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2016/12/26 | 386 | 1,485 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed Windows as well as android x86 on my laptop. Everything was just fine until the LCD of my Laptop was not broken. Now with broken screen I use Specific key combination to project my screen to an external monitor. This feature works fine with Windows but the key-combination does not work for android x86. Monitor does not even detect a signal from laptop. Is there any trick to project the screen in android with parent screen broken?<issue_comment>username_1: You want to have a multi display android config.
cf:
[Configuring Display Settings](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/index.html)
[source TileUtils.java](http://androidxref.com/7.1.1_r6/xref/frameworks/base/packages/SettingsLib/src/com/android/settingslib/drawer/TileUtils.java)
[source SuggestionParser.java](http://androidxref.com/7.1.1_r6/xref/frameworks/base/packages/SettingsLib/src/com/android/settingslib/SuggestionParser.java)
[App Shortcuts](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/app-shortcuts.html)
[UI Shortcuts](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/shortcuts.html)
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just find your grub configuration file of android-x86 operating system and add **`video=LVDS-1:d`** to the end.
This will enable external monitor connected through HDMI port and disable primary monitor after boot. You can also add command for resolution which suits your external monitor but this is not necessary.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/26 | 482 | 1,747 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Sony xperia Z (C6603). A while back I rooted the device but then later I did a factory reset and unrooted it. Sadly I have forgotten exactly what software I used for rooting/unrooting.
Now the phone works perfectly for everything I do except for my Barclays Bank app which declares "Sorry, the Barclays Mobile Banking app does not support rooted devices".
I have tried mutilple root-detection utilities and they all insist the device is no longer rooted.
Is there anything I can do to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Sure. There is some means.
You could check cydia, they propose a pack for hiding root (If I remember well the Barclays bank app is part of the app they provide by default).
You could also check that you really uninstalled root (by reinstalling stock recovery): did you go through this?
The last and ultimate step would be to delete /data/app\*/, /data/data/ and /sdcard/Android/data/. But you need to be root to do that :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If the App is using SafetyNet it also detects that your Bootloader is unlocked. So if your BL is still unlocked you will need to Lock it for the App to work.
I dont have a Xperia Z but this seems to explain how to do that:
[Link to xda](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-relock-xperia-z-bootloader-t2191907)
* Download the latest Flashtool ( found in OG android development forum)
* Install the Flashtool drivers found in the drivers folder
* Connect phone in Flash-mode (phone shut down, volume down + power)
* Press the BLU button
* Press the relock option
* Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
* Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
* Done
Upvotes: 1 |
2016/12/26 | 474 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Lenovo Tab3 10 running Android M. It allows to configure multiple users but no more than 5 (including guest user).
**Is there a way how to enhance the limit to configure more users?**
5 multiple users could be enough for me but the 5th one is reserved to guest user. I've tried to [*disable guest user feature*](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/119632/202469) with no effect. There is still guest user that allocates 1 of 5 multi-user slots.<issue_comment>username_1: Sure. There is some means.
You could check cydia, they propose a pack for hiding root (If I remember well the Barclays bank app is part of the app they provide by default).
You could also check that you really uninstalled root (by reinstalling stock recovery): did you go through this?
The last and ultimate step would be to delete /data/app\*/, /data/data/ and /sdcard/Android/data/. But you need to be root to do that :)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: If the App is using SafetyNet it also detects that your Bootloader is unlocked. So if your BL is still unlocked you will need to Lock it for the App to work.
I dont have a Xperia Z but this seems to explain how to do that:
[Link to xda](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-relock-xperia-z-bootloader-t2191907)
* Download the latest Flashtool ( found in OG android development forum)
* Install the Flashtool drivers found in the drivers folder
* Connect phone in Flash-mode (phone shut down, volume down + power)
* Press the BLU button
* Press the relock option
* Put a stock .tft firmware in the Flashtool firmwares folder (this is required!!)
* Flash the firmware (this is required!!)
* Done
Upvotes: 1 |
2016/12/26 | 292 | 967 | <issue_start>username_0: I wiped everything on my `HTC 10` device using TWRP (I checked everything). My device was rooted. Now how can I get the device working properly again? I think that I don't have anything on the device (and on the external sd) but the TWRP.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe the HTC 10 has an microSD card slot. If you download a new ROM onto the card using another device (i.e. tablet) then insert it back into your phone, it should be able to reboot into a new install. I did the same thing on my Samsung Note II and this worked for me.
For information on how to install a new ROM, see:
<http://www.howtogeek.com/162516/how-to-flash-your-nexus-s-or-any-other-android-device-with-a-new-rom/>
<http://lifehacker.com/how-to-flash-a-rom-to-your-android-phone-30885281>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: With proper driver and ADB installed, sideload another ROM from your PC using `ADB sideload`, available in Advanced menu.
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/27 | 265 | 1,063 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a Galaxy S5 (second hand you may note, however it's in great condition) very recently.
I've noticed that there is a very faint beige-yellow tint on the screen at all times in the shape of the main features of the instagram app.
It's far more obvious on a white background.
Does anybody know why this has happened?<issue_comment>username_1: From what you described, it's very likely that your S5 is the victim of [screen burn-in](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_burn-in). The previous owner likely used Instagram a lot, which burnt the main interface into the screen. The damage is done to the AMOLED screen itself instead of software-based, and thus can't be reverted, unless you decide to replace the screen altogether.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I would say that your mobile has had a screen ***damage***. You will need to ***change*** the screen because this is not a ***software*** issue. It's from ***within*** the screen of the phone,and must be changed for a better look.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/27 | 192 | 744 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't change the file and folder permissions on my rooted android 4.4.2 device. I tried doing this from Root Explorer, Total Commander and also from terminal emulator and it didn't worked. Any idea why?<issue_comment>username_1: I guess the file system you are working on is mounted as readonly mode.
/system is readonly by default. You need to run the following command to re-mount it as read-write
```
su
mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
```
Another guess is that the file has immutable attribute. Try run this command as root to remove immutable attribute from the file.
```
chattr -i YOUR_FILE
```
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The problem was caused by the fat32 file system of the sdcard.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/27 | 146 | 526 | <issue_start>username_0: When writing:
```
adb reboot -p
```
I expect the unit to power down indefinitely. Instead, it just reboots automatically, the same as having written:
```
adb reboot
```
only.
Why is that? What should I write?<issue_comment>username_1: Many phones start booting when a power cable is attached. This could be the reason here for the phone rebooting instantly instead of staying off.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This should work
```
adb shell reboot -p
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2016/12/28 | 1,402 | 4,923 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried to root my Moto G3; but I was unsuccessful. Now my phones boots with this warning.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/YciXO.png)
I am sick of seeing this on boot screen. How do I disable it? Seems like I need to lock the bootloader again. How do I do that? I'm completely blank.<issue_comment>username_1: `fastboot oem lock` should do it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: First, I want to tell you that relocking the bootloader will NOT get rid of that message... On the Moto G3, once the bootloader has been unlocked that message will always appear, forever. That being said, you can flash a custom boot logo to cover the warning. I will explain how to relock the bootloader and fix the logo though.
To successfully relock the bootloader on a Moto device, you must flash a complete stock firmware image via fastboot that is of the same or newer revision than you have installed, you cannot downgrade to relock. Firmware images are available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/index-moto-g-factory-firmware-images-t3169639) and vary by exact model. Once you have that unzipped and in your fastboot directory, perform the following commands:
```
fastboot oem lock begin
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
```
Note that the number of sparcechunks can vary by model and Android version from 5-11 pieces, but what you flash must match the firmware image you have. If any piece fails, the bootloader will not lock.
Once this is done, you will have a completely stock device and a relocked bootloader, with a nice Bootloader Unlocked warning screen. As I said, once the bootloader has been unlocked, it cannot be restored to it's original condition in any way we know of.
To get rid of the screen (but not the delay or vibration, we can't get rid of that) you can flash a patched logo.bin file in fastboot. This can be done even with a locked bootloader. This can be done by flashing the logo.bin file from [this](https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=Alberto97&dl=Alberto97/osprey/unlocked_logo.zip) ZIP file with the command:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
And the warning screen will disappear. The ZIP file can also be flashed in it's entirety via TWRP recovery instead.
All of this may not be relevant, since rooting this device is very simple, since that wasn't your question I will not answer it here, but I will point you to [my thread on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-how-to-root-moto-g-2015-model-t3448572) which may be of assistance if you want to attempt rooting again. Note that the logo.bin file I reference above can be flashed on a stock or modified system to get rid of the warning, your bootloader does not have to be locked to get rid of the warning.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> I am sick of seeing this on boot screen. How do I disable it?
>
>
>
I too was annoyed by the hysterical warning. As other users answered already, while relocking wouldn't get rid of or skip it, the screen image can be easily reflashed back to stock.
I want to expand on this and show how this screen can be given a custom boot screen, way less alarming and fitting your custom rom.
Build [github.com/eriktim/moto-bootlogo](https://github.com/eriktim/moto-bootlogo) and either pull the logo partition from ones own device..
```
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/logo of=/sdcard/logo.bin count=1 bs=634418"
adb pull /sdcard/logo.bin .
```
..or download and trust an existing `logo.bin` within the original animation of your devices in the [moto boot animation collection](https://github.com/bmaupin/motorola-boot-animations/releases).
```
$ moto-bootlogo -i logo.png logo.bin
Created 'logo-custom.bin'
Parsing header of 'logo-custom.bin'.
..
Found 3 images.
$ adb reboot bootloader
```
then flash the logo partition
```
$ fastboot flash logo logo-custom.bin
```
and gone is the bootloader warning.
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/28 | 1,328 | 4,705 | <issue_start>username_0: I have forgotten my Gmail account password but logged in on my android phone. Also it was managed by my college IT Department which don't exist any more.How can I reset my password?<issue_comment>username_1: `fastboot oem lock` should do it.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: First, I want to tell you that relocking the bootloader will NOT get rid of that message... On the Moto G3, once the bootloader has been unlocked that message will always appear, forever. That being said, you can flash a custom boot logo to cover the warning. I will explain how to relock the bootloader and fix the logo though.
To successfully relock the bootloader on a Moto device, you must flash a complete stock firmware image via fastboot that is of the same or newer revision than you have installed, you cannot downgrade to relock. Firmware images are available [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/index-moto-g-factory-firmware-images-t3169639) and vary by exact model. Once you have that unzipped and in your fastboot directory, perform the following commands:
```
fastboot oem lock begin
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
```
Note that the number of sparcechunks can vary by model and Android version from 5-11 pieces, but what you flash must match the firmware image you have. If any piece fails, the bootloader will not lock.
Once this is done, you will have a completely stock device and a relocked bootloader, with a nice Bootloader Unlocked warning screen. As I said, once the bootloader has been unlocked, it cannot be restored to it's original condition in any way we know of.
To get rid of the screen (but not the delay or vibration, we can't get rid of that) you can flash a patched logo.bin file in fastboot. This can be done even with a locked bootloader. This can be done by flashing the logo.bin file from [this](https://basketbuild.com/filedl/devs?dev=Alberto97&dl=Alberto97/osprey/unlocked_logo.zip) ZIP file with the command:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
And the warning screen will disappear. The ZIP file can also be flashed in it's entirety via TWRP recovery instead.
All of this may not be relevant, since rooting this device is very simple, since that wasn't your question I will not answer it here, but I will point you to [my thread on XDA](http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-how-to-root-moto-g-2015-model-t3448572) which may be of assistance if you want to attempt rooting again. Note that the logo.bin file I reference above can be flashed on a stock or modified system to get rid of the warning, your bootloader does not have to be locked to get rid of the warning.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: >
> I am sick of seeing this on boot screen. How do I disable it?
>
>
>
I too was annoyed by the hysterical warning. As other users answered already, while relocking wouldn't get rid of or skip it, the screen image can be easily reflashed back to stock.
I want to expand on this and show how this screen can be given a custom boot screen, way less alarming and fitting your custom rom.
Build [github.com/eriktim/moto-bootlogo](https://github.com/eriktim/moto-bootlogo) and either pull the logo partition from ones own device..
```
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/logo of=/sdcard/logo.bin count=1 bs=634418"
adb pull /sdcard/logo.bin .
```
..or download and trust an existing `logo.bin` within the original animation of your devices in the [moto boot animation collection](https://github.com/bmaupin/motorola-boot-animations/releases).
```
$ moto-bootlogo -i logo.png logo.bin
Created 'logo-custom.bin'
Parsing header of 'logo-custom.bin'.
..
Found 3 images.
$ adb reboot bootloader
```
then flash the logo partition
```
$ fastboot flash logo logo-custom.bin
```
and gone is the bootloader warning.
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/28 | 267 | 1,113 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there is any security risks if I enabled developer options in android phone (by clicking 7 times on build number)? Are there any risks when this option is showed in menu but switched off by toggle button?<issue_comment>username_1: No, clicking 7x just shows the hidden menu.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Explanation:**
No, there is no (technical) security problem with developer settings enabled. The reason why they are usually disabled is that they aren't important for regular users and some of the options can be dangerous, if used incorrectly. Not dangerous as in security, but your phone could do weird things because you enabled some option.
**Additionally,**
Sometimes, clicking this automatically enables developer options. **Do not worry.** The steps are easy for disabling.
We assume that you have already clicked 7 times.
1. Click "developer options".
2. Slide the on-off switch at the top to off.
3. Now your phone is like it used to be.
>
> Note: step 2 might be slightly different depending on the OS of your phone.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2016/12/28 | 1,401 | 4,742 | <issue_start>username_0: **How would you suggest to create a hotspot from a root terminal?**
I would need to create
* hidden hotspot
* hotspot without password
I am looking for an equivalent of `create_ap` for android. Here is the full help section to get an insight of what I would need:
```
Usage: create_ap [options] [] [ []]
Options:
-h, --help Show this help
--version Print version number
-c Channel number (default: 1)
-w Use 1 for WPA, use 2 for WPA2, use 1+2 for both (default: 1+2)
-n Disable Internet sharing (if you use this, don't pass
the argument)
-m Method for Internet sharing.
Use: 'nat' for NAT (default)
'bridge' for bridging
'none' for no Internet sharing (equivalent to -n)
--psk Use 64 hex digits pre-shared-key instead of passphrase
--hidden Make the Access Point hidden (do not broadcast the SSID)
--mac-filter Enable MAC address filtering
--mac-filter-accept Location of MAC address filter list (defaults to /etc/hostapd/hostapd.accept)
--redirect-to-localhost If -n is set, redirect every web request to localhost (useful for public information networks)
--hostapd-debug With level between 1 and 2, passes arguments -d or -dd to hostapd for debugging.
--isolate-clients Disable communication between clients
--ieee80211n Enable IEEE 802.11n (HT)
--ieee80211ac Enable IEEE 802.11ac (VHT)
--ht\_capab HT capabilities (default: [HT40+])
--vht\_capab VHT capabilities
--country `Set two-letter country code for regularity (example: US)
--freq-band Set frequency band. Valid inputs: 2.4, 5 (default: 2.4)
--driver Choose your WiFi adapter driver (default: nl80211)
--no-virt Do not create virtual interface
--no-haveged Do not run 'haveged' automatically when needed
--fix-unmanaged If NetworkManager shows your interface as unmanaged after you
close create\_ap, then use this option to switch your interface
back to managed
--mac Set MAC address
--dhcp-dns Set DNS returned by DHCP
--daemon Run create\_ap in the background
--stop Send stop command to an already running create\_ap. For an
you can put the PID of create\_ap or the WiFi interface. You can
get them with --list-running
--list-running Show the create\_ap processes that are already running
--list-clients List the clients connected to create\_ap instance associated with .
For an you can put the PID of create\_ap or the WiFi interface.
If virtual WiFi interface was created, then use that one.
You can get them with --list-running
--mkconfig Store configs in conf\_file
--config Load configs from conf\_file
Non-Bridging Options:
--no-dns Disable dnsmasq DNS server
-g IPv4 Gateway for the Access Point (default: 192.168.12.1)
-d DNS server will take into account /etc/hosts
Useful informations:
\* If you're not using the --no-virt option, then you can create an AP with the same
interface you are getting your Internet connection.
\* You can pass your SSID and password through pipe or through arguments (see examples).
\* On bridge method if the is not a bridge interface, then
a bridge interface is created automatically.
Examples:
create\_ap wlan0 eth0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
echo -e 'MyAccessPoint\nMyPassPhrase' | create\_ap wlan0 eth0
create\_ap wlan0 eth0 MyAccessPoint
echo 'MyAccessPoint' | create\_ap wlan0 eth0
create\_ap wlan0 wlan0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap -n wlan0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap -m bridge wlan0 eth0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap -m bridge wlan0 br0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap --driver rtl871xdrv wlan0 eth0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap --daemon wlan0 eth0 MyAccessPoint MyPassPhrase
create\_ap --stop wlan0`
```<issue_comment>username_1: This is done with `hostapd` located in `/system/bin/hostapd` in principle.
You may generate a hotspot through the interface and get the command with
```
ps | grep hostapd
```
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: My answer to [How to use Android device as router without cellular connection?](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/215514/218526) includes a shell script that does exactly what you want using `hostapd`/`wpa_supplicant` and `dnsmasq`, the only extra thing to be done is internet sharing:
```
# allow IP forwarding
echo 1 >/proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
# allow forwrding through firewall
iptables -I FORWARD -i $AP_INTERFACE -s ${IP}/24 -j ACCEPT
iptables -I FORWARD -i $WIFI_INTERFACE -d ${SUBNET}.0/24 -j ACCEPT
# source NAT
iptables -t nat -I POSTROUTING -s ${SUBNET}.0/24 ! -o $AP_INTERFACE -j MASQUERADE
```
When turning off do the inverse.
---
**RELATED:**
* [How to configure and Enable WiFi Hotspot through terminal without ROOT](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/219745/218526)
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/28 | 521 | 2,091 | <issue_start>username_0: Recently the Google keyboard has activated suggestions for both of my selected languages. This is a real nuisance since the suggestions are a mess IMO.
How can I disable it and go back to switching languages manually?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to Gboard keyboard settings/Text correction and Untick Show suggestions
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: As you've mentioned, the multilingual suggestions is a new feature in Gboard (ref: [Gboard, now available for Android - Official Google Blog](https://blog.google/products/search/gboard-now-on-android/).
**Steps to enable/disable it:**
1. Open **Gboard's Settings**
2. Select **Languages**
3. Select a language
4. On supported languages, below *Language settings*, tap **Multilingual typing** to enable/disable it. When enabled, you can check/uncheck other languages individually.
**Note**: the preference is *not* symmetric. When you have 2 languages that are supported for multilingual typings, you can disable it on language A while having it enabled on language B with A.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: >
> How can I get back to manually switching between languages? Is there a
> setting I've missed, or do I have to roll back to an earlier version?
>
>
>
On the the keyboard options you'll find settings for *Languages*, *Preferences*, *Theme*... and in *Text correction* you'll find the toggle you're looking for: *multilingual typing*.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_4: ### Quick access to Languages menu
In the latest versions of gboard the multilingual settings have moved to the *Languages* submenu which can be quickly accessed by long tapping the `SPACE` key, and then picking `LANGUAGE SETTINGS` in the popup that appears (at the very bottom, below the language list).
Now, tap each language one by one, and uncheck the multilingual typing option.
---
### Access gboard Languages from the Settings
You can also access the *Languages* menu from settings:
Go to `Settings` > `Languages & Input` > `Virtual keyboard` > `gboard` > `Languages`
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/29 | 625 | 2,477 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought an Android tablet for my grandma (Amazon Fire 8 HD - but I got Google Play Store working) and if she has any questions I want her to be able to share her screen with me (I live far away).
I want to see her tablet screen on my Android phone or my PC.
As an additional feature I would like to be able to talk to her to say what she should do.
Basically what I want is exactly what Skype can do on a PC (talking and screen sharing) unfortunately the Skype Android app can't do that(?).
I found a few apps like "ScreenShare" and others but they didn't seem to work when our devices are in different WiFi Networks. Does anyone know an app or a way that can do the trick?<issue_comment>username_1: **Using computer**
I think the best mobile screen share is to show the screen on your computer and then share your computer screen with your friend.
1. user the **vysor** to share your Android device screen on your computer with Chrome easily and quickly.
