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2015/09/05 | 1,085 | 4,260 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a motorola moto g gen 3 a few days back and encountered a bug i can't wrap my head around.
First of: this post: [Cellular data not working since 5.1 Lollipop flash](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/106238/126215) adresses the same issue but since I created this account today and I lack reputation I cannot answer in that post ... I find this a rather weird designchoice for an answer based website but hey, you guys have your reasons :D hence I have to make this kind of repost :( I am sorry for that. Also for my English, its not my native language.
On the issue:
I have android 5.1.1 which came standard on the phone. I set it up to my liking and for a day everything worked fine. I am from Belgium and have a data plan with mobile vikings. I think they use the Base communication lines.
But since I woke up a few days ago I can't get my cellular data to work like it should. When wifi is enabled cellular data is also enabled. But from the second i lose my wifi connection OR is shut it off I ALSO lose my cellular data connection and instantly an exclamationmark pops right up alongside the data icon. Hence it feels like they are somehow connected but set up wrong. It feels as if the purpose is to automaticaly enable cellular date when you lose wifi connection and vise versa but somehow it bugs and works the other way round.
In that other post people suggested to ask my provider about it. Changing phones might have done something on their end but so far i did not get response. The things I tried myself were shutting the phone off and on again, removing and reinserting the simcard, fizzling with options, googling like mad, factory reset and probably something I forgot. All to no avail.
My previous phone was a windowsphone nokia lumia and all worked well there. Because of problems with the battery and my drive to go android again I bought the moto g.
Please dear androiders, help me! I am losing my mind :D<issue_comment>username_1: From the [Google Play Gift Card Terms of Service](https://play.google.com/about/card-terms.html):
>
> 3. No Fees or Expiration. No fees or expiration dates apply to this Gift Card. Any refunded Google Play amounts, if applicable, will be
> credited back to your Google Play balance for future use under the
> same terms, unless otherwise required by law.
>
>
>
This is partially because of [laws around gift cards](http://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/gift-cards-and-certificates-statutes-and-legis.aspx):
>
> In 2009, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility
> and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which set consumer protections for gift
> cards based on many state laws. The law provides that gift cards
> cannot expire within five years from the date they were activated and
> generally limits inactivity fee on gift cards except in certain
> circumstances, such as if there has been no transaction for at least
> 12 months. The federal law creates a floor for regulation and leaves
> room for state regulation on redeeming gift cards for cash and
> unclaimed property provisions.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I upvoted username_1's answer because it is correct, and also provides some interesting additional information. However, it is **correct for the United States**.
Here in Australia, Google Play cards have this clause (unfortunately):
>
> **3. Expiration Period; No Fees.** Gift Card **value expires 2 years following the date of (1) card issuance, or (2) last activity on Google Play stored value account into which the card is redeemed, whichever is later**. No fees apply to the Gift Card. If required under applicable law, any refunds will be credited back to your Google Play balance for future use under these terms of service, unless otherwise required.
>
>
>
I actually found a card that I had completely forgotten about. Thankfully it still worked!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The answer regarding US cards is false. Despite the wording on the cards themselves saying there is no expiration date, they still expire after 2 years. If you call and complain, Google will tell you deal with the store that issued them, which is usually impossible.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/06 | 864 | 3,026 | <issue_start>username_0: stock Nexus 7 2013 4G stuck at "Google" when booting.
I can go to bootloader using `Power + Vol Down` but failed when going to recovery. it goes to "Google" again instead of Android icon.
I also tried to unlock bootloader and [flashing](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en#razorg) [5.1.0 (LMY47O)](https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razorg-lmy47o-factory-4fa870e1.tgz) and [5.1.1 (LMY47V)](https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razorg-lmy47v-factory-f230ab31.tgz) but both still stuck at "Google" logo and cannot go into recovery mode.
Similar threads with no success:
* [Nexus 7 stucks at Google logo](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/100791/5229)
* <https://youtu.be/BsDElKLoMV0><issue_comment>username_1: From the [Google Play Gift Card Terms of Service](https://play.google.com/about/card-terms.html):
>
> 3. No Fees or Expiration. No fees or expiration dates apply to this Gift Card. Any refunded Google Play amounts, if applicable, will be
> credited back to your Google Play balance for future use under the
> same terms, unless otherwise required by law.
>
>
>
This is partially because of [laws around gift cards](http://www.ncsl.org/research/financial-services-and-commerce/gift-cards-and-certificates-statutes-and-legis.aspx):
>
> In 2009, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility
> and Disclosure (CARD) Act, which set consumer protections for gift
> cards based on many state laws. The law provides that gift cards
> cannot expire within five years from the date they were activated and
> generally limits inactivity fee on gift cards except in certain
> circumstances, such as if there has been no transaction for at least
> 12 months. The federal law creates a floor for regulation and leaves
> room for state regulation on redeeming gift cards for cash and
> unclaimed property provisions.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I upvoted username_1's answer because it is correct, and also provides some interesting additional information. However, it is **correct for the United States**.
Here in Australia, Google Play cards have this clause (unfortunately):
>
> **3. Expiration Period; No Fees.** Gift Card **value expires 2 years following the date of (1) card issuance, or (2) last activity on Google Play stored value account into which the card is redeemed, whichever is later**. No fees apply to the Gift Card. If required under applicable law, any refunds will be credited back to your Google Play balance for future use under these terms of service, unless otherwise required.
>
>
>
I actually found a card that I had completely forgotten about. Thankfully it still worked!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The answer regarding US cards is false. Despite the wording on the cards themselves saying there is no expiration date, they still expire after 2 years. If you call and complain, Google will tell you deal with the store that issued them, which is usually impossible.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/06 | 256 | 809 | <issue_start>username_0: My motorola moto g smartphone has broken screen. Is there any way to connect to pc and sync my music.? I cant see the screen to turn bluetooth on so i cant get it into discovery mode.<issue_comment>username_1: To turn on bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 6
>
>
>
To turn off Bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 8
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to control your Android device from PC then you can use [Vysor](http://www.vysor.io/)
Chrome extension : [this](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm)
Demo Video : [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJeTrOnFYg)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/06 | 249 | 770 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a chat on Tinder that I do not want to lose. Is there any way (even against payment) to export that chat thread to pdf, txt, excel, etc.?<issue_comment>username_1: To turn on bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 6
>
>
>
To turn off Bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 8
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to control your Android device from PC then you can use [Vysor](http://www.vysor.io/)
Chrome extension : [this](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm)
Demo Video : [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJeTrOnFYg)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/06 | 328 | 1,068 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I copy a folder from my android device to a certain folder of my computer?
if I use this command:
```
adb pull efs
```
It copies the contents of the efs folder to my computers root directory. I want to copy the whole folder with it contents to a certain destination to my computer.
I have tried with the following for instance, without success
```
adb pull efs C:\Users
```
*(my android is rooted)*
*I am using a window shell*<issue_comment>username_1: To turn on bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 6
>
>
>
To turn off Bluetooth with root access it is this command:
>
> adb shell su -c service call bluetooth\_manager 8
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you want to control your Android device from PC then you can use [Vysor](http://www.vysor.io/)
Chrome extension : [this](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm)
Demo Video : [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yJeTrOnFYg)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/07 | 373 | 1,679 | <issue_start>username_0: Every android app has a series of permissions which is granted at install time. Some google apps seem to be able to do some pretty global things that not many other apps have (eg. google now constantly reading the microphone to hear when you say "ok google").
Just wondering, are there any permissions which only google are allowed to have or do all apps have access to all of the same permissions?
can I technically create an app with any of google's features?<issue_comment>username_1: In android development you can access almost any permission who is defined [here](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/manifest/manifest-intro.html). While developing an android application, in the AndroidManifest.xml file you write down if your application will be using internet,microphone or others. In practical usage, to allow your application let's say internet, you write this line of code.
```
```
Now there is one "special" permission. It is the Super User permission. Super User is also called "root". More about root or Super User you can read [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18601/what-exactly-is-superuser-apk-and-su).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Google's apps don't have any special privileges just for being from Google. But certain permissions are only available to apps that are preinstalled on the device (as opposed to installed later by the user), so some of Google's software gets special privileges by virtue of being preinstalled. On something like a Kindle Fire, which comes with Amazon's services installed instead of Google's, Amazon's software would get those special privileges instead.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/07 | 633 | 2,168 | <issue_start>username_0: I am planning to buy a chinese smartphone. However, I've read that some come with extensive [spyware straight from the factory](https://www.gdata-software.com/newsroom/news/article/android-smartphone-shipped-with-spyware).
Will I be able to detect such malware (Android.Trojan.Uupay.D and the likes) using any (free) android antivirus ?
Is it really impossible to remove them (GData says so) ?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm thinking on only one way. After receiving your device, root it!
Why root? Well very simple.
After rooting the device go to the location `/system/app` and remove any "bonus" application who you got on the cell phone.
Plus, after that install some antivirus application to your device, I recommend [`Kaspersky Internet Security`](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kms.free&hl=hr), and/or [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&hl=hr) for malware ofc.
I'm using both of them on PC and my Android device, and I'm very pleased with their abilities.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Will I be able to detect such malware (Android.Trojan.Uupay.D and the
> likes) using any (free) android antivirus ?
>
>
>
No, if it was detectable by a free or even paid antivirus, the company wont ship the device with the malware, as it will bring down sales drastically. They have a reputation to maintain!
>
> Is it really impossible to remove them (GData says so) ?
>
>
>
No.
If you want to be 100% sure that the device is clean, then you must remove the OS that came with it and flash a trusted(opensource) ROM like official CyanogenMod. So before buying the phone, check if you can get one. [Here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices/en#vendor=;) is a list of devices that support CyanogenMod.
If a official cyanogen or other ROMs are not available and you still want to buy the same device, an impractical advice to the average user would be to port/compile [CyanogenMod](https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro) or [AOSP](https://source.android.com/source/requirements.html) from source.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/07 | 571 | 1,986 | <issue_start>username_0: i have downloaded in app purcahse app from playstore but i have not entered any bank a/c so will i get any bill from playstore.it was written that it is in app purchase but it was in Top Free list. please help me<issue_comment>username_1: I'm thinking on only one way. After receiving your device, root it!
Why root? Well very simple.
After rooting the device go to the location `/system/app` and remove any "bonus" application who you got on the cell phone.
Plus, after that install some antivirus application to your device, I recommend [`Kaspersky Internet Security`](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kms.free&hl=hr), and/or [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&hl=hr) for malware ofc.
I'm using both of them on PC and my Android device, and I'm very pleased with their abilities.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Will I be able to detect such malware (Android.Trojan.Uupay.D and the
> likes) using any (free) android antivirus ?
>
>
>
No, if it was detectable by a free or even paid antivirus, the company wont ship the device with the malware, as it will bring down sales drastically. They have a reputation to maintain!
>
> Is it really impossible to remove them (GData says so) ?
>
>
>
No.
If you want to be 100% sure that the device is clean, then you must remove the OS that came with it and flash a trusted(opensource) ROM like official CyanogenMod. So before buying the phone, check if you can get one. [Here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices/en#vendor=;) is a list of devices that support CyanogenMod.
If a official cyanogen or other ROMs are not available and you still want to buy the same device, an impractical advice to the average user would be to port/compile [CyanogenMod](https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro) or [AOSP](https://source.android.com/source/requirements.html) from source.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/07 | 555 | 1,937 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible for me to have a central Android phone connected to my old stereo that will let me cast media from any iOS or Android device on my house? If so how?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm thinking on only one way. After receiving your device, root it!
Why root? Well very simple.
After rooting the device go to the location `/system/app` and remove any "bonus" application who you got on the cell phone.
Plus, after that install some antivirus application to your device, I recommend [`Kaspersky Internet Security`](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kms.free&hl=hr), and/or [Malwarebytes Anti-Malware](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&hl=hr) for malware ofc.
I'm using both of them on PC and my Android device, and I'm very pleased with their abilities.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Will I be able to detect such malware (Android.Trojan.Uupay.D and the
> likes) using any (free) android antivirus ?
>
>
>
No, if it was detectable by a free or even paid antivirus, the company wont ship the device with the malware, as it will bring down sales drastically. They have a reputation to maintain!
>
> Is it really impossible to remove them (GData says so) ?
>
>
>
No.
If you want to be 100% sure that the device is clean, then you must remove the OS that came with it and flash a trusted(opensource) ROM like official CyanogenMod. So before buying the phone, check if you can get one. [Here](http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices/en#vendor=;) is a list of devices that support CyanogenMod.
If a official cyanogen or other ROMs are not available and you still want to buy the same device, an impractical advice to the average user would be to port/compile [CyanogenMod](https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_porting_intro) or [AOSP](https://source.android.com/source/requirements.html) from source.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/08 | 504 | 1,768 | <issue_start>username_0: [How do I fix “Failed to sync vcpu reg” error?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17024538/how-do-i-fix-failed-to-sync-vcpu-reg-error) does not help. I tried all the solutions I could for Mac on the post but none worked.
I started a new project and tried to run the emulator, but I get these errors:
```
HAXM is working and emulator runs in fast virt mode
emulator: Failed to sync vcpu reg
emulator: Failed to sync HAX vcpu context
```
It used to work yesterday. I didn't change/download anything.
Why did it stop working? I also made sure there are no other processes of the emulator running.
I'm running Android Studio in OS X Yosemite.<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure that you're not running any other virtual machines, then try again.
I was running a guest Windows 8 VirtualBox on El Capitan and I got the same error when I tried to run a virtual Android device in Android Studio. I shutdown the guest OS and VirtualBox then my AVD booted up.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: In my case, it's the docker program conflict with AVD, quit docker then restart the AVD is ok.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: According to [Google Issue Tracker #37076131 - [Emulator] HAXM ioctl failed on Mac when trying to restore vcpu state](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/37076131#comment85),
>
> Considering the bug fixed: HAXM 6.1.1 (available as a part of Android Studio or on Intel website at <https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-hardware-accelerated-execution-manager76> ) is designed to coexist with Docker/VirtualBox/HVF hypervisors on Mac OS
>
>
>
Install latest version <https://software.intel.com/en-us/android/articles/intel-hardware-accelerated-execution-manager> and it works
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/08 | 253 | 1,058 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a particular name of a person who was my EX and i used to exchange a lot of chats with him. Now that I have moved on, still my android suggests his name when i type certain combination of words. How can i solve this issue<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to remove the words used by the keyboard in the prediction, you can remove a particular word by long press on that particular word,a optipn will appear to remove it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your keyboard doesn't have a option after long pressing the required word to be hidden/forgotten,you can clear the whole history,a bit extreme but it's pretty easy from the options.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can do it by removing it from Personal Dictionary.
* You can access Personal Dictionary in.
*settings* > *Languge and input* > *Personal Dictionary*
There is also possiblity that name is showing because of saved contacts.
* To disable it go to *Spell Checker* in Language and Input and uncheck *look up for contacts*.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/08 | 336 | 1,362 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running Lollipop on the LG G3 and due to a loose connection on the audio jack google voice search gets activated everytime a slight movement of ANY attached cable.
Now, I would like to deactivate google voice search completely. My phone is rooted and i am willing to raze any part of the file system to stop this annoying hellfire.
It is annoying because I can be on a free-hands call and google voice search asks me over the speakers "In order to do a google voice search please unlock your phone".
Additionally, the same physical problem results on the default music player starting to play music. Is there a wat to deactivate the wire control for the music player ?<issue_comment>username_1: It should be pretty simple to just remove the app, I've done this on many devices without issue.
I recommend using [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup). Just find voice search in its app list, tap it, and choose uninstall.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: * Open your Google app (not chrome).
* Press "more"
* On the new screen press "settings"
* You should see "google assistant" and "voice", press "voice"
* Press "voice match" under the"ok Google" section.
* You have finally reached the screen you need. Here turn of the setting "access with voice match"
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/08 | 1,070 | 3,950 | <issue_start>username_0: About a year or two ago, I decided to use Google Play Music as my "cloud host", so I took all of my old music that I'd had sitting on my computer, and uploaded it to Google Play Music. This is all my own purchased music, mostly originally from CDs (I'm older).
I now want to download some songs onto my Android device not simply so that I can listen to them, but so that I can have the `.mp3` files. (E.g., to edit one down so it can be my wake up alarm, that sort of stuff.)
I cannot seem to find where Google Play Music put any of these. I have not rooted my device, and while I could go there, I'd rather avoid it, if possible. I saw other posts mentioning:
* `//Android/data/com.google.android.music/cache` or
* `//Android/data/com.google.android.music/files` or
* `/data/data/...`
There is nothing in the first 2 directories, and it seems I need root access to get at the last directory. I read some similar posts that pointed to these directories, but some others that said this was for older versions. My version is `6.0.1984S.2219729`. And, if it matters, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and Android version `5.0.1`
It's really obnoxious that these apps refuse to play with each other nicely. Google and Samsung just have to kiss and make up, because it's ridiculous that Google apps can only talk to Google, and Samsung can only talk to Samsung. I shouldn't have to scurry around looking for all this. Desktop / Laptop OS's don't have this problem. It's an invented problem to help ensure monopoly ecosystems and frustrated customers. :-(<issue_comment>username_1: In the settings of Google Play Music, if you have it set to cache on the external SD card, your cache location will be `/external_sd/Android/data/com.google.android.music/files/music/`.
If you have it use the internal storage, the path will be `/sdcard/Android/data/com.google.android.music/files/music`.
Note that these files are named `[some-id].mp3`, like 124.mp3. So just copying them from this location will be difficult to determine what song they are. Not only that, as GiantTree mentions, the files are encrypted, so even if you copy them off, you cannot play them. It requires Google Play Music to play them.
Here is a screenshot of my files on the external sdcard that I navigated to within [droidexplorer](/questions/tagged/droidexplorer "show questions tagged 'droidexplorer'").
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uA1NU.png)
And Here is using Windows MTP to browse the files.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HRIO7.png)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: This is from Windows 10
After reading all the posts and digging through my S7 to find my music files I downloaded from Google play, I found the location where they are stored.
Simply plug in your phone and change the setting (on the phone) to "File Transfer" (without the quotes). This will allow you to access both your files on the phone storage as well as the SD card storage. Open "This PC", choose "Card" then go to the following (for Windows 10):
This PC\PhoneName\Card\Android\data\com.google.android.music\files\music.
The files are named or referred to as "MP3 Format Sound" and are numbered rather than the actual name of the song, i.e. "191". That's it! Don't forget to change the setting on your Google Play to save the files onto your SD card. The default is internal storage.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: if it's downloaded on internal, it's locked in com.music but you'll just see Music.id file and you cannot access that database without password.
And its not encrypted if it's being downloaded to sd card
just move from its Cache location and your good to go.
Use star tag editor to add album art and tags .
And songs purchased from Google aren't even .aac or .m4a just normal mp3 320Kbps 44khz .
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/08 | 369 | 1,591 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to uninstall CM Security. It's a device admin, so I go to Settings, Security, then Device Administrators, and try to uncheck the box next to CM Security, then a screen comes up listing the privileges the app has. The options are Cancel and Deactivate. When I click Deactivate, the button depresses, but it does nothing. I can click it as much as I want, and nothing happens. How can I deactivate a device admin when this problem occurs?<issue_comment>username_1: Try booting your device into safe mode.
You can do this by holding the power button until the shutdown menu appears, and then hold the "Power off" option until your device asks to boot into safe mode. There will be a watermark on your screen when you boot into safe mode to show you it worked.
When you boot into safe mode, only system apps are allowed to run. You should be able to deactivate the device admin from there, because no app can prevent the process from running.
*Warning: all non-Google sync accounts are reset when you boot into safe mode (no idea why). This means you might need to enter your dropbox/onedrive/other account credentials.*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There may have been a change to the app in the last four years that allows this: On my Android phone, I went to Settings, Security, Phone Administrators. Button Savior was listed as a screen lock with a checked box on the right. I touched the check box and the listing disappeared. I was then able to go to Apps, Uninstall/Disable Apps and press the Button Savior app to uninstall it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/09 | 712 | 2,802 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to know how to replace the default video player of Mozilla Firefox with the default Android video player on my Note 4.
My phone is not rooted.
Thank you in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't stream videos using mobile browsers but I guess MP4 and WEBM are still the most common formats used by websites. At least for these two extensions Firefox would play the file in its default player rather than giving you the option to choose an external app to play that file.
Thankfully, Firefox didn't choose to hard-code this behavior in its code so we can still change it. We will play with [`about:config`](http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config). Also, my solution is tested on Firefox v37.0.2 which isn't the latest release.
For MP4 files
-------------
1. Launch Firefox and enter `about:config` in the browser. Agree for any warning or agreement if you happen to come across.
2. In the search box, type `media.fragmented-mp4.exposed`.
3. Chane the value from `true` to `false`.
Changes would take effect immediately, else, restart Firefox.
For WEBM files
--------------
1. Launch Firefox and enter `about:config` in the browser. Agree for any warning or agreement if you happen to come across.
2. In the search box, type `media.webm.enabled`.
3. Chane the value from `true` to `false`.
Changes would take effect immediately, else, restart Firefox.
Now whenever you would attempt to open any of the file with said extension you would get a dialog with names of all the apps that are registered to play that file. You can choose "Just Once" or "Always" for an app shown there.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you're on Android use this <https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/android/addon/external-video-player/>
( go to the website find the video but dont tap play instead open the firefox menu and select "play video externally" Firefox should ask which player to use select one I've tried this with VLC & MX Player both worked. ) I used Firefox 54.0.1 which is the latest Firefox atm
For desktop I saw this <https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/video-assistant/> which I'm not sure if it works but from the look of the reviews it does.
Reasons why you'd want to use a different video player. If the video buffers, if you're getting pop-ups when playing video.
The above method by username_1 didn't work for me ( should work for older Firefox versions & useful if the extensions aren't available for your Firefox version )
media.fragmented-mp4.exposed isn't on 54.0.1 but I found media.mp4.enabled & media.mediasource.mp4.enabled. I disabled one didn't work so enabled and disabled the other still didn't work also tried disabling both didn't work. Time to binge watch all seasons of adventure time lol
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/09 | 339 | 1,108 | <issue_start>username_0: I own a XT1039 (moto g 4g 1st gen) and currently have unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Yet, I am on stock rom 4.4.4 and 21.11.56.peregrine\_retgb.retgball.en.GB
I just contacted motorola on chat and they informed me that:
1) there is only OTA for updating to 5.1 (no way to download or load by pc Motorola Device Manager)
2) cannot guarantee that I will get a notification for the update because I m root.
I see,[here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/official-motorola-lollipop-update-news-t3001015)
that my device should already have the update
Any help, please?..<issue_comment>username_1: You will not be able to install the OTA due to having root, which modifies /system. The OTA will check this, and will fail. Being bootloader unlocked is fine, but you'd want to get back to 100% stock, then wait to see if you receive the OTA notification.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You will need to do the process of flashing the update manually. Since you are already rooted, you could also try custom roms (if you are adventurous).
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/09 | 1,410 | 4,861 | <issue_start>username_0: I am new to Android and ADB. This is my first time trying to install Linux on an Android device. I have been stepping though [this tutorial](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/linux/how-install-ubuntu-touch-image-3531970/).
I am at step 5, where the tutorial claims I will need to authorize USB debugging connections. I'm not sure it is accurate, when I booted, the device simply informed me that there was a USB connection.
So then, I gave the Linux command:
```
~$ adb devices
List of devices attached
???????????? no permissions
```
So then I thought it might be a Linux permissions issue, and gave it `sudo`, but I still get the same gibberish.
```
~$ adb devices
List of devices attached
???????????? no permissions
```
when I unplug the device, and run the command `adb devices` nothing shows up... a blank line. So it would seem ADB is detecting something.
What is this output telling me? How might I get my device recognized?
Are there any additional settings I should enable for this to work?
This Android device, is an Nextbook Ares 11.<issue_comment>username_1: On your device, Go to Settings > About Device and repeatedly tap "Build Number" until it says you're a developer. Then go back to Settings and into Developer Options. Turn it on and check the box for USB debugging. Then Revoke USB debugging authorisations.
Now, connect your device, install its drivers if you haven't and type any ADB command. A message will popup on your device asking for authorization. Click Allow. Once you have done that, when you type `adb devices` it should say `device`
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Changing the USB Mode in phone did the trick for me. (I set it to File Transfer)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: There are a number of reasons this can happen, most can be solved by following instructions of the [official guide](https://developer.android.com/studio/run/device):
1. You didn't enabled USB Debug in your device (do it, see guide above / other answer)
2. Your device is USB Mode, try changing it (a notification pop up / you find a menu in the developer setting)
3. You miss the permission on the device on your Linux system: I explain what to do in this case
Whatever you do **DO NOT** launch `adb start-server` with `sudo` (some guide / answer on stack overflow suggest this). This is bad! It works cause you run the adb server as root (administrator) but this isn't supposed to run like that and could cause you other issues later.
Firt of all if you are in Ubuntu / debian check if a package named `android-tools-adb` is available and install it:
```
sudo apt install android-tools-adb
```
this install a community managed list of permission for android devices (unplug / replug the device or try to reboot).
Make sure you are in the udev `plugdev` group:
```
groups
```
if the `plugdev` is not listed add yourself:
```
sudo usermod -aG plugdev $LOGNAME
sudo usermod -aG plugdev $USER
```
you may have to logout and re-log in for the change to take effect, check again with `groups` command.
Some devices are not on the list, for example I've a Pixel 2 device which is not listed in the community maintained module. **If you still get no permission** this is what you have to do:
**Step 1**: plug your device in
**Step 1**: Check it is detected by your PC:
```
$ lsusb
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 8087:07da Intel Corp.
