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2015/03/26 | 600 | 2,066 | <issue_start>username_0: There are command line flags (or "switches") that Chromium (and Chrome) accept in order to enable particular features or modify otherwise default functionality.
* [Chromium Command Line Switches](https://peter.sh/experiments/chromium-command-line-switches/)
* [Run Chromium with flags](https://www.chromium.org/developers/how-tos/run-chromium-with-flags)
I want to add `--sync-url` flag to use my sync server instead of Google sync servers. `chrome://flags` only enable/disable flags but won't let you add a new flag.
Tried Chrome 41.0.xx and Chromium 43.0.xxx shell with:
```
# echo "chrome " > /data/local/tmp/android-webview-command-line
# echo "chrome " > /data/local/tmp/content-shell-command-line
# echo "chrome --sync-url whatever" > /data/local/tmp/chrome-command-line
```
Any idea how to run Chrome with flags on Android or directly add these to the default profile?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to add the entire command into the `/data/local/tmp/chrome-command-line` file. For example, I usually you want to skip the "First run experience", and I do:
`# echo "chrome --disable-fre" > /data/local/tmp/chrome-command-line`
You probably need
`# echo "chrome --sync-url whatever" > /data/local/tmp/chrome-command-line`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I just went through this myself on Android 5.0.1. It's [what was mentioned by username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/104165/44325) with two important tweaks.
1. In `chrome://flags`, enable the "Enable command line on non-rooted devices" flag, this makes Chrome look in `/data/local/tmp/chrome-command-line` (instead of `/data/local/chrome-command-line`)
2. Create the `chrome-command-line` file with `chrome` plus the additional flags you want (no need to repeat existing flags found in `about:version`), e.g. `chrome --sync-url whatever`
3. Change the mode of the `chrome-command-line` file to `755`, e.g. `chmod 755 chrome-command-line`
4. Restart Chrome and verify that the flags you specified appear in `about:version` at the beginning
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/03/27 | 157 | 675 | <issue_start>username_0: My friend used my phone to check his email but forgot to clear his account on my device, now his mails and notification come to my device, how do I remove his Gmail account and remain with only my account on my device?<issue_comment>username_1: Open settings, and go to "Accounts and sync", from there you can see currently logged in Google accounts, and you can sign-out from there.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Open settings -> go to "Accounts and sync" -> go to "Google Account", open which account you want to remove and there is "Delete/Remove Account" option in the menu(More option), you can delete the account from there.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/27 | 1,601 | 4,098 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 2012 device and I am attempting to upgrade to lollipop. I can get the right image from:
<https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images>
However, when I try to upgrade from 4.4.2, I run the command:
`adb sideload lollipop.zip`
The file gets uploaded, but the device then says:
`Verifing the update package:
E: Footer is wrong
E. Signature Verification Failed
Installation aborted.`
I tried both images for the 2012 Wifi and Mobile versions, same result. I also tried to do a factory reset.
Are the images wrong, or am I just doing something wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: The factory images provided on that page are not packaged for installation via Android's recovery system. You'll need to use [the flashing instructions](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions) to install the images using `fastboot`. If your device's bootloader is not unlocked already, this would require wiping all of your data. If it is unlocked, then you can skip the wipe by flashing just the bootloader upgrade, the the system image, and the boot image:
```
fastboot flash bootloader
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img
fastboot flash system /path/to/system.img
```
The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These *are* designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
* [KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/ce921efc1fa9197e9b336ce3f89cbfa2275ea4bb.signed-nakasi-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.ce921efc.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/4939a9ff6d10c495beaed26ac96228246f724272.signed-nakasi-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.4939a9ff.zip)
* [LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/a6645eee89af34f58db74f6a1ad93fe400fcfc7b.signed-nakasi-LRX22G-from-LRX21P.a6645eee.zip)
* [LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/9f163586073265c54d86679efd63513a4477cfd8.signed-nakasi-LMY47D-from-LRX22G.9f163586.zip)
For the GSM-enabled version, you can use these links:
* [KOT49H to KTU84L](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/21863855a5d1e8960003f841347313feab3c665b.signed-nakasig-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.21863855.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX22G](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/4f3f0971f71ad7aa14dcbebe0dae3af2b599c269.signed-nakasig-LRX22G-from-KTU84P.4f3f09711.zip)
* The 2012 Nexus 7 GSM has not received a 5.1 OTA yet. You must currently use the factory images if you want to update to 5.1.
Additional OTA links can be found in [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781), if needed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is defintely working for me. following the steps in sequence
* Install ADB and boot loader from following link to PC
<http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-with-drivers-on-windows-quickest-setup/>
* The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These are designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)
KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)
KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)
LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)
LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/27 | 1,621 | 4,257 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just bought a tablet to be used by the whole family. I downloaded some apps and games, and then set up two more users. Neither have, nor want, a Google account. (In fact our son is too young for a Gmail account according to Google.)
I am completely new to Android, as I have a Windows Phone and Windows computers so please go easy on me. I have a Wikipad with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
The apps I downloaded all appear on my user/profile and there is very little on my son's or my husband's (not even all of the pre-loaded ones, it would appear).
Do I need to download them all again for each user/profile or is there a way of making them show up? One of them (a Flight Simulator game exclusively for my son) was a paid-for app.<issue_comment>username_1: The factory images provided on that page are not packaged for installation via Android's recovery system. You'll need to use [the flashing instructions](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions) to install the images using `fastboot`. If your device's bootloader is not unlocked already, this would require wiping all of your data. If it is unlocked, then you can skip the wipe by flashing just the bootloader upgrade, the the system image, and the boot image:
```
fastboot flash bootloader
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img
fastboot flash system /path/to/system.img
```
The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These *are* designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
* [KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/ce921efc1fa9197e9b336ce3f89cbfa2275ea4bb.signed-nakasi-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.ce921efc.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/4939a9ff6d10c495beaed26ac96228246f724272.signed-nakasi-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.4939a9ff.zip)
* [LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/a6645eee89af34f58db74f6a1ad93fe400fcfc7b.signed-nakasi-LRX22G-from-LRX21P.a6645eee.zip)
* [LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/9f163586073265c54d86679efd63513a4477cfd8.signed-nakasi-LMY47D-from-LRX22G.9f163586.zip)
For the GSM-enabled version, you can use these links:
* [KOT49H to KTU84L](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/21863855a5d1e8960003f841347313feab3c665b.signed-nakasig-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.21863855.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX22G](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/4f3f0971f71ad7aa14dcbebe0dae3af2b599c269.signed-nakasig-LRX22G-from-KTU84P.4f3f09711.zip)
* The 2012 Nexus 7 GSM has not received a 5.1 OTA yet. You must currently use the factory images if you want to update to 5.1.
Additional OTA links can be found in [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781), if needed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is defintely working for me. following the steps in sequence
* Install ADB and boot loader from following link to PC
<http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-with-drivers-on-windows-quickest-setup/>
* The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These are designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)
KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)
KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)
LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)
LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/27 | 1,576 | 4,123 | <issue_start>username_0: I find it quite annoying that there is no easy way to sort the reviews of an Android app:
- neither can I search for certain keywords that may appear in a review.
- nor can I change the sort order, i.e. I can sort by rating, but if I want to see the 1-star ratings. I have to scroll all the way through thousands of higher ratings.
I am feeling quite tricked by Google. Of course it is obvious what they want to do - hide the "bad" ratings from the users. But seriously, it's not very customer friendly :(
Are there any web apps or sites that offer detailed sorting options for the Google Play Store?<issue_comment>username_1: The factory images provided on that page are not packaged for installation via Android's recovery system. You'll need to use [the flashing instructions](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions) to install the images using `fastboot`. If your device's bootloader is not unlocked already, this would require wiping all of your data. If it is unlocked, then you can skip the wipe by flashing just the bootloader upgrade, the the system image, and the boot image:
```
fastboot flash bootloader
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot /path/to/boot.img
fastboot flash system /path/to/system.img
```
The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These *are* designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
* [KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/ce921efc1fa9197e9b336ce3f89cbfa2275ea4bb.signed-nakasi-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.ce921efc.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/4939a9ff6d10c495beaed26ac96228246f724272.signed-nakasi-LRX21P-from-KTU84P.4939a9ff.zip)
* [LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/a6645eee89af34f58db74f6a1ad93fe400fcfc7b.signed-nakasi-LRX22G-from-LRX21P.a6645eee.zip)
* [LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/9f163586073265c54d86679efd63513a4477cfd8.signed-nakasi-LMY47D-from-LRX22G.9f163586.zip)
For the GSM-enabled version, you can use these links:
* [KOT49H to KTU84L](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/21863855a5d1e8960003f841347313feab3c665b.signed-nakasig-KTU84L-from-KOT49H.21863855.zip)
* [KTU84L to KTU84P](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasi/81f4eaa244e9b90ecc98edbb51108c85fa128f2b.signed-nakasi-KTU84P-from-KTU84L.81f4eaa2.zip)
* [KTU84P to LRX22G](http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_nakasig/4f3f0971f71ad7aa14dcbebe0dae3af2b599c269.signed-nakasig-LRX22G-from-KTU84P.4f3f09711.zip)
* The 2012 Nexus 7 GSM has not received a 5.1 OTA yet. You must currently use the factory images if you want to update to 5.1.
Additional OTA links can be found in [this XDA thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781), if needed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is defintely working for me. following the steps in sequence
* Install ADB and boot loader from following link to PC
<http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-with-drivers-on-windows-quickest-setup/>
* The alternative would be to incrementally apply the OTA updates for your device up to the latest version. These are designed to work in recovery mode, but need to be applied in order from earliest to latest since they are patch updates, not full system images. The Nexus 7 Wi-Fi OTA updates can be obtained from Google's servers using the following links:
KOT49H (4.4.2) to KTU84L (4.4.3)
KTU84L to KTU84P (4.4.4)
KTU84P to LRX21P (5.0)
LRX21P to LRX22G (5.0.2)
LRX22G to LMY47D (5.1)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/28 | 1,055 | 3,619 | <issue_start>username_0: I am having Nexus 7 running multiple users. I am trying to find out which is currently running user using ADB. The best I could get so far was to check legacy directory linking which is either linked to `/mnt/shell/emulated/0` or to `/mnt/shell/emulated/1`.
Is there more efficient way to find out which is currently running user? Also is there a way to find out user name of current user?<issue_comment>username_1: For Android 8, 9, 10, and possibly for Nougat too I suppose, run:
```
adb shell am get-current-user # returns USER_ID of the foreground user
adb shell cmd activity get-current-user # alternative command
```
Alternatively, do:
```
adb shell 'dumpsys activity | grep mCurrentUser'
```
You output would be:
```
mCurrentUser=0
```
0 is always the user Id for the owner (primary user). Any other number, say 10 or 11, would reflect a secondary user (including Guest user).
For Lollipop, enter the command:
```
adb shell dumpsys user
```
You would get something like:
```
Users:
UserInfo{0:Owner_lol:13} serialNo=0
Created:
Last logged in: +1m40s308ms ago
UserInfo{10:New user:10} serialNo=13
Created: +1h1m15s438ms ago
Last logged in: +6m2s390ms ago
```
In `{0:Owner_lol:13}` `0` is the userID of the user having user name `Owner_lol`.
For each user you would see `Last logged in:` time. The entry having time closest to current time implies that the corresponding user is currently in focus on screen.
Given that you've root access, you can see all these details from the `XML` file of each of the user available under `/data/system/users`.
It is another matter that my Android 4.2.1 didn't give `Last Logged in:` time correctly.
---
Alternatively, in Lollipop, you can do:
```
adb shell pm list users
```
You would get something like:
```
Users:
UserInfo{0:Owner_lol:13} running
UserInfo{10:New user:10}
```
In my Android 4.2.1 I don't see the text "running", perhaps because it wasn't implemented in the code or because the device has single-user support.
**Note** that if multiple users are logged in then you would see "running" for all the logged-in users.
---
`user` (`android.os.IUserManager`) is the service which manages users in the system. `dumspsys` simply dumped the output queried from the service `user`.
You can alternatively query the service provided that you know which function to query. For e.g. In my Android 5.0.2 I can enter:
```
adb shell service call user 8
```
It gives me a hex-dump where I can at least see the user name and userID among other things, of all the users in system.
Number `8` is calling a particular function. See the source code of `android.os.IUserManager` for your Android release [here](http://grepcode.com/search?query=android.os.IUserManager&start=0&entity=type&n=).
**Edit**:
An another method is to peek into the `activity` service.
```
adb shell dumpsys activity
```
Look for the few lines after the line with text `mStartedUsers:`. You would see something like:
```
User #0: mState=RUNNING
User #10: mState=RUNNING
```
The numeral entry between `#` and `:` is the userID of a user.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: I tried everything username_1 suggested, but non of it actually gave useful results. It always says that all users are "RUNNING", "Last logged in" doesn't update/reset when switching user accounts...
I ended up with this:
```
adb shell dumpsys activity | grep -E "mUserLru" | grep -Eo "[0-9]+\]$" | tr -d "]"
```
Returns the user id of the active user.
This works very well for me.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/03/28 | 401 | 1,486 | <issue_start>username_0: Alright, I just got my new oneplus one (replacing my old samsung). To get startes, i just need to get pictures copied to my new phone.
Not as easy as i thought!
1) google plus does not "recover" images to my new phone. It just lets med see images from my old phone via the net. Not good enough.
2) most sync apps (i've tried about 10 og them) syncs files, but fails to sync timestamps. For images this is fine (exif data is used), but all videos appear as being filmed today on my new device.
How do i get images and videos to my new phone WITH timestamps preserved?<issue_comment>username_1: It should be possible for you to connect your old phone to a computer, navigate to the photos directory and copy them over to your computer.
After that, connect your shiny new OnePlus One and copy the images over.
This should preserve all the EXIF data including the timestamp
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Actually it's not sth in your hand to modify easily, but i've found some tricky solutions you can use.
At first take a look at a pre-asked related question [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35580/how-can-i-transfer-photos-to-my-android-jelly-bean-device-while-preserving-the-o).
The second way which is a kinda boring is to use [File Timestamp](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.pogsoftwares.filetimestamp&hl=en) to rewrite your own custom time metadata on any file you want.
hope it helps you!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/03/28 | 637 | 2,374 | <issue_start>username_0: I've seen reports here and there online where users have reported similar frustrations. Has anyone had success fixing whatever issue is crippling the tablet after upgrading to Android 5 (Lollipop)?<issue_comment>username_1: I do not own a nexus 7. However, my moto g was slower when I upgraded to L. It seems that booting in recovery mode and wiping the cache helps a lot. You can google for the specific instructions for nexus 7. I just finished wiping cache on my phone. It definitely is snappier.
See this link for more info [enter link description here](http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-the-moto-g-2014)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I did a **factory data reset** and everything is running much more smoothly:
`Settings` > `Backup and Reset` > `Factory Data Reset`
I had to log back in and reinstall my apps. This wasn't too onerous in my case since my tablet usage is limited mainly to the Amazon Kindle and Pandora apps.
For a more nuanced approach, see this [Tuning Guide for the Nexus 7](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/EWUtW5-fVrE/zgxJ-S7NSNkJ).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem and did the following. Switching back from a Material keyboard back to Holo drastically improved performance.
1. Open the Settings menu on your device.
2. Under "Personal," touch **Language & Input**.
3. Under "Keyboard & input methods," touch the Settings icon next to "Google Keyboard."
4. Touch **Appearance & Layouts**.
5. Touch **Theme**.
6. Select either *Holo White* or *Holo Blue*.
Changing your animation speeds may not be as effective as switching to a holo keyboard, but can slightly improve your tablet's performance: (whether this is psychological or not has yet to be proven)
1. Open **Settings**
2. Tap on **About Phone**
3. Find **Build Number** and tap on it *repeatedly* until a message which says "you are now a developer" appears.
4. Go back to the main menu in **Settings**
5. You will now have an option called Developer Options . Open that.
6. Enable **Developer Options** by tapping the slider on the top right
7. Find **Window Animation Scale** in developer options, and tap it
8. Select **.5x** (or you could just turn them off completely)
9. Do the same to **Transition Animation Scale** and ***Animator Duration Scale***
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/29 | 621 | 2,303 | <issue_start>username_0: I have got a group conversation with a lot of messages. I want to clear the messages but want to keep the pictures and videos.<issue_comment>username_1: I do not own a nexus 7. However, my moto g was slower when I upgraded to L. It seems that booting in recovery mode and wiping the cache helps a lot. You can google for the specific instructions for nexus 7. I just finished wiping cache on my phone. It definitely is snappier.
See this link for more info [enter link description here](http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-the-moto-g-2014)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I did a **factory data reset** and everything is running much more smoothly:
`Settings` > `Backup and Reset` > `Factory Data Reset`
I had to log back in and reinstall my apps. This wasn't too onerous in my case since my tablet usage is limited mainly to the Amazon Kindle and Pandora apps.
For a more nuanced approach, see this [Tuning Guide for the Nexus 7](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/nexus/EWUtW5-fVrE/zgxJ-S7NSNkJ).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem and did the following. Switching back from a Material keyboard back to Holo drastically improved performance.
1. Open the Settings menu on your device.
2. Under "Personal," touch **Language & Input**.
3. Under "Keyboard & input methods," touch the Settings icon next to "Google Keyboard."
4. Touch **Appearance & Layouts**.
5. Touch **Theme**.
6. Select either *Holo White* or *Holo Blue*.
Changing your animation speeds may not be as effective as switching to a holo keyboard, but can slightly improve your tablet's performance: (whether this is psychological or not has yet to be proven)
1. Open **Settings**
2. Tap on **About Phone**
3. Find **Build Number** and tap on it *repeatedly* until a message which says "you are now a developer" appears.
4. Go back to the main menu in **Settings**
5. You will now have an option called Developer Options . Open that.
6. Enable **Developer Options** by tapping the slider on the top right
7. Find **Window Animation Scale** in developer options, and tap it
8. Select **.5x** (or you could just turn them off completely)
9. Do the same to **Transition Animation Scale** and ***Animator Duration Scale***
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/29 | 300 | 1,276 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and Windows 7 operating system.
I'm trying to transfer files, specifically music, through USB to my phone but it's giving me an error. It's saying I do not have permission to create this item.
I'm not sure what exactly is going on. I have actually transferred music files from my computer to my phone before using the exact same method, but now it doesn't work anymore. I highly doubt it is the issue with the USB cable and computer not recognizing my phone, because it recognizes it fine. And I'm not going to download any software just so I can transfer music; because I've done this before and it worked so ....
If this involves UAC, then mine is on the lowest setting which means I don't need administrator permission, even though I am administrator.<issue_comment>username_1: I had a similar problem a few weeks ago (same phone, same OS).
I turned off the phone and took the battery out for about 1-minute.
Then put the battery back in and restarted the phone.
Not sure if it will work for you, but I figured I'd try to help.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I figured out the error. It turned out the music files I had, apparently I didn't have ownership over them so I couldn't transfer them ....
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/03/29 | 424 | 1,439 | <issue_start>username_0: So, assume that there are two Galaxy S3 phones (i9300)s. One of em has a "No Service", "Baseband Unknown" problem while the other works like a charm. Both of them are rooted and flashed with custom ROMs. (CM11 and CM12).
So, if the phone with proper `/efs` makes a nandroid backup of `/efs` and then that backup is restored in the phone having issues, then this should technically work.
Question is, will it?<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes, when you have download a Rom, there is many files as you can see like :
* **PDA**
* **PHONE**
* **CSC**
this is in `ODIN`.
So, you need `Modem` or `CSC` for flash.
>
> (But this is for Flash on `Stock Rom` and need `3 file`).and also, for
> get back and test for need or not need **Z3X** box, just back to
> Stock rom and tell us your problem is solved with Stock or not.this
> texts are, for more information.and help you for install Stock without
> this problem.anyway.
>
>
>
As i said in chat, take a backup from `efs` (from worked device) and install it with recovery.
technically, it will work.But, this is sometimes Harassment you and need money for solved with `z3x` :)
hope your problem solved with flash `efs`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: No, this won't work, because there is cant be two phones with same IMEI codes and every single phone probably has special modem codes so efs from one phone won't work in other phone
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/03/29 | 787 | 3,008 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Google Nexus 5 device. In the beginning, I was amazed at the GPS performance; most of the time I had a fix after at most 5 seconds. A few months ago I installed Cyanogenmod CM11, and as far as I can remember GPS still worked great after the flash (I registered for CM's "find my phone" service, and that worked well).
Now recently I have found that location in general doesn't work any more. I can't get a GPS fix even after waiting for a long time, and even WiFi and cell network based location don't work – I get a location, but it's off by about a kilometer, and that in a large city with plenty of WiFi hotspots and cell towers. It doesn't even recognize my home location any more, even though I have clear WiFi reception from my own router which previously was clearly associated with my street address.
I am not sure what could have triggered this problem. At some point I tried to share as little information with Google as possible (out of privacy concerns) so I configured "Location mode" to "Device only" and I also disabled and deleted location history. I guess it is possible that at some point while doing this, I accidentally "broke" location altogether, though I don't know how. In any case, after noticing that GPS doesn't work any more, I re-enabled "High accuracy" mode, but with no effect. It's also conceivable that a CM11 update caused this, but I believe that when I installed CM11 it was already at the current state M11. I never installed nightlies.
My questions are:
* What could have broken both GPS- and WiFi/cell-based location? Is there a known issue with CM11 (M11) on hammerhead? I couldn't find anything. Is it possible that I inadvertently disabled some system service that needs to be running? Nothing under Apps / Disabled looks like its location-related.
* What can I do to get location working again? Re-flash? Install a nightly? Hope that at some point CM11 M12 is released? Delete some system file? I'm open to any kind of idea.<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes, when you have download a Rom, there is many files as you can see like :
* **PDA**
* **PHONE**
* **CSC**
this is in `ODIN`.
So, you need `Modem` or `CSC` for flash.
>
> (But this is for Flash on `Stock Rom` and need `3 file`).and also, for
> get back and test for need or not need **Z3X** box, just back to
> Stock rom and tell us your problem is solved with Stock or not.this
> texts are, for more information.and help you for install Stock without
> this problem.anyway.
>
>
>
As i said in chat, take a backup from `efs` (from worked device) and install it with recovery.
technically, it will work.But, this is sometimes Harassment you and need money for solved with `z3x` :)
hope your problem solved with flash `efs`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: No, this won't work, because there is cant be two phones with same IMEI codes and every single phone probably has special modem codes so efs from one phone won't work in other phone
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/03/29 | 379 | 1,431 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to disable GPS if not in use by any app – either provided by Android itself or, if that's not possible, by use of a third-party app?<issue_comment>username_1: GPS is automatically turned-off when not in use by apps. That said, apps can use GPS even if they work in background. So, I guess that your concern should be checking the apps that use GPS in the background, rather than turning it off completely.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As [Aleks pointed out](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/103940/16575), GPS only "drains battery" when accessed – its battery use in standby is negligible (see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575) for some statistics). You can see whenever some app is accessing it, as then the cross-hair GPS icon appears in the notification bar.
