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2015/06/19 | 664 | 2,666 | <issue_start>username_0: understand that the process to create a new page is as follows : drag new app to right of screen until the new page appears however no success it just keeps rotating through my existing pages. can anyone help ?many thanks<issue_comment>username_1: (Based on comments)
>
> I currently have 7 screens 1-e pages home pages is there a limit
>
>
>
Yes. Thats the limit of default samsung launcher (touchwiz). *You cannot add more than 7 pages.* A workaround for this would be to use a third-party after market launcher ([here](https://www.androidpit.com/what-is-the-best-android-launcher) are some examples of android launchers you can use from play store). However, just for future reference, you can follow the methods below besides dragging the app icon to home screen to add a new screen:
* Perform a "zoom out" pinch gesture on home screen which should take you to screens editing mode/page. You can press the `+` button there to add new screen.
* Go to launcher's menu (by pressing the menu key (the key to the left side of *home* button) while you are on homescreen). Then in the menu that appears, select `Edit Page`. This should again bring you to screen management page as above.
* Press and hold a blank area in your home screen. This should also take you to screen editing mode where you can press `+` button to add more screens.
About android launcher:
>
> Launcher is the name given to the part of the Android user interface
> that lets users customize the home screen (e.g. the phone's desktop),
> launch mobile apps, make phone calls, and perform other tasks on
> Android devices (devices that use the Android mobile operating
> system).
>
>
>
For more information about android launchers, you can refer [this](http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/A/android_launcher.html) and [this](http://www.androidcentral.com/android-z-what-launcher).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Perform a "zoom out" pinch gesture on home screen which should take you to screens editing mode/page. You can press the + button there to add new screen.
Go to launcher's menu (by pressing the menu key (the key to the left side of home button) while you are on homescreen). Then in the menu that appears, select Edit Page. This should again bring you to screen management page as above.
Press and hold a blank area in your home screen. This should also take you to screen editing mode where you can press + button to add more screens.
The NO of Pages you can add is dictated by your launcher . I use touchwiz which is limited to 7 pages . I had already set up 7 pages which is why I was experiencing problems.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/20 | 166 | 631 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought an app 3 months back.
Recently I reset my phone to factory settings.
I could not be able to find my app on google store. ( the one I bought 3 months back)
Please help.
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Go to the 'My Apps' page and tap 'All'. The app should be listed here and you should be able to install it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure you are signed in with the right Google Account on the Google Play Store.
You can find all your previously installed/paid apps at `My Apps -> All`.
Hope my answer helps. For any questions just leave a comment below.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/20 | 203 | 619 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the maximum size of sdcard that LG optimus dynamic supports?<issue_comment>username_1: As per [This](http://tracfonereviewer.blogspot.in/2013/11/lg-optimus-dynamic-review-tracfone.html?m=1) it supports Micro sdcard upto 32GB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: LG on its website [here](http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-LGL38C-optimus-dynamic) has featured the specifications for your device, and the relevant one is:
>
> microSD™ Memory Slot Supports up to 32 GB memory card\*\*
>
>
>
Now you can buy the micro-SD card of size up to 32GB.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/20 | 1,999 | 7,912 | <issue_start>username_0: When I go to `System Settings > Storage’ I see two storage classification both by the name of`Internal Storage` one is around 2 GB and other is 11 GB. Also there is no SD Card present in my device.
Issues is most of the times the 2 GB Internal Storage gets full and I get insufficient space error, however the other 11 GB space is almost empty.
Why is that why two types of storage, and is there a way I can make both of them one so my device could use complete 13 GB as Internal device storage?
I am using Galaxy Note N7000 with custom Cyanogen Rom.<issue_comment>username_1: SOURCE : <http://gadgetstouse.com/gadget-tech/internal-phone-external-storage/20812>
====================================================================================
Most of the today's Android have **Three** types of storages.
1. Internal Storage
2. Phone storage
3. External storage.
Difference between Internal, Phone and External Storage.
========================================================
Internal Storage:
-----------------
In laymen term, it is the *personal space* of Android, where it stores your (system) applications and its data as well as other sensitive data.
In short this memory is reserved for your operating system and personal data.
And you cannot access it directly, even with a PC.
If you get a *Low storage space* you can move apps to SD-CARD to free up some space.
**This storage gets erased to default by Factory Reset**
Phone Storage:
--------------
This is the storage that is **available to you**. When you "move" Applications, this is where they get stored. It is shown as **SD-CARD** or similiar name. You can use like a normal memory storage.
It doesnot get erased by Factory Reset.
External Storage:
-----------------
As name suggest, it is the **external storage** available to you ie your **Memory Card**.
For Note N7000 is 32/64. So it atleast supports 32 GB memory card.
**Apps2SD:**
To move apps to SD card. download [Apps2SD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd&hl=en) APP. The App will give you full list of apps which you can transfer to SD card and will prompt you in notifications whenever you download an app which can be moved to Sd card.
Not all apps can be transferred to your SD card. (If developers check ‘Apps2SD’ option in there apps, only then you can move that App to SD card.) Another important thing to note is that complete app will not move to SD card. If you move 25 MB Adobe Flash Player to SD card, about 10 MB space will be freed on your internal storage.
How to get more?
----------------
In order to get even more that that 2GB (Its a lot already!), you need to do some Advanced Steps which requires basic knowledge of root and/or partition.
By simply rooting your phone, you get the freedom to use it as you want to, but that voids your warranty. you can move most apps and other data to SD card even without root, but even that is something basic users shouldnt have to be bothered with.
---
---
For Rooted Devices:
===================
Partitioning Memory Card:
=========================
A great article is written over [here](http://www.androidrootguide.com/2013/09/partition-memory-card-increase-internal-memory-android-phone.html) which explains all the steps in a lucid way.
By following the above steps, you will get extra internal storage from your memory card.
Please note that the above method will **Erase your memory card** so dont forget to make a **Backup** in your PC.
Please note that, once done, if you remove your memory card, all the data and apps that you linked **wont be available** to you anymore. Hence use a memory card (I suggest 16 GB) that can suffice your storage needs.
---
---
Advanced:
=========
*This section is for advance users only as the knowledge require and risk is much higher. Continue on your own discretion.*
Partitioning **Internal Storage**:
==================================
Rather than partitioning memory card and get stuck with it, why not **partition Internal Storage itself!**
>
> Here is the link to the Guide which is **Especially made for N7000**
>
> <http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642299>
>
>
>
Swapping Internal and Phone storage.
====================================
[This Article](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40606976#post40606976) shows how you can even increase the internal storage. Combining with the above and get even more space!
Kudos.
It takes a lot of hard-work to write a good answer, a thumbs-up is always appreciated!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Until Android 3.0, with security in mind, the Linux /data partition was allocated around 2GB to install apps from the app store and all its data. While the remainder of the available storage (16GB+) would be devoted to media which can have larger files and needs larger storage for movies for example. But this architecture caused problems with users running out of /data space to install new apps while still having tons of space under /sdcard for media. So, Google decided to merge the two partitions into one from Honeycomb onwards. From Honeycomb, onwards
• User apps from the app store was still stored on /data/app &
• apps' data was still stored on /data/data.
But now, all media was also stored on /data/media and this would be fused with /sdcard during bootup and a FAT file system would be emulated. In recovery this is done by mounting /data/media to /sdcard. Mounting is just like what happens when you insert a memory stick into a USB slot in Windows. A foreign partition is accepted by the Windows system into its directory structure. Similarly, /data/media and its contents could be accessed through calls to /sdcard.
A problem is /data/media uses ext4 file system. This is NOT recognised by windows so if /data/media was ever to be directly offered to Windows, Windows would state that this location has not been formatted and would offer to format it with disastrous results. For this reason, Android intervenes and emulates FAT file system before passing the contents of this location onto Windows.
Hence in current versions of Android, there is indeed a /data partition but at the same time, there is also an emulated VFAT /sdcard partition.
At the same time, Google has made the physical /data partition much larger so the out of ‘memory’ space errors would no longer occur when trying to install new apps. Users could choose how to split the allocation of their device storage between apps and media or user documents.
So, for this reason, there exists a physical /data partition where all the apps are installed with their data and this location cannot be accessed by users through a file explorer. Yet the media /data/media section of this partition will be made available through FAT /sdcard emulation.
* Music is saved on /sdcard/Music;
* Photos are saved on /sdcard/DCIM;
* Videos are saved on /sdcard/Videos;
* Other app data are saved on /sdcard/ (App Folder);
+ Other apps choose to store their app data on /sdcard/ ..., such as Minecraft: /sdcard/games.
* Downloads are saved on /sdcard/Downloads, and can be easily found if you have the Downloads app.
Source: <https://twrp.me/faq/datamedia.html>.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: To answer your question directly...
The difference between the two types of 'Internal Storages' are as follows...
1. The internal storage that's embedded into the phone that's non removable...Usually between 32 - 128 GB
Most phones are expandable up to 1TB with an SD card as follows below.
2. A SD Card in which the phone has adopted as additional internal storage, allowing apps to be installed and ran from it, this combines the overall amount of storage a device reads but are housed in separate parts of the device
Am I right?
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/20 | 926 | 3,692 | <issue_start>username_0: when i root my device what will i loose ?? will rooting wipe my device ?? i don't care about contacts nor applications data the most important this is my media !!! it means a lot for me no just media !! PDF files and everything else i added to the phone storage other then the application ??? please can somebody help because i want to root my phone to use titanium backup so i can have access to all my backup data anywhere ??<issue_comment>username_1: You will lose nothing except your warranty.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: When you root your android device you will loose nothing except your warranty. On some devices there are still tricks to get your warranty back by resetting the flash counter etc.
You will loose nothing by the rooting process. However, there always is a slight chance that there goes something wrong and you may loose your data. I never had it myself, but I suggest you to make a backup of all your data. Most of the data should be synced automatically with Google servers, but you still need to back up your photos, documents etc.
When you are rooted there are better ways to backup your data with apps like titanium backup, ROM toolbox etc.
Hope my answer helps!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use this App - <http://www.moborobo.com/products/> to make a decent backup of everything including your installed Apps. Then also copy both SD CARD and Internal Memory contents to a backup location then try your rooting. I rooted a phone and the worst happened. But i restored everything except my active chats in WhatsApp.
Good luck!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Let's get it straight. I'm aware of two techniques that can root an Android device. Both has merits and demerits.
1. **Unlock Bootloader →install a custom Recovery → root device using custom Recovery**
This method will definitely wipe **every thing** because it resets the phone back to a state you received from your OEM (OTA update is exception). So if your rooting method requires unlocking Bootloader then do consider taking a backup of your Internal SD card.
**Merit**: Clean, easy, and you're aware of what's going on at any stage.
**Demerit**: Because of security concerns data is lost for good.
2. **Using an app on Android or PC**
There are Android apps like [Framaroot](http://framaroot.net/) (see **Methods/apps** [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/1185/96277)), or PC apps like [Kingoroot](http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/devices.htm) which can root your device without caring for the state of the Bootloader. They rely on an un-patched vulnerability in your Android device. [Here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/22885/96277) is a good answer that explains the working of such apps.
**Merit**: Device rooted without data loss (usually).
**Demerit**: If the app isn't open source then you're at the mercy of the app since you don't know what's going on.
Now that an understanding is developed for what will be lost or saved in each method, we will now proceed for backup of Internal SD card.
Consider this rule
------------------
**Always take backup** before tinkering with `/system` (rooting affects it) or any other uncommon firmware partition.
About Backup
------------
Taking backup of Internal SD card is trivial. Plug your device into your PC and do a copy-paste of all the content (or your important content) from Internal SD card into PC. I prefer to take backup [by running a file server and USB tethering on Android](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106323/96277) but you may use MTP or any [other technique](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/91901/96277) like `adb pull` .
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/21 | 367 | 1,338 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to change YouTube's offline video path to an external memory path? I have less internal memory in my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Is it possible to change YouTube's offline video path to an external
> memory path?
>
>
>
This is currently not supported using official `YouTube` App.
The location for those offline videos is something similar to below:
>
> Internal
> storage/Android/data/com.google.android.youtube/files/Offline/(system
> generated folder name)/streams
>
>
>
And more so, `YouTube` controls access to the offline file.
The permission is controlled on their server per account basis, to access those downloaded files.
You may want to check [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/97399/where-does-youtubes-offline-feature-store-video-files/97522#97522) link for more details.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can change path location to SD card from YouTube app → Settings → Offline → Use as SD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Any external path as in Memory card I suppose. You can select/unselect your download path in YouTube -> Settings -> Offline -> Use SD card.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RzhsZ.jpg)
Click image for larger version
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/21 | 407 | 1,497 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a brand-new Samsung Galaxy tab for just pulled it out the box it Wi-Fi will not turn on.. the router is "Belkin" have been reading all these answers they keep saying to root and two download different software to buy new hardware it's brand-new why should I have to do that.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> Is it possible to change YouTube's offline video path to an external
> memory path?
>
>
>
This is currently not supported using official `YouTube` App.
The location for those offline videos is something similar to below:
>
> Internal
> storage/Android/data/com.google.android.youtube/files/Offline/(system
> generated folder name)/streams
>
>
>
And more so, `YouTube` controls access to the offline file.
The permission is controlled on their server per account basis, to access those downloaded files.
You may want to check [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/97399/where-does-youtubes-offline-feature-store-video-files/97522#97522) link for more details.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can change path location to SD card from YouTube app → Settings → Offline → Use as SD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Any external path as in Memory card I suppose. You can select/unselect your download path in YouTube -> Settings -> Offline -> Use SD card.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RzhsZ.jpg)
Click image for larger version
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/21 | 916 | 3,408 | <issue_start>username_0: A non-technical friend has asked me to solve a problem for him. He has bought an Android phone (Galaxy S5) for his daughter, but he's very nervous about giving her such unfettered access to the Internet. So before he hands it over to her, he wants to install [MobileSpy](http://www.mobile-spy.com/), so he can monitor her internet usage. At the same time, he does not want her to know that this app is installed on her phone. But MobileSpy is not a hidden app; if she would open the "Applications" menu, it would be sitting there, staring her in the face. And that would be awkward. So he wants to rename the app to something really boring and non-eye-catching. Not just in the "launcher" home page, but also in the "Applications" menu.
Easier said than done.
I have Googled around and most solutions I found required rooting the phone; he understandably does not want his daughter's new phone rooted. I found [one site](http://www.guidingtech.com/12252/rename-android-apps-change-icons/) that claims to have a non-root solution, but the 3rd party apps that it relies on are extremely buggy, and one of them was identified by Chrome as malware when I tried to download it.
Most of the answers I found online are pretty old, so I'm hoping someone will have developed something a little more reliable for renaming apps.
I am **not** any kind of Android expert, so please don't assume any basic knowledge when you answer.
**DISCLAIMER:** I personally do not think this is a good approach to managing one's children's Internet usage, and I have said so to my friend. He is nonetheless pretty resolute about this, so here I am asking on his behalf. That said, let's keep the answers to the technical rather than interpersonal advice.
Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: [This guide](http://www.guidingtech.com/12252/rename-android-apps-change-icons/) shows in a very lucid way the steps required to rename apps.
Note that it requires .NET framework so make sure you have latest version.
I also found an app called [ApkRenamer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bongoman.apkrenamerholofree) which claims to rename the APK.
An **APK** is equivalent of **EXE** in windows. You need to get the apk of *Mobile Spy* (which I presume the company gave you when you have purchased the app).
In case you don't have:
* Download and open X-plore from Play store.
* There will be a section called **App manager**. Click it → swipe right.
* Choose a folder where you want to save your APK (anywhere on SD card)
* Swipe left → browse to **Mobile Spy** → long press it
* Choose **Copy** → click OK
Now you have the APK file of your app *Mobile Spy*. After you have renamed the APK by any way, click it to install it and choose **OK** when prompted to replace app.
**In case you get an error of conflicting signs** -- you need to uninstall your current Mobile Spy app and install the edited one.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Some Launchers like [Nova Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher) supports **HIDE APPS** and **RENAME APPS**
**To Hide Apps in Nova Launcher:**
* Go To 'Nova Settings.'
* Than Go to 'Apps And Widget drawer'.
* Click on 'Hide apps' and Check the apps you want to hide.
**Rename Apps in Nova:**
\* To rename app you have to long press the app you want to rename and than edit app option.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/21 | 1,726 | 5,969 | <issue_start>username_0: This was probably an issue before but only became an issue when I changed providers in a foreign country. Running CM12.1 nightlies.
I can't connect to data and get the above message when I try to manually enter the APN settings.
I have tried:
1. The [other fix on this site](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/93397/apn-settings-are-not-available-for-this-user "other fix") to change permission in `com.android.providers.telephony` to **660** from **751** but that resulted in non-stop error messages from the phone app.
2. Upgrade to the latest nightly with the new SIM inside. No change in service or in ability to change APN
3. Delete the data and cache for the settings app
4. Wipe cache and Dalvik cache.
5. Downgrading to CM 11 milestone<issue_comment>username_1: **sigh** factory reset did the trick.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **edit:** I should mention this fixed issues with *Sprint* for me, but perhaps googling in this vein could lead to finding a similar fix for other carriers.
---
**tl;dr**: I booted to recovery (TWRP), wiped, flashed CM12.1, 5.1 GApps, and the `sprint.zip` file from [this XDA post](http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/fix-sprint-data-to-custom-roms-t2541924) and got LTE back.
---
I'm not positive my issue was the same, but the symptoms are very similar so I'm adding the solution I found. My LTE was working fine on CM12 and CM12.1 for perhaps 3+ months. My phone battery died overnight a couple days ago, and when I powered it on the next morning it didn't have LTE anymore.
Not only that, but I was getting the "APN settings not available for this user" under Settings -> Mobile Networks -> APN settings. After googling, and googling, and googling, I think I tried about every solution suggested for this issue:
* setting /data/data/com.android.providers/telephony/database/telephony.db to higher permissions (e.g. 761)
* deleting telephony.db and telephony.db-journal and letting the system re-create it (theoretically in the "proper" manner)
* using `*#*#4636#*#*` and playing with the preferred network (LTE/GSM/CDMA, LTE only, etc.)
* Turning on wifi, rebooting, waiting a while, and then turning it off and trying to connect to data
* Adding a custom APN, which often wouldn't even save if I had the "APN settings not available for this user", and didn't seem to do anything otherwise.
* I even went back to stock (upgrading radios and firmware in the process) by applying the latest RUU [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729173). This updated my radios (I was on 3.31.651.2), and allowed me to update PRL/profile while I was at it. I didn't even have LTE from the stock ROM.
I ran into post where someone mentioned "the Sprint APN fix" so I googled for that and ran into [this post](http://androidforums.com/threads/cm12-1-unofficial-beta.905257/), which points to [this XDA post with the fix](http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/fix-sprint-data-to-custom-roms-t2541924).
Downloading that file (`sprint.zip`) worked great for me, despite that post being ~2 years old. I just did the following:
* boot into TWRP, wipe as usual as if installing a new ROM
* flash CM12.1 (I used the most recent M8 snapshot from 09-01-2015)
* flash 5.1 GApps
* flash the `sprint.zip` file
* wipe cache/dalvik
Rebooted and had LTE right away during setup. Soooo relieved, as this was killing me. I'm still puzzled as to how it could have gotten goofed from a previously working setup, but at least it's behaving now. Hope this helps others.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: adapted from: [http://xiaomi.eu/](http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/cant-set-apn-access-point-name-settings-are-not-available-for-this-user.27446/#post-244517)
my setup: SGS2 aka GT-I9100, CyanogenMod 12.1 Nightly, Android 5.1.1,
**NO GUARANTIES**, following worked for me
for rooted device with file manager
* cd /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony
* rm shared\_prefs/preferred-apn\*.xml
* rm databases/telephony.db\*
* reboot
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: On a brand new Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2, I spent 6 hours trying to get mobile internet to work. New users, reseting to factory defaults, etc. did not work. Did not want to hack/root the device just to try some of the suggestions.
What solved my issue was accidentally tapping VPN in Wireless -> More. Where I have been asked to set PIN in order to get VPN to work. After setting the Swipe PIN, I tried going to cellular data settings again as I had a bright thought that maybe it had somehow set the right permission on the `telephony.db` file. The message was still there, but the plus sign was active for the first time! I got my APN set up and cellular data works fine.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I experienced this problem. I found that the message "Access Point Name settings not available for this user" is misleading. It actually means "you haven't added any APNs yet", not "this user does not have the credentials to use this feature."
The solution (if you can call it that) was, at the APNs screen when the message appears, I found the button that allowed me to add a new APN.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: For nexus 5: settings - more - mobile network - Access Point Names - + (edit access Point) - update name and APN - save.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: This seems to be some misunderstanding between Android of some version and the SIM card. My daughter has a brand new CAT S 42 phone and after updating it to stock Android 11 OTA the mobile data stopped working. The APN list was unavailable and entering it manually froze the settings app. I've tried the sim in my Asus with Android 12 and it didn't work either. However, it worked on a Huawei P20 Pro with Android 10.
The solution was stupidly simple – I called the helpdesk of my provider and they sent me a configuration SMS. Now it's working.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/21 | 566 | 1,948 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to root my Nexus 6 which is on Android M, would it be enough to flash TWRP and then SuperSU, or would I have to flash a specific kernel to root it?
Also is TWRP 2.8.6.0 compatible with Android M?<issue_comment>username_1: For rooting your phone I found this nice [guide](http://www.teamandroid.com/2015/05/29/root-nexus-6-android-m-mpz44q-developer-preview-install-twrp/ "guide") (5/29/2015) with links to all necessary files. In the guide they are using **TWRP 2.8.5**, but since 2.8.6 is out it should work as well. *If it doesn't work, just flash the version in the guide*. **SuperSU 2.46** is being used in the guide. Also remember that Android M (MPZ44Q) is only a developer preview, so it isn't a fully implemented release.
