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2015/07/10 | 748 | 2,757 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a Android phone with Lollipop and found that apps can be installed from various app stores like Google Play, Amazon App Store or F-Droid.
Are there any problems I can run into if apps are installed from different app stores?<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;)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 757 | 2,795 | <issue_start>username_0: I wish to show only contact name during incoming call, for some privacy reasons I wish to hide numbers and display only contact name.
I won't usually pick up anonymous calls, is there any option to achieve this?
Android version 4.4 and without root option is preferable.<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;)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/10 | 807 | 3,006 | <issue_start>username_0: I am wondering if there is a way for me to play audio that is coming into the headphone jack on my phone out of my phone's bluetooth. I have bluetooth headphones that do not work with my old laptop but I could easily plug a male-male headphone cable from my computer into my phone. If I did this is there a way to make the sound coming out of my laptop be played over my phone's bluetooth?
Alternative solutions are also encouraged, however I thought this one was the most plausible.<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;)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/11 | 362 | 1,299 | <issue_start>username_0: I've installed [OpenVPN for Android](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=openvpn&fdid=de.blinkt.openvpn) on my Android 4.2.2 (Micromax A74) and Now I want to configure it in order to connect/active VPN.<issue_comment>username_1: How to configure OpenVPN for Android?
```
https://docs.openvpn.net/docs/openvpn-connect/openvpn-connect-android-faq.html
```
Some free VPN profiles or config files (.ovpn) to start-off with (on this page)...
```
http://www.vpnbook.com/freevpn
```
Downloaded files are bundled in a ZIP file. Use any file manager to extract. Don't ask for passwords and usernames. Everything is mentioned on the same page. Add the file to OpenVPN and type in username and password upon prompt. You're now connected anonymously ;)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here is an article on how to setup your own OpenVPN server and at the bottom you have details on how to install it then onto your phone.
I think this article is usefull because you also get how it works in background and what is needed for the VPN certificate.
Also, it doesn't go that deep that you need some serious knowlege of computing.
<https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-an-openvpn-server-on-ubuntu-14-04>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/11 | 930 | 3,321 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to root my Nexus 5 but I am worried it will cause a bootloop or some other sort of problem and therefore I would like to back up all my phones data including / before hand. Is this possible?I have already tried using the adb command like this:
>
> adb pull / *your path here*
>
>
>
But this doesn't work and returns
>
> permission denied: read only file system
>
>
>
Is it possible using adb to backup / without having to be rooted so that I can root?
Thank you,
Isaac
**Is there any way I can use adb pull instead of adb backup?**<issue_comment>username_1: You do not have to backup Entire `/`. Rooting phone only unlocks bootloader for custom recovery and involves installations of the su binary in `/system` partition and the overall partitions that can be affected due to bad root are: `/system`, `/data`, `/cache`. Rest of the partitions wont really be bothered.
An effective way to backup your everything is to use [ADB Backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/full-backup-of-non-rooted-devices/28315#28315). It will backup ALL of your data **except SMS** (so backup them up manually with some app beforehand).
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Those on Android 6+ can try the instructions that I posted [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/26967862/how-to-make-an-image-of-android-partition-to-your-pc/41214172#41214172), starting at step 5. I *think* this will work without root, but I haven't tried. You'll need 6+ if you're running stock because some of these commands require tools only included in [Toybox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toybox).
See also <NAME>'s [great answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/28315/33093), based on [this xda-developers guide](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351), also linked by [Firelord](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/96277/firelord) above.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It sounds like you need to use ADB's partner, ***Fastboot***.
Like ADB, it is a command line tool run from cmd.exe (Window$) or terminal (Linux & Mac). You can only use fastboot while the device has been booted into bootloader mode. Bootloader mode can be accessed using the following steps:
1. turn off device
2. press volume down
3. while pressing volume down, press the power button
4. when device vibrates, release the buttons
5. connect device to computer with a USB cable
Device should now be in bootloader mode.
Fastboot is primarily used during the rooting process to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery. You can also use fastboot to return the device back to stock by flashing the original factory images. Here are the commands available
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SvAP7.png)
This process, if not done properly, can turn your device into an expensive paperweight. It also can void the warranty if the device is still under one.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: There is a very handy toolkit for nexus devices, at least on windows, which you can use to back up your system, unlock bootloader and flash a recovery via gui, called nexus root toolkit, I think you can get it on xda.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/11 | 171 | 722 | <issue_start>username_0: I have several playlists which overlap in terms of the songs they contain. I have these downloaded on my phone. If a song is in two playlists, will it be stored twice on my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: No.
I went ahead and downloaded my master playlist that contains all my songs, then the other playlists. The latter all took zero time, indicating the songs were not downloaded twice
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Yes. I downloaded an album and added to a playlist to check this (and deleted everything from my library first) and after downloading the album alone I had 118mb of music. Then I downloaded the playlist and I had 236mb. . So yes yes it does
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/11 | 231 | 865 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed TWRP recovery on my phone and backed up the system, data and boot partitions before installing CM12.1.
I would like to extract one stock apk (FM radio) from the backup on a Linux system. How do I mount the system.ext4.win file?<issue_comment>username_1: I discovered that it was not necessary to mount it. It was sufficient to extract it with `tar -xf archive_name` but this particular app doesn't install.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Rename the `system.ext4.win` file to `system.ext4.tar`and extract it.
If your
*TWRP backup* is not in compression method, you will directly get to the `/system` folder or if your *TWRP backup* is in compression method, you will get a file named `system.ext4` which you'll have to just rename it to `system.ext4.tar` and extract it to `/system` folder
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/07/11 | 794 | 2,860 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a little problem with my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H from Orange Dominican Republic running Android 5.0.
It happens that suddenly the phone ots having wakelocks and I dont know what to do since I don't want to root the phone to know which one is the bad app.
Here are the screenshots of the battery:
(Click to enlarge the image)
[stats after](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6igR0.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/UgFCF.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0MC4D.jpg)
After turn off remote controls
Battery stats
Location settings
<issue_comment>username_1: * If you don't wanna root your phone there is no way of preventing the
power consuming apps from doing so.
* From your screen shot I see the kernel and android system used most
of your power but they are not the ones using power but there is apps
on your phone are using core system functions so it's hard to say
witch app is really using to much power.
* The other service using to much power is gpsd and I think it is the
real problem here. gpsd is a gps [daemon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daemon_%28computing%29) it's a piece of software that
works with the gps sensor normally it shouldn't even appear in the
battrie stat ,but samsung repaced it by it's own software to offer a remote location service for the phone to help users find their lost handset through a website, just as Apple does with Find My iPhone. Unfortunately it appears to be causing the GPS Daemon to continually search and update your phone’s position, thus running down the battery. While it’s a useful feature, you’ll need to deactivate it for now to save your battery and hope that Samsung issues a fix for it soon. Here’s how to do it: if you need this service even with the expense of power you can keep it but if you don't want it follow the next steps to disable it.
1. Open Settings
2. search for Security and tap on it.
3. Scroll down, tap Remote controls
4. Enter the password for your Samsung account, tap OK in top right
5. Slide the switch in the top right corner towards the left, where it
should change to grey or off.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Problem solved. These applications updated yesterday and I no longer have the wakelock problem unless I activate the Samsung remote controls.
Apps that updated:
* Amazon Shopping
* Drastic DS Emulator
* Evernote
* Google
* Google Keep
* Google Photos
* IMDB
* Juice SSH
* Google Maps
* Netflix
* Skype
* OOKLA Speedtest
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yysMe.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/12 | 172 | 636 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm playing [Clash of Clans](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.supercell.clashofclans) on my Android device, and I have already downloaded Google Play and signed in as well. But when I am trying to log-in into Clash of Clans the loading ring just rotate for a while, but I am not able to sign in and save the game.
What should I do now?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you installed Google Play Games? It should be signed in, to allow you to log in Clash of Clans to Google Play Games.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You need the Google play games app now to log in to games.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/12 | 757 | 2,657 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto G 4g (peregrine XT1039), which in every one or two days reboots to bootloader with "Fastboot reason: failed to initialize partition table", see Image(1).
In Image(2), you can also see "Device is LOCKED" on the photo, but I've unlocked it as you can see when I rebooted to bootloader manually.
(Click any image to enlarge it)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gfZb7.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kdQYv.jpg)
Image(1) Image(2)
I was using CM12 but tried to solve this by flashing a stock image following [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/4g-development/xt1039-moto-g-4g-stock-firmware-kxb21-t2805619). I also tried to solve this by replacing battery with a new one, but it didn't help. I think my device is defective, but I lost my warranty unlocking it and replacing battery.
Does someone know how to get rid of these reboots?<issue_comment>username_1: Many Motorola phones with an unlocked bootloader show they are locked because people flash a file to make it LOOK locked, not really sure why but many unlocking instruction tutorials online even include this as a step.
But to your core question, it sounds like your internal storage is corrupt (or worse, possibly failing), or the partition table is corrupt. You should first flash the latest factory firmware image for your specific device/region (available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/4g-development/xt1039-moto-g-4g-stock-firmware-kxb21-t2805619)) and make sure to follow the instructions **EXACTLY** including the factory resets and all sparcechunks or bricking is possible. Although it is not mentioned in the instructions on that page, it is highly recommended that you factory default before flashing the factory image.
Once the device is back in completely stock condition, try it for a couple days to see if the problems continue... if not, reflash CM... If the problem recurs, you likely have a flash module that is failing and it is not a replaceable component and it would be time to start looking for another device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I know that the thread is old but for other people it can help a lot.
I had nearly the same symptoms and i found a reason why my phone dont wanted to start again. In my case it was the battery: <https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/MOTO-G-MOTO-G-4G-LTE-1st-Gen/Solution-Moto-G-4g-LTE-random-shutdown-2-4-times-a-day-and-after/td-p/3446925>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/12 | 293 | 1,196 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to install Titanium Backup on a new phone and would like to carry over the settings from my old phone, which include current backup schedules. How can I go about this in order to avoid having to recreate them manually?
I've checked the current backups and it looks like TB does not do backups of itself. I also have "My Backup Pro" installed, but it doesn't list TB as a selectable item for backup.<issue_comment>username_1: Go to the Titanium Backup settings page and enable (it it isn't already enabled) the `Auto Sync TB Settings` option. Then you should be able restore the file created on your SD Card to your new phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also use Helium to backup the full app. You can choose to backup to Google Drive or to your storage. If storage is chosen, it will backup the app to Carbon folder. Remember to uncheck "Smaller app backup" to backup the full app. You can then copy the backup from the folder to your new phone and restore it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I used the open source [OAndBackupX](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.machiav3lli.backup/) and it worked fine :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/13 | 1,457 | 5,802 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I plug a USB cable into my Samsung Galaxy S5 device, it won't show the USB icon, I don't see anything happening on my computer either, all that shows is that it's charging.
I tried plugging another android device into the same usb cable, and that works, so I conclude that there is a problem with my device.
I tried rebooting my device into download mode and then plugged the usb cable in, and suddenly my computer reacts!
Is there some setting that I've made that could block the device? I've set and unset USB debugging (I have been able to load apps from Eclipse earlier) but that didn't make any difference.
I heard that someone with similar problems solved it by reflashing the device, is this necessary? I would like to avoid that if possible.<issue_comment>username_1: Go to *Settings › Storage › again settings (on action bar).* There should be "USB Computer connection" option. Tap on it and choose "mtp mode". That should make your phone visible to your pc.
If it won't help - let me know!
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Hdf4w.jpg)
Screenshot (click to enlarge)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Reflashing the device is overkill for this me thinks - When you plug your device in, can you see it in your device list in Windows? (Search for "Devices and Printers", or go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers)
If Yes: Try a different USB cable. I've owned several Samsung devices and they're picky about USB cables. Try to use the one that came with the device, if possible. If several cables don't work, or you don't have an extra (and it has worked before), try the No steps below.
If No: Make sure you have the SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones installed, it should be in your Programs list in Programs and Features (Search for "Programs and Features", or go to Control Panel > Programs and Features). When your computer reacts to the device in Download mode but not while it's running tells me you may only have the Android ADB drivers installed. You can obtain the drivers [here.](http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117) If the driver is there, try re-installing it (and make sure you use the newest version, such as the download from the Samsung website that is linked).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: To get the USB icon, go to SETTINGS → Developer Options → Debugging and then select USB Debugging.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Type in your dialer \*#0808# and choose MTP+ADB and save it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I was having the same issue so I attempted the Settings > Storage > Settings but there was no 2nd settings listed under Storage. Instead, I found the MTP someone mentioned by doing the following: Apps > Settings > Developer options > (Scroll down to the Networking section) > USB configuration > (select MTP(Media Transfer Protocol)). You will get a pop up on your phone that says: "Allow access to phone data. An MTP connection will be established to access the data on the connected device." Just hit Allow. After doing this I got a pop up on my desktop for the usual options of a media device and this time when I clicked on "Open device to view files" it actually worked. I was able to access sound clips, videos, photos, you name it.
Another thing to note is after I disconnected my phone from the computer and tried again I had to go through the menus again and set it from Charging to MTP.
Also, if you don't have Developer options go to: Apps > Settings > About phone > (tap on Build Number several times until it unlocks the Developer options). Now the Developer options should be right above About phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This is a fix if you are having trouble transferring pictures and video to you computer from a Samsung Galaxy S7...it might work on a S5 too. First go to Settings, then System, then click on developer tools, turn on developer tools, scroll down to USB configuration...click on it and select MTP. Mine was stuck on "charging". Took several times of going in and out to select MTP. Then reboot device. I then could transfer pictures to PC again. Be sure to turn back off developer tools when finished selecting MTP.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: I have search my phone high & low and discovered that Developer option no longer appears on my Galaxy s5. I finally got the USB screen to appear only when I used the original Samsung cable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: I have a few things I tried to get to see the photos AND videos on a Samsung Galaxy S5 when connecting by USB to a Windows 10 PC:
1. Plug in the USB cable
2. If you are lucky a window will pop up on your pc. If things are normal (i.e. poor) it will not show any of your images or even folders.
3. Swipe down from the top and there may (if you are lucky) be an option for USB behaviour: set it to "File Transfer"
4. That should work but normally doesn't
5. Go to Settings
6. Select Developer Options (near the end)
7. Turn on Developer Options
8. About halfway down in the Networking section, there is an option "USB configuration" - set this to MTP. Most times it doesn't change from "Charging" but be persistent. Untested, but this might relate to setting in item 3
9. Go back to Settings main screen
10. Use the search at the top for "USB"
11. Select USB configuration and if you are lucky, you will get a list of options from which you will choose MTP. If you are less lucky, it will dump you into Developer Options, which you have set in 8 above.
Jeeeeez
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: Okay had exactly the same issue changed the USB cable and the option appears it seems that not all USB cables are the same some must be USB 2 or 3.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/13 | 1,294 | 5,189 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Acer Iconia One 7 tablet running Android 4.4.2. I've plugged an external SD card in it, and kind of expected that I could now "save" my data, such as my apps, pictures and videos, onto this SD card. The most easy solution I found was this button (which I don't have):
(Click the image to enlarge it)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ppvNH.png)
After going through some forums, the most used solution I ran into is rooting your device and using some kind of app which makes the SD card writable.
My problem with that is, it's not user friendly at all, plus you might break the device (and lose your warranty).
Is there any *user-friendly* or *one time setup* way, to make it so that you can move your apps to the SD card or make the SD card the standard install location without having to *root* your device?<issue_comment>username_1: With Kitkat your chances for a "complete solution" without rooting are pretty much zero: the Android project has definitely screwed up here. No apps get full access to the external SD card, which rendered a lot of them unusable:
* file managers: you cannot use them to manage your external SD card. In most areas, they can only read but not write
* media apps: you cannot retag/re-organize your media collection any longer, as those apps cannot write to it
* office apps: pretty much the same
The only place 3rd party apps are allowed to write on your external card are "their own directories" (i.e. `/sdcard/Android/data/`). The only ways to really fix that require either the manufacturer (some of them fixed it, e.g. Huawei with their Kitkat update for the P6) – or root (see my list of [Other storage media tools](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/tools_storagemedia#group_535) for examples.
If you do not want to go the latter way ([rooting](/questions/tagged/rooting "show questions tagged 'rooting'")), and the former way (fix by manufacturer) is not available, you can only do minimal things on Kitkat:
* use [app2sd](/questions/tagged/app2sd "show questions tagged 'app2sd'") (which seems to be available on your device) to swap-out parts of your apps. This requires the corresponding apps to explicitly support *App2SD*, and only will "swap out" parts of the apps themselves; other parts of the app, including all its data, will remain in internal storage
* set your "default install location" to your SD card (see: [Installing to SDCard by default](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/43517/16575)). This will automate *App2SD* for all your new installations.
Apart from that, you could only hope and wait for a Lollipop update – which will not completely fix the issue, but at least slightly defuse it.
As long as you don't hit any storage limits, you might be mostly fine. Nevertheless, I recommend you already familiarize yourself with potential solutions for the day your data "hit the roof", so you won't be forced to "act in a hurry" then.
**Further readings:**
Other [Questions with answers on "kitkat sd-card write"](https://android.stackexchange.com/search?q=kitkat+sd-card+write+answers%3A1) on our site, especially: [Workaround for Android 4.4 not being able to write to SD cards?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/64381/16575)
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I would contact the manufacturer. Because Google's decision to drop app-to-SD support constituted a significant departure from OS's both before and since, tablet manufacturers really ought to release a courtesy OS update for Android devices that sold with their microSD functionality crippled from the get-go.
If the manufacturer indicates that your tablet physically can't support an update, that's one thing. But if they respond with the "We don't know" and "There are no plans", you may wish to inform them that you will not repurchase their products.
Because of the widespread confusion this lost functionality caused, devices that can support a more current OS ought to receive an update for the express purpose of restoring app-to-SD functionality. (With Lollipop there are added benefits, too, including improved battery usage and more efficient processor utilization.)
Short of rooting devices that shipped with this "impaired" version of the Android OS, there is no solution aside from a manufacturer update. Manufacturers, in turn, are more likely to consider software updates if they receive direct consumer feedback.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I was able to transfer my photos and videos by plugging the tablet to the pc and transferring files from the tablets internal storage to the tablets sd card through the laptop. Then to save more memory space in the internal storage, i went to the camera apps settings and set the default storage to the sd card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: there is an app on google play for exactly this problem and there is no need to do anything to your android phone that will void your warranty, google 'nextapp sdfix google play' the app is specifically designed for kitkat and works great in just a few clicks, specifically SDfixx kitkat writeable MicroSD
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/13 | 279 | 1,170 | <issue_start>username_0: I've tried waiting for the reset via google account to show up, but it didn't. I've tried to use [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager?u=0), but when I try to reset the password, it says "Since Google has verified that a screen lock is already set, the password you entered won't be needed." and nothing happens to my phone.
This is with Android 5.0 lollipop.<issue_comment>username_1: Is your Android version 4.4 or below? If it is, a button should appear below the lock screen pattern to unlock your phone using your Google password.
If it isn't, you should be able to use Android Device Manager in your browser and (using the "lock" button) create a temporary password for your phone (I have tried this and it works).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately Google removed the option to reset your password using your Google credentials or Android Device Manager in Android Lollipop. If you're rooted, you may be able to remove or reset your password using adb but this seems very hit and miss and the methods vary. Apart from that, a factory reset from recovery is your only option.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/13 | 427 | 1,694 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried to download king root to root my device. Have downloaded it but can't install it onto my phone, this has happened with a root tool as well.these have been downloaded from the internet and unknown sources has been to ticked. I used to be able to download stuff like this before now I cant. Can this be fixed?<issue_comment>username_1: * Try reinstalling browser from which you have downloaded it
* Try checking settings of security apps if you have any
BTW I would suggest you not to use Kingroot because there are some evidences that they still information from your phone and I have myself used it on Galaxy S4 so I know that is it full of bugs and it is not reliable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's been a year, so this isn't necessarily for op, but for anyone with the problem. I just had this problem and fixed it.
Even with unknown sources ticked, I was still getting a warning message. I just pressed okay without looking, and the app wouldn't install.
Instead, when you get that warning just press more info, then press install anyway. It's smaller text and a different color--easy to miss.
That should do it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Modern Android builds are difficult to root on their own. You need at least a host PC to flash either a custom recovery or a root zip. To do so, Google your phone model and look for a TWRP or CWM. Download the [SuperSU ZIP](https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703) and send it to your device. Reboot to bootloader and flash the recovery first, then reboot to the recovery and flash the zip. You're done. It's root now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/14 | 715 | 2,947 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a OnePlus One running CyanogenMod 12.
I started using tasks within [Business Calendar 2 PRO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mikado.bizcalpro) app heavily. They synchronize using google tasks. So I can see my tasks in google calendar. This works well with my Nexus 7 2013 tablet and PC and worked well with the phone too. The phone recently stop synchronizing correctly and does not want to work again.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Bo4Uj.png)
Screenshot - Sync (Click to enlarge image)
I noticed that arrows stay present after trying to sync the Calendar. First they wiggle instead of turning awkwardly and end up staying there. The events get synced, the tasks not.
I also have a "Sound Search for Google Play" syncing problem, but I turned that one off for the reason so that it does not interfere.
I have no idea what to do. Once I had a similar problem with Google Keep and I managed to find a card that was causing some db problem on google site - I removed it and synchronized and it started working again. But I could not see anything interesting in the logs this time.<issue_comment>username_1: Well in the end, I managed to fix the problem by
1. removing my google account from the android device.
2. Then I opened up Business Calendar and it was still showing the dead task list on the device although the calendar and other task lists were not present.
3. I removed the traces of the tasks and list which was dead and then I think I reinstalled Business Calendar (not sure).
4. In the end I readded my google account to the device and opened up Business Calendar and it was working again with the sync.
However, the arrows at the calendar are still there. But everything seems to be working.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Following instructions worked for me:
1. On my HTC M8, I went to Settings → Apps → found the Business Calendar 2 PRO app (it is listed as "Business Calendar") → cleared Cache → cleared data of the app (did **not** need to uninstall/reinstall).
2. I went back to the Business Calendar app on home screen and it wanted to set up as new but my calendars and most of the data synced very fast (I think it is because I did not uninstall the app).
3. I had to again choose my tasks' Gmail account and then Tasks were synced correctly!
Also, check your other settings for calendars and others. I have another Android phone so I use it to confirm that settings match. The tasks on other phone were syncing fine on Business Calendar.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I fixed it by going into the "TASK LIST" Tab in Business Calendar 2 and remove the google Account in the bottom. After a little while, when the Tasklists disappeared as well, you may just click on the google Account again and a window will pop up to grant the app permission to access the Tasks.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/14 | 751 | 2,737 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Aldiko Premium ebook reader application and it's a nice app for reading epub ebooks.
I can't set it to be the default application for reading epub ebooks stored as files on my micro SD card.
Every time I open a epub from File Commander, I am asked which app to choose to open the epub. I also have Moon Reader, so that's in the list as well as Google Book and an option to Install UB Reader.
When I go into settings for the Aldiko app, there is no button to Set Defaults.
So how can I not be prompted to choose the app each time I open and epub.
Android 5.0.2, Sony Compact Z1.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm using Android 5.0.2 as well and installed [File Commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.fileman) to know how it provides options to choose a default app. It uses Android's default way. I don't have an E-book reader but the solution should work for your issue.
When you tap a file having multiple apps registered to open it and none set as default, you possibly would be shown options like:
(Click an image to enlarge it)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vWUOq.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/llmoy.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/BVceH.png)
You would've noticed that there are two options with low visibility *viz*. "Just Once", "Always". Tap on your app entry once and choose "Always" to set as default option.
If you somehow cannot make it work like the way I mentioned, then you may consider [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) which would give you the option to choose default in the following way:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/C36ng.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Thanks username_1 for answering and for corroborating my findings. Appreciate your time certainly.
I'm not using FileCommander anymore for reasons as explained the underhanded approach to forcing users to use their reader.
I've found a solution I am happy with: I use Speed Software's Explorer Android App: nice app, nice design in combination with FBReader epub book reader. This combination works well, I can browse books I've organised in my own folder structure on my microSD card and click on them to open in FBReader by default. Also, I like it that FBReader doesn't import the books into its own library (i.e. make copies) that is not necessary, as I already have the file in my own folder organisation.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/14 | 915 | 3,477 | <issue_start>username_0: In the event that I loose my phone, like what happened today, when I left it at a store, I want my mobile data to be switched on. This is primarily for two reasons:
1. [Lockwatch](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bloketech.lockwatch&hl=en) will send photographs of anyone who tries to open my phone and enters the wrong PIN.
2. [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.co.in/android/devicemanager) and [Prey](https://preyproject.com) can locate the phone via GPS.
But for both these services to work, I need mobile data to be switched on. But it will usually be off and is there a way I can turn it on remotely, maybe by SMS?<issue_comment>username_1: I think the [XtraSEC Phone Locator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilephonelocator.android&hl=en) is the app from Play Store is what you are looking for. As in the description on the PlayStore link,
>
> ✔ Remotely turn on WiFi or 3G data using SMS
>
>
> ✔ Remotely turn on/off Mobile data(3G)
> Remotely turn on/off Mobile data 3G by sending an SMS to your phone using XtraSEC command.
>
>
> ✔ Remotely turn on/off WiFi
> Remotely turn on/off WiFi by sending an SMS to your phone using XtraSEC command.
>
>
>
I haven't personally used this app. But it claims to send command via SMS and turn on/off the Mobile data and also WiFi network. So you can perhaps give it a try and leave a comment/answer if and how it worked.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The "trick" here is to employ an SMS Receiver which extends Broadcast Receiver
(for example: public class SmsReceiver extends BroadcastReceiver).