2. then use **TeamViewer** to share screen with friends quickly
both of them are free for personal use and I had used them to help my parent to solve the issue on their mobile phones.
**Control Mobile Directly**
The another suggested app: [TeamViewer QuickSupport app](https://www.teamviewer.com/en/use-cases/mobile-device-support/)
1. install TeamViewer on your computer
2. install TeamViewer QS on your grandma's tablet, get the "Your ID"=> ID
3. Use the ID in step2 to send a request to connect your grandma's tablet.
4. Your grandma need to accept the request
5. Then you will see the screen on your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VIxJt.png)
6. You can request screen capture, remote control, and see the app list on this interface.
7. Maybe the remote controlling needs root permission on the tablet. If it need, please try to install Super Su.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The accepted answer was correct for 2016, in 2020 there are much easier solutions.
Firstly, Skype added this feature by now and otherwise there is also Facebook Messenger and probably others.
A solution I found however is even more simple and requires a one time installation of one app called [Screen Meet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projector.screenmeet) on your grandmothers device for example and accessing the stream through a link just like you twitch does.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/29 | 688 | 2,712 | <issue_start>username_0: About two weeks ago, my Motorola Droid Turbo on Android 5.1 Lollipop started popping up the confirm pattern screen for no apparent reason.
It happens like every 10-15 minutes whether I'm using the phone or not. My attention span isn't long enough to time it properly.
I took it in to the Verizon store and the guy played with some settings but that didn't help. I watched a process monitor to see if I could see anything spike CPU usage when it happened but didn't see anything. I've tried uninstalling apps but I hadn't installed anything new when this started. I've tried to confirm the pattern multiple times, and when I do it just goes back to the security options screen. I've tried changing the pattern to no avail, as well as setting it to PIN and then back. (I can't set it to no security due to a work app, unfortunately.)
Any ideas what could be causing this?<issue_comment>username_1: **Using computer**
I think the best mobile screen share is to show the screen on your computer and then share your computer screen with your friend.
1. user the **vysor** to share your Android device screen on your computer with Chrome easily and quickly.
2. then use **TeamViewer** to share screen with friends quickly
both of them are free for personal use and I had used them to help my parent to solve the issue on their mobile phones.
**Control Mobile Directly**
The another suggested app: [TeamViewer QuickSupport app](https://www.teamviewer.com/en/use-cases/mobile-device-support/)
1. install TeamViewer on your computer
2. install TeamViewer QS on your grandma's tablet, get the "Your ID"=> ID
3. Use the ID in step2 to send a request to connect your grandma's tablet.
4. Your grandma need to accept the request
5. Then you will see the screen on your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VIxJt.png)
6. You can request screen capture, remote control, and see the app list on this interface.
7. Maybe the remote controlling needs root permission on the tablet. If it need, please try to install Super Su.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The accepted answer was correct for 2016, in 2020 there are much easier solutions.
Firstly, Skype added this feature by now and otherwise there is also Facebook Messenger and probably others.
A solution I found however is even more simple and requires a one time installation of one app called [Screen Meet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projector.screenmeet) on your grandmothers device for example and accessing the stream through a link just like you twitch does.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/29 | 619 | 2,451 | <issue_start>username_0: I have made a full backup of my formerly unrooted android device using Android Debug Bridge, later rooted it and now would like to restore the backup while maintaining root access.
Will this work by restoring the backup with `adb restore` or will my phone possibly be unrooted (just like with a factory reset)?
**Edit:** My *Samsung Galaxy Nexus GT-i9250* is currently running on Android 4.3, the backup was made with the same version using the command `adb backup -apk -shared -all -f`.
**Update:** I restored the update and my device is still rooted (checked with *Root Checker* from *Super User*), though a few apps and some data were not restored.<issue_comment>username_1: **Using computer**
I think the best mobile screen share is to show the screen on your computer and then share your computer screen with your friend.
1. user the **vysor** to share your Android device screen on your computer with Chrome easily and quickly.
2. then use **TeamViewer** to share screen with friends quickly
both of them are free for personal use and I had used them to help my parent to solve the issue on their mobile phones.
**Control Mobile Directly**
The another suggested app: [TeamViewer QuickSupport app](https://www.teamviewer.com/en/use-cases/mobile-device-support/)
1. install TeamViewer on your computer
2. install TeamViewer QS on your grandma's tablet, get the "Your ID"=> ID
3. Use the ID in step2 to send a request to connect your grandma's tablet.
4. Your grandma need to accept the request
5. Then you will see the screen on your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VIxJt.png)
6. You can request screen capture, remote control, and see the app list on this interface.
7. Maybe the remote controlling needs root permission on the tablet. If it need, please try to install Super Su.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The accepted answer was correct for 2016, in 2020 there are much easier solutions.
Firstly, Skype added this feature by now and otherwise there is also Facebook Messenger and probably others.
A solution I found however is even more simple and requires a one time installation of one app called [Screen Meet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projector.screenmeet) on your grandmothers device for example and accessing the stream through a link just like you twitch does.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/29 | 837 | 3,391 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Nexus 5X, fully updated to 7.1.1, that I used today to take pictures at a site for my research. The Photos app is set to backup when on WiFi.
Of course, however, the phone decided to randomly crash on the way home (let me tell you, navigating in a foreign country without GPS all of a sudden... not the most fun thing in the world) and subsequently will only go to the `fastboot` screen.
When I choose Recovery Mode, nothing happens (but the volume up/down keys no longer have any affect). In effect, the device is frozen, still showing the `fastboot` screen, but not actually in `fastboot` mood since on booting to the `fastboot` screen, my device is visible using the `fastboot devices` on my computer (I develop apps so the developer options have already been enabled). However, after choosing Recovery Mode, the device is no longer visible under either `fastboot devices` or under `adb devices`.
Clearly, there is a problem with the recovery partition.
Is there any way I can dump the hard drive so I can later recover data (I have all the passwords / screen lock codes, if that's necessary to access the data)? Or can I replace the recovery mode partition with a fresh copy? Most guides seem to indicate that this would delete all of my user data.
Is there anything that can be done to salvage the data? While any other day losing a single day's worth of pictures wouldn't be a huge loss, there is no way I can go back to take the pictures again for months, and then requires me having to explain to people of all levels of bureaucracy why I need to be given access again =/<issue_comment>username_1: **Using computer**
I think the best mobile screen share is to show the screen on your computer and then share your computer screen with your friend.
1. user the **vysor** to share your Android device screen on your computer with Chrome easily and quickly.
2. then use **TeamViewer** to share screen with friends quickly
both of them are free for personal use and I had used them to help my parent to solve the issue on their mobile phones.
**Control Mobile Directly**
The another suggested app: [TeamViewer QuickSupport app](https://www.teamviewer.com/en/use-cases/mobile-device-support/)
1. install TeamViewer on your computer
2. install TeamViewer QS on your grandma's tablet, get the "Your ID"=> ID
3. Use the ID in step2 to send a request to connect your grandma's tablet.
4. Your grandma need to accept the request
5. Then you will see the screen on your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VIxJt.png)
6. You can request screen capture, remote control, and see the app list on this interface.
7. Maybe the remote controlling needs root permission on the tablet. If it need, please try to install Super Su.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The accepted answer was correct for 2016, in 2020 there are much easier solutions.
Firstly, Skype added this feature by now and otherwise there is also Facebook Messenger and probably others.
A solution I found however is even more simple and requires a one time installation of one app called [Screen Meet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projector.screenmeet) on your grandmothers device for example and accessing the stream through a link just like you twitch does.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/30 | 627 | 2,523 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an access point hosting a login page (which doesn't have actual internet access) and I'm using dnsmasq to answer all DNS requests with the IP address of this page. If an Android device connects, I want it to know that it's connected to a captive portal and show the "Sign-in to wifi network" prompt but this doesn't happen (the device just silently connects to the AP), although Wireshark shows that the HTTP GET requests for `/generate_204` are properly responded with `HTTP/1.1 200 OK`.
Any suggestions why this could be happening? Could there be something other than the response for `/generate_204` that Android checks? I'm guessing that the detection fails if the device finds out that there's no internet access.<issue_comment>username_1: **Using computer**
I think the best mobile screen share is to show the screen on your computer and then share your computer screen with your friend.
1. user the **vysor** to share your Android device screen on your computer with Chrome easily and quickly.
2. then use **TeamViewer** to share screen with friends quickly
both of them are free for personal use and I had used them to help my parent to solve the issue on their mobile phones.
**Control Mobile Directly**
The another suggested app: [TeamViewer QuickSupport app](https://www.teamviewer.com/en/use-cases/mobile-device-support/)
1. install TeamViewer on your computer
2. install TeamViewer QS on your grandma's tablet, get the "Your ID"=> ID
3. Use the ID in step2 to send a request to connect your grandma's tablet.
4. Your grandma need to accept the request
5. Then you will see the screen on your computer
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VIxJt.png)
6. You can request screen capture, remote control, and see the app list on this interface.
7. Maybe the remote controlling needs root permission on the tablet. If it need, please try to install Super Su.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The accepted answer was correct for 2016, in 2020 there are much easier solutions.
Firstly, Skype added this feature by now and otherwise there is also Facebook Messenger and probably others.
A solution I found however is even more simple and requires a one time installation of one app called [Screen Meet](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projector.screenmeet) on your grandmothers device for example and accessing the stream through a link just like you twitch does.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/30 | 749 | 3,062 | <issue_start>username_0: Does a Device Administrator application have any/all permissions such as contacts, storage, etc.. ?
It's not clear from [developer.android.com device-admin](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/admin/device-admin.html) whether or not these admin rights also imply [application permissions](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/permissions/requesting.html).
Or does device administrator simply mean that it can *only* do the things in the policy it's allowed to such as lock the screen, wipe the phone, prevent (easily) uninstalling the app, etc.. and that permissions to access private information is managed via the permissions settings only ?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, a device administrator **only** has permissions to do what it says.
If you change the permissions of the app that the administrator is associated with, the **administrators permissions will not change**
(Answer made from [the](https://www.julianevansblog.com/2016/07/how-to-disable-android-app-device-admin-rights.html) [following](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/admin/device-admin.html#sample) [sources](https://www.androidcentral.com/mail-bag-activting-device-administrator-app)):
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: As you explicitly pinged me for an answer:
AFAIK, apps can only use permissions declared in their Manifest – so there should be no way an app could add itself permissions it never requested there.
DeviceAdmin gives high extra powers (apps are e.g. protected against uninstall, and can access some extra stuff they couldn't do without). What exactly this includes, I'm not sure. I only can refer to a [specific part of the page you've linked](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/admin/device-admin.html#enabling "Android Developers: Enabling Device Administrator"), where the powers are explained. I cannot vouch for the pages completeness (or correctness at that: wouldn't be the first time some error made it in there).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ITK89.png)
Enabling Device Administrator (source: [Android Developers](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/admin/device-admin.html#enabling "Android Developers: Enabling Device Administrator"); click image to enlarge)
You might remember there's something else carrying a similar name: ADM, the [Android Device Manager](https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager "Google: Android Device Manager"). Checking above screenshot with that in mind, gives you an idea on the basics: ADM allows you to permit those functions (though AFAIK it doesn't feature "Monitor screen-unlock attempts" and "Disable cameras"). But this is a typical example of using most of those features.
---
**TL;DR:** AFAIK *DeviceAdmin* cannot grant permissions to any app (including the DA-app itself), especially not if the app-in-question did not declare them in its `Manifest`. It just gives the app carrying this permission access to specific system features not available otherwise.
Upvotes: 2 |
2016/12/30 | 374 | 1,399 | <issue_start>username_0: I think I've hard bricked my Android, and the phone had sensitive private data on it while it was still functional. I plan to try and get it repaired, but is it possible to wipe this data first?<issue_comment>username_1: The very definition of bricked is that the phone is totally inoperable. But on the off chance that it is just a screen problem there are a couple of possibilities.
Try the HDMI output. See if there is any sign of life. If so, then either using the screen digitizer or an external USB mouse, do the normal Settings, Backup/Restore/Set to Factory thing.
Another idea is to try booting up a PC with a Linux LiveCD of your choice and see if you can access the phone at all. If so, then go about deleting what you can.
If it is truly bricked, then perhaps it is time to go shopping. Walmart Online has some good deals.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: DO THIS ONLY TO WIPE IT THERE WILL BE NO RECOVERY!!!
Try the Google Lost My Phone Method to wipe the phone clean:
1.go to <https://www.google.com>
2.Simply type "Lost My Phone" or "Find My Phone"
3.Click On Recover (You may or may not need to log in, MAKE SURE TO LOG INTO THE SAME GOOGLE THAT IS ON THE PHONE)
4.A page should appear, all the way at the bottom there will be "Consider Erasing your phone"
5.Click on that and follow further instuctions
Good Lucks.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/30 | 667 | 2,526 | <issue_start>username_0: My Nexus 7 2013 is no longer working properly: I cannot get the screen to come on, and I don't see any evidence of back-lighting even in a dark room. I believe the device starts up and shuts down properly because when it's connected to my computer via USB, I can browse the files on the tablet.
On two occasions, I was able to see the boot screen ("Google" logo with an open padlock at the bottom of the screen). The 2nd time it happened, there was an unusual white horizontal line (typically the background is solid black) crossing the screen. That was two days ago; nothing since.
I suspect it's a hardware issue, but I don't know how to test. So I have two questions:
1. What can I try to fix the problem? I'm open to using ADB, fastboot etc, but need detailed instructions (am noob).
2. If the problem can't be fixed, how can I safely clear all my info from the device before I dispose of it?
The Nexus is on Android 5.1.1, and is rooted with an unlocked bootloader. The device is also fully charged.
**More info**:
When I plug the device to my TV's HDMI, the Nexus outputs the Android UI to the television, and the tablet screen can sense my touch (I can navigate the touchscreen, although nothing is displayed on the tablet itself). So if any diagnostic or fix requires me to see what's on screen, it's doable<issue_comment>username_1: The very definition of bricked is that the phone is totally inoperable. But on the off chance that it is just a screen problem there are a couple of possibilities.
Try the HDMI output. See if there is any sign of life. If so, then either using the screen digitizer or an external USB mouse, do the normal Settings, Backup/Restore/Set to Factory thing.
Another idea is to try booting up a PC with a Linux LiveCD of your choice and see if you can access the phone at all. If so, then go about deleting what you can.
If it is truly bricked, then perhaps it is time to go shopping. Walmart Online has some good deals.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: DO THIS ONLY TO WIPE IT THERE WILL BE NO RECOVERY!!!
Try the Google Lost My Phone Method to wipe the phone clean:
1.go to <https://www.google.com>
2.Simply type "Lost My Phone" or "Find My Phone"
3.Click On Recover (You may or may not need to log in, MAKE SURE TO LOG INTO THE SAME GOOGLE THAT IS ON THE PHONE)
4.A page should appear, all the way at the bottom there will be "Consider Erasing your phone"
5.Click on that and follow further instuctions
Good Lucks.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/31 | 400 | 1,530 | <issue_start>username_0: After a factory reset on my Note 5 the first step after selecting language Google requires is the previous email account entry, I've entered my gmail account and password 10 times and it keeps telling me to use the original. It is the original. Except for an updated password. It is an endless loop; how do you get out of it?<issue_comment>username_1: The very definition of bricked is that the phone is totally inoperable. But on the off chance that it is just a screen problem there are a couple of possibilities.
Try the HDMI output. See if there is any sign of life. If so, then either using the screen digitizer or an external USB mouse, do the normal Settings, Backup/Restore/Set to Factory thing.
Another idea is to try booting up a PC with a Linux LiveCD of your choice and see if you can access the phone at all. If so, then go about deleting what you can.
If it is truly bricked, then perhaps it is time to go shopping. Walmart Online has some good deals.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: DO THIS ONLY TO WIPE IT THERE WILL BE NO RECOVERY!!!
Try the Google Lost My Phone Method to wipe the phone clean:
1.go to <https://www.google.com>
2.Simply type "Lost My Phone" or "Find My Phone"
3.Click On Recover (You may or may not need to log in, MAKE SURE TO LOG INTO THE SAME GOOGLE THAT IS ON THE PHONE)
4.A page should appear, all the way at the bottom there will be "Consider Erasing your phone"
5.Click on that and follow further instuctions
Good Lucks.
Upvotes: 0 |
2016/12/31 | 309 | 1,006 | <issue_start>username_0: In WhatsApp how to send \*something\* with asterisk before and after the word without getting bold?<issue_comment>username_1: From [WhatsApp help](https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/26000002):
>
> There is no option to disable this feature.
>
>
>
However you can type a space between asterisk and the first letter after it and MAYBE the text will not be bold on the receiver side (this "hack" depends on the smartphone model and does not work on iPhones).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I found this out by accident trying formatting out for the first time:
If the first asterisk immediately follows an emoji with no space between them, then the asterisks appear verbatim instead of making the word bold.
e.g.
(punching fist emoji)\*BOOM\* appears as (punching fist emoji)\*BOOM\*
but
(punching fist emoji) \*BOOM\* appears as (punching fist emoji) **BOOM**
I am using WhatsApp Messenger Version 2.17.24 on a BQ Aquaris E5 4G with Android 6.0.1
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/01 | 666 | 1,847 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a Lenovo K6 Power mobile, but it's not showing the gallery in the menu and storage.
I have done all the basic steps, but I don't see the Gallery app.
What can I do to fix this issue?<issue_comment>username_1: Flash your device with its **stock ROM (firmware)** and any problems that might have caused the *damage* can be fixed.. if not, they might not have provided any gallery for your ROM/device
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Recent models of Lenovo K-series are running on PURE UI, which is similar to/the same as stock Android experience, thus Lenovo did not preinstall their own Lenovo Gallery app. Some models have Google Photos preinstalled as their stock gallery app instead. Otherwise, users have to install any compatible 3rd-party Gallery app on their own.
References from Lenovo Forums:
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [No in-built/(in the phone) gallery app in Lenovo Vibe K5 Note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/No-in-built-in-the-phone-gallery-app-in-Lenovo-Vibe-K5-Note/m-p/3388854)
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [Gallery app not present in vibe k5 note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Gallery-app-not-present-in-vibe-k5-note/m-p/3398956)
* Lenovo K6 Power: [Lenovo K6 Power Gallery App is Not Showing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Lenovo-K6-Power-Gallery-App-is-Not-Showing/m-p/3507199)
* Lenovo K6 Note: [K6 note has no gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/K6-note-has-no-gallery/m-p/3570651)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Lenovo Gallery App Missing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Lenovo-Gallery-App-Missing/m-p/3778279)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Not able to see gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Not-able-to-see-gallery/m-p/3926032)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/02 | 722 | 2,100 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed a verity of android apps in my android device. And almost all apps require verity of permissions. Apart from these, these days we’re doing online transactions on android smartphones and using banking apps also.
In such scenario, please guide me that which android apps is vulnerable or malware or Trojan.
Also please guide me that how I can be assured with security of my android device.
My android device is 4.4.2 and its rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: Flash your device with its **stock ROM (firmware)** and any problems that might have caused the *damage* can be fixed.. if not, they might not have provided any gallery for your ROM/device
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Recent models of Lenovo K-series are running on PURE UI, which is similar to/the same as stock Android experience, thus Lenovo did not preinstall their own Lenovo Gallery app. Some models have Google Photos preinstalled as their stock gallery app instead. Otherwise, users have to install any compatible 3rd-party Gallery app on their own.
References from Lenovo Forums:
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [No in-built/(in the phone) gallery app in Lenovo Vibe K5 Note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/No-in-built-in-the-phone-gallery-app-in-Lenovo-Vibe-K5-Note/m-p/3388854)
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [Gallery app not present in vibe k5 note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Gallery-app-not-present-in-vibe-k5-note/m-p/3398956)
* Lenovo K6 Power: [Lenovo K6 Power Gallery App is Not Showing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Lenovo-K6-Power-Gallery-App-is-Not-Showing/m-p/3507199)
* Lenovo K6 Note: [K6 note has no gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/K6-note-has-no-gallery/m-p/3570651)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Lenovo Gallery App Missing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Lenovo-Gallery-App-Missing/m-p/3778279)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Not able to see gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Not-able-to-see-gallery/m-p/3926032)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/02 | 809 | 2,245 | <issue_start>username_0: I have OnePlus 3 (A3003). I installed a custom ROM. Since then, I can't get to recovery mode. If I try booting into it, my phone gets stuck on the OnePlus logo.