As far your kernel, NO you don't need a custom kernel. Only with a custom ROM, would that be necessary.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked
```
fastboot oem unlock
```
---
***glossary (urban-ish)***
* ***Root/rooting*** - *gaining administrative control*
* ***Recovery*** - *aids in administration, plus backups, sideloads , and etc.*
* ***Kernel*** - *tells the hardware what to do, custom kernels allow changing variables*
* ***Boot image*** - *preps the system for the ROM*
* ***ROM*** - *the devices operating system*
---
***remember***
***1. Perform a backup***
***2. Unlocking boot loader will ERASE/WIPE/DELETE everything***
***3. YOU assume all responsibility in rooting your Nexus***
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Custom recovery and super user is all that is required. There is no need to flash a custom kernel for root. Also twrp 2.8.6 will work with the m preview but if you want to run a rooted m preview I suggest you download a rooted version from Xda. I suggest doing that way just so you will run into less issues. Make sure you read the posts on Xda forums and if you have any questions ask those guys Xda is a wonderful community!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/22 | 720 | 2,645 | <issue_start>username_0: I have ZTE Overture 2 running Lollipop and I can't figure out how to do this at all. In my Android 4.0.x phone, I would simply go to the Apps button/icon, press and hold any app's icon, and drag it to any of the home screens. Now, when I do that in Android Lollipop, the icon stays in the home screen and there is a bar to the top with a trash can icon to the left and the word Uninstall to the right. I can't figure out how to cancel this act, so I am forced to restart my phone and I am left still not knowing how to add a shortcut to an app to the home screen.
I moved some programs to the SD card and now that I restarted my phone, they are no longer on the home screen and one folder in which I had some icons, is gone entirely.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> How to add a shortcut for any app to the home screen in Android Lollipop?
>
>
>
I'm aware of two app based methods that can do the job on Lollipop 5.0 and are listed below:
Method #1
=========
Install and launch [QuickShortcutMaker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut) → under **Applications** choose the app whose shortcut you want at your Home screen → select **Create**.
The app shortcut is now placed at Home screen. During the shortcut creation you can change the icon or name of the shortcut too.
**Note** that if your Launcher isn't showing the shortcut using the aforesaid instructions then go to **Widgets** section of your Launcher and add **QuickShortcutMaker** widget to get the job done.
Method #2
=========
If Method #1 didn't work, or you've [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) installed then you may use it for the objective.
Pressing Back Key saves the changes in Tasker app.
1. Go to **Widgets** section in your Launcher and choose **Task Shortcut**
2. Select **New Task** → name it (name of the app shortcut) and select **OK**
3. Tap `+` → **App** → **Launch App** → choose the app for the shortcut → tap Back key
4. In the **Task Shortcut** window tap  → **Application icon** → choose the icon you want on the shortcut → tap Back key to come back to Home screen.
Your shortcut is now placed at Home Screen and is ready for launch.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I use the paid version of Nova Launcher ([Nova Prime](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime)) as my default home screen. It allows to set shortcuts to any activity by long-pressing anywhere on the home screen as well as placing any icon of your choice
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/22 | 754 | 2,848 | <issue_start>username_0: In my area I have a lot of paid WiFi hotspots that are open and my android connects to them automatically.
Can I set that WiFi's only with certain keyword in their name(SSID) would not connect to?
EDIT:
Imagine there several hundred hotspots of open wi-fi hotspots on diferent networks configurations and so on. The only common denominator is that all of the have network name in ssid. Lets say 'crazy sheep'
On a flip side same area has hundreds of free open wi-fi hotspots again all in different networks and these have almost no common denominator.
In the past I have done some Android development. So I do not look for settings tutorial. If the function is in stock there is a little chance I will not know about it.
**I am looking for**
*An app that adds an option to write a query (regex is fine) with SSID as a variable in it. That would omit matching networks from initiating connection but would not affect other networks*<issue_comment>username_1: >
> How to add a shortcut for any app to the home screen in Android Lollipop?
>
>
>
I'm aware of two app based methods that can do the job on Lollipop 5.0 and are listed below:
Method #1
=========
Install and launch [QuickShortcutMaker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut) → under **Applications** choose the app whose shortcut you want at your Home screen → select **Create**.
The app shortcut is now placed at Home screen. During the shortcut creation you can change the icon or name of the shortcut too.
**Note** that if your Launcher isn't showing the shortcut using the aforesaid instructions then go to **Widgets** section of your Launcher and add **QuickShortcutMaker** widget to get the job done.
Method #2
=========
If Method #1 didn't work, or you've [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) installed then you may use it for the objective.
Pressing Back Key saves the changes in Tasker app.
1. Go to **Widgets** section in your Launcher and choose **Task Shortcut**
2. Select **New Task** → name it (name of the app shortcut) and select **OK**
3. Tap `+` → **App** → **Launch App** → choose the app for the shortcut → tap Back key
4. In the **Task Shortcut** window tap  → **Application icon** → choose the icon you want on the shortcut → tap Back key to come back to Home screen.
Your shortcut is now placed at Home Screen and is ready for launch.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I use the paid version of Nova Launcher ([Nova Prime](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime)) as my default home screen. It allows to set shortcuts to any activity by long-pressing anywhere on the home screen as well as placing any icon of your choice
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/22 | 591 | 2,379 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sony Xperia SL with 32 GB internal storage from which 25 GB is available for user. When I bought the phone, everything was OK. but last month I found out that there is only 1GB left free, when sum of the files in the memory was only 21GB. I deleted some files and reduced the filled capacity to 10GB. However, I still have only 12GB free on my device. It sounds like 3GB of my storage is lost. (I have checked LOST.DIR and, for those who want to know, I have considered the thumbnail files when I summed up the files)<issue_comment>username_1: You should consider that applications can be space-intensive. Take the Facebook-application for instance. It consumed up to 2GB on my phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: When things with storage go awry I use [DiskUsage](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage). It uses a graphical interface (hardware or software rendering), very intuitive. You can scan (look at) multiple areas. With this app you will be able to isolate (locate) the problem. After finding the space hog, you can delete within the app or use a file manager to perform more complicated tasks. Root will allow viewing system locations.
---
**I don't work/publish/design/develop/etc. on this app, nor do I receive any compensation for anything related to this app. It's just very useful**
**As always perform a backup before deleting anything**
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Some times the dump files may eat up our storage space. Try using apps to clean up this space. I would recommend you sdmaid app which is free in play store. Its basically for rooted phone but works totally fine with unrooted ones too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: It might be some directories itself where the space ist lost. If you deleted a lot of files in a directory, the space is freed, but the space for directory entries is not reduced. You can help yourself with this (in a terminal):
```
mv dirname dirname.old
mkdir dirname
mv dirname.old/* dirname
rmdir dirname.old
```
This should give you back the lost space.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Caching may be the problem. Cache and especially dalvik-cache sometimes can be really big. Cache can be deleted however dalvik-cache is can't be deleted if your phone is not rooted or you can uninstall some app anyway.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/22 | 358 | 1,412 | <issue_start>username_0: In the stock Contacts app one can `Mark as default` one of the contact's numbers. I don't want to select another number as default, *I don't want any of the contact's numbers to be default.*
**How can I delete this "mark as default" selection?**
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 running Lollipop 5.0.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no functionality to "unmark" the default setting for a contact. However this work around will remove the "mark as default" setting for a phone entry:
1. Edit the contact
2. Add a new phone number using the same number as the entry currently marked as default
Note: You will need to temporarily choose a different phone number type (e.g. work) for the new entry
3. Delete the phone entry marked as default
4. Save the contact. When prompted to mark an entry as default, touch `Cancel`
5. Edit the contact a second time
6. Change the new phone entry's "type" back to its original setting
Tested on Lollipop 5.0 using the built-in Contacts app.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: All you have to do is the following:
1. Open the contact
2. There will be a check mark indicating the default number: Press and hold on that number
3. A box will appear. Select **Remove Default**
(this may also be **Clear default**)
You can also mark a number as default by pressing down on the phone number and selecting **Mark as Default**
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/22 | 353 | 1,521 | <issue_start>username_0: It's almost an hour and a half I had reset my password on Gmail and selected log me out of all devices. So for which I need to re-login to Play Store in order to view my apps. But the problem is that the Play Store is not accepting the new password.
I can log in to Gmail as well as the desktop version of the Play Store, the problem is only with the app version. (When I enter the same password for the [Desktop version of play store](https://play.google.com/store) it even sends the PIN which is required for 2 step verification).
In the app version, it says the Email or password you entered is incorrect.<issue_comment>username_1: Try removing the Google account and again adding it using the new password. That should work out.
Go to Settings - Account - Google - now select from the options tab to remove the Google Account. After this, go to Settings - Account and select Google and then add the account using a new password.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: At first, I verified that I was entering the exact password by doing a copy-paste. Once done, I later head to [Google Help](http://help.google.com) and after reading their FAQ's, I chose Contact us and within a few seconds, there was a Google Technical help wherein for him also it was a strange situation and later with some research with the problem he asked me to do is Factory Reset + Account Recovery.
After doing the above, my problem got solved and I was back into Gmail with both the mail IDs online.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/22 | 310 | 1,338 | <issue_start>username_0: SSHelper SSH server works very nice on my old Samsung S2. But it does not work on a newer device of my son.
I installed no firewall on the new device. Is there some restriction which does not allow running a server on the android device?
I can't reach the port `2222` and I can't get the device to answer ping requests.
For me SSHelper is the most simple way to transfer files between my linux desktop and the mobile phone.<issue_comment>username_1: Try removing the Google account and again adding it using the new password. That should work out.
Go to Settings - Account - Google - now select from the options tab to remove the Google Account. After this, go to Settings - Account and select Google and then add the account using a new password.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: At first, I verified that I was entering the exact password by doing a copy-paste. Once done, I later head to [Google Help](http://help.google.com) and after reading their FAQ's, I chose Contact us and within a few seconds, there was a Google Technical help wherein for him also it was a strange situation and later with some research with the problem he asked me to do is Factory Reset + Account Recovery.
After doing the above, my problem got solved and I was back into Gmail with both the mail IDs online.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/22 | 706 | 3,046 | <issue_start>username_0: My child has his own email address and his own account on a tablet that we share. He wants to spend his allowance on a video game, and I wish to trade his allowance cash to me buying this game for him somehow.
I refuse to enter my credit card or use PayPal on that tablet, because, well, Android, as much as I like it, given the apps my child installs randomly at will, and given that Android clearly is not a secure system at all, I feel I'd be running a major risk entering any passwords on it.
So, I envision me on my secure Linux system, purchasing some sort of Play Store currency, which I can hand over to my child somehow, like through an email or something. I don't want to physically go to a store to buy a gift card which can then be redeemed. I want to buy something, once, online, that allows my child to then purchase the game he wants.
Is this possible?
P.S. I'm in Canada.<issue_comment>username_1: Could always send his account money from your account via Google wallet. Sign into the webpage on your computer. Send him the money that way. Then he can use the money for apps, in app purchases and etc.
Edit. Also I would install the Google Rewards app, earn money for surveys and that's saved to your wallet as well. Then you can use that as well for purchases.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can buy an application in the website version of the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/) to remotely install application in the tablet. This way, you'll be entering your credit card details in a computer you can trust.
In the tablet itself, if the child goes to Play Store to purchase a paid application, the last 4 digits of your credit card numbers will be displayed on the device. When you use the default setup (which is to ask to reenter password for every purchase), he will not be able to make any purchase unless he knows the Google Account's password.
If him knowing your last 4 digits of your credit card number is a worry for you, you can detach the credit card after every purchase. I think this is probably unnecessary, if he wants to know your credit card number, it will be a lot easier for him to just snap a picture of your credit card out of your wallet if you live together.
I recommend using a dedicated account for app purchase rather than using your own personal account (you probably don't want him reading your emails) or your child account (he probably should know the password to his own account). You can attach multiple Google Accounts to a single device.
Another possibility is to just tell him to buy the gift card himself. He wants the game and he has the money, he can buy the gift card himself. This is assuming he's mature enough to go to a supermarket/store alone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You might be able to send someone to buy prepaid Play Store cards with a certain budget in supermarkets, if they're available in Canada. Then give your child the card and it can only spend the amount of cash that you've paid for the card.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/23 | 265 | 989 | <issue_start>username_0: The messages sent to one phone meant for it only should also be received by the other phone. What is the way out?<issue_comment>username_1: There is an app called [Forward SMS texting w/ 2phones](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.mirror) which allows you to forward SMS text messages & calls from one phone to another phone.
In order to use this app you need to also use the [mysms SMS Text Messaging Sync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.sms) app.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's easy.
You'll need to use an SMS Forwarding software,
I'm not sure if you want it to be visible however...
If you would like to forward calls,
* Open Dialer
* Open Call Settings in Dialer
* Navigate to, and change the call forwarding number when unanswered.
If you want to forward SMS,
* Download an SMS Forwarding software
* Enable forwarding of incoming and outgoing sms or just incoming.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/23 | 371 | 1,386 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto G 4G (2nd gen?) running Android 5.1 Lollipop. I would like to disable or suppress the endless alerts I get from it about *"Sign in problem"*'s and *"Motorola ID unlinked"* related to Motorola services, none of which I wish to use.
I thought unlinking my "Motorola ID" might do this but it just complains even more i.e. the *"Motorola ID unlinked"* alert.
How do I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Seems we have to apply as back to 4.4 and do this: settings->security & screen lock->Device administrators and turn off "Motorola Device Policy". Next, settings->Motorola Device ID, tap the three dot menu control on the top right, and choose "unlink account". Restart (reboot) as a supplementary measure.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Long click the notification and you should be able to see what app is causing it; disable "device notification" from there or app settings.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm running Android 7 on a Moto G5, and a Moto 360 watch.
To disconnect the Motorola ID:
1. Open the Moto Connect app
2. Click "Change account"
3. Click the 3 vertical dots (top, right corner)
4. Click "Sign out".
5. You will be prompted with a checkbox to agree to the privacy policy. Uncheck this checkbox. You will get a message saying all data will be deleted. Accept.
6. Uninstall the app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/23 | 391 | 1,550 | <issue_start>username_0: This only happens with one particular network (my device (Samsung galaxy s4, on 5.01) connects to other networks fine), but I know the issue is on my end because other devices connect. My device connected to this network as recently as yesterday, but now it won't.
It shows "WiFi networks available" but when I press connect, nothing at all happens, it doesn't even flicker,still showing "saved,secured" by the network.
It is really strange that my device connects to other networks, and that other devices connect to this network, but I can't. Help?<issue_comment>username_1: Seems we have to apply as back to 4.4 and do this: settings->security & screen lock->Device administrators and turn off "Motorola Device Policy". Next, settings->Motorola Device ID, tap the three dot menu control on the top right, and choose "unlink account". Restart (reboot) as a supplementary measure.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Long click the notification and you should be able to see what app is causing it; disable "device notification" from there or app settings.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm running Android 7 on a Moto G5, and a Moto 360 watch.
To disconnect the Motorola ID:
1. Open the Moto Connect app
2. Click "Change account"
3. Click the 3 vertical dots (top, right corner)
4. Click "Sign out".
5. You will be prompted with a checkbox to agree to the privacy policy. Uncheck this checkbox. You will get a message saying all data will be deleted. Accept.
6. Uninstall the app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/23 | 943 | 2,932 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Tesco Hudl 2 running Android 4.4.2. I have 9GB of total storage. But little free, despite not using much.
It shows a few GB in-use and 0.5GB free. The usage bar shows 80% available, but the table shows 581MB available. I used to have many apps installed, now there are fewer apps, and no room for more.
```
Total space 9.12GB
Avalable 581MB
Apps 1.58GB
Pictures 12.46MB
Audio 496kb,
Downloads 35.61MB,
Cached data 59.51MB
Misc 113MB
```
That is less than 2GB in-use, and 9GB - 2GB = 7GB ≠ 0.5GB
I have no idea what has happened to the rest of the memory. Can you tell me how to fix, or diagnose?
Note: I have read [insufficient-memory](/questions/tagged/insufficient-memory "show questions tagged 'insufficient-memory'") wiki.
---
It has 16GB of internal storage, and according to various websites I should only see about 9GB of this. The storage tool shows about 9GB of total storage.
As requested, I ran Diskinfo & DiskUsage. DiskUsage shows System data of 6782 MiB, this appears to be the problem, but what is system data, and why so much?
Diskinfo:
```
--------------------------
Internal Storage (MMC)
--------------------------
* Cache [mmcblk0p11] (/cache) [ext4]
Used: 87.6 MB, Free: 1.4 GB, Total space: 1.5 GB
* System [mmcblk0p13] (/system) [ext4]
Used: 1.3 GB, Free: 761 MB, Total space: 2 GB
* Data [mmcblk0p15] (/data) [ext4]
Used: 8.8 GB, Free: 582 MB, Total space: 9.4 GB
--------------------------
SD Card
--------------------------
* SD card [mmcblk1p1] (/mnt/media_rw/sdcard1, /storage/sdcard1) [vfat]
Used: 253 MB, Free: 29.5 GB, Total space: 29.7 GB
--------------------------
Memory
--------------------------
* RAM
Used: 1018 MB, Free: 862 MB, Total space: 1.8 GB
```
DiskUsage:
```
Storage card: 9342 MiB
apps: 1245 Mib
…
media: 734 Mib
…
System data: 6782 Mib
Free space: 581 Mib
```<issue_comment>username_1: I've got the same situation on my HUDL2.
8Gb of space lost in a black whole.
I did a web search and found one page where a user had the same problem. They had eventually rooted their HUDL2 and found this file "/data/IntelCPHS.log" taking up the missing space.
It's in the /data directory so it's protected and all I can do is list the size with a terminal emulator. It also doesn't show up in disk utilities because of the protected directory it is in.
I did a "ls -l /data/IntelCPHS.log" and found it was taking up nearly 8Gb.
Without rooting all I could do was a factory reset to remove it.
The only thing I've found that causes the file to grow is the All4 app. If I don't view anything with that the IntelCPHS.log stays nice and small.
So not a solution but maybe a workaround.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I eventually fixed it by performing a system reset. So all data lost. Except what I copied off onto other devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/24 | 499 | 1,935 | <issue_start>username_0: I am getting rid of my Samsung Galaxy S4 and want to know what steps I should take to make sure that private information has been deleted from the phone. I have removed the SD card and cleared all of the gallery files as well as music. What other steps can I take to make sure that the phone is as sterile as possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Remove the SD Card and SIM Card, and then do a Factory Reset.
If your device doesn't use full disk encryption, and you are worried about someone using advanced forensic tools to recover your data, you might want to overwrite the internal storage area with random data. You can do this by creating a file containing random data that fills up the entire free space. Once you've done that, do another factory reset.
If you've flashed and/or rooted your device, you would want to flash a stock ROM, and restore the default boot loader.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure you've deregistered your phone from e.g. Google (especially Play), Facebook, Dropbox etc.
Encrypt the phone, optionally create a file full of random data that fills up all available disk space1, then factory reset. Repeat as many times as you like.
1 `dd if=/dev/urandom of=random.txt bs=1G count=2`, replacing `1G` with however much space is left ([credit](http://linuxcommando.blogspot.co.uk/2008/06/create-file-of-given-size-with-random.html))
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Your best bet is to flash a factory image, maybe a more daunting task if you aren't familiar with it. However, check out sammobile.com for images and instructions, or YouTube of course.
In theory, with Android, a factory reset can tend to leave data behind: [Ars article](http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/05/flawed-android-factory-reset-leaves-crypto-and-login-keys-ripe-for-picking/)
With a system image, it effectively rewrites all partitions on the device, leaving it clean.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/25 | 509 | 2,023 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to run a **.apk** on an Android device without installing the app?
I can do something like this:
`adb install com.your.app`
and then:
`adb shell am start -n com.your.app/com.your.app.MainActivity`
This works but it installs the **apk** on the device and I don't want that. I want to run the apk on the device **without installing** the apk on the device. Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: I am sorry but this is not possible.
During apk installation (even via adb), managed by the android Package Manager on the device,
various processes are executed such as:
* Determine the appropriate location of the package installation
* Copying a copy of the apk file to a given directory (usually /data/app/)
* Create the application directory and set permissions to store database and shared preference, native library (usually /data/data//)
* Extraction of dex code to the cache directory
There is no way an apk can run on an android device if it's resources and configuration are not on the same device
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: **Running an APK without installing it?**
No matter if you won't accept the answer, running an APK is **not possible**.
It's **not** an executable, it's an **archive** containing the application and instructions on where all it's resources should be placed so that the app can run.
[Android APK File Format](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_application_package)
**Asking this question is the same as asking how you run an iso image, or how you run a zip, or rar file.**
If you really don't want to install it, there's no way to 'run' it.
The only alternative is to install it in a sandbox environment or something like that.
You could try to extract the binary from the APK to the device, and using a shell to run it, but I'm **NOT** to be held responsible if the results are unwanted.
If you told us why you want to run, but not install it, then I might get you a better answer.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/25 | 1,314 | 5,225 | <issue_start>username_0: The alarm on my Samsung Note 3 makes no sound. Things that I've tried to resolve the issue:
1. Ensure that the phone is [not in silent mode](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/87755/how-to-have-the-alarm-audible-when-on-vibrate-or-silent).
2. Ensure that bluetooth is not enabled, so the sound does not go to i.e. a headset.
3. Ensure that all the volume sliders are up (Ring, Media, Messages, System).
4. No [task killer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2284/is-there-an-alarm-clock-event-log) apps in use.
5. The alarm's volume is set as high as possible and the Alarm Type is "sound".
6. The alarm's sound is the default Samsung alarm sound Morning Flower.
7. No location-, time-, or event- based applications such as Tasker, Llama, or IFTTT are installed.
8. The setting `Settings > Accessibility > Turn off all sounds` is *not* set. In fact, other sounds (such as ringing) function as expected.
I see that the alarm 'goes off' in the sense that the screen shows an alarm event occurring which I can either close or put to sleep. However, no sound is produced. **What else should I check?** The phone is running the stock OS (Android KitKat 4.4.2) and is not rooted.
Additional informations as per the comments:
* None of the alarm sounds play. I'm not sure where to find them outside the Alarm application. Additionally, custom sounds do not play either, even though I can play them outside the Alarm application.
* The Lollipop update has issues that I do not want to deal with, thus I intend on staying with 4.4 until the unrelated Lollipop issues are dealt with in a future 5.x update.
* I know of no special circumstances during which the alarm will sound. It hasn't made a peep in the few weeks that I've been trying to use it. I know that it did work when the phone was new (one year ago) but until recently I had no need to use the Alarm so I haven't used it in some time.
* I have tweaked just about every combination of variables, and nothing makes the alarm sound properly. However, the *preview* sound does play when selecting the alarm sound.
* I have not tried any other alarm apps. I do not install many applications on this device, and I will not go installing and uninstalling applications precariously, rather, I prefer to fix what is already installed on the device.
