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2015/04/16 | 342 | 1,311 | <issue_start>username_0: The Macbook Pro does recognise my Galaxy S4. I've just downloaded and opened the latest version of Kies, restarted everything, and the "connecting" wheel just keeps going round and round and round. I need to transfer a large video file from the phone to the computer.<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 |
2015/04/16 | 340 | 1,264 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just bought spice mi 504 and I want its android jellybean to upgrade to android kitkat. I have tried to root the phone in order to upgrade it but it don' t even root nor it shows any update option what should I do<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 |
2015/04/16 | 297 | 1,238 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to install a different settings app than the one my phone came with? Specifically, I'd like the official Google one.<issue_comment>username_1: A Galaxy S3 is to highly customised by Samsung that you can't install a stock settings app. It will corrupt/brick your phone if you try so.
However you maybe could install the settings app of a galaxy s4 mini because it is almost the same. But I am not sure. **do it at your own risk**
Hope my answer helped.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There's an alternative method here if what you're looking for is greater control and access to settings not available through the default settings UI: [Settings Database Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22&hl=en_US)
Word of warning: you can possibly brick your phone if you don't know what you're doing, so proceed with caution, back up your data, and thoroughly research any customization.
Through this app, you can directly access and modify the db values for your various device settings. This doesn't necessarily require root (might depend on device model & OS version), as you can grant some of the permissions through an ADB command.
EDIT: fixed link.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/17 | 421 | 1,719 | <issue_start>username_0: Pressed the power button for Samsung S4 and the logo comes out for 1 sec then phone boots again or shuts down. I cannot go into recovery mode or download/restart mode using the volume, home, and power button as it just shows the samsung logo for 1 sec then shuts down. However after charging it, it can go into recovery mode in which I tried wiping the cache and doing a factory reset. After rebooting the system in recovery mode, it enters recovery mode again if the s4 is charging. When taking out the usb, the logo shows for 1 sec then shuts down. Please help as I've tried everything. I have stock 4.4.2 ROM.<issue_comment>username_1: A Galaxy S3 is to highly customised by Samsung that you can't install a stock settings app. It will corrupt/brick your phone if you try so.
However you maybe could install the settings app of a galaxy s4 mini because it is almost the same. But I am not sure. **do it at your own risk**
Hope my answer helped.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There's an alternative method here if what you're looking for is greater control and access to settings not available through the default settings UI: [Settings Database Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22&hl=en_US)
Word of warning: you can possibly brick your phone if you don't know what you're doing, so proceed with caution, back up your data, and thoroughly research any customization.
Through this app, you can directly access and modify the db values for your various device settings. This doesn't necessarily require root (might depend on device model & OS version), as you can grant some of the permissions through an ADB command.
EDIT: fixed link.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/17 | 478 | 1,809 | <issue_start>username_0: My son forgot his password in my Nexus Tablet. He does not remember the pattern to draw. Is it possible to reset it, or I must delete his account and recreate it?
It used to be possible. Android used to display an option after a number of failures, but it does not work anymore in Lollipop.
I have the password if the admin user. Lollipop does not display the forgot pattern link anymore. If I downgrade, I'll loose all my data.<issue_comment>username_1: It is impossible to do in lollipop without loosing all your data. Better to do not upgrade and stay with KitKat.
It is sad that android is so closed, that I can't restore data in my own machine even if I have the root password.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If the device is rooted, resetting the PIN/Password/Pattern involves the same dirty tricks that you would use if Google credentials doesn't work and you don't want to do factory reset.
1. Install a file manager with root explorer abilities such as [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) or [MiXplorer](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691).
2. When you're logged in as the primary user, use the file manager to go to `/data/system/users/10/` and rename:
* `password.key` → `password_old.key` // to reset PIN/Password
* `gesture.key` → `gesture_old.key` // to reset Pattern`10` is not absolute here. You'd have to identify which userId belongs to the account whose credentials you want to reset.
3. Changes would take effect immediately but you may consider restarting the system.
4. Switch to that secondary user. You can now use any Pattern/PIN/Password and it would unlock the screen.
5. You can also set a new lock-screen security from scratch.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/17 | 336 | 1,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an SD card which is 3 GB, but I only have 4 downloaded apps and the internal storage almost reach its capacity and thus yet I have an insufficient space problems.<issue_comment>username_1: Try clearing cache for your internal storage and transfer "unimportant" files to your memory card, this will create some space for your apps to be installed.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Uninstall the new Google Play Store App to factory settings every time you want to download a new/updated apps. I know this is a pain of a \* but this works because it does not leave room for your Google to check updates, like Google books for daily newspapes or magazines which needs the space even if we do not use that app. I even hate how the new app looks and now in Google's newest version (5.3.6) they hide details for memory and price along with other details.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Take a look at [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/106460/there-is-insufficient-space-on-the-device-in-lenovo-a3000/106464#106464) answer.
Apps are stored only on the `/data` partition, which is only a part of internal storage. So even though you have space on your SD card, (either internal or external), you may not have enough space to install your apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/17 | 606 | 2,133 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 running on Android KitKat 4.4.4. If there are 5 apps to update, all the apps open automatically after the update. My Google Play Store's current version is 5.3.6.
Why does this happen and how to prevent it?<issue_comment>username_1: Do a cache partition wipe, as described here: <https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2668187?hl=en>.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's a Play Store bug.
Uninstalling updates of the Play Store in settings should fix the issue. It is drastic but app opening every time you update it is annoying.
This fixed my issue when wiping cache partition did not.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I believe you have an app installed that monitors other apps.
For example, an app called [Earn Talktime](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.earntalktime) does the same. These apps launch other apps (on installing and updating) for monitoring whether that app was installed through their offer or not.
Simply uninstall any app like that and the issue would be gone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: The solution for me was to delete the TVSMILES UK app. Once that app was deleted, updates didn't auto-open apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: After a couple of days and a lot of searches and tests, I figured out that a game named "Zombie Tsunami" was the cause. Deleting all data and uninstalling it fixed the problem.
Maybe start by deleting some games.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: As answered by [devconsole](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/260628/devconsole "devconsole") in [the comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/105721/apps-launch-automatically-after-update-in-google-play-store?noredirect=1&lq=1#comment250716_117223).
>
> If you want to find out which app is responsible run `adb logcat`, look for `ActivityManager: START u0 {act=android.intent.action.MAIN ... from uid xyz on display 0`. Note the uid number, then run `adb shell "dumpsys package"` to find out what app that uid belongs to.
>
>
>
My case was **Mr Jump** game.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/17 | 905 | 3,750 | <issue_start>username_0: I woke up this morning and noticed a missing icon for an app. I don't know which app; it's just a missing position in a grid of icons. It made me wonder... When app is removed from the Play store, is it removed from everyone's phone that downloaded it? Does having auto-update matter at all, and in any case, what happens to the user data? Will I receive an email notification of the app's removal?
It's disconcerting that someone else could have uninstall power over apps on my phone.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 Running Android 4.4.2<issue_comment>username_1: No, it is not removed automatically. I actually use several apps that have been removed from the Play Store since I installed them.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: In general the answer is no - however Google do have the capability of remotely removing apps (i.e. Malware) from everyone's device as required, and if they do so they will provide you with a notification.
This was [explained by <NAME>, Android Security Lead](http://android-developers.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/exercising-our-remote-application.html) in an Android Developers blog post, back in 2010:-
>
> ... In cases where users may have installed a malicious application that poses a threat, we’ve also developed technologies and processes to remotely remove an installed application from devices. If an application is removed in this way, users will receive a notification on their phone.
>
>
> Recently, we became aware of two free applications built by a security researcher for research purposes ... [a]fter the researcher voluntarily removed these applications from Android Market, we decided, per the Android Market Terms of Service, to exercise our remote application removal feature on the remaining installed copies to complete the cleanup.
>
>
> ... a dangerous application could be removed from active circulation in a rapid and scalable manner to prevent further exposure to users. While we hope to not have to use it, we know that we have the capability to take swift action on behalf of users’ safety when needed. ...
>
>
>
This was then used to [remove 60 malicious](http://googlemobile.blogspot.co.uk/2011/03/update-on-android-market-security.html) applications back in 2011
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> On Tuesday evening, the Android team was made aware of a number of malicious applications published to Android Market. Within minutes of becoming aware, we identified and removed the malicious applications. ... But given the nature of the exploits, the attacker(s) could access other data, which is why we’ve taken a number of steps to protect those who downloaded a malicious application:
>
>
> We removed the malicious applications from Android Market, suspended the associated developer accounts, and contacted law enforcement about the attack.
> We are remotely removing the malicious applications from affected devices. This remote application removal feature is one of many security controls the Android team can use to help protect users from malicious applications. ...
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>
>
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: While not exactly an answer to your question, I saw this happen recently, and the cause was that an app developer had changed the name of the app. When it did an auto-update, the old app disappeared, and the new app was installed. But, the icon was removed from my launcher page, and the new one was not put there. Once I had figured out why I had an empty spot, and what the new name was, I was able to just put it back.
It did have me confused for a bit, and it could have been what happened to you.
I don't know why an update would consider the two apps to be the same, but the launcher would not, but that is what happened.
Upvotes: 4 |
2015/04/17 | 732 | 3,159 | <issue_start>username_0: IFTTT has a notifications channel but unfortunately it does not contain any triggers.
Is there any other way to perform an action when a notification is received?
Is there any IFTTT service that can capture notifications and send them to IFTTT?
**How can I use an incoming notification as trigger in IFTTT?**
I don't see any reason why IFTTT can't be one of those notification manager applications.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe the Android notification channel in IFTTT ([If This Then That](http://ifttt.com)) can only *be triggered*, not *be a trigger*. I don't know of a way to use Android notifications to trigger IFTTT. You might want to expand on your question so we can see what you're trying to achieve- maybe there are other ways to go about it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use the Android Device IFTTT service:
>
> <https://ifttt.com/android_device>
>
>
>
It has "Notification received from specific app" trigger where you can filter the Notification by app name and notification keyword.
Please beware that the keyword must be a whole word. Trigger won't be fired if you filter "receive" and the notification is "sms received". You must use "received" as a keyword to catch that notification.
The service also has "Notification received" trigger, that fires for all android notifications.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Likewise, I am in a similar situation although with the subscription method now implemented in IFTTT leaving free subscribers with only two steps IFTTT has now been left as purely a set of connectors. There is another app - Automate - that I now use to handle most steps in any workflow, however it can push a notification to IFTTT with relevant values and content assigned to variables, expose IFTTT's internal services and deliver into them (or receive from them). It is quite an in-depth app with capabilities far beyond IFTTT but for someone with little coding background it enables within a few steps for the relevant values (assigned to Automate's individual flow's variables) to trigger IFTTT and use IFTTT's connectors to deliver the payload to any of it's connectors.
For instance, I'm using it at the moment to wait for an URL to be shared to a specific flow within Automate through android's share mechanism to the particular Automate 'Fiber' (Automate's terminology for flow), strip the title, media and text into separate entities, and deliver them concurrently as a notification trigger, then via IFTTT's MyCloud Home connectivity to be stored on my device / account. This could also work the other way round as google assistant can pass messages through IFTTT which Automate can pick up, do the heavy lifting and ultimately pass back to IFTTT's connectors to complete.
So, to cut a long story short - the detour is via Automate which has access to all android system services and is far more complex and capable than IFTTT, though simple enough to use some of it's capabilities as a bridge where IFTTT isn't
capable enough at all. It could all be done in Automate, however there would be a steep learning curve.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/17 | 999 | 3,770 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an 802.11ac router at home with both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz connections and separate SSIDs for each. In most parts of my home, the 5Ghz connection is utterly useless, which I learned the hard way from my phone regularly connecting to it and then failing to do anything while it does. So, of course, I told my phone to "forget" the connection.
But since Google backs up all my WiFi networks and syncs them with all my devices, which is a great feature, it constantly restores this WiFi network to my Nexus 6 (and did the same to my 5 before that) without my realizing it until I notice my phone being useless at home again and find that it's reconnected to it. I'll forget it again, it's fine for a while, and then after an unknown period of time it's back.
Anyone know how to PERMANENTLY forget this network from my Google account?<issue_comment>username_1: This is an old question, but I had the same issue driving me mad, so in case you did not find a solution, this is worth trying.
I do not have a solution to permanently forget the network, but you can disable 5GHz on your phone, if you never need it.
Go to settings, wifi, advanced and find the WI-Fi frequency band.
On my HTC phone, I can select 2,4 GHz only.
This solved my problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I do not know a firm solution but I would suggest trying the following.
Follow the information in [this](https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6164826?hl=en) to turn off Wi-Fi sync on all your devices.
>
> Sync saved Wi-Fi networks to your Google Account
>
>
> You can have your saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords sync across any Android device where you're signed in to your Google Account. This lets you connect automatically to your saved Wi-Fi networks on any device signed in to that account.
>
>
> 1. On your mobile device, open the Google Settings app.
> 2. Touch Networking.
> 3. Move the switch next to "Sync saved Wi-Fi networks" to On.
> 4. If you're signed in to more than one Google Account on your device, choose the account you want to sync.
>
>
> Any changes that you make to your saved Wi-Fi networks — like adding or removing networks or changing passwords — will be saved on other Android devices signed in to that account. To turn this feature off, simply move the switch to Off.
>
>
>
Manually delete the offending network from all devices. Turn on Wi-Fi sync and see if it syncs correctly.
There are two outcomes to this:
1. It re-syncs and realises you're missing the offending network, then adds the offending network to all phones/devices.
2. It re-syncs and realises the synced/cloud copy of the Wi-Fi networks it has is out of date and "updates" by deleting the offending network from the sync networks.
Unfortunately I do not know the ins and outs of the Google Sync system but it is worth a shot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I experienced the same behavior, and through quite a bit of trial and error, I have a pretty solid theory on why this happens.
I think as a "convenience", Android looks for 5GHz networks sharing the same root SSID as a 2.4GHz network and assumes that the password is the same. So for instance, if you have MyNetwork and MyNetwork (5GHz), you can connect to MyNetwork and Android will automatically try the same credentials on MyNetwork (5GHz).
There's nothing I've found on the Android side that will prevent this. The only thing you can do is to change the SSID of the 5GHz network so that it's *completely different* from the 2.4GHz SSID.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Unrelated to a 5Ghz issue, I could not forget a network on my phone from a user other than the owner. Once I switched to Owner, changes to the WiFi settings were permanent.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/17 | 965 | 3,635 | <issue_start>username_0: I have had my Samsung Galaxy S5 for about a year now and it has been working fine until a few days ago. I would use my wi-fi when I have access to it and then I would switch to my 4GLTE when I don't have access to any wi-fi. This has been working for the longest and I only had to switch to 4GLTE when I'm at working or driving. But recently, my phone would not switch back to 4GLTE when I lose wi-fi connection or even turn off the wi-fi option on my phone. Restarting the phone would temporarily fix the issue but I was wondering if there is anything else that I can do?
I got the phone from T-Mobile but I been using MetroPCS ($60 unlimited data plan) since about 2 months after using T-Mobile.<issue_comment>username_1: This is an old question, but I had the same issue driving me mad, so in case you did not find a solution, this is worth trying.
I do not have a solution to permanently forget the network, but you can disable 5GHz on your phone, if you never need it.
Go to settings, wifi, advanced and find the WI-Fi frequency band.
On my HTC phone, I can select 2,4 GHz only.
This solved my problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I do not know a firm solution but I would suggest trying the following.
Follow the information in [this](https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6164826?hl=en) to turn off Wi-Fi sync on all your devices.
>
> Sync saved Wi-Fi networks to your Google Account
>
>
> You can have your saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords sync across any Android device where you're signed in to your Google Account. This lets you connect automatically to your saved Wi-Fi networks on any device signed in to that account.
>
>
> 1. On your mobile device, open the Google Settings app.
> 2. Touch Networking.
> 3. Move the switch next to "Sync saved Wi-Fi networks" to On.
> 4. If you're signed in to more than one Google Account on your device, choose the account you want to sync.
>
>
> Any changes that you make to your saved Wi-Fi networks — like adding or removing networks or changing passwords — will be saved on other Android devices signed in to that account. To turn this feature off, simply move the switch to Off.
>
>
>
Manually delete the offending network from all devices. Turn on Wi-Fi sync and see if it syncs correctly.
There are two outcomes to this:
1. It re-syncs and realises you're missing the offending network, then adds the offending network to all phones/devices.
2. It re-syncs and realises the synced/cloud copy of the Wi-Fi networks it has is out of date and "updates" by deleting the offending network from the sync networks.
Unfortunately I do not know the ins and outs of the Google Sync system but it is worth a shot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I experienced the same behavior, and through quite a bit of trial and error, I have a pretty solid theory on why this happens.
I think as a "convenience", Android looks for 5GHz networks sharing the same root SSID as a 2.4GHz network and assumes that the password is the same. So for instance, if you have MyNetwork and MyNetwork (5GHz), you can connect to MyNetwork and Android will automatically try the same credentials on MyNetwork (5GHz).
There's nothing I've found on the Android side that will prevent this. The only thing you can do is to change the SSID of the 5GHz network so that it's *completely different* from the 2.4GHz SSID.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Unrelated to a 5Ghz issue, I could not forget a network on my phone from a user other than the owner. Once I switched to Owner, changes to the WiFi settings were permanent.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/17 | 652 | 2,675 | <issue_start>username_0: Our company users with IPhones are able establish a VPN connection.
Few of us have Androids me specifically has a (HTC) Android Version 5.0.1 but unable to get a VPN connection
I followed the directions and information provided by IT department but no success. Is there a log I can see on my phone to help troubleshoot why it is failing (it doesn't seem to be connecting to the ASA to view any information from there). In the directions it states "The connection should then connect and function. If it does not work, check the IPsec logs and the Status > System Logs, VPN, L2TP Raw log to see more specific errors. " I can't find this System Log??<issue_comment>username_1: To see complete Android OS logs, you can easily use the `logcat` command in an ADB(Android Debug Bridge) console. There are two ways to do this: you can use the *real* adb by connecting your phone to a computer with valid adb drivers, or you can do it right on your phone by downloading a [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en) and running the `logcat` command there. The live logcat will spit out a lot of data consistently, so you'll want to filter it. Use `logcat | grep (some keyword)` to filter to only lines containing the keyword.
As for your VPN problem, Android's built-in VPN service, *from my experience*, is pretty faulty. You might want to install an external VPN client off the Play Store, such as [OpenVPN Connect](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn&hl=en).
Hope this solves your mystery.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this is an old question but a simple solution I have found is make sure power saving mode is turned off. I looked all over the Internet to figure this out and discovered it by accident. Hope it helps someone else. I was using Betternet which is a great VPN service but it would not connect. I turned power saving mode off and it connected instantly.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I set up in my router a VPN server, so I could do a VPN to my home when I am away. I was able to connect to my VPN using a Windows PC computer, but I was not able to connect to my VPN using my Android phone. After a lot of research I found that by turning off in my Android phone "Data Saver" mode which limits background data, my Android phone was finally able to connect to my VPN!!! So, if you have similar problem, I recommend you to turn off any "Power Saving" mode in your phone or anything that could limit background data.
Hope this helps, I just wanted to share with all of you how I solved my connection problem with Android.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/17 | 252 | 1,120 | <issue_start>username_0: Digging around in my Note 4 settings and discovered under location that the Google Play Services has access to my car speed? Really??? Why would Google need to know how fast I drive?? What if any functionality would I lose by force stopping the service? Is this specific to Samsung and the Note 4? Or a general setting for all Google users? Curious<issue_comment>username_1: Access to your car's speed seems like a new permission added for Android Auto.
The fact Google Play Services has that permission allows it to act as a common provider for this information to other apps (apart from using it for analytics).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: How do you suppose you get the convenient "heads up" that your drive home from work is going to take longer than normal because traffic is backed up on the highway?
Answer: Google Maps uses Android users' "location data" (speed is a part of that data) to plot traffic flow. So yeah, you can disable it, but then what if everyone did the same? All of the Apple (iPhone) users would be lost or stuck in traffic lol
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/18 | 537 | 1,872 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using [RED MI Note](http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi-5609.php).
All my applications are installed in internal storage.
I have 2GB of space available in `internal` device.
But when i try to install [Any.do](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anydo&hl=en) and [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en) I am getting error that
```
"Not Enough Space Available"
```
>
> I tried Many ways:
>
>
> 1. Uninstall lots of apps (Cleared almost 1 GB)
> 2. Uninstalled Play Store and Re-installed
> 3. Cleared Cache of Play Services.
> 4. Uninstalled Play Services.
> 5. Cleared Data of Play Store.
> 6. Install older version of play store.
> 7. Cleared App cache of all apps.
> 8. Downloaded apk and then installed (not worked)
>
>
> 9.Installed older version of apps that work earlier (not worked)
>
>
>
I am searching for this solution from several days. I tried almost every Possible solution on net.
I am asking it here so that i can get the solution.
**NOTE** I even tried complete factory reset. But It also doesn't work<issue_comment>username_1: Access to your car's speed seems like a new permission added for Android Auto.
The fact Google Play Services has that permission allows it to act as a common provider for this information to other apps (apart from using it for analytics).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: How do you suppose you get the convenient "heads up" that your drive home from work is going to take longer than normal because traffic is backed up on the highway?