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 18d1:4ee7 Google Inc. <----------
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 8087:0024 Intel Corp. Integrated Rate Matching Hub
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
```
**Step 3**: note down the two codes you see after ID
In my example the device is the one named *Google Inc.*, and the codes are `18d1:4ee7`, the first is the vendor ID, the second is the device model ID, these are for Google Pixel 2
**Step 4**: write an `udev` rule for your device
```
sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/70-android-custom-device.rules
```
inside it write this:
```
# GOOGLE PIXEL 2
ACTION=="add|change", SUBSYSTEM=="usb", \
ATTRS{idVendor}=="18d1", \
ATTRS{idProduct}=="4ee7", \
TAG+="uaccess"
```
Raplace your comment (*GOOGLE PIXEL 2*) with the name of the device, this is ignored by udev, it's only useful for an human reading the file (the `#` is a comment). Then change the code for `idVendor` and `idProduct` with the codes for your devices.
If you have multiple devices with the same vendor you can list them all separating them with a pipe `|`, example: `ATTRS{idProduct}=="d001|4ee7"`
**Step 5**: restart udev to make your changes be read
```
sudo service udev restart
```
**Step 6**: unplug / replug your device
it should now have the permissions
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/09 | 434 | 1,875 | <issue_start>username_0: What are my options to customize the android interface? I have android lollipop. For example, visually, I find having all the apps in one screen confusing. I have like 5 functions that I should expect to do regularly, and the rest is just cluttering the place up. that is not to say I want to remove the other apps, I just don’t want to have to look at them, while I’m trying to do something else.
It might be worth noting That I am coming from the Linux environment, where everything is highly customizable, and I am expecting android to also be highly customizable. perhaps that is flawed thinking.
There is a desktop on my tablet, that has 5 icons, an apps shortlist, google play, the link to all apps, the camera, and a mail function. Can I change what apps those are?<issue_comment>username_1: My favorite launcher is nova launcher. I have not updated to the new version and I'm currently running an older version so I cant say how stable the current build is. One thing you should know about replacement launchers is they do not and can not change the look and feel of your notifications area and various other system settings. To change the look and feel of your notification area you would need to get into running custom roms like cyanogenmod etc. You might also be able to use the xposed framework to mod that area but some roms such as touchwiz tend to misbehave when you do those sorts of mods.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Even in your pre-installed launcher you can remove apps from desktop (they will not be uninstalled from your tablet), sort them on your desktop any way you wish and add so many app icons to your desktop(s) how much place you have. Make a long tap on an icon and then you can move it or delete from desktop. Make a long tap on an icon in app drawer and then you can add it to your desktop.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/09 | 399 | 1,435 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone (version 5.1.1) with cyanogenmod (version 12.1). And after rebooting I cannot immediately unlock my phone. If I try to unlock my screen (lock style = pattern) immediately after rebooting I always get the message: "try again in x seconds" where x is counting down from 30 to 0. I find this very annoying, is there any way to disable this?
Edit: I just found out that I can actually unlock my screen before it asks me to enter my pin for unlocking my sim card. But when I do this it locks again as soon as it a asks me to enter my pin for unlocking my sim, and again have to wait 30 sec.<issue_comment>username_1: Try doing a factory reset.
If it doesn't fix that way it must be addressed to oneplus and patched by them or installing a custom CyanogenMod where the bug is fixed.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: *Note:* This is a workaround.
Some users have posted about the bug (saying this bug is present from long time)
in [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/3jcsxy/try_again_in_30_seconds_every_boot/) and [oneplus forums](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/lock-screen-pattern-not-working-for-the-first-time.288592/).
Since it is a bug, there is no definitive solution to this.
One possible work around is to simply turn off the screen by pressing `lock button`
and turn back on by pressing `lock button` again, and enter your pattern.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/10 | 2,064 | 7,448 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a problem with malware apps. Looks like some app called "Native" installed itself, and created a shortcut for itself, all without my permission. After that happened, I have pop-up ads every time I unlock my screen.
I have 2 security apps: Avast and 360 security. Neither of them can find anything wrong on my phone.
Because this new app "Native" uses such a common word as its name, I cannot find anything about it on the Internet, and I don't see anything called "Native" when I browse in the "Settings"->"Applications" menus.
So I am stuck with ads popping up every time I unlock the screen. What may be the possible solution?<issue_comment>username_1: You can go into the setting>apps and then swipe to the left. Then look through the list and look for an app that is on but you do not recognize and has no google in it's package name.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You could use [Ad network scanner & detector](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.addetector) .
It shows the app list which shows ads and such.
This app hasn't been updated since two years
EDIT:
[AD Block Notification](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notification.blocker) lists all the installed packages and allows to block ads from specified packages
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/px6BRm.jpg)
Or [Block This!](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.savageorgiev.blockthis) which blocks in-app ads and browser ads.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Android 4 & 5
=============
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/v0naR.png)
1. When the advertisement shows up, press the app switch button to display the recents menu (if the advertisement is full-screen and cover your soft buttons, swiping down from the top of the screen will make it appear).
2. It will show the name of the app displaying the advertisement.
3. From there, long press on the app and chose "app info"
4. Uninstall the app.
Android 6
=========
For Android 6 the process is similar, however the recents menu looks a bit different. In this step you now have to **long press the app icon** in the title bar:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Y419z.png)
Android 7
=========
For Android 7 the process is similar, however the recents menu looks a bit different. In this step you now have to **long press the app icon** then an info icon appears in the title bar that opens the settigs dialog of the app the screen belongs to:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4lQJG.png)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: Install an app from play store.
The name is malwarebytes anti-malware.
Do a full scan of device which takes time.
It might show your device is infected with adware.
Try deleting it.
In some casesthe program which introduced the adware into the device might have enabled itself as an device administrator. Disable it and delete the adware.
Hope this helps☺☺
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: i have a simple solution for this problem...the ads appears because of an app which is invisible to us means we can't see that app in apps menu...so here is the solution..
Go to settings >lock screen and security>device administarion there you will see an app with no name is allowed for the device administration remove the tick from that app....this will not solve the problem there is more work to do. Now go to settings>app ... The invisible app will be in downloaded or maybe in running app on the first number look carefully.. Even I didn't saw the app first time.... You are all set now just click the app and softly touch the uninstall button, as i said touch the uninstall button softly. ...and done there will be no more ads.... If you don't understand what i have written above, you can send mail on <EMAIL>.
And if you think i am funny please vote me....
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to settings then click security, click device administrators there's an app checked there but doesnt have any name. Disable it. Then go to apps. Click the blank thingy above the first app with a name (ex. Android system webview) then uninstall it.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: In addition to the [answer by @king](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/153956/16575):
That actually seemed to work. Photos are post removal. Just to a walkthrough.
Once you're in the Lock screen sec/device admin, there's going to be one slot under the one from android that just shows the tick on the right but blank on the left. Untick that. There should be a prompt concerning administration rights. Deactivate that bad boy!
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/E6X4P.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wt4Z6.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HTqRW.png)
(click images for larger variants)
Then go to apps manager. Once there look for any empty slots or rows on your apps list. On the photo i gave, there was once a row right before the app named "Adblock". You wont see it at first glance but its there. Just an empty row. Just to be sure, tap on all the apps you have on there until you notice the empty row. Tap on it and uninstall.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/QdEz0.png)
So far it's been 20 minutes since i did it and no pop up screen window. Yet. As opposed to before where one pops up every time I come out of screen lock.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LTPQ5.jpg)
Click to Enlarge
* Just go to settings -> apps.
* Then u will spot any app without a name "as u see mine up" or that can't be deleted and it's new to you.
* Mark it in the box that u see. Then click on the option button above. And disable it.
* After that go back to the app and uninstall or delete it. I'm sure that the pop-up page won't come back
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: there is a pirticular app which is white in colour.so in apps also you won't find any icon.beside it inly text appears.so make sure to get rid of that
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_10: I had the same problem, but I managed to get rid of it. There was an application com.file-1 in data/app, didn't show anywhere except for lucky patcher, a blank space with "nothing to patch here", I saw the path in App info, tried to delete it in root browser but it came back. I finally uninstalled it in Titanium Backup, nothing else worked. Hope it helps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_11: 
As you can see, I had a similar problem. It tool me 2 days but finally got the sucker. Mine was caused by this app called "android utility". It was so common that i overlooked it. Deleted many apps and couldnt find a solution.
Solution is similar to what the brazilian guy showed. For mine, i let the pop up run. Clicked on that little "i" at the corner of the pop up and it ran the app. The moment the app was identified, i uninstalled the app.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/10 | 686 | 2,398 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to play videos over a wifi connection (tethering/direct)? I'm using a Nexus 9 which is lacking a SD card slot. Therefore I want to play videos from my Android phone which has enough space. As I need it for my vacation it should be an offline solution. The solutions I have found only providing copying the files from one device to another (Airdroid,Xender,Droid over wifi). Is there any streaming/direct access solution?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Run an FTP or HTTP server on your Android device which has bigger storage. There are many apps on Play Store which can create a server on Android like [FTP Server Ultimate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate) or [Servers Ultimate Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro). Creating a server on them is very easy. You can get an idea from [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106323/96277) as well (see **#Method 3**).
2. Install a file manager which allows access to remote storage such as [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) or [MiXplorer](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691). Both are very intuitive and can create an FTP server or either access it. (See *step 5* [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/108997/96277) for former's usage.)
It goes without saying that both devices need to be connected under same Wi-Fi or hotspot.
3. Install a multimedia player such as [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=en) to stream videos.
That's it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A more user-friendly solution might be to use [AllCast](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast) together with the [AllCast Receiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast.receiver).
AllCast allows you to *cast* your media from one device to another. Usually, it's used for casting to streaming devices like the Chromecast and Smart TVs, but if you install the [AllCast Receiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast.receiver), you can also cast from one Android device to another.
As with running a HTTP server, both devices do need to be connected to the same WiFi network.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/10 | 775 | 2,510 | <issue_start>username_0: Keeping in mind that the same OS (Lolipop) runs on MotoG which can be 8 GB, how can it be that OS takes up 8 GB? MotoX comes with only a couple of extra software, which surely cannot much space…
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9y4Zn.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FJ4We.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PeeRD.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Run an FTP or HTTP server on your Android device which has bigger storage. There are many apps on Play Store which can create a server on Android like [FTP Server Ultimate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.ftpserverultimate) or [Servers Ultimate Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.serversultimatepro). Creating a server on them is very easy. You can get an idea from [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/106323/96277) as well (see **#Method 3**).
2. Install a file manager which allows access to remote storage such as [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en) or [MiXplorer](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691). Both are very intuitive and can create an FTP server or either access it. (See *step 5* [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/108997/96277) for former's usage.)
It goes without saying that both devices need to be connected under same Wi-Fi or hotspot.
3. Install a multimedia player such as [MX Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad&hl=en) to stream videos.
That's it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A more user-friendly solution might be to use [AllCast](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast) together with the [AllCast Receiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast.receiver).
AllCast allows you to *cast* your media from one device to another. Usually, it's used for casting to streaming devices like the Chromecast and Smart TVs, but if you install the [AllCast Receiver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.cast.receiver), you can also cast from one Android device to another.
As with running a HTTP server, both devices do need to be connected to the same WiFi network.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/10 | 210 | 886 | <issue_start>username_0: I just saved the files from my flip phone to a micro sd card, and put that micro sd card in my android tablet. I went to the file manager, but I didn’t see anything for mounting the sd device, or that it was accessible. where should I look to access files from sd cards?
using Android lollipop<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think there is a standard location for the sd card directory but look for a folder called external\_sd. It will depend on your tablet model.
Perversely, it will not be your /sdcard directory, this folder is your embedded storage.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The SD card should mount automatically when installed. To check, go to your settings-> storage and see if there is an SD card listed at the bottom.
Using a file manager, the external storage card is normally accessed through: root -> mnt -> extSdCard
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/11 | 553 | 2,272 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to do some experimenting with an Android TV stick and want to ask some questions beforehand -- that I couldn't find answers to already here on SO.
Any advice is appreciated!
1. Is it possible to flash the ROM, to start with my customized Android TV launcher? i.e. like [Android TV Launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.leanbacklauncher&hl=en)
2. If YES to the above, could I have the OS periodically check for updates on my **OWN CUSTOM SERVER**, to prompt to update the OS / launcher itself?
I am a little confused, because as I understand it from the official documentation, flashing the ROM places restrictions on OTA updates.
Surely I can update my launcher or over-write certain files fetched from my own server?<issue_comment>username_1: It would not seem to make sense to flash a ROM for a customized android TV launcher - all you need is something to automatically start your app when you boot - maybe something like <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autostart>
If you build your own ROM you can make it do whatever you want - including check for updates on your own server - this is probably not trivial, and anyway, where would the upgrades come from.
If you flash your ROM you will no longer get OTA updates as you are no longer running the software associated with the OTA updates.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It highly depends on the ROM you are going to use.
You won't get any OTA updates from the manufacturer. However there are ROMs out there, which use the original (hacked) OTA interface to provide their own OTA updates. So it's definitely possible, but I highly doubt, that you can easily modify that. I've had that functionality on my HTC One for example.
Also some custom roms provide a client from where you can update.
All those updates however are not really "OTA", as they will always have to boot into your custom recovery and install it from there.
If it's just for having a kind of automation I would go for an app like [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=de), AutomateIt or Llama, which provide a great benefit if it comes to automation of things like start up behaviour.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/11 | 178 | 748 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to remove all data in my Mail Account. I want to delete all contact, image ,whatup-data and any all think which is synchronized in my account. how to remove all information of my Email account any Help please.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Go to the **SETTINGS** menu and select the **APPS** option.
2. Select the app from which you want all the data to be removed.
3. Select the **CLEAR DATA** option. This will take a few seconds and all the user data from the app will be deleted.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Open your Email account and In top of left and below of Google Click in Gmail and select contact. then show all contact add your account. In there you remove all synchronized contact.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/11 | 2,033 | 8,231 | <issue_start>username_0: I have 3.5 half year old Samsung / Google Galaxy Nexus i9250. The phone has become so slow after that time, that it is simply being unusable. Launching any application, as simple as Gmail or Calendar takes 2-3 seconds, sometimes even five. Pressing `Home` button needs 4-5 seconds between press and really showing up main screen of my launcher (Nova Prime).
When I purchased this phone, it was simply lightning fast.
I have about 50 applications installed, of which about half is used (15 from time to time and 10 daily) and the other half, never used or used once per 2-3 months. Because I change my attitude very rarely, I have installed these applications in 2012, when I purchased my phone and haven't installed anything or nearly anything ever since that. I would describe this as changing 1-2 application per year.
Because of above, I can hardly accept, that my phone is slow, because I installed too many applications during that 3.5 year period. We can assume, that I'm sitting on the same apps set for past 1-2 years. It is also hard for me to belive, that 50 apps, of which half is nearly never used is enough to visually reduce performance of such phone. Even though it is quite old, its hardware isn't that weak, as I assume.
I of course did a full factory reset once or twice, installing only the same set of applications, as in 2012, after that. It brought little or no help and little or no performance gain. This has actually "killed" me, because I was more than sure, that full factory reset will return this phone to a level of performance and speed close to the days, as it was brand new.
The only theory, that comes to my mind -- though very strange and unbelievable -- is that my battery is old, its performance is far lower than when it was brand new, and thus it powers all hardware with lesser voltage causing its overall performance to degrade.
I know, how stupidly this theory sounds, but it is the only one, I managed to come with, in given situation.
**Assuming that number of installed applications and overall usage style of my phone hasn't changed over past 3.5 years of using it, is there any reasonable reason for why it is so extremely slower than it was, when it was brand new?**<issue_comment>username_1: Performance has nothing to do with battery voltage. The reason is that the flash memory is "worn" and therefore slower and less responsive.
My Nexus 7 (1st generation) is also very slow now and I have almost no apps on it. You can read more here: [Why Android Phones Slow Down Over Time](http://www.howtogeek.com/183004/why-android-phones-slow-down-over-time-and-how-to-speed-them-up/), part "No Solid-State Drive TRIM"
>
> **No Solid-State Drive TRIM**
>
>
> The lack of proper TRIM support was the main thing that caused
> Google’s original Nexus 7 tablet to slow down over time. This was
> fixed in Android 4.3, which added proper TRIM support. On Nexus
> devices, updating to Android 4.3 will fix this problem.
>
>
> If you have an older device that doesn’t have Android 4.3 and has
> slowed down over time, you can perform TRIM by rooting it and using
> the [LagFix](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grilledmonkey.lagfix&hl=en) app. This app runs the same fstrim command Android 4.3 runs
> in the background. TRIM is necessary because of how solid-state drives
> work — solid-state drives slow down over time because flash memory
> cells must be cleared before they can be written to again. TRIM
> preemptively clears cells that contain data from deleted files,
> ensuring things will be as fast as possible when Android needs to
> write to those cells in the future.
>
>
> How to Fix It: Root your device and run LagFix if you’re using an
> older device. This happens automatically on devices running Android
> version 4.3 and newer.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You've likely been updating the apps, and they're using more bloated APIs.
I, personally, don't see a reason every app needs to carry Unicode support, for example.
Facebook would be one of the largest offenders. 3 years ago it took 70MB RAM, now 200 so that it, among other snoopy things many apps now do, can carry its own browser to better track you. It doesn't help they split off Facebook Messenger, which also takes 150MB RAM.
'Flash wearing out' is definitely NOT what you're experiencing here.
Additionally, I think Google hasn't bothered optimizing minfree and the OOM manager, or the app lifecycle management. YouI'll have 500MB RAM free on a 2GB RAM phone and you still get home screen redraws all the time, and apps suspend the second you switch to another. Google is lazy and practices 80/20 too much...
Personally I avoid updating apps unless under duress, and use App Quarantine to keep apps locked down when I'm not using them-- for example, Amazon has 5 apps, and they all like to load up running around doing nothing in particular. Keeping them disabled and only unlocking when needed helps with Android's aggressive app suspending.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's possible that as you use your phone, the apps themselves becomes slower, because it is managing more of your data.
A music app may work blazing fast when you've only got ten music in your library, but then you've collected about a hundred, and the database accesses becomes slightly slower as it's trying to generate the thumbnails or search through the ID3 tag indexes. The music recommendation engine may have worked blazingly fast when it only have to skim through half an hour of listening history, but then it got bogged down once or collected data the years worth of data about the music you skipped often and which ones you have been repeating over and over.
You may have taken pictures with camera app. Originally your gallery contains nothing, and the program can loop through the entire directory fast enough to not matter, but then as you snap more photos, getting a list of all files and looping through them all becomes a lot slower.
You may have added more people in your contacts in chat app. And the chat app have to work through a lot more of the chat history with more contacts and attachment files.
You've used the browsers, and browsers stores browsing history, bookmarks, etc. The size of a browser profile tend to go up over time.
These aren't necessarily solvable by a simple factory reset. If the app had online sync, they would have synced back these extra data that you didn't have back when life was simpler. Likewise with data stored in SD Card/external storage may not get wiped with a factory reset.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes, a slightly lower\unstable voltage caused by worn battery can underpower the device SoC affecting performance and stability, not only the autonomy, in the same way can make a torch less bright.
I have observed this some years ago when replacing the battery of an old smartphone because of poor autonomy, I have seen also noticeable performance improvements. I have measured the battery output with multimeter and the battery related to poor performance had a lower voltage output (not only 700Mah reduced capacity at full charge compared to the new battery).
However there are also many others reasons that can affect performance, some Apps and services in the years after updates become more heavy in terms of memory(included built in Google services), or the storage nand flash memory can be worn.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Could be due to a couple of reasons:
1. Flash memory degradation. As you repeatedly write data to your storage, the hardware degrades and increases the chance of hardware failure.
2. New OS and app updates might not be optimized for your device, and use more resources.
3. Background processes. Some of the apps you install will open at startup and hog up CPU and RAM. Make sure you clear these.
Are you still dealing with a slow phone?
I'm making an app called Cycle (<https://cyclephones.com>)
It lets you stream an android emulator from a server to your phone so that you can run any app smoothly. It's great for gaming.
Would love to have you as an early tester if interested :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/11 | 1,817 | 7,219 | <issue_start>username_0: In doing research on app permissions and cool "l33t hax0r" apps to put on a rooted phone, I stumbled across a category of app permission managers. They seem to be relevant to Android 1.x and 2.x, circa 2010.
The advent of Jelly Bean (Android 4.3) gave us a rudimentary app permission manager within Android, but not everyone got it, Google didn't mean to release it, and it was quickly removed from Android.
Is this category of apps no longer valid? Or are there just a new bunch of apps and I'm finding stale posts, articles, and information?
I found this article here on [Android Stack Exchange](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35473/other-apps-to-manage-permissions), and the answers link to most of the apps that I have come across (modified Google Permission Managers notwithstanding).
The only modern/supported app of similar design is a module for XPosed called [Xprivacy.](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacy-ultimate-android-privacy-app-t2320783) However, XPosed is only for Samsung ROMs/devices. Is there something more generic?
I currently have some Samsung phones, and some of them are rooted, but not all the devices I am tinkering with are Samsung or rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: Performance has nothing to do with battery voltage. The reason is that the flash memory is "worn" and therefore slower and less responsive.
My Nexus 7 (1st generation) is also very slow now and I have almost no apps on it. You can read more here: [Why Android Phones Slow Down Over Time](http://www.howtogeek.com/183004/why-android-phones-slow-down-over-time-and-how-to-speed-them-up/), part "No Solid-State Drive TRIM"
>
> **No Solid-State Drive TRIM**
>
>
> The lack of proper TRIM support was the main thing that caused
> Google’s original Nexus 7 tablet to slow down over time. This was
> fixed in Android 4.3, which added proper TRIM support. On Nexus
> devices, updating to Android 4.3 will fix this problem.
>
>
> If you have an older device that doesn’t have Android 4.3 and has
> slowed down over time, you can perform TRIM by rooting it and using
> the [LagFix](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grilledmonkey.lagfix&hl=en) app. This app runs the same fstrim command Android 4.3 runs
> in the background. TRIM is necessary because of how solid-state drives
> work — solid-state drives slow down over time because flash memory
> cells must be cleared before they can be written to again. TRIM
> preemptively clears cells that contain data from deleted files,
> ensuring things will be as fast as possible when Android needs to
> write to those cells in the future.
>
>
> How to Fix It: Root your device and run LagFix if you’re using an
> older device. This happens automatically on devices running Android
> version 4.3 and newer.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You've likely been updating the apps, and they're using more bloated APIs.
I, personally, don't see a reason every app needs to carry Unicode support, for example.
Facebook would be one of the largest offenders. 3 years ago it took 70MB RAM, now 200 so that it, among other snoopy things many apps now do, can carry its own browser to better track you. It doesn't help they split off Facebook Messenger, which also takes 150MB RAM.
'Flash wearing out' is definitely NOT what you're experiencing here.
Additionally, I think Google hasn't bothered optimizing minfree and the OOM manager, or the app lifecycle management. YouI'll have 500MB RAM free on a 2GB RAM phone and you still get home screen redraws all the time, and apps suspend the second you switch to another. Google is lazy and practices 80/20 too much...
Personally I avoid updating apps unless under duress, and use App Quarantine to keep apps locked down when I'm not using them-- for example, Amazon has 5 apps, and they all like to load up running around doing nothing in particular. Keeping them disabled and only unlocking when needed helps with Android's aggressive app suspending.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It's possible that as you use your phone, the apps themselves becomes slower, because it is managing more of your data.
A music app may work blazing fast when you've only got ten music in your library, but then you've collected about a hundred, and the database accesses becomes slightly slower as it's trying to generate the thumbnails or search through the ID3 tag indexes. The music recommendation engine may have worked blazingly fast when it only have to skim through half an hour of listening history, but then it got bogged down once or collected data the years worth of data about the music you skipped often and which ones you have been repeating over and over.
You may have taken pictures with camera app. Originally your gallery contains nothing, and the program can loop through the entire directory fast enough to not matter, but then as you snap more photos, getting a list of all files and looping through them all becomes a lot slower.
You may have added more people in your contacts in chat app. And the chat app have to work through a lot more of the chat history with more contacts and attachment files.
You've used the browsers, and browsers stores browsing history, bookmarks, etc. The size of a browser profile tend to go up over time.
These aren't necessarily solvable by a simple factory reset. If the app had online sync, they would have synced back these extra data that you didn't have back when life was simpler. Likewise with data stored in SD Card/external storage may not get wiped with a factory reset.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Yes, a slightly lower\unstable voltage caused by worn battery can underpower the device SoC affecting performance and stability, not only the autonomy, in the same way can make a torch less bright.
I have observed this some years ago when replacing the battery of an old smartphone because of poor autonomy, I have seen also noticeable performance improvements. I have measured the battery output with multimeter and the battery related to poor performance had a lower voltage output (not only 700Mah reduced capacity at full charge compared to the new battery).
However there are also many others reasons that can affect performance, some Apps and services in the years after updates become more heavy in terms of memory(included built in Google services), or the storage nand flash memory can be worn.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Could be due to a couple of reasons:
1. Flash memory degradation. As you repeatedly write data to your storage, the hardware degrades and increases the chance of hardware failure.
2. New OS and app updates might not be optimized for your device, and use more resources.
3. Background processes. Some of the apps you install will open at startup and hog up CPU and RAM. Make sure you clear these.
Are you still dealing with a slow phone?
I'm making an app called Cycle (<https://cyclephones.com>)
It lets you stream an android emulator from a server to your phone so that you can run any app smoothly. It's great for gaming.
Would love to have you as an early tester if interested :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/11 | 411 | 1,417 | <issue_start>username_0: I sync images to the external SD cards of my android5 tablet.
I use this schema:
```
YYYY/MM/DD-event1
YYYY/MM/DD-event2
```
Example:
```
2015/09/01-morning-sunrise
2015/09/01-afternoon-shopping
...
```
All images viewers seem I tried seem to hide the underlying directory structure.
For me it feels like global evil forces trying to keep me stupid.
I can navigate trough the directory structure with the "My Files" app.