* When pressing the Volume Up key, the Alarm seems to stop. It is the same effect as selecting the end alarm function
* I have cleared the data from the Clock app. This removed all current alarms, and **the new alarm rings!** Please make this comment an answer so that I could accept it.<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes the alarm does not have a sound track set to play. (Happens to me frequently). Make sure the alarm has a track set.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Yo can change your phone's alarm ringtone by a new one or you can set the default ringtone for your alarm.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: This answer is credited to user [abhioxic](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/112588/abhioxic), who came up with the solution in a comment.
**Clearing the cache and data from the Clock app resolved the issue**. After clearing the cache and data, the old alarms were removed (data loss) but new alarms ring properly.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I attempted to clear the data and cache of the clock app, but that did not resolve the no sound issue.
However, I pulled down the notification tab and noticed that the sound button was toggled to something called Sound (priority). I've never seen that before, but after turning it off the alarm actually works now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: The thing that helped me, I think, it seems to be running again for now, was to turn off the sync with connection for the clock/date. Put it on manual.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I had the same problem in my phone. I used uninstall updates to the clock app and reset it to old factory version. It works now. I use One Plus two. I faced the issue after the marshmallow update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Go to your Sound Settings. Maybe the "Do not Disturb" option is enabled and have scheduled time that may alarm clock affected also. Try to disabled that Do not Disturb option. Let see if resolved.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: Make also sure you don't have alarms disabled in blocking mode, or that blocking mode isn't on. That was my issue. I set up blocking mode because I didn't want to be bothered by notifications of new e-mails and such, but didn't notice that I also blocked alarms.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_9: With my phone this happened because another app like Music, Youtube etc. was active in background and was blocking the alarm sound. When I close those apps, alarm starts working properly again. Firstly I resolved it by doing a full restart, but then closing the apps in questions was sufficient. Sometimes even my phone ringer was silent because of this.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: If you set do not disturb and you set the alarm in that window of do not disturb the alarm will not play.
Either add alarms to the exceptions or change the time.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/25 | 888 | 3,086 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently updated to Lollipop on a Moto G (1st Gen).
It was running a bit slow, so I wiped by cache then performed a factory reset as recommended.
I now receive the '*Android is starting optimising app xx of xx*' every time I boot.
Obviously not life and death, but it's annoying to have to wait 10 minutes for every reboot.
**Is this a known issue and is there any way to fix this?**<issue_comment>username_1: For my 1st gen moto X , I was able to resolve the issue by:
1. clearing up disk space
2. updating all apps
3. boot through optimization (~130 apps)
4. clear cache (2.75MB remains)
5. power off (shut down)
6. boot through optimization (2 apps)
7. clear cache (3.5MB -> 2.84MB remains)
8. power off (shut down)
9. boot -- No Optimization!
I was at 500MB of free space and increased that to 5GB by deleting photos and downloads.
A few other ideas from around the net:
* Clear cache
* Clear up diskspace
* Boot into safemode [How to use Moto G safe mode (applies to Moto X and Moto E safe mode as well )? | Moto G Phone Guide](http://allaboutmotog.com/moto-g-how-to-guide/how-to-use-moto-g-safe-mode-applies-to-moto-x-and-moto-e-safe-mode-as-well/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I just had the same exact issue on the same exact phone. After doing some digging it seems like this happens when Android has a problem optimizing one or more apps, so it stubbornly retries all of them. So I uninstalled apps one-by-one and rebooted, and the problem went away after uninstalling SuperSU.
Not wanting to leave my phone unrooted, I noticed I had installed the latest SuperSU (2.79 SR3), so I went username_1 and downloaded the latest stable release (2.79):
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu>
After installing it I no longer had any issues.
During my troubleshooting I also cleared the cache, although I'm not sure if it helped or not:
1. Boot to recovery
For the Moto G 1st generation:
1. Power off the phone
2. Press and hold volume down button, press and hold power button, wait for about 4 seconds and then release both buttons
3. Press volume down to select *Recovery* and press volume up to boot to recovery
2. Clear the cache
For the Moto G 1st generation (stock recovery):
1. If you get to a screen that says "No command"
1. Press and hold the power button for 2-3 seconds
2. Without releasing power button, press volume up button and release the volume up button
3. Release the power button
2. Use the volume buttons to move down to *wipe cache partition* and select it with the power button
3. Wait for it to finish (it can take a while) then reboot
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's because Android clears optimized `dex` files when it needs disk-space. Hence it's re-created during boot. You can read more in-depth debugging details [here](http://giis.co.in/wasted_user_time.html).
If you have rooted device, you can try the following app; it locks the dex files, thus saving a lot of time:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.giis.optimisingappfixer>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/25 | 481 | 1,887 | <issue_start>username_0: I have 3 Google accounts which have a bunch of auto-populated email addresses and contacts *I have never intended to add to my Android.*
I went to Settings > Accounts > Google > <EMAIL> > Contacts > Switched to **OFF**.
*However*, when I go back to the phone app, all of the garbage auto-populated email addresses are *still there*. And when I select one of them, it clearly indicates with a Google logo it was "synced from Google account".
I intentionally don't use Google stuff. I want it off my phone.
If relevant, I'm using Samsung Galaxy S6 on Android 5.1 Lollipop.<issue_comment>username_1: What you really need to do is go here [Google Contacts](http://contacts.google.com). Log in with your account from which you want to delete contacts and then delete any contact you want from here. Once deleted from here, they'll be deleted from everywhere.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You have done half the work.
By this [query](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/60894/in-a-google-account-sync-what-is-the-difference-between-contacts-and-people-d), we can understand that this new *Google's people details sync* should be turned off too together with *Google contacts* as this new service connecting you with others via some other platforms such as Google+.
Follow these steps:
*Go to Contacts app - Open contact's settings (by touching 3 dots on the upper right corner) - Contacts to display (select account from which you want contacts from such as from 'phone contacts' or from a specific 'Google account'.*
It's done.
Attaching pictures to see inside settings of contacts app.
Note: Be specific with an account as you can see in the picture Samsung is taking contacts from all the apps that are *Telegram, Paytm, Hike, and even from Samsung Pay.*
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/06/26 | 292 | 1,061 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is connected to the wi-fi but my Whatsapp messages won't send. They have a clock icon next to them.<issue_comment>username_1: First wait for sometime, while device is connected to wifi and it starts to auto update apps and uploading/syncing of local data backup such as photos, notes, contacts get started.
If you're seeing a syncing sign on the top of the screen as shown in picture then wait for sometime until process ends.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yoiYL.jpg)
Alternatively, the other major thing could be settings turned on that is "[stop app using data in background](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-view-and-control-wi-fi-data-usage-on-android/)".
I use above settings to prevent specific apps from using heavy data in background.
Read the linked article.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is a solution that should fix it
1. Phone Settings
2. Apps
3. WhatsApp
4. Data Usage
5. Wi-Fi Disabled - Toggle this back to ON.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/26 | 364 | 1,364 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using **XOLO Q1010i**. In order to use the university WiFi network, I need to install an authority certificate (WiFi credential). To do so, the device made me installing a lock screen (PIN or Password), any other lock screen choice is not available and grayed with a message
>
> Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage
>
>
>
Is it possible use lock screen other than those?<issue_comment>username_1: First wait for sometime, while device is connected to wifi and it starts to auto update apps and uploading/syncing of local data backup such as photos, notes, contacts get started.
If you're seeing a syncing sign on the top of the screen as shown in picture then wait for sometime until process ends.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yoiYL.jpg)
Alternatively, the other major thing could be settings turned on that is "[stop app using data in background](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-view-and-control-wi-fi-data-usage-on-android/)".
I use above settings to prevent specific apps from using heavy data in background.
Read the linked article.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is a solution that should fix it
1. Phone Settings
2. Apps
3. WhatsApp
4. Data Usage
5. Wi-Fi Disabled - Toggle this back to ON.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/26 | 330 | 1,313 | <issue_start>username_0: 1) If i want to flash a stock rom what should I use adb sideload or fastboot. I have seen on youtube people using both of these. Are both of these similar or different. Sorry if this sounds stupid but I'm a noob and I'm very confused.
2) Do i have to unlock bootloader for flashing stock rom.
3) Does fastboot oem lock/unlock command works on every android device.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Folks consider `adb sideload` when they have a ready to flash `.zip` file. The command is mostly used when booted into Recovery mode.
Fastboot on the other hand *often* deals with per partition flashing at a time. E.g. `fastboot flash recovery ![]()` -- only flashes Recovery partition and not all the relevant partitions for ROM installation. `ADB sideload` usually does full ROM installation in one go.
2. You unlock the bootloader only if it is locked. Google Nexus devices comes with locked bootloaders while some Chinese Mediatek devices comes unlocked. You've to search web for your model.
3. No, the command doesn't work on every Android device. The reason is 2.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: ADB sideloading can be used to push a ROM into you device via you PC. Fastboot can flash a ROM (Most likely stock) by installing each parts one by one.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/06/27 | 345 | 1,429 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an ASUS ZenFone 2. I have tried using ASUS USB drivers and Google Android composite ADB drivers on my computer, but neither recognize the device while it is in recovery mode.
Can anyone help me solve this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: do you have android debug bridge enabled in developer options? i'm pretty sure that will enable it in recovery mode, too.
with your device booted, go into settings and choose "About phone (or tablet)." scroll down and tap on "Build number" 7 times.
now go back out to the main settings screen and you should see "Developer options." Select that and make sure the selection to "Enable USB debugging" is checked.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same issue and was able to solve it by updating Intel USB Driver for Android Devices. It is available here: [Official](https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-usb-driver-for-android-devices)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Had the same problem, plus the device was shown with a yellow exclamation mark in the device manager but only when in recovery mode.
Solution was to install the Google USB drivers for this device again:
* Google and Download "Google USB Driver"
* Open device manager
* Right click device
* Update Driver Software
* Select "Browse my Computer ..."
* Select "Let me pick ..."
* Select "Android Device"
* Select "Android ADB interface" ...
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/27 | 582 | 2,243 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Lenovo A806 Smartphone (apparently also known as Golden Warrior) from Hong Kong. Despite being bought from the Chinese market it has Google Play Store installed but it also has Mobomarket and other apps I'd rather not have which cannot be removed with normal deletion methods. I have been told they're probably within the root system.
I am a relative newbie and have discovered a variety of sites and programs which provide both rooting and mod options including Kingroot and Needrom. However I'm reluctant to just steam ahead without gaining approval from someone who knows about this stuff :-)
So my questions are,
1. Is there a list of available rooting programs/software anywhere on the web?
2. Does an unrooted phone always have to be rooted before mods can be flashed? Or can I install a new ROM which roots at the same time?
The phone runs 4.4.2. I have a build number if needed.
Many thanks for any advice.<issue_comment>username_1: A majority, if not all, of mods provide root access out of the box. The most popular one of them is [CyanogenMod](http://www.cyanogenmod.org/) (or "CM" for short), which strives to provide a clean Android experience while also offering new features. Unfortunately though, CM doesn't support your device. It seems like the closest you can get to it is [A806 AOSP](http://www.needrom.com/download/a806-aosp-v1-0/). In order to install that, you need the [TWRP recovery](http://www.needrom.com/download/twpr-recovery-english-for-lenovoa806/), which may also come in handy later on.
One thing to remember is that you should **always make backups** when installing things from within the recovery. In case things go wrong, you can always restore the backup and try again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Towelroot](https://towelroot.com/) is one of the easiest roots out there. Install the app on the phone (make sure **installing from unknown sources** is enabled in **settings → security**), press the only button in the app and you should be rooted.
You can (and should) then install a root manager app like [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu) to stop any random app being able to get root access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/27 | 179 | 695 | <issue_start>username_0: Does leaving a lithium-ion battery uncharged for 3-6 months at a time hurt battery life?
I have seen plenty of questions and articles about the dangers of leaving your cellphone in the charger, but I can't find anything about leaving your devices uncharged.<issue_comment>username_1: I live in a hot place and leave the battery after charging to 40% in the fridge well wrapped in Aluminum foil. Seems to help :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, leaving a lithium ion battery fully discharged for long periods can destroy the cell's ability to hold a charge. If you are going to be storing batteries for a long time, leave them about half charged.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/28 | 257 | 977 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Motorola Razr i in the web but It turns out that the phone has an unlock pattern and now I can't contact the seller. I have read some tutorials of the web talking about the "Hard Reset" which consist in something like this:
<http://www.smartmobilephonesolutions.com/content/how-to-hard-reset-an-android-phone>
When I try to do it I never see the Menu that I souposed to.
I really dont know If im doing well the process so I need someone to help me with specific instrucions of how to do this or with another solution.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: I live in a hot place and leave the battery after charging to 40% in the fridge well wrapped in Aluminum foil. Seems to help :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, leaving a lithium ion battery fully discharged for long periods can destroy the cell's ability to hold a charge. If you are going to be storing batteries for a long time, leave them about half charged.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/28 | 942 | 3,331 | <issue_start>username_0: I have android smartphone . I have computer with Windows 7 operating system.
I want to see data that I am surfing on internet in my smartphone on my computer. If I connect my smartphone with my computer using USB cable, can I see content which is displayed on my smartphone's display (say any website) on desktop screen? Is it really possible to do it? Is there any apk available for it? I don't want to root my smartphone.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no native way to do this through through a USB port, although you have a few other options:
1. Use Mirror Beta
==================
On your PC/Mac, download the [AllCast Receiver](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/allcast-receiver/hjbljnpdahefgnopeohlaeohgkiidnoe) app for Chrome and launch it. On your Android phone download the [Mirror Beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.mirror&referrer=utm_source%3D42matters.com%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb) app and make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If everything works well, you should be able to see your Chrome browser as an option on your phone, tap that and it should work.
This doesn't require root, but it does need lollipop
2. Simply use an HDMI cable
===========================
Get a microUSB to HDMI converter, plug one end in the phone and the other end in your monitor or TV. It should work out of the box as an input in your TV. This method will have less lag and will work on older phones, but is less like what you wanted.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you enable USB debugging, you can actually use the [Chrome debugging tools](https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-devtools/remote-debugging) to view your smartphone's display for any website.
1. Enable USB debugging (under Developer Tools).
if Developer Tools isn't available in Settings, you may need to do the above.
2. Open the desired website in Google Chrome on your phone
3. Connect your phone to your computer via a microusb cable
4. In Google Chrome on your computer, navigate to Settings->More Tools->Inspect Devices
5. Check **Discover USB Devices**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WLgZe.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/chrome-discover-usb.png))
5. Allow USB debugging on your phone
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lh2Ax.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/rsa-fingerprint.png))
6. At this point, you should be able to Inspect any webpages open on your phone from your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZjnWs.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/chrome-inspect-tabs.png))
7. Tapping on the mobile icon in the Inspector should mirror your mobile display
the resulting display should look something like this:
**Note:** this solution will only mirror webpages, not other content.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/28 | 898 | 3,154 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an application that refuses to start on a rooted phone.
I don't want to unroot my phone just for that application; is there any way to run an application inside an unrooted sandbox from a rooted phone (Nexus 5, Stock Android 5.1, rooted)?<issue_comment>username_1: There is no native way to do this through through a USB port, although you have a few other options:
1. Use Mirror Beta
==================
On your PC/Mac, download the [AllCast Receiver](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/allcast-receiver/hjbljnpdahefgnopeohlaeohgkiidnoe) app for Chrome and launch it. On your Android phone download the [Mirror Beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.mirror&referrer=utm_source%3D42matters.com%26utm_medium%3DWidgetWeb) app and make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If everything works well, you should be able to see your Chrome browser as an option on your phone, tap that and it should work.
This doesn't require root, but it does need lollipop
2. Simply use an HDMI cable
===========================
Get a microUSB to HDMI converter, plug one end in the phone and the other end in your monitor or TV. It should work out of the box as an input in your TV. This method will have less lag and will work on older phones, but is less like what you wanted.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you enable USB debugging, you can actually use the [Chrome debugging tools](https://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-devtools/remote-debugging) to view your smartphone's display for any website.
1. Enable USB debugging (under Developer Tools).
if Developer Tools isn't available in Settings, you may need to do the above.
2. Open the desired website in Google Chrome on your phone
3. Connect your phone to your computer via a microusb cable
4. In Google Chrome on your computer, navigate to Settings->More Tools->Inspect Devices
5. Check **Discover USB Devices**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WLgZe.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/chrome-discover-usb.png))
5. Allow USB debugging on your phone
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Lh2Ax.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/rsa-fingerprint.png))
6. At this point, you should be able to Inspect any webpages open on your phone from your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZjnWs.png)
(source: [chrome.com](https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging/chrome-inspect-tabs.png))
7. Tapping on the mobile icon in the Inspector should mirror your mobile display
the resulting display should look something like this:
**Note:** this solution will only mirror webpages, not other content.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/28 | 724 | 2,214 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently changed my Moto G LTE (XT1039) from Android 4.x to 5.1. The device is not rooted.
After the update, I found that [Llama - Location Profiles](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama)'s toggle mobile data - mobile data off action fails to disable my mobile data.
After checking out a few alternatives, I found that several automation apps have reviews mentioning a similar situation. For example [Data ON-OFF](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.miabit.android.dataonoff&reviewId=Z3A6QU9xcFRPR0FFMW5wM1F6SnBCWTBQR3JXZ3k0aFd0cHRsRzJFOEtxcEk0ZENxSm5RT1hBcjBfZ0JNcEJLVjNVTGphYnladHpmVHR0aGlfRjh0dmF6SVE) has this review:
>
> Not working 5.1 motto 4g Used to work on 4.4.4 uninstalled until it gets an update.
>
>
>
How do I automate the toggling of mobile data on/off in Android 5.1?
Or, has there been a change to the Android API to remove this functionality?<issue_comment>username_1: "Toggle Data 5.0" appears to be an app/widget that should do what you are asking.
The app is paid (but free on [XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-toggle-data-5-0-widget-to-toggle-t2937936)) and requires root. Hope this helps. =)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) which is paid but really powerful app.
* You can create a profile based on an event, schedule, or according to your preference.
* Then you can create a task with an action from Net > Mobile Data section.
Note: this action requires either root, [ADB WiFi](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/userguide/en/help/ah_adb_wifi.html) to be enabled, or permission to [write secure settings](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/userguide/en/help/ah_secure_setting_grant.html).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate) can toggle [Mobile data](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/mobile_data_set_state.html), however it require a rooted device since Android 5. It can likely be done on unrooted device as well, using [UI automation](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/interact.html).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/06/28 | 1,152 | 3,610 | <issue_start>username_0: Information:
============
Hello, I lost my **IMEI** number on my `Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505` today and I would like to restore my original **IMEI** back to my phone. I still have my original **IMEI** of my phone written down. And my Sim Card is not detected.
**I do not have any backups!**
I didn't make any backups of `/efs` (sorry!), will do that when I have this problem fixed and backup it on all my computers.
I have searched **Google** and **www.Android.StackExchange.com** but couldn't find anything that worked for me. (**So please don't mark this as a duplicate question**)
---
In short:
=========
* Samsung Galaxy S4 **GT-I9505**
* I live in **The Netherlands**
* My carrier is **KPN** (if you wanted to know that)
* I have my **IMEI** number written down
* **I do not have any backups of `/efs`!** (sorry!)
* IMEI = Unknown
* Baseband = Unknown
* Sim Card not detected
---
Screenshots:
============
I dialed `*#06#` to get the **IMEI** number:
The hidden menu in Android: (`*#*#4636#*#*` or `*#*#INFO#*#*`):
---
What I have tried:
==================
* Of course, I flashed the stock ROM back on my phone. (Android 4.4.2)
* I downloaded a backup of `/efs` from someone else on the internet and flashed that on my phone. However the `IMEI` is still "Unknown".
* When I flash the stock ROM on my phone for my country (The Netherlands), **it did restore my IMEI**. However WIFI didn't work on the stock ROM, and when I flash **Cyanogenmod** back on my phone, I don't have an **IMEI** anymore. (So I think the **IMEI** wasn't written permanently on my phone).
---
**Any help is appreciated.**
If I need to add some more information, just tell me. **Thanks!**<issue_comment>username_1: If you have root access.
Try apps like [XPOSED Imei Changer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivek.imeichanger)
* Just open app and select *Set Orignal* if it doesnt show your orignal imei just type the imei you have written and tap apply.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: After all this was a simple bug in the `cm12.1-20150623` nightly. It has been fixed in the `cm12.1-20150629` nightly. For more information about this bug you look here: [CM12.1 Nightly no Sim found](http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/111447-cm121-nightly-sim-no-found/page__st__20#entry525268). For all the people helped me so far, thanks for your support.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: find the correct baseband first(baseband depends for which country the phone was made). if your baseband is still unknown try to write nv for the phone so that at the correct cp file (modem) you will find ime = 000000... or 35000.... or any other number different from unknown or null imei. when you get this write imei certificate file. finished phone fixed.
**remember** use only stock os and root the phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you flashed a custom ROM using TWRP or CWM Recovery and your IMEI no longer be able to show or unknown baseband:
1. First, root your device.
2. Dial \*#1234# to find the CSC Version (example: Ã750FODM1ARK9), then copy it. Change the first letter with
3. Use a file manager, go to EFS Folder, edit `nv_data.bin` and replace the 6th line with the CSC Code, and save it.
4. Reboot your device, your EFS will restore and IMEI is done.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/06/28 | 387 | 1,537 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on a Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), and would like to use TalkBack.
Why are the system language and TTS language separate. What does this separation of tasks achieve? Anyways, I am trying to enable TalkBack. I tend to vary the system (user-interface) language between `English (US)` and `Italian`.
So, I'm stuck at the following message, which is preventing me from turning on and experimenting with TTS. Anyone know how I can handle this obstacle.
Here is a screenshot:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/209y6.png)
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: OK, now I understand. The system language is what is used to display the text associated with the various user interface elements (app icon names, menu item names, etc...) whereas the TTS language is what is used to sound these names out. If the TTS language were to differ from the system language, then you would hear all names pronounced incompetently (besides in the different accent), as the rules for sounding out words in different languages differ.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure that you select the same language under the following options:
```
1. Settings -> Accessibility -> Text-to-speech output -> ***** Text-to-speech,
settings button behind it -> Language -> English(United States)
2. Language and Input -> Language -> English(United States)
```
You may select any Language, but choose the same language in both of these cases.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/28 | 266 | 1,160 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible for me to transfer game data files from my nokia-x phone to another android device?cause **Nokia-x doesn't support google play services**,and i want save my village progress.how can i get the game data files?<issue_comment>username_1: OK, now I understand. The system language is what is used to display the text associated with the various user interface elements (app icon names, menu item names, etc...) whereas the TTS language is what is used to sound these names out. If the TTS language were to differ from the system language, then you would hear all names pronounced incompetently (besides in the different accent), as the rules for sounding out words in different languages differ.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure that you select the same language under the following options:
```
1. Settings -> Accessibility -> Text-to-speech output -> ***** Text-to-speech,
settings button behind it -> Language -> English(United States)
2. Language and Input -> Language -> English(United States)
```
You may select any Language, but choose the same language in both of these cases.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/06/28 | 340 | 1,316 | <issue_start>username_0: Basically I still want to receive the messages from a contact but on lesser priority. I don't want a notification to appear when this contact messages me.
