apps request (click images for larger variants)
Better suited for our purpose here is [aSpotCat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.aSpotCat). As you can see in the screenshot, it lets you browse apps by permission – perfect to find your candidates.
Once you've narrowed down the list of installed apps to those having the necessary permissions, check that for apps you've recently installed or updated (i.e. just before the trouble started). Hopefully that leaves as few candidates as possible, best only one. Those you need to get rid of, at least temporarily, one by one – until your trouble ends. The last app disabled must be the one having caused the issue.
Before "kicking it" completely, check its settings. Maybe it was just a new feature introduced, and you can turn it off. If not: the app stores are full of alternatives, watch out for those. And take care of permissions *before* installing one of those ;)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had a recent issue with this problem that keeps turning my wifi and data on by itself. Ive tried everything including that connection optimizer which doesnt exist in my phone because im from Germany then I just decided to install AVG updated it and run a quick scan, immediately after there were several risk and the first one was an app installed which was very fishy to me so i uninstalled it the rest i just change the setting. That solved the problem. Maybe because im always downloading apps from different sites outside google play that it could have brought some malware. Im glad ive installed AVG i was already planning to factory reset my Note 5.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/10 | 214 | 880 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know what this icon means? The device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop.
<issue_comment>username_1: This means that you only have priority notifications enabled. Pressing a volume button will allow you to select different notifications which show/make a sound.
There is a choice between no notifications, all notifications, and priority notifications, which can be changed by pressing a volume button. Going into Settings/Sound & notification allows you to set which notifications have priority, such as only showing SMS and missed calls.
More help can be found here: <https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111294>
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In Samsung Galaxy S4, it is called "Interruptions" under "Sound and notifications" menu.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/11 | 454 | 1,713 | <issue_start>username_0: It's now nearly mid January. Can anyone suggest or explain why my 2013 Nexus 7 has still not gotten upgraded to Lollipop? I know that it's possible to manually flash the OS, but I'd figured I'd just wait. But this seems like it's really too long at this point. My Nexus 5 phone for upgraded the day after the now OS was released, and is now already on v5.0.1. On my tablet though I go to check for updates and it tells me my system is up to date (it's not btw - it's still running Kit-Kat).
Google searches return numerous posts from Nov with people griping that they hadn't gotten the upgrade immediately, but I'm not finding anyone else still asking. Most posts I'm seeing say that the upgrades are staggered out over a few weeks or so, but we're well beyond that now.
Anyway, just thought I'd ask around. See if anyone knows anything, or is also still waiting. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Just flash it. The nexus is designed for the do it yourself type of geek. Or dump Android and flash a Linux distribution of your choice to it. Don't like it go back to Android. There are hundreds of easy to follow instructions on this process.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: <https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/nexus/IGjuSEI6H_8>
According to this thread (if you can wade through the ranting and flame), it does appear that there are delays in the rollout. A post from just this morning is asking when to expect the upgrade for the N7 2013.
So I guess I'm still waiting.
UPDATE:
fwiw finally got the 5.0.2 update yesterday. So good. And in answer to my own question, it looks like Google was holding back the 5.0 OTA for my tablet.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/11 | 442 | 1,605 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to figure out how to automate some processes on my phone:
1. when it rings I want to say "answer" or "pick up" and then be able to go converse with the caller through speakerphone.
2. would be the inverse: I want to say "call <NAME>" then I want the call to be placed in speakerphone
For when I am driving:
1. when a text is received I want to say "read text" and my phone to read me the text message.
2. I want to say: "type text message to <NAME>" then I want to dictate a message and my phone to type it and when I say send – it sends on a note
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Try using Utter + Google Now. It can add tons more voice commands to Google Now, which can be activated while your phone is off just by saying "Okay Google".
<http://thenextweb.com/lifehacks/2014/05/17/mastering-voice-control-android-going-beyond-google-now/>
You can also try a different app called Commandr for Google Now.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Android has a lot of automation apps that support speech recognition. But to listen for voice commands from the lock screen, will require the Google Now app, since it's the only app that be configured always listen. Some app examples:
* [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate) - free, full/advanced automation
* [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) + AutoVoice - paid, full/advanced automation
* utter! - free, voice/simple automation
* Commander for Google Now - free, voice/simple automation
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/11 | 422 | 1,618 | <issue_start>username_0: Scenario: Playing a mix playlist in car dock in landscape mode. Like current song and want to see name.
How do I do this?
Things I've tried:
* Collapsing the video just shows the mini player in the corner with playlist in background, no video info.
* Onscreen menus have no choices that show video info.
* Tapping while playing also shows no video info.
Workarounds, sort of:
* I can turn the device to portrait and info shows. Not convenient when in dock or while driving.
* I can share the video with myself via email then scroll down and read the email body without sending it. Also inconvenient and stops the song since YouTube can't play in background. (And, philosophically, this is a goofy way to do this.)
How can I see the name of the video (song in my case) currently playing? I'm sure there is a simple way that I am just missing.
Android 4.4.2, and whatever the latest version of YouTube is at the time of this writing, with the new fancy red top bar.<issue_comment>username_1: If you have another device with you, you can use Google Now's voice command to ask what song is playing. Be sure to enable the "always listening" option in the Google app's settings.
This might work on the same phone, but I believe when you launch the voice command, it will pause the YouTube video.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since YouTube v11.13.56 (April 14, 2016), tapping the screen while in landscape mode will show the video title (alongside other info).
The video title can now be seen in landscape mode
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/12 | 763 | 2,955 | <issue_start>username_0: Here's what happened. Recently i bought myself a 128 gb Micro SD card. I added all of my music, which takes up 30 gb of the SD Card. When I open up music player i don't see all of the songs i put, only about a handful of them. I only see like 2 GB of the music. Please Help!<issue_comment>username_1: Install another app that can search trough your phone for music.
[Shuttle](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=another.music.player&hl=hr) for example has option "Rescan library".
[Music Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.mediaplayer.musicplayer&hl=hr) scans your songs the firs time you open it and you can search trough folders for your music later.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try to give them an ID3 Tag and scan again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a similar problem with a different phone (BLU Studio Energy), and it was related to the size of the microSD card.
If less than half of the microSD card was filled, the phone did not recognize it at all! It was a 64GB card, and once I passed 32GB all the music could be seen by the phone.
That may be a terrible bug unique to the BLU phone, though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Use a file explorer (e.g [ES file explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) ) and view the contents of your SD card and select and copy your music to the file path on your internal storage at:
`storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.google.android.music`
Then close and restart Google Play Music and go into the menu and select Refresh. Then your music should show up.
Note: The file path may be slightly different depending on the phone but you'll be looking for the subfolder `com.google.android.music`
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Your player only sees songs that are in the android internal media database.
Android has a buildin service that scan the filesystem for media file (photo, music, video) and transfer this info into the media database.
depending on your android version there can be different causes why the new songs are not in the media database (yet)
* the media scanner has not been restarted yet. If you transfered the files via usb it may be helpfull to dismount the sd card and remount it. this will trigger the media scanner. after a while the songs should appear.
* if you can see the songs with a device local filemanager then android and the media scanner can read the files, too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Make sure that all your songs are in a folder without a .nomedia file and without a .nomedia file in its parent (direct parent, parent of direct parent...) directories.
(The .nomedia file is used to tell media apps not to scan any of the subdirectories of the folder where that file is located. This method is used by apps with video ads for example to prevent the video player from adding ads to its menus.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/12 | 621 | 2,431 | <issue_start>username_0: Hey I have a moto G (no SD card!) and so space is a premium.
I have 'removed all updates' and cleared data on Gmail but I would like that extra 40 MB back. Is it possible to remove Gmail completely?
Now I'm not so sure this was a good idea, as Inbox is a front-end for Gmail.
Inbox seems to be working fine...<issue_comment>username_1: I don't believe it is possible to remove GMail from the system, unless you root the phone of course, then you're allowed to remove whatever you want.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Deleting the Gmail app wouldn't give you extra space, as it came pre-installed as system app. Those "system apps" live in a different partition (`/system`, which is why they are usually called "system apps"), which is mounted read-only – and not available to the user to be written.
However, Google Apps (including Gmail) are regularly updated via *Google Play*. Those updates are placed in user-space (inside `/data`), and thus consume space you could use otherwise. To claim back that space from system apps you don't need:
* From the home screen, go to *Settings › Apps*
* Select the "All" tab
* Scroll to the app in question (here: Gmail), tap its entry
* Now you see some details on that app, including some buttons you can press. Press:
+ `Force Stop` to "shut down" the app
+ `Clear Cache` to make it release its "temporary files"
+ `Delete data` to get rid of its configuration and stored user data (optional; if you think you might need this app later, skip this step)
+ `Uninstall updates` to get rid of the app-updates installed in user-space
+ Now that button gets renamed to `Disable`, hit it again (it should be renamed now a second time, and read `Enable` – so in case you need it at a later time, you can do so. Note it then would draw-in the latest updates again)
Now the app should no longer be visible in the app drawer, and also its shortcuts etc. on your home screen(s) should be gone. Storage claimed by the app's updates, caches, and (optionally) data is freed, and available to you to be used for other purposes.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: In addition to @username_2 's answer,
I did the same steps in my Samsung Galaxy S4, but what I have noted is that when there are updates available on Google Play, the disabled system apps get re-enabled again.
So disable "Automatic updates" in Google Play Settings.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/12 | 639 | 2,548 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Whenever baby is watching cartoons he likes to pick up the phone and his touch then stops the video or if he slides, it changes the app. How can I disable touch screen while the video is playing so even if he is playing with the screen the video keeps on going and nothing happens?
P.S: He probably thinks I have to burst these guys too, just like he does on bubble burst type games. He is 8 months.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't believe it is possible to remove GMail from the system, unless you root the phone of course, then you're allowed to remove whatever you want.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Deleting the Gmail app wouldn't give you extra space, as it came pre-installed as system app. Those "system apps" live in a different partition (`/system`, which is why they are usually called "system apps"), which is mounted read-only – and not available to the user to be written.
However, Google Apps (including Gmail) are regularly updated via *Google Play*. Those updates are placed in user-space (inside `/data`), and thus consume space you could use otherwise. To claim back that space from system apps you don't need:
* From the home screen, go to *Settings › Apps*
* Select the "All" tab
* Scroll to the app in question (here: Gmail), tap its entry
* Now you see some details on that app, including some buttons you can press. Press:
+ `Force Stop` to "shut down" the app
+ `Clear Cache` to make it release its "temporary files"
+ `Delete data` to get rid of its configuration and stored user data (optional; if you think you might need this app later, skip this step)
+ `Uninstall updates` to get rid of the app-updates installed in user-space
+ Now that button gets renamed to `Disable`, hit it again (it should be renamed now a second time, and read `Enable` – so in case you need it at a later time, you can do so. Note it then would draw-in the latest updates again)
Now the app should no longer be visible in the app drawer, and also its shortcuts etc. on your home screen(s) should be gone. Storage claimed by the app's updates, caches, and (optionally) data is freed, and available to you to be used for other purposes.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: In addition to @username_2 's answer,
I did the same steps in my Samsung Galaxy S4, but what I have noted is that when there are updates available on Google Play, the disabled system apps get re-enabled again.
So disable "Automatic updates" in Google Play Settings.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/12 | 598 | 2,295 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that Android uses FAT32 for SD cards and mounts them via FUSE. But which FS is attached at **/**? Some kind of ext? ZFS?<issue_comment>username_1: There is no singularly defined "Android" filesystem, so this can vary between devices. Any FS that the kernel can load drivers for is basically fair game.
By and large, you'll almost certainly find that ext4 is the most common filesystem on modern devices. Older devices may use older ext\* versions as well, or other filesystems entirely. Since everything is built on Linux, ext4 a pretty sensible choice, with solid kernel support and a good track record. You can read a bit about why this decision was made in [Ars Technica's article](http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2010/12/ext4-filesystem-hits-android-no-need-to-fear-data-loss/) about the switch to ext4.
Some devices have also used Samsung's [Flash-Friendly File System](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F2FS) (f2fs). Notably, several of Motorola's devices, as well as the Nexus 9, use f2fs. The goal of f2fs was to create a file system that was designed specifically with the needs of flash-based storage mediums in mind, in an attempt to maximize performance on devices using NAND chips for their primary storage medium.
This does not mean that these are the only filesystems that Android is capable of running on, however, as I noted above. Given the kernel source and the know-how, it would certainly be possible to include drivers for other filesystems in a kernel image. Android x86 supports [installation on NTFS and FAT32 filesystems](http://www.android-x86.org/documents/installhowto), for example.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: YAFFS (Yet Another Flash File System) was generally used as the default file system for Android versions up to 2.3: <http://www.yaffs.net/google-android>
ext4 has been used ever since because of multithreading support: <https://ext4.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/Main_Page>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried with formatting all partitions with `f2fs` then when I flashed a custom ROM, I could find, the / is formatted with `ext4fs`, when I checked the batch file which comes with ROM file is the culprit, it actually reformats the `f2fs` partition with `ext4fs`.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/12 | 647 | 2,464 | <issue_start>username_0: If a game that uses the [Google Play Games](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games&hl=en) service disappears, are the associated XP and achievements removed from the Google Play Games' player profiles?<issue_comment>username_1: The XP and achievements stay on your profile forever (unless you delete the game from your profile).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If by disappering you mean deleted app from playstore, No an app can't be deleted once published in google play store([Ref.](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11074989/1793718)). The "Delete" button only works for unpublished version of your app. It shoud instead be unpublished and wont be displayed in the PlayStore results but the old users will continue using the apps and receive updates. [See here](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/113476?hl=en)
>
> When you unpublish an app, existing users can still use your app and
> receive app updates. Your app won’t be available for new users to find
> and download on Google Play.
>
>
>
And once an achievement is published it cannot be deleted ([Ref.](https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/achievements#deleting_an_achievement)). But you can reset the players achievement's progress in the google play developer console or by using the [Management API](https://developers.google.com/games/services/management/api/achievements) methods programatically only when the app is published.
>
> **Deleting an achievement**
>
>
> Once your achievement has been published, it cannot be deleted.
>
>
> You can only delete an achievement in a pre-published state by
> clicking the button labeled Delete at the bottom of the form for that
> achievement.
>
>
> **Resetting an achievement**
>
>
> You can only reset player progress data for your draft achievements.
>
>
> To reset achievements in the Google Play Developer Console, click the
> button labeled Reset achievement progress at the bottom of the form
> for that event. To reset achievement data programmatically, call the
> Management API Achievements methods... [Read More](https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/achievements)
>
>
>
So that means the app won't be listed in the playstore results for new users but the game data will be stored for the users having installed the app before the app is unpublished.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/12 | 305 | 1,046 | <issue_start>username_0: What I want is to control a device from remote:
* turn display on/off,
* launch a specified application (clock),
* open a website.
On a rooted device, I've installed a SSHD app, then I logged in to the device:
```
su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
```
Then I can launch `adb` on my computer, connect to the device and perform various `adb` commands.
*Can I do this on a non-rooted device?* I've found that `setprop` requires root access.