However, some (badly coded) apps might be "hammering" GPS for location details. If you encounter such an app (but cannot live without that particular one), there are some [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'") tools which can take care for that (see e.g. our [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'") [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/tasker/info)) – and e.g. turn GPS of as soon as that "waster" starts, or after a delay of say 1 min to allow it for one fix and not more.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/29 | 522 | 1,700 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Xperia E1 with 2Gb of internal memory. I had to buy an 8GB SD card to use good apps! The problem is that I can only use 2Gb of my SD card on apps! When I open the storage it say it has 6.90Gb free, but when I open from Apps settings and check on SD card it say 505Gb free.
<http://s21.postimg.org/mtcj0r1s7/image.jpg>
<http://s21.postimg.org/ubvo9dt53/e1872b176fa9f6e9b46b2ef59e107b6d6f88ba4bb3ca610c.jpg><issue_comment>username_1: GPS is automatically turned-off when not in use by apps. That said, apps can use GPS even if they work in background. So, I guess that your concern should be checking the apps that use GPS in the background, rather than turning it off completely.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As [Aleks pointed out](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/103940/16575), GPS only "drains battery" when accessed – its battery use in standby is negligible (see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/27742/16575) for some statistics). You can see whenever some app is accessing it, as then the cross-hair GPS icon appears in the notification bar.
However, some (badly coded) apps might be "hammering" GPS for location details. If you encounter such an app (but cannot live without that particular one), there are some [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'") tools which can take care for that (see e.g. our [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'") [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/tasker/info)) – and e.g. turn GPS of as soon as that "waster" starts, or after a delay of say 1 min to allow it for one fix and not more.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/29 | 209 | 756 | <issue_start>username_0: My device order in [Play Store web](https://play.google.com/store?hl=en) is currently like so:
I haven't even powered on the Nexus 4 in a month. How do I make Note 4 the default without disabling Nexus 4 altogether in [Play Store Settings](https://play.google.com/settings?hl=en)?<issue_comment>username_1: As far I know, it can't be done. Google Play lists the devices in alphabetical order by default.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The list is sorted by last used date.
Go to the Play Store on your phone, maybe download or update an app, and the last used date should be set to the current date. And next time, it should be at the top.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/30 | 746 | 2,761 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to transfer my whataspp chats from my galaxy s3 mini to my new galaxy A3.
I followed the guide (I think!)
I backed up my chats and then copied the database file over onto my pc. The files all look like msgstore.db.crypt.crypt8 or with a date msgstore-2015-03-26.1.db.crypt8.
When i installed whatsapp on my new phone there was no database file so i created one.
I then tranferred the msgstore files into it.
When i went though the verification process... i didnt get any option to restore and i have none of my chats...
now ive seen that my first overnight back up is in a new folder logs and is backed up as whatsapp-2015-03-29.1.log.gz
what have i done wrong? what can i try?
Thanks in advance<issue_comment>username_1: **According to this link :**
[How to transfer WhatsApp conversations to new devices: the easy way](http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-transfer-whatsapp-conversations-to-new-devices)
When you have a backup, just you need to install WhatsApp on new device and,
>
> **Do not start the app in new device !**
>
>
>
and then, Copy Database files in `WhatsApp / Databases` and finallly,
Setup your number in WhatsApp , and then go to `Restore`. or follow above link.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apparently there are issues with the restore when you use a different phone number. I could not completely figure out what caused the problems in my case, but I was finally able to restore my data when I used the same Cell phone number for activation (I have a dual sim phone) as I uesd on my old phone.
I would want to share this answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/52684/fail-in-restoring-whatsapp-chats) but I do not have enough reputation...
The answers there suggest that you should also use the same Google account information (not sure if "gmail" vs "googlemail" makes a difference here).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you don't get a prompt to restore back up, make sure you have the backup file already in your computer, then reinstall WhatsApp and you should see the prompt to restore backup once you set up your WhatsApp account again in your new phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. You can use Google drive backup feature of WhatsApp. Go to settings->chats->chat backup. You will see Google drive option. Select Google drive and then WhatsApp will upload you chat to Google drive.(if you don't see Google drive option in whatsapp try updating WhatsApp and login to Google drive app on phone )
2. Now on your new phone login to Google drive app once before setting of WhatsApp and then setup WhatsApp. It will automatically check Google drive for backup and ask you to restore.
Make sure you use same Gmail id in step 1&2.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/30 | 1,466 | 5,051 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought myself a Vidonn X6 sports band, and am having issues upgrading the firmware.
The new version released last week of the app on the Android adds support for the X6, and is offering a newer firmware version for my sports band. When I try to install it, the band's face shows up 'Up' arrow (taking on an upgrade), and stays for approximately one minute, while the phone stays on the 'Upgrading' screen in the app.
After a minute, the arrow disappears off the band, and the Bluetooth settings screen comes on. I have tried:
* waiting,
* backing out to the app, and
* disabling the Wifi so Vidonn asks to turn it on.
None of these seem to finish the upgrade, and in all instances, I have to pair the sports band back to my phone. The battery was charged up to 100%, so I know it's not a power issue.
What more can I try to get the newer firmware installed?<issue_comment>username_1: I have THREE of these bracelets to be used as gift and yes, they are very flaky in the software.Mind you, the hardware bits are simple and (I think) pretty robust if the water-proofing works properly. Just DO NOT swim with this on!.
As to firmware upgrade. I have 3 phones and only ONE will upgrade the firmware. I found that the latest Android Kitkat V4.4.4 works in my case as it is a new phone I got from a warranty claim. The software upgrade goes into the screen, then the red letters on the bottom of the screen turns green and the big circle starts the percent count from 1% to 100% and device resets and repairs with the phone. So, it is a Bluetooth or software issue relating to bluetooth stack in the PHONE itself rather than the device. Since Bluetooth 4.0 is new, the profile part in the phone can be tricky and there is nothing you can do except to upgrade the software on the phone itself and try again.
My Lenovo phone upgraded to V4.4.2 also CANNOT upgrade the firmware of the X6 but works well with it. The ANdroid app is also poor quality and reliablity of sync is also about 80%. Not good but passable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I finally got it to update, after no help from their tech support.
Start the upgrade, and wait for the Bluetooth settings screen to come up. I scanned for devices, and got a new gibberish device to connect to, as shown below. It now successfully reads as an x6 bracelet, but was gibberish the first time I saw it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fDkOQ.jpg*)
(Click on the image to see enlarged view.)
I was then able to successfully upgrade the firmware. The upgrade bar turned green, and it copied over, using my only Android device, a OnePlus One.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Ive now done 2 upgrades and figured it out.
After you try to upgrade the first time, the Vidonn phone app will hang. You have to kill the app in the task manager. Important: Then go into bluetooth settings and unpair the bracelet from the phone.
Then relaunch the phone app and start the upgrade process again, This time you will see the circle move and do the upgrade.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Got the same issue on my OnePlus, unable to upgrade firmware, my smartband had some issues (screen not working). After long search, found it : uninstall vidonn2.0 app , download vidonn tool.apk and firmware <https://goo.gl/BZYGsQ> (read the text file) then install it, reboot phone, launch Vidonn tool then flash firmware. You can also try to flash the firmware in the Vidonn2.0 directory on the phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: 1. Please install and open the upgrade tool.
2. Search X6 and click to connect with X6.
3. after connected successfully and display "Unknown service 00001800-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb" .Click "Reset(upgrade)"
4. X6 will display arrow icon.
5. With arrow icon on smart band go Back to search page, it will display "DfuTarg".
6. Click"DfuTarg" and connect it.
7. Connected and it will display "Unknown service 00001800-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb", then Click "Select File" and choose the file. then it wil upgrade automatically.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: Just did a firmware upgrade of very old Vidonn X6 wristband by following [this answer(this thread)](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/117578/330279). I am using a Vidonn App and VidonnTools App from the website linked on that answer. My X6 now has a v2.9.0.0 release. Vidonn Android App version is v3.2.4.
Before upgrade Vidonn Android app told X6 was a version v2.7.0.6. Link above answer had a firmware file but it was v2.6.2.1. German website lists firmware history and latest one is v2.9.0.0. I could not find a binary in the same german website but they link to a russian(?) website with all firmwares available.
<http://www.vidonn.com/en/faq.html>
[https://vidonnx6.tumblr.com/post/126413649799/firmwareupdate-durchführen](https://vidonnx6.tumblr.com/post/126413649799/firmwareupdate-durchf%C3%BChren)
<https://yadi.sk/d/jKHO8XrthJ63n/Firmware%20X6>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/03/30 | 1,087 | 4,115 | <issue_start>username_0: ### **Device info**:
* Model : Micromax Canvas Nitro A310
* Android Version : 4.4.2
* Kernel Version : 3.4.67
* Device Status : Rooted, Philz touch recovery, Xposed Framework installed
### **Issue**:
My(relative's) device is getting overheated (avg temperature ~ **48 deg** Celsius, max reached ~ **65 deg** Celsius) and the battery drains (**100% to ~9% in less than 7 hours** with usage of attending few calls only) very quickly even when its idle.
---
### **About Overheating** :
I used [CPU Temperature](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yanyan.cputemp&hl=en) for profiling the apps with respect to temperature. Based on that, I auto-hibernated those apps in [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify.pro&hl=en)(**all experimental features enabled** except Telephony Wakeup, **working in Boost Mode**).
1. One main culprit I noticed is the [Runkeeper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fitnesskeeper.runkeeper.pro&hl=en) app which requires **high-accuracy** (more battery consumption) location mode for smooth working. If I put this app in Greenify then it can't possibly be used **(will get hibernated)** for its intended purpose if the device screen turns off or goes to sleep.
2. Other culprit noticed was **Google Play Services** and **Gmail** (both updated to latest version) which I don't have any option to hibernate the former in Greenify and I'm not supposed to disable the former because of Runkeeper's demand for Maps and location.
---
### **About Battery Drain**:
Battery usage from Settings didn't reveal anything useful at all. At the time of writing this question, I've put to test three apps:
* [BetterBatteryStats](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asksven.betterbatterystats&hl=en) and [Battery Stats Plus](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.rootuninstaller.bstats) **for profiling battery usage**;
* [DS Battery Saver](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.rootuninstaller.batrsaver)(free) **for keeping the drain low**.
This profiling will take at least 1-2 days and I'm not having high hopes from DS Battery Saver. Another point, my relative keeps GPS Off when not using Runkeeper. Usage of Runkeeper is for around 1-1.5 hour roughly in the morning.
---
### **About Device**:
The device is only six months old with **2500mAh** battery. The surrounding environment temperature isn't much more than *34 deg* Celsius to corroborate any additional heating. Furthermore, no new apps were installed before when these issues came into my relative's attention. I take it as some new update in Google Services or other app could be a reason for this. But that is just a wild guess.
---
### **Question**:
I need to know how should I proceed to troubleshoot both of these issues effectively? Is there a guide here or elsewhere for such, to do this in a sound manner rather than being haphazard? I aim to pinpoint the culprits here.
### **Note**:
Although I have already made Nandroid and ADB backup, I don't want to reset my device. That is left if all else fails.<issue_comment>username_1: It would be preferred to restart the device, but before you do that, try clearing the ram and recent applications ALL THE TIME. If this fails, try battery doctor. It is a very useful tool that closes background apps and things you are not using.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: BBS is more confusing than GSAM battery companion. It provides more detail, but GSAM + root can tell you a lot. If you could provide screenshots of full charge, to fully dead we can point you in right direction; if this happens in 7 hours with the screen off and no interaction all the better it should be very trivial to find.
From there, you could use Xposed App Opps module to disable apps with excessive spyware.
I don't really help people (relatives, friends) with this stuff unless they're willing to understand 'why' themselves, easier to just recommend iPhone.
There's almost certainly a rogue app running around doing something. A picture would be worth a thousand words
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/03/31 | 542 | 1,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I've just updated my Sony Xperia Z3 Compact to 5.0.2.
The clock on the lockscreen used to be like this:
but now it's stacked like this (two lines):
**Is there a way to keep Lollipop but get the old one-line clock on the lockscreen back?**<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, there is. You could use an alternate clock app, like [Clock JB](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moblynx.clockjb), that has the same widget's look and feel. I would recommend any of the Clock apps developed by [Moblynx](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Moblynx). They have the same look and feel, and can be customized to your liking.
But, if you can't add widgets to the lockscreen, you will have to resort to another lockscreen app. If you want to go for hardcore mods to make it look that way, I would suggest posting a question at the XDA forums. The mods over there might help you out.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: you can try long press clock in lockscreen, and you can choose one line clock and analog clock.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: I went to settings/personalisation/clocks then changed it to digital clock rather than sony clock
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to Settings - Lock screen. Under "Display" uncheck "Enable Widgets".
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Press and hold screen until the option to remove apps appears then press the + icon, swipe left until you see clocks and select the format you prefer.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: When the time is showing on your lock screen, press and hold on the time, and then you can choose from 3 options (Sony clock, digital clock, or analog clock)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Go to Settings, then lock screen, then Clock Style, then click the one-line option.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/03/31 | 630 | 2,460 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running Android KitKat 4.4.2 on a Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo. As a security measure I would like to prevent my phone being automatically mounted whenever I attach a USB cable from my mobile device to a PC. This way if someone steals my device they will not be able to read or copy files stored on my mobile device. However I am not sure how to turn this feature on or off.
I have read [this post](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/27632/prevent-ics-from-mounting-usb-storage) but I actually have USB debugging enabled under `Settings | General | Developer Options`. But the answer found there does not seem to apply to my device.<issue_comment>username_1: Try this from `adb shell` on your PC or from a root terminal on your device:
```
content update --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:mount_ums_autostart --bind value:i:0
```
Per the Android source code:
```
/**
* Whether or not UMS auto-starts on UMS host detection. (0 = false, 1 = true)
* @hide
*/
public static final String MOUNT_UMS_AUTOSTART = "mount_ums_autostart";
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I think it was in Android 4.2 a feature was added that requires the phone to allow each PC it is connected, which is identified by a unique key. You can save this key in your phone rather than having to click on accept every time.
If you want to clear the keys that you have already accepted:
Settings -> Developer Options -> Revoke USB debugging authorization
Now any device that is connected to your phone must be accepted by the phone again.
This should not really be a problem unless someone steals both your phone and your laptop. If you plug your phone into someone else's computer, the phone should require your phone unlock code and explicit acceptance to allow USB debugging.
---
EDIT:
After playing some more with these settings, I think my above answer is not really related to the mounting issue.
I don't think there is a way to prevent auto-mounting. But if your phone is locked, it should not be readable. So lock your phone. You can test whether anything is readable on your phone by plugging it in the USB cable to a computer while the phone is locked.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Try cutting two sync wires inside the usb cable. Keep the red and black for charging only.
<https://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/threads/i-can-not-find-micro-usb-with-all-connectors.131677/>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/01 | 591 | 2,159 | <issue_start>username_0: This morning, my Nexus 4 (Android 5.0.1) had some issues about Google apps crashing. I decided to do factory reset, so I went to Settings and apply factory reset, it was showing power turn-off, then it has not been started again. I tried to plug charger and everything but nothing is worked out.
Now, when I plug it to wall USB charger or laptop USB charger, I can't see any charging icon. I tried to hold down `power` + `volume down` buttons, but nothing happen. However, when I hold `power` + `volume down` buttons and plug it to any charger, it shows red notification light which blinks for 10 seconds. Releasing the buttons made the light go off.
Tried below solutions, but nothing worked for me till now:
1. Put it charging more than 2 hours.
2. Checked solutions from [Red notification light on Nexus 4, won't power on, device unresponsive](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/39548/red-notification-light-on-nexus-4-wont-power-on-device-unresponsive) too, but no success.
3. Checked this Deep Hibernate solution from [here](http://www.guplum.com/nexus-4-not-charging-and-turning-on-and-died-suddenly-hibernation-issue/)
4. Also tried XDA developers [solution](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43291951&postcount=27)
Any other possible solutions?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem once a week and have a little different solution (workaround):
1. Unplug the phone from the charger
2. Press and hold the `volume down` button plus `power` button for 15 seconds
3. Plug it into the wall-charger (while still holding both buttons!)
-> the red light should start to blink.
4. After 4-5 blinks release the buttons
5. Wait some seconds and then press the `power` button and it should boot
Maybe this workaround will help you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had luck holding the power and volume down button for 10 seconds, then plugging in the usb charger. I was presented with the technical boot screen which gave me a few options (start, recovery mode, etc) - I just selected start and it began to power on as normal. Now charging with the white icon from 0% charge.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/01 | 260 | 1,061 | <issue_start>username_0: My network operator charges to my account every 28 days rather than every month. How can I change the data usage cycle length under `Settings > Connections > Data Usage` accordingly?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem once a week and have a little different solution (workaround):
1. Unplug the phone from the charger
2. Press and hold the `volume down` button plus `power` button for 15 seconds
3. Plug it into the wall-charger (while still holding both buttons!)
-> the red light should start to blink.
4. After 4-5 blinks release the buttons
5. Wait some seconds and then press the `power` button and it should boot
Maybe this workaround will help you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had luck holding the power and volume down button for 10 seconds, then plugging in the usb charger. I was presented with the technical boot screen which gave me a few options (start, recovery mode, etc) - I just selected start and it began to power on as normal. Now charging with the white icon from 0% charge.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/01 | 372 | 1,362 | <issue_start>username_0: I was playing around with Android's "share" feature and now I've got this extra icon which I really don't like and I can't figure out how to make it go away.
The icon is to the right of the share button and has the icon of the app that I was sharing to. In the screenshot below it shows as the Gmail icon.
<http://i1383.photobucket.com/albums/ah291/Micheal98/Screenshot_2015-04-01-11-17-14_zpskm0lit2i.png><issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, I cannot use the comment system yet, but I know what you're referring to. Once you access the "share" feature, it automatically provides a "shortcut" to the last app you tried to "share" with. I actually find it a pretty convenient feature. I don't think you can get rid of it (unless you find a custom gallery or something). If you share your photos with anybody, I'd use the most-oft used app to share with, and just leave it there. i.e. messaging / facebook / etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I got rid of it by going to the app's "App Info" page and tapping the "Clear Data" button. Obviously that won't work if you want to keep any of the app's other data but in my case I was willing to sacrifice the thumbnail cache to get rid of the extra icon.
The strange thing is that I remember trying that before I asked this question but I guess not.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/01 | 303 | 1,223 | <issue_start>username_0: Am I right in thinking that as of Lollipop 5.1 all group messages sent via Messenger are sent via MMS?
In prior versions I had the choice to send them as multiple SMS messages, which is what I want as my contract gives me unlimited SMS messages but charges me per MMS.<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, I cannot use the comment system yet, but I know what you're referring to. Once you access the "share" feature, it automatically provides a "shortcut" to the last app you tried to "share" with. I actually find it a pretty convenient feature. I don't think you can get rid of it (unless you find a custom gallery or something). If you share your photos with anybody, I'd use the most-oft used app to share with, and just leave it there. i.e. messaging / facebook / etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I got rid of it by going to the app's "App Info" page and tapping the "Clear Data" button. Obviously that won't work if you want to keep any of the app's other data but in my case I was willing to sacrifice the thumbnail cache to get rid of the extra icon.
The strange thing is that I remember trying that before I asked this question but I guess not.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/01 | 1,311 | 4,359 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung Galaxy i9000 equiv(T959) that has recently been showing "Storage Space Running Out". I have been running Cyanogen 10.1 for a couple of years without any problems, until now. But I have 400M free on my system partition and 3G on my SD partition.
From other posts I have read, options include:
* deleting all logs in /data/log
* \*#9900# and selecting `delete dumpstack`
* using `adb shell` to delete everything in /data/log
* moving apps to the SD partition
However my `/data/log` foler is empty! (checked with ES file explorer and even Terminal Emulator). And I have 400M free on the system drive!
With 400M free on my system drive (confirmed both with DataUsage and Storage Use), I do not understand where these messages are coming from! I've tried `wiping davlik cache`, but that has not made a difference either.
Everything I have read points to log files being the culprit, but nothing I have run seems to detect any log file taking up room.
In the meantime, I can't seem to use the gmail client/app anymore (unable to sync), so cannot send or receive email.
I know that this may seem like a duplicate question, but I cannot find any postings that deal with this issue when there is actually significant space left on the device (>25%!).
From Terminal:
```
df:
Filesystem Size used Free
/dev 198.5M 32K 198.5M
/mnt/secure 198.5M 0K 198.5M
/mnt/asec 198.5M 0K 198.5M
/mnt/obb 198.5M 0K 198.5M
/cache 17.5M 2.3M 15.2M
/radio 16M 14.3M 1.7M
/datadata 422M 395.6M 26.4M
/system 393.7M 334.4M 59.3M
/data 1.5G 1.1G 396.9M
/efs 12.5M 5.9M 6.6M
/storage/sdcard0 13G 9.5G 3.5G
```
There are also some app-specific mount points that I don't believe have value to list here.
<issue_comment>username_1: I have answered this [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/103112/how-to-change-the-storage-from-phone-memory-to-internal-storage/103114#103114)
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> Apps are stored on the /data partition, while the empty space you have is probably located on some other location, like internal SD card. Even if you have empty space elsewhere, apps couldn't be installed nowhere but on the /data partition.
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> There is a way to make /data partition bigger by resizing your partitions (I've done it myself), but it's not recommended if you don't know what you're doing, since you can end up making your phone unusable.
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Try using `df` command in either Terminal Emulator or ADB shell, to see how much free space you have on each separate partition.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: As [Alexandar already pointed out](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/104213/16575), there are different partitions involved. The "400MB on your system partition" (actually, there's only ~ 300 MB free) have no effect here at all, as you cannot use them: `/system` is mounted read-only during normal operation, and mostly reserved for the OS and its core apps.
Let's walk your tree one by one:
* `/dev`, `/system`, `/efs`, `/cache`, `/radio`: these are "special locations" used by the system, and not available (directly) to your apps and your data.
* `/mnt/secure`, `/mnt/asec`, `/mnt/obb`: similarly.
* `/data` and `/storage/sdcard0`: your SD cards are not related to that error message.
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> * `/datadata`: here we go, **this is the troublemaker:** just 26.4M are free here. The error you're describing is triggered as soon as free space drops below 25 MB (or below 10% sometimes, which would be ~40 MB). No matter how much space is available elsewhere.
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For actions to be taken, take a look at the [insufficient-memory](/questions/tagged/insufficient-memory "show questions tagged 'insufficient-memory'") [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/insufficient-memory/info), which explains some more background and offers first-aid as well as links to related sources.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Cleaning all the junk and app cashe's fixes it for me when I have that problem being told I don't have enough storage when I actually do. Clear the cashe for each individual app if corning from the system storage doesn't work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/01 | 398 | 1,570 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed Hola Launcher on my HTC One m8 and it changed everything from my display to content settings. I would like to switch back to exactly how my phone settings were before installing Hola Launcher. I've been trying to find options but to no avail. I would also like to remove Hola Launcher.<issue_comment>username_1: I guess you installed Hola Launcher through Play Store so this is what you need to do:
1. Open `Play Store`
2. Go to `My apps`
3. You will see a list of recently installed/updated apps. If you don't see Hola Launcher directly, scroll down and search it in the list.