Answer: Google Maps uses Android users' "location data" (speed is a part of that data) to plot traffic flow. So yeah, you can disable it, but then what if everyone did the same? All of the Apple (iPhone) users would be lost or stuck in traffic lol
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/18 | 346 | 1,323 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG-D855 smartphone having 16 gigs of internal storage and running Android Kitkat 4.4. Although I have plenty of space remaining, the phone prompts `Storage space is running low.`. I had only installed an obb file of 1.2 gigs, which was of Fifa 14; and a few apps which sum up to around 3 gigs out of the total 16 gigs, yet the phone prompts so.
I deleted the obb files and it freed up around 8.5 GB of memory. Likewise, I guess 3 GB worth of apps filled up whole 16 GB. I have tried factory reset over and over, but in vain. Please help me.<issue_comment>username_1: Access to your car's speed seems like a new permission added for Android Auto.
The fact Google Play Services has that permission allows it to act as a common provider for this information to other apps (apart from using it for analytics).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: How do you suppose you get the convenient "heads up" that your drive home from work is going to take longer than normal because traffic is backed up on the highway?
Answer: Google Maps uses Android users' "location data" (speed is a part of that data) to plot traffic flow. So yeah, you can disable it, but then what if everyone did the same? All of the Apple (iPhone) users would be lost or stuck in traffic lol
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/18 | 416 | 1,599 | <issue_start>username_0: I locked my mobile with pattern lock. I forgot the pattern. In lollipop there is no option "Forget Pattern". I used Android Device Manager to lock my mobile. It Locked. But I does not ask for the password. The Mobile Screen is like bellow. How to Reset it?
<issue_comment>username_1: Follow following steps -
1. Switch off your phone
2. Now hold the "volume up + home button + power button" until the phone boots (if you device doesn’t have a home button just hold together volume up key and power button.
3. Now a screen like DOS will come up with different options. Use the volume key to move up and down then scroll down to "Restore Factory Defaults" or "Delete all User Data”" depending on which is on your device.
4. After following the steps above, scroll down to "Reboot System" and wait for your phone to reboot.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The first and easiest way is resetting that Tushar's answer is about. I'm afraid there is no physical offline way to bypass the lock.
Although, there are apps that have access to the lock screen and can actually bypass it.
For example [**Samsung's Knox**](https://docs.samsungknox.com/KC-Getting-Started/Content/Lock_and_unlock_devices.htm) and **Google device manager** (Read a howto [here](https://one.comodo.com/blog/itsm/unlock-your-android-device-using-android-device-manager.php)), but they have prerequisites. You need to sync your device with them. If you have, be happy. If you have not, I can think of other ways.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/18 | 261 | 1,026 | <issue_start>username_0: In ES File Explorer, each folder has its name underneath it. But if the name is long, only a truncated version of it appears. How can I see the full name?
Bonus question: is there a more general way of seeing full file names when only partial names are shown?<issue_comment>username_1: Assuming that ES File Explorer is on the default view, which is Large Icon, long-press the folder/file, then select **More - Properties** to see its full name.
For a general solution (in case there are many folders/files with long names), the alternative is to change the view to list by selecting **View - (any) List/Detail**. In most cases, it will display a long enough name. The downside is fewer folders/files are shown.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In addition to [Andrew's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/105862/44325) (Selecting **More --> Properties** on the bottom right corner of the app)
You can also select the file and press **Rename** on the bottom next to delete.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/18 | 253 | 1,036 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I delete backed up Google+ photos off of the phone? I know Flikr has support for this, and I don't think there is a way to do this natively with Google+, so is there a 3rd party app or utility?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to go to Google+ app and delete your photos from there.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Using the Photos app, tap the hamburger menu (the three bars in the upper left corner), scroll down and choose `On Device`. You should be able to delete these without touching the backup. If you are prompted `Delete Everywhere`, select cancel, you are in the wrong place.
You could also use a file explorer app, such as ES File Explorer. Your photos are stored in DCIM>Camera. You should be able to select all and delete.
But if you are asking for something that will auto-delete them as you go, there doesn't seem to be a way to do this with Google Photos. Since they have recently been integrated with Google Drive, a new solution may arise soon.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/19 | 584 | 2,025 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I disable the heads up for Android Lollipop, just like it was in KitKat and below?
If it is possible to disable heads up, is it also possible to enable it for certain apps only , like when I receive a call?<issue_comment>username_1: I presume your device is Rooted.
You will need Xposed for Lollipop. Get from [here (Official Xposed Lollipop thread)](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811)
1. Download, install it and reboot.
2. Open Xposed app and install module named "Restore Notification Ticker on Lollipop". OR manually download from [Xposed module repository here](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.mohammadag.enablenotificationtickeronlollipop) and install it.
3. Update and Reboot.
4. Done. Now that head up will no longer bother you. Cheers
Source: [Swap Heads Up Notifications for the Old-Style Ticker in Android Lollipop](http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/swap-heads-up-notifications-for-old-style-ticker-android-lollipop-0160381/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: A non root option is now available. The [HeadsOff](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.noheadsup) app can disable all Lollipop Heads-up notifications on your phone. It can also disable Heads-up notifications only for selected apps. If you purchase the [Pro key](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.noheadsup.pro) you can restore the ticker text in the status-bar to see a little notification preview.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: On Cyanogenmod 12.1+ (including CM13) there is by default an option to enable or disable heads up notifications. Just go to `Settings -> Notifications -> Heads up` There you can enable or disable the heads up notifications.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Another possibility is using adb:
`adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0`
([Source](http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/howto-4-to-disable-heads-notifications-t3197660))
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/19 | 590 | 2,253 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently my Xperia L running Android 4.2.2 started restarting every 30 seconds following a factory reset.
I have rooted my phone using the iroot app and I reset it. I still have the kinguser app installed, I cannot uninstall it. Every time it boots, after 20-30 seconds it restarts. I'm using a stock ROM and I've never installed a custom one.
How can I stop my phone from restarting?<issue_comment>username_1: I've did a Google search on rooting your phone and have realized that all the available methods suggest the user to first unlock the bootloader and later root it.
Maybe Sony has put some barrier to prevent these kind of situations or maybe this is a failed factory reset. Hence, I suggest you reboot the phone into fastboot mode and do a factory reset.
Steps:
1. Download the appropriate USB drivers for your device.
2. Download the slim version of ADB and Fastboot. You can find this in forums.xda-developers.com.
3. Install the USB drivers for your device.
4. Now, search Google on HOW TO BOOT your device in fastboot mode or bootloader mode.
Note: There is a way to boot the device into fastboot mode directly but since your phone reboots every 25-30 seconds, this cannot be possible.
5. After you reboot to fastboot mode, goto `Start` > `Run` and type `cmd`
6. Extract the previously downloaded adb and fastboot and type `cd c:\path\to\adb\directory`
7. Type fastboot devices. Note: fastboot and adb require Administrator privileges to work in Windows 8 or later.
8. Now if you can see a device besides a blank input, then you have installed the USB drivers correctly.
9. Now, type `fastboot erase userdata` and `fastboot erase cache`.
10. Now reboot by typing `fastboot reboot` and wait.
With a little luck, your device might boot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have been in the same situation. I rooted my phone Sony Xperia and it kept restarting. I reset it via the recovery menu and Kinguser was still there and I finally got rid of it. Do these steps and you will have your phone working again:
1. Go to Google
2. Search for Kingoroot
3. Install Kingoroot for Android
4. Click "root" at the bottom
5. Your phone will reboot and Kinguser is gone
6. Android 4.2.2 is working again
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/19 | 131 | 475 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung tablet just fell down and now the power button doesn't work. Is there any other way to shut it down?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have got root acces then install an app from the play store that can shut down your phone. Like this one: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=GRuV.PowerOff.PowerOff>
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Using Tasker, you can use the `input > long power press` task.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/19 | 146 | 502 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to disable the "Storage space running out" notification on Cyanogenmod 10.1.3 [Android 4.2.2], through ADB or otherwise ?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have got root acces then install an app from the play store that can shut down your phone. Like this one: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=GRuV.PowerOff.PowerOff>
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Using Tasker, you can use the `input > long power press` task.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/20 | 666 | 2,338 | <issue_start>username_0: So I wiped my phone because I was going to install Cyanogenmod 12 (Nexus 5) but now it is wiped I can't make any folders or move any ROMs onto the phone through MTP even though it shows in Windows.
How can I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Switch off your device.
Take out your memory card.
Place it in some card reader.
Access it on your computer and place the ROM in it.
Now, place the memory card back to your device and go to recovery.
Flash the ROM from memory card and you are good to go... :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am presuming that your device doesnot support SD-card (memory-card).
You can see MTP, it means that drivers are fine.
1. Update your TWRP [TWRP for LG Nexus 5](http://twrp.me/devices/lgnexus5.html)
2. Update your drivers and reboot PC.
3. Format Data from Wipe option in TWRP.
4. Connect to PC, and hope you can see MTP. Copy CM12 (for your device ONLY) ROM from PC to internal storage. Don't forget Gapps and Supersu zip files too.
5. Flash ROM first, then gapps and finally Supersu.
6. Reboot phone, Done.
If above steps doesnot work, then last thing you can do, is to go to bootloader and flash ROM using sideload.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same issue with MTP not working from TWRP (Windows 10 x64). I used `adb push` as a workaround way to put update on the phone after *disabling* MTP from TWRP "Mount" menu:
```
adb.exe push update.zip /sdcard
adb push open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20170625.zip /sdcard
```
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: If any of u suffering from this problem then the best way is flash the older version of twrp....i stucked in the same situation my phone doesn't support sd card and mtp not working as well.......actually i was using stock firmware in my Gionee S5.1 i tried to reset it as usual but my phone stucked in bootloop means my os was totally gone but luckily my twrp stills there hence i connected my phone to the pc its connected via mtp at that time, i found that there is a new version of twrp available i flashed it and mtp stops working as i was wiped out my whole internal memory data and my phone doesn't sd card so i downloaded the previous version twrp puted it in the usb and connected with otg and flashed and mtp worked again and then flashed new rom!!!!! I hope it will help
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/20 | 358 | 1,280 | <issue_start>username_0: I developed an Android app for a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 in Android 4.4. Now I'm trying to connect a RFID card reader through my microUSB port to emulate a keyboard so we can read different tags which contain different info. I'm using the Syris RD200-M1-G reader. I searched a lot in the internet and I read that is compatible with Android. My problem is that I connect it to my tab and the reader is powered off and I can't do anythyng.
Do I need something to power it? or maybe in my program code? Any help will be so appreciated. Thank you very much.
P.S: I'm using a Samsung smt-530 galaxy tab 4<issue_comment>username_1: It seems your [reader gets it's power through USB](http://www.syris.info/reader/USB-RFID-reader/RD200-M1.html) and Android devices needs to support [usb on-the-go](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go) to be able to power other devices through USB. [Your tablet apparently doesn't support this](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Tab_4_7.0).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Sorry I must unmark your question. The reason is that finally I could connect my RFID tag reader. The problem was the usb wire that I was using. Today I bought a new USB OTG wire and it's working perfectly.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/20 | 1,290 | 4,463 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto G (2nd generation) with Android 5.02 on it. Internal SD card is about 8Gb and I have an external SD card with 16Gb free space.
Moving application to SDCARD from the application's menu moves it to sdcard0 which is the internal SD card.
Adb shell command:
```
pm get-install-location
```
gives me:
```
0[auto]
```
I tried to set installation location through:
```
pm set-install-location 2
```
But I'm getting this error:
```
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Package android does not belong to 2000
```
That is I believe complaining about root permissions.
And because it's a production build trying:
```
adb root
```
gives me:
```
adbd cannot run as root in production builds
```
Is there any way to set the applications install their data to external SD card?
**P.S:** I don't want to install a custom rom or install third party software to root the phone.
**Edit:**
I've noticed that applications data was stored in the folder `/storage/sdcard0/Android`, so I thought of moving this folder to `/storage/sdcard1/` and creating a symlink this way instead:
```
ln -s /storage/sdcard1/Android /storage/sdcard0/Android
```
will this do the job?
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: Basically speaking: You can't. At least not *without rooting*.
The main reasons Android does not allow you to install an application to your external SD card are:
1. *Security*: It's the main reason for that restriction. Basic file systems like NTFS or FAT (any version of it) do not allow for Unix-like permission management.
This means: *any* application would be able to write to *any* file on that storage.
Thinking of malicious apps, they would be able to replace proper apps with fake/infected ones, bricking your phone and rendering it unusable.
2. *Volatile storage*: Your external SD card is not safe to be inserted in your device all the time. You are able to eject it any time what makes your SD card not a very good candidate for a permanent storage. Consider apps running off of your SD card and you eject it. Those apps will just crash and all other apps saved on your SD card are gone as well. You can't use them at that time and the data of those app is also affected by reason #1.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Basically you can! ;)
* First, **Root your phone!**
* Second, Create a secondary partition in your SD card (Ext.4) >= 2GB and set it as primary.
* Third, download and install Link2sd app from playstore.
Open the app, and I will ask you to create a mount point to your 2nd partition. Select Yes. Reboot.
**After reboot, EVERY app you install will automatically go to SD card.**
*If you don't know how to create partition search for a guide in Google there are plenty of them*
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: That was quite a journey searching for an answer not involving rooting but I ended up:
1. [Unlocking my bootloader](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a)
2. Booting on [TWRP](http://twrp.me/devices/motorolamotog2014.html) without installing it:
```
fastboot boot recovery.img
```
3. Installing [Chainfire's SuperSU](http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu) with TWRP.
4. From [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) or [adb](https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#Other)'s shell:
```
su
pm set-install-location 2
```
5. From an application's menu in `Settings > Applications` just pushing `Move to SDCARD` moves it\* - its data and obb - to the external SDCARD.
6. Removing SuperSU......
Nah... I didn't do that! 3:)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: First install Adbd insecure ([apk download from xda-developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3008527&d=1415633566)).
Once installed on your device, open it and mark the box: "Enable insecure adbd".
Now you can change the location to install your apps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Go to this address
<http://developer.android.com/tools/help/shell.html#shellcommands>
Android 5 and above does not support this `pm get-install-location`
Try to backup your apk and follow the steps bellow
```
adb shell pm install -r -s
```
Example
```
adb shell pm install -r -s /storage/sdcard1/base.apk
```
-r means reinstall apk with existing data and
-s means sdcard
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/20 | 467 | 1,959 | <issue_start>username_0: On the Android print screen, I only see American paper sizes (Letter, Legal etc.). Is there a way to add or switch to ISO sizes (A4, A5 etc.)?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe it's up to the developer to provide whichever [print job](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/print/PrintJob.html) [attributes](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/print/PrintAttributes.html) they want to support for their app. The ISO, Japanese, and other media sizes are defined in Android's API [here](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/print/PrintAttributes.MediaSize.html) and I think it would be up to the developer to use them.
The developer can modify the print dialog for the user via a custom [print document adapter](https://developer.android.com/training/printing/custom-docs.html) that can include a set of default print attributes that are appropriate for what's being printed, and I bet this is where they'd include the ISO sizes.
Unless someone has a better solution (and who knows-- there could simply be an option somewhere to change based on location or language that I just don't know about), your best bet may be to contact the developer of the app you're using and ask them to add the ISO sizing attributes to the list of default print attributes.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The issue is linked to the language you've set in your Android device.
Most probably you set the language as "English (United-States)" and with these settings you only get the American format in you "Paper Size" dropdown.
Therefore, if you want to have the ISO size but still keep your phone in English, you just have to set the language of it in "English (United Kingdom)" and your problem will be solved.
Manipulation :
**Settings > Language & input > Language > English (United Kingdom)**
Close your apps and try again, in "Paper Size" you should now see the ISO formats.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/20 | 376 | 1,310 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed android emulator, the SDK Tools v24.1.2, Android v5.1.1.
After all this the emulator is UP and I am able to run my app.
Where I ran into problem was while trying to do a screenrecord using adb. It gives the following error:
```
$ adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/demo.mp4
/system/bin/sh: screenrecord: not found
```
I can see screencap under `/system/bin` but no screenrecord.
I have the below installed:
* Android SDK Tools v24.1.2
* Android SDK Platform Tools v22
* Android SDK Build Tools v22.0.1
* Android v5.1.1 SDK Platform
* Google APIs Intel x86 System Image
Emulator is running for Nexus One.
I already found this [question on SO](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21367309/android-screen-recording-screenrecord-not-found-on-the-command-line) and verified that I have required Android version.
What am I missing?<issue_comment>username_1: Based on the comments from Google in this bugtracker - emulator support of screenrecorder isn't going to happen in the near future due to hardware requirements/limitations.
<https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=61682>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Not sure when it was introduced - screenrecord option requires 4.4 or higher android version (based on API version).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/21 | 294 | 1,193 | <issue_start>username_0: I've noticed that recently the audio quality on my Galaxy note 3 becomes very choppy when my screen is off, but instantly fixes itself when the screen turns back on. Once the screen turns off the quality goes back down after a few seconds. This did not happen before.
I normally listen on Bluetooth headphones, but this problem still occurs with regular headphones and even just the phone spearer.
What could be causing this and how can I fix it? My suspicious is that some sort of process is running when my screen is off that is causing lag, but this feels doubtful because my phone doesn't get hot, nor my battery go down more than usual.<issue_comment>username_1: For me, it was constant stuttering when using the excellent PodcastAddict app. Try shutting down other apps that are running in the background and you may find the real problem:
I force-stopped the Xfinity wifi app I also had on my phone and it finally solved this incredibly frustrating problem!
(still using Note 2, Android 4.4.2)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: download any hibernation app (like greenify) hibernate apps and problem will be solved.
I did'the in note2 4.4.2.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/21 | 986 | 3,830 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Bluetooth headset (BlueBuds X) which uses a battery. I want to know its battery status directly from the phone. I've looked everywhere and I cannot find a solution that isn't a scam.
Is it possible to display the battery percentage on the phone (preferably, on notification bar)?<issue_comment>username_1: On Android no.
Some Bluetooth devices like your headset are able to report their battery status to phone but Android unlike iOS has not implemented that functionality in core system. Some vendors like Jabra or Platonic create their apps in Play Store, which show headset battery level on phobe but JarBirds didn't.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is possible on Android, at least on Lollipop. The feature is dependent on the Bluetooth headset sending the battery level in the right format.
If the headset supports it, you will see an option in the settings screen for the Bluetooth device. The option will be right above the check-boxes for Call and Media audio. If you don't see this option, then the headset either doesn't send battery data or it doesn't send it in the correct format.
Once the feature is enabled, you will see a fill-able icon on the left side of your notification bar. I've confirmed this using a cheap earbud set from China.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: As soon as a device implements the Bluetooth [Battery Service (BAS)](https://www.bluetooth.org/docman/handlers/downloaddoc.ashx?doc_id=245138), it is able to indicate the battery status.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The latest CM13 builds have added suport for this feature .. it works/acts/behave just like in iOS displaying a Little verticale bar next to the Bluetooth symbol in notificazione bar on the night. The best part, it works with my Jaybird BBX
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: When using my Sony SBH80 with my Z3, I simply use the the drop down notification screen which shows battery status in hours and standby life.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: On stock android it's impossible due security reasons, battery level messages are blocked far beyond android sdk. Cyanogenmode for instance shows battery level without any problem. But you can try 3d-party apps like [Baton](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limi.baton), which tries to fill such functionality hole.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: With Android 8.0 (O) the fucationality has been added to AOSP [XDA](https://www.xda-developers.com/bluetooth-battery-level-indicators-android/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: On my pixel 2 Android 8.1 I connected [Shuhua headphones](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B0739VQWJ2)... No UI for the headphones battery. The only way to see battery is to go to settings --> connected devices --> Bluetooth, then you see a battery level.
I installed [BatOn app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.limi.baton).
Disclaimer:
- not sure if these headphones support the battery level API
- there may be a way to display the Bluetooth battery without the BatOn app... But I couldn't find it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: I updated to Oreo a few days ago on my one plus 5 and to my pleasant surprise, I see that the battery status of my Bluetooth headphones is showing up. What a nice addition to have and something I was really jealous of from ios but I don't have any reason to buy an iPhone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: For some headphones, in order to see the battery percentage you have to enable the "Calls" button or something similar to that in the Bluetooth settings of the device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_11: Honor 20 pro - you have to enable "Calls" on bluetooth connection of the device, then the baterry shows up on status bar. "Media" checkbox is not enough :(
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/21 | 276 | 1,101 | <issue_start>username_0: Just updated to latest 5.0.2 Android on my Z3 compact, but noticed I cannot see any notifications for any apps on the lock screen. I have tried all settings (show all, not show sensitive etc.) for "when device is locked" setting, but nothing shows up. Could someone help provide a step-by-step guide on getting notifications to show on the lock screen? This is extremely frustrating for me, especially if I have to enter my PIN to get the home screen just to look at notifications... Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: XDA found a workaround. It's your exchange account. <http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/help/notifications-lollipop-lockscreen-help-t3084398>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I think the problem is that you are using the PIN lock screen. Try changing to something else and hopefully it will work.
I also faced this problem and it disappeared when I changed the lock screen type.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Go to settings - apps - choose messaging - than tick the box with show notification.
It took me ages to find this.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/21 | 187 | 667 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I prevent the lollipop (5.1) from turning my group messages into MMS?
I have some friends who can't receive MMS so this is a bit peeving.
This question has been asked before but not answered, or is for previous versions and no longer applicable.<issue_comment>username_1: The only solution I found to this issue was to install [Textra app.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is applicable to Google Messenger version 1.8.268 updated on 17 May 2016.
Go to Settings>Advanced>MMS>Group messaging
Select "Send individual SMS messages..."