I tried flashing it with fastboot,
```
C:\...\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 442499072 bytes
sending 'recovery' (18964 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.580s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.144s]
finished. total time: 0.726s
```
And also I tried flashing it with the TWRP app, it gave me an error telling me that I have already installed it.
What is the problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Flash your device with its **stock ROM (firmware)** and any problems that might have caused the *damage* can be fixed.. if not, they might not have provided any gallery for your ROM/device
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Recent models of Lenovo K-series are running on PURE UI, which is similar to/the same as stock Android experience, thus Lenovo did not preinstall their own Lenovo Gallery app. Some models have Google Photos preinstalled as their stock gallery app instead. Otherwise, users have to install any compatible 3rd-party Gallery app on their own.
References from Lenovo Forums:
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [No in-built/(in the phone) gallery app in Lenovo Vibe K5 Note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/No-in-built-in-the-phone-gallery-app-in-Lenovo-Vibe-K5-Note/m-p/3388854)
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [Gallery app not present in vibe k5 note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Gallery-app-not-present-in-vibe-k5-note/m-p/3398956)
* Lenovo K6 Power: [Lenovo K6 Power Gallery App is Not Showing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Lenovo-K6-Power-Gallery-App-is-Not-Showing/m-p/3507199)
* Lenovo K6 Note: [K6 note has no gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/K6-note-has-no-gallery/m-p/3570651)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Lenovo Gallery App Missing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Lenovo-Gallery-App-Missing/m-p/3778279)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Not able to see gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Not-able-to-see-gallery/m-p/3926032)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/02 | 681 | 1,958 | <issue_start>username_0: I get flashes of the blue screen when opening or watching videos or when i open apps. It's only a split second but doesn't seem right and have never had this happen before. I think happens when I play Spotify also. Somethings up and just wondered if anyone has had this happen . I have the samsung tab e.<issue_comment>username_1: Flash your device with its **stock ROM (firmware)** and any problems that might have caused the *damage* can be fixed.. if not, they might not have provided any gallery for your ROM/device
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Recent models of Lenovo K-series are running on PURE UI, which is similar to/the same as stock Android experience, thus Lenovo did not preinstall their own Lenovo Gallery app. Some models have Google Photos preinstalled as their stock gallery app instead. Otherwise, users have to install any compatible 3rd-party Gallery app on their own.
References from Lenovo Forums:
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [No in-built/(in the phone) gallery app in Lenovo Vibe K5 Note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/No-in-built-in-the-phone-gallery-app-in-Lenovo-Vibe-K5-Note/m-p/3388854)
* Lenovo Vibe K5 Note: [Gallery app not present in vibe k5 note](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Gallery-app-not-present-in-vibe-k5-note/m-p/3398956)
* Lenovo K6 Power: [Lenovo K6 Power Gallery App is Not Showing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/Lenovo-K6-Power-Gallery-App-is-Not-Showing/m-p/3507199)
* Lenovo K6 Note: [K6 note has no gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K-and-Vibe-Z-Series-Smartphones/K6-note-has-no-gallery/m-p/3570651)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Lenovo Gallery App Missing](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Lenovo-Gallery-App-Missing/m-p/3778279)
* Lenovo K8 Note: [Not able to see gallery](https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/K8-XT1902-Smartphones/Not-able-to-see-gallery/m-p/3926032)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/02 | 178 | 642 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is Lenovo Phab 2 running Android 6.0. I enabled the "turning on mobile data when WiFi is turned off" feature and cannot disable it again from Device settings after a lot of searches.
The only solution I have now is to restore my device to the factory, but this is my last choice.
Is there any other way?<issue_comment>username_1: It's in developer options section.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/V0boD.png)
Click to enlarge image
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to Settings → Apps settings → Storage → Clear Data. This worked for me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/02 | 272 | 1,140 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone doesn't have an SD card in it right now, so all storage is on internal memory. I have a bunch of folders in my Pictures folder that don't show up on my PC when I connect it via USB (but most folders do appear). I know they're there because they appear in my phone's file manager (in both the native Google one and a third-party one). How come I can't see them?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a known issue. Go to app manager and find 'external storage' and 'media storage' and clear data and cache for them, then reboot, and wait up to 10 minutes and then connect to PC via USB.
Sometimes media scan apps from play store help if you don't want to reboot.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I find another trick that works on Android 8.1, not sure other versions, that you can reboot your phone to recovery mode, specifically I installed TWRP, then the missing folders show up on my computer.
Note, for Android OS developers, if you just flashed the system image, you have to at least boot into desktop once, the computer then can recognize the phone under recovery mode.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/02 | 593 | 2,240 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to update my OnePlus 3 to OxygenOS 4 using TWRP but that resulted in an error. I tried again, same error. I flashed the old image again, no error, phone was usable again, updated TWRP, flashed the new image again, different error. I then flashed the old image, again, no error.
However, my phone isn't usable right now because I can't unlock it. I definitely remember my pattern, I had it since I bought my the OnePlus 3 and I bought it right when it came out. I have to enter it every time I reboot so I entered it several times just today and there is just no way I remember it incorrectly. Furthermore, I have a second phone with the same pattern. I drew it on both phones simultaneously and only the other phone unlocked.
How can I log into my phone, again?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a Bug I've encountered on all my devices in the Past three years. It comes from a minor fault in installing, and Is CyanogenMod/CyanogenOS based. Essentially, some partitions have become unstable. When this first happened to me, I (like you) had a scrambled pattern- even though I used a PIN. The second time, My phone could not delete anything. The third time, Everything was inverted. The list goes on.
Thanks for the Bedtime Story, but how do I fix it?
==================================================
Well, this error normally comes from a dirty flash,but can be fixed with a factory reset (Tell TWRP to Wipe Data, Cache and Davlik) In some Cases, A **CLEAN** install of your OS is needed. Have ye Full stock ROM/Nandroid backup on an external SD, Do the factory reset, then wipe /system, then install from SD. If all goes well, problem solved!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Note that @dan-brown seems to be right about the root cause of the issue - it looks like a corrupt install after flashing a new TWRP.
However there is a non-destructive fix, as documented [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/240657/how-to-fix-pin-errors-after-restoring-from-twrp-android-backups/).
1. Boot into recovery
2. Navigate to /data/system
3. Delete the following files:
1. password.key
2. pattern.key
3. locksettings.db
4. locksettings.db-shm
5. locksettings.db-wal
4. Reboot
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/03 | 450 | 1,686 | <issue_start>username_0: Please give me the solution to this problem. My external sd card memory is about 2 gb available, yet is is removed.
When I reboot my phone then it supports but in a few seconds it gets removed.
Please give me solution<issue_comment>username_1: This is a Bug I've encountered on all my devices in the Past three years. It comes from a minor fault in installing, and Is CyanogenMod/CyanogenOS based. Essentially, some partitions have become unstable. When this first happened to me, I (like you) had a scrambled pattern- even though I used a PIN. The second time, My phone could not delete anything. The third time, Everything was inverted. The list goes on.
Thanks for the Bedtime Story, but how do I fix it?
==================================================
Well, this error normally comes from a dirty flash,but can be fixed with a factory reset (Tell TWRP to Wipe Data, Cache and Davlik) In some Cases, A **CLEAN** install of your OS is needed. Have ye Full stock ROM/Nandroid backup on an external SD, Do the factory reset, then wipe /system, then install from SD. If all goes well, problem solved!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Note that @dan-brown seems to be right about the root cause of the issue - it looks like a corrupt install after flashing a new TWRP.
However there is a non-destructive fix, as documented [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/240657/how-to-fix-pin-errors-after-restoring-from-twrp-android-backups/).
1. Boot into recovery
2. Navigate to /data/system
3. Delete the following files:
1. password.key
2. pattern.key
3. locksettings.db
4. locksettings.db-shm
5. locksettings.db-wal
4. Reboot
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/03 | 467 | 1,743 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung on7 phone which works on android 6.0.1 marshmallow. I want to root my phone but I'm not able to root my phone with any third party software. I always get the error message "root permission acquiring unsuccessful." Is there any other way I could root my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a Bug I've encountered on all my devices in the Past three years. It comes from a minor fault in installing, and Is CyanogenMod/CyanogenOS based. Essentially, some partitions have become unstable. When this first happened to me, I (like you) had a scrambled pattern- even though I used a PIN. The second time, My phone could not delete anything. The third time, Everything was inverted. The list goes on.
Thanks for the Bedtime Story, but how do I fix it?
==================================================
Well, this error normally comes from a dirty flash,but can be fixed with a factory reset (Tell TWRP to Wipe Data, Cache and Davlik) In some Cases, A **CLEAN** install of your OS is needed. Have ye Full stock ROM/Nandroid backup on an external SD, Do the factory reset, then wipe /system, then install from SD. If all goes well, problem solved!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Note that @dan-brown seems to be right about the root cause of the issue - it looks like a corrupt install after flashing a new TWRP.
However there is a non-destructive fix, as documented [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/240657/how-to-fix-pin-errors-after-restoring-from-twrp-android-backups/).
1. Boot into recovery
2. Navigate to /data/system
3. Delete the following files:
1. password.key
2. pattern.key
3. locksettings.db
4. locksettings.db-shm
5. locksettings.db-wal
4. Reboot
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/03 | 484 | 1,829 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using: `Huawei Nexus 6p` with `Android 7.1.1` and latest stable version of `Google Chrome Browser`, and whenever I'm trying to access my website and I'm getting:
>
> Your connection is not private (see screenshot)
>
>
>
I removed my website name out of screenshot(s):
 
Please advise.<issue_comment>username_1: This may or may not be an issue on your side:
**Make sure you are not using a proxy, VPN or any other kind of *traffic redirection*.**
Inform the owner of the website that because of [HSTS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Strict_Transport_Security), you are not able to visit his website.
He needs to configure a trusted SSL certificate that is neither self-signed, nor expired (read as: *You can't connect via plain HTTP for the next year, until the HSTS entry on your device expires. This implies that the site in question was not added to the HSTS preload lists of any browser vendor*).
The error you presented implies an untrusted certificate chain, with the certificate used by the Certificate Authority not being trusted.
This could be because of a private certificate authority (often used for VPNs to revoke certificates) or an outdated system configuration (CA certs are updated regularly, CAs like *Let's Encrypt* are very young and switch their CA certificates/add new ones once they are approved).
>
> **If you are the web admin**: Configure your Web Server to serve HTTPS requests with a valid certificate.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was able to address my issue with following steps:
* [chrome://net-internals/#hsts](http://chrome://net-internals/#hsts)
* input `FQDN` in `Delete domain` and followed by `Delete` button.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/03 | 256 | 1,016 | <issue_start>username_0: I've deleted around 800 images from WhatsApp folder using Google's `Photos` app, but the problem is no space was free'd at all, I'm guessing those images are still available at /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Images.
Is there a way to delete those 800 *"original photos"* without having to manually select them again?
I'm using Motorola Moto X Play, Android 6.0.1, no sd card at all.
PS: I have Google Photos backup disabled even before that event.<issue_comment>username_1: If you are deleting all the images in the directory, just delete the directory. If not, unfortunately Google Photos is a backup and unless you have it enabled to delete backed up photos off your device, I don't believe there is a way to mirror the deletions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It turns out the pictures were actually totally removed, I didn't notice any significant space change because WhatsApp compress every image, so 800 pictures probably was less than 200MB.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/04 | 284 | 1,126 | <issue_start>username_0: I saw in [Import data from ColorNote app?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/35207/44325) that I could open the `colornote.db` file that was stored on `/data/data/com.socialnmobile.dictapps.notepad.color.note/databases/` with a DB SQLite browser. I think it must be outdated because there is no databases folder but files and cache folders instead.
Therefore, I did a manual backup and I saw that the backup file was given a name of `(whatever).doc` extension. And when I opened that `.doc` file, I saw strange characters.
How can I open that file correctly?<issue_comment>username_1: If you are deleting all the images in the directory, just delete the directory. If not, unfortunately Google Photos is a backup and unless you have it enabled to delete backed up photos off your device, I don't believe there is a way to mirror the deletions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It turns out the pictures were actually totally removed, I didn't notice any significant space change because WhatsApp compress every image, so 800 pictures probably was less than 200MB.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/04 | 254 | 1,029 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got a new phone (LG K7, MetroPCS) and there are some things that I wanted to do, which require root access.
I know how to root, and I know some apps won't work on a rooted device (Android Pay, Samsung Pay, etc.) But on howtogeek.com it also said that some paid TV/video streaming services will not work.
I would like to know if this applies to Netflix, if it does, I probably won't root it, as I would like to continue using Netflix. Thanks in advance!<issue_comment>username_1: If you are deleting all the images in the directory, just delete the directory. If not, unfortunately Google Photos is a backup and unless you have it enabled to delete backed up photos off your device, I don't believe there is a way to mirror the deletions.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It turns out the pictures were actually totally removed, I didn't notice any significant space change because WhatsApp compress every image, so 800 pictures probably was less than 200MB.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/04 | 264 | 1,027 | <issue_start>username_0: I stupidly changed my new SD cards file system to NTFS for using with my laptops and my Android tablet. Now I realize my tablet doesn't want to see the card when I put it in. And now I bought 2 USB's and notice they have FAT32 file system on them.
Which file system will work for each storage and will be compatible with all my devices?<issue_comment>username_1: Fat32 and Fat64 are used for microSDHC and MicroSDXC cards, which are normally the ones used in mobile devices such as phones or tablets. So either fat32 or fat64 will work for your tablet. Fat32 is fine for the usb as well
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: On Android I would use exFAT, it has fewer limits and is supported to read and write by most platforms including Linux, Android, Osx and obviously Windows. You might need a couple of lines of commands on linux, not a big deal.
For Linux users:
```
apt(or yum) install fuse exfat-utils
```
Some desktop environments might have exFAT support by default though.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/05 | 202 | 755 | <issue_start>username_0: I just recently factory reset my htc desire 526 and when I turned it back on, this happened
and then this happened
I've tried going into recovery mode and rebooting from there, i've also reset from the recovery screen, but every time it leads up to that point.
its currently been stuck there for like 30-40 mins,
Help appreciated, Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: Turn phone off remove the sim card and start your phone again.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Turning it off taking out the battery and the sim card replacing the battery and turning it back on got my phone past that page. username_1 was right.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/05 | 389 | 1,393 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is [Lenovo A6000 Plus](http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_a6000_plus-7197.php "Lenovo A6000 Plus specs @ GSMArena"). It got encrypted by mistake and now after a lots of efforts its got bricked. No OS. TWRP is running only after getting command though `fastboot boot recovery.img`. Everything is wiped default TWRP splash screens.
When I try to wipe it or try to flash any zip or img it shows errors like "unable to mount /data / system /cache". I think its internal storage got encrypted.
I tried everything. Changed a lot of TWRP but not working. Not able to flash any custom ROM. Not able to wipe anything due to this error. Internal storage shows 0 mb. Not showing in MTP device.
Is there any way to completely wipe internal storage or make it visible in PC so I could format it? I tried every flashing tool for lenovo like [QFIL lenovo downloader](https://androidmtk.com/download-qualcomm-flash-image-loader-qfil) but not working at all.
Please help.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/nSpGw.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: Turn phone off remove the sim card and start your phone again.
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Turning it off taking out the battery and the sim card replacing the battery and turning it back on got my phone past that page. username_1 was right.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/05 | 278 | 1,240 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to free up space on my phone and was wondering if I can delete items in my "downloaded apps" folder.
I know on my computer there is a difference between the downloaded file and the installed application and that once the application is installed the downloaded file can be deleted. But I wasn't sure about my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: If the folder you are refering has the apks of the apps you have downloaded then they can be deleted since they are not requied for the app to function.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **Direct answer**: Yes you can safely delete the apk you download once it is installed.
**Developed answer**: Any apk file you download goes to the external storage (either external sdcard or fuse-mounted internal storage that appears as external storage). Installing an apk is just a matter of copying it to internal storage (inside a folder within /data partition). so once installed, the apk becomes redundant, and it is safely to remove the one you downloaded.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: When I attempt a delete of a file in the downloaded apps folder on 5 June 2017 on my Galaxy Prevail, a box appears advising that the app will be uninstalled.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/01/06 | 1,743 | 6,094 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a **Moto G XT1033 with ResurrectionRemix-M-5.6.8-20160502**-falcon ROM.
Yesterday night after a low battery alert I had a Whatsapp unread notification from my friend. I opened the message and found that I had a unread message from him which I remembered reading in morning.
Then I observed that I was missing my conversation with him from that time onwards till I noticed this. I also observed that that **all Personal/Group Chats were also missing the entire duration's chats**.
I **thought maybe Whatsapp had reverted to an Old Message backup**. But then I found that **Firefox was missing 12-15 hours worth of browsing** history.
I had also observed that the **SMS which I received from the bank in the evening had disappeared**. As well **Google Play Store re-updated two applications which it had already updated** in the evening. I had also **lost some Photographs** which I took with my phone in the evening. **Call History is also missing** for the day.
Google **Now showed it was last updated 20 Hours ago**.
From all this it looks like **my phone Time-Travelled from morning to night**.
**QUESTION:** Aside from Time-Travelling. How is this even **technically possible for the Entire phone to rollback its memory/state/data to some previous time.**
I think I had noticed this behavior few months back also, when I lost some Whatsapp chats but that time I thought it must be a Whatsapp bug and did not investigate.
**UPDATE1 (16th Jan 2017, 10:35PM IST)**: It happened again today (Now around 10:30 PM IST).
**My phone automatically restarted**. (As if **it just time-travelled** and entered current time).
Restart Vibration made me alert for expecting this scenario.
As soon as the phone started, **I switched the phone to Airplane Mode** to prevent Time-Line contamination
This Time I am observing the following:
* Google Now Updated **8 hours ago**.
* Battery **Graph is missing some time**. (Time Jump?) But **battery has decreased.** [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EmSTQ.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9Z9D5.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/mLhHJ.png)
* Outlook is **missing the Mails** it received at around 9PM
* Inbox is also **missing Mails**.
* Call History looks good. Last call 8 Hours ago (2:10PM). Time Jump started around 4PM.
* Whatsapp is **missing chats** which I received at around 6:30PM.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7pMcr.png)
* Sync Timings
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/OSx7f.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uxSQ0.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Q8ohN.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/2Zxx0.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fKDE5.png)
* Llama Event Logs
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FMdOC.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/8XKLd.png)
If additional Info is required please inform. I will try to get it before I turn off Airplane Mode
**Update2 (17th Jan 2017, 8:33PM IST)**: It Looks now phone has become a Serial Time Traveller.
It restarted just now and the battery graph is missing two blocks of time.
Whatsapp messages are missing as well.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sRGhx.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4kG2w.png)[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/UMvfa.png)<issue_comment>username_1: However, all applications rely on system clock. In the case system clock go backward by some reason (some application feature or bug, malware, virus, something else), you will get "travel in past" in all of your applications. It is normal in the case your clock was setting back by some application.
There is a reason to worry 'cause I see no reasons for normal good-willing applications to do so. Try to check your phone using some anti-virus program and clean up all applications you don't obviously installed.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I thought I was the only one facing this issue, and I didn't even know how to describe my problem back then. Looks like we're on the same boat.
Even I'm using the Moto G (XT1033), but on NXROM 10.2, and I started facing this issue around a year ago until last December. The phone randomly reboots when I'm using it, and as you had described, it went back in time, and all the messages, downloaded files, statictics for a period of time and other stuff just vanished.
I tried to Google this up, and here is my understanding (I may be wrong, so please correct me if so):
It turns out that this happens due to a kernel panic, and when the fsync function is not executed. fsync is responsible for writing the data from the buffers (all changes you make to data, like new messages, photos etc. is stored temporarily here) to the internal storage. When a kernel panic occurs, all the data in the buffer is not moved to the internal storage, but just vanishes. So all those changes you made just vanishes into thin air.
I was pretty frustrated about this, and then I stumbled upon LSpeed (available on Play Store). There was a battery profile which emphasises on conserving battery life. It disables kernel panic, and modifies a whole lot of other settings. Since I installed that, I've not faced this issue again. Try this out and do let me know how it works out for you.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/06 | 685 | 2,353 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if there is significant difference regarding compatibility and readiness when it comes to ARM or ARM64 Gapps?