4. Tap on `Hola Launcher` to access detail information of the app
5. Tap on `Uninstall` (the left button) to uninstall `Hola Launcher`
After that Hola Launcher is completely uninstalled from your device and it should ask you which launcher you want to use, the next time you hit the `Home` button.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This is what happened to me. So, go to the Hola Launcher settings, then the first option will be "Set as default". Turn this option off, then your phone will be back to what it was. Then, go to Play Store, go to My apps, find Hola Launcher, then click uninstall.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: None of these answers worked for my Samsung Galaxy S4. However, I went to App manager in Settings. Tapped on the hidden button in the lower-left corner of my screen (in the black area) and tapped on "Uninstall Multiple". Then tapped the box next to the Hola application and was able to uninstall it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/02 | 1,181 | 4,284 | <issue_start>username_0: I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy S5 from the store. I open it and I begin by charging it for the first time, but without turning it on. The battery was 61%, so I waited until 100%. After that, I turned on the phone and proceeded to set it up. The version of Android was 5.0 Lollipop (I don't know how this is possible as I thought I need to update it myself from 4.4.2 to 5.0).
While I was entering in the information for the first time, the battery suddenly fell from 100% to 95% in just 5 to 10 minutes, during the first steps where I had to create a Google account and set up my phone options.
I heard rumors that 5.0 Lollipop drains the battery quickly so I downgraded to 4.4.2 KitKat with the hope that it'll fix the battery problem. I downgraded successfully without error.
I have the same problem—the interesting thing is that I didn't download more than 5 apps. I only have Skype, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber and Instagram. All the other apps are from the phone itself.
Whenever I go to WhatsApp to check messages or chat (or anywhere else), the battery falls 1% after 3 minutes. All of the NFC options, location options and other unnecessary options are turned off. The brightness is also on low. In 15 minutes of use I notice that the battery falls from 80% to 65% or 60%.
I have already done a factory reset twice, whilst I was downgrading to KitKat 4.4.2.
I'm a new user of a Samsung Galaxy S5. Is this normal or abnormal? What is the problem and how can I resolve it?<issue_comment>username_1: Try factory resetting the phone. (Ignore if already tried)
Another thing you might do is calibrate the battery. Drain out all the battery till 1% is left and put it on d original Samsung charger. Let it charge fully. Do not interrupt it while in charge. In this way the battery will calibrate itself.
My personal experience shows battery monitoring apps drain the max battery life.
Also, for once, clear all the data in the phone. I.e. images and songs so that the phone memory is not cluttered.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I think this is pretty standard. My s5 drains at about the same rate. Try turning your mobile data on only when you need it. You can also try flashing a different kernel (that works in your region) to see if that helps.
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> "....the battery suddenly fell from 100% to 95% in just 5 to 10 minutes"
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**That's perfectly normal and no cause for concern**. Reasons for this are well explained in this XDA post [Your battery gauge is lying to you (and it's not such a bad thing)](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871051). Summarizing from this post:
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> As explained at [Battery University](http://batteryuniversity.com/index.php/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries), "The time at which the battery stays at [maximum charge] should be as short as possible. Prolonged high voltage promotes corrosion, especially at elevated temperatures."
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**so how do OEM's deal with this situation?**
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> The phone manufacturers essentially have three choices:
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> 1. Use older charging styles which actually maintain a full battery, thereby decreasing its eventual life
> 2. Use new charging methods and have an accurate battery gauge
> 3. Use new charging methods and have the inaccurate battery gauge
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> Option one has clearly fallen out of favor as it prematurely wears devices. Option two, while being honest, would most likely be met with many complaints. After all, how many people want to see their phone draining down to 90% while it is still plugged in? **Option three** therefore offers an odd compromise. Maybe phone companies think that users will be less likely to worry about a quick drop off the charger than they will worry about a "defective" charger that doesn't keep their phone at 100% while plugged in.
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So, it's normal and have seen it happen in every phone (four of them) I owned in last four years
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/02 | 809 | 3,133 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to update my WhatsApp to be able to use the calling feature. I've used a third party app to update WhatsApp till now. How do I update from Play Store, or will it only happen automatically and not manually?<issue_comment>username_1: The call feature is available in `WhatsApp-2.12.5`.
The Google Play Store should show you the latest version (If `Notification Checked`)
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> How do I update from Play Store, or will it only happen automatically
> and not manually?
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This is only available, when the below option is enabled: if this option is disable, you need to download manually.
As you can see in above option, if there is an update it will be shown in a notification.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
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1. Open your Play Store;
2. From the left edge of screen do a left to right swipe to access Play Store Menu;
3. Select **My Apps** - it will open a list of all apps installed from Play Store;
4. Find Whatsapp Messnger, select Whatsapp Messenger and you will be presented with a page of Whatsapp;
5. Otherwise, after "**Step 1.**", type in Search Bar **Whatsapp**, enter and select "Whatsapp messenger" from the list.
6. From there you can select **Update** option if it is available.
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On that Whatsapp page, press Context menu key (usually the hardware key left to Home key in the bottom panel of your phone), and check **Auto-Update** option. Otherwise, you can access Play Store menu, select **Settings -> Auto-update Apps** option and choose update option relevant to you.
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It is recommended by Google and many security vendors to not to use anything other than Play Store to install or update any app. Be cautioned about privacy and security issue when you use third-party clients.
**Edit**: I've incorporated `<NAME>'s` points here in this answer.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Upper Points are correctly given to update your WhatsApp application from play store, but if you want to enable the voice calling feature in your application then,
* Find one person who already has the WhatsApp calling feature enabled in his/her application.
* Ask that person to call you through his/her WhatsApp Voice calling feature.
* Then receive that call (Note: your phone should be connected to the internet to receive the call)
* When you end the call, you will see three different tabs in your WhatsApp application.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I know that you mentioned you would like to update the app from the Google Play Store, however when I checked if an update was available using the methods in the other answers, the Play Store said that my app was up to date.
**With this in mind**, if you navigate to the [download page of the WhatsApp website](https://www.whatsapp.com/android/), it will allow you to download the latest .apk which you can install manually.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/02 | 572 | 2,364 | <issue_start>username_0: I store all of my contacts under Google Contacts, which my Android phone uses/syncs (i.e., the Contacts application lists these, and only these, contacts).
I recently searched for "sergio" under the 2nd tab of Hangouts by clicking the "+" button to generate a new SMS message. I have at least one contact with this matching first name, yet Hangouts only suggests random strangers with this name, none of which are my contact.
After this failed, I used my Contacts application to find his record, where I clicked the sms/message icon. This redirected me back to Hangouts where an existing SMS conversation was loaded. Subsequently when searching for "sergio", Hangouts now lists my contact under Phone Contacts, ahead of the random strangers it lists below that.
For other contacts, they just show up when I search. I can't find any difference between those contacts that don't show up and those that do. Any ideas if this is a bug or a feature? If it is a feature, how can I get all my phone contacts to always show up before random strangers when searching?<issue_comment>username_1: Instead, immediately after clicking the magnifying glass icon, and before typing in your search, you must then click the small telephone handset icon to search for a contact to call or text. Then, enter the name to search. This will then search your own contacts list and show your contacts with their phone numbers.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Click in the search field then click the phone icon that appears after clicking the search blank. Then start typing the name and it will list only your contacts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: For those asking for a clearer, illustrated answer:
1. Click on the (+) New conversation
2. On the right hand of the search box, click on the really-nonobviously-a-modality-switch phone icon:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/jRrbL.png)
3. Search will now be limited to your Google contacts.
Presumably some designer made a bizarre choice to use a phone call icon to represent the phone **address book**.
Note: When texting rather than calling, be careful not to click on the contact name rather than the small SMS icon on the far right as this will immediately initiate a phone call. *(credit to <NAME>)*
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/02 | 363 | 1,582 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. When you use the Android Device Manager to locate your phone it shows a notification that it was utilized, which is stupid in my opinion as it tells the bad guys/gals what you are doing.
I went to Settings, Application Manager and All and tried to locate the "Android Device manager and Device Manager" to disable it as was indicated by another responder, however I did not see either to be listed.
I would like very much to know how to disable this notification.<issue_comment>username_1: According to [Google's site](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3265955?hl=en)
* From your device's apps menu, open Google Settings .
* Touch Security.
* Under "Android Device Manager," move the switches next to "Remotely locate this device" and "Allow remote lock and factory reset" to the on or off position. Make sure you sign into your Google account on your device if you want to use Android Device Manager.
Make sure you're going to "Google Settings", not just the normal "Settings" menu.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The "location accessed" notification comes from **Google Play Services**. (You can find out what app a notification comes from by long-pressing it and then selecting "app info.")
To disable notifications from **Google Play Services**, open Settings > Apps > All > Google Play Services, and then untick *show notifications*, then accept the prompt.
*Note: After disabling these notifications, you may not receive certain alerts from that app, like updating Google Play services.*
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/02 | 1,267 | 5,334 | <issue_start>username_0: My questions is just as titled.
When I got my new galaxy note 4 last month, I connected it to my PC and my PC showed my new note 4 so I was able to add video files.
But now I connected my note 4 again to my PC to store all data from cell to PC cause it's full, my PC doesn't recognizes note 4. What should I do?<issue_comment>username_1: Had the same issue with my Note 4. Tried out various techniques/solutions found online such as installing drivers, activating developer options, using code \*#0808#, resetting to factory settings etc. None worked. I eventually put the phone into download mode to attempt to root it (by powering off then pressing the home key, volume down button and power button simultaneously). I then pressed the volume down key to cancel the operation and restart the phone (without rooting it). Connected to my computer and now it's recognized.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 2 options , both worked for Me when i had the Same issue:
If u use your fingerprintscanner , make sure you unlock your Phone After plugging it in
Second is to try Samsungs Software Kies and follow the programs instructions
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried the download mode thing and that didn't work. I was using some random micro usb cord that I had laying around. I decided to try the factory cord and my computer immediately recognized the phone was plugged into it and I was able to access everything on the device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I also tried a different micro usb cable and that fixed my issue.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: So I couldn't get my Note 4 or Galaxy Tab3 recognized by my computer recently.
The real crazy answer is that it had to do with my USB PORTS! I had too many devices hooked up to the USB ports on my computer and there wasn't enough juice to communicate! Once I disconnected a bunch of devices and tried various ports again, it worked! It must not have been getting a full 5V I'm guessing?
As long as you are in the right mode and USING the RIGHT USB PORT, it should work!
1. If you have a Note 4, Dial `*#0808#` and make sure you are in "MTP + ADB Mode" and hit OK. For a Galaxy Tab3, you need to hookup to a Windows 7 machine and then when you see the USB connection on the phone, bring down the top menu and select it and then make sure the phone is in "MTP mode" and not "PTP mode".
2. Using a *known* working USB data transfer cable (be aware that some cables only charge and don't transfer data), connect it to the phone and then keep trying DIFFERENT USB ports on your system until at least ONE of them works! And if all of them fail, start DISCONNECTING your other USB devices from nearby ports and try again. If even that doesn't solve the issue, try a POWERED USB HUB.
And if all of this fails to work, then you need to test your cable and eliminate it and finally in the last case scenario, you might be the unlucky one who has a damaged or defective phone micro usb port which only charges but doesn't communicate with a PC! This has happened on one of my Galaxy S devices so it is possible but unlikely.
This will drive you nuts and cost you a lot of time unless you know this. I hope this helps someone!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: If you connect the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to your PC via USB, then it may happen that the device is not recognized as a media device. Thus it cannot be accessed the internal memory to copy images, music or videos. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 isis only recognized by the PC as a camera module. If this situation applies with you, then we want to explain to you in this manual, how the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is recognized correctly as a Media Device from your PC.
For this purpose, the "USB debugging" option must be activated, which is located in the developer options of your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. If you do not already have unlocked the developer options on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4, then please follow these instructions.
After the developer options are enabled on your smartphone, you can now tap the button "Developer Options" in the settings. You will get a list of different settings. In the section "Debugging" you will now find the "USB debugging" option. Set a tick in the checkbox to enable this feature on your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. If it is already enabled, disable and re-enable it with the data cable connected to the pc.
This mode starts automatically once if your smartphone is connected to the computer via USB cable and is responsible for that the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is recognized as a media device by your computer. You can now access the internal memory of your smartphone and copy music, videos, photos etc.
You know now how to enable USB Debugging on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which makes it possible to detect as a media device.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_7: I just waited there for a little long while, and eventually Windows started recognizing the phone. (After a couple of minutes of being plugged in.)
In the beginning the phone appeared to have no contents, but that was only because the phone was waiting for a confirmation from me as to whether I wanted to allow the PC to access the contents of the phone or not. Once I agreed, the phone was not only recognized, but its contents were also accessible.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/02 | 219 | 874 | <issue_start>username_0: My android phone keeps asking "sign in to wifi network" I'm wondering because I have a signal but I can't access. Please help to fix this problem<issue_comment>username_1: This usually means that you've accessed the WiFi network, but you need to log in to some database for it to grant you internet access. Some form like this should appear once you click on the notification.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0F4Bp.png)
Screenshot of a *[captive portal](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal)* (click for larger variant)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have to be connected to that network, open your web browser and it redirect you to the sign in page where you have to agree to the terms and agreements of the network. Then, it should allow you access to the Internet.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/02 | 254 | 998 | <issue_start>username_0: I set up private mode when I first got the phone, but now I can't seem to remember the password; it's none of my usual ones. Is it possible to reset (read: wipe) private mode and start over, without having to factory reset the whole phone?
I have root, if that helps.<issue_comment>username_1: This usually means that you've accessed the WiFi network, but you need to log in to some database for it to grant you internet access. Some form like this should appear once you click on the notification.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0F4Bp.png)
Screenshot of a *[captive portal](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal)* (click for larger variant)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You have to be connected to that network, open your web browser and it redirect you to the sign in page where you have to agree to the terms and agreements of the network. Then, it should allow you access to the Internet.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/02 | 486 | 1,860 | <issue_start>username_0: It made sense to me to merge SMS, WhatsApp style messaging and video calls into one app to save resources and switching between apps so I set up Hangouts to be the SMS app.
I just had one problem - how to send SMS messages from Hangouts? (If I know the person has a problem with data reception, then I do specifically want to send an SMS at that time, for instance.)
According to [Google](https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3441321?hl=en-GB/):
"Choose a contact from your conversations list. Touch someone's name at the top. You can then choose SMS from the drop-down menu."
But that is not true in practice. It appears the reason I couldn't do that was because I was in the "hangout" for Hangout messages (I will call it MoIP - Message over IP - in the following) and video calls for that person, not the SMS "hangout" for that person.
Integrating the two in one app and then separating them seems to be going half a step backwards again, so does anybody know if I can merge those two hangouts and do SMS, MoIP and video calls to a person from the same "hangout"?
My phone is a Moto G 1st generation without 4G (XT1032) with Android 5.0 "Lollipop".<issue_comment>username_1: If you long press on either hangout (MOIP or SMS), then press on the other one you should get an option to merge them. This should then give you the option to send either from the same hangout.
There is also a setting within `Settings` > `SMS` to `Enable merged conversations` which needs to be enabled.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: When you click on a conversation in Hangouts, click on the icon to the left of the text field. That'll give you an option to switch between SMS and hangouts.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to settings /sms/default sms account and Change it to your Gmail account
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/03 | 677 | 2,707 | <issue_start>username_0: This application appears when I connect my Xperia T (CM12) to the PC:
Usually I just close it, and continue with my work, but even after closing, the application stays open in the taskbar:
There aren't any settings to disable this type of behaviour.
How can I disable this window (at least from the taskbar), without losing the MTP functionality of the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't have a definitive answer for you, but I can see one issue you might run into right away. This is a control panel window, so anything you do to stop it from appearing might well affect the whole Control Panel.
Was this something you installed manually or no? If it is, have you tried updating it? If not, I do know that Sony has a standalone PC Companion program, you might try that. The only way I can think to disable this window entirely would be to disable/uninstall your phone in the device manager, but I suspect that's not an option.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I assume you are running Windows 7 on the computer that you had mentioned. If so, type `MSConfig` at the `Start->Run` like this:
Once it is open, Click on the tab "Startup" which will show all the apps/modules that can load during system start up. Scan through the list carefully and disable (clear the tick/check) the item that you could identify close to the app that causes the issue.
Restart the computer to see this app does not start next time. However this method will also disable all other features that app provided. You can run the app manually whenever you want to bring back those missing features.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Since the Xperia Control Panel automatically appears every time you connect the device, it seems a default action is set on Windows [AutoPlay](http://windows.microsoft.com/en-sg/windows/autoplay-faq#1TC=windows-7).
Usually, Windows will ask the user what to do when a device is connected to the PC (e.g. open folder to view files, take no action, etc.), and the user can set it as default action (which removes this pop-up and directly run the action automatically).
To change/disable this:
1. Open AutoPlay by clicking the **Start** button, and then clicking **Control Panel**. In the search box, type **autoplay**, and then click **AutoPlay**.
2. In the list next to the device or type of media, click the new action you want to use.
For the new action, you can choose **Take no action** so that Windows won't do anything when you connect the device.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/04 | 266 | 958 | <issue_start>username_0: After I upgraded my Nexus 5 to Lollipop 5.1, it does not automatically connect to wi-fi because Google is blocked in China and then the phone treated it as no network connection.
I have tried the solution here: [How to disable captive portal detection? How to remove exclamation mark on Wi-Fi or signal icon in Lollipop?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/100657/how-to-disable-captive-portal-detection-how-to-remove-exclamation-mark-on-wi-fi)
However, it only removed the exclamation mark besides the wi-fi signal symbol, but the phone still won't connect to that wi-fi automatically.<issue_comment>username_1: Settings→ Wi-Fi→ Advanced in Upper-right corner→ Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep→ Always.
It'll work out.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem with Android 5.1 upgrade on MotoX.
What worked for me
- switched off WLAN > restarted the router > switched on WLAN
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/04 | 405 | 1,498 | <issue_start>username_0: When booting into recovery mode and installing a ROM zip from my SDcard, it first says I need to mount my /sdcard (when it is mounted), and then it says "signature verification failed", despite my using a stock ROM zip.
Perhaps this has something to do with my obtaining the stock(?) ROM from a possibly untrustworthy third-party site? What is the official download site for Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919) phones?
thanks in advance for the help
(cf. [my other question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/104370/39571) for more background information)<issue_comment>username_1: You can get ClockWork Mod Recovery by installing it with the Rom Manager App, from GPlay or here: <https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager>
or find TWRP (my personal preference) here: <http://twrp.me/Devices/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have found [sammobile.com](http://www.sammobile.com/) a very useful site for finding firmware for samsung devices. I don't think there is an official download site.
[Here is the firmware for SGH-M919](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-M919/)
I have had the same issue before. Just trying **the same** process again fixed it for me.
You can try wiping your cache and dalvik cache but I am not sure if that will make a difference. Then retry flashing the ROM.
Also make sure you have downloaded the file correctly. Trying to Install a partially downloaded file will give you a lot of headaches!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/04 | 1,344 | 4,513 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't seem to get my RCA rct6773W22 (7 Voyager) tablet to be detected via USB and RCA does not offer any driver.
If anyone has any idea how to fix this, I would greatly appreciate it.<issue_comment>username_1: This device works with the [standard Google USB Drivers](https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip). But some sources say that the driver info file has to be modified before installing.
From an [XDA Topic on the RCA Voyager 7 Tablet](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57100493&postcount=112):
>
> Download/unzip the latest Android USB drivers from Google then add:
>
>
>
> ```
> ;RCA Tablet
> %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0414&PID_0C02&REV_0216&MI_01
> %SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_0414&PID_0C02&MI_01
>
> ```
>
> after the `[Google.NTx86]` and `[Google.NTamd64]` in `android_winusb.inf` file
>
>
>
The driver is available in the SDK Manager tool or as a [standalone download](https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Something you may want to try, set the USB connection to use the PTP protocol rather than MTP. I did not need to modify any drivers, my RCT6773W22B was recognized as 'a camera.
Modern Android devices use the MTP or PTP protocols — you can choose which one you prefer.
To select a USB connection protocol, open the Settings app, tap Storage, tap the menu button, and tap USB computer connection. You’ll also see the protocol your device is using as a notification when it’s connected to a computer via USB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This question was answered on this [website](http://ryancuda.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-get-working-adb-drivers-for.html). I will briefly summarize the steps I took to allow my RCA Voyager (RCT6873W42) running Marshmallow 6.0 to sync up with my Windows 7 computer and ADB in Android Studio.
1. Install the [Google USB drivers](https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb.html).
2. Find the device ID by navigating in Windows to Control Panel > Device Manager > Other Devices > Android ADB Interface > right-click: Properties > tab: Details > ‘Property’ drop-down: Hardware Ids, which yielded
* `USB\VID_8087&PID_0928&REV_FFFF&MI_01`
* `USB\VID_8087&PID_0928&MI_01`
3. Open up `C:\Users\[USER_NAME]\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf` in Notepad++ and add the following lines after both `[Google.NTx86]` and `[Google.NTamd64]`
```
;RCA Tablet RCT6873W42
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_8087&PID_0928&REV_FFFF&MI_01
%SingleAdbInterface% = USB_Install, USB\VID_8087&PID_0928&MI_01
```
(Notice that you have appended the device IDs you obtained in step 2 to the direction `%SingleAdbInterface%=USB_Install,`.)
4. After saving `android_winusb.inf`, navigate back to the device manager, right-click on the unknown device (Android ADB Interface) and choose ‘Update Driver Software…’.
5. Choose Browse my computer for driver software: Locate and install driver software manually. Then choose Browse, navigating to where the drivers are stored (`C:\Users\[USER_NAME]\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver`) and clicking OK.
6. Make sure that the ‘Include subfolders’ option is checked and click Next.
7. If you open up Android Studio with your device connected, it should now show up in the ADB after several seconds.
**Note:** Some of these details may vary. The location of your SDK will undoubtedly be different. What you write in the `.inf` file comment is arbitrary. I chose to write `;RCA Tablet RCT6873W42`. I assume you have enabled developer options on your device, allowing USB. You should be able to easily follow Google's direction on installing their USB drivers. An additional step was listed on the website (see above) which I did not have to follow.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I did this and it kept giving me an unable to install driver, so I selected update device driver, browse computer, then let me pick, click Google, Inc., Android ADB Interface, click next, click ok when it says may not be compatible, and then it showed up on my listed devices
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: In addition to the changes in the .inf file and
enabling Developer on the RCA Voyager tablet, I had to enable USB debugging.