The SMS Receiver gains control whenever an Android phone receives an SMS.
I am writing from my experience in writing 2 applications, which can notify person 'a' of the location of person 'b'.
When I want the SMS receiver to perform a specific task I send a certain code (such as a 4-digit number). If the SMS receiver receives this code it is programmed to perform the specific required function, otherwise it terminates and the message is processed as a normal SMS.
The question of sending any remote command to another phone is thus simplified, so that when such a request is received on the callee's phone it is processed on the callee's phone in the normal way.
So if you have the code for enabling/disabling mobile data on your phone, you would install it inside an SMS Receiver and then be able to activate it from any other phone possessing SMS capabilities.
I may add that in my specific application I used GPS and Network/Mobile data location functions, together with Google maps, and when my wife was in Rome recently I sent her an SMS from Jerusalem, and with about 30 seconds received from her phone text giving her current longitude and latitude, Country City and Street, and then - the real bonbon - a Google map giving her exact location at streetname level.
I've written all this because for the last 6 or so months I've been gaining an abundance of information and assistance in problem-solving from this website.
Thanks, Website people!
username_2, Jerusalem
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I think the following link may give the end-user what he is looking for:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elbarto.wakedataonsms&hl=en>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here's another link for the end-user to consider:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidlost>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/14 | 323 | 1,194 | <issue_start>username_0: I downloaded Freedom app, but I didn't find it interesting, so I uninstalled it completely. After a while I tried opening my Google Play Store, but it didn't open and shows: "No connection - retry".
So I logged myself out of Google to see if the problem is resolved or not.
But unfortunately, it didn't, and now, I am not able to log into my Google account, and ultimately, unable to use Google Play Store. How can I solve this issue?<issue_comment>username_1: Remove your Google account from phone.
To do this, go to Settings -> Accounts. Now removal process depends on device and OS version so you will have to find how to remove it on your own.
Now go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play services -> Delete Data/Clear Cache.
Do the same procedure for Google Play Store app.
Reboot device and try to add account again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You need to get Freedom again. Open Freedom, tap the three dots on the top-right corner and tap **Stop** as in the picture shown above.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OoWXp.png)
See [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/183500/205764).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/14 | 906 | 3,072 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to simulate a touch (anywhere) on the screen without root?
If not, is there any other way I can perform a *cardboard* 'select' action without magnet support, or opening up my *cardboard* every time?
### Background
I am trying to get *cardboard* apps to work to work with a 5.1 phone which doesn't support the magnet 'button'.
Most apps seem to use the button to select or advance, so without it working, it is difficult to use. I have found that a touch anywhere on the screen also works as a select, so what I'm doing at the moment is opening the back, touching the screen and then closing it up again, but obviously that quickly gets tedious.
What I have tried:
* Using my ipega 9017 gamepad (in Gamepad, Keyboard and iCade modes) no mode maps any key to anything which performs a select action in *cardboard* (though some modes map the B button to back, which works to exit a *cardboard* app at least).
* I have tried [Tincore Keymapper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tincore.and.keymapper), but that requires root in order to simulate touch, and I cannot root my device.
* Looking on here, [custom keymapping for games?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/105121/4229), [Can I use USB gamepad without any setup?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/79380/4229) and [Mouse to touch?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/73276/4229) looked most promising, but none of them answer this question.<issue_comment>username_1: You can potentially simulate a touch with the command `input tap x y` (e.g. from a terminal emulator, or *possibly* with Tasker (can't remember if it can do shell commands, but I presume so)), or over ADB with `adb shell input tap x y`. See <https://stackoverflow.com/a/20830258/2141741> (and if you want to connect the device to itself via ADB, <https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=48126> and associated comments are informative).
This solution doesn't require root (at least not doing it from a computer connected over ADB).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I tried the [what @user43185 proposed](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/115321), but it won't work. But, as an alternative, I see that is possible to use the following.
```
input [text|keyevent]
input text
input keyevent
input motionevent
input motionevent-batch
```
For example, if I want a tap event, then I do:
```
adb shell input motionevent x y down
adb shell input motionevent x y up
```
Where x and y are the coordinates on the device.
---
**UPDATE.**
The reason why the other answer won't work, [according to this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/120236/205533), is because of the Android version at the device.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_1: I made it on Android 6.0 with the app [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate). You can download the Automate Flow [here](http://llamalab.com/automate/community/flows/13819). Every time you click the headset button it runs the shell command "input tap 200 200".
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/14 | 1,142 | 4,366 | <issue_start>username_0: I am working on provisioning several (3) Samsung Galaxy Tab 4's Model SM-T530, and one of them is not getting the latest system updates. It is stuck at Android 4.4.2, Kernel version 3.4.0-3235464. I have tried manually running the Update now, verified I am online, all that fun stuff.
This is the WiFi Only version, so it is not dependent on the carrier releasing the update, and the other two that were purchased from the same vendor at the same time, updated just like they were supposed to, and are now at 5.0.2.
What can i do to troubleshoot this issue? (Logs, check settings, etc)<issue_comment>username_1: Download the Samsung USB Drivers and install them on your PC.
With the drivers installed, you will be able to successfully connect your tablet to your PC. ODIN is the application that you will have to use in order to flash the updates files on your Galaxy Tab 4.
**Make sure that you don’t have any antivirus app running nor the Samsung KIES program. Enable USB Debugging from Developer Options menu.**
If you are installing the Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOD8 firmware over a custom ROM,
then you should know that you will be forced to apply an extra ‘factory reset’ step.
For more details you can visit Samsung India site.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Update will took some time to become available in every country.
If you check on [Sammobile](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T530/), 5.0.2 was released today (2015-07-16), and it is for United Kingdom. There no version for other countries.
You can flash UK version via Odin, but better wait some days for it to get released for other countries. After that you should be able to update it via OTA, without risks of bricking, flashing...
---
As it is WiFi only version, your tab doesn't depends on Country Code and it can work with any, it is just recommended to have version that is at least near you (like not installing Korean version, if you're from USA/EU (because of language, stock apps, QoL changes, compatibilty problems, etc)).
**I just want to notice, as I already said this process is NOT recommended.**
This involves flashing new ROM using Odin. This process can be risky, it can cause soft (even hard) brick. You should still have warranty, because package is signed by Samsung and it does not trigger binary counter but you never know.
It is best to wait even 1-2 weeks so it gets deployed in every region, but I think it will available in some days so it is not worth trying it...
**Keep in mind if you want to continue, do backup! If something bad happens, you will have to do factory data reset, so you can be on safe side, if you need to format it**
---
Process of installing new ROM:
1. Download new ROM for your device variant from Sammobile.
2. When you download, you will ususally get ZIP, that contains one `.tar.md5` and one `.dll`. Ignore `.dll` and unpack only `.tar.md5`.
3. Download Samsung USB driver and install it.
4. Download Odin and unpack it.
5. Make sure you disable A/V before you start flashing, it can cause fail. Also you must kill all Samsung Kies processes before flashing or flash will fail.
6. Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Tap some times (as I recall it is 6-8 taps) on build number. It will enable developer options.
7. Go Back and find Developer options. Enable it if it isn't. Also you must enable USB debugging and authorize your PC (don't forget to remember choice!).
8. Reboot your device to Download mode (find on Google, how to do it for your tab), and plugin USB.
9. Open Odin. Now you will see some 'blue' colored box where it says COM something. It means that your device is connected.
10. **Be sure that you ONLY HAVE CHECKED F. Reset Time and Auto-Reboot! Repartition MUST STAY UNCHECKED !**
11. Click on PDA and select `.tar.md5`, you previously unpacked. Let it some time to check everything.
12. Start the process. **DO NOT UNPLUG USB OR IT WILL BRICK DEVICE.** If everything went well, your device will reboot into Android Lollipop 5.1 ready to use.
---
Also, Keep in mind - I or this site will not be held responsible if your device get brick after following this process. You should be on safe side but when you flashing and using Odin, you never know what can happen. In 99.9% of time it worked very well for me, but you never know. Good luck
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/14 | 1,547 | 5,579 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently (dumbly) removed my internal through TWRP on my Asus Zenfone 2 whilst trying to flash SuperZen from xda. So now I'm attempting to go back to stock, and I've tried doing a factory reset with the stock recovery, but with no luck. I'm currently trying to flash `boot.img`, `recovery.img`, `droidboot.img` and `system.img` via `fastboot` on Linux and Windows, but I get:
```
$ fastboot flash system system.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 0.136s
```
for each one. This is when trying to flash using version WW\_2.19.40.22. The interesting thing is, is that when I flash `twrp.img` or `recovery.img`(stock) it still gives me that same error, but when I boot into recovery, I have either TWRP or stock recovery, which shows that it *did* work. Sadly, this is not the case with system, so if I reboot into the system, it does not work properly and hangs on the "Powered by Android" splash screen.
**EDIT:**
just tried using `fastboot update -w Zip_Name.zip` and it gives me:
```
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
```
**EDIT 2:**
booted into TWRP and used "Install" to try and flash the .zip I put on the SD card, I got the logs copied to the SD, and here is the relevant section:
```
minzip: Missed a central dir sig (at 0)
E:Zip file is corrupt!
MtpServer::run fd: 13
E:request read returned -1, errno: 5, exiting MtpServer::run loop
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/UL-Z00A-JP-2.19.40.21-user.zip'
Updating partition details...
I:Data backup size is 0MB, free: 55424MB.
...done
```
Basically, it gave me `E:Zip file is corrupt!` and ended up with "Failed".<issue_comment>username_1: Download the Samsung USB Drivers and install them on your PC.
With the drivers installed, you will be able to successfully connect your tablet to your PC. ODIN is the application that you will have to use in order to flash the updates files on your Galaxy Tab 4.
**Make sure that you don’t have any antivirus app running nor the Samsung KIES program. Enable USB Debugging from Developer Options menu.**
If you are installing the Android 5.0.2 XXU1BOD8 firmware over a custom ROM,
then you should know that you will be forced to apply an extra ‘factory reset’ step.
For more details you can visit Samsung India site.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Update will took some time to become available in every country.
If you check on [Sammobile](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T530/), 5.0.2 was released today (2015-07-16), and it is for United Kingdom. There no version for other countries.
You can flash UK version via Odin, but better wait some days for it to get released for other countries. After that you should be able to update it via OTA, without risks of bricking, flashing...
---
As it is WiFi only version, your tab doesn't depends on Country Code and it can work with any, it is just recommended to have version that is at least near you (like not installing Korean version, if you're from USA/EU (because of language, stock apps, QoL changes, compatibilty problems, etc)).
**I just want to notice, as I already said this process is NOT recommended.**
This involves flashing new ROM using Odin. This process can be risky, it can cause soft (even hard) brick. You should still have warranty, because package is signed by Samsung and it does not trigger binary counter but you never know.
It is best to wait even 1-2 weeks so it gets deployed in every region, but I think it will available in some days so it is not worth trying it...
**Keep in mind if you want to continue, do backup! If something bad happens, you will have to do factory data reset, so you can be on safe side, if you need to format it**
---
Process of installing new ROM:
1. Download new ROM for your device variant from Sammobile.
2. When you download, you will ususally get ZIP, that contains one `.tar.md5` and one `.dll`. Ignore `.dll` and unpack only `.tar.md5`.
3. Download Samsung USB driver and install it.
4. Download Odin and unpack it.
5. Make sure you disable A/V before you start flashing, it can cause fail. Also you must kill all Samsung Kies processes before flashing or flash will fail.
6. Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Tap some times (as I recall it is 6-8 taps) on build number. It will enable developer options.
7. Go Back and find Developer options. Enable it if it isn't. Also you must enable USB debugging and authorize your PC (don't forget to remember choice!).
8. Reboot your device to Download mode (find on Google, how to do it for your tab), and plugin USB.
9. Open Odin. Now you will see some 'blue' colored box where it says COM something. It means that your device is connected.
10. **Be sure that you ONLY HAVE CHECKED F. Reset Time and Auto-Reboot! Repartition MUST STAY UNCHECKED !**
11. Click on PDA and select `.tar.md5`, you previously unpacked. Let it some time to check everything.
12. Start the process. **DO NOT UNPLUG USB OR IT WILL BRICK DEVICE.** If everything went well, your device will reboot into Android Lollipop 5.1 ready to use.
---
Also, Keep in mind - I or this site will not be held responsible if your device get brick after following this process. You should be on safe side but when you flashing and using Odin, you never know what can happen. In 99.9% of time it worked very well for me, but you never know. Good luck
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/14 | 1,165 | 4,250 | <issue_start>username_0: I was trying to install CyanogenMod on my un-rooted Samsung Galaxy S II using [this installer](http://get.cm).
* I installed the app on the phone and the PC;
* downloaded the data for the program;
* plugged the phone and it started downloading;
I followed the instructions thoroughly and the phone restarted and started installing the ROM. First, it showed the "Downloading" with the green Android then showed the blue CyanogenMod man for a long while, then the app on the PC said it failed and I should try to restart my PC or disable the antivirus (already did).
So I restarted my PC. Now it said "If you tried all these things, it's safe to restart the phone". So I turned off the phone and now when I try to turn it on it shows the splash "Samsung Galaxy" then shows a black screen (not off).
I tried booting in Download mode ("Vol. Down" + "Home" + "Power" button) but the result is the same as turning it on.
Resuming the install process fails every time.
How can I revert back to the stock Android or continue the installation?
---
System info (before the attempt):
* Model number: GT-I9100P
* OS : Android 2.3.6
* Baseband version : I9100P
* Kernel version 2.6.53.7-I9100PXXKL1-CL761356 root@DELL131 #2<issue_comment>username_1: **Note**: Keep in mind, Samsung Galaxy S2 has infamous **Superbrick** bug. Every flash can result in permanent brick (only board changing or maybe JTAG unit can recover device). You can learn more about it [here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/EMMC_Bugs).
**Note2** : Last resort to enter Download mode is to get USB JIG. There is plenty of this on Internet and it's very cheap. Also there is tutorials on Internet to make it yourself, if you can't get it shipped in your country.
---
You can try to:
1. return to stock ROM
2. install custom recovery, wipe data/cache/dalvik/system partition and reflash custom ROM
### Steps for returning to stock ROM:
1. Download ODIN.
2. Download Stock ROM from [Sammobile site](http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/).
3. You will probably get zip file with one `dll` and one `tar.md5` file. You need to unpack only `tar.md5` as it is the file you need to flash.
4. Put your device in download mode - Pull off battery, insert it again, push "Vol Down" + "Home" + "Power" button.
Now connect it into PC using USB cable (check if you have install Samsung USB driver, search on Google for it)
5. **Only check auto-reboot and F. Reset time! Repartition must stay unchecked.**
6. Put unpacked `tar.md5` in PDA section (if you downloaded Odin v3.07, can be different on other versions).
7. Click Start. **Do not unplug your phone or it will result in a brick**.
8. Phone will reboot and if everything went OK it will finally boot.
### Steps for recovery solution:
1. Download ODIN.
2. Search XDA-Developers for CWM flashable file (I will try to post it in a comment, I cant post links anymore - reputation) and download it.
3. Search for Recovery-flashable file of CM that you need - usually just zip file. You will need to put it on External SD-card and insert that SD-card in the phone.
4. Put mobile in download mode, make sure you have Samsung USB drivers, and that in ODIN you have only checked Auto-Reboot and F. Reset Time. (Also connect your phone into PC).
5. Put recovery `tar.md5` in PDA section and click Start.
6. Now pull off battery, insert it again and press "Vol Up" + "Home" + "Power".
7. Wipe `/data`,`/system`,`/dalvik`,`/cache`.
8. Go to flash and select zip file that you downloaded from SD-card.
9. Flash it.
10. Reboot device, and check whether it works.
---
**Note3** : Be aware that following anything involves flashing can result in permanent brick of the device. Maybe it is even smarter to take in to service so they can better fix it.
Also, I or others (including this website) shall not be held responsible for any damage that may be caused to your device by using the aforesaid instructions.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You might want to check the Samsung web site. I found a tool called "Simple Download Tool" or there is also "Simple Upload Tool." As soon as I loaded the correct driver and my device was recognized, then a few clicks and the tool did all the work.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/15 | 1,330 | 4,509 | <issue_start>username_0: I hope you are well. I have recently switched from a Google Nexus 5 to a Sony Xperia Z3+. However, I'm slightly annoyed at all of the default apps that Sony bundle with it. I have already replaced the Xperia keyboard with the one from Google, and that was fairly easy. I am now trying to replace the default dialer with the awesome Google dialer that I am used to.
I managed to find online an APK for the Google dialer (all verified as genuine) and installed it to my phone. However, I cannot find the option to select it as the default dialer.
I went to Settings → Apps → All → Google Dialer.
The 'Launch by default' option is greyed out. Does anyone know how to get this working as I really love being able to search for a number by typing the name of a company and don't like the Sony dialer?<issue_comment>username_1: You may need to clear out the default for the Sony Dialer first.
```
Settings > Apps > All > [insert Sony dialer app here] > Clear Defaults
```
I find that dialing a number from your contacts may not prompt you for a new default, either. Instead, navigate to a website that has a properly formatted number like`(###) ###-####` that you can tap on to have it open in a dialer - that should prompt you for a default selection.
After your default is selected, you can disable the old dialer so it doesn't show up in your app list.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Frustrating - Sony phone app is clunky - and I hate the way it jumps into the "I'll call you back" nonsense - and then does not allow you to cancel that and pickup the call.
I installed Lollipop phone dialer - but as you note - no way to set it as the default.
However - in Settings / Apps / All - you can disable their Text app, and then Force Stop their Phone app. However - it still rings and opens. Go figure. Looks like this will require an Android developer access hack to break open :-(
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I was able to do it by going to Settings > Apps > then click the gear icon in upper right corner for the "Configure Apps" options. Under "Advanced" choose "Default Apps" and change "Phone App" to the Google Dialer. It was "Contacts" originally. You might get prompted at the next time you tap a # to dial out, but just choose the Google Dialer and select "Always" at the prompts to make it the global default.
-- Note I'm on a Z5 using Android 6.0.1 so my menu structure might be a bit different.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: First, make sure you have the latest version of the app that is compatible with your device.
You can get it via [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer) or via [APKMirror](http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-phone/).
You need [ADB](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#downloads) to install APKs.
Usually, when you want to set an app as default, you need to clear the previous defaults.
[Settings](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hhzeR.png) /
[Apps](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0b1qD.png) /
[Phone](https://i.stack.imgur.com/xzjER.png) /
[Open by default](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBKrI.png) /
[Clear defaults](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WBKrI.png)
You can also
[`DISABLE`](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eo8h1.png) +
[`FORCE STOP`](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eo8h1.png) +
[`CLEAR DATA`](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WH2kl.png)
the unwanted app to make it easier to change the default behaviour.
Then, normally, in
[Settings](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hhzeR.png) /
[Apps](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0b1qD.png) /
[Configure apps](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4jRnG.png) /
[Phone app](https://i.stack.imgur.com/eo8h1.png),
you should be able to select your desired phone app.
If this doesn't work, then you need a custom Android.
---
Do you have [z3](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=z3), [z3c](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=z3c), [z3dual](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=z3dual), [scorpion](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=scorpion) or [scorpion\_windy](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=scorpion_windy)?
Either way, you should get [CyanogenMod](https://download.cyanogenmod.org/) and [OpenGApps](http://opengapps.org/), then install them using [ADB](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#downloads). This will allow you to do way more than just changing the default phone app.
---
I know this isn't the place for personal opinions, but here's mine : Refund that and get back your Nexus 5.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/15 | 761 | 3,055 | <issue_start>username_0: In India, we often receive SMSs which do not actually have a number, but instead, have a name like 'VK-AMSWAN'. SMS blockers like Truecaller don't have any facility to recognise such senders and keep asking for a number to block.
When using third-party SMS apps like Chomp SMS, there is an option to show the contact number below the contact name. Guess what it shows for the spam?
* VK-AMSWAN (name)
* VKAMSWAN (where the number shows up for other contacts)
How do I block such senders? I cannot blanket block all unknown SMSs because even banking information comes from such named senders.
It seems SMS blocking isn't as well developed as call blocking is. Truecaller actually rejects spam calls without you ever knowing about them. No SMS blocker I've seen has this facility so far. All they do is receive the messages and hide them. If someone can locate a method to fully block spam SMS, please do tell. :)<issue_comment>username_1: If you're using the Hangouts app, open the conversation that the sender has sent. Once in it, select the Menu button (3 vertical dots in the top right) and select "People & options". On this screen, you should see the option to "Block VK-AMSWAN" (or whatever the sender's name is).
[This article](http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/41165/google-hangouts-mute-notification-or-block-contacts/) has a more detailed description of these steps with screenshots.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you told DND doesn't block these kinds of messages, you can use [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra) from the Play Store, select the message that you received, and select the "Blacklist" message option to stop receiving the SMS.
If you still want those messages to be received but not to get a notification, you can select the "Crossed Bell" icon at the top to not notify on receiving the message so that it is stored in your inbox for future use but will not be notified to you.
Using Textra, I found another feature to find out the number of those `LM-*`, `TM-*`, and `VK-*` series kind of SMS messages. Open Textra and swipe the message to the left to reveal the call feature. Double-tap the call button and it calls the number. So, now you've got the number, and this way you can block those numbers from receiving those text messages. I tried that and showed the numbers to me for every message in my inbox with `XX-*` SMS messages. ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can block SMS messages from a specific sender like this using stock Android on a Google Pixel or similar phone, using the app [Messages by Google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging). For example, if you receive a message from "VK-AMSWAN" (with no phone number), you can block all further SMS messages from "VK-AMSWAN". There isn't a way to block messages from all senders without a phone number all at once, though.
Other phone manufacturers have their own SMS app, and they might not provide this functionality.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/15 | 717 | 2,939 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently changed my Google password, but now when I open Google Play and Gmail, it prompts me for my password and won't accept it. It works in the YouTube app only. I've tried rebooting, but this has been going on for about a week, so I don't think its a google server issue.
Device: NVidia Shield with Android 5.0.1<issue_comment>username_1: Just remove your Google account from accounts and add it again. I also had this problem, but removing&adding it again solved it instantly.
It will sync with Gmail, Contacts again, so you should have no problems
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You go to apps and clear data and cache from Google apps in Google play / Google services and services framework and remove any accounts currently on Android. Then go to backup in settings and add account this backup rout re login to account without loop
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: ITS YOUR PHONE! It's not a Google issue, as I'd suspected. No amount of adding and replacing google accounts will work. I've been battling this issue for a year and doing everything everyone/anyone suggests to no avail. Except resetting phone to factory defaults... that was too scary so I didn't do that. I recently had to replace my phone for a faulty internal (non-replaceable) battery, and HELLO the new phone allows me to sign in without any issues. It's a miracle. BTW, old phone is HTC One M9, and Verizon replacement phone is a Samsung Galaxy s7 (new is s9, don't care, it works). The problem is with your phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: None of the above worked for me. Removing the account is not always going to work if you've synced your device more than once due to such things as a re-flash or a re-build of the device. In my case it was a *HTC One A9* phone. I recently had to reflash my phone and I stupidly added two accounts to my phone instead of leaving it as a *single account*, but I was able to use Google apps (gmail, drive, etc) using multiple accounts. Go figure.
So I did this:
* Go to your device Settings
* Don't go to Google option, but to Accounts and Sync
* Click on an account
* Click the three dots on the top-right
* Delete or Remove the account. Do this for every account you may have there.
* Re-boot the phone/device
* Re-add your primary Google account that you want associated with the device for Google Play, Google Services, etc...
* Make sure everything is ok. Now for the final steps
* Go to Settings on your phone again
* This time go to Google option -> Accounts
* You may be asked to verify who you are again. Do that. I had to recover my security codes for cases when you loose your password
* Now your Google account should show you the usual Google Account options - Home | Personal Info | Data & Personalisation etc etc
You should be ok from there. Just don't add another G account to the device. Only add them through the G apps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/15 | 1,768 | 5,714 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 7 2012 wifi. With the latest version of Lollipop it has really become unusable, freezing for a minute or more, or even rebooting while loading a page in Chrome.
I did a system reset, but that did not change much past the few first minutes.
What is the recommended version to have again a usable tablet? Is anyone having a "runbook for dummies" to install Android 4.x (or CM or whatever works fine) ?
Most of the tutorials I found on the Internet are for geeks wishing to experiment. I just want a running system with minimal fuss/risk.<issue_comment>username_1: The official [Google Developers site](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images) has the full instructions and image repository on how to install a factory image for any Nexus device, including your "nakasi" Nexus 7 2012. I recommend 4.4.4, but you are free to go back as far as you want until you're comfortable with it's use.
Cyanogenmod also has a [stable 10.2 version](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=grouper&type=stable) (Android 4.3) - you can download the image file here. You can re-use the instructions found on the Google Developers site to install this as well (just target your CM unzip location instead).
BE AWARE: This will wipe your device, and this is all done under your own volition. Flashing a device - regardless of source or instruction - always comes with risk of damaging or rendering the device useless. We are not responsible for it!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use the highly functional nexus root toolkit to do pretty much anything you need to on your Nexus device.
[Nexus Root Toolkit](http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/)
It allows rooting, return to stock, recovery and everything else you would need to repair your nexus 7 2012 WiFi aka 'grouper' / 'nakasi'. You can flash custom roms with it also.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/j8H6L.jpg)
Other tools include unlocking or locking the bootloader, adb tools, driver installs. .. you name it, it does it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/UXrb5.jpg)
Works with all nexus devices released so far.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GNxPp.png)
One of the most handy things about it is that it tells you what to do step by step...