Or, *is there any app*, which have TCP/WWW interface to do such things? (I've installed an IP camera app, which have URL interface for turning the camera LED on/off, beside usual camera functions, e.g. make snapshot.)<issue_comment>username_1: Try `adb shell` command. It gives you super user permissions in the connected device.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try this command, it restarts `adbd` on the android device after setting the tcp/ip port to the value you want (5555/tcp is a default) :
```
$ adb tcpip 5555
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/12 | 341 | 1,459 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been searching the web and this website for information about the file systems supported by Android. I have not found anything though.
Since KitKat (Android 4.4), some changes have been applied regarding the access of the applications to the external SD cards. Many websites explain, pretty well, that this is due to Android offering read/write access control over the folders and FAT file system not offering this feature.
This is nice to know the cause but now I am interested in finding a solution. Not a workaround that involves an app or whatever, but I would like to know which file system I can format my sd card with and Android recognizes it. I vaguely read about EXT, but which version? Does Android work with EXT 3, 4?
By the way, I apologize if this has been asked, let me know the duplicate in that case.<issue_comment>username_1: This limitation is not due to the FAT filesystem : Since 4.4, Android only lets a special user group write on the card.
Your card could be in NTFS, or EXT or whatever more, you'll have the same problem.
The only way to bypass this limitation is to root your device, and install some 3rd party apps/patchs, or manuallay edit some files.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Android supports multiple file systems. Your problem is root access, as 4.4 has further restricted application access to SD memory. Root your phone and your problem is solved.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/13 | 1,075 | 3,575 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung S3 GT-I9300
It was working fine but suddenly, I turned it on and it is stuck on the Samsung LOGO forever. It doesn't go to recovery mode when pressing HOME+VOL UP+POWER.
But I can still go to Download mode. However, Odin fails to install CWM and TWRP or official recovery
I tried to install `Bootloader_XXELLA_Odin.tar` via odin but it failed and now I start getting this message:
>
> Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in keys and try again
>
>
>
I can still go to download mode, what I can try now? Please if you have an answer be specific, or if you suggest flashing a boot-loader I would appreciate providing a single link (not a page with bunch of links).
### Update
Now the problem is worse, I tried again to install CWM via odin after I disabled antivirus (thinking it maybe the cause). But the install failed again, and the phone is completely dead! It shows NO sign of life. No light, nothing.<issue_comment>username_1: You have to go to download mode by pressing power button, home button and volume down key at the same time.
When screen shows download mode, press up volume key and enter in this mode.
Now start odin and press PDA key and select TWRP.zip (which should be downloaded already from the net) and now start to flash it.
After pass message your phone will be restored to boot procedure, at this stage you can download any rom to your S3 i9300.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: What were you actually doing with your Phone? Did you try to install custom ROM/Recovery/Kernel/Mod and so on?
I too have S3 GT-i9300 which is working fine after replacing my motherboard because I came across Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) in S3.
* If you are able to go to download mode then download the latest Stock version of S3 which is 4.3 JellyBean and flash it via latest odin.
* Make sure USB Debugging is ON in your phone and your phone driver must be installed correctly.
* You may use [this link](http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117) to download driver for Samsung Mobile.
* Make sure before installing this software all the other previous/old driver are uninstalled.
* I would recommend that you should try to ADB to see your phone has proper drivers installed. Just Google ADB and download it. (Put all the files in one folder named `adb`.)
* Press +`R` to open **Run**. In it type `cmd`. Now **Command Prompt** should have started. (I assume that you put the folder `adb` in root of `C:` drive) Type the following commands.
1. `cd /` - this will take you to root of `C:` drive
2. `cd adb` - this will take you in `adb` folder.
3. `adb devices` - this command will show all the devices currently attached to your system.
If you can't find any device then it means drivers are not properly installed.
Try it, hope this may help you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: 1) Press reboot, then download on phone on **twrp app** (downloaded from playstore) and flash the twrp zip file by going to ODIN on PC, clicking start on ODIN after selecting twrp-3.0.2-1-i9300.img in 2nd check box.
2) just copy android 7.1.2 and gapps files on device and run them rest the programs manage everything.
Working files for s3 i9300:
twrp-3.0.2-1-i9300.img
BeanStalk-7.1.2-20170616-i9300-SandroidTeam-Ih24n-Intan
open\_gapps-arm-7.1-pico-20200523
DO NOT TRY ANY OTHER VERSION AS IT MIGHT FAIL - by gApps
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/13 | 724 | 2,447 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy Note 3. If I charge my phone using the same adapter but with different cables, does that affect the charging speed with the USB 2.0 cable or 3.0 cable, supposing the 2.0 cable is of best quality, so both cables are good themselves?<issue_comment>username_1: USB 2.0 cables and USB 3.0 cables don't charge your device any faster because: USB 3.0 only increases the speed of copying files to your PC and back, but does not affect the charging speed
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To check the amount of current (in mAh) received by the mobile, use app called - [CurrentWidget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manor.currentwidget).
Only High Quality Cables will give you high current from the adapter. For example, when your adapter has max output of 2A and using high quality USB 2.0, you will get around 1900mA which is almost equal to Battery Output. On the other hand, when the cable is bent (due to frequent usage), the current transferred via the cable is less.
Also, USB 2.0 and 3.0 cable does not result in fast charge. Rather, USB 2.0/3.0 port on PC provides high current output as well as data transfer rate. On PC, USB 3.0 gives you around 2000mAh current with good cable, whereas 2.0 gives approximately 500mAh.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: It won't make any difference , if you are charging from a wall adapter (assuming both cables are fine as mentioned)
But, if you are using your laptop, things change. USB 3.0 port compared to a USB 2.0 port, the [former](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_3.0) has a maximum rated capacity of 900mA, whereas [latter](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB) has a rating of 500 mA (80 % faster). In this situation
* USB cable 3 connected to laptop USB port 3.0 (your phone has USB 3 port ) will charge faster at 900 mA
* USB cable 2 connected to laptop USB port 3.0 and your phone , which has USB 3 port will charge at 500 mA (since USB 3.0 port is backward compatible and can accept a USB 2 connection)
* USB cable 2 or 3 connected to laptop USB port 2.0 and your phone , which has USB 3 port will charge at 500 mA
Also see related question from SE superuser [Will a mobile phone charge faster if plugged into a USB 3.0 port](https://superuser.com/q/749192)
**Note:** Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (OP's) phone, is the first phone to have USB 3.0 port, subsequently discontinued in later models of Note series
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/13 | 313 | 1,090 | <issue_start>username_0: In Android Lollipop, I can only see the estimated time how long the device will be up.
But I want to know how long my device is already running - where can I find this information? (Can't (and dont want to) believe it was removed completely from Lollipop...)<issue_comment>username_1: Simply run the `uptime` command inside a terminal (eg. via `adb` or through *Terminal Emulator*).
You will get an output telling you how long the device is running for since the last boot.
Example output: `up time: 02:57:16, idle time 10:21:25, sleep time 00:00:000`
* `up time`: as you may have expected, it's the time since boot.
* `idle time`: I currently don't know much about where this time comes from/how it is generated; it seems to be the time it was idling in the past 12 hours.
* `sleep time`: seems to be broken, `00:00:000` is the time I get even though the phone was asleep most of the time.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to `Settings > About Phone > Status` and scroll to the end of the options. You'll see the up time.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/13 | 325 | 1,227 | <issue_start>username_0: Okay, I use GoSMS Pro for my SMS, and I use SwiftKey for my keyboard. GoSMS just updated because of a "copyright issue" with their emojis, and now the only emojis available aren't really ideal for me.
I am fairly new to Android and I have no idea how all of these installable "Emoji plugins" interface with my keyboard and/or GoSMS or other third-party SMS apps.
**Here are my main questions:**
1. Does anyone know of an Emoji pack that mimics the default Emoji style of Kik?
2. Do I *have* to use Emojis from GoSMS/by their developer as a plugin?
3. Will my downloaded Emoji plugins interface with SwiftKey and show to others I send SMS to the same as they look to me?
**TL;DR Ultimately I just want to pick a set of Emojis and have it work with SwiftKey and GoSMS. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it! :)**<issue_comment>username_1: I get Textra for better view of emoji and for keyboard i use Decoration Keyboard ... but there you haven't all of the emoji that's the ugly part
but is better than nothing
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: To solve all of this, I just use [Emoji Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crazystudio.emoji.kitkat).
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/13 | 281 | 1,080 | <issue_start>username_0: How to open/access app file folder such as; device;sdcard;emulater0; sdcard emulater; and what do they mean? when i try to open them it says "doesn't have app to view" What is a good app to get to view them? do i need to do it on a computer? Also Facefile says no media with a bunch of letters What is this?; How to view Thumbnailsin the file folder? thank you in advance for any help with this. i have a samsung Galaxy s3<issue_comment>username_1: I would try ES File Explorer. It's a really useful manager and could probably open it.
If not, you can use Root Explorer. Yes, you will need root, and yes, it costs, money. But if you change your system files a lot it's a really great tool. Plus, you have a 2 hour trial period after you purchase, so if it doesn't work you can get a refund.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: First off you need to root your device and after that you can download root explorer(paid) to acess that file
You can download via torrent if you don't wanna pay for the app
For root you can check xda developers
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/13 | 369 | 1,533 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently wanted to update my Nexus 4 to Android 5.0 but I wasn't able to because I have apparently changed something in my build.prop file, so OTA updating doesn't work.
If I flash a clean Android 4.4.4 system.img will it fix this problem and will it wipe any important files?
Thanks in advance. :D<issue_comment>username_1: Flashing a stock image to your phone will bring the phone back to stock settings, all files, folders, whatever will be back to normal. It will erase everything on your phone, so if you plan to do this, you need to backup everything important.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can just download the lastest system image for your device and flash it right to lollipop if is avaible to your device of course.
I think Nexus devices have their system image avaible directly from google so google for it download and follow their steps and done your nexus is now lollipop.
If not find the system image in google site try xda-developers forum and you find it there it all the steps + the image.
When you flash a new system image you just replace the older ROM you can flash any system image to any phone if of course your device supports it.
If happen to you flash an wrong ROM for your device you will only soft brick it and you need to reflash again with an supported ROM.
This erase all your data so make an backup before.
It is strongly recommended to do an factory reset and wipe cache data after every change/upgrade of ROMs to avoid all kind of problems.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/14 | 375 | 1,486 | <issue_start>username_0: So I got a new mobile and out of no where my mobile stopped showing me names of the icons on my home screen. pic:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IcoIF.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: Depending on the type of Home launcher, there are options to turn on/off icon labels. Check in Andorid Settings - Home, if not found, try long press on an empty part of the home screen, then check if you have options for Launcher settings (which are not the same as the Phone's settings). For Home Launchers like Go, L-Home, KK Launcher, and others, you can turn off/on labels for both your drawer and/or home screens.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings > Buttons > Buttons and Layout > Restore Defaults > Click "OK" when you're asked "Delete current settings and restore the default layout?".
That should work. It worked for me on my Lollipop device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You have to simply long press somewhere on the home screen. It opens a screen to edit the home screen which shows wallpapers, widgets, settings, apps. Click on the 3 dots (the one that looks like a triangle when connected). Go to home screen settings or drawer settings(depending upon your need). Then change icon labels from hide to show.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Press and empty space on start screem, or go to settings and change font size on display to normal. Your fonts were too large.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/14 | 418 | 1,753 | <issue_start>username_0: My S4 will not connect to my computer when plugged in using the correct samsung cord AND the screen is shattered. How can I load the files from the phone? Remove the hard drive from the phone maybe and put it in another without ruining the new replacement S4? And if there is no possible way a all to retrieve the files then what can I do to make sure no one else can retrieve them after I send the phone back to the insurance company? I have 4 days to get a solution. Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Depending on the type of Home launcher, there are options to turn on/off icon labels. Check in Andorid Settings - Home, if not found, try long press on an empty part of the home screen, then check if you have options for Launcher settings (which are not the same as the Phone's settings). For Home Launchers like Go, L-Home, KK Launcher, and others, you can turn off/on labels for both your drawer and/or home screens.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings > Buttons > Buttons and Layout > Restore Defaults > Click "OK" when you're asked "Delete current settings and restore the default layout?".
That should work. It worked for me on my Lollipop device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You have to simply long press somewhere on the home screen. It opens a screen to edit the home screen which shows wallpapers, widgets, settings, apps. Click on the 3 dots (the one that looks like a triangle when connected). Go to home screen settings or drawer settings(depending upon your need). Then change icon labels from hide to show.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Press and empty space on start screem, or go to settings and change font size on display to normal. Your fonts were too large.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/14 | 659 | 2,644 | <issue_start>username_0: About a month ago I accidently dropped my Nexus 4. Altough it dropped from only about half a meter- the screen broke and the multitouch stopped working too. I was lucky (and smart :P) enough to take a backup before it happend, so I can switch to a new device instead of fixing the N4 screen to recover the data on it. However, I enabled 2-factor auth on my GitHub account, and it was connected to the Google Authenticator app. When I enabled it, I was dumb and didn't download the recover keys- the only way to recover the account. It means that resotring the Google Auth app from the ADB backup is the only way to recover my account, but there's a little problem: I have no android device right now, and it may take some time until i'd buy a new one. So, the question is- is there any way to recover my account from ADB backup of the Google Auth app without an Android phone?
Thanks! :)<issue_comment>username_1: I think the more experienced members here should be able to give a more detailed answer in regards to how to go about the actual migration.
I did manage to find something through search engine, for your consideration: [How to Move Your Google Authenticator Credentials to a New Android Phone or Tablet](https://www.howtogeek.com/130755/how-to-move-your-google-authenticator-credentials-to-a-new-android-phone-or-tablet/)
And mostly, I wanted to also suggest (as you are specifically asking about getting access to Authenticator without a replacement device) using an Android emulator to accomplish this. These are very easy to setup and have root access as a preference toggle, although most are marketed toward the mobile gaming community. One that I have used myself is [MEmu](https://www.memuplay.com/).
Just note that when you access through ADB and have a physical device plugged in as well, you will need to push commands by, e.g.:
```
adb -d ... (to USB device)
adb -s ###.###.###.###:##### ... (to emulator)
```
I hope that helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You cannot get the recovery keys (which are used to create backup codes) from adb backup of Google Authenticator because they do not exist in that backup. Adb backup of Google Authenticator only backup the user preferences of that app.
Furthermore, if you took a single adb backup, hoping all apps would have been backed up that way, than I'm afraid even the user preferences were not backed up. A specific flag is used for Authenticator when backing up through adb. Without that, the app cannot be backed up. You can read more on that in my answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/190311/96277).
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/14 | 374 | 1,402 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S4, but the screen broke. I wanted to erase all the data on it before I send it back to the factory for replacement. Is there any way to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming you ever registered a gmail address on your google play account(which you have to, to download apps), your phone will be registered in Google's Device Manager on play.google.com. If your phone was connected to WiFi or Data when the screen broke the below method can work(I've tested it myself multiple times).