Once you enable Developer mode.
You'll see Developer Options in the Settings menu.
Under Debugging you can turn on USB debugging
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/04 | 328 | 1,263 | <issue_start>username_0: I own an Android phone (a Nexus 5, so it's "standard" Android) and use it with a very limited data plan. Sometimes it downloads huge updates over the mobile network, even though it's at home and could use our Wi-Fi.
I haven't caught it in the act, so I don't know if the updates are for the operating system itself or the apps.
Is there a setting I can use to configure the phone to download software updates exclusively via WiFi?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Probably, these are app's update, because if they are OS updates you would be asked to restart your device or install the update. To avoid auto update from app's:In the Play store app, swipe from the left edge to the right. Go to settings. Under the "General" list, select "Update app's automatically"and mark with a dot "Only through Wi-Fi"
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Also ;
**Goto** : `Settings -> About Phone -> Software Update -> Auto Update checked`
or other options for ***Enable Update*** with **Wifi** ...
---
**Edit :**
If you want to instead auto-update apps only when you're connected to a WiFi network, tap `Auto-update` apps over `Wi-Fi only` in the same pop-up.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/05 | 374 | 1,495 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android smartphone and my data connection is always enabled. I often use browsers like Opera Mini and UC Web as they are faster than the inbuilt browser apps. I often use Mobile banking services for several purposes. I have heard that the hackers can steal data from Android smartphones without my permission when my phone is connected to the internet.
1. How do I get to know that my private data is being accessed by others without my authorization?
2. Other than installing an Antivirus app, is there a way to prevent my smartphone from allowing access to my data? Like, is there any default inbuilt security option in Android smartphones as of such?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Probably, these are app's update, because if they are OS updates you would be asked to restart your device or install the update. To avoid auto update from app's:In the Play store app, swipe from the left edge to the right. Go to settings. Under the "General" list, select "Update app's automatically"and mark with a dot "Only through Wi-Fi"
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Also ;
**Goto** : `Settings -> About Phone -> Software Update -> Auto Update checked`
or other options for ***Enable Update*** with **Wifi** ...
---
**Edit :**
If you want to instead auto-update apps only when you're connected to a WiFi network, tap `Auto-update` apps over `Wi-Fi only` in the same pop-up.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/05 | 473 | 1,910 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently updated my Whatsapp on Android. I noticed that it allows voice calls with the new version. There is a contact that resides in the same city as me that I would like to place a call to. However, Whatsapp doesn't give me the option of making a normal call when I press the call button from within whatsapp, rather than Internet call. I would have to exit the app and call with the normal phone app. Is there an option to disable this or at least prompt which app to use?
I appreciate that Whatsapp coming up with new initiatives, but please allow users choose between Internet or carrier call. Is there a new version that allows this or do I have to wait for it?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to the contact. Open a message thread by tapping, then tap on the nam/number to view contact. At the top right (on Android) is the menu button. Tapping it brings up the option to 'view in address book'. This is the only way to do it right now.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Just looking at the [FAQ](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/28000016) on Official WhatsApp site for placing a call, it seems that there is no provision at this moment to place NORMAL phone call via WhatsApp.
Because WhatsApp may want to promote their NEW feature (VoIP Calls), they may not have included an option to place NORMAL phone call.
Earlier, since WhatsApp did not have VoIP call feature, it was OK for them to take user to PHONE App and let them place a NORMAL call, but now since WhatsApp itself supports voice calling, they don't want users to use ANOTHER app (Normal PHONE app for ordinary calls).
Just on same note: Check Google's very own Hangout App. When you try to use it for voice calling, it too don't take you to PHONE app to place NORMAL call, neither it gives user option to choose an alternate APP. It simply places a voice call using VoIP!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/05 | 286 | 1,111 | <issue_start>username_0: (Note: EE is a british phone service provider.)
I was wondering if I could use the CyanogenMod installer on my Samsung Galaxy S3? It's in the supported devices list.<issue_comment>username_1: I can't think of any reason why you couldn't *try* it, because it should either work and install CyanogenMod or it won't manage to install anything. It doesn't *always* work with my SPH-L710 S3 despite my being able to flash with Odin just fine.
Just **do not** install the *wrong* firmware on your own. There are over ten different revisions of the S3, and going against what's showing on <http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/SGS3FAQ> for which specific model you fall under (*most* are considered d2lte now, but not all!) will likely end in a bricked phone. The differences between the international and the primarily US-only versions are somewhat notorious for bricking the careless.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes you can, but I would advise you not to install CyanogenMod, because some parts of your device may not work (WiFi, Bluetooth, camera flash).
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/05 | 583 | 2,526 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that Google Play applications cannot do anything that is not spelled out in their `AndroidManifest.xml` and will be blocked from doing so. I want to know if non-Google Play applications are locked down with the same security measure.
Will Android tell me what permissions they require before installation and block functions that use permissions not noted in the manifest of non-Google Play apps? Because Google says:
>
> In the event that an application attempts to use a protected feature which has not been declared in the application's manifest, the permission failure will typically result in a security exception being thrown back to the application. Protected API permission checks are enforced at the lowest possible level to prevent circumvention. An example of the user messaging when an application is installed while requesting access to protected APIs is shown in Figure 2.
>
>
>
Does this apply to non-Google Play apps?<issue_comment>username_1: An app has to declare all its permissions requirements, because they are granted to it at installation.
See the section "Using Permissions" here: <http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/security/permissions.html>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: >
> Will Android tell me what permissions they require before installation?
>
>
>
In general, yes. In most (if not all) Android devices, there's a system app called "Package installer" which handles the installation/upgrade of an app. When you install an APK file from unknown source, this app will run and show all permissions the app requests, which looks like this:
Package installer on KitKat
>
> Will Android block functions that use permissions not noted in the manifest of non-Google Play apps?
>
>
>
During installation, Android doesn't check/test if a function requires specific permission to run. In other word, user can still install the app. However, the app will throw `SecurityException` (that may crash/behave unpredictably/do nothing, depends on how it's handled) when running the function that needs a permission, but is not declared in the manifest file. **This applies to all apps, regardless from where it's installed**.
**Example**: doing network operation without declaring will crash the app with stack trace:
```
E/AndroidRuntime(18698): Caused by: java.lang.SecurityException: Permission denied (missing INTERNET permission?)
```
.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/06 | 611 | 2,431 | <issue_start>username_0: My Hannspree tablet running Android 4.4.2 has 3 distinct storage locations:
* Internal storage - 1GB,
* Internal SD card - 12GB,
* Removable SD card - 32GB.
What's the point of the internal SD card if all the apps insist on using the Internal storage of 1GB? Most of that 1GB is occupied by Google apps I can't delete.
---
More information:
I thought I had moved all the apps that were possible, but I found a few more. Available space has now increased from 119MB to 190MB. With one exception, all the Google apps do not have that option and also many of the others including many of the real space hogs.
There's a trick I have found useful but its effects are temporary. What I do is uninstall all the Google app updates and that free up around 400MB. When the updates are reapplied, there is still an increase in space. Uninstalling and reinstalling apps like [Firefox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox) also has a useful result.
There seems to be some sort of software level sensor which says that space cannot be allowed to fall below about 100MB. Installing a new app with size 2MB or updating an existing one can fail when space left is 100MB. Perhaps you are familiar with Zinio. It quotes available space as 12GB and then puts data into the 1GB partition?<issue_comment>username_1: The first partition (Internal Storage 1GB) is the actual block of system memory. Things like the OS are stored here. The second (Internal SD Card 12GB) is an emulated SD card, but still technically part of your system memory. Most apps want to install to what they see as the system memory by default, which in your case is partitioned into a 1GB chunk. Have you tried moving your apps to the internal memory/SD card?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can always resize your partitions (if you have root). I've doubled my /data partition (the place where apps are stored), by reducing the emulated SD card and enlarging the data partition. It is not the easiest task, but it may be worth your while since I think that your device is not much usable otherwise.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Open ES File Explorer and under download manager select "enable ES download manager". ES download manager has the 12gb SD card as its default location. If it's not the default you can set it to be.
Big apps are now downloading onto the 12bg partition.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/06 | 352 | 1,353 | <issue_start>username_0: I am aware that by creating folder named `Alarms`, `Ringtones` and `Notifications` and placing audio files inside them will list those audio files as appropriate custom tones. However in my rooted stock Nexus 5 running Android 5.1 the alarm tones does not show the media files while it works perfectly for notification and ringtones.
Is this a bug in Android 5.1? I was able to achieve this in KitKat.<issue_comment>username_1: This worked for my 5.0:
* Stored the files in the Alarms folder (don't think this will be necessary)
* Go to file with ES Explorer (or other file explorer)
* Play the file with the built in media player of ES
* Tap on settings
* Set as ringtone and choose Alarm
* Go to Clock > Alarms and use your new music file as wake up alarm
Probably there is a option (just once/always) for choosing a ringtone in the Alarm menu. I think, I clicked on always by accident. (clearing cache/setting did not worked out) But this will be a pretty simple work around ;)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. Plug your phone into PC.
2. Open folder → go into internal storage → alarms. File type that has worked for me is Mp3 and M4A.
I have not found any other way for this to work. If you want to stay native to the phone and not download any apps then you have to use a computer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/06 | 584 | 2,287 | <issue_start>username_0: I am about to press "wipe data/factory reset" on the recovery menu, but have found this place and you are my last best hope!
I hope to rescue data from S-note and other apps, plus loads of photos and videos (although these are mainly backed up on google+)
I am not an expert but can and will follow difficult instructions if you explain them slowly!
Thank you for your time.<issue_comment>username_1: If I'm not mistaken, for pics and videos, I believe you should be able to plug it into a pc using a USB cable and move the folders you want to a backup directory. For App data it may be hit and miss, some you may be able to find, but some will not be recoverable.
Here are links that may be helpful to finding S-note related files:
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423592>
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455282>
Mind if I ask what caused the boot loop in the first place?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I tried various suggestions to get past the bootloop but could not even get into safe mode. All I had to work with were the options on the recovery menu. Clearing the cache partition seemed to make no difference, so I eventually gave up and selected wipe data/factory reset.
This also seemed top have no effect. However, the device unexpectedly closed itself down and when I restarted it, there were signs of life and it booted up again for the first time for weeks!
I went through the start-up procedures carefully and selected "restore" for any google/ Samsung data and applications, even though it said I had not backed any up ... and it seems that all my data has not been lost after all! I already knew that my pics and vids were on google+ so was not too disappointed to find quite an empty gallery, but was delighted to find ALL my S-note docs were restored, and a number of my apps.
Some - quite a few - are missing - all my kindle ebooks for example, but I will see if these are transferrable, and there are apps I can find again if I need them.
I would recommend anyone with a Samsung device to have a Samsung account and enable "back-up" - also to save as much data as poss onto the micro sim card.
Thanks to Izzy and everyone for helping me through this traumatic afternoon!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/06 | 365 | 1,453 | <issue_start>username_0: Everything was working fine, and then one day I noticed some errors coming from Google Play store and I couldn't access any of my media. It seems that my external storage in /storage/emulated/0 is not mounted and that applications are looking for data there and not finding it.
I'm using MultiRom, so I flashed a new CyanogenMod 11 ROM and the same thing happened.
I tried CyanogenMod 12 ROMs but they don't seem to boot at all.
I also noticed that my date and time were not right and Whatsapp kept on telling me my date and time are not accurate even though I set them correctly.
I also installed Ubuntu on my phone using MultiROM and for some reason it appears to still be working fine so far so for now I'm using that.
Can anyone help me with this?<issue_comment>username_1: try rebooting to recovery mode(assuming you have custom recovery installed) and mount data from there. hope it helps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: OK, so I finally fixed this problem.
I wiped my phone completely after backing up my data and I used fastboot to flash an all new recovery image and installed a new ROM but still the problem persisted.
Then I noticed that in the recovery I keep getting: "error mounting /persist".
I found and followed this link: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-to-fix-persist-partition-t2821576>
And the problem was fixed!
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/07 | 1,056 | 4,078 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought my first Android phone off ebay, a Samsung Galaxy S4 after always using Windows phones. It was supposed to be unlocked and a "store demo", but when I started playing with it, I was getting warnings that it was rooted and couldn't update in the regular way, etc.
I tried to update using Samsung Kies, which gave me a ton of errors, I had to do it four times. This was the error message I kept getting:
<http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/Arylkin/1%20error.jpg>
Then I got an error that I needed to do "emergency firmware recovery":
<http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q161/Arylkin/error%202.jpg>
I finally got it to work (I don't know what kind of update it was, because it's still running the same Android version after it). I got it to work by just ignoring the emergency recovery message and hitting continue (or something).
I am apprehensive about keeping this phone, since while I really do like it, I am worried about having some fiasco and it refusing to update down the road. Also, every tutorial about rooting and "flashing roms" (whatever that means) and doing anything to a rooted phone says, "WARNING- YOU MIGHT JUST BRICK YOUR PHONE!". Needless to say, this worries me.
The seller is willing to take it back, but now I've already bought a otterbox case for the S4 as well as additional batteries, so I'm kind of roped in to having an S4.
What would you do, return it and try to find another person selling an S4 that is stock? I really don't know anything about Android, and even after reading tutorials, I'm not really comfortable doing a bunch of stuff to the command line of my phone or whatever, particularly since there are 1,000 warnings that doing so might totally break it.
Even video tutorials on rerooting or whatever have a bunch of comments like, "Now my phone is broken! Thanks a lot!" Everything I read says how rooting is the coolest ever, but I really don't want to break it since I will not be able to replace this, financially.
I'd appreciate any words of wisdom!<issue_comment>username_1: If it's already rooted, I wouldn't worry about it. I wouldn't let it do any OTA updates, though. I rooted my first phone without knowing much about it, and it was fine. I use root mainly for apps like Titanium Backup, which is just great. You can backup and save all your apps and app data, as well as remove any bloatware that normally comes with the phone. You can actually get rid of all the apps you don't want/use.
When I rooted my S4, my phone stopped getting the OTA updates. If it's important to you to have the latest and greatest version of android, then yeah, you might want to get rid of it or unroot it. If you don't want to deal with the hassle and like you phone the way it is, I would keep it.
I would definitely check out these forums [here](http://www.galaxys4forums.net/forum/forum.php). Who knows, you might find a new hobby.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If it's rooted, leave it be. It's very unlikely for the S4 to receive many (if any) more Android OS updates officially since it's now a couple of generations old. I use a rooted S4 myself, and love the fact that I can remove bloatware at will and make backups of *everything*.
With that being said, some more info from your device might help us direct you to info on your particular ROM if you have one, and how to lock it back down if you still so desire. Go into Settings>About Phone and see what Android version you're running and the build number for starters. All of those scary warnings in forums are there for a reason: with root you have unrestrained access to the very innards of your phone. If you start changing things in *certain* areas you can mess things up. However, it generally takes more than doing everyday tasks to do it.
Armed with the information from the About Phone section, head over to the [XDA Forums](http://forum.xda-developers.com/ "XDA") to find out just about anything you'd ever want to know about that phone, along with some generally very knowledgeable and helpful people.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/07 | 372 | 1,445 | <issue_start>username_0: I've looked in the whole parameters of my Nexus 5 (Lollipop 5.1) and I can't find the way to customize the auto-replace function.
What I want to do is simple, I want some abbreviation like `asap` to be automatically changed for `as soon as possible`, or `swag` to be replaced by `NEVER USE THIS WORD MORON`<issue_comment>username_1: This functionality is covered by the operation of the Personal Dictionary. Settings > Language and input > Google Keyboard > Text correction > Personal Dictionary. Select the language to which you would like to make the addition.
Finally, the '+ Add' button allows you to define a word or phrase, and, optionally a shortcut.
So for your example, Word = 'As soon as possible', shortcut = asap.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: download thumb keyboard from playstore.
link <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beansoft.keyboardplus>
in keyboard settings go to text substitution and add words of your choice.
I am using this keyboard.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: April 2017
This works in Note5, Android 7.
Settings
Language & Input
Virtual Keyboard
Samsung Keyboard
Predictive Text (click on predictive text)
Text Shortcut
Hope this'll help you. :-)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: On my phone, you go to Virtual Keyboard, not Google Keyboard, then to Gboard > Personal Dictionary > English > then click the + symbol in the top right.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/07 | 550 | 2,389 | <issue_start>username_0: I've owned two Android phones so far. While both are HTC ones, I've used several customised ROMs on the older one, so the following does not seem to be specific to one maker or installation.
I've noticed that whenever I download an application from Google Play Store, the percentage never reaches 100%. It's usually between 40% and 60% when the progress bar disappears and the status changes to "installing".
I considered the possibility that the system begins to install the package before it's fully downloaded but, besides that being a bad idea, many times the installation takes a much shorter time than the rest of the download would have (assuming constant speed).
It seems that, instead, the percentage reported is wrong, and that the file is in fact fully downloaded while the screen shows 40%. Does that happen to others as well? How is it explained?<issue_comment>username_1: Don't worry, this is not a problem with your device.
You can see the actual download status in the notification tray.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: That is a hiccup in the Play Store application. Swipe down to reveal the notification tray and you'll find the actual percentage progress. And as far as downloads taking less time, it might be possible that your ISP caches popular play store downloads. Mine does. So I know what you mean.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This started happening at the same time that Google introduced the concept of "delta" updates. This means that only the portion of the app that has been modified is sent over, as opposed to the entire app. However, they never changed how the Play Store app calculates the download percentages - it's still taking app's full size as the base 100%, instead of the size of the delta update being downloaded. It simply never bothers to check with the download manager (which works correctly, as reflected in the notification tray) for the correct size of the delta.
This is why you are seeing the percentage stop at random times - the difference in sizes of the full app and the delta is what's making the play store think the download is larger than it actually is. For example, if an app's full size is 10MB, but the update is only 5MB in size, the Play Store will still think it's downloading the full 10MB, and will stop at 50%, when the 5MB download completes.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/07 | 574 | 2,127 | <issue_start>username_0: If you already updated your **Sony Xperia Z3** (Compact) to **Lollipop**, what is your experience (and what we can expect) with the **battery life in Stamina** mode while the phone is idle?
Xperia can have **couple of days of light use** when on Stamina mode and Hangouts/LocationHistory off in KitKat.
Is it comparable, does it get noticeable better or worse after upgrade to Lollipop?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wGLB7.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: I can't speak to Stamina mode since I don't use it often, but I had great battery life in regular mode on KitKat. With light talking, texting, and browser/FB use, I could easily go more than 24 hours without recharging my phone. Since upgrading to Lollipop (4-5 days ago), my phone goes from 100% charged at 7am to 7% charged at 5pm -- with *very* little use -- terrible! I hope there's a patch for this, b/c I am so disappointed. No real visible upgrade to Lollipop, so frankly, I'd rather go back to KitKat.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My battery life started to deplete very quickly after upgrading to Lollipop. I experimented with Stamina mode to try to get back to the battery life I used to have on my Z3C, but it actually made it worse! Google play services was keeping my mobile radio active almost 100% of the time. I moved back to regular mode and I'm getting about 15-20 hours of battery with normal use.
Google play services still consumes the most battery on my phone, but it seems to be at least reasonable now. Definitely looking for a patch or some sort of fix - very disappointed.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: My friend saw a huge decrease in battery duration after making the Lollipop switch. The battery would not last a whole day with light usage.
Her workaround is to disable location services when not using them. This prevents Google Services from activating, which apparently is a currently a huge power drain in this build. Now she is back to at least a couple days between having to recharge.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 881 | 3,773 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Andriod 2.3.6 Gingerbread for the last 3 years. For the last 2 months the **"Google Play Services"** app is taking too much memory, Now I want to uninstall it. Is it safe to do so? Does it affect other apps and/or the phone's basic functionality?<issue_comment>username_1: Quote copied directly from the Play store decription:
>
> 'Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play.
> This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services.
> Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences.
> Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services.'
>
>
>
I would leave it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: According to [Google](https://developer.android.com/google/play-services/index.html)
>
> Google Play services provides you with easy access to Google services and is tightly integrated with the Android OS.
>
>
>
And from the description in the Play Store
>
> Google Play services is used to update Google apps and apps from Google Play.
> This component provides core functionality like authentication to your Google services, synchronized contacts, access to all the latest user privacy settings, and higher quality, lower-powered location based services.
> Google Play services also enhances your app experience. It speeds up offline searches, provides more immersive maps, and improves gaming experiences.
> Apps may not work if you uninstall Google Play services
>
>
>
I wouldn't recommend removing it.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: All of the present Google Apps are heavily linked with the Google Play Services app. Uninstalling it will affect all of these apps, and, if you can't stay away from Google for a long time, I wouldn't recommend doing so. As mentioned in the other answers, Google Play services is the backbone of many apps currently on the Play Store. Many (I mean MANY!) apps are dependent on it.
Instead of trying to limit its usable data, you can occasionally try backing up all your data to a safe place and wiping/factory-resetting the phone once in a while. This will automatically cleanse your phone, and will definitely help on Android Gingerbread.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Whilst you can uninstall it, it will automatically be re-installed on your device as it is an extension of the Google Play ecosystem and Google automatically updates Google Play services on all supported devices via the Google Play Store to ensure API consistency across devices and versions, and to deliver fixes and new features in a timely fashion.
Some apps may require Google Play services to be present and up to date in order to function correctly (or at all).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: I have uninstalled google play services from my Galaxy Ace running Gingerbread, due to running out of internal memory space, and it does not appear to have made any difference to the operation of the phone. I can still install apps, access Gmail, etc. I don't sync any data from the phone, other than Gmail. Phone runs much better now, much more internal memory and ram available. Phone is set not to update / install apps automatically and so far so good.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Removed it! Saved around 30 mb internal memory which matters a lot because my 5 year old device just has 100 mb of it. There are no issues whatsoever, Gmail sync works & I can even update the only I app use i.e. Whatsapp. Already did once, no problems.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 649 | 2,430 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to do a full system image backup of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4.
It is unrooted at present, and is running Android Kitkat 4.4.2 . I have no desire of rooting it as of now.
I have tried creating a full image backup of the device using the ADB (Android Debug Bridge) method (adb backup -apk -shared -all -f C:\backup.ab), which looks like it works, but when it completes, no backup files are created (Although the backup process is shown as having been completed).
Can anyone either offer advice on why the adb method doesn't work, or present an alternative solution to this? The end result should be a full backup image (including all apps and data) that I can use to restore the device back to its exact backup state.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you can, by taking a full [NANDroid](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/) backup. This takes a backup of everything, including the app data, the accounts, the system, etc. with the exclusion of the files stored on the SD cards (both internal and external).
Such NANDroid backups are usually taken with the help of a custom recovery, like the CWM (ClockWorkMod) recovery and the TWRP (TeamWin Recovery Project) recovery. If any custom recovery such as the ones mentioned here, or any other custom recovery based on them; is installed on your phone, then, you can proceed to do so.