Opening a single image works with the gallery or photo app. But swiping to get to the next picture of the directory does not work :-(
How can I navigate the directory and view the images on my external SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: I suggest you use the X-Plore file manager. It has the exact features of what you have expressed. The other file operations on it are also a lot easier and faster once you get the hang of it. You can read a review before installing from <http://reviewlagoon.com/x-plore-file-manager-android/>
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I use Foto Finder now:
<https://github.com/k3b/AndroFotoFinder>
Up to now you can't install it via google play, only fdroid :-(
* Can handle big image collections (15000+ images in 1000+ folders).
* Uses Android's image content-provider. No initial image scan neccessary.
* Find images via folder (with hirachical picker), wildcards that match folder/filename,
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/11 | 776 | 3,035 | <issue_start>username_0: I've never hard bricked a phone. I've never seen one either. But hard bricking is everyone's worst nightmare.
I wan't to know what exactly happens when you hard brick your phone. **What happens** that makes it irrecoverable without professional help?
To find this out, I needed to know how flashing of ROMs work. For this, I downloaded the data sheet for my phone's chipset (an MTK6589, whose datasheet can be found [here](http://www.datasheet-pdf.com/datasheetdownload.php?id=769333)) and then found out that:
* The USB data lines D+ and D- and VCC goes directly to the application processer.
* There is an external PMIC for application processor that handles the power ON and OFF of the handset. On this IC there are two pins(KP\_KOL0 and KP\_ROM0) which when are 0, triggers USB download without battery.
* The memory (eMMC or NAND Flash) to which the files are downloaded is also connected to the Processor via a External Memory Interface (EMI).
So this is what (I think) happens when you flash a wrong ROM:
Though I don't know what results in 0V on pins KP\_KOL0 and KP\_ROM0, but this happens when you want to download a new ROM, and the application processor switches/starts in Download mode.
I've googled what happens when you hard brick a phone. All I get are noob posts telling how or how not to hard brick your phone. Most of the posts say that when you flash the wrong ROM, the phone may get hard bricked. My question is,
What happens when you flash a wrong ROM that makes the phone hard bricked?
Or why does the processor become not responding at all when you hard brick it?<issue_comment>username_1: It has nothing to do with the processor, unless you've fried it.
Usually, the only software-based hard brick that is possible is when you overwrite the bootloader. Without a (working) bootloader, the phone (a) cannot get to the point where it would load the operating system and/or (b) cannot have working software loaded onto it.
If you get into this state you need to access the hardware more directly to write a new bootloader, often using [JTAG](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/37019/1465).
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: For it to be possible to hard brick a phone, some of the software that the phone has to run to boot and flash itself -- something from the point where it's a just-powered-on processor running address 0 to the point where the phone is writing a new image to flash -- needs to be itself in flash that the phone can write. Usually this is something like a secondary boot loader. If you erase that, then you can't reflash anymore. Hard bricked.
On a phone where you can write something new with only the aid of whatever software is in ROM that the phone can't write, whether or not it's by shorting a couple of pins and there's USB straight into the processor, you can't truly "hard brick" the phone. Unbricking would always be possible at least in theory, provided you can feed it the firmware in whatever format it needs.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/12 | 1,317 | 5,143 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old phone (LG Optimus V) running Android 2.2.1. I recently took it out and would like to download some apps on it. It automatically updated Android Market to Google Play by itself, but for some reason, it wouldn't let me download anything at all.
I keep getting two errors:
1. Google Talk authentication failed
2. Error retrieving information from server. [RPC:S-7:AEC-0 4SL6-CLLI-5VT2I]
I have tried everything:
1. Clearing all data for Google Play and Google Services Framework
2. Uninstalling updates for Google Play
3. Restarting the phone
4. Resetting the phone to default factory settings
5. Creating a new Google account
I'm still getting the two errors above, and I can't download anything. Is there anything else I can try to resolve this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Information pulled from
<http://wikitechsolutions.com/1222/error-while-retrieving-information-from-server-rpc-s-3-aec-and-rpc-7-aec-0>
>
> Method 1: Level: Easy
>
>
>
* First we have to remove our Google account settings on this device. Go to: Settings > Accounts > Google > Delete Account.
* Then, we will: Settings> Applications > All> Downloads > delete data.
* Settings> Applications > All> Play Store> delete data.
* Settings> Apps > All> Google Services Framework > delete data.
* We turn off the device. Turn it on again.
* Settings> Accounts> Add Account
**If not then try**
>
> Method 2
>
>
>
Please read carefully. If the download does not work from the device, you'll have to download it to your PC. Then copy it to the device, using the USB cable to a folder on the external memory (microSD).
The Facebook app is the one most commonly generating this error, so we will focus on that. If needed, changing app files can be applied to almost any application that is giving you this problem.
Facebook version 3.8 is what we want :
[Download Facebook 3.8 APK](http://www.androiddrawer.com/13438/download-facebook-3-8-app-apk/)
**How to get downloaded APK files to update through Google Play Store**
1. Enable installation from Unknown Sources
* Settings> Security> and check the box for Unknown Sources option
2. Locate the APK file you downloaded using a file manager.
3. Open and install the APK file.
* If installed version is newer than the downloaded APK, uninstall it & reboot, then continue.
4. Open the application and login into Facebook with your username and password.
5. Close the application and reboot.
6. Open the Play Store & check for updates.
7. Remove the check from step # 1, for added security.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I had an old Motorola Droid that I was trying to use the same way, ran into same problem. My phone is longer on the Verizon network, I think this was the source of the problems.
Tried lots of the stuff listed. Here is what finally worked for me. I suspect there may be a way to succeed without resetting your phone and loosing all of your installed apps/settings.
* Reset the phone by going to
Settings -> Privacy -> Factory data reset (don't "Backup my data")
* Here is where these instructions differ from everywhere else after a reset:
1. When the phone reboots, skip the activation step. (Because this phone can no longer be on the carrier's data or mobile phone network, as you probably have a newer phone using the same number, and if not, you still do not plan to activate it, this will be a Wi-Fi/bluetooth only phone)
2. When it wants you to register with an existing google/facebook etc. account or create a new account using google, decline. We will come back to that. This stupid thing has not bothered to get on a wi-fi network yet, how can it possibly link to an account?
3. Skip through the tutorial etc. until you get to the desktop screen.
4. Go into settings, and enable airplane mode. This will prevent it from trying to use the mobile data network for any part of the account linkup.
+ Settings -> Wireless & network settings -> Airplane mode
(before you do that, you may want to disable Mobile Data) Settings -> Mobile network Settings -> Data enabled
+ Now you can attach the phone to a google account. When I succeeded, I was using a google account I had created on the phone 10 minutes earlier before the last reset. (My phone wouldn't let me delete the original account without doing a factory reset.) I don't know if you can attach your phone to the original account you used when the phone was active, and have this method work.
5. I then went into Settings -> Accounts & sync settings
and disabled Auto-sync, and then added my new google account.
6. I then went to Market, and was able to download the app I wanted. (Note that the original name for the Google App store was called Market, not Google Play. If it offers to update to Google Play, I recommend not doing that, unless you have to to download a newer app.
BTW, I didn't record it, so I don't know what the phone's versions were before the original reset, its currently Android 2.2.3, Kernel 2.6.32.9-g68eef5 android-build@apa26#1 build number FRK76. I rooted one of my old Droids, don't remember if this was that one.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/12 | 394 | 1,524 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to input calculus and trigonometric notations in Android.
How to input math symbols in Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Some replacement Android keyboards on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=math%20keyboard&c=apps) deal with mathematical characters (I don't need many, so my keyboard is sufficient), and some mathematical apps provide a very broad range. See this Google Play [query](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=calculus&c=apps) to see if any are a match to your requirements.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I know this is an old question, but the answer might help if there are still people looking for what the OP asked.
There is [MathKeyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.agp.mathkeyboard) that comes loaded with math symbols from trigonometric symbols to logarithmic, integrals, subscripts, superscripts, etc.
>
> From square roots to triple integrals, this keyboard helps you in math typing
>
>
> MathKeyboard it's a keyboard that helps you with symbolic typing, for the ones who struggle to get a decent math text in common apps, this keyboard is fully compatible with all instant message services
>
>
>
When you open the keyboard, click on Menu to select symbols' categories.
The only caveat is that the free version contains ads.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can do this with your existing gboard.
Go to
Settings>language & input>gboard settings>languages>add Greek>save
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/12 | 1,283 | 5,625 | <issue_start>username_0: I am an IT professional (but not in app development). Two days ago someone contacted me about a blog post I made and invited me to participate in beta testing for a messaging app which was related to my blog post. I have never before considered participating in beta testing for a mobile app before. For the android app, they are using Closed beta with Google+ community or Google Group.
At first, I was enthusiastic, but then I thought --- whoa! I don't know this person (or this company) from Adam. Although the developer's website looks legitimate, this person contacted ME, so this could all be a setup.
The instructions to download the beta app seem straightforward and seem similar to how legitimate apps do beta testing. And frankly, I doubt that this app has any malicious purpose. On the other hand, I have no reason to trust this app.
In fact, when I begin the steps for downloading the app and seei what privileges I am granting, I literally have no idea what the implications are.
So let me ask:
1. Are beta apps basically operating in a safe sandbox? Are there
significant differences in security risks between android and ios?
Generally is it easy to uninstall them?
2. When evaluating whether to install a beta app, is there an access
level which I should be careful not to grant?
3. Is there any sort of community rating system that might reassure me
that an app is more likely to be safe? I see all kinds of websites
which list apps for beta testers. Is there any reason to believe
that apps listed on these kinds of sites are vetted or determined to
be safe (or do not pose security risks)?
4. Are certain kinds of apps riskier to install as beta apps than others?
5. I assume that I should monitor performance (such as memory and storage use) when the app is running. Is there any metric I should be monitoring to ensure that the beta app is not dragging down overall performance?
Thanks for your help. Hopefully your answers can help other clueless potential beta testers like myself. I would love to participate in more beta-testing if I could be convinced that it would not pose a significant risk for me.
I have worked in software development before and even done a bit of testing on desktop apps but I had VMs and understand the security model for Windows and Linux fairly well. But I only have one phone and 2 tablets (ios and android), and don't want to mess things up (though I regularly test ebook design on multiple platforms and displays).<issue_comment>username_1: 1. It isn't run in a safe sandbox mode, it runs the same way as other apps. You can uninstall the app or leave the beta test group if you want. iPhones are a bit more secure as they have to support less phones, but with Android and the right knowledge, you can make your phone very secure.
2. If it requires root permissions (only available if phone is rooted), then you should evaluate if it is safe to use or not as granting root permission is basically admin access. If it requires access to files or photos etc you should also check if you should install.
3. I do not know, but a general Google search can help here.
4. This is the same as Question #2. As some apps require access to more private stuff (like files), you'll need to evaluate it and see if the risks are worth taking.
5. Betas are used more to find out potential bugs, and to test new parts of the app, but you can monitor performance if you so desire.
**General Way to join Beta Test**
You'll join the Google+ Group, then access the beta join link, so that you can participate in the beta.
Once that has happens, you'll be able to download the update from the Google Play Store (may take a little while to show up).
And as such like any other app you have used before it will ask for permissions to install.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't know how it is in iOS, but there is no "install as beta app" in Android. All apps in Android are installed the same way - you install it or you don't. Once installed, a "beta" app would have the same rights and possibilities like any other "release" app. "Beta" has only lexical function here, not technical.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: There is no real difference between a beta test application and a regular application for security purposes. You can remove any beta test application the same way you would a regular application. Android is setup so that applications do not normally have access to the data for other applications.
If a beta test is closed, then the Google+ or Google group is the access control for the beta test. This has no effect on the application on the phone.
If an application is in the Play Store, you have general assurances that it has been virus scanned. The Play Store is much safer than installing applications from generic websites. The Play Store will not, however, tell you anything about how the application works.
The permissions requested by the application determine how risky it is to use it. Permissions include things like:
* camera
* contacts
* location coarse/fine
* network access
* read call log
* read contacts
* microphone
The general trouble is that applications ask for many permissions, and it is not possible to tell what an application is doing with those permissions. But if an application that turns your flash on and off is requesting access to your microphone or contacts, then you should get suspicious. If an application has access to your contacts and the network, then it is capable of sending all your contacts' information to a server on the Internet.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/12 | 1,943 | 7,558 | <issue_start>username_0: The following message keeps appearing on my Samsung Galaxy S4 phone screen about every three seconds
"Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped".
Is it actually a virus or it is a problem with the Google Play Service? I have tried disabling the Google Play Service but the message keeps appearing. I have Norton Mobile running on my phone to pick up on viruses and to alert me to any possible security issues and also Lookout. They haven't picked up anything. Does anyone have any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: **Solution 1** – Update Google Play Services to the latest version. You can [download from here](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/). You may be getting an error because you have a very outdated version or the one you have is having a conflict/bug with the current Android version in your phone.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vf5gt.png)
(source: [teamandroid.com](https://cdn.teamandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Google-Play-Services-338x600.png))
**Solution 2** – Clear the Google Play Services cache. The Google Play Services app in your phone acts like a framework for all the Google and Google Play apps installed in your phone. You can try cleaning up its cache and see if that would fix the issue. This worked with one of our team members! Read these quick and easy steps:
Go to Settings > Apps.
Scroll to All apps and then scroll down to “Google Play Services” app.
Open the app details and tap on the “Force stop” (see "Force stop is disabled" below) button.
Then, tap on the “Clear cache” button.
**Solution 3** - Uninstall the updates of "Google Play Services".
As in solution 2, go to Settings > Apps.
Scroll to All apps and then scroll down to the “Google Play Services” app.
Open the app details and:
1. Tap on the “Force stop” (see "Force stop is disabled" below) button
2. Tap on the "Disable" button
3. Tap on the three dots at the top right and select: "Uninstall updates"
4. Once the uninstallation is completed, tap on the "Enable" button
**Solution 4** – Clear the Google Services Framework cache. The Google Services Framework system app on your Android device stores information and helps your phone sync with Google servers — and keeps your Google Play Services up and running. This could be one of the reasons why you are not able to connect to Google servers using the app and keep getting the error message. Read these quick and easy steps:
Go to Settings > Apps.
Scroll to All apps and then scroll down to “Google Services Framework” app.
Open the app details and tap on the “Force stop” button.
Then, tap on the “Clear cache” button.
**Solution 5** – Check your Internet connection. Maybe your WiFi network is blocking any of the IP addresses that Google uses. You can also try switching the WiFi on or off on your phone — same with mobile data.
**Solution 6** – This goes without saying, but maybe a simple reboot of your Android phone/tablet could fix the problem.
**Solution 7** – I hate to say this, but in the end, you might just want to install a custom ROM that is stable with no bugs.
---
**Force stop is disabled** If either the "Disable" or the "Force Stop" buttons are disabled then:
1. Go to **Settings** → **Device admin apps**
2. Deactivate the following apps if they are listed:
* Find My Device
* Google Play
(example on Android 8.0.0, Samsung Experience 9.0.0)
---
**Note:** Please, keep in mind that you may have to experiment with what apps you deactivate.
Your device admin apps list may differ. For example, you may have more or entirely different apps.
I have found that disabling the above two apps was enough for me to disable and force stop "Google Play services".
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is the way to fix this issue: go to [APKMirror](http://www.apkmirror.com), find the last Google Play service, then download and install it. That's it. If you are having any problem then just go to the *Settings → Applications → All → Google Play Store* → then *Uninstall Updates*.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I've experienced this problem also and I found out the cause of it.
So when you access any Google stuff the Google Play Services are used right.
Okay, that means that each time you play around any app using those services, it s going to require your device to be awake and/or keep the device awake.
For some time I have used the Privacy Guard to make a restriction for this behavior i.e. to stop the apps from keeping my phone awake, even though it's locked/asleep.
So I went to the Privacy Guard and set the setting to "Ask every time" and what do you know, it started popping like crazy.
In conclusion: when you need to use the Google Play Services - set the permission for it to "Allowed", if you don't need it - that's when you want to stop it from draining your battery like crazy, then set it to "Denied".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I've been having wakelock issues for the past week (OnePlus One) and today narrowed it down to googleplayservices. After some searching and reading, I went into Privacy Guard and turned permissions off for "Wake up" and "Keep Awake". My handset was again able to go to sleep after the set 15 seconds, but then that "Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped" error started popping up every 3 seconds in an endless loop.
I didn't connect the dots until this thread (hours later). Turned each back on separately to confirm. It's the "keep awake" that was the culpit. They're both on again, and I assume my phone will again have insomnia until whatever is wrong with the last update gets fixed.
I assume that googleplayservices needs to keep checking for something and preventing it from keeping the phone awake was causing the error loop. Maddening, but I can say from experience that that looping error is far worse than having to manually turn off the screen!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: The problem is in the updates. I fixed this problem by uninstalling updates from the Google Play Services app. All my Google apps started working. I went back in and reinstalled the update and it stopped working again so that tells me it's in the update.
Go to Settings - Apps - Google Play Services. Do a force stop on the app, and clear cache and data. Check and see if your Google apps are working. If you reinstall the update, it may stop working again.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: After some searching, I found this solution from [Google Play Help (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20210613004004/https://support.google.com/googleplay/forum/AAAA8CVOtD8wBfDfLCyVxk/?hl=en&msgid=AMAWVckZAQAJ&gpf=d/msg/play/wBfDfLCyVxk/AMAWVckZAQAJ) and that's how I solved the problem.
>
> 1. Go to Settings -> Lock screen and security -> Other security settings -> Device Administrators (in your version it may vary slightly)
> 2. Uncheck "Find My Device"
> 3. Go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play Services
> 4. Tap the vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) at the top right -> Uninstall updates
> 5. Go to Settings -> Apps -> Google Play
> 6. Tap the vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) at the top right -> Uninstall updates
> 7. Restart phone
>
>
> At this point, the message "Google Play services keeps stopping" was gone. You may try now to still do
>
>
> 8. Open one of the Google apps (in my case Google Maps)
> 9. It complains that "Google Play services" is outdated, click the popup to update it again.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/12 | 398 | 1,489 | <issue_start>username_0: A headphone icon popped up on my LG G3 phone yesterday. It won't let me hear phone calls if I call or receive them. It also won't let me play music. The only way I can hear anything is if I plug the headphones in.
I've tried cleaning out the headphone jack, making sure the hearing aid impairment was off, and I even reset my phone. Nothing has worked and I
still have the problem.
What can I do to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I think the headphone jack is shorted, and it needs to be cleaned or replaced by a new one. Unfortunately, both need to disassemble the phone. Here is a short [YouTube video](http://youtube.com/watch?v=IUR4wVtqX7M) for how to replace the jack.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I simply insert a needle inside the audio jack to short-circuit it. It works and the headset icon disappeared.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: This just happened to me as well. Took a Q-Tip with rubbing alcohol and cleaned it out but didn't work. Took an air duster and blew it up there and it's now gone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: This is a common problem on Redmi Note 4 (I have it too right now :D). Headphone jack is damaged and thinks there is a headphone plugged in permanently which results in android never playing sound over the speakers. For phone calls you can turn on the big speaker so atleast you still can hear callers.
The only way to fix the issue is to completely remove the jack (and replace it).
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/13 | 582 | 1,959 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to check the patch level of my Nexus. I'm using Lollipop 5.1.1 build LMY48I. Under 'System updates' in 'About phone', it says 'Your system is up to date'. Should I assume that includes security updates?<issue_comment>username_1: If you mean the Android Device Protection (ADP), then according to Google,
>
> applies only to devices running Android 5.1 or higher that came
> preinstalled with Android 5.0 or higher, such as Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
>
>
>
References ..[here](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6172890?hl=en) and [here](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/09/google-officially-announces-android-5-1-rollout-starts-today-dual-sim-support-hd-voice-and-device-protection/).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In Marshmallow (Android 6.0) there will be an additional bit of information on the 'About' screen showing the "Android security patch level". This should show the date of the last security update that your phone has. How you will know that this is the latest available is unclear though.
[Source](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/09/29/android-now-shows-your-devices-android-security-patch-level-in-marshmallow/)
As for pre-Marshmallow the best suggestion I have is to look at the [factory images](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images) page and see what the latest build number is for your device. Depending on which device you have there should be a newer version than LMY48I, most likely build LMY48M.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The Build number, e.g. `LMY48I` (found in 'About phone') can be looked up in the [Android Security Updates](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-security-updates) list, or the list of [Android factory images](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images).
In this case you can see `LMY48I` refers to the August 2015 security update, but there has been another update since then: `LMY48M` for September.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/13 | 596 | 2,057 | <issue_start>username_0: I have purchased a Samsung Galaxy J1 and it will not read any of my music from my SD card. My photos show up but no music. SD card worked okay in the last phone.
I have tried to download music players and MP3 conversions but nothing works. Staff at Spark said that they have no idea what to do.
Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: If you mean the Android Device Protection (ADP), then according to Google,
>
> applies only to devices running Android 5.1 or higher that came
> preinstalled with Android 5.0 or higher, such as Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
>
>
>
References ..[here](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6172890?hl=en) and [here](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/09/google-officially-announces-android-5-1-rollout-starts-today-dual-sim-support-hd-voice-and-device-protection/).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In Marshmallow (Android 6.0) there will be an additional bit of information on the 'About' screen showing the "Android security patch level". This should show the date of the last security update that your phone has. How you will know that this is the latest available is unclear though.
[Source](http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/09/29/android-now-shows-your-devices-android-security-patch-level-in-marshmallow/)
As for pre-Marshmallow the best suggestion I have is to look at the [factory images](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images) page and see what the latest build number is for your device. Depending on which device you have there should be a newer version than LMY48I, most likely build LMY48M.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The Build number, e.g. `LMY48I` (found in 'About phone') can be looked up in the [Android Security Updates](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-security-updates) list, or the list of [Android factory images](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images).
In this case you can see `LMY48I` refers to the August 2015 security update, but there has been another update since then: `LMY48M` for September.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/13 | 711 | 2,888 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a service to report SMS spam via text messages. First step is to forward the text message, and the second step is to send a text message containing the phone number of the spammer.
I achieve the first step by doing a long press on the message itself, then I have a forward menu.
But I can't find a reasonable way to do the second step.
I can see the phone number in various places, but never in a selectable text field. So I have to create a new contact for the spammer, give him a name, tap the phone number text field, copy, and go back a few steps to create a new text message, then paste the previously copied phone number.
Is there a faster way to do this ?<issue_comment>username_1: The message itself reacts to a long press, but the contact bubble on its left reacts to a single tap. Then you can long press on the phone number in the bottom field, and you can copy the phone number from there.
Edit:
There has been a change in in Android 6.
This answer does not work with the new message application.
With Messengers (as opposed to Hangouts, you can't copy the phone number by tapping the bubble icon.
Instead, tap the three dots in the top right, then find Participants et options (not sure what it is called in english), long press the bubble the label or the bubble of the person you want to copy the phone number from, then copy.
Unfortunately, the actual copy operation behind the menu doesn't seem to be implemented. The phone number is not copied using this operation..
This is inconsistent with the previous way, but it makes more sense in a way, if it worked.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As an alternative, you should be able to automate this process very easily via [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm&hl=en). You can configure certain qualities of a spam message and have Tasker automatically forward it, or you could 'tag' the message somehow (reply with a certain string possibly) and have Tasker detect the tag and forward the corresponding message.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Press the three dots top right. Choose 'Add Reciptent'. Phone No. appears in a box with a red minus sign to the right. Tap on the number. Choose 'Edit' from the box that appears. Long press on the phine number. Select 'Copy' from the menu which appears (3rd right). Open a new text message. Press inside the message box. 'Paste' appears. Selecting it - Bingo!!!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: On Samsung phones (tested with a Samsung Galaxy Note10+), with the Messages application:
1. Tap on the number.
2. Tap on the (i) icon that has just appeared.
3. On this new screen, long-press on the number.
4. In the menu that appears, choose "Copy".
Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to long-press on the number at an earlier step.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/13 | 888 | 3,507 | <issue_start>username_0: * When the WiFi signal strength is low, the phone switches to a 4G
network.
* When the WiFi signal strength is high, the phone switches to that WiFi
network.
This is normal behavior for any Android device and all too familiar to Android users, or to users of any WiFi enabled device in fact. But the problem I often run into is that the WiFi signal is too low to be usable, and too high to switch to 4G automatically.
* WiFi signal strength 0 < x < 0.5 marks (bars), the phone switches to
a 4G network.
* WiFi signal strength x > 0.5 marks, the phone switches to that
WiFi network.
*These values are not real measurements. They are merely my own perceived points at which the phone switches between the two.*
**TL;DR:**
Is there a way for me to optimize the auto-switching between WiFi and 4G to my own liking? Is it possible to set that threshold point manually? What I would like is to switch over to 4G as soon as the WiFi signal is below the 2 mark point.
---
What I am often forced to do, in order to get (usable) Internet access, is to enter the Settings menu on the phone and disable WiFi altogether in order to force my "smart" phone to switch over to 4G!
Would it not be better if the user could control the threshold at which the phone switches between WiFi and 4G? I think the default threshold is too conservative. It's set up to conserve 4G bandwidth by free-riding on available WiFi networks for as long as possible and whenever possible (available).
Devices are optimize to make use of WiFi as much as possible, due to associated data costs on 4G networks. But this is a nuisance! My Internet access is almost completely crippled for many of the WiFi networks I have access to, whenever the signal strength is below the 2 mark point. On the other hand, I have over 4 GB unused bandwidth on my carrier network, for which I have a much stronger signal, but I have to disable WiFi first in order to connect to 4G. That's not convenient when you're on the move a lot.
I have recently started using the 4G network almost exclusively. I have stopped using WiFi because I have had enough with enabling and disabling it back and forth, and having to remember to do it when I'm on the move. So I am looking for a more permanent solution to this.<issue_comment>username_1: No, there simply isn't something like this. Maybe someone has made an app for this, but this function isn't to be found in An
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: This would be messy for a comment, so consider it a partial answer.