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/21 | 451 | 1,798 | <issue_start>username_0: With the introduction of Material Design in Android Lollipop, a consistency in app design was received quite well by the user community. However, most of these apps are showing their Material designs only when the Android version is 5.x. Is there any way to make these display the same way in Android 2.x to 4.x?
I mean, can't the design libraries be backported to older Android devices by embedding them in-app, so that the consistency is maintained across all Android versions?
I have heard about apps or more specifically, Xposed modules like Monster UI which theme your device to look like so, but System Apps aren't affected. Can't such libraries be included in pre-packaged System Apps?
For example, a normal app uses the Holo theme in Android versions 4.x, and the Material theme in 5.x. Can't it be made to use the Material theme in older devices?<issue_comment>username_1: You can do that at your on risk!
You must modify the the build.prop file (if you have rooted phone) on these values:
1. ro.build.version.sdk=**21**
2. ro.build.version.codename=REL
3. ro.build.version.release=**5.0.1**
**You must have Android 4.4 to do all these!**
Note: ***Tinted Status Bar is not supported!***
And then, by downloading the Google Now app from playstore (And google of course) and after rebooting your phone you can get the material design.
*This is what I did thought..*
Hope it helps!!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes is it possible. You can design your application with interactive material design using v7, v13 and v21 appcompat support libraries. These support libraries provide you backward compatibility of your material designs. For Backward compatibility read here <https://developer.android.com/training/material/compatibility.html>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/21 | 686 | 2,355 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to flash custom ROM .
* Before that I flashed a custom recovery img.
* Then I tried flashing custom ROM zip file using **flashify**. It said
>
> flashing completed and reboot to continue.
> - When rebooted, it didn't enter Recovery mode. So I installed CWM recovery for my model and tried entering recovery. It still did not enter into Recovery mode.
>
> - Now I flashed TWRP recovery IMG and tried entering Recovery mode. A black empty box showed up instead of Recovery menu.
>
> - Then I booted phone normally and there was no Sim card detection.
>
> - I tried restoring recovery but sim card detection problem still persist.
>
>
> My android is rooted . I can enter into Safe mode easily but not able to enter Recovery mode nor able to Factory Reset my phone. Except Sim detection problem everything works fine. WiFi apps, movies everything. I need help.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem, and I fixed it this way:
1. Format your Android using SP Flash Tool
2. Flash stock ROM
3. Download Maui Meta 3G version 6.1308.0, and connect your device via Meta mode (no need to root)
4. Select Update Parameter option → check all boxes → save it
Done!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: IMEI Problem? Here's the solution (For MediaTek phones only):
1. Type on Dialer `*#*#3646633#*#*` → Connectivity → Radio Info → phone 1
2. Type to the textbox 'AT+EGMR=1,7,"(Your IMEI)" (Example: `AT+EGMR=1,7,"0123456789101112"`)
3. At your SIM select 'Phone 2' → change 1,7 into 1,10 (Example: `AT+EGMR=1,10,"0123456789101112"`)
On other phone download [Chamelephon](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptotel.chamelephon "Chameleophon at Google Play") app, then put your IMEI, then reboot (need root).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It looks like ...the custom rom you have flashed doesnt had Modem binaries of your phone...
A rom consist of many parts that operates the device the Modem binaries are responsible to operate network related operations...
You can download stock rom of your device then extract modem binary from it convert it to flashable file than flash only the modem binary in your device if that works than ok.
Else flash with your stock rom...the problem is not in ypur device ...the problem is in that custom rom binaries..
Good day..
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/21 | 1,042 | 3,863 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to run the following command as root in the Android [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm).
```
mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard /data/media
```
I have tested this on a Samsung Galaxy S3 running CyanogenMod 11 and it works as expected. When I enter `/data/media` using another app like [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) file manager, I get to the contents of the external SD-card instead of the internal memory.
The problem is that this doesn't work on another S3 I have, this one running stock TouchWiz ROM version 4.3 and rooted with [CF-Auto-Root](https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/). I have also tried using [Adam's](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264454) Custom kernel and it doesn't work either.
When I run the command on the terminal and then type `ls /data/media` as root, it shows the external SD-card's content, but if I launch another terminal as a normal user (non root) and type the same command, I get the contents of the internal memory. Same thing happens if I try to access `/data/media` using [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) file manager
So it seems that root commands only have effect for the root user, not for other users system-wide. **What could be the cause of this behavior?**
UPDATE:
OK, my bad, I didn't express myself correctly. It is true that a normal user can't access `/data/media`. But `/data/media` is the true location of the files in the internal memory. There are lots of paths where android makes this memory available for normal users, like `/sdcard` or `/storage/sdcard0`, both of which point to `/data/media/0` through a FUSE filesystem.
My though here is that if I create a folder named `0` on the external sd and then bind `/storage/extSdCard` to `/data/media`, when the system tries to access `/sdcard` or `/storage/sdcard0` it will get the contents of `/storage/extSdCard/0` as `/data/media` no longer points to internal memory, but to external sd instead.
This works as expected on CM11 when I run as root
```
mount -o bind /storage/extSdCard /data/media
```
Then if I access `/sdcard` on the terminal, either as root and as normal user, I get to the contents of `/storage/extSdCard/0`. Same thing happens if I use ES File Explorer on normal or root modes
But when I do the same on rooted stock 4.3 firmware it doesn't work. Only root on the terminal can see the changes, normal user on the terminal and normal and root user on ES File Explorer will see no change<issue_comment>username_1: Apparently, this is now an Android SELinux security feature -- mounts initiated from most processes are not visible to other processes. See [this answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/29727734/2975337).
A related [Android kernel development thread](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-kernel/JeY_u-pHcxQ) suggests replacing an uneeded system service (e.g. `/system/bin/debuggerd`) with a shell script that runs the desired mount command. This you'd launch with `start debuggerd`.
**Update:** This did work for me, after a reboot.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: My case, I suppose it's the same reason for you.
Go to your Superuser manager app, I suppose it's SuperSU.
Go to settings, and look for 'Mount Namespace Separation' and check if it's ticked. Uncheck the option and reboot.
SuperSU provided this option to make your system safer by hiding one app's mount namespace from others', thus if you mount or unmount something, it's only visible to the app (UID) you're using and nothing else.
Alternatively, when running `su`, you can add an option `-m` to make your shell have the control of master mount namespace. Then your mounts will work globally.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/22 | 851 | 3,254 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a lot of free apps, and understand that ads are an essential part of making sure the maker gets paid. However, I am finding more and more ads that will **automatically** open the App Store or a web site in my browser, as I'm in the middle of doing something.
I can understand that it's likely not the app-makers choosing the ads, and that the ads are based on some special code the company gives them. I'm not against blocking all ads, but I do not wish to root my phone. *All I want is to block apps from automatically reloading URLs, causing other applications to launch and take focus on my phone*. Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it is possible. All you need to do is to root your device and install [**Adfree**.](http://adfree.bigtincan.com/) This small app will block all the ads on your device.
NOTE : I am also not against devs for adding ads to their apps, but intense ads popups are irritating.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You may use [Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/en/) which doesn't requires the phone to be rooted. It also respects your view:
>
> I use a lot of free apps, and understand that ads are an essential part of making sure the maker gets paid.
>
>
>
You can opt-in for this:
>
> ### What are Acceptable Ads?
>
>
> Many people use Adblock Plus to block annoying ads. However, we don't think that all ads are bad, and we are fully aware that they finance many websites. Therefore we have established strict criteria to identify Acceptable Ads: unobtrusive ones that don't need to be blocked. Websites that are willing to comply with these criteria can apply to have their ads added to the Acceptable Ads exception list, which will unblock them for all users that decided to keep Acceptable Ads enabled. Note that if you don't want to see any ads, you will always be able to opt out of this.
>
>
> Please see the Acceptable Ads FAQ to learn more. ([Source](https://adblockplus.org/en/about))
>
>
>
---
### What is Adblock Plus?
>
> Adblock Plus lets you block annoying ads, tracking, malware and other things you may not want in your browser. Adblock Plus is an open source project created by <NAME> in 2006. Eyeo was founded in 2011 by <NAME> and <NAME> to make its development sustainable. [[More Info](https://adblockplus.org/en/about)]
>
>
>
**Note**: When I used this app a year ago, it had problem with blocking ads on Mobile Data and worked only on Wifi. Please update this answer if it works with Mobile Data now. Also, once installed, disabling it and trying to use browser resulted in no internet connection in any web browser. It is possible that these issues may have been get ridden of by the subsequent updates.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You should send a message to the appstore you downloaded your app from. What the developer or the ad provider the app used is doing is against the rules of reputable app stores. Personally I would never allow an ad to take a user away from my application unless the ad was legitimately clicked on. Also, do not put too much faith in the adblockers as many android developers know how to easily block all adblockers on rooted or unrooted phones.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/22 | 838 | 3,082 | <issue_start>username_0: So, I'm having problem downloading apps from Play Store because apparently, I have insufficient space on device. The app I want to download is of only 12.68 MB and my system storage has 113 MB, phone storage has 596 MB, and SD card has 1.46 GB available.
I tried cache cleaning, uninstalling unwanted apps, moving the movable apps to SD card but it still won't work.
The device I'm using Micromax Bolt A089 with a 4 GB SD card.
Please help. Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it is possible. All you need to do is to root your device and install [**Adfree**.](http://adfree.bigtincan.com/) This small app will block all the ads on your device.
NOTE : I am also not against devs for adding ads to their apps, but intense ads popups are irritating.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You may use [Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/en/) which doesn't requires the phone to be rooted. It also respects your view:
>
> I use a lot of free apps, and understand that ads are an essential part of making sure the maker gets paid.
>
>
>
You can opt-in for this:
>
> ### What are Acceptable Ads?
>
>
> Many people use Adblock Plus to block annoying ads. However, we don't think that all ads are bad, and we are fully aware that they finance many websites. Therefore we have established strict criteria to identify Acceptable Ads: unobtrusive ones that don't need to be blocked. Websites that are willing to comply with these criteria can apply to have their ads added to the Acceptable Ads exception list, which will unblock them for all users that decided to keep Acceptable Ads enabled. Note that if you don't want to see any ads, you will always be able to opt out of this.
>
>
> Please see the Acceptable Ads FAQ to learn more. ([Source](https://adblockplus.org/en/about))
>
>
>
---
### What is Adblock Plus?
>
> Adblock Plus lets you block annoying ads, tracking, malware and other things you may not want in your browser. Adblock Plus is an open source project created by <NAME> in 2006. Eyeo was founded in 2011 by <NAME> and <NAME> to make its development sustainable. [[More Info](https://adblockplus.org/en/about)]
>
>
>
**Note**: When I used this app a year ago, it had problem with blocking ads on Mobile Data and worked only on Wifi. Please update this answer if it works with Mobile Data now. Also, once installed, disabling it and trying to use browser resulted in no internet connection in any web browser. It is possible that these issues may have been get ridden of by the subsequent updates.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You should send a message to the appstore you downloaded your app from. What the developer or the ad provider the app used is doing is against the rules of reputable app stores. Personally I would never allow an ad to take a user away from my application unless the ad was legitimately clicked on. Also, do not put too much faith in the adblockers as many android developers know how to easily block all adblockers on rooted or unrooted phones.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/22 | 296 | 1,139 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought Google Cardboard for my Nexus 4, but its side magnet to go inside the apps is not working. I don't know what's wrong. Can anyone help me?<issue_comment>username_1: In my experience it's very finicky. Try entering a cardboard app and using the center dividing line on the screen as a guide to positioning. If that still doesn't work, I usually move the phone left in very small increments until I can get it to work.
It may also depend on the manufacturer of the Cardboard set. The magnet is using the phones magnetic sensors to trigger a command. If the magnet they provided isn't strong enough or is positioned incorrectly, it won't work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I bought a cardboard, working with Nexus 4. It had the same problem as described, but I managed to solve it. see the picture attached, I extend the moving range far more 50 mm, and it works(clicking now!)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have dark shader + N4. I had to remove the magnet and wave it near the phone. Ugly but effective.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/22 | 949 | 3,809 | <issue_start>username_0: Cellular data stopped working immediately after "upgrading" to 5.1-lollipop OTA (from 5.0.2) on my Nexus-4. I am seeing the exclamation point in the signal strength indicator at all times, except when Wifi is on and connected. Voice calls work fine. Wifi works fine. 2 hours on the phone with Simple Mobile, then 2 hours back and forth with Google support, and still no resolution. So far I have tried:
* Erase and reprogram APN settings
* Remove and reinstall existing SIM card (that was Simple Mobile's suggestion, although I think if voice is working SIM is probably OK. I don't have a spare to try right now.)
* Turning phone off and on
* Reboot in Safe Mode
* Turning Cellular Data switch off and on
* Turning Airplane mode off and on
The exclamation point on the cellular strength icon seems to follow the exclamation point on the Wifi icon, i.e., both go on and off at the same time--when a Wifi connection is made or broken. Is it possible that this may be a bug related to an accidentally shared variable between the two?
Google 2nd level support has said they don't have an answer. They want me to try a new SIM card, which I'm trying to get from Simple Mobile. If that doesn't work they want to "discuss repair options for the phone."
I've seen some other people with similar problems but haven't seen any fixes or workarounds other than what I've already tried. Does anyone have any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: Toggling between 2G and 3G fixes the problem for me.
I just updated to Android 5.1 on the Nexus 4 and am also experiencing this problem. It's pretty poor of Google to release such an update with such a big bug.
Every time I restart my phone cellular data will NOT connect unless I toggle between 2G and then back to 3G.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm back up and running. Here's what I know at this point. I'm posting it here because I think many people may experience the same behavior.
After much back and forth with Simple Mobile (note that they share some infrastructure with T-Mobile, Tracfone, etc., so users of those services may be affected as well) they found that my cellular data had been disabled on their end. Nothing was wrong with my account, indeed, voice continued to work normally, it was just the data that had been disconnected.
I asked why this happened and the 2nd-level support person told me that they are still investigating but one thing that's possible is that a change in 5.1 Lollipop caused something to fail on their end. She said they have been receiving numerous trouble calls with the same symptoms, all with phones recently upgraded to 5.1.
So, allowing for the typical misinformation that we all get from customer support, this actually seems like it's plausible. I don't want to spread misinformation, but if anyone else is tearing out their hair with these symptoms, try leaning hard on your carrier to check your line.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: That's indeed strange! I'm based in Australia on the Telstra network and was suffering the same symptoms as you after the update.
As above, by toggling my data between 2G and 3G a few times and restarting my phone it's now come good and even restarting the phone data connects automatically without issue.
I wonder if the 5.1 update on the Nexus 4 does indeed affect the carrier somehow of the CSR just blamed it on that. I've learned over the years to not bet the house on what CSR say unfortunately as their information is incorrect most of the time.
Cheers
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have the same issue on my LG G3. I updated to CyanogenMod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1) and mobile data goes out on boot and several times a day. To fix this, I turn airplane mode on and off and it reconnects to Verizon's LTE network.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/22 | 751 | 2,907 | <issue_start>username_0: This weekend I installed a popular Windows antivirus in my PC laptop. The installer offered the android app, and I denied it.
Nonetheless, a couple hours later all my android devices had the antivirus' app pushed onto them, even the ones that were lying around unused for a week.
It means that **none** of the devices (three tablets and three phones) were ever connected to the PC in the previous or following days. And the installation notification for the antivirus app had Google play's icon.
I haven't order the download of the antivirus from the play store to the devices.
It seems the antivirus software or its installer did it from the PC. I have several google programs (drive, chrome, etc) installed on the notebook.
Due to Moderator request, the name of the antivirus is Avast free.<issue_comment>username_1: To me it seems like a malicious firewall. It can attempt to interfere with your connection to the Google Play website, inject a script in it and the script fires all events needed to download that specific app on all your devices.
I would recommend uninstalling this "popular" antivirus as it seems malicious to me.
Note, that even though you do not access the Google Play website yourself, any application is able to launch a web browser in the background; especially an instance of the Internet Explorer.
As long as you have a valid session/cookie in any of your web browsers, an application is able to extract that session/cookie and use it on its own.
Injecting a script to fire all events, needed to install an app on your device is just one thing an application can do.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You (or someone else) probably accidentally click this banner on the main screen.
And "Accept" the offer.
(Note: this dialog may also pop-up on reboot)
**- OR -**
Avast pushed the installation silently (which I still doubt since it didn't happen on my case).
---
Avast gets the Google accounts saved on the Chrome, and it's possible for them to offer their products on connected devices.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting our support center with your concerns.
>
>
> We have got it from your Chrome account. If you are signed (permanently) to your Google account in some web browser, Avast can read your devices added to this account and offer our products. This situation can't be blocked.
>
>
>
(Source: [Google Forum](https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/chrome/p4TeRmTmcd8/E5UR83P9EbcJ))
Additional reading: ["How did Avast get my Google account info and install itself automatically onto my phone when I hit 'accept' on the desktop app?" on Reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskNetsec/comments/2cv971/how_did_avast_a_get_my_google_account_info_b/).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/22 | 658 | 2,464 | <issue_start>username_0: I've had the apps on SD card not showing issue a few times, but in the last few days anytime I use the stock camera app no apps show on the screen and when rebooting I get "no service", "service disabled" and the apps on the SD card show as not installed. My phone is now rebooting and in a reboot loop until I pull the battery.
Phone LS470 running 4.4.2<issue_comment>username_1: To me it seems like a malicious firewall. It can attempt to interfere with your connection to the Google Play website, inject a script in it and the script fires all events needed to download that specific app on all your devices.
I would recommend uninstalling this "popular" antivirus as it seems malicious to me.
Note, that even though you do not access the Google Play website yourself, any application is able to launch a web browser in the background; especially an instance of the Internet Explorer.
As long as you have a valid session/cookie in any of your web browsers, an application is able to extract that session/cookie and use it on its own.
Injecting a script to fire all events, needed to install an app on your device is just one thing an application can do.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You (or someone else) probably accidentally click this banner on the main screen.
And "Accept" the offer.
(Note: this dialog may also pop-up on reboot)
**- OR -**
Avast pushed the installation silently (which I still doubt since it didn't happen on my case).
---
Avast gets the Google accounts saved on the Chrome, and it's possible for them to offer their products on connected devices.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting our support center with your concerns.
>
>
> We have got it from your Chrome account. If you are signed (permanently) to your Google account in some web browser, Avast can read your devices added to this account and offer our products. This situation can't be blocked.
>
>
>
(Source: [Google Forum](https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/chrome/p4TeRmTmcd8/E5UR83P9EbcJ))
Additional reading: ["How did Avast get my Google account info and install itself automatically onto my phone when I hit 'accept' on the desktop app?" on Reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskNetsec/comments/2cv971/how_did_avast_a_get_my_google_account_info_b/).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/22 | 619 | 2,311 | <issue_start>username_0: I messed up with some internal core apks of nexus 5 running 5.1 (android L) to be particular Google play services.
I want to get back the original apks. Would flashing factory image help me with that ?<issue_comment>username_1: To me it seems like a malicious firewall. It can attempt to interfere with your connection to the Google Play website, inject a script in it and the script fires all events needed to download that specific app on all your devices.
I would recommend uninstalling this "popular" antivirus as it seems malicious to me.
Note, that even though you do not access the Google Play website yourself, any application is able to launch a web browser in the background; especially an instance of the Internet Explorer.
As long as you have a valid session/cookie in any of your web browsers, an application is able to extract that session/cookie and use it on its own.
Injecting a script to fire all events, needed to install an app on your device is just one thing an application can do.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You (or someone else) probably accidentally click this banner on the main screen.
And "Accept" the offer.
(Note: this dialog may also pop-up on reboot)
**- OR -**
Avast pushed the installation silently (which I still doubt since it didn't happen on my case).
---
Avast gets the Google accounts saved on the Chrome, and it's possible for them to offer their products on connected devices.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting our support center with your concerns.
>
>
> We have got it from your Chrome account. If you are signed (permanently) to your Google account in some web browser, Avast can read your devices added to this account and offer our products. This situation can't be blocked.
>
>
>
(Source: [Google Forum](https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/chrome/p4TeRmTmcd8/E5UR83P9EbcJ))
Additional reading: ["How did Avast get my Google account info and install itself automatically onto my phone when I hit 'accept' on the desktop app?" on Reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/AskNetsec/comments/2cv971/how_did_avast_a_get_my_google_account_info_b/).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/22 | 506 | 1,881 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S5 and whenever I try to login to my google account to set up playstore I keep getting this same message. "Can't establish reliable connection to the server, this could be a temporary problem or your android device may not be provisioned for data services. If it continues, call customer care." I live in Mexico so we do not have data. I strictly go off of wifi and i currently have really good wifi here. Please let me know how to fix it. I have set the time and date. And still has not fixed my problem.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on [this article](http://www.technipages.com/android-error-cant-establish-a-reliable-data-connection-to-the-server-when-adding-account) I would suggest trying the following:
1. Try resetting google apps as described on the (Instructions vary per device, but [this should work](http://www.itjungles.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-how-to-clear-app-cache-and-data.html) for your S5 -- You can also clear app data this way but try just the cache first.) You most likely need to clear the cache for the apps named "Play Store" and possibly "Google" or "Google App", and probably " Google Play Services"(**as a last resort**)
2. If you have physical access to the wifi router, try resetting it by power cycling it (unplugging it, waiting 30 seconds, and plugging it back in).