For more information, and some helpful resources you might want to see, please visit [here](http://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxytab470.html) and [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/development/root-root-twrp-recovery-samsung-galaxy-t3021471).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't think root is actually required for Custom Recoveries. You can boot into recoveries without flashing them. I've seen it done before. I don't know how to do it but Google can surely help you.
A Toolkit is available for my phone which let's me boot into TWRP or CWM without flashing them and can easily do full NANDroid Backups.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Since, you do not want to root your phone. ADB backup are closest to the Full Backups.
I recommend using [Helium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup) for taking backups to your Phone's SD card or PC.
More information can be found [here](http://primehowto.com/backup-android-data-using-helium/).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 393 | 1,564 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS Smart Phone, All the images and video files present in `My Files`(default file browser app for android) are not showing up in `Gallery`(default app), and Other Apps(e.g., `MX Player`) are also not able to detect the media present in devices internal storage. Please help me to fix this issue, and Does this behavior, drain my phones battery ?<issue_comment>username_1: I am having this issue as well.
I have no idea why this works, but if i copy the folders to my computer, delete the ones on my phone, then copy them back, they all appear
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure there is no `.nomedia` file in the folder or in the parent folder (Sdcard). This prevents media files to be shown in the Gallery. Be aware that `.nomedia` is an hidden file, so you won't see it until you activate *shown hidden files* in your file browser.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I found that when I charged via computer USB all my photos were in the folder `\Phone\DCIM\Camera`.
All I did was move the photo files to a folder in the computer then copy them back to the camera folder and all of them could be seen again. Took about 2 minutes for 400 photos.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I spent one hour with T-Mobile tech level 2 (supervisor) on this same issue. I followed the advice above, enabled **`Show Hidden Files`** and, sure enough, all the way at the bottom was a `.nomedia` file. As soon as I deleted that, the photos and videos started showing up in the Gallery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 1,143 | 4,760 | <issue_start>username_0: I clicked the "enable lock & erase" button on my mac because my phone has either been lost or stolen by mistake! I don't know how to undo this action because I already have a password so I don't want my phone wiped because I have all my pictures on there! My important pictures are on the sd card but I read somewhere that it wipes the sd card, too. Please help. This is URGENT! : '(<issue_comment>username_1: In your phone, go to the settings, then go to lock screen and security, tap on other security settings, in there you'll find Device administrators, tap on it, then you will find the option "Find My Device" you can turn it off or on.
This settings path may be OEM-specific; other devices may have slightly altered terminology, though Device Administrators is generally well-marked.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: So long as you haven't pressed lock THEN erase, your good. If you can, go to your google settings and disable the remotely wipe data thing ASAP. I would not risk messing around with the wipe data things. I hope your data is saved. I feel bro i almost wiped the data of of mine. :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you end up finding your phone, and if it is not turned on, do not turn on! You should immediately remove your SIM card, and move the phone to a location where it has no Internet access. Boot the phone up, backup your data, and let it connect to the Internet, so it can initiate self-wipe...and then you can reinstall all your apps, and restore your data.
Unfortunately, you can't recall the lock&wipe request. You can, however, salvage your data before they are lost forever.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: This happened to me and below are the steps I took
* Make sure your phone is not connected to the internet (turn off your phone, remove your sim, and or go somewhere you are sure not to connect to any network)
* Power on your phone and go to Settings > Google(under Personal) > Security(under Services) then switch the "Allow remote lock and erase" option to off.
This is the tricky part!
* There's a possibility that this option is on off because you are not connected to any network, connect the phone back and immediately switch back to the security page to turn off the "Allow remote lock and erase" option
since my device is not my actual phone it had no sim card and was turned off at the time i clicked on the "Enable Lock & Erase" option in ADM, so i left my office where it automatically connected to the wifi, turned the device on, confirmed it was not connected to any network, ensured all my back up options were on, went back on the ADM and chose the "Ring" option, my phone then started ringing (it had automatically connected to a free network in my office building), luckily i was on the security page and noticed the "Allow remote lock and erase" option was turned on (it was on the off side before the device connected to a network). Just to be safe, I am going to disable wifi connectivity and power cycle the device to be sure everything is ok.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I had a samsung s6 and really wanted to keep data after clicking lock & erase.
Following the above advice I made sure NOT to allow it to connect to a network (remove sms) or online (disable wi-fi access or keep it off in those places its already connected) but then I got stuck!
I couldnt figure it out but did realise you can call samsung 24/7!
They got me to delete my google accounts from the phone
I went on the computer to accounts.samsung.com and logged into my samsung account and was able to delete that too.
Havent tested it yet but theory is when it connects now it wont erase and I'll be able to get stuff off it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: This also happened to me.
I accidentally clicked the "Enable Lock & Erase" on ADM. At that time, my phone wasn't connected to the mobile network data / wifi. I searched what to do and found this site. I did go to setting of Google but since I was offline, it didn't show the all the settings.
Then I go to Security Settings of the phone itself under privacy, and clicked the phone administrators. There showed that the activated phone administrator is the "Find my Phone app which I installed from Google Playstore hours before I accidentally clicked the enable lock and erase, not the "Find my Device" which is the one that ADM uses.
So, when I connected to the mobile network data, my files and data wasn't wiped.
I think if this also happened to you, you can go to Setting-Privacy-Security-Phone Admnistrators then uncheck the checkbox of the find my device.
I just don't know if it will still wipe the data if I will go back and make it as the phone administrator again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 1,004 | 3,887 | <issue_start>username_0: Posting and answering this to help others experiencing the same issue as me. This was also asked [here](http://forums.androidcentral.com/android-5-0-lollipop/482290-5-01-no-voice-input-method-enabled.html).
If only one keyboard is enabled, i.e. Google Keyboard - English (US), the keyboard shown whenever text input is needed sometimes does not have a microphone icon (or any option to select voice typing).
Some things that may not show:
* Microphone icon (in older Android versions, this was beside the space bar on the on-screen keyboard)
* Pressing and holding space bar does not trigger the input selection screen (that normally would have featured voice typing as an option).
Please refer to my own answer below
<https://android.stackexchange.com/a/104896/198><issue_comment>username_1: There are two solutions that I found:
1. Microphone icon
* This has now been moved to the text correction area of the keyboard. **Text correction may not be enabled on your device.** Enable this by heading to Settings -> Language & input -> Google Keyboard -> Text correction -> Enable "Show correction suggestions." This was roughly mentioned [here](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/3601052/how-turn-off-predictive-text-change-keyboard-settings-in-android/).
2. Pressing and holding the space bar
* I managed to get this option to work by enabling another keyboard in addition to the Google English (US) keyboard and Google voice typing. Like in the previous item, head over to Settings -> Language & input, then go to Current Keyboard. On the popup screen, select "Choose Keyboards" to select another input method such as Google Korean Input. You should now be able to press and hold the space bar during text input to select voice typing.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In Android Lollipop (I tried on 5.1.1), if you enable another language input method editor (IME, for example, Japanese IME or Hindi IME) and also have the Google voice typing enabled in the language and input settings, then when you start typing in any app where you can type, you hold down the spacebar and you will get a small menu showing you the option to voice type, then just tap the option and the voice typing input will open.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oQJGN.png)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try installing the [Google application from the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox).
I disabled the Google App on my phone and the voice commands were gone from the keyboard. When I re-enabled it, the microphone icon was back. Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Additionally I found under language and input > default there is an "add keyboards" option. In my case "google voice typing" was unchecked for some reason.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I was able to press and hold on the settings icon [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iw4QA.png)
and the microphone icon appeared along with settings and email icon. I tapped on it and the mic icon was back on the keyboard.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: While no answer provide's a straight solution, I'd like to add one.
This is for Android 5+
Go to settings > language and input > in "keyboards and input methods" submenu click on the keyboard that is active you should now be in a menu with > preferences, advanced, gesture typing options > click on preferences > you'll find a "voice input key" option just select/deselect to activate/deactivate
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I found it for my LG G4
Settings - General - Language & Input - Keyboard Settings - Keyboard Height & Layout - QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/08 | 942 | 3,665 | <issue_start>username_0: So I'm trying to install a little game called Xcom: Enemy Within, Google Play store downloads most of the App- I'd say 99% at least...then it gives me an error and says there's not enough memory- I have about 338 MB left after that.
MORESO- I have an external mini SD card that I want to put this on but it won't allow me to download directly to it.(Which- I must say is a dumb design oversight that...well the ability to do that has been around since Windows XP guys come on) so long-term it isn't going to be that big of an issue. What can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: There are two solutions that I found:
1. Microphone icon
* This has now been moved to the text correction area of the keyboard. **Text correction may not be enabled on your device.** Enable this by heading to Settings -> Language & input -> Google Keyboard -> Text correction -> Enable "Show correction suggestions." This was roughly mentioned [here](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/3601052/how-turn-off-predictive-text-change-keyboard-settings-in-android/).
2. Pressing and holding the space bar
* I managed to get this option to work by enabling another keyboard in addition to the Google English (US) keyboard and Google voice typing. Like in the previous item, head over to Settings -> Language & input, then go to Current Keyboard. On the popup screen, select "Choose Keyboards" to select another input method such as Google Korean Input. You should now be able to press and hold the space bar during text input to select voice typing.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In Android Lollipop (I tried on 5.1.1), if you enable another language input method editor (IME, for example, Japanese IME or Hindi IME) and also have the Google voice typing enabled in the language and input settings, then when you start typing in any app where you can type, you hold down the spacebar and you will get a small menu showing you the option to voice type, then just tap the option and the voice typing input will open.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oQJGN.png)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try installing the [Google application from the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox).
I disabled the Google App on my phone and the voice commands were gone from the keyboard. When I re-enabled it, the microphone icon was back. Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Additionally I found under language and input > default there is an "add keyboards" option. In my case "google voice typing" was unchecked for some reason.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I was able to press and hold on the settings icon [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iw4QA.png)
and the microphone icon appeared along with settings and email icon. I tapped on it and the mic icon was back on the keyboard.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: While no answer provide's a straight solution, I'd like to add one.
This is for Android 5+
Go to settings > language and input > in "keyboards and input methods" submenu click on the keyboard that is active you should now be in a menu with > preferences, advanced, gesture typing options > click on preferences > you'll find a "voice input key" option just select/deselect to activate/deactivate
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: I found it for my LG G4
Settings - General - Language & Input - Keyboard Settings - Keyboard Height & Layout - QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/09 | 545 | 2,073 | <issue_start>username_0: A mate recently used my mobile facebook app to log into his account. Now, I always get his email as the default when I go to log in to Facebook on Android App. Although not a big issue it is very frustrating.
I have deleted data and cache from App Settings. No go.
I have removed Accound from Account settings. No go.
I have set up another Gmail account for playstore and downloaded it through there. Still no change.
When I press sown on the email address whilst on log in page there is no option to remove address.
Please help as this is so frustrating.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: This is trivial. You have to uninstall followed by the fresh installation of the [Facebook](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana) app. You can **Clear Data** before uninstalling it but that's not necessary always.
>
> I have set up another Gmail account for playstore and downloaded it through there. Still no change.
>
>
>
Google Account doesn't controls how an app manages its data/settings, or for that matter, for any non-Google user app in your device. It is most likely that when you installed this app from another account, you didn't uninstalled it first, the reason why that troublesome email entry remained.
>
> I have removed Accoun[t] from Account settings. No go.
>
>
>
Since it is not mentioned which account, I assume: 1) its Google account which has already been discussed above; 2) its Facebook account, but because the data was cleared the app would fall back to log-in option. Don't know why the entry wasn't purged by clearing data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: First log out from your account and then follow the following steps as given on:
[<https://m.facebook.com/help/670304209712363?helpref=uf_permalink>
][1]
To remove an account from your phone or mobile device:
1. Go to the login screen on the Facebook app
2. Tap [Account to be removed]
3. Tap Remove account from device
For making for account as default just first logout and then login into your account.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/09 | 158 | 634 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to block a group chat from my Whatsapp, but I have no option on my Samsung Galaxy S5. Does anyone have any solution to this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, WhatsApp doesn't allow you to block a group per se. You can however, exit the group. And/or mute it.
To exit the group, click on the conversation header to show "Group info", then `Exit Group`
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can block this through, First of all Save Admin number in contact, then Block that Admin through whats app then go to the whats app and exit the group, he will never add you again.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/09 | 1,334 | 4,939 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to uninstall the default Calendar app to replace with Google Calendar. However, I accidentally uninstalled Calendar Storage before uninstalled the default Calendar app. The Google Calendar app won't work every time I try to create an event/plan. I assume this is because I uninstalled the Calendar Storage (app?).
How do I retrieve it? Is there a repo wherein I can just download it? I tried Googling, found nothing. My phone is a Huwawei Y320, Android OS version is 4.2.2<issue_comment>username_1: You will have to download [this](http://download.apks.org/download2.php?ver=4.2.2-573038&apkid=com.android.providers.calendar&server=8&download=apk) app and install it as a system app, using Link2SD or any similar app. This is just another apk file from another Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 phone.
Note : Please backup all your data before trying to do so. This way of installing apps is actually not recommended, but works out most of the times.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I downloaded this file: <http://download.apks.org/?server=12&apkid=com.android.providers.calendar&ver=4.4.4-a1d45e8141>
EDIT: This is for Android 4.4.4. If you have another version of Android just do a Google search for the apk file. Then, get it from a site you trust. Also, I have android 5.1, and it still worked, so there's a possibility that it might work if you have a newer version of Android.
Next, I installed the apk file from the downloads folder.
Finally, I downloaded a /system/app mover from the Google play store (requires root), and made the calendar storage app a system app.
I rebooted, and now my calendar works perfectly!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Here's an update for lollipop+. I did the same.
Downloaded this <http://download.apks.org/?apkid=com.android.providers.calendar&ver=5.1.1-981c9024fa&server=darkkiller>
Install-Moved to system-reboot. Job done :)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Here is what I did in a LG L90:
First, I went to Settings > About Phone > Common > Update Center > App Updates. Then I looked for the disabled app. There it was, Calendar Storage. I had to reinstall it, and then the problem was gone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: If you found this question via google because you deleted your Samsung Calendar Storage APK and your calendar app no longer works, then try this. None of the above methods worked for me, so don't waste your time.
**REQUIREMENTS**
1. The original state of the ROM before you deleted the APK. This can be in the form of a TWRP backup or you can flash the original, identical ROM you currently are using.
2. ES File Explorer
3. Root access - but you most likely already have this because you can't delete a system APK without root and you wouldn't be here in the first place.
**PROCEDURE - PART 1**
1. Do a TWRP backup of the current state of your phone.
2. Hopefully, you made a TWRP backup before you started debloating your phone, if so, restore that backup -OR- reflash your original ROM.
3. After you're done restoring or flashing, install ES File Explorer
4. Open ES File Explorer
5. Touch the "menu" button (3 horizontal lines)
6. Touch "Root Explorer"
7. Touch "Backup app and data"
8. Touch "User Apps" dropdown, select "System apps"
9. Touch & Hold "Calendar storage"
10. Touch "Backup" on the bottom bar
**PROCEDURE - PART 2**
1. Go into TWRP and restore your phone back to its current state, using the backup that you just created.
2. After you're done restoring, reboot phone
3. Install ES File Explorer if you don't already have it
4. Open ES File Explorer
5. Touch the "menu" button (3 horizontal lines)
6. Touch "Root Explorer"
7. Touch "Backup app and data"
8. Touch "User Apps" dropdown, select "Backed-up Apps"
9. Touch & Hold "Calendar storage"
10. Touch "3 Dots" button on the bottom bar
11. Touch "Install"
Done!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Assuming your mum has es file explorer ( not necessarily if she has root) launch the app and on the default screen tap apps. All her users app should open .you should see a section at the left top where it says apps tap on it and select system. There you should find the app you are looking for . Long press on the app and tap the sharing icon .share Bluetooth or whatever. You may want to install before converting . Or you may just enable root explorer in es file explorer along the dashboard copy the apk file. Go to the es file explorer dashboard , tap local , select device , go to system , app, and paste it there then reboot .`
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: When debloating your phone, it's likely that you have to use an app for uninstalling root apps. Check if your app has a recycling bin. If you have, then restore it from there and restart your phone.
The app I use is System App Safe Remove.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SzQCs.jpg)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/09 | 124 | 534 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I only backup photo's I make after I turned on automatic backup?<issue_comment>username_1: Move all your existing photos into a different directory anywhere else. Then just be sure to not allow Google Photos to backup folders. It will by default grab just the DCIM/Camera folder.
Gallery/other file managers will still have full accessibility.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can do this:
Press the menu button
Settings>Automatic Backups
Backup all photos now
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/09 | 484 | 1,867 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a new LG G3 running android 5.0. On my schools WiFi, there are blocked websites. When I try to connect to the school WiFi, it comes up with a terms and conditions screen (like the ones you see at Starbucks or other free WiFis), but it says that I am trying to access a blocked website called `hla2.safemovedm.com`.
I can bypass this by getting one of the teachers to log me into their administrative accounts, but I don't want to have to do this every time. Is there a fix for this?<issue_comment>username_1: Do you have an app installed called 'Hotspot Login Assistant'? It appears as though it could be related to an app that attempts to log you into hotspots automatically.
I've found [several](http://hla.safemovedm.com/webping.html) [sites](http://hla2.safemovedm.com/homepage.html) on the safemovedm.com domain which imply that this is caused by 'Hotspot Login Assistant'.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I downloaded an app called [Hotspot Shield](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hotspotshield.android.vpn).
All you need to so is start it and while on your school's wi-fi, it will unblock everything.
**NOTE:** This app uses alot of data so make sure you are connected to wi-fi first.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: The app that makes calls to this site from my phone is the "Sprint Connections Optimizer" which is my phone company's network spy. If your service provider is Sprint then this is definitely your problem. It was tracking all my wi-fi connections in hopes of creating a dynamic map of networks to the benefit of Sprint, from which to steal bandwidth rather than giving me the unlimited access to their data network for which I have explicitly prepaid.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Solved by going to setting/data and deselecting the connection opptimizer
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/10 | 631 | 2,114 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed Cyanogenmod. It's my understanding Cyanogenmod is a ROM so I was bit suprised when my TWRP custom recovery was replaced by Cyanogenmod's own recovery. Why is this?
Cyanogenmod's recovery can't do anything; it has no backup or restore options and each time I try to apply an update it says-
>
> signature verification failed.
>
>
>
1. Is it possible to get back to CWM or TWRP or somehow get Cyanogenmod's recovery to work?
I can't flash a new custom recovery from the phone since Cyanogenmod's recovery fails at flashing, and I tried using fastboot from the computer and it appears to flash TWRP but then it just goes by to Cyanogenmod's recovery.
2. I once read that TWRP/CWM only work with stock kernel and Cyanogenmod has it's own kernel so they won't work. Is this true?
I don't think it's relevant to the question but my phone is Xperia Z2 D6503 and the CM is 12 (Lollipop)<issue_comment>username_1: From [xda thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60672145&postcount=4): CyanogenMod recovery is basic, so you have to flash another one. The easiest way is to use [rashr app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools) and it worked for me perfectly
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Especially for Galaxy S2. I stuck with Cyanogen Recovery for a couple of days. Neither Rashr nor Flashify worked for me. In the end, reflashing a TWRP kernel (Apollo 9 light) with Flash Gordon did the trick.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: In case you are having this problem with a galaxy s2 and cyanogenmod 12.1, then the solution is to flash the original developers alternative stock kernel with TWRP installed. It is signed and thus can be flashed with the cyanogenmod recovery.
For details and further links see my answer on this question:
[How can I backup and restore Cyanogenmod 12.1 rom installed on my Samsung Galaxy 2 i9100?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/119537/how-can-i-backup-and-restore-cyanogenmod-12-1-rom-installed-on-my-samsung-galaxy/132085#132085)
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/10 | 884 | 2,981 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Nexus 4 on Android 5.0 Lollipop, and I'm using Tasker. Is there any way to get the Flashlight to turn on when screen is off and the volume up or down button is held for 2-3 seconds? Then turn off the flashlight if the button is held again.
I know there's a `%SCREEN` variable for the screen part, but how can I detect if a volume button is held?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know how to detect a Volume Up/Down button press for 'n' seconds, so I would give an alternate solution. You would have to install [Xposed Additions Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spazedog.xposed.additionsgb.pro) and [TeslaLED Flashlight](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.flashlight). The former needs root access and [Xposed Framework](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) installed.
Instructions
============
1. Visit my answer [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/118917/96277). Under the heading "*Instructions for Xposed Additions*" follow steps 1-6.
2. For step 7, choose **Screen Off** instead of others.
3. Tap the newly created entry, activate **Long Press** by ticking the check-box, then tap on **Long Press**.
4. Scroll down and select **Shortcut** → **TeslaLED Toggle**. It will show a screen like:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/v1Khh.png)
5. Also, the delay of 2-3 seconds is way too large in my opinion. Anyhow, the app doesn't allow long press delay more than 500ms and you may configure in [step 2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Uy8lX.png) of my linked answer. I settled for 250ms.
You may use Tasker instead of using the TeslaLED app (officially [recommended](http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/help/ah_index.html)) but there is no guarantee that the native method would work. In fact, some users reported that even the latter app didn't work for them.
The action in Tasker to activate torch is **Alert → Torch**. It would show up in red color if it's not supported on your device.
There are some other ways mention in this [Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/2n6pgs/is_there_a_way_to_control_nexus_5_torch_toggle/) which seems to be device specific but nonetheless could give you a lead for better web search results.
For example, in my One Plus One running CM12 there is no class named `camera` let alone a file `/sys/class/camera/flash/rear_flash`. But it does have a class `leds` and the file `/sys/class/leds/led:flash_torch/brightness` too. The default torch brightness in my device is set to 53 instead of 100.
---
I also tried the Tasker plugin [AutoInput](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput) but it doesn't seem to support long press hardware buttons.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately, Tasker cannot turn the flashlight on by Alert>Torch. Torch is not available at Lolipop or better.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/10 | 477 | 1,580 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I find out which file system is used by my device's /system, /data and other partitions?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use
```
adb shell mount
```
to find out which file system is used by all the partitions of your device. You need to have adb installed, of course, for this to work. You can install adb by using (Windows only)[Minimal ADB and Fastboot](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790), or you can install full android sdk, if you wish.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [DiskInfo](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.kuder.diskinfo) displays this information (among other things) when you select a partition to view its details. Works with the internal partitions on my Nexus 5, but should also support external SD cards and the like:
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Alternatively, one can use a Terminal Emulator app which requires no usage of **adb**.
1. Download a Terminal Emulator of your choice from Play Store [here](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=terminal&c=apps&docType=1&sp=CAFiCgoIdGVybWluYWx6AhgAigECCAE%3D:S:ANO1ljJwzi8).
2. Open that app and issue the command `mount`. You can also use the command `df` to ascertain the partitions to be looked in the former output.