According to the qualcomm website, the chipset I have supports both 32 and 64bit. I was wondering which one to choose for more stability.
UPDATE: <http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/model/d8d3356c> <----it looks like it is ARM, but on the website of the chipset it say ARM64. Confusing.<issue_comment>username_1: Qualcomm website says "CPU Bit Architecture: 64-bit" therefore I would flash opengapps arm64, if you get an error during install (it won't affect your system), use the arm version instead.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Rather than wasting time checking your SoC architecture, why not check your ROM's build architecture instead? The following methods are available for you.
1. The existence of `/system/bin/linker64` indicates that your ROM is built for ARM64 (or more formally, AArch64), as well as these things
```
File: /system/bin/linker64
/system/bin/app_process64
Directory: /system/lib64/
/system/vendor/lib64
```
If these things don't exist, it means that you're running a ARM 32-bit ROM.
2. Open `/system/build.prop` in any text editor and look for `ro.product.cpu.abi`. If its value is `arm64-v8a` then your ROM is ARM64. If its value is 'armeabi-v7a' or something else, safely believe it's an ARM ROM.
I suggest checking your ROM architecture instead of CPU architecture, as it sometimes occurs that an ARM ROM is installed on an ARM64 device.
FYI, your SoC, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 is in fact ARM64 as its core architecture is ARM Cortex-A53, the very first 64-bit core architecture from ARM.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_3: Checking your phones hardware is easy.
Open a terminal and
$ cat /proc/cpuinfo
The os being 32bit or 64bit is a different question. And ibug answers it well.
Which answers my question. Are arm64 soc's compatible with 32 bit apps.
That is down to the os being 32bit or 64bit & multi-arch.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: the trick to check the BUILD.PROP file is pretty neat.
Open /system/build.prop in any text editor and look for ro.product.cpu.abi. If its value is arm64-v8a then your ROM is ARM64. If its value is 'armeabi-v7a' or something else, safely believe it's an ARM ROM.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/07 | 932 | 3,591 | <issue_start>username_0: I am the happy owner of a brand new Xiaomi Redmi 3 Prime. It comes with the MIUI 7, and there is a free upgrade to MIUI 8 via the built-in upgrade software.
My only complaint, so far, is that it comes with a utterly annoying spell checker that applies globally to all text inputs, and has no user-friendly way to disable it, as you'll see in the following link. As I found out, this is a problem in the MIUI system. I've tried [all the solutions from this thread](https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/unable-to-turn-off-spell-checker-in-settings.28466/), but to no avail:
* Trying to set the `spell_checker_enabled` to `0` requires `su`, and it says `su` couldn't be found, either from Terminator Emulator for Android and from ADB remote shell.
* Trying to set the Google Keyboard language to QWERTY worked, untill I decided to disable this Keyboard, because I won't be using it.
* Disabling Google Keyboard Autocorrection doesn't work.
* In the Google Keyboard app detail from system configuration, it doesn't let me disable it.
Would be really glad to disable it.
Side note: this is irrelevant to this question, but as I tried to install minimal ADB and Fastboot on my Ubuntu, it suggested me to run `apt-get -f install` because there were unmet dependencies. After I did it and rebooted my laptop, my graphical UI was broken and I've just installed a fresh Ubuntu on it.<issue_comment>username_1: Are you sure you enabled USB debugging on your phone? Is your phone listed when you enter "adb devices" in cmd? When you connect your phone to your PC, your phone should ask for a confirmation to start USB debugging.
The problem I had with [these instructions](https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/unable-to-turn-off-spell-checker-in-settings.28466/#post-264548) was that my phone didn't actually connect to my PC, so ADB did not recognize the device.
[After installing PDA-net on my PC](http://pdanet.co/a/), that issue was resolved. It installs the correct drivers.
Also make sure that in the USB debugging menu on your phone, you have enabled "USB debugging (security settings)" (you'll need a Mi account).
Then, enter `adb shell`, and `settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0`. That should do it.
**Complete instructions**
1. Enable developer options on your phone (search for it in the settings app)
2. Enable USB debugging on your phone in the settings app
3. *(This might not be required)* Enable "USB debugging (security settings)" in the same menu.
4. Install ADB on your PC (use your favorite search engine to look up "ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer". I'm not allowed to post more than 3 URLs here)
5. Open a command prompt (`cmd`) and type `cd [folder path where adb was installed]`.
6. Connect your phone through USB. Confirm USB debugging on your phone. If you don't get the confirmation window, download and install PDA-net on your PC.
7. Enter `adb shell`.
8. Enter `settings put secure spell_checker_enabled 0`. **Done.** Don't forget to disable USB debugging after you're done.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: (I am using Swiftkey Keyboard)
Google Play Store - Help & Feedback - Browse all articles - Delete or disable apps on Android - Tap to go to Application Settings - Gboard - Disable
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I have finally found the solution, please watch the video carefully and do exactly as shown, it's easy and I was surprised that the app that supposedly only creates shortcuts in this case add the ability to disable system apps on miui 8.
<https://youtu.be/-ywkVg9YzgI>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/07 | 303 | 1,216 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking at getting the Xperia X Performance. It has two slots for SIM cards. Will the phone work alright with only one normal SIM and will all the apps still work ok? A long time ago I red most apps don't work for dual sim, but I'm not sure if this has changed. (if this question is too specific, feel free to answer it for any phone)<issue_comment>username_1: You won't have any problems if you insert only one SIM into dual SIM phone, i have dual sim phone myself with only one SIM in it and it work without any problem. Phone will work even you don't have any SIM in it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [user manual](http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxperformancedual/userguide/Selecting-mobile-networks/) for your *specific* device **does not** mention such restrictions and it also gives out the [combination of SIM](http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxperformancedual/userguide/Selecting-mobile-networks/) networks permitted when both SIM's are inserted, so there is no reason to believe app restrictions whether you use one SIM or both
PS: My device is Moto X Play normally used with one SIM but works fine with both SIMs
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/07 | 242 | 952 | <issue_start>username_0: So I can't send SMS messages on my Samsung On5...is there a way to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: You won't have any problems if you insert only one SIM into dual SIM phone, i have dual sim phone myself with only one SIM in it and it work without any problem. Phone will work even you don't have any SIM in it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: [user manual](http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxperformancedual/userguide/Selecting-mobile-networks/) for your *specific* device **does not** mention such restrictions and it also gives out the [combination of SIM](http://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxperformancedual/userguide/Selecting-mobile-networks/) networks permitted when both SIM's are inserted, so there is no reason to believe app restrictions whether you use one SIM or both
PS: My device is Moto X Play normally used with one SIM but works fine with both SIMs
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/07 | 366 | 1,291 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to create fractions that are not listed on the pop-up list?<issue_comment>username_1: For [Gboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin): Just enable longpress for symbols in Gboard settings. Than find textbox and in lower left corner of keyboard switch to symbols, than longpress on some numbers will give you fraction or exponent.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: With the SwiftKey keyboard navigate to your Numeric keys and long-press the number 5 to get ⅝ as an option.
Go to numerical keys in bottom left and long press 1-3, 5 and 7. It will give you options if there is more than one available fraction for that number, for instance long pressing 1 will offer ⅛, ¼, ⅓, ½. Otherwise it will just give you the one available fraction for that number. Just choose the first number you want. So if you needed ⅝ you'd long press 5, ⅞ you'd long press 7 etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: For [MessagEase](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exideas.mekb) keyboard, there only seems to be three values supported out-the-box via the combine function: ½, ¼, and ¾. To input them, type out the numerator followed by the denominator, then swipe up-left on the `a` key.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/08 | 362 | 1,259 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a one plus 3. It runs Android Oxyget.<issue_comment>username_1: For [Gboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin): Just enable longpress for symbols in Gboard settings. Than find textbox and in lower left corner of keyboard switch to symbols, than longpress on some numbers will give you fraction or exponent.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: With the SwiftKey keyboard navigate to your Numeric keys and long-press the number 5 to get ⅝ as an option.
Go to numerical keys in bottom left and long press 1-3, 5 and 7. It will give you options if there is more than one available fraction for that number, for instance long pressing 1 will offer ⅛, ¼, ⅓, ½. Otherwise it will just give you the one available fraction for that number. Just choose the first number you want. So if you needed ⅝ you'd long press 5, ⅞ you'd long press 7 etc.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: For [MessagEase](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exideas.mekb) keyboard, there only seems to be three values supported out-the-box via the combine function: ½, ¼, and ¾. To input them, type out the numerator followed by the denominator, then swipe up-left on the `a` key.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/08 | 1,736 | 6,809 | <issue_start>username_0: It's not just in the play store, it doesn't work on mobile or on PC, and I also can't do any in-app purchases in any app.
I tried reinstalling apps, clearing phone, but I believe it has nothing to do with the phone because it's not working on PC as well...
If I go to google payment center, I get "You haven’t signed up to pay for any Google services yet", and I successfully bought an app a few months ago.
<issue_comment>username_1: This usually happens for one of two reasons:
* The payment information registered to your Google account is invalid and causing problems.
* The application data of the Google Play Store is corrupted
**Managing your payment information**
Verify if your payment methods are still up-to-date in [Google payments center](https://payments.google.com/payments/home#paymentMethods) and in the [account section](https://play.google.com/store/account) of the Google Play Store. Note that they should match the personal information of your Google account.
**Clearing the Google Play Store cache**
* Open the `Settings` app.
* Click on `Apps`.
* Select `Google Play Store` from the list.
* Click the `Force stop` button and confirm. The application is now forcefully closed.
* Still in the same window, click on `Storage`.
* Click the `Clear cache` button.
* Now reboot your phone and try again to see if the problem went away.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **Possible resolutions to the [DF-RPC-01] ( Remote Procedure Call Failure error)**
Well certainly I too believe it has nothing to do your device, even a lot of people have complained about the issue:
Based on the following evidence;
1. [Google Play Help Forum](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/VL1iN_7TODA)
* It is usually occurring when there is **no payment method** linked to your account (as suggested on Google Play Help forum). Users have noted it appears to be a **back end issue with Google**.
* You may wish to check your current payment options including any updated information such as address, payment choices (especially credit cards because of late Google has beefed up its security on use of credit cards for making app purchases).
* One user did resolve the problem by reactivating the Credit card which had been blocked due to the suspected tampering. The incident is described here:
[How to resolve "Error retrieving information from server DF - RPC - 01" on the android phone?](https://www.trianswer.com/60070/resolve-error-retrieving-information-server-android-phone%20etc) .You may need to contact Google support to present your query.
---
2. From the above discussions this error is said to be different from other errors which are **normally fixed by clearing data, clearing cache or updating google play services**, based on evidence above.
---
3. Strangely some users claim the problem was caused by having **several google accounts** on the device some of which weren't linked to Google Play and removing these extra accounts resolved the problem (however I don't think it’s too convenient but if that’s the only way out then it’s worth a try).
* Opening up settings
* Navigating to accounts settings
* Selecting "google accounts"
* Delete all unnecessary accounts
* Re syncing all accounts and making sure none of them fail to sync properly because the device doesn't notify of any failures.
---
**Update 1**
For some reasons, it can happen that checkin expires. Here are some independant tricks you can use to force new device checkins: Google Checkin is the service responsible for “checking in” to google servers (also readies important updates and syncing of data(dropbox etc))
* Compose *#*#2432546#*#* (which stands for *#*#CHECKIN#*#*)
* If you don't want to dial or can't because there is no dialer on your device, use an ADB shell as root and type this:
`# am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://2432546`
Somehow this fix helped me fix one of the infamous errors: **"Error retrieving information from server. [RH-01]"** Which is the reason I am attributing the issue to be related to syncing issues with Google servers.
---
**Update 2**
* Check if debit/credit card(s) have expired. When these cards have expired you can longer be able to make new purchases and this error appears so you need to renew/reactivate these. After which you need to enter new details.
When entering new card details make sure you clear cache of play store and google play services:
**Settings >> Applications >> Google play store :Force close >> Clear cache/data**
**Settings >> Applications >> Google play services : Force close >> Clear cache**.
Reboot device, then when re-opening Google Playstore you made need to reenter details (account with payment info). Afer successful sign-in you should see your billing info.
[Error retrieving information from server [DF-RPC-01] While making IAP](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/9tkR2yRW1kM)
---
**Google Wallet**
* If you are using **google wallet** check if you not accidentally disabled
the payment services. You can add debit cards or link bank accounts to your Google Wallet. Fore details see here: [Add, update, or delete a debit card](https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/6285500?hl=en&ref_topic=6285490)
Make sure your google account address is the **same** as the address you had your my google wallet payments
---
**Possible syncing issues between google play store and other google apps**
* Some users claim that there were not able to make purchases and after some troubleshooting opening Google Play Movies and TV app (follow setup process) they were able to make purchases through googleplay.
[Getting error [DF-RPC-01], cannot purchase apps or in-app purchases](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/VL1iN_7TODA)
---
**Other workarounds : Using VPN connection**
Through some seroius experiments, one user claims that after changing the connection and using VPN tunnel solved the issues with this error.
[Getting error [DF-RPC-01], cannot purchase apps or in-app purchases](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/VL1iN_7TODA)
---
Remarks: I myself have not yet encountered this error, but other minor errors which were resolved by basic troubleshooting (i.e. clearing cache, data, and updating google apps),
however have taken time to research on possible fixes and from my understanding this kind of error is likely to be related to Google itself, based on the evidence that it still appears on web interface apart from device. Hope that helps.
References
*(Some Included in body text)*
* [Using Android without Google Apps](https://fralef.me/tag/microg.html)
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/09 | 326 | 1,187 | <issue_start>username_0: Does someone knows what going on with the Google Play store? Can't seem to find the top new free game in there anymore so I can't play newest game anymore and only able to see the same old trending games
Where can I see latest added games now?
Edit
Here's what it was supposed to look like
<issue_comment>username_1: I don't have it either, I never even noticed that section.
However, when you open Games on the play store you will have this (I don't know how to call it). Maybe this helps.
I took a look on another phone which has an older version of the store (7.1.25) and there isn't the section you asked about....
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google deleted this section from mobile client about 2 month ago. However, you still can access it via web, for example <https://play.google.com/store/apps/category/GAME_RACING/collection/topselling_new_free>
Yes, for devs it's sucks. Now it's harder to reach users than before.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 468 | 1,905 | <issue_start>username_0: When I use the built-in contact app with either a outlook.com or a office365 account on the phone created contacts get deleted after some time and they don't sync to the web.
What have I done:
* delete and add account
* factory reset
Similiar to <https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/contacts-keep-deleating.484478/> except that I already save to another account.<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I'm not a user of OnePlus, but I can say Outlook App in Android has
> some issues built-in for quite a long time, so one suggestion is that:
> uninstall the app & make a fresh install again. Hope it helps.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was unable to stop the outlook App overriding/deleting created contacts. But syncing contacts via gmail, but using the Outlook App for everything else seems to work.
* Disable Contact syncing for all accounts added to the Outlook App in the system settings.
* Add all accounts to as an exchange account to the google App (In Account settings, there should be an 'Exchange' option. Disable all syncing but contact sycning.
+ For outlook.com accounts you will need to manually select 'Exchange' in the next step, even after selecting Exchange Account in Account Settings (else it defaults to IMAP).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Same problem here on the Moto G5 Plus. My answer was simply to avoid the Outlook app and force myself to get comfortable with Google's Mail app. By not having Outlook installed, the exchange contacts from my Office 365 Personal account are working fine now. As stated above, you must do manual setup to have the account recognized as an Exchange account rather than an IMAP.
Aside from the contacts challenge, Outlook was not allowing me to add the gmail account to the app (maybe a Google rescriction?), so in the end avoiding Outlook solved both problems.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 547 | 2,125 | <issue_start>username_0: I have bought a [Samsung 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive Duo](http://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B017DH3NXI) in hopes of being able to use the Micro-USB side with my [Sony XPeria Z3+](https://www.sonymobile.com/us/products/phones/xperia-z3-plus/). When plugging it in, I got no response or message from the phone. I tried looking up the reason why on google, but all i get are these responses on how to use a usb drive with the phone by using an OTG cable.
Is there any way that I can get the micro-usb side working on my phone? It must have been put on the drive for a reason, right?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> I'm not a user of OnePlus, but I can say Outlook App in Android has
> some issues built-in for quite a long time, so one suggestion is that:
> uninstall the app & make a fresh install again. Hope it helps.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I was unable to stop the outlook App overriding/deleting created contacts. But syncing contacts via gmail, but using the Outlook App for everything else seems to work.
* Disable Contact syncing for all accounts added to the Outlook App in the system settings.
* Add all accounts to as an exchange account to the google App (In Account settings, there should be an 'Exchange' option. Disable all syncing but contact sycning.
+ For outlook.com accounts you will need to manually select 'Exchange' in the next step, even after selecting Exchange Account in Account Settings (else it defaults to IMAP).
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Same problem here on the Moto G5 Plus. My answer was simply to avoid the Outlook app and force myself to get comfortable with Google's Mail app. By not having Outlook installed, the exchange contacts from my Office 365 Personal account are working fine now. As stated above, you must do manual setup to have the account recognized as an Exchange account rather than an IMAP.
Aside from the contacts challenge, Outlook was not allowing me to add the gmail account to the app (maybe a Google rescriction?), so in the end avoiding Outlook solved both problems.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 184 | 741 | <issue_start>username_0: If I am rooted and if I boot into safe mode, will I be having root access and how to test that I have root access.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes you will still have root. It will just be hard to test it, as all user apps (the only ones the use root) will be disabled.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Safe mode only disable users app (non system apps) and let you troubleshoot which apps may be causing trouble.
And yes, of course you'll still have root access. The only way to check root is via adb command.
Install ADB (now available since Google released it without all the SDK), open a terminal and tape this command :`adb shell su`
***The output should be # instead of $***
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/09 | 365 | 1,462 | <issue_start>username_0: Long story short, my phone (Pantech IM-100) does not have a device-specific TWRP and I wish to root with SuperSU.
Do I risk bricking my phone if I *fastboot* just any TWRP version? My impression was that the fastboot command differs from flash, hence it does not overwrite stock recovery and is only temporary.
Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: Try to contact some of the twrp devs and provide some device info. Also have a look at the XDA forums. Theres probably someone who did the trick. Fastbooting a not specific custom recovery is a safe way to brick your phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It is highly recommended **not** to do so. The TWRP is a touch-based recovery, meaning that it needs to initialize touch screen (actually every related hardware) before showing the main menu. If you insist on flashing a 'generic' TWRP to your specific, non-matching device, you will end up getting stuck and your recovery will never boot until you flash another compatible one.
The same applies to CWM as it's button-based. Given that different devices often have different volume keys & power key mapping & signals, some devices can share their CWMs but not all of them.
You had better contact the TWRP dev team or do some searches in the XDA forum, with the hope that someone might have already adopted TWRP to your device.
Edit 1: Thanks to @AndyYan who pointed out a mistake in this post. Corrected now.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 323 | 1,352 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed cm launcher. Its fine but i am scared if it harm my personal data.i mean is it can find my personal data like photoes, media, phone, message ?<issue_comment>username_1: It wont harm your files but might repeatedly ask you for installing useless battery saver, file manager etc apps. My experience with CM Launcher was that it worked fine for a few days but then its buggy nature became apparent and I started facing frequent freezes and crashes.
I won't really recommend using launchers however bad your phone's UI is, as it only hampers performance, but still if you need one, Nova Launcher should be a good, stable choice. I have been using it on my old phone for almost 8-9 months without any problems, and it is pretty customizable without purchasing the prime version. I have not faced any problems and it is a solid, stable launcher with no clutter. I have also tried GO Launcher, Next Launcher 3d, and Kitkat/Lollipop launchers but I would prefer Nova launcher anyday.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: CM Launcher is potentially harmful, it acts as backdoor for many malwares, adwares, bloatwares.
It installs apps such as battery saver which are installed as system apps, meaning you won't be able to uninstall without rooting your device. You should not use it or even install it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 341 | 1,418 | <issue_start>username_0: After updating OnePlus 3 to OxygenOS 4.0.1 the option to keep hotspot on even no devices are connected seems to be missing. I need to keep hotspot on all the time and only manually to shut it down. How to enable this feature?<issue_comment>username_1: It wont harm your files but might repeatedly ask you for installing useless battery saver, file manager etc apps. My experience with CM Launcher was that it worked fine for a few days but then its buggy nature became apparent and I started facing frequent freezes and crashes.