The following task can stop or disconnect a WiFi if the signal level is below your preferred level.
1. Create a task named "Wifi" and create following actions in it:
1. Code → Run Shell:
* Command → `echo "%WIFII" | awk '/Sig: [0-9]/ {print $2}'`
* Store Output In → `%Signal`Alternatively, since `awk` requires installation of Busybox, for non-rooted devices use the action Variable → Variable Search to search the integer next to `Sig:` in the variable `%WIFII` and save it in `%Signal`.
2. Task → If:
* `%Signal` Maths: Less Than `INT`Replace `INT` with the signal value (0-9) at which Wi-Fi should disconnect
2. Net → WiFi → Off | Net → WiFi Net → Disconnect
It is up to you how you want to use this Task.
Note: Tasker has a profile option "WiFi near" under "State" where you can select SSID and/or Signal level of WiFi in proximity.
**Hint:** You may try running that task with a bit more modification under an infinite loop.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/15 | 494 | 2,154 | <issue_start>username_0: if i sync a google account account to my android mobile, all my gmail, contacts will be synced with the google account and i can view my mobile contacts, photos from a web browser in pc by signing in my google account right. now my question is simple. if i remove my google account from my android mobile, will i still be able to view the already synced contacts and photos from a web browser in pc through internet?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, you will still be able to view any of that synced data that you can view from a different device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes.
If you have synced the account properly then you will be able to access all your content from browser even though you remove the account from android device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: My understanding of this process is not technically correct. For a full explanation of how this process works read: [How Google Sync Works](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/38584/how-does-google-contacts-sync-works) and [Google Sync](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Sync).
I will give my understanding of the matter and hope it
Lets say you have Contact\_A on your Phone. When you configure a G-Mail account on your phone to sync your contacts Google grab Contact\_A from your local device (phone) and then syncs with your *Google* account. Once this is done, this contact is then associated with your google account and is added to their database. This is controlled by Google and when you login to their service you're accessing your account through their product.
By syncing (and completing) this on your phone, Google will then store a copy of all the contacts on their server and will allow you to access this via a browser. You can successfully unlink your phone.
Obviously this method does not allow you to keep your phone and cloud sync unless you re-add. The best option here for you (I assume) would be to simply disable the "sync contacts" field on your phone.
If you believe anything here is wrong please feel free to correct me - I'm here to learn too.
If a sufficient answer please mark it so.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/15 | 509 | 2,063 | <issue_start>username_0: I have many calendars on Google Calendar:
1. Hospital appointment (blue)
2. Birthday calendar (yellow)
3. Payday calendar
4. My career's calendar
They are separated by the colours to make it easy for identification, but **I would like to separate the notification sound to go with the colours**. Some more urgent like an alarm, some less aggravating but still just a buzz or something.
It's confusing that they all use the same tone, and although via some apps I can differentiate these between text, voicemail, and Facebook, etc, it's not quite ideal. I have been looking through all calendar apps I can find for this thing.<issue_comment>username_1: The feature you are looking for in the Google Calendar is already present.
You can find the instructions to do that at google support [here](https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/37242)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Setting up distinct alarms for separate calendars within the Google Calendar app--or for separate events on any of those calendars--is not a feature provided in the Google Calendar app. If you wish to have that function and to continue using the Google Calendar app, you'll need a third-party add-in such as [Calendar Event Reminder](http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.foobarsoft.calendareventreminder). (CER) That one costs a couple of bucks but there may be other options, perhaps even "free" apps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The third-party app [Business Calendar 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appgenix.bizcal) includes the functionality you seek.
Specifically, it allows the user to specify different notification sounds for different calendars, or no notification sounds for specific calendars.
I'm sure Business Calendar 2 has this functionality, but you may be more interested in [aCalendar](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendar), as it likely also has this functionality, but donates some of their revenue to a non-profit charitable organization.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/15 | 433 | 1,529 | <issue_start>username_0: When the device tries to connect to an access point or router, it has to sign in on the captive portal page with the message saying
>
> "Sign in to Wi-Fi network".
>
>
>
How does the access point/router identify that a sign in is required for the device and what is the process behind it?<issue_comment>username_1: This technology is called "Captive portal". There are several implementations. As I know, Android tries to reach a file named `generate_204` on one of the Google servers and if it is not possible, a notification in generated.
Further reading on Wikipedia: [Captive\_portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: The detection url differs between different Android versions.
For Marshmallow, it uses connectivitycheck.gstatic.com/generate\_204, check the code here [AndroidXRef - Marshmallow 6.0.0\_r1](http://androidxref.com/6.0.0_r1/xref/frameworks/base/packages/CaptivePortalLogin/src/com/android/captiveportallogin/CaptivePortalLoginActivity.java)
For Kitkat, it uses clients3.google.com/generate\_204
check the code [AndroidXRef - KitKat 4.4.4\_r1](http://androidxref.com/4.4.4_r1/xref/frameworks/base/core/java/android/net/CaptivePortalTracker.java)
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: A captive portal is generally implemented by directing all traffic to a valid HTTP response (200). This HTTP response is what appears in the captive portal.
This can be done with tools like iptables or dnsmasq.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/15 | 3,049 | 11,428 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bit annoying problem. My Android 4.2 Jelly Bean automatically corrects volume down every few minutes. It is rather annoying than a problem.
I tried to find and switch off this functionality, but i was not successful.
Can somebody help me where i can find it and switch it off?
Tablet is not rooted.
This occure when I listen Google Play, when I am not listening to music, when i have switched on or off Google Play.
It happenes about every 10 minutes or something like that.
It happens when plugged headphones via connector or without it. Bluetooth not tested.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: One possibility (Tested with OnePlus 5): The **Equalizer**.
Turn off the equalizer in **System Settings**, or at least the "Limiter".
To balance music volumes and reduce sudden bursts, the equalizer automatically raises volume on quieter parts of a music and turns down volume at bursts. This causes troubles frequently so I don't like it.
P.S. Someone told me to turn off equalizer in GPM but I can't find such a setting so I'm not adding it here.
References:
1. AndroidCentral – [Google play music volume issues](https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/297718-google-play-music-volume-issues.html)
2. Galaxy S4 Forums – [Google Music volume increases and decreases on its own](http://www.galaxys4forums.net/forum/15-galaxy-s4-audio/2016-google-music-volume-increases-decreases-its-own.html)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Possible reasons to why the problem occurs;**
**Power saving feature (both inherent or acquired from third-party applications.**
Some users suggest that this can be attributed to a power saving feature in the ROM.
>
> As soon as it hits 30% battery and that activates, it changes all my volume settings. [Volume settings auto-adjust themselves?](https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-mini/335205-volume-settings-auto-adjust-themselves.html)
>
>
>
This suspected feature is also thought to be provided by applications such as AVG optimisation feature etc
**Incompatibility issues with headphones with in-built mic**
It was observed that when doing an action that generates sound (i.e driving, running etc), the mic input in the head phones, this extra sound is somewhere compensated by a *reduction in device volume*.
Another possible theory to explain this scenario was described by one user:
>
> When using headphones that does not have built-in controls the phone misinterprets small variations in voltage as commands to adjust volume. These variations are likely caused by phone’s own power saving, peaks in audio being played etc. Such small variations in voltage via the grounding pin are being interpreted by the phone as “volume down commands”. `
>
>
>
**Bugs in Android versions**
This problem has been noted by many users as a major bug in lollipop and I think earlier versions could have been vitims too. Not only is the Galaxy S4 model affected by this bug, infact other device models e.g LG, Galaxy S3 etc running lollipop version seems to be affected as well.
---
**Possible fixes**
1. **Using Volume locking applications**
Various applications such as [Volume Lock & Mute](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.dieterthiess.stfu&hl=en) were shown to be a working solution:
An alternative application [Volume Control-Volume Lock](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myunglab.VolumeControl&hl=en) has been shown to do the job
2. **Replacing headphones**
Following this evidence:
>
> I found the problem finally. I found that if I use headphones that have a mic built in, it was the cause of the problem. Luckily my headphones came with a lead that could be unplugged from the headphones so I bought a new jack lead with no inbuilt mic and ii fixed the problem.
>
>
>
Another user was affirmative with this workaround:
>
> Long story short, try not to use headphones with an inbuilt mic/volume control esp. while exercising (I find this is often the time this occurs).
>
>
>
3. **Observing the device in Safe Mode**
Try booting your device in Safe Mode. If the problem stops, there is definitely a third-party app triggering it.
However, if the problem is still there, it might be the Android software itself triggering the issue or a hardware-related fault. Simply delete the app that you suspect has compatibility issues with your music player.
4. **Performing a Factory Reset**
When the above solutions do not work, go to Recovery Mode and select Factory Reset. This will totally restore your phone to its factory settings. It will completely wipe all your stored files though, so remember to backup your data prior to this. You also wipe the cache partition in Recovery Mode if even Factory Reset fails.
5. **Upgrading OS version**
If the problem is due to an OS version update, wait for another OTA update that contains a fix from your unit’s carrier or manufacturer. When there are no updates or updates fail to fix the issue, you can root and flash your phone, then, install a custom ROM that will remove the issue. This is very risky though, so do your research about the process first or seek help from a technician.
**Other workarounds**
Another workaround is using [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'"). You can try using [Tasker](http://tasker.dinglisch.net) ($2.99 but available as a trial version for 7 fays)
Basically here, you want to set the media volume at constant level preferably when playing music or other media:
* We need to create a Profile that can be linked to a certain Task say (Volume lock) when the conditions are met (variable is set to media volume, music app is opened)
Here is a workaround using Tasker:
**Task**
Go to the Task tab
* Select "New Task + "
* You can name this Task *KeepSameVol* or anything.
* Click "+" to add new Action
* Audio >> Media Volume [Level :10 (or any value) Dislay (optional just a pop up alert)
* Tap back to exit from this task
* Press back all the way to exit (Your task is saved)
**Profile (or Trigger)**
Create a Profile which allows setting of predeterminded media volume level:
* Goto Profiles Tab and click the "+"
* Event >> Variable set >> %VOLM
* Long press the "+" to add another option
* State >> Variable value >> %VOLM != 10 (media volume isn't equal to 10)
* Long press the "+" to add another option
* Application >> Select your Music/Media applications
* Tap back to exit from this window
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rjA9k.png)
**Link the Task to the profile**
*Explanation: When an media application is opened,acheck is made if the volume is set to a defined level (i.e 10 in this case), if not
equal to ths value then a Taskis processed to adjust the volume to that level and make sure its constant*
Hope this helps
**References**
1. [Volume decreases when playing audio with headphones](https://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-m9/553831-volume-decreases-when-playing-audio-headphones.html)
2. [Samsung Galaxy S3 Volume going crazy](https://forums.androidcentral.com/t-galaxy-s-iii/281623-samsung-galaxy-s3-volume-going-crazy.html)
3. [Why does ringer volume keep going down?](https://androidforums.com/threads/why-does-ringer-volume-keep-going-down.919512/)
4. [Samsung Galaxy S4 Music Volume Goes Down on Its Own](http://thedroidguy.com/2014/04/samsung-galaxy-s4-music-volume-goes-89032)
5. [Possible to lock volume to certain level, so volume buttons don't do anything?](https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/4st3ue/possible_to_lock_volume_to_certain_level_so/)
6. [S7 Edge, Volume lock?](https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge/666152-s7-edge-volume-lock.html)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Revised [earlier solution](https://android.stackexchange.com/revisions/177885/3) , optimizing it and reducing it to a single macro - keep it *simple* (instead of two). This works fine - shouldn't take you more than 20 minutes to set up for test (even if you haven't ever used this app )
---
My solution is towards providing a *simple , tested* fix to the problem using [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'")
I prefer using [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid) , since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn. Install the app , grant it permissions requested and you are good to go.
**Logic**
* User decides a predetermined volume level that is comfortable
* Launches Google Play music and keeps it in **foreground**
* Play music - Every 3 seconds the macro forces the volume level to the predetermined volume level , thus ensuring fading of music or tuning out doesn't happen. 3 seconds is arbitrarily chosen with the assumption that volume changes in 3 seconds will not be detected by ear - decrease it as you wish , if volume changes are jarring. I tested down to 800 milli seconds
* To stop this volume adjustment (exit condition ), either switch the app to background or minimize it. Macro stops working
**Testing Done**
Since I don't have this problem with Google Play Music on my Moto X Play, I tested by by pressing `Vol up` and `Vol down` keys ( to simulate changes in volume ) but the player volume remained at predetermined level. I have tested it extensively , since my earlier solution
---
You need a single Macro for this - it looks to be a tad lengthy process only because all the steps have been described in detail ( 20 minute promise holds )
Your macro would look like this
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nV7Rhm.png)
(Triggers / Actions / Constraints are added by **`+`** on the right side of each panel )
Macro : Lossless Music ( named by me - name it whatever )
---------------------------------------------------------
This macro does *fixing the predetermined level, polling every 3 seconds and ensuring that volume stays there*
**Triggers** :
**Triggers** : *Application Launched / Closed* → *Application Launched* → `OK` → *Select Google Play Music* and `OK`
( When Google Play Music is launched , actions below happen )
**Actions**:
* *Repeat Actions* ( second item on drop down when you press the plus sign on action panel )→ *While condition repeat* → *Conditions **`+`*** → *Application Running* → *Running in Foreground* →`OK` → *Google Play Music* and `OK`
This creates a while / do loop wherein we want something to be done when Google Play Music is in foreground. You see now a WHILE / DO - End Loop created . Tap the *End Loop* and you will get a pop up *Add action above*. Tap that and add actions below
* *Volume Change* → select *Media / Music* and set slider to say 75 % tap `OK` (this is the **predetermined level** and can be varied as you like )
* *Wait before next action* → set it to 3 seconds ( or less as you want )
**Constraints** : Leave blank
**Save** and you are done !
---
**Improvements possible**
* If you are the kind that prefers to play Google Play Music in background and wish to modify the macro , it's simple - replace *foreground* with *background* in above macro
* If you want to have this behavior whether Play Music is in foreground OR background, it is also possible but you would need two macros for it - I have configured them and will add if you want
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/15 | 346 | 1,424 | <issue_start>username_0: I use Symphony w71.Though it would connect with PC but after root I find no option to connect with PC.It charge but not connect with computer.My phone debug option is on also enabling Root permission.What should I do now??<issue_comment>username_1: Once you connect your phone to your PC, unlock your phone and follow these steps
Pull down the **Status/Notification bar**. You must be able to see the type of connection. Press on it.
You must be able to see several options like **Media device(MTP)**, **Camera(PTP)**, **Charge only** and **Mass storage(UMS)**.
For your requirements, I suggest you choose the **MTP** connection. The UMS would just mount your SD card as an external device and ignore the internal storage.
You must be able to view your phone being connected to your PC by now and I would suggest you keep your screen unlocked till you disconnect your phone from the PC
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe you should only use an other usb-cable. Many cables have the middle two pins (which are for the data) in a position were it does not connect to pc, but the both pins left and right(which are for the power) are connected. So your device is loading but your pc says there is no mobile phone connected. Sorry but in my opinion many manufacturer do this with purpose :/
Hope this helps you :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/15 | 435 | 1,674 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to transfer files on my Moto G x1032 (recognized by ADB) from `/data/media/0/clockworkmod/backup`(confirmed location) to my PC, but `adb pull` gives me `remote object /'location' does not exist`.
I can't copy the backup to storage with any file manager I've tried, and hence can't see the files on my computer.
[This seems relevant](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24307891/android-adb-pull-command-not-working-not-able-to-perform) but `/PB` doesn't help.<issue_comment>username_1: Once you connect your phone to your PC, unlock your phone and follow these steps
Pull down the **Status/Notification bar**. You must be able to see the type of connection. Press on it.
You must be able to see several options like **Media device(MTP)**, **Camera(PTP)**, **Charge only** and **Mass storage(UMS)**.
For your requirements, I suggest you choose the **MTP** connection. The UMS would just mount your SD card as an external device and ignore the internal storage.
You must be able to view your phone being connected to your PC by now and I would suggest you keep your screen unlocked till you disconnect your phone from the PC
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe you should only use an other usb-cable. Many cables have the middle two pins (which are for the data) in a position were it does not connect to pc, but the both pins left and right(which are for the power) are connected. So your device is loading but your pc says there is no mobile phone connected. Sorry but in my opinion many manufacturer do this with purpose :/
Hope this helps you :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/15 | 1,671 | 5,568 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone (a refurbished Kyocera Hydro Icon running non-rooted Android 4.3) shows storage info of a sd card in picture 1. What's the path of its mounting point?
The size matching in picture 1 and 2 suggests its directory is `/storage/sdcard0`.
But ES File Explorer shows the content of /storage/sdcard0 isn't empty after I unmount the sd card. Picture 3 and 4 are before and after I unmount the sd card.
I can't find the sd card in the back of the phone. See picture 5. Where is it? (Update: I found the 2GB sd card, it is a little black thing, a little vague to see in the picture 5)
Thanks.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/gUtuH.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fNSxI.png)
Storage as shown in *Settings* (left) and *ES file manager*
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q8N1H.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SJUbp.png)
`sdcard0` with both cards mounted (left, note the `internalSD` folder) and with the external card removed
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/0CIrA.jpg)
There's an SD card inserted. Click the image for a larger variant if you don't believe
I've checked with `mount` and `df` while both cards are mounted, and with the external card umounted:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/cWliH.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Dbkrc.png)
output of `mount` with the external mounted (left) and unmounted (click images for larger variants)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XA8Zq.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/1PGbI.png)
output of `df` with the external mounted (left) and unmounted (click images for larger variants)<issue_comment>username_1: `/storage/sdcard0` is usually an "emulated SD card", in other words, your internal storage. Newer phones always have that "internal storage" which can't be physically removed from the phone, and serves as its "SD card", in a way that it stores apps and user data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Checking your pics again: that device seems to have a weird mounting set up, which I've never seen before on an Android device. `/storage/sdcard0` indeed is your internal SD. But as soon as the external card is mounted, some kind of "[overlay file system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_mount "Wikipedia: Union mount")" seems to be initialized, blending it in with the internal card as if it were a single device. You can see that by the fact that, when unmounting, some entries from pic#3 disappear (pic#4; of course the files from the external card) while some remain (those on the internal card).
To find out where the external card is mounted physically, you can use the `mount` or `df` command at a terminal prompt: no root required for that, a simple terminal app will do or, alternatively, access via `adb shell` (see: [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") and [its tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info)).
---
**Edit:** After having collected `df` output with and without the external card mounted, the situation looks a bit more confusing. Here's what's happening in your case:
* the internal SD card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`, as it should be.
* when the external card is inserted,
1. the internal one gets unmounted
2. the external card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`
3. the internal card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0/internalSD`
* when the external card is unmounted, things reverse again
So `/storage/sdcard0` never shows "empty", but the content "changes". Relevant parts of `df` output to confirm this:
```
# df run with the external card mounted:
/storage/sdcard0 1.9G …
/storage/sdcard0/internalSD 1023.7M …
# df run after unmounting the external card:
/storage/sdcard0 1023.7M …
```
Check with the sizes to confirm. Another proof is the `mount` output:
```
# mount with both cards mounted:
/dev/block/vold/179:65 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0/internalSD vfat
# after unmounting the external card:
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
```
Here you clearly see the device (first column) mounted to `/storage/sdcard0` changes (which explains why I wanted the `mount` output in the first place). So no UnionFS: the output also clearly shows both cards using [VFAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#VFAT "Wikipedia: VFAT"). Changing contents in the `/storage/sdcard0` directory are easily explained by the SD cards being "interchanged".
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: When running console under TWRP, external microSD card is: /system/sdcard1 works fine, but I just couldn't get to it through ADB. I'm using MIUI 8.5.3.0. Finally found it:
I suspect the name will vary, so do ls in /storage
it should show up something like
```
2ABC-1XYZ <<< this is it
emulated
self
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: It was such a pain that the SD mount point is often different across android devices that I wrote this `awk` one-liner (works on my 3 android devices) :
```
adb shell mount | awk '/emulated|sdcard0/{next}/(Removable|storage)\//{if($2=="on")print$3;else print$2}'
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/15 | 1,177 | 4,211 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to install DropBear SSH on my 64 bit Android 5.1 device, but it seems that all the installation tutorials and how-tos have disappeared or contain links to broken files/downloads.
Could someone please explain the proper way to accomplish this?
FURTHER DETAILS:
* This question comes from [this other](https://softwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/24827/searching-for-root-mode-ssh-server-for-64-bit-android-v5-and-above): an attempt to install some SSH Server on a modern (September 2015 at least) Android device that has (nearly) failed with many tested apps. Command line installation of Dropbear is a different approach to the problem.<issue_comment>username_1: `/storage/sdcard0` is usually an "emulated SD card", in other words, your internal storage. Newer phones always have that "internal storage" which can't be physically removed from the phone, and serves as its "SD card", in a way that it stores apps and user data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Checking your pics again: that device seems to have a weird mounting set up, which I've never seen before on an Android device. `/storage/sdcard0` indeed is your internal SD. But as soon as the external card is mounted, some kind of "[overlay file system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_mount "Wikipedia: Union mount")" seems to be initialized, blending it in with the internal card as if it were a single device. You can see that by the fact that, when unmounting, some entries from pic#3 disappear (pic#4; of course the files from the external card) while some remain (those on the internal card).
To find out where the external card is mounted physically, you can use the `mount` or `df` command at a terminal prompt: no root required for that, a simple terminal app will do or, alternatively, access via `adb shell` (see: [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") and [its tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info)).
---
**Edit:** After having collected `df` output with and without the external card mounted, the situation looks a bit more confusing. Here's what's happening in your case:
* the internal SD card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`, as it should be.
* when the external card is inserted,
1. the internal one gets unmounted
2. the external card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`
3. the internal card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0/internalSD`
* when the external card is unmounted, things reverse again
So `/storage/sdcard0` never shows "empty", but the content "changes". Relevant parts of `df` output to confirm this:
```
# df run with the external card mounted:
/storage/sdcard0 1.9G …
/storage/sdcard0/internalSD 1023.7M …
# df run after unmounting the external card:
/storage/sdcard0 1023.7M …
```
Check with the sizes to confirm. Another proof is the `mount` output:
```
# mount with both cards mounted:
/dev/block/vold/179:65 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0/internalSD vfat
# after unmounting the external card:
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
```
Here you clearly see the device (first column) mounted to `/storage/sdcard0` changes (which explains why I wanted the `mount` output in the first place). So no UnionFS: the output also clearly shows both cards using [VFAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#VFAT "Wikipedia: VFAT"). Changing contents in the `/storage/sdcard0` directory are easily explained by the SD cards being "interchanged".
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: When running console under TWRP, external microSD card is: /system/sdcard1 works fine, but I just couldn't get to it through ADB. I'm using MIUI 8.5.3.0. Finally found it:
I suspect the name will vary, so do ls in /storage
it should show up something like
```
2ABC-1XYZ <<< this is it
emulated
self
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: It was such a pain that the SD mount point is often different across android devices that I wrote this `awk` one-liner (works on my 3 android devices) :
```
adb shell mount | awk '/emulated|sdcard0/{next}/(Removable|storage)\//{if($2=="on")print$3;else print$2}'
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/15 | 1,174 | 4,138 | <issue_start>username_0: Today my phone (galaxy s4 i9505) got some type of space storage problem, i removed a lot off apps and clear all the cache, first when the problem didn't start, i had 1,5GB space available, but now it stay between 5.5MB~0.0KB.
i tried to restart my cellphone, didn't work
So, i go into storage and my "used space" is using between 6,73GB to 8,72GB, a large part of this space is in using by "contact storage" - 2,93GB
i don't know what can i do, and i can't take pictures on my screen phone to show the problem because of this little amount of storage space
(sorry for bad english)<issue_comment>username_1: `/storage/sdcard0` is usually an "emulated SD card", in other words, your internal storage. Newer phones always have that "internal storage" which can't be physically removed from the phone, and serves as its "SD card", in a way that it stores apps and user data.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Checking your pics again: that device seems to have a weird mounting set up, which I've never seen before on an Android device. `/storage/sdcard0` indeed is your internal SD. But as soon as the external card is mounted, some kind of "[overlay file system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_mount "Wikipedia: Union mount")" seems to be initialized, blending it in with the internal card as if it were a single device. You can see that by the fact that, when unmounting, some entries from pic#3 disappear (pic#4; of course the files from the external card) while some remain (those on the internal card).
To find out where the external card is mounted physically, you can use the `mount` or `df` command at a terminal prompt: no root required for that, a simple terminal app will do or, alternatively, access via `adb shell` (see: [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") and [its tag-wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info)).
---
**Edit:** After having collected `df` output with and without the external card mounted, the situation looks a bit more confusing. Here's what's happening in your case:
* the internal SD card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`, as it should be.
* when the external card is inserted,
1. the internal one gets unmounted
2. the external card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0`
3. the internal card gets mounted to `/storage/sdcard0/internalSD`
* when the external card is unmounted, things reverse again
So `/storage/sdcard0` never shows "empty", but the content "changes". Relevant parts of `df` output to confirm this:
```
# df run with the external card mounted:
/storage/sdcard0 1.9G …
/storage/sdcard0/internalSD 1023.7M …
# df run after unmounting the external card:
/storage/sdcard0 1023.7M …
```
Check with the sizes to confirm. Another proof is the `mount` output:
```
# mount with both cards mounted:
/dev/block/vold/179:65 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0/internalSD vfat
# after unmounting the external card:
/dev/block/vold/179:30 /storage/sdcard0 vfat
```
Here you clearly see the device (first column) mounted to `/storage/sdcard0` changes (which explains why I wanted the `mount` output in the first place). So no UnionFS: the output also clearly shows both cards using [VFAT](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Allocation_Table#VFAT "Wikipedia: VFAT"). Changing contents in the `/storage/sdcard0` directory are easily explained by the SD cards being "interchanged".