3. As a workaround, try logging in to the Youtube app and then sync it in the system account settings page.
Hope that helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If your galaxy s5 is rooted then you can fix this error by going into `/system/etc` and looking for a text file named `hosts`. Open it with any text editor and add this in front of `127.0.0.1`, `#`, e.g., `#127.0.0.1 localhost`. If it doesn't work, delete all text from the `hosts` file and paste this: `127.0.0.1 localhost` and save, then reboot. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/23 | 832 | 3,142 | <issue_start>username_0: A few days ago, my phone suddenly started giving me constant "google play services has stopped" pop-ups.
Auto-updated **Google Play Services version: 7.3.29 (1866531-036)(7329036)**
I tried force quitting, uninstalling, and reinstalling the older version (3.2.25 (761454-36)) along with reinstalling play store app. This made the error pop-ups stop, however, when I tried updating the Google Play Services, it said that google no longer supports your hardware (or something like that). When I tried again, it did update it through play store, then started giving me the constant "google play services has stopped" error again.
I am suspecting that the recent Google Play Services is not supporting Amazon Fire Phone (Fire OS 3.6.8 (128003620)). Is this indeed the case?
Does anybody have an older version of the Google Play Services that work?
Screen captured the message:
<issue_comment>username_1: I downgraded to **Google Play services [7.0.99](http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-7-0-99-1809214-036-android-apk-download/) (1809214-036)**. It still gives me a warning, but doesn't constantly crash.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This seems to be due to a bug in the current version of Google Play Services, and it's not just limited to Fire Phones. There's a discussion about it over at [XDA Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/general/google-play-services-crashing-t3084355), which I'd recommend keeping an eye on.
For now there doesn't seem to be a good solution yet other than uninstalling Google Play Services and reloading an older version - and even then rebooting the phone will automatically update Google Play Services to the broken version. I've seen some commenters say that uninstalling the Play Store will keep Play Services from updating, but I haven't tried that yet.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Look for an update for the fire phone out of Germany or UK. Download it to sd card, turn off WiFi and have phone search for update. Everything works like play services and even backgrounds now work. Still no Android wear though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Go ahead and uninstall google play services.. your google apps will not work but the play store and all other thirdparty apps work just fine.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I also installed the older 7.0.99 036 version. All is well still and it has now been a few hours of using the phone normally. I am even running Google Maps with no errors or Play Services stopped notification. Try uninstalling the four Apks, then reinstall in the correct order with 7.0.99 Play Services instead. Then force quit Google play services in the manage applications menu. Go to Google play and login with your Gmail credentials. This will restart Google play services, but without triggering the play services stopped error. Cheers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: After **upgrading to Fire OS 4.6.1 (461013820)** OTA, the problem no longer persists.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/23 | 331 | 1,034 | <issue_start>username_0: In settings, they only give 15 secs to 30 mins options. But in my scenario, I need make it like an ads screen to present information forever, until the screen dead.
Is there any way to achieve that? Do I need unlock the bootloader?<issue_comment>username_1: [Download tasker from play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en)
Import the following task to tasker (save as .xml ) and then import
[Download tasker task.](http://pastebin.com/ETRN2AeM)
You will get the following screen on time
23 hrs 59mins 59 secs
Put a profile to run everyday, so it gets repeated everyday.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Wake Lock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl) does the job without going through extra setup (Tasker) and is tiny in size. Just use FULL\_WAKE\_LOCK to stay awake and NO\_LOCK to disable.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/23 | 280 | 1,181 | <issue_start>username_0: today i tried to download an application from play store. but instead it showed the error message not enough store space in device memory. i tried to search the solution for it on net.
so i did few things like.
1. go to settings> all application> then Google play services clear cache ,clear data , force stop it.
2. and then do the same thing for Google play store.
but they also didn't work. what should i do.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Check your data connection is active
2. Make sure Download Manager is turned on
3. Check your device has enough free storage available
4. Clear cache & data
5. Re-install Play Store updates
6. Check for system updates
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe simply there isnt enough storage as stated in the error.
Apps are installed in data patition not your internal sd card. Dont be misleaded by that. There are /cache /data /system partitions .Preinstalled system applications are in read only /system partition. When you install app from play store it will be installed in /data partition and its limited. My 16 GB phone has only 2GB data partition
Try to clear some other applications data
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/23 | 524 | 2,051 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to use internet, but without being able to be called. So basically just block all incoming calls.
I used to enable flight mode, but doing so, I'm not able to connect to the internet.
Is there an alternative?<issue_comment>username_1: Some Samsung devices have a feature called "Blocking Mode", which allows this. You can check if your phone has it from `Phone -> Call settings -> My Device -> Blocking Mode -> Disable incoming calls`.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I found an app based solution for the question. Most of the call blocking apps works by blacklisting the contacts while our goal is to blacklist all of them temporarily. Adding all the contacts in a blacklist can be tiresome and so, an app with whitelist method is much more suitable here. I found and tested the following apps that can do such easily:
1) [Whitelist Call Blocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tn_software.callblocker&hl=en)
>
> Whitelist Call Blocker is a call blocker, with that you can determine which callers reach you. So it is possible with activated Whitelist Call Blocker, that for example only the group "family" can reach you. All others only hear a busy signal. Of course, your phone will not ring if the caller is not a member of an allowed group to call you.
>
>
> By working with groups there are only a few clicks to block or allow hundreds of callers by Whitelist Call Blocker.
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>
>
2) [Call Block](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cn.menue.callblocker) -- Run this in Whitelist mode.
>
> "Call block" is a free full-featured app to block harassing phone calls and SMS for you.
>
>
> We offer four block modes, the dynamic interface will change automatically, so you can know the current mode easily (block modes available: Block all, Block blacklists only,Accept whitelists only, Accept contacts only)
> This app also provides answering modes. There are four modes: Power off, Busy, No service, The number is not in service.
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>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/23 | 783 | 2,694 | <issue_start>username_0: I am experiencing problems with Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
* Build number(ROM): DN4 v2.1
* Baseband version: N7100NEUFND1
* Android version: 4.4.4
* Kernel: AGNI KERNEL (March 29,2015)
---
I have overclocked CPU from 1.6 GHZ to 2.0 GHZ and I use [SetCPU](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=setcpu&c=apps&docType=1&sp=CAFiCAoGc2V0Y3B1egIYAIoBAggB:S:ANO1ljI0zLQ) app to control CPU values like:
* When screen is off, change governor to **Ondemand** with min and max frequencies at 200 MHZ and 400 MHZ.
* When screen is on, change governor to **Performance** with min and max frequencies at 1000 MHZ and 1800 MHZ.
The problem is that now whenever I set the values, the values drops down to 1200 MHZ and goes down to 500 MHZ gradually. Mostly, it stays stuck at 1000 MHZ causing the device to lag especially while gaming.
Previously, I experienced problems with all other governors except **Performance, Pegasusq and Powersaver**, even when I set the Max value to 1.8 GHZ it somehow restricted the Max frequency to 1.2 GHZ. Now I think this has affected all the governors.
I have also updated my kernel but the problem persists.
Any solutions?<issue_comment>username_1: It's a bug on the power saving mode ~ just go to power saving mode and untick "restrict performance". Even when the power saving mode is not activated, the CPU frequency will still be kept below 1200 if you still keep the "restrict performance" on. So every time you enable power saving mode, remember to do this when you disable it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Changing governors has never really worked for me. Basically one of the issues with clocking at higher speeds is that this draws more power, which causes the CPU temperature to spike. The systems recognises it, and automatically throttles the clock speeds down so the CPU doesn't cook itself.
I have exactly your setup, a Note 2 with DN4 v2.1 running AGNI kernel, and was facing this issue. In my experience the best performance i got was with the stock Pegasus governor, a 1.8ghz cpu ceiling @ a voltage of 1225mv (was 1350mv). The lower voltage meant that the CPU could sit at this higher clock speed for longer, so my benchmarks went up pretty dramatically. My Antutu went from 25307 to 30541, because it was able to stay at the higher clock speed before thermal throttling set in. Unfortunately you cannot set the voltages manually using the AGNI kernel, so i had to download an app called 'System Tuner'.
Slapping the CPU up to 2ghz is fine, but it can only run at this speed for a few seconds before the temperature goes through the roof. Better to sit at a slightly lower clock speed IMO.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/23 | 636 | 2,339 | <issue_start>username_0: I use [Conky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conky_%28software%29) as a desktop monitoring software. I also use it to monitor stock prices and portfolio net worth through a Python script.
Basically, I fetch the stock prices from Yahoo Finance using curl.
>
> $ curl -s '<http://download.finance.yahoo.com/d/quotes.csv?s=vwrl.as&f=l1>'
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>
>
Then I input that to a python script that returns a float.
>
> $ python /yada/yada/myunoriginalscript.py
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> 42.0
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>
>
Conky handles this quite easily and displays it on screen. I know that curl can be made available for Android and I've ran Python scripts in the past.
**Is there any widget/app/technique to display the output of said python script on screen** continuously and not only on the terminal, whenever I run it manually?<issue_comment>username_1: It's a bug on the power saving mode ~ just go to power saving mode and untick "restrict performance". Even when the power saving mode is not activated, the CPU frequency will still be kept below 1200 if you still keep the "restrict performance" on. So every time you enable power saving mode, remember to do this when you disable it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Changing governors has never really worked for me. Basically one of the issues with clocking at higher speeds is that this draws more power, which causes the CPU temperature to spike. The systems recognises it, and automatically throttles the clock speeds down so the CPU doesn't cook itself.
I have exactly your setup, a Note 2 with DN4 v2.1 running AGNI kernel, and was facing this issue. In my experience the best performance i got was with the stock Pegasus governor, a 1.8ghz cpu ceiling @ a voltage of 1225mv (was 1350mv). The lower voltage meant that the CPU could sit at this higher clock speed for longer, so my benchmarks went up pretty dramatically. My Antutu went from 25307 to 30541, because it was able to stay at the higher clock speed before thermal throttling set in. Unfortunately you cannot set the voltages manually using the AGNI kernel, so i had to download an app called 'System Tuner'.
Slapping the CPU up to 2ghz is fine, but it can only run at this speed for a few seconds before the temperature goes through the roof. Better to sit at a slightly lower clock speed IMO.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/24 | 402 | 1,251 | <issue_start>username_0: Where can I find stock Android for Samsung Galaxy Note 2?<issue_comment>username_1: A great place to start would be [on the ROM list for your device on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2#romList).
There are many options available, so which one you want to install comes down to user preference.
Please note that it will be required that you root your device, so proceed with caution as your warranty will be void.
Your other alternative is building it yourself from source.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [**Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?**](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17152/where-can-i-find-stock-or-custom-roms-for-my-android-device)
Also, if you like ***Lollipop***, i suggest you use Nameless Rom.
this Custom rom (Nameless) availabe on XDA :
[**[ROM][5.0.2][Lollipop][Official][Nightlies] NamelessROM 2.0**](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2/orig-development/rom-namelessrom-2-0-t2943424)
Download Link :
>
> <http://sourceforge.net/projects/namelessrom/files/n-2.0/n7100/>
> the best and faster Rom for now for Galaxy Note 2.
>
>
>
also for Stock Rom :
**`http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-N7100/`**
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/24 | 632 | 2,611 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Note 4 and this is my first smartphone ever. So I'm illiterate about all these sync, backup, restore, reset stuff on smartphones. I setup the phone to sync all my contacts, google drive, google photos etc with my phone and it works fine. I even setup remote lock, locate my phone thing online. Now if I loose my phone or sell/give it to somebody else, I need to make sure I'll erase everything on my phone but keep all my data on gmail contacts, drive, photos untouched. I'm not using SD card.
If I do factory reset
1. Do my gmail contacts, files in my drive, photos will be erased too or not?
2. Do I need to change my google password or my other accounts passwords after factory reset?
3. `Wipe my device` on `findmymobile.samsung.com` does it erase my online contacts, files in drive and photos?<issue_comment>username_1: Any data that is synced to your google account is safe. Factory Reset will only wipe data that is stored locally on your phone. Resetting your password won't hurt, but it's probably not necessary, especially if you use multifactor authentication.
**Update**
[Ars Technica is reporting](http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/05/flawed-android-factory-reset-leaves-crypto-and-login-keys-ripe-for-picking/) on a study that shows some information on some devices *may* remain after a factory reset. This could potentially include login credentials. For extra protection, it is recommended that you encrypt your device with a very secure password (more than 11 characters) prior to doing a factory reset. This will make recovery of that data less likely. I would add that many services allow you to revoke access from individual devices. For instance, devices may be removed from Google by going to [security.google.com/settings/security/activity](https://security.google.com/settings/security/activity), selecting your old device and clicking `remove`.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The general rule of thumb is:
Anything that you can access online from your computer will not get deleted forever.
For example:
* emails and contacts that you can access on gmail.com. all of those will not be deleted.
* files that you access in drive.Google.com, also not deleted.
* but photos that you can see on your phone but not on google photos, those are not backed up anywhere and will be gone once you factory reset. (It happens if you're not backing up all folders from your phone)
Password makes no difference, once you factory reset anything that was on the phone is gone, including the credentials from your accounts.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/24 | 336 | 1,326 | <issue_start>username_0: I know how to move photos and videos to the SD card, but I want to have it save photos and videos to the SD card in the first place, instead of the internal memory. I need that because I have **very** little internal storage space, only 1.72 GB, and 1.3 GB is already taken up by apps. (Mysteriously, it says apps are consuming 1.9 GB, but I know that at least 600 MB of apps is on the SD card, which has far more space), and when recording a long video, I have to do it in sequences because otherwise, it runs out of space rather quickly while recording, and stops the recording. Then I have to go into the settings app, tell it to move garbage, go back into the camera, and record the next sequence. No time for that? Too bad...
Bottom line, can I set the camera app, or basically anything that wants to save photos, to save the pictures or videos to the SD card in the first place?<issue_comment>username_1: There's a setting for that in the Camera App, which lets you toggle the default save location. You need to scroll down for it, though, and that's not very obvious. But, there is a setting for that.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Open Camera app.
3 square dots at top>
Settings>
(May need Settings again to get 2nd page)>
Data Storage>SD card
Job done !
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/24 | 892 | 2,849 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried to root lenovo a7000 a with kingo root application with no success. My computer will be infected due to [this method](http://www.how-to-root.club/2015/04/lenovo-a7000-7088.html) as the download page for apk file forces me to download malicious file.[SRS Root](https://twitter.com/srsroot/statuses/589802096100249600) claims to support this device but is SRS Root safe? Is there any other way to root my device ?<issue_comment>username_1: Try using the Framaroot app. Just Google it, copy it to sd card, enable installation from Unknown sources , and follow the steps it suggests.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [maxritz](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5160639) from [XDA Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60669967&postcount=14) has built a ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery that works for Lenovo A7000-a by porting the [CWM recovery for Lenovo K3 Note](http://cellphonemic.com/lenovo-k3-note-recovery.html).
Here's a link to the recovery file: [A7000-CWM-Final.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3307458&d=1431353682)
You'll need a Windows computer and [Smart Phone Flash Tool](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650125) to flash the recovery file. Instructions on how to flash CWM using SP Flash Tool are listed [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60588846&postcount=1) and [here](http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/06/how-to-flash-stock-custom-recovery-sp-flash-tool.html).
Once you've flashed the CWM recovery, you'll need to get the latest version of SuperSU and flash it by booting into CWM recovery (do that by turning the phone off, depressing the volume keys and then pressing the power button until you boot into CWM) and selecting the ZIP update package.
You can get the latest version of SuperSU in ZIP format here: <http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu>
According to maxritz, you'll need to delete the `recovery-from-boot.p` file from the root filesystem `/system` as it may overwrite the recovery and undo your changes. You could do that by using a file manager app like [AROMA Filemanager](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108) that works in Android recovery environment. Usage instructions and download links for AROMA are available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108).
---
**NOTE: Rooting your phone will most likely result in loss of warranty.**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: First, I’d like to recommend Framaroot. But it didn’t work for you. So try [iRoot for PC](http://www.iroot.com/iroot-for-pc) version. iRoot has two versions for Android rooting, which are both safe and fast. Basically, the PC version has the higher success rate. But if your Lenovo A7000 is with Android 5.1 and up, it may be still useless.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/25 | 808 | 2,664 | <issue_start>username_0: I could not record the call while I'm talking. To record, I need to go to many options before recording the call. It was good in kitkat and to record the call with one button click. And the interface of the calling is not good in Lollipop.<issue_comment>username_1: Try using the Framaroot app. Just Google it, copy it to sd card, enable installation from Unknown sources , and follow the steps it suggests.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [maxritz](http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5160639) from [XDA Developers](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60669967&postcount=14) has built a ClockWorkMod (CWM) recovery that works for Lenovo A7000-a by porting the [CWM recovery for Lenovo K3 Note](http://cellphonemic.com/lenovo-k3-note-recovery.html).
Here's a link to the recovery file: [A7000-CWM-Final.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3307458&d=1431353682)
You'll need a Windows computer and [Smart Phone Flash Tool](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2650125) to flash the recovery file. Instructions on how to flash CWM using SP Flash Tool are listed [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60588846&postcount=1) and [here](http://www.theandroidhow.com/2014/06/how-to-flash-stock-custom-recovery-sp-flash-tool.html).
Once you've flashed the CWM recovery, you'll need to get the latest version of SuperSU and flash it by booting into CWM recovery (do that by turning the phone off, depressing the volume keys and then pressing the power button until you boot into CWM) and selecting the ZIP update package.
You can get the latest version of SuperSU in ZIP format here: <http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu>
According to maxritz, you'll need to delete the `recovery-from-boot.p` file from the root filesystem `/system` as it may overwrite the recovery and undo your changes. You could do that by using a file manager app like [AROMA Filemanager](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108) that works in Android recovery environment. Usage instructions and download links for AROMA are available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108).
---
**NOTE: Rooting your phone will most likely result in loss of warranty.**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: First, I’d like to recommend Framaroot. But it didn’t work for you. So try [iRoot for PC](http://www.iroot.com/iroot-for-pc) version. iRoot has two versions for Android rooting, which are both safe and fast. Basically, the PC version has the higher success rate. But if your Lenovo A7000 is with Android 5.1 and up, it may be still useless.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/25 | 357 | 1,335 | <issue_start>username_0: Yesterday, I got an update to upgrade my Micromax Yureka mobile to Cyanogenmod 12 which upgrades the Android version to Lollipop.
After this upgrade, following issues came into existence:
* Internet is not working
* Play store is not working
* Apps are not downloading
These issues didn't occur on KitKat. Please give me a solution.<issue_comment>username_1: You have to remove your google account and add it again. I did it today with my Yureka and now it is working seamlessly. :)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You need to install the latest version of **Gapps** (Google Apps) for fix this error.
>
> **Play store is not working Apps is not**
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>
>
but, for not working `Net`, its better to contact with rom developer for fix this at newest version.
also, you can try to `Factory reset` or wipe (without losing data) with Custom recovery.(Mostly, last solution, will be fix this error )
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Do the following steps:
1. Try to remove your google account and add it again.
2. Try applying a factory reset.
3. If none of them work, contact the developers and let them know about this issue.
4. And meanwhile, flash your device with the previous version of your ROM, (in your case, I guess it's lollipop 5.0).
I hope this might have been helpful.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/25 | 437 | 1,843 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently I updated my phone to android lollipop. When I type my pin in lock screen a balloon/ripple effect or a circular thing is observed near the key which I pressed/touched. I don't want that effect in my mobile. Can I remove it without rooting my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Without rooting there are 2 ways at least. Neither are that great, but they do produce the desired behaviour.
Developer Settings
==================
1. Activate developer settings by tapping the build number 7 times
2. Adjust the animation speed (Animator Duration Scale). Either make it much faster or disable it completely
This has the downside of disabling all the lovely material design animations universally :/ Fortunately, transitions can still be preserved so it isn't all that terrible.
Power-Saving Mode
=================
This is essentially toggling power saving mode as required because this too will disable the lockscreen ripple animation. Whilst it also disables all animations, this may be preferable as it's easier to toggle (fewer taps) than digging into developer settings.
Rooting
=======
Rooting and installation of xposed for Lollipop is of course much more preferable, and opens up many more options, but without that, you still have the above two options.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I know you asked if it can be done **without** root. I don't think that's possible. I tried creating a theme for cm12 that would disable the ripple system-wide but it seems "ripple\_material\_light" and "ripple\_material\_dark" is ignored in android/res/values/colors.xml (works fine when set directly for each app, that definitely is possible).
Instead I have created a simple patch to disable the ripple effect altogether (but it requires root): <https://github.com/username_2/android5_noripple>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/25 | 1,036 | 3,747 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently flashed Adnroid 5.0 custom ROM by NamelesROM on my GT-i9300 S3 Samsung. I did backup my ROM by TWRP and the ROM i installed now (NamelessROM android 5.0) worked fine and i am happy with the work. but now i want all my apps and files i had in my previous files into the new ROM that i have now. I don't know how to do that, any help would be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: There can be multiple solutions for your question. One such is mentioned here in this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/82433/how-to-restore-nandroid/101803#101803). Quote:
>
> I once extracted single apps and apps data using a normal archiver explorer in my Arch Linux system. In Windows, 7-Zip FM or Winrar should do the trick.
>
>
> Obviously it is quicker done if you restore the full backup all at once with a custom recovery (but I believe you already merged the archive parts the backup is done in), but I once made a backup after the system launcher went to a systematic crash, so I couldn't do anything, and doing a full restore would led to the very same problematic, so I had to get back the data of the apps I wanted to restore that way.
>
>
> Just open the `.tar` files, they are compressed archives. `data.tar` contains what the `data` folder contains in your Internal Storage: upon all the folders, `data/app` contains the apk of the applications you have installed, and `data/data` their saved data, which is you may want to restore. Inside that folder, every app has its dedicated folder (e.g., `data/data/com.google.android.apps.maps` for `Google Maps`). Copying it in your `data/data` folder in your phone with a root file manager will restore the data for that app.