It is possible to mute a group chat, *but not for single contact*. Or I haven't found it.
How to mute a single contact on WhatsApp?<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to mute a group conversation,
Whatsapp -> Click conversation you want to mute -> top right theres the options menu (three dots) -> Mute.
In that menu, you can deselect the notification setting or mute the conversation for a period of time.
I don't think there is a mute for a single contact though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is an option in the Settings -> Notifications. When you go to section "Group notifications", there is an option to set the notification tone, vibrate or popup notification.
In my case, I've turned off the vibration and set tone to "no sound" and it's fine for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In the conversation click the three dots in the top right > View Contact > scroll down and select Mute.
Or go to contacts, tap the profile picture on the left, click the "i" icon, to view the contact and scroll down and select mute.
Using WhatsApp 2.12.250 on Android 5.1.1 (Nexus 5).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/29 | 371 | 1,408 | <issue_start>username_0: I have upgraded my Sony Xperia Z1 from Android 4.4.4 to Android 5.0.2 and now, when the screen is locked, I first have to swipe before I can enter the pattern. When I go to Settings -> Screen Lock, there is an option None, but it is greyed out because of
```
Disabled by administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage
```
What does this mean and how can I change this?<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to mute a group conversation,
Whatsapp -> Click conversation you want to mute -> top right theres the options menu (three dots) -> Mute.
In that menu, you can deselect the notification setting or mute the conversation for a period of time.
I don't think there is a mute for a single contact though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is an option in the Settings -> Notifications. When you go to section "Group notifications", there is an option to set the notification tone, vibrate or popup notification.
In my case, I've turned off the vibration and set tone to "no sound" and it's fine for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In the conversation click the three dots in the top right > View Contact > scroll down and select Mute.
Or go to contacts, tap the profile picture on the left, click the "i" icon, to view the contact and scroll down and select mute.
Using WhatsApp 2.12.250 on Android 5.1.1 (Nexus 5).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/29 | 320 | 1,213 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I browse my Downloads folder on my Nexus 6? Or Pictures or Audio or any folder?
Right now, I do so by opening Gmail, and browsing possible attachments, which is silly but works.<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to mute a group conversation,
Whatsapp -> Click conversation you want to mute -> top right theres the options menu (three dots) -> Mute.
In that menu, you can deselect the notification setting or mute the conversation for a period of time.
I don't think there is a mute for a single contact though.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is an option in the Settings -> Notifications. When you go to section "Group notifications", there is an option to set the notification tone, vibrate or popup notification.
In my case, I've turned off the vibration and set tone to "no sound" and it's fine for me.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In the conversation click the three dots in the top right > View Contact > scroll down and select Mute.
Or go to contacts, tap the profile picture on the left, click the "i" icon, to view the contact and scroll down and select mute.
Using WhatsApp 2.12.250 on Android 5.1.1 (Nexus 5).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/29 | 468 | 1,881 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a few albums uploaded, all the songs (the full albums ) show up in my tablet ( Samsung S ), also they show up in the web player and in my old Samsung S3. But my S4 with lollipop just shows two or three songs of each album.
I already tried refresh, also I changed the storage, I cleared the data, and the cache. But everytime I log and browse the albums just two or three songs shows up.
Edit.
Also I wiped out the whole system and even the dalvik cache.<issue_comment>username_1: I was having the same problem and have a case open with Google on this issue. While I have not heard back from them yet, I continued to investigate this issue myself and may have found a solution. What I did was open Goolgle Play music from my browser on my laptop. In settings, under my devices I deactivated my Android phone (Galaxy S5). On my phone I did a Force stop of the application and cleared any data. Then I restarted the app and did a refresh just to force it.
Before I did this, several artists were missing and many songs as well. for example my phone only showed 8 Beatles songs. Now I am showing 256. On my laptop, I still show more songs 269, but it a heck of a lot better. Other artists I checked show up as well.
I believe this all started after I did a full wipe of my phone due to battery issues with the lollipop upgrade. Hopefully this helps.
MS
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Well finally it seems to be a problem with Google services and not my phone or devices. I took a more drastic approach and removed all my music from the cloud and uploaded again, all sixty gigabytes of music, but everything is great now.
Someone could try also @username_1 approach, but that didn't seem to fully solve the problem for me. It improved the amount of songs that appeared on the phone , but still not all of them.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/29 | 507 | 2,021 | <issue_start>username_0: I carry a Cruz Tablet (T301) with Android 2.2.1. A long time ago, when my tablet used to work remotely fine, I remember having a place to where I could obtain apps, just as long as I had internet. After my factory reset, I haven't been able to find any apps on my tablet where I can download a market for apps. Adding onto the fact [I keep getting kicked off the internet](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/113797/cruz-t301-internet-kick-off), there is very little I know that I can do. Does anyone have any suggestions for application markets, if and when my internet is restored to normal?<issue_comment>username_1: I was having the same problem and have a case open with Google on this issue. While I have not heard back from them yet, I continued to investigate this issue myself and may have found a solution. What I did was open Goolgle Play music from my browser on my laptop. In settings, under my devices I deactivated my Android phone (Galaxy S5). On my phone I did a Force stop of the application and cleared any data. Then I restarted the app and did a refresh just to force it.
Before I did this, several artists were missing and many songs as well. for example my phone only showed 8 Beatles songs. Now I am showing 256. On my laptop, I still show more songs 269, but it a heck of a lot better. Other artists I checked show up as well.
I believe this all started after I did a full wipe of my phone due to battery issues with the lollipop upgrade. Hopefully this helps.
MS
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Well finally it seems to be a problem with Google services and not my phone or devices. I took a more drastic approach and removed all my music from the cloud and uploaded again, all sixty gigabytes of music, but everything is great now.
Someone could try also @username_1 approach, but that didn't seem to fully solve the problem for me. It improved the amount of songs that appeared on the phone , but still not all of them.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/06/30 | 770 | 2,861 | <issue_start>username_0: My friend asked me if it's still possible to factory reset his Sony Xperia J phone in any way when the pattern code was entered 20 times and it locked itself. The only way to do it right now is to enter the answer to the question, but he doesn't even remember it. The second one's validating through a Google account, but he doesn't remember his credentials.
I tried the volume up/down/both + power button, didn't seem to work, the menu won't show up. I tried flashing it, but it's locked and when I tried to unlock it, writing the code in the emergency dialer didn't do anything too. Additionally, other codes didn't look like working too. No menus showed up.
Is it possible to factory reset this phone? I don't care about data loss, I've already taken both SIM and SD cards out where all the information was.<issue_comment>username_1: You can do this:
1. Download an app called "PC Companion" ([Link](http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/))
2. Install and run it.
3. Select the option "Support Zone New!" then click "Start"
4. Wait for the program to install an add-on
5. Select "Phone / Tablet Software Update" and click "Start"
6. Select "Repair my phone / tablet"
7. Follow the Instruction
8. Chose your phone model
9. Connect your phone to your PC and wait.
DONE!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can reset the phone without needing your PC or any other software:
1. Turn the phone off
2. Long press **Power up** and **Volume up** keys for a couple of seconds. It should start booting.
3. When booted you should see a menu, use the volume keys to navigate to **Restore factory settings**.
4. Use the **Power** button to select.
5. When it asks you to confirm navigate to yes and press the power button again.
6. The phone should reboot and start formatting.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use **fastboot** to wipe user data.
Here's how :
1. Enter into fastboot mode by:
1. first power off your phone.
2. Press volume down key and while pressing it connect your phone to pc. The blue light will turn on.
2. Now try these commands( I assume you have fastboot files ) :
```
fastboot wipe userdata
fastboot erase userdata # alternative
```
It should probably work.
3. If it stays on waiting for device, you're probably missing the drivers.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Firstly, <NAME> doesn't have stock recovery. You need to flash a new one. Try TWRP or CWM from the XDA Developers site.
If the phone's rooted, you can try ADB. But for ADB, you should need the ADB debugging option enabled on the phone.
Write those commands in the ADB shell of your PC.
```
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
su
rm *.key
```
OR
On TWRP, mount the system, use file manager, navigate to `/data/system`,
remove all files ending with `.key`.
Done. You got your phone unlocked.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/06/30 | 950 | 3,561 | <issue_start>username_0: I have rooted my phone 2 days ago using iRoot (well, actually, a couple of rooting softwares that failed on me before using iRoot). To be safe, I removed my sim card AND sd card before performing the process of rooting. It was a pretty straight forward process (as with many of the "one-click" rooting mechanisms readily available).
I was slightly concerned afterwards as to where all my apps had gone missing to. You see, most of my apps were installed to SD card anyway, and those that were not were copied there (e.g Du battery saver). I suffered pretty much the same problem as this guy- ([can't find apps on sd card after root](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/36638/cant-find-apps-on-sd-card-after-root))
Rebooting and even factory resetting the phone on multiple times did nothing to "revive" the apps. The SD card size is the same as it was before the root, so the apps are definitely still there. The app data is still there also...so I am really confused as to why the apps are not showing up.
Because I needed to get on whatsapp for days, I decided to just re-install the app again and upon doing so it let me know that it was detecting some chat backups and restored the app almost fully to its original state before the root.
After searching around online I couldnt really find many other people in a similar predicament. It seems rather odd.
Could anyone provide some insight into this?
(My phone specs- spreadtrum with froyo...I suspect)
Edit- Forgot to say thanks in advanced.<issue_comment>username_1: You can do this:
1. Download an app called "PC Companion" ([Link](http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/))
2. Install and run it.
3. Select the option "Support Zone New!" then click "Start"
4. Wait for the program to install an add-on
5. Select "Phone / Tablet Software Update" and click "Start"
6. Select "Repair my phone / tablet"
7. Follow the Instruction
8. Chose your phone model
9. Connect your phone to your PC and wait.
DONE!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can reset the phone without needing your PC or any other software:
1. Turn the phone off
2. Long press **Power up** and **Volume up** keys for a couple of seconds. It should start booting.
3. When booted you should see a menu, use the volume keys to navigate to **Restore factory settings**.
4. Use the **Power** button to select.
5. When it asks you to confirm navigate to yes and press the power button again.
6. The phone should reboot and start formatting.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use **fastboot** to wipe user data.
Here's how :
1. Enter into fastboot mode by:
1. first power off your phone.
2. Press volume down key and while pressing it connect your phone to pc. The blue light will turn on.
2. Now try these commands( I assume you have fastboot files ) :
```
fastboot wipe userdata
fastboot erase userdata # alternative
```
It should probably work.
3. If it stays on waiting for device, you're probably missing the drivers.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Firstly, <NAME> doesn't have stock recovery. You need to flash a new one. Try TWRP or CWM from the XDA Developers site.
If the phone's rooted, you can try ADB. But for ADB, you should need the ADB debugging option enabled on the phone.
Write those commands in the ADB shell of your PC.
```
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
su
rm *.key
```
OR
On TWRP, mount the system, use file manager, navigate to `/data/system`,
remove all files ending with `.key`.
Done. You got your phone unlocked.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/06/30 | 739 | 3,377 | <issue_start>username_0: Are all Android apps device dependent ? Like for example if two different devices run the same version of Android can I interchange the app apk files ? Like the camera app ? **Can I take the camera app of device A and install it in device B ?**
Are the apps made by manufacturers or are they a part of the Android OS ? Like would it be possible for me to the get the Gallery apk of the Jellybean OS if I downloaded their SDK from Google ?<issue_comment>username_1: Not all apps are device dependent, but many are. One particular example is, indeed, the camera app, which is often dependent on OS revision, the actual hardware, and the framework the OEM is using (such as Touchwiz on a Samsung device). Many are reliant on the version of Android, although typically this only impacts using on an older version, up to a point.
As well, apps can be either developed separately or part of the system. Just depends on how the manufacturer wants to handle it. But they'll typically, these days, update them separately which then replaces the system app (really it just covers up the old version which remains), so the answer tends to be "a little of both." But if it's something made by the device manufacturer, they WILL lock it to their devices.
However your particular example, of the Gallery app from Jelly Bean, would probably at least partially function on a newer OS. That's based in AOSP, so not device-dependent. Only possible issue is whether it has any conflicts with newer apps on a newer OS.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The answer is "it depends on the app".
--------------------------------------
Most of the things you as a user interact with on Android (including the home screen itself) are apps. Android comes with a set of apps created by Google that ensures a basic level of functionality (e.g. Clock, Home, Download manager, web browser, Dialer, Contacts manager, Calendar, SMS/messaging, etc.) These are generally non-removable by users. However, due to Android's open source nature, manufacturers and carriers are able to modify, or completely replace these apps with their own creations.
Apps supplied by the manufacturers are very device-dependent. Most depend on the particular framework that the manufacturer added to "stock" Android. For example, you cannot take Samsung's Camera app from a Galaxy S5 phone and have it work on an LG G3. Even if you manage to install it successfully, it will most likely not start up, or crash, because that app has dependencies on Samsung's TouchWiz framework and libraries that would not be present on LG's, Motorola's, or even stock Google's Nexus lines of devices.
3rd-party apps that you find on the Play Store are created to be compatible with as many devices as possible, because developers usually want as many people as possible to be able to buy and use their apps. You can generally "move" them between vastly different devices without issues, provided they are not restricted by by Android OS version running on the target device. Apps that make use of newer features that became available on certain Android versions will be incompatible with older OS versions. The Play Store app itself handles this, and will not even show you apps that are incompatible with your phone. You can still side-load such apps, but don't expect them to work well or be stable.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/01 | 1,125 | 3,958 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm connected to a wifi spot with my android, but i'd like to connect with my laptop aswell. I don't want to root my phone (warranty and stuffs) nor reset the router, as it has complex settings on it. I tried recovering the password from /data/misc/wifi/wpa\_supplicant.conf using adb, but i get an error, which sent me on a rabbithole of solutions until i met a dead end.
I'll post the steps i followed bellow, i would like someone to tell me if i goofed on any step.
(I wanted to post images, but i need 10 reputation, sorry)
So i enter on adb and i check if my device is recognized using
>
> >adb devices
>
>
>
Everything seems fine, i proceed to try to pull out the config file with
>
> >adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa\_supplicant.conf c:/wpa\_supplicant.conf
>
>
>
At this step i get this message:
>
> failed to copy from "...." to "..." : permission denied.
>
>
>
So i searched for a solution for this and i found that i have to use "adb root" to restart adb with root permissions. I try it, but i get this message.
>
> adb can't run as root on production builds.
>
>
>
So again, i went down the rabbit hole, and i found someone else with the same problem, who says that solved it using ">adb shell" and then "$ su".
I'm getting tired, but i try it, i go to shell, and everything seems fine i get into shell@android with no problem, now i only need to access as su, but as i try i get this message:
>
> system/bin/sh: su: not found
>
>
>
Now this may or may not have to do with this (i'm a noob), but if i used "adb devices" while on shell, or right after exiting it, no devices would appear listed, even if i checked before doing all the above.
I'm very noob at this and i'm sure i'm messing up somewhere, but i can't find where and its getting late. I've spent 2 hours aready looking for solutions and every step deeper i get, less results i get because any of the above solutions worked for other people. Does anybody have any idea on how to access that damned file without rooting my phone?
(I can use my phone as router usb while i'm connected to the wifi, but i'd rather have the freedom of knowing the password, as i'm going to stay here for the whole summer)<issue_comment>username_1: This may still be true,
many routers by brand have a default admin user name and password
as well as ip address
```
netgear defaults for my router anyway was
admin admin
192.168.254.254
```
as an example
if you have a device with wireless access to the router use an app from fdroid called Network Discovery to determine the router address, then punch that addy into your browser address bar. you will be prompted to enter admin name and password and from there you have to sort it out yourself. =)
afterthought, you could try john the ripper, i've been thinking about compiling it for my tab to see if i can get it to work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If You have an android device with wifi access. Go the wifi setting when you are connected. Then press the connected wifi (Access Point / BSSID) for few seconds. It will Pop Up "Forget Network" & "Modify Network". Click on Modify Network. Then Check on "Show Advance Settings". Then scroll down till end. You will see the ip assigned to your device. It should look like "192.168.90.115" or any ip which is assigned to your device. Note it down. And Paste it in the browser of that device and just replace the last number with 1 (i.e: 192.168.90.1) or (<http://192.168.90.1>)
type admin for username and passward
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Using this method won't work for you, since /data is not accessible except after acquiring root permissions. But if you can root your device, try this afterwards:
```
adb shell
su # allow it from phone if required
cp /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf /sdcard/
exit
adb pull /sdcard/wpa_supplicant.conf
```
Sorry but AFAIK this can't be done without root.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/01 | 741 | 3,047 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a new phone, the Elephone P7000 and it runs stock android 5.0. Everything seems to work perfectly apart from the fact that most of the time the top status bar says I am roaming.
When I check which network I am connected to, it says I am connected to my actual provider network, so why does it say I'm roaming. The only partial fix to this issue is manually selecting the cellular network, and this only works for around 10 minutes with no roaming shown in the status bar, after that it switches (? – I don't know if it actually does since I still seem to be connected to the same network) ***by itself when I am not moving*** and I get the roaming indication again.
So far, this does not seem to affect my ability to make calls or receive messages, but I find the roaming indicator in the status bar to be very unsettling.
*Edit to clarify:
On my network operator selection screen, I see the same operator name multiple times and only upon selecting one specific (the topmost) option I get no roaming indication.*
Any help or clarification would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Let me guess, you're on EE? Or a network that uses EE for it's coverage? (like Virgin or Asda). These swap between the Orange and T-mobile masts depending on which has the strongest signal, and when that happens the phone thinks it's then "roaming".
When you see 2 versions of the same network operator, you'll often see different capitalisation, e.g. "virgin" and "Virgin". One of these is actually Orange and the other is T-Mobile.
It doesn't have any negative effects.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Internally, mobile networks identify themselves through a Mobile Country Code (MCC) and a Mobile Network Code (MNC). The MCC and MNC of "your" network are stored on your SIM, along with other data with which your phone identifies itself to the carrier.
Each cell tower transmits a cell ID, which also contains the MCC and MNC. When you are connected to a mast whose MCC/MNC pair differs from that on your SIM, the phone assumes you are roaming on a different network. This is usually the case when you are traveling abroad, but there is also "national roaming" (the MCC is the same but MNCs differ).
However, some carriers have multiple MNCs within the same country. US carriers have a handful of MNCs. In Europe this is less common, but occasionally mergers between carriers have resulted in multiple MNCs being assigned to the same carrier.
**Edit:** I recently saw a portion of the Android source code which has lists of which networks are not considered “roaming” for a SIM issued by a particular carrier. Thus, if you are running a recent version of Android and you’re on a network which uses multiple MCC/MNC pairs, Android will not show the roaming icon. However, this will only work if your phone runs a version of Android which already “knows” about these MCC/MNC pairs being part of the same network. If it doesn’t, Android will mistakenly report your status as roaming.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/01 | 271 | 1,037 | <issue_start>username_0: A leap second was recently added on June 30, 2015 23:59:60 UTC.
How are leap seconds implemented on Android (specifically Lollipop)?<issue_comment>username_1: In Date/Hour Settings page you have a checkbox to enable auto-checking time by the network.
I think it's your mobile operator that gives time. Then the mobile is always up-to-date (time speaking).
I don't think leap seconds are implemented in stock Android if we're not connected on any network.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The leap second was not implemented in Lollipop or any other Android version. If you are really concerned with having 'atomic clock' accuracy, use [ClockSync](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.amip.ClockSync&hl=en), which synchronizes your device's clock with an atomic clock.
If you have root access, this is done automatically. Without root, a countdown assists in you manually synchronizing your clock. That will get you the one second back if you don't have network-provided time.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/01 | 484 | 1,953 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Redmi 1S phone running Andriod 4.3 (MIUI v56). When connected to a PC (Windows 7 32Bit) in MTP mode, one of the folders named `Backup` (present in internal memory) is seen as a file and effectively inaccessible.
When connected through FTP, that folder is seen and accessible through an FTP client (can be downloaded as well to PC). Folder is accessible from within the File Manager app on phone as well.
I am clueless what is selectively causing this single folder being seen as a file when the device is connected in MTP mode! Any support to solve this would be great. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Because of the different way files and folders are handled on Windows when compared to other operating systems, it could be that the folder is corrupted and Windows is seeing it as a file (which it really is in the Android filesystem). It may be possible to fix this problem by:
1. Creating a new folder,
2. Moving the contents of `Backup` into the new folder,
3. Removing `Backup`, and finally
4. Renaming the new folder to `Backup`
However, depending on what the underlying problem truly is, this may not fix it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is most likely cause by the path being incorrectly indexed as a file in the MediaStore. Only files scanned and added to the MediaStore shows up in Windows when the device is mounted in MTP mode. Try rescanning the path, to update the MediaStore with the correct path information.
If you have the ADT installed, use ADB:
```
adb shell am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_MOUNTED -d file:///mnt/sdcard/Backup
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: It is still relevant in 2021 since I just encoutered the problem.
Simple solution: rebuild media cache.
Go to Applications, tap the three points in the upper right corner. Choose show processes. Find Media Storage. Clear cache and data. Reboot.
So it seems Windows is the culprit?
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/02 | 837 | 3,134 | <issue_start>username_0: Not the SD Card that downloads, folders, gallery, etc. goes to. I mean the data/data internal memory of the Android device, where game saves, factory apps, etc. goes to.
As much as I'd love to root my device to access storage, I am afraid of the risks associated with it, like bricking. It's a Lenovo Ideatab S2109A-F and have found no simple low risk ways of rooting it and no one click root apps support it. It runs ICS 4.0.4.
But anyways now I'm turning to a pc method. We have a Windows Vista Compaq Presario computer, though its internet network card is dead and can't read our wireless router so I must tether to connect it to download whatever drivers I need for the pc to access internal memory. I don't plan to do anything with the storage itself for risk of damaging my device, I only intend to back up a few save game files to a pc folder so I don't lose them, just in case the tablet needs reset for any reason. Don't wanna lose my files and I cannot back them up if I can't access internal storage.