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: When running console under TWRP, external microSD card is: /system/sdcard1 works fine, but I just couldn't get to it through ADB. I'm using MIUI 8.5.3.0. Finally found it:
I suspect the name will vary, so do ls in /storage
it should show up something like
```
2ABC-1XYZ <<< this is it
emulated
self
```
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: It was such a pain that the SD mount point is often different across android devices that I wrote this `awk` one-liner (works on my 3 android devices) :
```
adb shell mount | awk '/emulated|sdcard0/{next}/(Removable|storage)\//{if($2=="on")print$3;else print$2}'
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/15 | 912 | 3,397 | <issue_start>username_0: Yesterday there a bunch of app updates, I didn't pay much attention to which ones, there were perhaps 8 or 10. Since then my phone has shutoff and/or rebooted unexpectedly at least 8 times. 4 times it's gone through a full "optimizing apps" cycle, which take 30+ minutes. Two of those optimizing apps cycles resulted in a premature shutdown.
Today there was an Android System Update, 16.1mb, which I applied. Thankfully it seems things are more stable now, with only two shutdowns, but that's not enough of course.
I decided this is enough of a kick for me to finally do a full reset and root the device. I'm trying to do a [Full Backup of non-rooted devices](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28296/full-backup-of-non-rooted-devices) but am stuck. The phone asks for "current backup password" but I don't know what that is. I don't remember setting one, but I may have. I did do an adb backup about a year ago.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fqrQV.png)
I tried the on-boot de-crypt password, but that's not it or at least nothing happens on the PC side after entering it and then tapping the "back up my data" button.
How do I reset the backup password?
Phone is Nexus 5, 16gb.<issue_comment>username_1: My little research [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/114106/96277) indicates that the current backup password is saved in the file `/data/backup/pwhash` (no plain-text). In some earlier Android versions removing that file followed by a reboot resulted in paving a way for setting up new password since current password would default to blank then. But in Lollipop, you've to remove the file `pwversion` (in the same directory) as well.
Because the location is under `/data/` you'd get "permission denied" message if you attempt to browse into `/data/backup`, be it from a file manager or from command-line, unless root access is provided.
The only way (as it seems to me) to reset the password without root access is the factory reset.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Keep the "Current password" box blank and apply your new password.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I just wanted to check in here and report what worked for me, i just had the same problem. (Im running LineageOS on a Fairphone 3, but I think this should be pretty transferable for android in general, lmk). After seeing username_1's answer (props, this is a great lead), I enabled developer options, debugging over usb and root debugging and connected my phone to my laptop w a usb data cable (confirm that you have a cable for data and not just power, this is important).
Install adb on your laptop. You can then connect to your phone and reset your backup password with the following cli commands (you shouldnt need a rooted phone to do any of this):
>
> `adb root`
>
>
>
>
> `adb shell`
>
>
>
This will open up a shell session on your phone from your laptop, then:
>
> `rm /data/backup/pw*`
>
>
>
Then reset your phone. Your "desktop full backup" password should now be blank, and you can set up a new one. Since youve already come this far, consider connecting w adb again and running 'adb backup' to download a backup to your laptop for future use - I personally find this to be a safer and more convienent option than juggling sd cards or ftp or whatever.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/15 | 673 | 2,273 | <issue_start>username_0: Yes. I've read all other questions regarding this problem.
Like this one:
[Error 504 when downloading apps from Play Store?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/35062/error-504-when-downloading-apps-from-play-store/46095#46095)
It's the same problem as this one but with more background information and an other app:
[How to fix installation error -504?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/101993/how-to-fix-installation-error-504)
The details:
My device is an Ulefone Be Touch 2 running Android 5.0.
My connection is perfect. To be sure I tried different networks, among them are 3G, 4G and wifi on ADSL, VDSL, cable and fiber. I've also used Tor and 3 different VPN providers in 3 countries on 2 continents. Let's say I ruled the network out.
* A single app does not install: OpenKeychain.
* Currently I have 126 apps installed.
* It does not install via desktop browser > play store > install
button.
* I have enough free space (40GB). The app is 7MB.
* Re-adding Google account and clearing caches did not work.
* Even a complete device wipe and re-install didn't work.
* Downloaded the apk and tried manual installation, same error.
I also own a Nexus 7 (2013 wifi) and the app installs fine on that device.<issue_comment>username_1: I think this is a bug in Lollipop, I found this on another app forum:
>
> I’m getting the Error Code -504 (INSTALL\_FAILED\_UID\_CHANGED) when installing App from Google Play
>
>
> Try to erase the “/data/data/appnamespace” directory on your device and try again. This is a “bug” Android 5.0 Lollipop developer preview which was fixed in the final release version.
>
>
>
That (plus a reboot, remove + reinstall of the app and remove + replace of my google account) fixed this issue for me.
It definitely isn't a connectivity issue, and it's nothing to do with a 504 HTTP error.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This is what worked for me:
1) Clear data/cache for for the following apps:
* Google Play Store
* Google Play Services
* Download Manager
* Google Services Framework
* Google app
* Chrome
2) Restart the device
3) Change time and date, then back to the actual time and date.
Source: <https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-50875-5-1.html>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/16 | 705 | 2,792 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a samsung galaxy tab 4, i have already changed the download location to sd card, but i want to download an app and it says it can't be downloaded on the sd card, that it must be on the device. how can i revert it to download on the device, without taking the sd card out? Help its annoying to take out the otter box cover out, everytime.<issue_comment>username_1: You can unmount the SD card from the settings. To do this: Go to Settings -> Storage -> Unmount SD card.
Removing the card *physically* is not needed.
You can later remount the SD card whenever you need it back by using the settings again, still without actually removing and inserting the SD card.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: In the same settings menu where you changed the download location to sd card set the download location to device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You probably have just changed the *preferred* install location (I'm not aware of a setting that *enforces* a location for app install). So IMHO you don't need worry, simply install that app.
### Background:
Developers must declare their app's preferred install location in the `Manifest` of the app. There they basically have 3 choices: internal storage, external storage, let-the-OS-decide. On the OS side, again there's a corresponding setting: internal, external, default (usually internal). You altered the latter to "external" I assume.
Now what happens when you've set the OS side to "external"? Depends on what the `Manifest` of the app-to-be-installed says: if it says "let-the-OS-decide", things are clear: the app goes there (in your case, the external storage AKA SD card). Everything else overrides the OS-side setting: If an app offers services/widgets, it *must* go to internal storage, hence the developer will declare such – and the OS will obey.
So: No need to change anything. If the app *must* be installed to internal storage, the dev should have taken care for that in the app's `Manifest`. If you're still running into trouble, see [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/43522/16575) on how to change the default.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Some apps need to be installed on non-unmountable device-memory because they depend on an app-s service that must run continuously without beeing stopped if sd is unmounted/ejected.
The developper of the app can declare that the app must be installed on device memory.
You can try to install the app in device-s memory and later move it to sd-card via settings/app/move to sd.
If the developper does not want the app to be installed on sd this option is not available.
You can also try to use [the android app app2sd](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.app2sd) for this.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/16 | 872 | 2,551 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S5 for AT&T with Android 5.0 Lollipop upgraded.
Is there any way to root this phone?
PS.
[How do I root my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1184/how-do-i-root-my-android-device)
This question is different.
I heard that rooting Lollipop is different from rooting previous Android version.<issue_comment>username_1: [Root Samsung Galaxy S5](http://androidxda.net/root-galaxy-s5-sm-g900h-on-android-5-0-lollipop-build-xxu1boa7-using-cf-auto-root-tool/)
Although the given link is for the build xxu1b0a7, it worked for my mobile with build xxu1b0c3. So you can give it a try.
But I recommend you to not root your mobile, as the samsung will be releasing the 5.1.1 update and it will be of minimal bloatware.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here's an XDA instructions to root **Samsung S5 G900A (AT&T)**:
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-merry-christmas-heres-t3516196>
That's the only solution I found working!
1) Save these to the Samsung SD card:
* [SuperSU APK](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767138998)
* [Towelroot APK](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767139000)
* [Flashfire APK](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634747981)
* [pre-rooted OF3 firmware](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298933039 "G900A_OF3_Stock_Rooted_ROM-from-noship.zip")
2) Now on your Desktop PC, download this firmware:
[COMBINATION\_ATT\_FA44\_G900AUCU4AOF1\_ATT4AOF1.zip](https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120704448)
3) Install the "COMBINATION" firmware using [Samsung Odin](https://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Odin_mode) (you'll have to boot your device by pressing Volume Down + Home + Power ON)
**This will wipe ALL data** on the device! Backup your stuff before proceeding.
4) After this new firmware installed and loaded, open Android file manager, go to the SD card, and install those APKs: Flashfire, SuperSU, and TowelRoot.
5) Connect to the internet (Wifi), and then go into "Settings > Date and Time" and tick the "Automatic date and time" box. This is mandatory for TowelRoot to work.
6) Run TowelRoot app -> "make it ra1n". Now you'll have the root binaries installed.
7) Run SuperSU app -> "new user" -> update SU binaries -> reboot.
8) Run FlashFire app -> grant it root access -> flash ZIP -> choose the OF3 firmware from SD -> set options to Mount /system read/write -> Hit "flash".
You're done! Enjoy Samsung S5 with Lollipop unlocked!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/16 | 1,015 | 3,407 | <issue_start>username_0: As I could not see SIM card contacts in my contacts app, I just imported all contacts (well over a hundred items) from my SIM card to Google account.
On my SIM, my contacts were stored as Last- First-name (for sorting). And all this was imported, but Google assumes it's in First- Lastname format.
I need some way to fix this, as this issue messes sorting contacts - some are by first, some by last name. I don't want to go and fix all of those by hand, as it is well over a hundred contacts.
I am using Cyanogen based on Lollipop 5.1 (OnePlus One)<issue_comment>username_1: **Note:** Please [take a backup of all your Google contacts](https://www.google.com/contacts/u/0/?cplus=0#contacts) using the [old Google contacts](https://www.google.com/contacts/u/0/?cplus=0#contacts) website either as a Google .csv file or .vcf format before trying this and use an app like [Super Backup : SMS & Contacts](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts) for exporting your phone contacts just in case.
As I've already [mentioned in my comments](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/123250/swap-first-and-last-name-in-contacts#comment152331_123250) you can try this,
>
> First take a backup of all your google contacts(Export as ->Google
> .csv). Then download the Outlook .csv export and replace the First
> name column with the Last name fields and vice versa using Microsoft
> Excel. [Import the .csv again to your Google account](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/14024?hl=en) and check if
> the sorting is they way you wanted. (Last-First-name).
>
>
>
Alternatively you can also try this [google forum post](https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/gmail/xkgLihEQ_GM/r8uzWwyWHfEJ) (if the above doesn't work),
>
> 1. Go to contacts
> 2. Select All
> 3. Export to a Google csv format file
> 4. BACKUP that file !!!!!! <- This is the most important step of the process!
> 5. Open the csv file you have just created using Excel (maybe there are other tools - that's what I used)
> 6. Create a new sheet (call it temp)
> 7. Copy the first column from sheet "Contacts" to sheet "temp" (Column Name: "Name")
> 8. In the "temp" sheet, select the only column (name) and go to Data->Text to Colums->Delimited->Next->space->next->finish
> 9. At this point the names and family names should appear in different columns
> 10. Check that there are no people w/ more than 2 names.
> If so, you will need to decide where to put the 3rd string so you stay w/ 2 columns only.
> 11. In Cell C1, write down "Name"
> 12. In Cell C2, write down the following: =CONCATENATE(B2," ", A2)
> 13. Copy this field to all cells in Column C
> Now Column C should be filled with all names in the form of "Family Given".
> 14. Copy column C in sheet "temp" and paste it with Edit->Paste Special->Paste->Values to Column A in sheet "contacts".
> 15. Delete "temp" sheet
> 16. Save the file w/ a new name (newContacts)
> 17. Back to Gmail, delete all the contacts (not before you are sure you've saved that first file!!!!!)
> 18. Import the new CSV file.
>
>
>
The OP of the above message said it worked for him very well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Open Outlook CSV file. Cut the Title Column (column D), and paste before the First Name Column (column A). Save as CSV.
This should result in contacts importing to Google correctly.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/16 | 674 | 2,718 | <issue_start>username_0: Under the Settings -> Accounts -> Google, there's an account in the Accounts section and under that it says "sync turned off."
When I tap on it there is a list of services that can be synced (e.g. App Data, Calendar, Gmail, Google Play Books, etc.) and I can manually tap one of those to sync it now.
How do I enable automatic sync?
I don't see any option to "sync automatically" (only "sync now") from within the account nor from the Google Accounts page.
It used to sync automatically, and I'm not sure what happened or why it doesn't anymore.
How do I get that back?<issue_comment>username_1: Go back to the Settings menu, and in the Wireless and Networks section tap Data Usage. Then press the menu button and in the popup menu check the Auto Sync Data box.
You can then return to the Google account page mentioned in the question, where the list of services is, and select the newly visible checkmarks next to which ones you want to automatically sync.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: 1. On your mobile device, open *Settings*.
2. Under *Personal*, touch *Accounts*.
3. In the top-right corner, touch *Menu* More.
4. Check or uncheck *Auto-Sync Data*.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: For me it's:
1. Settings
2. Personal > Accounts
3. Press Menu key
4. You will see checkbox (when it's selected it means it will auto-sync your data)
5. Check it
6. You will see popup with more info about auto-sync and confirm button
7. Press OK
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Even more hidden is this... For Moto G 2015...
Go to:
1. Settings
2. Data usage
3. Scroll down to Gmail
4. Select Gmail
5. App settings
Select one of your gmail accounts and there you'll find a check box to turn sync on, you'll probably also find you can change notification settings msg tones etc everything you lost ages ago and almost gave up on finding the answers to ;) !
Totally ridiculous
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: Go back to the Settings menu, and in the Wireless and Networks section tap Data Usage. Then press the menu button and in the popup menu check the Auto Sync Data box.
You can then return to the Google account page mentioned in the question, where the list of services is, and select the newly visible checkmarks next to which ones you want to automatically sync. Remember to disable "Background data restriction" under Data settings sub-menu. Also don't forget to switch to more stable network connection like 3G, 4G poor network also causes syncing failure. Finally check if the core system apps that helps in synchronisation do really startup during booting (incase you anable auto start killer by some task killer apps).
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/16 | 577 | 2,078 | <issue_start>username_0: This is **NOT** a duplicate of [Why I can't scan the WhatsApp QR?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/96546/why-i-cant-scan-the-whatsapp-qr) or [Can't scan QR code for WhatsApp web due to camera inverted or tilted on Galaxy Y Duos](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/100434/cant-scan-qr-code-for-whatsapp-web-due-to-camera-inverted-or-tilted-on-galaxy-y).
* I'm using CyanogenMod 11 (snapshot M12) on HTC One X
* I have the latest WhatsApp 2.12.250
I'm trying to scan the WhatsApp web QR code on my computer. On my Android Whatsapp, I'm able to get to the point where the scanner is active, and the green scan bar goes up and down, but it never manages to capture the QR code on my computer screen.
I tried to scan the same code using the ZXing Barcode Scanner, and it only works when I turn on "Use auto focus", "No continuous focus", "No exposure".
The camera lense on my HTC One X is slightly scratched up, and the camera pictures has long been foggy. I suspect that the combination of my crappy camera and the computer LCD screen is preventing me from scanning the QR code.
So, since I can't change the camera setting in the Whatsapp QR scanner, is there any tip on how I can maximize the scannability of this web QR code?<issue_comment>username_1: first of all, make sure you have a high speed internet connection.
If so then do -
* hold still your phone in landscape mode and try to scan for atleast 10 sec..
(worked for my galaxy-y duos)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: for crapy phones, i just cut the QR code a paste in paint, zoom in and capture perfectly
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had issues with this due to my wide angle screen. If I moved the QR code to my 4:3 screen all of a sudden the scan would work normally. So, perhaps you can either change the resolution of your screen to one that is of a different ratio or take a screen shot of your QR code and then stretch it slightly (not just resize) to change it's height to width ratio until the WhatsApp scanner manages to read it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/16 | 407 | 1,644 | <issue_start>username_0: In Settings -> Accounts -> Google, when I tap on my Google account, I see a "Sync settings" page with a list of different Google services that can be synced (App Data, Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Google Play Books, etc.).
This list includes both "Contacts" and "People details." What is meant by "People details" and how does this differ from "Contacts?"
Are there any negative outcomes I would expect from disabling sync of "People details" (i.e. what would break?)<issue_comment>username_1: This is a little bit of a guess since you didn't specify your device... Contacts is normally part of the stock Android operating system while People is usually part of the launcher or service provider software. They are virtually the same app with different skins or interfaces. The People apps usually also incorporate all of your contacts, including social media. Contacts will most likely only show Gmail and phone contacts unless you alter the settings.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **Contacts** under Accounts, helps in syncing [Google-Contacts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Contacts) (Phone contacts saved )
More on Contacts sync adapter [here](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/ContactsContract.RawContacts.html)
**People details** deals with information regarding Google play games and Google+ (Game buddies and people in your circles on Google+)
More on People sync adapter [here](http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/05/13/apk-teardown-google-play-services-3-1-part-2-all-your-app-data-in-the-cloud-a-new-cloud-based-location-service-and-more/)
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/09/16 | 784 | 3,115 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently installed Facebook Messenger and it seems to be consuming a lot of battery, even if no messages are sent/received in a day.
Below is the battery usage for reference. As you can see Messenger used 12% of battery even though I did not use it the entire day, exceeding even the screen usage.
Is there a way to fix this? Uninstalling the app is my last option as sometimes I do want to send/receive messages on it.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nUNXJ.png)<issue_comment>username_1: Both the Facebook and Facebook Messenger apps are notorious for excessive battery use. Seriously, social media is nowhere near important enough to warrant killing your phone battery. One way to help is to make sure that location reporting is turned off for both apps. You should actually go through all of the settings for both apps and disable every single thing you definitely don't need. All of the battery-sucking features are enabled by default.
Of course, the best thing to do is kick Facebook's apps to the curb and just access it through the mobile browser... but that's just my opinion,
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I highly recommend [Greenify](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en) to take care of these battery sucking applications.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Here are my **opinions.**
Firstly there is an application called "[WatchDog Task Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zomut.watchdoglite)". You can install this application (or use the free version) and configure it so it kills processes exceeding certain thresholds. This can be set for the parameter of CPU or battery usage. This is primarily for CPU.
Another application you could configure is "[SnapDragon BatteryGuru](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiam.snapdragon.app)". Now this is highly opinion based, but I used this on my Samsung, HTC One M7 and M8 and noticed improved battery life. This application monitors your daily habits for battery and places certain application rules for when it syncs. This could assist in restricting FB (or even Messenger) from hogging battery.
You could also go to the extent of installing "[Memory Booster](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.memorybooster.full)" which has several additional add-ins such as task killers and battery saving technics. I would not really believe this suitable, but it is a worthy mention.
Of course there are many other applications that you could look into that apparently help boost your battery life. The key to boosting battery life is minimising applications that actively have "wakelocks". More on wakelocks can be read here: [What are wakelocks](http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-are-wakelocks-how-they-affect-the-battery-life-of-your-Android-device-and-how-to-Greenify-them_id58739)?
Feel free to comment on this if I have missed anything or your disagree with this. If you believe this a sufficient and correct answer, please mark it so.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/17 | 622 | 2,672 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to disable the PIN/Password of my Android screen lock but I am unable to do that as the relevant option is greyed out. Please see screenshot:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/k39WQ.png)<issue_comment>username_1: I have had that happen because I had a second/guest account setup (and that was a pain cause I use a third party lockscreen and I had two lockscreens to contend with). Remove the guest account, and that option should reappear.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Please read the subtitle of every remaining button...
"Because you've turned on an accessibility service, your device won't use your screen lock to enhance data encryption."
You need to turn off accessibility services before you can change any settings here.
Settings-> System section-> Accessibility->
Turn off each process using the accessability services until you are allowed to change your password again.
A second cause may be what Journeyman said, but you seem to be running an older android version that doesn't support that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It looks like your options for a non-secure lock screen are grayed out due to a security restriction. If you have, say, a work email account on your phone it probably requires to password protect the whole phone for security reasons. If this is the case, a possible solution would be to use a different mobile email client like [Touchdown](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrodesk.droid20.nitroid) which only locks the app itself instead of the phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to settings - fingerprint and password - smart lock - on body detection - turn it off
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: This can happen because an app has added a user certificate to the credentials and requires a screen lock as part of it's security policy. MITM proxy apps or VPNs that support https do this. Once the app is removed often the user certificate is left along with the restriction making the option to remove the screen lock appear disabled.
To fix this go to settings->security->credential storage then select 'clear credentials'. this will remove user certificates and security restrictions which will allow you to remove the screen lock. If you select 'trusted credentials' to display the list, the CA certs from the installed android package should be reloaded.
This worked for me on Android 4.1.2.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to Settings → General → Security → clear credentials. Now, you should be able to select any of the screen lock options.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/17 | 617 | 2,709 | <issue_start>username_0: I have LG e405. How do i get downloaded apps /any app from system/phone memory to goto internal memory?there are heaps more that i need to know but most apps and things seem to have disappeared from phone , now no room to reinstall them? This 3rd or 4th time has happened. Ok will not be far away, thanks<issue_comment>username_1: I have had that happen because I had a second/guest account setup (and that was a pain cause I use a third party lockscreen and I had two lockscreens to contend with). Remove the guest account, and that option should reappear.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Please read the subtitle of every remaining button...
"Because you've turned on an accessibility service, your device won't use your screen lock to enhance data encryption."
You need to turn off accessibility services before you can change any settings here.
Settings-> System section-> Accessibility->
Turn off each process using the accessability services until you are allowed to change your password again.
A second cause may be what Journeyman said, but you seem to be running an older android version that doesn't support that.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: It looks like your options for a non-secure lock screen are grayed out due to a security restriction. If you have, say, a work email account on your phone it probably requires to password protect the whole phone for security reasons. If this is the case, a possible solution would be to use a different mobile email client like [Touchdown](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nitrodesk.droid20.nitroid) which only locks the app itself instead of the phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: Go to settings - fingerprint and password - smart lock - on body detection - turn it off
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: This can happen because an app has added a user certificate to the credentials and requires a screen lock as part of it's security policy. MITM proxy apps or VPNs that support https do this. Once the app is removed often the user certificate is left along with the restriction making the option to remove the screen lock appear disabled.
To fix this go to settings->security->credential storage then select 'clear credentials'. this will remove user certificates and security restrictions which will allow you to remove the screen lock. If you select 'trusted credentials' to display the list, the CA certs from the installed android package should be reloaded.
This worked for me on Android 4.1.2.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: Go to Settings → General → Security → clear credentials. Now, you should be able to select any of the screen lock options.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/17 | 1,023 | 3,616 | <issue_start>username_0: Yesterday, I moved a bunch of old pictures and videos to my phone, using a FTP server I installed on my phone. Everything went fine, but today I discovered that the date of all the copied photos and videos was set to yesterday. As a result, my photos and videos are now showing up in the wrong order in the Gallery app.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FIl41.png)
Luckily, the date and time is still preserved in the filenames. Right now, I want to restore the photos' and videos' date using their filenames.
I'm interested in a way to do so. I don't really care whether it's by using an app or script or something else.
I'm aware of the fact that I can copy the files from my computer to the phone again using a different protocol, but that is not what I'm looking for.<issue_comment>username_1: You can easily change timestamp of **images** with many image viewers. For example in FastStone Viewer: *Tools -> Change Timestamp* -> choose the creation date from EXIF. You can select all your images before and apply this function on all of them at once.
My only idea about videos is a script, that parses a name and sets the file attribute.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This is an app you can make yourself, or I can do it for you if you so wish. It involves file manipulation using the Java File API or Unix shell tools, whichever you prefer. I think that if you have any programming experience at all the Java API documentation is a good place to start. Or, if you have Windows, you can use an extension to Windows explorer called QTTabbar ([qttabbar.sourceforge.net](http://qttabbar.sourceforge.net/)) which has an option to copy files while preserving the last modified date. I suggest copying the files from your computer to the phone using a USB cable.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I ended up writing a rather dirty script to do this. For this to work, I'm assuming you have a rooted device, and the directory that contains the pictures and videos is `/sdcard/DCIM/Camera`. If otherwise, change the script.
1. Download [BusyBox](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox) and install it. This is needed for executing Linux shell commands.
2. Create a script called `script.sh`, containing this block of code, and put it on the root of your sd card.
```
cd DCIM/Camera
echo "Navigated to `pwd`"
ls
for f in *.jpg *.3gp *.m4v
do
[ -e $f ] || continue ## testing if the file exists
NEWDATE=`echo $f | sed 's|IMG_||g' | sed 's|VID_||g' | sed 's|_||g' | \
sed 's|.3gp||g' | sed 's|.m4v||g' | sed 's|.jpg||g' | sed 's|........|&\.|g'`
echo "Touching date $NEWDATE into $f..."
touch -t "$NEWDATE" "$f" ## using touch to insert the new date into the file
done
```
3. Start adb shell, and execute:
```
su
mount -o remount rw /sdcard
```
to make sure you can actually edit the files
4. Move to your sd card:
```
cd /sdcard
```
5. Execute the shell script:
```
sh script.sh
```
6. Now start the Gallery app, and wait. Especially if you have a large file collection, it may take Android a while to sort everything and update the cache.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: If the EXIF data is correct, you can use [jhead](http://www.sentex.net/~mwandel/jhead/). Note that this only works for JPEG files.
First, check if the files still have correct EXIF data using:
```
jhead
```
Then use jhead's `-ft` option:
>
> `-ft` Sets the file's system time stamp to what is stored in the Exif header.