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SazKn.jpg)
Every nexus owner should have this as it's pretty much indispensable.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Try 'JimTDI's Guide - Tuning the Nexus 7 with Android 5 Lollipop for Maximum Performance!' here <https://goo.gl/X0HwAu>
The discussion for this post is here <https://goo.gl/wqjv76>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Old question, but this is my beloved Nexus 7 3g (2012), "tilapia". Please note that WiFi only version is named "grouper"
First step, install TWRP recovery; the official guides forgot to mention that you have to disable the fastboot lock too, command: `fastboot oem unlock` (and then select Yes on the confirmation screen, on tablet)
Nexus 2012 TWRP installation details [here](https://thegoodcodeinn.blogspot.com/2018/11/install-twrp-on-asus-nexus-7-3g-2012.html)
Then I have installed on my Nexus the Android AOSP (vanilla 7.1.2. andorid) with tilapia/grouper support released by AndDiSa on XDA forums.
Main thread is [here](https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/development/rom-android-7-aosp-grouper-t3467514).
Now it works really fast, I can use the web browser, play and see movies with no hiccups.
I quote my "success story" form XDA forum:
>
> I have successfully installed the
> `aosp_tilapia-7.1.2-ota-eng-20181112.ds.zip` on my Asus Nexus 3g 2012
> (tilapia), I also installed `open_gapps-arm-7.1-pico` and `Magisk v17.3`.
> I installed your Android release, by using TWRP-3.2.3-0-tilapia, over
> the Asus original fully updated Lollipop. In fact the most tricky part
> was installing TWRP
>
>
> During installation the initial OS configuration failed, multiple
> times (I tried with reboots), just during the user account selection.
> Using the suggested `SetupWizardFixCrDroidNexus7.zip` fix, fixed the
> problem, and I was able to complete the device configuration.
>
>
> Finally: My Nexus is back to life, is very responsive, browsing and
> playing movies are very fast... I have not tried all the functions
> (not tried camera yet).
>
>
> With official Lollipop my Nexus was simply unusable, u-n-u-s-a-b-l-e,
> I used to think that my beloved Nexus was simply too old for the new
> applications. I think now that Asus(or Google, is a Nexus) released
> defective OS versions for manufacturer-planned-obsolescence
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: What I did to improve performance on My Nexus 7 2012 (Nakasi) was to Unlock Bootloader then flashed TWRP v3.3.0, then flashed Lineage OS 14.1 (Android 7.1.2 Nougat) via TWRP, Recommended GAPPS are "opengapps pico" (arm) and to root it I flashed Magisk v18 and now it took life. Performance improve like 90% now is pretty much usable. (it's April 16 2019) so belive me when I say it is usable and performance wise is awesome.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: I recently got my Nexus 7 2012 usable and fast after 2 years resting in a drawer with rooted Lollipop using suggestions from [this site](http://www.tonisoto.com/2015/02/nexus-7-como-solucionar-la-lentitud-al-instalar-lollipop/) (in Spanish) like disable all gestures at Language Input/Gboard and disable graphic animations in Developer mode.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/15 | 188 | 838 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried to do the fix as suggested on here however my swipe option states it was disabled by administrator or something like that. Not sure how I even set a PIN in the first place. How do I change this?<issue_comment>username_1: Check if you have added VPN connections.
Usually VPN connection requires minimum Pattern/PIN/Password active, and while you have VPN connection created you can't disable it.
To check does you have it, and to delete it go to Settings -> More under Wireless & Networks-> VPN. *Keep in mind, this can be different on other Android version, you can search Google for your device.*
If there is present connection, after removing them you should be able to change Lock screen settings.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to settings-security and clear credentials.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/15 | 230 | 977 | <issue_start>username_0: My old Moto G 1st generation fell and broke, and I've just bought a new Moto E (2nd generation). It looks like the Motorola Migration app copied all my data. Almost my apps are being reinstalled (I've tried to delete some unused ones before migrating, but are being installed anyway).
The only thing missing is my Home Screen, with my icons organization and widgets. Is there an easy way to do it? Or I must reorganize everything by hand?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know if there is an automated way.
So I take an screenshot of my old device and manually organize the new following pictures.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Unfortunately no, there's no way to migrate this between devices unless you're using the Google Now Launcher on the old phone, and the new phone ships with it as its default. It's designed to migrate layout, but the stock launcher that Motorola uses doesn't have this functionality.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/16 | 1,115 | 3,780 | <issue_start>username_0: Android.SE user *intuited* [observes](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/111119/necessary-conditions-for-charging-at-full-ac-rate):
>
> I've noticed that my S4 doesn't always charge at its maximum rate of charge, even when it seemingly should. For example, car DC adapters that claim to provide up to 2.0 amp current only provide 500mA.
>
>
>
They also [seems to imply that there exists an app](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/111119/necessary-conditions-for-charging-at-full-ac-rate#comment137498_111125) which reveals the rate at which a device is charging.
And *TurboFool* [adds](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/111119/necessary-conditions-for-charging-at-full-ac-rate#111125):
>
> I used to think "USB is USB," and that's true for data, but not for power. Cable quality, and unknown factors, will change what you can pull off. I've had two [USB] cables of the same length produce as much as an 800mA difference from the same charger.
>
>
>
I own a Samsung Galaxy S Relay, which is an Android phone a few years old. It's sort of similar to the Samsung Galaxy S III, but it also includes a slide-out physical keyboard. I'm running Android 4.1.2.
How can I determine at what rate my phone is charging? **Preferably using only an app or a terminal emulator. I'd rather not have to use a multimeter.**<issue_comment>username_1: You can try [Ampere](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere "Ampere at Google Play") (I didn't test it), which should show you the current (dis)charge rate:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uzN2J.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/DuTPm.png)
Quoted from a rating:
>
> I appreciate that this app displays which of my available charging devices delivers the most milliamps. It's useful because I know which charger to swap out for maximum power. Also, it may indicate if a known charger may be under performing based on available specs.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I would recommend [DashClock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.nurik.roman.dashclock) widget with the [BatteryDash](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katzoft.dashclock.extension.battery) extension. BatteryDash is a reasonably simple battery info app with currently drawn amperes, delivery voltage and temperature data. DashClock provides that info through a Home Screen widget and a custom daydream.
Note that DashClock requires Android 4.2+, but BatteryDash doesn't.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I have a couple of apps to suggest:
* [Galaxy Charging Current](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abmantis.galaxychargingcurrent.free) is specifically oriented towards Samsung devices and it shows a compatibility list. Your phone is not compatible going by that list but I have seen it work on Note 1 and neo models of Samsung, which are not listed
* [3C Tool Box](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at). This is a very versatile app and battery related monitoring is a tiny portion of what it can do. Relevant to your question is that it shows charging current while on charge (Also discharge current/ voltage while in use). Snapshot below of charging on my device
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ICd5c.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: A terminal emulator? That sounds great!
```
cat /sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now
cat /sys/class/power_supply/bms/current_now
```
You'll get an integer about how many micro-Ampere (μA) your battery is currently outputting/discharging. A negative value means charging.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/16 | 662 | 2,563 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a volunteer firefighter and I receive emergency calls and at the same time an "emergency SMS". I'd like to forward those incoming SMS to a group in Telegram/WhatsApp, so my family and friends know I went to an incident.
I know there's the "Share" option in Android's SMS App. (Not using Hangouts for SMS)
**But is it possible to forward all SMS from one contact automatically to a WhatsApp/Telegram group?**
Searching the Google Play Store I found "Autoshare" (*com.joaomgcd.autoshare*) but I'm not quite sure if this
would do the trick and after the watching the video I was even unsteadier...<issue_comment>username_1: check out my app [autoforwardsms.com](http://autoforwardsms.com). The Android app is built specifically for this purpose and your scenario was the inspiration behind the app's development.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [IFTTT](https://ifttt.com) to the rescue!
=========================================
You can set IFTTT to forward an SMS from specific number to specific chat.
### Steps:
1. Create you IFTTT account if not already exists.
2. Start the [@IFTTT](https://t.me/ifttt) Telegram bot and authorize your IFTTT account.
3. Add the [@IFTTT](https://t.me/ifttt) bot to you Telegram group as admin.
4. Choose `/connect_group` from the bot commands, and follow instructions.
* If your group isn't public, you can give it a public (meaningful) name just for the connection to IFTTT and then change it back to private. You'll see the group public name and group title in IFTTT, so before connecting check that the name is understandable.
5. Go to `My Applets` and choose `New Applet`
6. For the `+this` - choose **Android SMS** and then **New SMS received from phone number**
7. Enter the phone number from which you recieve the relevant texts.
8. For the `+that` - choose **Telegram** and then **Send message**.
9. Configure the Telegram message to be sent, you'll have some options there (Target chat, message text, web preview).
* The message text supports basic [HTML](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML) and have some parameters from the SMS connection (such as sender, text, time etc.).
I'm using it to automatically forward my post office message to my Telegram.
**Important note:** You said you're a firefighter, so I believe the messages are urgent. You should do some tests and check in IFTTT F.A.Q or docs about whether it's immediate or has some delay, or what they guarantee. I just tried and it around half a minute, and so it was in previous times.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/16 | 783 | 3,097 | <issue_start>username_0: Trying to move a downloaded Google Drive file to the SD storage on my tablet.
1. Select the file in Drive
2. Choose "Send File" from the ... menu
3. Choose "Share with ES Save To.."
4. Choose path and Select
* Result: "This operation is not supported".
What does *that* mean? Is it a bug in Google Drive or a bug in ES File Explorer or a bug somewhere else?
P.S. Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 7 tablet (the original version) and yes, all of the above software has been kept up-to-date.<issue_comment>username_1: ES Explorer cannot handle `content://` URIs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Expanding [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/128970/44325), when you try to send a file from Drive, the URI (i.e **path**) of the file is passed to the app in this format:
```
content://com.google.android.apps.docs.storage.legacy/hashed_name
```
Take note that it's not a direct path to the file (not `file://root/folder/file.ext`), but a path to [content provider](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html). A resource inside content provider cannot be accessed directly, and any apps have to manually handle the given path according to its structure to get the resource (or in this case, **the file**).
ES File Explorer doesn't handle `content://` URI, and thus fails to get the real file.
---
WhatsApp and Terminal Emulator also fail to handle it. On the other hand, Yahoo Mail and Google Inbox handle it properly and attach the real file without any problem
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: This is a bug in es file explorer and android
one work around is to print as a pdf file (if you dont need to edit) pref use adobe pdf and then it will give you options where to save, default is download, avoid this as it may not be moveable , just click on top left menu and you will have options to save to sd card or internal storage locations.
If you want other file formats not a pdf print then you will have to send to a pc via share by email, blootooth, LAN or via a cloud server like drive.
Once on a pc you can the release it from Android and then move it direct to your android desired folder of choice either by ideally usb or back through a cloud server under a different file code like mx doc or the original.
ES file xplorer used to allow it but they've fallen under Google control who want you to use their cloud drive, they detest people using sd storage and want control over all your data
1 for spying and information gathering
2 ultimately when enough critical mass of info is stored on drive, they can start charging you for it
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: guys, guys...
When you use ES File Explorer to copy data to a location, a pop-up is displayed on screen to show details of the transfer progress. IF in your phone, the app permission 'enable / show popups' is not granted, ES File Explorer will not even begin a transfer operation. Simple. So go to "Other permissions" settings for the app and enable / grant "Display pop-up window" for ES to permit the copy of files.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/16 | 702 | 2,834 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently added a couple of ringtones and notification sounds to my phone by placing them into my storage's Ringtone and Notification directories respectively, and I can select them from the sound settings dialogs without any problem.
The thing is that they also appear as songs on my Google Play Music's playlists, and of course I don't want to hear a 1 second long "jigglypuff!" notification sound every now and then when I'm listening to my music on shuffle.
I did search using Google for a while but it seems that there's no way of either removing the file from just the music database or from excluding those directories from the media search. I recall this didn't happen on an old 4.0 Sony Xperia phone I had with it's music player.<issue_comment>username_1: I may not be able to help you 100% with this, but I had a similar issue when storing audio books on my SD card. What I did was made a folder called .audiobooks
The . In front made it hidden from Google Play Music. Now, I'm not sure if in your situation this will hide it from the system for ringtones.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: See: [How do you prevent Google Music from importing all .mp3 files on the device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/37490/how-do-you-prevent-google-music-from-importing-all-mp3-files-on-the-device)
Make the folder hidden by putting a "." In front of the folder name, like:
.audiobooks instead of audiobooks
or make use of the .nomedia files.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In case of notification and alarm sounds you can save them in the `Notifications` and `Alarms` folder on you device and they won't show. The folders should already be there.
If it's other audio file Madelin's and user31's answers should be good.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Hello everyone and thank you for your answers, I've finally managed to accomplish this with a very simple solution: The Android media storage service will not index media files inside directories which are hidden (preceded by a "."), but also those which contain a file named ".nomedia", so I just created on all the directories I wanted to exclude and that was it. Hope it helps somebody else.
P.S.
I didn't want to hide the entire directories since they're my phones ringtones and notifications directories and I still want them to be visible to the sound manager to use them, I just don't want them to be seen by Google Play Music.
I found the solution here: <http://www.guidingtech.com/15563/hide-certain-files-android-music-player-photo-gallery/>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: Placing a '.' in front of a folder prevents google play music from loading songs into the app but prevents you from using the ringtones inside of the hidden folder for default alarms and ringtones.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/16 | 208 | 775 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to view content of Android screen from PC running Linux over LAN?
VNC should works here, but I'm looking for something more real-time, so that video content can be viewed smoothly from linux PC.
I found an [miracast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast) protocol which can possibly fits into my scenaro, but it requires wireless connection from both ends, where in my deployment, android device (TV box) is connected via LAN.
Any suggestion?<issue_comment>username_1: Haven't tried it but I think [AndroidScreencast](https://code.google.com/p/androidscreencast/) does what you want.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: [Scrcpy](https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy) is your best option. There is a CLI & GUI version.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/16 | 1,091 | 3,952 | <issue_start>username_0: The phone is **Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100)** with **SlimROM** installed recently.
I was using Paranoid Android, and today I flashed SlimROM 4.4.4 and a gapps package. The latter one occured to be wrong for this version of Android, so now I **don't have any keyboard** to use (keyboard won't show, and I constantly get an error message).
So now I want to install another ROM/gapps for my phone, but **the Home button is broken**.
Therefore:
* I cannot install Terminal Emulator to use ADB command line for entering Recovery mode upon the next reboot. That's because I cannot even log in to my Google Play account.
* I cannot use `Volume Up/Down + Home + Power` combination to access Recovery/Download modes while booting. So this also makes it quite hard to consider using Odin as an option.
I have done a research on keyboard and Home button issues, but it seems that no-one has experienced them both at the same time before. Seriously though, can you suggest something to do with my situation? Thank you, and feel free to ask for any clarifications.<issue_comment>username_1: Another way to boot the device into Recovery mode is to **use ADB command line** right from your computer. The detailed guide on installation and using is available [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/).
After checking that your device is recognised by the PC, run `adb reboot recovery` command.
Thanks [@GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree) for the answer!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Another way. It's been awhile since I used SlimKat but I think it was in Settings > Security and look for advanced reboot. Then when you hold down the power button and tell the phone to reboot, it will give you a few options, one of which is for recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can download the app called [ROM Manager](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager "ROM Manager at Google Play"). It has menu items to go to recovery mode:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3s3f7.jpg)
See second menu item (source: [Google Play](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager "ROM Manager at Google Play"); click to enlarge)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The best way to get this done is to use [Android Debug Bridge (adb)](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html).
Get Android SDK on your PC, plug in your Android Device, and run `adb reboot recovery` in ADB shell.
That command restarts an Android device in recovery mode.
Here is a lifehacker article that might be useful:
[The Most Useful Things You Can Do with ADB and Fastboot on Android](http://lifehacker.com/the-most-useful-things-you-can-do-with-adb-and-fastboot-1590337225)
And here is an extract:
>
> **adb reboot recovery**
> Function: Reboot your phone into recovery mode.
>
>
> A lot of functions like [flashing ROMs to your phone](http://lifehacker.com/how-to-flash-a-rom-to-your-android-phone-30885281) require you to boot into recovery mode. Normally, this requires you to hold down a particular set of buttons on your phone for a certain length of time, which is obnoxious. This command allows you to boot directly into recovery mode without performing the complex finger dance of your people.
>
>
>
Hope this helps.
---
PS: this method was already recommended by a user (at the time of posting) named [GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree) as a comment. I am only posting this answer so that others might find this thread appropriate and useful.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Apart from the answers given here, I'll suggest you to use USB OTG cable and connect a physical USB keyboard to it. Then download Android Tuner from play store and reboot to recovery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/16 | 890 | 3,143 | <issue_start>username_0: I have LG G2 Mini running Android 4.4.2 with Kernel 3.4.0. If you need Build number or Software Version or Baseband version , let me know.
I tried to search but couldn't find anything useful for how to disable the reading voice on incoming calls?<issue_comment>username_1: Another way to boot the device into Recovery mode is to **use ADB command line** right from your computer. The detailed guide on installation and using is available [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/).
After checking that your device is recognised by the PC, run `adb reboot recovery` command.
Thanks [@GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree) for the answer!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Another way. It's been awhile since I used SlimKat but I think it was in Settings > Security and look for advanced reboot. Then when you hold down the power button and tell the phone to reboot, it will give you a few options, one of which is for recovery.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: You can download the app called [ROM Manager](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager "ROM Manager at Google Play"). It has menu items to go to recovery mode:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3s3f7.jpg)
See second menu item (source: [Google Play](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager "ROM Manager at Google Play"); click to enlarge)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The best way to get this done is to use [Android Debug Bridge (adb)](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html).
Get Android SDK on your PC, plug in your Android Device, and run `adb reboot recovery` in ADB shell.
That command restarts an Android device in recovery mode.
Here is a lifehacker article that might be useful:
[The Most Useful Things You Can Do with ADB and Fastboot on Android](http://lifehacker.com/the-most-useful-things-you-can-do-with-adb-and-fastboot-1590337225)
And here is an extract:
>
> **adb reboot recovery**
> Function: Reboot your phone into recovery mode.
>
>
> A lot of functions like [flashing ROMs to your phone](http://lifehacker.com/how-to-flash-a-rom-to-your-android-phone-30885281) require you to boot into recovery mode. Normally, this requires you to hold down a particular set of buttons on your phone for a certain length of time, which is obnoxious. This command allows you to boot directly into recovery mode without performing the complex finger dance of your people.
>
>
>
Hope this helps.
---
PS: this method was already recommended by a user (at the time of posting) named [GiantTree](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree) as a comment. I am only posting this answer so that others might find this thread appropriate and useful.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Apart from the answers given here, I'll suggest you to use USB OTG cable and connect a physical USB keyboard to it. Then download Android Tuner from play store and reboot to recovery.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/16 | 870 | 2,838 | <issue_start>username_0: I went into regular recovery mode to wipe cache and do factory reset to flash [clean Asus ROM](http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/development/rom-2-19-40-18-rom-ze551-goodbye-t3144291) from XDA. I first went to wipe cache and it felt like it was taking way too long, so I turned off the phone and tried to turn it back on, and now all I get is a dead Android.
I found this [thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/how-to-upgrade-cn-version-to-ww-t3101556) on XDA to unbrick the phone but when I try the steps I am getting permission denied message while using fastboot. I cannot flash TWRP via fastboot either.
```
C:\Users\bdelc\Downloads\android\Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (11864 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.628s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 0.809s
C:\Users\bdelc\Downloads\android\Fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (11850 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.619s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 0.804s
C:\Users\bdelc\Downloads\android\Fastboot>fastboot flash fastboot droidboot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fastboot' (14800 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.712s]
writing 'fastboot'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 0.888s
C:\Users\bdelc\Downloads\android\Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.1-fhd.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (14456 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.844s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: Permission denied)
finished. total time: 1.012s
```<issue_comment>username_1: Ok i was able to fix the problem. I was still able to load TWRP by flashboot, which I used to fix permissions and clear cache. The problem started because I went into normal recovery and went to wipe cache partition to load the SuperZen rom. The cache wipe seemed to take long, so I turned the phone off and back on and the only thing I was able to load was the fast boot. No recovery or normal mode worked, just ended up with a dead android. After fixing cache partition, I reloaded same 3 img files, kept getting permission denied error. Tried to get into recovery again and this time it worked! I used ADB sideload to flash the zip file above and it worked!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Right click on fastboot.exe → Properties → Compatibility → tick "Run this program as Administrator" → Apply
Run your commands again, and on Administration prompt (...if it appears) click yes.
Good to go!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same issue. The way to solve it is to remove all pin/pattern unlock. Simple!! But took a while to figure it out.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/17 | 1,454 | 5,504 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been using my Samsung Galaxy S5 phone for over a year as the manufacturer intends, NOT rooted. Its a great phone IMO because it has capable enough hardware, but not being root on my phone that I paid good money for isn't cool,
The way I see it is I'm root/admistrator on all of my linux/microsoft machines why doesn't samsung trust me to be on my phone which I use probably more than my laptops.
The main reasons I wish to be root is to remove all the "bloatware" which I never use, to prevent further updates from stealing my memory, and generally for the principle of it. The most current update (which I absolutely refuse to download) is asking for 800MB for "Galaxy Apps store" and "a finger print scanner for microsoft exchange apps".
I think it is completely unreasonable to surrender nearly a GB of space for something I will likely never use, yet the notifications will not go away.
I asked a [question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/82515/cannot-root-verizon-galaxy-s5-with-towelroot "Link juan quot;") a while back where I quickly found out that rooting my phone using Towelroot was not possible since geohot now works for google and that rooting my phone would cause the warranty to be void but why should I care about this?
**TLDR**
I don't have insurance on my device anyway and have had it for more than a year.
Why should I care about "tripping knox" and is there a way to root my phone without making it a pretty paperweight?<issue_comment>username_1: *Knox warranty void* has been discussed for a long time but I can't find consistent results on what it actually means.
Some sources say, that it only covers data security, a warranty that makes sure your data is safe and private, so tripping the *Knox warranty void flag* doesn't void your hardware warranty.
(where I live there is a law that hardware warranty is independent from software warranty, so they have to repair your device even if the software has been modified, given that the software was not responsible for the damage ie. cracked screen, blown up battery etc.)
Other sources say, that it completely voids your warranty and if you break your phone, you are left with an expensive paperweight.
All of them say, that tripping the *Knox warranty void flag* is **permanent** because it's written into the bootloader, though, some devs found a way to not trigger that flag while rooting and found a way to force the system to overwrite the memory using a modified bootloader that is larger than the original one.
All of those methods have a higher risk of bricking your device than thousands of root attempts. Rooting is kind of secure given that you only modify a few files to give yourself full control over your phone.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can always try the manual method using `fastboot`/ODIN to flash a custom recovery,eg, [CWM](https://www.clockworkmod.com/), [TWRP](http://www.twrp.me) and then flash a [SuperSU zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133) from that custom recovery. Note that this will void Knox warranty by tripping its counter.
Or you could try [Kingroot](http://www.kingroot.net/). I hear it's good upto 5.0 .
I am quoting from [this](http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/tut-root-tripping-knox-t2803951) XDA forums post here, just in case the method needed to be cleared up:
1. Disable security policy updates (security) and automatic updates (about) in the settings. This is just in case. Updates might remove your root.
2. Download tr.apk from [towelroot.com](http://towelroot.com) by clicking the icon. Please note that Avast AV might flag it up, which you can then disable and re-download the file. Use at your own risk. You shouldn't have any problems...
3. Enable Unknown Sources (Settings → Security), copy the apk to your sdcard and install it.
4. Run it. It might take a little while.
5. Install [SuperSU](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en) from the market.
6. Run SuperSU and let it install the su binaries.
7. Depending on what you want root for, you may wish to disable Knox using SuperSU. When you attempt to let it disable Knox, it might fail. As it instructs, reboot and run it again.
Now install root checker and titanium backup and have a play. Root will probably work. Reboot and check download mode, Knox counter : 0x0 root is still there after reboot. All done! Make sure you have read and understand the notes before you go off using root.
And, once your mobile is rooted, you can always ODIN back to stock to claim warranty unless you encountered a hardware failure. Note that flashing stock ROM via ODIN does not trip the Knox counter.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: That's one of the two problems I can think of with samsungs (aside from the cheap build quality.) They literally put in a self-destruct mechanism that PHYSICALLY BURNS OUT when you modify the software. It's microscopic. It BURNS. They claim it's to "protect KNOX from hacking" (which is total BS.) Don't believe me? [Here's their official description of it](https://support.samsungknox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013562087-What-is-a-Knox-Warranty-Bit-and-how-is-it-triggered-)
It won't break your device, but it will break knox forever and ever (unless you have equipment to de-cap the internal chip that it's housed in and a little welding laser in a precision machine, and then somehow put the top back on)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/17 | 333 | 1,348 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm not trying to fix this error for any particular app. I'm just trying to fully suppress it globally because it's completely useless and very distracting to me whenever it occurs.
How can I make my phone stop popping up "unfortunately [blah] has stopped" error messages whenever something crashes? (I have root permissions so I can edit anything necessary.)<issue_comment>username_1: You can't (without customizing the code). The relevant code is in the [Activity Manager](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/android-5.0.0_r2/services/core/java/com/android/server/am/ActivityManagerService.java) (see `crashApplication()` and `handleAppCrashLocked()`) and it only suppresses these crash messages in 2 cases:
1. The app crashed too soon since the last crash
2. The app has crashed too many times total
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As stated by Matthew, you cannot change this behavior without rebuild the AOSP.