So step by step, what do I have to do and what files to download in order for the pc to read files from my Android internal data? Any alternative solutions would help too and if you know an easy low risk way to root this particular tablet, I'll give it a go. I tried looking up ways and tried, but nothing helped me.<issue_comment>username_1: Directly accessing `/data/data/*` is not possible without root – neither on device, nor remotely from your PC.
But your question rather is a [XY problem](https://meta.stackoverflow.com/q/66377/192154): what you really want to do is "to back up a few save game files to a pc folder so I don't lose them, just in case the tablet needs reset for any reason". And for that, you've even put a tag that already answers your question: [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'"). Follow up to [its tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) for some general hints (e.g. how to install a minimal version of it). Then see the [backup](/questions/tagged/backup "show questions tagged 'backup'") [tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/backup/info) and scan it for "ADB" (also check the linked questions there).
Basically, what you want to do is to `adb backup` the relevant apps. Such an ADB-Backup always includes the app's data, and optionally the `.apk` of the app as well:
```
# adb backup -f [-[no]apk]
adb backup -f myApp.ab -apk com.foobar.app
```
The only thing you need to figure first for this is the package name of the app you want to backup. Easiest way of doing that is checking its page on PlayStore, where the package name is part of the URL (`id=). Alternatively, e.g. the app [AppInspector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quantoa.AppInspector) can help you find the package name.`
If you later need to restore that, `adb restore` is all you need to call.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: It's `/storage/emulated/0/`, like if you have downloaded a movie then:
```
adb pull /storage/emulated/0/Downloads/moiveName /Volume/yourVolumeName
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/02 | 273 | 993 | <issue_start>username_0: I use the stock Xperia "backup & restore" app to backup data like contacts, call log etc.
Then I want to backup the backup to dropbox, but I cannot find the backup anywhere on the sd card.
anyone has any idea where the backup is?<issue_comment>username_1: The backups are located in folder ".semc-fullbackup" on your SD card.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: On the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact, seems to be this file `SD-Card/Android/data/SonyBnR/Backup`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: On Sony Xperia Z1 Compact without an SD card (or when storage destination of "Internal Storage" is selected), the backups are located at `/sdcard/.semc-fullbackup` (or equivalently `/storage/sdcard0/.semc-fullbackup`, or `/storage/emulated/legacy/.semc-fullbackup`).
It seems to be exposed over MTP as `\Internal storage\storage\emulated\legacy` but gives errors when trying to copy it.
So, it needs to copied from within the phone to some other location.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/02 | 566 | 2,371 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet that only has one USB port that it used to recharge the battery (so no extra charger port), and I need to connect another device to it (ex: USB drive or printer) that only needs to transfer data (ie it does not need power from the USB) at the same time the charger is on.
```
____________
| |
| TABLET |
|____________|
|
________|________
______|____ _______|_______
| | | |
| USB DRIVE | | CHARGER |
|___________| |_______________|
```
There are some cables that allow to connect those devices (like the one pictured below), but it seems that applied to the example above it would provide energy to the USB drive and not to the tablet.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JKX7e.jpg)
Is this possible? Do you guys know anything that can make this work?<issue_comment>username_1: It is depending on your device. Some Samsung Tablets can be charged while using OTG with special adapters. The cable you post in your question don't work.
Some devices have a special mode for USB Host and changing at the same time. Most devices can only charge OR host.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I can't speak to your specific device, particularly as you haven't named it, but assuming it supports the functionality, you would use an adapter such [as this one](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00M7X6XNG) which provides both a micro-USB input to continue charging the phone/tablet, and a USB-A port for the OTG functions. You'll find a variety of alternatives linked to via Amazon as well, with different layouts, and some with additional ports. Just be aware that compatibility differs from device to device. If you have Amazon Prime, then the one I linked to is cheap enough to be almost disposable if it doesn't pan out.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try [this converter](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00LTHBCNM) or a similar one (there are plenty of them on Amazon), just please read "Product description" first. It says what *could* work and which devices were checked.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/02 | 490 | 1,938 | <issue_start>username_0: Can anyone help me identify this icon that looks like "a hand with small restricted icon", and how can I remove it?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCezc.jpg)
Click image for larger version<issue_comment>username_1: It means [you have interruptions disabled](http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6424). When your device is in this mode, you will not receive any visual, audible, or vibration notifications except for alarms you've explicitly configured to be allowed.
On vanilla/Google Android, this setting can be found in the "Sound & notifiation" category, but ASUS may have moved it elsewhere. Alternatively, if you press the volume button up when not in a media app (music player, video, etc) it should display the ringtone/notification volume overlay, and you can use that to adjust your interruption settings.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is the sign for glove touch-sensitive. If you turn on the glove touch-sensitive, it will appear on the notification bar, but when you turn it off, it will not appear. For a solution in Asus, go to Setting - Asus customized setting - Glove mode and turn off the mode.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I use Do Not Disturb a lot. I decided to turn it off and a hand icon appeared on the top left of my screen. I also received a call from an unknown number that my caller ID and blocker allowed. They said nothing when I answered.
Googling it gave me: it's disabling glove touch. In Android, I never used glove touch although that would be great. There are gestures that can be used on the Moto Stylus. I've checked for that and so far nothing.
My phone may be telling me to split the screen (if it gives suggestions as cookies do for shopping). I really have no definite answer. Perhaps this will help someone see options in their problem-solving.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/03 | 1,354 | 4,636 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Nexus 5 on Ebay. It came brand new with all the packaging, but having bought a previous Nexus 5 (directly from Google) this packaging seemed a little suspect (I think it might be a very well made imitation, or a modified LG version of the device. Seemed legit on the website though).
Anyhow, when it arrived i put in a local SIM, but it wouldn't connect to the cellular network, or it would connect intermittently (5-10 seconds and it would drop off). I went into the settings and noticed that the IMEI read '0'. It was on Android 4.4.4.
It seems that if the IMEI is 0, the device would fail security checks (either with the MEID or the IMEI zeroed) and thus not register on the network.
After Googling quite a bit, I came across these answers on StackExchange, however they're not entirely clear:
[Nexus 5, IMEI 0, how to restore IMEI?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/85807/nexus-5-imei-0-how-to-restore-imei) (Refers to a Russian website, and you need to translate to English ... so it's kind of messy)
<https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/96397/nexus-5-imei-0-shows-how-to-restore-original-imei>
None of these was actually clear and after quite a bit of fumbling about, nothing seems to have worked. So how does one get this fixed?<issue_comment>username_1: Finally i found this post on XDA which seems to be a better translation from the Russian page above to English: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/imei-0-efs-backup-t2769023/post60421668#post60421668> . All the files necessary are also attached to the post.
However not all of it is useful, i'll copy-paste the useful parts below, and add comments to things that were important:
1. Download all the ZIP archives from the post
2. Install the LG driver
3. Install QPST
4. Copy the entire folder EFS Professional to `C:/` drive (Not sure whether
it necessarily has be be the `C:/` drive, or you can just have it in a folder somewhere on your machine)
5. You'll need to root the phone and get shell access through adb.
Either:
* Unpack the archive Nexus5 the root of drive C (this is only necessary if you don’t use WUG);Or:
* Use WUG Nexus Root Toolkit (*a lot easier*):
+ Make sure you're running stock Android 5.0.1 (Very important, I tried with 5.1.1 and it failed). Depending on which Android version you're on, you can either upgrade normally till 5.0.1, or use WUG to downgrade to 5.0.1
+ Root the device using WUG
+ If necessary, you can reset the IMEI using backups zero IMEI from the archive. To do this, simply make a backup of your EFS in TWRP, then replace in the folder's backup your files on the distribution of similar make and restore EFS. (Mine was already zeroed, so i had no chance of making a backup) *If it is already erased and reads 0, then just skip this step.*
6. Still using WUG, click on the Launch the Advanced utilities:
* Install boot [kernel] 5.0.0\_diag\_BOOT.img from folder "restore\_imei\_files" (Remember that you were on version 5.0.1 ... if you happen to be on 5.1.1, you may end up in a boot loop like i did ---> So 5.0.1 is very important)
7. Open a command window (Windows prompt) at the location where *adb* and *fastboot* are located (You can do this by navigating to the respective folder, hold "shift" on your keyboard, and right click. In the context menu click "Open command window here").
8. Type:
* `adb shell`
* `su`
* `setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb` (*notice the comma between diag and adb*) This activates the diagnostic mode on the phone and will avail operations with nvram through the com port.
9. Open EFS Professional:
* (a). Click on Qualcomm NV Tools, Hit connect and go to the Secure Ops tab.
* (b). Hit Check off IMEI and MEID and hit 'Read' ... if it's zeros then you know you have to enter the IMEI and MEID
* (c). Remove the SIM card from the phone (Note: If you had already removed the SIM card earlier, then you can skip this step)
* (d). Enter IMEI and MEID (Note: `MEID` is just the `IMEI` without the last two digits). (Note: I found my IMEI laser-burned on to the SIM-card holder)
* (e). Hit Write
10. Reboot the phone and check the IMEI by typing \*#06#
11. If the IMEI still reads 0, repeat from 9(b) above again, then Read (note ESN now appears), then Write again (ignore the errors) > Reboot and check, it should work. This did it for me
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Have you ever did any flashing on your previous phones? If you did, try flashing the official factory images from [here](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en/#hammerhead).
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/04 | 457 | 1,818 | <issue_start>username_0: My friend and I both have Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-I547) on Android 4.1.2, both fully updated OS and software.
His phone has a bottom right and left page curl effect accessed with a swipe from bottom left or right corners. This will reveal recent apps, swipe again and it reveals favorites, swipe again and it reveals tools.
I can't for the life of me figure out what app or setting makes this happen. I can't even find an image on Google to show you what I mean.<issue_comment>username_1: This sounds alot like I tool I have just run across on Google Play. [OmniSwipe](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lazyswipe), which is a productivity tool that allows for specifying favorites, tools, and settings. If it is not this, it must be something incredibly similar.
From Google Play:
***Omni Swipe*** allows convenient access to your favorite apps, contacts, settings, and incoming notifications using just one hand.
*Just swipe from your screen's bottom left or right corner on any screen to instantly open a customizable radial menu that keeps what's important and most useful to you always within a thumb's reach. Unlike other accessibility tools, **Omni Swipe** stays hidden and out of your way until you swipe it into view to use it.*
I'm not the developer, and I've never used it, but it sounds interesting enough a tool, that I have just installed it! Without this question I may never have been aware of it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I figured it out. *Omni Swipe* gave me most of the options that I was referring to.
The page curl effect comes with an app called [Clean Master](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard). It has the option to have the page curl swipe with tools, favorites and recent apps.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/04 | 287 | 1,134 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know if I will have to reactivate my phone since it is already currently on through boost mobile. It is a LG tribute for which I paid a full $35 for a prepaid plan on June 27,2015. It is now July 3, 2015.<issue_comment>username_1: No. The IMEI will be registered by Boost with the towers so it should reset back onto the network without any work on your part.
Source: I did it with Sprint all the time
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In your question, reactive might have two meanings:
1. Reactivation/registration is a process which is one time, at the time you purchased a device inserted your carrier SIM to make handset useable. It sends a message to the Device Company that this device is now active and registered.( This process is one time, your carrier may charge this message as per your plan.)
2. If you mean by setting up your device as new handset. So answer for this is
'Yes', you have to setup/register/reactivate all the things/accounts by yourself. Factory Reset will make your device completely clean(internally) as it was at the time when took out of the box.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/07/04 | 267 | 1,085 | <issue_start>username_0: I am facing issues with my audio jack: I can only hear on the right-sided earphone. How can I activate both sides? I'm using a Lenovo a7000, in case that's relevant.<issue_comment>username_1: No. The IMEI will be registered by Boost with the towers so it should reset back onto the network without any work on your part.
Source: I did it with Sprint all the time
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In your question, reactive might have two meanings:
1. Reactivation/registration is a process which is one time, at the time you purchased a device inserted your carrier SIM to make handset useable. It sends a message to the Device Company that this device is now active and registered.( This process is one time, your carrier may charge this message as per your plan.)
2. If you mean by setting up your device as new handset. So answer for this is
'Yes', you have to setup/register/reactivate all the things/accounts by yourself. Factory Reset will make your device completely clean(internally) as it was at the time when took out of the box.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/07/05 | 768 | 2,563 | <issue_start>username_0: Using Asus Zenfone 5, which I want to upgrade to Android Lollipop.
The instructions say that I have to copy the OTA files to my SD card from my PC, but unfortunately I use Linux (ubuntu and mint). I cannot connect to my sd card via the usb cable. Is there any way to copy the files to the SD card from my Linux platform? Otherwise, can I use dropbox to get the file to the SD card somehow?<issue_comment>username_1: Download adb by typing in terminal:
`sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb`
**Setup adb**: You'll find plenty of tutorials on internet to setup adb.
Now type this in the terminal:
`adb push /path/to/file /path/to/paste`
Replace the paths with your corresponding ones
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There are many ways to copy the files from PC into your SD card. Simplest is the Android's native MTP mode, which you might be having trouble with detecting the device in Ubuntu/Mint.
### Method 1
You can use ADB as mentioned [here by Izzy](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/91901/96277). Setup ADB and detect device on your PC (see [Is there a minimal installation of ADB](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb)), open terminal and enter:
```
adb push
```
where would be the file location in your PC like `~/Downloads/OTA.zip` and `DESTINATION` would be file location in your Android device like `/sdcard/`.
E.g.:
```
adb push ~/Downloads/OTA_Lollipop.zip /sdcard/
```
### Method 2
Some users report problems while setting up ADB in their PC. In that case, see this [method by ykasidit](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/95514/96277).
You would need to install an Android app named [MTP-Alternative USB drive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clearevo.mtp_alternative). (See **Method 4** for its detailed usage.)
### Method 3
Use [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid) which I covered [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/110152/96277).
### Method 4
If all the above method fails to work somehow, then try my guide [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106323/96277). See **Method #1** there for **MTP-Alternative's** usage, or try my **Method #3** there.
---
**Note** that all the aforesaid methods would work with Wi-Fi hotspot and USB-tethering.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The answers given were great but I felt something needed to be added: If you boot into Android, you should be able to download the OTA file directly from your web browser.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/05 | 297 | 1,052 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a WiFi modem and somehow misplaced the password, but my phone is able to connect to it since the password is already save, but clicking on show password dosen't work.
How can I find the password from my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: First of all you will need root acess.
Now download any root explorer app and navigate to:
```
data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
```
Within the file you will find saved passwords.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As mentioned in the [accepted answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114324/96277), you need to have root access. Then download an app called [Wifi password](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifipassword&hl=en) and grant it root access. It will show all the saved Wifi passwords in your phone.
To make sure that the app is not considered for other purpose(s), the app's author has mentioned:
>
> This app is not a Wi-Fi password cracker. It just shows memorized Wi-Fi passwords in settings.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/05 | 296 | 1,030 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I get out from firmware download mode without downloading new one? I see horrible message:
```
Downloading...
Do not turn off target!!!
```
What will happens if I power off my Samsung S4?<issue_comment>username_1: First of all you will need root acess.
Now download any root explorer app and navigate to:
```
data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
```
Within the file you will find saved passwords.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As mentioned in the [accepted answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114324/96277), you need to have root access. Then download an app called [Wifi password](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifipassword&hl=en) and grant it root access. It will show all the saved Wifi passwords in your phone.
To make sure that the app is not considered for other purpose(s), the app's author has mentioned:
>
> This app is not a Wi-Fi password cracker. It just shows memorized Wi-Fi passwords in settings.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/05 | 1,311 | 4,581 | <issue_start>username_0: The S6 comes with a fast wall charger, but how does it work exactly?
I want to plug it into a “one outlet Belkin” with surge protection, that is 2.1AMP for the ome USB port and 10W for the single AC outlet.
Now my question is will plugging the charger into the Belkin slow down the fast charge time?<issue_comment>username_1: First part of your question **How do fast Chargers work**
Firstly one needs to understand [C-rate or charge rate](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/what_is_the_c_rate). Quoting from the linked article
>
> C-rate is a measure that governs at what current a battery is charged and discharged. At 1C, a battery rated 1,000mAh charges at a current of 1,000mAh. In an ideal world the battery would be fully charged in 60 minutes. At 1C, the same battery discharges at 1,000mA.
>
>
>
**Normal Charging**
* Li-Ion or Li-PO (both have same charge/discharge characteristics) -typically charged between 0.5 C to 0.8 C, more often closer to 0.8 C being the recommended rate. Quoting from [BU-401a: Fast and Ultra-fast Chargers](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/ultra_fast_chargers)
>
> The longevity (*of Li-Ion batteries*), can further be prolonged by charging and discharging bellow 1C; 0.8C is the recommended rate.
>
>
>
* Li-Ion batteries go through three stages of charging of battery charging [Figure 1 of Charging Li-Ion batteries](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries)- Constant Current, Saturation Charge (current decreases), Ready (almost zero current). If you plot current drawn using an app like [Ampere](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere) while charging a battery from 10% or lower to 100%, you would observe similar graph (you will not see the first stage unless fully drained and measured by proper electrical equipment)
**Fast Charging**
* Essential difference is the C-rate or Charging rate. These chargers typically work by charging at 1 to 3 C rate
* When you charge by such chargers, the second stage of charging (saturation stage ) is skipped and the battery reaches the third stage (ready stage) **without being fully charged** [Quoting from this](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries)
>
> .... chargers may use the simplified “charge-and-run” method that charges a lithium-ion battery in one hour or less without going to the Stage 2 saturation charge. “Ready” appears when the battery reaches the voltage threshold at Stage 1. State-of-charge (SoC) at this point is about 85 percent, a level that may be sufficient for many users
>
>
>
* **Is it good for the Battery?** **No**. [Figure 2 here](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/ultra_fast_chargers) graphically shows deterioration in long term battery life measured in **[Cycles](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_define_battery_life)** and the graph shows cycles for 3C charging dropping to 400 cycles compared to 500 for 1C ( I have no idea at what C, Your charger works. I Couldn't
locate any OEM information)
Second part of your question **Will plugging the charger into the Belkin slow down the fast charge time?**
* Going by the specs provided by you: **Probably No** (linking your Belkin model would help as there are many variants going by your description)
USB rating is same as that of standard USB and power rating of 10W doesn't make a difference (chargers will use as much power as required and not more just because outlet is capable of providing more)
* You can compare the charging times reported [So, We Fast Charged the Samsung Galaxy S6 and This is What Happened](http://www.droid-life.com/2015/03/31/so-we-fast-charged-the-samsung-galaxy-s6-and-this-is-what-happened/) here and update your findings in your question to help others
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Simple answer: NO.
A Samsung fast charger puts out 2 A at 5 V. Even if your Belkin unit's output rating is at USB voltage, it's got enough current rating to cover the Samsung's needs. If it's at 120 V, it's got roundly twenty times the power required (maybe less than that, since most low voltage power supplies draw more power than they supply).
As a confirmation of this, I routinely charge my Galaxy S4 through a USB cord and 12V USB charger rated at 2.1 A, but not made or sold by Samsung -- which I bought because the USB port in my car didn't supply enough current, even with the Samsung's fast-charging cord, to give a net positive charge rate when running navigation software.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/05 | 497 | 2,141 | <issue_start>username_0: My android is multi-user. It is crazy to encrypt the entire device. How do I encrypt just a single user's account?
More specifically, the only thing I am trying to protect is my gmail account.
I know it should be possible, as I have such a feature on my Debian Gnu/Linux laptop. It would however require integration with the login manager.<issue_comment>username_1: Afraid not. We're talking about "device encryption" here, which – as the name suggests – encrypts the "device" (in this context, the "storage device"). All users have their data on the same storage device – so either you encrypt it or not.
While it's not possible to "encrypt a single user", there are possibilities to [encrypt selected files and directories](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_encrypt), which might be an acceptable alternative for you.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: In Linux, encrypting user data usually involves just using an encrypted partition/container for the user's /home directory. All user data is stored there so the user is reasonably safe. In Android, all user data is stored on the same partition, the /data partition. The user data for apps goes into /data/user/(userid), the emulated external storage into /data/media. The binary files for apps are shared between users and are located in /data/app and /data/lib. In other words: user data can be all over the place.
Theoretically, you could create a partition for each user's data and emulated external storage, encrypt that and set up the mounting points/symbolic links so that all encryption is done transparently.
However, this would require some serious changes to the file system and probably to the ROM and kernel itself as well because the system must have the /data/user/x directories mounted at boot time. I've never heard of a (custom) ROM that does this, so if you want all your user data to be encrypted you'll have to program it yourself.
If your device has a lot of custom ROMs you might be able to download and modify an existing ROM with some boot scripts. This would probably be a lot of work though.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/05 | 541 | 2,066 | <issue_start>username_0: I was redirected to appsliu, onclickads and some other sites which were reffered as malware when I was surfing the internet using android browserd on my Xperia Z1. I tried clearing data along with cache in flight mode and also formatting my phone. This happened on my brother's phone chrome too. Any suggestion to clear out this problem? I heard that it is something related to super cookies and how can I remove it from my phone? Your replies are highly appreciated. ☺<issue_comment>username_1: Its not the problem inside your phone or your software. Its something that webscripts are responsible for. Many webpages create automatic redirecting ad popups.
There are two ways to deal with this->
1) To use [AdBlock](https://adblockplus.org/android-install) Plus or similar like [MANI](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/68295/mani) said. Though on personal note, I haven't really been able to get any such AdBlocking apps to work properly on Android. But again, that could be just me doing something wrong perhaps.
2) Change your DNS. You can use alternative Domain Name Server such as [Open DNS](https://www.opendns.com/) or [Google DNS](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/) or any other alternative you prefer. This works by changing your lookup for an ad-server which points to your local machine, hence basically preventing them to do anything to your PC. Additionally, many DNS servers are configured to block access to domains or hostnames which are responsible for such ads.
By the way, here's Google DNS and Open DNS in case you want to use:
```
Google DNS
DNS 1 – 8.8.8.8
DNS 2 – 8.8.4.4
OpenDNS
DNS 1 – 208.67.222.222
DNS 2 – 208.67.220.220
```
Also, you do not need to worry about malware. Malware wont affect your android device unless you manually install a malware infected app :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Usually it has nothing to do with your phone . its because cache server on your ISP. just call them and ask them to activate DNS poison detection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/05 | 538 | 1,942 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a phone (Micromax A089) which supports any 720p HD video or movie. But when I try to play any 1080p video then the video runs well but there is no sound.