>
>
> Again, for a complete restore, just copy the whole packages (supposing you left them untouched) in the directory they were (to find out which it is, do another backup and you will see where it is created), boot into a custom recovery like CWM Recovery and do a full system restore, pointing to where the backup is located in your phone.
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>
The other method I [found](https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg2/comments/2lcviw/can_you_extract_data_restore_apps_etc_from_old/) is to use an app like [Nandroid Manager \*Root](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.bkrestore) from Play Store. It can help you extract the apps and the data from the recovery backup. There are several apps available [here](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=nandroid).
Otherwise, you can always do the following:
1. Take Nandroid backup of new ROM;
2. Restore Nandroid backup of old ROM;
3. Take Apps+Data backup through apps like [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) or [Helium](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup);
4. Restore Nandroid backup of New ROM;
5. Restore Apps+Data backup in this new ROM by using apps from step 3.
Note that this doesn't concern with your data in Internal/External storage. Nandroid backup possibly didn't took the backup of this data and if your new ROM wiped these storage(s), then you need to look for [Data Recovery](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7069/data-recovery-how-to-restore-deleted-formatted-files-on-hd-micro-sd-card).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Much more easier now restore a TWRP NANDROID from Titanium Backup (there's a new option there called "Extract from Nandroid Backup" > After that you restore using "only the data" of the apps and not the entire backuped ROM.. It may work on the same version of rom. I don't know if migrating from 5.0 to 6.0 would cause some bugs. But you can try as it works in a app by app basis restore..
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/25 | 937 | 3,819 | <issue_start>username_0: Today after i woke up and checked my phone I noticed GPS icon is blinking at the top.
So I turned it off through Location services but after a moment it turned back on again.
And whether I turn it off it gets back on again and again.
That's wired ! No new app has been installed recently no app settings has been changed manually (To use GPS).
How could i find out what app(s) doing this?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe that it is an app, look at investing in a security app like lookout and it will tell you what is doing, or get a process killer such as advanced task killer, and then selectively kill apps until you find the one that is doing it.
Have a great day. Respond if you have any further questions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In my case, this was an issue with *Google Now* since it uses your location to personalized suggestions based on your location. I was able to solve it this way:
* Open Google app from the Google apps menu drawer or by swiping up from the home key.
* Open Google Now app Settings(swipe from the left side of the phone screen) and disable it by pressing the toggle button.
* This shows a prompt with a confirmation popup Turn off Google Now with a checkbox "Also turn off Location History". Select the checkbox if you want don't want Google to remember your location history and press "TURN OFF".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: As your device is rooted, a [permission manager](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/security_permissions#group_380) with logging functionality would help you identify the culprit. *XPrivacy* for one tells you if an app has used a given permission, displaying an alert-sign icon next to that and also providing you with logs. You could even have it ask you each time an app tries to access a permission (per-app and per-permission, if you want that). Set up that way for location access on each app having the `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` permission should definitely let you find the evil app.
For an alternative, *LBE* is capable of the same. If you want to give this one a try, make sure to pick a version from XDA, unless you know enough Chinese – and do *NOT* pick the international "light" version from *Play* as that will put your device into a [boot-loop](/questions/tagged/boot-loop "show questions tagged 'boot-loop'") on JellyBean and above.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Also to see which apps are using location services go to `Settings > Location`. There you'll be able to see the "**Recent location requests**" under which the apps that requested location information is displayed. One of the app listed under this section should have turned on the GPS automatically to know the location info.
Whenever you see that the GPS is active (the GPS icon is shown in the notification bar, or `Settings > Battery` shows that the GPS is active), click on `Settings > Apps > Running` to see which apps are running. One of them is the culprit. So disabling or uninstalling the relevant app you think is causing this would solve your issue.
Note: The above settings are available on Android Kitkat and higher versions.
Also read this questions for more clarifications,
[How can I find out what app is using my GPS from the background?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/33515/how-can-i-find-out-what-app-is-using-my-gps-from-the-background)
[How to check which app uses GPS on Galaxy Nexus?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/23396/27149)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: That was happening to me too.. I called my company and they did something that helped.
Setting>apps>running apps
The name should be "IQagent". It could also be under "android system" and once you click on it you should be able to see IQagent and just click stop. This helped me
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/25 | 1,075 | 4,153 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a relatively unknown Chinaphone, the *CUBOT GT72+ (MTK6572 SoC)* - on which I was attempting to gain root access. No known exploit-based root methods exist for this device (which runs on Android 4.4.2), so I found myself having to dissect boot.img using the *MTK-Tools* Perl-scripts.
After unpacking the boot image, I made some modifications in the initramfs, they are as follows:
* Modify *default.prop*, setting *ro.secure* to 0, *ro.debuggable* to 1, and *ro.adb.secure* to 0.
* Add the *rootsh* binary to */sbin*.
* Modify init.rc to mount */system* as a *rw* filesystem, since (re)mounting */system* is somehow not allowed by the kernel, even when root.
* Replace *adbd* in */sbin* with a version provided by a package called *adbd insecure*, which was supposed to automatically grant root access to adb-connections.
(**Please note**: Before replacing adbd I had also installed the *su* binary in */system/bin* and the *Superuser.apk* package)
Now this is where the problem comes in: the hacked *adbd* **no longer allows me to connect using adb**. It shows the device - with an id of *0123456789ABCDEF* as *offline* in the devices listing of adb.
Now, using an adb shell, I could simply get root by typing 'adb shell' followed by a simple 'su', and ta dah: root shell! Yet, somehow, the permissions on the *su* binary are all messed up - since when I use a terminal emulator on the device itself: I get presented with a 'Permission denied' error. Applications are not getting root, either. (I suppose the permissions are messed up somewhere, *chmodding* went fine, but *chowning* did not. Also, *busybox* is still missing.)
And here's the final problem: the phone does not have a way to get into fastboot mode using hardware buttons, so I found myself having to type 'adb reboot bootloader' to get it into fastboot mode... which, well, obviously doesn't work anymore. And to reflash boot.img I need to get into fastboot mode.
My device does work just fine when turned on (although not rooted), but I really want to reflash boot.img to get the proper *adbd* back. There is a button combination to get into recovery mode, but that doesn't provide me with a connection in adb. Sideload mode *does* seem to come up in adb, yet flashing any Update.zip has so far not been succesful (maybe due to a crippled *adbd*?), even though I have tried various methods of crafting (signed) *Update.zip* files with the only purpose to reboot the device into fastboot mode.
The device does come with a proprietary flashing tool, but that only works under Windows XP. I do not own any computers running Windows. And especially not XP. (*The adb version I run on my computer is the latest provided by Debian (sid), so it should be quite recent.*)
Now the question remains: **How do I get my device into fastboot mode?**<issue_comment>username_1: Did you properly change adbd permissions?
Look for other files in the same directory with adbd for permissions value. Most probably it will be 644 but be sure.
Note: adb is a service and need to be properly run at start so reboot after changing permissions
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you've had problems flashing your phone through adb, you should really consider the Windows XP installation route. I've had to look around for some compatible drivers,as I've been experimenting using Windows XP and even Windows 8.1 with success using SP Flash tool. As one of the the answer given before in this thread, you don't need ADB to flash files to your phone SP Flash tools; just the required drivers and connect the phone to the computer with the battery removed.
You could try VMWARElinux to install Windows XP on with with required drivers/ files, etc. I can confirm VMWARE windows allows USB devices to connect to it, including this phone. I've flashed through it with success. Don't know if the Linux version does, though.
After lots of research and headaches I've finally managed to fully root my phone. I've posted my files so you can try it out here:
<http://www.needrom.com/download/cubot-gt72-rooted-rom-twrp-recivery/>
Best and luck and regards.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/25 | 467 | 1,977 | <issue_start>username_0: Yesterday I found on my LG G Watch R the screen was all dark. When I performed a hard reset, the watch did so, but remained with a black screen. I have tried other resets, still black screen. My phone appears to be connected to it. When I take screenshots through my phone and upload them to google drive, they show the screen fully functional.
There have been no other signs of the screen being damaged. I have not exposed it to rough environments.
I don't know how to reset the device with a black screen. I have not enabled debugging on the watch either.
Any help or pointers for this problem? I really want my watch display the screen.<issue_comment>username_1: Did you properly change adbd permissions?
Look for other files in the same directory with adbd for permissions value. Most probably it will be 644 but be sure.
Note: adb is a service and need to be properly run at start so reboot after changing permissions
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you've had problems flashing your phone through adb, you should really consider the Windows XP installation route. I've had to look around for some compatible drivers,as I've been experimenting using Windows XP and even Windows 8.1 with success using SP Flash tool. As one of the the answer given before in this thread, you don't need ADB to flash files to your phone SP Flash tools; just the required drivers and connect the phone to the computer with the battery removed.
You could try VMWARElinux to install Windows XP on with with required drivers/ files, etc. I can confirm VMWARE windows allows USB devices to connect to it, including this phone. I've flashed through it with success. Don't know if the Linux version does, though.
After lots of research and headaches I've finally managed to fully root my phone. I've posted my files so you can try it out here:
<http://www.needrom.com/download/cubot-gt72-rooted-rom-twrp-recivery/>
Best and luck and regards.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/04/25 | 951 | 3,468 | <issue_start>username_0: So I found out the hard way that the USB tether IP is 192.168.52.x and the WiFi addresses are 192.168.53.x.
My goal is to be able to access the USB tethered device (Raspberry Pi) from WiFi as if it's the same network.
If I had to specific ports, that'd be ok, but I'd like to avoid that if possible. I found [this XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50236807&postcount=9) about reverse tethering (sharing a PC's internet connection over Android WiFi) which I think is really close to what I need, but in a different configuration.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
To add further clarification, let's say there are three devices: an Android phone, a Raspberry Pi, and a Macbook. The Raspberry Pi is tethered via USB to the phone. The Macbook is connected to the phone via WiFi. I want to connect to the Raspberry Pi from the Macbook.<issue_comment>username_1: I think it'll work if you set up a proxy on your phone that will redirect the requests of your Macbook to the RasPi. That is possible without root. See my detailed answer to a similar problem (not tested with your particular setup): <https://android.stackexchange.com/a/116437/118205>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem: Raspberry Pi B+, laptop, and android phone. I wanted to use putty from laptop to administrate the Pi.
Solution was:
1. Install proxy server on android: [Proxy server](https://apkpure.com/proxy-server/com.icecoldapps.proxyserver)
2. Install a software to find out network connections of android, for me this worked: [Ping and DNS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ulfdittmer.android.ping)
3. Connect Pi to android phone through USB tethering. How to: [Accessing Internet from Pi using USB Tethering of Android - Raspberry Pi Forums](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=90728)
4. Connect laptop to android phone using WIFI hotspot
*Now your phone sees both devices, but Pi cannot see laptop. Solution is to forward packages from laptop to Pi using any relevant phone application (like proxy server mentioned above)*
*Let's assume that we mainly need to do SSH from laptop to Pi using Putty. So at the end we should have:
LaptopPutty->AndroidProxyServer->Pi*
*AndroidProxyServer will accept connections from LaptopPutty on XX port
then AndroidProxyServer will forward the packages to Pi on port 22 (the SSH port)*
5. Run Ping and DNS->network on android and find out what IP address does your Pi, and android phone have. (you will use both later)
6. Android proxy server setup:
* open app
* Add a server
* **Name:** any you like
* **Port:** any you like, it will be used in Putty (XX)
* **Connection time out**: put something huge like 999999, otherwise server will terminate your connection in the middle of some calibrations to your pi
* Switch to "Rules" tab on the top of the app
* Add a rule
* **Host**: your laptop name. (proxyserver will apply rule if connection comes from this host; laptop name could be found by "whoami" command in windows cmd.)
* **Forward to host**:IP address of the Pi, found in step 5
* **Forward to port**:22
7. Run the Android proxy server
8. on laptop run Putty, and under session set:
* **Host Name (or IP address)**:Ip address of your Android phone, which you found in step 5
* **Port**: XX, the one you put when setting up Android proxy server in step 6
* **Connection type**:SSH
Should be working now.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/25 | 1,141 | 3,371 | <issue_start>username_0: On my rooted Android 4.4.2 Samsung Galaxy S4 phone with armv7l chipset, if I start a shell, I can use the `stat` command, but some devices report strange. In particular, the `/` device shows zero size, zero blocks, wheer as `/system` reports valid numbers:
```
root@jfltevzw:/ # stat /
stat /
File: /
Size: 0 Blocks: 0 IO Block: 4096 directory
Device: 1h/1d Inode: 1 Links: 31
Access: (0755/drwxr-xr-x) Uid: ( 0/ UNKNOWN) Gid: ( 0/ UNKNOWN)
Access: 1970-01-01 00:00:00.000000000
Modify: 2015-04-25 00:48:54.000000000
Change: 2015-04-25 00:48:54.000000000
root@jfltevzw:/ # stat /system
stat /system
File: /system
Size: 4096 Blocks: 8 IO Block: 4096 directory
Device: b310h/45840d Inode: 2 Links: 25
Access: (0755/drwxr-xr-x) Uid: ( 0/ UNKNOWN) Gid: ( 0/ UNKNOWN)
Access: 1970-01-01 00:00:00.000000000
Modify: 2015-01-10 01:52:27.000000000
Change: 2015-01-10 01:52:27.000000000
```
Looking at my mounts, I see these two entries:
```
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
rootfs / rootfs rw,relatime 0 0
```
Why does my root partition show via `stat` as having no space available and is there a way to reliably determine how much space is available from a shell command or via a C entry point such as `statvfs()` that is also reporting zero space available to my application.<issue_comment>username_1: Think about it as Windows. On the same 1TB hard drive. You may can C:\ and D:\ at the same time at the same drive. You cant just look for the free space of all.
On android there are partitions on mmc
/cache
/data
/system
etc.
each has its own information look for each.
I will attach some screenshots from my 16GB N7000 and its partitions. Maybe this pics will lead you somewhere.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/5kDG4.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2jhRr.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ndUa1.png)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: `stat` reports 0 space/blocks on / because
/ = ramdisk which lives in ram, ram is not a block device.
Your actual ramdrive lives in storage with your kernel an dt.img
on a specified emmc partition labeled boot .
The combined ramdisk, kernel binary, and dt.img (device tree binary)
are known collectively as your boot.img
The boot image also contains some actual directories [real] that function as placeholders, they are usually /data /dev /proc /system
Also your ramdisk contains the necessary \*.rc and \*.sh configuration and shell scripts necessary for booting you device and establishing/bringing up your operating system. The ramdisk also contains your device's selinux policy configuration, sepolicy and context files, lastly your ramdisk contains the /sbin directory, which is where the adb daemon lives and usually charger, healthd, and ueventd binaries and any manufacturer specific binaries related to services, usually security. The ramdisk/ramdrive is temporary and is dumped out of memory when you powerdown or reboot, and reloaded to it's designated place in memory when your device boots up again.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/26 | 211 | 870 | <issue_start>username_0: My APK files are getting deleted automatically from `QieZi` folder after receiving them via SHAREit app and this is happening when I don't install them instantly.
Why this is happening? Is it Clean Master that deletes all the apps while cleaning the junks or something else?<issue_comment>username_1: Please uncheck the last option "install" under settings in the ShareIt app. This option reads as 'delete apk files after installation'.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I faced similar issue with *Clean Master* when using *Share Apps*. CleanMaster was removing regularly the received APK's.
To fix that you can:
* Uncheck the option to clean APK's in CleanMaster.
* Or uninstall it completely if you don't really need it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Open SHAREit
And Just Uncheck "Delete After installation"
Done
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/26 | 427 | 1,729 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem when charging my Nexus 4, I tried looking around to no avail.
My problem is that when I have my phone plugged in to charger it doesn't charge, Instead it flickers between charging and not charging really fast.
When I look at the battery icon in the top right, the lightning bolt is also flickering, indicating that the phone is switching between charging/discharging at high speeds.
My phone is dead right now and I can't charge it because when it is in this state, the net result is discharging (when it is plugged in that is).
I tried using my roommate's charger, and it sometimes works and sometimes does the same as my charger, also my device has the latest system update that happened (can't remember what number), but the problem has been happening way before then.
Any help is greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: This is likely a hardware problem. Check your connection, if not power circuit...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try using the original charger or plugging your Nexus into a laptop via usb
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Its problem in cable. I have faced this issue. Try changing the cable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This is indicative of two possible issues.
* Your charger or charger's cable is failing
* Your phone's charging port is failing
I'd try using a varied assortment of different cables to charge it - the easiest and cheapest solution is to find a different cable that works. If that doesn't work, you might need to fix the charging port on the phone, which is obviously not an easy task.
You can also try using a wireless charger to charge it - that bypasses the bad cable connection completely.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/26 | 320 | 1,286 | <issue_start>username_0: My Moto E 2nd Gen (Lollipop) mobile keypad is not opening when I try to type a message or try to chat or search contacts. Google Voice opens "Tap to speak", which is not working either. "Language & Input setting" is not opening and shows "Unfortunately, setting has stopped".
I have cleared cache memories and restarted my mobile. I do not want to factory reset it. What should I do?<issue_comment>username_1: This is likely a hardware problem. Check your connection, if not power circuit...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try using the original charger or plugging your Nexus into a laptop via usb
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Its problem in cable. I have faced this issue. Try changing the cable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This is indicative of two possible issues.
* Your charger or charger's cable is failing
* Your phone's charging port is failing
I'd try using a varied assortment of different cables to charge it - the easiest and cheapest solution is to find a different cable that works. If that doesn't work, you might need to fix the charging port on the phone, which is obviously not an easy task.
You can also try using a wireless charger to charge it - that bypasses the bad cable connection completely.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/26 | 262 | 1,119 | <issue_start>username_0: My Google Search Bar went missing (I did not delete it). Every fix says to hold down the home screen and re-add it, however, it is NOT in the widgets section anymore. It is completely missing.
I've tried finding it in Play Store (not there), I've tried using a different launcher other than Touchwiz (Nova), etc. I just want the bar back and have it Google Voice enabled.<issue_comment>username_1: Lost my Google toolbar after a Lollipop update. Find a space on your main screen (without icons) and hard press for a second or two until your widgets screen appears. Flip through the screens until you locate the Google toolbar. Press down on it and move it to your main screen. Voila!! Problem solved. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The same thing happened to me and here's what worked:
Go to Application Manager and keep rolling right until you get to the "Turned Off" header. My Google Search was there. I simply had to turn it back on and then it appeared back in the widget options and I was able to pick it up from there and move it to the home screen.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/26 | 562 | 1,931 | <issue_start>username_0: Does the Samsung Galaxy S6 on Verizon support using 4G LTE data while on a voice call without having to use VoLTE mode? It seems like a lot of newer phones don't support this. VoLTE might be fine if in an area with uninterrupted 4G signal, but last I read, switching to 3G while on a VoLTE call will cause the call to drop.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on user experience it appears the answer is unfortunately yes you do have to use VoLTE. See <http://www.amazon.com/having-Seems-newer-phones-support/forum/Fx2JVTJPPHP2YQB/Tx367LGOP0M773T/1/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: No, simultaneous voice and LTE data is only available when using VoLTE (aka "Advanced Calling") on the Samsung Galaxy S6. See the Tech Specs on [Verizon's store page](http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s6/#specs) for the S6 under the *ADVANCED CALLING 1.0* heading:
>
> Activate Advanced Calling 1.0 to experience Simultaneous Voice & Data
>
>
>
Verizon also accounts for this with a note in their [Advanced Calling 1.0 for Android Devices FAQs](http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/advanced-calling-faqs/) under the question *What is Advanced Calling?*:
>
> \*\*Note: Most 4G LTE Android smartphones today already support simultaneous voice and LTE data without Advanced Calling 1.0. However, some newer Advanced Calling 1.0-capable devices such as the Droid Turbo by Motorola do not support simultaneous voice and LTE data unless Advanced Calling 1.0 is activated.
>
>
>
The Galaxy S6, it seems, is one of those newer devices that doesn't support simultaneous voice and LTE data without Verizon's Advanced Calling service. There seems to be [speculation](http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/talk-surf-verizon-t3080362) that this is because of a lack of a second LTE radio but my cursory Googling didn't pull up any primary sources.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/27 | 588 | 1,999 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed SuperSU from Google Play, and then from a zip file using ClockWorkMod and now it crashes every time I go to log or settings. I tried factory reset, not quite sure how I thought it would help, and it's still broken. I'd like to uninstall it if possible. Fixes are also welcome, tough.
Edit: I'm using LG Nexus 5 with Android 5.1.1, Cyanogenmod 12.1 and ElementalX N5 2.11 kernel.<issue_comment>username_1: Based on user experience it appears the answer is unfortunately yes you do have to use VoLTE. See <http://www.amazon.com/having-Seems-newer-phones-support/forum/Fx2JVTJPPHP2YQB/Tx367LGOP0M773T/1/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: No, simultaneous voice and LTE data is only available when using VoLTE (aka "Advanced Calling") on the Samsung Galaxy S6. See the Tech Specs on [Verizon's store page](http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s6/#specs) for the S6 under the *ADVANCED CALLING 1.0* heading:
>
> Activate Advanced Calling 1.0 to experience Simultaneous Voice & Data
>
>
>
Verizon also accounts for this with a note in their [Advanced Calling 1.0 for Android Devices FAQs](http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/advanced-calling-faqs/) under the question *What is Advanced Calling?*:
>
> \*\*Note: Most 4G LTE Android smartphones today already support simultaneous voice and LTE data without Advanced Calling 1.0. However, some newer Advanced Calling 1.0-capable devices such as the Droid Turbo by Motorola do not support simultaneous voice and LTE data unless Advanced Calling 1.0 is activated.