Apart from customizing `ActivityManagerService.java`, you can also change `AppErrorDialog.java`: this class implements the dialog and it's already designed to dismiss itself after a timeout, which is quite longer (5 min in Marshmallow). You can make it shorter by lowering `DISMISS_TIMEOUT`, e.g. to a few seconds, and have a less intrusive popup
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/17 | 197 | 716 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to change the toggles in Lollipop? I'd like to remove and add some.<issue_comment>username_1: You can't edit the toggles in the stock ROM, but I've heard [Power Toggles](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc&hl=en) works pretty well. I'm pretty sure that CM allows you to edit the toggles if you are rooted.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Depending on your device there may be the option to change the available toggles in settings or even in your notification pull-down.
Samsung devices (some) have this feature. 
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/17 | 681 | 2,322 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a crazy problem. Whenever I update ***anything*** I get this error
>
> update for (insert Google app here) could not be downloaded due to an error (error while retrieving information from the server. [RPC:S-7:AEC-7 QNHM-TYSO-UNVHY])
>
>
>
It may also be worth telling you the very last 5 letters vary. It also happens to any new apps I attempt to install.<issue_comment>username_1: This error can have multiple causes. Some are explained on our sister site, in [Error while retrieving information from the server RPC:s-7:AEC-0 in Google play?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13814958/error-while-retrieving-information-from-the-server-rpcs-7aec-0-in-google-play):
>
> turns out my credit card info on file needed updated to my new expiration date.
>
>
>
is one possibility. One more:
>
> RPC:AEC:0 error is known as CPU/RAM/Device/Identity failure.
>
>
> 1. Go to settings >application > Play Store >Clear Data & Clear Cache.
> 2. Go to accounts >Google >Remove account.
> 3. Reboot device.
> 4. Again Settings>Account >Google >Log In.
>
>
>
Another reason is explained on [AndroidPIT](http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/504626/) (German): It could be problems with Google servers (same is, btw, reported by users in [this thread on AndroidForums.Com](http://androidforums.com/android-applications/695478-play-store-error-rpc-s-7-aec-0-a.html)). One user reported a work around that did it for him: He tried it at least 10 times on his Android device, without success. So he simply fired up the browser on his computer, and tried it from there -- which immediately worked.
For more details (and possible other solutions/work-arounds), just follow the other results from [this Google search](https://www.google.com/search?q=%22RPC%3AS-7%3AAEC-0%22&ie=UTF-8).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You're going to want to clear the cache of your Google services on the device. Note that this will remove your Google Account from the device - so you'll have to re-add it.
1. Navigate to `Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > All`
2. Clear the data for `Google Play Services`, `Google Service Framework` and `Google Play Store`
3. Reboot the device
4. Log back into your Google Account
5. Try your downloads again
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/17 | 747 | 2,736 | <issue_start>username_0: I currently have a Nokia Lumia 520 running Windows Phone 8.1. I am migrating to an LG G3. How would I move my contacts and messages (texts) from one phone to another?<issue_comment>username_1: You could just save them to the SIM card, that *should* work.
Tap the menu icon, and a button should be labelled 'back up contacts'. Tqp that, and then tap 'SIM card'. It should save all your contacts to the SIM card. Then just put it in you new phone, head to contacts, tap the menu button, qnd press 'restore' and choose 'SIM card'. Then, choose the save point of your choice (to phone, SIM, or an added email)
Text messages are a bit more troubling, I'll look into it.
-EDIT-
I have found a similar request [here](https://windowsphone.stackexchange.com/questions/2070/how-can-i-export-or-extract-my-text-messages-to-a-file) from a while back, on the windows phone stack exchange. It will contain all you need. From there. Move the sdcard to your android phone, and install this app [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Drestore+contacts+and+text+messages&pcampaignid=APPU_1_05uqVd2qIfKV7Ab5jqC4Bw) (assuming you have one, use PC otherwise) and just navigate to the sdcard (keep using the up a directory button, or up button in the app until you see either `sdcard` if your default storage is called emulated, or `extsdcard` if it is called sdcard) and choose the file to restore. It can do contacts, messages, and more.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. a. You (should be able to) export your contacts from your Windows Phone to a .csv file and import that into your Google account Contacts which can be accessed here: <https://contacts.google.com>
b. Another way of doing the above is presented here: <https://windowsphone.stackexchange.com/questions/1660/i-have-saved-a-csv-file-from-my-old-phone-now-i-want-to-import-those-contacts-i>
2. a. Once you import them into your Google account, then register your new Android device with your Google account and all your contacts should sync as well.
b. If however, you wish to avoid registering the Android phone with your Google account, then move the .csv file you saved earlier (from your Windows Phone) on to the storage of the Android phone and select the import option from the default Contacts application.
I'm sorry I could not be more precise as I don't own a Windows Phone and the options for Contacts applications on Android changes according to manufacturers.
* Options for exporting and importing contacts files (.csv) should be present in the menus of the respective Contacts/People applications.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/18 | 821 | 3,106 | <issue_start>username_0: I forgot my phone pattern. Unfortunately, in the lollipop update as there is no forgot password option, I do not seem to get any other solutions.
I am unable to change the lock password using android-device-manager because it only changes passwords and not patterns. (ring feature works though)
I am able to connect to the WiFi at home, since it is already saved.
I badly need the data on my phone. Any possible solutions?
My phone is not rooted, able to connect to already saved WiFi networks and also connected to google accounts.<issue_comment>username_1: You could just save them to the SIM card, that *should* work.
Tap the menu icon, and a button should be labelled 'back up contacts'. Tqp that, and then tap 'SIM card'. It should save all your contacts to the SIM card. Then just put it in you new phone, head to contacts, tap the menu button, qnd press 'restore' and choose 'SIM card'. Then, choose the save point of your choice (to phone, SIM, or an added email)
Text messages are a bit more troubling, I'll look into it.
-EDIT-
I have found a similar request [here](https://windowsphone.stackexchange.com/questions/2070/how-can-i-export-or-extract-my-text-messages-to-a-file) from a while back, on the windows phone stack exchange. It will contain all you need. From there. Move the sdcard to your android phone, and install this app [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=en&referrer=utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_term%3Drestore+contacts+and+text+messages&pcampaignid=APPU_1_05uqVd2qIfKV7Ab5jqC4Bw) (assuming you have one, use PC otherwise) and just navigate to the sdcard (keep using the up a directory button, or up button in the app until you see either `sdcard` if your default storage is called emulated, or `extsdcard` if it is called sdcard) and choose the file to restore. It can do contacts, messages, and more.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. a. You (should be able to) export your contacts from your Windows Phone to a .csv file and import that into your Google account Contacts which can be accessed here: <https://contacts.google.com>
b. Another way of doing the above is presented here: <https://windowsphone.stackexchange.com/questions/1660/i-have-saved-a-csv-file-from-my-old-phone-now-i-want-to-import-those-contacts-i>
2. a. Once you import them into your Google account, then register your new Android device with your Google account and all your contacts should sync as well.
b. If however, you wish to avoid registering the Android phone with your Google account, then move the .csv file you saved earlier (from your Windows Phone) on to the storage of the Android phone and select the import option from the default Contacts application.
I'm sorry I could not be more precise as I don't own a Windows Phone and the options for Contacts applications on Android changes according to manufacturers.
* Options for exporting and importing contacts files (.csv) should be present in the menus of the respective Contacts/People applications.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/18 | 525 | 1,937 | <issue_start>username_0: My computer is connected to internet but I dont have a router(and I dont want to buy one) to use it on my phone. So I was using the usb "reverse tethering tool" which i could use succesfully.
But now I want to use my phone as a router so that I can connect to internet from anywhere in my room with other phones.
And yes I dont want to buy a router, My PC doesnt have a wifi or bluetooth connectivity.
Thankyou for your time.
Sincerely,
Jasser
I am using samsung galaxy S duos GT-S7562.<issue_comment>username_1: You can turn your device into a Wifi Hotspot (there is an option in the general settings, usually with the other connectivity settings).
Generally, you will need to pay your Cellphone provider to allow you to use this particular feature (although there are ways to get around this - but that is another thread).
Bottom line, there is an option in the settings - if your phone can support this, you will easily be able to turn it on.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This can easily be done by turning on *Portable Wi-Fi hotspot*.
Go to *Settings* -> *More Settings* under *Wireless and Networks* -> *Tethering and Portable Hotspot* and turn *Portable Wi-Fi hotspot* on.
After turning it on click on it to configure your connection, where you can change the hotspot's name and password.
But the devices you connect with this phone must have a Wi-Fi adapter and the necessary software. Or else they won't be able to connect.
Also consider changing the security settings incase you are not able to connect, because when I tried it on my phone, I had to turn off security (you will find it in the configuration screen).
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/19 | 531 | 2,068 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently transitioned from the iOS ecosystem to the Android ecosystem, and I just realised that although my iOS headsets can be used to pause and play the tracks and receive calls, their volume control buttons do not work, while the stock headset from the Samsung phone has working volume control buttons.
The only source I can find for this is [this Stack Overflow answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/11350174/2236349), which states that Android cannot ever achieve compatibility due to Apple's patents. However, it does not cite a source.
Can anyone confirm that this is indeed the case with a reputable source?<issue_comment>username_1: You can turn your device into a Wifi Hotspot (there is an option in the general settings, usually with the other connectivity settings).
Generally, you will need to pay your Cellphone provider to allow you to use this particular feature (although there are ways to get around this - but that is another thread).
Bottom line, there is an option in the settings - if your phone can support this, you will easily be able to turn it on.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This can easily be done by turning on *Portable Wi-Fi hotspot*.
Go to *Settings* -> *More Settings* under *Wireless and Networks* -> *Tethering and Portable Hotspot* and turn *Portable Wi-Fi hotspot* on.
After turning it on click on it to configure your connection, where you can change the hotspot's name and password.
But the devices you connect with this phone must have a Wi-Fi adapter and the necessary software. Or else they won't be able to connect.
Also consider changing the security settings incase you are not able to connect, because when I tried it on my phone, I had to turn off security (you will find it in the configuration screen).
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/19 | 605 | 2,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to flash CM11 firmware on a GT-N5100 device. I installed the custom recovery (tried both CWM and PhilZ), and while flashing it says I'm on a wrong device. On CWM, it was saying "The package is for N5100 and you are in a N5110, update aborted".
And on PhilZ, it says "This package is for kona3g, kona3gxx and you are on a konawifi, operation cancelled."
Now what am I supposed to do? I'm unable to install CM11??? So sad.<issue_comment>username_1: On comparing the models, there is difference between the two (especially when it comes to network). **I suggest that you do have a look at [this](http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=n5110) before proceeding and try that first**.
But if you are sure that your model is N5100 and still want to try and proceed, there is a workaround you can do so it doesn't check/compare the models.
* Open the ROM zip file with winrar.
* Go to `META-INF/com/google/android` and open the `updater-script` with notepad.
* You are looking for line similar to:
`getprop("ro.product.device") == "N5100" || abort("This package is for \" N5100\" devices; this is a \"" + getprop("ro.product.device") + "\".");`
(this line should in fact be the very first line in script).
Erase this line, save the zip and flash again. It won't verify your model.
**Warning:** I am not really a Samsung user. So I am not aware of its models and naming conventions that much. Make sure about models otherwise you may end up bootlooping your device or having other problems and having to flash firmwares over again (you can ask on xda itself about this).
Hope this helps ;)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **The device model is hard-wired into the recovery image.** Make sure that you have flashed the right recovery image for your device.
E.g. [TWRP](https://twrp.me) lists the recovery images for both [N5100 and N5110](https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote80.html) on the same page. If you accidentally flash the wrong image, the device will still boot in TWRP recovery (the hardware differences are minimal). However, you will have problems flashing the right image for your device.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/19 | 783 | 2,769 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to update my Nexus 9 to the M developer preview 2, and when I try to run the command `fastboot flash system system.img`, I get the error
>
> error: cannot load 'system.img'
>
>
>
I've tried re-downloading the image from Google and reflashing many times, but it gives the same error. I am able to flash other system images from Google, but not this one. I didn't see this listed as a known issue on Google. Anyone else see this issue or have any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: To be honest, this is a bit of a mystery! Here are a couple of things to try from around the web:
* Run 'adb kill server' and then 'adb start server' and try again.
* Make sure you're using the latest version of adb and fastboot and try again.
Someone over on XDA also mentioned that this issue is to do with device encryption and that erasing and formatting the data partition would help (this will wipe all your data). This doesn't quite seem to link up but you never know...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Note: If you don’t have either one of the bootloader or radio .img
> files, don’t worry, not all devices need them
> \*\*You must go in this exact order
>
>
> 1) type fastboot flash bootloader [name of your file].img
>
>
> 2) type fastboot flash radio [name of your file].img
>
>
> 3) type fastboot reboot-bootloader
>
>
> 4) type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
>
>
> 5) type fastboot flash boot boot.img
>
>
> 6) type fastboot flash system system.img
>
>
>
Source : <http://www.talkandroid.com/guides/beginner/how-to-install-the-lollipop-factory-image-on-your-nexus-device/>
Works fine on Marshmallow too!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced the same error. Error cannot load `system.img`. I figured it out after few attempts and a few images. It turns out I had an older version of ADB and I could only install old factory images.
If you want to install Android Marshmallow, make sure to install the latest ADB version.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Of course, it's not guaranteed that the reason for your "cannot load" error is the same as the one I experienced (fastboot's error reporting isn't very detailed, so I wouldn't know), but if it is, applying the adjustment described below should solve your problem.
---
For whatever `fastboot` flashing command is giving you a "cannot load" error, use fastboot's `-S` file-sparsing option (along with a size argument to that option that is smaller than the size of the largest image being flashed).
So, using your example, I would suggest trying the following:
```
fastboot -S 512M flash system system.img
```
*The size I chose (512M) equates to roughly half the size of the image you attempted to flash.*
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/20 | 2,231 | 7,246 | <issue_start>username_0: As the question reads, I want to log the current in milliAmpere or Ampere (both charging and discharging) over a period of time.
Please note I am not asking about charging or discharging rate, but rather on the current. I am aware of the app called [Ampere](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere&hl=en) which displays the current, which is good but I want them logged over a period of time. I am also aware of the app [Battery Log](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.hwangti.batterylog&hl=en), which logs the details but not the current.
Device info: Nexus 5 rooted, running stock 5.1.1. Ready to install custom kernel but stock ROM only.
Edit: Based on a comment from Firelord, I could see a file in `/sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now` which at the moment of writing had a number `835910` and after a second it became `695229`, then `673163`. All these values were during the discharge phase.
When plugged in, it showed `412190` and the Ampere app showed `160mA`. It seems this is the current, but I guess I have to average it out to compare it with Ampere's output.
Interestingly, there is another file named `status` which has values `charging` and `discharging`.
I also happen to know [another question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/69323/where-is-the-current-now-measurement-generated) in this site.<issue_comment>username_1: **Ampere** shows us the value of current made available to the system by the kernel. I used three devices with different Android versions to test my answer. Here we go!
---
### Test 1 & 2: Two MTK devices running stock Android 4.2.1 and 4.4.2
Since MTK is involved, thing would behave a bit differently. In both the devices **Ampere** had trouble measuring the current not because it couldn't, but two files were available to measure the current, and the user had to choose one from its **Settings → Basic settings → Measurement interface**. (*Rant*: A design flaw I tend to think since I wasn't aware of that before digging it up).
The two files for my Android 4.2.1:
```
/sys/device/platform/mt6320-battery/power_supply/battery/BatteryAverageCurrent
/sys/class/power_supply/battery/BatteryAverageCurrent
```
The two files for my Android 4.4.2:
```
/sys/device/platform/battery/power_supply/battery/BatteryAverageCurrent
/sys/class/power_supply/battery/BatteryAverageCurrent
```
The file `BatteryAverageCurrent` would show a numeric value with no mention of any unit (be it `A` or `mA`).
In my devices, both the files (second was the symlink of the first) had the same value (dynamic, Current varies of course) like `440` when connected to PC, and `880` when connected to charger. Correspondingly, **Ampere** showed the similar value with a slight mismatch of +- `1-10` mA. // Somebody on XDA said that this app doesn't show true values, but that's none of my concern honestly.
### Test 3: A Qualcomm device running Android 5.0.2 (CyanogenOS 12)
I read that Google made changes in Lollipop related to measurement of current, and among other things, `BatteryAverageCurrent` is nowhere to be found in the system, at least not in my system. Don't blame me since I didn't verify whether the changes were introduce in Lollipop or before, and it's not really a concern to test the things here.
Before I tell the tale further I should mention that **Ampere** had no trouble in this device even though there were two files to measure current:
```
/sys/devices/00-qcom,charger/power_supply/battery/current_now
/sys/class/power_supply/battery/current_now
```
Not to mention that the second one is the symlink of the first one, and `00-qcom,charger` may differ in your device.
Anyhow, when it comes to the content of the `current_now` you can consider everything same as in `BatteryAverageCurrent` except that the value was in negative like `-180` or `-840` (don't ask me why?)
### There's more
The last directory named `battery` has some other cool stuff which might interest some people. Checkout them like Battery temperature, Voltage, capacity, among other things.
If you want a summary of them, look at `uevent` file whose output would be like:
```
POWER_SUPPLY_NAME=battery
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGING_ENABLED=1
POWER_SUPPLY_STATUS=Charging
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGE_TYPE=Unknown
POWER_SUPPLY_HEALTH=Good
POWER_SUPPLY_PRESENT=1
POWER_SUPPLY_ONLINE=1
POWER_SUPPLY_TECHNOLOGY=Li-ion
POWER_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE_MAX_DESIGN=4350000
POWER_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE_MIN_DESIGN=4400000
POWER_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE_NOW=4316000
POWER_SUPPLY_CAPACITY=100
POWER_SUPPLY_CURRENT_NOW=0
POWER_SUPPLY_INPUT_CURRENT_MAX=100000
POWER_SUPPLY_INPUT_CURRENT_TRIM=33
POWER_SUPPLY_INPUT_CURRENT_SETTLED=0
POWER_SUPPLY_VOLTAGE_MIN=4300000
POWER_SUPPLY_INPUT_VOLTAGE_REGULATION=1
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGE_FULL_DESIGN=0
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGE_FULL=0
POWER_SUPPLY_TEMP=311
POWER_SUPPLY_TEMP_COOL=0
POWER_SUPPLY_TEMP_WARM=0
POWER_SUPPLY_SYSTEM_TEMP_LEVEL=0
POWER_SUPPLY_CYCLE_COUNT=0
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGE_NOW=5048
POWER_SUPPLY_FASTCHARGER=0
POWER_SUPPLY_CHARGE_TIMEOUT=1
```
And if (somehow) you're wondering about `0` in `POWER_SUPPLY_CURRENT_NOW=0` then know that `POWER_SUPPLY_CAPACITY=100` i.e. charging was complete and even **Ampere** was showing `0mA`.
---
As for Logging, sorry! since I've no detailed solution as I didn't bother because the logging can be done using an automation tool like [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm).
But a brief usage of **Tasker** must be told:
* Create a profile based on time or the type that suits your goal.
* There are two file actions under the action **File** namely `Read File` and `Write File`. If it doesn't work, then you can always do `cat >>` using the action **Code → Run Shell** and you don't need root access.
We're good to go now!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This is not as in-depth as FireLord's answer, but I found a few apps that might be useful.
These all appear monitor current and have a log feature:
* **[Current Widget: Battery Monitor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manor.currentwidget "Current Widget: Battery Monitor")** by RmDroider
* **[Battery Utility Free](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blcpk.toolkit.app "Battery Utility Free")** by SUXD
* **[Advanced Battery Monitor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.codeka.advbatterygraph)** by Codeka
* **[Battery Monitor Widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw)** by 3c
* **[Battery Spy](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vertiform.android.app.batteryspy)** by Vertiform Technologies
These are more general system monitors but they appear to include battery stats and logging:
* **[Elixir 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartat.android.elixir)** by <NAME>
* **[AndroSensor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivasim.androsensor)** by <NAME>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I tried all of the above apps, but in 2020 they all are either no longer existing or they do not log the data like we hoped.
This one does, though:
[3C Battery Monitor Widget](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.bmw)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/20 | 1,129 | 4,191 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way I can retrieve stored password specific to any URL in Google Chrome for Android. This is not in any way connected with Google Chrome running in Desktop versions. I'm able to see saved password in Google Chrome in Desktop but not in Android version. Please Help. Thanks in Advance.<issue_comment>username_1: In Windows, if you open Manage password in Chrome, then it asks for a master password (i.e. Windows Admin password) to view and manage your passwords. But that's not the case in Android. So for security purposes, Chrome for Android doesn't reveal the password.
>
> [From Greenbot](http://www.greenbot.com/article/2933422/how-to-manage-your-chrome-saved-passwords-on-android.html): Saving your passwords to your device presents some obvious security
> issues. Although Chrome won’t show your password, all bets are off If
> someone gets ahold of your phone—they’ll be able to log into any
> account that Chrome remembers. If you choose to have Chrome remember
> your passwords, you’ll also want to set a passcode on your phone—or
> better yet, encrypt your device—to reduce the risk of your Internet
> accounts falling onto the wrong hands.
>
>
>
Based on [this help link](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95606?hl=en#Android%20device), to manage you password in Chrome browser for Android,
>
> 1. Open the Chrome app.
> 2. Touch Chrome menu Menu.
> 3. Touch Settings > Save passwords.
> 4. Touch the link for Manage saved passwords in your Google Account.
>
>
>
However, following the above steps only reveals the username and the website URL and you can delete the password but not view it. In order to manage/view your passwords from any device/browser, visit <https://passwords.google.com> and re-enter you Google account password to login and to view all your saved passwords (except your currently signed in Google account password won't be displayed) if,
* you’ve signed in to Chrome and saved passwords or
* you’re using Google Smart Lock for Passwords on Android
Click on the specific website and select the eye symbol to reveal the password for that particular site.
**Update:**
If you are having a rooted device, you can try [username_2's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/119610/27149) too.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Note**: This method requires root access.
---
The credentials of the websites that you allowed Chrome to save are stored in the file `Login data` which is located inside the data directory of Chrome i.e. `/data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/`. Certainly, no app or even ADB can access that location and neither Chrome has any provision through GUI to access them, so non-rooted devices are at quite a loss. [username_1's solution](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/115790/96277) should help in that case.
Anyhow, for a rooted device, simply pull that file (an SQLite database) into PC and open it in an SQLite viewer like [DB Browser for SQLite](http://sqlitebrowser.org/). You may also open that file in a text viewer (know that the formatting wouldn't be pleasing if you do that and a bit incomprehensible too) or in an SQLite viewer app like [SQLite Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor) or [aSQLiteManager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dk.andsen.asqlitemanager) or the command-line [sqlite3](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ptSoft.util.sqlite3forroot).
The table `logins` has the credentials.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Another way to do this (e.g. if you use a sync password and passwords.google.com is not an option) is by turning debug mode on, inspecting the tab, and printing the value of the field at the console (e.g. document.getElementById('passwordFieldID').value;)
Link for remote debugging: <https://developer.chrome.com/devtools/docs/remote-debugging>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: 
You'll be prompted to enter your lockscreen password or PIN if you have one, or your Google password if you don't have a lockscreen.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/20 | 485 | 1,907 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bluetooth speaker with default passkey <PASSWORD> rather than <PASSWORD>.
I'm not able to connect to it using my android tablet because of this error:
>
> Couldn't pair with SP104B because of an incorrect PIN or passkey
>
>
>
How do I specify a different PIN than 0000 when pairing a bluetooth device on android 4.2.2?<issue_comment>username_1: To fix your speaker problem - Go to `Settings > Bluetooth > Turn On` and wait for your list of devices to populate. Locate your speaker and Long Press it (press and hold) and then select `Un-pair`. You'll be free to attempt to pair it again with the proper PIN!
If your device isn't paired with the phone, but it's still not connecting, you can try clearing your Bluetooth cache. Turn off Bluetooth, then Go to `Settings > Applications > All > Bluetooth Share and tap "Force Stop," then "Clear Cache," then "Clear Data`. If the device was ever paired or a pairing ever failed, it may have stored those credentials regardless of success. This should give you a fresh chance at it.
As for why you can't specify what PIN your speaker provides your phone - it's because the default PIN is assigned to the device when it's made, and can't be changed by the average consumer. Most 'dumb' Bluetooth devices have no way of changing the PIN it comes with.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ran into same problem. Had nothing to do with phone. Try holding down the power button on Bluetooth device when pairing to your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced same problem with `BOSE` Bluetooth hand set with android (Version 4.4) phone.
I followed below step and succeed.
```
1. Hold down the paired devices and removed the already added item.
2. Bluetooth off and then ON.
3. Search for new pairing and start pair the device.
```
Success.
`Note:` If above steps not work and restart OS of both devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/20 | 442 | 1,801 | <issue_start>username_0: I left my phone charging over a 24 hour period and now it won't turn on. I tried cleaning it out, taking out the battery, and putting it on the charger. I don't have a spare battery to try. Is there a way to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: To fix your speaker problem - Go to `Settings > Bluetooth > Turn On` and wait for your list of devices to populate. Locate your speaker and Long Press it (press and hold) and then select `Un-pair`. You'll be free to attempt to pair it again with the proper PIN!
If your device isn't paired with the phone, but it's still not connecting, you can try clearing your Bluetooth cache. Turn off Bluetooth, then Go to `Settings > Applications > All > Bluetooth Share and tap "Force Stop," then "Clear Cache," then "Clear Data`. If the device was ever paired or a pairing ever failed, it may have stored those credentials regardless of success. This should give you a fresh chance at it.
