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2015/09/25 | 722 | 3,040 | <issue_start>username_0: I do not see any reason mentioned by Google for [Doze mode](https://developer.android.com/preview/features/power-mgmt.html#behavior-doze) to get activated only when the device is stationary.
Is there any specific advantage for doing this only when the device is stationary? What is the need to even waste resources checking for motion detector readings, when this can simply be achieved whenever the screen is off.
I am asking this because my phone is in my pocket for most of the time and because of that Doze mode will not get activated. I think there are many more people like me, so I don't understand why google chose these specific constraints for Doze mode.<issue_comment>username_1: It is based off of the assumption that the device is not being used at that time, so it will enter Doze Mode. How do you know that Doze is not being activated? Clearly while in your pocket, if you are walking/running or moving around, the device will detect motion and not enter Doze Mode. That's how they chose to have it operate.
Here's an explanation of it taken from [here](https://plus.google.com/+AndroidDevelopers/posts/94jCkmG4jff?linkId=17112398).
>
> Doze mode is different in that the entire device is taking a nap, not just the least-recently used apps (such is the case with App Standby). Doze mode is activated when the device is not plugged in, when the screen is locked, and when no motion has been detected for some time. These assumptions imply that the user has put down the device and walked away. So, when they come back and pick their phone up off the counter, it should not have dropped to 30% battery. It should, essentially, be in the exact state it was in when they placed it on the counter. Right?
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Screen v. motion
----------------
Consider an application like email, which periodically polls your mail server for new email and perhaps alerts you to new mail by making a sound or light notification. When you are physically awake, you may want to be informed in a timely manner when you receive email even if the screen is off, which requires application network access. This happens only if your device is not in doze mode. If you are physically asleep, it does not matter if your device is in doze mode and has delayed those email notifications to a later maintenance window.
---
Location v. motion
------------------
Once a device enters doze mode, how would it decide to exit?
It can't use location sensors when in doze mode; GPS is a high power draw and WiFi/cell location needs network access, which is also a relatively high power operation. In order to check for whether to exit doze mode using location, it would have to exit doze mode.
A device can use motion sensors in doze mode. This is a relatively low power draw and does not require any network access. The power savings in reducing other operations must exceed the draw required for the motion sensors, otherwise doze would not make sense.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/25 | 815 | 2,769 | <issue_start>username_0: For presentation purposes I want to mirror the device screen to a (very large) screen connected to a pc, so multiple people can see it at the same time.
What is the best way to do this. I have seen some apps but they either require rooting, signing up for accounts etc.. I don't mind buying some cable if they exist but chromecast is a bit excessive (need to switch device often and don't always run the presentation on the same pc).
Any suggestions or hints to get me in the right directions would be much appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: I would use Vysor. You can control your phone from your computer. Root is NOT required.
[Link to information on Vysor](http://www.vysor.io/)
1. You'll need the Android SDK install on the computer, as it does use adb, so you'll want to start adb by opening a command propmpt window and typing:
```
start adb-server
```
2. You'll have to install the Google Chrome extension from [here](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm?authuser=1). It only works in Google Chrome.
3. You'll need USB Debugging enabled on your phone, Settings → Developer Options.
4. Plug in your phone, and Vysor will start up automatically, and a window will open, which will be a welcome screen, shown here:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vysor-beta/gidgenkbbabolejbgbpnhbimgjbffefm?authuser=1)
5. From here, you can use your mouse to swipe your homescreen left/right, take screenshots, click to open folders/apps, even keyboard access.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can try AllCast witch only require a working Wi-Fi connection.
It works pretty great for me (LG G3, Android 5.0) :
---
1. Download [Mirror Beta](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.mirror)
2. On your PC, in Chrome, install [AllCast Receiver](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/allcast-receiver/hjbljnpdahefgnopeohlaeohgkiidnoe)
---
Make sure both your phone and laptop are connected on the same wireless network and then :
3. Open Mirror Beta and select your computer :
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wa2ed.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NNbIV.png)
AllCast Receiver will show up on your computer mirroring your Android screen.
Hope this will work for what you need.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You also can use simple and cool tool [droid-at-screen](http://droid-at-screen.org/).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/27ibP.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/25 | 1,568 | 6,308 | <issue_start>username_0: Google Photos (previously Google+) automatically backs up your photos from your phone to your Google+ / Google Photos account.
They give you the option to backup a compressed version which is unlimited and free, or you can backup at full original quality but it uses up your Google Drive storage quota.
I have always believed I have had this setting turned off, but I noticed I am using 8GB of my Drive quota due to Google Photos. Which makes me think it had been backing up the full versions for some time previously - Right now the option is set to the free compressed version.
(I am assuming the 8GB is due to the original uncompressed option being turned on at some point? Unless theres another thing that would use up this space?)
Is there a way to identify and remove all of the high resolution photos from my Drive / the Photos that are using my Drive storage, but still keeping scaled / free version of the photo.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hIZNA.png)
I have just noticed you can choose an option to show a Google Photos folder in your drive of your Google Photos. I have just done this hoping I could somehow filter by size or quota used but this doesn't seem possible.
I just want to try and identify what is using the 8GB<issue_comment>username_1: I came across the same problem yesterday. My solution is to download all the photos to my PC, delete them from the cloud, set the backup option of Google Photos to 'High quality' and then download them to the phone. From there they will be backupped with the correct size to use free storage. Of course this may be lengthy if you have 8 GB of photos. Sadly I couldn't think of any other option, because Google Drive or Photos won't allow to sort my files by size as was once possible.
EDIT: with the new update of Google Photos, the possibility to resize all photos to 'high quality' is now built in. Open the web interface from your computer -> settings -> recover storage: it is as simple as that. [Here](https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6314648?hl=en&ref_topic=6156061) the guide.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Use the Sort options available to sort images by size, you'll be able to see what images are taking up the most space - You then can make a judgement if to delete it.
* The better quality an image the bigger it's size, thus the bigger images are the high res-images you wanted to delete for the space.The high resolution images will be bigger in size compared to the compressed ones, thus when you sort the image by size (Descending - From Biggest to Smallest). The high res-images will be at the top.
---
How to Sort - Computer, Android and iOS
---------------------------------------
---
***Google Drive on the web using the Computer:***
-------------------------------------------------
1. Go to [Google Drive - On the Web](https://drive.google.com)
2. In the top right, click the sort icon .
3. Choose an option:
* **Name:** Orders files alphabetically by filename.
* **Last modified:** Orders files by the last time any user made a change.
* **Last modified by me:** Orders by the last time you changed a file.
* **Last opened by me:** Orders by the last time you opened a file.
* On a home screen, you can also sort by file owner. At the top of the file list, click **Owned by anyone** and switch to either **Owned by me** or **Not owned by me**.
**Advantages:** No Need to Download any files, thus saving Data
---
***Google Drive Installed on Computer:***
-----------------------------------------
1. Download and Install [Google Drive Installer](https://www.google.com.au/drive/download/) on to your computer.
2. Download Your Google Drives Photo Folder [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Vi2N8.png)
3. Open Your Photos Folder [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NZVtJ.png)
4. Click on the top of the tab that says size [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/h2Z8d.png)
5. Delete Unnecessary Photos but leave the rest
**Side note:** Even though you get free space to store images on google drive the size is still shown.
**Advantages:** You wont need to re-upload the photos again as this way they will be removed from the google drive folder
**Disadvantages:** You'll Still need to download the Photos to sort (But wont need to re-uploaded them as the deleted ones just get removed from the drive)
---
***Google Drive on Android:***
------------------------------
1. Open the Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
2. In the top-right corner of any section or folder of the app, touch the More icon.
3. Select **Sort by** and choose the way you’d like to arrange your list of files (for example, by “Last modified”).
You can also sort files after you have performed a search to sort only the files from that search.
**Advantages:** No Need to Download any files - Except the google play app, thus saving Data
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***Google Drive on iOS:***
--------------------------
1. Open the Drive, Docs, Sheets, or Slides app.
2. Next to the search box in your file list, touch Sort.
3. From the sorting list, touch the option you want to use.
4. The files will be sorted. Repeat the process to sort the views differently.
You can also sort files after you have performed a search to sort only the files from that search.
**Advantages:** No Need to Download any files - Except the Iphone app, thus saving Data
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have just found the real correct way to combat this problem. There is no actual way you can easily see which photos are "original" quality vs "high".
Google provide a slightly hidden feature to convert all your "original" photos to "high".
On Google Photo Settings Page @ <https://photos.google.com/settings>
Click Recover Storage button to Compress Original Size Pictures!
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: I found a great solution.
On Google Drive app settings there is a option to compress storage. It compresses you files from full size to high resolution using your free space on photos.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/26 | 848 | 2,848 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC One m7 international. It has root access. Android lollipop 5.0.2
The in call volume is too low despite being on max volume.
Which file in the root system should I modify to increase the max volume? What line of code corresponds to this setting?
Thanks vm<issue_comment>username_1: This approach achieves desired functionality by communicating with Android APIs at [AIDL](http://developer.android.com/guide/components/aidl.html) level making use of [ADB](http://developer.android.com/tools/help/adb.html)
---
Run the command:
```
adb shell service call audio 7 i32 3 i32 0 i32 1
```
Here, the service `call` refers to `IAudioService`. Click [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/73e23e2/media/java/android/media/IAudioService.aidl) for more info.
* `7` is the function named `setStreamVolume`. It is the 7th in the list of functions in the interface `IAudioService`. Verify it [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/73e23e2/media/java/android/media/IAudioService.aidl). (`setStreamVolume` takes 3 parameters `streamType`, `index`, `flag`)
* `i32` is to write the integer INT into the send parcel. (Alternatively we can make use of `s16` for UTF-16 string)
* `3` is `streamType`value. (Value `1` → phone, `3` → speaker, `4` → alarm, `6` → bluetooth)
* `0` is `index` value and `1` is `flag` value
See the source [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/27391326/how-to-change-the-volume-using-adb-shell-service-call-audio).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **For Android 10**
```
adb shell media volume --show --stream 1 --set 1
```
**example :**
```
/ $ media volume --show --stream 4 --set 1
[v] will control stream=4 (STREAM_ALARM)
[v] will set volume to index=1
[v] Connecting to AudioService
```
Specific usage
```
usage: media [subcommand] [options]
media dispatch KEY
media list-sessions
media monitor
media volume [options]
media dispatch: dispatch a media key to the system.
KEY may be: play, pause, play-pause, mute, headsethook,
stop, next, previous, rewind, record, fast-forword.
media list-sessions: print a list of the current sessions.
media monitor: monitor updates to the specified session.
Use the tag from list-sessions.
media volume: the options are as follows:
--stream STREAM selects the stream to control, see AudioManager.STREAM\_\*
controls AudioManager.STREAM\_MUSIC if no stream is specified
--set INDEX sets the volume index value
--adj DIRECTION adjusts the volume, use raise|same|lower for the direction
--get outputs the current volume
--show shows the UI during the volume change
examples:
adb shell media volume --show --stream 3 --set 11
adb shell media volume --stream 0 --adj lower
adb shell media volume --stream 3 --get
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/26 | 954 | 3,622 | <issue_start>username_0: As you can see the "Recent files" in the picture, it's really annoying - it remembers every image which I just opened, thus violating my privacy.
**Note** that "Recent files" even remembers and shows my hidden images (which Images or Gallery won't scan and show).
I can make the "Recent files" forget about my recent images by going to **Settings -> Application manager -> All -> My Files -> Clear data** (check the second image), but that's just exhausted.
Is there anyway to completely remove this annoying "Recent files"?
In the past, I used Samsung Galaxy V and it doesn't have this "Recent files", then why my Samsung Galaxy Core Prime has?
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/N0LIm.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hQXPm.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: In fact it is possible to do so. You just need to remove the cache files from Gallery and My Files then it removes recently added folders from Gallery and recent files from My Files.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just open your files and tap the 3 dots in right upper corner, and select settings, then turn **Show recent files** off.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: The solution is Clearing data in **App info** of **My Files**, After a few years using this phone, I think this is the only solution.
Slow way: **Settings -> Application manager -> All -> My Files -> Clear data**.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ixd1Q.png)
Quick way: you can quickly open **App info** of **My Files** by holding the **My Files** app then drag it into the **App info**
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: * Go to **Files**
* select the 3 dots on the upper right
* Pick **Settings** and you'll see the screen below
* Turn off **Show recent files**
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: I'm using an LG Q7 to delete the files I went into file manager pushed the three dotted settings button, and selected show hidden. and searched through internal storage, found most of the thumbnails and cache in the pictures. A little digging as well in Android and DCIM was looking for anything that had a period in the beginning.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Disable "Recent File"
1 Long route:
=============
Settings -> Application manager (or Apps) -> All -> My Files -> App Info -> **"the Gear"** **(immediately below the three dots bar)** -> Customize My files home -> Disable "Recent files"
=> in this route, the three dots bar leads to "Uninstall updates".
2 Shorter route (You don't see the "Gear", because you clicked directly on "My Files"):
=======================================================================================
My Files -> The three dots bar -> Settings -> My files settings -> Customize My files home -> Disable "Recent files"
3 You have better eyes than I do:
=================================
Settings -> Application manager (or Apps) -> All -> My Files -> **"the Gear"** (located on the right of the name) -> Customize My files home -> Disable "Recent files"
4 The final stage (this is where you should arrive)
===================================================
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/idEP9.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/26 | 672 | 2,851 | <issue_start>username_0: I just downloaded the Google play music subscription and downloaded a bunch of music that is supposed to download to my SD card but cannot find any of my music and its also not downloading to my SD card. Almost any app or music I try downloading or moving to my SD card says it's downloaded or moved but doesn't move it stays on the phones memory. Don't want to keep paying for this music subscription if I can't access my music I downloaded, and need to figure out why my phone memory doesn't free up space when I move to my SD card. I have the SD card and another external memory device that says I can transfer my media and most times it says I did move them but I don't get any free space on my phone afterwards. I also cannot find anything in downloading mainly music I'm worried about now since I'm paying for this subscription, if you can please help me out that would be great. Thank-you for your time only got this phone less then a month ago and I'm having a lot of problems already, cannot receive texts or phone calls when I'm online or in a game. Pretty much of anything is running on the phone nothing will come through and phone won't even ring, only way I know I have a missed call is if a message is left and that takes awhile to come through.<issue_comment>username_1: Google Play Music app is storing music files in your phone's internal memory, which means that you can't access them without root access.
They are located in `/data/data/com.google.android.music/files/music` folder. To access them you need to root your phone.
But if your phone is not rooted, going to this folder will show your downloaded files named something like `1123.mp3 / 1234.mp3` and etc.
You will have all your files, but name of artists, tracks and everything else is erased from mp3 file's metadata.
I hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I had a similar problem. My music don't download either even after it says download complete. Also I couldnt hear my ringtone when I got a call. For this I wrote down all the apps and contacts I had and I reset my phone. That worked and freed up a lot of space on my phone from the built up misc. files I had.
Hope this helps if you haven't figured it out already.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I figured it out after racking my brain. When you open Google Play, swipethe menu left until you open PLAYLISTS. Then it should have a playlist saying "most recent" or along those lines. When you open the list up, click the little download circle with the arrow down, and it downloads to the SD card. At least it worked for me. Hope this helps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: It's looking for music in a particular folder - a folder called "Music". Nothing more, nothing less. If your music is in a folder otherwise named, it won't find it
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/26 | 604 | 2,592 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge phone and twice now, the phone has gotten into a locked state, but the screen swipe does not work, it does not respond to finger swipe to unlock the device. I can push power button to get screen on or off, but no screen finger action has any effect. I cannot get it to reboot. Pushing power off button for a while brings up screen with choice to reboot, but that requires touching screen to select reboot.
I pressed power and volume down keys for several seconds to force restart, and chose normal boot from the menu, but after rebooting the issue remains, no screen swipe response. Booting into safe-mode didn't help either. I did a factory reset and still no response to screen touch. Is this a hardware issue and I need a new phone? Should I use ADB and redownload the operating system onto it?<issue_comment>username_1: Verizon had to replace the phone due to hardware issues evidenced by these symptoms.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've had the same problem and after many restarts it continued. I tried holding the power button and down volume and home button all together. It will take you to another screen in which you need to push the down volume to cancel and that worked. Hopefully it helps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have a case or screen protector on your device, try removing it.
Clean the screen with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Unplug your device.
Restart your device. If you can't restart it, you can force restart your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Always try this last step before concluding. Any smartphone, computer or tab has something they call safe mode which bars installed apps and user system apps from at least running automatically to running at all. Get to google and search how to get to safe mode on your device try it and see if it works. If it doesn't, either take it to service centre, reflash the phone yourself or install a third party OS like Cyanogen of the Samsung Touchwiz is messing up. Many people have been complaining. This is a bug in Samsung ROM's
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Mine was stuck due to the home key/fingerprint sensor. I tapped it in multiple directions and the problem went away.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Had same problem with Galaxy 6 yesterday. Tried all of the above. No help. Tried volume up button for 10 sec. Got screen asking if i wanted to down load OS , but in middle was an option to restart phone . That worked, touch swipe function opened and works now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/26 | 799 | 3,302 | <issue_start>username_0: *I'm currently using an LG G3 with Lollipop 5.0.1.*
The problem I'm having is that when I'm using an app (or just doing something general on my phone) and I receive a text or similar notification a pop-up shows up on my screen explaining what the notification is. For example, the first sentence of a text, or a snippet of a Facebook post. I know this is normal but the issue is that if I'm currently doing something important and I want to clear the pop-up, if I swipe right (or press the "X") to dismiss the notification it clears it entirely i.e. from the Notification drawer too.
See the example of a situation where this happens, in order to clear up any confusion with my issue:
I'm sending an important email to a coworker when my friend texts me. I don't want to read my friend's text right now but the pop-up still blocks a portion of the screen. In such a situation my options are:
1. Wait about 5 seconds for the pop-up to disappear.
2. Clear the pop-up so I can resume emailing my coworker (preferred because it allows me to resume typing the email immediately).
The problem with option 2 is that if I clear the pop-up notification all other indications that I received a text are also cleared (*meaning the top bar notification & the little red "1" on the messaging app*). So if I happened to send a really long email to my coworker, there's a chance I'll completely forget to respond to my friend once I'm done.
So, **is there a way to clear a pop-up notification without clearing all other signs of the notification?**<issue_comment>username_1: Verizon had to replace the phone due to hardware issues evidenced by these symptoms.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've had the same problem and after many restarts it continued. I tried holding the power button and down volume and home button all together. It will take you to another screen in which you need to push the down volume to cancel and that worked. Hopefully it helps
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have a case or screen protector on your device, try removing it.
Clean the screen with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Unplug your device.
Restart your device. If you can't restart it, you can force restart your device.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Always try this last step before concluding. Any smartphone, computer or tab has something they call safe mode which bars installed apps and user system apps from at least running automatically to running at all. Get to google and search how to get to safe mode on your device try it and see if it works. If it doesn't, either take it to service centre, reflash the phone yourself or install a third party OS like Cyanogen of the Samsung Touchwiz is messing up. Many people have been complaining. This is a bug in Samsung ROM's
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Mine was stuck due to the home key/fingerprint sensor. I tapped it in multiple directions and the problem went away.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Had same problem with Galaxy 6 yesterday. Tried all of the above. No help. Tried volume up button for 10 sec. Got screen asking if i wanted to down load OS , but in middle was an option to restart phone . That worked, touch swipe function opened and works now.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/26 | 901 | 3,185 | <issue_start>username_0: I cannot do a factory reset on a LGL16c, it comes up with screen to confirm reset and agreeing to wipe data, I say yes to both. Then it comes up with a screen that says
>
> Factory reset is disabled by **Kill switch**
>
>
>
I reboots and nothing happens. I cannot reset through settings on phone, security, it says factory reset disabled by server policy.
I found out that all new smartphones have this new "Kill switch" installed by all manufacturers because a new law passed prevents a thief from accessing a phone if there is a password on it and trying to factory reset it.
Is there a way to bypass the kill switch if I have the phone and there is no password and I want to wipe data and reset phone?<issue_comment>username_1: While it's true that [newer smartphones are neccesary to have anti-theft kill switch](http://androidcommunity.com/ctia-announces-smartphone-anti-theft-voluntary-commitment-kill-switch-policy-20140415/), this particular kill switch on LG devices were installed by McAfee. From [Android Community](http://androidcommunity.com/mcafee-brings-kill-switch-feature-to-lg-g3-phones-20140613/)
>
> LG Electronics announced that it has partnered with McAfee to bring an anti-theft feature to the new LG G3 phones. The mobile devices will now be pre-installed with the latest version of the **McAfee Mobile Security, which includes a Kill Switch function** so that you can erase data and disable the phones when it has fallen into the wrong hands.
>
>
> Not only will the software protect the LG G3 from these malware infections, **it also has a kill switch that will enable you to disable your phone’s functions, including unauthorised factory reset**, when it gets stolen. Even attempts to root the phone will be blocked and the lock screen will require password authentication, and the user can control the device from a web console.
>
>
> (Emphasis added)
>
>
>
From [XDA Forum post by twisted\_twice](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64292810&postcount=18),
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JW4Az.png)
it seems you have to either:
* Turn off **Lock Down Device** on McAfee: you can then initiate factory reset, but you may be asked for PIN after that, or
* Unregister your device on [McAfee Mobile Security](https://lge.mcafeemobilesecurity.com/) (not really recommended security-wise)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: "Killswitch" wouldn't allow me to turn on my usb debugging yet, I was able to bypass "Killswitch" by using [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager) and wipe my phone as if it was lost or stolen. Which in turn reset the phone "LG L16C".
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Well, I have had a lot of experience with android devices, and I might have found a solution:
If your device is rooted, and you haven't already gotten your phone locked, you can get a ["bloatware" remover](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists/category/named/apps_organize#group_456), find `com.android.systemUI.factory.KILLSWITCH.apk.ODEX` and remove it. I hope this works!
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/27 | 497 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: How are good, fair, poor and bad defined for signal strength in terms of dBm, in most Android phones or telecommunication community?
Are they defined the same for mobile network and for WiFi network?
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: I can answer this for WiFi: received signal strength indicator (RSSI) in the 802.11 standard is only required to be orderable. This means for a single device you can tell when its reported value x is greater than its reported value y, but not by how much because there may be no real scale. Every device can report different values for the same real signal power, and the values across devices are not directly comparable because they can each use different values and they may have no scales. A device is only required to be able to tell a signal is stronger or weaker than another signal.
For reference, see
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Received_signal_strength_indication>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends on the technology of the mobile, i.e. CDMA 1xEVDO (Verizon & Sprint 3G), UMTS (AT&T and T-Mobile 3G), LTE (all carriers 4G LTE).
In general, for 3G:
* -116dBm to -108dBm is bad
* -108dBm to -103dBm is poor
* -103dBm to -95dBm is fair, and
* pretty much anything > -98dBm is good to very good.
For LTE, it's:
* -120dBm to -115dBm is poor
* -115dBm to -105dBm is bad
* -105dBm to -95dBm is fair, and
* > -95dBm is good
None of this however is absolute to guarantee the quality of service (QoS). There are many factors that go into QoS. In urban areas, there is much more interference from various sources including the operators' own network that affects speech quality and throughput speed.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/27 | 874 | 3,226 | <issue_start>username_0: I have yu yureka android device which has octa core snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB of ram, 16GB internal storage.
Recently I migrated to snapshot release of Cyanogen Mod 12.1 (android 5.1) plain without any Google Proprietary Apps.
I thought of using device encryption feature. There is no lock screen password/pattern set. There are no secondary users. There are no so many apps installed. My /storage/emulated/0 doesn't contain any media files (completely free).
So, I entered `Settings` > `Security` and selected `Encrypt Device` . It showed some boot loader icon for a couple of minutes and then Settings > Security showed `Device Encrypted`.
Is it really encrypted, since it took very little time and not having lock screen password. The device was fine on rebooting.
Then, i created 2nd user and protected it with lock screen pattern. Then rebooted, device was fine.
Then I created lock screen pattern for the 1st user (Owner). It prompted to ask for this pattern at device boot up and I selected Yes. I then rebooted the device. At first, it asked for pattern, I entered the 1st users lock screen pattern. Then the device rebooted and was in boot loop now (continuous boot loader animation) for 45minutes.
1. Was it encrypting the storage now or the process of encryption somehow corrupted??
2. Did I not do the encryption correctly? Is it must to have lock screen pattern before starting encryption?
3. The device is relatively faster and I guess it should not take so long for encryption. With my device specs how long can encryption be??
4. I have a 32GB external sdcard formatted with fat32. Is it going to encrypt that as well?
5. What happens possibly if I pull out the battery, apart from loosing data?
Please help..<issue_comment>username_1: I can answer this for WiFi: received signal strength indicator (RSSI) in the 802.11 standard is only required to be orderable. This means for a single device you can tell when its reported value x is greater than its reported value y, but not by how much because there may be no real scale. Every device can report different values for the same real signal power, and the values across devices are not directly comparable because they can each use different values and they may have no scales. A device is only required to be able to tell a signal is stronger or weaker than another signal.
For reference, see
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Received_signal_strength_indication>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It depends on the technology of the mobile, i.e. CDMA 1xEVDO (Verizon & Sprint 3G), UMTS (AT&T and T-Mobile 3G), LTE (all carriers 4G LTE).
In general, for 3G:
* -116dBm to -108dBm is bad
* -108dBm to -103dBm is poor
* -103dBm to -95dBm is fair, and
* pretty much anything > -98dBm is good to very good.
For LTE, it's:
* -120dBm to -115dBm is poor
* -115dBm to -105dBm is bad
* -105dBm to -95dBm is fair, and
* > -95dBm is good
None of this however is absolute to guarantee the quality of service (QoS). There are many factors that go into QoS. In urban areas, there is much more interference from various sources including the operators' own network that affects speech quality and throughput speed.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/27 | 528 | 1,867 | <issue_start>username_0: After Factory Reset, In order to use Play store and Gmail I want to setup Google account on Samsung GT-S6802. When I tries to setup Google Account, In-spite of right user-name and password, following window appearers:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/e1Jpi.png)
When I open gmail form browser, I've mail from google subject:`Sign-in attempt prevented` and says:
>
> Someone just tried to sign in to your Google Account ~~<EMAIL>~~<EMAIL> from an app that doesn't meet modern security standards.
>
>
>
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HdOwJ.png)
When I review, it shows unknown device but on browser it detects my device.