3. An alternative for mount is `blkid` command which shows a much better output for our need.
Note:- **3.** requires **ROOT** access while the other steps can work without it.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/10 | 389 | 1,522 | <issue_start>username_0: In KitKat, there used to be some punctuation shortcuts in google's keyboard. For example, you'd press and hold a key (usually in the lower rows, like 'v'), and you could add a question mark, exclamation mark or whatever punctuation was linked to this key.
In Lollipop, there seems to be no such thing anymore, and if you want to add a question mark, you have to go through the hassle of getting into `?123` menu. Worse, if you want an underscore or a tilda, you'll have to go in the second level `=\<@` menu.
So, here's my question: how to get the punctuation shortcuts back in Google's keyboard? Has the feature completely disappeared?
Note: this feature is still present in Google pinyin keyboard, but in Lollipop you can't type in english with it anymore for some reason...(when we could with the KitKat version)<issue_comment>username_1: Just press and hold the `?123` button, and swipe over to the question mark and release. It inserts a question mark and goes back to letter keyboard.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: What keyboard are you referring to? If you're on the latest google keyboard ( 5.0.25.xxx) then you can turn this on by:
```
settings > Language and Input > Google Keyboard > preferences > Long press for symbols.
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Almost a year ago but found out only today after scouting lots of sites.
Click on Gboard> Preferences and then Long Press for symbols.
Might not have everything you want but that does help a lot.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/10 | 901 | 3,541 | <issue_start>username_0: My SGS3 had an extremely nice and pretty long battery life until a week ago I used a music download app to download some music. After this I get common notifications like this. And it's scary cause it's true, my battery is draining annoyingly fast. In 10 min of using 10% of battery goes bye bye. This is absurd. (i have not yet clicked on the button)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9yQk6.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)
After this, I checked and most of my battery goes into "android system" rather then screen or something else you would expect.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DBWy4.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: Stop running unnecessary applications in the background. For example: Bluetooth should be off when not in use and it can be turned on per usage like for example get a call then turn it on or make sure if turned on always plugged in to a charger.
Make sure you get titanium back up; you don't need pro. Go inside play store and download it. Run it and then save them to your ad card make sure it's the sd card.
Then remove any duplicate apps you don't need in your applications menu -- make sure you don't remove system files, just 3rd party apps from any Internet site or the Google playstore. Erase them and make sure you don't run them in background when Android starts or while running because Google play store app doesn't really need to be started with the phone powering on, it is a per usage application.
Make sure any app that you're not on constantly is not running. Shut them off with the task manager, you can also get an application to automate this for you with one click and schedules. (I'll have to get back to you soon on the exact app)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You've caught an app which I'd consider "malware", or at least "spammy". It might run in background without being needed, and even load stuff you don't want. As you already identified that music download app being what it started with: get rid of it (I'd even bet you didn't get that app in an official market like *Google Play*, but found it elsewhere?). If you're lucky, that will rid you of your issue.
If you're less lucky, it has already loaded other spammy stuff. So better check your device:
* From your home screen, press the `menu` button (or key)
* Select *Settings*
* Goto *Apps*, switch to the *Downloaded* tab (this excludes system apps)
* Walk the list for anything suspicious. If you see any app you didn't explicitely install (or don't need anyway), tap its entry and chose to uninstall/delete it.
After that, to be on the safe side, let's do a little more cleanup:
* boot into [recovery mode](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/recovery-mode/info)
* select to "wipe cache" (don't worry, this only cleans up temporary files; you'll lose no data this way)
* select to "reboot"
Now you're back in "normal mode", and hopefully got rid of your culprit. Watch it for a while. In the worst case, that spamware has modified some settings or more, and all that's left to you is a [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'"). But first let's hope not, and above steps get your device cured.
Oh: And never believe such "battery firmware upgrade" screens. Such upgrades never come that way (downloading an application). Such a screen is a pretty clear malware/spam indicator.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/10 | 1,200 | 4,722 | <issue_start>username_0: This happens on Nexus 7 2013 (Google stock 5.0.2) and also happens on Galaxy Note 12.2 tablet (Samsung stock 4.4.2). I am in a dark room. I have set the system brightness to the minimum (let us call this brightness MIN). To change brightness I use swiping up/down on the left screen area.
With MX Player, when the video starts playing, even the minimum brightness (which is 0) makes the screen brighter than MIN. There seems to be no way to set the brightness to MIN. I can clearly notice that the screen has been brightened, by pressing the home button or the task switch button. I can see that the screen remains bright for about 1 second then changes back to MIN.
With VLC, when the video starts playing, if its previous brightness was 0, the brightness does not change and remains MIN. But if I change brightness once, changing it to 0 does not lower the brightness to MIN. At this point, VLC acts just like MX Player.
Is this a bug of Android? It seems as if the system passes a false minimum brightness of the hardware to the software. Is this an intended behaviour to make video brighter? Anyways, is there any way to prevent this brightness change? This hurts my eyes when I watch videos in a dark room.
==PS==
This behaviour is also happening in CyanogenMod 12 (Android 5.0.2).<issue_comment>username_1: This is a [screen filter](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlhg.screenfilter&hl=en) app that I use with all my devices. Its called ***Darker***. It has not only absolute min brightness, but it also has an option for a color as filter. Useful in low light; ie. android LED lighting is blue in light spectrum, using a red filter compensates - so eye strain is less, sleepless nights are less (my opinion and I'm not a doctor, but these are my own observations). Color and brightness filter can be used independent of each other. This can be **used with or without root**.
*Android won't let you install apps when screen filter is active (security measure against malicious attacks), because it is an overlay on the screen.*
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can disable MX Player's brightness controls. To do this, goto Settings>Player>Screen and uncheck the brightness option.
And, an alternate option is to use an xposed module(you need a rooted device) named Minimum Brightness.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think this could be a problem with just any video player, and not limited to the ones mentioned in the question. Also, since CM12 is mentioned, I've assumed that the device is rooted.
**Note:** Solution working on CM12.
I wouldn't rely or bother to change every single video player's settings I've got. If I'm in a dark room and don't want any video player to override my screen brightness setting, then I would choose [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) to restrict brightness. [This answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/82647/96277) (by [<NAME>](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/73313/martin-j)) has a mention of a location where ROMs typically saves brightness settings, and CM12 is no exception to it.
All you've to do is create some shortcuts using **Tasker** which would set max brightness setting (MAX) to your preferred minimum (MIN) value.
### Follow the instructions
(In **Tasker**, any kind of settings are saved by pressing back button once, which would lead you to previous window as well.)
1. Install **Tasker**.
2. Go to your home launcher → Widgets → choose **Task Shortcut** -> name the shortcut.
3. Inside Task window, create an action as **Code → Run Shell**, and do:
* **Command**: `echo 2 > /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/max_brightness`
* **Use Root**Change `2` to your desired MIN value. You can find out the lowest brightness value by pushing the slider for minimum brightness followed by checking the value in `/sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/brightness`. It could be `10` or close to it.
4. Save it, and choose an icon for the shortcut.
5. Now the shortcut is ready for action. Whenever you're in a dark room and wanna see some video, just tap that shortcut and no player would dare to bother you again when it comes to overriding brightness setting.
Now, how would you come to back to default setting? Well, create a new shortcut with value `255` or the MAX available for your device. You can check MAX value through the method mentioned in step 3, with slider turned to maximum brightness.
This is a very simple way to deal with the issue. You can configure **Tasker** to change the brightness automatically if you're at certain Geographical position (dark room), or you see videos only at a certain time, and so on.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/10 | 440 | 1,839 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone (Samsung Galaxy S4) updated recently to Android 5.0.1 and now I have a problem with my lock screen.
Instead of the usual number pad with letters I have lots of white blocks in place of the numbers and most of the letters. Does anyone know how to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: This happens on many Samsung Galaxy devices (S3, S4, S5, Note 2 and Note 3). Android forums are full of this and it has nothing to do with language settings.
Long-press power button to restart phone clears it up for some time (days to weeks), then it comes right back. As of this writing, there's no real solution, but apparently it's memory related. Did your phone perchance start giving you occasional random error messages "Unfortunately contacts has stopped working"?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: actually if you go into your applications and clear the cache data (which is useless cookies saved from the internet) it fixes it and it should also speed up your phone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had this same problem when I updated my S4 software. Within a few weeks I was having white blocks instead of numbers or sometimes it was letters. It also affected PIN lock numbers.
Would you believe I read all the reviews, but in the end I just turned my S4 off and back on nothing else. I didn't reboot, but I was happy when I switched my phone back on and everything was back to normal (no blocks). Please try it before you do anything else
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I've had the same problem since the Lollipop update. Samsung told me to do the following:
1. Change PIN lock to pattern lock, then change it back to PIN lock
2. Go to Settings > Security
3. Scroll down to "Make passwords visible"
4. Uncheck and check that option
White boxes are gone. At least for now...
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/11 | 235 | 888 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating to Lollipop 5.1, any phone calls made turns the screen off. I cannot get the phone to bring up the screen to end the call, dial another person, or interact with the screen in any way.<issue_comment>username_1: This is a [known problem](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!category-topic/nexus/nexus-6/mIRwBP4Hx_Y%5B1-25%5D) with the current Android 5.1 update and screen protectors. The problem is related to screen protectors affecting proximity sensing that normally turns off the screen when it is close to your face. There are a couple of solutions:
* Remove the screen protector
* Set the **Power Button Ends Call** setting under **Settings > Accessibility**.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This may be a "duh", but I've found that using a blue tooth headset also prevents this problem from occurring.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/11 | 618 | 2,646 | <issue_start>username_0: The last thing I want to do is fade out of current times & technology.
**So the question:** what will I gain, feature-wise, from upgrading to a phone with Lollipop OS? Put *speed* and *Material theme* aside. What neat little features did they pack into the OS? For example, in 4.3 it was App-ops. Jelly Bean introduced device encryption, screenshots, music EQ, NFC, boot-to-safe-mode, settings shortcuts, lockscreen owner info, you get it. **All the little things we now take for granted.**
So, what's the list for Lollipop? I can think of a couple things, but I had to dig deep. Built-in flashlight is an example. But as far as functionality goes, I couldn't find anything that I can't already do on JB.
Enlighten me.<issue_comment>username_1: * Multiple accounts support
* Ability to hide sensitive notifications from the lock screen
* Search in Settings
* Battery saving mode (that can be turned on automatically when the battery is low)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The lockscreen and notifications are easily the most dramatic change.
Notifications on the lockscreen are more powerful. You're able to read and clear notifications without unlocking the phone. Double tapping a notification will bring you directly into an app.
Quicksettings are available from the lockscreen. A 2 finger swipe down from the top in the lockscreen (as well as from any screen in the OS) will reveal quicksettings. You can make limited changes, such as turning on and off wifi, without unlocking the phone.
Smart lock is a number of security settings that allow your phone to automatically unlocked in different situations, depending on location or proximity to another device such as a smart watch or bluetooth keyboard. Face unlock has been folded into Smart Lock. They also added a setting called on-body detection that does pretty much what it sounds like. The main draw to these types of features is to cut down on the times you have to punch in your passcode, even when you are in a secure place.
Another security feature is the ability to put your device in a kind of kiosk mode. Lollipop calls it pinning apps and it basically allows you to lock the phone into a single app so that another user can use that app, but you won't have to worry about them snooping around elsewhere. Phones also now have support for multiple accounts, though that was available previously on tablets.
Recent Apps feature has been redesigned. In addition to the Rolodex-like animation, you can now have it split up your chrome tabs into separate tasks. This has been controversial, but can be turned off.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/11 | 278 | 1,028 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I had I have received a MIUI updated on my RedMi 2.
[**Note:** The phone is rooted and has CWM installed]
The phone was supposed to boot and start the updated but for some reason it got stuck in bootloop.
At the moment I can only enter in fastboot mode, recovery it is not working.
How to recover it ?<issue_comment>username_1: Ok here how I have managed to correctly boot the phone:
1. Boot in fastboot mode ( power + volume down )
2. Flash again CWM: `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`
3. boot into CWM: `fastboot boot recovery.img`
4. reboot the system using CWM (fix root)
5. re-flash with flashify
step 3 is to be sure that CWM will be rebooted.
step 5 is to be sure CWM is flashed ( in the past I have experienced some problem flashing the recovery image with fastboot )
There is probably some other way but this way worked for me so it maybe useful to other as well.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Don't forget to wipe cache partition.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/11 | 263 | 1,010 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a nexus 6 and when I now make phone calls my background screen goes black and I cant access my phone screen to do anything like use the keypad or hang up the call ? I have tapped the screen try the up and down volume keys even tried the power off button
any suggestions
Thanks in advance<issue_comment>username_1: Ok here how I have managed to correctly boot the phone:
1. Boot in fastboot mode ( power + volume down )
2. Flash again CWM: `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`
3. boot into CWM: `fastboot boot recovery.img`
4. reboot the system using CWM (fix root)
5. re-flash with flashify
step 3 is to be sure that CWM will be rebooted.
step 5 is to be sure CWM is flashed ( in the past I have experienced some problem flashing the recovery image with fastboot )
There is probably some other way but this way worked for me so it maybe useful to other as well.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Don't forget to wipe cache partition.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/11 | 507 | 2,087 | <issue_start>username_0: I have done a bit of research, and that, coupled with some programming knowledge, leads me to believe that it should be perfectly possible to run two separate applications of Facebook Messenger.
Is it as simple as changing the manifest file name? Or is there more to it? How do I run two separate Messengers?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, at the *very least* that will have to be done. You may also have to re-sign the apk, and also change any absolute references to the Application context inside the java code and/or machine code. This will require lots of effort, you might as well build your own Messenger interface via Facebook's API. Facebook does have a developer API for this kind of stuff, you may want to look into that.
[Facebook Developer SDK](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/android)
I would try renaming the package first, without even decompiling anything, if it crashes due to internal package pointers, I would probably try to build a plug-in.
Hope that helps,
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is also other ways to do this. Simply download other messenger apps like Nimbuzz to have multiple Facebook accounts.
If u need only Facebook's own messenger application,Try these simple steps. It may works.
1. Take the facebook messenger apk.
2. Decompile apk. [Decompile android](http://www.decompileandroid.com/) will do this for you.
3. Just change the package name.[from orca.facebook.com to anyother name]
4. Change the name in the manifest.
5. Recompile & build the app.
6. Install it in your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Now, Facebook only support multiple accounts. You can run more than one facebook account in facebook messenger app.
Follow this simple steps to add, remove and switch [multiple accounts in facebook messenger](http://www.indabaa.com/how-to-add-multiple-accounts-in-facebook-messenger-on-android/).
**Disclosure:** I'm the author of the linked article.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I use one account with the APP and the other account with the Chrome navigator,
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/12 | 1,250 | 5,098 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone, in my previous version of Android (presumably KitKat), I configured it to show basic weather information on the lock screen for that day (typically temperature and overall conditions outside). This setting is in Settings > Lock Screen > Additional Info > check "Weather" box to enable.
Since I upgraded to Lollipop, the setting is still there, but even when I enable it the weather info no longer shows up on the lock screen. Pedometer is working, all the other lock screen settings seem to be working. Did they remove this one feature in Lollipop? Because honestly I found it really handy so I didn't have to unlock my phone just to view the current temperature.
Does anyone know if this is a bug or was it removed and they forgot to remove the actual option to display it?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem with the pedometer widget, which I solved by toggling the **Additional information** and **Pedometer** settings on and off and rebooting.
Also note that the weather and pedometer widgets only display if there are no other notifications showing on the lock screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Hey I had the same problem. Slide the drop down menu from top. Turn on 'location'. Click agree when this shows up -- Improve location accuracy? --
Then go to the clock-weather app (should be on your homescreen). Click the '+' button on top right corner. DONOT type and search for your location instead press the 'location icon' and let your phone automatically locate you. SELECT whatever shows up, refresh and update weather and then lock your screen. It should show up now.
(:
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I encountered the same problem and Samsung Philippines said that the new Lollipop-OS removed the weather feature in lock screen.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have a Samsung Galaxy A5 and all of a sudden my weather wiget stopped updating and couldn't find my location. The time on the wiget works fine but not the weather and it no longer shows my location. I checked my weather feature in lock screen and it was turned on but it still would not find my location. I had to turn the weather feature in lock screen to OFF and then it works again and found my location immediately.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: You can turn the lock screen display features like the Camera shortcut, Weather and Pedometer on or off by going to the following directory.
1.SETTINGS
2.Tap On GENERAL
3.Scroll down and tap on Accessories
4.Scroll down and tap on "Select items to display"
5.And here you are. Feel free to check or uncheck the features of your choice to show on your android 5.0 lock screen.
Note: You may have to restart your device for the changes to take place.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/105574/44325) mentioned that you couldn't run the weather and pedometer at the same time. I was trying to run it with the news ticker. I found out that I could run both if I deleted the clock from the clock screen. So, maybe two but not three.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: FYI I've run weather and pedometer health apps same time for years. No issues.
I've a gs3, gs4, gs5, updated to android 5 and 6 versions noticed that only clock showed no weather information Iin weather widget. Infact no weather, no colour photo ot animation, just a clock left side. Kept deleting and re adding weather clock 4x2 widget, the Samsung default one. Nothing still same result.
Went to
Settings /Application Manager / Change System Settings
Seems I'd somehow lost the ability to turn my "Systems Settings" On Off toggle for apps. Unified Daemon and others appeared greyed out or off and couldn't be turned back on.
I remembered that I'd gone crazy restricting tons of apps to get better battery life.
\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* verified solution below \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*
Solution : after fearing that " Reset to defaults" in menu would ruin my settings, trying all of the above and downloading the stock 4.4.01 apk and unifiedaemon that came with it. I was warned by installed that I'd be overwriting a newer one with older. I canceled that asap.
After 3 hours decided to hit the reset all to default in the Change System Settings under the menu key.
Goto
application manager
change system settings " ( from menu drop down) then when next screen appears ( hit menu key ) select
"reset app preferences "
That's it enjoy accuweather,
no reboot or restart required
did 4 phones.
I've got to go back in and restrict apps that I don't want to control my system. But I won't touch unifiedDaemon 100%
Whose gonna point us to the true apk for Samsung accuweather apk from Gs6, Gs7 ??? Not some cloned look alike app that requires a 3rd party widget editing and downloading app. I don't want unnecessary apps.
Only want the true original APK made for galaxy S phones by Samsung and accuweather. I've got the Gs7 phones, a how to pull from there to gs5 would be appreciated. I'll share it too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/12 | 773 | 2,804 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Moto g with Lollipop 5.0.2. I can add contacts to group by edit contact.
1. How do I add specific ringtone for specific contact?
2. How do I add specific ringtone for specific group?
3. If there are no options, where do I give feedback for these options?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think it is possible in stock Android to set a specific ringtone for an entire Circle. You can however, edit a specific contact and in the edit menu you can set a custom Ringtone.
If this is not what you want then you can send Google Feedback any time.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try the app: **[DW Contacts & Phone](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dw.contacts.free&hl=en)**
1. **Open** the app and select the '**Toolbox**' tab.
2. Click on "**Groups**". Now select any standard group or create a New group from Options(3dots at top right).
3. Add required contacts to that group. Then select **Options->Set Ringtone for shown contacts** inside that group to set ringtone for that particular group (or set of contacts)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> 2. How do I add specific ringtone for specific group?
>
>
>
You can use the app **[Group Ringtones](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appventive.groupring&hl=en)** to do it.
**Steps**:
1. Make sure a group is created in your default Contacts/Phone app (available while creating a new contact) and contacts are added to it.
2. Open that app, and select ringtone for each group.
>
> 1. How do I add specific ringtone for specific contact?
>
>
>
For this, you can do as @lokmamcetin said
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: All below is right, but my problem was, that after contacts transfer from my old Android, in the contact edition menu the groups are present, but in the contacts main menu - groups menu item not exists...
The problem was solved by creation of a new group on the new device (Android 6.01) - then immediately appears "Groups" in the contacts menu, and there were also appears imported groups. That's when you CAN change the melody for each group of contacts: colleagues will call you a certain music - whatever you choose from ringtones or local music files what you own.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: You probably need an app to set per-group ringtones. It seems like Android only supports per-contact ringtones, so most of the group ringtone apps simply automatically set all the per-contact ringtones for you.
Search on the Google Play App Store for: "[group ringtone](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=group%20ringtone&c=apps)"
I use the [Group Ringtone Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.insadco.groupringtonelite) app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/12 | 768 | 2,874 | <issue_start>username_0: Today, Lollipop became available for my Samsung S4 and I upgraded. Since then, the lock screen shows the current temperature:
As you can see, it shows "61 °F". Since I am located in Continental Europe, I prefer Celsius.
How can I fix that? As you can see in the others screenshots (lock screen configuration), "Additional Information" is "On" and greyed out, and accessing the "lock screen widgets" menu item only lets me configure the personal message, nothing else.
I do use a third-party weather app ([Weather & Clock Widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devexpert.weather&hl=en)), but I don't think this is related, since (a) the third-party app does not contain a *lock screen* widget and (b) the app is set to Celsius.
I've found [someone on the Internet with the same problem](http://www.androidpit.com/forum/645867/samsung-galaxy-s4-lollipop-lock-screen-temperature-unit-problem), but I haven't found a solution yet.<issue_comment>username_1: First, in order to enable/disable the widget altogether, go to
**Settings > My Device > Lock Screen > Lock Screen Widgets > Clock or Personal Message**
and select **Clock**. This activates the following menu:
**Settings > My Device > Lock Screen > Additional Information**
That enables you to select whether to display a weather and/or pedometer widget on the lock screen. On the weather widget description I read:
*The data will be taken from the weather widget and shown while the device is connected to the network*
So, obviously, the units etc come from the original weather widget that comes with lollipop. What I did to correct the units is:
Add the weather widget to a spot on the home screen. Enable your GPS, let it find our where you are and fetch weather data. Tap on that widget, and the first item on its settings is the units.
**However:** although the temperature on the lock screen weather widget appears in C, it says it's F (eg instead of 10C it reads 10F). Probably one of those loose ends that will be taken care of in the next updates.
Hope this helps. It took me ages to find out how it's done.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For me, Gudlaugur's comment (see above) contained the one missing (and obscure) piece of information needed to change the unit of the temperature from farenheit to celsius.
So for completeness and easier discovery I'll quote it here:
>
> The setting is actually behind the Clock built-in app. Open the Clock
> app, go to "Desk clock" tab, open the context menu, go to Settings
> there and select your unit. This will be the unit displayed in the
> built lock screen. Pretty obscure... (Would have answered the
> question, but it is protected so I can't...)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/12 | 496 | 2,021 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S5 with Android 5 and got a new 64 GB SD card. What is the best file system for the SD card? FAT32 is not an option because I want files >4GB. Which file system offers the best performance ? Thank you for your help.<issue_comment>username_1: The answer to your question is built into your phone's OS.