As for why you can't specify what PIN your speaker provides your phone - it's because the default PIN is assigned to the device when it's made, and can't be changed by the average consumer. Most 'dumb' Bluetooth devices have no way of changing the PIN it comes with.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I ran into same problem. Had nothing to do with phone. Try holding down the power button on Bluetooth device when pairing to your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced same problem with `BOSE` Bluetooth hand set with android (Version 4.4) phone.
I followed below step and succeed.
```
1. Hold down the paired devices and removed the already added item.
2. Bluetooth off and then ON.
3. Search for new pairing and start pair the device.
```
Success.
`Note:` If above steps not work and restart OS of both devices.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/20 | 450 | 1,748 | <issue_start>username_0: As a similar question was deleted by its owner while I wrote up the answer, I decided to share it this way.
I have a Samsung SmartTV, and want to use my Android device to remote-control it – including switching TV channels, adjusting volume and, if possible, the full spectrum of features the SmartTV offers. My Android device does not have an IR blaster, and I'm not speaking of "buying additional hardware" for it.
Is this possible – and if so, how?<issue_comment>username_1: There are multiple possibilities to remote-control your Samsung TV with your Android device. For one, there are a bunch of [Samsung TV remote control apps](http://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/remotedroid_mmdevices#group_680) giving you a wide range of choices.
A second variant would involve [FHEM](http://fhem.de/) on your PC (this is a home automation software, and there's a module available for Samsung TVs – I use this, so I can vouch for it) and, optionally, the [andFHEM](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=li.klass.fhem) Android app. This way you cannot only use your Android device, but any device with a web browser to remote control the TV – and even integrate it with some other (home) automation stuff. For example, using [tasker](/questions/tagged/tasker "show questions tagged 'tasker'") you could have your TV turned off (or mute it) whenever you receive a call on your Android device – or turn it on as soon as your device connects to your local WiFi. Much more is possible, of course :)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've used <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.smartremote> an my Samsung TV, works fine and can connect to my set top box too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/20 | 364 | 1,310 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to turn off the sound when the charger is connected? I have got the answer from Sony Support that this is a "feature".<issue_comment>username_1: No. Assuming your phone is updated to Lollipop, the sound is just always on now.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try installing [Setting Profiles Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.probeez.liteprofiles).
If you are rooted, you can get an Xposed module that can properly do that for you. And if you are really tech savvy, you can mod the `framework.jar`, but that requires some coding knowledge and could seriously damage your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe not the best answer but, try to change the ROM.
I'm using Resurrection Remix, so I can disable this sound and many other things. Like RR, other custom ROMs also have this option, such as Carbon ROM, AOKP, CyanogenMod, etc.
Some links:
* [Official Resurrection Remix site](http://www.resurrectionremix.com)
* [Unofficial release for Z3C on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-resurrection-remix-t3134296)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can switch to vibrate or silent/priority mode prior to connecting power to your device, it will vibrate or do nothing accordingly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/21 | 410 | 1,522 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a proxy Server android app that lets you modify outgoing http requests
that app Called "Simple Server Android"
With it I Managed to get a free internet from my Carrier (Hacked connection)
By adding proxy and port to it
every thing is Work just fine on my android , But I Want to share this connection to my computer with this settings<issue_comment>username_1: No. Assuming your phone is updated to Lollipop, the sound is just always on now.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try installing [Setting Profiles Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.probeez.liteprofiles).
If you are rooted, you can get an Xposed module that can properly do that for you. And if you are really tech savvy, you can mod the `framework.jar`, but that requires some coding knowledge and could seriously damage your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Maybe not the best answer but, try to change the ROM.
I'm using Resurrection Remix, so I can disable this sound and many other things. Like RR, other custom ROMs also have this option, such as Carbon ROM, AOKP, CyanogenMod, etc.
Some links:
* [Official Resurrection Remix site](http://www.resurrectionremix.com)
* [Unofficial release for Z3C on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/rom-resurrection-remix-t3134296)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can switch to vibrate or silent/priority mode prior to connecting power to your device, it will vibrate or do nothing accordingly.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/21 | 249 | 981 | <issue_start>username_0: The big green button in the second row of the menu, shown in the image below. It does not appear as a Firefox addon, and Whatsapp itself doesn't seem to have any option regarding this.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/H2FQu.png)
Screenshot - Firefox (Click to enlarge image)
And how can I prevent stuff like this getting added to Firefox in the future? This seems to have the same potential for abuse as the desktop browsers' 'toolbars' system, and I wish to preemptively disable such changes to the browser.<issue_comment>username_1: That's the last application you shared with.
Share with another application or just ignore.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Whatsapp is the last app you used to share a link.
To change it to something else, you need to share a link with another app, or if you want to remove any app icon from the menu, just uninstall and install the app again.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/21 | 461 | 1,838 | <issue_start>username_0: I was making some tests on my android phone and I accidentally deleted the launcher from the system partition and I forgot to copy the new one to the system partition again, and the phone doesn't show anything, just the status bar and I can't enter or run anything.
I tryed to send the launcher's apk using bluetooth, but neither other android phone nor windows 8.1 can't send any file to the phone, even if the phone is paired with both devices.
Is there any way to run the Play Store to install the launcher or to install the launcher from the SD card?
Thanks a lot.<issue_comment>username_1: You can find a launcher on the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store) and remotely install it that way. Then reboot the phone after it installs. Once the phone reboots it should prompt you to pick a launcher and then you can go from there.
So for instance if you want the [Google Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher).
Then click on the Install button and select the device. As long as the device is online and signed into your account, it will install for you automatically.
Edit. Forgot to say this. You can do this from another device, just have to do it through the browser and not the app. Or since you said Windows 8.1 I assume thats a desktop/laptop. You can do it on there as well.
Edit 2. Adding on what @Izzy commented. You can download the apk for google's launcher from [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apk-google-launcher-lollipop-version-t2941187). Then sideload via adb, using the command `adb install` .
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: What type of android are you using? My advice if google play store can still be used, use the keyword launcher to find thelauncher you want, then restart.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/21 | 535 | 2,074 | <issue_start>username_0: Just like how in HTML you would use `$` to display a dollar character ($), do Android emoji have some sort of code that I could type in a text field (and if the app supports emoji it will display it), rather than browsing through the list of all emoji?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes
===
There are Unicode character codes for standard emojis. There's a complete list available [here](http://apps.timwhitlock.info/emoji/tables/unicode), but some common ones include `U+1F601`, which is . The actual representation of the emoji might differ across platforms though, as seen below.
Additionally, simply entering the Unicode codes into the app might not necessarily display the character since it assumes you want to enter the literal code and not the emoji representation.
Several services including Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, GitHub, etc do allow for this fortunately, through a different list of character codes, such as `:smile:` for . Again there's a complete list available [here](http://www.emoji-cheat-sheet.com/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As an alternative, consider using a keyboard app that offers emoji as suggestions when typing (as well as words).
Swype is one keyboard that does this. If you type "dog" you get various word suggestions, but also the dog emoji. Very handy. A few of the images in the Play Store (links below) show examples of this.
It is a paid app, with a free trial version.
* [Swype](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc) (paid app)
* [Swype](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial) (free trial)
Sadly, Swype is being discontinued by Nuance.
Google's Gboard claims to offer emoji suggestions, but it mostly does not work for me, nor it seems for many others. It does also offer direct emoji search-by-text, but you have to enter text in its emoji search box, rather than it reacting to text as you type (which is what suggestions is supposed to do, but often doesn't).
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/21 | 574 | 2,231 | <issue_start>username_0: I got my phone locked after too many pattern attempts. Now it is asking me to enter my Gmail credentials. I tried that too but nothing is happening.
I have active data service but it is not enabled in my phone.
I tried to hard reset my phone, but when I tried to enter into Recovery mode by pressing Power button + volume down key, nothing happened. Fastboot is enabled.
How can I unlock or reset my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes
===
There are Unicode character codes for standard emojis. There's a complete list available [here](http://apps.timwhitlock.info/emoji/tables/unicode), but some common ones include `U+1F601`, which is . The actual representation of the emoji might differ across platforms though, as seen below.
Additionally, simply entering the Unicode codes into the app might not necessarily display the character since it assumes you want to enter the literal code and not the emoji representation.
Several services including Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, GitHub, etc do allow for this fortunately, through a different list of character codes, such as `:smile:` for . Again there's a complete list available [here](http://www.emoji-cheat-sheet.com/).
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As an alternative, consider using a keyboard app that offers emoji as suggestions when typing (as well as words).
Swype is one keyboard that does this. If you type "dog" you get various word suggestions, but also the dog emoji. Very handy. A few of the images in the Play Store (links below) show examples of this.
It is a paid app, with a free trial version.
* [Swype](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc) (paid app)
* [Swype](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nuance.swype.trial) (free trial)
Sadly, Swype is being discontinued by Nuance.
Google's Gboard claims to offer emoji suggestions, but it mostly does not work for me, nor it seems for many others. It does also offer direct emoji search-by-text, but you have to enter text in its emoji search box, rather than it reacting to text as you type (which is what suggestions is supposed to do, but often doesn't).
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/21 | 814 | 3,393 | <issue_start>username_0: Before my phone was said to be rooted by root checkers, I tried many rooting apps, both Android and PC based.
The first significant change which happened occurred when I first installed and used the app called 360Root. 360Root seemed to install an outdated su binary in my system. After that, Root Validator tells me "Root Denied", rather than the usual "Root Unavailable". I tried to update su binary in SuperSU by chainfire, but the installation failed again. After multiple attempts to update the binary,
I thought I should try a PC program called KingoRoot. I used it after downloading and installing it. Kingoroot ran and completed successfully, but checking it in Root Validator still says "Root Denied". I tried again, and it still said sucesss. This time, some, but not all apps that require root like Busybox recognized my device as rooted, so I am able to install BusyBox applets. Kingo Superuser disabled SuperSU, although SuperSU still didn't work that time because su binary is just not updated.
Then I've tried again KingRoot, which succeeded in taking over the root from Kingo. I checked the root status in Root Validator. It now looks like a good news to me, because it tells me "Root is available". However, after opening some root required apps, they still don't recognize my device as rooted.
So finally, I had tried to replace KingUser with SuperSU by downloading terminal emulator first and then the "how-to-replace-kinguser-with-supersu.zip" file. I've followed the instructions perfectly, and it did replace it after updating the su binary and making SuperSU a system app. All the root checkers say that my phone is fully rooted. But, the apps that require root are still saying that I don't have root. Until then, I've noticed that there is a fifth line in Root Validator which says, "SELinux is enforcing". I downloaded a SELinux mode changer which can change SELinux modes from enforcing to permissive and vice versa. Even after changing that and rebooting, the apps still did not work. What could be the possible solution for apps not recognizing that I am rooted? Am I officially rooted? Is this condition have something to do with KitKat's improved security?
TL;DR: Root apps succeeded, and root checkers all say that I am rooted. However, apps that need root are denied root. SuperSU is installed.<issue_comment>username_1: * Go to SuperSu/Superuser(Or whatever app you have)
* If app that doesnt got root access are listed there try giving it root access always.
For SuperSU Its like:
`SuperSU` > `Apps` > (App for which root access is denied) > (Select GRANT) in `Access`
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Clean the SuperSU app's Data in settings/Applications and try Again. It worked for me.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: This can happen in many cases.
1. Your device could not get rooted properly at first.
2. Some sort of settings in your SU/SuperSU/superuser app has been altered, which shows unexpected root behavior.
3. Your device has become unroot, due to some activity you performed after rooting.
In all the cases above, convenient solution will be to perform a complete root procedure again. And do not alter any internal root settings, unless you know what you are doing.
Also, use and update only the SU app that was installed while rooting. I personally prefer SUPERSU BY CHAINFIRE.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/22 | 470 | 1,757 | <issue_start>username_0: **The Problem:** Sometimes, after a successful screen unlock, the device *immediately* relocks.
**Specifications:** Nexus 9, CyanogenMod 12-12.1, Android 5.0.1-5.1.1, pattern lock and Smart Lock > FaceUnlock and Location active, encryption active.
**Further details:** I also have a phone (Armani) that ran exactly the same settings from CM 12-12.1 and experienced no such problems. This is weird, especially that flounder is officially supported while armani is not. The problem comes, on average, every other day. I'd like to know if anyone else had experienced similar problems and what you did to resolve it. So far all that I had to do is to reboot the device - something that ain't so nice especially on an encrypted device.<issue_comment>username_1: **Trivial:** I found the answer... (Not the type of *Eureka!* thing, but kinda...)
I'm using this **Moko magnetic "smart"-cover** since the tablet came, and it was only recently I realized that it messes up with:
1. the Compass (guess what, it's a magnet) which then gave me the idea that it will mess with ...
2. The Lockscreen
If I folded the cover in a certain way even at the back of the device, then it will automatically lock. If I reorient the cover that the magnet is farther from the tablet, then no automatic locking occurs.
(Re-tagging this. Nothing to do with software.)
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I had a similar problem with my Samsung Tab A 2019 Edition, that's how I fixed it:
1. Shutdown
2. Hold Vol Up and then Power on
3. It should say Secure Boot or sth like that
4. Log into your WLAN/WIFI/idkWhatItsCalled
5. Look for android updates and install if any
6. Edit Security Options or disable
7. Restart device
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/22 | 242 | 1,063 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm changing the MAC address on my Android device; however, once I change it I get disconnected from the WiFi network that I'm connected to and then I'm unable to reconnect to the WiFi.
I realized that I can connect to unsecure WiFi but not secure. I know the MAC address is changing properly because I did packet capturing with WireShark and the spoofed MAC shows as the MAC address of the packets.
I have tried forgetting and reconnecting to the secure WiFi network, but it still doesn't connect. When I changed back the MAC to the original value, it works fine. I can only connect with the real MAC address, but not the spoofed one.
Is there something missing?<issue_comment>username_1: Perhaps the router is smarter than you thought or the Mac address isn't spoofed properly....you need to format your Android phone to be able to reconnect to other WiFi
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Make sure MAC filtering is disabled on your router or your spoofed address is allowed to connect to the network and try again.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/22 | 498 | 2,028 | <issue_start>username_0: When I click on a `.bin` file in ES file Explorer, the default action is to move it to the recycle bin. How can I stop this behavior?
* I am on a Samsung S4 running Lollipop, TouchWiz ROM.
* I have looked in Settings -> More -> Default Applications. This shows 2 options only for 'Home' and 'Messages'.
* I have installed the default app manager and there is nothing that relates to `.bin` files.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no file type association settings under Android so it's not Samsung's fault. ES File Explorer doesn't have an option to set a default file association but you can have the same result if you do the following.
1. Long click the item (file) you wanna open it will create a check list with the file selected.
2. Click on the three dots at the right bottom of the screen.
3. Choose `open as` then select what type of file is your `.bin` file (text,music,image,video or others). ES File Explorer will prompt a list of available apps that can open the file you wanna open, choosing other will prompt all apps that accept `intent` of any type of file. In that list choose the app that can open your bin file.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As an alternative to fostandy's answer: From the three dots menu, click on "Clear Defaults" and that default app you wish to change from will no longer be the default, so you'll once again get the menu with the apps you can choose from. Of course, from that menu, you'll know how to set the new default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a similar issue for mkv files on an android tv
I have found that if you click on the gear for ES file explorer Settings then you can click on the "Cleanup settings" -> "Clear defaults"
and this fixed the issue for me (i.e. from tham moment when click on mkv files I was again prompted to choose which app to use as I desired)
BTW: this is done for all the filetype associations at once - it seems you cannot reset the association of just the .bin files
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/23 | 512 | 2,100 | <issue_start>username_0: I accidentally deleted Google Play Services after rooting my phone . Now I'm not able to open any Google supported apps , can't open my Gmail. It says:
>
> Google play service which some of your applications rely on, is not supported by your device. Please contact your manufacturer for assistance.
>
>
>
I downloaded Google Play Services from XDA also but it's not working.
Can anybody tell me how can I can correct this problem? I'm using Lenovo A3000 tablet.<issue_comment>username_1: There is no file type association settings under Android so it's not Samsung's fault. ES File Explorer doesn't have an option to set a default file association but you can have the same result if you do the following.
1. Long click the item (file) you wanna open it will create a check list with the file selected.
2. Click on the three dots at the right bottom of the screen.
3. Choose `open as` then select what type of file is your `.bin` file (text,music,image,video or others). ES File Explorer will prompt a list of available apps that can open the file you wanna open, choosing other will prompt all apps that accept `intent` of any type of file. In that list choose the app that can open your bin file.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As an alternative to fostandy's answer: From the three dots menu, click on "Clear Defaults" and that default app you wish to change from will no longer be the default, so you'll once again get the menu with the apps you can choose from. Of course, from that menu, you'll know how to set the new default.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a similar issue for mkv files on an android tv
I have found that if you click on the gear for ES file explorer Settings then you can click on the "Cleanup settings" -> "Clear defaults"
and this fixed the issue for me (i.e. from tham moment when click on mkv files I was again prompted to choose which app to use as I desired)
BTW: this is done for all the filetype associations at once - it seems you cannot reset the association of just the .bin files
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/23 | 681 | 2,248 | <issue_start>username_0: I have created an image of my Android device (Lenovo A6000) using the command
```
adb shell -c su 'dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p23 > data.img'
```
Now I would like to flash this image to the same device, and I am trying to accomplish this using fastboot in the following way
```
sudo fastboot flash data data.img
```
I am using the latest version of fastboot shipped with Android's SDK.
Doing the above command I get the error
```
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
Invalid sparse file format at header magi
error: write_sparse_skip_chunk:
don't care size 4894735982 is not a multiple of the block size 4096
fastboot: ../libsparse/sparse.c:143:
write_all_blocks: Assertion `pad >= 0' failed.
```
I suspect it has something to do with the sizes, the image appears to have size ~5GB while the reported max download size appears to be ~2GB.
But I am not sure what the real error is and how to fix it?
Can someone tell me where the mistake is and how to solve it? It seems that if I make a smaller image I can flash it properly.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try this command from `adb shell`:
```
cat /proc/partitions
```
But `mount` lets you see `/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/` (in my case).
So if you do:
```
ls -al /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/
```
You have all blocks you want to add.
But I'm still searching for how to add straight to a computer instead of an SD card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Android fsutils (on Ubuntu) comes with tools you need. You can also find them on GitHub. You need: `simg2img`, `simg2simg`, `img2simg`, `make_ext4fs`, and some terminal knowledge.
`sudo simg2simg ./data.img ./data.raw.img`
This gives you an image that can be mounted on Linux. To mount it, create an empty folder, then issue command...
`sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop ./data.raw.img [new_folder_name]/`
You can the find all the files in the folder you created. When you're done with the changes you want to make. Use this to make an Android image for fastboot.
`sudo make_ext4fs -s -l [size_of_partition_in_bytes] -a data ./data data_new.img`
The output will be the file data\_new.img. Then you just use fastboot to flash like you normally would.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/23 | 515 | 2,001 | <issue_start>username_0: Here's one that's been driving me crazy: The other day, I noticed songs on my phone's "Thumbs Up" playlist, songs that were both bought from Google Play or from elsewhere, were greyed out on my phone.
This seems to be a problem with Google auto-matching songs to their own songs offered on the Play Store. The songs that are greyed out and were uploaded have an option to "Fix Incorrect Match", but songs that were purchased from Google are greyed out anyway. Songs that can't be matched are left alone. This is also only limited to the "Thumbs-Up" playlist.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HsFV0.png)
(Click the image for full-size)
This issue does not persist on Windows and does persist on Android regardless of internet connectivity or playlist downloading.<issue_comment>username_1: Oddly enough, this fixed itself on it's own.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rgkQG.png)
(Click the image for full-size)
Thanks for nothing, Google.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this issue. I force stopped the app and cleared the cache. All good now.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I managed to fix it by checking my settings, "stream only on wifi" was turned on some how.. once I turned that off, everything available as before
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: It's actually quite simple. Those songs aren't available because you have no internet connection, and Google never cached them on your phone for offline music.
To test this out, try this: Connect to WiFi, and you'll notice that all your songs are available. Try playing a song all the way through. Now turn off WiFi/your data connection and you'll notice you can still play that particular song, while others might be grayed out.
Note: This also happens for songs on a data connection as well when the "Stream on WiFi Only" toggle is checked.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/23 | 326 | 1,391 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to take an old android phone and turn it into a dedicated calculator. In other words, I'd like to make it so I boot up the phone and my calculator app is running, and there is no way to access any other app, the home screen, app drawer, anything. No lock screen either. Just this app and the settings app, which there would be a shortcut too in this app.
Is this possible? Is android the best OS for this project? Is there an easy way to make this happen?<issue_comment>username_1: There is screen pinning in lollipop which you can access from the recent apps screen. This will keep the pinned app open. The home button will be disabled, no notifications will show, and the lock screen is bypassed. If you need to unpin the app, you hold the back and recent apps buttons for about a second.
You did mention this is an old android phone, which will most likely not have lollipop (Android 5.0+), so unless you can somehow update it or flash an updated ROM, then you can't use screen pinning.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you didn't have the requirement of being able to access the settings (the settings app is part of the launcher in some ROMs), this would probably be easier. In that case, you could simply build a custom ROM that boots straight to calculator. The main disadvantage would be the absence of even a battery indicator.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/24 | 366 | 1,457 | <issue_start>username_0: I lost my phone and used Android Device Manager to lock it. However, it turns out my boyfriend was last logged into my Gmail, so his phone is the one that was locked and now I can't remember the password!
How can we unlock his phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Only solution,Hard reset your phone and do a reset factory settings in recovery mode. BTW which phone model you are using, I guess it must be Samsung :)
updated
-------
One more way, if you know your phone is rooted and ADB on..
You have to delete all your key files from system folder. Try this.
Connect you device with usb and run following command. If you are not able to do so, i am afraid. You need a full wipe.
```
adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
su
rm *.key
```
Even if shows lock screen after reboot, try a easy random pattern/password.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: sorry that is probably too late, but I found a solution. You have to sign in to a SAMSUNG account, and there is an unlock feature.
If it doesn't work the first time, locked it with a 4 digit pin from the same Samsung page, in the cell enter the code and the lock will be temporarily removed but the screen lock will still be in place, so then again Unlock it from the Samsung tool.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem on my LG Nexus 4. I just logged into Android Device Manager and set another password. No need to remember the old password!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/23 | 441 | 1,768 | <issue_start>username_0: I can see 'Settings' -> 'Privacy' -> 'CLEAR BROWSING DATA', but that will clear my browsing info for all sites. I can also see under 'Settings' -> 'Site settings', there is an option to select 'All sites' and then pick a specific site. However, the site that has a cookie that I want to delete is not in that list (perhaps that list is only sites that have more than just cookies set?).
I also tried navigating to chrome://settings/cookies (which works in the desktop browser), but this doesn't work in the mobile browser.<issue_comment>username_1: Settings → (under Advanced) Site settings → All sites
Select the site you want and under Usage you can clear any stored data, includes cookies. You can also Clear & Reset.
I do not think there is a way to clear only cookies but this will allow you to clear data for individual sites.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Press the favicon for the site and a pop-up will allow you to change a few settings for that specific site including removing data like cookies, just did it, Android 6.01, works.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Click Menu (the 3 vertical dots on top right of screen)
2. Cilck History
3. Click the Search magnifying glass
4. Enter the name of the site OR you can be less specific so you pull up EVERYTHING with the site name....Example....you want to clear cookies from www.butterball.com. Enter "butterball" and all sites, including search pages, will be listed in your resulting History. (If you want to clear cookies from just one site, put that site's specific URL.)
5. Click the Trash icon next to each site in the History list (ALL of them)
6. ALL your cookies for your "blocked" site are cleared
7. Now try the site...it worked, right???? :-)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/24 | 132 | 517 | <issue_start>username_0: I can save images from other sites on chrome browser but cannot do it on Facebook. Does it contains any JavaScript which block saving images?
How to save them ?<issue_comment>username_1: Try this way.
Go to the photo > Click "View Full size" > Then click and hold on the photo, where you'll get an pop-up asking to Save image,Open in new tab...etc
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: type in address 'mbasic.facebook.com' and you will be able to save images.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/24 | 1,500 | 5,680 | <issue_start>username_0: Because of my [external SD card issue](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/114227/samsung-galaxy-s3-doesnt-mount-external-sd-card), I thought I should factory reset my phone then reinstall the firmware on it. Before I'd do that though, I'd have to back up my apps and their data so that I can restore it afterwards. For that purpose, I had been relying on Titanium Backup Pro, so I entered the app, changed the backup directory to `/storage/emulated/legacy/TitaniumBackup` (as the external SD card was unavailable) and attempted to backup all user apps and system data. A progress dialogue appeared and was stuck at 0% for about 30 seconds until it close and Titanium Backup displayed the notification 'Batch backup interrupted: Insufficient free storage space' despite having 7 gigabytes left on `/storage/emulated/legacy`.
I tried searching on Google for a solution - the only one that came up was to remove `/data/app/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup-1.odex` but the file did not exist on my end. How can I fix this issue?
**Clarification**: My copy of Titanium Backup is a Pro version activated by a Pro key obtained from the Google Play store. There is no need for any external patchers, cracks or keygens.<issue_comment>username_1: I have also faced this weird situation. I don't know whether it will work or not. But for me it works.
Install [lucky patcher](https://www.luckypatchers.com/download/). It will automatically remove the odex file and you will be able to install Titanium Backup.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Open Preferences of your Titanium Backup.