So, How do I face this issue and setup google account?<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem and I solved it this way:
1. Log in [here](https://myaccount.google.com/security#connectedapps) using a web browser .
2. On Login and Security, at the bottom of the page there's an option "**Allow less safe apps**" which would be set as disabled. Set it to enable and now you can log-in using your device.
>
> Allow less secure apps: ON
>
>
> Some non-Google apps and devices use less secure sign-in technology, which could leave your account vulnerable. You can turn off access for these apps (which we recommend) or choose to use them despite the risks.
>
>
>
**Note**: The words might be a little different as I saw that Google page in Portuguese, but the option should relatively be at the same position on the page.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here is the direct link:
<https://myaccount.google.com/lesssecureapps>
But if you have 2-step-verification enable you should try generating a separate password here:
<https://myaccount.google.com/apppasswords>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/27 | 5,043 | 14,944 | <issue_start>username_0: Long-time UNIX guy here, but relatively new to the world of Android. Read on.
**EPISODE 1: A New Backup (I hoped)**
I have recently purchased an Asus MemoPAD (ME103K) ; I then became root, and took a `dd` image of the read-only `system` partition to the external SD card:
```
$ su
# dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system \
of=/storage/MicroSD/system.img bs=1M
# ls -l /storage/MicroSD/system.img
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2147483648 Sep 27 13:15 system.img
```
The size (exactly 2GiB) was a bit suspicious - could it be that this was because of the FAT32 partition on the SD card?
No, it was not - `tune2fs -l` revealed that this was indeed, a valid EXT4 image, exactly sized at 2GiB, which passed `fsck -f` with no errors at all.
And `fastboot` (from the linux machine attached to the tablet) concurred, after an `adb reboot bootloader`:
```
linuxbox# fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.03
(bootloader) version-hardware: rev_c
(bootloader) variant: LEOPARDCAT 16G
(bootloader) version-baseband: H00_0.16.F_0521
(bootloader) serialno: 0a3dXXXX
...
(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x0000000080000000
```
That size, is indeed 2GB:
```
linuxbox# python2 -c 'print 0x0000000080000000'
2147483648
```
So, all is good - I have a backup of the image. Now to test restoring it.
I try to flash the system.img back to the tablet - to make sure I can recover from anything, the sort of bullet-proof backup we do in the Unix world (*e.g. restore contents of a drive via `dd if=backup.image of=/dev/sdXXX`*).
Everything related to `adb` and `fastboot` work flawlessly - so I try...
```
linux_box# fastboot devices
0a3dXXXX fastboot
linux_box# mount /dev/sdcard /mnt/sdcard
linux_box# cp /mnt/sdcard/system.img .
linux_box# fastboot flash system system.img
error: cannot load 'system.img'
```
Hmm. I download and build the `android-tools-5.1.1` of my distribution from sources, adding debug information - and step in the debugger, to see this failure:
```
linuxbox# gdb --args fastboot flash system system.img
...
```
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9bIEM.png)
Interesting - even though I am in a 64bit machine, apparently there are issues that turn the file size "negative" (in a 32bit world, the file size of my image, 2^31, is indeed considered negative - to be exact, `-2147483648`.
OK, fine - how do they flash large image files in Android?
Googling, searching - turns out they use this `make_ext4fs` tool, that creates flashable images. In fact it is part of what I just compiled, so I might as well use it:
```
linuxbox# mkdir /system
linuxbox# mount -o loop,ro system.img /system
linuxbox# ls -l /system
total 208
drwxr-xr-x 106 root root 8192 Sep 17 22:24 app
drwxr-xr-x 3 root 2000 8192 Sep 26 21:08 bin
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 6847 Sep 12 16:59 build.prop
drwxr-xr-x 19 root root 4096 Sep 26 21:08 etc
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Aug 11 22:27 fonts
drwxr-xr-x 4 root root 4096 Sep 12 16:56 framework
drwxr-xr-x 10 root root 16384 Sep 12 16:59 lib
drwxr-xr-x 2 root root 4096 Jan 1 1970 lost+found
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Aug 11 22:18 media
drwxr-xr-x 59 root root 4096 Aug 11 22:29 priv-app
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 126951 Aug 1 2008 recovery-from-boot.p
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Aug 11 21:02 scripts
drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 4096 Aug 11 21:02 tts
drwxr-xr-x 11 root root 4096 Sep 26 21:08 usr
drwxr-xr-x 8 root 2000 4096 Aug 11 22:29 vendor
drwxr-xr-x 2 root 2000 4096 Sep 26 21:09 xbin
linuxbox# ../extras/source/extras/ext4_utils/make_ext4fs \
-l 2048M new_system.img /system
Creating filesystem with parameters:
Size: 2147483648
Block size: 4096
Blocks per group: 32768
Inodes per group: 8192
Inode size: 256
Journal blocks: 8192
Label:
Blocks: 524288
Block groups: 16
Reserved block group size: 127
Created filesystem with 2666/131072 inodes and 375014/524288 blocks
```
Cool - so I can apparently build system images from plain old folders. The sky will be my limit - I'll be able to add anything I want to this image.
Let's burn it...
```
linuxbox# fastboot flash system new_system.img
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.064s]
sending 'system' (2088960 KB)...
^C
```
I waited for 1h before hitting that Ctrl-C. And had to power-cycle the tablet, which booted back in fastboot mode.
This is not looking good.
What if I build a smaller image? Maybe the 2GB are somehow an issue, and this partition is not used to full capacity - it has free space:
```
linuxbox# ../extras/source/extras/ext4_utils/make_ext4fs \
-l 1536M new_system.img /system
linuxbox# ./fastboot flash system system.img
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.065s]
sending 'system' (1572864 KB)...
OKAY [ 51.039s]
writing 'system'...
OKAY [235.080s]
finished. total time: 286.183s
```
OK, this looks very promising (and only took 5 min). I guess I can now reboot back and everything should be normal, yes?
No :-)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/U7wiX.png)
I don't mind a temporarily bricked device, as long as I **do** get to control it in the end (machines that I am not a master of, are machines I don't care to operate ;-)
Any ideas on what I did wrong and what I can do to fix this?
Thanks in advance.
P.S. I checked the Asus support page for my tablet - they only provide the sources for the kernel, and the Over-the-air .zip file. That in turn contains a file-system level backup from the root - i.e. the `system` folder exists in there as just a folder, not an image, not a `system.img` that I can flash - so that doesn't really help me.
**EPISODE 2: Attack of the Custom Boots**
In the absense of any sort of `recovery.img` from Asus (why would a manufacturer bother to publish a fastboot-flashable `recovery.img`? Why indeed...) and a similar absence on recovery images from the CWM and TWRP sites... I am left to battle all alone.
Thankfully, the Over-the-air update file from Asus includes inside it...
```
linuxbox# unzip -l /opt/Asus/firmware/UL-K01E-WW-12.16.1.12-user.zip |\
grep boot.img$
7368704 2011-03-22 11:21 boot.img
```
...my tablet's boot image. Now maybe - just maybe - I can do something with this.
```
linuxbox$ mkdir rootfs
linuxbox$ cd rootfs
linuxbox$ abootimg -x /path/to/boot.img
linuxbox$ ls -l
bootimg.cfg
initrd.img
zImage
```
Expanding the ramdisk...
```
linuxbox$ mkdir initrd
linuxbox$ cd initrd
linuxbox$ gzip -cd ../initrd.img | cpio -ivd
...
linuxbox$ vi default.prop
```
I set up `default.prop` to be root when the kernel boots:
```
ro.secure=0
ro.debuggable=1
ro.adb.secure=0
androidboot.selinux=disabled
```
I also copied `/system/bin/sh` (*from the over-the-air Asus .zip file*) into `/sbin/sh`. I did the same with [busybox](https://github.com/Gnurou/busybox-android) - quite handy tool.
And repacked the boot.img...
```
busybox$ find . | cpio --create --format='newc' | gzip -9 > ../initrd.custom.gz
busybox$ cd ..
busybox$ abootimg --create ../new_boot_busybox.img \
-f bootimg.cfg -k zImage -r initrd.custom.gz
```
`abootimg` actually failed the first time I run this, since `bootimg.cfg` had to be updated - the `bootsize` parameter had to be changed, since the package is bigger now. `abootimg` reports what it needs, so that's easy enough.
And now, I boot my custom image...
```
linuxbox# fastboot boot new_boot_busybox.img
```
...and witness the following...
```
linuxbox# adb logcat
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
linuxbox# adb shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
```
Hmm... Maybe adbd is not run as root?
```
linuxbox# adb root
restarting adbd as root
linuxbox# adb shell
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
```
Fine... I hexedit adbd, and patch /system/bin/sh to be /sbin/sh (I copied the /system/bin/sh from the OTA image to the rootfs of the initrd):
Reboot, fastboot...
```
linuxbox# adb shell
- exec '/sbin/sh' failed: Permission denied (13) -
```
Darn. Is this thing able to do anything?
```
linuxbox# adb pull /proc/partitions
15 KB/s (1272 bytes in 0.079s)
```
It is... let's see:
```
linuxbox# adb pull /proc/mounts
16 KB/s (1358 bytes in 0.079s)
linuxbox# grep system mounts
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system ext4 rw,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
```
OK, so /system *is* mounted. Can I see what's inside?
```
linuxbox# adb pull /system
remote object '/system' does not exist
```
What the...
Maybe I can check what /proc/kmsg contains (what "dmesg" would output)
```
linuxbox# adb pull /proc/kmsg
failed to copy '/proc/kmsg' to './kmsg': Operation not permitted
```
Nah, I need to be root to do that.
```
linuxbox# adb push /sbin/sh /system/bin/sh
failed to copy '/sbin/sh' to '/system/bin/sh': Permission denied
```
And that, too.
This is turning out to be quite a puzzle...<issue_comment>username_1: With my Moto G I created a back up using dd like you did. I needed to restore my system partition the other day, so I booted TWRP (I didn't flash it, I just booted the image to RAM). I then used adb to connect while TWRP was running and I just pushed the img I made with dd to my SD card and then used dd to write the image to the system partition.
Check out the videos I've made about this here:
<https://youtu.be/BHCamV-sHx0?list=PLcUid3OP_4OVI1Rtuwxk1RjABh1PxXXQq>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Episode 3: Return of the Shell.**
If I ever had any chance of solving this, I first had to figure out why the shell wasn't working. `adbd` itself was responding, so it was started on the tablet side - but it could not execute the shell, even when I hack-patched it to invoke a file (`/sbin/sh`) that I myself placed in the boot image - being 100% sure that it had the proper permissions and was accessible from the `shell` (id=2000) account that `adbd` uses.
Which left only one explanation - SELinux "cages".
So I checked how `adbd` was started from my boot image's `init.rc`:
```
# adbd is controlled via property triggers in init..usb.rc
service adbd /sbin/adbd --root\_seclabel=u:r:su:s0
class core
socket adbd stream 660 system system
disabled
seclabel u:r:adbd:s0
```
...and tried an obvious change:
```
service adbd /sbin/adbd
class core
socket adbd stream 660 system system
```
I re-packed, and to my intense satisfaction, saw ...
```
linuxbox# adb shell
$
```
I finally got access to the tablet - from "inside".
Checking the mounted /system, it became clear that the flashing process - even though `fastboot flash system ...` reported that all was Ok - had failed *spectacularly*. It was a wonder that the partition was mounted in the first place.
That explained why the tablet was not booting, and gave me the final idea that solved the issue.
I needed to boot the tablet so that it used my pristine copy of the /system partition, but at this point, even though I had shell access, I was not root - (*the changes I did in `default.prop` are apparently ignored by the Asus kernel - I'll have to recompile it soon...*) so I could not mount the external sdcard and `dd` over my good copy.
But I did have my own boot image - which meant I could edit the `/fstab.qcom` inside it, and do this:
*Original line that told the tablet how to mount /system*
```
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system ext4 ro,barrier=1 wait
```
*My edit*
```
/dev/block/mmcblk1p2 /system ext4 rw,barrier=1 wait
```
...and back in my linux box, I `dd`-ed the pristine backup of the tablet's system partition to my external SD card's 2nd partition - which I created via `gparted` to be exactly 2GB.
That did it - the tablet booted from my external SD card.
**EDIT**: The journey continued - I eventually [patched and compiled my own kernel and became root](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/124857/selinux-and-chroot-system-call).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It seems you've already found some kind of solution to your problem (there's a lot of text to read on this page), but it seems this *probably* could have been resolved much more simply.
```
linuxbox# fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.03
(bootloader) version-hardware: rev_c
(bootloader) variant: LEOPARDCAT 16G
(bootloader) version-baseband: H00_0.16.F_0521
(bootloader) serialno: 0a3dXXXX
...
(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x0000000080000000
```
Among these variables, did your tablet return a `max-download-size` variable? If so, that might have provided a warning, outright, that the flashing process might have some issues with such a large image. The current fastboot code is made to work around a `max-download-size` that is too small, but I've experienced your same error even when the image is smaller than what the device says it can handle, so actually the point is kind of moot, I guess.
```
linux_box# fastboot flash system system.img
error: cannot load 'system.img'
```
So, anyway, it seems here, that for whatever reason, you are unable to flash. If you and I are right, and it's about size (your tablet does only have 1 GB of RAM, and [supposedly most devices try to read the whole image into RAM before flashing](http://www.2net.co.uk/tutorial/android-sparse-image-format)), this is where I think the mere adjustment of adding the `-S` option to fastboot might have fixed your flash as it has for me:
```
fastboot -S 512M flash system system.img
```
Instead, however, it seems you tried to force your 2 GB image into a size that (1) might not be possible for it to be stuffed into and (2) is not the size that your device's system partition is supposed to be.
* Regarding point #1, in my experience, I would not count on the
brittle Android build tools to complain if you ask them to do
something they will fail at, and it's possible that they might have
here.
* Regarding point #2, I don't believe you can't just do that;
additional steps would be required to use a different system
partition size.
Assuming your tablet expects sparse image files, I believe the command you wanted to try instead of `make_ext4fs -l 1536M new_system.img /system` was `make_ext4fs -l 2048M -s new_system.img /system`. The adjusted command would make an image that inflates to the correct size, but is stored temporarily stripped of any excess fat like big pockets of empty data: a "**sparse** image file" (see the page I linked to earlier for more info on them; I don't have enough reputation on this site to repeat the link).
[This old readme someone wrote for a collection of the tools](https://github.com/EpicAOSP/make_ext4/blob/master/README) should help understand how the process goes.
Cheers.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/27 | 127 | 526 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung galaxy s4. I have a bunch of pictures I would like to delete. They are in a folder named auto backup which has NO delete button. How do I get rid of them? I do not know how to find where they are stored Help!!<issue_comment>username_1: Please tap and hold one image to enable bulk selection. A trash icon will appear on the top right. That is, if you're talking about Google Photos.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: they stored in google photos
login and delete them
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/27 | 737 | 2,948 | <issue_start>username_0: *I know some are going to skip over reading this and just think this is regular Android syncing, I can assure you this isn't the same. I'm **not** talking about sytem, email, social media, or calender apps. Most normal user apps don't sync data between devices. I'm **not** developing anything, so this question is posted from the viewpoint of an end user.*
***What I am trying to figure out***
How to sync data from a specific app to all my devices on my home network, without manually entering the data?
(**For Reference** one of the apps I want to sync data from is ShowBox. There are others, but I would be able to duplicate the solution provided)
**Steps I have taken so far is to**
* *contact developer(s)*/no luck
* *write a script*/no luck
* *get an app*/no luck
* *researched*/no luck
The answer I'm looking for will be basically non-device specific, but for sticklers at least for Android 4.1 and up. If the answer includes an app or other method, please include details with step-by-step instructions. **EDIT** Please don't include steps or apps that involve user interaction everytime, because I could manually transfer the data myself just as easy. One last request, it must be done locally. Not online, but do on home network.
**EDITED PER REQUEST**
In the reference (example) app above, the data I wish to sync would be watched videos and favorites. User data. Like stated above there are other apps I would also use the same solution/steps on.
Also if there is a way to automate the syncing.<issue_comment>username_1: Now you're a bit vague when you say data but if I know what you're talking about then I would consider an app called **OneNote** by Microsoft.
1. You need to have a Microsoft account. Go to [Outlook](https://www.outlook.com) and sign up for an email there. You don't have to use that email. It just links all the Microsoft apps together.
2. Once you have created the email, download OneNote, both on your computer and all your other devices. Sign in with the email that you have created.
It will give you plenty of features in which you can sync all your information that you need across all of your devices. For example, I have it on my phone and when I take a picture it is uploaded to OneNote and I can automatically see it on my computer.
It will also sync all sorts of information and data that you need such as important documents like word Excel and PowerPoint and even video.
There are also a few other apps that can do the same thing.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You're a bit vague. But I think you are talking about application back-end datas. This is possible. You may want to use an app like Helium and Dallas Thomas explains how to use it in this article: <http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/back-up-your-android-apps-their-data-without-root-0158767/>
In Helium you just select the app data you want, find the apps and choose cloud backup.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/09/28 | 287 | 1,037 | <issue_start>username_0: My HTC One X+ with Android 4.2.2 suffers a lag pretty often and I don't like that.
Sometimes I cannot even unlock the phone because screen doesn't come up.
I noticed that when I force stops all other apps (besides the one I am using) when phone lags, it runs smooth.
I have lot of apps installed so going to Apps then selecting the app and then force closing it takes a lot of time.
I am looking for a way where I can force stop multiple apps at once.<issue_comment>username_1: Greenify is also an app that can help you in this problem. It is one of the best task killer and battery saver app that I tried.
[Greenify's link on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify&hl=en)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There is also [3c toolbox pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at), a complete package with various tools. One tool is Task Manager that allows you to **kill** an app or **force-stop** an app. The latter does what you need.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/28 | 852 | 3,461 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Nexus 4 with Android 5.1.1, lock with a PIN code.
Somehow the right 3 vertical dots don't response for touch, therefore I can't unlock my phone.
I want to cancel / change the password.
* I don't have root
* I don't remember if the Debug Mode is turn on or not, but my computer usually recognize the phone just after I unlock it - just connecting the USB do nothing.
* In addition, the command "adb devices" show nothing.
* Inserting 5 times the wrong password just locking me out, without giving me the "Forgot Password" option.
* Using the "Lock" option of the Android Device Manager put black shade on the screen with a chosen lock message, but I can't find the place to enter the new lock password I chose. I only see the 2 soft keys (circle and triangle) and when I touch them the screen move to the regular lock screen with the PIN code... [See Edit]
I'll appreciate any help!
Thanks in advance.
**EDIT:**
When I try to set new password through the Android Device Manager (ADM), after 2 seconds the website says: "Since Google has verified that a screen lock is already set, the password you entered won't be needed.", it's mean that my new password that I chose will not set, and that the reason I couldn't use it from the first place. Still looking for help!<issue_comment>username_1: just try to enter wrong pattern or pass code for 5 or 6 times,then one dialog will appear saying you have entered wrong code and bla bla. Hit the ok button. then at the right bottom corner you will find one option called "Forgot Password?". Tap on that, then it will going to tell you to enter the email and password. Enter your gmail id and password. It will unlock your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Maybe logon to your Devicemanager and try to unlock it from there?
<https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager>
you should be able to unlock it there under "LOCK" ...
approaching from the "other" side to unlock your phone requires obviously Network Connection;).
After Login to Google ADM:
- Select your Device
- Select LOCK
- Enter Temp Password (you don't have to enter the recovery msg)
- Hit LOCK again
- confirmation should now be on Screen
- now, you should be able to see a Password field
- enter your temp Password
- rest your lockscreen Settings!!!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: It might be a bit late but I had a similar issue and found a genius idea that might help others.
If you have an OTG cable, you can plug in a mouse and use that to unlock the phone, then cancel / change it as you normally would.
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: in your phone, go to recovery, wipe/ clear cache then reboot the phone. wait for 5 minutes, then through this link to lock the pin with new pin <https://www.google.co.in/android/devicemanager>
use the newly entered pin in the above link to unlock ur device
i forgot to tell you how to clear cache.Press and hold the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Power button at the same time until the phone turns on. You'll see the word "Start" with an arrow around it. Press the Volume Down button twice to highlight "Recovery mode."Press the Power button to restart into Recovery mode.You'll see an image of an Android robot with a red exclamation mark and the words "No command." While holding down the Power button, press and release the Volume Up button once. And then just clear cache and reboot your system
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/28 | 541 | 1,911 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a samsung galaxy t3 (micro usb port).
I know that USB isnt good to play video.
But I wonder if it is possible to play its screen on my TV somehow. My TV has got those ports usb/hdmi/vga?
Plus, what can I do with that? Is it possible to see my tablet as an HD on my TV?
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: It can be done with Google's chromecast
Look over [here](http://www.google.co.in/chrome/devices/chromecast/)
You will need a chromecast to plug it in HDMI port of your television and cast the screen to your Television.
You can buy Google's Chromecast or a alternative [Miracast](http://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-miracast)
But if you are buying, I will suggest you to go for Chromecast.
Hope it helps:).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I personally use [Amazon Fire TV](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00U3FPN4U) and the [Amazon Fire Stick](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00GDQ0RMG) and it works well connected with my Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 4. The [Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter](https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wireless-display-adapter) is supposed to work with Android devices as well.
How to use display mirroring on the Fire TV and Stick (from Amazon's website):
>
> To quickly start display mirroring, on your Amazon Fire TV remote
> press and hold the Home button and select Mirroring. Then connect your
> compatible device. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick
> Settings, and then tap Settings. Tap Display & Sounds, and then tap
> Display Mirroring.
>
>
>
Also note that Chromecast doesn't stream everything from the device. It streams from the Chrome browser and select apps. Miracast enabled devices, like the Fire Stick, stream any video and audio that is on the mobile device screen (with a slight delay, of course).
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/28 | 698 | 2,639 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Lenovo A806. The device was rooted and I downloaded a root uninstaller from the PlayStore to uninstall some apps that I couldn't otherwise.
In the process, among other apps, I deleted the only launcher I had on the phone (Lenovo Launcher) and I might have deleted the APK (not sure about the APK). The result was a black screen without any apps.
When turn on the phone I can see the home screen (same one you see before you unlock keyboard) and I also have some of the functionalities (eg messages, can make calls etc). However, if I open one of these functionalities and I click on the "back" button, the screen goes completely black and the phone goes unresponsive.
I tried to,
* reset factory settings by holding the Volume Up + Down + On/Off button which opened the "Lenovo Recovery" screen and I choosing the "wipe user data (both fuse format and fuse wipe data).
* install update package option and I rebooted the phone. Nothing of those worked.
Could anyone direct me towards the right way?<issue_comment>username_1: It can be done with Google's chromecast
Look over [here](http://www.google.co.in/chrome/devices/chromecast/)
You will need a chromecast to plug it in HDMI port of your television and cast the screen to your Television.
You can buy Google's Chromecast or a alternative [Miracast](http://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-miracast)
But if you are buying, I will suggest you to go for Chromecast.
Hope it helps:).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I personally use [Amazon Fire TV](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00U3FPN4U) and the [Amazon Fire Stick](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00GDQ0RMG) and it works well connected with my Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 4. The [Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter](https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wireless-display-adapter) is supposed to work with Android devices as well.
How to use display mirroring on the Fire TV and Stick (from Amazon's website):
>
> To quickly start display mirroring, on your Amazon Fire TV remote
> press and hold the Home button and select Mirroring. Then connect your
> compatible device. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick
> Settings, and then tap Settings. Tap Display & Sounds, and then tap
> Display Mirroring.
>
>
>
Also note that Chromecast doesn't stream everything from the device. It streams from the Chrome browser and select apps. Miracast enabled devices, like the Fire Stick, stream any video and audio that is on the mobile device screen (with a slight delay, of course).
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/29 | 1,115 | 4,266 | <issue_start>username_0: The following issue with my Sony Xperia ZR (running CM 11-20141112-SNAPSHOT) started a few days ago:
* When I initiate or receive an ordinary phone call, I can't hear the other side through my earpiece and the other side can't hear me either.
* When I plug in the wired headset, I can use that without problems.
* When I activate the speakerphone button during the call (without the headset plugged in), I can communicate with the other side.
* I also have a "click" sound effect for locking and unlocking the phone and this sound effect is now also only audible through the headset.
Here is what I tried:
1. First of course, I checked my profile and volume settings to make sure they are on Default and the in-call volume turned up.
2. I re-started my phone multiple times, sometimes with, sometimes without the headset being plugged in.
3. I thought that the headphone jack might be broken, i.e. that it thinks the headset is always plugged in - especially since I use the headset a lot for listening to audio while walking. **But** as soon as I plug in the headset, the Apollo audio player app starts, suggesting that the headphone detection works fine. Unfortunately, I haven't found a way to see if the software thinks that the headset is connected or not - is there a headset icon or similar I could enable?
4. So I thought it might be a software issue.
1. I installed the [Sound Manager](https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=sound+manager&fdid=com.roozen.SoundManagerv2) app which allows to adjust all volume settings and
2. found that it behaved a bit strange when I touched the In-Call Volume slider, causing a sound blip coming out of my earpiece. Also the volume "overlay" (or whatever you call that window that pops up when pressing the volume rocker) became visible, but sometimes only its icon, not the slider itself.
3. After adjusting the volumes through that app, I could make a test call without headset and without the speakerphone enabled which worked fine. Also the phone (un-)locking sounds were working again.
4. **However** a couple of hours later, when I unlocked my phone again, I didn't hear the click and doing a test call I realised that the problem had re-appeared.
5. So I went back to the Sound Manager and adjusted the sliders once more, this time no strange effects as in 4.2 before. And no click when locking/unlocking and no audio through the earpiece & mic during my next test call.
Short of completely re-setting my phone (which I'd like to avoid), is there another way of debugging this issue? Does CM have a way to tell the headset detection status?
Any other things I could try?<issue_comment>username_1: It can be done with Google's chromecast
Look over [here](http://www.google.co.in/chrome/devices/chromecast/)
You will need a chromecast to plug it in HDMI port of your television and cast the screen to your Television.
You can buy Google's Chromecast or a alternative [Miracast](http://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-certified-miracast)
But if you are buying, I will suggest you to go for Chromecast.
Hope it helps:).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I personally use [Amazon Fire TV](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00U3FPN4U) and the [Amazon Fire Stick](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B00GDQ0RMG) and it works well connected with my Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 4. The [Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter](https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/p/wireless-display-adapter) is supposed to work with Android devices as well.