1. Put the SD card in your phone
2. Reformat the SD card with your phone(Settings --> Storage/Storage & USB)
3. The file system on the freshly formatted SD card is the type that will give you the best performance with your phone.
4. Outside the context of your phone the optimum file system is another story.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Answering the question, the filesystem used on standard Android devices is "**exFAT**", which is available from Windows Format application and Android's own filesytem management tools. Hope this cleared your doubt.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: As far as I understand you should avoid used exFAT as it is much less stable in regards to errors than FAT32, NTFS or other filesystem that can handle multiple read/write better and has multiple file tables.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: As Android is based on linux, I am running with ext4. Not sure if it is the best but I don't see how it could not run. I am curious about filesystem optimized for flash memory such as F2FS, etc...
All those are readable on any recent Linux and Mac. Don't know for Windows.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Ext4 should be supported because Android always supports that internally but unfortunately, the SD card is treated differently and even Android One phones do not support Ext4 for the SD card. The Nokia 7.2 Android One phone will not support Ext4 or exFAT or F2FS for the SD card filing system. FAT is the only option in 2019 !
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: As far as am aware Windows only supports fat32 if your sd card is under 8g if is over exfat or ntfs. ext4 is only for Linux distros
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/12 | 482 | 1,958 | <issue_start>username_0: My internet browser icon has changed from a picture of earth to Lookout icon. Has anyone else had this happen? Why?
<issue_comment>username_1: The answer to your question is built into your phone's OS.
1. Put the SD card in your phone
2. Reformat the SD card with your phone(Settings --> Storage/Storage & USB)
3. The file system on the freshly formatted SD card is the type that will give you the best performance with your phone.
4. Outside the context of your phone the optimum file system is another story.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Answering the question, the filesystem used on standard Android devices is "**exFAT**", which is available from Windows Format application and Android's own filesytem management tools. Hope this cleared your doubt.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: As far as I understand you should avoid used exFAT as it is much less stable in regards to errors than FAT32, NTFS or other filesystem that can handle multiple read/write better and has multiple file tables.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: As Android is based on linux, I am running with ext4. Not sure if it is the best but I don't see how it could not run. I am curious about filesystem optimized for flash memory such as F2FS, etc...
All those are readable on any recent Linux and Mac. Don't know for Windows.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Ext4 should be supported because Android always supports that internally but unfortunately, the SD card is treated differently and even Android One phones do not support Ext4 for the SD card. The Nokia 7.2 Android One phone will not support Ext4 or exFAT or F2FS for the SD card filing system. FAT is the only option in 2019 !
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: As far as am aware Windows only supports fat32 if your sd card is under 8g if is over exfat or ntfs. ext4 is only for Linux distros
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/13 | 259 | 1,021 | <issue_start>username_0: Like you wouldn't notice if it's rooted or not?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, but unrooting will require more than a simple factory reset. The process will depend on your phone model. Search your model and 'unroot' for instructions. Be sure the instructions are for your specific model and are from a trustworthy source, such as XDA. But if you were able to root your device, I assume you already know that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It may factory reset the apps,etc to normal settings. But in some rooted phones certain aspects of the OS remain changed. I.E. system programs inserted by manual or automatic rooting of phone, Kingroot is one rooting program I have found that stays persistent in ROM.
Also, if you remove any system apps as I have done you may have issues even booting up a "non bricked" phone. See this for example, [How to F up a phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/119467/rooted-phone-missing-key-features-help/ "How to F Up a phone")
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/13 | 1,705 | 6,095 | <issue_start>username_0: Brief problem
-------------
In short I am trying to mount an external USB wireless adapter to my Nexus 4 so that I can put the wireless adapter into monitor mode to use a tool called [reaver](https://code.google.com/p/reaver-wps/).
System
------
I have a Google Nexus 4, running CyanogenMod 11 (`11-20140308-SNAPSHOT-M4-mako`), (`Android 4.4.2`) I have also flashed [kali nethunter](https://www.offensive-security.com/kali-linux-nethunter-download/) 1.21.
The problem
-----------
I can't get the wireless card into monitor mode using airmon-ng. After some searching I discovered that the wireless chip-set does not support monitor mode. So the only way I was going to obtain monitor mode was to use an external wireless adapter.
What I have tried so far
------------------------
When I plugged the a USB wireless adapter into the Nexus 4, it was not getting picked up. I used the `ifconfig` command to try to detect it but then realised that the problem must lie with the Nexus 4 not providing the 5V needed to power the adapter. So I bought an otg y cable:
After using this I could see that any device plugged in was receiving power, but it still wasn't working. So I tried mounting a flash drive to see how that would work. It turned out that there was a software limitation preventing me from mounting a flash drive as the OS was missing the OTG components.
After doing some more searching I came across [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/orig-development/usb-otg-externally-powered-usb-otg-t2181820). I then flashed it in recovery mode, and after rebooting I was able to mount flash-drives. I then plugged the external wireless adapter into the Nexus 4 hoping that it would detect it but still no luck. I also tried an alternative wireless adapter but still nothing.
Wireless adapter
----------------
I am using a "wireless 11n usb adapter". I am not certain but I believe it may be a driver problem. If so, I have no idea on how I would go about installing a driver on android. My wireless chip set is RTL8188EE.
The question
------------
How do I mount an external USB wireless adapter to a Nexus 4?<issue_comment>username_1: You don't say much about the wireless adapter and which chipset it uses. This is critically important as it will determine which kernel wifi module you'll need. I'm pretty sure Nethunter as distributed already has native support for OTG/host mode as well as some kernel patches to support monitor mode, but not 100% which chipsets are supported/recommended.
You're right that the N4 is lacking a lot of power to the external USB, but a Y-splitter should do the job.
FWIW-- I am guessing here, but I think the mako (Nexus 4) kernel source for Nethunter is [here](https://github.com/binkybear/mako_kitkat). OTG is turned on [here](https://github.com/binkybear/mako_kitkat/blob/87e140e461c5132a280ed1a75d341bfd4d9133a2/arch/arm/configs/kali_defconfig#L2951-L2965) in the lollipop branch (not sure what version of android you're using).
As for how to install a driver in Android-- the drivers are usually created at the same time as the kernel and pre-included with Android itself if necessary. I won't go into the ugly details of how to manually load the wifi module (or if it's even necessary as it may be built in), but given the lack of specifics that I think will help here (which wifi chipset, which version of Android, etc.), the best practical solution I can suggest is that you jump on the [#nethunter channel in freenode IRC](http://webchat.freenode.net?channels=%23nethunter) and ask for suggestions. Binkybear, one of the lead developers of nethunter, owns and tests w/his Nexus 4, so he probably has some solid advice. You may also want to visit the [nethunter forums](https://forums.kali.org/forumdisplay.php?14-NetHunter-Forums), particularly [this thread](https://forums.kali.org/showthread.php?22955-best-external-wifi-dongle-to-use-with-nethunter-for-wifi-attacks).
The easy solution now that you've worked out the power issue will likely be to use an external wifi module that is definitely supported.
(Full disclosure-- I've contributed a little to NH.)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: There is a very good chance that you **may not have a driver problem**.
There is a **very important detail** everyone seemed to miss about using network connections via USB: they **must** be plugged in before the phone is powered on! The phone must also have Wifi and Data turned off, and potentially Airplane Mode! All before the device is turned on. Some devices can get away with not needing a reboot sesh, but this is the general rule explained with BobjGear and their Android ethernet adapters.
Secondly, another very important detail, is that *sometimes*, you need to **manually** configure the adapter and its ip address through ADB or Terminal Emulator. The commands follow this format, as described in [this article](http://www.biemmeitalia.net/blog/android-network-configuration/):
```
ifconfig [eth0|eth1|eth2|etc] [IP] netmask [NETMASK]
route add default gw [GATEWAY] dev eth0
```
`ifconfig` is not a typo. You will have to figure out which network "slot" your dongle is attached on via `netcfg`. It will list all network components in use or idle, usually `wlan0` is built-in wifi, `rmnet` listings are mobile data, and `p2p0` is VPN. Your dongle will probably fall under `eth0` or `1`, or `wlan1` or `2`.
Finally, if all else fails, you may need to find an adapter that either **a)** has matching (or close to matching--starts with RTL8) chipsets, or **b)** a (Android/linux-confirmed) truly universal wifi dongle.
If that cannot be done, [this XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49402344&postcount=145) explains how to modify a Nexus CM11 kernel (your lucky day) via `modprobe` to enable additonal drivers. You may want to contact him for help, as his flashable kernel is specific to a custom CM11 ROM posted on XDA, just to match the checksums.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/13 | 467 | 1,582 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't like one of my WhatsApp friend's picture (we chat regularly though his photo disgusts me), so I want to change his profile picture.
I did change its source image, but it didn't work on the small image that you see on the chat screen next to the name. Is it possible to change it? If it's how?
I did it.
With this command: adb push C:\Users\portakal.AndroidStudio\system\tmp\image.jpg /data/data/com.whatsapp/files/Avatars/XXXXXXX@s.whatsapp.net.j
XXXXXXXX is the number and image is the photo that I wanted to see instead of his.<issue_comment>username_1: Try [this](https://techgradeindia.wordpress.com/2015/01/15/how-to-change-your-friends-whatsapp-dp-display-profile-picture-using-your-phone/) out. To summarize the steps in the link:
1. Resize the pic you want to use to 561×561.
2. Save it in `/sdcard/WhatsApp/Profile Pictures` on your phone.
3. Then rename it to your friend's phone number, including country code first. (If Jenny lived in Manhattan, her filename would be 12128675309.jpg)
4. Reopen WhatsApp and the picture should be there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Only if you have root access. WhatsApp profile pictures are now saved under
```
/data/data/com.whatsapp/cache/Profile Pictures/
```
(earlier `Internal Storage/WhatsApp/media/WhatsApp Profile Pictures`)
Profile pictures are saved with their respective phone number. Just change the picture with the exact name. Done.
However, this will get refreshed very soon. To prevent this change the image permissions to read-only with any file explorer.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/13 | 962 | 3,603 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to connect my Android phone (Galaxy S3) directly to my Windows (7) PC in such a way that I can make network connections to the PC from the phone, without a pre-existing WiFi network?
My specific issue is that I want to be able to browse a website that is being hosted on the PC from my phone. It's for doing web development on the PC, and using the phone to check how it looks/behaves on mobiles. There is no WiFi access point or network available.
Ideally I'd like a solution that doesn't involve the Internet at all - neither from the PC nor the phone. In my particular situation, it would also be ideal if this can be done over Bluetooth, but over USB or WiFi would suffice.<issue_comment>username_1: If you are using Windows 7 try this,
1. Create an **ad-hoc network** in your PC (This would help you [Create WiFi Network](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii3e0cB-oMs))
2. Connect your Android device to the **WiFi network** you created in past step
3. Open the browser in your phone and type **PCs IP address/your web app name** (I hope you run your web app on some servers like Apache Tomcat/WAMP ..)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: An alternative way to accomplish this without using the android device to create the hotspot connection (e.g for battery issues etc) is to use the Windows PC as the source of connection.
To accomplish this you have to **host** the WiFi connection in Windows (Note: Windows has a built in feature to create **Infrastructure mode** WLAN connection.
**Simply run command prompt as admin and enter the following commmands**:
* `netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=xxxxx key=yyyyy`
where xxxxx is user defined SSID and yyyyy is user defined password
* Start the connection by entering: `netsh wlan start hostednetwork`
Then simply connect your android phone to the newly created network
* To show status of connection enter: `netsh wlan show hostednetwork`
and will get a window like this:
`C:\Windows\System32>netsh wlan show hostednetwork`
```
Hosted network settings
Mode : Allowed
SSID name : "test"
Max number of clients : 20
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
Status : Started
BSSID : xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 11
Number of clients : 0
```
* To stop connection hit: `netsh wlan stop hostednetwork`
Additionally may need to set up static IP address as follows:
>
> * Open View network connections from the Windows Start menu.
> * Open Properties on the Wireless Network Connection.
> * Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
> * Manually set the IP address to `192.168.137.1`.
> * Manually set the Subnet mask to `255.255.255.0`.
> * Manually set the Preferred DNS server to `192.168.137.1`.
>
>
>
---
Alternatively, you can achieve this with third party software like [Connectify](http://www.connectify.me)
Although paid,it also comes as a free version. It has the capabilility to create an hotpot in infrastructure mode rather than ad-hoc, hence visible to android devices.
You may want to configure the hotspot for local access like so:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/o7O60.png)
* After this, allow your android device to connect to the newly created connection.
---
*Although old a post this is,its just a reference point for users with similar needs to the question:)*
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/13 | 512 | 1,951 | <issue_start>username_0: I connected my phone to my pc's ethernet connection via (USB cable) reverse tethering AndroidTool on my PC and USB tunnel on my android. Now, the problem is, it is going well with UC browser but isn't working with hike, telegram, google play, mobogenie, etc.<issue_comment>username_1: I just found the solution [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345) basically you need to install the HackTool, reboot the phone, open the hack app and select "force wifi" and also "activate traces". Then open Android Reverse Tethering Tool and job is done ;) Enjoy full Tethering!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: To get full tethering across all apps (assuming you are rooted), you additionally need **Xposed framework** installed and install [Hack connectivity service tool](https://android-apk.org/org.tracetool.hackconnectivityservice/) (but it is normally included in the same package with android reverse tethering tool).
You then choose wifi and activate traces
See below:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SstAs.png)
This module forces the Connectivity manager to return Wi-Fi networking info as active.
For detailed usage instructions please refer to this thread: [Android Reverse tethering tool for Windows users (Troubleshooting (FAQ)](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371345)
But one important thing to note is: **For Android 4.3 and upper : You must connect your phone/tablet to a working Wi-Fi or 3g once after each boot before using reverse tethering**
An alternative tool (if Hack connectivity service module is not working) is [Fake Wi-Fi Connection](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.lemonsqueeze.fakewificonnection) module. Sometimes some applications won't work when no Wi-Fi is detected so it simulates an active Wi-Fi connection in order for apps to get internet. It uses the same concept as the above tool.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/14 | 152 | 575 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running Lollipop and want to change my gmail password. How do I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Go to your @EMAIL for Android (not the one for Gmail and not in your account settings).
2. Select the email account then hit your menu tab. Go to -> **More** -> **Account settings** -> **Incoming** -> change your new password here.
If this doesn't work, change your password in outcoming too.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to this page in your webbrowser: <https://myaccount.google.com/security/signinoptions/password>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/14 | 429 | 1,463 | <issue_start>username_0: **TL;DR** *On turning on pops up "google play services has stopped" and on clicking ok it pops up again after 1/2s so i cant do anything then 1click at a time. Also my account isnt in google play- it asks for new account.*
**Full story**
Samsung S3 I9300.
Had Omnirom. With TWRP did a backup 2 months ago. Tried Neatrom and now i wanted back my system with Omnirom with all backup. So i did clean restore of both System and Data. Clean cache and dalvik cache, Restart, 5min loading and then problem.
*On turning on pops up "google play services has stopped" and on clicking ok it pops up again after 1/2s so i cant do anything then 1click at a time. Also my account isnt in google play- it asks for new account.*<issue_comment>username_1: Uninstall `Google Play Services` with for example `titanium backup` and then reinstall `Google Play Services` from `Google Play`.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try flashing right google apps aka: GAPPS to your backup with TWRP.
It must be corresponding to your backups android versio.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a similar problem with my OnePlus.
This helped:
1. Go to “Settings”
2. Select “Apps”
3. Swipe left until you in the ‘All’ column
4. Click on the 3 dots in top right
5. Select “Reset app preferences”
6. Reboot phone
7. Reselect preferred launcher
via <http://blog.forret.com/2015/06/getting-rid-of-google-play-services-has-stopped-on-oneplus/>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/14 | 413 | 1,827 | <issue_start>username_0: I had installed BlueStacks and the home screen was like an Android tablet in landscape mode. Due to some problem COC game was not working, I uninstalled and reinstalled BlueStacks. Now the home screen is showing app categories and apps to download. How can I get back to the previous homescreen which was like a tablet?
Installing lauchers turns the screen in to portrait mode.
pls help<issue_comment>username_1: Install *Nova Launcher* from the *Play Store* and then in settings of the nova app you can change the orientation.
However to uninstall a launcher go to the settings of bluestacks (somewhere at the statusbar) and uninstall the custom launcher.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Install [Apex Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher) from Play Store. After you install Apex launcher open it and set it as the default laucher by pressing Home button and selecting Use default option. Some games require your device to be played in portrait mode and it will switch back to landscape once you exit the game, so I guess you Bluestacks is corrupted. So if using the default setting of Apex din't switch to the landscape mode try the following.
If it still is in Portrait mode then, select the "Tablet UI mode" under
```
Apex Settings > Home Screen Settings > Tablet UI mode
```
This way your homescreen will be displayed in landscape mode overtaking the default portrait mode. Even if the above settings don't work for you I recommend you to completely uninstall the Bluestacks which means you need to remove the data of you Bluestacks app when prompted while uninstalling the Bluestacks Player. This would redownload the app data while installing the Bluestacks again and you would have a fresh installation of Bluestack working fine.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/14 | 697 | 2,854 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using `Red Mi Note` running on `MIUI5`. Recently, I am getting this error:
>
> The app Facebook (process.com.facebook.katana) has violated its self-enforced StrictMode Policy.
>
>
>
What does it mean? How can I resolve the issue? It becomes frustrating when the error comes as it continues to pop-up and doesn't hide on pressing `OK`.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VFLmF.png)
(Click the image to see its larger variant)
The Error message doesn't have any specific time to occur even the error is not app specific. It occurs randomly on different situations.<issue_comment>username_1: In the dex provided by Facebook app, on `com.facebook.katana/app_secondary_program_dex` folder, we find a lot of references to the [`StrictMode`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/os/StrictMode.html).
So, for short, if a programmer use `StrictMode`, he has a reason. Basically while forking a busy process (read: animation, reading data, dictionary values for data, open a new fragment or activity on main thread), instead of crashing app there must be put (show) a message to user to inform about waiting or terminating app.
In the particular case of Facebook app, there's `/facebook/strictmode/setter/Policy$All` and also `errorreporting/StrictModeException`. So the message comes after raising an exception. We can just assume an activity take too long or force running in main thread.
The key word is in `MessengerApp`. We may think about Facebook and Messenger app as separate apps, but the truth is Facebook has embeded `FbandroidMessengerAppModule` functions calls in it's core and also performs some logical checking as for example:
* IsMessageBroadcastEnabled
* IsMessageBroadcastGkEnabled
* IsMessengerAppIconBadgingEnabled
* IsMessengerAppIconBadgingGkEnabled
* IsMessengerBlockingEnabled
* IsMessengerFlatBufferEnabled
* IsMessengerLoggedOutAppIconBadgingEnabled
* IsMessengerPhotoEditDefaultModeDrawing
* IsMessengerPhotoEditDefaultModeDrawingGk
* IsMessengerSonyAppIconBadgingEnabled
* IsMessengerSyncEnabled
* IsMessengerThreadShortcutsEnabled
Without access to debug console, I can't predict what cause that kind of message (is it about reading values from stored DB, or are some DB files corrupted, user switched from a WiFi connection to internet connection while parsing some data ?), but my advice is to make sure Facebook app and Messenger for FB are clean installed and updated to the latest version.
Sometime a game app can embed Facebook SDK to share data and try to access data without user FB permissions set on that game (app), or is written badly so it can raise some exception (**I think this indeed your problem**).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is because of ROOTING.You should UNROOT.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/14 | 721 | 2,587 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> An update fixed my problem. It was - as I suspected - just a bug.
>
>
>
Recently I upgrade my Samsung s4, and now every time when I get a message via SMS, the text - and background - all white?:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/B3tg2.png)
I tried messing with the settings, but still my messages won't show up?
How can I read my SMS messages again?
Phone Info
* Samsung S4(`GT-I9505`)
* Android version 5.0.1.<issue_comment>username_1: Try a third party messaging app, such as Google Messenger or Handcent SMS to see if the problem is duplicated. If so, verify you're running the most current software version with Samsung Kies. If you are, try a factory reset and see if that works. There's a possibility that the Lollipop update for the S4 has some bugs that will hopefully be patched rather quickly.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I used Hangouts to get around this problem, however last night my phone downloaded a software update that has corrected the Messages app, updated Contacts with FB photos and re-linked my phone to the FB photo albums - hoorah! Oh how I've missed Swype when sending out text messages :-)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just figured it out.. I turned off my phone for 20 seconds and my phone messages showed up. If you keep your phone on all the time like I do, then turn it off and back on, your messages should return.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Phone could be in Guest Mode. Go to settings...security...then deactivate guest mode.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Actually, we can't read SMS in Lollipop without approved permission in run time. First, check permission in run time, then you can access SMS.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: My default *Messages* app suddenly stopped opening texts. (could write them though and only had about 50 txt messages in total). Oppo phone android software didn't give 'clear cache' option for Messages. However, found an app on my phone called *Messenger*. Once this was disabled, *Messages* app worked again (no reboot necessary)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: As per [the OP's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/105404/cant-read-my-sms-on-my-android-phone#comment165695_105404) and [the 4th revision of the question](https://android.stackexchange.com/revisions/105404/4)
>
> Apparently, the answer to this, is Update your Samsung device
>
>
> An update fixed my problem. It was - as I suspected - just a bug.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/14 | 512 | 1,977 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using [Saavn](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.saavn.android&hl=en) for listening to and downloading music. The problem is that the app downloads all of its data to my internal storage. I have only 8GB of storage in which only 5.23GB is user usable.
Now the cache size of Saavn is more than 2GB. I don't have space to install new apps but I don't want to delete the songs.
I tried to move the mp3 files. I navigated to the `Android > Data > com.saavn > songs` folder and found mp3 files whose names are random 10+ digit numbers. When I try to play these files My music players is unable to play them. I even tried other apps like N7 Music Player.
Is there any way by which I can either extract the mp3 files or I can change the storage to SD card? I see no option for this in Saavn.<issue_comment>username_1: It will vary depending on your phone and version of android. But in Settings>Applications>Saavn you should find a `Move to SD` button which will move the app and its data to the SD card.
If the app was preinstalled on your phone the button will not be there since the app probably cannot be moved out of the system partition. In which case, I recommend clearing the app's cache and using a different service that can be installed on the SD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can not play that file because those files are encrypted.
So the names of those files will be like fhADdff.mp3 or any name with alphabetic or numerical digit.
So, first of all play the file in the Saavn music app which you have add to the offline mode in saavn for some seconds.
After that go to the ES file Explorer or any explorer and find the folder `com.saavn.android/songs` (typically under `/data/data`).
In that folder there would be file with name curr.mp3 which is the file you have played in saavn offline mode.
Copy that file in any folder and rename it.
Now you can play this file in other music player..
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/15 | 845 | 2,902 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Verizon Galaxy S4 SCH-i545 (**edit: NOT GT-i9505**) updated to the ME7 baseband version.