I won't really recommend using launchers however bad your phone's UI is, as it only hampers performance, but still if you need one, Nova Launcher should be a good, stable choice. I have been using it on my old phone for almost 8-9 months without any problems, and it is pretty customizable without purchasing the prime version. I have not faced any problems and it is a solid, stable launcher with no clutter. I have also tried GO Launcher, Next Launcher 3d, and Kitkat/Lollipop launchers but I would prefer Nova launcher anyday.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: CM Launcher is potentially harmful, it acts as backdoor for many malwares, adwares, bloatwares.
It installs apps such as battery saver which are installed as system apps, meaning you won't be able to uninstall without rooting your device. You should not use it or even install it.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 571 | 2,249 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just flashed a new ROM and the microSD card is gone. It appears in the notifications as "unsupported SD card". Is there a way to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: Plug it into PC and format it to FAT32. That should done the trick. Or maybe you can format it trought phone take a look for that option in storage settings.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I tried all the suggestions I could find on the web, including third-party-software, but none of them worked! My SD card was neither accessible on the device itself (via file explorers) nor on a PC. (I didn't expect to be able to access it on the PC, though, as I had "adopted" it as internal storage on my (non-rooted) Android device, so it was encrypted.)
Surprisingly, I was able to access the SD card with [adb](https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/):
* `adb shell ls \$EXTERNAL_STORAGE`: List all folders on sdcard
* `adb shell du -hs \$EXTERNAL_STORAGE/*`: Check size of folders on sdcard
* `adb shell echo \$EXTERNAL_STORAGE`: Print out SD card folder name; in my case: `/sdcard`
* `adb pull` , e.g. `adb pull sdcard`: Download all files and folders from sdcard to current directory. Depending on the folder size and number of files, this may take very long. It may be better to download only the folders required: `adb pull /`.
I was even more surprised to find out that some of the files on the SD card were updated that very day, e.g. the WhatsApp backup, even though I had not been able to access the SD card for months and was always getting the "unsupported SD card" on start-up. I seems that a number of apps were still able to access it.
---
*EDIT:*
I just saw that `sdcard` is a symbolic link to my primary storage: `/storage/self/primary`! So it may not have been my original sdcard content I was viewing and copying but data added since my SD card got corrupted (and Android added the symbolic link to allow apps to use the internal storage as if it was an sdcard). The alternative is that adopting an sdcard as internal storage leads to this symbolic link. I find the former more likely, but cannot evaluate that in my case, as my SD card had been corrupted for a long time now.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/09 | 263 | 1,091 | <issue_start>username_0: Microphone icon is missing from gboard, is present in other keyboards(Swype, samsung keyboard), doesn't have a toggle setting under gboard settings. I have tried uninstalling gboard, didn't fix. What do I need to do to enable this or troubleshoot the issue?<issue_comment>username_1: You must have uninstalled "google" app. Install that and then in settings go to languageand input option. There you have to select google keyboard and Google Voice.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Go to gboard settings > preference > voice input key. Enable it.
Do keep in mind that it is available for some languages only and in supported text fields only.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: To fix, in SETTINGS, select go to language and inputs, select "keyboard and input methods," then "current keyboard," then "change keyboards" then "choose Keyboards" then toggle the "Google Voice Typing" to on.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The best and easiest solution is to go to Settings > apps > gboard, then tap on it and toggle the voice texting option.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/10 | 213 | 882 | <issue_start>username_0: I deleted some images on photos.google.com but the Photos app on my phone doesn't reflect these changes and still show the images. How do I force the app to refresh? I already tried clearing cache but that didn't do anything.<issue_comment>username_1: Turn the sync on for your Google account. If it still does not update, re-install the app, that should solve the problem.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can try one or more of the following:
1. restart the app.
2. sign out and sign in your google account again; or, switch to other account and switch back.
3. restart you phone.
4. cut off network connection and reconnect it.
5. clear drive database.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Sometimes just dragging down just below the notification bar and releasing will give the circling "I'm refreshing" arrows and start the sync.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/10 | 874 | 3,623 | <issue_start>username_0: What kind of GPS functionality should I expect on a roaming Android device that has mobile data disabled when I am abroad?
I have just found myself a bit stuck with Google Offline Maps because my rooted Galaxy Note 3 running Resurrection Remix would only get a correct GPS fix once mobile data roaming was turned on - before turning on mobile data, the phone thought it was at its previous good location. Once mobile data was turned on, the phone got a new GPS fix very quickly despite being in a heavily built-up area. Turning off mobile data would cause the GPS fix to be stuck at this new location.
As an example:
1. come out of a Metro Station A, fix from previous good location
2. turn on data, fix very quickly
3. turn off data, fix sticks at location of Metro Station A
4. go into Metro Station A, and travel to Metro Station B
5. come out of Metro Station B, fix still shows location of Metro Station A
I have tried changing the settings on the GPS to tell it to only use the GPS satellites (and not wifi/cellular) but this didn't help.
Is this expected behaviour, a quirk of the Note 3 or Resurrection Remix, or something else?<issue_comment>username_1: All current GPS chips can work in one of two modes: GPS Standalone or AGPS (either MS-Based or MS-Assisted), where AGPS is the abbreviation of Assisted-GPS. The latter requires internet connection to contact an AGPS server which helps the chip to get its first fix.
When on gps standalone mode (in your case when you deactivate mobile data), the chip is not assisted in any way, and it may take about 12.5 minutes to resolve its location.
Read more on [wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, this behavior is expected.
As username_1 has pointed out, the time to get a location fix using unassisted GPS can be long. This is because the receiver does not know where it is and needs to do a search for which satellites are in view.
When you have mobile data turned on, there are actually multiple sources of location information that your phone can use.
1. GPS (assisted or unassisted)
2. WiFi - Location fixes from WiFI are much faster than GPS. The accuracy is coarser, however, at ~50m.
3. Cellular - Not as frequently used because it requires action by the network, and is less accurate than either GPS or WiFi.
Applications frequently use multiple sources. They will take the first location fix, usually from WiFi, then they will refine the location estimate if other sources become available. Once GPS has a fix, location can be updated very frequently and accurately.
I speculate that in your situation you are not waiting long enough to get a GPS fix, or that your GPS may be unable to fix and you are simply using WiFi location. Android will store the last available location, so this will be used until your device can get a new location fix.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Using Samsung Galaxy Note 3 ( unrooted, original ROM, SM-N900)
I have downloaded offline maps using google maps & It takes around 15-30 seconds to fix without any internet connection. In my experience yet with all others phones, most of phones require internet connection for first fix as pointed above. But high end samsung phones do not require internet... I have tried in my local as well as on my 7-8 days long tours outside, Offline maps worked very good for me...
I am not sure why are you facing this issue... Please check if any library problems with custom ROM you are using... Notify the ROM developer on XDA.. He might fix that problem for you...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/10 | 1,168 | 3,803 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 5.1 device, where I have full root access. For this device I have written a **cordova application** and installed it as a **system app**. It is working good, however the webview-version of Android 5.1 is very old and unfortunately has a few bugs.
I know that you can update the webview with the playstore, but unfortunately the device does not have the google apps and therefore I am not able to update the webview with the playstore.
So my question is:
**How can I update the system webview without google playstore?**
I already tried it with a rather naive approach, which unfortunately killed my application:
I have downloaded the latest `webview.apk` from the playstore (<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.webview&hl=de>)
Then I did:
```
adb remount
adb push webview.apk /system/webview/
adb reboot
```
Now I get errors when I try to start my cordova application and the app itself doesn't show up anymore:
```
I/CordovaActivity( 1931): Apache Cordova native platform version 6.1.1 is starting
D/CordovaActivity( 1931): CordovaActivity.onCreate()
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): Failed to list WebView package libraries for loadNativeLibrary
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): android.content.pm.PackageManager$NameNotFoundException: com.android.webview
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.app.ApplicationPackageManager.getApplicationInfo(ApplicationPackageManager.java:281)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebViewFactory.getWebViewNativeLibraryPaths(WebViewFactory.java:282)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebViewFactory.loadNativeLibrary(WebViewFactory.java:397)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebViewFactory.getProvider(WebViewFactory.java:103)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebView.getFactory(WebView.java:2194)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebView.ensureProviderCreated(WebView.java:2189)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.webkit.WebView.setOverScrollMode(WebView.java:2248)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.view.View.(View.java:3595)
E/WebViewFactory( 1931): at android.view.View.(View.java:3689)
```
**How is the correct way to update the webview.apk without google playstore?**<issue_comment>username_1: You try to update "com.google.android.webview", but your system uses "com.android.webview" version.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The Google WebView application is ***very*** different from regular ones. You **cannot** use Package Installer to install or update it in a common way. You must do it yourself (As for my Lollipop 5.1.1).
Here's the way I've done it several times. Run in a root shell. You may need `busybox` for `unzip` (or do it with a file manager).
```
#!/system/bin/sh
rm -r /data/app/com.google.android.webview*
mkdir /data/app/com.google.android.webview-1
cd /data/app/com.google.android.webview-1
cp */path/to/your/webview.apk* ./base.apk
unzip base.apk 'lib/armeabi-v7a'
mv lib/armeabi-v7a lib/arm
# Do the following 2 lines only if you're on an ARM64 ROM
unzip base.apk 'lib/arm64-v8a'
mv lib/arm64-v8a lib/arm
#
find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} +
find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} +
find . -exec chown 1000.1000 {} +
```
Alternatively, you can try creating directory `/system/priv-app/WebView` and put the new APK there. **Remember to get rid of the old one**.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: You cannot replace `com.android.webview` with `com.google.android.webview` since they are two different packages and the system's default webview package name is hard-coded in `framework-res.apk`. Please see <https://android.stackexchange.com/a/139415/284780> for explanation and <https://android.stackexchange.com/a/233282/284780> for solution.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/10 | 472 | 1,846 | <issue_start>username_0: Good day, as the title states, whenever I download an app from the Play Store, it just says Download Pending.
There is no queued apps being downloaded. I tried the force stop, clear cache, clear data and uninstall updates of Play store and Download Manager, restarted the phone, but still no luck.
One thing I notice is that when I revert it to the factory version, I managed to download an app, but when I tried to download another, it just says Error 907. When I opened the Play Store, it's the latest version again.
I think its in the version, but I'm hoping for other fixes to this
Phone - Cherry Mobile Flare S3
OS - Lollipop
Google Play Store Version - 7.3.07.K-all [0] [PR] 139935798<issue_comment>username_1: You need to clear the Play Store data following these instructions.
1. From the **Settings** app, choose **Apps**.
2. Choose **Google Play Store** from the list of apps. A new screen will appear.
3. Click **Force Stop**.
4. Click **Storage** and then **Clear data**.
5. At the top right, click the three dots, then Click **Uninstall updates** to revert to the original version of Play Store that came with the phone.
Follow the same instructions again for the **Google Play Services** app, but this time use **Clear cache** instead of **Clear data**.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here is the easiest way to fix this issue:
“Navigate your device Settings menu, then go to Play Store. On Play Store page select Clear Cache and Clear Data functions. In doing so, you will delete only Play Store info data. Hence you should not worry about losing important files. If you use Marshmallow or later Android versions, select "Storage", and then clear cache and data from that page. “
Source: <https://android-fix.com/google-play-problems/50-download-pending.html>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/10 | 680 | 2,009 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to return the phone for reparation. The handset is broken. The warranty is void in the current state of the mobile phone.
How do I return to its original state?<issue_comment>username_1: ASUS already upload stock ROM for ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser Series, You can download the ROM's via download links below :
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL:
<http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE550KL/UL-Z00L-WW-1.16.40.763-user.zip>
Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE500KL:
<http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE500KL/UL-ASUS_Z00E-WW-172.16.58.3-user.zip>
Adb fastboot Tool
USB drivers
Laser ZE550kl
How to Flash Stock Rom on Zenfone 2
In this tutorial I'm taking WW\_1.16.40.763 in ZE550KL/ WW\_172.16.58.3 in ZE500KL as an example.
Step 1. Once you have downloaded the full stock rom, rename the zip file to WW\_1.16.40.763 / WW\_172.16.31.102
Step 2. The reason why we did this is, by renaming the zip file the phone gets notified that a new version of software is available to install.
Step 3. Copy the renamed zip file to internal memory of your zenfone 2 laser.
Step 4. Disconnect the phone from pc, you'll get a notification of available update.
Step 5. Install it. Now the phone reboots with the fresh stock rom flashed in it.
If the above method not work try the below one.
How to Flash Stock Rom on Zenfone 2
1. Turn off your Zenfone 2
2. Go to recovery mode (Tutorial HERE)
3. Select apply update from ADB
4. Connect your Zenfone 2 to your PC with USB cable
5. Open command prompt in Windows (in the same folder where ADB is located)
6. Check connection by type adb devices if connection successful will be a list of Zenfone 2 device
7. Type adb sideload file.zip (file.zip=adjust the filename, asus zenfone firmware that you download earlier)
8. Wait until the process is complete
9. Zenfone 2 will flash to clean thoroughly
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: After doing the above answer's steps run `fastboot oem lock` to relock the bootloader.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/01/10 | 355 | 1,116 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> 
>
>
>
How do I get rid of this bar above the Gboard keyboard?
I checked all of its settings, cannot seem to find it.
OnePlus One - Android 6.0.1<issue_comment>username_1: Older Gboard doesn't have the setting bar above the keyboard, so downgrading is one of the options.
Here's what Gboard v5.1.18 looks like.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XdaAS.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZcX0i.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You need to disable
* Number row
* Google search button
* Suggestion strip
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can make it disappear if you set the height of the keyboad to **small**.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Disabling "Show suggestion strip" will also remove the setting bar. However, you won't be able to get any word suggestions though.
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/01/10 | 397 | 1,401 | <issue_start>username_0: when starting one of my rooted Z740 AT&T phones, it, after about 30 seconds, starts by stopping Google play services, then after about 5 consecutive of those most apps start crashing and the only way to open any app is using iSwipe from Clean Master.
I cannot to a reset as in the way through the settings won't do anything, and my volume keys are broken.
any Idea to suppress the notifications, or better, reset the device is greatly appreciated.
Usb debugging has been enabled before hand and works fine<issue_comment>username_1: Older Gboard doesn't have the setting bar above the keyboard, so downgrading is one of the options.
Here's what Gboard v5.1.18 looks like.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/XdaAS.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ZcX0i.png)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You need to disable
* Number row
* Google search button
* Suggestion strip
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can make it disappear if you set the height of the keyboad to **small**.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Disabling "Show suggestion strip" will also remove the setting bar. However, you won't be able to get any word suggestions though.
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/01/11 | 1,141 | 3,872 | <issue_start>username_0: The Termux app is a terminal emulator. If I create a file or a folder there, and then use another file explorer app to browse my device, where can I find these files?<issue_comment>username_1: The default directory is: `/data/data/com.termux/files/home`.
Since Termux supports bash commands, user can run `pwd` to print current working directory.
Note: `pwd` is an acronym of **p**rint **w**orking **d**irectory.
---
Reference: [Unix.SE - How to get current working directory?](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/188182/how-to-get-current-working-directory)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can query the `$HOME` variable to find the "default folder" regardless of the terminal app you're using:
```
$ echo $HOME
/data/data/com.termux/files/home
```
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6kcqy.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Provided that you don't want to root your phone, it is possible to change permission for Termux (Settings->Applications->Termux->Permissions) and enable the Storage permission.
This way you are granted access to phone and sdcard storage and you can use it as superuser (mv, ls and other commands work as intended) in the application.
So, you can move or copy the files you need into internal storage.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You don't need to root your device. All you need to do is run the following command on a non-rooted (or rooted) device to allow termux to access your existing directories, particularly `/storage/emulated/0`:
```
termux-setup-storage
```
this creates a new directory in termux, `~/storage`, which contains simlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` and can be accessed by a standard gui file manager.
You will need to grant file access to termux when prompted after you run the command.
See [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166595/termux-how-do-i-create-a-directory-of-files-accessible-outside-of-termux/166637#166637).
Upvotes: 6 <issue_comment>username_5: You can touch it on `data/data/com.termux/files/home`. That's the default main directory of Termux.
It's impossible to find the file that you've created on Termux main directory as I mentioned above on your phone because it's not rooted on any device.
It works as sort of a server. By thereon `data/data/com.texmux/files/home`, which is the default main directory of Termux, you can already browse files, create files, manipulating them the same sort you're using your file manager
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: You can access the files inside the termux folder by simply doing this. (Without using any third-party app/rooting your device)
Step 1: Go to Downloads on your Device
Step 2: Go to the Appbar
Step 3: Scroll down till you find Termux
Step 4: Click on Termux and you can see your files
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Termux has its default directory that's inaccessible to newbies. To verify this, on the CLI, type
```
$ pwd
```
and `data/data/com.termux/files/home` should appear.
To be able to manipulate your Android directory from Termux, on your Android device, go to Settings - Apps - Termux - Permissions - tap "Storage" on.
Now on the CLI, in Termux, type
```
$ cd /storage/emulated/0
$ pwd
```
and `/storage/emulated/0` should appear.
You can as well create a new file in your local storage, type
```
$ echo hello world > MyFirstTermuxFile.txt
```
That's it. You can now play with your local device storage.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: You can view it easily with Material file manager.
<https://www.learntermux.tech/2020/10/Termux-File-Manager.html>
Here is a guide I found useful to me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 1,378 | 4,697 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to mount an EXT4 formatted SD card under Cyanogenmod 13.1 (Android 6.0.1).
So far, I have setup scripts to mount the card at `/mnt/ext_sdcard` during boot. My current understanding is that the "sdcard" service must then be invoked to create a FUSE mount pointing to the real mount point which will eventually lead the media scanner to the newly mounted disk.
Following some older [older documentation](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/docs/source.android.com/+/jb-mr1-release/src/tech/storage/index.md) and forum threads lead me to this command in terminal:
```
service sdcard /system/bin/sdcard /mnt/ext_sdcard /mnt/test 1023 1023
class late_start
```
When I run the command (as root of course), it fails with an exit status of `1` and no output/error messages.
My question: Am I doing something wrong, or is this command deprecated in 6.0.1 (the documents/forum thread seemed to relate to KitKat)? What is the correct syntax/arguments for using this command?<issue_comment>username_1: The default directory is: `/data/data/com.termux/files/home`.
Since Termux supports bash commands, user can run `pwd` to print current working directory.
Note: `pwd` is an acronym of **p**rint **w**orking **d**irectory.
---
Reference: [Unix.SE - How to get current working directory?](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/188182/how-to-get-current-working-directory)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can query the `$HOME` variable to find the "default folder" regardless of the terminal app you're using:
```
$ echo $HOME
/data/data/com.termux/files/home
```
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6kcqy.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Provided that you don't want to root your phone, it is possible to change permission for Termux (Settings->Applications->Termux->Permissions) and enable the Storage permission.
This way you are granted access to phone and sdcard storage and you can use it as superuser (mv, ls and other commands work as intended) in the application.
So, you can move or copy the files you need into internal storage.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You don't need to root your device. All you need to do is run the following command on a non-rooted (or rooted) device to allow termux to access your existing directories, particularly `/storage/emulated/0`:
```
termux-setup-storage
```
this creates a new directory in termux, `~/storage`, which contains simlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` and can be accessed by a standard gui file manager.
You will need to grant file access to termux when prompted after you run the command.
See [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166595/termux-how-do-i-create-a-directory-of-files-accessible-outside-of-termux/166637#166637).
Upvotes: 6 <issue_comment>username_5: You can touch it on `data/data/com.termux/files/home`. That's the default main directory of Termux.
It's impossible to find the file that you've created on Termux main directory as I mentioned above on your phone because it's not rooted on any device.
It works as sort of a server. By thereon `data/data/com.texmux/files/home`, which is the default main directory of Termux, you can already browse files, create files, manipulating them the same sort you're using your file manager
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: You can access the files inside the termux folder by simply doing this. (Without using any third-party app/rooting your device)
Step 1: Go to Downloads on your Device
Step 2: Go to the Appbar
Step 3: Scroll down till you find Termux
Step 4: Click on Termux and you can see your files
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Termux has its default directory that's inaccessible to newbies. To verify this, on the CLI, type
```
$ pwd
```
and `data/data/com.termux/files/home` should appear.