How to use display mirroring on the Fire TV and Stick (from Amazon's website):
>
> To quickly start display mirroring, on your Amazon Fire TV remote
> press and hold the Home button and select Mirroring. Then connect your
> compatible device. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick
> Settings, and then tap Settings. Tap Display & Sounds, and then tap
> Display Mirroring.
>
>
>
Also note that Chromecast doesn't stream everything from the device. It streams from the Chrome browser and select apps. Miracast enabled devices, like the Fire Stick, stream any video and audio that is on the mobile device screen (with a slight delay, of course).
Hope this helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/29 | 708 | 2,559 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a nexus 7 (2012). I have installed the most ercent version of TWRP for it, and TWRP seems to work. Im trying to do [this](https://blog.torproject.org/blog/mission-impossible-hardening-android-security-and-privacy), and have reached the part where it says
>
> Once Team Win boots, go into Wipe and select Advanced Wipe. Select all
> checkboxes except for USB-OTG, and slide to wipe.
>
>
>
Only USB-OTG didn't even show up in the advanced wipe partitions menu. The menu inlcuded:
- Dalvik Cache
- System
- Cache
- Data
- Internal Storage
I then trawled the internet and found (alas, can't seem to find it again) a thread on the xda-forums with with a similar question. It told me that a fix was to make sure that:
* "Use rm-rf instead of formatting" was ticked on in settings
* That USB-OTG was mounted in the mount menu
So i ticked "Use rm-rf instead of formatting" in settings then I went into the mount menu and I tried to tick USB-OTG. The option to select USB-OTG was there, but when I pressed it the box on the left didn't cross. I tested mounting and unmounting all of the other options to see if it was aproblem in that area. Nope, all the other mounted and unmounted fine! Selecting USB-OTG in storage didn't do anyhing either (as in I could press the icon to select it, but it wouldn't actually select, also the readout on this screen said USB-OTG had 0 data...)
Other than explaing or helping with all that, my question is also 'does it matter?'. Common sense tells me that if I don't have any USB-OTG connected and I just wipe everything in the advanced wipe, it will have the same effect as what the Guardian Project guide says? IDK but please help a noob out.
I'm fairly new to this (could you tell?) so all help is good, and I'm happy with command line 'deep' stuff (my main laptop which i'm using for this runs linux) including the TWRP command line.
Sorry for long post, didnt want to leave stuff out
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Your common sense is correct. Also your quotes it says
>
> check all checkboxes EXCEPT usb-otg
>
>
>
(on the go). But anyway if no external things are connected then nothing will show and nothing will wipe because nothing is there.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I formatted my pen drive in FAT file system and restarted the recovery. Then it allowed me to tick the USB OTG. And I could access all the files in pen drive inside TWRP. I used it to load the CM mod. FAT32 may also work though I haven't tested it.
Edit: FAT32 also works.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/09/30 | 226 | 978 | <issue_start>username_0: I lost my s3 mini and all my phone numbers were backed up on Google cloud. When I activated my moto g and downloaded all my numbers, some of the ones that showed up on my phone were numbers that were unlisted or private and names popped up in my contact list. I deleted them from my contact list on my phone, but when it backs up and re-syncs, the numbers that I had deleted from my phone show up again. I need to delete them from my cloud, but I can't find them in my Google account, and my gmail only shows email contacts, not from my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: The person who picked up your phone is probably still using it. Delete all unnecessary contacts and afterwards immediately change your google password and logout from all devices for once.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you wanna edit your contacts via webinterface you can do this at `https://contacts.google.com`.
Just for people who wanna know this today ;)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/30 | 137 | 605 | <issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Galaxy s5 stopped showing anything on th screen after I dropped it. it still vibrates and makes noises but won't show anything on the screen. how can I fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: The person who picked up your phone is probably still using it. Delete all unnecessary contacts and afterwards immediately change your google password and logout from all devices for once.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If you wanna edit your contacts via webinterface you can do this at `https://contacts.google.com`.
Just for people who wanna know this today ;)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/09/30 | 1,919 | 7,150 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to disable Incognito Mode in Chrome without rooting? My phone is running Android Lollipop.<issue_comment>username_1: Qustodio provides a way to disable to block Incognito browsing.
You need:
1. Qustodio Account
2. [Qustodio App for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qustodio.qustodioapp)
3. Open App > Configure this Device > Device Settings > Block Incognito Browsing
4. Patience, wait for some time for it to work and block incognito mode.
Source: [How do I block Incognito mode browsing on Android with Qustodio?](https://www.qustodio.com/en/help/article/1796566/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Disclaimer
==========
This answer is pointless. Once you've read the end of my answer, you will see why.
My answer
=========
I personally have tried Qustodio's "Block Incognito Browsing" feature. (I was using a phone running Android 4.1.2 and a recent version of Google Chrome.)
It didn't work at all.
Incognito browsing still worked perfectly, and was not blocked or even hindered whatsoever. Even after an hour or more, Qustodio had no idea that I was using Chrome's incognito mode.
In a help center [article](https://www.qustodio.com/en/help/article/1828902/), Qustodio LLC does admit:
>
> Please note that our incognito blocking feature is still experimental.
>
>
>
If you want to prevent incognito browsing, I see a few options:
1. You could lock down the device completely (though this is almost impossible to do correctly) and then to make sure that the only browser which the user can access is a browser which is incapable of incognito browsing.
2. Or you could use Norton Family's incognito detection. If Norton Family alerts you that incognito has been used, perhaps you could confiscate the device from its user for a day or two. (Norton Family claims to be able to email you after someone uses incognito mode on the device. But I've never tested it, and I don't know whether or not it would work reliably. You should test the feature on a few separate occasions before relying upon it.)
3. You could try Qustodio. Even though their (experimental) incognito-blocking feature didn't work for me, maybe it will work for you.
4. If you are willing to root your phone, this may provide you with [a new, additional option](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/117394/on-the-latest-version-of-android-how-can-i-disable-google-chromes-incognito-mo) for disabling incognito mode. Remember that you can unroot your phone afterwards.
Why this answer is pointless
============================
Yet all this is pointless. The user can use the browser's "Clear History" tool, or Android's application manager, to clear the browsing history — anytime he wants to.
Why would anyone want to disable incognito mode?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **[SecureTeen](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infoweise.parentalcontrol.secureteen)** is a great app for Android and iOS -- blocks incognito mode, and gives parents the ability to block apps if necessary. Also shows history of Google searches. It has been a great tool in our family. Officially, it has 5,000+ reviews and a 3.5 star rating (as of April 2016).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: You could try [Incoquito](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leminolabs.paid.incoquito) - it's paid and allows you to either automatically close all incognito tabs when the screen turns off or to disable incognito browsing altogether by preventing incognito tabs from being opened at all. It further includes a monitoring mode as well as logging of events/activities related to incognito browsing in Chrome as well as the ability to hide the app from the launcher. It also includes the following experimental features (as requested by several parents):
* Log videos played within the YouTube app
* Uninstall detection & prevention
* Android settings guard
* Block access to YouTube app
Disclosure: I am the developer of Incoquito.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I have just released a new app which blocks incognito tabs from Chrome, [Incognito Away](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smajenterprise.incognitoaway). It has password protect features, and is geared towards parents wanting to protect their children.
The Chrome tabs are blocked instantly, as soon as some tries to open it. You can also have a pop-up message appear when some does try and open an incognito tab. For example, you could write out a warning to a child.
Additionally, there is an inbuilt feature to hide the app’s icon from the launcher, so that it’s harder for someone to even find that the app is installed.
To prevent people from being able to uninstall the app, I would recommend that you download an “App Lock” type app from the Play Store (such as [this one](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en)). This will make it so that if someone tries to open your Device Settings to uninstall the app, a password will be required.
Note: I am the developer of Incognito Away. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Family Link
==================
If you set Google Family Link to protect an Android device, it will automatically disable Google Chrome's incognito mode on that device. (Google says so in [this article](https://support.google.com/families/answer/7087030). I myself have tried Family Link and verified that the article is correct.)
Family Link can also do Web filtering, screen-time monitoring, and device-location tracking. But these features are optional; you may disable them if you wish.
The usual Family Link setup is as follows: One device (a computer or mobile device) is the "parent" device, and a second device is the "child" device. Incognito mode will only be disabled on the "child" device.
If you'd like to get started, you may [set up a "parent" account now](https://families.google.com/familylink/).
It has quirks
=============
Google Family Link has some quirks. I've described the biggest quirk I've noticed, and its workaround, in [another thread](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/204438/what-to-do-when-you-tell-google-family-link-to-stop-supervising-a-device-but-it).
I hope that Google will work on eliminating the quirks in the future.
Despite its quirks, Family Link works reasonably well already, and I think it's a good way to disable incognito mode.
It may be easy to defeat
========================
I'm not sure whether or not Family Link is easy for crafty children to defeat. But, in general, there are ways to defeat most parental-control software tools.
It's wise to buy your kids a flip phone with no data plan, and a non-portable computer which is permanently stored in a public room such as the living room. It's also wise to store all of your personal cellphones, laptops, and tablets in your bedroom at night, so that your kids can't secretly use them.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/09/30 | 2,190 | 8,278 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to have my kodi-based entertainment platform account for android tablets to play high definition media files (audio and video) located on the tablet. Kodi runs on an ARMv7 board, such as the [Orange Pi](http://orangepi.org) and is connected to a large screen (24-27 inches). So far the possibilities that I have encountered are:
* audio/video streaming
* Android screen casting (with audio)
* accessing the tablet through USB/Bluetooth/Wifi as a hard drive
* an audio/video sharing application (either existing or to be developed)
Note that the tablet is also to be used as a remote control for Kodi through Yatse – I've just discovered that app, I don't know its features thoroughly yet.
I'm not sure screen casting can occur with a non-android node however; for example, I have seen Android TV do support receiving media content from tablets and smart phones. As for streaming, I assume it would imply a high bandwidth usage. I know VLC can do that but I'd like to spare the user from any configuration/preparation manipulations. Finally I'm not sure any tablet can be shared as a disk drive, be it through USB, wireless or Bluetooth.
Does the above make sense? What possibilities are available along with pros and cons?<issue_comment>username_1: Qustodio provides a way to disable to block Incognito browsing.
You need:
1. Qustodio Account
2. [Qustodio App for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qustodio.qustodioapp)
3. Open App > Configure this Device > Device Settings > Block Incognito Browsing
4. Patience, wait for some time for it to work and block incognito mode.
Source: [How do I block Incognito mode browsing on Android with Qustodio?](https://www.qustodio.com/en/help/article/1796566/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Disclaimer
==========
This answer is pointless. Once you've read the end of my answer, you will see why.
My answer
=========
I personally have tried Qustodio's "Block Incognito Browsing" feature. (I was using a phone running Android 4.1.2 and a recent version of Google Chrome.)
It didn't work at all.
Incognito browsing still worked perfectly, and was not blocked or even hindered whatsoever. Even after an hour or more, Qustodio had no idea that I was using Chrome's incognito mode.
In a help center [article](https://www.qustodio.com/en/help/article/1828902/), Qustodio LLC does admit:
>
> Please note that our incognito blocking feature is still experimental.
>
>
>
If you want to prevent incognito browsing, I see a few options:
1. You could lock down the device completely (though this is almost impossible to do correctly) and then to make sure that the only browser which the user can access is a browser which is incapable of incognito browsing.
2. Or you could use Norton Family's incognito detection. If Norton Family alerts you that incognito has been used, perhaps you could confiscate the device from its user for a day or two. (Norton Family claims to be able to email you after someone uses incognito mode on the device. But I've never tested it, and I don't know whether or not it would work reliably. You should test the feature on a few separate occasions before relying upon it.)
3. You could try Qustodio. Even though their (experimental) incognito-blocking feature didn't work for me, maybe it will work for you.
4. If you are willing to root your phone, this may provide you with [a new, additional option](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/117394/on-the-latest-version-of-android-how-can-i-disable-google-chromes-incognito-mo) for disabling incognito mode. Remember that you can unroot your phone afterwards.
Why this answer is pointless
============================
Yet all this is pointless. The user can use the browser's "Clear History" tool, or Android's application manager, to clear the browsing history — anytime he wants to.
Why would anyone want to disable incognito mode?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **[SecureTeen](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infoweise.parentalcontrol.secureteen)** is a great app for Android and iOS -- blocks incognito mode, and gives parents the ability to block apps if necessary. Also shows history of Google searches. It has been a great tool in our family. Officially, it has 5,000+ reviews and a 3.5 star rating (as of April 2016).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: You could try [Incoquito](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leminolabs.paid.incoquito) - it's paid and allows you to either automatically close all incognito tabs when the screen turns off or to disable incognito browsing altogether by preventing incognito tabs from being opened at all. It further includes a monitoring mode as well as logging of events/activities related to incognito browsing in Chrome as well as the ability to hide the app from the launcher. It also includes the following experimental features (as requested by several parents):
* Log videos played within the YouTube app
* Uninstall detection & prevention
* Android settings guard
* Block access to YouTube app
Disclosure: I am the developer of Incoquito.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I have just released a new app which blocks incognito tabs from Chrome, [Incognito Away](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smajenterprise.incognitoaway). It has password protect features, and is geared towards parents wanting to protect their children.
The Chrome tabs are blocked instantly, as soon as some tries to open it. You can also have a pop-up message appear when some does try and open an incognito tab. For example, you could write out a warning to a child.
Additionally, there is an inbuilt feature to hide the app’s icon from the launcher, so that it’s harder for someone to even find that the app is installed.
To prevent people from being able to uninstall the app, I would recommend that you download an “App Lock” type app from the Play Store (such as [this one](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.domobile.applock&hl=en)). This will make it so that if someone tries to open your Device Settings to uninstall the app, a password will be required.
Note: I am the developer of Incognito Away. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Family Link
==================
If you set Google Family Link to protect an Android device, it will automatically disable Google Chrome's incognito mode on that device. (Google says so in [this article](https://support.google.com/families/answer/7087030). I myself have tried Family Link and verified that the article is correct.)
Family Link can also do Web filtering, screen-time monitoring, and device-location tracking. But these features are optional; you may disable them if you wish.
The usual Family Link setup is as follows: One device (a computer or mobile device) is the "parent" device, and a second device is the "child" device. Incognito mode will only be disabled on the "child" device.
If you'd like to get started, you may [set up a "parent" account now](https://families.google.com/familylink/).
It has quirks
=============
Google Family Link has some quirks. I've described the biggest quirk I've noticed, and its workaround, in [another thread](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/204438/what-to-do-when-you-tell-google-family-link-to-stop-supervising-a-device-but-it).
I hope that Google will work on eliminating the quirks in the future.
Despite its quirks, Family Link works reasonably well already, and I think it's a good way to disable incognito mode.
It may be easy to defeat
========================
I'm not sure whether or not Family Link is easy for crafty children to defeat. But, in general, there are ways to defeat most parental-control software tools.
It's wise to buy your kids a flip phone with no data plan, and a non-portable computer which is permanently stored in a public room such as the living room. It's also wise to store all of your personal cellphones, laptops, and tablets in your bedroom at night, so that your kids can't secretly use them.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/02 | 466 | 1,798 | <issue_start>username_0: I loved how I got SMS messages from Google Calendar.
Then they removed that, I installed the Mobile App, but I get no notifications. How can I get notifications from Google Calendar Mobile App? Is there a checklist of what do I need to check to have notifications?
I have:
* Samsung Galaxy S3
* Android 4.4.2.
* Google Calendar app up to date<issue_comment>username_1: You can set notification type and time while you are creating event or you also able to modify already created events:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ey2n6.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LPD7v.png)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To built the comments below cOmrad answer : you can also create default notification for each calendar (group of events)(the default group is simply "Event").
1. open calendar
2. select menu (top left)
3. scroll down to settings
4. under your email select your calendar (click on show more if you have more than one otherwise select "Event")
5. choose a default color and notifications.
Each of your email/ "calendar" can have its own defauls color/notifications.
This will only be a template, you will still be able to set the color and nofications when you create/edit a particular event.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: For Windows 10 (adapt for android). To resolve (for me) Google calendar no notification issue I found that if you activate google calendar extension in chrome => more tools =>
extensions then click on calendar tool in top right toolbar then select a calendar entry it will ask you to logon. Logon. Then you should be able to receive notifications. I hope it works for you as well :)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/02 | 793 | 2,897 | <issue_start>username_0: For some reason that completely escaped me, this here Samsung S3 mini stopped connecting automatically to my home network, always requiring me to re-type the wifi password.
Since then, I noticed that it's not just for my home network, but for all wifi networks.
More concretely, here's a sample of what happens:
* I try to connect to a WPA-protected wifi.
* Android asks for the password.
* After I provide it, the phone connects successfully.
* I turn off the wifi (on the phone).
* I turn it back on.
* The phone doesn't auto-connect to the wifi.
* I explicitly select the wifi network to connect to.
* Android again asks for the password I typed in a minute earlier.
Any idea how that can happen? What could I have done to deserve this? What could I do to redeem myself and fix this problem?
More details: "forget"thing ("disconnect"ing from) the network explicitly makes no difference (it still doesn't remember the password next time around), rebooting the phone neither. This phone is running Android-4.4.2, is not rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: Google Backup Transport service may have screwed up, failing to update the wifi passwords being stored on their servers (methinks it is pulling down a blank password over and over again). In Settings -> Apps -> All look for Google Backup Transport, clear cache and data, and restart the phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is most likely a problem with the phone's `/efs/ss_data` file. I think it's basically a key for decryption of your Wi-Fi passwords and other things in secure storage.
**Root is required for this fix.**
First we need to confirm it's a problem with secure storage.
1. Install [BuildProp Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor) from Play Store
2. Set `ro.secure.storage=false`
3. Reboot, setup Wi-Fi & reboot again
WiFi should now remember passwords if there was an issue with secure storage.
**Now let's fix the secure storage issue since we know what's broken.**
1. Set `ro.secure.storage=true` using [BuildProp Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor)
2. Backup EFS using TWRP/CWM recovery
3. Delete `ss_data` in `/efs` using [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) in root mode
4. Reboot, setup Wi-Fi and reboot again
Your Wi-Fi passwords should be remembered now on any ROM/kernel, non rooted and without edits to build.props
**Tested ON:**
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920T1 MetroPCS Variant on 5.1.1 build DOJC
**Note:**
This may work on other devices that require setting `ro.secure.storage=false` in build.prop for Wi-Fi to remember passwords. I have seen users with Nexus devices experiencing this issue as well.
[**SOURCE**](http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f452/i9505-no-wifi-after-unlock-1827968/)
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/10/03 | 565 | 1,985 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to use dual sim phone with one number registered with whatsapp and another number with data pack , is it possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Google Backup Transport service may have screwed up, failing to update the wifi passwords being stored on their servers (methinks it is pulling down a blank password over and over again). In Settings -> Apps -> All look for Google Backup Transport, clear cache and data, and restart the phone.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There is most likely a problem with the phone's `/efs/ss_data` file. I think it's basically a key for decryption of your Wi-Fi passwords and other things in secure storage.
**Root is required for this fix.**
First we need to confirm it's a problem with secure storage.
1. Install [BuildProp Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor) from Play Store
2. Set `ro.secure.storage=false`
3. Reboot, setup Wi-Fi & reboot again
WiFi should now remember passwords if there was an issue with secure storage.
**Now let's fix the secure storage issue since we know what's broken.**
1. Set `ro.secure.storage=true` using [BuildProp Editor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor)
2. Backup EFS using TWRP/CWM recovery
3. Delete `ss_data` in `/efs` using [ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop) in root mode
4. Reboot, setup Wi-Fi and reboot again
Your Wi-Fi passwords should be remembered now on any ROM/kernel, non rooted and without edits to build.props
**Tested ON:**
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920T1 MetroPCS Variant on 5.1.1 build DOJC
**Note:**
This may work on other devices that require setting `ro.secure.storage=false` in build.prop for Wi-Fi to remember passwords. I have seen users with Nexus devices experiencing this issue as well.
[**SOURCE**](http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f452/i9505-no-wifi-after-unlock-1827968/)
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/10/03 | 317 | 1,046 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought `Prestigio MultiPhone 3504 Muze` with `Android 5.0.2`. When I connect it to my PC with Windows 10 installed, I can't find the device in explorer.
How to connect my phone to PC?<issue_comment>username_1: For your device to be shown as USB storage you need to set MTP as your usb-computer connection option.
Settings - Storage - Press three dots - USB Computer connection - Select Media device (MTP)
Now when you connect it to your Windows 10 PC you will be able to see the device's storage.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: All you need to do with new windows 10 not detecting Android phone is, install below two KBs and restart.
Step1. install: 'KB3010081' ---> <https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3010081>
Restart
Step 2. install: 'KB3099229'---> <https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3099229>
Restart
And you are done. Open My computer and you will see MTP logical drive in there.
After one more reboot, you may see your phone model/ make as drive label.
Thanks and enjoy!
username_2
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/03 | 1,038 | 3,872 | <issue_start>username_0: I use a Nexus 6 on Lollipop. Sometimes I'll try to listen to music over Bluetooth while using Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation in my car. The volume on the music is reduced whenever Google Maps gives the next turn, which is irritating. I changed the settings in Google Maps to output using the device's speaker, but it still lowers the media volume over Bluetooth to give me turn information.
Is there any way -- ideally without needing root privileges -- to prevent this from happening?<issue_comment>username_1: From what I've read elsewhere, this functionality is generally handled by the application playing the music/audio. So, I've been testing out various players, and found a couple that does what the question is requesting, MX Player and Poweramp.
MX Player is primarily known as a video player, but it can also handle a number of audio formats (including Opus, which I happened to be looking for).
One drawback with MX Player is that it can't create dynamic playlists, so you have to have the songs ordered in folders to play in succession.
The other one that does what the question is requesting is the music player app Poweramp, which lets you choose in its settings, under Audio->Audio Focus->Short Audio Focus Change, between no ducking (unchecked), and pausing (checked). Poweramp isn't free, though.
Another app, Rocket Player, is a music player that will let you choose *between* ducking and pausing, but will not allow you to disable it completely, which is what the question is looking for. (The setting is under Settings -> Sound -> Audio Focus -> Temp Focus Action)
For myself, I've found that, especially for audiobooks and podcasts, I actually prefer pausing to ducking or no ducking, so I like Poweramp or Rocket Player for this purpose.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm not sure at what point it was added, but it is now possible to mute turn-by-turn navigation. This is not exactly ideal (I'd prefer to have the directions come out of the phone speaker and not pause Bluetooth), but it will do the job. [Google provides instructions here](https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3273406?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en):
>
> You can silence voice navigation by touching the mute button.
>
>
> 1. Open the Google Maps app maps. [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Yb9YA.png)
> 2. Start navigation.
> 3. In the top right, touch Sound. [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RJLv8.png)
> 4. Touch Mute. [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tOYYn.png)
>
>
> To turn voice navigation back on, touch
> Mute > Sound.
>
>
> Tip: You can also silence voice navigation by touching the volume
> controls on your device.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: For Samsung devices, I found a solution to this issue by using an app called [SoundAssistant](https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.android.soundassistant?langCd=en). It has a "dual app sound" setting, if you turn it on and choose an app for dual sound (in my case it is Amazon Music), Google Maps will not mute the music.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: On Samsung phones, there is a well-known app called [Good Lock](https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.android.goodlock?langCd=en) that can do the trick:
* Within the app, install "SoundAssistant";
* Go to the "Multi sound" option and select "Maps".
That's it!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: Go to settings on your Android phone and search for "sound assistance". Then click on the toggle button to select "multiple audio sources". It works perfectly for Redmi Note 11S and some Samsung phones. Note, the feature may not be available for your Android device depending on the generation and/or software.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/03 | 705 | 2,578 | <issue_start>username_0: I keep getting an ad that shows up BELOW my notification bar. It is NOT in the notifications, nor on the homescreen, as far as I can tell.
I am using CyanogenMod 12.1 nightlies on a HTC M8. Screenshots below.
How can I get rid of this thing? It just showed up one day. I don't remember installing anything new (although I have autoupdate on for apps, and some update very often) right before it started. I tried ad scanners, but they haven't been much help.
I would rather not factory reset.
I can close the ad by clicking the small "x". If I click on the info button in the lower left corner, I can give feedback on the specific ad and ask not to see it again. If I click on opt out, it asks for my IMEI, which I'm not really comfortable providing.
The ads are all in Hungarian and Romanian. I live in Romania, close to the Hungarian border, so I'm guessing that is why.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PV75W.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sGcVC.png)
Opt out page:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bniSG.png)<issue_comment>username_1: Those ads are shown because of some installed apps in your phone, like Applock. These apps are always run in background and, after some interval of time, the ad is shown again. First find the app(s) which show those ads. Then uninstall those app(s).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are many complaints about the [Premium Wallpapers HD](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixign.premiumwallpapers) app, which apparently started to show ads looking like this after its latest update.
In general, an Android app can draw anything over other apps if it has the “Draw over other apps” permission, so you can check which of your installed apps have this permission.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: The above two answer are correct but
1."Draw over other apps” may be but didnt stop the ads for me.
2.we know some apps at the background ruuning the ads but how to find that app?
For me the ads came on whatsapp which is the only opened app at front end but i know the ads are not from whatsapp.
To find the ads respective app use network connections monitoring app.while you got the ads open the network app and from list try to figure out the culprit and uninstall those app.pls note some important app will always run and we need to use our guess and trial error resolve this ads problem
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/03 | 240 | 920 | <issue_start>username_0: On OnePlus One Android version 5.1.1 and Cyanogen 12.1 when I open the Gallery app and select an album the photos in that album appear extremely large. Usually, I would be able to see approx 9-12 photos in the screen however now I see one and half photos. Is there anyway I can change the album view so that I can see multiple photos when I open up an album? I've searched a whole bunch of settings and online but no luck...<issue_comment>username_1: It is possible you may have enlarged the images by zooming in. This is easy to do, also easy to undo. Merely pinch one of your 1 and a half images in the preview panel. This will zoom out to reduce the size of the previews and restore a greater number of simultaneous previews.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You might have changed the DPI from 480 (default) to 560. Keep it up to 520 DPI (go to Settings → Display & lights).
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/04 | 838 | 2,929 | <issue_start>username_0: There is a folder on an Android phone that continually fills with junk.
Instead of clearing that folder manually on a regular basis, how can I setup up a way to have that folder be automatically cleared (e.g. all its contents deleted) on a regular basis (e.g. daily) to free up space?
Or is there a (free) App that does that?