1. Head to play.google.com(From your PC)
2. Log in to your google account.
3. Click the 'gear' symbol in the top right hand corner of the screen.
4. Go To 'Android Device Manager'
5. Select your GS4 from the menu of your registered devices.
6. Select 'Erase' from the list.
That should erase the phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: IF the LCD is no longer working but you can still see the display I would recommend an OTG cable [Walmart](http://www.walmart.com/ip/StarTech-5-Micro-USB-to-USB-OTG-Host-Adapter-M-F/27420736)
If the LCD is not working refer to username_1's post
Another method would be to boot it into download mode and flash a new system image on it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Connect the phone to a computer/laptop using the micro-usb or charger that came with the phone then reset the phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/15 | 443 | 1,820 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Nexus 10 with android 5.0.1
I recently purchased a bluetooth keyboard to go along with the tablet. The keyboard I was using (soft) beforehand was O Beta keyboard, which does not function very well with bluetooth hard keyboard.
Is it possible to switch keyboard to the Google Keyboard automatically when the physical keyboard is paired and revert to O Beta keyboard when I don't use the physical keyboard anymore?<issue_comment>username_1: You can do this with Tasker if you are rooted. An explanation is here: <http://www.pocketables.com/2012/09/using-tasker-and-external-keyboard-helper-to-better-the-bluetooth-keyboard-experience.html> .
If you don't want to pay for Tasker, or you are not rooted, I have done something nearly as good with Llama, which is free on the Play Store.
Tell Llama to trigger an action when Bluetooth Device Connected and name your device. Tell it on this event to trigger the Android intent android.settings.INPUT\_METHOD\_SETTINGS .
Create a matching event for disconnection. You will then be automatically asked to pick the correct keyboard each time you connect or disconnect the BT keyboard.
In my case I used External Keyboard Helper (Play Store) as my alternate keyboard but you can select Google Keyboard instead.
The result is not totally automated but it just means you are prompted for one or two extra taps when you connect or disconnect the keyboard.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The [free Android automation app Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate) can change the input method (soft keyboard) using its [Input method set](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/input_method_set.html) building block. But changing input method will require a rooted device.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/15 | 659 | 2,147 | <issue_start>username_0: When I do `cat` on `wpa_supplicant.conf` file on Samsung mobiles, I see that the passwords are encrypted. But when I open the same file on LG mobiles, I can see the passwords in plain text.
This is what I see on my Galaxy S5. The information below is for my network which has a WPA password `<PASSWORD>` (`psk` is the encrypted passkey):
```
network={
ssid=""
psk=fce6c4f64304b00c5783199bbd2b1f91
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
priority=10
frequency=2462
autojoin=1
usable_internet=0
skip_internet_check=0
}
```
Is this a feature on Samsung mobiles? What kind of encryption is used to encrypt the password and how to decrypt them?<issue_comment>username_1: Find the following line in `build.prop`:
```
ro.securestorage.support=true
```
and change it to
```
ro.securestorage.support=false
```
Then reboot the device. Now retype password of your Wi-Fi network.
If your phone is rooted, you can view passwords either by reading `wpa_supplicant.conf` file or by installing "WiFi Key Recovery" app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Use wpa\_supplicant's [wpa\_passphrase](http://linux.die.net/man/8/wpa_passphrase "wpa_passphrase") tool to create your own "real" psk. Actually, the plain-text psk (double-quoted) must be processed at every startup and config reload to generate the real, 64 hex-digit (256-bit) psk. So, using wpa\_passphrase to manually create the fully-processed PSK actually [optimizes](https://github.com/ystk/debian-wpasupplicant/blob/master/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf#L300-L303 "wpa_supplicant.conf") wpa\_supplicant's startup & config reload time. :)
About decrypting them... wpa\_supplicant uses an AES-based cipher, which is well respected. I think TKIP is deprecated and possibly exploitable.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I got a solution:
* Go to root browser
* Go to `/etc/secure_storage/.system.wpa_supplicant` then delete this folder (only ".secure.supplicant.conf"), then reboot.
* Strange number gone
Note: It only works for Samsung devices, all saved WiFi hotspots will be lost for the first time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/15 | 343 | 1,238 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Nexus 7 (Android 4.4.4) and got message:
>
> System update downloaded
> Android 5.0.2 System Update
>
>
>
But when I press on it, nothing happens.
How can I install this update?
**UPDATE:** About Tablet screenshot:
<issue_comment>username_1: On your Nexus tablet go to:
1. All Apps
2. Settings
3. About Tablet
4. System Updates
This should take you to a screen that tells you that you have a system update downloaded, and it should have the option to "Restart and Install".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem on my Nexus 7 (2012) on 4.4.4.
Do you have multiple user accounts on your tablet? If so, have you tried installing the update from the other account(s)?
I have two accounts, and when the 5.0.2 update got pushed to my device, both accounts got the notification. However, one of them had the same symptoms you described -- nothing happened when I pressed the notification, and the settings app didn't say anything about the update. From the other account, the update worked.
Strangely, the account that worked was not the one I created when I setup the tablet.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/15 | 310 | 1,069 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I get the exact time that a specific call took place? If I go to "recents" in the phone app, I see entries with times that read like `Mobile, Yesterday`. I need the exact time, down to the minute.<issue_comment>username_1: For Android 5.0.x Lollipop:
1. Either on "Recents" or "Call History", tap the entry you want to see. It will open a mini-menu under the entry with options "Call back" and "Details".
2. Select "Details" to see the call details.
3. From here, you can see the time when you receive/miss a call, and also the duration of the call.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZU2O8.png)
Click the image for larger variant
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In addition to [Andrew's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/95991/44325), you need to click the entry and *not the picture of the contact* for the mini-menu to appear. I was clicking the picture of the contact, and it pulls up the contact info - not the call detail.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/01/15 | 170 | 721 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0 running android 4.4.2 unrooted. My tablet is not automatically connecting to wifi networks. It was previously automatically connecting to two wifi networks (both are home networks secured with a password) but now I have to re-enter the password every time I try to connect to either of these networks. How can I get my tablet to remember the wifi networks?<issue_comment>username_1: Try Factory resetting the tablet or if you don't want to do that then try shutting down the tablet and then turning it back on,then remove the network and then re-add it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just restart the tablet it's annoying but it works for me
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/15 | 930 | 3,315 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a pesky bloatware app (specificlly VUDU Version 1.0) that came preinstalled on my device. Whenever I boot my device, it starts up an app process, so every time I boot I have to open up the App Switcher and swipe it away.
I went into the Settings app and tried to Force Stop and then Disable the app, but the Disable button is disabled ("greyed-out") itself. Some other apps also don't allow me to disable them. Is there any other way that I can enable the button or disable the app without rooting? I am running 4.4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: Sorry, but you have to root in order to do this. There is no other way.
1. Root
2. (optional) Install [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en) and backup your phone. If you mess something up you can restore your phone using this
3. Now use an app called [System App Remover](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp) to select the app you want to delete. You will have to grant superuser permission for it to work
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes, there is another way :)
You are lucky because you have Android Kitkat version. Just use tool Debloater by Gatesjunior from XDA: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294>
Requirements:
The program requires that your manufacturer USB drivers are installed for your specific device as well as the following:
• Windows Operating System
• USB Debugging turned on for your device
• Root or KitKat running on your device
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: On some Android versions you can use `adb` to disable apps that you would otherwise not be able to deactivate via the UI. The [Debloater app linked to above](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/96489/53438) automates and simplifies this process. This answer will explain how to perform the same process manually.
**WARNING: Disabling the wrong app or using the wrong commands can leave your device soft-bricked. Please make sure you know what you are doing before proceeding.**
1. Make sure you've got Android debugging set up correctly, then drop into an adb shell:
```
adb shell
```
2. Get a list of all installed packages by using `pm`
```
pm list packages -f
```
3. Identify the packages you want to disable and make a note of them.
4. Disable each package individually by running one of the following commands:
* if you are on **Kitkat**: `pm block` , e.g. `pm block com.motorola.motocare`
* if you are on **Lollipop**: `pm hide` , e.g. `pm hide com.motorola.motocare`
5. The app should now be disabled and disappear from your launcher. In case of a background service it will permanently stop running in the background.
To reverse this procedure you can use one of the following commands:
* if you are on **Kitkat**: `pm unblock` , e.g. `pm unblock com.motorola.motocare`
* if you are on **Lollipop**: `pm unhide` , e.g. `pm unhide com.motorola.motocare`
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Try this way:
1. Connect device via ADB
2. Go to ADB shell
```
adb shell
```
3. Find your target app by listing all the apps
```
pm list packages
```
4. Remove app like this
```
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.inputdevices
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/16 | 587 | 2,131 | <issue_start>username_0: So a few days ago I finally looked out for a custom ROM avaible for my Xiaomi Mi3 td. I found an Android 5 Lollipop ROM (by ivan) and thought that I test it and maybe look for some bugs. So far so good, but after installing cwm and flashing the ROM I couldn't use the recovery anymore. It just showed me that broken (red) android logo.
First I tried to flash to stock rom with MiFlash (software from xiaomi to flash roms - like odin for samsung), but my phone was not recognized by MIflash. So I tried adb. "adb devices" doesn't show anything! The only good thing is, that I can still use the Android 5 (aosp) rom, but it's full of bugs I can't do anything. All debugging things are working (usb debug, the mtp is working too)! But only if my phone is booted in the system.<issue_comment>username_1: I might have misinterpreted your question, but to enable ADB to list Xiaomi devices, you need to update `adb_usb.ini` and put Xiaomi vendor IDs there:
* On windows go to `c:/Users/{your-username}/.android`
* On Linux `~/.android`
* Open the file `adb_usb.ini` in a text editor and add these three lines:
```
0x8087
0x2080
0x2717
```
* Save the file, open a CMD (or terminal) and enter the commands:
```
adb kill-server
adb start-server
```
* Reconnect the device, type this in CMD, now it should be recognized.
```
adb devices
```
Source [here](http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/xiaomi-mi-2s-not-showing-up-on-android-sdk-debugging.20631/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can flash your device in Fastboot mode. Hold Power and Volume-Minus button, phone will enter Fastboot. Then connect it to the computer and use standard "fastboot" utility from Android SDK. This way you can reflash recovery partition (or any other partition) even if other modes are not working correctly.
Alternatively you can try to reinstall drivers while phone is in recovery mode. No special driver is needed when phone is working normally, because it acts like MTP device. When in recovery, it acts as ADB Interface, so you should install Google ADB drivers to make phone work while in recovery.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/16 | 451 | 1,643 | <issue_start>username_0: My nexus 5 was showing the lollipop update notification till mid December. Now this is not showing up. While checking for system updates it shows the current time and os is up to date.
Any one please help me out on how i can bring back that notification as 5.0.1 has been released now.<issue_comment>username_1: I might have misinterpreted your question, but to enable ADB to list Xiaomi devices, you need to update `adb_usb.ini` and put Xiaomi vendor IDs there:
* On windows go to `c:/Users/{your-username}/.android`
* On Linux `~/.android`
* Open the file `adb_usb.ini` in a text editor and add these three lines:
```
0x8087
0x2080
0x2717
```
* Save the file, open a CMD (or terminal) and enter the commands:
```
adb kill-server
adb start-server
```
* Reconnect the device, type this in CMD, now it should be recognized.
```
adb devices
```
Source [here](http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/xiaomi-mi-2s-not-showing-up-on-android-sdk-debugging.20631/).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can flash your device in Fastboot mode. Hold Power and Volume-Minus button, phone will enter Fastboot. Then connect it to the computer and use standard "fastboot" utility from Android SDK. This way you can reflash recovery partition (or any other partition) even if other modes are not working correctly.
Alternatively you can try to reinstall drivers while phone is in recovery mode. No special driver is needed when phone is working normally, because it acts like MTP device. When in recovery, it acts as ADB Interface, so you should install Google ADB drivers to make phone work while in recovery.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/16 | 461 | 2,044 | <issue_start>username_0: I have gone through this post [Silent app installation](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3438637/silent-installation-on-android-devices) wherein it clearly mentions it's highly impossible to self install the application without going through the whole installer proceedure.But when i read this one
[Remotely Installing Unwanted Apps on Devices](http://www.xda-developers.com/micromax-remotely-installing-unwanted-apps-on-devices/)
i didn't understand how this is even possible
I am aware of the android applications run in a sand box environment so one application cannot install/interfere another until and unless it has an process Id or something/referencing and also should have the user permissions to do so but with the recent silent app installation by some OEM is making me doubt about this security issue.
When one app can then why can't other apps follow suit .
Please avoid answers like don't use Internet at all/root the phone/stop purchasing the devices of that particular make ,company.
The above link might help in some clear understanding<issue_comment>username_1: Your OEM pre-installed the Software Update app with root access. Without root access, an app cannot start installing another app without the user's explicit permission.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The only way to be sure is using an firewall or manually read every permission for every app installed on your phone and use an permission revoker app both requires root.
You will search for any app that have the permission "download files without notification" and either revoke that permission (it might cause some bugs) or either just block them out of the internet using an firewall like AFWall+
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The simple answer is, if your OEM or carrier includes software that does it on the /system partition, there is nothing you can do without root.
So, your options are
\* root
\* petition them to stop doing it
\* don't get phones from them
No other way around it
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/16 | 375 | 1,567 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to send text messages yesterday. When I pressed send, my text disappears from the text field but nothing else happens. The message doesn't appear in the chat log as sent or trying to send or in any other way.
* I sent the messages to four different people. None received it.
* I restarted the phone. Nothing changed.
* I tried sending the messages in two different places, 50 kilometers apart from each other.
* I tried sending the messages in those two different places, twice in each place, each time on a different day.
* I'm with Rogers in Ontario. I was well within the coverage zone every time I tried.
How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I know this seems trivial but try turning on and off your flight mode on your phone. it worked for me. I had been fiddling around with my sim card and then had the same problem as you. anyways hope that helps
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had that same problem today.. Sent and received messages were getting sucked into the void. I was able to send messages but they would not show up on my end.
Tried disabling hangouts to no avail. Fiddled with the text messaging settings. Even the post above about the cache.
Nothing worked. I checked the time/date settings. They were wrong once I fixed that I could see my messages again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Updating the time settings worked for me too! Updating time manually did not wotk; had to set it to select the "use network provided time" option. Fixed the problem almost instantly.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/16 | 534 | 2,071 | <issue_start>username_0: When I get into my car, I connect my Nexus 5 (not rooted) on my audio system and play music with Spotify. What I want is to be able to skip, pause, and play songs with voice commands. I tried out with Tasker and AutoVoice. AutoVoice is recognizing the command, but nothing is happening. Is it possible to do that with Tasker and AutoVoice? If yes, then how?<issue_comment>username_1: You should try using [AutoInput](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput), a plugin for Tasker available in the market, which doesn't require root.
You can then create a profile and set AutoVoice for every command, then set AutoInput (plugin section) with the X and Y coordinates of the button you want to press. Find the coordinates of the button by enabling the feature in Developer Options.
N.B. Make sure you're in the app you want when running the task.