To be able to manipulate your Android directory from Termux, on your Android device, go to Settings - Apps - Termux - Permissions - tap "Storage" on.
Now on the CLI, in Termux, type
```
$ cd /storage/emulated/0
$ pwd
```
and `/storage/emulated/0` should appear.
You can as well create a new file in your local storage, type
```
$ echo hello world > MyFirstTermuxFile.txt
```
That's it. You can now play with your local device storage.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: You can view it easily with Material file manager.
<https://www.learntermux.tech/2020/10/Termux-File-Manager.html>
Here is a guide I found useful to me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 5,764 | 14,569 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm running rooted stock Android 4.4.2 on an AT&T Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900A). No problems with any other Gapps or apps in general. I have tried flashing older versions, but that didn't help. The problem remains whether it is installed as a regular user app or a privileged app. I have also tried running a permissions fixer on it.
As soon as I tap the icon the app displays for a few seconds and closes. If I erase the cache and app data it will run once correctly, but the problem returns after the account settings and whatnot are reinstalled.
Any help would be appreciated
```
01-12 11:57:19.576 I/MultiDex(24767): VM with version 1.6.0 does not have multidex support
01-12 11:57:19.576 I/MultiDex(24767): install
01-12 11:57:19.576 I/MultiDex(24767): MultiDexExtractor.load(/data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox-1.apk, false)
01-12 11:57:19.586 I/MultiDex(24767): loading existing secondary dex files
01-12 11:57:19.586 I/MultiDex(24767): load found 2 secondary dex files
01-12 11:57:19.586 I/MultiDex(24767): install done
01-12 11:57:19.596 I/SearchInitializer(24767): Initialized process com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox:search
01-12 11:57:19.606 W/ApplicationPackageManager(24767): getCSCPackageItemText()
01-12 11:57:19.616 E/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find class 'android.content.pm.LauncherApps', referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.y.b.a.j
01-12 11:57:19.616 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve check-cast 201 (Landroid/content/pm/LauncherApps;) in Lcom/google/android/apps/gsa/shared/y/b/a;
01-12 11:57:19.616 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x1f at 0x0046
01-12 11:57:19.656 D/EnterpriseDeviceManager(908): ContainerId: 0
01-12 11:57:19.656 D/STATUSBAR-NetworkController(2065): refreshSignalCluster: data=0 bt=false
01-12 11:57:19.666 W/ActivityManager(908): mDVFSHelper.acquire()
01-12 11:57:19.666 D/STATUSBAR-IconMerger(2065): checkOverflow(360), More:false, Req:false Child:1
01-12 11:57:19.676 W/ContextImpl(908): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.sendBroadcast:1469 com.android.server.am.ActivityStack.startPausingLocked:1002 com.android.server.am.ActivityStack.resumeTopActivityLocked:1940 com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.resumeTopActivitiesLocked:3076 com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.resumeTopActivitiesLocked:3054
01-12 11:57:19.686 V/SmartFaceService - 3rd party pause(908): onReceive [android.intent.action.ACTIVITY_STATE/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/pause]
01-12 11:57:19.696 V/WindowOrientationListener(908): mSContextAutoRotationListener.getProposedRotation, mbResultFaceDectection: false
01-12 11:57:19.696 V/WindowOrientationListener(908): mSContextAutoRotationListener.getProposedRotation, Rotation: -1
01-12 11:57:19.696 V/WindowOrientationListener(908): mSContextAutoRotationListener.getProposedRotation, mbResultFaceDectection: false
01-12 11:57:19.696 V/WindowOrientationListener(908): mSContextAutoRotationListener.getProposedRotation, Rotation: -1
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/Launcher(2965): onStop, Launcher: 1163129296
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/Launcher.HomeView(2965): onStop
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/AbsListView(2965): onVisibilityChanged() is called, visibility : 4
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/AbsListView(2965): unregisterIRListener() is called
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/AbsListView(2965): onVisibilityChanged() is called, visibility : 4
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/AbsListView(2965): unregisterIRListener() is called
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/SurfaceWidgetClient$ISurfaceWidgetStub(15032): [123491/1] Surface widget visibility changed visibility = false on instance = 1
01-12 11:57:19.696 D/SurfaceWidgetView(2965): destroyHardwareResources():1135437944
01-12 11:57:19.696 V/WindowManager(908): rotationForOrientationLw(orient=-1, last=0); user=0 USER_ROTATION_LOCKED sensorRotation=-1 mLidState=-1 mDockMode=0 mHdmiPlugged=false mAccelerometerDefault=false
01-12 11:57:19.706 W/ContextImpl(908): Calling a method in the system process without a qualified user: android.app.ContextImpl.sendBroadcast:1469 com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.realStartActivityLocked:1156 com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.startSpecificActivityLocked:1299 com.android.server.am.ActivityStack.resumeTopActivityLocked:2257 com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.resumeTopActivitiesLocked:3076
01-12 11:57:19.736 I/com.sec.att.apo.ApoService(2821): On foreground activity changed : 2965,10009,false
01-12 11:57:19.736 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method com.google.android.apps.gsa.searchnow.SearchNowActivity.finishAndRemoveTask, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.searchnow.SearchNowActivity.Ai
01-12 11:57:19.736 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 39376: Lcom/google/android/apps/gsa/searchnow/SearchNowActivity;.finishAndRemoveTask ()V
01-12 11:57:19.736 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x0006
01-12 11:57:19.736 V/SmartFaceService - 3rd party pause(908): onReceive [android.intent.action.ACTIVITY_STATE/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox/create]
01-12 11:57:19.736 D/STATUSBAR-NetworkController(2065): onReceive() - RSSI_CHANGED_ACTION, WIFI_STATE, NETWORK_STATE
01-12 11:57:19.746 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.app.Activity.releaseInstance, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.ui.i.releaseInstance
01-12 11:57:19.746 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 386: Landroid/app/Activity;.releaseInstance ()Z
01-12 11:57:19.746 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6f at 0x000a
01-12 11:57:19.746 W/ApplicationPackageManager(24767): getCSCPackageItemText()
01-12 11:57:19.756 D/Launcher(2965): onTrimMemory. Level: 20
01-12 11:57:19.796 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.content.Context.getDrawable, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.sidekick.shared.ui.j.setInsets
01-12 11:57:19.796 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 891: Landroid/content/Context;.getDrawable (I)Landroid/graphics/drawable/Drawable;
01-12 11:57:19.796 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x003e
01-12 11:57:19.796 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.content.Context.getDrawable, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.sidekick.shared.ui.j.setInsets
01-12 11:57:19.796 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 891: Landroid/content/Context;.getDrawable (I)Landroid/graphics/drawable/Drawable;
01-12 11:57:19.796 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x0053
01-12 11:57:19.796 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.view.View.setOnApplyWindowInsetsListener, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.ui.drawer.AccountNavigationDrawerLayout.akf
01-12 11:57:19.796 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 13155: Landroid/view/View;.setOnApplyWindowInsetsListener (Landroid/view/View$OnApplyWindowInsetsListener;)V
01-12 11:57:19.796 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x007b
01-12 11:57:19.806 I/dalvikvm(24767): Failed resolving Lcom/google/android/gms/people/accountswitcherview/k; interface 2005 'Landroid/view/View$OnApplyWindowInsetsListener;'
01-12 11:57:19.806 W/dalvikvm(24767): Link of class 'Lcom/google/android/gms/people/accountswitcherview/k;' failed
01-12 11:57:19.806 E/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find class 'com.google.android.gms.people.accountswitcherview.k', referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.ui.drawer.AccountNavigationDrawerLayout.akf
01-12 11:57:19.806 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve new-instance 12126 (Lcom/google/android/gms/people/accountswitcherview/k;) in Lcom/google/android/apps/gsa/shared/ui/drawer/AccountNavigationDrawerLayout;
01-12 11:57:19.806 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x22 at 0x0088
01-12 11:57:19.806 I/dalvikvm(24767): Failed resolving Lcom/google/android/gms/people/accountswitcherview/k; interface 2005 'Landroid/view/View$OnApplyWindowInsetsListener;'
01-12 11:57:19.806 W/dalvikvm(24767): Link of class 'Lcom/google/android/gms/people/accountswitcherview/k;' failed
01-12 11:57:19.806 D/dalvikvm(24767): DexOpt: unable to opt direct call 0xcd52 at 0x8a in Lcom/google/android/apps/gsa/shared/ui/drawer/AccountNavigationDrawerLayout;.akf
01-12 11:57:19.826 D/dalvikvm(12902): GC_CONCURRENT freed 2095K, 23% free 26394K/34056K, paused 3ms+3ms, total 60ms
01-12 11:57:19.826 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve static field 5339 (ACTION_SCROLL_BACKWARD) in Landroid/view/accessibility/AccessibilityNodeInfo$AccessibilityAction;
01-12 11:57:19.826 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x62 at 0x0037
01-12 11:57:19.826 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve static field 5341 (ACTION_SCROLL_FORWARD) in Landroid/view/accessibility/AccessibilityNodeInfo$AccessibilityAction;
01-12 11:57:19.826 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x62 at 0x004d
01-12 11:57:19.836 W/EDMNativeHelper(256): EDMNativeHelperService is published
01-12 11:57:19.856 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.view.ViewAnimationUtils.createCircularReveal, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.ui.d.setTarget
01-12 11:57:19.856 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve static method 13192: Landroid/view/ViewAnimationUtils;.createCircularReveal (Landroid/view/View;IIFF)Landroid/animation/Animator;
01-12 11:57:19.856 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x71 at 0x0053
01-12 11:57:19.906 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.app.Activity.requestPermissions, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.shared.util.permissions.a.a
01-12 11:57:19.906 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 387: Landroid/app/Activity;.requestPermissions ([Ljava/lang/String;I)V
01-12 11:57:19.906 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x002d
01-12 11:57:19.916 I/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find method android.content.Context.checkSelfPermission, referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.f.a.d
01-12 11:57:19.916 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve virtual method 876: Landroid/content/Context;.checkSelfPermission (Ljava/lang/String;)I
01-12 11:57:19.916 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x6e at 0x0006
01-12 11:57:19.936 E/dalvikvm(24767): Could not find class 'android.content.pm.LauncherApps', referenced from method com.google.android.apps.gsa.search.shared.multiuser.l.connect
01-12 11:57:19.936 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve check-cast 201 (Landroid/content/pm/LauncherApps;) in Lcom/google/android/apps/gsa/search/shared/multiuser/l;
01-12 11:57:19.936 D/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: replacing opcode 0x1f at 0x0085
01-12 11:57:19.936 D/dalvikvm(24767): DexOpt: couldn't find static field Landroid/os/Build;.SUPPORTED_ABIS
01-12 11:57:19.936 W/dalvikvm(24767): VFY: unable to resolve static field 236 (SUPPORTED_ABIS) in Landroid/os/Build;
```<issue_comment>username_1: The default directory is: `/data/data/com.termux/files/home`.
Since Termux supports bash commands, user can run `pwd` to print current working directory.
Note: `pwd` is an acronym of **p**rint **w**orking **d**irectory.
---
Reference: [Unix.SE - How to get current working directory?](https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/188182/how-to-get-current-working-directory)
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: You can query the `$HOME` variable to find the "default folder" regardless of the terminal app you're using:
```
$ echo $HOME
/data/data/com.termux/files/home
```
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/6kcqy.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Provided that you don't want to root your phone, it is possible to change permission for Termux (Settings->Applications->Termux->Permissions) and enable the Storage permission.
This way you are granted access to phone and sdcard storage and you can use it as superuser (mv, ls and other commands work as intended) in the application.
So, you can move or copy the files you need into internal storage.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_4: You don't need to root your device. All you need to do is run the following command on a non-rooted (or rooted) device to allow termux to access your existing directories, particularly `/storage/emulated/0`:
```
termux-setup-storage
```
this creates a new directory in termux, `~/storage`, which contains simlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` and can be accessed by a standard gui file manager.
You will need to grant file access to termux when prompted after you run the command.
See [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166595/termux-how-do-i-create-a-directory-of-files-accessible-outside-of-termux/166637#166637).
Upvotes: 6 <issue_comment>username_5: You can touch it on `data/data/com.termux/files/home`. That's the default main directory of Termux.
It's impossible to find the file that you've created on Termux main directory as I mentioned above on your phone because it's not rooted on any device.
It works as sort of a server. By thereon `data/data/com.texmux/files/home`, which is the default main directory of Termux, you can already browse files, create files, manipulating them the same sort you're using your file manager
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_6: You can access the files inside the termux folder by simply doing this. (Without using any third-party app/rooting your device)
Step 1: Go to Downloads on your Device
Step 2: Go to the Appbar
Step 3: Scroll down till you find Termux
Step 4: Click on Termux and you can see your files
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_7: Termux has its default directory that's inaccessible to newbies. To verify this, on the CLI, type
```
$ pwd
```
and `data/data/com.termux/files/home` should appear.
To be able to manipulate your Android directory from Termux, on your Android device, go to Settings - Apps - Termux - Permissions - tap "Storage" on.
Now on the CLI, in Termux, type
```
$ cd /storage/emulated/0
$ pwd
```
and `/storage/emulated/0` should appear.
You can as well create a new file in your local storage, type
```
$ echo hello world > MyFirstTermuxFile.txt
```
That's it. You can now play with your local device storage.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_8: You can view it easily with Material file manager.
<https://www.learntermux.tech/2020/10/Termux-File-Manager.html>
Here is a guide I found useful to me.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 377 | 1,397 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I remove this notification without disabling Wi-Fi calling? This notification cannot be swiped away like most others, and I consider it to be a nuisance.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HnJUX.png)
There was a "solution" to this problem, [posted on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS7/comments/4jr0fb/if_you_want_to_get_rid_of_wifi_calling/), but it only works temporarily, the notification returns as soon as a phone call is made or you connect to Wi-Fi again. Another "solution," [posted on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M6-_i07lnE), involves disabling notifications for the IPService app, but this does not work for newer versions of Android.
I am running android 6.0.1 and I'm on T-Mobile, but I would guess that this notification is here for all carriers and Android versions which support Wi-Fi calling.<issue_comment>username_1: Answer for for Android 7.0+ : It is not possible to turn it off. No little (i) after long press of notification. Only can be disabled for lock screen. So annoying.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I set wifi calling preferences to prefer cell. That way the notification only shows when wifi is needed. That's much less often with this brand new phone.
Doesn't help if you are buried in an office building with no cell sigmal.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 363 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S5. A few weeks ago, my video camera stopped working. Every time I press the video button, the following message appears:
>
> Security Policy prevents video recording
>
>
>
I have tried every recommendation, but I am still seeing this notice.
How can I get rid of this issue to record again?<issue_comment>username_1: A Security Policy can come from a few different sources, so it depends on where yours originated.
If it is a company device, you may not have any options without asking for permission.
If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, you would likely need to remove the account.
If it is your personal device and you do not have an Exchange account:
* Go to Settings -> More -> Application Manager (or Settings -> Apps on Samsung)
* Select the All item
* Scroll down and tap on Security Policy Update
* Press Force Quit
* Press Clear Data
* Restart your phone
Credit for this process goes to [skippybosco's reply on reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxynote4/comments/5sw5bz/security_policy_restricts_use_of_camera_message/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Check if [Sensors Off](https://source.android.com/devices/sensors/sensors-off) is enabled on the quick settings panel.
It might also be a reason why your camera won't work.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 642 | 2,319 | <issue_start>username_0: I discovered that the files and directory that are created in (default) Termux, are not accessible to other apps on non-rooted phones.
[Where is the folder that Termux defaults to?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166538/where-is-the-folder-that-termux-defaults-to)
How do I set it to use a folder / filespace that I can access through an app like ES File Explorer?
Or perhaps slightly differently, how in Termus would I change to, let's say, the default "Download" folder?
Cheers.<issue_comment>username_1: From within Termux itself, you can change the current directory to the internal storage, by means of
```
cd /storage/emulated/0
```
or
```
cd /sdcard
```
followed by enter. After that, create a new directory by using
```
mkdir Directory
```
and replace `Directory` with a name of your choice. You'll then have a new directory in your device's internal storage, whose data you'll be able to access with any file manager.
---
Notes concerning Marshmallow and above
--------------------------------------
If your device is running Android 6 or newer, you'll need to run the command
```
termux-setup-storage
```
from within Termux, and then accept the request to write to the storage, in order for Termux to be able to perform directory and file creation.
The `termux-setup-storage` command creates a new directory in your `$HOME` or `~/` directory named `storage`. This new directory contains a few symlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` listed below:
```
dcim -> /storage/emulated/0/DCIM
downloads -> /storage/emulated/0/Download
external-1 -> /storage/external_sd/Android/data/com.termux/files
movies -> /storage/emulated/0/Movies
music -> /storage/emulated/0/Music
pictures -> /storage/emulated/0/Pictures
shared -> /storage/emulated/0
```
Therefore, you can run the following commands to create `/storage/emulated/0/Directory` described above with a little less typing now:
```
cd ~/storage/shared
mkdir Directory
```
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: See <https://wiki.termux.com/index.php?search=Storage> for the newest information about using storage in Termux. <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Termux-setup-storage> is the prerequisite. Use it first. To share data see <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Sharing_Data> for more information.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/11 | 565 | 2,099 | <issue_start>username_0: This problem is very weird for it has never happened until now. Whenever I want to play a video in chrome it starts to load the video after which it stops and shows the play button again but it does not function when tapped and this happens for every video. What is causing this?<issue_comment>username_1: From within Termux itself, you can change the current directory to the internal storage, by means of
```
cd /storage/emulated/0
```
or
```
cd /sdcard
```
followed by enter. After that, create a new directory by using
```
mkdir Directory
```
and replace `Directory` with a name of your choice. You'll then have a new directory in your device's internal storage, whose data you'll be able to access with any file manager.
---
Notes concerning Marshmallow and above
--------------------------------------
If your device is running Android 6 or newer, you'll need to run the command
```
termux-setup-storage
```
from within Termux, and then accept the request to write to the storage, in order for Termux to be able to perform directory and file creation.
The `termux-setup-storage` command creates a new directory in your `$HOME` or `~/` directory named `storage`. This new directory contains a few symlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` listed below:
```
dcim -> /storage/emulated/0/DCIM
downloads -> /storage/emulated/0/Download
external-1 -> /storage/external_sd/Android/data/com.termux/files
movies -> /storage/emulated/0/Movies
music -> /storage/emulated/0/Music
pictures -> /storage/emulated/0/Pictures
shared -> /storage/emulated/0
```
Therefore, you can run the following commands to create `/storage/emulated/0/Directory` described above with a little less typing now:
```
cd ~/storage/shared
mkdir Directory
```
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: See <https://wiki.termux.com/index.php?search=Storage> for the newest information about using storage in Termux. <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Termux-setup-storage> is the prerequisite. Use it first. To share data see <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Sharing_Data> for more information.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/12 | 561 | 2,082 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to browse on my Samsung android phone using Chrome and I keep on being redirected and having all this kinds of popups coming up. I have tried all solutions offered online and none is working. Please help me out because this is really pissing me off!!<issue_comment>username_1: From within Termux itself, you can change the current directory to the internal storage, by means of
```
cd /storage/emulated/0
```
or
```
cd /sdcard
```
followed by enter. After that, create a new directory by using
```
mkdir Directory
```
and replace `Directory` with a name of your choice. You'll then have a new directory in your device's internal storage, whose data you'll be able to access with any file manager.
---
Notes concerning Marshmallow and above
--------------------------------------
If your device is running Android 6 or newer, you'll need to run the command
```
termux-setup-storage
```
from within Termux, and then accept the request to write to the storage, in order for Termux to be able to perform directory and file creation.