It's a *very simple* task, but I can't seem to find a way or an App that allows one to select a **specific folder** (e.g. other than `cache`) and have it **automatically** clear *that* specific folder on a **regular** basis set by the user.<issue_comment>username_1: [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid) (free up to five macros) can do the job.
The macro would be:
* **Trigger**: *Day/Time Trigger* → select all the days and choose the time for trigger activation
* **Action**: *File Operation → Delete* → select the folder that needs to be cleared → *All Files*
Edit: { There is a catch here. Unless the device is rooted, only the files at the top-level would be deleted i.e. the deletion wouldn't be recursive so any sub-directory would remain untouched.
The only option I found to nuke recursively is to delete the top-level folder itself. So instead of choosing *All Files* select *Folder*. }
* **Constraint**: none
Done!
---
I prefer to use [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (paid; 7 day free trial) though.
* **Profile**: *Time*
+ **From**: choose the time for trigger
+ **Repeat**: *24 Hours*
+ **To**: uncheck it
* **Task**: *File*
+ **Delete Directory**: choose or enter the directory's path
+ Select **Recurse**Alternatively, the action can be **Code → Run Shell → Command**: `rm -rf /\*`
Replace with the path of the directory, such as for `DCIM` folder under `sdcard` the whole command would be `rm -rf /sdcard/DCIM/*`
That should do the cleaning for every 24 hours.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Use free and open source software to ensure better privacy. I found [Easer](https://me.ryey.icu/Easer/en/) especially good. However, it does seem to require root permissions for this specific task.
1. Download [the F-Droid store](https://f-droid.org/) and then [install Easer](https://f-droid.org/app/ryey.easer).
2. Once you have the app, open "Settings" from the app-drawer and tick "Use root features". Then go to "Settings" > "Activated skills" and make sure that "Run commands" and "Time" are ticked.
3. Now go to "Data" > "Event" and add a new "Time" event, specifying the time that you would like the files to be deleted.
4. Go to "Data" > "Profile" and add a new "Run commands" profile. Add the following to the command: `rm -rf /\*`
5. Go to "Data" > "Script" and add a script with the profile and event which were created above.
6. Go to "Outline" and press "Start" from the menu.
Voila, and enjoy!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/04 | 1,430 | 5,255 | <issue_start>username_0: Under `Settings` → `Wireless and networks`, USB internet **will not** highlight nor will it let me activate it. Therefore, I can't connect my smartphone to the PC.
Is there an alternate way to check **why** this is occurring and fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: When "Data saver" is turned on, USB Tethering is not allowed. Turn it off and you may be able to USB Tether (Android AOSP 7.1):
1. Settings
2. Data usage
3. Tap "Data saver"
4. Tap "Off" to turn it on.
You're steps may be different, you know the OS guys like to [move the cheese](https://www.quora.com/Buzzwords-What-exactly-does-Who-moved-my-cheese-mean).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: For people still looking for the answer, connect the USB cable to the PC. This enables USB tethering and it longer is greyed out. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: I faced the same problem of USB tethering option being disabled when I updated the software on my Samsung Galaxy On5.
The solution was simple though.
When you connect your phone to the PC with a USB, a message will pop up on your phone "Allow access to device data - An MTP connection will be established to access the data on the connected device - DENY ALLOW " (Please note this message did not pop up prior to the software update...which means the phone was directly connected to the PC via USB)
When you select the ALLOW option on this pop up, then only the USB tethering option will be available for selection.
If you select DENY, the USB tethering option remains disabled.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: 1. Unplug the USB.
2. From Settings > Developer options, enable it by switching the "on" option at the top.
3. Connect the device with USB.
4. When asked, choose "MTP".
The USB tethering option will be available.
Tested on Sony Xperia C4.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_5: I wrestled with greyed-out USB tethering for 3 days.
I factory reset, changed VPN settings (when for an unknown reason I lost data capacity), read all the forums, etc.
It's embarrassing. Despite having a $40 metal-braided, multi-tipped cord with amazing mall-metal jacks that works for charging, for tethering it wouldn't. Trying the $3 cord I had the same effect, I discovered it was the cord. That's all.
The expensive cord obviously isn't made to do anything but charge, and the cheap factory cord was simply defective. (When I wiggled the wire where it goes into the hack, my phone beeped and all the charging/tethering options appeared.)
That whole time it was the cord, poorly manufactured or damaged.
Try a brand new cord. It's likely just that. (My defective cord was only 1 day old!)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_6: I called up MI Customer Care, and this is how it worked out for me.
1. Install the latest system update
2. Go to Installed Apps> System Launcher> Clear Data and/or Clear Cache
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_7: Simple, gray means connection error (any how).
In my case,
1. Connect my PC & smartphone by a USB Cable.
2. Under Setting>Tethering & Mobile Hotspot>USB Tethering
check the radio button.
That's it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_8: This turned out to be a hardware issue. Tried a couple of cables, but they were all the same. After removing the phone from its case and blowing in the connector and trying again it showed up. Presumably the charging pins were OK but there was some crud on the data pins (or maybe the case was not letting the plug go all the way in).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_9: I was using a USB connection on the front of the PC house, it seems it's only connected with power because the phone didn't connect to it. As soon as I plugged it in to the back of the house onto the motherboard's backpanel, everything worked.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_10: I had the same question (but I didn't have carma to post the answer), now i have and I'm going to copy my question+answer [(the original ones are here)](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/252609/251126)
For years I used my phone (with Android v12) as a backup connection to the internet (and you know - airports...). Today I connected my phone to the laptop with my factory-default cable and tried to enable tethering - but the `USB Tethering` button in the menu was disabled.
I checked the cable (several), and I use one that does the trick with another phone.
So it turned out that I needed to dance around the phone a little. *Maybe the menu items on your phone will have other names*.
1. enable "Developer options"
-----------------------------
In two words: `Settings` > `About device` > `Version` and here tap "Build number" several times.
Or google this: `android YOURBRAND enable Developer options`
2. reset default USB settings
-----------------------------
`Settings` > `System settings` (at the bottom) > `Developer options` > **`Default USB configuration`**
I had *"No data transfer"* there, I changed it to **"USB Tethering"**
And also check the neighbor menu item **`Select USB configuration`**, my default value was *"Charging"*, so I changed it to **"RNDIS (USB Ethernet)"**
Now disconnect-connect the cable, and it should work
[original answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/252610/251126)
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/05 | 391 | 1,420 | <issue_start>username_0: I get calls from a queue from my phone provider. The phone provider distinguishes these calls by adding a suffix.
```
12345678
```
becomes
```
1234567801
```
I would like to make a contact with a phone number which matches all numbers matching the suffixed numbers in order to have an at a glance recognition of queue calls, as opposed to direct calls.
Is there any way to achieve this? Can it be done with tasker?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know about any app that would allow creating a contact with wildcard or regex but you can consider Tasker to execute a particular action as a recognition of those particular numbers.
* Profile: State → Phone → Call
+ Type: Incoming
+ Number: `*01`
`*` is the wildcard here which would match anything. `01` is the suffix you want at the end of the number.
How you want to recognize those numbers is up to you. Under a task you can show a:
* Toast: Alert → Flash
* Notification: Alert → Notify
* Popup: Alert → Popup
* May be, a Scene like this:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wpjUI.png)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You may create a single contact with multiple numbers. Just copy >> paste the original number into a new number field and add the suffix. I don't think there is a limit to the number of `phone number` fields.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/05 | 656 | 2,460 | <issue_start>username_0: Say I am playing clash of clans or boom beach. A crash in the middle of an attack could be very fatal.
What happen is I was playing and then suddenly the screen go back to the home screen. No other apps are running. I can click the multi task button (or whatever button in bottom right) and the original apps shows up. However, it seems to be a crash because if I select it it reloads.
Does android have event logs I can check. What's going on? I got 4 GB memory. It's asus zenphone 2<issue_comment>username_1: When system don't get required resources it generally hangs but due to hanging some apps make memory full, so to avoid data loss system restarts. Same as human brain, if brain is unable to get fresh oxygen it shutdown itself( getting consciousness). You just need to force stop all your apps before playing game. & run game in controlled environment like using some kind of game booster app. I recommend CM SECURITY app, contains inbuilt game booster. It works fine even game is 4 GB & available RAM in your phone is 1GB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: (Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZCPSt.png)
In all Samsung devices with all Android versions OS, try this - Go to phone dial and type `*#9900#` and press button "Run dumpstate/logcat" and then once it is done, press "copy log to SD card".
You would have your entire log activities of your phone from boot until you press this button. Your log would be copied to your SD card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use `logcat`, the goto Android crash report tool. There are a few ways to use this utility: over adb, in an Android terminal shell, or with an app. If you have root, I suggest using an app like [Logcat Extreme](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.lcex&hl=en).
Basically just start up the app, go to settings >> Priority Level, and check "Errors." Go back to the main screen, hit the record button. Now repeat everything you explained in your post, opening apps and checking recents. When you're done, go back to Logcat Extreme and hit the record button again. The log will be saved in the folder /sdcard/LogcatX.
The best method, which doesn't require root, is to use logcat in the terminal or over adb. There are a lot of guides for this. [This one](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238) can help you logcat on Windows or Linux.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/05 | 642 | 2,372 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and I'm trying to do a fresh reinstall of Cyanongenmod.
I see in their website that there are three different versions of this phone: <https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices#vendor=%22Google%22;searchable=%22galaxy%22>;
Now I am confused and don't know which version I have? I bought it in Portugal. But is there a way to automatically identify the phone?
Thank you<issue_comment>username_1: When system don't get required resources it generally hangs but due to hanging some apps make memory full, so to avoid data loss system restarts. Same as human brain, if brain is unable to get fresh oxygen it shutdown itself( getting consciousness). You just need to force stop all your apps before playing game. & run game in controlled environment like using some kind of game booster app. I recommend CM SECURITY app, contains inbuilt game booster. It works fine even game is 4 GB & available RAM in your phone is 1GB.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: (Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZCPSt.png)
In all Samsung devices with all Android versions OS, try this - Go to phone dial and type `*#9900#` and press button "Run dumpstate/logcat" and then once it is done, press "copy log to SD card".
You would have your entire log activities of your phone from boot until you press this button. Your log would be copied to your SD card.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Use `logcat`, the goto Android crash report tool. There are a few ways to use this utility: over adb, in an Android terminal shell, or with an app. If you have root, I suggest using an app like [Logcat Extreme](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.lcex&hl=en).
Basically just start up the app, go to settings >> Priority Level, and check "Errors." Go back to the main screen, hit the record button. Now repeat everything you explained in your post, opening apps and checking recents. When you're done, go back to Logcat Extreme and hit the record button again. The log will be saved in the folder /sdcard/LogcatX.
The best method, which doesn't require root, is to use logcat in the terminal or over adb. There are a lot of guides for this. [This one](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238) can help you logcat on Windows or Linux.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/05 | 175 | 574 | <issue_start>username_0: There are 2 songs in my playlist. I want to listen first song once then secondary song unlimited times. How to do that ?
Thank you !<issue_comment>username_1: [VLC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc) allows you to easily loop files/playlists.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just listen to the first song as normal.
When the second one starts playing click on the [**repeat(1)**](https://cdn3.iconfinder.com/data/icons/google-material-design-icons/48/ic_repeat_one_48px-128.png) button and...
Enjoy!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/05 | 376 | 1,392 | <issue_start>username_0: I upgraded my Nexus 5 from Android 6 preview 3 to the 6.0 final version by manualy flashing image files from google factory image.
All my applications lost permissions and crashing. I am unable to give permissions through settings too. The only solution I found so far is to reinstall applications. However I don't want to reinstall all of them for obvious reasons.
Please advise how to fix it.<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem. For me the following helped (root needed):
* backup the app with Titanium Backup (TB); its an app available in PlayStore
* restore it immediatly with TB
* done (no uninstall needed; app data wont be affected)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: For me the [boot.img modification by Chainfire](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344) worked partially: device seems to be rooted (with supersu 2.51 beta), but twrp asks for password and cannot mount anything (I've posted [a question](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/125361/56944) about the latter). In particular I could not install supersu via adb sideload from recovery, as Chainfire recommends. Rather I just installed apk from system (using simple explorer).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Flashing factory image solved the issue.
<https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images>
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/05 | 419 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I flash android 6 on my nexus 5. It is really not ready to use the system. I have many problems. For example, all my SMS have been deleted. It is OK. But I lost my contacts too. How to restore them?
Of course, I logged into my account. Of course, I have WIFI. Usually, contacts restore from Cloud backup, but not now.<issue_comment>username_1: Same happened to me. It helped when i opened recent calls tab in dialer and loaded full recent history. It managed to get most of the lost numbers from there or anyways it helped. Worth of trying.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Contact means your Phone contact or gmail contact ?? Well if you are asking for gmail contact then go to your gmail account and check out your contacts are visible or not ? Go to this link - - <http://www.google.com/contacts> , if the contacts are there then you can easily access that on your phone via google sync.
Try this software - -> Android Data Recovery
1) Download the software from the below link, install the software in your PC
2) Connect your Mobile with PC .
3) Turn on USB Debugging by going to - -> Settings - -> Application --> Development- -> USB Debugging.
4) When your Phone get connect with PC, you have to press Start button to start the scan, it will take 20-30 min to scan.
5) When scan get complete, you will see your contacts and other options like SMS on the left pane. Select the relevant option that you want to restore and Press - -> Restore.
6) Disconnect your phone and check out your contacts in the phone.
**Taken Reference:**
<http://www.androidphonesoft.com/resources/recover-deleted-contacts-from-samsung-galaxy-s4.html>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/05 | 409 | 1,451 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I click on a video link, it automatically takes me to the HTML5 player and doesn't even prompt me as to which player I want to use. Is there a way to force a prompt by altering the application files or something?<issue_comment>username_1: Try **Clearing the Defaults** for the app.
Since I don't know what version of Android you're running, I'll explain generally.
1. Head to **Settings** -> **Apps**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/8VPso.png)
2. Click on the **Google Chrome App**, then scroll until you see "**Reset Defaults**"
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/w1KFH.png)
3. Now it should **prompt** you again what type of media player you want to use when opening videos.
**If that didn't work**, you can try to reset the app to factory defaults. To do that just *Clear Cache*, *Clear Data*, *Force Stop*, then *Disable* the app. Restart your phone and *re-enable* the app.
You could also, of course, try disabling Chrome and using a **different browser** (such as Firefox, Dolphin).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I'm stuck with the same issue.
A workaround is to use another browser: I tried Firefox, Dolphin & Opera so far.
All of them use embedded video playback.
Only "Opera Mini" asks for external playback app.
See download link below:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native>
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/06 | 1,120 | 3,933 | <issue_start>username_0: My Nexus 4 screen met a tragic end due to violent contact with flooring tiles. Everything works except the touchscreen (which displays fine but does not react to touch any more).
I would like to get a full copy of my data partition, but my device uses Full Disk Encryption, with a lock pattern. I can easily get image files of my partitions from CWM recovery through adb:
```
adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0p23 ./userdata.img
```
which gives me a nice 6GB file, but mounting this image is another story since it is encrypted. My PC uses XUbuntu (I also have Windows at hand if necessary, but I guess a linux system is more useful here). My phone is rooted.
I know my unlock pattern of course, so there should be some way to mount/read my userdata.img file. Any pointers ?
Thanks !<issue_comment>username_1: Apparently there is no tool on PC to decrypt Android's encryption at the moment, but the TWRP recovery can be used on the device to decrypt everything... Even with a broken touchscreen, as long as your device is supported by TWRP recovery:
* Download the TWRP image (2.8.7 worked for me)
* Boot into fastboot (power + vol. down on Nexus 4)
* Start the recovery, from your PC:
fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-mako.img
* Once you are in the recovery, you can decrypt your data from the command line:
adb shell twrp decrypt yourpassword
where yourpassword is your encryption password. In case of schema, translate it to numbers:
```
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
```
if you go through the same point twice, it is ignored after the first time.
Then it will tell you that your decrypted data is available in a block device, I think this was /dev/block/dm-0 for me (not sure). You can back it up to your PC with:
```
adb pull /dev/block/dm-0 ./decrypted-data.img
```
And finally, mount the image as ext4 on your Linux PC ! (or use some program that can read ext4 partitions on Windows).
HUGE thanks to the TWRP folks on IRC who told me about the twrp decrypt command !
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I can confirm with 100% certainty that the numbers are indeed 1-9 for the pattern unlock.
My Nexus 4 met the same unfortunate end (except on concrete) and after some Googling, I found this post and was able to follow username_1's answer in order to mount my pattern-encrypted userdata partition.
I'm running Ubuntu 15.04 x64 and had to `apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot` in order to continue the procedure.
My pattern is this (3x3 in order from 1-6):
```
[_ 1 2]
[3 5 6]
[_ 4 _]
```
Booted my phone to recovery from bootloader by running `fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0-mako.img`, and then when TWRP loaded, ran `adb shell twrp decrypt 234856` and it successfully mounted my encrypted userdata to `/dev/block/dm-0`.
My `234856` decrypt password, ordered from 1-6 starting on the left, correlates to the positions on the above pattern grid, where '2' in the password correlates to '1' in the grid.
@Rhaegar Android sees the pattern as 0-8, because those are the bytes it uses when generating the SHA-1 hash for storing the pattern (<http://www.cclgroupltd.com/a-rainbow-table-for-android-pattern-locks/>), but TWRP sees the pattern as 1-9 when decrypting the userdata partition from the command line.
Huge +1 to username_1 as without him providing that highly valuable information straight from TWRP devs I would not have my Android data right now.
I <3 Stack Exchange :)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: A much simpler version: Connect a USB mouse (or keyboard, but that didn’t work in my case), using a standard USB-OTG (OnTheGo) cable, and use the appearing pointer like a finger, to tap in things.
This even worked inside of TWRP for me!
From there on, the whole endeavor should be much easier. :)
(Like just copying the files over, the regular way, and syncing PIM data to your hopefully existing *personal* “cloud”.)
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/06 | 1,241 | 3,786 | <issue_start>username_0: So here is what i want to pull : `mmcblk0` whith it's size 15.7 GB.
```
C:\adb>adb shell
shell@android:/ $ su
su
shell@android:/ # fdisk -l /dev/block/mmcblk0
fdisk -l /dev/block/mmcblk0
Disk /dev/block/mmcblk0: 15.7 GB, 15758000128 bytes
1 heads, 16 sectors/track, 1923584 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16 * 512 = 8192 bytes
```
This is what I tried:
```
C:\adb>adb shell su busybox cat /dev/block/mmcblk0 > C:\1.bin
```
I only have 1KB output with content inside said "unknown id". Also tried with `pull` but seems also doesn't work.
What should I do to get this 15.7 GB mmcblk0 ?<issue_comment>username_1: Try: `dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/something.bin`
You can do that in a [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=yarolegovich.materialterminal&hl=en) or ADB shell.
It requires only root access.
You can then pull this file to your desktop. I don't know of a way to do it simultaneously.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Show Developer Options (`Settings > Developer> tap build 7 times`)
2. Enable USB Debugging (`Settings > Developer > USB Debugging`)
3. use TWRP recovery to avoid OS root limitations
`adb reboot recovery`
4. check your mount points
`adb shell mount | FINDSTR /R /C:"^/dev"`
5. do the pull
`adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0 mmcblk0.img`
For those using a unix like system use `grep` instead of `FINDSTR`;
```
./adb shell mount | grep -P "^/dev" | perl -pe 's/ .*//g' | sort -u
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/cache
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/modem
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/persist
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system
/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata
/dev/fuse
```
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: if you're in shell, you could use **sh** instead of **su**
from windows, using ADB, set the device in a custom recovery then from a cmd window:
```
adb remount
adb root
adb shell
```
if done while the device is in **recovery mode** (and ***not*** *bootloader* or *sideload*) you would drop into a terminal/command line with "**~:**" instead of "**shell@android:**" then proceed with:
```
cat /dev/block/mmcblk0 > /sdcard/mmcblk0.img
```
*[then there's no need to use sh since you're already in as shell]* and then open another separate cmd window from your pc to pull the file you made (20-30 mins ago\*\*\*\*) and use:
```
adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0.img
```
you can name "mmcblk0.img" to whatever you want it just needs an output file name and extension
\*\*\*\*HOWEVER, please be aware and be patient when you run cat, because the cmd window in windows wont show anything while it's "creating" the 15gb .img file, it will just show a line break in the cmd window and seem to provide no response as it processes your command. And you'll know it's finished when you get a fresh line to enter a new command.
since its over 15gb, if your device doesnt have that much storage space to create the file on, you can change the output path after ">" to /storage/sdcard1/mmcblk0.img or what have you, but be sure to have a fast (class 10 or better) microsd because 15gb will take a while to write. Id estimate around half an hour on an external micro sd.
aside from that, why would you want to extract that? it would make more sense if you asked about mmcblk0p05 or mmcblk0p03 but ehh, if you're not planning to read through the binaries by hex then i guess to every man (or woman) his (her) own...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If I am right, you've done nothing wrong but the way you run `su`.
From `su --help` (SuperSU Version 2.79):
> Usage#2: su LOGIN COMMAND...
Thus, you should run
```
C:\adb>adb shell su **root** busybox cat /dev/block/mmcblk0 > C:\1.bin
```
and everything's fine.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/06 | 724 | 2,878 | <issue_start>username_0: I just flashed the Android 6 Image to my Nexus 7 (2013) LTE a few minutes ago. It was a clean flash, so I copied my files over to my PC.
When I plugged it in after it booted, Windows detects it, installs the drivers automatically and shows the device in My Computer. From it's icon, It's in MTP mode. But when I open it, I can't see the usual "Internet Storage" disk that lets me access my files. The device shows a blank folder.
I searched the Settings app for "MTP" & "PTP" but found nothing. (Unlike in Lollipop) In the "Storage & USB" section also, there is no mention of a USB connection other than in the title.
I can't swipe down the notification area while the device is plugged in because the screen is broken (I use a mouse)
What might be my problem?
PS: The device has an unlocked bootloader so I can edit system files.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Go into Developer options, and cycle the USB host mode, the files will show up on my PC.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Swipe down the notifications window with the device plugged into the computer, there should be a persistent notification for USB Mode, make sure it isn't set to "Charging Only". I had this on my Nexus 6 after a clean flash of Android 6.0 as well. I've seen others report this as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
============================================================
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps:
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 7 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can swipe down the `Notificationbar` and it will show `Charging only`. If you click that entry you can select the desired mode. The selected mode won't be set as default, so if you plug your device again, it will be on `Charging only` again.
To set the default mode you first need to enable developer mode (don't ask me why...). This can be done by going to `About phone` settings and clicking on the build number a few times.
Then go to the now accessible `Developer Settings` -> `USB-Configuration` (should be under the `Network` section). This should be set to the desired mode. In my case it was allready set to `MTP` (the desired mode), so i had to set it to another mode (for example `Charge only`) and then set it back to `MTP`.
Hope this helps!
**EDIT:** This only seems to work once. So if you disconnect and reconnect the device 2 or more time, the default is again on "Charge only". It is mentioned in the changelog of Android 6. Link-<https://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-usb>
Upvotes: 4 |
2015/10/06 | 712 | 2,839 | <issue_start>username_0: I updated Facebook Messenger to the latest version (44.0.0.2.51) via the Google Play Store and now I keep getting the following message on my screen:
>
> Unfortunately, Messenger has stopped.
>
>
>
I get that message, even though I did a Force Stop and cleared data via the App Info settings. I then reached out to Facebook Android Beta and their answer for any issue is same:
>
> Try reinstalling the app and if you still experience the issue, report
> it within the app. -Kevin
>
>
>
I'm not sure how reinstalling the app would solve coding issues, but just to be fair, I went ahead and reinstalled it anyways. Needless to say that did *NOT* solve anything and I cannot report the issue within the app as it keeps crashing and I can't even launch it.
Is there anything else I can do besides uninstall it?<issue_comment>username_1: Go into Developer options, and cycle the USB host mode, the files will show up on my PC.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Swipe down the notifications window with the device plugged into the computer, there should be a persistent notification for USB Mode, make sure it isn't set to "Charging Only". I had this on my Nexus 6 after a clean flash of Android 6.0 as well. I've seen others report this as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
============================================================
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps:
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 7 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can swipe down the `Notificationbar` and it will show `Charging only`. If you click that entry you can select the desired mode. The selected mode won't be set as default, so if you plug your device again, it will be on `Charging only` again.
To set the default mode you first need to enable developer mode (don't ask me why...). This can be done by going to `About phone` settings and clicking on the build number a few times.
Then go to the now accessible `Developer Settings` -> `USB-Configuration` (should be under the `Network` section). This should be set to the desired mode. In my case it was allready set to `MTP` (the desired mode), so i had to set it to another mode (for example `Charge only`) and then set it back to `MTP`.
Hope this helps!
**EDIT:** This only seems to work once. So if you disconnect and reconnect the device 2 or more time, the default is again on "Charge only". It is mentioned in the changelog of Android 6. Link-<https://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-usb>
Upvotes: 4 |
2015/10/07 | 595 | 2,434 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is micromax nitro 2..downloading over mobile data has become impossible ..when I try to download from playstore,it shows infinite downloading. Even to download a 1 mb app.I have another device in possession,which is Gionee pioneer p1..By tethering internet from micromax,the internet acess and downloading has been super fast in it..So is my micromax device experiencing any problem or can it be solved???<issue_comment>username_1: Go into Developer options, and cycle the USB host mode, the files will show up on my PC.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Swipe down the notifications window with the device plugged into the computer, there should be a persistent notification for USB Mode, make sure it isn't set to "Charging Only". I had this on my Nexus 6 after a clean flash of Android 6.0 as well. I've seen others report this as well.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: USB Mode: Set Default to MTP (file transfer) Marshmallow/6.0
============================================================
Default is set to Charge only mode, You can enable developer options and enable MTP feature by following below steps:
1. Settings -> About phone -> Touch 7 times on Build Number to enable Developer options
2. Settings -> Developer Options -> Select USB Configuration -> MTP
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can swipe down the `Notificationbar` and it will show `Charging only`. If you click that entry you can select the desired mode. The selected mode won't be set as default, so if you plug your device again, it will be on `Charging only` again.
To set the default mode you first need to enable developer mode (don't ask me why...). This can be done by going to `About phone` settings and clicking on the build number a few times.
Then go to the now accessible `Developer Settings` -> `USB-Configuration` (should be under the `Network` section). This should be set to the desired mode. In my case it was allready set to `MTP` (the desired mode), so i had to set it to another mode (for example `Charge only`) and then set it back to `MTP`.