Then look for an option called **Backup app external data** in *Backup Settings*. Make sure it is NOT Enabled. Rather set it to 'Enabled if smaller than a chosen size' and set the size to 35 MB.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vkNPu.jpg)
Some apps have a hefty amount of external data (stored in `/sdcard/Android`/data), particularly games which may span over several gigs. This option disables backing them up as they can be downloaded again.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: In recent versions of Android, paths under `/storage/emulated/legacy` only work for the apps that created them. If the OS doesn't know that TB created `/storage/emulated/legacy/TitaniumBackup`, then you'll get this error.
Try using TB to create a directory, then use that for your backups. Alternatively, use a path that doesn't start with `/storage/emulated/legacy`, like `/data/media/0/TitaniumBackup`. Either should work.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: [As @Izzy said](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116175/titanium-backup-insufficient-free-storage-space-error/116250?noredirect=1#comment144447_116175), this was an XY problem - I could have looked for another backup solution instead of insisting on using Titanium Backup. And I did - I used the `adb backup` feature (which worked when I rebooted my phone). In the end, I didn't have to restore the backup at all, but that's a different story altogether.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: (Titanium Backup)batch backup interrupted: insufficient storage space
this solution work for me any one can try see if it work.
I have a fix. I did a little research and found that you can edit /etc/permissions/platform.xml and add a group to WRITE\_EXTERNAL\_STORAGE
Original:
Add the media\_rw group:
Done. Doing a TiBU right now to my external card.
This *may* fix other apps that have issues writing to the card, I personally didn't find any.
Suggest that you do an adb pull of the file for safekeeping before doing this.
If you pull the file, edit it, and push it back make sure the permissions are set to 644.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This happens due to some service change in kitkat. Some research on google showed that there is an app available to modify the platform.xml file. The app once run, prompts the user to allow it to go ahead and make the modifications to the above file. Everything works fine after this.
[NextApp SDFix](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_7: just go to super user-settings-untick "mount namespace separation" and reboot done!!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_8: This is due to the 'Mount namespace separation' setting in **SuperSU** being turned on (by default). Untick that, reboot and try your Titanium Backup operation again.
This happens because the permissions to app-created folders are restricted in newer Android versions, I believe. Ironically, I didn't have this issue on Marshmallow-based CM13, but I did face it in the Lollipop-based OxygenOS for the OnePlus One.
Upvotes: 6 <issue_comment>username_9: At TB's startup it always displayed a warning that SuperSU's namespace separation feature "might not work reliably on some platforms".
Well, I never faced any problems until a recent SuperSU update...
So disabling that option in SuperSU and rebooting solved the "insufficient space" on my OnePlus One/CM12.1.
This was the obvious solution before fiddling around with permissions etc.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_10: If you are using Magisk as your superuser manager, go to `settings` > `mount namespace mode` and select `isolated namespace`. Hope this helps someone!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_11: Go into Titanium Backup settings
* Backup Folder location
* Storage provider
* Select "DocumentProvider storage"
* Allow access to \_\_\_\_
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/titanium-backup-insufficient-storage-root-with-magisk.3806051/#post-76858004>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/24 | 718 | 2,777 | <issue_start>username_0: At least Samsung Galaxy series devices support *download mode*(also known as *Odin mode* or *flash mode*) which usually can be accessed by pressing down specific buttons while powering on the phone. Is this *download mode* on a small separate partition on internal-storage like *recovery mode*? Or is it device-dependent?<issue_comment>username_1: Depends on how corporate paranoia is going at the time or their design tactics. A lot of Samsung's download mode is coded within the secondary bootloader. I'm not seeing a non .pdf that I'm happy with but Many references are easily found around the worldwide web. Keywords: secondary bootloader. (edit added detail below)
First attempt to add more details was too long. incase you want more details about the process involved some links at the. Bottom to give a base for research.
Per Samsung knox website refer to PG. 7 under Boot Loader/ Primary Boot Loader/ Secondary Boot Loader: [glossary of terms](https://www.samsungknox.com/en/search/Glossary)
>
> The SBL adds functions for erase and programming of flash memory and EEPROM; it also handles the actual download of new or updated software. This allows a minimum ROM utilization by the PBL.
>
>
>
Now compare it to what Odin mode does and You will notice similarities. That fact that the bootloader itself can be used as a gateway to obtain sensitive corporate documents. Including the fact that both Qualcomm and Samsung Knox have multiple defense contracts. Makes it tough to find officially supported documentation such as spec sheets or R&D documentation but not impossible.
[IBM Linux boot](http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/l-bootload/index.html)
[Android bit fastboot protocols](https://github.com/android/platform_system_core/blob/master/fastboot/fastboot_protocol.txt)
[The new android book process.](http://newandroidbook.com/Articles/aboot.html).
[stack exchange boot and aboot](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/73106/what-is-the-difference-between-aboot-and-boot)
[Google fastboot protocol](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/master/fastboot/fastboot_phttpsol.txtp://)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alright. From what I gather, it is in either a separate partition "SBL1" and/or it is in a file called sbl.bin. See [here](http://www.xda-developers.com/triangleaway-reset-flash-counter-tool/) for the partition names/ locations. And, yes, it is chain fire's triangle away which is featured in the post, but it seems that the flash counter is stored there, among other things. So I downloaded a partition viewer, looked for, and found the two partitions he mentions:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fQpuh.png)
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/24 | 1,081 | 4,009 | <issue_start>username_0: **PROBLEM**
So far, I noticed that after I turn it on and it completely loads up, it can't:
* show notification-bar
* use camera
* detect or recognize "internal USB storage"
* detect or recognize "SD card"
* use WIFI (when clicked, just says "Error")
* sometimes use cellular network (have good signal strength but can't reach the network)
* sometimes detect "SIM card" (PIN asked on booting but on settings page can't detect!)
---
**WHAT HAPPENED**
My device is pretty heavy on apps (about 200 apps installed), sometimes while I`m working, it hangs and everything just freezes but after about half hour cellular network automatically forced to turned off and everything will be just normal and after reset, net will be back too but the last time that this happened, it took about two hours and when I reset the device, my problems began.
---
**WHY**
I think all of this is happening because of two reasons:
* the Operating System kernel drivers maybe damaged
* hardware failure (maybe some IC controller fried!)
* because device can't detect internal/external storage so many apps (such as operating system's own apps) can't work properly
---
**DEVICE INFO**
* Model number - Samsung Galaxy Mini 2 (GT-S6500D)
* Android version - 2.3.6
* Baseband version - S6500DJPLI1
* Kernel version - 2.6.38.6-1206137
* Build number - Gingerbread.JPLJ1
* Status - Rooted
---
**P.S.**
I know that I simply can use Android's Recovery mode or Odin for flashing a new Operating System but I don`t want to wipe all of my data (very important to me!)<issue_comment>username_1: Depends on how corporate paranoia is going at the time or their design tactics. A lot of Samsung's download mode is coded within the secondary bootloader. I'm not seeing a non .pdf that I'm happy with but Many references are easily found around the worldwide web. Keywords: secondary bootloader. (edit added detail below)
First attempt to add more details was too long. incase you want more details about the process involved some links at the. Bottom to give a base for research.
Per Samsung knox website refer to PG. 7 under Boot Loader/ Primary Boot Loader/ Secondary Boot Loader: [glossary of terms](https://www.samsungknox.com/en/search/Glossary)
>
> The SBL adds functions for erase and programming of flash memory and EEPROM; it also handles the actual download of new or updated software. This allows a minimum ROM utilization by the PBL.
>
>
>
Now compare it to what Odin mode does and You will notice similarities. That fact that the bootloader itself can be used as a gateway to obtain sensitive corporate documents. Including the fact that both Qualcomm and Samsung Knox have multiple defense contracts. Makes it tough to find officially supported documentation such as spec sheets or R&D documentation but not impossible.
[IBM Linux boot](http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/library/l-bootload/index.html)
[Android bit fastboot protocols](https://github.com/android/platform_system_core/blob/master/fastboot/fastboot_protocol.txt)
[The new android book process.](http://newandroidbook.com/Articles/aboot.html).
[stack exchange boot and aboot](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/73106/what-is-the-difference-between-aboot-and-boot)
[Google fastboot protocol](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/master/fastboot/fastboot_phttpsol.txtp://)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alright. From what I gather, it is in either a separate partition "SBL1" and/or it is in a file called sbl.bin. See [here](http://www.xda-developers.com/triangleaway-reset-flash-counter-tool/) for the partition names/ locations. And, yes, it is chain fire's triangle away which is featured in the post, but it seems that the flash counter is stored there, among other things. So I downloaded a partition viewer, looked for, and found the two partitions he mentions:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fQpuh.png)
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/24 | 180 | 767 | <issue_start>username_0: I looked through all the options and did not see any thing for developeer settings. I cannot figure out how to turn on the usb debugging for my LG G stylo phone, I imagin it is something pretty simple.<issue_comment>username_1: Since android version 4.2.\* and up the "Developer options" menu is hidden.
To enable Developer options you have to go to **About Phone** (or **About phone** > **Software info**) and tap **Build number** 7 times
Now you should have Developer options in the options menu as usually
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: yes build number was inside software info. Click it 7 times and return to settings menu and now developers options is listed above About Phone in the settings list.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/25 | 1,276 | 4,639 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm not sure if this is a problem different for anyone but these apps are very large.
I'm on a very limited storage of 2Gb with no move to sd capabilities and both these apps rise above 150Mb in space.
Updating both apps is simply impossible because I would have to remove a lot of apps to do so.
I'd rater rather just delete both but I actively use both and Chrome is the default browser.
Also Skype had issues with the latest version so I was forced to downgrade.
And before answers arise saying just delete the data. That includes preferences, logins and bookmarks.
For extra info:
Phone: Sony Xperia M / C1905 rooted
OS version: 4.3
Build: 15.4.A.1.9
Chrome: 41.0.2272.96 (outdated)
Skype: 5.3.0.65246 (outdated)<issue_comment>username_1: You cannot do anything about those two monsters using so much data – they're known for that. But still, there's something to work around that, enabling you to "update" without losing your data:
1. Backup for safety (data only)
```
adb backup -noapk -f Skype.ab com.raider.skype
adb backup -noapk -f Chrome.ab com.android.chrome
```
2. Remove the apps, but keep their data
```
adb uninstall -k com.raider.skype
adb uninstall -k com.android.chrome
```
3. Install the apps anew using e.g. the Playstore app
If that doesn't work out (as the amount of data still is too much), ommit the `-k` in the second step – and to restore your data, follow the third step by
```
adb restore Skype.ab
adb restore Chrome.ab
```
This requires your computer to be equipped with [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") (see the [adb tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) for details, including a minimal install as you won't need the entire SDK for that).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I can see how you have problems if your device only has 2Gb of storage.
The size of the apps are determined by two factors: app size and data/cache size. The app size is the size of the app code and its data. How much space this takes up is determined by the developer.
Data is the actual app data and cache consists of temporary files that can be deleted any time. Clearing your cache will not delete user accounts or settings. Clearing data can.
If the 'data' part of the apps is taking too much space, you should enable Chrome sync. This will sync all history/bookmarks and some settings across your devices, so if you clear the data after syncing your data will appear again after logging in again.
This does not solve the problem of storage shortage, it will only delay it. You have root, and [this page](http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_m-5497.php) says you can insert a MicroSD card into your phone so Link2SD might be an option.
If you have an external SD card about 4GB+, you can easily extend the amount of storage your apps can use by using an app like [Link2SD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD).
Link2SD (and similar apps) allow you to reserve some part of your SD-card for app storage by allow you to use an ext2/ext4 partition as data storage. You can follow any tutorial like [this one](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432459) or [this one](http://rootmyandroid.org/how-to-use-link2sd-tutorial-guide.html/) to set it up. You don't have an HTC device so you can ignore the S-OFF stuff. Most tutorials will guide you every step, but it all comes down to this:
1. Always make backups of everything just to be sure
2. Install [Minitool Partition Wizard](http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html) and insert your SD-card into your computer
3. Resize the existing FAT32 partition of your SD-card to create some space for apps
4. Create a new *primary*, ext2 partition in the free space (some tutorials use ext4 but ext4 is less fit for solid state storage like SD-cards)
5. Install [Link2SD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD) and select the new partition when you are to select one
Keep in mind that the ext2 partition will be reserved and no non-app files can be stored in the reserved space (like photos, music, videos). Also, any apps on the SD-card will be gone if you boot your device without an SD-card. If you have a cheap/bad SD-card apps will be a lot slower than when they ran from the internal storage. Use class 8 or higher SD-card for the best results.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can delete individual cached web pages in Chrome by going into Settings > Site Settings > Storage. The pages are in descending size order. Chrome was using 1.1Gb until I deleted one page taking 389Gb.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/26 | 770 | 2,975 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an app installed on my phone, which I've installed from the Google Play Store. If I update the app and don't like the upgraded version, is there a way to undo the update and downgrade back to the version of the app that I had previously installed?
I tried searching a bunch on this site, and I found lots of questions about downgrading the OS/ROM/firmware, but nothing about downgrading app versions or reverting an app update.<issue_comment>username_1: There is an idea by Firelord in the comment [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116309/downgrade-an-app#comment144661_116309) which I think should work:
>
> The best way I think is to have a backup of the app (at least its APK if not the data files; APK of earlier version of an app can also be obtained from some websites (beware of malware) if you updated the app and doesn't have the backup) so that if you end up disliking the updated version, then you can simply use that APK to revert back to previous version. That was for non-rooted devices. For a rooted device, well, use Titanium Backup to take complete app backup.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: For system apps, there is a way to revert back to the version that initially came with your phone. If you updated a system app from the play store and want to revert the app to the original system version, you can do so by opening it up on Play Store and click 'uninstall update'; this will revert it to a system update. Furthermore you can't even uninstall system apps through Google play, so it's a fail-safe method.
If it's a non-system app, this doesn't work.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Check out this website.
<http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/apps>
On this website you can find freeware applications and many older versions.
Other alternative is [F-Droid](http://f-droid.org/) who allows you to choose which version you want to install. And all available apps on F-Droid are [here.](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: I have successfully downgraded an app just now. I have the old apk file, but when I try to install the apk, it won't install, because it's an older version (`logcat` tells me this).
I have to uninstall the app and then install the old version. This will lose all the app data, but fortunately I have that backed up too. I ssh into my phone and manually replace the configuration file because the app doesn't provide a way to export / import configurations. This step requires root access. I have the backups because I have root access, too.
UPDATE:
I followed Firelord's suggestions, but it succeeded a little different:
```
adb install -d -r xxx.apk
```
The two switches should be used together (`-d` for downgrading, and `-r` for replacing the existing one; so `-d` would mean to downgrade a non-existent app...). They can't be subtracted to `-dr` like GNU tools.
I'm using Android 6.0.1.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/26 | 441 | 1,691 | <issue_start>username_0: I am talking about Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos2 (GT-S6802). The undesirable thing is that Sync icon is always shown in notification bar. I checked Accounts and sync settings many times to make sure Auto sync is disable.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y8k3W.png)
In above screen-shot you can see that Auto sync is not enabled. However, Sync icon/symbol is shown at notification area.
I also tried after enabling and re-disabling Auto sync options, restarting many times but sync icon at notification bar po-pups sometimes (1 min) after booting and remains forever.
So, Why this is happening and **How do I get rid of it?** (Is there any thing I'm missing?)
---
Note: I also tried turn-off data connection and background data as well but not succeed.<issue_comment>username_1: I recently had the same issue - I have an old Samsung Galaxy S with Android 2.3.6. I *think* somehow an app got updated when I was on WiFi, but I didn't know what it was. I noticed a "sync" icon appeared and would not go away.
I finally realized I could go to Settings → Applications → Battery Use, and find out that YouTube was the culprit.
Then I could force stop that app and the icon went away, but it came back after a reboot, so I also uninstalled YouTube app updates.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had a same problem, by uninstall google play service this symbol can be removed
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I uninstalled YouTube and it went away.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: All you have to do is go to your google account, cancel the sync process and untick all google items for syncing
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/26 | 650 | 2,761 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any option to get rid of those not useful, permament notifications on Android 5.1, in particular *App permission management is running*
They are just taking space and focus, are not helpful to the user at all.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IBPAb.png)
Edit: please note that I'm asking about the notification messages, not the icons.<issue_comment>username_1: Follow these instructions:
1. Launch Settings app → "Sound & notification".
2. Under "Notification" go to the entry "App notifications". You can search for application you want to block, open it, switch the "Block" button and you are done.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am sorry to say that it is not possible without *root access*.
If you do have root access, then there are a number of options. One simple method which I have used in the past is an app called "[Notifications Off](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aboutmycode.NotificationsOff)" from the Play Store. Another more advanced option is to use GravityBox via the Xposed framework.
But care needs to be taken. You can only choose between all or nothing for a given app. Therefore it is only safe to disabled the App Permission Management notifications if you have Permission Management switched off, otherwise you will miss all the dialog boxes which occur when an app requests a permission, causing many apps to be completely unusable.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Actually Yes,You can do it some Apps that are available in PlayStore the app i came across is **360 Security** it has an option to stack all your system notifications using **Notification Manager** Still it puts up an permanent Notification where you can see your unwanted notification Its better to have 1 notification compared to several occupying your Notification panel :)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: The easiest way to fix this is to block the notification from showing. There are two ways to fix this.
**First method**
* Go to your notification and long press the persistent notification.
* Tap `!` mark on the right side. That will take you to Settings
* Select Block and turn it on.
**Second method**
* Go to Settings → Apps
* Select the app with the persistent notification
* On the same screen select Notifications
* Select Block and turn it on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Go to Settings -> Security -> Disable "App permissions" under Device administration section.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Click on it until it changes to an android face and permission control text with an (i). Click on the (i) and disable it. Click on the app and force stop.
I think it does the trick.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/26 | 1,537 | 5,224 | <issue_start>username_0: I have HTC One (M7) with Android 5.0.2 (the unlocked ROM 7.17.1540.7 [from HTC website](http://www.htc.com/us/support/rom-downloads.html)). I want to set up several user accounts.
I've found two documented ways to do it:
* [The one](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2865483?hl=en) concerns Nexus and consists of opening the settings and “ under 'Device,' touch[ing] Users.” There is no “Device” group, the only groups I have are “Wireless & networks”, “Personal” and “Phone”. There is no “Users” in any of those three groups.
* [The other one](http://www.androidcentral.com/lollipop-brings-proper-multi-user-accounts-your-phone) (also [here](http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-5-0-lollipop-how-enable-remove-restrict-guest-user-mode-1470690)) seems to apply to any Android 5 device, and asserts the following:
>
> Pull down your notification shade, and you'll see your user icon
>
>
>
There is no user icon there. At the very top, there is the name of the operator. Below, I can see the time and date at the very left, and a settings icon at the right. If I expand quick settings panel, at the left of settings icon a new icon appears, allowing to go to “Edit Quick Settings.”
In settings, there is “Accounts & sync” element, but it looks like it handles online accounts used by different applications, making it possible, for example, to associate my Google account with the device. This is how “Add an account” looks like:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/pm5ke.png)
What am I doing wrong? How can I create users?<issue_comment>username_1: *Warning: This solution requires a rooted device.*
1. Download the Xposed Framework installer by opening this link on your device: <http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer>
Alternatively, scan [this](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yuk5M.png) QR code.
2. Install and open the Xposed Installer app.
3. Enter the 'Framework' section, select 'Install/Update' then reboot your phone.
4. Once you've rebooted, open the Xposed Installer again.
5. Enter the 'Download' section, and search for 'Multiple Users'.
6. Select 'Multiple users for phone'.
7. Swipe right to the 'Versions' tab and select 'Download' on the newest version of the module (which will be shown at the top of the list).
8. Wait up to two seconds until a popup appears.
9. Select 'Install' and wait another two seconds.
10. Select 'Done' (not 'Open') and change from the 'Download' section to the 'Modules' section.
11. Tick the checkbox beside 'Multi Users'.
12. Reboot your device.
13. Open 'Settings' and go down to the 'Users' option, which will now be there.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This might not be a solution1 for your device and situation, but explaining the issue and possible help others working around it:
When it was "invented" with [4.2-jelly-bean](/questions/tagged/4.2-jelly-bean "show questions tagged '4.2-jelly-bean'"), the multi-user feature was intended for tablets only. One of the reasons behind that was e.g. what to do with incoming calls and SMSs: to what user should those belong? Does the (one-and-only) SIM belong to the primary user? So what shall we do when (one of) the secondary user(s) is currently logged-in and working?
>
> "It is not at all clear how it should work on a phone, specifically with respect to SMS and phone calls," writes <NAME>, Google Engineer and a regular on the popular /r/Android subreddit
>
>
>
Source: [AndroidPolice](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/07/26/google-engineer-explains-why-multi-user-isnt-enabled-for-phones-offers-hope-for-future-functionality/)
With [5.0-lollipop](/questions/tagged/5.0-lollipop "show questions tagged '5.0-lollipop'") this seems to have slightly changed, as you've pointed out in a comment on your question:
>
> Even a smartphone […] now offers multiple user accounts.
>
>
> […] When Google released Android 4.2 it included multiple user accounts for tablets; however, smartphone users were left in the cold. This has now changed.
>
>
>
Source: [CNet](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/getting-started-with-user-accounts-on-android-5-0-lollipop/ "CNet: Getting started with 'User Accounts' on Android 5.0 Lollipop")
And the [official pages](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2865944?hl=en "Google Support: Manage settings for guests and users") even state, without explicitly restricting that to any manufacturer:
>
> You can create up to 4 users on a phone and 8 users on a tablet.
>
>
>
Still, not all manufacturers decided to "jump that train". Some simply "patched out" the corresponding menu entries from the settings app (in which case you can use e.g. [Activity Launcher](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher "Activity Launcher at Google Play") to reveal and use it), others removed that functionality altogether (seemingly the case with your device). In the latter case, there's nothing you can do without rooting your device.1
---
**1:** solutions in your case require the device to be rooted; then follow up [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/116331/16575)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/26 | 481 | 1,970 | <issue_start>username_0: I received a message from a new phone number about some advertising information. When I opened the message I saw "Report Spam" option to report the spam to whatsapp. However once I replied to that message to not to send anymore ads to me, the option for reporting that contact as spam is not visible.
In the menu there is an option to block that contact. However, I feel that blocking a contact is personal choice of an user of whatsapp. And blocking the contact is different from reporting the contact as a spammer right? Or Does the "Block" and "Report Spam" option does the same job?
I haven't added that contact in my phone yet. But I want to report that number as spam to whatsapp. Now that Report Spam option is gone, Is there any method to report a contact as spam even after replying to that contact?<issue_comment>username_1: Try this:
Don't save the contact and delete the conversation. If the contact messages you again, the option to report as spam and block should technically show up again.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do one of two things:
1. Hold your finger on the Spam-chat, and press the crossed-out speaker button at the top. It does not block it, but it mutes it.
2. Go onto the Spam-chat, tap the menu icon (top right), tap more, then tap block.
Then to report it, you can either contact WhatsApp, or just hope for the best. They removed report spam because, ironically, people were spamming it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: After replying to the contact, the option still gets invisible. But in the menu you can still go and report the contact and block it which reports as spam and blocks it.
* Open contact which you replied and want to mark as spam.
* Open menu, and press "More" and press "Block" option
* There will be three options "Block", "Cancel" and "Report and Block". Press the report and block option to mark the contact as spam and also block it.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/26 | 341 | 1,464 | <issue_start>username_0: When I open the gallery and sort by Time, there is always a section "Today", and it has several images I downloaded from the web...... months ago.
That's literally it. Why are old images showing under "Today"? There are other images I got from the web that are actually correctly sorted in older sections. But under "Today" I got around 20 web images that have been sitting there for months.
One thing I noticed is that this doesn't happen with photos taken with the phone. Such photos are always correctly sorted. So it's something with web images.
Android 5.0, Galaxy S5.<issue_comment>username_1: You may want to look into some **EXIF** editors to edit the metadata of those images (specifically the time). I can't name any great editors in particular, but there are plenty of apps and programs available as I looked through. If I find any good ones, I'll be sure to tell you the names of them. Best of luck!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Ok first, if the photos already have a wrong timestamp, there's nothing your phone is doing wrong. You just need to readjust the time stamps. Do this easily by using any photo editor on your phone or pc and open them and save them with a different name or as is. It will change the time to your specific machine, phone or pc time, do it with every photo and then delete the previous one and add these to your gallery and let it sync again. It will correct itself after that.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/26 | 824 | 3,468 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto E.
I have an Outlook mail account that has some MS Excel files I uploaded from my computer to OneDrive.
If I log in to my Outlook account (using the Chrome App) and go to OneDrive in my Outlook account, I can see my documents listed. I can open one of my Excel documents. But, when I try to open another one, I get an error:
"We can't open the workbook because it contains features that we can't show in the browser."
There is also an Download button below the message. When I click on that button, it just reopens the same error page.
I really don't know why one file opens and one doesn't. They were both created with MS Office 2007 versions of Excel on a computer. They open fine on a computer.
Anyone have any ideas?
Note: I am only using the Chrome app. I am not using the Outlook app or the OneDrive app.
I only want to open/view the file.
---
I realize that there is a lot going on here. There are a lot of layers/systems working: Android, the Chrome app, the Outlook website, OneDrive, Excel...
One thing I have tried to do with my new smartphone is to NOT load it up with things. I thought the most efficient thing to do in this case was to use the Chrome app to access the Interest where I could check my Outlook account through the website. But, I also realize in the short time I have had my phone that there are times when getting/installing an app is the best way to go.<issue_comment>username_1: The issue is with Chrome not working properly with some web apps, especially MS ones. Basically Chrome is trying to load a OneDrive app, which is also trying to load an Excel app, all of this on a mobile device using nothing but JavaScript.