I am using the latest version of MX Player. I also tried many other players but still got the same result.
Is there any way to play a 1080p video in my phone with the help of an app?<issue_comment>username_1: Its not the problem inside your phone or your software. Its something that webscripts are responsible for. Many webpages create automatic redirecting ad popups.
There are two ways to deal with this->
1) To use [AdBlock](https://adblockplus.org/android-install) Plus or similar like [MANI](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/68295/mani) said. Though on personal note, I haven't really been able to get any such AdBlocking apps to work properly on Android. But again, that could be just me doing something wrong perhaps.
2) Change your DNS. You can use alternative Domain Name Server such as [Open DNS](https://www.opendns.com/) or [Google DNS](https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/) or any other alternative you prefer. This works by changing your lookup for an ad-server which points to your local machine, hence basically preventing them to do anything to your PC. Additionally, many DNS servers are configured to block access to domains or hostnames which are responsible for such ads.
By the way, here's Google DNS and Open DNS in case you want to use:
```
Google DNS
DNS 1 – 8.8.8.8
DNS 2 – 8.8.4.4
OpenDNS
DNS 1 – 208.67.222.222
DNS 2 – 208.67.220.220
```
Also, you do not need to worry about malware. Malware wont affect your android device unless you manually install a malware infected app :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Usually it has nothing to do with your phone . its because cache server on your ISP. just call them and ask them to activate DNS poison detection.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/05 | 326 | 1,458 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running a nightly build of CyanogenMod on my Samsung Galaxy P1000. I have seen that it runs pretty slow and there are some very critical bugs. So does custom ROMs like Cyanogen need to interact with custom application frameworks like Samsung TouchWiz or any other proprietary closed source software ?
Or does it remove TouchWiz during installation ?
If it did it would make sense for the bugs and the stutters.<issue_comment>username_1: Touchwiz is Samsung's proprietary UI/framework. So except Samsung stock and Samsung based ROMs, its not present anywhere else (unless manually ported).
Cyanogenmod doesn't use anything related to touchwiz. Nor does it need any of its components to run. So the problems you are facing are merely just bugs inside ROM/system.
And yes, by default cyanogenmod removes everything related to touchwiz including touchwiz framework.
Additional Info: Since you are using nightly, its supposed to have bugs. Nightly ROMs are basically those when a developer updates the ROM features regularly regardless of whether the feature is completely stable or not. These ROMs are basically for people who like to test features early.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: During the installation all Samsung pre-installed software is uninstalled and the new launcher is installed (specifically, CyanogenMod uses Trebuchet);
This means any lag is caused by the custom ROM used
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/05 | 242 | 954 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone turned on Mobile data and Wi-Fi automatically. Battery also drains very fast. I checked "Mobile network usage", and turned it off for some apps, but suddenly, I started to receive messages "Unfortunately, Google apps have been stopped".
I don't know what happen. What should I do resolve the issue?<issue_comment>username_1: As per this [Thread](http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-stop-galaxy-from-automatically-turning-on-and-connecting-to-wifi.688018/) problem was solved by below steps:
* Go to Menu
* Settings
* More Settings
* Mobile Networks
* Connection Optimizer and uncheck Sprint Connection Optimizer
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. Data and Wi-Fi automatically turned on at same time, even though I turned it off it turned on again. Then I tried "forgetting" all the Wi-Fi access points which had been scanned and saved by my phone before and then it stopped.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 236 | 856 | <issue_start>username_0: I've seen that there is an option on android thtat allows to share 3g via usb.
is there a way to share Wi-Fi from a smartphone (XT1032)to another device via USB (the other device doesn't have a wi-fi receptor)?<issue_comment>username_1: As per this [Thread](http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-stop-galaxy-from-automatically-turning-on-and-connecting-to-wifi.688018/) problem was solved by below steps:
* Go to Menu
* Settings
* More Settings
* Mobile Networks
* Connection Optimizer and uncheck Sprint Connection Optimizer
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had the same problem. Data and Wi-Fi automatically turned on at same time, even though I turned it off it turned on again. Then I tried "forgetting" all the Wi-Fi access points which had been scanned and saved by my phone before and then it stopped.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 927 | 3,220 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S Relay running Android 4.1.2; it's an unusual phone because it slides open to reveal a built-in physical keyboard.
The keyboard has no Esc key. It'd be nice to have one, so that I could use it inside Terminal IDE and various terminal emulators and other apps. The Esc key is useful in the Vim text editor, as well as other software which has been ported from Linux to Android.
I'd like to remap one of the keyboard keys which I don't use (such as the voice-search key or the compose-new-email key) to send Escape.
My phone is running stock unrooted Android. But if you would like me to root it or to install CyanogenMod, that is fine.
I'm willing to modify any of the configuration files stored on the device. But I don't want to spend any money to buy a third-party app.
The [Hacker's Keyboard](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard) is good. But, since I already have a physical keyboard, I want to use the physical keyboard. Cellphone screens aren't big screens; I don't want to spend valuable screen real estate on a virtual keyboard.
How can I remap a spare keyboard key to send Esc?<issue_comment>username_1: While this isn't for your device, it might work out for ya. Take a look at this post on XDA. It talks about remapping keys on the Droid 4, which also has a physical keyboard.
["Remapping Physical Buttons/Adding Alternate Keys"](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517260)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here are some threads from the xda-developers Galaxy S Relay 4G general forum which may be helpful.
* ["[root]Alternative keyboard layout compilation"](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314834)
* ["[GUIDE] How to get good Ctrl and Alt keys in SSH while keeping Fn"](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441798)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Since Android 4.1 you can do it without root by installing an app that provides additional keyboard layouts ([Key Character Map](https://source.android.com/devices/input/key-character-map-files) files).
The example of such app could be found [here](https://github.com/ris58h/custom-keyboard-layout) (I'm the developer).
If you don't familiar with Android development and/or don't want to build such app, there is [web-app](https://exkeymo.herokuapp.com/) to do it (I'm the developer). It's free and [open-sourced](https://github.com/ris58h/exkeymo-web).
There is an example of KCM-file that describes `Esc` to `CapsLock` mapping:
```
type OVERLAY
map key 58 ESCAPE
```
`58` is a `KEY_CODE` for `CapsLock` key. To make other key act like `Esc` key you should find the key-code that is produced by that key. There are several Android apps to do it. For example [Gamepad tester](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.elron.gamepadtester) (note that it uses 'scan code' to refer to a key code). So the KCM-file will look like:
```
type OVERLAY
map key %KEY_CODE_OF_YOUR_MEDIA_KEY% ESCAPE
```
UPDATE:
ExKeyMo web app is not available on Heroku anymore. You'll have to run it locally. See the project's page on [GitHub](https://github.com/ris58h/exkeymo-web).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 1,882 | 6,479 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to backup/restore SMS and MMS messages using ADB, when the device is not rooted?
* `adb pull` won't work here, as the corresponding database (`/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db`) cannot be read by ADB if it's not running in insecure (root) mode
* `adb shell "cat /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db > /sdcard/mmssms.db` doesn't work either without root access
* `adb backup` for some reason doesn't cover this database on the device I've checked with (empty backup – just the 41 bytes of the backup header in the resulting file)
I especially wonder why `adb backup` doesn't cover this. If it's for "privacy reasons", then the same should apply to the contacts database – which clearly is backed up.
**References:**
* [Can adb be used to recover SMS messages while in permanent “Safe Mode”?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/37492/16575) covers the same topic – but other than there, I'm not restricted to [safe-mode](/questions/tagged/safe-mode "show questions tagged 'safe-mode'")
* [backup full sms/mms contents via adb](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/12266374/backup-full-sms-mms-contents-via-adb) (on our developers sister-site) is for a "rooted solution" (and, apart from that, a bit of age: question and answers are more than 3 years old)
So: Any solution on a non-rooted device? Note that I'm ***NOT*** asking for an app-based solution. I'm fully aware there are [several apps available for this](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/file_backup#group_133). I specifically want a "shell based solution", to be used via ADB.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I especially wonder why adb backup doesn't cover this.
>
>
>
It is not that `adb backup` doesn't want to cover the app `com.android.providers.telephony`. This app is not much different from any other system app based on its `AndroidManifest.xml`. The problem is with the flag its developer has declared in the manifest which as a default mechanism for some reason `adb backup` is bound to respect.
This flag is none other than [`android:allowBackup="false"`](https://stackoverflow.com/a/13806946/4720957). It opts out the app from both ADB backup and restore. Google [here](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/application-element.html#allowbackup) has to say:
>
> `android:allowBackup`
>
>
> Whether to allow the application to participate in the backup and restore infrastructure. **If this attribute is set to false, no backup or restore of the application will ever be performed, even by a full-system backup that would otherwise cause all application data to be saved via adb.** The default value of this attribute is true.
>
>
>
*(Emphasis mine)*
Checkout the `AndroidManifest.xml` of this app for Lollipop version [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/TelephonyProvider/+/android-5.0.2_r3/AndroidManifest.xml), or see this evidence for my Android 4.2.1:
There's more to this app. You can't even [**Clear Data**](https://developer.xamarin.com/api/property/Android.App.ApplicationAttribute.AllowClearUserData/) from **Settings → Apps → All apps →** since [`android:allowClearUserData="false"`](https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Qxp9vPueH3MC&pg=PA35&lpg=PA35&dq=allowClearUserData&source=bl&ots=0m_gbOu6fK&sig=17VzQgU1NNmaFDlrm1LDcZHs-BI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=xCqhVZKHC9iTuASrj4SIBQ&ved=0CFYQ6AEwCTgK#v=onepage&q=allowClearUserData&f=false) is declared too, not something we encounter every now and then.
>
> If it's for "privacy reasons", then the same should apply to the contacts database – which clearly is backed up.
>
>
>
It's bizarre, not that you're able to do it but how is your system even allowing you to do that just with `adb backup`!
Contacts storage is handled by "ContactsProvider" app which goes by the pkg\_name=`com.android.providers.contacts`. The flag `android:allowBackup="false"` is clearly mentioned in its [`AndroidManifest.xml`](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/ContactsProvider/+/jb-release/AndroidManifest.xml) for Jelly Bean (click [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/ContactsProvider/+refs) to see for the other versions).
Are you using ICS or any predecessor of JB?
I found that this app doesn't have any declaration of that flag for ICS [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/ContactsProvider/+/ics-plus-aosp/AndroidManifest.xml). You can actually clear this mystery, since I can't take backup of this app in my JB 4.2.1 as per the definition of the flag, and always gets that 41 bytes backup file.
---
As for any other method to take SMS/MMS backup/restore using ADB without root access -- all hands up here.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Partial answer at least, covering the backup part: you can obtain **your SMS** with e.g.
```
adb ${ADBOPTS} shell "content query --uri content://sms/ --projection ${projection}" > sms.lst
```
where `$projection` lists the fields/columns you want to extract, separated by colons. A list that seems to work on multiple devices/vendors/Android-versions which I have tested would be
```
--projection thread_id:address:person:date:date_sent:protocol:read:status:type:reply_path_present:subject:body:service_center:locked:sub_id:error_code:creator:seen
```
Similarly you can also obtain your **call logs** btw:
```
projection="type:number:formatted_number:numbertype:via_number:numberlabel:normalized_number:matched_number:countryiso:geocoded_location:date:last_modified:name:phone_account_address:lookup_uri:voicemail_uri:is_read:photo_id:photo_uri:post_dial_digits:call_screening_app_name:call_screening_component_name:transcription:transcription_state:block_reason:subscription_id:subscription_component_name:add_for_all_users:features:new:presentation:data_usage"
adb ${ADBOPTS} shell su -c "content query --uri content://call_log/calls --projection ${projection}" > calllog.lst
```
Want **your user dictionary?**
```
projection="word:frequency:locale:appid:shortcut"
adb ${ADBOPTS} shell su -c "content query --uri content://user_dictionary/words --projection ${projection}" > userdict.lst
```
Format of the output files will be something like
```
Row: 0 _id=4, field1=value 1, field2=value 2 …
```
I haven't attempted a restore yet, though (not yet needed, luckily).
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/06 | 2,975 | 9,996 | <issue_start>username_0: Some Wi-Fi networks such as those you find in coffee shops, when connected to, automatically redirect you to a web page where you will need to do something (enter credentials, accept terms of service, etc) in order to access the internet.
Is the same possible with an Android hotspot?<issue_comment>username_1: You might be able to, if you wrote an app for it. I'm not sure if the APIs are available though, and whether it would require root or not as I don't develop for Android. As far as I know, there is no way to do it on stock Android.
EDIT: Android's Native Development Kit could make porting such software easier, however I do not know if one can manage the network in the correct way (the closest most apps can get without root is the VpnService API)
You would need to implement RADIUS or similar. Trust me, it is complicated even on platforms FreeRADIUS supports. You might want to just get some enterprise/prosumer wireless access points and use those (Ubiquiti Networks are good ones to look at)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/241409/44325) might be correct in a few respects: This is no simple job! Creating a captive portal on a mobile hotspot would require more than just an app. It would require a backend system to manage user authentication and access control. One possible approach would be to implement a RADIUS server, which is a networking protocol that provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) management for users who connect to a network.
To create a captive portal, you would need to configure your mobile hotspot to redirect all traffic to a web page that prompts users to authenticate themselves. Once the user enters their credentials, the backend system would use RADIUS to authenticate the user and allow or deny access to the network.
However, implementing a RADIUS server on a mobile device can be complex, and it may require root access. It might be easier to use an existing captive portal solution or consider using enterprise/prosumer wireless access points from a vendor like Ubiquiti Networks, which offers built-in captive portal functionality.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I've made a script that works alongside <NAME>'s CLI-based AP. I've made some minor modifications to their script, so here's the final result which works in Android 12 (LineageOS 19)(SELinux: Enforcing):
```
#!/system/bin/sh
# SCRIPT SOURCE: https://android.stackexchange.com/a/215514
# SEE ALSO: https://android.stackexchange.com/a/202335
set -e
#set -x
# this scripts creates a hotspot network
[ "$(id -u)" = 0 ] || { echo 'Not running as root!' >&2; exit 1; }
# Add /vendor/bin/hw to path. That’s where hostapd is in LineageOS 19.0
export PATH=$PATH:/vendor/bin/hw
# check required binaries are on PATH
for bin in iw ip iptables hostapd dnsmasq
do
! which $bin >/dev/null || continue
echo "$bin not found." >&2
exit 1
done
####################
# define variables #
####################
source /data/data/com.termux/files/home/customAP/config.sh
##########################
# start / stop tethering #
##########################
STOP()
(
echo 'Cleaning up. Feel free to ignore any errors in this stage..'
# don't print error messages
#exec >/dev/null 2>&1
# hope there are no other instances of same daemons
pkill -15 hostapd
# Do not kill wpa_supplicant to avoid WifiSelfRecovery from disabling wifi
#pkill -15 wpa_supplicant
pkill -15 dnsmasq
# remove RPDB rule and iptables rule
ip rule del lookup main
iptables -D INPUT -i $AP_INTERFACE -p udp -m udp --dport 67 -j ACCEPT
# delete AP interface
#ip link show
iw dev $AP_INTERFACE del
#ip link show
rm -rf $DIR
echo "Cleanup done."
)
if [ "$1" = stop ]
then
STOP || true
exit
elif [ "$1" != start ]
then
echo 'Usage:' >&2
printf '\t%s\n' "$(basename "$0") start|stop" >&2
exit 1
fi
################
# basic checks #
################
if ! iw phy | grep -A10 'Supported interface modes:' | grep -q '\*[ ]*AP'
then
echo 'AP mode not supported.' >&2
exit 1
fi
if ! iw dev $WIFI_INTERFACE link | grep -q '^Not connected'
then
echo 'First disconnect form Wi-Fi.' >&2
exit 1
fi
##########################
# stop running instances #
##########################
STOP || true
#####################################
# create virtual wireless interface #
#####################################
if ! iw dev $WIFI_INTERFACE interface add $AP_INTERFACE type __ap
then
echo "Couldn't create AP interface." >&2
exit 1
fi
#####################################
# configure newly created interface #
#####################################
echo 'Configuring network...'
# activate the interface and add IP
ip link set up dev $AP_INTERFACE
ip addr add ${IP}/24 broadcast ${SUBNET}.255 dev $AP_INTERFACE
# Android doesn't look up into main table by default
ip rule add lookup main
#######################
# access point daemon #
#######################
# create configuration file
mkdir -p "$DIR"
cat <<-EOF >$DIR/hostapd.conf
logger_syslog=1
logger_syslog_level=0
logger_stdout=-1
logger_stdout_level=0
country_code=AR
# network name
ssid=$SSID
# passphrase to use for protected access
wpa_passphrase=$<PASSWORD>CODE
# network interface to listen on
interface=$AP_INTERFACE
# wi-fi driver
driver=nl80211
# set operation mode, 'g' for 2.4GHz band
hw_mode=g
# WLAN frequency channel to use
channel=9
#Win10 compatibility stuff
ieee8021x=0
eap_server=0
ignore_broadcast_ssid=0
# Security
wpa=2
# key management protocol; use pre-share key
wpa_key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
#Win10 compatibility stuff
wpa_pairwise=TKIP
rsn_pairwise=CCMP
EOF
#Show condiguration
#echo '========================================='
#echo 'Using this hostapd.conf configuration file:'
#cat $DIR/hostapd.conf
#echo '========================================='
echo 'Starting hostapd...'
hostapd -B $DIR/hostapd.conf
################################################
# run a dhcp server to assign IP's dynamically #
################################################
# create configuration file
cat <<-EOF >$DIR/dnsmasq.conf
# we dont want DNS server, only DHCP
port=0
# nameservers to be sent to clients
dhcp-option=6,1.1.1.1,1.0.0.1
# range of IPs to make available to wlan devices and when to renew IP
dhcp-range=$IP,${SUBNET}.254,24h
# where to save leases
dhcp-leasefile=$DIR/dnsmasq.leases
# respond to requests from a different IP broadcast subnet
dhcp-authoritative
# don't look for any hosts file and resolv file
no-hosts
no-resolv
EOF
# open listening port
iptables -I INPUT -i $AP_INTERFACE -p udp -m udp --dport 67 -j ACCEPT
#echo "dnsmasq config:"
#cat $DIR/dnsmasq.conf
echo 'Starting DHCP server...'
dnsmasq --pid-file -C $DIR/dnsmasq.conf
```
If you're having issues with the AP starting up feel free to uncomment some of my left-over debugging commands.
Also note that most times it takes a couple of minutes (2mins) until Windows 10 actually detects the AP and allows you to connect to it.
For more information about that script, checkout the links at the beginning.
The contents of config.sh:
```
SSID=MyAP # set this to your desired string (avoid spaces and non-ascii characters)
PASSCODE=<PASSWORD> # set this to your desired string (8 to 63 characters)
WIFI_INTERFACE=wlan0 # set this according to your device (check with 'lshw' or 'ip link show')
AP_INTERFACE=${WIFI_INTERFACE}-AP
#AP_INTERFACE=p2p0
DIR=/data/local/tmp/$AP_INTERFACE
SUBNET=192.168.43
IP=${SUBNET}.1
```
Now, this is the script I made. Run it as root to enable the traffic redirection. Note that running it with "sudo" doesn't work.
```
# ./captive_portal.sh start
```
```
#!/system/bin/sh
source /data/data/com.termux/files/home/customAP/config.sh
# IP the traffic will be redirected to
REDIRECT_IP=192.168.43.1
STOP()(
echo "Stopping dnsmasq..."
pkill -15 dnsmasq
echo "Restoring previous dnsmasq config..."
mv $DIR/dnsmasq.conf.bak $DIR/dnsmasq.conf
echo "Removing phishing redirect iptables rules..."
iptables -t nat -D PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p tcp --dport 80 -j REDIRECT --to-port 8080
iptables -t nat -D PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p udp --dport 80 -j REDIRECT --to-port 8080
iptables -t nat -D PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p tcp -j DNAT --to-destination $REDIRECT_IP
echo "Starting dnsmasq..."
dnsmasq --pid-file -C $DIR/dnsmasq.conf &2
printf '\t%s\n' "$(basename "$0") start|stop" >&2
exit 1
fi
echo "Stopping dnsmasq..."
pkill -15 dnsmasq
echo "Setting up iptables rules..."
iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p tcp --dport 80 -j REDIRECT --to-port 8080
iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p udp --dport 80 -j REDIRECT --to-port 8080
iptables -t nat -A PREROUTING -i wlan0-AP -p tcp -j DNAT --to-destination $REDIRECT_IP
# Backup the dnsmasq config
cp $DIR/dnsmasq.conf $DIR/dnsmasq.conf.bak
# Overwrite the config
rm $DIR/dnsmasq.conf
cat <<-EOF >$DIR/dnsmasq.conf
# nameservers to be sent to clients
dhcp-option=6,$IP,$IP
# range of IPs to make available to wlan devices and when to renew IP
dhcp-range=$IP,${SUBNET}.254,24h
# where to save leases
dhcp-leasefile=$DIR/dnsmasq.leases
# respond to requests from a different IP broadcast subnet
dhcp-authoritative
# don't look for any hosts file and resolv file
no-hosts
no-resolv
# Reply to all queries with my IP
address=/#/$REDIRECT_IP
EOF
echo "Starting dnsmasq..."
dnsmasq --pid-file -C $DIR/dnsmasq.conf
```
Then you just start a web server in the IP 192.168.43.1 and you're done!
```
python -m http.server 8080 --bind 192.168.43.1
```
Note that this doesn't do any authentication. The script above only does the traffic redirection. You'll have to implement authentication yourself, probably through nginx, PHP and iptables.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 1,020 | 3,936 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung S5 dual sim variant which runs on android v5.0 stock based custom rom, and having some trouble with MTP mode such as very slow copying speed and can't play media directy (I have to copy each file to my local storage and then play them) is there any way I can connec it in mass storage mode so that it acts like a flash drive?<issue_comment>username_1: Connecting your phone via UMS (USB Mass Storage) won't be possible. It's been removed from Android, so the only way would be for you to fork the Android source and program it in again. I assume that's not what you want to do.
There were a few reasons for this, but mostly because UMS is prone to crash third-party apps and also files cannot be dual accessed from apps and the computer simultaneously.