Hope this helps!
**EDIT:** This only seems to work once. So if you disconnect and reconnect the device 2 or more time, the default is again on "Charge only". It is mentioned in the changelog of Android 6. Link-<https://developer.android.com/about/versions/marshmallow/android-6.0-changes.html#behavior-usb>
Upvotes: 4 |
2015/10/07 | 729 | 2,193 | <issue_start>username_0: I had flashed Android 6.0 Marshmallow in My Nexus 5. As a [part of a rooting process](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/mra58k-root-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-update-84711/), I had to flash the kernel to allow SU binary to work.
All is fine and root works well.
Kernel is a intangible software component. How can I know the name and version of the kernel that I am using on my phone after installing it? I mean if I do not remember from where I downloaded the kernel or do not have the its ZIP file, are there any means with which I can find the kernel's name and its version?<issue_comment>username_1: Do one thing, download an app called “terminal emulator” and open that terminal and invoke this command:
```
$ uname -a
```
It will show you your kernel version, and its name and other details.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Unless Marshmallow has some unnecessary native changes, you should be able to see the kernel version in many Android releases from **Settings → About phone**.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fUBJX.png)
---
A command line way other than `uname -a` can be:
```
cat /proc/version
```
Output in my case is:
```
Linux version 3.4.107~AK.236.OPO.CM12.1 (ak@kernel) (gcc version 4.9.3 20150424 (prerelease) (UBERTC-4.9.3) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 30 08:37:49 CEST 2015
```
where,
* `Linux` -- Kernel name
* `3.4.107~AK.236.OPO.CM12.1` -- Kernel release
* `#1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 30 08:37:49 CEST 2015` -- Kernel version (I know it's odd)
* the rest is homework :)
Provided that you've root access or command executed using [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") `dumpstate` can also show you what you want, but the rest of the output would be overwhelming.
---
Another alternative can be an app which can show system details, such as [Elixir 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bartat.android.elixir) or [Droid Hardware Info](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inkwired.droidinfo).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/8W6ji.png)
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/07 | 456 | 1,715 | <issue_start>username_0: As per the rule with a new Android, I have tapped build number 7 times for enabling Developer option. However, USB debugging is shown as greyed out and I cannot start it. Samsung Galaxy J5 comes with latest Android 5.1.1. I have also updated the software to latest version.
Can anyone suggest me what to do?
Here is a screenshot:
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tHfTQ.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: Try revoking the usb debugging authorisations. Then turn off developer options and restart your phone. Once your phone has turned on, enable developer options and then see if you are able to enable USB debugging
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: OK, here is I got the solution! there wasn't any bug or error in Android. It is because I have installed Samsung My Knox in my phone. Knox give an extra protection to device and also for some security reasons, Knox disabled USB debugging.
according to Samsung My Knox :
>
> **If you are using My KNOX, you cannot enable USB debugging mode while the container is installed.**
>
>
>
I have uninstalled Knox and now USB debugging is working properly!
There is another application named Samsung Knox Express which give you option for enabling USB debugging, but only System Administrator can install this application.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: This worked for my Samsung Alpha: Enter \*#0808# in your phone's dialer. A new screen will pop up. There, select "MTP+ADB" option and tap OK.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LMpnE.png)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/07 | 764 | 2,879 | <issue_start>username_0: I want the music to keep playing in the background while I practice Spanish on the Duolingo app. The music player stops while Duolingo is trying to play sound as of now.
Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I am aware, I don't think this is possible as yet. The OS can only play one sound at a time through the speakers (i.e. it cannot play multiple sound streams simultaneously).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As for my device, whenever I play Duolingo and music at the same time, then the audio fades slightly with CM 12 built-in player
Now if you are OK with any third-party application, here is what you need to do.
1. Install and open [Poweramp Music Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer)
2. Go to Settings
3. Then click on Audio
4. Select Audio Focus
5. Uncheck Short Audio Focus Change
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XXCmW.png)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You CAN play two audio simultaneously. I don't think it's possible with the stock Music player. You can install a third-party music player. In [Rocket Music player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusicPlayer), you can configure the Audio Focus to ignore the other audio apps while this player is playing. You can do so by setting the option under the `Rocket Player Settings > Sound > Audio Focus`,
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Njptd.png)
Screenshot - Rocket Player (Click to enlarge)
While I tried to play a song in the Google Play Music app and played a song in the ES File Explorer, the Play Music song stopped. But while doing the same in Play Music and then in Rocket Player, the songs never paused. They both played simultaneously.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can play multiple videos on YouTube or stream audio in multiple tabs in Mozilla Firefox, but it gets closed after some time around 15 minutes, maybe due to low memory.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Samsung's [SoundAssistant](https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.android.soundassistant) does this and allows you to adjust the volume of both apps separately.
Not sure if Samsung's app store (Galaxy Store) or the app itself is available for non-Samsung devices, but it may be possible.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: For a free app alternative that allows playing in the background: **[SoundAura](https://www.f-droid.org/en/packages/com.cliffracertech.soundaura/)**
>
> SoundAura can also switch between an audio focus respecting mode, and a 'play in background' mode that ignores audio focus rules and allows SoundAura to play audio alongside other apps.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/07 | 818 | 3,097 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a S5 with Cyanogenmod v12. I've gone through every setting screen I could find but was unable to locate where to tell the default Camera app to store pics/vids on SD instead of internal memory. I realize I could move them over, but that's an added step and inconvenience.
Is there a way to configure the default Camera app to save to SD? If not, is there a camera app that comes with this ability?<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I am aware, I don't think this is possible as yet. The OS can only play one sound at a time through the speakers (i.e. it cannot play multiple sound streams simultaneously).
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As for my device, whenever I play Duolingo and music at the same time, then the audio fades slightly with CM 12 built-in player
Now if you are OK with any third-party application, here is what you need to do.
1. Install and open [Poweramp Music Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer)
2. Go to Settings
3. Then click on Audio
4. Select Audio Focus
5. Uncheck Short Audio Focus Change
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XXCmW.png)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You CAN play two audio simultaneously. I don't think it's possible with the stock Music player. You can install a third-party music player. In [Rocket Music player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrtstudio.AnotherMusicPlayer), you can configure the Audio Focus to ignore the other audio apps while this player is playing. You can do so by setting the option under the `Rocket Player Settings > Sound > Audio Focus`,
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Njptd.png)
Screenshot - Rocket Player (Click to enlarge)
While I tried to play a song in the Google Play Music app and played a song in the ES File Explorer, the Play Music song stopped. But while doing the same in Play Music and then in Rocket Player, the songs never paused. They both played simultaneously.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You can play multiple videos on YouTube or stream audio in multiple tabs in Mozilla Firefox, but it gets closed after some time around 15 minutes, maybe due to low memory.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: Samsung's [SoundAssistant](https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.android.soundassistant) does this and allows you to adjust the volume of both apps separately.
Not sure if Samsung's app store (Galaxy Store) or the app itself is available for non-Samsung devices, but it may be possible.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_6: For a free app alternative that allows playing in the background: **[SoundAura](https://www.f-droid.org/en/packages/com.cliffracertech.soundaura/)**
>
> SoundAura can also switch between an audio focus respecting mode, and a 'play in background' mode that ignores audio focus rules and allows SoundAura to play audio alongside other apps.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/08 | 617 | 2,265 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating to Marshmallow I was playing around with settings. I don't know what I changed, but now when I swipe from the bottom, "Google Now" is not coming.
I used to assign that with Greenify to lock the screen. How to get it back?<issue_comment>username_1: There are actually 2 issues here:
1. No swipe from Home button gesture
2. Cannot change the action from Google Now to other apps (e.g Tasker, or Greenify)
The first issue is caused to accomodate a new feature called [Now on Tap](https://www.android.com/versions/marshmallow-6-0/). Now, instead of swiping the Home button, you just need to hold it to access Google Now screen (or "Now on Tap", [if enabled](http://www.droid-life.com/2015/07/09/google-includes-google-now-on-tap-in-android-m-preview-2-sort-of/)). AFAIK, this behaviour cannot be changed natively (enabling/disabling "Now on Tap" doesn't affect this).
The second issue is caused by the addition of explicit setting for assist app (before Marshmallow, [you need to clear defaults the app that you assign to before](http://www.androidauthority.com/replace-google-now-swipe-up-gesture-623375/)). The setting can be accessed from **Settings - Apps - Advanced (cog wheel icon) - Default Apps - Assist & voice input - Assist app**. By default, it is "Google App" (i.e. Google Now), and you can change to any apps that support this feature (i.e. Tasker, for my case).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I figured it out. Actually in marshmallow, the swipe up gesture is replaced by the 'holding the home button' gesture. If you turn off the 'now on tap', the google now will launch if you hold the home button. I guess this is one of marshmallow's changelog...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You can actually leave the 'now on tap' on and still get to google now by scrolling up from the 'now on tap' screen and tapping the 'G' button below.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Simply go to:
Settings > apps > setting icon > default apps > Assist & voice input > assist app
In there you will find a list of apps, you choose google, now it will be selected. I use the home button to lock my phone with screen lock app. You should find greenify in there too,if you have it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/08 | 529 | 1,926 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a compass sensor or a software emulating a compass in each Android smartphone? Or maybe is there a solution for it problem starting from Android 4.0 ICS?<issue_comment>username_1: You probably have a compass built in, try looking for it in the specifications of your phone (a lot of sites list them). As to use it, you can install an app from Play store, there is plenty of them, just search 'compass'. It may be that some of them use other data sources (internet, geoloco, ...) to make up for the absence of a specific compass sensor.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **No**, not every Android smartphone has *real* compass (magnetometer) sensor. [Even Google claims that](http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/sensors/sensors_overview.html#sensors-intro),
>
> Few Android-powered devices have every type of sensor. For example, most handset devices and tablets have an accelerometer and a magnetometer (*which refers to compass usage on latter text*), but fewer devices have barometers or thermometers.
>
>
> (Emphasis mine for added info)
>
>
>
Note that Google specifically says *most handset devices*, which should include most (but not all) phones and tablets.
However, it seems that [GPS can be used as a compass](http://www.tracklogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/publ/user.cgi?obj=support&mod=kbase&view=15885925) too, albeit unreliable. But again, [not all Android devices have GPS receiver](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/11505/do-all-android-phones-have-a-gps-receiver).
As for software emulation, I haven't found any method that can emulate compass without magnetometer, and thus, I concluded that it's impossible for now.
The conclusion is, since not all Android handsets has compass sensor/GPS receiver, and there is no way to emulate compass without them, the answer is: **No, not every Android smartphones have compass feature**.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/08 | 637 | 2,136 | <issue_start>username_0: After flashing TWRP and booting it (situation described in title), TWRP asks for password. When I bypass it, TWRP cannot mount anything. When I reboot to system, it is stuck at the startup animation forever. Only can boot when I reflash stock recovery. Actually I have to reflash system too, it cannot boot otherwise.
I also tried [boot.img replacement by Chainfire](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344), result is exactly the same.
Has anybody successfully rooted Android 6 at all? What was the procedure?
**Update**
Just installed apk for supersu 2.51 (beta) and it seems to work - at least adb now goes root (could not before). However twrp still asks for password and cannot mount anything.<issue_comment>username_1: Worked for me like this:
1. Boot into Fastboot
2. Flash [Chainfire's WIP boot.img](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344)
3. Flash [TWRP](https://dl.twrp.me/flounder/)
4. Copy latest [SuperSU BETA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133) onto a USB stick
5. Use an OTG adapter to connect that USB stick to your Nexus 9
6. Boot into TWRP
7. Tap "Cancel" at the password prompt
8. Mount the USB stick
9. Install the `SuperSU.zip` from USB
10. Reboot
I didn't have to install stock recovery or anything else. It booted up just fine with all data still there.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Even I went into the same problem but finally I fixed it.
The reason why your phone gets stuck up on the start page is because android phones with lollipop and above version needs to unlock the boot loader to gain the privileges. This was implemented by google for the purpose of factory reset protection.
To do so you need to enable the **[OEM Unlocking](http://android.wonderhowto.com/news/psa-enable-hidden-setting-before-modding-anything-android-0167840/)** check box in Developer Options.
This is what I did and i finally rooted my device using TWRP recovery. If it doesn't work try installing the latest version of SuperSu.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/08 | 381 | 1,479 | <issue_start>username_0: I used to be able to view what apps are running in the background under settings/apps for 5.1, but in 6.0 you can only see what apps are installed in the same location. Does anyone know where to view running apps?<issue_comment>username_1: This is now in the Developer options area of your device settings, under the "Running Services" menu item:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/lGNRU.png)
Note that if you cannot see the Developer options at the bottom of your settings, it is because they are hidden by default and need to be [manually enabled](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/33497/981).
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thanks username_1
This is strictly running *services* and not *apps*.
...To actually find and stop running **apps** you can go to
**Settings, Memory, "Memory used by apps"**
(ADD: Strictly apps that have been running *within the last 3 hours*, and ONLY those using more than a minimum limit of RAM)
When you click one, the vertical ellipsis top right gives you easy access to actually STOP the app.
Note also that parallel to the "**Running Services**" described, there is an "**Inactive apps**" at the bottom of the developer options. And you should try to *inactivate* an app instead of actually stopping it. If it is well behaved, this will often be almost as good, and is more clean than giving it the axe with stop.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/09 | 747 | 2,696 | <issue_start>username_0: My Huawei Honor 7 is unable to be detected by my computer. Whenever I plug it in, my computer shows the error :
>
> USB device not recognized.
>
>
>
My phone automatically starts charging but there are no options to connect my phone to the computer.
I've already enabled the USB debugging mode (not sure what it does) but it still just charges whenever I connect it to the computer.
I just want to be able to transfer my files from internal storage across.<issue_comment>username_1: **Update Device Driver**
If Windows is not able to recognize the device, you may also see in Device Manager that the device shows up as an “Unknown Device”. You can get to Device Manager by clicking on Start and typing in `devmgmt.msc` or by going to Control Panel and clicking on Device Manager.
In that case, you should right-click on **Unknown Device**, click on **Properties**, then the **Driver tab** and then **click Update Driver**.
If this doesn’t work, you can also try to download the driver for your device from the manufacturer’s website. If the USB device is just a flash drive, then it’s probably not a driver issue. However, if you are installing a USB printer, drawing pad, etc, then it might be worth downloading the driver for that specific device.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Download [HiSuite](http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/HiSuite_en/), it will download the specific honor drivers.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I can recommend what worked for me and thousand others.
Install [PDANET](http://pdanet.co/bin/PdaNetA4190.exe) on your PC. Then follow the procedure below.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IoeOr.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2ikfc.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wyFh0.png)
>
> The procedure above will install `PDANET` on your PC and Android device which is a Tether application.
> If you need it, you can keep it, otherwise just uninstall from PC and phone.
> Your Device will connect to the PC hardware just fine.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Your data cable is damaged or broken.. Change it and your problem will be solved! And turn the usb debugging off..
HOPE IT HELPS...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: Open devices manager and find USB. Now remove any unknown devices. Restart computer. It will find android device. Install huawei usb driver. You can also use Huawei pc suite for windows. You do not need USB driver.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ilTae.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/09 | 489 | 1,641 | <issue_start>username_0: I accidentally deleted the google shortcut widget which shows all the google apps on my x play android lollipop how do i get it back?<issue_comment>username_1: You can get it by long pressing on the home screen - -> Shortcut - - > Google Widget. hope that helps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It isn't a widget, but just a folder where app shortcuts are put together by default. You can create them by just "drag and drop" an icon over another icon and create a folder. Then you can rename it to "Google" or an app category or whatever you like. Look at the screenshots for a more clear understanding on how to bring back the Folder,
Screenshots - Click to enlarge image:
Here's the default folder named Google with Google apps inside it,
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LZDfN.jpg)
Pull Google apps from your Menu drawer by long pressing it and pasting on your home screen. Now merge these two app icons to create a folder.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VGLRR.png)
After merging the two icons it will be displayed as a folder named "Unnamed folder". You can press and edit it's name to "Google".
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AAZMK.jpg)
Finally, after you put all your Google apps into the folder, it would look [like this](http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/articles/178948-image/Heres-what-an-app-folder-the-Google-folder-in-our-case-looks-like-once-you-tap-on-it..jpg),
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/A0ta0.png)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/09 | 377 | 1,445 | <issue_start>username_0: Why are there multiple versions of "Phone" installed under ALL apps on my Android Lollipop 5.1.1 phone?
Menu = Settings → Apps → ALL
There are three versions of "Phone":
* Phone - `com.android.server.telecom`
* Phone - `com.android.phone`
* Phone/Messaging Storage - `com.android.providers.telephony`<issue_comment>username_1: These are not different **versions**, these are different **apps**. An app can have any name regardless of other apps' names. It is possible to have hundreds of apps with the same name on one phone because the name you see as a user has nothing to do with the name which sees Android (for example the system name for Shazam is `com.shazam.android`).
I have two "Camera" in my phone. One was pre-installed and the second is Google Camera whose visible name is also "Camera".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Phone/Messaging Storage - com.android.providers.telephony**
The Telephony provider contains data related to phone operation, specifically SMS and MMS messages and access to the APN list, including the MMSC to use.
**Phone - com.android.server.telecom**
**Phone - com.android.phone**
The package name has been changed from "com.android.phone" to "com.android.server.telecom" on some devices ( ex. Nexus 5 with Android 5.0 )
But for some reason you have both the packages. They are probably different apps and should not cause you any trouble.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/09 | 348 | 1,398 | <issue_start>username_0: I know that the alarm can be manually set to a time greater than 24 hours from the time of creation, but I want to be able to do it all verbally. I have tried looking over the internet with no success. I am using Google Now (now: Google Assistant). Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: These are not different **versions**, these are different **apps**. An app can have any name regardless of other apps' names. It is possible to have hundreds of apps with the same name on one phone because the name you see as a user has nothing to do with the name which sees Android (for example the system name for Shazam is `com.shazam.android`).
I have two "Camera" in my phone. One was pre-installed and the second is Google Camera whose visible name is also "Camera".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Phone/Messaging Storage - com.android.providers.telephony**
The Telephony provider contains data related to phone operation, specifically SMS and MMS messages and access to the APN list, including the MMSC to use.
**Phone - com.android.server.telecom**
**Phone - com.android.phone**
The package name has been changed from "com.android.phone" to "com.android.server.telecom" on some devices ( ex. Nexus 5 with Android 5.0 )
But for some reason you have both the packages. They are probably different apps and should not cause you any trouble.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/09 | 967 | 3,382 | <issue_start>username_0: Last day I got the notification to download and install official Android 6.0 Marshmallow in my Nexus 5, which is not rooted, was running Android 5.1.1 and no custom ROM. As I downloaded and installed it, from that point its gone to boot loop state (the four dot animation is endlessly running).
I have already searched the web for solution like [Boot loop after flashing Android 6.0 Marshmallow on my Nexus 5](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/125192/boot-loop-after-flashing-android-6-0-marshmallow-on-my-nexus-5), [Boot loop after flashing android 6.0 marshmallow on nexus 5 follow up](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/125210/boot-loop-after-flashing-android-6-0-marshmallow-on-nexus-5-follow-up) and many more, but not tried. Because all those help seekers had tried to manually OS install or phone was rooted or already had custom ROM, but my Nexus 5 did not have any of those.
I had tried "wipe cache partition" and reboot, but it did not helped. As I don't had any data backup of my phone storage, the last thing I will be willing to do is "wipe data/factory reset". As my phone's usb debugging was enabled and I had adb in my desktop, so I have also tried to copy data from my phone using the "adb pull" command in boot looped mood. But also did not got any luck, may be "adp pull" command don't work in booting mood or I am doing something wrong with the command.
Any help to backup/recover the data or solution of the boot loop problem without "wipe data/factory reset" is appreciated. Thanks in advance.....<issue_comment>username_1: If your device is in a boot-loop you will not be able to pull anything.
You might want to try and booting the phone into bootloader IF possible by pressing volume down and power to power on the device.
I would recommend downloading the [factory image](https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-mra58k-factory-52364034.tgz) from Google, extracting it and trying:
```
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-hhz12k.img
```
To flash the bootloader image in in the zip via the command line, as well as boot and radio just to be safe. DO NOT FLASH userdata.img or cache.img, or run any flash all batch or script as this WILL erase everything that is currently on your device.
OR:
You can try to follow the same instructions to boot to bootloader and:
```
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.1-hammerhead.img
```
To install TeamWin Recovery, which you can download [here](https://dl.twrp.me/hammerhead/twrp-2.8.7.1-hammerhead.img).
This will give you a custom recovery you can then boot to and possibly be able to adb pull from there.
Hope this helps!!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: After trying many things I was not able save my data and also had to root my device. Normal flashing didn't help also. I had the problem of [persist partition](http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-to-fix-persist-partition-t2821576). The life saver was [this thread](http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-stuck-boot-loop-lollipop-t3098632) on XDA Developers, where I found my device's problem and solution. The thread link was found from [this question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/125210/boot-loop-after-flashing-android-6-0-marshmallow-on-nexus-5-follow-up#). Thanks to the thread writer.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/10 | 847 | 2,991 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted android phone where i install an app from outside the play store. and now I cant access play store anymore. I search for solution and found [this](https://8apk.net/solution-to-google-play-no-connection/). But I can't even edit the host file. I use ES file explorer to edit.
This are in the host file.
```
127.0.0.1 localhost
127.124.218.80
android.clients.google.com
mtalk.google.com
```
My questions is
1. How to edit the host file?
2. What can I delete from the host file?(what are the extra lines apart from default in the host file?)<issue_comment>username_1: That pretty much looks like the side-loaded app altered your hosts file – and if so, it's malware and I'd get rid of it ASAP – it's completely borked, not even syntactically correct (and looks like a try to redirect playstore access to "nirvana" – as 127.\* addresses are reserved for "local loopback"). All but the first line has to be removed.
As your device is rooted, the easiest way to achive that is via `adb shell` or a terminal app:
```
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
echo 127.0.0.1 localhost > /system/etc/hosts
mount -o remount,ro /system
```
You didn't write why/where ES failed editing the file – I assume you've missed mounting `/system` read-write before trying that (ES can do that as well).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can do it by transferring your host file to the pc and by using adb drivers of your mobile you can edit the host file.
* Connect your device with usb debugging to your pc
* Open cmd on your PC
* Write command - `adb devices`. This command will show your device in cmd.
* write command for downloading host file from your mobile to PC. - `adb pull /system/etc/hosts F:\hosts`
* When you get your host file edit it using notepad.
**Source Taken From :**
<http://www.howtogeek.com/140576/how-to-edit-the-hosts-file-on-android-and-block-web-sites/>
Hope that helps !!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I got an easy solution from my genius friend here's how.
1. Go to **ES file explorer** click menu on the right.
2. Scroll down to **Root Explorer** and turn it **on**, then click again on the **Root Explorer** it will open up a new menu.
3. Click `mount R/W`it will open a new menu.
4. Turn on the `RW` option on for the `/system`.
5. Go to the host file `/system/etc/hosts` and edit the file, then saved.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: I've got this solution from the web. What you have to is you need to have a proper root permission for this to work. Just download Hosts editor from the Play store and run it with root permission then just find if there's any hosts entries other than this "127.0.0.1 localhost" if get any just tick the check boxes of all other hosts entries make sure not to delete this "127.0.0.1 localhost" then delete those entries by clicking the delete button situated on top right corner and you are good to go. Now just exit the program and run play store.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/11 | 1,063 | 3,730 | <issue_start>username_0: I use the wireless hotspot function daily as part of business, providing a wifi network from my Nexus 7 tablet (Lollipop, oem) to other business-essential devices.
When I get back home (alternatively, within range of my home Wifi network), I'd like to have the hotspot automatically turn off, and the tablet to use the wifi network.
Currently, if I forget to turn off the hotspot, I can inadvertently empty or overuse my mobile data, which is obviously quite costly.
So, *is there a way to have the hotspot turn off automatically* (but **not** using a timeout) based on location and/or wifi availability?
I would prefer non-root, non-flash-another-ROM solutions but am open to these as well if they're more elegant.
//edit: An additional problem is that work and home are ~300m apart in a rural environment, so geolocation is flakey and the cell tower doesn't change. Wifi presence is the only good discriminant I see...<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid).
With MacroDroid you can create a 'Trigger' (Wifi state change - Connect to Network *your network*) and add an ' (Hotspot On/Off). If you want you can also ad a 'Constraints' like "Cell Towers in range".
Sometimes wifi trigger doesn't work. You should select "Cell Tower Change" and select your cell tower (near your home).
This solution doesn't require root and should work on Android 4.0+.
You can also use [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (but i have never tried it) or Automate.
*sorry for my bad english*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Other than MacroDroid which is already covered by username_1 [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/125596/96277), you can consider any of the following apps -- none requires root for the goal.
[Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (paid; 7 day free trial).
* Profile: Any of the following would do:
+ Location: choose the location
+ State → Net → WiFi Near → fill the details -- I'm unsure whether it would work if the hotspot is enabled.
* Task → (Action) → Net → WiFi Tether → Off
Since the final goal is to connect to Wi-Fi at home, another action can be Net → WiFi → Set → On.
---
[Droid Automation](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakdev.droidautomation.free) (free/paid) *may* also work here.
* Trigger: Location area (Geofencing - Beta) → fill the details
* Task: Networks → Wi-Fi → Enable
The dry run worked for me.
---
[Condi](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=il.co.kix.minitasker) (free) also worked in my test case.
* Action:
+ Connectivity and Sensors → WiFi Tethering → Off
+ Connectivity and Sensors → WiFi → On
* Condition: Location → select location
Done!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You could try [llama](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama), it is an automation app with location-based actions. Follow this steps:
* In the llama app go to the 'areas' tab (the first on the left), where you have to set up the 'home' location. The app uses the antennas you connect to to identify locations, so you must be home to do it.
* Then go to 'events' tab (the second) and tap on the plus sign at the bottom of the tab to create a new one
* Set the 'condition' field to 'enter area' and choose the 'home' option
* Set the action to 'wifi hotspot' and select 'turn off'.
And that's it: as soon as your tablet connect to the telephone cell closer to your house it will turn off the wifi hotspot.
But if you have some time to figure out how it works, Tasker is the best and most complete option.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/11 | 414 | 1,694 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using YU YUREKA that runs on Cyanogenmod 11.0 with Android 4.4.4. Suddenly I found that my device is not detecting the USB connection. Though my phone is getting charged, it shows 'USB not connected' in the tethering option. I have checked that with different computers and USB cables but without use.