>
>
>
```
jhead *.jpg
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/17 | 667 | 2,620 | <issue_start>username_0: So I'm finally diving into the custom ROM world after experiencing some issues on CM12.1 on my OnePlus One. I have a question though that googling couldn't answer. If I flash only the essential Google stuff : play store, play services, etc, and then install the rest of Google apps from the play store, how would that be different from flashing the full Google apps package? Apart from, of course, using space that would have otherwise been used on the system partition.
I'm especially interested in this as there are a lot of Google apps I never use. I'm aware of the existence of smaller sized Gapps packages but none have the combination of apps I want.<issue_comment>username_1: You can go ahead and flash Gapps Pico (Google system Base, Google play services, Google play store) which contains apps that are essential for Google Play-store support. You can later install other Google apps which fit your need.
You can refer to the image below to find if there is any package that fits your need.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4QEBe.png)
### Click to enlarge. source:[androidrootz](http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/03/download-android-51x-lollipop-pa-gapps.html)
Alternatively, if you are not satisfied, you can install the Complete Gapps package and simply uninstall whichever apps you don't need by [Root Uninstaller](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.pro&hl=en)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Flashing Gapps is just a process, with the same outcome. You would flash Gapps regardless of which downloaded Gapps package you want. Typical you flash your 1. ROM 2.Gapps at the same time so when have at least Play Services and Store. Most ROM's only have their apps for the OS, not Google. So from a lot of trial and error with of flashing ROM's without Gapps or the "wrong" Gapps it is a pain to recover if you are doing this as a standalone process (without a computer). The way your Gapps are configured far as the system or not is not an issue, you are rooted so you can change that how every you want.
Answer your question, Yes you can just uninstall whichever you wont or add later. You can flash over the top of your first flash and it will add the missing Gapps. So download a couple to have on hand.
There is only one reason to flash your Gapps over installing one by one from Play Store or third-party that I can think of. I just did an Android 7.01 update on custom Rom and I had to flash the Gapps with a patch for the 7.01 to work due to the early release.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/17 | 729 | 2,657 | <issue_start>username_0: Update: turns out I was simply being blind, because I'm running Android lollipop... I do have a default widget though, which I don't seem to be able to change or remove.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rFHsa.jpg)
I have recently bought a new phone, a HTC One M8, and I am trying to customize everything. One thing I am used to is lock screen widgets, but I can't seem to enable those. The option simply isn't present in the settings menu.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rFHsa.jpg)
Does anyone know how to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: You can go ahead and flash Gapps Pico (Google system Base, Google play services, Google play store) which contains apps that are essential for Google Play-store support. You can later install other Google apps which fit your need.
You can refer to the image below to find if there is any package that fits your need.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4QEBe.png)
### Click to enlarge. source:[androidrootz](http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/03/download-android-51x-lollipop-pa-gapps.html)
Alternatively, if you are not satisfied, you can install the Complete Gapps package and simply uninstall whichever apps you don't need by [Root Uninstaller](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.pro&hl=en)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Flashing Gapps is just a process, with the same outcome. You would flash Gapps regardless of which downloaded Gapps package you want. Typical you flash your 1. ROM 2.Gapps at the same time so when have at least Play Services and Store. Most ROM's only have their apps for the OS, not Google. So from a lot of trial and error with of flashing ROM's without Gapps or the "wrong" Gapps it is a pain to recover if you are doing this as a standalone process (without a computer). The way your Gapps are configured far as the system or not is not an issue, you are rooted so you can change that how every you want.
Answer your question, Yes you can just uninstall whichever you wont or add later. You can flash over the top of your first flash and it will add the missing Gapps. So download a couple to have on hand.
There is only one reason to flash your Gapps over installing one by one from Play Store or third-party that I can think of. I just did an Android 7.01 update on custom Rom and I had to flash the Gapps with a patch for the 7.01 to work due to the early release.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/17 | 499 | 1,668 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 5 with the last CyanogenMod nightly (12.1 20150917). I have a bug with the live display. Since the auto mode doesn't switch automatically, I have installed Automate, an app that uses the Android API to do tasks.
To fix the bug, I would like to create a task to switch in the night mode at a specific time, but unfortunately, there isn't the Live Display in Automate. Is there a way to set the night mode through the terminal?<issue_comment>username_1: The [Night mode set block](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/night_mode_set_state.html) should be able to toggle night mode.
There's no block for changing *Live Display*, but it might be possible to change the system settings for it, using the [System setting set block](http://llamalab.com/automate/doc/block/system_setting_get.html), see the Reddit post [here](https://old.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/2yh6qw/cyanogenmod_livedisplay_settings/cre7gem/) for the possible setting names and values.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: A user named r3t3ch [provided](https://old.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/2yh6qw/cyanogenmod_livedisplay_settings/cre7gem/) the following solution on Reddit which I'm reproducing. Their answer was tested on a Moto X with CM 12.1.
To change [night/live] mode (Auto=2, Off=0, Day=4, Night=1):
```
adb shell settings put system display_temperature_mode 2
```
To change color temperature:
```
adb shell settings put system display_temperature_day 6500 settings put system display_temperature_night 3400
```
To change color calibration:
```
adb shell settings put system display_color_adjustment "0.8991 0.8689 1.0"
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/18 | 339 | 1,177 | <issue_start>username_0: I am able to use handwriting to input Chinese characters.
However, I would like to input Cantonese characters
(which are slightly different from Chinese characters).
How do I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Use **[Cantonese Input](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.inputmethod.cantonese)**. Install the keyboard and add it as an input method. You can then use any of the following to input characters:
>
> * Pinyin (Yale, Jyutping and Cantonese Pinyin standards)
> * Cangjie
> * Handwriting
> * Voice
> * Stroke
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can first try the solution provided by username_1. Alternatively you can also try these,
1. Install [Google Handwriting Input](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.handwriting.ime) and enable it.
2. Select the `Cantonese` language under the `Configure languages` option.
3. Now select `Download languages` (Download size around 12MB)
4. Now choose `Select Google Handwriting Input` and select the `Cantonese` keyboard.
Now you will be able to use the Cantonese Handwriting input and write in Cantonese.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/18 | 620 | 2,352 | <issue_start>username_0: I checked different tutorials to factory-reset my phone, and [this one](http://www.hardreset.info/devices/qmobile/qmobile-a50-noir/) applies to my phone's model. I had once factory reset this phone successfully, but I have forgotten what had worked for me..
1. I powered my phone off.
2. I pressed Volume-Up + Volume-Down + Power buttons together, and the screen showed me two options: Recovery Mode and Factory Mode.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HAgLp.jpg)
3. First I tried to enter the **Factory Mode** by pressing the Volume-Down button, that showed me these options:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MIwal.jpg)
**At this point the Volume-Up and Volume-Down were navigating between the options and the power button was doing nothing. Their combinations also did not work.**
4. So I pulled the phone's battery out, and did the entire thing again, but this time, I entered the **Recovery Mode**. But to my surprise I was given the following:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7Ehsa.jpg)
```
Select Boot Mode:
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME_DOWN is OK.]
[Recovery Mode]
[Fastboot Mode] <<==
[Normal Mode]
```
**BUT at this point none among the volume buttons or the power button are doing anything.
What should I do?**<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to factory reset your phone, just go to Settings->Backup and Reset->Factory Reset. You will be asked to confirm. Now, your phone will reboot and wipe data (do a factory reset).
I will assume that your volume buttons work correctly otherwise. If this is a repeated issue, it might be a faulty bootloader in this regard. If you have to reboot to recovery, you can use `adb reboot recovery` from the terminal with your phone connected in USB debugging mode to your computer. It should succeed, unless you have a corrupted recovery. In that case, you should take your device to a service center.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Hope it's not too late...
You should try another button instead of power button.
The power button doesn't work on my phone either, but in my phone, it makes me press "Home" to make a choice.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/18 | 312 | 1,296 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Nexus 5, freshly factory reset, with stock Android 5.1.1. When searching around how to disable the Google Search bar on the Home screen, all solutions I find recommend to go Settings→Apps→All, find the 'Google Search' app and disable that. But in my App list, there is no 'Google Search'!
Yet the Google bar is most definitely on my home screen. How do I get rid of it?<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to factory reset your phone, just go to Settings->Backup and Reset->Factory Reset. You will be asked to confirm. Now, your phone will reboot and wipe data (do a factory reset).
I will assume that your volume buttons work correctly otherwise. If this is a repeated issue, it might be a faulty bootloader in this regard. If you have to reboot to recovery, you can use `adb reboot recovery` from the terminal with your phone connected in USB debugging mode to your computer. It should succeed, unless you have a corrupted recovery. In that case, you should take your device to a service center.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Hope it's not too late...
You should try another button instead of power button.
The power button doesn't work on my phone either, but in my phone, it makes me press "Home" to make a choice.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/18 | 1,117 | 4,832 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't even know whether this is a good question. But it's annoying me and I don't get why it works so badly for me, and it's annoying me that I don't get it.
Point is, when switching from one mobile cell to another, you don't notice, right? The internet connection just continues. There's no noticeable interruption. Even if the cells use a different technology, like HSPA, GPRS and whatever there is. But when switching to wi-fi or back, there's a dropout. A loading web page will say that there is no connection available and stop trying to load. An online game will kick you out immediately, probably discards your progress and asks if you want to reload the game (like Clash of Clans).
When switching between connection types, there's a hard drop. Being able to freely use hundreds of wi-fi access points during a trip is completely useless! While I think the whole purpose of public wi-fi access points is a strong and reliable internet connection, the result is exactly the opposite! (unless you stay in one spot with strong connection to one of them of course).
I asked myself why this was the way it worked when I had my first smartphone, with Android 2.3. I'm using my fifth now, with 5.1.1, and the problem is still exactly the same. How is this possible? Doesn't anyone care? Isn't there some internet connection layer in Android that applications communicate with, regardless of connection type? Or why is there no option to use mobile and wi-fi connections simultaneously? I would be okay with it if switching network type would cause a small delay, but instead it's just immediately dropping dead, destroying partially loaded stuff.
I can think of several solutions, none of which anyone seems to have worked on. Maybe the apps shouldn't be programmed to whine that much about connectivity. But still, if the connection you're using (either cell or wi-fi) just doesn't have any throughput for a second, that's no problem at all. Unless it switches to another type! Even though that might be done in a second as well. How do apps even know the difference? IMO, they really shouldn't. Or is it the case that Android always turns off mobile data as soon as it starts connecting with wi-fi, even though the connection isn't established yet? That would be extremely stupid.
Meanwhile, my 'workaround' is a terrible one: just switch off wi-fi while I'm moving. But obviously I forget that pretty often, or forget to turn it back on when I'm home.
Can anyone shed some light on the matter for me?<issue_comment>username_1: **TL;DR:** When you switch internet connections you get another IP address, the online services have to drop and re-authenticate because it is the only way to know who you are from a new IP. It has nothing to do with Android.
---
It has nothing to do with Android, and everything to do with how TCP connections and IP addresses work.
When you switch cell towers, the cell provider servers re-route your cellular communications (including your internet traffic) to the next tower, but **the provider servers KNOW you are you** (from the IMEI of your phone and your SIM card), and the fact you switched cell towers is not transparent to the internet. You remain with the same IP address (most of the time), and all your connections are kept alive.
This same effect can be achieved with your home wi-fi, if you have a repeater in distinct rooms and just move around. The DHCP of your home router will remember your machine (from the wi-fi MAC address), and just redirect your traffic to the other repeater.
When you switch from 3G to WIFI, you are getting your traffic to another network device, another network entirely. Your IP address changes. **The services you were connected to have no chance to tell you are you**. And it is a good thing otherwise anyone on the net could impersonate you on facebook (or any other online service for the matter). "Whining about connectivity" is actually caring for your security and online identity.
So you have a hard drop. The apps have to re-authenticate themselves, to show that it is still you, and not another person.
The same issue would happen if you were traveling with a PC laptop and jumping from hotspot to hotspot.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Enable and open Developer Options and toggle the option that says "Wi-Fi and Network Always On" or "Aggressive Wi-Fi to Cellular Handover" for faster switching.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I agree and disagree.
I have a voip app. On iPhone the handover is fast enough that you can continue a call. On android the call is dropped while the app reconnects.
The aggressive wifi to mobile handover option has no effect. Reading on the option it would seem to merely drop the wifi in favour of mobile data at a higher rss.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/18 | 1,123 | 4,165 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently updating my Android phone (a Moto G) to Lollipop 5.1. I previously had taken action to prevent Stagefright from happening to my phone (setting multimedia messages to only manual downloads). The update said that Lollipop 5.1 included a fix for Stagefright. I am wondering what this fix is and if my phone is now completely safe from Stagefright (i.e., I can set multimedia messages to automatic download again).<issue_comment>username_1: You can use Zimperium's [Stagefright Detector app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector) to test your device for the known attack vectors. The bugs were not patched upstream until Android 5.1.1, but it is possible (particularly based on the change notes) that Motorola backported security fixes to their 5.1 release, so the version of Android you have is not necessarily the best indicator.
NB: One of Zimperium's researchers is [<NAME>](https://github.com/jduck), who disclosed the Stagefright vulnerabilities to Google and submitted patches to fix them. It is therefore reasonable to conclude that the tests in their app are more than likely accurate.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not based on the version of Android you have. Because Stagefright is a core library in Android framework and was found to be known after Android 5.1 was released.
But it's based on OEM's releasing the patch for Stagefright. Motorola have been posting the updates in their forum that it will soon release a patch for its users and ways to mitigate the issue till you receive the updates. Since you have Motorola Moto G and YES, Motorola has officially released the patch for the security vulnerability known as "Stagefright"(in the libstagefright media framework) after Google reported to Motorola in the late June and as it has been mentioned in the Motorola forum that and [its support website](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/106654),
>
> After Google informed us in late June, we've been working to
> integrate, test and deploy the security patches into all future
> products and software updates. We are also working with Google and our
> carrier partners to simplify the process of deploying critical
> security updates in the future.
>
>
>
The mentioned in the [Motorola forum post](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/05618afc2d?commentId=970384#970384),
>
> We have started deploying software with StageFright patches across the
> globe, with more in the pipeline. Here is a list of devices with new
> software in either full or staged rollout. (Note: this list may be
> incomplete -- I'll update as new information becomes available.)
>
>
>
And the updates are released to the public to the following devices,
* Moto G 1st Gen – EMEA/India Retail
* Moto G LTE 1st Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto G 1st Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto X 1st Gen – Brazil Retail/Telcel Mexico
* Moto X 2nd Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto E 4G 2nd Gen – Asia Retail
* Moto G 2nd Gen – US Retail
* Moto G 2nd Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto G 3rd Gen – Retail Brazil
* Moto G 2nd Gen – India
* Moto E 1st Gen – Brazil/India/US Retail
After appying this update you can feel secured from the Stagefright issue. But you never know there will be a new security issues everyday. So please keep your device software up-to-date.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have a Xiaomi Mi Max, which uses MIUI 8, which is based on Android 6 dot something. It totally fails the stagefright detection test. Chinese manufacturers pay next to zero attention things like this. Aging the firmware (and worn out irreplaceable batteries) is their primary means of giving their products an intentionally shortened lifespan.
So what I do is make darn well sure that none of the messaging apps I use, ever have the setting to automatically download MMS media content. I also make sure I never browse any questionable website. Firefox supposedly has a safety guard that prevents using the libstagefright that avoids the problem, but I don't know if the Chrome browser, which I prefer, is safe (supposedly) as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/19 | 1,263 | 4,654 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently destroyed the screen of my OnePlus One and had to send it in for repair. I used TWRP to make a Nandroid Backup before packing the device.
Yesterday, I received a new device, obviously not having my apps and data. So I moved my backup onto the device, but when I try to restore it, I get errors.
When restoring the data partition, it will get to 79% and then say
```
E:extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR=255.
```
I tried it multiple times with the same result. Unfortunately, I obviously cannot try creating a new backup. All other partitions restore without trouble.
According to the log files, the file causing the issue is
`//data/dalvik-cache/arm/data@app@com.instabridge.android-2@base.apk@classes.dex`.
What can I do? I thought it might help to delete the file as the Dalvik Cache is just a cache that will be recreated, but how do I delete files or folders from a Nandroid Backup?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use Zimperium's [Stagefright Detector app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zimperium.stagefrightdetector) to test your device for the known attack vectors. The bugs were not patched upstream until Android 5.1.1, but it is possible (particularly based on the change notes) that Motorola backported security fixes to their 5.1 release, so the version of Android you have is not necessarily the best indicator.
NB: One of Zimperium's researchers is [<NAME>](https://github.com/jduck), who disclosed the Stagefright vulnerabilities to Google and submitted patches to fix them. It is therefore reasonable to conclude that the tests in their app are more than likely accurate.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's not based on the version of Android you have. Because Stagefright is a core library in Android framework and was found to be known after Android 5.1 was released.
But it's based on OEM's releasing the patch for Stagefright. Motorola have been posting the updates in their forum that it will soon release a patch for its users and ways to mitigate the issue till you receive the updates. Since you have Motorola Moto G and YES, Motorola has officially released the patch for the security vulnerability known as "Stagefright"(in the libstagefright media framework) after Google reported to Motorola in the late June and as it has been mentioned in the Motorola forum that and [its support website](https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/106654),
>
> After Google informed us in late June, we've been working to
> integrate, test and deploy the security patches into all future
> products and software updates. We are also working with Google and our
> carrier partners to simplify the process of deploying critical
> security updates in the future.
>
>
>
The mentioned in the [Motorola forum post](https://forums.motorola.com/posts/05618afc2d?commentId=970384#970384),
>
> We have started deploying software with StageFright patches across the
> globe, with more in the pipeline. Here is a list of devices with new
> software in either full or staged rollout. (Note: this list may be
> incomplete -- I'll update as new information becomes available.)
>
>
>
And the updates are released to the public to the following devices,
* Moto G 1st Gen – EMEA/India Retail
* Moto G LTE 1st Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto G 1st Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto X 1st Gen – Brazil Retail/Telcel Mexico
* Moto X 2nd Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto E 4G 2nd Gen – Asia Retail
* Moto G 2nd Gen – US Retail
* Moto G 2nd Gen – Brazil Retail
* Moto G 3rd Gen – Retail Brazil
* Moto G 2nd Gen – India
* Moto E 1st Gen – Brazil/India/US Retail
After appying this update you can feel secured from the Stagefright issue. But you never know there will be a new security issues everyday. So please keep your device software up-to-date.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have a Xiaomi Mi Max, which uses MIUI 8, which is based on Android 6 dot something. It totally fails the stagefright detection test. Chinese manufacturers pay next to zero attention things like this. Aging the firmware (and worn out irreplaceable batteries) is their primary means of giving their products an intentionally shortened lifespan.
So what I do is make darn well sure that none of the messaging apps I use, ever have the setting to automatically download MMS media content. I also make sure I never browse any questionable website. Firefox supposedly has a safety guard that prevents using the libstagefright that avoids the problem, but I don't know if the Chrome browser, which I prefer, is safe (supposedly) as well.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/18 | 1,105 | 4,491 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a cable which connects my (normal/usual) external hard drive (which I use with my PC) to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S with a Lollipop Android operating system? If so, should it have an external power supply?
How about a memory stick?
Are tablets basically constructed NOT to connect to external hard drives?<issue_comment>username_1: The feature you are looking for is called [USB On The Go](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go).
Your smart-phone or tablet has to support it otherwise your device won't be able to talk to the USB device.
There are [ways to find out](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-tell-if-your-android-phone-or-tablet-supports-usb-on-the-go/) whether your device supports it. If it doesn't support it, rooting your device may make it possible.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: To my knowledge, (testing this myself now), it depends how the drive is formatted. According to my research: A drive you've been using for storage with Windows, formatted to NTSF default, won't be seen and Android most of the time won't see the external hard drive if it isn't formatted in exFAT. It depends on your tablet's manufacturer whether or not it is capable of viewing exFAT formatted storage devices.
Whether you use a power source cord of any kind for the external hard drive all depends on if the device normally requires one to function. Unless provided with the external storage device by the manufacturer or stated by the manufacturer to use something for power, the USB hard drive should not require outside power source to function. Small laptop hard drives or external small sized USB hard drives require only the power of the USB port to function. Most external USB hard drives are like this. Some larger 2-in-1 tablets come with a standard USB port and you may not need a "converter-OTG-cable" A.K.A. USB standard female to micro USB male cable.
My tablet is the RCA Maven pro 11.6 2-in-1 tablet, which has standard, as well as mini USB ports, so I'm experimenting now with a laptop platter style external HD to see if it can be read, and written to formatted in exFAT. From what I have read, if exFAT formatting the external hard drive with Windows doesn't work, then try FAT32 (backup, or remove everything on the drive before reformatting, because a reformat will erase all files).
Like I said I'm not an expert, but I read a lot, I love Android devices, and - If your tablet has both standard and micro USB ports like my RCA Maven Pro has (large tablets like Chromebook, MacBook, etc, usually have both standard and micro USB ports, if your device does as well, try using one or the other, so try using the micro USB port if the standard doesn't work, by using an OTG connection cable. If your system sees the drive, but says it needs to be reformatted, then make your tablet reformat the drive, and then it's bound to be able to read it.
If neither of those USB storage drive formats work, then your manufacturer did not include their capabilities. If it reads it but won't mount the USB device. or checks for errors, give it time (from what I've read) depending on the size of the drive, is how much time it will take to read it.
BTW if your device has a standard USB port, note that most tablets with one are usually USB 2.0, with tablets. If your external hard drive is over a certain size then USB standard 2.0 won't be able to see it, or all of it. Then you'd need a USB standard to micro USB conversion cable to be used plugged into your tablets micro USB port, in order to see the external's higher capacity. Make sure your micro USB port isn't just for charging, and will read outside devices. Some versions of Android require you to switch it in settings.
The only other alternative for an external hard drive being seen and utilized by Android (that I can think of) is to purchase a wireless USB storage hub to plug the hard drive into, to then wirelessly transmit files from the hard drive plugged in to your Android device.
Anyway that's what I know. I'm going to try this right now too with a 500GB, and see what happens. Good luck.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: What you would need is an OTG cable...its not very pricey...one end of it acts an USB port for your external hard-disk, while the other end is micro-USB compatible, so can be easily connected to your smartphone or tablet
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vvosm.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/19 | 805 | 3,180 | <issue_start>username_0: It is not a filesystem error as I tried to install a different SD Card to see if it is possible to copy files to it, same behavior, can read, not write.
There are plenty of free space in SD card. 32 GB total, like 20 or more free.
The problem is reproducible in two operating systems, Windows XP SP3 (Desktop computer), Windows Vista 32 bits (Toshiba Laptop). Right now I don't have access to other systems.
I don't think that this is related to the problem of some apps not being able to write to SD Card. What I'm trying to do is copy files from Windows PC to Samsung Phone SD Card.
In PTP mode Win XP does not even display the content of the SD Card (this is known problem in XP). In MTP mode, It displays it, allows me to copy from phone to PC, but If I try to copy from PC to Phone, the copy stalls indefinitely and no single byte is copied, not even the file created.
In Win XP, Event Viewer shows this message:
```
Event ID: 15200
MTP USB Driver has cancelled the operation 0x9808
```
I didn't check Vista Event Viewer yet but I think the same event will appear.
I tried installing Samsung Kies and Samsung Smart Switch, as they install drivers, and then with Windows Explorer again, same situation.
I also Removed Avast from phone and disabled Avast in Win XP. Same result.<issue_comment>username_1: This might be a simple problem of a write protection or permissions issue. Take a backup of your SD card and format the SD card. This may reset the permissions and you will be able to write into the SD card
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This looks like the Windows driver function timeout error. What you can try:
1. Open device manager.
2. Find your device under "portable devices"
3. Uninstall the device.
4. Reboot PC and reconnect the device.
5. Allow the device to install again and check if it works now.
6. If it doesn't, try installing the Google USB driver for the device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I've seen this issue solved before by removing the phone from Windows device manager. Then use Add Hardware to bring it back, but don't let it automatically add it. Instead select Choose Device from List. Then don't choose PTP or MTP, but chose USB mass storage device. I know your device does not have a mass storage mode, but this has worked on other similar devices.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have same problem with S3.
So far work perfelctly.I copy files to phone internal RAM without problem.
There was no change on the computer,only install splashtop streamer util.
And install apk to phone.(Possible infected exe and apk files?)
now:
Copy files from phone works.
Copy files to phone not works+ MTP connect crash,need reconnect the phone.
Copy little files 200kb to phone works.(2mb not works)...1xGb free
I reset the phone then works fine, one 1,6mb file copy completed then again came out the malfunkction.
but i not clear cache.
Possible android virus?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The USB cable was defective in my case.
I turned off all the unnecessary USB ports but saw no change. When I changed USB cable and restarted the machine, the problem resolved.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/19 | 619 | 2,423 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto G with the bootloader unlocked, and cwm v6.0.4.7 installed. I'm still one the stock ROM, and am looking into installing cyanogenmod
Before I do this, all the articles I see advice me to do the following:
1)Create a Backup using CWM
2)Format System partition
3)Clear Dalvik Cache
4)Flash the new Rom
Now my question is, where is the backup created by Clockworkmod stored? Won't it be deleted when I clear the system partition & the Dalvik cache?
Will I be able to go back to my original ROM if I follow the above steps?<issue_comment>username_1: This might be a simple problem of a write protection or permissions issue. Take a backup of your SD card and format the SD card. This may reset the permissions and you will be able to write into the SD card
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This looks like the Windows driver function timeout error. What you can try:
1. Open device manager.
2. Find your device under "portable devices"
3. Uninstall the device.
4. Reboot PC and reconnect the device.
5. Allow the device to install again and check if it works now.
6. If it doesn't, try installing the Google USB driver for the device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I've seen this issue solved before by removing the phone from Windows device manager. Then use Add Hardware to bring it back, but don't let it automatically add it. Instead select Choose Device from List. Then don't choose PTP or MTP, but chose USB mass storage device. I know your device does not have a mass storage mode, but this has worked on other similar devices.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have same problem with S3.