Hope it helped!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Create an event using "autovoice recognize":
set command filter = next song (or whatever you want to say as a command)
(Everything else is left unchanged)
2. Create a new task:
System › Send Intent
Action= `com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.NEXT`
Package= `com.spotify.music`
Target= Broadcast Receiver
(Should work now)
`com.spotify.mobile.android.ui.widget.PLAY` works for "play"; never looked up anything else as I didn't need it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: there's a great app in the play store called [Commandr](http://commandr.rsenapps.com/). it seems like it would have the functionality you want without any programming.
Commandr extends the capability of Google Now's voice recognition by adding more voice commands that Google Now can recognize. The developer adds new commands regularly and those new commands are chosen via in-app user submission and voting pages.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I developed an app that allows you to use voice commands for Spotify: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmacstudios.spotifyvoice&hl=en>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/17 | 640 | 2,518 | <issue_start>username_0: My disabled child likes this game very much. But he can't handle the advertisement. It is just too much for him. I would like to get Angry Birds ad-free. I would pay for it, but there's no ad-free version on the Play Store.
The device is not rooted, and I'm not going to root it. So if possible, is there any solution for non-rooted device?
.. several months later. Here is my solution
============================================
It seems impossible to disable ads on android games. Most of them are completely useless and some are glorifying war.
This is no problem for normal people.
For my disabled child this is information overload.
We bought an old standalone device. This kind of device where you need to buy games on cartridges. This solves my use case. AFAIK angry bird is not available for nintendo DSi, but other nice games.<issue_comment>username_1: If your device is rooted, install [Adaway](https://sufficientlysecure.org/index.php/adaway/ "Adaway"). It will remove ads basically everywhere.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you switch mobile data off or use airplane mode, ads won't be displayed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Since I don't like complicated work arounds like switching off internet connection or rooting the device, I choose this solution: uninstall it.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Use an app called LostNet Firewall Pro to block
angry birds from going online.
You can find it on Google Play.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: You could use the app [Lucky Patcher](http://luckypatchers.com) to remove ads from apps.
A lot of its features are for root-only devices but it works on non-rooted devices as well.
With it installed, you can then patch an application to remove Google Ads, then reinstall the patched version (Uninstall and install) (if it also says "License verification found", you need to patch the APK modified for no ads to remove license verification).
(Except for using this app and writing a few custom patches for it, I am not affiliated with it in any way)
(Google Play Protect will block Lucky Patcher and call it malware. It can be safe to dismiss (More options > Install anyways (unsafe)) if you downloaded it from [the official site](http://luckypatchers.com/download).)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: You can use pihole. It will help block the ads on th DNS level. You can either get a raspberry Pi or install it on any computer.
Link : <https://pi-hole.net>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/17 | 186 | 726 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem with my smart phone Acer Liquid e600.
I followed a procedure to gain root access in my phone, during the procedure, the phone was restarting twice, then it shut down and couldn't start, and my PC doesn't recognize my phone anymore.
I tried to press both volume and the on/off button simultaneously for 10 seconds to start the safe mode but I failed to do that as well.
Can you show me how to do a flash or a recovery to restore my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Had the same problem. Fully charge the phones. PROBABLY that will unlock your phone.
Good luck
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try pressing Volume up and power button at the same time for 15 seconds.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/17 | 1,299 | 4,777 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a semi-relevant thread on SO <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12640708/check-if-android-filesystem-is-encrypted>
that explains how a developer would determine if full-disk encryption is enabled, but is there an easy way for a user to know? I tried encrypting (I'm on 4.4.2) and it seemed to fail at some point but did not throw an error, just dropped me back to the homescreen at a certain point.<issue_comment>username_1: Same place where you start the encryption:
In (I am on 4.3) `Settings -> Options -> Security`,
the first entry will report the status and offer decrypt (if encrypted)
or encrypt (if not).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Try changeing default storage to SD Card
`Settings -> Memory -> Default Location -> SD Card`
if your phone is encrypted than you'll get a warning stating that internal memory is encrypted. Of course its only a hint, not a proof.
My P9 Lite (Android 7) behaves like that, and this is consistent with [user guide](http://download-c1.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=80267&version=318949&siteCode=ke) page 193
>
> Full-disk encryption | All data on the memory chipset is
> automatically encrypted
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: **On Oreo 8.0.0**
Settings → Security & Location → Encryption & Credentials & it shows `phone encrypted`
**Better method**
Using [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") command `adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state` ( works on unrooted devices also) returns `encrypted` or `unencrypted`
Output examples
* Oreo ( Unrooted, encrypted)
>
> Vostro1510 ~ $ adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state
>
>
> encrypted
>
>
>
* Marshmallow ( Rooted, unencrypted)
>
> Vostro1510 ~ $ adb shell getprop ro.crypto.state
>
>
> unencrypted
>
>
>
**[Source - Adb command to check if the device is encrypted](https://stackoverflow.com/q/45409854)**
Note : Original question refers to Full Disk Encryption which has been replaced by File encryption from Nougat onwards. See [this for details](https://source.android.com/security/encryption/)
**Edit** Instead of `adb` you can install [Termux](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux) and type `getprop ro.crypto.state` to get the result - works on unrooted device also
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: If your phone came with Android 5 or above, the storage is encrypted by default. You can verify this by going into `Settings` > `Security & lock screen` > `Encryption & credentials`. It should say *Encrypt phone - encrypted* and it won't allow you to turn it off.
Hovewer, the safety of the encryption depends on several factors. Most importantly, you should be using a strong password. PIN codes can be brute forced easily - Android allows you to try 5 different passwords every 30 seconds. That means brute forcing a 4 digit PIN takes less than 17 hours.
Another factor is whether you have the bootloader unlocked and what kind of encryption your phone uses.
File-based encryption
---------------------
*Android 10+, some devices with Android 7 - 9.*
Android with FBE enabled encrypts the master key by a combination of the device key and your PIN/password. A device like this is NOT decryptable without your password even if one can run arbitrary code\* on the device.
You can quickly verify if your phone is using FBE by restarting it. If it asks for PIN/password with a default-themed keyboard, it's using FBE.
A more reliable way is running `adb shell getprop ro.crypto.type`. You'll get the response `file` for FBE.
Full-disk encryption
--------------------
*Android 4.4 - 6, some devices with Android 7 - 9.*
The master key is encrypted using only the device key by default. If you can run any code\* on the device, your data is as good as unencrypted. To encrypt the master key with your PIN or password, you need to enable "secure startup" (`Settings` > `Security & location` > `Screen lock` > `PIN` or `Password` and tap `Yes` when it asks if you want to use Secure start-up). That makes the master key encrypted with the device key AND your PIN/password.
If you get a black screen with a prompt "To start Android, enter your PIN/password", then your phone is using the secure start-up. If it boots normally and asks for PIN/password with your customized keyboard, your phone is NOT using the secure start-up.
You can check if the device is using FDE by running `adb shell getprop ro.crypto.type`. You'll get the response `block` for FDE.
---
\* you can run arbitrary code if the bootloader is unlocked, the device manufacturer (or possibly a very determined hacker) can likely do this even with bootloader locked
Read more about Android encryption here: <https://source.android.com/security/encryption/>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/17 | 1,038 | 3,567 | <issue_start>username_0: * Device: OnePlus One
* ROM: MultiROM with CM11s as internal, and CM12 nightly as secondary
* Recovery: TWRP
* Backup location: USB OTG
* Backup method: Online Nandroid Backup application
---
So I have quite a dilemma on my hands. I wanted to try something, so I installed a root DPI changing app. I must have set it incorrectly because when I rebooted, everything was so large that I couldn't even unlock the device.
So I followed the application's advice, I copied the `build.prop` backup to `/system`. And I went into a boot loop. Then I tried copying the stock `build.prop` for my device to `/system`, but it didn't help any.
Everything else seems to work fine. I have TWRP installed, and I have a good backup, but it's on a USB drive, and the data partition is ~6.5GB, so it won't go back on my phone. So here are my options, as I see them:
1. Fix `build.prop`, of which I don't have the original file.
* Problems:
+ I have no idea how to do that.
2. Restore from my TWRP backup.
* Problems:
+ I have the backup on a USB drive.
+ TWRP doesn't seem to want to recognize that there is a backup on the USB OTG.
+ The data file is 6.94GB (over Android's 4GB file size limit), so I can't move it back.
3. Dirty re-flash the OS while keeping my data.
* Problems:
+ I don't know how to do that.
+ I've heard that problems persist if that's done.
4. Wipe *everything* and start from scratch.
* Problems:
+ Obviously, I don't want to do that.<issue_comment>username_1: If the `build.prop` is the problem, you could try fixing permissions:
* Restore `build.prop` from backup
* Go to TWRP/Advanced and choose **Fix permissions**
If you want to restore your TWRP backup:
* In TWRP, do a factory reset
* Boot up the system and copy the TWRP backup to the internal SD card (if you got enough space). That should be formatted with ext4 or something like that, not FAT32.
* Boot to recovery and restore the backup.
*or*
* Just reflash the `ROM.zip`. That should fix all problems without deleting `/data`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: So, I actually ended up flashing only the `system.img` and `boot.img` files, and that let the device turn on.
There were a few problems I ran into, though. Settings kept force quitting, for one thing. But I was able to make a fresh Helium backup, so then I wiped everything and started over. After spending a bit of time restoring some files, my One is running well again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe this problem is solved but for future reference, I will post these two options:
* Push the original `build.prop` via ADB when on TWRP
1. Plug the device into your PC
2. Open a CMD or a terminal (depends on your OS)
3. Write this commands
```
adb kill-server
adb root
adb remount
adb push original-build.prop /system/build.prop
```
Or
* Grab the current `build.prop`, edit the density, and then push it back
1. Grab it by using `adb pull /system/build.prop /path/to/build.prop`
2. Edit the `build.prop`
3. Then push it back
```
adb kill-server
adb root
adb remount
adb push edited-build.prop /system/build.prop
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The reason for a boot loop after editing `build.prop` is its permissions.
Just go to TWRP > Advanced > File Manager and navigate to `/system/build.prop`. Select it and change its permissions to `-rw-r--r--`. To do that, enter `0644` in `chmod` and reboot your device.
If you cannot see `build.prop` in `/system` folder, go to Mounts and select System in the TWRP home menu.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/18 | 491 | 1,726 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed and tried several of the "[App Ops](http://www.pocketables.com/2013/12/google-clears-app-ops-confusion-never-meant-end-users.html)" starter apps from the Google Play store. When I run any of them, a dialog pops up saying "Unfortunately, Settings has stopped." and my only choice is to tap "OK". So, I still have not been able to get to the App Ops settings.
However, [this app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ovmobile.appopslauncher) claims to work on 4.4.4.
I am running on the stock Moto G (2nd gen), Android version 4.4.4. Not rooted.
Are unrooted 4.4.4 users generally restricted from running App Ops or is there something wrong with my setup? If it is as simple as getting another app to run App Ops for me, can someone point to one that works in 4.4.4 without the error?<issue_comment>username_1: App Ops can't be run without root privilege. If someone tell you the opposite, it is most likely a lie, or if it is real then the whole Android OS is worthless because what makes Android secure is the permissions. If you can bypass them with a regular app, then why bother making permissions?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: App Ops can be activated using Xposed Module, but for that you need to root your device. And an alternative to App Ops is [XPrivacy](http://repo.xposed.info/module/biz.bokhorst.xprivacy).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Unrooted Verizon Note 3 user here. Not sure why, but [App Ops Starter](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schurich.android.tools.appopsstarter) works for me on 4.4.4 even though it didn't on 4.4.2 (I think I had the same or a similar crash-out issue that you have described).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/18 | 1,712 | 7,099 | <issue_start>username_0: Android S4 my "Calendar" under "Sync settings" in my Google account disappeared. Under the Google accounts at the bottom it reads "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly" How do I fix?<issue_comment>username_1: To sum up my fix. Checked my on-line google calendar settings to ensure mobile syncing was active. It was. On my Samsung S4 I uninstalled google calendar & re-installed a couple of times. Still kept receiving the syncing message. So I removed my google account & reconnected. That's when I received the message "The process android.process.acore has stopped". Based on users comments the best fix would be to reset to factory. Which I did and all is good except for losing SMS history
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly.
>
>
>
Go to Settings → Accounts → Exchange → Incoming Settings and change the security type to SSL/TLS from SSL/TLS (accept all certificates) and there you go. All the emails, contact, calender will start syncing.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: We had the same problem, and to make a long story short, tried all the answers we found online (clear cache, clear data, reinstall Calendar, delete, then create Google account, but no factory reset).
The problem for this phone (Samsung Galaxy S3) was that we had restricted background data on Google Play Services. Once that was enabled, the calendar synced right away.
**Home> Settings> Connections> Data Usage>** Scroll down to Google Play Services, and make sure to uncheck "restrict background data".
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In my case, the error was with my Samsung account on my GS4.
When I pressed 'Profile' underneath the sync option, it prompted me to install an update which may have been the cause. When I pressed 'Yes' it failed to update. However, once I restarted the phone the update successfully installed.
For anyone with this problem, I would advise restarting your phone, then (for Samsung accounts), go to **Settings > Accounts > Samsung account > Profile**
Install the update if prompted. Lastly make sure Sync is enabled in the notifications bar.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I fixed this by installing Google Calendar. I already had Calendar installed, from gapps (needed with CyanogenMod). Now I have two Calendar apps installed, both called the same thing. Sync suddenly works, and the new calendar has a bit nicer UI.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I have just had the same problem after an android upgrade on my sony xperia Z5. And luckily fixed it. I had to delete the account and then re-add it.
I think I know why this worked as I have seen a similar problem before (with dropbox about 2 upgrades ago): with this new android version a new security feature was added and exchange couldn't automatically access my calendar/contacts -> it wasn't allowed.
When you re-add the account you are asked if exchange is allowed to access contacts and calendar. Once you say "yes" all works.
I really think android needs to handle the addition of new security features to existing apps in a more elegant manner.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Not closely related to the issue, but it solved my very similar problem with contacts sync:
Contact option was not listed in Android's (v.6.0.1, Marshmallow) Settings / Accounts / Google sync menu.
The problem was that the Contacts Sync application had no access right to my contacts.
To fix this, I switched the Settings / Apps / Gear icon / App permissions / Contacts / Google Contacts Sync toggle.
After that it started to sync, but I got the same 'Sync is currently experiencing problems'.
It turned out that I exceeded the Google API call limit for the day, so after 24 hours it synced successfully.
To figure out what the problem exactly was I connected my phone through USB to my PC, enabled debugging on the phone, used the `adb logcat` command from the Android SDK and examined the errors/exceptions in that log. This way you can get to the bottom of your calendar issue as well.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_8: I had the same problems and finally was able to fix it.
I always try to use my phone on power saving mode to save battery, after the last update I had some troubles with that feature because many apps don't work properly. Well, all I had to do was disable power mode and sync again and voila, everything sync perfectly.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: Just adding to the pool of possibilities.... Make sure your date/time is correct. All I had to do was adjust it and everything went back to normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: I tried EVERYTHING.
Finally came across the answer - turned off Power Saving (which I normally keep my phone on) and hey presto, everything syncs again.