Later I go to `Settings > Developers options > Android debugging` and enable the `Android Debug Bridge (adb)`. Then my device starts to detect the USB.
But when I turn off the Developers option, again it stops detecting the connection. If anyone could help me in this matter.
Also is it safe to use tethered data connection with `debugging mode` turned on?<issue_comment>username_1: update your phone to lollipop.i myself use yureka and after updating it worked fine for me.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: To answer the last question first, yes it is save to tether with debugging mode on.
I'm not sure about the answer to the first question, because i'm not well known with cyanogenmod. If you were a normal android user i'd suggest looking if the MTP or PTP settings are set well. You can find these under `Settings > Storage > USB computer connection`
Hope this helps. I found this useful on my Nexus 4 using android 4 and android 5
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: as a security feature, android requires that your phone be switched to a usb data transfer mode (which requires unlocking) before enabling the tether option. That way, a malevolent person cant just connect any usb device to your phone and drain your data.
The solution is to switch the usb interface from charging to something else, such as mtp
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/11 | 396 | 1,671 | <issue_start>username_0: I had a Samsung Galaxy Star Pro Duos with my Google account logged in to the apps (Google+, Gmail...). Now it is lost. I can remotely remove all my accounts from the web browser, but I do not know how to remove it from the device without having it turned on and sync enabled, as sync was disabled and it is currently switched off .
I was thinking if I change my password, my account on that phone would stop syncing and request for the password to be re-entered. Once someone turns it on, and tries to sync, the account must stop.
Will this plan work?<issue_comment>username_1: The answer to your problem is already provided by the tool [Android Device Manager](http://android.com/devicemanager) by Google. You log in with your Google account and will see all the devices connected to that account. There you can lock it with a password: if someone tries to turn it on he will be prompted to insert the psw to use it. Since lollipop even a factory reset shouldn't be enough to bypass this lock, because the phone remembers the account it was connected to. But on this point I'm not 100% sure.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Changing your password will require all devices to reauthorize (log in) before syncing any new data, however information already on the device, like bookmarks and such, will remain.
Locking the device with Android Device Manager would be the better option.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: If you report it stolen it will have a blacklisted ESN. Someone can easily reflash your phone like brand new out of the box. and phones with a bad ESN don't bother people in South America.
Upvotes: -1 |
2015/10/11 | 483 | 2,005 | <issue_start>username_0: My Android device is not booting up and is stuck on the manufacturer's logo. The phone was rooted with Kingo-Root and Clockwork Recovery Mod wasn't installed. Now I want to unbrick my phone with custom rom flashing. So I think I need to install CWM recovery although my device is not booting - is this possible? Also, if I want to flash a stock ROM - do I need to unroot my device first? If so, how can I unroot it if it's not booting?<issue_comment>username_1: You can go ahead with what you are planning. Find a suitable Clockwork Mod recovery for your device.
Boot your phone into fastboot mode using key combinations which differ from device to device. The common ones are Power Button+Volume Up or Power Button+Volume Down.
If you had ever unlocked your device's bootloader, skip this step. To flash a custom recovery, you need your bootloader to be unlocked. To unlock it, after booting the phone into fastboot mode, connect it with PC via USB, download platform tools for android, open cmd, run the following command in the directory where you have placed the platform tools:
```
fastboot oem unlock
```
Keep in mind, this will delete all your internal storage, plus void your phone's warranty.
Once the bootloader is unlocked, place the recovery file in the platform tools directory and rename it to recovery.img for convenience.
Run the command:
```
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
```
This will flash the Clockwork Mod recovery on your device and you can flash any desirable ROM.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: if you are using a samsung device go into the download mode
-> *continue*
install odin on ur pc and download the stock rom for your device
open odin
now connect your device
you will see com1 highlighted *that means your phone is connected* and select the files .
**Note: Do not change any settings .**
finally click on start after completing the process your phone will automatically rebooot .
*Enjoy...*
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/12 | 334 | 1,251 | <issue_start>username_0: I made a restricted guest account for others to use my device (Android 4.4.4. with CyanogenMod 11) and I am unallowed to give the account access to the Play Store. If I try and use the Play Store from the guest account it just says, "You have no permission." I can't find any way of allowing permission, as, from the settings for the guest account, the Play Store is not listed.
How can I allow the restricted account access to launch and use the Play Store app?<issue_comment>username_1: From this [Google Product Forums Post](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/_iVzWPBqzjw):
>
> "it is not possible to be able to grant access to the Play Store. You are however
> able to grant access to the different Play apps like Books, Movies and Music.
> They will have access to the content you have."
>
>
>
So I'm sorry, but this is a product limitation. After all, why would you want a restricted user to be able to install apps? That sounds a bit purpose-defeating.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It is a safety case. If you aren't **user 0** (not to be confused with UID 0, the root user) you can't access some certain stuff. Dev. Options for example, or as in your case, Google Play.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/12 | 934 | 3,933 | <issue_start>username_0: If I want to install Windows on, say, a bare-metal Thinkpad X1 Carbon with no OS, then I can buy Windows and install it. Windows includes numerous drivers. If there are any necessary drivers missing, I can normally get them from the manufacturer, use the Add Hardware Wizard, and install them.
But, if I want to install Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" on, say, a Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G, then things are not so simple. It's true that I could (theoretically) download and install some random Nexus ROM shipped by Google. But such a ROM includes far fewer drivers, and in fact may not allow my phone to boot up at all. And there's no UI for downloading and installing signed drivers downloaded from hardware-manufacturer websites.
Why does Android not include any driver-installation wizard?
And how does Android deal with a [USB On-The-Go](//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go) ("USB OTG") device, if it doesn't know how to communicate with that particular USB OTG device?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. On desktops and laptops, drivers are a necessary evil. Hardware is often user-serviceable and prone to changes, and there is a huge variety of possible combinations. On phones and tablets, this isn't quite so. You can't really change the hardware easily. It's entirely safe to disallow driver installation since you don't really need it.
2. It is a lot easier to break ARM devices than x86 with messed-up drivers.
3. Drivers on Android must be written for specific kernel versions and all. This is easy to do for a manufacturer, but hard to get right as a user.
4. Most USB On-The-Go devices are USB interfaces, for which drivers are included.
5. Driver installation requires root access, which is disabled by default on the vast majority of Android devices.
6. Allowing driver install exposes a massive surface for the installation of rootkits and other malware. And, in fact, such malware can persist across devices wipes and firmware upgrades.
We will likely see some kind of driver installation if [Project Ara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara) takes off. But I imagine it will be along the lines of each component having its driver loaded onto it and installing when attached, as opposed to allowing the installation of arbitrary drivers found on the Internet.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The same reasons a Windows phone does haven't an "Add Hardware Wizard" either.
1. Phones have harsher legal requirements to follow than regular Ultrabooks/PCs. In the US for instance, there is 911 emergency service/geolocation, Amber alerts, Tsunami/Tornado/emergency alerts (that can turn on the phone when the power is off), and supposedly NSA backdoors (according to Snowden). Also, there is the real possibility that a manufacturer could be sued if people were to lose their lives because of a cell phone malfunction. In part, this could explain the fact that the code of the network radio is often just a binary blob (despite the fact that open source activists like <NAME> are really [not happy](http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2011/sep/19/android-free-software-stallman) about it).
2. Phones have traditionally been cash cows for carriers and content providers (or even Apple). This is the reason why the industry, the copyrights lobby, and the government/Library of Congress do not even want you to have root access to your own phone (unless you've been explicitly given permission by your carrier/manufacturer). In other words, you do not own your own phone. **They** own your phone. This is also part of the reason that you do not have "Add Hardware Wizard" on smart phones. Having root access is usually associated with having the responsibility of securing everything with your own device (even the installation of new drivers). Not having root access anymore just means that it's no longer your responsibility or privilege to do so.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/12 | 603 | 2,291 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently my Nexus 5 is on Android M preview. I know that developer preview won't get the OTA update, that's why I am trying to manually install OTA of Android M public release, but I get these errors on 50%:
```
failed to verify whole-file signature
signature verification failed Installation aborted
```
adding more details:
```
no root
no custom recovery
just bootloader unlocked
no changes in system files
```
Does manually installing Android M final release OTA work on device running on Android M preview? Or do I need to downgrade it to Lollipop first?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to give more details about what you have tried, from the error you have received it seems like you have not done an OEM unlock on the device with fastboot.
There are steps you first need to do before this
1. Enable developer options (tap on the build number in About Phone 7 times).
2. In developer options, enable OEM unlocking.
3. Switch the phone on in the fastboot menu (by holding power and volume button).
4. Run the command
fastboot oem unlock
from your computer
5. Now it should be possible to flash the ROM using the instructions.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Short answer: **You can't**.
OTA update is built for specific build model. As far as I can find, Google only provides OTA update for Android 5.1.1 Lollipop users (e.g. [article on Digital Trends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-install-ota-updates-on-google-nexus-devices/3/), [article on Android Central](http://www.androidcentral.com/android-60-marshmallow-ota-links-are-starting-arrive-here-they-are)).
In addition of that, Google has already mention that there is no OTA update for developer preview to stable version (refer to [Will the Android M developer preview get an OTA update to the stable release version?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/123404/will-the-android-m-developer-preview-get-an-ota-update-to-the-stable-release-ver)).
So, either you must flash the final Marshmallow image from [Google's Factory Images for Nexus Devices](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images), or downgrade to Lollipop and install the OTA (for whatever reason, because I think it's impractical since you have unlocked bootloader anyway).
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/12 | 370 | 1,479 | <issue_start>username_0: My questions are concerning Whatsapp.
If I send a message, there are three indicators - one tick,two ticks and two blue ticks. If I delete it when it's still being sent (one tick),will the second side still be able to read it?
By the way, is there an option how to change or delete a message in a short period of time after sending it? (As it is possible at gmail?)
Thanks a lot.
Axessa<issue_comment>username_1: Yes it will surely be readable at the destination side if the device is having internet. You can try it by making two android phone at your home.
Try this too.
Get two android phone with whatsapp and then send one message to another phone, but you have to be quick to turn off your net as you send your message , i mean you have to turn off the net before the double click. You will see the message is delivered on the second phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1 tick means received by server
2 ticks mean received on other phone
2 blue ticks mean read by recipent.
hope this helps.
and no there isn't a way to change a message after sending it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: 1 tick = server received the message. After this you can't stop the message to be sent.
You can stop messages to be sent if you delete them before the first tick appears. If you get lucky you have time for that...or you can try to quickly turn off WiFi/3g but most of the time messages get sent to server too quick for that
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/12 | 391 | 1,432 | <issue_start>username_0: If I have bug reports enabled in dev options and I take a bugreport from the power button menu, where are these reports saved?
I see there is an option to share it, but I want to pull it directly through adb for analysis.<issue_comment>username_1: Bugreports are stored in `/data/data/com.android.shell/files/bugreports`.
You can't access the file directly without root access.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can connect your device to your PC, and use android SDK tools adb, then go to the directory and in your command line use `adb shell bugreport > bugreport.txt` Your bugreport will output.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: If you want to view the bug reports on your PC,
run adb from a directory where you want to save the bugreports with
```
adb pull /data/data/com.android.shell/files/bugreports
```
But this may require `root` permission.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: In my case, they are in `/data/user_de/0/com.android.shell/files/bugreports/`
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: As of Android 10, at least for Pixel devices, bugreports taken from the device are available in `/bugreports` - **even without root access!** You can get the names of the available bug reports with
```
adb shell ls /bugreports/
```
then get the file you want with `adb pull`, e.g.
```
adb pull /bugreports/bugreport-foobar-lotsofnumbers-date.zip
```
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/10/12 | 616 | 2,325 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Kyocera Hydra phone (model number c6725) running Android 4.4.2 on Virgin Mobile. When I start Gmail (although notifications from gmail work) I'll get the message "Unfortuantely, Gmail has stopped". If I click "report" I then get the message "Unfortuantely, Google Play services has stopped" with only an "OK" option.
When this first happened, I cleared the cache and data for both Gmail and Play services and I was able to open Gmail again, but now that doesn't seem to work. Worse, I noticed the problem also happens with the YouTube app, Play Music and Play Games.
Any idea what the root cause might be and how to fix it?
**Edit**: This seems to be getting worse and has now started effecting maps making it crash when I try to do turn-by-turn directions. This moves it from annoyance to a real problem. It seems if I uninstall updates to everything Google related (play services, gmail, play music, play games, play *whatever*) and go back to factory versions it'll work for a while (until it forces it's updates back on and starts acting up again).
**Update**: According to [this](http://androidforums.com/threads/google-play-services-not-working.944032/page-16#post-7151222) on Android Forums, Kyocera are now testing a *long* overdue fix. Tweet them and you might be able to get it for testing. For my phone, maps has completely stopped working altogether now and I had to install an alternative mapping app (I'm trying out Here Maps right now). Gmail is only not broken by virtue of an update needing more permissions, so it's blocked from updating for the time being (and still works).<issue_comment>username_1: <NAME> [found a fix for this](http://androidforums.com/threads/google-play-services-not-working.944032/page-13#post-7124154). Kyocera forgot to include libpredtm.so in system/lib, which causes these crashes. Ryan took the time to upload his copy and another user posted his fix on Android Forums. You need to root your phone then add Ryan's libpredtm.so to system/lib. That's it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you have installed a paid app without purchasing it from Google Play Store: go to Google setting → Security → Verify app → disable it.
Alternatively, try to uninstall updates, clear data and let it update again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/13 | 652 | 2,722 | <issue_start>username_0: Many of my apps were downloaded from the Amazon AppStore as part of their "Free App of The Day" (henceforth FAoTD) program. This program was recently discontinued in favor of `Amazon Underground` - an all-encompassing shopping app, similar to any number of their other shopping apps for Android. Since I was not interested in continuing with `Android Underground`, I uninstalled the `Amazon App`, AKA `Amazon Shopping`, AKA `Amazon for Android apk`.
The next time I tried to run one of the apps from Amazon from the FAoTD, I encountered a dialog and immediate shutdown of the app when acknowledged with the OK button:
>
> Amazon Appstore Required
>
>
> It looks like you no longer have an Amazon AppStore on your device. Please install an Amazon AppStore and sign in with your username and password to use this app.
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: The solution is as stated, though it was not easy: re-install Amazon AppStore. `Amazon Appstore` is not distributed from Google Play any longer (though it was when I first installed it). It must be installed from amazon.com (as a 3rd party app - `Settings > Security > Unknown Sources` must be enabled), and updated to the latest version - `Amazon Underground` for the dialog to stop appearing when starting "Free App of The Day" apps. This left the device with an unwanted app with necessary space consumed unnecessarily.
After the installation, I was able to test the correct opening of certain apps I got through the FAoTD program. I tested starting them both ways: from the "Your Apps" list from within `Amazon Underground`, and outside that environment, directly from the launcher:
1. 2Do (which had a lot of checklists for Books and Movies I would have lost),
2. DoggCatcher,
3. mSecure,
4. Monument Valley, and, I presume, the re-enabled startup of
5. Nearly 2 dozen other apps and games.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: After changing devices, I just started to receive this message as well on certain apps installed from the Amazon Appstore.
The only workaround I've been able to find is that these problematic apps only run without error when the Amazon Appstore is loaded into memory. That is to say I must first open the Amazon Appstore, return to my home screen without ending the process, then I can launch the app I wish to use. If the Amazon Appstore is not running, the app fails to detect that it is installed and refuses to load past the "Amazon Appstore required" message.
This is a frustrating issue and a less than ideal workflow for me, but hopefully this helps others experiencing the same problem. It certainly ensures I won't be buying any apps from the Amazon Appstore again!
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/13 | 1,450 | 4,808 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a question about the WiFi battery usage on the Nexus 5. In the first screenshot you see my battery/WiFi usage. The second screenshot shows the battery/WiFi usage for the Nexus 5 of a colleague of mine.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/BPe16.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/B5aK5.jpg)
Strangely enough, my WiFi is disabled. Why is this so?<issue_comment>username_1: One reason for this could be the amount of signal/strength of your Wi-Fi as this can have an effect on battery usage.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a known issue on Nexus 5/6 with Marshmallow and wifi. This wifi drain has been noted by many users, me included.
<http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/wifi-plaguing-android-marshmallow-t3220031>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: **SEE MY OTHER ANSWER, THIS ONE ONLY HELPED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT NOT PERMANENTLY**
I reverted my Nexus 5 by downloading the lastest 5.1.1 Android Factory image and after 'downgrading' I let the device update OTA to receive the 6.0 update. From this point on my Wi-Fi issue is not occurring anymore.
So my workaround after I upgraded to 6.0 by the factory image and had the Wi-Fi drain issue:
Go to: [**Factory Images for Nexus 5**](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerhead) and download the latest 5.1.1 (LMY48M)
>
> **I did it through a Linux distribution (UbuntuGnome) so my steps were
> slightly different from the Windows users. Follow [these](https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions) steps for flashing through Windows**
>
>
>
Extract the downloaded '**hammerhead-mra58k-factory-52364034.tgz**' and also extract the '**image-hammerhead-lmy48m.zip**'within the extracted folder; '**hammerhead-lmy48m**'
>
> **BACKUP ESSENTIAL STUFF FROM THIS POINT**
>
> Next steps will erase all settings and data on the Nexus 5
>
>
>
Connect your Nexus 5 to the PC/Laptop where you downloaded the files to and open a terminal or command prompt.
In Terminal:
`$ adb reboot bootloader` to get your phone into the bootloader screen.
(*Sometimes this doesn't work and you can still do it by using the keycombo for the Nexus 5: Turn the device off, then turn it on and immediately hold down Volume Down + Power, as the device begins booting up the Nexus 5 ("hammerhead") will go into fastboot mode.*)
When the Nexus 5 is in fastboot mode type in the Terminal:
`$ fastboot oem unlock`
Beware, if you select yes by selecting it through the Volume+Up button and submit it by clicking the power button, **ALL DATA WILL BE ERASED**
after the 'oem unlock' is successful, go within the Terminal to the folder where you extracted all the necessary files for the flashing of your Nexus 5.
To flash the files:
`hammerhead-lmy48m$ ./flash-all.sh`
This took me about 4 minutes until completion and after that the phone rebooted into Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), almost instantly I got the notification about updating to 6.0 (Marshmallow) and I upgraded immediately without playing or configuring the phone at all.
After all this, no drainage of Wi-Fi anymore and over a period of 7h Wi-Fi 'on' overnight, a battery usage of 26mAh (instead of the 'normal' 700+mAh)
Hopefully this also works for you!
**SEE MY OTHER ANSWER, THIS ONE ONLY HELPED FOR A FEW DAYS BUT NOT PERMANENTLY**
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: As I have found out, the problem lies in the 'Location' settings. After a while and some reboots, I found out that the Wi-Fi drain suddenly came back. Now I have set the location 'mode' to do the determination as device only.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/amLpT.png)
And now after about 3 reboots and 3 full charge cycles the Wi-Fi problem is gone.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vMhS9.png)
Battery by the way is now capable of lasting at least the work hours but after 12 hours I already do need to charge.
Hopefully, this is the final solution that I can give.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: A few days back I had the same problem and I was able to fix it!
Now all you need to do is go to Settings → Location → options (3 Dots top right corner) → Scanning → Uncheck Wi-Fi Scanning. This is for Marshmallow update.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: @VenomGT rightly pointed out the 'new feature' which affects the battery.
You might also want to adjust your settings to not use wi-fi when your screen is black/off. To do that, use:
>
> Settings -> Wi-Fi -> Advanced -> Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/13 | 590 | 1,975 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I change DPI for applications only (different density for system and separate for each app)? I suppose there exist some specific part of code to change DPI value.<issue_comment>username_1: Use [Xposed Installer](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) + [GravityBOX](http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.kitkat.gravitybox).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Use [App Settings](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings) for that. It needs a rooted device with [Xposed Framework](http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer) installed and its module be activated.
To change DPI for a specific app, launch App Settings → choose the app for DPI scaling (force-stop the app too) → switch the slider next to Settings → add DPI value and save.
See screenshots:
* first image -- before changing the DPI of the app
* last image -- after changing the DPI of the app
The rest is untouched, such as status bar or the keyboard app.
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/LUU74.png)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Ue89.png)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can use [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm) (paid; 7 day free trial) as well provided that OS is rooted.
* Profile: Application → select app fro DPI scaling
* Task: Action: Code → Run Shell
+ Command: `wm density`
`wm` implies Window Manager. Replace with the DPI you want.
+ Check **Use Root**
* Exit task: Action: Code → Run Shell
+ Command: `wm density reset`
+ Check **Use Root**
That's it. Launch the app and the density of the whole system will change. Exit or switch the app and DPI would revert back to normal. The fluidity of the switch is not up to the level of App Settings, but it's acceptable.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/13 | 1,824 | 5,911 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Microsoft Mobile Wedge keyboard. I've connected it to my Nexus 9 and after setting the language in the settings it works almost perfectly. Almost!
There are 4 keys on it that don't work, because they're multi-keycode keys. They're the "magnifier glass"-key, the "3 dots on a ring"-key, the "black rectangle intersecting with rectangle border"-key and the "gears/settings"-key.
So far I've found out with
```
getevent -lt /dev/input/event4
```
that the Linux keycodes they send are
```
KEY_LEFTSHIFT
KEY_LEFTMETA
KEY_F21
KEY_LEFTALT
KEY_LEFTMETA
KEY_F21
KEY_LEFTCTRL
KEY_LEFTMETA
KEY_F21
KEY_LEFTMETA
KEY_F21
```
I've created the 2 files from their `Generic.kl` and `Generic.kcm` counterparts
```
/system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_0790.kl
/system/usr/keychars/Vendor_045e_Product_0790.kcm
```
and made sure with
```
dumpsys input
```
that they're used.
I tried to enable F21 in the layout first, but that didn't work because there's no Android keycode for F21. So I bound it to INSERT instead, because it's an unused key.
Then I went into the character map and tried making an INSERT key (which is actually F21) and applying the right modifiers to it.
```
key INSERT {
base: 'a'
lmeta: 'A'
}
```
The above being for the key that only had 2 keycodes. Unfortunately this didn't work. Nothing happened. So now I'm here to pick your brain.
Does anyone know how to do multi-keycode keys?
Thank you very much in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: *I am not sure if your way works or not, but try and see if this works. I have linked all the necessary stuff, have a look and try and se if it works.*
[Android Keyboard Devices](http://source.android.com/devices/input/keyboard-devices.html) (Scroll to the bottom of the page for all the key codes)
[Keytest Apk](http://github.com/chrisboyle/keytest/downloads) (Use to show keycodes when pressed)
[How to map android keys to your USB/Bluetooth Keyboard](http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159538)
[Map android keys to any Keyboard](http://www.androidsim.net/2012/11/how-to-47-map-android-keys-to-any.html)
[Android key Maps](https://chris.boyle.name/blog/2010/08/android-keymaps/) (User Blog)
**Keyboard shortcuts and navigation, these may help with your problem or not (also extras for users who are reading this)**
* ESC = go back
* CTRL + ESC = menu
* CTRL + ALT + DEL = restart (no questions asked)
* ALT + SPACE = search page (say “OK Google” to voice search)
* ALT + TAB (ALT + SHIFT + TAB) = switch tasks
Also, if you have designated volume function keys, those will probably work too. There’s also some dedicated app shortcuts like calculator, Gmail, and a few others:
**Android Keyboard Shortcuts:** *Apps*
* CMD (Windows key) + A = calculator
* CMD + C = contacts
* CMD + E = e-mail
* CMD + G = Gmail
* CMD + L = Calendar
* CMD + P = Play Music
* CMD + Y = YouTube
Others keys that are useful include:
**Android Keyboard Shortcuts:** *Scrolling*
* Spacebar: Page down in any Web page/document view
* Shift + Spacebar: Page up in any Web page/document view
**Android Keyboard Shortcuts:** *Typing*
* Alt + Spacebar: Insert a special character
* Shift + Del: Delete the character to the right of the cursor
* Alt + Del: Delete an entire line
* Shift + Shift (press it twice): Activate caps-lock; press shift once more to exit
* Alt + Trackball **(Mouse)** -Left: Move cursor to beginning of line
* Alt + Trackball-Right: Move cursor to end of line
* Alt + Trackball-Up: Move cursor to top of page
* Alt + Trackball-Down: Move cursor to bottom of page
* Shift + Trackball-Left/Right: Highlight text for cutting or copying
* Menu + X: Cut text (will cut all text on-screen unless specific characters are highlighted)
* Menu + C: Copy text to clipboard (will copy all text on-screen unless specific characters are highlighted)
* Menu + V: Paste text from clipboard
* Menu + A: Select all text in the current field
**Android Keyboard Shortcuts:** *Browsing*
* Menu + I: Zoom in
* Menu + O: Zoom out
* Menu + J: Go back a page
* Menu + K: Go forward a page
* Menu + R: Refresh current page
* Menu + F: Find on page
* Menu + B: Open bookmarks
* Menu + S: Open social network sharing menu
* Menu + H: View browsing history
* Menu + S: Open browser settings
**Android Keyboard Shortcuts:** *Gmail*
* F: Forward current message (works only while inside the message)
* R: Reply to current message (works only while inside the message)
* A: Reply-all to current message (works only while inside the message)
* Y: Archive message (works from within message or while on main inbox list)
* Menu + U: Refresh inbox
* Menu + C: Compose new e-mail
* Enter: Open an e-mail (from the main inbox list)
* Alt + Trackball-Up: Jump to top of inbox
* Alt + Trackball-Down: Jump to bottom of inbox
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Do the following:
1. Run `getevent` without the `-lt` flag.
2. Press the key you want to test a few times. You'll get three lines something like:
```
/dev/input/eventn: 0004 0004 longnum
/dev/input/eventn: 0001 4_DIGIT_NUMBER_OF_INTEREST MASK
/dev/input/eventn: 0000 0000 longemptynum
```
The `4_DIGIT_NUMBER_OF_INTEREST` is the scan-code.
3. In your `.kl` file (in `/system/usr/keylayout/[yourlayout].kl`),
add a line:
```
key [4_DIGIT_NUMBER_OF_INTEREST] [UNUSED_BINDING]
```
You've already gotten that far.
So, in your `.kcm` file, you put the following lines and you should be good to go.