>
>
>
The Galaxy S6, it seems, is one of those newer devices that doesn't support simultaneous voice and LTE data without Verizon's Advanced Calling service. There seems to be [speculation](http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/talk-surf-verizon-t3080362) that this is because of a lack of a second LTE radio but my cursory Googling didn't pull up any primary sources.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/27 | 543 | 2,055 | <issue_start>username_0: I have added my Yahoo Mail account to Gmail app on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Note 3, latest Gmail version)
However, ~5 times out of 6, the app fails to log in to Yahoo (the username/pwd and other settings are clearly correct since it **does** succeed in connecting once in a while).
Server is android.smtp.mail.yahoo.com, port 465. SSL/TLS security
Error is "Username or password is incorrect".
What could be causing this and what can I do to fix?<issue_comment>username_1: I encountered the same issue. I didn't find a solution yet, but I'd like share my opinion on the possible cause of this issue.
After I re-try the sign-in, the sign-in page shows an error indicating redirection loop or proxy loop error.
Sometimes, I get error message saying that I'm trying to login from an unexpected country, and I have to verify the log-in with a SMS message.
Some other cases, if I login the www.yahoo.com with the browser, with password and CAPTCHA, on the same connection, I re-try the login in gmail app, it works.
Most of the time, in the gmail app, when I re-try the log-in, I just get a dumb error message that leaves no clue.
My theory is that the yahoo server does a lousy job when it tries to balance between the user convenience and security. The server is too sensitive to "suspicious" login attempt, and didn't have a better way to offer CAPTCHA validation with the gmail login.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Gmail used to logged in to Yahoo using regular IMAP, but recently it was changed to Yahoo authentication which failed frequently.
The solution is to find a copy of the Gmail 5.1 APK, install it, and setup your Yahoo mail. This version allows you to setup regular Yahoo IMAP.
After that, you can upgrade to a more recent Gmail version.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Remove *Yahoo* account from device and manually add it later.
In Manual Setup, Port *443* will be assigned and
Server is set-up with *android.smtp.mail.yahoo.com* and Security type as *SSL/TLS*
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/27 | 1,213 | 4,780 | <issue_start>username_0: So I moved out, carrying along my WiFi router. I set it up at my new place, but now, every time I use a location service, it recognizes my router and places me at my old address... Any way I can force the new location to be recognized for my router?
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem with a WLAN router I have bought recently. When I connect my mobile without GPS on it usually places me at the location of the former owner.
I assume the router location is bound to the router's unique MAC address - not to it's IP or the SSID which both have changed now.
ZdNet's article says, the location database will become updated when connecting a mobile with it's GPS "on" to this router. More info about Google's location service can be found [here](http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-google-and-everyone-else-gets-wi-fi-location-data/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Another possible solution is to change the SSID on the router. That should force location services to retry its location
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To submit a request to Google to have them update their database, [send feedback from within the Google Maps application](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3094045?rd=2).
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the menu (three lines).
3. Touch 'Send feedback'.
4. Touch 'Report location issues'.
[This what Google requests you do.](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/otb4M1PilHw)
To address the problem without contacting Google:
The location databases use the MAC address of the router. On most routers, you can change the MAC address, which will prevent your old address from showing up. If there are other access points in your area, this may also be sufficient for the location service to return the correct location.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Same Problem here.
**FIXED.** Took about 5 mins to update and correct location.
1. Connect your mobile to the Wifi router with GPS on. Run Google maps and ensure the blue dot moves to correct location (Get sat signals near window). Mine gradually glided from old address to new.
2. Connect a tablet (Eg. I used Samsung S2), connect to Wifi and turn on GPS. Run google maps and again ensure blue dot moves to correct location (get sat signal near window)
3. [Prob optional] - Get you home location on google maps by dropping a pin at your new address and calling it Home. I also changed Icon to a house
Once blue dot had relocated on a couple of devices with GPS, then my laptop / desktop also updated the blue dot location. (on closing and reopening G maps)
hope it works for you too.
<NAME>yote
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Turn off Developer Option under Settings -> System and restart your phone and it will clear any mock location data. This worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: The router location seems to be linked to a database of locations, referred to in Google's 'Location services' by its SSID. So ...
1. Turn location accuracy to GPS only on your phone and let it find
itself correctly.
2. Change the SSID of your router to something new. This may have to be a permanent change as I don't know how quickly Google purge unused entries.
3. Turn location accuracty back to high, using your router as a location hint.
4. Check location on Google maps, fingers-crossed it should now be ok, and stay that way.
Hat tip to @username_4 and a Netgear forum for putting me on the right track.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: What worked for me was to download a "Fake GPS" app on my phone, placed the fake position on my house and activated the WiFi position setting.
Then I just waited several hours and at the same time opened Google Maps every now and then.
None of the solutions above worked, but this did.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I found a fix for this. Worked beautifully for me but YMMV
1. Open Google Maps while connected to Wifi so it bounces to your old location
2. Open Your Timeline. It should have your old address/suburb listed
3. Click on the address/suburb.
4. Click Edit.
5. Scroll down to the bottom and click SEARCH FOR A PLACE
6. Search for your new address and choose it.
Google Maps SHOULD now associate your wifi AP to the new address.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: **FIXED:** I had the same problem, my router is a gift from my brother who is in Cape Town, which is about 1400km from me. But my phone started showing that I was in Cape Town which was frustrating.
What worked for me is the following (I use Huawei B315s router)
1. Used routers IP to view it's dashboard from my computer screen
2. Updated SSID
3. Under System --> Device Information --> Refresh
Location updated instantly on my phone.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/27 | 1,171 | 4,622 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone was stolen. Is it possible to get the location history as realtime as possible from Google?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem with a WLAN router I have bought recently. When I connect my mobile without GPS on it usually places me at the location of the former owner.
I assume the router location is bound to the router's unique MAC address - not to it's IP or the SSID which both have changed now.
ZdNet's article says, the location database will become updated when connecting a mobile with it's GPS "on" to this router. More info about Google's location service can be found [here](http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-google-and-everyone-else-gets-wi-fi-location-data/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Another possible solution is to change the SSID on the router. That should force location services to retry its location
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To submit a request to Google to have them update their database, [send feedback from within the Google Maps application](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3094045?rd=2).
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the menu (three lines).
3. Touch 'Send feedback'.
4. Touch 'Report location issues'.
[This what Google requests you do.](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/otb4M1PilHw)
To address the problem without contacting Google:
The location databases use the MAC address of the router. On most routers, you can change the MAC address, which will prevent your old address from showing up. If there are other access points in your area, this may also be sufficient for the location service to return the correct location.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Same Problem here.
**FIXED.** Took about 5 mins to update and correct location.
1. Connect your mobile to the Wifi router with GPS on. Run Google maps and ensure the blue dot moves to correct location (Get sat signals near window). Mine gradually glided from old address to new.
2. Connect a tablet (Eg. I used Samsung S2), connect to Wifi and turn on GPS. Run google maps and again ensure blue dot moves to correct location (get sat signal near window)
3. [Prob optional] - Get you home location on google maps by dropping a pin at your new address and calling it Home. I also changed Icon to a house
Once blue dot had relocated on a couple of devices with GPS, then my laptop / desktop also updated the blue dot location. (on closing and reopening G maps)
hope it works for you too.
<NAME>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Turn off Developer Option under Settings -> System and restart your phone and it will clear any mock location data. This worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: The router location seems to be linked to a database of locations, referred to in Google's 'Location services' by its SSID. So ...
1. Turn location accuracy to GPS only on your phone and let it find
itself correctly.
2. Change the SSID of your router to something new. This may have to be a permanent change as I don't know how quickly Google purge unused entries.
3. Turn location accuracty back to high, using your router as a location hint.
4. Check location on Google maps, fingers-crossed it should now be ok, and stay that way.
Hat tip to @username_4 and a Netgear forum for putting me on the right track.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: What worked for me was to download a "Fake GPS" app on my phone, placed the fake position on my house and activated the WiFi position setting.
Then I just waited several hours and at the same time opened Google Maps every now and then.
None of the solutions above worked, but this did.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I found a fix for this. Worked beautifully for me but YMMV
1. Open Google Maps while connected to Wifi so it bounces to your old location
2. Open Your Timeline. It should have your old address/suburb listed
3. Click on the address/suburb.
4. Click Edit.
5. Scroll down to the bottom and click SEARCH FOR A PLACE
6. Search for your new address and choose it.
Google Maps SHOULD now associate your wifi AP to the new address.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: **FIXED:** I had the same problem, my router is a gift from my brother who is in Cape Town, which is about 1400km from me. But my phone started showing that I was in Cape Town which was frustrating.
What worked for me is the following (I use Huawei B315s router)
1. Used routers IP to view it's dashboard from my computer screen
2. Updated SSID
3. Under System --> Device Information --> Refresh
Location updated instantly on my phone.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/27 | 1,249 | 4,920 | <issue_start>username_0: I have set up a L2TP/IPSec VPN set up on my phone. Now all my network traffic goes through the VPN. However I am not a fan of that. Not only does it add unnecessary overhead, it also makes me unable to access any host in my current LAN. I only want traffic to and from VPN hosts to go through the actual VPN. (or even better, a setting to toggle that). (How) can I do that without rooting my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem with a WLAN router I have bought recently. When I connect my mobile without GPS on it usually places me at the location of the former owner.
I assume the router location is bound to the router's unique MAC address - not to it's IP or the SSID which both have changed now.
ZdNet's article says, the location database will become updated when connecting a mobile with it's GPS "on" to this router. More info about Google's location service can be found [here](http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-google-and-everyone-else-gets-wi-fi-location-data/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Another possible solution is to change the SSID on the router. That should force location services to retry its location
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: To submit a request to Google to have them update their database, [send feedback from within the Google Maps application](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3094045?rd=2).
1. Open Google Maps.
2. Touch the menu (three lines).
3. Touch 'Send feedback'.
4. Touch 'Report location issues'.
[This what Google requests you do.](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/maps/otb4M1PilHw)
To address the problem without contacting Google:
The location databases use the MAC address of the router. On most routers, you can change the MAC address, which will prevent your old address from showing up. If there are other access points in your area, this may also be sufficient for the location service to return the correct location.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Same Problem here.
**FIXED.** Took about 5 mins to update and correct location.
1. Connect your mobile to the Wifi router with GPS on. Run Google maps and ensure the blue dot moves to correct location (Get sat signals near window). Mine gradually glided from old address to new.
2. Connect a tablet (Eg. I used Samsung S2), connect to Wifi and turn on GPS. Run google maps and again ensure blue dot moves to correct location (get sat signal near window)
3. [Prob optional] - Get you home location on google maps by dropping a pin at your new address and calling it Home. I also changed Icon to a house
Once blue dot had relocated on a couple of devices with GPS, then my laptop / desktop also updated the blue dot location. (on closing and reopening G maps)
hope it works for you too.
Wile E Coyote
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Turn off Developer Option under Settings -> System and restart your phone and it will clear any mock location data. This worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: The router location seems to be linked to a database of locations, referred to in Google's 'Location services' by its SSID. So ...
1. Turn location accuracy to GPS only on your phone and let it find
itself correctly.
2. Change the SSID of your router to something new. This may have to be a permanent change as I don't know how quickly Google purge unused entries.
3. Turn location accuracty back to high, using your router as a location hint.
4. Check location on Google maps, fingers-crossed it should now be ok, and stay that way.
Hat tip to @username_4 and a Netgear forum for putting me on the right track.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: What worked for me was to download a "Fake GPS" app on my phone, placed the fake position on my house and activated the WiFi position setting.
Then I just waited several hours and at the same time opened Google Maps every now and then.
None of the solutions above worked, but this did.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I found a fix for this. Worked beautifully for me but YMMV
1. Open Google Maps while connected to Wifi so it bounces to your old location
2. Open Your Timeline. It should have your old address/suburb listed
3. Click on the address/suburb.
4. Click Edit.
5. Scroll down to the bottom and click SEARCH FOR A PLACE
6. Search for your new address and choose it.
Google Maps SHOULD now associate your wifi AP to the new address.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: **FIXED:** I had the same problem, my router is a gift from my brother who is in Cape Town, which is about 1400km from me. But my phone started showing that I was in Cape Town which was frustrating.
What worked for me is the following (I use Huawei B315s router)
1. Used routers IP to view it's dashboard from my computer screen
2. Updated SSID
3. Under System --> Device Information --> Refresh
Location updated instantly on my phone.
I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/28 | 346 | 1,264 | <issue_start>username_0: I have downloaded a VPN configuration file in .rar format but i can't extract it in my SD card. I tried Andro Zip and WinRar app for this purpose but still I can't do it. It only opens the files and not extracting it.<issue_comment>username_1: Attach the phone to computer and then extract it over the card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Try **Root Explorer**. Navigate to the path where the .zip file is present and long press on it. There will be an option called *Extract All*. Click it, and its done...! Your .zip files will get extracted at sdcard/SpeedSoftware.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Use [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en)
This app will solve your problem.
Just Select the file and Destination and its done.
It has also the feature of ROOT Browsing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There is an official .rar extractor <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar> which is produced by the inventor of RAR.
And it's also the only(?) legitimate one to make RAR archives.
P.S. I'm not sure whether your 'WinRAR' is this 'RAR for Android'. If yes, try to get the latest version from Google Play.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/04/28 | 562 | 2,181 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently downloaded Fleksy Keyboard from the Play Store.
I am facing issue with it. Although the issue is not so much important but I don't want it.
Whenever I tried to type word, my word are underlined.
I have disabled the auto correction, but I'm still getting that line.
How can I remove this?
 <issue_comment>username_1: I researched on `Fleksy Keyboard` and there's not Spell checker for disable it. so,
```
Goto -> Android Settings -> Language & Keyboard -> Touch Input -> Text input -> Spell correction
```
or, on Lollipop :
>
> `Goto -> Android Settings -> Language & Keyboard -> Spell checker`
>
>
>
and then, **turn it off**
[How to turn off red-dotted-underline spelling check when text-messaging?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9337/how-to-turn-off-red-dotted-underline-spelling-check-when-text-messaging)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Untick the Spell Checker Box in android language & input setting and the underline will disappear automatically :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: it tooks a couple of hours before i got the option how to stop this unwanted red underline in the text..I never stop to find solution until suddenly came along my mind a one question "what if i add another language instead of only English?"Because when i reviewed the matter of what causes having underline in some words but others are not.Of course the spelling,right?I checked my language input which were English US and UK. So it could be possible that u can use two languages on the same time.Then i did type some words of English and Tagalog. English word got no underline but Tagalog got underline.So i got the hint over and over! Thinking like that was really got me to try adding more language!I switch on and added the Tagalog which is my native language in the input language and yeah it works!..then i started hating my self when i found out that it is so easy to solve it..so guys u should try that..adding your language can can stop the underline!
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/04/28 | 1,289 | 5,623 | <issue_start>username_0: I have searched for an answer to my question because many others have asked this before me - but i guess i have to find more creative answers because all the given answers don't really work for me.
I am trying to install a new app of 18.1 MB but it's impossible. What can I do?
* I un-installed 2 apps (together should be more than 18.1 MB)
* I only have a few downloaded apps (mostly linked to google like google play music, google play newsstand etc) but still its says with Application Manager > Downloaded > 1.7 GB used ( Id say thats too much), 315 MB free
(and with those apps I uninstalled all updates)
* I have an SD card , which has space, but I cannot move any of my apps there
Maybe its time for a new phone<issue_comment>username_1: you can try out the following methods to get most of your internal storage back:
Look for LOST.dir folder in your internal SD
If you frequently transfer lots of files between your Android device and PC or MAC, chances are there are huge recovered corrupted files in your LOST.dir folder. In my case I had about 2GB of those. Is it safe to delete them? Yes. Deleting the Lost.dir folder will not cause any harm. However, if important files such as Clockword Recovery files are corrupted, chances are that they have ended in Lost.dir, you might want to try and recover them using Recuva or other similar software. Follow this thread if you have want to recover your lost clockworkmod recovery files.
No matter how many times you delete this folder, chances are it will be recreated each time you transfer files and mount/unmount your device. You can prevent those large files from piling up in LOST.DIR by always safely ejecting or unmounting your android from the PC or MAC and by avoiding dismounting or ejection at the middle of a transfer
Look for large thumbnail files in DCIM folder in the internal storage
A common issue experienced by many android users is that their pictures and videos folder (DCIM) increases in size by itself i.e. even when no picture or video is taken. It appears that overtime large thumbnail files are created by your default gallery and have sizes that are far greater than the actual images. This is some sort of bug which still awaits a solution. However as a temporary fix you can simply delete the large files in the
mnt/SDcard/DCIM/.thumbnails
folder. I freed a total of 1.5 GB by deleting those files.
You might also want to install Quickpic and use it instead of default gallery to browse and view pictures. Quickpic gallery loads up very fast, has a clean interface and is currently the best gallery replacement for your Android. Download Quickpic
Install Cleanmaster to delete junk files
Cleanmaster is a really nice app which will clean your system cache, residual files from apps previously uninstalled or deleted and also delete your unwanted search histories, call logs etc. I saved over 600mb via this app. However, you might want to de-select some cache files that are important. For example- I use Pulse reader and once your news are loaded in the app, you can view them without network connection later. Hence, before cleaning, I uncheck Pulse from the list of caches.
Run Cleanmaster at least once a week to avoid system cache from piling up later. Download Cleanmaster
Link2SD
Link2SD is a simple application which will allow your rooted Android to force move apps to external storage or SDcard, This will save you lots of internal storage. With Link2SD even system apps are converted into user apps so that you can move them out of phone memory.This means you can now install apps beyond the limited internal system memory. Download Link2SD.
Note: It is better to partition your SD card for storing apps on your SD via Link2SD. It is very easy to partition if you have Clockworkmod recovery installed. Most rooted devices have this. First turn off or restart your phone into recover mode. From there, select advanced->partition SD Card. From there, select how much space you want to allocate for that partition. Alternatively, you can install and use partition tools on your PC.There is one called . From the minitool wizard you can select your SDcard, format it and then partition it into primary and extra partition using the “Create” button. From there, select Fat32 as your SDcard’s file system and allocate space for your primary partition and secondary partition. Now when you open Link2SD you can select your new partition. Then, select the apps from the internal storage that you want to move to your SD. Then click on the action button to and click create link.Now, check all the three boxes and click “OK” to create links. Now all your internal storage apps are moved to SD card. To make your external SD as default storage for apps and games, go to settings -> Auto Link -> Now, Check all three boxes and press ok.
As you can see, I managed to free more than 4GB of space by following these methods to clean unwanted files eating up my android’s internal storage. Go ahead and try these solutions and free up loads of space in your Android device.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This problem may occur when your memory cache is insufficient.
When you download an app, the data goes in the cache so that the phone can install it when the download is completed.
---
In order to be sure that this is the problem, try to download smaller apps. There must be a point where the size is small enough for your android to install it.
I had this problem on my Acer Stream years ago and this is what the support told me, which was right. What is your smartphone model ?
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/28 | 681 | 2,641 | <issue_start>username_0: Any ideas what this is? It keeps popping up randomly on my device. I can be completely ignoring my browser, and going through my gallery and apps and it pops up.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yx986.jpg)
Click image for larger version<issue_comment>username_1: Generally, the possibility of it to be a malware is high, because normal update notifications are too ugly to notify users and this one looks pretty, doesn't it?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Batteries don't have firmware. That should be enough to dissuade you from falling for this obvious phishing scam.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Definitely, **do *NOT* press the "update now"!!!** That for sure introduces malware. Though batteries *do* have some kind of firmware (mainly for charging control), it is *never ever* updated this way (in fact, it's not updated at all to my knowledge).
Having made clear what you should *not* do leaves the question: What *should* you do about it? You must find out what produces this popup. In 90%+ of all cases, it's a "bad app". So check all apps you've installed shortly1 before this started. Especially check those apps you've installed from "other sources" (see: [side-loading](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/side-loading/info)). The risk catching such a "bad app" is highest with sources you don't know you can trust. Remove those and see if the issue goes away. If not, as a last-resort you might need to do a [factory-reset](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/factory-reset/info).
If those popups only occur in your browser (the screenshot looks like such an example), it might also be a "bad website". Avoid it then, see if it happens on other sites as well.
For one thing, the popup tells the truth: pressing "update now" has a "high risk level" – you will get worse stuff installed on your device …
---
**1:** "shortly" is a relative term here; some malware waits up to 30 days before acting such
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It's just an unwanted pop-up that you should avoid clicking on. Bad websites mostly with extensions .mobi, .biz, (sometimes .com also) etc and all torrent and file hosting websites use these pop-ups for installing malware apps or redirects you to some app the Play Store.
My recommendation:
1. **Use Firefox for Mobile along with the extension AdBlock**. Chrome still doesn't support extensions.
2. Use Maxthon Browser which comes with AdBlock preinstalled.
3. If the device is rooted just install AdBlock from [here](https://adblockplus.org/).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/29 | 812 | 3,139 | <issue_start>username_0: My trusty old 16GB micro SD card that has been with me through 4 phones is finally full. So I figured no biggie; I'll just buy a new (64GB) card, copy all the files down to my PC (which has no card reader, just USB ports), then up to the new card.