So far work perfelctly.I copy files to phone internal RAM without problem.
There was no change on the computer,only install splashtop streamer util.
And install apk to phone.(Possible infected exe and apk files?)
now:
Copy files from phone works.
Copy files to phone not works+ MTP connect crash,need reconnect the phone.
Copy little files 200kb to phone works.(2mb not works)...1xGb free
I reset the phone then works fine, one 1,6mb file copy completed then again came out the malfunkction.
but i not clear cache.
Possible android virus?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: The USB cable was defective in my case.
I turned off all the unnecessary USB ports but saw no change. When I changed USB cable and restarted the machine, the problem resolved.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/19 | 225 | 842 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently try to reset my android phone by power off, power on and volume up button.
There're several option but once I push volume down once and volume up once, it stuck with alarm sign and android logo. Below the logo said
>
> Now send the package you want to apply to the device with `adb sideload .zip`...'
>
>
>
What should I do to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Long press Power & volumn UP button for 10 second should solve it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: if you can't take out the battery of your device and if longpressing whatever does not solve it
1. install adb on pc.
2. connect device with usb cable to pc
3. enter following command on pc
```
adb sideload /dev/null
```
the device will complain that file is not valid but it will come out of the sideloading state
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/19 | 191 | 704 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I increase RAM and flash memory after rooting my Lenovo A269I running Android 2.3.6? After rooting an Android would the RAM and flash memory be increased?
I have not rooted my device yet. But I want to do so.<issue_comment>username_1: Long press Power & volumn UP button for 10 second should solve it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: if you can't take out the battery of your device and if longpressing whatever does not solve it
1. install adb on pc.
2. connect device with usb cable to pc
3. enter following command on pc
```
adb sideload /dev/null
```
the device will complain that file is not valid but it will come out of the sideloading state
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/19 | 240 | 963 | <issue_start>username_0: I've tried every way. Deleted from Main phone book of contacts. Deleted all chat. Blocked but I want to delete them FOREVER to tidy up my whatsapp list...
PLEASE anyone help? I would be eternally grateful.. :-)<issue_comment>username_1: I am not sure if it will work, but just see if your contacts are synced with google account. If so, just try deleting them from google account.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Delete the contacts from your Google account and any other local accounts.
Then go into the contacts tab and click the menu button followed by the refresh button.
This information is sourced from [here.](https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/20970403)
Alternatively go into WhatsApp > Settings > Contacts. Toggle the Show All Contacts field which I believe also refresh the contact list. After toggling, it will refresh (which may take some time) at which point you can return to the original setting.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/19 | 2,354 | 8,273 | <issue_start>username_0: **In short**: if I mount my Ext4 8GB SD card, **only root (SU) can see** it. The rest of users (so, the rest of apps) don't detect it.
As long as my **Ext4 SD** card is not correctly mounted (Android always yields `Damaged SD card. Format it... blah blah blah`), I followed [this guide](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424900) to mount it. And it works:
SD Card is at `/dev/block/mmcblk1`, so first partition is at `/dev/block/mmcblk1p1`.
I performed the (not very clear for me) prior ADB process:
```
su
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
adb kill-server
stop adbd
start adbd
HOME=/sdcard adb start-server
adb connect localhost
adb -s localhost:5555 shell
exit
stop adbd
cat /sdcard/.android/adbkey.pub >> /data/misc/adb/adb_keys
start adbd
```
And then the card is **correctly mounted** by doing (as root):
```
# mount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /storage/extSdCard && sleep 5 && /system/bin/vold
```
Note how it works as SU but **not as normal user**:
```
root@unknown:/ # ls /storage/sdcard1
lost+found
root@unknown:/ # exit
u0_a98@unknown:/ $ ls /storage/sdcard1
ls: can't open '/storage/sdcard1': Permission denied
```
I have tested the above steps via *SSH* (remote shell).
The SD Card has been formatted from Windows using *Minitool Partition Wizard*.
I have tested too:
* Editing the `/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml` file manually (adding ) to `WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` section, as referred here.
* [SDFix](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188).
* Using Xposed framework with [HandleExternalStorage](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-handleexternalstorage-t2693521) module.
But the apps (Total Commander, Ghost Commander, or any other program) have no access to the Ext4 SDCard.
What else could I try?
**Workarounds** to make apps read (and write) SD Card accepted too.
Extra data 1:
Note the output of the `mount` command for both users:
```
root@unknown:/ # mount | grep "sdcard" -i
/dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /storage/sdcard1 ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
root@unknown:/ # exit
u0_a98@unknown:/ $ mount | grep "sdcard"
u0_a98@unknown:/ $ mount | grep "mmcblk"
```
As can be seen, the root user has a mounted device that the normal user has not (!). I did not know this could happen on Linux.<issue_comment>username_1: @djsumdog and @Sopalajo <NAME> Sorry for the delayed response.
Things got re-orgonized and stream lined. By unifying those that use the `fstab` files. Such as the `init`, `vold`, and recovery all under `/fstab.` now. Some of which is managed by vold and just off the top of my head it sounds like a permissions issue because with root it's like an override with its `R/W` powers. Linux used to have an issue with android when formatting due to this but I do not know if it was fixed.
" **DEVICES MAY PROVIDE EXTERNAL STORAGE BY EMULATING A CASE-INSENSITIVE, PERMISSIONLESS FILESYSTEM BACKED BY INTERNAL STORAGE.** "
" When configuring a device-specific `init.rc` script,the EXTERNAL\_STORAGE environment variable must be defined as the path to the primary external storage. The `/sdcard` path must also resolve to the same location, possibly through a symlink. If a device adjusts the location of external storage between platform updates, symlinks should be created so that old paths continue working."
"One possible implementation is provided by the FUSE daemon in `system/core/sdcard`, which can be added as a device-specific `init.rc` service":
```
virtual sdcard daemon running as media_rw (1023)
service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard 1023 1023
class late\_start
```
"Where `source_path` is the backing internal storage and `dest_path` is the target mount point."
[Reference](https://source.android.com/devices/storage/config.html)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Edit 2020-06-03: If you would like to see a way more detailed answer in how the mounting ecosystem works under Android, you may have a look at this answer: [How to bind mount a folder inside /sdcard with correct permissions?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/217936/273279)
Mounting
========
Try logging in as a root user with proper mounting permissions using
```
su -mm
```
Make sure that a directory exists that receives the mount:
```
mkdir /mnt/arch1
```
You can also create an empty folder inside your internal storage and use that mount point instead if Apps won't allow you to browse in the `/` root directory.
Mount your ext4 partition using
```
mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /mnt/arch1
```
whereas `mmcblk1p2` is the second partition of my sdcard in my case. You can replace `/mnt/arch1` with any other path you wish.
My first partition is formatted (and acting as extSdCard) with FAT32 as a fallback, so Apps write their stuff there while my ext4 partition is "safe" and to prevent OSes accidentally formatting the whole SD-Card when inserting it.
You should now be able to browse inside that mount point using either your terminal (rooted and non-rooted) or your apps.
To automatically mount the partition on startup, you can use this line
```
su -mm -c mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /mnt/arch
```
in Tasker for example.
Unmounting / mount information
==============================
**Please note** that mount points of `-mm` in turn aren't visible to the "regular" root (without `-mm`). To unmount the partition, you would have to login with `-mm` again and use `umount /dev/block/mmcblk1p2` or `umount /mnt/arch1` from there.
Checking `whoami` won't reveal being logged in with or without `-mm`.
App permissions
===============
Edit 2020-06-03: After all these years using this approach I should add that even with rwx permissions on my special ext4 sdcard partition, apps may not be able to read files unless the SELinux policy is set to "permissive". For a quick fix I let Tasker execute `su -c setenforce permissive` on every boot. I need to do this anyway because I use ViPER4Android audio effect processing and it would not work without the permissive setting. Because of this, I noticed the permissive dependency just recently.
What I can't answer
===================
Unfortunately I have no idea how to mount it in that way that your ext4 partition is displayed as real external storage by standard file managers. You would have to do the workaround by creating a directory inside your internal storage mentioned earlier.
How I figured it out
====================
I experienced the exact problem. I gave the fact that other apps can't access the mount a further thought. Maybe the root user is not supposed to mount partitions for use with Android apps. I noticed a directory called `media_rw` is owned by `media_rw` (yes, same names) so I thought about `su`ing as a `media_rw` user and applying the above steps.
While reading the help page with `su --help` within Android, I stumbled across this part:
```
-m, -p,
-mm, --mount-master connect to a shell that can manipulate the
master mount namespace - requires su to be
running as daemon, must be first parameter
```
So tried logging in as a root user with the `-mm` option instead, mounted my partition from there and surprise - I was able to see my stuff in Total Commander and open media files from there with VLC.
My device in particular is the Planet Computers Gemini, using stock Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) rooted with SuperSU. Edit 2020-06-03: Android 8.1 (Oreo rooted with Magisk; same device) as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Thanks for this discussion. Here is what "kind of" works on my Android 5.1 TV computer:
```
su -mm -c mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /storage/sdcard1 && sleep 5 && /system/bin/vold
chown -R root:sdcard_r /storage/sdcard1
chmod 771 /storage/sdcard1
```
I say "kind of" because this is still not seen as a true, external storage card by Android or file manager apps (and the like). However, all apps can read/write/traverse the folder tree and do what they need to. You do NOT have to be root except to do this. As things stand for me now, I have to re-issue this upon every re-start of Android. But using Tasker makes this pretty easy to accomplish.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/20 | 2,464 | 9,058 | <issue_start>username_0: Whole story
-----------
(Feel free to skip to the "**The Problem**" section. This section is included for completeness, and just in case if it actually is related.)
---
SMARTPHONE: SONY Xperia E C1504
Specs:
-RAM: 512 MB
-DATA/SYSTEM space: < 1GB (~700MB)
-DATA/SYSTEM used out-of-the-box: ~ 300-400 MB
-INTERNAL STORAGE: ~ 2 GB
-PROCESSOR: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1
-STOCK ROM: SONY: Android 4.1.1 - based ROM
---
SD Card: SONY 32 GB microSDHC Class 10 (U1)
---
The stock SONY ROM that comes with the phone is too bloated, filled with unnecessary features, apps, and other stuff that make the phone (close to) unusable. Not only that, but even more space is wasted with some "SONY PC Companion" installer that I don't really need (download it from internet, maybe? and NOT WASTE VALUABLE SPACE!!!)
It's so crazy, that I can't even update all the apps in the phone (even without installing other apps in Google Play) without getting "Can't update : Insufficient space available.". Not only that, but 512 MB of RAM struggles to keep up with Facebook/Twitter! (Yes, they come pre-installed.). Way to go, SONY.
(barely) Survived for 2 years, after rooting using KingoRoot, removing loads of system apps, getting an SD Card, and installing Link2SD. After that, some apps just stopped. Knowing an update was pending, decided to **Unroot -> Use PC Companion** to do clean install. Still SLOW, and storage problem persisted, so decided to **Unlock Boot Loader -> Install TWRP -> Install CM10, CM11, or CM12**, whatever was available. Latest that worked was CM11, but without camera (bummer), so CM10 was used. So much for Lollipop. :(
Running CM10 smoothly, updated everything, and installed a couple of apps, and now only 150 MB available. :(.
---
The problem
===========
Installed Link2SD, created mount scripts, and rebooted. Now some apps that were previously on SD card, including Play Store, Play Services, Nova Launcher, etc. appeared magically. Since some were installed in CM10 after wiping, the were replaced by their respective SD card versions.When opening any of those apps, I am greeted by "Unfortunately, has stopped.". Recreate mount scripts / relink apps / etc, and prompted for a reboot.
Except the reboot eliminated all trace of those apps. Means Google Play Services is GONE!
Next logical step: delete those files and start over. Used an adapter, and it mounted it read-only!!! Tried other adapter: (seems) perfect. After deleting, unmounted SD Card. Surprise! Everything is back again!
Tried GParted (deleting all partitions and creating new ones, as well as destroying old partition table), and to no avail. Everything is back!
Even tried `shred -f -v -z -x /dev/mmcblk0`, and no errors reported.
So I'm left with yet another SONY product that doesn't work as it should. And it's a shame as I used to trust SONY products, as I thought they were of good quality.
---
Non-working or impossible:
-Buy a new phone.
-Deal with it, and just use the phone for calls and SMS. No WhatsApp, Telegram / Plus Messenger, etc.
Help? Please?<issue_comment>username_1: @djsumdog and @Sopalajo de Arrierez Sorry for the delayed response.
Things got re-orgonized and stream lined. By unifying those that use the `fstab` files. Such as the `init`, `vold`, and recovery all under `/fstab.` now. Some of which is managed by vold and just off the top of my head it sounds like a permissions issue because with root it's like an override with its `R/W` powers. Linux used to have an issue with android when formatting due to this but I do not know if it was fixed.
" **DEVICES MAY PROVIDE EXTERNAL STORAGE BY EMULATING A CASE-INSENSITIVE, PERMISSIONLESS FILESYSTEM BACKED BY INTERNAL STORAGE.** "
" When configuring a device-specific `init.rc` script,the EXTERNAL\_STORAGE environment variable must be defined as the path to the primary external storage. The `/sdcard` path must also resolve to the same location, possibly through a symlink. If a device adjusts the location of external storage between platform updates, symlinks should be created so that old paths continue working."
"One possible implementation is provided by the FUSE daemon in `system/core/sdcard`, which can be added as a device-specific `init.rc` service":
```
virtual sdcard daemon running as media_rw (1023)
service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard 1023 1023
class late\_start
```
"Where `source_path` is the backing internal storage and `dest_path` is the target mount point."
[Reference](https://source.android.com/devices/storage/config.html)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Edit 2020-06-03: If you would like to see a way more detailed answer in how the mounting ecosystem works under Android, you may have a look at this answer: [How to bind mount a folder inside /sdcard with correct permissions?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/217936/273279)
Mounting
========
Try logging in as a root user with proper mounting permissions using
```
su -mm
```
Make sure that a directory exists that receives the mount:
```
mkdir /mnt/arch1
```
You can also create an empty folder inside your internal storage and use that mount point instead if Apps won't allow you to browse in the `/` root directory.
Mount your ext4 partition using
```
mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /mnt/arch1
```
whereas `mmcblk1p2` is the second partition of my sdcard in my case. You can replace `/mnt/arch1` with any other path you wish.
My first partition is formatted (and acting as extSdCard) with FAT32 as a fallback, so Apps write their stuff there while my ext4 partition is "safe" and to prevent OSes accidentally formatting the whole SD-Card when inserting it.
You should now be able to browse inside that mount point using either your terminal (rooted and non-rooted) or your apps.
To automatically mount the partition on startup, you can use this line
```
su -mm -c mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /mnt/arch
```
in Tasker for example.
Unmounting / mount information
==============================
**Please note** that mount points of `-mm` in turn aren't visible to the "regular" root (without `-mm`). To unmount the partition, you would have to login with `-mm` again and use `umount /dev/block/mmcblk1p2` or `umount /mnt/arch1` from there.
Checking `whoami` won't reveal being logged in with or without `-mm`.
App permissions
===============
Edit 2020-06-03: After all these years using this approach I should add that even with rwx permissions on my special ext4 sdcard partition, apps may not be able to read files unless the SELinux policy is set to "permissive". For a quick fix I let Tasker execute `su -c setenforce permissive` on every boot. I need to do this anyway because I use ViPER4Android audio effect processing and it would not work without the permissive setting. Because of this, I noticed the permissive dependency just recently.
What I can't answer
===================
Unfortunately I have no idea how to mount it in that way that your ext4 partition is displayed as real external storage by standard file managers. You would have to do the workaround by creating a directory inside your internal storage mentioned earlier.
How I figured it out
====================
I experienced the exact problem. I gave the fact that other apps can't access the mount a further thought. Maybe the root user is not supposed to mount partitions for use with Android apps. I noticed a directory called `media_rw` is owned by `media_rw` (yes, same names) so I thought about `su`ing as a `media_rw` user and applying the above steps.
While reading the help page with `su --help` within Android, I stumbled across this part:
```
-m, -p,
-mm, --mount-master connect to a shell that can manipulate the
master mount namespace - requires su to be
running as daemon, must be first parameter
```
So tried logging in as a root user with the `-mm` option instead, mounted my partition from there and surprise - I was able to see my stuff in Total Commander and open media files from there with VLC.
My device in particular is the Planet Computers Gemini, using stock Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) rooted with SuperSU. Edit 2020-06-03: Android 8.1 (Oreo rooted with Magisk; same device) as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Thanks for this discussion. Here is what "kind of" works on my Android 5.1 TV computer:
```
su -mm -c mount -t ext4 -o noatime /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /storage/sdcard1 && sleep 5 && /system/bin/vold
chown -R root:sdcard_r /storage/sdcard1
chmod 771 /storage/sdcard1
```
I say "kind of" because this is still not seen as a true, external storage card by Android or file manager apps (and the like). However, all apps can read/write/traverse the folder tree and do what they need to. You do NOT have to be root except to do this. As things stand for me now, I have to re-issue this upon every re-start of Android. But using Tasker makes this pretty easy to accomplish.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/20 | 545 | 2,059 | <issue_start>username_0: Problem
=======
Since updating to Android 5.1.1 I started using the new tab switcher merged with recent apps, however, every time I click on chrome I have to wait for it to open the last tab only to open a new one anyways, and if I wanted the old tab I could have opened it from the recent apps.
I tried creating a bookmark to use about:blank, which works except I don't have access to any bookmarks or history as from the new tab page, but when trying to link directly to the new tab page I am unable to find a method which works.
Using "about:newtab" I am given a transparent overlay on my launcher which shows as Chrome in recent apps.
Using chrome://newtab or chrome-native://newtab I receive a toast from the launcher stating "App isn't installed.".
I thought about creating a simple app with no UI which simply opens chrome to a new tab, or using Xposed to change it to open in a new tab on click, but am unsure how to go about this.
Question
========
Is there some file in system I could change to add Chrome as a handler for "chrome://" links?
What other method I could try in order to create a shortcut on my launcher to open a new tab for chrome?
### More Info
* Launchers Tested: Nova Launcher, Google Now Launcher
* Chrome Versions: Chrome 45.0.2454.94, Chrome Beta 46.0.2490.34
* Android Version: 5.1.1 LMY48M
* Device: Nexus 5<issue_comment>username_1: Try switching off the 'Merge tabs and Apps' in settings.
Then you will be able to open a new tab using the + icon at the top of the window. Swipe down the top pane to reveal all of your tabs.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Solution for Android 7.1 (API level 25) and higher
--------------------------------------------------
If you're using a launcher which supports [App Shortcuts](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/shortcuts.html) you can:
1. Long-press the `Chrome` icon to bring up shortcuts.
2. Long-press the `New tab` shortcut and drag to desired location.
3. Use the new shortcut to launch `Chrome` with a new tab.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/09/20 | 1,164 | 4,597 | <issue_start>username_0: I have updated from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and now can't get my Galaxy S4 to connect via USB to my computer to download photos etc.
I have Kies ordinary and lite, both up-to-date, but still nothing. The computer says to put the phone into MTP mode, but that is nowhere to be found. Please advise.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Connect your galaxy S4 to the PC first (don't bother if not recognized).
Go the the **Device Manager** (Right click on ‘My Computer’ and select ‘properties’ then ‘Device Manager’ in the left sidebar, or go to ‘Control Panel’ then ‘system’ then ‘Device Manager’ from the left sidebar).
Next, find the Android device driver if found then right click uninstall. The driver may be listed under ‘Portable Devices’ or ‘Other devices’ or it may be listed under it’s own name.
Once the drivers are uninstalled, unplug your device from the PC. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet and automatic updating is turned on, then replug your device and allow Windows to find and install the drivers all over again.
2. If your device is not listed in the drivers list then check whether you are using the **Right cable** ( cable with data transmission capability not just charging).
3. Provide the unlock **password** on your device in order to view external or internal memory on your PC.
4. In windows 10, go to setings->Devices->**AutoPlay**. Tap to choose what happens to the devices after connected.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/dd3Ut.jpg)
**Alternative or best solution**
Move to [AirDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en) for transferring contents from your system wirelessly to your phone or vice versa.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: AirDroid is probably your best bet. Depending on your wireless carrier, the drivers may be unsigned and not current enough for Windows 10. For Verizon, my Galaxy S4 drivers aren't signed so I can't install. AirDroid provides me the ability to transfer content. Some wireless FTP apps, even installed from the play store, can result in mixed results.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This still seems to be a problem for many people.
1) Download the [Samsung mobile USB driver](http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117).
2) Unplug phone & install driver.
3) After install, plug in phone. It should be recognized but open Device Manager and scan for hardware changes. Windows may possibly then do a driver update.
**AND/OR:** TRY ANOTHER USB CABLE! This has worked for many people including myself. I'm a fan of Monoprice cables. I throw away any cables that "seem to work" under some circumstances (like charging) but not others (like MTP connections in this case.)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: We had tried pretty much all of the recommendations found on various sites. Nothing worked. The lower-level error was "Port Reset Failed". I discovered that using a POWERED USB hub between the phone and the computer eliminated the problem. Later we learned that one of the three cables we had would work without using the hub. My speculation is that the amount of power the phone is allowed to draw from the computer is somehow controlled by the Samsung cables. Those that ask for a higher draw will only work thru the powered USB hub (because the computer doesn't power the device then).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: I was experiencing the same issue and it was rather flustrating. However, thanks to a source online, i was able to get this fixed.
First, you need to make sure you have usb debugging turned ON on your android phone. Although not compulsory with some android smartphones, it's kinda compulsory on some others. But it wouldn't hurt to have USB debugging turned on anyway.
Next, you need to update MTP driver on your computer. Plug in your device to your computer using a working usb and follow the steps disclosed in the screenshots below:
Right click on the windows start icon and click on Device manager, then go to other devices and right click on the unknown device or MTP (whichever your computer currently displays):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yu6ik.jpg)
OK. It seems as though stackexchange only permits only one image. Or maybe i don't know how to add more.
But here is the [link to the source](http://www.techsng.com/2016/11/fix-windows-10-not-detecting-android-phone.html). Perhaps, you could check and fix your issue.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/20 | 889 | 3,691 | <issue_start>username_0: I was comparing the rear camera quality of two Android phones; The Samsung Galaxy S2 and Lenovo A7000.
Both have the same camera specs,
* A7000: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash
* Galaxy S2: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
When using apps like Snapchat or just Camera, I noticed that the A7000's picture quality is lesser (blurry) than that of the Galaxy S2. The pictures taken using the Lenovo aren't that great and the S2 has some really good quality.
Why is it that when different phones have same camera spec, they don't capture images the same way?<issue_comment>username_1: The only thing you mention is the resolution. Stating that the cameras have the same specs only because they have the same resolution, is a fallacy at best. It's like saying that two cars should perform the same because they both have 4 wheels.
>
> When using apps like Snapchat or just Camera, I noticed that the A7000's picture quality is lesser (blurry) than that of the GS2.
>
>
>
With the amount of information provided you might as well roll a dice to determine what camera is better. Did you use the same settings? Did you take the same photo?
>
> Why is it that when different phones have same camera spec, they don't capture images the same way?
>
>
>
There is more to a camera than its resolution:
1. Software can have an influence on the image. That software may or may not be visible to you. Noise reduction, stabilisation, etc.
2. the lens
3. additional hardware like image stabilisation
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You also need to take into account the pixel size of the sensor, as well as the sensor size, all of which can positive affect image quality of the photo. The processing of the photo is vital as well.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Because resolution is probably the least important from all the characteristics of a camera (and it can even go against quality, a larger resolution without an accordingly better sensor might just as well give a worse overall quality).
In the usual circumstances of phones, probably the most important factor is the sensor size and quality, and neither will be accurately described in sales literature. The physical size of the sensor has obvious influence on image quality. A smaller sensor will see less light, and while the attached hardware and software will try to compensate, this will increase noise.
Then come the actual lens and optics. This is again something you can't really describe and compare in specifications but it matters a lot. Phones that excel in the camera department often have more complicated and more expensive lens systems coming from reputable old names of the photographic era.
And finally, the processing of the image. I don't think you can find any phone camera these days that doesn't do an awful lot of processing under the hood because that's what people want to have. Most people are very bad photographers so it would really upset them to see what they actually shot. :-) Phones compensate for almost anything these days, lighting conditions, movement, they enhance contrast, sharpness, faces, whatever.
So, what it boils down to: there is really no other way to compare two phone cameras but to shoot and compare for yourself. If you're lucky, somebody else already made the comparison and you can find the pictures on the net. But always judge by the pictures, not by specifications.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: The fact that some cameras are interlaced has a huge effect on quality.It is down to the marketing and saying that a camera has 21mp for example when it doesn't.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/21 | 129 | 527 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone keeps downloading apps like "Cash Yourself", "Monkey Test" and many more.
I have tried to stop and clear data, but every time I am online they were download again.
How can I stop this?<issue_comment>username_1: Open the Play Store. Navigate to "My Apps". Untick the box for "Update applications automatically". Then, try to clear data once again.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Open Play store, go to settings, then go to Auto-Update Option and select the desired option
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/21 | 242 | 974 | <issue_start>username_0: Following [this suggestion](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/64218/20449) I have disabled `Google Keyboard` application. My entire system has crashed and upon restart, I can't see that application in application list, so I could reenable it.
How to restore `Google Keyboard`, so it would start appear again in `Settings > Apps > All`?<issue_comment>username_1: All disabled apps are listed on `Settings > Apps > Disabled`, where you can re-enable any of it.
If for some reasons or in certain situations, `Disabled` tab does not appear (like in my case) and restarting device does not help, then you can open menu in `Apps` (three dots in right top corner) and select `Reset app preferences`.