MTP isn't really bad per-se, but unfortunately the support in Windows is lacking. A colleague of mine uses MTP with Ubuntu and is very happy with it.
Here are some suggestions about what you could do though:
* If you really want to transfer files via USB, you could do that with `adb pull` and `adb push`. You could make a little script that runs as soon as you connect your phone and synchronizes a specific folder.
* You could, and this is the most comfortable way, install a samba server on your phone. That way you would be able to mount parts of your phone's storage on your computer, as soon as it is connected to your WiFi. The bandwidth would probably also be enough to directly play music files, maybe even videos (depending mostly on the number of antennas your phone has). For that solution, please have a look at these two apps [SambaDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sambadroid&hl=en "SambaDroid"), [Samba Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.sambaserver&hl=en "Samba Server") as well as this question regarding root access [Using SMB server without root access](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1705/using-smb-server-without-root-access "Using SMB server without root access").
* Another option would be running an [SSH server](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ssh%20server&c=apps&hl=en "SSH Server"). You can then also mount remotely with SSHFS on Linux and OSX. For Windows I recommend [SFTP Net Drive](https://www.eldos.com/sftp-net-drive/download-prerelease.php#product "SFTP Net Drive"), which is free for a single connection and personal use. Advantages over SMB would be that file transfers are encrypted and that it's more suitable to also be used over WAN. Also it already comes with file integrity checks. Disadvantages would be that over high latency connections (WAN), speeds might drop significantly due to physical limitations from the bandwidth delay product.
* Last but not least, there is the option, if you're on Linux, to use [adbfs](https://github.com/spion/adbfs-rootless "adbfs"). It is using FUSE to mount your adb connected phone. So it will appear just like any other mount. This is probably the closest you can get to what was UMS.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: On my lollipop system ( custom rom) it wasn't option to change usb connectivity, but actually it was, all I need to do do is to plug phone to pc via usb, then go to settings and in search box (it must have coz it is lp), and type there usb, you'll get something like usb connection, tap on it an you'll get standard menu to chosse between MTP, PTP, charge only, an usb mass storage.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can install app to enable USB mass storage. Download apk from [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-universal-mass-storage-enabler-beta-t3240097) and just select the '**Enable UMS (Hard Method)**' in that app..
Source;
[Enable MASS STORAGE Mode](http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/android-one-general/tweak-enable-mass-storage-usb-mode-t3128839)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/06 | 1,213 | 4,045 | <issue_start>username_0: A few months ago a relative picked up a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9006) while in China. The price was low so he didn't think much of it. The phone looks genuine and when it boots up it shows the Samsung logo and all that.
While researching a problem with the preinstalled apps - [see my other question here](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/114424/115642) - and looking into rooting it, and/or installing a custom rom, it was made clear that I had to be careful to pick the right rom for the device. *It was also pointed out that there are clones of these phones which complicates the problem.*
So, my question is, how do I know if I have a genuine Samsung Note 3 or a cheap clone?
---
```
Device Info:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006
Android 4.4.2
Baseband: MT6582
Build: JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
```
---
EDIT:
It was suggested that if a code in the dialer can NOT bring a debugging menu on screen then it is a clone. Well, the code worked for me. It showed a set of buttons for various hardware components like, wifi, flash, speakers etc. They did perform basic tests on a couple that I tried.<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that your device uses a MediaTek MT6582 chip, as seen in this line of your device info:
```
Baseband: MT6582
```
There are no Samsung Galaxy flagship devices (e.g. Note / S devices) that use MediaTek chips. Samsung uses Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, its own Exynos chips, and the occasional Spreadtrum chip. MediaTek chips just don't deliver the level of performance that Samsung wants in their flagships. I'm afraid the device is a clone.
One way to confirm this is by going to the dialer app and typing `*#0*#`. On a genuine Samsung device, you'll be taken to a debugging menu right after you enter the last `#`.
**After some more research and consideration, it does appear that your device is indeed [genuine.](http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9006ZWACHU) The `*#0*#` test you did (and passed) further strengthens this claim. (I apologize for my previous answer.)**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have searched for the "SM-N9006" and **it is a clone**. The original Galaxy Note 3 models are:
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9000 (3G)
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual SIM)
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 (LTE)
Even though the debugging menu works, this model is fake. When searching for ROMs and Root, search for the "SM-N9006" model, then you'll find only the files made for this specific device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In contrast to [Bruno's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114562/44325), it is a genuine Samsung Galaxy Note 3 produced for use in China and it's listed on Samsung's official website for model [N9006](http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9006ZWACHN) (in Chinese).
[A rooting thread on XDA Forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495375) also mentioned that it is "*the most international version of the Note3 in China*". Consider it as another Galaxy Note 3 variant, not as a fake clone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Baseband: MT6582
this is definately a fake note 3, and i bet the sticker in the back of the phone is not like the regular sticker u find in all samsung, reason i say this is becasue MT6582 +++ are basebands they use to sell copy phones, if u search any china wholesale phones supplier you will see that they all use this baseband,,,,, while the SM-N9006 is a real and genuine samsung, it must have the correct basebands , not the MT6582
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: For reference and as a supplement to the answers above, one more evidence pointing to a fake clone: the Android version string says `4.4.2` but the build number is `JSS15J` which corresponds to Jelly Bean 4.3 (and an early build of that).
Add that to the baseband saying MT6582 (where genuine phones would say something like N9006ZCUBMI5, similar to the build number's second part), and clearly you have a fake.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 973 | 3,278 | <issue_start>username_0: The Android version is 4.4.2. When I open Google Play Store, it says "Error, no connection"But when I open browser I can load pages like `Google.com`.
I tried clearing cache, logging with other Google account, but it isn't working.
Any ideas to resolve the issue?
EDIT: I downloaded Anututu and it says that there is root access..<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that your device uses a MediaTek MT6582 chip, as seen in this line of your device info:
```
Baseband: MT6582
```
There are no Samsung Galaxy flagship devices (e.g. Note / S devices) that use MediaTek chips. Samsung uses Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, its own Exynos chips, and the occasional Spreadtrum chip. MediaTek chips just don't deliver the level of performance that Samsung wants in their flagships. I'm afraid the device is a clone.
One way to confirm this is by going to the dialer app and typing `*#0*#`. On a genuine Samsung device, you'll be taken to a debugging menu right after you enter the last `#`.
**After some more research and consideration, it does appear that your device is indeed [genuine.](http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9006ZWACHU) The `*#0*#` test you did (and passed) further strengthens this claim. (I apologize for my previous answer.)**
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have searched for the "SM-N9006" and **it is a clone**. The original Galaxy Note 3 models are:
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9000 (3G)
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual SIM)
* Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 (LTE)
Even though the debugging menu works, this model is fake. When searching for ROMs and Root, search for the "SM-N9006" model, then you'll find only the files made for this specific device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In contrast to [Bruno's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114562/44325), it is a genuine Samsung Galaxy Note 3 produced for use in China and it's listed on Samsung's official website for model [N9006](http://www.samsung.com/cn/consumer/mobile-phones/smart-phone/galaxy-note/SM-N9006ZWACHN) (in Chinese).
[A rooting thread on XDA Forum](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495375) also mentioned that it is "*the most international version of the Note3 in China*". Consider it as another Galaxy Note 3 variant, not as a fake clone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Baseband: MT6582
this is definately a fake note 3, and i bet the sticker in the back of the phone is not like the regular sticker u find in all samsung, reason i say this is becasue MT6582 +++ are basebands they use to sell copy phones, if u search any china wholesale phones supplier you will see that they all use this baseband,,,,, while the SM-N9006 is a real and genuine samsung, it must have the correct basebands , not the MT6582
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: For reference and as a supplement to the answers above, one more evidence pointing to a fake clone: the Android version string says `4.4.2` but the build number is `JSS15J` which corresponds to Jelly Bean 4.3 (and an early build of that).
Add that to the baseband saying MT6582 (where genuine phones would say something like N9006ZCUBMI5, similar to the build number's second part), and clearly you have a fake.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/06 | 281 | 1,220 | <issue_start>username_0: I have five different Google accounts (my personal Gmail account used as the primary account and others for different Google Apps for Business email addresses), Gmail, Hangouts, and more, all work fine for each account. However, I don't use Hangouts on three of the accounts, and I'd prefer that I not even see these accounts in the Hangouts app.
While I can sign out of the unused accounts they still show up in the menu in the Hangouts app. Is there anyway to disable the Hangouts app entirely for specific Google accounts?<issue_comment>username_1: No, there is not. The Google Account system in Android is an all-or-nothing setup. If the account is configured on your device, and a Google app supports it, then it will be listed as an available option, even if you turn off syncing of that component in the settings.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes you can. Just open Hangouts> tap the three horizontal bars on the top left> tap the Settings option> select the account you'd like to remove> scroll down and select Sign out.
This will sign the account of Hangouts only. You will continue to receive emails and everything else for that account as usual.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/07 | 1,316 | 4,512 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG G3 with Android 5.0, but I can't find this setting.
I read it's in Privacy → Security, but the setting doesn't seem to be there:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/agVI2.png)
Screenshot (click for larger variant)<issue_comment>username_1: It seems that **LG removed the entry to the setting on LG G3**. Whether it's accidental or not, it's unclear.
There are many reports stating the same issue:
* on [LG G3 Sub-Reddit](http://www.reddit.com/r/lgg3/comments/30m67j/question_for_anyone_who_has_a_lg_g3_with_lollipop/)
>
> I have an app that asks me to go to "Apps with Usage Access". The app instructions tell me to go here: "Settings >> General >> Security >> Apps that access Usage Data". I am not exactly able to find it. My question is -- does your LG G3 with Lollipop have an option called "Apps that access Usage Data"?
>
>
>
* by [Mark on Google+](https://plus.google.com/+MarkClydesdale/posts/gDpRFdFrxN1)
>
> I'm using an LG G3 and since I got the Lollipop update I haven't been able to use the LAS app.
> I noticed the app (was) updated and requires to change 'Apps with usage access'. Unfortunately on my phone I don't see the option. I have installed on my Nexus 7 and made the required change and works perfectly again. Does anyone know how to change/access on a LG G3?
>
>
>
* both on [AndroidForums](http://androidforums.com/threads/apps-with-usage-access-error.911118/) and [AndroidCentral](http://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-g3/507009-apps-usage-access-error-message.html) by same user (which has sligthly different issue)
>
> Any time I restart my phone I get an error because of Smart Clean, it apparently resets itself & that interferes with Llama, and I need to go & toggle Smart Clean off again. Does anyone know if I can get to the screen below without going from an error message?
>
>
>
* on [AutomateIt's FAQ](http://automateitapp.com/faq-support/)
>
> Due to changes in Android Lollipop, In order for AutomateIt to monitor active apps it requires an explicit permission from the user. You can do that by going to your device **Settings**→**Security** and click on the “**Apps with usage access option**” (This should be the last item on the settings screen). On some devices, that option is not present (such as LG G3) and on those devices, the “Application State Trigger” **cannot be supported**.
>
>
>
* on [MobileSyrup Community](http://community.mobilesyrup.com/topic/i-have-an-lg-g4-ask-me-anything/)
>
> On stock Android, this can be found in Settings > Security > Apps with usage access. This is absent from the G3 running Lollipop.
>
>
>
* on [RescueTime's Blog](http://blog.rescuetime.com/2015/02/06/lgs-build-of-android-5-lollipop-for-the-g3-is-missing-core-os-libraries/)
>
> It appears that LG has pushed out a variant build of Android 5 missing an entire library that is part of the SDK specification for build level 21 (Android 5), the [**“android.app.usage” API**](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/usage/package-summary.html).
>
>
>
---
**Possible workaround:**
* Download an app that needs this setting to be switched on (e.g. based on the forum post, [Llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama)).
* Use custom ROM that implements this feature (e.g. based on Reddit's post, [CyanogenMod 12](http://www.cyanogenmod.org/))
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can access this setting by downloading Nova Launcher from the play store. Once installed hold down on any empty place until the add options coome up. Then click on activities and drag it to an empty place on screen. Now a list of activities will be displayed. Scroll down to settings and click on it. Now scroll down to apps with usage access. Hold it for a few seconds and the apps with usage access screen will open.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There's an app on Google Play called "QuickShortcutMaker" and it not only allows you to make shortcuts to anything sort of like Nova does, but also access any setting via a search function, including settings that are hidden in your ROM, for example if you're using a Chinese phone. That's how I get around hidden options on my ZTE.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On my LG K92 and Lenovo Duet (Chromebook), I had to search for "special app access". Then choose "usage access" and you'll be taken to a list of apps. Choose your app and change settings appropriately.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/07 | 272 | 1,087 | <issue_start>username_0: In my mobile the apps are only downloading in my phone's memory I think which is full my sd card has a space of 16 GB only 1 GB is used in it and I want that when I download apps it directly goes to sd card memory not my phones memory,how do I set the download location to sd card,so that it uses the space of sd card not phones memory and pls show me the to check whether my download location in setting is on sd card or in my phone's memory<issue_comment>username_1: This is what I did on my HTC desire and an LG device, and worked for me:
I went to phone storage, scrolled down to storage settings, tapped storage settings, tapped update all and chose the SD card option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: withoust rooting ur htc 626 its impossible to set sd card as a default location,even the photos clicked are also didnt move into it....all are remains in phone memory ,
all u can do is to copy paste every thing from phn to sd card time to time
or ifu can root ur set then i am sure u will find anything that will make it default drive
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/07 | 290 | 1,145 | <issue_start>username_0: So, I was in the process of rooting my phone and when it was rebooting, the PC lost connection to the USB (had a faulty driver). The phone is now completely bricked, no recovery mode, no download mode, and flashing with SP Flash Tools did nothing. Luckily it was just a cheap China phone, so no huge loss!
But if the phone was bricked before the root was completed (in the process), would it be identified as rooted? Just interested as to where in the stage the unlocked bootloader, etc. is applied.<issue_comment>username_1: This is what I did on my HTC desire and an LG device, and worked for me:
I went to phone storage, scrolled down to storage settings, tapped storage settings, tapped update all and chose the SD card option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: withoust rooting ur htc 626 its impossible to set sd card as a default location,even the photos clicked are also didnt move into it....all are remains in phone memory ,
all u can do is to copy paste every thing from phn to sd card time to time
or ifu can root ur set then i am sure u will find anything that will make it default drive
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 297 | 1,247 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Android LG Optimus Dynamic phone I originally entered an incorrect email when setting up the Google account to use. I want to switch emails now, but when I add the correct account and then try to delete the first account, it says it is required by some applications, and that I can only delete it by factory resetting the phone. However, that message does not come up when I try to delete the second account, and it removes fine.
How do I delete that original account so that I only have the new one left without factory resetting my phone? (I don't want to lose all of my apps and my contacts).<issue_comment>username_1: This is what I did on my HTC desire and an LG device, and worked for me:
I went to phone storage, scrolled down to storage settings, tapped storage settings, tapped update all and chose the SD card option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: withoust rooting ur htc 626 its impossible to set sd card as a default location,even the photos clicked are also didnt move into it....all are remains in phone memory ,
all u can do is to copy paste every thing from phn to sd card time to time
or ifu can root ur set then i am sure u will find anything that will make it default drive
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 286 | 1,098 | <issue_start>username_0: I just rooted my **Galaxy S6 Edge** using the *PingPong root* I believe it is called. Just to make sure, it is the root where you take the APK and put it on your phone and click one button and it roots it.
But now I keep getting a popup saying that there is a software update for the phone. How do I update the phone now that it is rooted? If it is not possible, then I have to go without updates, so how do I get rid of the popup??
**Thanks guys**!!<issue_comment>username_1: This is what I did on my HTC desire and an LG device, and worked for me:
I went to phone storage, scrolled down to storage settings, tapped storage settings, tapped update all and chose the SD card option.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: withoust rooting ur htc 626 its impossible to set sd card as a default location,even the photos clicked are also didnt move into it....all are remains in phone memory ,
all u can do is to copy paste every thing from phn to sd card time to time
or ifu can root ur set then i am sure u will find anything that will make it default drive
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 919 | 3,774 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently changed the battery of my phone, but in doing so, kept it without battery for some time. After placing the new battery, I discovered that the date and time had gone back to default.
I tried to set them both to update from the network but neither is updating. I tried turning the option off and on again but nothing happens.
I can, of course, set the date manually, but I am wondering why it's not updating by itself. The time zone is correct.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy Pocket, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).<issue_comment>username_1: please try this method: set it to "update from the network". Then connect the device to data(internet). Then it will update time automatically. I tried this once.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: try this:
1. uncheck "update from network"
2. set it to a wrong time (something that's clearly not right)
3. close settings (not sure if this is actually needed)
4. check "update from network" again (which should correct the time)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: Try rebooting your device (shut down and restart)
If that doesn't work, try manually setting the date back one month, exit settings, check update from network and reboot your device.
On restart Android should check the network date, see it's wrong and reset the clock.
My tv box's suspend mode screws up the time every time that it's invoked because it either has no realtime clock chip or it doesn't have a capacitor or battery to keep it going. Usually rebooting fixes this)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It's possible for the Automatic date and time to be turned off while changing a battery or switching between power-saving-modes. To turn it back on, go to settings --> Date and time --> then make sure Automatic-date-and-time is turned on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Just set the time wrongly (manually), then turn on automatic date and time and go back to ...internet. I just tried it (now)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: **TL;DR: If you get an error about NET:ERR\_CERT\_DATE\_INVALID that make your tablet stop working, try to set manually DATE and TIME (both) to current one of your timezone.**
---
I was trying to fix my step-parents tablet (old Samsung one, SM-T2.0NU, Android 5.0.2) that stopped working suddenly I was told while on YouTube.
Problems noticed, actions taken, etc. (you can skip to solution):
* I had NET:ERR\_CERT\_DATE\_INVALID error in Chrome. Noticed that some website worked (non-https ones and some others it seems).
Most of the things was not working, like accessing Play Store. Without any meaningful error message, just an option to "retry".
* I thought it was the internet, etc. So I rebooted router, tablet, removed everything Wifi, disconnect/reconnect, tried to set internet to manually (but it did have an IP automatically), etc.
* Cleared Chrome history, cache, etc.
* Automatic date and time option was not showing, but I could see the option by using the search, but when I tried to tick it, it bring me to date and time and was not applying any solution.
* I tried multiple time to put the time myself...
Solution:
* Only after an hour trying to apply gazillion of solutions did I try to put the date in the past to notice the date was already 3 months behind (why? no clue). Then I set it to today's date and everything started working again.
I don't know if this will trigger the automatic management of date and time (I still cannot check the box even through search in settings), but I might not be the only one falling here to try to fix that issue that was preventing us using the tablet normally (I believe security settings verified that date and time were correct and I saw a lot of people having the same issues without a fix).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 755 | 3,202 | <issue_start>username_0: I have paid for an app on the Google Play store and I've downloaded it on a device (my Android smartphone). Now I have a tablet, should I pay again for the same app? Or will logging in with the same account allow me to download it to my tablet "for free"?
Differently from question [Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2437/can-i-use-multiple-android-devices-with-a-single-google-account) I'm more focused on app for which I've paid to download them, and not simply in app sync.
Since if this is possible, could it be a cracking mechanism? Meaning if a "buyer" account become public (username & password) anybody can use it and download paied app for free.
This could apply for example in a "family" environment for example, one accunt that pay for app and all people having the same account on their device.<issue_comment>username_1: If you own multiple Android devices, you shouldn't have to buy multiple copies of your apps. Fortunately, the Android Market makes it easy to install all of your paid apps on all of your devices without purchasing them again.
Before getting started, please note that these instructions are for devices running the new Android Market (versions 3.0 and higher). While it is possible to install paid apps on multiple devices through the old Android Market, there's one caveat: the Google account used for the purchases must be the primary account associated with the device. In any case, we've included notes that should make the process clear.
Step 1: Make sure the Google account used to purchase your apps is added to your new device. If it isn't, go to your Android Settings, tap "Accounts and sync," then "Add account."
Note: If you are still running the old version of the Android Market (version 2.3), then the desired Google account must be the first account added to your device. This is because the old Market can only access the device's primary account and has no means of switching.
Step 2: Go to the Android Market. Tap Menu, then Accounts. Select the appropriate Google account.
Note: Again, only the new version of the Android Market (3.0 and higher) has this ability.
Step 3: While in the Android Market, tap Menu, then hit My Apps.
Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the list, where you should find a section labeled "Not installed." These are all of the applications that have been previously downloaded and/or purchased on your Google Account.
Note: The old Android Market marks each app as either Installed or Purchased. In our case, we are interested in those marked Purchased.
Step 4: Tap any of the paid apps listed to go to the app's Market page. Hit Install.
And it's that simple. You can install your paid apps on as many of your devices as you like, so long as they are connected to the Google account used to purchase the apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends of app developer.
Some apps like Evernote, Avira antivirus premium charge once for all devices, whereas others like Icon packs will cost you on individual devices.
This totally depends on the service or app you are talking about.
Good luck
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/08 | 537 | 1,949 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know if there are slots of option in copying:
copy1 copy2
then paste1 paste2
I love surfing many websites but need to login on them. I'm tired of typing every time my email address and password.
Because there is email & password there must be two or more slots:
1. for the copy-pasting documents
2. slot for email
3. for password
4. for second email account
5. for 2nd extra password
but the password must contain 4pin no. to paste
e.g:
* save as copypaste 1?
* save as copypaste 2?
* save as copypaste 3?
* save as copypaste 4?
* save as link1 --add website link & title
* save as link 2
* add another slot<issue_comment>username_1: The category of app you are looking for is called Clipboard Manager.
Well, I have been using the app called [Clipboard Everywhere](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smart.clipboard.lite&hl=en) which keeps a history of clipboard items and can be used very easily to recall the items copied before the last copied item.
Alternatively, you can use [Clipper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.rojekti.clipper&hl=en)
I recommend **Clipboard Everywhere** as it consumes less ram.
Best of luck.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Try LastPass. Everything you are asking for and miles more secure than the clipboard.
<https://lastpass.com>
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Use Smart Multi Clipboard, It suits best for your use. Instead of 2-3 multiple copy paste job, this does for more than 50 text items together. It is actually a clipboard manager app that manages all of your copied texts in a stack and allow to paste directly once you click inside a text area.
You can also add your own notes into this. These pre written Pinned notes can be used just as copied items quickly like your address or email/message content.