The issue I'm having is that copy step. I have the card in a Note4, connected to a Windows 8 PC via USB. I can see the card, but if I just try to drag-and-drop copy folders to my PC, it invariably ends with a dialog saying:
"A device attached to the system is not functioning".
I'm guessing its on largeish files, as I've noticed .mp4's in particular will just cause Windows explorer to go out to lunch and never come back when I try to copy them individually.
It seems like this ought to be the simplest thing in the world to do. What am I missing?<issue_comment>username_1: Generally, the possibility of it to be a malware is high, because normal update notifications are too ugly to notify users and this one looks pretty, doesn't it?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Batteries don't have firmware. That should be enough to dissuade you from falling for this obvious phishing scam.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Definitely, **do *NOT* press the "update now"!!!** That for sure introduces malware. Though batteries *do* have some kind of firmware (mainly for charging control), it is *never ever* updated this way (in fact, it's not updated at all to my knowledge).
Having made clear what you should *not* do leaves the question: What *should* you do about it? You must find out what produces this popup. In 90%+ of all cases, it's a "bad app". So check all apps you've installed shortly1 before this started. Especially check those apps you've installed from "other sources" (see: [side-loading](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/side-loading/info)). The risk catching such a "bad app" is highest with sources you don't know you can trust. Remove those and see if the issue goes away. If not, as a last-resort you might need to do a [factory-reset](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/factory-reset/info).
If those popups only occur in your browser (the screenshot looks like such an example), it might also be a "bad website". Avoid it then, see if it happens on other sites as well.
For one thing, the popup tells the truth: pressing "update now" has a "high risk level" – you will get worse stuff installed on your device …
---
**1:** "shortly" is a relative term here; some malware waits up to 30 days before acting such
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It's just an unwanted pop-up that you should avoid clicking on. Bad websites mostly with extensions .mobi, .biz, (sometimes .com also) etc and all torrent and file hosting websites use these pop-ups for installing malware apps or redirects you to some app the Play Store.
My recommendation:
1. **Use Firefox for Mobile along with the extension AdBlock**. Chrome still doesn't support extensions.
2. Use Maxthon Browser which comes with AdBlock preinstalled.
3. If the device is rooted just install AdBlock from [here](https://adblockplus.org/).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/29 | 767 | 2,655 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Google Photos for my archieved photos. I have lots of photos from past(When the Photo Location not involved)
Now i want to add the location for my Photos to organize them.
It is possible for 1 image. But there thousands of them. Is there possible way to do it Folder by Folder or Multiple Photos Selection and Add Location to them?<issue_comment>username_1: This can only be done through desktop on Picasa web albums as far as I know, but Picasa shares photos with Google Photos, so it should work.
1. Put all your photos with the same location in an album (you can do this with Google Photos)
2. Go to Picasa Web Albums and find the album.
3. Under "Actions", click "Album map"
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/R5DKs.png)
4. This will bring you to the album map. Once there, click "Edit map"
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MCcev.png)
5. Click the first picture in the album to select it, then while holding `shift` click the last picture in the album.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wADji.png)
5. Drag the pictures out onto the map. You may want to find your location first.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SqGqT.png)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you have the photos on you android you can use the android app <https://github.com/username_2/APhotoManager/> . it has multi-selection support and you can use a map to select the geo-location you want to assign.
Unfortunately the app only works with photos that are stored on the android device.
The free app is not available on google play store but you can get it via [f-droid](https://f-droid.org/) or download it via <https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=de.username_2.android.androFotoFinder>
Howto geotag the photos
* Start the app in gallery view
* use the "filter" menu/icon to find photos you want to tag:
+ filter by folder and/or date range
+ additionaly select "[X] With no geo info"
* ==> the gallery is populated with all photos that do not have a geo-tag yet
* via multiselection mark all photos that should recive the same geo location.
+ long tap on the first image ==> it is marked with "[V]"
+ short tap on additional images from the same location
* use the "set geo" menu to start tagging
+ select "pick from map" if you want to pick the geo-location from a map
+ select "pick from photo" if you want to pick the geo-location from a photo that has geo-location
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/29 | 386 | 1,296 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a new phone and the music volume continues to decrease so I was wondering if there is a way to make the volume higher than the max volume on the Sony Xperia M2, also I have already put the sound enhancements on so I need a different way.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try [Volume Booster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.divi.volumebooster&hl=fr) app which increases maximum volume by 30-40%.
Alternatively, have a look at the Play Store search query [here](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=volume%20booster&c=apps&hl=fr). There are many other applications in Play Store which would meet your needs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Root your phone.
2. Install [ViPER4Android Audio Effects](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223) app.
3. Click 'Yes' to install drivers.
Select 'Super Audio Quality' in Preferences.
Click 'Accept'.
4. Now reboot the phone and open the app.
5. Click the 3-dot option at top right to open options.
Select UI Settings and enable 'Expert' mode.
6. Now in "Phone Speaker" tab, click 'Enable' under 'Master Power'.
7. Under 'Extra Loud'
i. Enable it.
ii.Select '**Effect Strength**' as '**Extreme**'
iii. Select the '**Max Gain**' as required (recommended: 8x)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/29 | 952 | 3,969 | <issue_start>username_0: How is it possible to get VirtualBox ready with an Android-x86 ISO image which supports ARM v7 (armeabi-v7a)?
Genymotion seems to do that, but as soon as I start the VirtualBoxfrom VirtualBox, it does only display the terminal. Same with all the other Emulators like AndyRoid.
I've tried installing several x86 ISO images. Installed the ARM translator (libhoudini) and so on. I've tried to install the Buildroid image, same results.
Some games work, but Clash of Clans doesn't. This is what I'm pointing at. Clash of Clans needs ARM v7. v5 does not work in this case.
Has anyone ever handled installing Android X86 with ARM v7 or a way accessing the VirtualBox from Genymotion without GenyMotion?<issue_comment>username_1: The Acorn RISC PC ran username_1 and x86 processors natively. That may be what Izzy was referring to; anyway you do need an username_1 emulator or translator if running Android x86 and wanting to run username_1-only software. username_1 and x86 are totally different processors!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a closed source in-Android username_1 translation library by Intel called libhoudini. If your x86 Android installation has that enabled, it can run *some* username_1 code.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Basically, Android x86 has a reworked kernel and HALs to enable it to run on an x86 platform. While the latest version of Android x86 based on Oreo may be considered stable, there are still documented issues with some software components not working as well or not at all on this port as you would see and expect them to work on an OS originally designed from the ground up to run on x86 platform.
You seemed to mention some software code *translators* but did not explain if they run in VM or not. Also, seems like you are wanting to run username_1 software from an x86 platform and skip the VM environment altogether which may be impossible. username_1 instruction code is completely different from x86 and how the two separate CPUs process it. I am unaware of any software that will translate or run *complex* username_1 software code like a 3D game, on an x86 platform outside of a VM at this current time as this type of software would imply running some kind of live, real-time porting which does not exist. The only way to do this would be to create an username_1 CPU VM environment. Currently, Apple and Microsoft have a project to port their systems over to the username_1 platform as username_1 is the future. However, they announced this last year but maybe a couple more years till they have a working port. Also, running an username_1 VM inside an x86 platform that was originally designed for username_1 may pose its own set of issues in terms of trying to install an username_1 v7 virtual environment through a VM onto an x86 platform of an OS that was originally written for username_1, but then ported to x86.
While Android x86 should run directly installed onto an x86 (Intel or AMD) platform or installed in a VM set up with an x86 virtual platform, what it sounds like is that you are going back and forth. In other words, taking an Android OS based on and designed for username_1, that was ported to x86 and then want to go backward and run an username_1 VM to run username_1 software. In my experience, when trying to do anything that translates software back and forth, it almost always produces unwanted results. It's almost like translating a book from English to German, then to Russian, and back to English again. You will not get the same book in English that reads the exact same way as the original. So, this software may not run as perfectly as intended.
Furthermore, in looking at the VirtualBox documentation, it does not appear that it currently supports setting up an username_1 environment. I did however notice some other username_1 virtual environments but did not look to see what platform they run on or how well they perform.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/29 | 392 | 1,718 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Samsung Galaxy S5. At my place of employment, Wi-Fi is provided (a free version which isn't locked, and a version which is locked). It keeps connecting to the unlocked Wi-Fi network. I don't want to connect to either. I want to control which networks I connect to and when, whether they are free or not (especially if they are free as I imagine that's how hackers get access to your personal info).
I went into Settings -> Connections -> Advanced and turned off almost everything I could think of, but it still scans for networks and connects to the open free network.
How to stop the phone from automatically connecting to a Wi-Fi network and instead only connect to a Wi-Fi network when prompted by me?<issue_comment>username_1: Disable the WiFi from the Notification Menu to stop the device from connecting to the WiFi network.
1. Drag down from the top of your device screen, the notification menu and a range of quick action buttons will appear.
2. Assuming your phone is connecting to the WiFi, the 'WiFi' quick button will be a green colour signifying it is enabled. Touch the button once, and wait for it to turn light grey. This means your WiFi is off.
3. Pull up the notification menu, and look at the status bar. There should be no WiFi symbol visible and your phone isn't connected to a WiFi network.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In the list of wifi networks, you can select the open network, then "forget this network" -- after doing that, the phone won't connect without asking. As long as you don't give permission, and have "automatically connect to open networks" disabled, the worst it will do is prompt you to connect to this "new network".
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/29 | 284 | 1,152 | <issue_start>username_0: My email address I use for the Play Store will be invalid soon, so I need to change it. However I don't want to make a new account because I want to keep all my apps. How can I do that?<issue_comment>username_1: Open play store .. slide menu from left side and select email which you wants to use with playstore. But first add that email in gmail setting .
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings -> Accounts -> Add new email there
Then open Play Store, open side menu and select that account.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You should be able to [add an alternate email](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/176347?hl=en) to your Google account. Afterwards, you can sign in with any of your alternate email addresses, using the same password for your main address.
Once your current email is invalidated, you should also be able to [remove that address](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/76143?hl=en) from your Google account and continue using your alternate email as the primary login.
Since the Google account stays the same, all of your apps will remain on your account.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/30 | 277 | 1,136 | <issue_start>username_0: I am logging on Facebook on my Android mobile but I forgot my password, so whenever I log off, I will not be able to login again. Can I see or save my Facebook password?<issue_comment>username_1: Open play store .. slide menu from left side and select email which you wants to use with playstore. But first add that email in gmail setting .
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings -> Accounts -> Add new email there
Then open Play Store, open side menu and select that account.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You should be able to [add an alternate email](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/176347?hl=en) to your Google account. Afterwards, you can sign in with any of your alternate email addresses, using the same password for your main address.
Once your current email is invalidated, you should also be able to [remove that address](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/76143?hl=en) from your Google account and continue using your alternate email as the primary login.
Since the Google account stays the same, all of your apps will remain on your account.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/04/30 | 658 | 2,394 | <issue_start>username_0: Facebook images appear small, and don't take up whole width of the screen:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gl31q.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PB4Hy.jpg)
Screenshots (click images for larger variants)
This problem was reproduced on both Xperia T and Xperia SP (both running CM12, both have HD screen), and also both on Chrome and default CM web browser.
This problem didn't occur on Xperia Mini (HVGA screen), and I don't have any issues with the desktop version either.
Is there any way to solve this?<issue_comment>username_1: Which Chrome browser version you're using exactly?
So I just went around reading about the issue (of which I also experienced too), and realized it appears to be fixed already, at least for me.
To confirm again, I also quickly pulled my phone and tried viewing images on Facebook via Chrome, and they appeared nicely, not in small size.
Assuming the issue (which is likely a CSS issue) [was reported some months](http://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/2fo9s5/chrome_37_and_facebookcom_display_issue_very/) ago, I am sure they'll be at it and tried to fix it.
My images appear alright though. Perhaps update to the latest Chrome on phone and it might solve it for you. I didn't even noticed it's been fixed until reading this question and going to explicitly try it out.
As a proof, see image attached. This is how images show on my Chrome when I visit Facebook for mobile, the `m.facebook.com`
FWIW, my Chrome version is 42.0.23311.bla-bla-bla. I'm on Android 5.1.1, custom build, using CyanogenMod for Xperia Z2
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try going to Settings > Apps > All > Chrome > Clear Data.
Or try Firefox if it works, or try installing the Facebook app. Or uninstalling Chrome and test the factory version if it works, or updating it to the latest stable version.
Oh! I see.. You are using Cyanogen? Try using other browsers, including Opera Mobile, Mozilla Firefox, and Dolphin Browser.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I've got two accounts the problem is only with one of them. The issue is with facebook trying out new stuff on select accounts. Nothing we can do from our phones
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/30 | 695 | 2,700 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG G2 with Android 4.4.2. All of a sudden I cannot download apps or updates on the Google Play store: no error messages, it just spins its wheels. On the Google Play Store, it just says "Downloading..." with the loading bar running infinitely, and in my phone drop-down screen, the same thing. No progress bar, completion %, est. time, anything.
In my *Settings › Mobile data* menu, the "limit mobile data usage" option is NOT checked, and the problem persists on both 3G and 4G/LTE. My data limit has not been reached (I don't even think I have one).
In the *Settings › Mobile data › Google Play Store* menu, the "restrict background data" option is NOT checked either. In the *Google Play* app settings menu, the "Auto-update apps" is set to wifi-only, but that's how I want it. The problem is when I manually try to download/update, so that shouldn't be the problem.
My Google Play build version is 5.4.12, if that helps...
Wi-fi downloads are just peachy though.
**Just checked my network signal strength and it's -116 dBm and 26 asu, whatever those mean.**<issue_comment>username_1: Ok I let an update attempt to download then came back to my phone about 10-15 min later, to see an error code 495, saying the update cannot download. So I Googled that error code and found this page: <http://techknowzone.com/how-to-solve-fix-error-code-495-in-google-play-store/>. I went down the list and followed each suggestion step by step.
**The one that worked was disconnecting and reconnecting my Google acct from my phone.** I had to reboot my device because it seems like whenever I clear the cache/data from Google Play Store and Google Framework Service and then open up Google Play store again, it says "unable to connect" no matter how many times I click "retry."
So I don't know exactly what was wrong- it seems like it's just a bug buried deep somewhere. But it works now. Network icons are still white.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Open downloads app or download manager. Change the setting of the max size of file you can download using mobile data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Remove your account from Google play store.
2. Go to Settings > Apps > *Clear data* and *Clear cache* on Play store , Play services, Google Service framework and Download manager.
3. Reset App preferences in Settings > Apps
4. Switch on your location in GPS of your mobile.
5. Reboot your mobile.
Now you can download from your play store.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Disable the *Restrict background data* option Settings → App → Downloads (might have been enabled). Try downloading the App in Play store again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/30 | 2,799 | 9,823 | <issue_start>username_0: There are situations when I require to save a "complete" web page for offline reading. I can easily do that on Windows by saving the web page, but not on Android.
I am using *Chrome* on Android and I don't see a *"Save"* option. Instead, I see *"Save link"* which, I believe, saves "only" the *"pure HTML"* version of a site of which the link leads to.
I have tried this, but when I view it in the *HTML Viewer*, a lot of necessary CSS formatting and all the images were lost, which made the information misleading and incomplete respectively. I thought I downloaded the complete page and the fault was that of the HTML Viewer for not rendering everything, but I was wrong, as the desktop Chrome also displayed the "only HTML" version when I transferred those pages to my laptop through *Bluetooth*.
So, my question is: **How can I download "a complete" web page on my Android smartphone?** It's OK if I can't view it on my smartphone, but everything should be in place when I view it on my laptop after transferring it. It is also OK if it is saved as a PDF file.
P.S. I'm asking this as I use the internet very often on my smartphone because my laptop is not connected to the internet. Also, I want to transfer it to my laptop because I don't want to view those "important" pages on a small screen, it's inconvenient.<issue_comment>username_1: Try using [UC Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl). It has an add-on to download web pages as PDF. The add-on can be installed from [Web to PDF add on for UC Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uc.addon.web2pd).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In Chrome for Android, you can save the opened web page as a PDF. To do that, you have to install the [Google Cloud Print](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cloudprint) application to do this.
Once you have installed it, first open a desired web page in Chrome.
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Then, click on the menu icon and select on **Print** option. There, you can select the **Save as PDF** option.
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Select the location and click on the save button. This should save a PDF of the current web page which you can read by using any PDF viewer that came with your smartphone.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Or maybe : [**Offline Browser - Google Play**](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.nikodroid.offline&hl=en)
**Download the Web Pages for Offline Viewing**
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> If you want to keep a web page for later on Android, you need Offline
> Browser. To use it, just open it up and tap the plus sign to add a new
> page to your library
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[**How to Save Web Pages for Offline Access Later - Android**](http://lifehacker.com/5957617/how-to-save-web-pages-for-offline-access-later)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can save as PDF on Firefox too. Just go to Menu -> Page -> Save as PDF
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Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: **UC Browser:**
Apart from the "Save to PDF" addon, there's another UC Browser Addon which is [Save Page](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uc.addon.webpagesave). It allows you to save a webpage as a complete HTML or a text file. Save as HTML for saving with images in the desired directory of your choice and transfer the saved `.mht` file to your computer for viewing later. The default directory is the `UCDownloads` folder.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/B3c9k.png)
Screenshot - Click to enlarge
**Opera Browser:**
Opera allows saving offline pages but is not viewable on the desktop. Use this if you just want to view the page on your smartphone when you are not connected to the internet.
In [Opera Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.browser) and [Opera Mini](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native) browsers, open any page and press the `+` sign at the top left corner of the address bar, select the "Save for offline" option, and it will display "Page saved" toast message notification. To open the saved page, go to the Speed dial page and select the `Saved pages` speed dial icon to open the list of saved pages.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/qVauG.png) 
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: For offline web view, use [Save as Web Archive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.fuukiemonster.webmemo). To access web page sources and for editing, [Save For Offline](https://github.com/JonasCz/save-for-offline) by JonasCz is good.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: On Android's stock browser, you have the option "Save for offline viewing" available from the menu. I'm using it on a daily basis.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: Following the comments of [heiner](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/11603/heiner) and [Jonas](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/104946/jonas-czech):
Chrome for Android has a "Download" button (pictured below) where you can save a page for offline viewing and access via the Three-dot menu -> Downloads. This works amazingly well on mobile.
If you want to view it on a desktop/laptop, you can find that file in your downloads (`storage/emulated/0/Download/page_name`) and send it to your computer. I sent this example via "Nearby share" and it was viewable on my laptop after appending `.html` to the filename.
This preserved all images and worked well at first, but the page seems to timeout somehow and corrupt the page. Looking into a better solution in that case.
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Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_9: [HTTrack Website Copier](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.httrack.android) mentioned in [this answer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.httrack.android) could be helpful as the bounty specifically calls for
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> I would like to save a complete webpage for offline reading, similarly as in desktop, so that it creates the page.html and page\_files/ **directory where are especially images**
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This app hasn't been updated for 6 years but surprisingly works on Android 13. It is from the stable of web site copier by the same name for web.
The major pro I found is that it is **browser independent** (tested on Chrome, Firefox, Brave). The major con is that if the site has several links it may take a long time and some of them may not work off-line. Also all sites do not permit copying - this site doesn't:). For reasons see [FAQ](http://www.httrack.com/html/faq.html#Q0). But the rich menu of options (screen shot below) may help overcome some of the limitations.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QUrKvl.png)
For [this site](https://theprint.in/defence/india-begins-manufacturing-c-295-aircraft-for-iaf-more-orders-to-be-placed/1676661/) copied using the app (screen shot at end of answer)
* Path for images `/storage/emulated/0/HTTrack/Websites/Aa/static.theprint.in/wp-content/uploads`. Here's a screenshot of images directory
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vDVUr.png)
* Path for `html`files `/storage/emulated/0/HTTrack/Websites/Aa`for the site with project name Aa and category "try" using this app.
You can see the copied site on the app by tapping "browse sites" on the left bottom.
I copied the `HTTrack folder` to PC and can view the websites as it was possible on the web version.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/n8BEP.jpg)
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**Additional Information**
* A fragment of `html` file
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Local index - HTTrack Website Copier
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_10: Using [Kiwi Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiwibrowser.browser) (and hopefully with any other Chromium based browser having Extensions support) and the extension named [SingleFile](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/singlefile/mpiodijhokgodhhofbcjdecpffjipkle) you can download any page into a self-contained HTML file. You can then open the file in Chrome, or Kiwi Browser, or whichever app in your phone supports that file type.
Instructions:
1. Install Kiwi Browser
2. Go to SingleFile's extension page
3. Tap on "Add to Chrome" and wait for the installation to complete
4. Tap on three-dots vertical line right next to where you see number of opened tabs in the address bar
5. Tap on "Extensions" option
6. Locate SingleFile extension on the page and click on "Details"
7. Scroll down and click on "Extension options"
8. In the dialog scroll down to "Auto-save" and uncheck any option you see checked already.
Now, you are ready to save a page. Load whatever page you want to save. When the loading has completed tap on that same three dots line → at the bottom find SingleFile named entry and tap on it.
When you do that nothing significant in terms of UI changes would happen. SingleFile would begin its phases of preparing and saving the file. It would show a small overlay at the bottom-left that would show its phases like the one in the image.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YXtgH.jpg)
Once the processing is done the file would be automatically saved and you should see a notification for the downloaded file. Try to open the file in Chrome or Kiwi Browser. It should work.
Tested on Kiwi Browser v116 running on Android 11 of OnePlus 6.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/30 | 544 | 1,855 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to merge WhatsApp chat histories on 2 Android devices (but 1 account)?