The solution I use is to open Office documents such as Word and Excel in [Google Docs](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs). Google Docs is a free download for Android devices and is able to open most common Office formats.
I would also suggest downloading the [OneDrive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.skydrive) app as this will allow you to open files stored in your OneDrive from other Android applications directly without having to download them locally first.
If you're having problems downloading Excel files from within Chrome, it's likely because the wrong default program is selected for that file type. Since this is being done in the Chrome app, you need to go into the app settings screen on your Android device, find Chrome and choose the option to restore or remove default associations. Once you do this, the next time you try to download an Excel file from within Chrome, you should see a dialog box asking you which program you want to open this file with.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found an easier solution than going through my Outlook mail account to One Drive. I tried the MS Excel app for Android. You can access a One Drive account through it by signing in to your Outlook account. So, if I need to check email, I will go to that website. If I need to access One Drive, I will use the app.
I really don't like some app versions of various websites. I have no problems using the Yahoo! email web page through my phone. I like it better than the app. And, I can use the Outlook website just fine. I don't see a need for the app. I guess it is personal preference on stuff like this.
Thanks for all the replies.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/27 | 140 | 567 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to create a shortcut to my Google keep items labeled "shopping". How can I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can't do that. The only way is to add Google Keep widget on your home screen.
Then you can list all your labels and access the very fast.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apparently that is not possible with Google Keep. You can only have a widget to the label list.
I assume you need to access a list/note very frequently. To resolve that let you most used note be on the top, that's how I manage.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/27 | 498 | 1,893 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is a Sony Xperia Z and it's running Android 5.0.2. It prompted me to update my Google Play Services, and when I followed the notification it delegated me to the Play Store to update it. However it would seem it is already updated.
My current version of Google Play Services is 7.8.93.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PapN8.jpg)
The notification keeps coming back and I can't seem to find a solution. How do I get rid of this notification permanently?
Here's a look at the notification :
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yfRQZ.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: No 'guru' here, running LG tablet w/Android v5.0.2, updated software yesterday and was unable to 'update' Play Services, altho I was constantly reminded to do so. Finally, for some reason, I decided to move Play Services App button to a different location and, when I did, it updated automatically and (I hope!) OK. Notification is gone.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Each time I have reset my phone, exactly the same thing happens. I cannot update individually only Google Play Services as it goes into an infinite loop of popups saying that you cannot Update until you Update.
The solution which worked every time is to go to the Google Play Store into the *Apps and Games* (sometimes called differently depending on the version) and doing a *Update All*. Obviously, it may update more than you want but that is the only reliable way that worked on Android 7.0. Hopefully, this can work (or some similar steps) for your version too.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: `Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Notification settings > off`
`Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Notification settings > off`
That's it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/27 | 1,060 | 3,899 | <issue_start>username_0: I have this PC that doesn't support wiFi and I have to use usb tethering.
But I want to see if I can project my phone's WiFi onto the computer, so it can see all the available wireless networks, whilst its still connected to USB.
I don't know how much difference this would be considering, even if I projected my wiFi on to a computer, so it can see available networks (just like a usb wireless adapter, you see these days - except using a phone) but still very much connected to a USB. So I'm not sure what the difference between this and USB/WiFi tethering, but I'd imagine it would be faster.
Edit: I actually want to be able to connect to a wiFi and see other available connections, using my phone and USB. This is to compensate for the fact that my computer doesn't support wiFi and hardware require for it.
USB network adaptors are a very good example, of what I'm trying to want to do, except with a phone.<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to see all available networks on the PC over your phone, I can think only one solution.
Phone on screen. Connect your phone to PC, and all the function will be available on your PC desktop screen. Any function can be used by mouse.
Application Phone on Screen is official LG's software, but you can search on Google Play similar apps.
**EDIT 2#**
Small tutorial on
"**How to use Android device as Network adapter**".
*This is alternative way, not the direct solution!*
Small note, I have tested this on LG Flex device, and it works, plus the software is called "Phone on Screen" and it's LG's software for the same purpose as it says.
1. Download "On screen Phone" from [this link](http://lg-on-screen-phone.en.lo4d.com/) or from LG's official page and install it.
2. Since this software is already installed on LG android devices (I think only newer) there is no need to download it.
3. Connect your device to your PC. And select *tethering mode*.
4. Start "LG On Screen Phone" software who you downloaded it from internet. (By this I mean start the PC software not the actual app on android device)
5. Connect your device with cable to your PC
6. Follow the wizard who will guide you easy trough the configuration part.
7. After you have been connected to your device you'll screen the screen and controls of your device on the PC screen.
8. Now enjoy your WiFi on your Phone and your PC.
The proof of my test is this image: [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PsNPC.jpg)
**One note!** There are possibilities that there would pop up some error while running configuration. The error is result of selecting tethering mode over *Lg software mode*, and when this happens just click "Next" a couple of times just so it could reconnect again to your device.
**P.S** There is a feature to connect Phone and PC with Bluetooth, if someone has installed Bluetooth adapter on PC, please try and comment the result, I'll add it to this small tutorial.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have asked [similar question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/219973/packet-forwarding-between-usb-tethering-and-wifi-on-android/219978#219978). I couldn't get access to PC connected via USB (USB Tethering) from PC connected via WiFi (Mobile HotSpot). Solution was add routing for USB Tethering net on second PC.
```
$ sudo ip route add 192.168.42.0/24 via 192.168.43.224 dev wlp5s0
```
Here 192.168.42.0/24 is USB Tethering net, 192.168.43.224 is IP of Mobile HotSpot, wlp5s0 is WiFi interface of PC (Linux). (In my question I had two Android devices, so maybe this step is optional, I haven't checked).
Second, you should flush all the chains in ip table on Android device, e.g through [Android Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en_us). Assumed that device is rooted:
```
$ su
# iptables -F
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/27 | 425 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: I came to Europe from Canada for a month, but I want to keep in touch with relatives and friends back in Canada. Assuming I have WiFi access on my Android, how can I text them, and be able to receive texts back? Texting overseas would be too expensive for both me and them, so I must find a way to do it through WiFi, but they would receive and send actual texts.
I have a Nexus 5 with Android 4.4.4.<issue_comment>username_1: Use Viber or Whats App? There are also numerous of app similar to them.
Typical SMS is impossible, because it's send over your telephone carrier.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know about Canada, but here in the UK some carriers have apps that let you use your WiFi connection to send texts and receive using your normal phone number. I'm not sure about using this overseas but you could probably use a proxy (like [Hola](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hola)) if this is blocked. Even if an app exists but you cannot receive texts with it then this is generally free when roaming because you have no control over who sends you an SMS.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you would like to send and receive SMS messages over Wi-Fi, I would suggestion using Google Voice (Now integrated into Google Hangouts). You will be able to send/receive SMS free of charge (As long as you are using Wi-Fi). I have done some quick Googling, and didn't see anything that says it doesn't work in Canada. Give it a shot and see if it works for you.
If for any reason it doesn't work in your region, feel free to let me know and I will try and find other services that may be of use to you.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/27 | 823 | 2,912 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there command line alternative to Chrome Remote Debugging ?
Manually, I can open tabs from `chrome://inspect/#devices` . As well as I can open Chrome on desktop from CLI - e.g. `chrome.exe --incognito --remote-debugging-port=9222`.
But is there option to open tabs on Chrome on Android, which is connected to PC from CLI ? I need such option to semi-automate tests.
thanks !<issue_comment>username_1: **Note**: You would need root access to run any command mentioned below for Android 4.2.1.
---
Contrary to traditional desktop OS, apps in Android are called upon using their component, an [Activity](https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities.html). While developers can call the activities using the programming, the end-users are left with command-line to do the calling.
Android has an Activity Manager `am` to manage the activities, and among other things it can do, the most basic thing it does is to call an activity of an app.
Before we proceed, setup [ADB on PC](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb) if you haven't since we're going to rely on it. Also make sure that the device is getting detected in PC and by ADB.
The Chrome for Android app's activity responsible for managing tabs is `com.google.android.apps.chrome.ChromeTabbedActivity`. You can find this activity listed in the said app's `AndroidManifest.xml` (inside the APK). As for how I came to know about it, I simply launched Chrome, opened a tab, and looked upon the most recent activity using the command:
```
adb shell dumpsys activity recents
```
Replace `recents` with `activities` for Android 4.2.1.
The real question is:
>
> [Is] there [an] option to open tabs [in] Chrome on Android?
>
>
>
**(Obsolete)** Enter the following command to do that:
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "" --activity-clear-task
```
**(Tested on Sept 21, 2015)** It seems that Chrome has changed the name of the activity responsible for tabs. The new command is:
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/org.chromium.chrome.browser.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "about:newtab" --activity-clear-task
```
See *step 3.* in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/113919/96277) to know the details of the command, if you're interested.
Replace with the address you want, e.g. `127.0.0.1`, `google.com`.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also use
```
am start --user 0 -n com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I recently use the follow command
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/org.chromium.chrome.browser.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "https://www.google.com"
```
The activity name can be found from `adb shell dumpsys activity recents | grep -i chrome`
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/27 | 918 | 3,284 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto X (Lollipop 5.1) whose display is broken. I have some files and photos in it which are very important. Unfortunately, I didn't use Dropbox or Google Drive to backup my content. I tried the following ways to recover the data but with no help:
* [Control a device with a broken screen](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395) but unfortunately USB debugging is not enabled. Also, the pc doesn't recoganize the device (I figured that out with `lsusb` on my linux).
* The phone doesn't have any apps like AirDroid installed to allow it to be accessed remotely on a PC.
The phone works and I was able to locate and ring it via Android Device Manager. Is there a way to get access to the phone's data in my current situation?<issue_comment>username_1: **Note**: You would need root access to run any command mentioned below for Android 4.2.1.
---
Contrary to traditional desktop OS, apps in Android are called upon using their component, an [Activity](https://developer.android.com/guide/components/activities.html). While developers can call the activities using the programming, the end-users are left with command-line to do the calling.
Android has an Activity Manager `am` to manage the activities, and among other things it can do, the most basic thing it does is to call an activity of an app.
Before we proceed, setup [ADB on PC](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb) if you haven't since we're going to rely on it. Also make sure that the device is getting detected in PC and by ADB.
The Chrome for Android app's activity responsible for managing tabs is `com.google.android.apps.chrome.ChromeTabbedActivity`. You can find this activity listed in the said app's `AndroidManifest.xml` (inside the APK). As for how I came to know about it, I simply launched Chrome, opened a tab, and looked upon the most recent activity using the command:
```
adb shell dumpsys activity recents
```
Replace `recents` with `activities` for Android 4.2.1.
The real question is:
>
> [Is] there [an] option to open tabs [in] Chrome on Android?
>
>
>
**(Obsolete)** Enter the following command to do that:
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "" --activity-clear-task
```
**(Tested on Sept 21, 2015)** It seems that Chrome has changed the name of the activity responsible for tabs. The new command is:
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/org.chromium.chrome.browser.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "about:newtab" --activity-clear-task
```
See *step 3.* in [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/113919/96277) to know the details of the command, if you're interested.
Replace with the address you want, e.g. `127.0.0.1`, `google.com`.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also use
```
am start --user 0 -n com.android.chrome/com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I recently use the follow command
```
adb shell am start -n com.android.chrome/org.chromium.chrome.browser.ChromeTabbedActivity -d "https://www.google.com"
```
The activity name can be found from `adb shell dumpsys activity recents | grep -i chrome`
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/27 | 5,336 | 18,198 | <issue_start>username_0: There appears to be a giant security vulnerability with Android that seems to basically affect all phones. [PC World](http://www.pcworld.com/article/2953052/most-android-phones-can-be-hacked-with-a-simple-mms-message-or-multimedia-file.html) wrote:
>
> The vast majority of Android phones can be hacked by sending them a specially crafted multimedia message (MMS), a security researcher [<NAME>] has found.
>
>
> ...
>
>
> Drake found multiple vulnerabilities in a core Android component called Stagefright that’s used to process, play and record multimedia files. Some of the flaws allow for remote code execution and can be triggered when receiving an MMS message, downloading a specially crafted video file through the browser or opening a Web page with embedded multimedia content.
>
>
> ...
>
>
> The MMS attack vector is the scariest of all because it doesn’t require any interaction from the user; the phone just needs to receive a malicious message.
>
>
> For example, the attacker could send the malicious MMS when the victim is sleeping and the phone’s ringer is silenced, Drake said. After exploitation the message can be deleted, so the victim will never even know that his phone was hacked, he said.
>
>
>
What can a regular user do to mitigate the issue? Disable Google Hangouts?<issue_comment>username_1: To mitigate this attack, I've disabled MMSes, since I don't use them anyway. You can do that in the Settings menu. Select Cellular Networks > Access Points Names, select your access point, and remove "mms" from APN Type. I've also cleared out MMSC.
(Click image to enlarge; hover the image to know the instruction)
Order of Instructions: Follow images from left to right in each row
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jkqby.png "Open the “Settings” menu") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9gz1S.png "Select “Cellular Networks”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iidaF.png "Select “Access Point Names”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/J1XQT.png "Select your access point") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/V0L2L.png "Now remove “mms” from “APN Type”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wKNsa.png "I’ve also cleared out “MMSC” for good measure (optional)")
Note that Android converts group SMSes to MMSes, so you might want to disable that too. To do that, go to the Messaging app, open the Settings menu, and disable Group Messaging and Auto-Retrieve.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tywUX.png "Go to the Messaging app, open the Settings menu, and disable Group Messaging and Auto-Retrieve")
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This issue affects web surfing too. Try disabling `media.stagefright`-related properties (if exists) in `build.prop` configuration file.
Mount root partition as `rw` and edit `build.prop`. Set `media.stagefright.enable-###` to `false`
**Note: this requires root access**.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The newest version of Hangouts mitigates this issue, it looks like it does some extra checks before passing the media on to the system service. It doesn't fix the underlying issue in the system, though.
You can also disable MMS auto-retrieve in Hangouts via its `Settings` → `SMS` → uncheck `Auto retrieve MMS` or in Messenger via its `Settings` → `Advanced` → disable `Auto-retrieve` under `MMS`. [This site](https://www.twilio.com/blog/2015/07/how-to-protect-your-android-device-from-stagefright-exploit.html) has detailed steps if you need them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: This is not just about MMS or web surfing, since Stagefright is the library that helps phones to unpack multimedia messages: see [Media](http://source.android.com/devices/media.html) and [this article](http://fortune.com/2015/07/28/stagefright-google-android-security/) on Fortune.
So it is about any application (including your web browser) that works with multimedia (video clips and audio records). MMS is just an easiest way to exploit it, because your phone will not ask you before downloading it.
That is why you also need to think about all other applications working with multimedia and never open any multimedia attachments before the fix is not installed on your phone.
For the Web browser, you could switch to [Firefox 38 or higher](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/android/), then you could continue opening web pages with video and/or audio content.
To summarise:
* Disable auto-retrival of MMS in your Messaging App (whatever it is)
([Guide with images](https://www.twilio.com/blog/2015/07/how-to-protect-your-android-device-from-stagefright-exploit.html "Guide with images"))
* Switch to Firefox 38 or later (find it in your market / app store)
* Switch to a filesystem manager [hiding video thumbnails](http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm), which is the default for [Total commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander)
* Switch to a video player that is immune, e.g., the video player MX player (make sure to activate its ["HW+" setting for all video formats](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/140328/157413)) pointed out by [hulkingtickets](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116473/stagefright-security-issue-what-can-a-regular-user-do-to-mitigate-the-issue-wit#comment169320_116675)
* Do not open any multimedia files or draw video thumbnails in any other applications and block automatic opening/downloading of them in all apps if possible. **This is very important**. If your phone is not patched and you use **ANY** app with multimedia content, and there is no option to block automatic opening of multimedia in this app (example for browser: if you open some random web page, you browser should preload videos, if they are on this web page), then **stop using this app** and block Internet access for this app (if you can't - delete the app). If this app is important to you, and you can't update phone firmware or block multimedia in this app, **just stop using your phone and buy another one**, which is not vulnerable.
Yes, this means that in the worst case you need to change the phone. Stagefright is a very serious vulnerability affecting ~ 1 billion devices, so you could easily become a victim of automated attack, that is not done directly against you, but directed to all 1 billion users.
* Install updates, if you have Cyanogenmod 11 or 12 (fixed on 23.07.2015, see [commits on github](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_frameworks_av/commits/cm-11.0))
EDIT: fixes from 23.07.2015 were incomplete, you may need to update again after fix on 13.08.2015
EDIT 4: Fixes on 13.08.2015 were again incomplete, you need to update one more time after [fixes from Google](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-security-updates/iv1BF0f0XY4) in October 2015 (so-called Stagefright 2.0). If you have Adroid 5.x or 6, you may need to update again after [these next fixes from Google](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-security-updates/GwZn7sixask) in November 2015, since there are similarly dangerous vulnerabilities (CVE-2015-6608 and CVE-2015-6609), that are probably not called Stagefright anymore. Please note, that the time of actual fix from your manufacturer could be later, or at least different. E.g., CM11 got [updated on 09.11.2015](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_system_core/commits/cm-11.0/libutils), while CM12.1 got [updated on 29.09.2015](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_system_core/commits/cm-12.1/libutils).
EDIT 5: 2 more Stagefright vulnerabilities are [reported by Google](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-02-01.html) at 01.02.2016, however, they "only" affect Adroid 4.4.4 - 6.0.1
* Wait for update from your manufacturer
EDIT2: Similar with Cyanogenmod, an update from your manufacturer could be not enough, due to the issue with initial integer overflow fix, that was reported on 12.08.2015: [Original integer overflow fix ineffective](https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=502 "Original integer overflow fix ineffective"). So even after update, it is recommended to check if your phone is still vulnerable using the App from Zimperium (finder of the Stagefright issue): [Zimperium Stagefright Detector App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector&hl=en "Zimperium Stagefright Detector App")
* If you already has root, try fix offered by username_2. Also see [this howto](http://geekyogi.com/post/24692879082/android-buildprop-tweaks-root-only) guide.
EDIT 3. I tried this fix on Samsung S4 mini, and it did not work. So think twice before rooting your phone.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: As MMS(Multi-Media-Messaging) is one of multiple ways this exploit can be run, you can prevent this from MMS exploits. Stagefright on its own is not an exploit. Stagefright is a [multimedia library](http://source.android.com/devices/media.html) built into the Android framework.
>
> The exploit was found in a multimedia tool hidden at deep system
> level, so almost all Android variants that have the tool at their core
> could be easily targeted. According to Zimperium zLabs’ study, a
> single multimedia text has the ability to open up your device’s camera
> and begin recording video or audio, and also give hackers access to
> all your photos or Bluetooth. Fixing Stagefright would require a
> complete system update (which still hasn’t been reported to be
> released by any OEM), as the [exploit](http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/02/older-devices-might-prone-carrier-charges-emojis-sent-mms.html) is embedded to a system-wide
> tool. Fortunately, SMS app developers have already took the issue into
> their own hands and released temporary fixes to avoid Stagefright to
> gain automatic access to your device’s camera by stopping video MMS
> messages from running as they arrive. [[Source - Android Headlines]](http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/08/stagefright-exploit-fix-discovered-textra-developer.html)
>
>
>
You could use [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra) or [Chomp SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p1.chompsms) from the Play Store which claims that it is capable of [limiting this Stagefirght exploit](http://inapp.textra.me/changelog). Both apps Textra and Chomp SMS developed by [Delicious Inc.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Delicious%20Inc.) have both received brand new updates that limit how video MMS messages run as soon as they are received by your device.
From the [Textra Knowledge Base](https://textra.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/673921-stagefright) article,
>
> The stagefright exploit can occur when any SMS / MMS app creates the
> MMS video thumbnail that it shows in the conversation bubble or
> notification or if a user presses the play button on the video or
> saves to Gallery.
>
>
> We have provided a solution for 'StageFright' in Release 3.1 of Textra
> out now.
>
>
> **Very Important:** In other SMS / MMS apps, turning off auto-retrieve is
> **NOT** enough as once you tap 'download' the exploit potentially becomes active. Additionally you would not get any MMS pics or group
> messages. Not a good solution.
>
>
>
According to the developer of both the apps,
>
> the risk of your device being targeted to this new exploit is greatly
> decreased by denying MMS messages the ability to automatically run.
>
>
>
**How can I protect from Stagefright using Textra?**
Turn on the `Stagefright Protection` under your Textra app Settings.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iL3JV.png)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
So here is what happens if you activate the app's Stagefright Protection and if you receive a Stagefright exploit message,
1. **Stagefright Protected:** As you can see below, the message was not downloaded and the thumbnail hasn’t been resolved, so if this video has an exploit targeting Stagefright then it will not yet be able to execute its code. The message has a nice “Stagefright Protection” label beneath it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Aq9HE.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
2. **What happens if I click the Stagefright Protected message?** : When you hit the Play button on the MMS message: an even bigger box, with an even bigger play button, and an even bigger “Stagefright” label.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GeruU.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
3. **Do you still want to open the Media and get affected?** : Finally, clicking the Play button one last time will bring up a nice warning message reminding you that downloaded videos may contain an exploit called Stagefright.
(*Note: there is no known exploit, and if there were its name wouldn’t be Stagefright as Stagefright is simply the name of the multimedia library that is vulnerable to being exploited*).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nNmhP.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
Pressing the `OKAY` button will then bring up whichever video you were going to view, and that’s it. If said video actually did contain an exploit that targets Stagefright then it would, in fact, execute at this moment.
Source : [Phandroid](http://phandroid.com/2015/07/31/stagefright-protection-feature/)
If you are curious about whether you are already affected and a victim of Stagefright exploit then download this app [Stagefright Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector#sthash.8P4LSVhK.dpuf) from PlayStore which was released by zLabs(Zimperium research labs) which first reported the issue to Google.
Updated: [18-09-2k15]
Motorola has officially released a security patch for Stagefright security issue on August 10 to the carriers for testing and it's release to the public based on the carrier provider. It is [mentioned in the forums](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/05618afc2d?commentId=970384#970384) that,
>
> As soon as a patch is ready you will see a notification on your phone
> to download and install the update. We encourage everyone to
> periodically check if they have the latest software by checking in
> Settings>About Phone>System Updates.
>
>
>
And if you using Motorola and still din't get the security patch you can read the following to avoid the security risk of under attack,
>
> **What can I do to protect myself if my phone does not have the patch?**
> First, only download multimedia content (such as attachments
> or anything that needs to be decoded to view it) from people you know
> and trust. You can disable your phone’s capability to download MMS
> automatically. That way you can only choose to download from trusted
> sources.
>
>
> * Messaging: go to Settings. Uncheck “Auto-retrieve MMS.”
> * Hangouts (if enabled for SMS; if greyed-out, no need to take action): go to Settings > SMS. Uncheck auto retrieve MMS.
> * Verizon Message+: go to Settings > Advanced settings. Uncheck Auto-retrieve. Uncheck “Enable weblink preview.”
> * Whatsapp Messenger: go to Settings > Chat settings > Media auto-download. Disable all video auto downloads under “When using
> mobile data,” “When connected on Wi-Fi” and “When roaming.”
> * Handcent Next SMS: go to settings>Receive message settings. Disable auto retrieve.
>
>
>
Read more on :
[How to protect from stagefright vulnerablility?](https://blog.zimperium.com/how-to-protect-from-stagefright-vulnerability/)
[What are the other attack vectors for Stagefright?](http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/mms-not-the-only-attack-vector-for-stagefright/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: [Zimperium, the company that reported the vulnerability, has posted additional information about the vulnerabilities related to Stagefright.](https://blog.zimperium.com/stagefright-vulnerability-details-stagefright-detector-tool-released/). In the Google Play Store, there is an [application that will detect whether the vulnerability is present on your device.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector#sthash.8P4LSVhK.dpuf) Apparently Samsung has also posted an app that will disable MMS on Samsung devices, though this is not in the Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: The ad-ware [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad) claims to play videos [without stagefright-related bugs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/mx-player-one-vulnerable-3rd-party-apps-t3216523). You need to select all grayed buttons and all blue-checked buttons shown on these images:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lfmyN.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vxO0M.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yv9jh.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jb26y.png)
You will also need to clear defaults of all Video Player apps, then select MX Player as the default Player app.
Disclaimer: This App comes in two versions: one [free with ads](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad), and the other ["Pro" for 6.10€](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro). I am not related to its authors. I will get no revenue from this post. I may only get a certain amount of rep points.
Thanks to [hulkingtickets](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116473/stagefright-security-issue-what-can-a-regular-user-do-to-mitigate-the-issue-wit#comment169320_116675) for the idea of this very answer.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/27 | 4,985 | 16,918 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I root my Azpen A727 tablet?<issue_comment>username_1: To mitigate this attack, I've disabled MMSes, since I don't use them anyway. You can do that in the Settings menu. Select Cellular Networks > Access Points Names, select your access point, and remove "mms" from APN Type. I've also cleared out MMSC.
(Click image to enlarge; hover the image to know the instruction)
Order of Instructions: Follow images from left to right in each row
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jkqby.png "Open the “Settings” menu") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9gz1S.png "Select “Cellular Networks”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iidaF.png "Select “Access Point Names”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/J1XQT.png "Select your access point") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/V0L2L.png "Now remove “mms” from “APN Type”") [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wKNsa.png "I’ve also cleared out “MMSC” for good measure (optional)")
Note that Android converts group SMSes to MMSes, so you might want to disable that too. To do that, go to the Messaging app, open the Settings menu, and disable Group Messaging and Auto-Retrieve.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tywUX.png "Go to the Messaging app, open the Settings menu, and disable Group Messaging and Auto-Retrieve")
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This issue affects web surfing too. Try disabling `media.stagefright`-related properties (if exists) in `build.prop` configuration file.