The `termux-setup-storage` command creates a new directory in your `$HOME` or `~/` directory named `storage`. This new directory contains a few symlinks to `/storage/emulated/0` listed below:
```
dcim -> /storage/emulated/0/DCIM
downloads -> /storage/emulated/0/Download
external-1 -> /storage/external_sd/Android/data/com.termux/files
movies -> /storage/emulated/0/Movies
music -> /storage/emulated/0/Music
pictures -> /storage/emulated/0/Pictures
shared -> /storage/emulated/0
```
Therefore, you can run the following commands to create `/storage/emulated/0/Directory` described above with a little less typing now:
```
cd ~/storage/shared
mkdir Directory
```
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: See <https://wiki.termux.com/index.php?search=Storage> for the newest information about using storage in Termux. <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Termux-setup-storage> is the prerequisite. Use it first. To share data see <https://wiki.termux.com/wiki/Sharing_Data> for more information.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/12 | 1,222 | 5,882 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 32GB. Recently I found out that out of the 32GB, at least 8GB is being used by apps inside Samsung Knox. Not Knox itself, but apps inside it.
I'd like to keep Knox for its features if my phone gets stolen, but I won't actively be using the apps within.
How can I delete apps like WhatsApp from Knox?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Open **Knox**
2. Go to **MyKnox Settings**
3. Scroll down to **Application manager**
4. Touch the app you want to uninstall
5. Tap on Uninstall
Note: System apps can't be uninstalled, but you can disable them.
---
WhatsApp can be uninstalled
MS Word can't be uninstalled
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: For uninstalling apps in My Knox, you can go to My Knox settings and uninstall from the application manager.
---
I prefer using the original Knox pre-installed on our phones. It is more secure than "My Knox" from Play Store. Both are by Samsung, but with pre-installed Knox, you cannot use third-party apps which makes it more secure; with the latter one, other apps installed inside your Knox container can still access your files in your Knox container.
Still, the choice is up to you... (I am a Samsung Note user)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: 1. Open Knox
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to Applications
4. Uninstall the app like any other
5. It will unistall only on Knox
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Actually, WhatsApp is a system app in the main system and not in Knox. However, when you allow it to be copied to Knox, it will be a system app also in Knox.
When I tried to remove it from Knox, it removed itself from the main system also and defaulted to the preinstalled on the main and on the Knox.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_5: You could use an Android debugger even if you think you couldn't. No root required.
1. Unlock developer mode on your phone
(i) Settings > About your phone > About your Software > Build number - tap it 7 times
2. Allow USB debug on the phone
{} Developer mode > Debug > USB Debug (toggle)
3. Install "App Inspector" from Google Play to get package names for undesirable apps (Touch name with icon -> Package name)
4. Connect your phone to PC in "only charge" mode, allow debug
5. Install Android Debug Bridge
For Linux OS, this is most likely `sudo apt-get install adb` , there are Windows packages as well. You also could connect Android to Android instead of PC and use the ADB OTG Android app from Google Play on an auxiliary device (Android Debug Bridge On The Go)
6. **Figure out user ID for Knox folder**
```
admin@admin:~(10/18/21 13:07:24)$ adb shell
1|star2lte:/ $ pm list users
Users:
UserInfo{0:username_5:13} running
UserInfo{150:Secure Folder:50020030} running
```
`--user 0` is a default user, and `pm list users` allows you to find out Knox user number. Probably you should keep Knox folder unlocked.
7. Slaughter the bloatware
```
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.android.chrome
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.microsoft.office.excel
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.facebook.services
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.facebook.system
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.facebook.appmanager
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.microsoft.office.word
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.microsoft.office.powerpoint
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.samsung.android.bixby.service
Success
star2lte:/ $ pm uninstall -k --user 150 com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller
Success
```
Just don't cut anything sufficient
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/11 | 493 | 2,118 | <issue_start>username_0: I live in UK and recenlty I felt the need of getting VPN. Everywhere.
There is an option in android 6.x: Always-on VPN, but there are two issues with it:
* It does not reconnect after lost connection. That usually means that whenever connection drops for some reason you have to Unlock phone -> Go to Settings -> More connection settings -> VPN -> More -> Always-on VPN, change server you like to connect to, click OK and wait ~5s for it to recconect.
Why wouldn't it reconnect automaticly (or maybe it doesn't do that only in certain situations)?
* In case server is not available I would like to be able to establish more than one VPN service, so phone tries first one, if it can't connect than go to second one, than third etc. Is it possible?<issue_comment>username_1: I suggest using OpenVPN with TCP to keep connection stable and more reliable. it also depends on the VPN service you are using. to understand why vpn fails you will need to take a look at the logs.
I don't think Android VPN natively offer always on feature, to get such functionality, you might have to use an automation service, like Tasker.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I use PIA and downloaded their app from Google Play and it connects automatically. I have a Galaxy S5 and do not use the phone's VPN settings.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I also have this problem and have found it particularly annoying. I'm using PIA and their app just sits there unless I bounce the connection. I've just raised a ticket with them about it.
However, I suspect that this is more of an Android problem as I also see this behaviour when using OpenVPN. Specifically, when I drop the wifi connection and the phone switch over to the mobile data connection the OpenVPN client logs "write udp : network unreachable".
Looks to me like the VPN clients are binding to the current primary network interface and when that changes (by whatever means) they are not detecting that and switching to the new one.
I don't have a solution at the moment but I'll report back here once PIA respond to my ticket.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/13 | 1,381 | 5,447 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a messaging app (TextNow) that sometimes likes to put a sticky notification up (to notify me that I have used up my data and am being throttled), which I do not want and cannot be disabled in the apps settings.
Normally when an app abuses notifications like this I simply disable notifications for that app. However, in this case I would miss text messages if I did that. Therefor I was hoping for some way to either:
* Block notifications based on their content.
* For this specific app, only allow dismissable notifications.
I do have a rooted phone.
Example of the notification:
Note: I have posted an answer to this question, but I am still looking for better options.<issue_comment>username_1: This can be done in a hacky way using an automation tool such as [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate&hl=en) or [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid&hl=en). Others will also likely work, but I haven't tried them. First note that:
* This requires root.
* This will dismiss any other notifications that also happen to open from the same app at the same time.
Make a macro that:
1. Waits until the notification has been posted.
* On MacroDroid, set a trigger for "Notification Received". Set the content to match the notification you want blocked.
* On Automate, use a "Notification posted?" block with "Proceed" set to "When transition". On the flowchart, connect "No" to "In"
2. Disables notifications for the app.
* On MacroDroid, use Configure App Notification > Disable
* On Automate, use the "App notification set state" block, with "Notifications" set to "off"
3. Enables notifications for the app.
* Same as above but enable (on) instead of disable.
Thanks to [beeshyam's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166696/blocking-notification-based-on-content-or-sticky-ness#comment213588_166696) for getting me most of the way there.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [automation](/questions/tagged/automation "show questions tagged 'automation'") is preferred option, since OP is looking for *context* based actions . Many apps are available. I prefer using [MacroDroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arlosoft.macrodroid), since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn (app guides you through the settings - make sure from the app settings you activate *ignore battery optimisations* if using Marshmallow)
OP has [confirmed in his answer that Macrodroid approach as suggested by me in comments worked](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/166889/131553) and his answer covers another automation app as well
You would need two macros for this to start with ( **needs root**)
First macro would look like this (Triggers / Actions / Constraints are added by **+**)
Macro 1 : Remove notification (name of macro )
----------------------------------------------
**Trigger** : *Notification* → *Notification Received* → *Select Application* → *Choose App* → *Text Content* → *Contains* (Notification Text which you wish to disable)
**Actions**:
*Configure App Notifications* → *Choose App* →*Disable*
**Constraints**: No Constraints
**Logic:** We need to identify the content of notification to disable this notification from appearing. Not specifying any Constraints means we want the macro to always run
In the next macro, we make sure that if the content of notification is anything else, that notification is shown
Macro 2 : Enable notification (name of macro )
----------------------------------------------
**Trigger** : *Notification* → *Notification Received* → *Select Application* → *Choose App* → *Text Content* → *Excludes* (Notification Text which was disabled in earlier macro)
**Actions**:
*Configure App Notifications* → *Choose App* →*Enable*
**Note:**
1. Tested and working on Moto X Play, Android 6.0.1, with a different app, since app in OP doesn't work in country
2. In my experience, heavily modded OS's like Samsung, Huawei, MIUI at times produce unexpected results, so it is better to have two separate macros - easier to troubleshoot from the app logs.
Optimal approach
----------------
Once you have them working satisfactorily, you can *elegantly combine* above macros to have a *single macro* (not tested by me since I don't have any apps that produce multiple sticky notifications but should work). This is a *better approach*, since notifications aren't lost as pointed out by OP in his solution
>
> This will dismiss any other notifications that also happen to open from the same app at the same time.
>
>
>
**Macro : Enable / Disable notification selectively**
**Trigger** : *Notification* → *Notification Received* → *Select Application* → *Choose App* → *Text Content* → *Any*
**Actions**:
*If Clause* → *Add Condition* →*Notification Present* → Select Application\* → *Choose App* → *Text Content* → *Matches* ( Notification Text for which you wish to disable )
* Add Child action ( by long press of above action) of first Macro
* Add *else clause* ( long press *if*) and add action of second Macro
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/14 | 947 | 3,364 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed CM 14.1 on a Nexus 6 and the first update booted into TWRP automatically to install but failed.
I manually installed the zip from the cmupdater folder and rebooted.
Now every time I try to reboot my phone or power it on from powered off it goes straight into TWRP.
Currently I have to boot into the bootloader and choose the `Start` option to get into my system.
Tried clearing dalvik/cache & internal storage in case something was cached somewhere. No dice.<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access twrp i sugest to download the last cm version from web and install it doing the same method that used to flash cm for the first time, not update, install gaps and see if boots into cm.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you've already cleared your internal storage, I assume you backed up your important data already. In that case, flash a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/images) and get a fresh start.
Just don't do CM updates via the built-in updater, it's designed to work well only with CM Recovery (which is pathetically weak).
EDIT: From your feedback it seems CM Recovery is what's required to finish the update (or at least get you out of the process). Just flash it and boot into it. Replace it with a recovery of choice later.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had this problem on a Motorola Moto Z.
Here's how I fixed it:
1. Make sure fastboot is installed on your computer
2. Boot your phone into bootloader (usually by holding volume keys while powering up)
3. Connect the phone to the computer via an USB cable
4. Issue the following command on your computer:
`fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`
5. Power phone off.
The next time the phone should directly boot as usual.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have LineageOS. And an a/b device, and what i did fixed it for me. Basically i switched from A partrition to B throu twrp then i rebooted
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Mammuth's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166738/how-to-fix-phone-always-booting-into-recovery-even-when-system-exists#comment272969_166738)
points to a very simple solution that worked for me, once I adjusted it. Here's what I did:
Go to TWRP recovery terminal commands, and enter the following:
First navigate into */dev/block/platform/soc/*:
>
> cd /dev/block/platform/soc/
>
>
>
Now take a look at the contents of that folder by typing:
>
> ls
>
>
>
If all is well, there will be a subfolder named *xx.sdhci*, where the *xx* is a string of numbers, e.g. *7464900.sdhci*.
Now issue the following command, taking care to replace **xx.sdhci** with the folder name found in the previous step:
>
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/soc/**xx.sdhci**/by-name/misc
>
>
>
Finally reboot by typing:
>
> reboot
>
>
>
This fixed it for me. I hope it works for you as well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This usually happens when the ROM is not installed properly, try flashing the factory image and start over the process again, install the latest vendor firmware(if there's one) and install the latest TWRP and then flash the ROM file, In my experience you don't have to wipe the internal storage every single time if your device is not encrypted, just the system, data, Dalvik/ART Cache, is enough.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/14 | 1,036 | 3,498 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a Samsung Galaxy C7 (SM-C7000) from China. I'm trying to install Hong Kong firmware on it and of course, got the partition size error in Odin. I searched around and found one `pit` file for my model Hong Kong. However, I'm concerned if it is the right file or not.
The content of the PIT file: <https://pastebin.com/FncY05pg>.
USERDATA view
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fn8tX.png)
Can I flash the attached `pit` file? Otherwise, what is the correct file for my phone's Hong Kong PIT file?
**My Phone**
* Model - SM-C7000
* Variant - China
* Storage - 32 GB<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access twrp i sugest to download the last cm version from web and install it doing the same method that used to flash cm for the first time, not update, install gaps and see if boots into cm.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you've already cleared your internal storage, I assume you backed up your important data already. In that case, flash a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/images) and get a fresh start.
Just don't do CM updates via the built-in updater, it's designed to work well only with CM Recovery (which is pathetically weak).
EDIT: From your feedback it seems CM Recovery is what's required to finish the update (or at least get you out of the process). Just flash it and boot into it. Replace it with a recovery of choice later.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had this problem on a Motorola Moto Z.
Here's how I fixed it:
1. Make sure fastboot is installed on your computer
2. Boot your phone into bootloader (usually by holding volume keys while powering up)
3. Connect the phone to the computer via an USB cable
4. Issue the following command on your computer:
`fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`
5. Power phone off.
The next time the phone should directly boot as usual.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have LineageOS. And an a/b device, and what i did fixed it for me. Basically i switched from A partrition to B throu twrp then i rebooted
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Mammuth's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166738/how-to-fix-phone-always-booting-into-recovery-even-when-system-exists#comment272969_166738)
points to a very simple solution that worked for me, once I adjusted it. Here's what I did:
Go to TWRP recovery terminal commands, and enter the following:
First navigate into */dev/block/platform/soc/*:
>
> cd /dev/block/platform/soc/
>
>
>
Now take a look at the contents of that folder by typing:
>
> ls
>
>
>
If all is well, there will be a subfolder named *xx.sdhci*, where the *xx* is a string of numbers, e.g. *7464900.sdhci*.
Now issue the following command, taking care to replace **xx.sdhci** with the folder name found in the previous step:
>
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/soc/**xx.sdhci**/by-name/misc
>
>
>
Finally reboot by typing:
>
> reboot
>
>
>
This fixed it for me. I hope it works for you as well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This usually happens when the ROM is not installed properly, try flashing the factory image and start over the process again, install the latest vendor firmware(if there's one) and install the latest TWRP and then flash the ROM file, In my experience you don't have to wipe the internal storage every single time if your device is not encrypted, just the system, data, Dalvik/ART Cache, is enough.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/14 | 931 | 3,270 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having trouble with my new branded Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
How can I get a copy to the full logs (and other files), without rooting, for places I do not have the required access? I can read the logs in recovery booting, but how can I transfer digital copies of these logs as text to for example my email?<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access twrp i sugest to download the last cm version from web and install it doing the same method that used to flash cm for the first time, not update, install gaps and see if boots into cm.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you've already cleared your internal storage, I assume you backed up your important data already. In that case, flash a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/images) and get a fresh start.
Just don't do CM updates via the built-in updater, it's designed to work well only with CM Recovery (which is pathetically weak).
EDIT: From your feedback it seems CM Recovery is what's required to finish the update (or at least get you out of the process). Just flash it and boot into it. Replace it with a recovery of choice later.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had this problem on a Motorola Moto Z.
Here's how I fixed it:
1. Make sure fastboot is installed on your computer
2. Boot your phone into bootloader (usually by holding volume keys while powering up)
3. Connect the phone to the computer via an USB cable
4. Issue the following command on your computer:
`fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`
5. Power phone off.
The next time the phone should directly boot as usual.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have LineageOS. And an a/b device, and what i did fixed it for me. Basically i switched from A partrition to B throu twrp then i rebooted
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Mammuth's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166738/how-to-fix-phone-always-booting-into-recovery-even-when-system-exists#comment272969_166738)
points to a very simple solution that worked for me, once I adjusted it. Here's what I did:
Go to TWRP recovery terminal commands, and enter the following:
First navigate into */dev/block/platform/soc/*:
>
> cd /dev/block/platform/soc/
>
>
>
Now take a look at the contents of that folder by typing:
>
> ls
>
>
>
If all is well, there will be a subfolder named *xx.sdhci*, where the *xx* is a string of numbers, e.g. *7464900.sdhci*.
Now issue the following command, taking care to replace **xx.sdhci** with the folder name found in the previous step:
>
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/soc/**xx.sdhci**/by-name/misc
>
>
>
Finally reboot by typing:
>
> reboot
>
>
>
This fixed it for me. I hope it works for you as well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This usually happens when the ROM is not installed properly, try flashing the factory image and start over the process again, install the latest vendor firmware(if there's one) and install the latest TWRP and then flash the ROM file, In my experience you don't have to wipe the internal storage every single time if your device is not encrypted, just the system, data, Dalvik/ART Cache, is enough.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/14 | 891 | 3,132 | <issue_start>username_0: I have selected SD card as preselected storage space, but only the photographs I take are being stored in SD. Any other files, like Viber or Snapchat photographs, are being stored in phone's memory. How to solve tha?
Phone: ZTE Blade S6 Flex<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access twrp i sugest to download the last cm version from web and install it doing the same method that used to flash cm for the first time, not update, install gaps and see if boots into cm.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you've already cleared your internal storage, I assume you backed up your important data already. In that case, flash a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/images) and get a fresh start.
Just don't do CM updates via the built-in updater, it's designed to work well only with CM Recovery (which is pathetically weak).
EDIT: From your feedback it seems CM Recovery is what's required to finish the update (or at least get you out of the process). Just flash it and boot into it. Replace it with a recovery of choice later.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had this problem on a Motorola Moto Z.
Here's how I fixed it:
1. Make sure fastboot is installed on your computer
2. Boot your phone into bootloader (usually by holding volume keys while powering up)
3. Connect the phone to the computer via an USB cable
4. Issue the following command on your computer:
`fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`
5. Power phone off.
The next time the phone should directly boot as usual.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have LineageOS. And an a/b device, and what i did fixed it for me. Basically i switched from A partrition to B throu twrp then i rebooted
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Mammuth's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166738/how-to-fix-phone-always-booting-into-recovery-even-when-system-exists#comment272969_166738)
points to a very simple solution that worked for me, once I adjusted it. Here's what I did:
Go to TWRP recovery terminal commands, and enter the following:
First navigate into */dev/block/platform/soc/*:
>
> cd /dev/block/platform/soc/
>
>
>
Now take a look at the contents of that folder by typing:
>
> ls
>
>
>
If all is well, there will be a subfolder named *xx.sdhci*, where the *xx* is a string of numbers, e.g. *7464900.sdhci*.
Now issue the following command, taking care to replace **xx.sdhci** with the folder name found in the previous step:
>
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/soc/**xx.sdhci**/by-name/misc
>
>
>
Finally reboot by typing:
>
> reboot
>
>
>
This fixed it for me. I hope it works for you as well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This usually happens when the ROM is not installed properly, try flashing the factory image and start over the process again, install the latest vendor firmware(if there's one) and install the latest TWRP and then flash the ROM file, In my experience you don't have to wipe the internal storage every single time if your device is not encrypted, just the system, data, Dalvik/ART Cache, is enough.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/14 | 919 | 3,252 | <issue_start>username_0: I understand the main difference between a USB and USB-OTG cable is that the latter has an ID pin which is grounded.
Does this mean I cannot use a regular USB cable in an OTG (micro-B I believe) port instead of a regular USB cable with the same connector? Will any damage occur? Also, can I power a device from an OTG port like you can with regular USB devices?<issue_comment>username_1: If you can access twrp i sugest to download the last cm version from web and install it doing the same method that used to flash cm for the first time, not update, install gaps and see if boots into cm.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Since you've already cleared your internal storage, I assume you backed up your important data already. In that case, flash a [factory image](https://developers.google.com/android/images) and get a fresh start.
Just don't do CM updates via the built-in updater, it's designed to work well only with CM Recovery (which is pathetically weak).
EDIT: From your feedback it seems CM Recovery is what's required to finish the update (or at least get you out of the process). Just flash it and boot into it. Replace it with a recovery of choice later.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I had this problem on a Motorola Moto Z.
Here's how I fixed it:
1. Make sure fastboot is installed on your computer
2. Boot your phone into bootloader (usually by holding volume keys while powering up)
3. Connect the phone to the computer via an USB cable
4. Issue the following command on your computer:
`fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`
5. Power phone off.
The next time the phone should directly boot as usual.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I have LineageOS. And an a/b device, and what i did fixed it for me. Basically i switched from A partrition to B throu twrp then i rebooted
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: [Mammuth's comment](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166738/how-to-fix-phone-always-booting-into-recovery-even-when-system-exists#comment272969_166738)
points to a very simple solution that worked for me, once I adjusted it. Here's what I did:
Go to TWRP recovery terminal commands, and enter the following:
First navigate into */dev/block/platform/soc/*:
>
> cd /dev/block/platform/soc/
>
>
>
Now take a look at the contents of that folder by typing:
>
> ls
>
>
>
If all is well, there will be a subfolder named *xx.sdhci*, where the *xx* is a string of numbers, e.g. *7464900.sdhci*.