```
key [UNUSED_BINDING] {
lmeta: what_you_want_for_just_lmeta (but it should be first)
lshift+lmeta: what_you_want_for_lshift+lmeta
lalt+lmeta: what_you_want_for_lalt+lmeta
lctrl+lmeta: what_you_want_for_lctrl+lmeta
}
```
Reference: [Key Character Map Files](http://source.android.com/devices/input/key-character-map-files.html#key-declarations) (under Key Declarations → Properties)
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/13 | 203 | 789 | <issue_start>username_0: I got the OTA Android 6.0 update today for my Nexus 5, but it seems that haptic feedback for the navigation buttons (back, home, app switcher) was disabled by the update. How do I enable it? I can't find anything in the settings for it.<issue_comment>username_1: The setting for this is, confusingly, Sound & notification → Other sounds → Vibrate on touch:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vhUlk.png)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: If you are trying to disable haptic feedback for your Google keyboard, long press on the comma then select the gear icon to open settings. Google Keyboard Settings > Preferences then toggle Vibrate on Key press to the off setting.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/14 | 165 | 615 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Xiomi Redmi HM1SW with android 4.3 and MIUI.
I notice one month ago that some process is installing apps in my desktop that I don't selected.
How can I disable this option? or kill this malware app?
Thanks,<issue_comment>username_1: It is likely to be a market. Check the use of data because the app must be leeching data to download apps. If it has a huge amount of data and is an android market, uninstall it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you install security 360 from Google play, it should find all malware, and help you remove it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/14 | 202 | 873 | <issue_start>username_0: We're looking at rolling out 100+ android devices and would like to lock them down to managed profiles. This is mainly to prevent excessive data usage (youtube and the like) - Android for work allows us to whitelist apps, set policy etc; but this is in addition to the standard user account.
This is cost sensitive, so is there a solution out there that will allow us to lock the phone down to only the managed work profile so that additional applications cannot be installed?<issue_comment>username_1: It is likely to be a market. Check the use of data because the app must be leeching data to download apps. If it has a huge amount of data and is an android market, uninstall it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you install security 360 from Google play, it should find all malware, and help you remove it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/14 | 260 | 1,128 | <issue_start>username_0: I am testing my Android application and trying to make sure all permissions (whether granted or denied) are handled correctly. I mistakenly clicked "Never ask again" on a permission and now it never asks me.
I have tried **Settings - Apps - Reset App Preferences**, but that didn't work.
How can I reset this so that the request permission dialog box comes up again for the permission?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to manually allow the permission on that specific app to reset the request permission dialog.
1. Open the **App info** (either by dragging from app launcher, or **Settings - Apps - [app name]**)
2. Select **Permissions**
3. Enable the permission you denied with "never ask again"
4. (Optional) Disable it again from here; note that by this time, your app will request the permission again when needed.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also uninstall and reinstall.
The accepted answer is of course correct, but as an Android developer, you probably know how to `adb uninstall` / `adb install` faster than navigating through settings.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/14 | 313 | 1,286 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Huawei P7 mini with Android 4.4.2.
I'm generally installing apps on SD card which is almost completely free.
I have, however, over 2,5 GB free internal storage.
But Google Play don't let me install or update apps, claiming that I have 'not enough internal storage'. Apps can't be updated from google play in browser as well.
Apparently, you can't install or update apps until you have at least 3GB free internal storage(?!?) What can I do about that? Factory reset of the phone is simply not an option (not all apps allow to be backuped).<issue_comment>username_1: You need to manually allow the permission on that specific app to reset the request permission dialog.
1. Open the **App info** (either by dragging from app launcher, or **Settings - Apps - [app name]**)
2. Select **Permissions**
3. Enable the permission you denied with "never ask again"
4. (Optional) Disable it again from here; note that by this time, your app will request the permission again when needed.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also uninstall and reinstall.
The accepted answer is of course correct, but as an Android developer, you probably know how to `adb uninstall` / `adb install` faster than navigating through settings.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/14 | 656 | 2,518 | <issue_start>username_0: Can Android devices connect to both WiFi LAN (not necessarily connected to the Internet) and mobile data networks at the same time? Or when it connects to one, does it have to disconnect from the other?
The device is Kyocera Hydro Icon with Android 4.4.2 if it's relevant.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure about your phone, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 can do that. It offers a "Download Booster" ability which connects to a WiFi and mobile data network simultaneously while downloading a file.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Multipath TCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multipath_TCP) is a relatively new technology that allows a device to use multiple network connections for the same logical TCP connection. This is used for mobile phones to use WiFi and mobile data connections at the same time to reduce the time for retrieving data.
I'm not sure which Android phones currently support multipath TCP.
Without multipath TCP, a TCP connection must be either on WiFi or on the mobile data connection, but not both. It is up to the OS to decide how allocate these connections. I think the standard Android decision is to use WiFi if available (and perhaps with sufficient signal strength) to minimize cost under metered data plans.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The Speedify app seems to work for this purpose, and for free if you don't use a lot of data: <http://speedify.com/>
I happen to own a Kyocera Hydro Icon, and just tested it on 4.4.2, and it seems to enable to my phone to connect to and stream audio from my WiFi hotspot solely when configured as a microSD card server (meaning, it's not connected to the Internet), and to still access data over my phone's 4G/3G.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later, there is a developer option.
For previous versions, something like this should work. The methods numbers are Android version specific and these should work for Android 4.4 KitKat:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
radioM=20
mobileDataM=27
wlanIface=wlan0
## turn on radio
service call phone $radioM i32 1
## turn on mobile data
service call phone $mobiledataM
## set mobile data as preferred network
service call connectivity $preferredNetworkM i32 0
## wait for mobile data to connect
while [ -z "$(ip a | grep ccmni | grep inet)" ]; do sleep 1; done
## reup wifi
ifconfig $wlanIface up
## enable network bypassing android service
echo enable_network 0 | wpa_cli -p /data/misc/wifi/sockets/ -i $wlanIface
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/15 | 644 | 2,444 | <issue_start>username_0: I ignored my lollipop update for Lenovo 6000 on approx 10 sep. and now i can't get it again.. I'm still trying to update but updater always says that it is the latest version . Now how to upgrade :-(<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure about your phone, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 can do that. It offers a "Download Booster" ability which connects to a WiFi and mobile data network simultaneously while downloading a file.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Multipath TCP](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multipath_TCP) is a relatively new technology that allows a device to use multiple network connections for the same logical TCP connection. This is used for mobile phones to use WiFi and mobile data connections at the same time to reduce the time for retrieving data.
I'm not sure which Android phones currently support multipath TCP.
Without multipath TCP, a TCP connection must be either on WiFi or on the mobile data connection, but not both. It is up to the OS to decide how allocate these connections. I think the standard Android decision is to use WiFi if available (and perhaps with sufficient signal strength) to minimize cost under metered data plans.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The Speedify app seems to work for this purpose, and for free if you don't use a lot of data: <http://speedify.com/>
I happen to own a Kyocera Hydro Icon, and just tested it on 4.4.2, and it seems to enable to my phone to connect to and stream audio from my WiFi hotspot solely when configured as a microSD card server (meaning, it's not connected to the Internet), and to still access data over my phone's 4G/3G.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On Android 6.0 Marshmallow or later, there is a developer option.
For previous versions, something like this should work. The methods numbers are Android version specific and these should work for Android 4.4 KitKat:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
radioM=20
mobileDataM=27
wlanIface=wlan0
## turn on radio
service call phone $radioM i32 1
## turn on mobile data
service call phone $mobiledataM
## set mobile data as preferred network
service call connectivity $preferredNetworkM i32 0
## wait for mobile data to connect
while [ -z "$(ip a | grep ccmni | grep inet)" ]; do sleep 1; done
## reup wifi
ifconfig $wlanIface up
## enable network bypassing android service
echo enable_network 0 | wpa_cli -p /data/misc/wifi/sockets/ -i $wlanIface
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/15 | 787 | 2,820 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sprint Nexus 6 running Android 5.1.1.
The icon that I see in my Status bar when I receive a voicemail does not swipe away. It remains in my Status bar even after I listen to the message and delete it.
The only solution that I have found for this is to reboot the phone. Is there another way around this?<issue_comment>username_1: This is an app independent answer.
----------------------------------
For cases where an icon seems to be stuck in the Status bar, choose any of the following approach:
### Force-stop the app
1. Find the app causing that icon.
Usually, it is easy to know just by looking at the icon and matching it with app icons under Settings -> Apps -> All apps. For some exceptional cases, you can use apps like [Notification Saver](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pghant.notifsaver) or [Notification History](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tiger.workshop.notificationhistory) or setup [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") in PC and use the command:
```
adb shell dumpsys notification
```
Single out your notification and look for the package name of the app behind that icon. Read [View app's full package name?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/28767/96277) to get the label for the app from the package name.
*Assumption*: The app causing the issue is "AppX".
2. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All apps -> AppX -> Force-stop.
That should remove the icon from the Status bar.
### Uncheck Notifications
1. Find the app causing that icon.
2. Go to Settings -> Apps -> All apps -> AppX -> uncheck Show notifications -> check Show notifications.
Works well for user installed third-party apps.
There may be apps where the option **Force stop** or/and **Show notifications** would be greyed out. For such apps, only the mighty root can help. Any app having root privileges should be able kill such apps, such as [OS Monitor](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eolwral.osmonitor). For example, in [Terminal Emulator](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm) you can kill an app using its package name and `am`:
```
su
am force-stop PACKAGE_NAME_OF_APP
```
Related readings:
* ["Show notifications" is greyed out for some apps. What's causing it and how do I change it?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/120169/show-notifications-is-greyed-out-for-some-apps-whats-causing-it-and-how-do-i)
* [I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/1/96277)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Open 'Jio4GVoice' app > Open Settings(3 dots on the top of the Jio4GVoice app) > Select 'Settings' > Select 'Notofications' > Untick 'Show app status in the notification bar'.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/15 | 1,678 | 6,637 | <issue_start>username_0: Since the Android 6.0 update on Nexus 5, everytime I get the notification 'Sign in to WiFi network' the phone vibrates. Any idea where I can turn this off while keeping the vibration for calls, SMS, WhatsApp messages, etc.?<issue_comment>username_1: Only way I found to get rid of that annoying vibration is to disable completely the 'available wifi' notification. To do it go to setting-> wifi -> tap on the three vertical dots -> go to 'advanced settings' and disable the notifications for publicly accessible wifi networks. Waiting for a fix, I think it is the only solution and not so bad a loss to disable them, I always thought them useless enough.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **TL;DR**
If you still want to have vibration on all notifications *except for captive portal (this particular issue)*, I'm afraid **you can't**.
It's as [dbasch mentioned in the comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/126019/turn-off-vibration-for-sign-in-to-wifi-network-notification#comment156063_126019), that the vibration (actually, the notification *alert* itself) was added in Marshmallow.
---
Technical Details
=================
When Android detects that the WiFi needs to login to captive portal, as you already noticed, it will create a notification. It's done by `setProvNotificationVisibleIntent()` function in `ConnectivityService`.
>
> Show or hide network provisioning notifications.
>
>
> We use notifications for two purposes: to notify that a network requires sign in
> (`NotificationType.SIGN_IN`), or to notify that a network does not have Internet access
> (`NotificationType.NO_INTERNET`). We display at most one notification per ID, so on a
> particular network we can display the notification type that was most recently requested.
> So for example if a captive portal fails to reply within a few seconds of connecting, we
> might first display `NO_INTERNET`, and then when the captive portal check completes, display
> `SIGN_IN`.
>
>
>
The relevant code to the notification alert that is used in [Android 6.0 Marshmallow](https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/marshmallow-release/services/core/java/com/android/server/ConnectivityService.java#L3229):
```
Notification notification = new Notification.Builder(mContext)
...
.setDefaults(Notification.DEFAULT_ALL)
...
```
Note that [`Notification.DEFAULT_ALL`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Notification.html#DEFAULT_ALL) will "*use all default values (where applicable)*", which means that it depends on your system's notification setting (sound, vibration, and LED light).
Compared to the one in [Android 5.x Lollipop](https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/lollipop-release/services/core/java/com/android/server/ConnectivityService.java#L2990), the code is:
```
Notification notification = new Notification();
...
```
No more, no less. That's the relevant code. [`new Notification()`](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/core/java/android/app/Notification.java#1365) will "*construct a `Notification` object with default values*". While it seems that there's no change in the meaning, note that [`defaults`](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/core/java/android/app/Notification.java#377) is not set/initialized to [`Notification.DEFAULT_ALL`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Notification.html#DEFAULT_ALL) (value: -1). Instead, since there's no initialization, it will be defaulted to 0, which is *no alert*.
Whether it's a bug overlooked by Google which has been fixed in Marshmallow or not, I don't know. Also, that's the reason why there's no alert in Android Lollipop, but now there is in Android Marshmallow.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a workaround involving **Do not disturb's Priority only** mode.
To put it simply, you must use **Priority only** (from **[Quick Settings](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111329) - Do not disturb**) since it has per-app setting for notification alert that can overwrite system's default setting. Priority only mode will still show all notifications. However, only priority notifications will be alerted (sound, vibration and LED light).
The idea is to *treat all notifications as priority* (from **Settings - Sound & notification - App notifications - [app name] - Treat as priority)** except for captive portal notification, which is under **Android System** app (by default, system apps are not listed. You need to tick **Show system** from overflow menu. Leave this app as non-priority, but don't forget for the rest of system apps).
However, there are some disadvantages that you might consider first before using this workaround:
1. You sacrifice the intended usage of Priority only mode, only leave Total silence as the only option (however, if you never intend to use this feature, then you're fortunate since you can utilize it).
2. If you have many apps installed, it's quite tedious to set all apps to treat their notifications as priority (perhaps a script might help...). Also, every time you install a new app, you must not forget to treat its notification as priority (unless you don't care about its alert).
3. You won't get any alerts for all notifications from Android System (you need to experiment with this, since I don't know what notifications are considered by Android System).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Google Connectivity Services > Notifications > Block turns them off entirely.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: That notification is initiated by Android System (`android`). You can use appops to deny Android System the permission to vibrate the device in any situation. Provided that you've [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") setup in PC, do:
```
adb shell appops set android VIBRATE deny
```
Try connecting to a Wi-Fi with no internet access. You would still get that notification but with no vibration. If you also intend to hide that notification, you may follow the rest of the answers posted here or on this website.
To revert the changes, do:
```
adb shell appops set android VIBRATE allow
```
Vibration for calling is initiated by Dialer app, for SMS it would be your default SMS app, for WhatsApp messages, it is the same app, so they are not going to be affected. There may be unforeseen consequences of that command which I'm unaware of, so let me know about them through comments.
**Note:** this solution is tested on an unofficial CM13 build.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/15 | 1,674 | 6,639 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung core 2 I have android kernel version think is 4.4. I recently ran out of memory and installed a 8gb SD card but my apps won't store there. When I try to install an app it says insufficient memory. Help please<issue_comment>username_1: Only way I found to get rid of that annoying vibration is to disable completely the 'available wifi' notification. To do it go to setting-> wifi -> tap on the three vertical dots -> go to 'advanced settings' and disable the notifications for publicly accessible wifi networks. Waiting for a fix, I think it is the only solution and not so bad a loss to disable them, I always thought them useless enough.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **TL;DR**
If you still want to have vibration on all notifications *except for captive portal (this particular issue)*, I'm afraid **you can't**.
It's as [dbasch mentioned in the comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/126019/turn-off-vibration-for-sign-in-to-wifi-network-notification#comment156063_126019), that the vibration (actually, the notification *alert* itself) was added in Marshmallow.
---
Technical Details
=================
When Android detects that the WiFi needs to login to captive portal, as you already noticed, it will create a notification. It's done by `setProvNotificationVisibleIntent()` function in `ConnectivityService`.
>
> Show or hide network provisioning notifications.
>
>
> We use notifications for two purposes: to notify that a network requires sign in
> (`NotificationType.SIGN_IN`), or to notify that a network does not have Internet access
> (`NotificationType.NO_INTERNET`). We display at most one notification per ID, so on a
> particular network we can display the notification type that was most recently requested.
> So for example if a captive portal fails to reply within a few seconds of connecting, we
> might first display `NO_INTERNET`, and then when the captive portal check completes, display
> `SIGN_IN`.
>
>
>
The relevant code to the notification alert that is used in [Android 6.0 Marshmallow](https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/marshmallow-release/services/core/java/com/android/server/ConnectivityService.java#L3229):
```
Notification notification = new Notification.Builder(mContext)
...
.setDefaults(Notification.DEFAULT_ALL)
...
```
Note that [`Notification.DEFAULT_ALL`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Notification.html#DEFAULT_ALL) will "*use all default values (where applicable)*", which means that it depends on your system's notification setting (sound, vibration, and LED light).
Compared to the one in [Android 5.x Lollipop](https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/lollipop-release/services/core/java/com/android/server/ConnectivityService.java#L2990), the code is:
```
Notification notification = new Notification();
...
```
No more, no less. That's the relevant code. [`new Notification()`](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/core/java/android/app/Notification.java#1365) will "*construct a `Notification` object with default values*". While it seems that there's no change in the meaning, note that [`defaults`](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/core/java/android/app/Notification.java#377) is not set/initialized to [`Notification.DEFAULT_ALL`](http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Notification.html#DEFAULT_ALL) (value: -1). Instead, since there's no initialization, it will be defaulted to 0, which is *no alert*.
Whether it's a bug overlooked by Google which has been fixed in Marshmallow or not, I don't know. Also, that's the reason why there's no alert in Android Lollipop, but now there is in Android Marshmallow.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: There is a workaround involving **Do not disturb's Priority only** mode.
To put it simply, you must use **Priority only** (from **[Quick Settings](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111329) - Do not disturb**) since it has per-app setting for notification alert that can overwrite system's default setting. Priority only mode will still show all notifications. However, only priority notifications will be alerted (sound, vibration and LED light).
The idea is to *treat all notifications as priority* (from **Settings - Sound & notification - App notifications - [app name] - Treat as priority)** except for captive portal notification, which is under **Android System** app (by default, system apps are not listed. You need to tick **Show system** from overflow menu. Leave this app as non-priority, but don't forget for the rest of system apps).
However, there are some disadvantages that you might consider first before using this workaround:
1. You sacrifice the intended usage of Priority only mode, only leave Total silence as the only option (however, if you never intend to use this feature, then you're fortunate since you can utilize it).
2. If you have many apps installed, it's quite tedious to set all apps to treat their notifications as priority (perhaps a script might help...). Also, every time you install a new app, you must not forget to treat its notification as priority (unless you don't care about its alert).
3. You won't get any alerts for all notifications from Android System (you need to experiment with this, since I don't know what notifications are considered by Android System).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Google Connectivity Services > Notifications > Block turns them off entirely.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: That notification is initiated by Android System (`android`). You can use appops to deny Android System the permission to vibrate the device in any situation. Provided that you've [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") setup in PC, do:
```
adb shell appops set android VIBRATE deny
```
Try connecting to a Wi-Fi with no internet access. You would still get that notification but with no vibration. If you also intend to hide that notification, you may follow the rest of the answers posted here or on this website.
To revert the changes, do:
```
adb shell appops set android VIBRATE allow
```
Vibration for calling is initiated by Dialer app, for SMS it would be your default SMS app, for WhatsApp messages, it is the same app, so they are not going to be affected. There may be unforeseen consequences of that command which I'm unaware of, so let me know about them through comments.
**Note:** this solution is tested on an unofficial CM13 build.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/16 | 930 | 3,394 | <issue_start>username_0: I understand I *should have* used a different app for backing up my messages, but I did not. I used Titanium Backup and made a full backup of apps and data. I was apparently also using Android Messenger and not Google Hangouts to store my SMS. This service was apparently deprecated in August. I go to Titanium to restore my messages, and for a moment, it looks good! I see all my messages. Then they rapidly delete themselves before my very eyes!
I try again, I reload app + data, or data only, and the same thing happens---I see all my messages, then I watch it delete them one by one very quickly.
What is happening in this process, and how can I prevent it? Where are they going?
About adb backups, not Titanium Backup, is [this Reddit thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3nrork/adb_backup_and_restore_not_all_its_cracked_up_to/) relevant (could I get my SMS back if I have an old ADB lying around?)?<issue_comment>username_1: OK, here's the deal...
So, the issue was that Messenger vs Hangouts is controlled external to your application, and external to your Google account manager, it's an OS-level setting. So, the issue was I had to sign into Messenger, agree to the terms, declare it my default SMS manager, and then when I did the restore, it didn't automatically delete. I guess prior to this, Messenger and Hangouts were in a fight somehow.
This is probably a one-off problem, I had not converted from the deprecated messenger to the supported Hangouts, my phone was kind of grandfathered in, while the default SMS program had changed.
If you are in this situation in the future, set your default SMS to Messenger, and Hangouts won't delete your messages.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The very same thing happened to me as well. But no Hangouts is involved here. I just used the files of a TWRP backup, but OAndBackupX or [Neo Backup](https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Backup) will behave just the same.
There seems to be some other location where Android keeps the number of messages processed. Logcat says:
```
SyncCursorPair: Not in sync; # local messages = 9453, # remote message = 1*
```
What's pretty puzzling is that on a fresh phone, if you send 1 test message, then overwrite the `bugle_db` with your backup, all messages get deleted but your test message remains. There has to be some other storage for them as well.
I found <https://github.com/tmo1/sms-db> and it was quickly setup on Debian. Extract the `bugle_db` from whichever data backup you have.
Just issue
```
sms-db.pl -f bugle -i bugle_db
```
and then
```
sms-db.pl -f bugle -o msgs.xml
```
The resulting `msgs.xml` can be imported with <https://www.synctech.com.au/sms-backup-restore/> (APK available for download, no Play Store necessary).
Worked reliably on a LineageOS 19.1 just now.
---
As a side note: use SMS Backup+ (F-Droid/Aurora Droid).
It can easily be configured to use your own mail server (I certainly don't want to hand my most private messages over to someone I don't know)
Aaaand: Make sure your also regularly uses it after you set it up for them ;-) Would have made my life easier, it was there all the time on the old phone/ROM version anyway.
I also found <https://github.com/p1ne/SMS-Tools> and <https://github.com/Nerdmind/Android-SMS-Extractor>. They might come in handy as well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/16 | 871 | 3,265 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm have a Samsung S5 which has two (preinstalled, I suppose) email clients, GMail and Email. GMail client has a white envelope with thick red edges icon, while Email has a white envelope with monkey sign in red&white in the middle like a stamp.
Upon setting up my @gmail account and my @company account in the Email client (which is the only one I wish to use) I noticed I started getting notifications from the GMail client as well from my @gmail address. I tried deleting my @gmail account but that deletes it from both email clients.
How can I delete my @gmail account for just one client (GMail) without affecting the other. I originally wanted to just uninstall GMail client but that seems to be impossible since it came preinstalled on the S5, along with a lot of other applications.<issue_comment>username_1: OK, here's the deal...
So, the issue was that Messenger vs Hangouts is controlled external to your application, and external to your Google account manager, it's an OS-level setting. So, the issue was I had to sign into Messenger, agree to the terms, declare it my default SMS manager, and then when I did the restore, it didn't automatically delete. I guess prior to this, Messenger and Hangouts were in a fight somehow.
This is probably a one-off problem, I had not converted from the deprecated messenger to the supported Hangouts, my phone was kind of grandfathered in, while the default SMS program had changed.
If you are in this situation in the future, set your default SMS to Messenger, and Hangouts won't delete your messages.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The very same thing happened to me as well. But no Hangouts is involved here. I just used the files of a TWRP backup, but OAndBackupX or [Neo Backup](https://github.com/NeoApplications/Neo-Backup) will behave just the same.
There seems to be some other location where Android keeps the number of messages processed. Logcat says:
```
SyncCursorPair: Not in sync; # local messages = 9453, # remote message = 1*
```
What's pretty puzzling is that on a fresh phone, if you send 1 test message, then overwrite the `bugle_db` with your backup, all messages get deleted but your test message remains. There has to be some other storage for them as well.
I found <https://github.com/tmo1/sms-db> and it was quickly setup on Debian. Extract the `bugle_db` from whichever data backup you have.
Just issue
```
sms-db.pl -f bugle -i bugle_db
```
and then
```
sms-db.pl -f bugle -o msgs.xml
```
The resulting `msgs.xml` can be imported with <https://www.synctech.com.au/sms-backup-restore/> (APK available for download, no Play Store necessary).
Worked reliably on a LineageOS 19.1 just now.
---
As a side note: use SMS Backup+ (F-Droid/Aurora Droid).
It can easily be configured to use your own mail server (I certainly don't want to hand my most private messages over to someone I don't know)
Aaaand: Make sure your also regularly uses it after you set it up for them ;-) Would have made my life easier, it was there all the time on the old phone/ROM version anyway.
I also found <https://github.com/p1ne/SMS-Tools> and <https://github.com/Nerdmind/Android-SMS-Extractor>. They might come in handy as well.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/16 | 459 | 1,621 | <issue_start>username_0: I upgraded my Karbonn Sparkle V to Android 6.0 recently. after a couple of days the battery drains quickly. hence charging the phone also takes hours. this was not at all a issue when it had lollipop 5.1.1.
yesterday the battery was 54% at night 12:00. closed the web browser, all apps, locked the phone as usual and slept but in the morning when I saw it had 4% battery remaining.
when I saw battery settings morning 4 new menus displayed, apart from display(6% usage) and chrome(4% usage), viz. Phone Idle, Wi-Fi, Android OS, mobile signal. they all used 1% of battery each. what might be the problem. Wi-Fi was always on from the day1 of purchasing the phone no issues at that time. only now issue arises. what might be the problem?
and I saw this post([Android 6.0 drains my Nexus 5 battery within an hour](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/125847/android-6-0-drains-my-nexus-5-battery-within-an-hour)).
It only changes settings and display like a new one but battery issue is same.<issue_comment>username_1: I can't comment so I write here, use app named wakelock detector, and there give a look what is always ON. Sometimes this is problem with custom roms, or like in my situation phone doesn't go to sleep coz of some widget. You obviosly have problem with deep sleep...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The Marshmallow 6.0.1 update seems to have solved this battery drain problem.
Source: [AndroidPit](https://www.androidpit.com/forum/671191/my-battery-draining-fast-after-marshmallow-update/page/5)
2 users have confirmed it in that link. Please check.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/16 | 482 | 1,923 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a second-hand mobile.
When I open Market it asks for the password of another account. I don't know how to change the account.