If so, how?<issue_comment>username_1: Admission: This doesn't fully answer your question, but it may help others struggling like I was with chat-history transfer. I couldn't better place my tip elsewhere ([like here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/62237/how-to-transfer-whatsapp-conversations-to-a-new-phone)) because I don't have the reputation yet to allow me to do so.
Today I finally (read, much hair pulled over last few days) moved from my old Samsung S4 to a Note Edge (Note 4) with the same phone number. The [directions](http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/android/20902622) WhatsApp gives for transferring history is incomplete or out-of-date it seems. In my case the last crucial step was to RENAME the **msgstore.db.crypt8** file to **msgstore.db.crypt**. Bingo! This time when installing and activating WhatsApp the missing "Restore" question came up, and all went fine. HTH
Credit: crucial tip discovered in [another response here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/52684/fail-in-restoring-whatsapp-chats?lq=1) at Stack Exchange.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The most realistic approach I've found is [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/whatsapp/comments/519udo/how_to_merge_whatsapp_databases/d7d2gdg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x):
1. [decrypt](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2689911) the WhatsApp backup file with the WhatCrypt app
2. merge two sql databases.
3. encrypt it
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Although the approach looks promising, WhatCrypt 2.4 failed for me. (This is the most recent version for October 2019 - no updates since October 2016. It's still available via the Wayback machine.). I get "Different key file for this database". But maybe I'm simply doing something wrong.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/30 | 755 | 3,051 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a Moto E and am attempting to use Hangouts as both my chat client and my SMS client. This works well except for the fact that it is unreliable about receiving push notifications. The notifications for Twitter, Zoho, Slack generally work fine.
I am running Android 5.0.2. I have not rooted the phone though it is unlocked.
I made sure I had every possible setting I could find turned on.
* In Settings -> Sound & Notification -> App notifications -> Hangouts I have its notifications set to priority.
* I have Messages turned on as an allowed interruption in Settings -> Sound & Notification -> Interruptions.
* In Settings -> Apps -> Hangouts I have "Show Notifications" checked.
* In Hangouts -> Settings -> SMS I have SMS enabled. I also have Auto retrive MMS checked, though not Roaming auto-retrieve because that seemed unnecessary.
* In my account settings in Hangouts, I have hangout notifications turned on.
* In Settings -> Account -> Google Account -> Sync I have everything checked except "Google Play Movies & TV" though *I do not see one specifically for Hangouts* (could that be a problem?). Also, *when I do a "Sync Now", that does not seem to sync Hangouts*.
Most recently, I installed Push Notification Fixer (PNF No-Root) and set the WiFi heartbeat to 1 minute. After a reboot I did receive one notification but I am not yet confident that it is working consistently.
My WiFi during work hours is coming through Connectify on my laptop. Sometimes my phone randomly disconnects by I reconnect it as soon as I see it.
I have seen people trying everything under the sun for this but before I just start randomly trying something I would like to have some reasonable confidence that it may be effective. Anyone know what might be causing this?<issue_comment>username_1: I've had a Galaxy Note 3 for some time. Used to work great, but I haven't gotten a push notification from Hangouts since the Lollipop update. I removed my account, added it again, and checked all my settings. No luck.
Looks like it may be a known issue with the Lollipop update, only on wi-fi. Here's what I found elsewhere on the web: <http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/32l4xj/verizon_is_aware_of_the_wifi_notification_bug_in/>
Try to see if you still get notifications when using mobile data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had to change my router settings to enable IPv6 in order to get push notifications to work again. Some networks without IPv6 have been unreliable.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: It looks like GCM Push Notifications don't work with IPv6. I disabled IPv6 entirely in my router and now everything is fine. Though IPv6 was enabled for the past two years and I didn't have any kind of issue. Let's hope a Play Services update fixes it.
here is where i got the answer : Push Notifications not working over WiFi on Google Devices
On rooted devices, you can install this app to fix the problem : <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.lennartschoch.disableipv6>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/04/30 | 893 | 3,254 | <issue_start>username_0: **Short version:**
* Normal startup: Stuck at Google screen.
* Unlock bootloader: Stuck at the selection.
* Recovery mode: Stuck at Google screen.
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**Long version**
My Nexus 7 (2013) had always been fine, and I liked stock Android very much, thus saw no need to unlock the bootloader. When the 5.1 OTA came, I updated my N7 and it started crashing and restarting on its own. One day, it restarted again and got stuck at the Google screen.
Of course, the first thing I did was to get the Nexus Root Toolkit, and tried flashing stock ROM. Of course, it didn't work since it was OEM locked. When I tried to unlock the bootloader, I was prompted with the screen asking if I want to unlock and wipe all data. I selected unlock and pressed the power button. Then it froze (I left it for 8 hours, plugged it into a power outlet).
The next logical thing to do was to start recovery mode in the fastboot to do a factory reset, except it simply switched to the Google screen and was stuck there.
I've read many articles, but it's always one of the three issues I have. They often refer to using a method that involves an area where it's affected by the other problems.
How to recover from this situation?<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds like a common bug that has been reported on recently by [Android Police](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/04/19/reports-suggest-2013-nexus-7-units-are-failing-at-an-alarming-rate-not-likely-a-result-of-firmware-updates/). To summarize:
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> Affected units stop booting at the "Google" logo screen. Attempts to
> unlock the device through fastboot fail at the "erasing userdata..."
> step, leaving the devices locked. Some users report successfully
> flashing factory images on unlocked devices, but this still doesn't
> fix the problem. There are mixed reports about starting up in
> Recovery, with some users complaining that the Nexus 7 freezes, and
> others being able to get in to perform some maintenance.
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There are no know solutions at this time. Sorry to bring bad news. I hope I'm not right.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Searching through Google, I found this thread: [Android Central Forums - Nexus 7 stuck on Google logo screen on boot up](http://forums.androidcentral.com/google-nexus-7-tablet-2013/361895-nexus-7-stuck-google-logo-screen-boot-up-4.html).
Someone there suggested knocking the backside of Nexus 7.
I did that and it worked, Google boot animation appeared. My Nexus 7 (2013) is ok for now.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem as well, and was stuck at the Google logo whatever I tried.
I was able to unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery (TWRP), and a custom ROM using the "Nexus Root Toolkit" and fastboot. But I was still stuck at the Google logo. But then I found this post and gave the tablet a few knocks on the back and sides, and suddenly it started booting into the custom ROM I installed!
EDIT: My touch was also unresponsive. But now even that works :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: It can be a battery problem if your stuck at Google logo. I couldnt get my Nexus7 2012 to boot up and it was stuck. Replaced the battery and it started charging.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/04/30 | 292 | 1,222 | <issue_start>username_0: I've installed Android Wear on my Lollipop device and when it launches it says it needs a new version of Google Play Services. But when I click on the Update Google Play Services button nothing happens.
I tried searching for Google Play Services on the play store but it doesn't appear in the search results (but it does appear in the results if I search on a laptop browser, but it doesn't if searching directly on the phone).
How can I update the damn thing to get Android Wear to work??<issue_comment>username_1: Here's the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms) entry for Google Play Services in case you're looking for it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Play Store > Settings on your lollipop device.
Click Build Version.
Do you see a dialog telling you if Play Store is up to date?
Does it now update itself if necessary?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I ran into the same issue recently when using transit app. This is how i updated Google Play Service. On your Android Wear go to settings -> About -> Versions -> Google Play services. When you press on Google Play service it will check for update and install it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/05/01 | 373 | 1,427 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Micromax AQ4501 mobile phone. I am getting an exclamation mark over the Wi-Fi icon. And I am unable to connect to Wi-Fi thereafter.
I have been facing this problem since a few days after I upgraded my phone to Lollipop 5.0. I tried many things like:
* switching off and then on,
* replacing SIM from slot 1 to slot 2,
* switching mobile data and Wi-Fi connection on and then off
but all in vain.
I called the Google call center but they were also unable to help me.
I am able to use internet through mobile internet, but unable to use Wi-Fi with this phone. My Wi-Fi is working fine on other gadgets like my laptop.
How can I resolve this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: in lollipop , '!' is shown usually when wifi is connected but unable to access internet for reasons like Sign-in into ISP webpage,etc .
i suggest u to turn off wifi router power supply and turn it on after 10 seconds,
this solved same problem for me
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: When I'm faced with this problem, I usually just edit the Wi-Fi network settings, by pressing the network name, and choosing "edit" (or "configure"). I then switch to" Static IP" instead of DHCP, and then manually input all the WiFi settings. This fixes the problem for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Try to forget all previous networks and then connect again to the current one.
Hope this works.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/05/01 | 847 | 3,559 | <issue_start>username_0: The Play Store lists the size of all apps available in their store. When a user downloads and installs apps, the actual sizes reported by Android are often larger than the sizes listed by the Play Store.
Of **importance,** this discrepancy occurs before applications are even run for the first time.
What is the reason for the discrepancy?<issue_comment>username_1: Because Play Store shows download size, and download file (probably apk) is compressed. When you install app, apk is decompressed and larger.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apk and zip files are essentially the same, compressed. Before the system can use the file it needs to decompressed. So the file is one size when downloaded and another size when installed.
Also note sometimes when apk's are installed, after being opened some data may need to be downloaded. So file size file will increase again.
Differences in size are noticeable when comparing between Android markets, one shows one size and play store shows completely different size.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: The Google play store, and other app stores, only list the main application (APK) size, not the total app size, which includes the OBB (Opaque Binary Blob) expansion files. OBBs are the extra files that an app downloads to run. There should be no difference in file size before the extra files are downloaded.
From the Play Store Developers section:
>
> The maximum supported size for a single APK is 50MB. If you need to store additional assets (images, for example), you can upload expansion files.
>
>
> If your app needs more than 50MB of memory, you can use expansion files to store additional APK assets. You can store two expansion files per application. Each expansion file can be up to 2GB in size.
>
>
> Expansion files are hosted at no additional cost. When possible, Google Play will download expansion files when apps are installed or updated. In some cases, your app will need to download its expansion files.
>
>
> When you use expansion files, one file is the main file and the other is an optional patch file. Optional patch files are usually used for small updates to the main file.
>
>
>
OBB files use the same compression as APK files do, which is a standard zip compression. APK and OBB files are kept compressed in the file system, and files inside are decompressed into memory as needed, on the fly. So no, the compressed size, which is the space occupied on the device by the APK, is not different from what the Play Store should list.
Finally, the Play store allows multiple APKs per app listing. This is because some bigger apps (mainly games) need to target different resources (graphics engine, display size/resolution, etc.) and they cannot fit that inside of a single APK (due to the size limitation). If you look at the same Play Store page on different device types, you will likely see a different app size listed.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The Google Play Store no longer lists sizes when you're logged in with an account that has multiple devices attached.
The maximum size for an APK has gone up to 100MB since 28 September 2015 (ref: [Android Developers Official Blog](http://android-developers.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/support-for-100mb-apks-on-google-play.html))
Because of the decompression and different versions and devices, the install size of an app depends on the device - "Varies with device". Only for some apps, you can see how big they are by visiting the play store without logging in.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/05/01 | 177 | 704 | <issue_start>username_0: Does anyone know how to create a new label using an Android Tab s.
I have tried all the Internet pages with no success.
Kind regards
Paul<issue_comment>username_1: You have to log into you Gmail account on a PC (or via Chrome/Browser etc) and create the label from there.
You can't create labels using the Gmail app unfortunately.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To Add a label to your gmail in other email accounts you own
Open chrome
Invoke gmail
This will bring you to mobile browser
Tap three dots in corner
Select go incognito
Invoke gmail again
Sign in
Clock 3 straight lines (top left)
Scroll down and select desktop
Add label as you would on computer
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/05/01 | 780 | 2,596 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to temporarily edit the webpage displayed in Chrome on my phone, something similar to Chrome desktop's *Inspect element* feature. I understand this is temporary, but I want to do some tests.
I don't see that option in the application itself, do I need an extension, another app, or is it impossible?<issue_comment>username_1: You may want to look at this official guide: [Remote Debugging on Android with Chrome](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging). It involves connecting your phone to a PC, and debugging the page using Chrome DevTools.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Running the following snippet in the URL bar works in both Chrome for desktop *and* Android:
```
javascript:document.body.contentEditable='true'; document.designMode='on'; void 0
```
**One important note:** after copying & pasting the code into the address bar, Chrome automatically strips the `javascript:` part of it out. You must add that back in or it won't work!
It's to prevent malicious code being run by dumb users who think they'll win an iPad or get +1,000 Facebook friends if they copy some dodgy JS into the address bar.
It has the affect that **the whole page becomes editable**.
You could then do **Print > Save as PDF** if you needed to save the edited webpage.
---
I'm a professional web developer so this definitely has its uses for me. Needless to say, [**I am not liable**](https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/161972/liability-with-advice) if you do something underhanded with this, e.g. falsifying a company's '*thanks, your order is confirmed* ' page to defraud products from them with a faked screenshot/print out.
I originally got the code from Stack Overflow, where there are [28 such questions](https://www.google.com/search?q=document.body.contentEditable%3D%27true%27%3B%20document.designMode%3D%27on%27%3B%20void%200&oq=document.body.contentEditable%3D%27true%27%3B%20document.designMode%3D%27on%27%3B%20void%200&aqs=chrome..69i57j0j69i65j0l3.283j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#safe=off&q=%22document.body.contentEditable%3D%27true%27%3B%20document.designMode%3D%27on%27%3B%20void%200%22%20site:stackoverflow.com).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: First add "view-source:" before "http://"
Then type this in the address bar
javascript:document.body.contentEditable='true'; document.designMode='on'; void 0
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: To stop editing the page, you can use this:
`javascript:document.body.contentEditable = 'false'; document.designMode='off'; void 0`
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/05/02 | 424 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if I could just simply copy the backup file and when needed copy back to the phone....because it takes up almost 3 G space. Weird that it is that big.
By the way....I cant even locate the backupfile. Where is the default folder for it?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Can I store a CWM backup on the PC and copy it to the phone when
> needed?
>
>
>
**Yes, you can.**
>
> `CWM` backups are stored in `/data/media/clockworkmod/backups`
>
>
>
**And for TWRP :**
>
> you can choose the *files/backup-files* for saved and stored in Sdcard or Extsdcard
> during backup process.
>
>
>
```
Stored in -> sdcard -> TWRP -> Backups
```
**or:** `Extsdcard -> TWRP -> Backups`
and then, you can copy this backup when needed into the phone and then,
Restore it from related recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I used to have the same question as you mentioned: (`/data/media/clockworkmod/backups` cannot be found), now here is how I solved it.
In addition to [LinX64's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/107264/119358), in order to access that folder, it requires **root** privilege.
After rooted, with the help of File explorer, I copied the files to *download* folder, then pull them out to PC.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Check `/mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup`.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/05/03 | 490 | 1,713 | <issue_start>username_0: I see App in my Apps section of settings which says `App not installed for this user`. It's completely greyed out and I cannot uninstall it. When I install the same from [play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.osfg.ringtonesetter.main) it says incompatible version is already installed.
I just want to remove this App from my device.
Doesn't get uninstalled from adb either
>
> C:\Users\athakur>adb uninstall com.osfg.rintonesetter.main
> Failure [DELETE\_FAILED\_INTERNAL\_ERROR]
>
>
>
and
>
> C:\Users\athakur>adb shell pm uninstall -k com.osfg.rintonesetter.main
> Failure [DELETE\_FAILED\_INTERNAL\_ERROR]
>
>
>
Any suggestion is appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: in that App Info (though grey out), click the three vertical dots and use Uninstall for All Users.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: You might be able to uninstall the app,but by doing so the related data will be left over.Here is what you need to do:
1. Go to setting -> apps ->
2. Select the greyed out app (that's the app info section)
3. scroll down to App details at the end and click/tap on it
this will take you to the play store(the the particular app).
4. Click on install
5. after the installing is finished you would be able to use the app or if you still want to uninstall it,the go to setting -> apps -> Select the greyed out app-> click/tap on storage ->click/tap clear data and the uninstall the app.
Note if you do not follow the above steps you would'nt be able to "clear data" of the app.
thank you
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/05/03 | 422 | 1,738 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S 5 and will be adding a Class 10, 64 Gig micro SDXC UHS-1 Card. I've seen people refer to formatting an SD card. How do I know if that's necessary in my case?
\*Edit: I should have said it's a brand new, unused card.<issue_comment>username_1: It is not necessary to format your SD card, sometimes the SD card may not be formatted correctly or may have some virus on it, so it is generally advised to format it and then use it. If there is some important data on it or if your are feeling lazy, just put the card in and see if it works or not. If it does not then you need a format; if it does then there is no need to format.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Not to remain in any doubt, its the best practice to get your card formatted from within your android device. In setting... storage settings you are going to find the options to do so.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Its generally l good idea to so format your card once it begins to get above 3/4 full or around once every 3 months if you use it frequently (every day). Over time your card collects small fragments of erased images. The accumulative effect of fragment build up begins to reduce memory and slows performance. This also makes the card more likely to become infected by harmful viruses that can cause corruptions and loss of important files. (In which case you'll need to format the card anyways just to rid the SD card of the virus).
Lastly, and I mean no disrespect but you can never harm your SD card with a simple format. That's nonsense. Its actually quite the opposite. Formatting is recommended and often even encouraged. Don't listen to anyone who says otherwise.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/05/03 | 306 | 1,288 | <issue_start>username_0: What's the best way to edit the keymap and mouse controls for BlueStacks in any particular android application?
For example, right now I've recently picked up Future Fight and I'd like to bind 1 and 2 to the special attacks that I currently have to click with the mouse on icons in the lower right-hand corner.
You can currently in BlueStacks .9 hit Control+Alt+I to open a Keyboard Input Mapper Tool. The sample file it generates for the current application has examples of how to bind keys to virtually tilting the device in various directions, but I'd really like to bind particular mouse clicks to the keyboard.
And of course (in many other games) find a way to bind the mouse roller to zoom in and out.<issue_comment>username_1: You can do so currently in BlueStacks .9. Hit `Control`+`Alt`+`I` to open "Keyboard Input Mapper Tool". The sample file it generates for the current application has examples of how to bind keys to virtually tilt the device in various directions.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_1: The newest (mid May 2015) update of Bluestacks adds a graphical interface for editing keystrokes for the current application. It's a HUGE improvement for those who don't have the aptitude or time for programming.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/05/03 | 229 | 1,044 | <issue_start>username_0: I was just wondering: will Android kill a Service (that uses persistent notification to keep itself alive) if I uncheck "Show notifications" on app settings?
I am running Lollipop 5.1.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not 100% certain, but I'm about 99%. If the app was made to run in the background disabling notifications shouldn't affect anything else. It should only prevent the app from pushing *notifications*.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Disabling notification would not terminate the life cycle of apps, nor would apps use persistent notification to keep themselves alive. Normally background operations would be done in the background, and notification provides a means to display the result back to the user via the main UI thread. Notification in this context refers to elements such as *toasts* (pop-up messages) and any icon the app might display in the status bar. In any case, the operation would have finished regardless of whether or not notification must be shown.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/05/03 | 617 | 2,342 | <issue_start>username_0: I am interested in using my Nexus Player (or other bluetooth device) as a Smart Lock trusted device for my phone. My goal was to be able to unlock my device without needing my usual pin while sitting on the couch. It seems like my Nexus Player (which never moves from under my TV) is a good candidate for that.
When I navigate to *Settings* -> *Security* -> *Smart Lock* -> *Trusted devices* -> *Bluetooth*, I can see it listed, but not connected:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9LAOJ.png)
**Trusted devices not connected** (Click image to enlarge)
The devices are paired (but not connected):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Sq2R5.png)
**Paired bluetooth devices** (Click image to enlarge)
Is there any way to use these as Smart Lock trusted devices?<issue_comment>username_1: I managed to "trick" it into connecting by sending a file from one device to another. Then it becomes available to add as a trusted device. So I think you need to be actively doing something with the intended device in order for it to be "connected"
Your car does this because your car expects to receive data from your phone. Maybe you can use bluetooth to control the device you want to connect to?
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes the device needs to be connected. Most devices simply need you to press the blue button (or whatever makes a blue light flash). Then in the setup...Bluetooth screen make sure it is scanning for devices. If necessary, turn Bluetooth off then back on to force a scan.
When it finds the device it will first show an address (not the name) and you can tap on it to start the pairing.
Then when you ask for it to be trusted it will prompt you for a security code.
For many devices the code is 0000 or 00000
Here is an article that discusses the issue in detail:
[How to setup Trusted Devices on Android Lollipop to automatically unlock your phone or tablet](http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/android-lollipop-guides/how-to-setup-trusted-devices-on-android-lollipop-to-automatically-unlock-your-phone-or-tablet/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I followed the advice to send a file from my laptop to my phone via bluetooth, and yes, then SmartLock was able to connect to my laptop.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/05/03 | 242 | 980 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed an app which apparently requires a newer version of Google Play Services. How can I upgrade these services to a newer version without having a Google account?
This is on Android 4.4.2.<issue_comment>username_1: You will need to goto a 3rd party website that hosts Google apps and download the newest (for your device) version. The one I use is <http://gappsandroid.blogspot.com/>, you can download EVERY single Official Google app.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You could use [OpenGApps](http://opengapps.org/). I believe it is sanctioned by Google and allows you to easily select a version for your device architecture and Android version, customizing the package by which apps/services you want.
Once downloaded, you can flash the package via recovery. It is also possible to extract the apps for a manual upgrade; see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/159558/1465) for details.
Upvotes: 1 |