So easy.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: I had a similar problem, but with Contacts instead of Calendar. It turned out that all I had to do was to force stop (Settings -> Apps -> Contacts -> Force stop) the Contacts app and start it again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: If your username_9ice is rooted then delete the folder under
`/data/data/com.android.providers.calendar` and reboot. (I used Total Commander.)
For problems with contacts sync the folder is `/data/data/com.android.providers.settings`.
In brought back the sync on my username_9ice which has been constantly "experiencing problems" for about half a year.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: In my case, ONLY the contacts didn't sync, everything else (calendar etc.) was fine, but the steps should apply to calendar as well, as it also uses dedicated services and the play store.
I followed this guide and got it working perfectly again, without loosing any data or having to restore anything.
[Cannot sync contacts on Android 11 - This account already exists on your username_9ice](https://support.google.com/accounts/thread/111247449/cannot-sync-contacts-on-android-11-this-account-already-exists-on-your-username_9ice?hl=en)
It links to a few pictures of the Android UI, but the short version is:
Prereqs.: Uninstall Battery Saver / Task killer / Booster Apps temporarily,
* Reset App Preferences
* Select Automatic Time Zone
* Battery Saver select off
* Remove Battery optimization for Google Contacts Sync
* Allow Mobile Data usage for Google Contacts Sync (*the obvious part*)
* Select Contacts Permissions for Google Play services and Google Play store (*the tricky part*)
* Clear Data in Contacts and Google Contacts Sync (*the scary part*)
* Disable Google Contacts Sync and wait a minute and Enable Google Contacts Sync
* Re-start username_9ice (essential!)
* Check sync settings.
According to the logs from `adb logcat` the permissions actually caused the problem, but all previous attemtpts to grant those permissions failed.
After following this step by step, I rebooted, opened the Contacts app and was able to add the already signed in google user. After that, the contacts got populated and sync works again.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/18 | 1,842 | 7,696 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to create a simple Android application to better learn about the Android platform. The first step was installing Android studio. Unfortunately, though, using Android Emulator was impossible, because my CPU has not VT-x support.
In order to overcome this, I chose the other path I had available: I installed an Android system on a virtual machine using VirtualBox. And here's where I met my last problem: After the installation, which went OK, I rebooted the system, and now I am stuck in a panel where I have to choose the language, because I cannot seem to be able to do anything using my mouse or keyboard. The first thing that came to mind, was that I needed some kind of touch input, which I don't have on my laptop... Any advice to solve this in order to be able to use Android in the VM?<issue_comment>username_1: To sum up my fix. Checked my on-line google calendar settings to ensure mobile syncing was active. It was. On my Samsung S4 I uninstalled google calendar & re-installed a couple of times. Still kept receiving the syncing message. So I removed my google account & reconnected. That's when I received the message "The process android.process.acore has stopped". Based on users comments the best fix would be to reset to factory. Which I did and all is good except for losing SMS history
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly.
>
>
>
Go to Settings → Accounts → Exchange → Incoming Settings and change the security type to SSL/TLS from SSL/TLS (accept all certificates) and there you go. All the emails, contact, calender will start syncing.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: We had the same problem, and to make a long story short, tried all the answers we found online (clear cache, clear data, reinstall Calendar, delete, then create Google account, but no factory reset).
The problem for this phone (Samsung Galaxy S3) was that we had restricted background data on Google Play Services. Once that was enabled, the calendar synced right away.
**Home> Settings> Connections> Data Usage>** Scroll down to Google Play Services, and make sure to uncheck "restrict background data".
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: In my case, the error was with my Samsung account on my GS4.
When I pressed 'Profile' underneath the sync option, it prompted me to install an update which may have been the cause. When I pressed 'Yes' it failed to update. However, once I restarted the phone the update successfully installed.
For anyone with this problem, I would advise restarting your phone, then (for Samsung accounts), go to **Settings > Accounts > Samsung account > Profile**
Install the update if prompted. Lastly make sure Sync is enabled in the notifications bar.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I fixed this by installing Google Calendar. I already had Calendar installed, from gapps (needed with CyanogenMod). Now I have two Calendar apps installed, both called the same thing. Sync suddenly works, and the new calendar has a bit nicer UI.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I have just had the same problem after an android upgrade on my sony xperia Z5. And luckily fixed it. I had to delete the account and then re-add it.
I think I know why this worked as I have seen a similar problem before (with dropbox about 2 upgrades ago): with this new android version a new security feature was added and exchange couldn't automatically access my calendar/contacts -> it wasn't allowed.
When you re-add the account you are asked if exchange is allowed to access contacts and calendar. Once you say "yes" all works.
I really think android needs to handle the addition of new security features to existing apps in a more elegant manner.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Not closely related to the issue, but it solved my very similar problem with contacts sync:
Contact option was not listed in Android's (v.6.0.1, Marshmallow) Settings / Accounts / Google sync menu.
The problem was that the Contacts Sync application had no access right to my contacts.
To fix this, I switched the Settings / Apps / Gear icon / App permissions / Contacts / Google Contacts Sync toggle.
After that it started to sync, but I got the same 'Sync is currently experiencing problems'.
It turned out that I exceeded the Google API call limit for the day, so after 24 hours it synced successfully.
To figure out what the problem exactly was I connected my phone through USB to my PC, enabled debugging on the phone, used the `adb logcat` command from the Android SDK and examined the errors/exceptions in that log. This way you can get to the bottom of your calendar issue as well.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_8: I had the same problems and finally was able to fix it.
I always try to use my phone on power saving mode to save battery, after the last update I had some troubles with that feature because many apps don't work properly. Well, all I had to do was disable power mode and sync again and voila, everything sync perfectly.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: Just adding to the pool of possibilities.... Make sure your date/time is correct. All I had to do was adjust it and everything went back to normal.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: I tried EVERYTHING.
Finally came across the answer - turned off Power Saving (which I normally keep my phone on) and hey presto, everything syncs again.
So easy.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: I had a similar problem, but with Contacts instead of Calendar. It turned out that all I had to do was to force stop (Settings -> Apps -> Contacts -> Force stop) the Contacts app and start it again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_12: If your username_9ice is rooted then delete the folder under
`/data/data/com.android.providers.calendar` and reboot. (I used Total Commander.)
For problems with contacts sync the folder is `/data/data/com.android.providers.settings`.
In brought back the sync on my username_9ice which has been constantly "experiencing problems" for about half a year.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_13: In my case, ONLY the contacts didn't sync, everything else (calendar etc.) was fine, but the steps should apply to calendar as well, as it also uses dedicated services and the play store.
I followed this guide and got it working perfectly again, without loosing any data or having to restore anything.
[Cannot sync contacts on Android 11 - This account already exists on your username_9ice](https://support.google.com/accounts/thread/111247449/cannot-sync-contacts-on-android-11-this-account-already-exists-on-your-username_9ice?hl=en)
It links to a few pictures of the Android UI, but the short version is:
Prereqs.: Uninstall Battery Saver / Task killer / Booster Apps temporarily,
* Reset App Preferences
* Select Automatic Time Zone
* Battery Saver select off
* Remove Battery optimization for Google Contacts Sync
* Allow Mobile Data usage for Google Contacts Sync (*the obvious part*)
* Select Contacts Permissions for Google Play services and Google Play store (*the tricky part*)
* Clear Data in Contacts and Google Contacts Sync (*the scary part*)
* Disable Google Contacts Sync and wait a minute and Enable Google Contacts Sync
* Re-start username_9ice (essential!)
* Check sync settings.
According to the logs from `adb logcat` the permissions actually caused the problem, but all previous attemtpts to grant those permissions failed.
After following this step by step, I rebooted, opened the Contacts app and was able to add the already signed in google user. After that, the contacts got populated and sync works again.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/18 | 384 | 1,521 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently switched over from Eclipse ADT to Android Studio and as soon as I tried to fire up the emulator, I saw the following message:
>
> emulator: ERROR: x86 emulation currently requires hardware acceleration!
>
> Please ensure Intel HAXM is properly installed and usable.
>
> CPU acceleration status: HAX kernel module is not installed!
>
>
>
On Googling around, I found that disabling **Hyper-V** would solve this problem. It did. And the emulator worked like a charm. But then, my internet stopped working. In any form. WiFi, Ethernet, every kind of service went bust. Re enabling Hyper-V restored my internet connection, but the error came back. So, I can either use the internet or my emulator.
I really can't keep doing that. Is there an alternate to this?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to install Intel's HAXM module. HAXM accelerates your emulator so you don't test apps like a slideshow.
>
> My advice: Install Intel HAXM. Leave Virtualization Acceleration functions (Hyper-V, Vt-X etc.) activated and the emulator will work. There seems to be something wrong with your network adapter/configuration, too. Virtualization should be independant from your network.
>
>
>
Also please read the error message first and do a Google search to make sure such questions aren't already answered.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved this by creating a new Virtual Device in AVD Manager with API level above 14. Try using API level 15 or higher.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/18 | 639 | 2,396 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been having issues\* with my Samsung Galaxy S4 (Rooted, Echoe rom, SCH-i545, 4.4.2) lately and have been trying to figure out why. Problem is, it seems like neither alogcat nor adb can show, that I can see, device crashes - that is to say where the entire device shuts off on its own. Plus the /data folder didn't seem to have any type of panic or kernelpanic folder (Using Root Explorer).
Is there any way I can do this? Ideally finding previous logs, but if need be I *think* I can recreate the problem with whatever I need installed.
\*The crash seems to be caused when I switch from 4g (LTE) to Wifi naturally, such as coming home and my phone automatically connecting to my (Already known) wifi.<issue_comment>username_1: Usually, when the system crashes a Popup is launched. Its options usually are *Inform* or *Cancel*. If you click Inform, an app is launched and it lets you see the Log (Which is the one you'd send to Google to inform the bug).
You cannot see the Logcat errors because when an app is compiled for release and with Proguard enabled, then the Logs sent by the app are not visible to the final user. Only for the Android OS. It's a safety mechanism.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If nothing can be retrieved from logcat you are probably running into a kernel panic.
You could check via adb the output of: `dmesg`
Some devices also have a kernel feature where, on critical errors, the last received kernel message can be read from `/proc/last_kmsg`
Maybe this will give you some hints whats going wrong.
If not you could stream the full kernel logs via: `cat /proc/kmsg` and reproduce the shutdown while doing this.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Most likely one of your system service is throwing ANR and android is killing it to restore service. This causes device to soft reboot or shutdown. you will not see any popup(app crashed...)since your user is already killed by OS.
here are few links that might help you in getting logs:
* <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3469016/can-i-get-logcat-logs-after-phone-reboots>
* <http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-generate-kernel-log-after-random.html>
* [How can I determine the cause of random device reboots?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18892/how-can-i-determine-the-cause-of-random-device-reboots)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/18 | 3,069 | 10,602 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using ubuntu 12.04 LTS and want to root my micromax A110Q.<issue_comment>username_1: **Note #1**:
* Rooting Mediatek devices isn't usually a clean area. Please remember that this solution is to help you out only and is not a mandate, which means the responsibility of recovering device (if required) lies upon the reader only.
* Taking backup is very important. Consider the answers [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/full-backup-of-non-rooted-devices) to take backup. I can't stress this more. Please do not ignore this step.
**Note #2**: Keep you device's battery charged, possibly above 80%. Best is to keep it fully charged. Few folks sometimes report that low-battery during flashing resulted in [soft/hard-bricking](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29741/what-does-it-mean-to-brick-your-phone) of their device.
---
I'm aware of two methods to root this device and both are tested by me on this very device.
### Method #1
This method will [sideload](https://en.username_2pedia.org/username_2/Sideloading) an app in your Android. You can see this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/22884/how-does-rooting-work) to know how this kind of apps works. Also, I'm using this [guide](http://androidxda.com/root-micromax-a110q-canvas-2-plus) on [AndroidXDA](http://androidxda.com/) to corroborate my answer.
**Instructions**:
1. Go to **Settings → Security** and check **Unknown sources** -- in order to sideload apps.
2. Download and install Framaroot from any of the following links:
* [Framaroot's website](http://framaroot.net/index.html)
* [XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276)
* [AndroidXDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2784451&d=1402084843)
3. Launch the app and **Install SuperSU** will be shown selected. If not, do choose it.
4. Tap any of the following options(exploits):
* Boromir
* Faramir
* Barahirand wait for few seconds.
5. If the exploit you chose works fine then you would see the following or similar message:
>
>
> ```
> Success :-)... Superuser and su binary installed. You have to reboot your device.
>
> ```
>
>
>
> ---
>
>
>
> ```
> OK
>
> ```
>
>
Otherwise, choose the rest of the two options. But eventually, it would work. (Worked on my A110Q).
6. Reboot your device and you would see a new app installed in your device named [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu).
7. You can use any of the root checker apps [here](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=check+root&c=apps&docType=1&sp=CAFiDAoKY2hlY2sgcm9vdHoCGACKAQIIAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljLloJ8) on Play Store to see whether [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) is intercepting root access, or apps can detect `su` binary.
**Congrats!** Your device is now rooted.
---
### Method #2
This method is a typical technique of flashing Recovery partition with a custom recovery and then flashing SuperSu zip file from the latter accompanied by installing an app from Play Store.
**Note #3**: The following instructions are platform dependent, tested and mostly works on Microsoft Windows 7 OS.
This method uses a tool named [SP Flash Tool](http://androidxda.com/smart-phone-flash-tool) to flash Recovery partition of your device using a scatter(text) file. I've covered this tool in **Method #1** of an answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8570/how-to-fix-invalid-imei-after-factory-reset/105966#105966) with links to some videos(to familiarize yourself). You can also see this [guide](http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/06/how-to-flash-stock-custom-recovery-sp-flash-tool.html) as well.
About Scatter file : *Scatter file has the index of location of partitions (including boundaries) your device has*.
**Instructions:**
1. Download ADB drivers for your device, install them and verify that your device is getting detected. You can either query Google for them or download them from [here](http://androidxda.com/download-micromax-usb-drivers).
2. Download a scatter-based ROM (Stock ROM preferred) for your device. Query Google for such with details like `device model name`, `chipset`, etc. You can download it from [here](http://androidxda.com/download-micromax-stock-rom-models) as well. Note that the solution needs only a text file which is packed inside the ROM.
As an alternative of downloading this ROM, you can generate your own Scatter Based file. The instructions are mentioned [here](http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/05/easy-steps-to-make-android-scatter-file.html). I didn't try the instructions there so I can't cover them here. On a side note, I recommend downloading stock ROM since its always good to have this ROM ready for flashing in emergency.
3. Extract files from downloaded ROM and look for `.txt` file with name similar to `MT6589_Android_scatter.txt`. Note down the location of this file.
4. * Download latest [SP-Flash Tool](http://androidxda.com/smart-phone-flash-tool).
* Download a custom Recovery for your device. Alike step 1 querying Google is the option here. Mostly, the recovery you might get is either [CWM or Philz Touch recovery](http://username_2.cyanogenmod.org/w/All_About_Recovery_Images). You can consider these links to download [CWM recovery](http://forum.droidarena.in/Thread-Micromax-A110Q-Canvas-2-Plus-CWM-Recovery) or [Philz Touch Recovery](http://forum.xda-developers.com/micromax-canvas-2/development/cwm-philz-touch-recovery-t2364465).