I would like to upgrade to [this Lollipop ROM](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353), which appears to be designed for the GT-i9505, but I don't know much (read: anything) about flashing and I can't understand which methods are or are not expected to work:
* Flashing with TWRP or CWM Recovery apparently (?) requires an unlocked bootloader; with a locked bootloader, installing TWRP or CWM and rebooting just brings up an "unauthorized software" screen. However, there is [an open bounty](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359090) for unlocking the bootloader for Verizon S4s including (I think) those with the ME7 baseband. So does this mean that TWRP and CWM Recovery can't be used on my phone?
* It appears that the standard way of bypassing the locked bootloader is to use Safestrap, but there are some comments in the ROM announcement thread and in the announcement itself at [this somewhat sketchy-seeming site](http://galaxys4root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s4-roms/gpe-android-5-0-1-lollipop-rom-for-galaxy-s4/) stating that Safestrap can't be used with this ROM. Is that actually the case? Why are some ROMs not usable with Safestrap?
* Will Odin or [Heimdall](http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/) allow me to bypass the bootloader and install either the ROM itself or CWM or TWRP?
* Is there anything I can do with the Android SDK and associated tools (`fastboot`, `adb`, etc) to circumvent the bootloader problem?
If none of these are expected to work, how exactly is the above ROM supposed to be used with a Verizon S4? Are people with the ME7 and other bootloader-locked baseband versions just out of luck?
**EDIT:** Are the GT-i9505 and SCH-i545 even comparable?<issue_comment>username_1: I bricked my phone attempting to use Heimdall to overwrite the bootloader. I do not believe the Verizon S4 with the ME7 baseband can be flashed with a custom ROM.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It's unfortunate that you learnt it the hard way, so posting this here for benefit of others who may be similarly placed
Very bright chances of bricking your phone if you flash a ROM **not** specifically meant for your phone. Custom ROMs are made by developers to cater explicitly for models specified by them, and being "closest" to your phone model doesn't mean anything in this context. Please read these to get more understanding
* [Can I install a ROM made for a different device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35925/can-i-install-a-rom-made-for-a-different-device):
* [Feasibility of flashing a ROM (meant for original device) on a re-branded device](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/128536/feasibility-of-flashing-a-rom-meant-for-original-device-on-a-re-branded-device)
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/15 | 434 | 1,558 | <issue_start>username_0: Given only an APK file, how can I find out the developer of a non-market Android application?<issue_comment>username_1: It isn't really is possible. However there is a workaround. If you have got the `package name` of the `apk` you can see the developer name. Something like this: `com..`. Example: `com.google.drive`. If you don't know the package name you need to extract the `apk` and then the `package name` is somewhere in the `android-manifest` file.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the developers name in the app's signature in the `*.apk/META-INF/CERT.RSA`
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: A "non-techy way" would be, given the `package_name`, doing a web search on it. Chances are it's available on some store, which then would give you the developer's name.
A different way is, as indicated by [ottucsak's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/105501/16575), extracting it from the certificate. The way to do that [is described here](http://www.herongyang.com/Android/Project-META-INF-Files-Digest-Signature-and-Certificate.html), and basically involves the following steps:
1. unpack the `.apk` file. As that's a `.zip` in its structure, unpacking would mean unzipping.
2. use `keytool` to view the certificate:
`keytool -printcert -file META-INF\CERT.RSA`
3. in the output, check for the "Owner" and "Issuer" lines.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: You can use the Java Keytool to pull information about the developer.
```
keytool -printcert -file
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/15 | 1,706 | 6,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using BlueStacks App Player. Sometimes I need to transfer files between BlueStacks (SD card) from/to my Windows.
I seem to find the file that stores the data in the SD card on `/Android/SDCard.sparsefs/Store`, but I cannot see the content & modify it easily from my PC.
Are there any ways to transfer files between them?<issue_comment>username_1: **For BlueStacks App Player for Windows v 0.9.0.4049 and higher**
There is a shared folder between BlueStacks and Windows:
* BlueStacks: `/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder` (you may need to install a file explorer app such as "ES File Explorer" to access this folder)
* Windows: `/UserData/SharedFolder` (by default, is `C:/ProgramData/BlueStacks`. This is set on BlueStacks installation).
On a Windows 10 device, it was found at the location `C:/BlueStacks/Engine/UserData/SharedFolder` or `C:/ProgramData/BlueStacks/Engine/UserData/SharedFolder`or
`C:/BlueStacksData/Bluestacks/UserData/SharedFolder`.
**Manual method (BlueStacks ↔ PC)**
Copy/put any files you want to transfer to one folder (using "ES File Explorer" on BlueStacks, or "Windows Explorer" on PC), and those files will be shown on another folder.
**Simple method (PC → BlueStacks only)**
From BlueStacks, open "BlueStacks Settings", click "Import Windows Files" and click `Proceed`. A file chooser dialog will appear where you can select the file you want to import (tips: you can select multiple files by holding `Ctrl` and clicking other files). Finally, click `Open`. BlueStacks will copy the files to the same shared folders mentioned above.
Reference: [How to Access Files on your PC from BlueStacks?](http://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/203081537-How-to-Access-Files-on-your-PC-from-BlueStacks-)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Using ES Explorer**
1 - Download Es from App-store and Enable and Connect WiFi
2- Open ES Menu Go to LAN, On your computer share the folder (Read/write Access/Everyone) on network and enable network discovery
3- Scan or add IP of Windows Computer and use windows user/pass
4- You can now copy paste files between two devices easily
**It Will Work 100%**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: use import windows file app that come along with bluestacks.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: When I installed bluestacks I had an app called Root Explorer. A file cabinet with a R on it.
Simply Open,
Storage,
SDcard,
[File Location],
"Hold Click",
Send,
To Windows. (I had couple seconds wait after that for the Save box to pop up)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: If you want to transfer a relatively big file (i.e. 1GB):
1. Download Droid Splitter on your Blue Stack and split the big file into smaller chunks using Droid Splitter.
2. Transfer the smaller files to shared folder one by one (if you get stuck, you may have to restart Blue Stack or your laptop).
3. After you transferred the files, join the smaller files using Droid Splitter. If you can't join the smaller files, then you might have to transfer the files in an android phone and use Droid Splitter to join the smaller files.
I tried this and it certainly worked. Good Luck :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: You can install *Total Commander* app in BlueStacks along with FTP and SCP/SFTP (SSH) plugins and transfer the files over the network to your local PC. On Mac SSH can be enabled and transferred to your `localhost` via SSH. On Windows you can install FTP server on your PC, so the app can connect to your IP via FTP protocol.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: BlueStacks only provide a way to access a subfolder of the sdcard `/storage/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder` which in Windows has the path `C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\UserData\SharedFolder`. The easiest way is thus to place some files there, and then use an Android file manager app (eg, TotalCommander, which can move whole folders) to move the files around where you need them on your sd card.
---
/EDIT: the rest of this answer seems to not be working anymore. I leave it here if you want to try it with an [older version of BlueStacks](https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/BlueStacks_App_Player).
It is also possible to get full access to the sd card with some more complex manipulations.
BlueStacks stores the sd card as a kind of virtual image disk, on Windows it's at `C:\Program Data\BlueStacks\Android\SDCard.sparsefs` or at `C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\Android\SDCard.vdi` depending on the version. Essentially, what you can do is that you can create a new virtual image disk, but formatted in `FAT`, which will allow both the mounting inside Android and Windows! Then, you will see the virtual image disk as a drive in "My Computer".
To go down this route, you will need two softwares:
1. A virtual disk creator (eg, [DATA.IMG Maker](http://7labsdl.heypub.com/sw/DATA.IMG_Maker.rar)).
2. An image mounter (eg, [OSFMount](http://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html)).
Then you can format in `FAT` using your OS formatting tool.
And lastly, you need to kill all BlueStacks processes (ie, they start with "HD-\*") and change the path to the sdcard image via regedit at `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\BlockDevice\2\Path`.
For a step-by-step tutorial on this approach, have a look at the [7labs.io tutorial](https://7labs.io/tips-tricks/bluestacks-sd-card-internal-memory-ram.html).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: [**BlueStacks Media Manager**](https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004220766-Introducing-Media-Manager-in-BlueStacks-3)
=======================================================================================================================================
Bluestacks now has a [Media Manager](https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004220766-Introducing-Media-Manager-in-BlueStacks-3) that you can use to easily import/export files.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/15 | 1,821 | 6,633 | <issue_start>username_0: I am having an issue with mobile data no longer working. Mobile data *was* working the day after updating to Android 5.1 on my Nexus 5. But now (1 day later) it is not connecting to mobile data. It just has the cellular icon, with an exclamation point.
I've tried toggling data, airplane mode, WiFi, rebooting, factory reset, and resetting the SIM card. The last thing I tried is to call my carrier and go through 2 hours of troubleshooting. They said the only thing left for them to do is send me a new SIM card. It makes no sense.
Everything else works fine. I can make and receive calls. Texting works. And WiFi works as well. Just not the mobile data. The weird thing is that it stopped working on the first day of my mobile data cycle. But the carrier swears that all is well on their side.<issue_comment>username_1: **For BlueStacks App Player for Windows v 0.9.0.4049 and higher**
There is a shared folder between BlueStacks and Windows:
* BlueStacks: `/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder` (you may need to install a file explorer app such as "ES File Explorer" to access this folder)
* Windows: `/UserData/SharedFolder` (by default, is `C:/ProgramData/BlueStacks`. This is set on BlueStacks installation).
On a Windows 10 device, it was found at the location `C:/BlueStacks/Engine/UserData/SharedFolder` or `C:/ProgramData/BlueStacks/Engine/UserData/SharedFolder`or
`C:/BlueStacksData/Bluestacks/UserData/SharedFolder`.
**Manual method (BlueStacks ↔ PC)**
Copy/put any files you want to transfer to one folder (using "ES File Explorer" on BlueStacks, or "Windows Explorer" on PC), and those files will be shown on another folder.
**Simple method (PC → BlueStacks only)**
From BlueStacks, open "BlueStacks Settings", click "Import Windows Files" and click `Proceed`. A file chooser dialog will appear where you can select the file you want to import (tips: you can select multiple files by holding `Ctrl` and clicking other files). Finally, click `Open`. BlueStacks will copy the files to the same shared folders mentioned above.
Reference: [How to Access Files on your PC from BlueStacks?](http://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/203081537-How-to-Access-Files-on-your-PC-from-BlueStacks-)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Using ES Explorer**
1 - Download Es from App-store and Enable and Connect WiFi
2- Open ES Menu Go to LAN, On your computer share the folder (Read/write Access/Everyone) on network and enable network discovery
3- Scan or add IP of Windows Computer and use windows user/pass
4- You can now copy paste files between two devices easily
**It Will Work 100%**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: use import windows file app that come along with bluestacks.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: When I installed bluestacks I had an app called Root Explorer. A file cabinet with a R on it.
Simply Open,
Storage,
SDcard,
[File Location],
"Hold Click",
Send,
To Windows. (I had couple seconds wait after that for the Save box to pop up)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: If you want to transfer a relatively big file (i.e. 1GB):
1. Download Droid Splitter on your Blue Stack and split the big file into smaller chunks using Droid Splitter.
2. Transfer the smaller files to shared folder one by one (if you get stuck, you may have to restart Blue Stack or your laptop).
3. After you transferred the files, join the smaller files using Droid Splitter. If you can't join the smaller files, then you might have to transfer the files in an android phone and use Droid Splitter to join the smaller files.
I tried this and it certainly worked. Good Luck :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: You can install *Total Commander* app in BlueStacks along with FTP and SCP/SFTP (SSH) plugins and transfer the files over the network to your local PC. On Mac SSH can be enabled and transferred to your `localhost` via SSH. On Windows you can install FTP server on your PC, so the app can connect to your IP via FTP protocol.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: BlueStacks only provide a way to access a subfolder of the sdcard `/storage/sdcard/windows/BstSharedFolder` which in Windows has the path `C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\UserData\SharedFolder`. The easiest way is thus to place some files there, and then use an Android file manager app (eg, TotalCommander, which can move whole folders) to move the files around where you need them on your sd card.
---
/EDIT: the rest of this answer seems to not be working anymore. I leave it here if you want to try it with an [older version of BlueStacks](https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/BlueStacks_App_Player).
It is also possible to get full access to the sd card with some more complex manipulations.
BlueStacks stores the sd card as a kind of virtual image disk, on Windows it's at `C:\Program Data\BlueStacks\Android\SDCard.sparsefs` or at `C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\Engine\Android\SDCard.vdi` depending on the version. Essentially, what you can do is that you can create a new virtual image disk, but formatted in `FAT`, which will allow both the mounting inside Android and Windows! Then, you will see the virtual image disk as a drive in "My Computer".
To go down this route, you will need two softwares:
1. A virtual disk creator (eg, [DATA.IMG Maker](http://7labsdl.heypub.com/sw/DATA.IMG_Maker.rar)).
2. An image mounter (eg, [OSFMount](http://www.osforensics.com/tools/mount-disk-images.html)).
Then you can format in `FAT` using your OS formatting tool.
And lastly, you need to kill all BlueStacks processes (ie, they start with "HD-\*") and change the path to the sdcard image via regedit at `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\BlueStacks\Guests\Android\BlockDevice\2\Path`.
For a step-by-step tutorial on this approach, have a look at the [7labs.io tutorial](https://7labs.io/tips-tricks/bluestacks-sd-card-internal-memory-ram.html).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: [**BlueStacks Media Manager**](https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004220766-Introducing-Media-Manager-in-BlueStacks-3)
=======================================================================================================================================
Bluestacks now has a [Media Manager](https://support.bluestacks.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004220766-Introducing-Media-Manager-in-BlueStacks-3) that you can use to easily import/export files.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/15 | 466 | 1,817 | <issue_start>username_0: For some reason any link that comes into my gmail app inside an email is not clickable. Whenever I want to browse to the link I have to drag select the link. I have a default Nexus 5. I have not made any modifications or really changed any settings. Whats the deal???
**\* Update \***
This is still a problem (03/15/2016). It makes trying to visit for example forum replies VERY difficult! Does no one else have this problem? Please help!
**\* Update \***
Default gmail app - Ver 6.0.115979076
Android - Ver 6.0.1
**\* Resolved \***
Turns out this is most likely due to Cisco corporate high security email and phone controls. I cant say for sure, but it makes sense that email links would be one thing they would disable with the security policies. Marking this resolved and awarding points. Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: I was not able to reproduce the problem on two different HTC devices. It did work in html emails as well as text only mails. As far as I can tell it does not seem to be a general problem of the app but you can try to uninstall all updates of the app since you are not able to completely remove it. Therefore just go to Settings -> Apps -> gmail -> Uninstall Updates.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Gmail app has had occasional non-clickable link issues in the past, especially with plain text messages. But these tend to get fixed quickly. However, your issue does not seem to be due to the GMail app. Sometimes Anti-Malware or Anti-Virus apps with hyper-active spam filters can disable links in your email. Try disabling or re-configuring such apps.
Alternatively, you could switch to the more modern GMail alternative from Google, viz. [Inbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inbox).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/15 | 326 | 1,295 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to try out my app with the apk-file of my bin-Directory.I sent the apk per mail. I can download and install it on my tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab3 Lite) without Problems. But my Smartphone (Samsung Galaxy S Plus i9001) can't download it "Download failed". What am I doing wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: I was not able to reproduce the problem on two different HTC devices. It did work in html emails as well as text only mails. As far as I can tell it does not seem to be a general problem of the app but you can try to uninstall all updates of the app since you are not able to completely remove it. Therefore just go to Settings -> Apps -> gmail -> Uninstall Updates.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Gmail app has had occasional non-clickable link issues in the past, especially with plain text messages. But these tend to get fixed quickly. However, your issue does not seem to be due to the GMail app. Sometimes Anti-Malware or Anti-Virus apps with hyper-active spam filters can disable links in your email. Try disabling or re-configuring such apps.
Alternatively, you could switch to the more modern GMail alternative from Google, viz. [Inbox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inbox).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/15 | 615 | 2,368 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Android installed in Vistual Hard Disk and I run it in VirtualBox. Everything works fine. But I cannot register a Viber account in it. In fact, it was registered in my first trial but after a few minutes a message appeared saying this registeration is no longer valid:
and I could no longer sign into the account. And I could no longer register with the same phone number in the virtual android because viber thinks it is not run in a phone:
Is there a way to solve this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Your "username" on apps like whatsapp, viber is your cellphone number, so when running an emulated android device you don't have a phone number assigned so the service won't work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: After a lot of searching and contacting Viber, I found out that, such version of android does what is regarded as unusual activity by Viber. This results in blocking all phone numbers used in such version of Android.
To unlock my phone number, I insisted sending messages to [Open a Ticket](https://support.viber.com/customer/portal/emails/new), explaining the situation. They sent an email and I had to explain again as a reply to that email. Their first answer was a template answer:
>
> Our system has identified your account as a source of spam messaging
> due to an increased activity on Viber. The account has been
> automatically added to a block list and can not be unblocked.
>
>
> No further information is available at this time. Please do not reply
> to this e-mail.
>
>
>
And I opened another ticket explaining that I could not be a spammer only in a few minutes. This time they had a non-template answer:
>
> Your numbers seems to be blocked at this time due to unusual activity
> on Viber. We have unblocked them and you should be able to register to
> Viber again.
>
>
> Please note that if your numbers are blocked again after being removed
> from our block list, we will not be able to unblock them in the
> future.
>
>
> Best regards, Orlando Viber Support Team
>
>
>
So the answer is that such widely used virtual versions of android are in Viber black list and may result in clocking your phone number in Viber.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/15 | 748 | 2,649 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Karbonn Android one phone. It is updated to Lollipop 5.1. I read that multi-user option is available in Lollipop. But in Settings the Users option is not available.
How can I enable it? Is it not supported by Android one phones?<issue_comment>username_1: Some models don't support that feature and your phone is one of them.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It is supported, but you must have **rooted** device.
Download file manager that allows root access(for example: **ES File Explorer**)
Navigate to `/system/`
**Backup** `build.prop`
Add these lines at the end of build.prop file:
`fw.show_multiuserui=1`
`fw.max_users=5`
Save and reboot device
If something went wrong, restore `build.prop` backuped version from recovery.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: You can enable multiuser support without rooting the device by using ADB.
1. Enable debug mode (developer settings)
2. Connect the device via USB to a PC with ADB installed.
3. Execute these commands:
```
adb shell setprop fw.show_multiuserui 1
adb shell setprop fw.max_users 4
```
The settings might be lost after reboot. I'm sure it's possible to modify the `build.prop` file from ADB too, but I'm not that experienced yet.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: It can be enabled without rooting.
You must have JDK (including platform tools) and proper ADB drivers installed.
1. First, download TWRP Recovery for Android one (sprout) and paste it in
`c\program files\andrdk\platform-tools`. Rename it to "twrp".
2. Connect your device.
3. Right click on `platform-tools` folder holding left-shift and click on
"Open command window from here".
4. Type `adb reboot bootloader` -- this will boot phone into fastboot mode.
Then type `fastboot boot twrp.img` -- this will boot the device into
TWRP recovery temporarily.
5. In recovery click `mount`, then check `system`.
6. Type `adb pull /system/build.prop` -- this will copy the `build.prop` into the `platform-tools` folder.
7. Open the `build.prop` file using notepad++ (simple notepad may corrupt the file), add the following two lines at the bottom and then save it:
```
fw.show_multiuserui=1
fw.max_users=3
```
8. Type `adb push build.prop /system/` -- this will push the edited file.
9. Now type
```
adb shell
cd system
chmod 644 build.prop
```
10. And finally, go back to recovery using navigation key and click reboot then click system.
Now, you have enabled multiuser without root.
**NOTE:** Do everything at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any damage to your device.
I posted this because this worked for my Android one.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/15 | 758 | 2,450 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently rooted my Galaxy S2 GT I9100 phone.
I search some of the video on YouTube about how to upgrade OS from Jelly Bean 4.1 to Lollipop 5.02. I did the same and succeed in it.
The problem I'm facing right now that my phone has been updated to CyanogenMod Lollipop 5.1, but I'm not able to use any Google services Apps e.g. WhatsApp, Gmail, Google Maps, Youtube
I'm able to use pre-installed apps like Music Player, Dialer etc.
When I clicking on Play Store or any Google apps it is showing `This app won't run without Google Play Services which are missing from your phone`.
And **2nd Problem** I'm facing is although it is updated to Lollipop, the phone is not starting like a Lollipop. When rebooting a blue Android appear and it is blinking and a yellow error sign or logo appears just below the Samsung Logo when the phone starts.
What should I do to use all the Google apps and phone work as it work in any other Lollipop Android phone?<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that Google Play services isn't installed or updated.
Try installing it from the plays store here:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms&hl=en>
Edit: oops. Skipped my mind u can't use play store. Get the apk from XDA here and install it.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-google-play-services-t2795911>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this *the easy way* by just (re)installing your Google Apps. Download the right GApps package from [CyanogenMod](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Google_Apps) / [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59691695&postcount=3) / [Goo.im](https://goo.im/gapps) and flash it in recovery.
**OR** you can also use the APKs linked on the site in your comment. **This method is not recommended and may dump your phone into a bootloop!**
You probably want to download [this one.](http://tinyurl.com/mw6dguv) Install it by connecting your phone to PC (make sure USB debugging is enabled and that you have ADB [installed on your PC](http://9to5google.com/2014/12/02/how-to-install-adb-tools-windows-mac-linux/)) and typing these commands in a terminal:
```
adb push /sdcard/GmsCore.apk
adb shell
$ su
# mount -o rw,remount /system
# cp /sdcard/GmsCore.apk /system/app/GmsCore.apk
# chmod 0644 /system/app/GmsCore.apk
# rm /sdcard/GmsCore.apk
# mount -o ro,remount /system
# exit
$ exit
```
Then reboot your phone.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/15 | 382 | 1,426 | <issue_start>username_0: My notification panel has `S Finder / Quick Connect` buttons, I would like to disable them, but I cannot find any option in system settings for that.
There is an option `Recommended apps` in `Notification panel` menu, but it does nothing and occasionally crashes settings.
Galaxy Note 3 with Android 5.0, international variant.
<issue_comment>username_1: AFAIK they cannot be removed without voiding your device's warranty, as they are integrated into TouchWiz and are therefore part of the system.
If you really need to get those buttons out of your notification panel, then you would either have to
1. recompile `SystemUI.apk` to remove the section where the buttons are located, or
2. use a custom ROM that's not TouchWiz-based.
Either way, you'll have to void your warranty by obtaining root access in your device. (And let me tell you, warranty is such a pain on recent Samsung devices, what with the introduction of Samsung KNOX.)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is how it worked on my rooted Note 4:
1. install "ROM Toolbox Pro" and go to "root filemanager"
2. browse to root->system->build.prop
3. open "build.prop" with text-editor and edit the last three letters of this line: "*ro.product.name=*" (example: "ro.product.name=trlt**exx**" to "ro.product.name=trlt**vzw**")
4. save and restart.
Upvotes: 1 |