After confirming all your disabled apps become enabled again.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I found it. Go to Apps and tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show system". There's the Gboard now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/21 | 214 | 856 | <issue_start>username_0: I have several time tap on “Build Number” for 7 times but it does not show any toast message and also not enable the developer options.
Where can we find the USB Driver for the Tab.
I have Samsung Galaxy Tab(GT-P1000).<issue_comment>username_1: All disabled apps are listed on `Settings > Apps > Disabled`, where you can re-enable any of it.
If for some reasons or in certain situations, `Disabled` tab does not appear (like in my case) and restarting device does not help, then you can open menu in `Apps` (three dots in right top corner) and select `Reset app preferences`.
After confirming all your disabled apps become enabled again.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I found it. Go to Apps and tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select "Show system". There's the Gboard now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/21 | 412 | 1,688 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I cancel the sending of a queued email in Gmail (Android)?
The conversation is in the outbox and I don't see an option for deleting the message alone. I'd like not to have to delete the whole conversation.
I am temporarily in China where Google is blocked and I want to rewrite an email I had written and tried to send.<issue_comment>username_1: One way would be to clear the data for Gmail via the Settings app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I didn't try Matthew's solution but it seems the safer solution to try first.
If that doesn't work though, I deleted the entire conversation *from the outbox*, having given up on trying to keep the conversation. I was surprised to find that this only deleted the queued message. The rest of the conversation stayed intact in my inbox.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I'm at Boston/Logan airport and have the same issue. Went to Gmail settings, turn off Auto Snyc,roll the days counter to 1 or 2,and do a manual sync. Worked for me, this issue only since marshmallow update 2 weeks ago.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Try to press and hold and the option will appear. I did mine through this.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I figured out how to delete a stuck queued email. Open tbe main menu list from the button at the top left and go to Outbox. The stuck queued email will be there and easy to delete.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: For me none of the posted solutions worked. But what did work after trying everything else, was phone settings, disable battery saving mode. There must be some configuration there that causes messages to queue.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/21 | 553 | 1,920 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an easy way to roll back the Google App to a previous version? It really looks awful with the new colors and font. Is a factory reset the best way?<issue_comment>username_1: You don't really need a factory reset.
Here what you can do :
1. Open System Settings and uninstall the Google App you want to downgrade
2. Search the applications version you want to use on [ApkMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/), download it and install it.
---
For Google Application that can not be uninstall in system settings **(you will need a root access)** :
1. Download [Titanium Backup](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=fr)
2. Open Titanium, backup and uninstall the Google App you want to downgrade
3. Search the applications version you want to use on [ApkMirror](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/), download it and install it.
---
Do not forget to disable auto-update in Google Play Store :
**Google Play Store** > **Settings** > **Automatics updates** > **Do not automatically update applications**.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can do this in the system settings (steps may be a little different depending on your device):
1. Menu button.
2. Manage apps.
3. Google App.
4. Uninstall updates.
Also go to the Google App in the Google Play Store to uncheck the "Auto-update" option for the app.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LYb9C.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nqBaq.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Google Pixel XL, 128gig, black, on Verizon.
1. Dragged down top menu
2. Clicked on Gear
3. Clicked on Apps
4. Scroll to and select Google App
5. Clicked Tripple Dot in upper right corner
6. Selected only option Uninstall Updates
Working better, but not perfect.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/21 | 590 | 2,069 | <issue_start>username_0: There seems to be a lot of misinformation about the proper location and format for custom Ringtones, Notifications, and Alarms in Android and I'm wondering what is correct.
I've read that the path could be any one of the following:
* /sdcard/Ringtones/
* /sdcard/ringtones/
* /sdcard/media/Ringtones/
* /sdcard/media/ringtones/
* /sdcard/media/audio/Ringtones/
* /sdcard/media/audio/ringtones/
* /sdcard/Notifications/
* /sdcard/notifications/
* /sdcard/media/Notifications/
* /sdcard/media/notifications/
* /sdcard/media/audio/Notifications/
* /sdcard/media/audio/notifications/
* /sdcard/Alarms/
* /sdcard/alarms/
* /sdcard/media/Alarms/
* /sdcard/media/alarms/
* /sdcard/media/audio/Alarms/
* /sdcard/media/audio/alarms/
Any of the Ringtone and Notification paths seem to work but nothing seems to work for Alarms.
Regardless of where the files are, Google Play Music still adds them to it's library unless a .nomedia file exists. The .nomedia file however hides the files from the Ringtone and Notification lists.
Is there a correct location for the 3 media types that will make them show in their respective lists and hide them from Google Play Music?
I'm running Lollipop 5.1.1 on an unrooted Nexus 4.<issue_comment>username_1: All of my ringtone and notification files are on my external SD card and don't show up in Google Play Music:
/extSdCard/Notifications
/extSdCard/Ringtones
Also, on my Galaxy S3 my alarm uses the Ringtones for alarm sounds.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I converted some of my ringtones and notifications to **.ogg** and **.m4a** format and stored in ***media/audio/ringtones*** now the music player not listing them in library.
I think this will also work in your case.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Just create a new folder/directory in internal storage of your phone with name 'Notifications' and place all your notification tones that you have downloaded in this folder.
Finally go to settings > sound > notifications > you'll find your tones there, select and enjoy.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/21 | 719 | 2,602 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated to lollipop on my Moto X phone and I am now seeing a large percentage of my battery being used by Cell Standby. How do I stop this?<issue_comment>username_1: Turn airplane mode on. Airplane mode will disable cell standby while active.If you need wifi, you can turn it back on without cell standby turning on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have dealt with this bug a lot. (Moto x gen 1) The good news is that Google has assigned someone to fix it, however right now the best way to fix this is to force close apps when you are done using them.
What is happening is when an app requests cellular data, your phone's data radio turns on. In most cases the radio immedietly turns off when it is done, but there is a lollipop bug that keeps the radio on until the app that requested it is force stopped.
The force stop can be done manually through the running apps list in settings, but there is another app called Greenify that will do this for you automatically. No, you won't need the paid version. Just let the app have accessibility access and it will force close apps for you on request.
If you want proof, here is what my cellular battery usage is when I forget to use Greenify all day.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kw7Qb.jpg)
(Click image to enlarge)
And when I use it vigorously
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Swi4Nm.jpg)
(I am in no way affiliated with Greenify or its development team)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Only solution is to downgrade to 4.4.4...
I've faced this bug on my XT1058, and was not able to solve it for good (I could disable the bug for a while, but eventually reappeared).
After downgrading to KitKat, phone works flawlessly.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: One possible solution:
Short answer:
Settings (gear) -> System Update -> Update Motorola software
Medium answer:
Using Moto X (2013 a.k.a. Moto X1 )
“System version” is now “222.21.19...."
Also helps to use MOTO instead of GOOGLE assistant to save battery
Long answer:
I finally let “Motorola Update Service” upgrade from Android 4.4 to 5.1
Also let “download manager” upgraded apps.
BUT it reported “Cell standby” using over 20% of battery.
This is after disabling or stopping every App possible and letting it sit on the desk.
But all the other upgrades have "nag screens" or are "automated".
"Update Motorola software" is a manual process.
After the update... the "screen" is back to being my top "Battery" user,
everything else is 1%.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/21 | 797 | 2,854 | <issue_start>username_0: hie there.
I'm new with this so please bear with me I'm not used with the terminology
I have a SA Swag Tab 103 it was freezing most of the time so l did a normal rest(setting-restore) during the boot it said ERROR and it restarted itself and went to stuck on the animation log(bootloop) .
Ever since I have been searching for a solution/s .
its RAM is 1GB
OS ICS
Processor 1GHz
PLEASE HELP!!!<issue_comment>username_1: Turn airplane mode on. Airplane mode will disable cell standby while active.If you need wifi, you can turn it back on without cell standby turning on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I have dealt with this bug a lot. (Moto x gen 1) The good news is that Google has assigned someone to fix it, however right now the best way to fix this is to force close apps when you are done using them.
What is happening is when an app requests cellular data, your phone's data radio turns on. In most cases the radio immedietly turns off when it is done, but there is a lollipop bug that keeps the radio on until the app that requested it is force stopped.
The force stop can be done manually through the running apps list in settings, but there is another app called Greenify that will do this for you automatically. No, you won't need the paid version. Just let the app have accessibility access and it will force close apps for you on request.
If you want proof, here is what my cellular battery usage is when I forget to use Greenify all day.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kw7Qb.jpg)
(Click image to enlarge)
And when I use it vigorously
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Swi4Nm.jpg)
(I am in no way affiliated with Greenify or its development team)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Only solution is to downgrade to 4.4.4...
I've faced this bug on my XT1058, and was not able to solve it for good (I could disable the bug for a while, but eventually reappeared).
After downgrading to KitKat, phone works flawlessly.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: One possible solution:
Short answer:
Settings (gear) -> System Update -> Update Motorola software
Medium answer:
Using Moto X (2013 a.k.a. Moto X1 )
“System version” is now “222.21.19...."
Also helps to use MOTO instead of GOOGLE assistant to save battery
Long answer:
I finally let “Motorola Update Service” upgrade from Android 4.4 to 5.1
Also let “download manager” upgraded apps.
BUT it reported “Cell standby” using over 20% of battery.
This is after disabling or stopping every App possible and letting it sit on the desk.
But all the other upgrades have "nag screens" or are "automated".
"Update Motorola software" is a manual process.
After the update... the "screen" is back to being my top "Battery" user,
everything else is 1%.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/22 | 364 | 1,362 | <issue_start>username_0: I can select Hangouts to replace SMS from the contacts app, but I don't see the option to use Hangouts instead of the default dialer. Is this option available without root?<issue_comment>username_1: You are probably missing the Hangouts Phone application.
Simply download it on the [Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.hangoutsdialer) and you will have the Hangout dialer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: This configuration, using the system's default contacts app, is [officially unsupported](https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/6079055) as of now:
>
> You won't be able to use Hangouts as the default app for calling on your Android device, like when you start calls in Google Contacts. But you can choose to use the Hangouts dialer when you touch a phone number on a website or other apps, like Google Search or Maps.
>
>
>
*However*, in lieu of rooting, you can instead try a third-party contacts application that broadcasts the proper intent for the Hangouts Dialer. Based on a quick test, it appears that [Contacts+](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contapps.android) does this, meaning that you can tap a contact and it will allow you to complete the call in Hangouts. Other third-party apps may support this as well.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/23 | 297 | 1,248 | <issue_start>username_0: On my S5, when I am leaving my contacts (e.g.after having called some one) the Play store opens always ever, showing me the App 'Next launcher 3d shell lite'. This is quite a while now and I can not remember when it starts. Since about a month now it even starts when doing other things like checking which apps are still opened through the button left of my home button. Anyone got an idea how I could get hold of this problem ?<issue_comment>username_1: I think it is caused by some third party app ,to confirm this call someone in safe mode and see if playstore is started.
If the problem is not in safe mode ,It is confirmed that it is caused by a third party app.
Now you have to guess which app is causing this issue but rather than guessing you could see running apps in process status which is located in developer options.
Or you could check application manager and in running tab see any unknown/strange/untrusted app.
After un-installing that app I hope your problem will be solved.
Hope it Helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The app causing the issue was "Next Honeycomb" which is a nice live background for my phone, not anymore though. I erased it and it now doesn't do this again.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/23 | 602 | 2,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to move contacts from Android phone to my new iPhone. Do you know how to move Android contacts to iPhone?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use the Android application made by Apple : [Move to iOS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apple.movetoios).
The applications will let you easily transfer your contact and a lot of other data (messages, photos, Google account, bookmark) from your Android phone to your iPhone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Read this article from google support website on [How to Sync contacts with your Apple device](https://support.google.com/mail/answer/2753077?hl=en),
Google recommends you to use [CardDav](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CardDAV).
>
> To sync your Google contacts with your Apple device (iPhone, iPad,
> iPod touch, Mac), we recommend using CardDAV, which is an Internet
> open standard. When you sync your Google contacts using CardDAV,
> you’ll be able to edit, add, and remove contacts from your device and
> keep them in sync everywhere you use them.
>
>
>
**iOS 7+ steps:**
>
> 1. Open the Settings app on your device.
> 2. Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
> 3. Select Add Account.
> 4. Select Google.
> 5. Fill out your account information in the following fields:
>
> *Name*: Enter your name
>
> *User Name*: Enter your full Google Account or Google Apps email address.
>
> *Password*: Your Google Account or Google Apps password. (If you’ve enabled 2 Step verification, you’ll need to generate and enter an
> application specific password.)
>
> *Description*: Enter a description of the account (e.g. Personal Contacts).
> 6. Select Next at the top of your screen.
> 7. Make sure that the "Contacts" option is turned ON. The switch should be green.
> 8. Select Save at the top of your screen.
>
>
> After you've completed setup, open the Contacts app on your device,
> and syncing will automatically begin.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think you could try an application to transfer your contacts to PC first and then you can use iCloud or the application to put contacts into your iPhone.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/23 | 874 | 3,519 | <issue_start>username_0: My son is exceeding his data limit by downloading files when off the WiFi. I do not want to turn off all mobile data as he still needs to access his email, etc, however, he does not need to be watching YouTube videos and Netflix movies when not connected to the WiFi.
Is there a way for me to restrict data usage for specific apps to WiFi only? For example, if he opens up Google Chrome and is not connected to the WiFi, he cannot use this app. Essentially he gets a "connection not found" message.
Previous posts ([Limit YouTube to Wi-Fi only](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/28947/limit-youtube-to-wi-fi-only)) referred to the apps Onavo Count and Avast Mobile Security but when I checked them out in Google Play neither app mentioned the ability to do this.
I have restricted background data for these apps, but my understanding is that he still can use these apps over a mobile network if he opens them up.
Suggestions anyone? He has a HTC Evo. I own a Note 2.<issue_comment>username_1: Check [NoRoot Firewall](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall) screenshot below in playstore
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/TUUZY.jpg)
Screenshot (click to enlarge)
As you can see from the screenshot, you can add custom filters to allow specific websites to work on Mobile data and also to restrict in WiFi too. You can restrict youtube and other data hungry apps not to work under mobile data.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Their is an app available in google play store which do the same as you need called [watchDogs](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.rgruet.android.g3watchdog) Application, However, This feature is available in android phones which operating System is updated to Lollipop version 5.1.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Not sure if you'd want to root but a for sure solution would be an app like Macrodroid (like tasker) and AFWall (firewall) to automate this using profiles and wouldn't end up blocking when unwanted. These are all paid apps tho, rely on something like SuperSU, and they all run as device administrator with password protection to prevent changes to settings or removal. <https://i.stack.imgur.com/1Zlww.jpg>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On my Sprint plan, even if you use WiFi, if the data is concurrently enabled (updown arrows in status bar highlighted), then Sprint will count is as data used. The central service cannot distinguish whether you are actually using WiFi, or cellular data if the mobile data setting is enabled. It counts it as data passing into the phone regardless of source with the mobile data on.
So even if you stream Youtube or HD video through your home wifi, They do not tell you this, and some store clerks or IT help (customer service reps) don't even know it. My brother got snagged on this while streaming spotify at work.
Call them out on it and get your money back for the months you went over. They never explain this to customers and it's a big ripoff.
Be sure to turn off mobile data while connected to Wifi if so that you don't accumulate data use.
PS
On a different note. Streaming music didn't work for me because I turned off background data enabled for the streaming app. The settings say turn off background data for mobile data only, but it seems to also disrupt wifi.
The distinction by apps or by carrier seems to be difficult in both cases.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/24 | 355 | 1,575 | <issue_start>username_0: I have lately noticed that, after last updates on my Samsung S3 mini (although I am not entirely sure which ones in particular), applications simply do not close after exiting them and keep running in the background. As workaround I have to manually end all the processes from Task Manager.
I have read a couple of similar questions recommending this or that other Application Manager to switch them down but I did not understand whether this is a standard behaviour for Android phones (that I somehow never noticed) or a bug introduced.
Also, why is that so? Exit an application means exiting an application, I see no point is closing them but still keeping them running behind the back: it obviously drains the battery strongly. Is it adjustable?<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest you use the Greenify app. It really shuts down or hibernates an app after you exit it. It doesnt allow the selected process to secretly run in the background.
You can find the app [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en).
The app works even better if the phone is rooted.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is running on Android Lollipop 5.x than there is change in the behavior, all those apps that you can see on the multitasking screen aren't actually running in the background. This is a snapshot of recent apps only some of them are actually running in the background and this doesn't take much of battery. Android automatically closes the background apps whenever required.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/24 | 687 | 2,334 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung S6 G920F with Android 5.1.1 which I've tried to root by using the Chainfire method through Odin. Sadly something went seriously wrong when I ran the rooting and my phone is now stuck displaying the **Recovery is not Seandroid Enforcing** message when I try to turn it on. I've tried just redoing the rooting but it doesn't help.
So what I basically want to do is to undo the whole thing, or get this rooting to work asap.
And also, this doesn't seem right:
**Current Binary: Custom,
System Status: Official**
The log from Odin:
```
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
recovery.img
NAND Write Start!!
cache.img
RQT\_CLOSE !!
RES OK !!
Remain Port .... 0
All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
Removed!!
```
Log after trying to install firmware:
```
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
G920FXXU2COH2\_G920FVDS2COH3\_G920FXXU2COH2\_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
boot.img
NAND Write Start!!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
```<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest you use the Greenify app. It really shuts down or hibernates an app after you exit it. It doesnt allow the selected process to secretly run in the background.
You can find the app [here](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en).
The app works even better if the phone is rooted.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is running on Android Lollipop 5.x than there is change in the behavior, all those apps that you can see on the multitasking screen aren't actually running in the background. This is a snapshot of recent apps only some of them are actually running in the background and this doesn't take much of battery. Android automatically closes the background apps whenever required.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/24 | 289 | 1,163 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I transfer music from my Android phone to MS Windows? It only shows me the songs from the music app and not the Play Music app with the songs I've purchased.<issue_comment>username_1: most probably the songs that you have downloaded using google play music app are drm protected, that could be the reason you are not able transfer them to your laptop.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You should be able to access all of your Google Play music on a computer: [Google Play Music](http://music.google.com/music/listen#start_pl). You can download any purchased music though the browser. For instance: I purchased an album from Google Play and it is available for download using the website on the computer (see image).
Hope this helps][2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/33Bxa.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: What I did was go to Google Play and downloaded my music. After that the little download bar shows up (bad at explaining things). Than I just hit Save As to my music and... Shazam! my music is saved to my laptop. I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/24 | 285 | 1,130 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to replace cwm recovery with the twrp recovery on my lenovo k3 note. Can anyone share the step by step procedure to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: most probably the songs that you have downloaded using google play music app are drm protected, that could be the reason you are not able transfer them to your laptop.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You should be able to access all of your Google Play music on a computer: [Google Play Music](http://music.google.com/music/listen#start_pl). You can download any purchased music though the browser. For instance: I purchased an album from Google Play and it is available for download using the website on the computer (see image).
Hope this helps][2](https://i.stack.imgur.com/33Bxa.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: What I did was go to Google Play and downloaded my music. After that the little download bar shows up (bad at explaining things). Than I just hit Save As to my music and... Shazam! my music is saved to my laptop. I hope this helps.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/24 | 705 | 2,423 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to manage my Android's files from PC with my mouse and keyboard, instead of do it on 5" and 7" touch screens. I did many tries with Google, but all options lead me to only one way:
1. From the PC, write the file to internal storage, (ex: Xender)
2. From Android, using an Android file manager (for example, ES File Explorer) to cut & paste the files to folders I want on the SD card.
The question is: **"How do I set permissions to directly write to the SD card from a PC?"**
I'm using Samsung Core Prime with Android 4.4.x (KitKat) and my PC's OS is Windows 7 64-bit.
Update:
I want to do it through Wi-Fi whenever I need instead of using a USB cable.
Below is a screenshot for clarifying my question:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Wjecp.png)
Update:
Not only Xender, even ES Explorer can not write to extSDcard. Screenshot from my phone:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tX8EP.png)<issue_comment>username_1: @LongTTH
First of all, I'm not on Kitkat, but on Lollipop, just in case...
You can copy files from you PC to your phone through Xender, it works perfectly.
But first you must get rid of the annoying message in web.xender.com (that you are showing in your picture).
In fact you must do the authorisation process in Xender ON YOUR PHONE, you can't do it in your PC's browser.
* To do this, simply launch Xender on your phone, and go to Settings.
* Then in the first Menu, set the destination to SD Card. It will ask you to choose which Folder you want to point at.
* Simply choose SD Card, so all subfolders will be then authorized to work with Xender.
And voilà, you can now copy files directly from your PC to your SD Card, through Wifi and without any cable connection, and it's blazingly fast :-)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is the solution:
<http://shareit.lenovo.com/>
1. install [ShareIt](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lenovo.anyshare.gps) on Phone.
2. Install [ShareIt](http://shareit.lenovo.com/) on PC
Open ShareIt PC, choose "Connect to phone"
Open ShareIt on Android, choose "Connect to PC"
Enjoy.
The app support "Play to PC", "PPT control", "Remote view" and, **most important**, it support to get LARGE file from PC then save directly on extSDcard.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/09/25 | 594 | 2,380 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there anyway to prevent apps, like FaceBook, from accessing the things it wants to access? I'd rather not let Facebook invade my privacy and take what information it wants.<issue_comment>username_1: You would need a custom ROM for that.
Currently this is [going to be a feature in android M](https://developer.android.com/preview/features/runtime-permissions.html), but at this moment unless you are using a custom ROM, the only thing you can do is delete Facebook. If you're privacy minded, I would suggest not using Facebook at all. I understand why you are concerned. I don't want to mess up the answer, but they leave tracking cookies when you sign in that track your every move across the Internet. Tracking cookies are small files that are saved in the device viewing a webpage. Sites can look for these files on your device and use them to identify who someone is. In the case of Facebook, once you sign in there is a cookie left with your user ID. Have you ever seen those Facebook Like buttons all across the Internet? They have access to your cookies too, regardless of whether or not you click them. They them report to Facebook that you were on that particular site. Solution -> stop using Facebook entirely.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is. Google has been working on this for quite some time now, but has not been releasing something like this officially yet.
**Android 4.3** -
If you're running Android 4.3, it's a hidden built-in app (hidden, because it wasn't finished, but working).
Two options to open the app:
Option 1:
To create a shortcut, install something like [Nova launcher](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher) and create one for "App Ops"
Option 2:
Install [Permission Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appaholics.applauncher) which enables a direct shortcut to the built in app.
**Android 4.4+** - You have to `root` your device for this to work (you don't need to flash a custom ROM for this)
After doing so, you can install any of the "[App Ops](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=app%20ops&c=apps)" apps from the Play Store to grant/deny access to your media or phone identity.
Note: Some brands do not allow rooting your device, so please take notice of losing your warranty (though the process can be reversed)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/25 | 388 | 1,359 | <issue_start>username_0: It's seemingly impossible to browse American Express `www.americanexpress.com` in desktop mode on Android.
I've tried Chrome and Dolphin browser, also tried searching for a button on the site that would bring desktop mode.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Install [Firefox browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox) by Mozilla.
2. Visit [American Express](https://www.americanexpress.com/)
3. Click the three vertical dots near address bar and select "Request Desktop site".
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/CP4lK.png)
Screenshot - (Click to enlarge image)
You may also try to use their Android app "[Amex Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.americanexpress.android.acctsvcs.us)" available on Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: * Visit [americanexpress.com](http://www.americanexpress.com) in your default browser.
* Scroll down to the end of the page and Select "Full Site"
* Disable JavaScript in Site settings
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YPgnd.jpg)
Click on image to enlarge
* I'm using [Chrome Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) as my default browser and it works.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/25 | 466 | 1,542 | <issue_start>username_0: I was browsing <https://twrp.me/Devices/> wondering if TWRP is available for Samsung Galaxy Note 1 (GT-N7000, or GT-N7000B in my specific case).
Only the T-Mobile (quincytmo) and AT&T (quincyatt) versions are listed there, which seems strange to me as the international version should be more common.
Am I doing something wrong, or is TWRP not available for the GT-N7000?
If so, what should I use instead?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Install [Firefox browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox) by Mozilla.
2. Visit [American Express](https://www.americanexpress.com/)
3. Click the three vertical dots near address bar and select "Request Desktop site".
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/CP4lK.png)
Screenshot - (Click to enlarge image)
You may also try to use their Android app "[Amex Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.americanexpress.android.acctsvcs.us)" available on Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: * Visit [americanexpress.com](http://www.americanexpress.com) in your default browser.
* Scroll down to the end of the page and Select "Full Site"
* Disable JavaScript in Site settings
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YPgnd.jpg)
Click on image to enlarge
* I'm using [Chrome Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) as my default browser and it works.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/25 | 479 | 1,708 | <issue_start>username_0: Good Morning.
Yesterday I was excited to flash CyanogenMod 12.1 in my other Android device.
The process was the same and I did everything correctly. Unfortunately, after flashing Google Apps, the system wouldn't stop showing pop-ups like "google app has stopped", "google services has stopped". Nothing about Gapps works, even the keyboard.
I have tried to wipe data/factory reset, using CWM and reflashing CM12.1 ONLY, but it didn't work. The pop-ups are still there. Maybe there's some Gapps fragments in the system... Please, I would appreciate any possible help. Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Install [Firefox browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox) by Mozilla.
2. Visit [American Express](https://www.americanexpress.com/)
3. Click the three vertical dots near address bar and select "Request Desktop site".
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/CP4lK.png)
Screenshot - (Click to enlarge image)
You may also try to use their Android app "[Amex Mobile](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.americanexpress.android.acctsvcs.us)" available on Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: * Visit [americanexpress.com](http://www.americanexpress.com) in your default browser.
* Scroll down to the end of the page and Select "Full Site"
* Disable JavaScript in Site settings
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YPgnd.jpg)
Click on image to enlarge
* I'm using [Chrome Browser](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome) as my default browser and it works.
Upvotes: 1 |