* Download **SuperSU** zip from [here](http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/). The name might be similar to `UPDATE-SuperSU-vX.YZ.zip`. Put this `.zip` file into the root directory (Home folder) of your Internal SD card. You can do so by firing up your favorite File Manager.
5. Connect your phone via USB cable into PC.
6. Extract [SP Flash Tool](http://androidxda.com/smart-phone-flash-tool), look for **Flash\_tool.exe** and execute it by doing **Right-click → Run as Administrator**.
7. Once the interface comes up, click **Scatter-Loading** button, locate the scatter file (from Step 3) there and proceed with it -- this will list some partition names (unfamiliar names possibly) like `MBR`, `UBOOT`, `BOOTIMG`, etc.
8. Make sure that all the entries below **name** are unchecked except **Recovery** -- we do not want to replace the content of any existing partition other than of Recovery.
9. Click on **Recovery**, locate the Recovery file you downloaded in step 4 and proceed with it. Below the **location** you would see the file path of your Recovery file (like `C:\Users\...`).
10. **Power off** your phone (do not disconnect) and click the **Download** button in the tool.
11. If the flashing proceeds successfully you would see a small window with green circle. Otherwise, you would have to query Google for any troubleshooting. You can now unplug your phone and power on.
12. Power off your phone completely (it will vibrate after screen goes blank during this process). Press and hold "Volume Up" + "Volume Down" + "Power" button simultaneously. You'll see two options:
* Recovery Mode: Volume Up
* Factory Mode: Volume DownPress "Volume Up" button then select the entry **[Recovery Mode]** using "Volume Up" button and press "Volume Down" button to proceed.
13. You'll now boot into your custom Recovery (CWM for me).
14. * For CWM go to **Install zip → choose zip from /sdcard/sdcard0** and use "Volume Up/Down" buttons to go up and down in the entries. Select your `.zip` file (from step 4) entry and press "Power" button to install. Choose **Yes** to install SuperSU zip -- this step will copy `su` binary *et al.* in your system which will be used by a Play Store app.
* For Philz, look for similar options since most of the popular recoveries have similar options to flash a `.zip`.
15. If step 14 proceeds successfully, reboot your device and download [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) from Play Store.
16. Launch the app. Choose **Continue** and it will ask two options, choose **TWRP/CWM**. It might reboot your device but will eventually get installed.
17. For verification see whether [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) has been successfully installed and working, or not, by using any app that requests Root privileges. E.g. See these [apps](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=check+root&c=apps&docType=1&sp=CAFiDAoKY2hlY2sgcm9vdHoCGACKAQIIAQ%3D%3D:S:ANO1ljLloJ8).
**Congrats!** Your device is now rooted.
---
### About Framaroot
>
> Now you can root your android device without PC, just use framaroot. This app including several exploits named as the heroes of the book "The Lord of the Rings" Gandalf, Boromir, Pippin, Legolas, Sam, Frodo, Aragorn and Gimli. You can install Superuser and su binary on phone or tablet from android version 2.x to 4.x.
>
>
>
### About SP Flash Tool
>
> Smart Phone Flash Tool (SP Flash Tool) allows you to Flash any Stock Rom or any Custom on the Android Smartphone.
>
>
>
---
Note: I'm aware of [MTK Droid Tools](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2160490) as well. Aforementioned methods should possibly work out easily for you. In case they don't or you wanna explicitly use this app for rooting (it has some other [useful features](http://www.chinaphonearena.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2531) as well), then consider this [XDA link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38337401&postcount=5).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Download ADB drivers for your device, install them and verify that your device is getting detected. You can either query Google for them or download them from here.
Download a scatter-based ROM (Stock ROM preferred) for your device. Query Google for such with details like device model name, chipset, etc. You can download it from here as well. Note that the solution needs only a text file which is packed inside the ROM.
As an alternative of downloading this ROM, you can generate your own Scatter Based file. The instructions are mentioned here. I didn't try the instructions there so I can't cover them here. On a side note, I recommend downloading stock ROM since its always good to have this ROM ready for flashing in an emergency.
every thing good but where i can download
This website also provides [Micromax a106 flash file](http://atozfiles.com/android-firmware-files/download-micromax-a106-flash-file/) but not working.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/18 | 231 | 845 | <issue_start>username_0: On a rooted Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919 aka jfltetmo) running Cyanogenmod 11, how can I remap the leftmost hardware button so it brings up the recent apps list?
<issue_comment>username_1: This is pretty easy to do.
Just go to `Settings->Buttons` and scroll down to `Menu button`. Below that you see `Short press action` and you can select your preferred action (*Recent apps switcher* in your case).
That's it. Depending on the developer of the ROM you may be able to remap other buttons as well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: you can enable the s4 ithink s3 also , the BACK button for recent tabs buy touching it for 1-2 seconds ( in the accessibility setting)
that serves the same
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/19 | 618 | 2,187 | <issue_start>username_0: Gmail App in my Android device shows correctly all the labels that I created using Gmail through web interface.
**Can I create new labels in Gmail on Android device using Gmail App?**
Also, ideally, once I create these new labels in Gmail App, I obviously should be seeing the same in Web Interface of Gmail too (Sync!!).
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: As of current writing, it seems that it's (still) impossible to create a new label in Android Gmail app. From [Google Gmail official support](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/118708?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&oco=1),
>
> ### Create a label
>
>
> 1. On a computer, open [Gmail](https://mail.google.com/). You can't create labels from the Gmail app.
> 2. On the left, click **More**.
> 3. Click **Create new label**.
> 4. Name your label.
> 5. Click **Create**.
>
>
>
(Emphasis mine)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If [Inbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inbox) App is installed on the device and has access to Gmail ID, then from `Inbox` App, it is possible to create a Gmail Label, and the same will be SYNC to Gmail App.
There is an option in `Inbox` App's Navigation drawer (sliding menu) to create new Gmail Labels.
Not sure why the same is not made available in the official Gmail App itself, because the app is [developed by the Gmail Team only.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inbox)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: How I found I could create a new label on Android:
* Open Android Chrome.
* Invoke Gmail within Chrome (via that 3x3 grid selector), which opens the Mobile version of Gmail.
* Open an email & scroll to the bottom and you'll see:
"View Gmail in: Mobile | Older version | Desktop"
* Click on "Desktop", which will open the desktop version of Gmail where you can create a folder as you would on your laptop.
* Close all Android apps. Then when you reopen the Gmail app, you will see the newly created folder.
Why oh why cannot such a rich company with so much talent put something as basic as label creation in their mobile app. Geez! :(
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/19 | 428 | 1,706 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently using to JBTimer app to time Rubik's Cube solves on my Droid Maxx, and wanted to export the data to do some analysis. The app has a few built-in options for exporting, but every single one of them will only export to an SD card which, if you've ever used a Droid Maxx before, you'll know there isn't a slot for in the phone. The app doesn't give any errors or anything, but I can't find the data on my phone when I connect it to my computer. I would really rather not type 300-something numbers into an Excel spreadsheet manually. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Android provides SD Card emulation for devices that don't have one as well as a pointer to a physical one if available. If you use ES File Explorer on your device (I highly recommend that app!), you will be able to go to **/mnt/extSdCard**.
No root required, it is only a pointer (you can see the black curved arrow over the folder icon). You will be able to find your saves in there.
It is possible that **extSdCard** has another name: Sdcard2, etc.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, Rob is right. Android is very well designed. You *have* a SD card that is the memory of your device. If you'd have a SD Slot then you'd have 2 SD Cards. Why this happens? Because it's assumed that Android needs a place where to save pictures, savegames, etc and it has a special partition for each: SD (yes, it's emulated), applications, system files, etc.
This is why when you do a full reset on the device those files are not deleted! Because it's not necessary! Only system files and folders are touched in those cases.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/19 | 569 | 2,024 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to root my device:
* Device name: Cube Talk7x (U51GT-C8)
* CPU: MT8392 (quad-core)
* Android version: 4.4.2 Kitkat
* Kernel version: 3.4.64
The reasons for rooting:
* I want to use APP2SD with external SD card (on my previous device, which was rooted, I've *swapped* `/storage/sdcard0` and `/storage/sdcard1`)
* I want to mount it with SSHFS (it works, but SSH server can't access external SD card)
I have no MS-Windows machine, but if it's necessary, I can borrow one.<issue_comment>username_1: ern0, there is a website that has a download to root this device and it looks like you can do it from the device itself.
If you download <http://www.jellydroid.com/framaroot-1-9-0-apk/Framaroot-1.9.0.apk> and install it then select install “SuperSU“ and select an exploit in list to potentially root your device as “Barahir” and proceed further.
You should see a success message and then reboot. Hope this works for you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I think so you should borrow one MS-Windows machine. If you want to root device properly you should have a MS-Windows machine!
If you got a MS-Windows machine Download [iRoot](http://www.mgyun.com/en/getvroot). Install iRoot. Enable USB Debugging Mode in your device. Install Device Drivers on your machine and connect your device to machine. Your machine should be connected to internet while rooting your device.Connect device with USB. In root Tab, Click on root Device. Restart Your Cube Talk7x. This should work from my information.
Upvotes: 1 <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://www.apkhere.com/app/com.alephzain.framaroot).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/20 | 693 | 2,917 | <issue_start>username_0: I've tried to log in to my Google Account on my phone and tablet, I've tried on a friends HTC and mine are Samsung. On all the devices, I get "Your username and password don't match" and instructions to reset the password. I have tried countless times, reset the password about 5 times and double checked, even quadruple checked. Tried copying and pasting the password, etc. I have tried logging in on the browsewr, it works fine. I have tried enabling access for less secure apps/devices, still nothing. 2 factor wasn't on, I tried turning it on twice, still nothing. Restarting the phone, checking the date, etc. I have tried signing in with a different Google account on the phone and it works like a charm but mine doesn't. I have been searching for hours, checked numerous Stack Overflow posts, Android Forums, etc. There (should) only be 1 Google Account (well, there isn't any in the settings right now). I **think** this was working before I factory reset it, but not sure.
TL;DR: Correct password, enabled & disabled less secure apps, tried turning off 2 factor, other account works, tried on other devices. Still nothing.
WTL;DR Not working, tried everything.<issue_comment>username_1: Go to your Google account settings from a browser and setup an App Password for the device. I chose the option "Other..." from the app drop down list so that I could easily identify the device should I decide to revoke it later.
The sign-in problem was due to the Two-Step verification process I had previously setup on my account.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Ok so. I have a Samsung Galaxy S first generation. I've been trying to look for an answer but haven't found one. However, after trying different things out myself, I finally got it to work.
This is what I did:
After factory resetting your phone, skip the "add google account" and instead go through the next step and "add an email account" using the same google account details.
After you have successfully added the email account, you can now open the Market or Play Store where it will tell you to add a Google Account. Now you should be able to add the same Google Account without the "Sorry username and password does not match" problem.
Good Luck.
username_2
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: After a factory reset I had similar problem. The following is how I solved this problem:
I went to [Google Accounts](https://accounts.google.com/), then I signed in with the account I wanted to use with the device.
Inside the signing in to Google subsection, I disabled 2 step verification. Then, in the connected apps and sites subsection, I turned on the option to allow less secure apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem. It worked when I changed this settings: "Allowing less secure apps to access your account" <https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/20 | 540 | 2,251 | <issue_start>username_0: I set up phone encryption using a numeric password. Android 4.4.4 on OnePlus One (Cyanogenmod 11S). Now on the lock screen, I'm asked for the same numeric password (but instead of a text input field, an on-screen numeric pad is shown).
I would like to understand :
* Is it possible to set a different PIN for the lock screen than the one I set before encrypting the phone? (without changing the current encryption password)
* Is it possible to change the encryption password without wiping phone memory?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to your Google account settings from a browser and setup an App Password for the device. I chose the option "Other..." from the app drop down list so that I could easily identify the device should I decide to revoke it later.
The sign-in problem was due to the Two-Step verification process I had previously setup on my account.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Ok so. I have a Samsung Galaxy S first generation. I've been trying to look for an answer but haven't found one. However, after trying different things out myself, I finally got it to work.
This is what I did:
After factory resetting your phone, skip the "add google account" and instead go through the next step and "add an email account" using the same google account details.
After you have successfully added the email account, you can now open the Market or Play Store where it will tell you to add a Google Account. Now you should be able to add the same Google Account without the "Sorry username and password does not match" problem.
Good Luck.
username_2
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: After a factory reset I had similar problem. The following is how I solved this problem:
I went to [Google Accounts](https://accounts.google.com/), then I signed in with the account I wanted to use with the device.
Inside the signing in to Google subsection, I disabled 2 step verification. Then, in the connected apps and sites subsection, I turned on the option to allow less secure apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I had the same problem. It worked when I changed this settings: "Allowing less secure apps to access your account" <https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6010255?hl=en>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/01/20 | 939 | 3,916 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a Xiaomi Note 4G. An amazing piece of technology. I transferred the apps I had on my previous device to it.
The reason I bought it was partially to have a good gaming experience. But what I witnessed is after you have filled your internal memry with apps and games you cannot free up space: there is no option to move apps to SD, a big disappointment. Even third party apps with root permission don't seem to work, but they hinted that my device uses emulated storage and that it treats both the storage spaces as one.
My question is, then: why can't I install apps anymore if I have 23 GBs of free space? Is there any workaround to this problem I am not able to see? I will be grateful if someone could help out here. Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: This does not depend on stock Android, it depends on Xiaomi. Your system is only installed in a partition (system), it does not alterate the whole partition table on your device.
I had the same problem with my MI2S. Only recently I repartitioned the whole phone, giving 10 gigs to the apps' section. It seems like it's the only way. Here are the detailed instructions.
<http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/mi2s-extending-size-of-storage-partition.21391/>
Obviously you have to do the opposite, as stillka is removing space from the data partition to give it to the storage one. Giving that you basically have to delete both partitions and recreate them with different size, the procedure is the same, you just have to make your own calculations as you have to give startpoint and endpoint, not size.
I did this procedure twice in a row, because the first time I also removed system1 partition to get another 500 MBs, and I didn't brick my phone nor the first neither the second time so, even if the procedure looks scary it is quite safe. Obviously it means losing every single data you have in your phone, both apps and such and personal data. So, you must use some backup app to save your apps and data and then copy the whole sdcard (including the backup you just did) to your PC, restoring once you recreate the partitions.
Note about chache and system1: you can also delete these partitions (really, shrink them to 3 MB - the minimum to make them ext4 filesystem - as you shouldn't change the original partition table) to gain even more space, but there are consequences.
Cache: some people say this partition is used by Google's Play Store to temporarily store (pardon the play on words) apks files before installing the app to your phone. That means, if you remove it you won't be able to install apps from there anymore, and if you shrink it too much you will be able to instal small apps only. If you use other sources than the Play Store (or, maybe, even Xiaomi's official market) you should be good.