Get it from Playstore here:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cv.copybubble>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/08 | 460 | 1,831 | <issue_start>username_0: On an Android Lollipop powered Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, no notifications are being shown for new SMS arrivals in the notification bar nor the ringtone that was set is being played.<issue_comment>username_1: ***Note***: Applicable for any Android app which doesn't work in the way it should...
Probably **Show notifications** (in app manager) for Messaging app might have been *disabled*. To enable it again just navigate to Settings>Apps>All apps>Messaging and *enable* **Show notifications**. If the problem still persists try ---
1. **Clear data** and **Clear cache** on the same page.
2. **Disable** & **enable** the app or **Force stop** & **restart** the mobile.
These are the basic steps to troubleshoot the apps which misbehave in any Android phone. If the problem still persists try trusted third-party apps like [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra&hl=en), [GoPro SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms&hl=en) etc. as a temporary solution.
***P.S***: Factory formatting the phone solves all the problems but resetting is recommended only when it is extremely necessary.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had this same issue and realized my Sony Z3 was in Stamina mode. My battery level was at 25% which activated Stamina mode to save battery life by turning off certain functions including the notification light. Once I charged my phone the notification light started to work again. Also if you want your notification light to work at all times, just turn off Stamina mode.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This happens when you select any of the priority modes and forget to turn them off. Try doing this:
Settings- Sound and Notifs- App notifs- Messenger- settings icon- Toggle Notifications.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 737 | 2,828 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm working with an InForce 6540 board that has 5.0.2 Lollipop installed.
I am trying to connect a display device that has a max resolution of 720p at 60hz. I am using a micro HDMI connection.
The 6540 detects the display as a 1080p dislplay and uses that resolution.
I tried to change the resolution with adb root.
---
```
adb shell cat /sys/devices/virtual/graphics/fb1/edid_modes
( to check which modes the display device supports)
adb shell setprop hw.hdmi.resolution 13
(or other supported number, checked the .cpp file to see what each number means for resolution.)
adb shell stop
adb shell start
```
---
This did not work, and I tried it on a different display device that supports more resolutions, and it did not work either.
I have also tried the command `wm`, but that only resizes the amount of screen it is currently using. (It scales versus changing actual display resolution)
My display shows static on the bottom half, and on the top, it shows the whole display but cut. The right side of the display is cut and displayed on the left with everything shifted to the right.
Any help would be appreciated. I know this is not a normal problem.<issue_comment>username_1: ***Note***: Applicable for any Android app which doesn't work in the way it should...
Probably **Show notifications** (in app manager) for Messaging app might have been *disabled*. To enable it again just navigate to Settings>Apps>All apps>Messaging and *enable* **Show notifications**. If the problem still persists try ---
1. **Clear data** and **Clear cache** on the same page.
2. **Disable** & **enable** the app or **Force stop** & **restart** the mobile.
These are the basic steps to troubleshoot the apps which misbehave in any Android phone. If the problem still persists try trusted third-party apps like [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra&hl=en), [GoPro SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms&hl=en) etc. as a temporary solution.
***P.S***: Factory formatting the phone solves all the problems but resetting is recommended only when it is extremely necessary.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had this same issue and realized my Sony Z3 was in Stamina mode. My battery level was at 25% which activated Stamina mode to save battery life by turning off certain functions including the notification light. Once I charged my phone the notification light started to work again. Also if you want your notification light to work at all times, just turn off Stamina mode.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This happens when you select any of the priority modes and forget to turn them off. Try doing this:
Settings- Sound and Notifs- App notifs- Messenger- settings icon- Toggle Notifications.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 242 | 1,009 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Galaxy S5 and recently, Android OS and Android system just seem to be draining my battery.
Not done anything extraordinary regarding rooting or anything, it's all stock.
I can only manage 2 hours screen time - 2 hours 30 if I'm lucky.
Other than running a factory reset. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I've had some success with mine by going to **Settings**, **Battery**, and then the **Detail** button under *Save battery power by managing your apps*.
I then set pretty much everything to **Auto Stop** except for "critical" apps like my launcher, SMS, etc. - anything I want to still get notifications on.
This has significantly improved my battery life.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As Jkubecki said; Android devices face this problem as multiple always seems to run on the back end draining your battery.
So you need to run all the unwanted application to fix this issue. It will certainly show an improvement in your battery duration.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 269 | 1,093 | <issue_start>username_0: For the past few months, I have had the following items in my Play Store update list:
I do not have these apps installed on my device. I do not *want* these apps installed on my device. Yet I do not see a way to get rid of them from this update list.
How can I get rid of these apps from my update list?<issue_comment>username_1: I've had some success with mine by going to **Settings**, **Battery**, and then the **Detail** button under *Save battery power by managing your apps*.
I then set pretty much everything to **Auto Stop** except for "critical" apps like my launcher, SMS, etc. - anything I want to still get notifications on.
This has significantly improved my battery life.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As Jkubecki said; Android devices face this problem as multiple always seems to run on the back end draining your battery.
So you need to run all the unwanted application to fix this issue. It will certainly show an improvement in your battery duration.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 230 | 1,005 | <issue_start>username_0: Photos I download with the Facebook app on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are synced to Google Photos. I would like only photos I take with my phone's camera or add manually to appear in Google Photos. Is this possible? How?
No folders are selected in the "Choose folders to back up..." dialogue.<issue_comment>username_1: I've had some success with mine by going to **Settings**, **Battery**, and then the **Detail** button under *Save battery power by managing your apps*.
I then set pretty much everything to **Auto Stop** except for "critical" apps like my launcher, SMS, etc. - anything I want to still get notifications on.
This has significantly improved my battery life.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As Jkubecki said; Android devices face this problem as multiple always seems to run on the back end draining your battery.
So you need to run all the unwanted application to fix this issue. It will certainly show an improvement in your battery duration.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/08 | 427 | 1,713 | <issue_start>username_0: So I have Cyanogenmod 11 on my Nook HD+ and after just a month or so it starts performing awfully!
To the point I can't use it and have to reflash CM 11. I've had to do it several times in the last 5 or 6 months.
It will reboot itself randomly. It's also so laggy sometimes I can't even unlock it because when I swipe to unlock it, it either won't register the touch or the animation will seem to be so slow it turns the screen off before it gets to the lock symbol and I won't be able to give it anymore input.
I guess my question is: have I done something wrong with the flash or is this my HD+ dying?
On a side note after I flashed CM 11 for the first time if I let the battery die, I won't be able to turn it back on for days until it decides I can use it. I avoid this but just not letting it die.
Also the screen will sometimes turn to "snow"...? I'm not sure how else to describe it, it happens quickly but it looks like noise/snow on an old TV, and it usually happens on the lock screen.<issue_comment>username_1: I've had some success with mine by going to **Settings**, **Battery**, and then the **Detail** button under *Save battery power by managing your apps*.
I then set pretty much everything to **Auto Stop** except for "critical" apps like my launcher, SMS, etc. - anything I want to still get notifications on.
This has significantly improved my battery life.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As Jkubecki said; Android devices face this problem as multiple always seems to run on the back end draining your battery.
So you need to run all the unwanted application to fix this issue. It will certainly show an improvement in your battery duration.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/09 | 691 | 2,387 | <issue_start>username_0: So I am trying to flash my OnePlus One with CM12s through fastboot on command prompt, but whenever I type `fastboot update romname.zip` I am presented with:
```
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt
```
the specific build I am using can be found [here](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=bacon&type=nightly "here") It is the build ending in 8, or the one submitted on 2015-07-08
What have I done wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to flash custom ROMs from within recovery, not within the bootloader. Detailed instrunctions on how to install CyanogenMod can be found [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_bacon).
NOTE: those instructions are not for the Cyanogen, Inc. factory images. Offical factory images can be found [on the Cyanogen, Inc. website](https://cyngn.com/support)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I never flashed a ROM using a `.zip` in fastboot. The proper way I've ever seen is to flash individual files, and some of the important commands are:
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img // 64GB users need userdata_64G.img
```
Provided that you do have these individual files in your `.zip`.
These kind of zips are called as "fastboot zips" or "fastboot images", while those requiring a custom Recovery (as [keepclam mentioned](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114768/96277)) are plainly known as normal recovery-flashable zips.
I'm not aware of custom ROMs providing "fastboot zips", but if you intend to gain an experience of flashing such zips, I would suggest flashing a stock CM12s. You can find the related info on OnePlus Forums [here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/mirrors-for-official-cyanogen-roms-ota-updates.141825/).
About the error, it says you don't have `android-info.txt`. That's true that you probably don't have it because as I said custom ROMs usually don't provide "fastboot zips" which has this file. And I also said to try stock CM12s fastboot zip since it has that `android-info.txt` whose content would be like:
```
require version-trustzone=TZ.BF.2.0-2.0.0109
```
I think things would be clear for now.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/09 | 603 | 2,082 | <issue_start>username_0: As far as I have understood it's the unlocking part that requires wiping, and the rooting part doesn't. So, if I am already unlocked, can I root without losing my data? I've got a (red) Nexus 5 16GB Unlocked running Android 5.1.<issue_comment>username_1: You need to flash custom ROMs from within recovery, not within the bootloader. Detailed instrunctions on how to install CyanogenMod can be found [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_bacon).
NOTE: those instructions are not for the Cyanogen, Inc. factory images. Offical factory images can be found [on the Cyanogen, Inc. website](https://cyngn.com/support)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I never flashed a ROM using a `.zip` in fastboot. The proper way I've ever seen is to flash individual files, and some of the important commands are:
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img // 64GB users need userdata_64G.img
```
Provided that you do have these individual files in your `.zip`.
These kind of zips are called as "fastboot zips" or "fastboot images", while those requiring a custom Recovery (as [keepclam mentioned](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114768/96277)) are plainly known as normal recovery-flashable zips.
I'm not aware of custom ROMs providing "fastboot zips", but if you intend to gain an experience of flashing such zips, I would suggest flashing a stock CM12s. You can find the related info on OnePlus Forums [here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/mirrors-for-official-cyanogen-roms-ota-updates.141825/).
About the error, it says you don't have `android-info.txt`. That's true that you probably don't have it because as I said custom ROMs usually don't provide "fastboot zips" which has this file. And I also said to try stock CM12s fastboot zip since it has that `android-info.txt` whose content would be like:
```
require version-trustzone=TZ.BF.2.0-2.0.0109
```
I think things would be clear for now.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/09 | 658 | 2,341 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to create an exact copy of the filesystem on my android tablet on my PC.
The device is a rooted Nexus 7 (2013).
I opened a shell on the device through adb and attempted to create a tarball of the whole root directory, but my root access was limited to 15 minutes so there was not enough time for completion.
Can anyone help here, either by showing me how to copy the whole root directory?
\*Note that I do not want a backup .ab file, only and exact copy of the filesystem<issue_comment>username_1: You need to flash custom ROMs from within recovery, not within the bootloader. Detailed instrunctions on how to install CyanogenMod can be found [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_bacon).
NOTE: those instructions are not for the Cyanogen, Inc. factory images. Offical factory images can be found [on the Cyanogen, Inc. website](https://cyngn.com/support)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I never flashed a ROM using a `.zip` in fastboot. The proper way I've ever seen is to flash individual files, and some of the important commands are:
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img // 64GB users need userdata_64G.img
```
Provided that you do have these individual files in your `.zip`.
These kind of zips are called as "fastboot zips" or "fastboot images", while those requiring a custom Recovery (as [keepclam mentioned](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114768/96277)) are plainly known as normal recovery-flashable zips.
I'm not aware of custom ROMs providing "fastboot zips", but if you intend to gain an experience of flashing such zips, I would suggest flashing a stock CM12s. You can find the related info on OnePlus Forums [here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/mirrors-for-official-cyanogen-roms-ota-updates.141825/).
About the error, it says you don't have `android-info.txt`. That's true that you probably don't have it because as I said custom ROMs usually don't provide "fastboot zips" which has this file. And I also said to try stock CM12s fastboot zip since it has that `android-info.txt` whose content would be like:
```
require version-trustzone=TZ.BF.2.0-2.0.0109
```
I think things would be clear for now.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/09 | 728 | 2,694 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone (a Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini running Android 4.4.2) sometimes shows a message window with the text "Network interrupted; server closed". Does anybody know exactly what that means? I've tried googling it, but that doesn't get me anywhere.
The message is in English, even though I've set the phone to Dutch; other messages are in Dutch rather than English.
As far as I can see it happens when I get out of wifi range. I understand the "Network interrupted" part; seems normal if I go out of wifi range (though I'd rather expect something like "Connection lost"). What I don't understand is the "server closed" part. It seems to imply there is a server running on the phone -- does Android run some kind of server? Or is it possible that the message comes from some app that's running in the background rather than from Android itself?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to flash custom ROMs from within recovery, not within the bootloader. Detailed instrunctions on how to install CyanogenMod can be found [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_bacon).
NOTE: those instructions are not for the Cyanogen, Inc. factory images. Offical factory images can be found [on the Cyanogen, Inc. website](https://cyngn.com/support)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I never flashed a ROM using a `.zip` in fastboot. The proper way I've ever seen is to flash individual files, and some of the important commands are:
```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img // 64GB users need userdata_64G.img
```
Provided that you do have these individual files in your `.zip`.
These kind of zips are called as "fastboot zips" or "fastboot images", while those requiring a custom Recovery (as [keepclam mentioned](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114768/96277)) are plainly known as normal recovery-flashable zips.
I'm not aware of custom ROMs providing "fastboot zips", but if you intend to gain an experience of flashing such zips, I would suggest flashing a stock CM12s. You can find the related info on OnePlus Forums [here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/mirrors-for-official-cyanogen-roms-ota-updates.141825/).
About the error, it says you don't have `android-info.txt`. That's true that you probably don't have it because as I said custom ROMs usually don't provide "fastboot zips" which has this file. And I also said to try stock CM12s fastboot zip since it has that `android-info.txt` whose content would be like:
```
require version-trustzone=TZ.BF.2.0-2.0.0109
```
I think things would be clear for now.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/09 | 773 | 2,570 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to update Android debugging software from version 1.0.31 to 1.0.32 on Ubuntu 14.04. I have consulted an earlier Stack Exchange post on the same topic [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/97327/where-to-find-adb-version-1-0-32-to-install-on-ubuntu) but it has not helped.
I've been successful at this once before by following some well-written instructions posted [here](http://bernaerts.dyndns.org/linux/74-ubuntu/328-ubuntu-trusty-android-adb-fastboot-qtadb#h3-update-to-adb-1-0-32). I'm including the relevant excerpt below:
```
adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31
wget -O - https://skia.googlesource.com/skia/+archive/cd048d18e0b81338c1a04b9749a00444597df394/platform_tools/android/bin/linux.tar.gz | tar -zxvf - adb
sudo mv adb /usr/bin/adb
sudo chmod +x /usr/bin/adb
adb version
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
```
Unfortunately, I have not been able to replicate my earlier success. After running the above commands, it appears that adb is not recognized as an updated version (ie, 1.0.32). Instead, running the command below...
```
adb version
```
..provides a response that adb cannot be found.
I can easily revert to 1.0.31 by removing and then reinstalling adb tools:
```
sudo apt-get remove android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
```
But my goal is to update to adb 1.0.32. An inspection of the archive showed me that it contains two files:
```
adb (library)
perfhost (executable)
```
I don't know what to make of these files. My expectation would be that "adb" should be an executable. I've tried executing "perfhost" but without any success. At this point, I'm not quite sure how to continue troubleshooting this. Perhaps the downloaded archive has changed since the above instructions were posted? Perhaps I do not understand the purpose of the "adb" and "perfhost" files? I'd appreciate help locating the updated version of ADB which, as others have noted still needs to be updated in the Ubuntu repositories.<issue_comment>username_1: My guess at your problem: the versions you have downloaded are 32-bit, and you have a 64-bit OS. The error message when trying to run a 32-bit executable on a 64-bit OS which does not have compat. libraries installed is very bad. It's "No such file or directory".
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Late answer, but incase someone else runs into the issue down the road and stumbles upon this question.
```
sudo apt-get install libc6:i386 libstdc++6:i386
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/09 | 317 | 1,307 | <issue_start>username_0: For some reason my google play is under some other E-mail but my google account it still signed in.. So when I tried to purchase an app it made me add my card info and it added it to this other E-mail. When I try to remove it I am sent to google where I am logged in... So how do I remove my card from this other persons google play account? I have no idea who this is so I cant even ask for them to do it for me.<issue_comment>username_1: I am assuming you took the old one off.
If not, just go onto the store, tap the side menu icon, tap the down arrow above the options, and switch account.Then delete it from the accounts menu in settings.
If you did take it off:
Take off *every* account, and clear the data, cache and force stop the play store. If you must, uninstall its updates. Then re-add the needed account.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can switch between the Google accounts you have in your phone, from the left menu bar in Google Play. Tap the arrow icon next to the email address (old one) and select the new one.
If you do not use that old account in your phone anymore, try removing that from your Settings > Accounts. That should make your Play Store to ask you which Google Account you want to use with it, the next time you start it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 479 | 1,776 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to tether my phone's WiFi connection to my computer via USB.
There's a setting for USB tethering, but when I enable it there is a message
>
> Wi-Fi is turned off when USB tethering or Mobile HotSpot is active. To turn on Wi-Fi, please turn off USB tethering or Mobile HotSpot.
>
>
>
But what's the point of tethering if the Wi-Fi is turned off? I have no connection to share with the computer if the Wi-Fi is not on.
If I turn off the Wi-Fi before I try to enable USB tethering, it shows the message
>
> Unable to connect
>
>
> You need a network connection to use this application. Please turn on mobile network or Wi-Fi is Settings.
>
>
>
So...it needs Wi-Fi to tether, but when I turn on the tether, it turns off Wi-Fi? I don't understand. How do I keep the connection from being turned off when I try to enable the USB tether?
I'm using an HTC One phone.<issue_comment>username_1: I am assuming you took the old one off.
If not, just go onto the store, tap the side menu icon, tap the down arrow above the options, and switch account.Then delete it from the accounts menu in settings.
If you did take it off:
Take off *every* account, and clear the data, cache and force stop the play store. If you must, uninstall its updates. Then re-add the needed account.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can switch between the Google accounts you have in your phone, from the left menu bar in Google Play. Tap the arrow icon next to the email address (old one) and select the new one.
If you do not use that old account in your phone anymore, try removing that from your Settings > Accounts. That should make your Play Store to ask you which Google Account you want to use with it, the next time you start it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 323 | 1,321 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Micromax A310 running a custom rom (Sony Xperia).
Whenever I try to remove the soft navigation keys by editing *build.prop*, the soft nav keys are removed successfully, but my dialler's call key also disappears. The only option remain is to switch to some third party dialler, which I don't prefer.
Please provide some pointers on how to remove the soft nav keys without affecting the stock dialler's call button.<issue_comment>username_1: I am assuming you took the old one off.
If not, just go onto the store, tap the side menu icon, tap the down arrow above the options, and switch account.Then delete it from the accounts menu in settings.
If you did take it off:
Take off *every* account, and clear the data, cache and force stop the play store. If you must, uninstall its updates. Then re-add the needed account.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can switch between the Google accounts you have in your phone, from the left menu bar in Google Play. Tap the arrow icon next to the email address (old one) and select the new one.
If you do not use that old account in your phone anymore, try removing that from your Settings > Accounts. That should make your Play Store to ask you which Google Account you want to use with it, the next time you start it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 310 | 1,287 | <issue_start>username_0: I lost one of my phone 2 months ago. I've sometimes checked Android device manager to locate it and try locking it, but recently my lost phone disappears from the list ! How it can happen ? Does a person know the way to skip this link in order to use or to sell the lost phone ? I still have the original box of this phone (with its IMEI).
Please help, thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: When the playstore is logged in from a new account,your previous account will notify that the device is removed from the playstore device list. so it will not show your old phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As soon as the new "owner" factory-resets the device, it no longer has a Google account associated – and thus the link to ADM dies. Same if the account is removed from the device: Google services no longer have a way to query the device using your account information, as the device won't recognize those anymore.
There are also other possibilities:
* battery is empty, so the device died.
* battery was removed
* dedive went into airplane mode
* device was placed on a train track, and a train passed on top of it
* device was drowned in the sea and short-circuited
Many more possibilities, but I better stop here – you've got the idea ;)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 797 | 2,908 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using [SlideShare](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.slideshare.mobile) to view presentation. Sometimes I want to transfer the presentation to my PC and view it on projector. However, in the Android app, there is only a save feature to view it offline.
I know I can use its website to download the `.ppt` files, but is there any way to get the `.ppt` from the app?<issue_comment>username_1: I found that the presentation saved by this app isn't in `.ppt` format but each slide is sliced into a `.jpg` having a numeric name, and the images are found only under `/data/data/net.slideshare.mobile/files/`
E.g. A presentation with 78 pages was sliced into images with names ranging from `7456179_00.jpg`, `7456179_01.jpg`...`7456179_78.jpg`.
**Note** that all the related presentation images will be having a numeric string like `7456179` in the beginning of name, which is exactly the `ss_id` defined in the table `slideshows` of database `slideshows` under `/data/data/net.slideshare.mobile/databases/`.
Now, here is the disappointing news because all of the said information probably wouldn't be of any worth to you, since this app has declaration of [`android:allowbackup="false"`](https://stackoverflow.com/a/13806946/4720957) in its `AndroidManifest.xml`. What it means is any non-system/root backup app won't be able to touch this app's data, including `ADB` and **Helium** which I deliberately try despite clear evidence of failure. It seems that there isn't much of a choice left to backup the presentation (or what has become of it).
**What's next?** There is one thing that I can think of. If your device is not rooted and you're or can make yourself aware of extracting backup made by your device's Recovery, then go ahead and take backup from it since Recovery doesn't care or even know those "disallow backup declarations", and it should take backup of your app too, among other things.
### For root users
You now know what to do:
* You can copy-paste images from `/data/data/net.slideshare.mobile/files/` into your SD card and then into PC, or may be do `adb pull`,
* You can also find out easily which `ss_id` belongs to which presentation using an SQL query or an app like [SQLite Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor),
* You can take backup by [Titanium Backup](http://www.titaniumtrack.com/kb/titanium-backup-kb), export it, and extract it to see the files,
* and any possible way you can think of. :)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1)Open slideshare.net on ur browser in your phone.
2)Then,from the dropdown menu in your browser,select the option "request desktop site".
3)The download option on the slideshare page will be available now.
Note:- These restrictions have been implemented only on mobile users in order to boost the slideshare app.
WELCOME;)
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