Also, when I go to the Google Play Store and try to download something it is says that the id is missing even when I have signed in to my gmail account.<issue_comment>username_1: You can factory reset your phone, in that you can add a new google account.
>
> * Before you reset your Android One, see options for backing up your data.
> * On your mobile device, open the Settings menu.
> * Under "Personal," touch Backup & reset. You may need to enter your - pattern, PIN, or password.
> * Under "Personal data," touch Factory data reset.
> * Read the information on the screen and touch Reset phone.
> * If you have a screen lock, you'll need to enter your pattern, PIN, or password.
> * When prompted, touch Erase everything to erase all data from your device's internal storage.
> * When your device has finished erasing, select the option to reboot your device.
>
>
>
Now just add new gmail account by going to settings --> Accounts --> Add New Account. Add your gmail account.
Original Source:
<https://support.google.com/android-one/answer/6088915?hl=en>
Hope that helps !!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Just in case you don't want to reset your phone. Add a new gmail account by going to settings --> Accounts --> Add New Account. Add your gmail account. Once you are logged in launch your Google playstore app. Click on menu (in left top looks like 3 stacked horizontal lines) you will see old email id, click on that and select your newly added email id. I hope that should do the trick.
EDIT:
To remove your old account launch settings -> select accounts -> select Google -> select the account you want to remove -> click on options at top right (or hardware option key if your phone has one) -> tap on remove account.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/16 | 736 | 2,698 | <issue_start>username_0: I can read [on various news websites](https://www.androidpit.com/android-m-release-date-news-features-name) that in Android 6 Marshmallow, it is possible to rotate the screen on the launcher.
I can't find any setting about this on my Nexus 5 and when I activate automatic rotation, it doesn't rotate on the launcher.
Any idea how to enable this feature?<issue_comment>username_1: Auto rotate Home screen was one of the top features of [2nd Android M Developer preview](http://www.phone-probe.com/android-m-developer-preview-2-allows-home-screen-rotation/).
I hate to burst the bubble, Auto rotate home screen feature was not incorporated in the final version of Android Marshmallow 6.0.
>
> We're disappointed to see that auto rotate support hasn't made it to the home screen, however. In the second developer preview, the Google app added an "allow rotation" option to the home screen settings, which let the home screen rotate like any other app on the system. We loved it. It never made the jump to the final version, though.
>
>
>
[Source](http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/android-6-0-marshmallow-thoroughly-reviewed/2/)
---
However, if you have got a rooted phone, you can modify *build.prop* file to get this feature.
1. Navigate to and open `/system/build.prop` file using any Root explorers
2. Add `log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE` at the end of the file
3. *Optional step:* Add `lockscreen.rot_override=true` to enable screen rotation in your lock screen
4. Reboot to see the feature working!
[Source](http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/howto-enable-auto-rotation-lock-screen-t2969024)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: The latest version of Google Now added a home screen rotation option in its settings. To access the home screen settings, either long-tap on the home screen or choose **Settings** from the Google Now "hamburger menu" (the menu that slides in from the left). **Allow rotation** is the bottom option in the settings.
[Source](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/enable-auto-rotate-for-your-android-home-screen-in-latest-google-app-update/)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It works perfect if you follow the directions. Simply put, touch the google icon, once it pops up push the hamburger menu, find settings, scroll all the way down, last item on the list "allow rotation" tick it, now landscape mode is working, I know it's working on lollipop, marshmellow, and Android. N. strange place to place this setting, but what the hey, that's why we have hard working and devoted devs and enthusiastic members that look for this stuff. I've always like landscape home screen.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/16 | 677 | 2,523 | <issue_start>username_0: Amazon Video now allows you to download certain titles from their library but you have to use their video player. Does anyone know where those files get downloaded to on your phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Auto rotate Home screen was one of the top features of [2nd Android M Developer preview](http://www.phone-probe.com/android-m-developer-preview-2-allows-home-screen-rotation/).
I hate to burst the bubble, Auto rotate home screen feature was not incorporated in the final version of Android Marshmallow 6.0.
>
> We're disappointed to see that auto rotate support hasn't made it to the home screen, however. In the second developer preview, the Google app added an "allow rotation" option to the home screen settings, which let the home screen rotate like any other app on the system. We loved it. It never made the jump to the final version, though.
>
>
>
[Source](http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/10/android-6-0-marshmallow-thoroughly-reviewed/2/)
---
However, if you have got a rooted phone, you can modify *build.prop* file to get this feature.
1. Navigate to and open `/system/build.prop` file using any Root explorers
2. Add `log.tag.launcher_force_rotate=VERBOSE` at the end of the file
3. *Optional step:* Add `lockscreen.rot_override=true` to enable screen rotation in your lock screen
4. Reboot to see the feature working!
[Source](http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/howto-enable-auto-rotation-lock-screen-t2969024)
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_2: The latest version of Google Now added a home screen rotation option in its settings. To access the home screen settings, either long-tap on the home screen or choose **Settings** from the Google Now "hamburger menu" (the menu that slides in from the left). **Allow rotation** is the bottom option in the settings.
[Source](http://www.cnet.com/how-to/enable-auto-rotate-for-your-android-home-screen-in-latest-google-app-update/)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: It works perfect if you follow the directions. Simply put, touch the google icon, once it pops up push the hamburger menu, find settings, scroll all the way down, last item on the list "allow rotation" tick it, now landscape mode is working, I know it's working on lollipop, marshmellow, and Android. N. strange place to place this setting, but what the hey, that's why we have hard working and devoted devs and enthusiastic members that look for this stuff. I've always like landscape home screen.
Upvotes: 2 |
2015/10/16 | 316 | 1,211 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently traveled to Europe and took dozens of beautiful 3D spin-around shots using Samsung built-in camera's **"Virtual Shot"** mode photos.
These look amazing on my phone, but I want to share them with the world. In the past I've been able to share photos to a javascript-powered website, such as 360 photos via Microsoft's Photosynth.
How can I share these spin-around 3D photos?
*Note: if there is no way to do it currently, I am an app developer and web programmer so I'd be happy to build one myself, so let me know if there's any information on the data they are stored in as well*<issue_comment>username_1: If you click the share button while viewing the shot, you're given the option of sharing as a video file, which converts it to an mp4.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Othr than an MP4 export, you can't. You have to take your photos in Phogy (app, gif, or mp4) or Fyuse (web or gif). Both are lower in pixel quality (slightly) but allow for sharing the interactive experience. The pro version of phogy has higher quality but still lower than 4k.
I hope someone makes a parallax player that takes raw videos, then all video cameras could share it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2015/10/16 | 3,294 | 10,980 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to install a specific **free** android app, which works under different Android smartphones (minimal requirements of Android 4.0):
The freely available app is called **PostCard Creator** and useful to send Postcards in Switzerland where I live. It works under different physical android smartphones but not with all independent of the android version.
Installation via Google PlayStore:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.post.it.pcc>
I've tried different free **Android Emulators** for a lot of hours under **Windows** but without success.
* **Android SDK** (tried with different virtual devices)
* **Genymotion** (tried with different virtual devices)
* **www.manymo.com** (App can be installed but not opened)
* **BlueStacks** (App can be properly installed from Play Store but not opened)
* **AndY** (Play Store notification "Your device is not compatible with this version", Version 4.2.2)
* **Oracle VM VirtualBox** Android Version 4.2.2 (app can be installed from Play Store but not opened)
* **YouWave for Android**: "There is a problem parsing the package." (I'm pretty sure: The apk is not corrupted.)
* **Droid4X 0.8.5 Beta** (Play Store notification "Your device is not compatible with this version", Version 4.2.2)
* **Xamarin Android Player** (CPU incompatible)
For <http://www.manymo.com> I've used the legal APK Downloader (<https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/apk-downloader/cgihflhdpokeobcfimliamffejfnmfii>) to download the APK file which I uploaded here: <http://www.file-upload.net/download-10976262/ch.post.it.pcc.apk.html>
The app perfectly runs in my physical smartphone with version 4.2.2.
Based on an email request, the app doesn't depend on the android version. The developer says, it does not work with all devices. I've also tested the app compatibility online. The result was good.
I would be very glad if someone succeeded to use the app PostCard creator on a Windows plattform. Does someone get it?
(Alternatively, if you also don't succeed with Android emulators, I would be very happy if you know a workable way to emulate the PostCard Creator app file from the Itunes App Store, because it works also on my Iphone for free)
---
**Appendix with `adb logcat` (created on the 27.10.2015)**
1. Download of the newest version Genymotion 2.5.4 (available since 08.09.2015 with Oracle VM VirtualBox included) [here](https://www.genymotion.com/#!/download) and installation *on my Notebook (without physical GPS sensor) under Windows 8.1 Pro N / Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU / 64-Bit OS x64 based processor / in Switzerland with own IP*
2. Click "Add a first device" and select "Google Nexus 4 - 4.4.4 - API 19 - 768x1280"
3. Download ["Genymotion-ARM-Translation\_v1.1zip"](http://filetrip.net/dl?4SUOrdcMRv) from [here](http://inthecheesefactory.com/blog/how-to-install-google-services-on-genymotion/en) and drop it (in unzipped form) directly to the virtual device. Press OK when asked. Again Press OK when asked. Click `Win+R` and open path `cmd.exe`. Navigate to the corresponding folder with `cd C:\Programme\Genymobile\Genymotion\tools` (must be adapted to your path: If you enter dir you must see adb.exe, then you are in the correct folder.) Write: `adb reboot` (until virtual device has been restarted)
4. Download of ["gapps-kk-20140606-signed.zip"](https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95832962473395379) (needed for 4.4.x) based on
[here](http://inthecheesefactory.com/blog/how-to-install-google-services-on-genymotion/en)
5. To install the PlayStore: Drag&Drop the downloaded file (also
unzipped) into the virtual device, click OK, wait, click OK, wait, write `adb reboot` into the console, wait. (Android is upgrading... Optimizing app XX of 22.) After the virtual device restarts, the PlayStore can be found now.
6. Login with personal Gmail-Account (also created in Switzerland)
Update of the Google Plus Service and all automatically installed apps.
7. Try to install "PostCard Creator" from PlayStore (GPS is enabled,
Camera is enabled, Identifiers is not enabled (impossible in the
free version)) failed with the message: "Your device isn't compatible with this version." Then I tried drag&drop of the PostCard-File.apk. The symbol "PostCard Creator" is available under the APPS list. But clicking results with the notification: "Unfortunately, PostCard Creator has stopped."
8. Write `adb logcat` in the console
**There is a long output, so I only get the last lines from cmd.exe console which I uploaded [here](http://www.file-upload.net/download-11001363/part_of_logcat.txt.html)**<issue_comment>username_1: Google recently released an [ARC Welder](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/arc-welder/emfinbmielocnlhgmfkkmkngdoccbadn) Chrome app, which allows you to run Android apps if you’re on Chrome OS, or using the Chrome web browser.
Look at this [Getting Started](https://developer.chrome.com/apps/getstarted_arc) guide.
[How to Use Google’s ARC Welder to Run Android Apps in Chrome](http://www.howtogeek.com/214734/how-to-use-googles-arc-welder-to-run-android-apps-in-chrome/)
**Very General Instructions:**
1. Setup work folder (Once off, only happens at first luanch)
2. Load the APK
3. Click Luanch, The apk then should Run
I hope this works for you. Add a comment if you need more info.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: This can happen for the following reasons:
1. The emulator presents an x86/MIPS CPU which the app does not support (probably not in your case as the app doesn't seem to require native code).
2. Google Play Services. The emulator does not have them, in fact no emulator can have them unless they licensed it from Google, and most apps depend on them.
3. Mobile data as an internet connection is required (maybe not at all in your case).
4. Location data. VMWare is the only emulator I know that can succesfully passthrough to a physical accelerometer/ GPS hardware on Windows tablets which support them. The app might need location services and will refuse to run if it does not provide the necessary location APIs.
5. The app developer has made the app actively check whether it is being run on an emulator or not, and the app will not run if it detects that it has been launched on an emulator. See this AE [question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/89079/is-it-possible-to-set-up-a-device-emulator-that-will-be-completely-indistinguish?rq=1).
For your case, I suspect either 2 or 4 is the culprit. Try:
1. Installing [Android 4.4](https://web.archive.org/web/20170107031543/http://techxero.com/2014/03/how-to-install-and-run-android-442-on.html) on [VMWare Player](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCUQFjAAahUKEwiqyqDl-9_IAhXBnJQKHXJgDjg&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.vmware.com%2Fweb%2Fvmware%2Ffree&usg=AFQjCNHdSSy-UacY0SbIJ06Sue2drcm__A&sig2=nL6gh_lTryivQ_2zuSretA) with a [x86-compatible GAPPs package](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDAQFjADahUKEwissNOV_N_IAhUFHpQKHVGpBwo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fgalaxy-tab-3%2Fdevelopment-10%2Fx86-frankengapps-20140813-4-4-x-t2847310&usg=AFQjCNERFI_lOpaMzGMNkNqxsTOz_n1G1A&sig2=6dmNa0MODizNBFDP4YmaLw&bvm=bv.105841590,d.dGo) and see if it works (maybe on a Surface Pro, because it has the requisite GPS hardware). The GAPPs packages can be found on XDA threads.
2. If you use the .iso provided by the android-x86 project, set the VMWare boot mode to BIOS in VM Config.
3. Once the install completes, put the downloaded GAPPs zip onto a pendrive along with an apk for a file explorer app (I recommend ES File Explorer, that way you can extract the zip directly in the explorer).
4. Now once the VM boots up, assign the pendrive to the VM from the "Devices" (or similar) option in the menu bar.
5. Install the file explorer apk from the pendrive (use the built in file-manager) (ensure the "Unknown Sources" option is enabled under security settings).
6. Then root the VM following [this guide](https://web.archive.org/web/20161126232851/http://www.techxero.com:80/2014/03/how-to-root-android-x86-442-kitkat-on.html).
7. Finally, extract the GAPPs zip to a convenient location (such that it extracts to `/sdcard/`) in the VM and follow [this guide](http://www.ceh-photo.de/blog/?p=383) (use method 2) to install it.
The reason being most phones or other devices with Android from the factory have these Google Apps(GAPPs) preinstalled as the OEMs license it from Google, but any custom distribution of Android initially lacks these as their developers either can not or do not license these GAPPs from Google. Emulators fall into the second, custom, category.
Also, location hardware and region restrictions on the app can be the culprit too. The emulator cannot emulate location hardware and/or presents unexpected location or region data to the app, causing it to crash/freeze/whatever.
**Edit:**
From analyzing the `logcat` file, I can conclude that the Postcard Creator app actively checks for a touch-capable screen on the device (which any emulator other than the SDK one or Bluestacks/Youwave will fail). In the given case, this is probably what is causing the app to crash. Also, the app is loading a native library, `libxwalkcore.so`, which is succeeded by a Fatal Signal 11 (SIGSEGV) from the Dalvik VM library, which probably indicates a segmentation fault (segfault), which force-kills the app process. There is also an error in taking a screenshot of the activity, which is probably related to the one that Android displays for the recent apps, and understandable as the app has crashed.
Also, I think that VMware can passthrough to a touchscreen on a touch-capable device, but again, Android-x86, not being built to run on touch-capable devices exclusively, might lack the necessary drivers to present a touchscreen to apps which require it.
**EDIT 2:**
I came across this today: [ConsoleOS](http://consoleos.com/) (note that this isn't an emulator, it's rather like running a Linux distro in dual-boot mode on a PC with Windows, with rapid switching (they say as little as 10s) between them).
This claims to be an Android all-in-one package for x86 PCs and tablets which allows for native licensed GAPPs and also is licensed by Google for OEM distribution. This might just cut it. If now your app doesn't run, its probably because it doesn't support the x86 platform. Then, I really have no idea how to go further.
**Important**
This is a developer focused release and is as such not at all feature complete and buggy. Think of it as an "alpha" ROM. It might refuse to boot or have various other issues. It might make your test PC completely unusable. Do not blame me if this happens, and please **heed** this warning.
Check this out ("their" comparison to other Android-on-x86 projects):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/a8fNs.png)
Image credits: ConsoleOS Inc.
Upvotes: 3 |
2015/10/17 | 325 | 1,254 | <issue_start>username_0: I followed the instructions found in [this StackExchange post](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/29976/how-do-you-disable-system-apps-in-android-4-x-x-and-up) to disable the YouTube app on my phone.
Everything seemed to go well at first; the updates were uninstalled and the icon was hidden away to oblivion. However, a couple minutes later, I saw a notification that the YouTube app was being updated from the Google Play Store. Lo and behold, the app reinstalled itself and returned to its former place in my app drawer.
No matter how many times I try to disable the YouTube app, it just keeps coming back. Is there any way to permanently disable it?
I'm running Android 5.1.1 on an Xperia Z1 Compact.<issue_comment>username_1: Try using **Greenify** app to hibernate Youtube app (if you are a rooted user). Once hibernated, it won't come into picture unless explicitly opened.
You can also use **Titanium Backup** to freeze Youtube app, if u want to permanently disable it. You can unfreeze the app later anytime you want.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try Force Stopping them, before disabling. It was frustrating for me too but it worked for all the default google apps that I didn't need.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/17 | 304 | 1,211 | <issue_start>username_0: I've accidentally enabled TouchWiz Easy Home on my Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo (Android KitKat 4.4.2). Now I'm not sure how to get rid of it and get back to TouchWiz Home. I've tried rebooting the phone but I don't see an option. How do I switch?<issue_comment>username_1: Here's how I got it to work on my S4.
There should be an entry on your apps (swipe to the right) called Easy Settings, which will have an Easy Mode button. If not, click More Apps, scroll to Settings, click "My Device", and then click Easy Mode.
From either of those, you can change it to Standard Mode.
If for some reason you can't access your settings or this doesn't work, one other option would be to download another home screen app from the Play Store, like Nova Launcher. When it installs, your phone will ask you which home screen you want to use when you press the home button. TouchWiz Easy Home and TouchWiz Home will be two separate options. You want TouchWiz Home.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: When you find easy mode on setting choos easy mode again and select done and do it again with standard mode in secound time and select done ...do it 2 times to work good
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/18 | 1,039 | 3,775 | <issue_start>username_0: How to turn off data after a certain amount
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**Aim:** To make my data turn off after it reaches a predefined amount of data to use. **For example**, I am using my portable hotspot to my computer with my phone. After the data used on my phone goes over 100 Mbs of used data the phones then turns the data switch off.
**Problems:** Since my phone is android gingerbread (2.3.6) I don't have the built in data counter that is available in the newer versions of android.
Is this possible with tasker or a play store app?
Any help would be appreciated
---
To anyone wanting an a step-by-step Instructions just leave a comment and I will post a link to a word document, pdf and a txt file (I would have to write them up first)<issue_comment>username_1: Try [My Data Manager - Data Usage](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm) app.
It will notify you when you reach your data limit.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You should try "Onavo Count app ", Here are some detailed features check it out :
* Simple setup: Get going in seconds by setting your monthly cap and billing cycle
* You compared with everyone: See how your data use measures up to other people for each app
* Your data life: Understand how you use your data in categories that matter to you like music, maps and videos
* Real-time alerts: Know when you’re approaching your data limit and get an indication of where you stand in your current data cycle with notifications on your phone
* Onavo Extend integration: See how much data you’re saving with Onavo Extend right from the Onavo Count home screen
**Download it from play store:**
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onavo.android.onavoid>
Helpful Links :
<http://www.ekoob.com/how-to-limit-data-usage-on-android-phonestablets-to-avoid-overages-10911/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: **Original Video that I Modified:** [Tasker tutorial: Monitor mobile data usage inside Android](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHknJEYu5oM)
I have only used the task that counts data from this video, If you want a notification that counts used data for a month, the above video is a good solution.
---
**Notes:** Due to unknown reasons, I am unable to turn on USB Tethering, If you Know the answer to this [Question](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/128070/tasker-usb-tethering-context-and-or-task), It would Help a Lot. And Due to this limitation I Have Used a Variable to shows that tether is on, but you will manually have to activate it depending on your circumstances.
**Notes 2:** Due to how it counts data, if you have already used some data on your phone it will change the Data-used variable to the used amount, thus you cant start from a perfect zero. How to combat this;
**1)** You can restart the phone, thus clearing the files that are read that is were the data count has come from.
**OR**
**2)** If you don't want to restart just add the MB's already used onto the data count limit. E.g. It flashes up that you have used 2 Mbs, and you want the data counter to turn off data after 100 MBs, You would have to Put the limit as 102Mbs to be correct
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Easy Way
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Import the Project Into Tasker: [Download](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_5mtquWAP3MMjhsd0czeHBjVXc/view?usp=sharing)
[How to Import Tasks/Profiles/Scenes/Projects into Tasker [Video]](http://www.pocketables.com/2013/05/how-to-import-tasksprofilesscenesprojects-into-tasker.html)
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Hard Way (Step-by-Step)
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Will Add Link to To A word document, pdf and a txt file (I would have to write them up first) If someone comments that they want the step-by-step Instructions.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/18 | 252 | 1,041 | <issue_start>username_0: My LG is indicating low storage space. I cannot install new applications. I still have more than 7G free space. Please what can i do?<issue_comment>username_1: Its a good tactic to reboot the phone clear up useless apps and move your pics or whatever to another place(may be sd card?).you should check the storage options in settings and that will tell you whats causing the error.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I think it is becasue of cache files go in settings>storages>cache data and clear them....and some of google apps like gmail and google now saves alot of data on your device be sure to clear that and go in storage and apps section and it ll show you the list of apps sorted on basis of their size(large to small)....clear their data...
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: you mentioned 7G free space,but in sd card or in internal memory?
all apps and app data may be stored in your internal storage.
Move your data to SD card and try installing new apps.
hope this will be helpful.
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/18 | 549 | 2,038 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently installed cyanogenmod 12.1 (snapshot, 2015-09-01) on my HTC One M8. Following my habits, I tried to activate a silent mode. There was the first problem: CM only has a normal and a (total) silence mode. I was used to normal, silent but vibrating, silent and non-vibrating.
The silent modes on stock android I knew before (and on HTC's android), all made an exception for alarms, you could hear them even though the phone was silent (and I don't mean just vibrating).
What do I have to do to get a silent mode, that allows audible alarms on CM?<issue_comment>username_1: Since lollipop 5.0 and above, these modes are changed and are accessible via `Settings > Sounds > Interruptions`.
1. **All Interruptions:**
It is equal to general mode. You get ringtone and notification sounds. And you can set volume for them. When you decrease the volume to minimum, it becomes vibrate only mode. Alarms, all calls and notifications work sound when volume is set, and vibrate (not all) when volume is minimum.
2. **Priority Interruptions**
You get priority notifications. Alarms are always priority interruptions. You can actually tweak this in `Settings > Sounds > Interruptions` and choose if you want to be interrupted by `calls` or `messages` or `events and reminders` with fine grained tuning to from `anyone` / `contacts list only` / `starred contact list only`. When volume is set to minimum, goes to vibrate only mode as above.
3. **No Interruptions:**
Basically no interruptions. Equal to complete silent mode. You wont get any sound/vibrate for calls or messages or alarms or any other notifications.
So, if you want alarms in silent mode, you may choose `Priority Interruptions` and tweak it with/without calls/messages/events as per your needs.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Inspired by the [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/126304/96277) from username_1:
Go to **Settings** → **Sounds** → **Interruptions** → toggle **Never mute alarms**.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2015/10/18 | 419 | 1,529 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my LG G2 D802 and changed font using [Font Installer ★ Root ★](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.font.installer). Then I changed my mind and changed the font with the one which came already in the phone. But the font hasn't changed in the whole smartphone.
The rooted font exists in some apps like Play Store and the stock one in the rest of the smartphone!
What can I do?
(Click image to enlarge)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/kbdLm.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FTowL.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: You will have to find someone with the same phone as you (rooted) and find the font files and send them to yourself and copy them into the location of your font files and do a reboot. Worked for me. Or you can find a dump for your phone and download those files and find the font in there and place those into your font files. (Friend did that and it worked as well. I have warned people not to download that app as it ruins the font settings.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Ok so i found out the solution! First of all before you change font from a rooted app you have to backup all your stock fonts! I didn't do that and then this problem occurred! After some research the only way to fix this (if you don't have a backup) is to reflash the stock ROM! Thanks everyone for the help!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/18 | 508 | 1,881 | <issue_start>username_0: My device: Karbonn A52+
Android 4.2.2
Mediatek MT6572 CPU
Root Access: Yes
Bootloader: Unlocked
I'm trying to flash the official system.img of my device's stock ROM which I have with me, over fastboot.
However, when I run the command: I get this...
```
C:\Users\Tanmay>fastboot erase system
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'system'...
```
And this goes on forever. Does not go further this. If I directly run this command without going through the above process:
```
E:\OS\Mobile\adb>fastboot flash system system.img
erasing 'system'...
```
Same thing happens, it gets stuck at erasing 'system'...
Other fastboot commands work fine:
```
C:\Users\Tanmay>fastboot devices
mt6572v1_phone fastboot
```
Also, commands like fastboot reboot, fastboot getvar all, work fine.
I'm only facing problem with erasing system. I am unable to figure out why it happens with this command. Is it possible I'm being impatient? I abort it if it doesn't respond after 3-4 minutes.<issue_comment>username_1: You will have to find someone with the same phone as you (rooted) and find the font files and send them to yourself and copy them into the location of your font files and do a reboot. Worked for me. Or you can find a dump for your phone and download those files and find the font in there and place those into your font files. (Friend did that and it worked as well. I have warned people not to download that app as it ruins the font settings.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Ok so i found out the solution! First of all before you change font from a rooted app you have to backup all your stock fonts! I didn't do that and then this problem occurred! After some research the only way to fix this (if you don't have a backup) is to reflash the stock ROM! Thanks everyone for the help!
Upvotes: 0 |
2015/10/18 | 241 | 990 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know how to root my Android (Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo Plus, 4.4.4) without touching a single one of my files.<issue_comment>username_1: You will have to find someone with the same phone as you (rooted) and find the font files and send them to yourself and copy them into the location of your font files and do a reboot. Worked for me. Or you can find a dump for your phone and download those files and find the font in there and place those into your font files. (Friend did that and it worked as well. I have warned people not to download that app as it ruins the font settings.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Ok so i found out the solution! First of all before you change font from a rooted app you have to backup all your stock fonts! I didn't do that and then this problem occurred! After some research the only way to fix this (if you don't have a backup) is to reflash the stock ROM! Thanks everyone for the help!
Upvotes: 0 |