System1: this is for the fake dual boot MIUI uses: every time you update your system through the built-in Updater app, the new ROM is written to the system you were not in, alternating between the two at every update. This is to have a correctly functioning system in your phone, not overwriting the previous system while updating (so, it is like a system backup). If you remove it, you won't be able to use the Updater app anymore, you should every time flash the newer ROM when you want to update. I did not do this as I use MI2S' Sepcial Edition MIUI 6 ROM, and the only easy way to install it without third party tools is installing the regular v5 ROM and update with the Updater app. Your choice.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: @username_1
the cache is used for storing shell script like commands file while rebooting to recovery mode to do a particular task (eg. Data Reset)
if you shrink it too low it would never be able to store these scripts
And as per as I know Google's Play Store to temporarily storage is in the Data Partition I maybe wrong though
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/01/20 | 928 | 3,839 | <issue_start>username_0: I cant take it anymore and even with a full insurance plan, Sprint is not willing to replace my phone with a brand new identical phone. It has had this issue from day one. I think it rebooted itself on its first ride home from the Sprint store when I got it almost a year ago. I have just put up with it over the last few months because besides this issue, I love my phone. I'm worried if I reset it I will lose everything. So first question, what can I expect from a factory reset? What will be saved (via Google profile) and what will be lost?
Ok that question aside, let me now explain exactly what it does. It is completly random. The phone will just freeze on any screen for about 5 to 10 seconds, then reboot. It seems to be a pretty fast reboot. Here is the weird part. There is no logical pattern to when the reboot will happen. It could be during streaming netflix, or browsing a website. It could be when the phone is just sitting on table not being used. It can even freeze right after it just rebooted, ie, the phone reboots due to this issue, then as soob as the unlock screen apears, it could freeze again.
Its different everyday too. On a good day, it may never freeze and reboot ( or at least I dont see it happen). On a bad day, it may freezw and reboot 10 times within 30 minutes. It seems to come in cycles. I wont see it for awhile, then a few days later it will be really bad.
I have recently loaded a ram utilization widget to try to see if I notice a pattern, but so far I havent managed to see the ram usage prior to a freeze. At first it kinda seems like an app could have a memory leak issue. That might explain the randomness of the reboot, but at same time, this hypothesis does not account for the immediate freeze after reboot. RAM utilization would not be an issue immediately after a fresh reboot.
I have also tried installing a log viewer,but so far it has not been much help. I need a recomendation on an app to view the correct log file that might give me a clue as to whats going on. I dont know which log file to view though. I know android is based off Linux, but the log structure may be a little different. Even if it is the same, there may not be any useful info in log right at the freeze point. What I probably really need is to look at some sort of crash/dump file. I get the feeling that may be over my head though.
I need help with this please. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!<issue_comment>username_1: Find problem apps by rebooting to safe mode
-------------------------------------------
If your device keeps restarting itself, freezing, crashing, or is slow to respond, it could be caused by an app you’ve installed. You can use safe mode to start up your device with only the original software and apps that came with your phone. If the issues with your device go away in safe mode, the problem is probably caused by a third-party app downloaded on your device.
**Use safe mode to find problem apps**
* Make sure your device's screen is on, then press & hold the Power
button.
* In the box that opens, touch & hold Power off.
* You’ll see a “Reboot to safe mode” box.
* Touch OK. Your device will start up in safe mode.
* Try using your device normally. Remember, you won’t be able to use
any installed apps.
* If the problem goes away: Restart your device to exit safe mode.
* Uninstall recently downloaded apps one by one to see if you can
find the app that’s causing issues.
**If the problem still doesn't go away one more option**
* perform a factory reset
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This problem is not a lollipop issue even i had same issue , i gave device to service center where they charged me 300 rs and fixed my power button, there was a issue with power button stuck in because of which nexus was restarting.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/20 | 357 | 1,317 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I see which wifi channel, frequency is used by my android 4.4.2 device?<issue_comment>username_1: In regards to what Wi-Fi channel your device is on you'll need to view the settings of the network that you're connected to.
This all depends on whether you have access to the network settings and what type of router it is. This will help you understand it more: <http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/network-wifi/3325316/how-change-wi-fi-channel/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [This answer might be helpful for you.](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23572/how-to-tell-current-frequency-band) However, there are multiple apps could do that. Search wifi on google play. For example, the one I use at work and home is [Wifi Analyzer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en). which graphically shows the channel & frequency for all wifi networks around plus the one you're connected to. I used this app on Samsung galaxy S2. I would post couple of screenshots taken by me but I can't post more than 2 links (new user).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you know how to use adb, you can run `adb shell iw dev wlan0 link`. This gives you the frequency. To know the channel, do a search or use wikipedia to find out.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/20 | 448 | 1,704 | <issue_start>username_0: I didn't check WhatsApp in a few days, so I tried clicking into it, I got a message like "This version of WhatsApp became obsolete on . Please go to the Play Store to download the latest version".
I clicked the upgrade button and was led to the Google Play Store where I was told to sign into my Google account, but it didn't allow me to.
I uninstalled WhatsApp and rebooted my phone. I tried downloading WhatsApp and I'm still told to sign into my Google account.<issue_comment>username_1: In regards to what Wi-Fi channel your device is on you'll need to view the settings of the network that you're connected to.
This all depends on whether you have access to the network settings and what type of router it is. This will help you understand it more: <http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/network-wifi/3325316/how-change-wi-fi-channel/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [This answer might be helpful for you.](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/23572/how-to-tell-current-frequency-band) However, there are multiple apps could do that. Search wifi on google play. For example, the one I use at work and home is [Wifi Analyzer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en). which graphically shows the channel & frequency for all wifi networks around plus the one you're connected to. I used this app on Samsung galaxy S2. I would post couple of screenshots taken by me but I can't post more than 2 links (new user).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you know how to use adb, you can run `adb shell iw dev wlan0 link`. This gives you the frequency. To know the channel, do a search or use wikipedia to find out.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/20 | 358 | 1,637 | <issue_start>username_0: Does it have someway to "re-use" the push notifications? I know that exists a way to create a shortcut to only view the used and past notifications. I want something that gives me the oportunity to use again some notification that was gone.
Example:
I have some Instagram Notification:
Fulano liked your photo.(When I touch in this notification, Instagram opens directly in that pho)
So that notification disapear.
I want to see again this notification and I can touch again and see the photo from instagram.
Someone know some application about it?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm an Android developer and I can tell you that exactly like what you want it doesn't exist because at development time we set how they should work. Platform asks us what to do when we click them, if they should be persistent or not, etc. So what you want is impossible because every developer should then add this feature.
Something possible would be an app with reading notifications permission enabled that look and save any notification on the device and listen for changes in them. And when it detects that the app is gone and only was "used" once, then it shows up again. This app won't function exactly equal as the original one because the original notification comes with data that only the app and Android knows. It could open the app at its best.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can't put a notification back in your notification list natively, but there is a native settings shortcut to let you see your notification history. **New shortcut > Settings shortcut > Notifications**
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/21 | 1,036 | 3,902 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to create an application which hosts a sever in my phone and many people can use it after connecting to my wifi hotspot.
Suppose I want to implement it in a classroom with 50+ students, is it feasible?
I want to know how many clients can be connected to the wifi hotspot. Are there any limitations?<issue_comment>username_1: **Note:** Partial answer regarding no. of hotspot connections that can be connected to a device.
---
Google on the page "[Set up tethering or portable Wi-Fi hotspot](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2812516?hl=en)" has stated:
>
> If your device has mobile data, you can turn it into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 other devices, like laptop computers[.]
>
>
>
See also,
>
> These features depend on your mobile device and your carrier. You may be charged extra for tethering or Wi-Fi hotspot connections. If you have issues, check with your carrier to see whether tethering can be enabled.
>
>
>
As *Andrew* already mentioned in the comment, the results on web usually tells the limit to 5,6,8,10, but not more than 10.
---
I could not find any content that states that hotspot could connect more than 10 devices. One person mentioned(I asked) a limitation vaguely [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/22680293/can-we-connect-more-than-10-devices-with-wi-fi-hot-spot-in-android)(in the comments).
IMO, you can't connect more than 10 devices, not without a hack. And to hack, you need to know why you can't connect more than 10 devices?
---
Please, do ping here if you(reader) come to know the reason.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: There can only be a 5 clients at a time on a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: if you are using 3g then you provide wifi for 5 connections and if you are using 4g then 10 clients can use hotspot.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: To use hotspot in the house with more than 10 devices, I found something that works with a little money. What I end up using were some old devices that I had laying around the house. What you need are two items: a repeater, and also an old router.
If you have to use a repeater alone, use it in bridge mode so it will not be assigning new IP addresses. The IP address is assigned by the phone in that case, so you will reach its limit. On top of that, the repeater itself will take away one of the spots on your phone as one of the 10 devices.
But what I did is the following: I use the repeater which has an ethernet out and connected my phone to the repeater. Then I plugged in my old router into the repeater routers WAN port and connected it with a CAT5 cable to the repeater. Placed the old router into DHCP mode bring it with a new network name. Then I connected all the devices to the old router, and none of them show up on the repeater or on the phone's hotspot.
Basically you're creating a subnet I guess. Works great and honestly, for low bandwidth devices, it runs fine. The speed test was almost the same as off of the repeater itself. If anything, use the high priority/bandwidth devices onto the hotspot directly, and then use the repeater/router for the low bandwidth stuff (smart speakers/plugs/lights)
Also another tip I can say, right now my wireless carrier gives me an unlimited hotspot to all of my phones. I have multiple phones that come in and out of the house. So what I have done is to place all the phones with the same exact SSID for the hotspot, and also the same exact password. Therefore, the Wi-Fi repeater will join whichever phone is in the house. Personally, this has been a great replacement for the internet in my house since my demand for the internet is not that high. And if you have unlimited internet, I guess you can use this even as a replacement for home internet. Also, this way it distributes the Hotspot data usage to all the different phones.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/21 | 683 | 2,719 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't have an NFC 'phone to try it out. A colleague absolutely insists that if you tap an NFC tag which stores a URL then that URL is launched automatically by the operating system.
That doesn't sound right to me and the [developer docs](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/nfc/nfc.html) says
>
> Reading NDEF data from an NFC tag is handled with the tag dispatch
> system, which analyzes discovered NFC tags, appropriately categorizes
> the data, and starts an application that is interested in the
> categorized data. An application that wants to handle the scanned NFC
> tag can declare an intent filter and request to handle the data.
>
>
>
That sounds like what I expected (a BroadcastReceiver - or possibly a listener?). Can I tell him categorically that he is 100% wrong?
The reason being that he wants me to develop a small system for him and, while I see that I need a minimal Android app to listen for an NFC Tap event and then launch the browser, he insists that no app is needed and that any NFC enabled Android device, fresh from the factory, when tapping an NFC tag containing a URL will launch the browser to that URL.<issue_comment>username_1: From trying it on two devices:
Galaxy S4 Google Play Edition: Lollipop 5.0, with multiple browsers. Once tagged the prompt to choose my browser comes up, and then once chosen opens the URL in the selected browser. The device was factory reset that morning.
HTC M7: Stock 4.4 up to date, no reset done, one browser. Opened straight in the browser.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 'Next bus' NFC tags at bus stops here in London attempt to open in a browser - if you've just got one browser, fine, it'll automatically open in that... no need for permissions, logins or a special app. But like everything else on your phone if you've multiple choices for browser, reader, editor... etc., it'll open a 'complete action' dialogue - and continue this process - until you choose one as default.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The URL is launched using Android's intent system.
You can register a application for all URLs (like a web browser) or for only specific URLs. For example, you can register for http mybusticket.com/ticketid/\* with your bus ticket application and Android will then ask the user which app the user wants to launch (if there are multiple that can handle that URL) when the NFC tag is scanned.
The Youtube app does this for example. NFC tags are handled mostly the same way.
<https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/nfc/nfc.html#dispatching>
<http://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-filters.html#Receiving>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/21 | 177 | 748 | <issue_start>username_0: can the purchase history be cleared? I want to remove my history of purchase so I have no comments with my spouse.
Thank you I haven't found anything yet on the net.<issue_comment>username_1: **No**, currently the Google Play Store **does not** support clearing of purchase history.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Not that I want to support you hiding things from your spouse, but if you log onto google.com/play on a PC and sign into your account there you can permanently delete things from your purchase history, but you also lose the app permanently.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Add a new Google account to the phone and remove the old one. It'll show no purchases were made on the new one.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/21 | 322 | 1,110 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm hoping this question is suited to this forum.
WhatsApp have just announced WhatsApp for the desktop browser ([https://web.whatsapp.com](https://web.whatsapp.com/)).
One of the steps is to scan a QR code using WhatsApp. I can't seem to find the option to scan the QR code.
The instructions say to open WhatsApp -> Menu -> WhatsApp Web.
The problem is that my menu doesn't have an option for WhatsApp Web.
My phone is a Nexus 5 on Lollipop 5.0.1.<issue_comment>username_1: I completely re-installed WhatsApp and now I see the WhatsApp Web option.
Word of caution: I lost data when I uninstalled WhatsApp.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: reboot your phone. I did that and the feature is there in the menu.
After rebooting, you may need to click on "chat," not on "calls" or "contacts." Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Update your WhatsApp to the latest version (2.11.498) and you will see the menu option `WhatsApp -> Menu -> WhatsApp Web`.
I have updated mine and am able to use WhatsApp web with the same menu option.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/22 | 273 | 974 | <issue_start>username_0: All, I am in trouble with accessing the files , photos etc in my SD card of Moto G 2nd. Is there any way to make it ? Thanks.
**Updated**
It is my mistake, I am sorry that I didn't put it clear. Please forgive me .
I mean I was trying access it from computer desktop. But so far didn't get it work around. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: I completely re-installed WhatsApp and now I see the WhatsApp Web option.
Word of caution: I lost data when I uninstalled WhatsApp.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: reboot your phone. I did that and the feature is there in the menu.
After rebooting, you may need to click on "chat," not on "calls" or "contacts." Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Update your WhatsApp to the latest version (2.11.498) and you will see the menu option `WhatsApp -> Menu -> WhatsApp Web`.
I have updated mine and am able to use WhatsApp web with the same menu option.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/22 | 388 | 1,433 | <issue_start>username_0: Why I can't scan the Whatsapp QR?
* I reinstalled WhatsApp
* I already have the WhatsApp Web Option
* I put it to scan but it just doesn't scan it.
* I Installed a QR Scanner app and it works perfectly.
* I uninstalled the QR Scanner app to see if that was the issue and
still doesn't work.
My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Ace.<issue_comment>username_1: SOLUTION
Okay, first of all - you have to scan the QR-Code with the scanner that is built in WhatsApp. Not with some 3rd-party scanner-app. Click on "Whatsapp Web", then the scanner opens immediately.
BUT - apparently there is a problem with devices that have a display smaller than 4 inches!
Like with my Sony Xperia Go (3,5 inches), I can't tap on the "OK, got it"-button to make the instructions of the built-in-scanner go away.
That's it. They will have to solve this problem in a later version, I guess.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Turn off WiFi.