Mount root partition as `rw` and edit `build.prop`. Set `media.stagefright.enable-###` to `false`
**Note: this requires root access**.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The newest version of Hangouts mitigates this issue, it looks like it does some extra checks before passing the media on to the system service. It doesn't fix the underlying issue in the system, though.
You can also disable MMS auto-retrieve in Hangouts via its `Settings` → `SMS` → uncheck `Auto retrieve MMS` or in Messenger via its `Settings` → `Advanced` → disable `Auto-retrieve` under `MMS`. [This site](https://www.twilio.com/blog/2015/07/how-to-protect-your-android-device-from-stagefright-exploit.html) has detailed steps if you need them.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: This is not just about MMS or web surfing, since Stagefright is the library that helps phones to unpack multimedia messages: see [Media](http://source.android.com/devices/media.html) and [this article](http://fortune.com/2015/07/28/stagefright-google-android-security/) on Fortune.
So it is about any application (including your web browser) that works with multimedia (video clips and audio records). MMS is just an easiest way to exploit it, because your phone will not ask you before downloading it.
That is why you also need to think about all other applications working with multimedia and never open any multimedia attachments before the fix is not installed on your phone.
For the Web browser, you could switch to [Firefox 38 or higher](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/android/), then you could continue opening web pages with video and/or audio content.
To summarise:
* Disable auto-retrival of MMS in your Messaging App (whatever it is)
([Guide with images](https://www.twilio.com/blog/2015/07/how-to-protect-your-android-device-from-stagefright-exploit.html "Guide with images"))
* Switch to Firefox 38 or later (find it in your market / app store)
* Switch to a filesystem manager [hiding video thumbnails](http://www.ghisler.com/android.htm), which is the default for [Total commander](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander)
* Switch to a video player that is immune, e.g., the video player MX player (make sure to activate its ["HW+" setting for all video formats](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/140328/157413)) pointed out by [hulkingtickets](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116473/stagefright-security-issue-what-can-a-regular-user-do-to-mitigate-the-issue-wit#comment169320_116675)
* Do not open any multimedia files or draw video thumbnails in any other applications and block automatic opening/downloading of them in all apps if possible. **This is very important**. If your phone is not patched and you use **ANY** app with multimedia content, and there is no option to block automatic opening of multimedia in this app (example for browser: if you open some random web page, you browser should preload videos, if they are on this web page), then **stop using this app** and block Internet access for this app (if you can't - delete the app). If this app is important to you, and you can't update phone firmware or block multimedia in this app, **just stop using your phone and buy another one**, which is not vulnerable.
Yes, this means that in the worst case you need to change the phone. Stagefright is a very serious vulnerability affecting ~ 1 billion devices, so you could easily become a victim of automated attack, that is not done directly against you, but directed to all 1 billion users.
* Install updates, if you have Cyanogenmod 11 or 12 (fixed on 23.07.2015, see [commits on github](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_frameworks_av/commits/cm-11.0))
EDIT: fixes from 23.07.2015 were incomplete, you may need to update again after fix on 13.08.2015
EDIT 4: Fixes on 13.08.2015 were again incomplete, you need to update one more time after [fixes from Google](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-security-updates/iv1BF0f0XY4) in October 2015 (so-called Stagefright 2.0). If you have Adroid 5.x or 6, you may need to update again after [these next fixes from Google](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-security-updates/GwZn7sixask) in November 2015, since there are similarly dangerous vulnerabilities (CVE-2015-6608 and CVE-2015-6609), that are probably not called Stagefright anymore. Please note, that the time of actual fix from your manufacturer could be later, or at least different. E.g., CM11 got [updated on 09.11.2015](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_system_core/commits/cm-11.0/libutils), while CM12.1 got [updated on 29.09.2015](https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_system_core/commits/cm-12.1/libutils).
EDIT 5: 2 more Stagefright vulnerabilities are [reported by Google](https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-02-01.html) at 01.02.2016, however, they "only" affect Adroid 4.4.4 - 6.0.1
* Wait for update from your manufacturer
EDIT2: Similar with Cyanogenmod, an update from your manufacturer could be not enough, due to the issue with initial integer overflow fix, that was reported on 12.08.2015: [Original integer overflow fix ineffective](https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=502 "Original integer overflow fix ineffective"). So even after update, it is recommended to check if your phone is still vulnerable using the App from Zimperium (finder of the Stagefright issue): [Zimperium Stagefright Detector App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector&hl=en "Zimperium Stagefright Detector App")
* If you already has root, try fix offered by username_2. Also see [this howto](http://geekyogi.com/post/24692879082/android-buildprop-tweaks-root-only) guide.
EDIT 3. I tried this fix on Samsung S4 mini, and it did not work. So think twice before rooting your phone.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: As MMS(Multi-Media-Messaging) is one of multiple ways this exploit can be run, you can prevent this from MMS exploits. Stagefright on its own is not an exploit. Stagefright is a [multimedia library](http://source.android.com/devices/media.html) built into the Android framework.
>
> The exploit was found in a multimedia tool hidden at deep system
> level, so almost all Android variants that have the tool at their core
> could be easily targeted. According to Zimperium zLabs’ study, a
> single multimedia text has the ability to open up your device’s camera
> and begin recording video or audio, and also give hackers access to
> all your photos or Bluetooth. Fixing Stagefright would require a
> complete system update (which still hasn’t been reported to be
> released by any OEM), as the [exploit](http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/02/older-devices-might-prone-carrier-charges-emojis-sent-mms.html) is embedded to a system-wide
> tool. Fortunately, SMS app developers have already took the issue into
> their own hands and released temporary fixes to avoid Stagefright to
> gain automatic access to your device’s camera by stopping video MMS
> messages from running as they arrive. [[Source - Android Headlines]](http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/08/stagefright-exploit-fix-discovered-textra-developer.html)
>
>
>
You could use [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra) or [Chomp SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p1.chompsms) from the Play Store which claims that it is capable of [limiting this Stagefirght exploit](http://inapp.textra.me/changelog). Both apps Textra and Chomp SMS developed by [Delicious Inc.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Delicious%20Inc.) have both received brand new updates that limit how video MMS messages run as soon as they are received by your device.
From the [Textra Knowledge Base](https://textra.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/673921-stagefright) article,
>
> The stagefright exploit can occur when any SMS / MMS app creates the
> MMS video thumbnail that it shows in the conversation bubble or
> notification or if a user presses the play button on the video or
> saves to Gallery.
>
>
> We have provided a solution for 'StageFright' in Release 3.1 of Textra
> out now.
>
>
> **Very Important:** In other SMS / MMS apps, turning off auto-retrieve is
> **NOT** enough as once you tap 'download' the exploit potentially becomes active. Additionally you would not get any MMS pics or group
> messages. Not a good solution.
>
>
>
According to the developer of both the apps,
>
> the risk of your device being targeted to this new exploit is greatly
> decreased by denying MMS messages the ability to automatically run.
>
>
>
**How can I protect from Stagefright using Textra?**
Turn on the `Stagefright Protection` under your Textra app Settings.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/iL3JV.png)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
So here is what happens if you activate the app's Stagefright Protection and if you receive a Stagefright exploit message,
1. **Stagefright Protected:** As you can see below, the message was not downloaded and the thumbnail hasn’t been resolved, so if this video has an exploit targeting Stagefright then it will not yet be able to execute its code. The message has a nice “Stagefright Protection” label beneath it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Aq9HE.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
2. **What happens if I click the Stagefright Protected message?** : When you hit the Play button on the MMS message: an even bigger box, with an even bigger play button, and an even bigger “Stagefright” label.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GeruU.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
3. **Do you still want to open the Media and get affected?** : Finally, clicking the Play button one last time will bring up a nice warning message reminding you that downloaded videos may contain an exploit called Stagefright.
(*Note: there is no known exploit, and if there were its name wouldn’t be Stagefright as Stagefright is simply the name of the multimedia library that is vulnerable to being exploited*).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nNmhP.jpg)
Screenshot (Click to enlarge image)
Pressing the `OKAY` button will then bring up whichever video you were going to view, and that’s it. If said video actually did contain an exploit that targets Stagefright then it would, in fact, execute at this moment.
Source : [Phandroid](http://phandroid.com/2015/07/31/stagefright-protection-feature/)
If you are curious about whether you are already affected and a victim of Stagefright exploit then download this app [Stagefright Detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector#sthash.8P4LSVhK.dpuf) from PlayStore which was released by zLabs(Zimperium research labs) which first reported the issue to Google.
Updated: [18-09-2k15]
Motorola has officially released a security patch for Stagefright security issue on August 10 to the carriers for testing and it's release to the public based on the carrier provider. It is [mentioned in the forums](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/05618afc2d?commentId=970384#970384) that,
>
> As soon as a patch is ready you will see a notification on your phone
> to download and install the update. We encourage everyone to
> periodically check if they have the latest software by checking in
> Settings>About Phone>System Updates.
>
>
>
And if you using Motorola and still din't get the security patch you can read the following to avoid the security risk of under attack,
>
> **What can I do to protect myself if my phone does not have the patch?**
> First, only download multimedia content (such as attachments
> or anything that needs to be decoded to view it) from people you know
> and trust. You can disable your phone’s capability to download MMS
> automatically. That way you can only choose to download from trusted
> sources.
>
>
> * Messaging: go to Settings. Uncheck “Auto-retrieve MMS.”
> * Hangouts (if enabled for SMS; if greyed-out, no need to take action): go to Settings > SMS. Uncheck auto retrieve MMS.
> * Verizon Message+: go to Settings > Advanced settings. Uncheck Auto-retrieve. Uncheck “Enable weblink preview.”
> * Whatsapp Messenger: go to Settings > Chat settings > Media auto-download. Disable all video auto downloads under “When using
> mobile data,” “When connected on Wi-Fi” and “When roaming.”
> * Handcent Next SMS: go to settings>Receive message settings. Disable auto retrieve.
>
>
>
Read more on :
[How to protect from stagefright vulnerablility?](https://blog.zimperium.com/how-to-protect-from-stagefright-vulnerability/)
[What are the other attack vectors for Stagefright?](http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/mms-not-the-only-attack-vector-for-stagefright/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: [Zimperium, the company that reported the vulnerability, has posted additional information about the vulnerabilities related to Stagefright.](https://blog.zimperium.com/stagefright-vulnerability-details-stagefright-detector-tool-released/). In the Google Play Store, there is an [application that will detect whether the vulnerability is present on your device.](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector#sthash.8P4LSVhK.dpuf) Apparently Samsung has also posted an app that will disable MMS on Samsung devices, though this is not in the Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: The ad-ware [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad) claims to play videos [without stagefright-related bugs](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-player/mx-player-one-vulnerable-3rd-party-apps-t3216523). You need to select all grayed buttons and all blue-checked buttons shown on these images:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lfmyN.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vxO0M.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yv9jh.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Jb26y.png)
You will also need to clear defaults of all Video Player apps, then select MX Player as the default Player app.
Disclaimer: This App comes in two versions: one [free with ads](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad), and the other ["Pro" for 6.10€](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro). I am not related to its authors. I will get no revenue from this post. I may only get a certain amount of rep points.
Thanks to [hulkingtickets](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116473/stagefright-security-issue-what-can-a-regular-user-do-to-mitigate-the-issue-wit#comment169320_116675) for the idea of this very answer.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/27 | 182 | 709 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. My daughter put a screen lock on and doesn't remember the code. How do I unlock it?<issue_comment>username_1: First off the tab. Then
1. Power key
2. Volume up key
3. Main key
Press same time. After come option then select wip aLL data . Your tab will reset.
Rember. After reset you lose all data . Which have in your tab memory.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you log on to android device manager, you can send a lock request, allowing you to change the password. Just be sure to change it after!
As a alternative, keep getting it wrong until "forgot password?" and login in via google. It will then let you reset the password
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/28 | 434 | 1,456 | <issue_start>username_0: I just loaded the Android M preview version as of July 2015. I'm also on the Sprint network and my phone is rooted. How can I enable wifi hotspot ability on Android M?<issue_comment>username_1: You can easily do this by connecting your rooted Nexus 5 phone to a computer and run the command in the command prompt or terminal: `adb shell`
After it connects to your phone run the command:
`settings put global tether_dun_required 0`
Then reboot and it should work!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: After Android M (Mashmallow) Preview 3 -- You need to do the following to get tether / wifi hotspot to work:
1. On your Windows computer open up a terminal and type: `adb shell`
2. In the terminal window, type: " `su -` " (check your phone to approve)
3. `echo "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true" >> /system/build.prop`
4. Run this command: `content insert --uri content://settings/global --bind name:s:tether_dun_required --bind value:i:0`
5. Reboot
Verified; working on Android M preview 3 as of 9-21-2015.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I just tried it, and this worked for me:
(Nexus 6, Android M Preview 3, Sprint)
1. With root browser go to `/system/` and open `build.prop` in a text editor.
2. Add `net.tethering.noprovisioning=true` to the bottom.
3. Save and reboot.
In Android L, I also had to do the `tether_dun_required` thing, but now that database just doesn't show up for me in Android M.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/28 | 765 | 2,962 | <issue_start>username_0: A [new exploit](http://arstechnica.com/security/2015/07/950-million-android-phones-can-be-hijacked-by-malicious-text-messages/) is said to exploit MMS loading.
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> For now, there's not much end users can do to protect themselves other than to install a patch as soon as one becomes available for their specific Android device. People can also prevent MMS messages from automatically loading in Google Hangouts or other text apps. That will prevent malicious code from being automatically loaded [...]
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How to disable automatic loading of MMS messages?
If it depends on the app, the procedure for the most popular apps would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Don't use or disable autoloadind MMS in hangouts (Don't know the procedure myself since I don't use it). The patch was already commited in AOSP around two weeks ago so for a fix for this "new exploit" if you use an OEM rom, you should contact your carrier/vendor.
Any custom rom like Cyanogenmod should already have this fixed.
<https://plus.google.com/u/0/+CyanogenMod/posts/7iuX21Tz7n8>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Nicolas, possible solutions very much depend on how far you will go (and partly, how far your carrier goes along). There is no 100% cure, but a few items you might consider:
* Say Goodbye to Hangouts. If you can live without that app, make another one the default SMS/MMS handler and don't use Hangouts – at least not until Google fixed that "autoplay". I'd expect an update there soon where you can at least disable that autoplay feature.
* Disable your MMS APN. This of course you can do only if you can live without MMS altogether (I can: didn't get a single MMS in the 20 years I'm using mobiles – and the only one sent to me never reached my device because of carrier policies: to receive, I had first to send an MMS, which I never did). And apart from that, this might or might not work: I know of providers ignoring APNs, at least for the normal Internet connection (which then works even if you have no APN at all configured – they somehow fix that at their end).
* Ask your carrier if MMS can at least temporarily "switched off" somehow from their end. They should have those capability: If you e.g. send an MMS to someone having a non-MMS-capable dumbphone, they'd send that person a link to where to read the MMS with a browser. You then could use a web browser at your PC to read the MMS – where Android-specific exploits had a hard time dealing with OSX, Windows, or Linux :)
Afraid only few of us can hope for OS updates to really fix that. Though, when under warranty, one might try pressing them: depending on how one uses the device, this bug might very much "render it unuseable" for daily use without the user's fault – which in my eyes is a case for warranty: fix it or have it back. Enough people with this argument, and some with good lawyers … might make them think twice ;)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/28 | 428 | 1,786 | <issue_start>username_0: Certain apps like [Type Machine](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.rojekti.typemachine) claim to be able to record everything you type. You have to install it and activate it from the device's accessibility settings, then it can somehow record typed text.
How is this even possible? It is not a keyboard app , so it is not directly accessing the keystroke information. Also, according to the android documentation "Only the system is allowed to directly access an IME's `InputMethod` interface" and 'Only the active client's `InputConnection` will accept operations'.
Given that a 3rd party service like Type machine is neither a system app or the active client, how is it able to record typed information?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I know, no 3rd party app can record your "keystrokes" when installed on a non-rooted android phone. When an app gains privilege and is given root access, only then it could act like a system app on a rooted phone. This is why Google has never given root access to users. It's too risky. Anybody can install a spyware "keylogger" app on your non rooted phone and take advantage.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: It installs an [Accessibility Service](http://developer.android.com/training/accessibility/service.html). These services are usually used as screen readers (like [TalkBack](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback&hl=en)), and thus have access to on-screen text. It is thus able to record on-screen information. If you install the app, you'll notice it prompts you to register it as an accessibility service so as to collect input information.
However, one limitation of this is it's unable to collect data within password fields.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/07/28 | 854 | 2,766 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been trying to root my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T217S; Firmware version T217SVPUBNH4).
Since the September update I can't re-root my tablet, I have tried apps like Vroot(app), towelroot, and pretty much all the rooting apps available for Android.
I also tried programs like Kingo Root, one click root, vroot for PC, and many alike. I haven't tried flashing the TWRP or ClockworkMod Recovery. I tried a while back with TWRP but it failed.
How do I root my device?
.<issue_comment>username_1: Here's a way to do it using TWRP
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1. Put the superuser.zip file in your tablet and Boot into Download Mode (Hold Vol Down +Power to turn on the Device).
2. Unzip the TWRP Recovery Image after downloading it below.
3. Connect your tablet to your PC, unzip and run Odin, click the PDA button and select the TWRP md5 file you just unzipped.
4. Begin holding the Volume Up button on your Tablet and hit the start button in Odin (this will ensure you reboot into the new recovery)
Once in TWRP if you select the reboot option under advanced you should be prompted to root your device if it's not already rooted. If that doesn't happen for some reason you can use adb to sideload the SuperSU zip I've attached, or put it on an sd card and find the flash zip from sdcard option in TWRP to flash it.
Download files
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1. [Odin307.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2563964&d=1391756296)
2. [SuperSU-v1.93.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2563965&d=1391756444)
3. [TWRP-2.6.3.0-recovery.tar.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2566158&d=1391842969)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: it's simple, flash TWRP using Odin, boot into recovery and TWRP will prompt you to root.
1.Boot into Download Mode (Hold Vol Down +Power to turn on the Device)Unzip the TWRP Recovery Image after downloading it below.
2.Connect your tablet to your PC, unzip and run Odin, click the PDA button and select the TWRP md5 file you just unzipped.
3.Begin holding the Volume Up button on your Tablet and hit the start button in Odin (this will ensure you reboot into the new recovery)
4.Once in TWRP if you select the reboot option under advanced you should be prompted to root your device if it's not already rooted. If that doesn't happen for some reason you can use adb to sideload the SuperSU zip I've attached, or put it on an sd card and find the flash zip from sdcard option in TWRP to flash it.
[odin.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2563964&d=1391756296)
[SuperSu.zip](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2563965&d=1391756444)
hope I helped..
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/28 | 241 | 1,014 | <issue_start>username_0: It's a Cat B15Q, with Android 4.4.2, with most recent update as issued by Cat.
I think it started with the most recent update. Unfortunately, Cat's support site doesn't work (you can't submit questions), so maybe someone here knows.
The phone always has a decent connection to WiFi, according to the icon. But after a while (it can be an hour or just 5 minutes), it no longer connects to the internet. I observed this on three different WiFi networks. Disabling and enabling WiFi fixes the connection, for a while. I disabled all sleep and battery saving options, but to no avail. It's driving me mad!<issue_comment>username_1: why don't you try to get your phone back to the factory settings. i would suggest you to back your data prior going ahead with Factory Reset.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: A couple of days ago, Cat came out with a system update for my phone. One of the items was something about fixing WiFi issues. It seems to be working!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/07/28 | 566 | 2,315 | <issue_start>username_0: In light of the recent "stagefright" MMS vulnerability, I understand that while Google may release fixes to security vulnerabilities, it requires co-operation from the handset manufacturer to deliver those fixes to handsets.
As the owner of an aging Samsung Galaxy S2, I'd like to know if I'm ever going to get an update. No-one ever told me that my handset was no longer going to receive updates. Maybe it still is but Samsung are still working it out.
How long after a handset has been made should I reasonably expect security updates to be pushed out? At what point should I seriously consider replacing a handset if these updates are important to me?
Related: <https://windowsphone.stackexchange.com/q/10068/13848><issue_comment>username_1: It depends on your manufacturer and carrier to deliver the update. My guess is that it would only be the newest models or this past year's flagships that would be updated in a reasonable amount of time.
If you have the understanding and really want the update, I know many of the custom ROM's will be updated well before any of the carrier stock images. I checked yesterday and my phone received an update in a nightly build about 2 weeks ago. Check and see if your device is supported by Cyanogenmod.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For a smartphone, you can expect security updates to be supported for 18-24 months. [Google says Nexus devices receive updates for 18 months.](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?rd=1)
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> Nexus devices may not receive the latest version of Android if they fall outside of the update window, which is usually around 18 months after a device has been released.
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The Nexus line is nominally supposed to get better updates from Google because it uses a version of Android that is unmodified by the carrier. The Galaxy S2, released in 2011, is almost certainly no longer supported by Samsung.
Sadly the economics of phone contracts and replacements has made the lifetime of a phone 2 years. The phone manufacturers simply expect you to get a new phone when you renew a phone contract, so they do not bother spending money on continuing to support older phones.
You may be able to find a third party ROM like CyanogenMod that has updated software for the Galaxy S2.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/28 | 347 | 1,222 | <issue_start>username_0: On my LG G4, the front (selfie) cam is working like a mirror: if I touch my left eye, the image will display the finger touching the eye on the left side of the picture. With the back camera, it works like a normal camera: the touched eye is on the right side.
That means also, for instance, that text is reversed when using the front cam.
Is that behaviour standard ? Is there a way to have the front cam behave like a normal cam ?<issue_comment>username_1: Found the reply [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/mirroed-text-camera-t3129586).
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> While the camera app is open and the front camera is selected,
> tap the 'settings' icon (the geared wheel) and you'll see an icon that
> looks like two heads in profile. They will be both facing the same
> direction by default. Tap them so they are facing away from each
> other. Now, while the image will still appear on the screen mirrored,
> the resulting picture will appear normal.
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[[2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/KfEAXm.png)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: in camera setting there is an option
"save as flipped" turn it off
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/07/28 | 289 | 1,181 | <issue_start>username_0: When I call with the smartphone (HTC one M7) I often click the screen with the cheek.
I have notice that on Samsung Galaxy tab 8.0 when I call is there an option that disable the touch. Is it possible to import/install this feature also on HTC One?<issue_comment>username_1: You're looking for "proximity sensor" settings. If your proximity sensor is enabled and your screen doesn't go black when the phone is to your ear, the sensor (looks like a tiny camera lens, usually in the upper screen frame) may be covered by a screen protector or case, or may have failed. If you can't find proximity sensor settings, your provider's tech support should be able to help.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had this problem, used the *#0*# thing to test the proximity sensor, it seemed to be fine (screen went green whenever my hand got close to the screen). Went to phone -> setting -> call and disabled the "turn off screen during calls" thing, power off, removed the battery, blew into every hole I could find, reinstalled the battery, powered on, went back and re-enabled the "turn off screen during calls" thing and now it works. Go figure.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/07/28 | 266 | 1,005 | <issue_start>username_0: Does adb pull verify files automatically? For instance, does it check the hash/checksum of pulled files to see whether they were pulled correctly? I'm guessing it does, but I haven't found an answer online.
If not, I can write a bash script (Linux) for it and post it in an answer.<issue_comment>username_1: From what I have seen so far (and I use `adb pull` very often), there is no verification process going on.
If a file, that has been pulled, is corrupted, you will get *no* notification about it whatsoever.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I wrote a Bash (Linux) script that runs `adb pull` and then compares the md5sums of the pulled files with the original files. If the md5sums don't match, the script will automatically remove the corrupted pulled files and then retry `adb pull` again. I put the script on Pastebin [here](http://pastebin.com/r7PinvDL) (thanks to the tip from [username_1](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/86358/gianttree)).
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/07/28 | 564 | 2,050 | <issue_start>username_0: A couple of days ago, I got an error on my phone (Motorola Razr HD xt925) saying that it cannot load the home screen. So, I restarted it in order to resolve the issue. However, it didn't reboot and since then it has been stuck in the Motorola logo.
* I tried to do recovery or factory reset, but all the options lead to the same Motorola logo with no luck.
* The only option that is working is **AP Fastboot**. I managed to unlock the bootloader by getting an unlock code from Motorola's website and using the **mfastboot** command. So I assume that the fastboot command is working since it detects the devices; however, I couldn't make ADB command to work since it give the error: 'device not found'.
* Anyway, the second step is to flash the phone. According to [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/73374/moto-x-rooting-rom-doesnt-boot-but-have-safestrap), I should be able to do that. However, when I am running the command `fastboot flash partition gpt.bin`, I am getting the following result:
```
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target max-download-size: 30MB
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.022s]
writing 'partition'...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.154s
```
I have been searching for days to solve this problem, but nothing yet! I don't know which part I am doing wrong.<issue_comment>username_1: Use [Motorola root toolkit](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154995).
From [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2427667), give a try to mfastboot-v2, then post your results.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This step is not necessary just leave it and continue other steps if more steps fails then you should use your lastly updated ROM version... You can't flash lollipop ROM on marshmallow bootloader...flash stock marshmallow ROM or your current rom using mfastboot v2...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The Remote failure is simply causing for flashing an old/incompatible gpt.bin file.
Upvotes: 0 |