Apparently, WhatsApp only connects itself to the web session if it's online via mobile data.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: To repeat a comment by <NAME> that solved my issue: If your browser has an extension such as Dark Reader which makes pages night-themed and inverts the color of the QR code, WhatsApp won't be able to scan it. Make sure you disable any color-inverting extensions or settings on web.whatsapp.com before scanning the QR code.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/22 | 655 | 2,772 | <issue_start>username_0: My [previous question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/96461/what-happens-when-i-tap-an-nfc-tag-which-contains-a-url) established that when a factory reset Android device taps an NFC tag which contain an URL, the operating system launches a browser.
Can I prevent that?
Is that just a default action on the part of the o/s, since no other handler was available?
If I code a BroadcatReceiver to handle the tap, will that automatically prevent the o/s from launching the browser? If not, can I add code to suppress the browser launch?<issue_comment>username_1: The browser opens because no other app can handle this action. If you will have 2 browsers the OS will ask you which app do you want to handle this action and when you choose one the OS will remember your preference.
You always can go to settings (the app) and "clear default". So, to your question you can write an app that will handle this action (by write this Broadcast receiver in the AndroidManifest.xml) and don't do anything with the URL. And then tapping on the NFC tag and choose your app and click always (so it'll not ask again). This way you can force the OS to not do anything when you tapping on an NFC tag with a URL.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: From a user's perspective, you cannot really prevent that a URL retrieved from an NFC tag is launched in a browser. Upon discovery of such a URL, Android just notifies the application that previously registered its interest into that data type coming from an NFC tag (or shows an activity chooser if multiple applications registered an interest into that data type).
Hence, it's the web browser application that registered its interest (through an intent filter in its AndroidManifest.xml) and you cannot normally1 disable this.
From a programmer's perspective, however, you can prevent that a particular URL is handled by a web browser. Web browsers usually register to be launched upon all "http://" and "https://" URLs. You can override this by registering your application for a more specific URL (i.e. one that includes a host name or even a path, e.g. <http://www.example.com/>). In that case your application will automatically get precedence over the web browser (no activity chooser will be shown).
Regarding your idea with the BroadcastReceiver: This is currently not possible. NFC discovery events, like the discovery of a URL, are only sent to activities. A broadcast receiver cannot pick up these intents. (See [this question](https://stackoverflow.com/q/24984392/2425802) on Stackoverflow for a possible workaround.)
---
1) Note that this is not entirely true as there are some means to disable intent filters programatically under certain conditions.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/22 | 530 | 1,767 | <issue_start>username_0: In telephony, an [IMSI](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_mobile_subscriber_identity) identifies a SIM card and, hence, a user. An [IMEI](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Station_Equipment_Identity) identifies the device itself.
If an Android device does not physically have a SIM card slot, does it still have an IMEI? The [documentation](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/TelephonyManager.html#getDeviceId%28%29) is not clear on this.
---
[Update] Since I don't have access to such a device, would someoen be so kind as to test it programatically? Just add call to `GetDeviceId()` into the code of an existing app. Thanks a 1,000,.000<issue_comment>username_1: I had a look at a tablet which does not have a SIM card slot and it does not have an IMEI number in the About Tablet settings menu.
[This answer on StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/a/8145184/1504365) should help you find an ID for a device with a SIM card slot and for those devices without.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I am answering my own question, because I finally found a definitive answer. [This S.O post](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3802644/will-telephonymanger-getdeviceid-return-device-id-for-tablets-like-galaxy-tab/8145184#8145184) says
>
> "Google's CTS require that getPhoneType of TelephonyManager needs to
> be none and getDeviceId of TelephonyManager needs to be null for
> non-phone devices."
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: My Azpen A727 tablet doesn't have a SIM card slot but it does have an IMEI number.
I see this number under Devices on my Google Dashboard.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/22 | 800 | 2,908 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated to 5.0.1 via OTA sometime ago, and it worked fine. Now I got a notification that 5.0.2 is ready but when Android shuts down to install update it returns error (with no other message. My Nexus 7 is rooted but has the stock recovery.
Is there an easy fix that doesn't require factory reset or installing recovery?<issue_comment>username_1: Since Android 5.0, any modifications to `/system` will cause OTA updates to fail. [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/11/13/psa-new-lollipop-ota-procedure-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/) noted that:
>
> ... the OTA script no longer patches individual files. Instead, it patches
> the system block directly and treats it as one enormous blob.
>
>
>
Therefore you have 2 choices if you want to update your device.
1. Remove any modifications to the system partition and remove any files that you may have added/renamed and restore any deleted files.
2. Flash the factory image. For the 5.0.2 update you can probably flash just the system image although this may not be the case for later updates. To do this you can use the instructions in my answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/50035/30530) (although it is for a different Nexus device the procedure is the same, the file names may differ though). To just flash the system image you can just perform steps 1 and 6.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As indicated [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/help/issue-sideload-5-0-2-ota-bin-install-t2985894) and by username_1, you have to flash the /system and /boot partition from you [stock package](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), because these ones usually get modified when rooting your device. Afterwards the OTA update works fine (working for 5.1.1 from 5.1.0). As long as you only flash your system and boot partition, your data will be preserved.
I used the [Nexus Root Toolkit](http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/) to flash the System image (from inside the Advanced section of the Toolkit). Once the OTA Update has completed, you can root your device again without losing any data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This is my approach to this known issue with rooted devices over 5.x (which I am get used to, since I am a rooted Nexus 4 owner)
1. Backup (rule of thumb)
2. download the suitable factory image for your device model and
uncompress it
3. enter in fastboot
4. fastboot flash radio xxxxx
5. reboot fastboot
6. fastboot flash recovery xxxxx
7. reboot fastboot
8. fastboot flash boot xxxx
9. reboot fastboot (I guess is not necessary to reboot between each step,
but i prefer to)
10. fastboot flash system xxxxx
11. reboot and wait
I have followed this procedure not less than ten times and everything went smoothly. Then, you can root again and flash the recovery of your choice (or leave stock recovery, whatever)
Enjoy.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/22 | 437 | 1,719 | <issue_start>username_0: I have issues with google maps on my Nexus 5 running Android 5.0.1
The position dot (my location) has a spiky side indicating my orientation.
However it doesn't point the right way.
Let's say I am pointing north and I hold my phone un portrait mode, then the
orientation info will point east (to my right), which would be the right answer
if I was in landscape mode.
Now if, while still pointing north, I hold my phone in landscape mode, then the
orientation info will point west (to my right), which would be the right answer
if I was in portrait mode.
As any one ever had the same issue ? Is there a know fix ?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe the "spiky thing" you refer to is a little blue arrow, is that correct? If so, I think what it actually displays is your direction of travel (on the map). If you are standing still, it probably show your last known (or assumed) direction of travel.
This same issue confused me greatly when I got my first smart-phone, but I'm pretty sure what I stated above is how it is. You could try it by walking (or driving or riding a bus or train) while watching the map, and then your direction on the map should be shown, regardless of portrait or landscape display.
Let us know if this solves it for you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I've had devices get their compasses screwed up. Just re-calibrate and see if that fixes it: [How can I calibrate the compass on my phone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/10145/how-can-i-calibrate-the-compass-on-my-phone) If you have done that and its still incorrect do try it again in a different location, perhaps outside away from any metal just to be sure.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/01/22 | 545 | 1,940 | <issue_start>username_0: I downloaded NQVault to my Samsung Galaxy S3 and I moved some videos to the vault. However, I couldn't get back the videos because I forgot my password. After trying many times to find out how to change the password, I became frustrated, so I deleted the app.
My question is, is there anyway for me to get my videos back from the app due to the fact it was deleted?<issue_comment>username_1: **No**.
According to NQ [FAQ](https://help.nq.com/entries/23294821-What-can-I-do-if-I-forget-my-Vault-password-),
>
> NQ Mobile makes your privacy our top priority. Unfortunately, that
> means your **NQ Mobile Vault password is kept secret, even to us**. If you
> forget your password, **we have no way to get it back**; however, you can
> use Vault Online to backup all of your Vault content (including call &
> SMS history, photos & videos) to a secure private cloud storage, which
> you can restore back onto your phone or a new phone. You can set up a
> new Vault password by uninstalling and reinstalling NQ Mobile Vault.
> Please note, if you reinstall NQ Mobile Vault with a new password you
> will not be able to access data you stored using your old password.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apparently, NQVault [does not really encrypt](https://ninjadoge24.github.io/#002-how-i-cracked-nq-vaults-encryption) the files, but simply does a byte-by-byte xor operation with a key that is generated from the password. Oh, and it does that only for the first 128 bytes. Since a byte can only take 256 different values, you can simply brute-force the key you need to "decrypt" your file.
The author of the [linked post](https://ninjadoge24.github.io/#002-how-i-cracked-nq-vaults-encryption) has even published the code for a brute force attack. All you need to do is to compile the c code, edit the bash script to recognize whatever mime type your videos are and then run the script.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/22 | 268 | 1,059 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently installed an update to my custom ROM (<http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/wip-cyanogenmod-12-t2936990>) which was previously working fine on my phone. After installing this update my phone now sits on the "Samsung Galaxy S III" screen and after about half a minute reboots back onto the screen.
I can access recovery and download mode with no problems still and I've tried re-flashing recovery and the ROM with no success.
If anybody can suggest anything I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks.
EDIT: I am unable to actually turn the phone off without removing the battery, every time I hold the power button it just turns itself back on after a second.<issue_comment>username_1: I had to install a custom kernal (Alter) to fix the issue. My device is now working like before now.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Have you tried to do a data wipe/factory reset?
You could take a nandroid backup, and use an app such as Titanium backup or Nandroid manager to get (some of) your data back.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/01/23 | 491 | 1,766 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Android 4.1.2 I can see force stop, uninstall updates, clear data, clear cache and view permissions of my installed apps via `Settings` > `Manage apps` but I am unable to tell their APK and/or package name.
I am particularly interested in knowing the name of the [Google App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox&hl=en) (that's the name appearing next to its icon in App info). Its latest version as downloaded from Google Play just now is `4.1.24.1672412.arm`.
Is there a way to get its APK name and package name?<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 411 | 1,495 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Whatsapp latest version & have the Whatsapp Web Option
I put it to scan but it just doesn't scan it.
I Installed a QR Scanner app and it works perfectly.
I uninstalled the QR Scanner app to see if that was the issue and still doesn't work.
My phone is a Sony Xperia E1 Dual... anyone help me...<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 668 | 2,503 | <issue_start>username_0: My play store used to be the US version and just a few days back it changed to Hong Kong version. Now I cannot figure out why and how it changed and I want to get it back to US version.
The only thing I can recall is that I used a proxy of HK those days. But now no matter how I set the proxy, my tablet, phone and the web page always give me the HK version.
I have read the posts about activating the play store of another country after relocate and I tried the methods, until now none of them works.
My account has two credit cards added, one's address is in US and the other is in Canada. Two of my apps that are only available in North America are not shown in neither [INSTALLED] nor in [ALL APPS] now.
The webpage version would show the US version as long as I logout my account, otherwise the HK version. The visible paid apps are all in HKD currency, which is rather disturbing!
Someone, please help me!
===UPDATE ON FEB 27, 2015===
The play store still shows HK version, however if I view games that are distributed to non-NA region (like EA's pvz\_row, or r3\_row) in the web page, it shows "The app is not supported in your device's country). Yet if I download a na version, the in-app-purchase currency shows HKD prices. I am confused, maybe I will have to contact Google play support team.<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 870 | 3,201 | <issue_start>username_0: I have [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher) (Prime version) installed on my Galaxy Nexus phone and I have noticed, that some of applications are missing in this launcher. In particular:
* Voice Search, and
* Sound Recorder
I can see these applications in `Settings > Apps > All`:
and in Google Play, but there is no sign of them in Nova Launcher. Icons to these applications are not present in NL's menu (app drawer), not on any of desktops and I can't even add them to desktop because, when long-pressing desktop and selecting `Add to Home Screen > Apps`, neither of these applications is listed on application list:
When I open up my app drawer in Nova Prime, I also can't see these apps. Notice, that I don't have `Apps` and `Widgets` tabs in my app drawer, because I have modified these. I've added my own tabs and removed `Widgets` tab, which I don't use at all. However, what concerns me the most, is the fact, that my app drawer contains different menu options in context menu than in case of other users (see [*geffchang*'s answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/96754/20449) as reference). I have `Play Store` and `Nova Settings`:
While other have `Show Hidden Apps` and `Edit Tab...`. This, however, is just a strange issue (and possible a clue), but doesn't change much, because, if I go to `Nova Settings > Drawer > Hide Apps` and select `Show Hidden Apps` from context menu, then my `Hidden Apps` list still does not contain these two, I'm looking for (`Voice Search` and `Sound Recorder`). This list contains only these applications, that I see in `Add to Home Screen > Apps` list.
I have absolutely no idea, why I can't see these two applications in any of Nova Prime lists and how to add them to either home screen or app drawer. Can anyone help here?<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 406 | 1,437 | <issue_start>username_0: Has anyone used the [HTC backup](http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one/howto/365635.html) app?
I'm going to factory reset my phone and I want to store my contacts somewhere so I can retrieve them after the reset.
Has anyone done this before?<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 365 | 1,332 | <issue_start>username_0: I switched my SIM card to the Galaxy S1 it reads it but under my network it says "unknown" so i can't send/ receive messages or calls why?<issue_comment>username_1: Answering my own question, thanks to the method found on this [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/72942/91216) thread and the hint provided by Google App's URL in Google play.
I typed:
```
adb shell 'pm list packages -f searchbox'
```
And received:
```
package:/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
```
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To see the actual package name of the Google App installed on your device, connect to a PC, enable USB debugging, download the adb source from <https://developer.google.com> and run the following commands.
1. launch the adb Shell: `adb shell`
2. Show a list of all the packages: `pm list packages`
Scroll through the list of packages, you should see `package: com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox` which is the package name for the Google App.
Alternatively, you can install an application called [Activity Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher&hl=en&gl=US) on the device, it will also display the package names for you.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/01/23 | 383 | 1,366 | <issue_start>username_0: My new Nexus 6 isn't giving me an LTE icon in my cell service - I get the same old H that was showing on my Nexus 4 before I upgraded.
*I'd expect to see `LTE` here* :
I talked to my carrier, who said that my data plan includes LTE, so I don't think that's a problem.
I've tried to set LTE as my preferred network, but it won't take. I go to:
`Settings -> Wireless/More -> Cellular networks -> Preferred network type`
choose `LTE (recommended)`
But the `Preferred network type` remains on `3G` after I make the change.
Is there some other setting I'm missing that will enable LTE? I've power cycled the phone several times and run through every fix I can imagine. I'm on Android 5.0.1 with AT&T.<issue_comment>username_1: Just in case anyone else runs into this issue: I went into an AT&T device location where they replaced my SIM card with a new one. After that, LTE was immediately available.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Chances are most likely that the SIM card you are using is not LTE enabled. You can check with the service provider on upgrading the SIM.
Once the SIM is upgraded, install [Open Signal](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staircase3.opensignal&hl=en) application in the phone and test for 4G signal coverage.
Upvotes: 1 |