Now issue the following command, taking care to replace **xx.sdhci** with the folder name found in the previous step:
>
> dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/soc/**xx.sdhci**/by-name/misc
>
>
>
Finally reboot by typing:
>
> reboot
>
>
>
This fixed it for me. I hope it works for you as well!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: This usually happens when the ROM is not installed properly, try flashing the factory image and start over the process again, install the latest vendor firmware(if there's one) and install the latest TWRP and then flash the ROM file, In my experience you don't have to wipe the internal storage every single time if your device is not encrypted, just the system, data, Dalvik/ART Cache, is enough.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/16 | 270 | 980 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm sick of switching my headphone jack from my Mac to phone and vice versa. Is there any way to stream all audio playing on my Mac to my Android phone, so I can hear any audio from either my Mac or my phone through the same pair of headphones, at the same time?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, maybe not exactly what you want, but I can stream from my phone to my PC using standard Bluetooth A2DP profile. I can't stream from my Linux PC to my phone :-(.
Just pair the devices and I believe there is graphical tool on MacOSX to choose the source device (on Linux I use pulseaudio pavucontrol).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: i used the SoundWire
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWire>
but it has some kind of delay
i am not sure if it works on mac
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Airfoil is available cross platform:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rogueamoeba.AirfoilSpeakers>
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/17 | 341 | 1,263 | <issue_start>username_0: If I swipe with the edge of a palm, it is very unreliable -- sometimes screen is pressed and I do some operations instead of screen shot.
Pressing `Home` + `Power` simultaneously doesn't work.
What else can be done?
**UPDATE**
I am trying to take screenshow of an application, which I am debugging. When I run debug, it requests to close device monitor, so the third way of taking screenshots via device monitor also doesn't work.
**UPDATE 2**
Disabling swipe didn't help. Now it is impossible to take screenshot from within device at all.<issue_comment>username_1: Well, maybe not exactly what you want, but I can stream from my phone to my PC using standard Bluetooth A2DP profile. I can't stream from my Linux PC to my phone :-(.
Just pair the devices and I believe there is graphical tool on MacOSX to choose the source device (on Linux I use pulseaudio pavucontrol).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: i used the SoundWire
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.georgie.SoundWire>
but it has some kind of delay
i am not sure if it works on mac
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Airfoil is available cross platform:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rogueamoeba.AirfoilSpeakers>
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/17 | 360 | 1,396 | <issue_start>username_0: My WinPhone had this feature to set my phone silent at fixed hours of the night, but whitelist certain contacts for calls/texts.
I've recently switched to Android (OnePlus3) and while I'm sure this must be possible (iOS does it too IIRC) I can't see what its called or where to configure it.
Can someone tell me what these features are called on Android?
My phone is running OxygenOS 3.2.8 atop of Android 6.0.1<issue_comment>username_1: look at your settings for **Do not disturb** mode.
it will make your phone silent for everything, except your favorites contacts.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: Look in sounds and vibrations. Scroll to the bottom. There should be a do not disturb setting. In there you will find allow exceptions. Customize to you're preferred settings
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: "Silent" mode is sometimes conflated with Do-not-disturb mode, but they are different. Under standard Android, you can set certain contacts as able to bypass the DND mode. But if the phone is on silent (volume set to zero), then you still won't hear the call.
If you need a certain contact to be able to call you, audibly, even when the phone is on DND and silent, you can do this:
1. Add the contact to the DND exemptions.
2. Install an app such as MacroDroid. Create a macro so that whan that person calls, the volume is set to 100%.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/17 | 916 | 3,364 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a single app (ES File Explorer) that I want to prevent from updating and I don't quite understand what is happening.
1. Removed the app from My Apps in the Play Store
2. Turned off my network connection
3. Uninstalled the new version
4. Side loaded the old version
5. Immediately unchecked the auto update within the app (maybe about 30 sec later)
6. Turned my network back on
If I now check My Apps, there is an update for the app waiting and if I turn auto update back on, it will update to the new version.
If the app is not listed on My Apps - All (and I rechecked) and auto update is turned off within the app, what is causing this app to update and how do I prevent it?<issue_comment>username_1: Well, turning auto update off shall prevent the update. Though there is another way of doing it:
1. Uninstall the app.
2. Download and install the apk from any website other than playstore.
3. Now you are good to go!
Playstore now shouldn't list your app under the installed app section. So, no more updates!
Hope it helps.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: If you search the app on Play Store and open the app detail page you'll see three dots on upper-left corner (overflow menu).
Click on it. Then uncheck 'Auto-update'
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HllQl.jpg)
Click image for larger version
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Initially, I unchecked auto update both within the app and in the Play Store. I still got the update.
I then removed the app from My Apps, uninstalled, reinstalled the APK, quickly unchecked the auto-update box. I can no longer uncheck it in the Play Store as I have removed the app from the list.
I do not get an auto-update, but there is an update waiting for me to click on the update button. Since I removed it from the Play Store and uninstalled the app from my device and reinstalled the old APK from a flash drive, how does Google know to send me an update?
I am afraid that at some point I will forget and click on the update all button.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_4: Self sign the application that you don't want to be updated. If the signatures are different then for security reasons the app will never be updated.
Check this [article](https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/permanently-stop-any-app-from-updating-play-store-no-computer-needed-0184063/) to know how you can perform this within your smartphone.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_5: Unfortunately, APK-signer is no more usable (it sends you to create an account, verify it with VISA, and watch ads to add points to unlock the "free" feature)
BTW, I found APK Explorer & Editor on F-Droid:
1. Install & run it
2. Select installed APK you want to remove from PlayStore.
3. Hammer icon -> Prepare a signed APK
4. Create & note the path where it's created
5. Uninstall your app
6. Reinstall from modified APK
The app is no more present on the Play Store.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_6: For those still looking for this:
[**Update Locker**](https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/mod-xposed-4-1-update-locker-stop-update-your-apps.4433253/)
Needs Xposed
[Direct link to the module](https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/updatelocker_v1-2-2-apk.5747667/)
But don't skip the instructions from the link above
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/17 | 398 | 1,640 | <issue_start>username_0: I was trying to create an Android emulator on my computer but the AVD Manager is telling me that my computer doesn't support a required feature for the "VT-x or SVM." My computer has a AMD A6-5350M processor with radeon graphics with 8GB of memory. I was wondering if there was any way to run an emulator with this configuration.<issue_comment>username_1: VT-x is the Intel virtualization technology while SVM is its equivalent for AMD.
I think either your computer doesn't have such feature or it is not enabled.
Go to the BIOS and see if it is supported.
If the feature is not supported, you can test your app with ADB though.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found out that it seems that the state of enabling and disabling the virtualization on my computer is flipped in the BIOS. While trying to run the emulator did succeed is getting to the home screen when the virtualization was actually enabled, it was too slow to actually try to run anything from the Android AVD manager so my CPU itself is to blame. However I did manage to get a decent emulator running with Genymotion's free edition after discovering the fault in the BIOS.
You can download the free genymotion from the link:
<https://www.genymotion.com/fun-zone/>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: My Laptop has also got AMD processor, I tried with Android emulator many times but always get it running slow or not opening at all... So I switched to other Android emulators and I found "Xamarin" cool.. even Genymotion is cool but not all feature you get for fee :P.
So what I suggest is to use "Xamarin".
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/17 | 1,115 | 4,091 | <issue_start>username_0: I got Sony Xperia M4 Aqua with a locked bootloader, Android 6.01, and July 1, 2016 security patch, but no DM verity. I would like to freeze a few factory apps via ADB's `pm disable` command (or any other way possible). I've tried to run `su pm disable package.name` but the `su` command is not recognized for some reason.
I am a Linux noob but I got Android Studio with SDK and NDK installed on a lubuntu machine (got it also on Windows 7 machine).
Can someone explain to me the steps to take in order to gain root shell access with the Dirty COW exploit (or any other way) to be able to freeze apps?<issue_comment>username_1: The reason the command isn't working for you is because "su" is a binary that gets installed by rooting your device. Without a proper root, you have no "su" command.
In order to use the Dirty COW exploit, you have to compile the binary for your device's architecture.
* Head over to <https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195> and download or git clone the files.
* (Optional) If you do not know your device architecture, then on the phone, install the "Droid Hardware Info" app from Play Store, open it, and swipe left to get to the System tab. Next to the label "Instruction Sets" will be your supported architecture.
* On your computer, open a terminal and navigate to where the Dirty COW files are (extract if needed). Then simply type `make (insert architecture here)`. This will create two binaries inside the folder at `libs/(your_architecture)/` called `dirtycow` & `run-as`. Alternatively, if you have USB Debugging enabled, then simply attach the device and type `make root` and it will push the binaries into your device at `/data/local/tmp`, then automate a few ADB commands to exploit and grant you a *limited* root shell.
* If you don't see the terminal user icon as `#` and instead see a `$`, then the exploit didn't work at some point. Since the files are still on the device, I would suggest to then try and manually patch `run-as` by using `adb shell` and typing the following...
```
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/*
dirtycow /data/local/tmp/run-as /system/bin/run-as
/system/bin/run-as
```
If this doesn't prompt you as root user (#), then the exploit won't work for your device in this fashion and you'll need to do some digging into why not. If this happens, try opening an Issue on the Github repo, it's still pretty active so you should have an answer before long.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Dirty COW on Marshmallow cannot do anything because of SELinux restrictions.
[username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/171649/44325) is a good explanation of 'how to compile the Dirty COW proof of concept'. But it cannot even `ls` the current folder where it is run.
```
/data/local/tmp$ run-as
/data/local/tmp# ls
opendir failed, permission denied
```
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: To supplement [username_1's answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/171649/44325), note that compiling and using CVE-2016-5195 from timwr *requires* both ADB and NDK to be installed as well, prior to `make [architecture]` and `make root`, and that this must be done from a Linux environment.
All were either assumed that the prerequisites were obtained before doing this, prerequisites may have been added after comment, or little to nothing was known about exploit CVE-2016-5195 from the person who made the comment.
Anyways, this can all be done through: first, being in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, ext.) and assuming that `adb` is in your list of repositories for `apt` as it usually is by default but not all the time. If `sudo` isn't present, use `su`.
```
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb
```
Get latest Linux download from [here](https://developer.android.com/ndk/downloads/index.html), then extract and run:
```
export PATH=$PATH:/root/directory/of/ndk/
```
You may need to re-run `export` if you close the current terminal, as I cannot find a solution that stays.
Once all that is done, then you can follow @username_1's way of going about this.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/16 | 1,279 | 5,407 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm comparing the resource consumption of two Android Apps.
* App A uses accelerometer
* App B uses both accelerometer and gyroscope
After reading these sensors, these apps does some processing on the sensor values. Now I measured their CPU usage using dumpsys cpuinfo as well as top command.
In general, App B uses 3-4 times more CPU than App A. The actual numbers are as follows: These results for single CPU and my phone is using Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU (Samsung Galaxy S2).
```
App A (Average CPU Usage: 5%)
APP B (Average CPU Usage = 20%)
```
Then I measured the percentage battery usage for these two apps. I kept the Android phone in Aeroplane mode and only one of these two apps were running at a a specific moment of time. After running them for one hour, I get the following results:
```
Remaining battery level after one hour of use:
Idle mode: 99%
Running App A: 96%
Running App B: 93%
```
I was expecting the same ratio with these battery level as I observed with CPU Usage.
I also tested these apps on a smartwatch ( CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7) and I observed even smaller difference between the battery use. The observed results for one hour use are as follows:
```
Remaining battery level after one hour of use:
Idle mode: 99%
Running App A: 87%
Running App B: 85%
```
So my question: Why the ratio of CPU usage for these apps is not reflected in their remaining battery levels? Or Shouldn't the CPU Usage be linearly related to the battery use ?
Could the reason be that multiple cores are active at the same, that's why I observe small difference between the their battery levels?
PS: I use partial lock in these apps.<issue_comment>username_1: Long story short, battery comsumption depends not only on CPU but also every other part of your device.
Full version. An SoC consists of CPU, GPU, modem, north bridge, south bridge and RAM (on a discrete semiconductor chip but packed together into the same shell) altogether. Also the battery powers not only the SoC but also sensors, screen (which is usually the most power-consuming part) and wireless connection antennae.
A CPU has its own algorithm to control it's power and performance, which is called a 'governor'. A radical CPU governor tends to provide better CPU performance at the cost of high battery consumption, whereas a gentle governor will try to reduce battery consumption, resulting in lower CPU performance. The same applies to GPU and other parts of the SoC.
The screen is often the most battery-consuming part of a device, and the most decisive factors of a screen's power are size, resolution, brightness and technology (LCD or OLED). Cheaper phones and watches use LCD screens while high-end ones use OLED screen, as OLED uses significantly less power than an LCD one of the same specifications.
A watch usually has significantly less battery capacity but not-so-little screen power, which will decrease the draining difference in its battery stats while the screen is on. Besides, the sensors used on the phone and the watch may not be exactly the same, causing various differences.
The bottom line, the battery cost is determined by all parts of a device rather than only CPU. If another part is draining too much battery, you can't find large differences even though the CPU's power is highly variable.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Power-saving features are an important element to understanding power consumption on an Android device. [The Android Doze and App Standby documentation](https://developer.android.com/training/monitoring-device-state/doze-standby.html#understand_app_standby) describes power-saving features introduced in Android 6 (Marshmallow). While dozing, Android delays application actions and reduces use of network connections to reduce power consumption.
If the device is not in doze mode, it will consume considerably more power than when in doze mode. If you have an application that keeps the device awake when it otherwise would not be, this will cause other applications and communications to consume more power. The amount of power directly consumed by the application can be very small relative to the power consumption over the doze state.
There are also other battery-saving features (standby, for example), but I have not found documentation that is as good as the doze and app standby descriptions. I assume these other features exhibit the same kind of on/off power consumption characteristics.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Android battery usage not only depend on CPU status, but also depends on wifi status, sensors, bluetooth etc. Different device may lead to different result. <http://androidxref.com/9.0.0_r3/xref/frameworks/base/core/java/com/android/internal/os/BatteryStatsHelper.java>
FYI
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: . As already explained. Your battery usage depends on multiple factors not only on CPU.
. Secondly, when device is sleeping it drains very low battery whereas if you use wake lock, more battery is drain.
. According to documentation it is better to bundle tasks and run them in one go rather than calling wake lock again and again - because after wakelock is released it takes some time for phone to go back to idel state.
. Please check out following documentation
<https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/power/>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/18 | 798 | 2,927 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone fell from my pocket while on a bike. After a while it was giving me some problems so I decided to resetting it. I'm in China now and I forget that I have to do through all the processes but China is blocking Google's servers so I can't complete the connectivity check.<issue_comment>username_1: Assume you already have a VPN, or a Shadowsocks connection that *works globally* (i.e. not just for your browser - all applications on PC must be able to use it). If using Shadowsocks and don't know how to do it, look up another (paid) software called [Proxifier](https://www.proxifier.com/). I will leave this part out since this is not so relevant.
Connect PC and phone to the same network / same router. Install [Privoxy](http://www.privoxy.org/) and start it up, the default working port is 8118. Also get the local IP of your PC, for example `192.168.1.2`.
Now, on the phone in setup wizard, it will initially ask you to set up wireless network. At this phase, choose something like "options" or "advanced" so that you could tweak the network's advanced settings. Choose "manual" for proxy type, fill the IP into the hostname field and port into the port field, presumably like this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/3SvyX.png)
Done. Save this settings and you should be able to proceed with the rest of the setup.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: As seen in other answers, VPN is the best solution.
In case you don't have a VPN or it fails to connect, do as follows. This won't do any harm to your phone.
1. Unlock bootloader (if needed) and flash a **custom** recovery (if TWRP is available for your phone, go straight for it) and boot into it
For TWRP:
2. Tap 'Mounts' and tick 'system'
3. Tap 'Advanced' and 'File Manager', locate
Android 4.1 & before: `/system/app/SetupWizard.apk`
Android 4.2~5.0: `/system/priv-app/SetupWizard.apk`
Android 5.1 & after: `/system/priv-app/SetupWizard/SetupWizard.apk`
4. Rename it to SetupWizard.bak
Other custom recovery like CWM:
2. Navigate to 'Mounts' using volume buttons and press power button to enter
3. Again navigate to 'mount /system' and press power button
4. Get a PC (with adb available) and run
```
adb shell mv /system/app/SetupWizard.apk /system/app/SetupWizard.bak
```
Change the path to SetupWizard.apk respectively according to the information above. Then reboot.
After rebooting from recovery, you'll find that the setup screen is gone and there's no more troubles.
Edit: For most highly customized ROMs in China like MIUI and Huawei's EMUI and ZTE's, there may be other setup wizards called mi\_SetupWizard.apk or hwSetupWizard.apk or ZSetupWizard.apk, respectively, which exist **along side** the AOSP's one (usually located in `/system/app` regardless of ROM version). Remove them as well.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/18 | 333 | 1,357 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to know if there in big difference in Lineage OS and CyanogenMod ROM's ?<issue_comment>username_1: At the birth of Lineage OS, it's a direct fork (i.e. full copy) of CyanogenMod sources at that time, so it's obvious that LOS is a *continuation* of CM, not a *replacement* to it. Thus, aside from differences introduced by individual maintainers, and a few renames here and there in the OS, all that's left is the ROM's age - a CM ROM is definitely compiled before the incident, while a Lineage one is after.
What this means for you is just like what a newer CM version compared to an older one - most likely, the newer the better.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There will be differences between the two. The only major one I'm currently aware of is that LOS will not be allow root access by default whereas CM does.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: * Los os mean Lineage OS it came after cyanogenmod both LOS and CM have root access depend on your choices but in some official/unofficial Los rom need to download su zip file to flash in recovery(if there's only ADB gain root access)
* CM got many tweaks setting but Los add some security to make your device safe\*it got many features I am sure that Los got better security than CM.
Advantages of security Los better but if performance CM better.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/01/18 | 316 | 1,094 | <issue_start>username_0: According to <NAME> (OnePlus CEO) are there no plans to add support for Google's Daydream VR platform to there latest smartphone, the OnePlus 3T.
So my question is, is the OnePlus 3T nevertheless capable of running the Daydream VR Environment (App & Controller) without hacks?
*There is a [hack for the OnePlus 3](http://www.daydreamdistrict.com/run-daydream-vr-oneplus-3/), which involves rooting and side-loading, which i would really want to avoid.*<issue_comment>username_1: Without One Plus guys adding support there will be no direct way to do this.
however rooting is one of the ways but I would prefer not to do so.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Supposedly the hack for O+3 (2 extra XML config lines) should work for O+3t as well. Rooting + side loading part: [How to flash and root OnePlus 3T on Linux?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166033/how-to-flash-and-root-oneplus-3t-on-linux?noredirect=1&lq=1)
---
I managed to get it working during the summer, but during the fall the hack stopped working after an OS update :(.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/18 | 249 | 871 | <issue_start>username_0: I sold my LG G4 and I used the content lock on my files. Now, I switched my mobile to Huawei P8 Lite, but the files which were protected from my LG G4 couldn't be opened, and their format is some 'dm files'.
How to open these files?<issue_comment>username_1: Without One Plus guys adding support there will be no direct way to do this.
however rooting is one of the ways but I would prefer not to do so.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Supposedly the hack for O+3 (2 extra XML config lines) should work for O+3t as well. Rooting + side loading part: [How to flash and root OnePlus 3T on Linux?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/166033/how-to-flash-and-root-oneplus-3t-on-linux?noredirect=1&lq=1)
---
I managed to get it working during the summer, but during the fall the hack stopped working after an OS update :(.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/18 | 1,806 | 6,787 | <issue_start>username_0: I use GSAM battery monitor. i have flashed a few roms,
I get this reading:
~91% battery. 460ma current consumption with regular use(full brightness). 3:40 hours time left(avg last 5 minutes).
So this means that my 91% battery should hold around 1800mah-2000mah (460\*3:40) , but this is strange because my battery is a 4100mah battery, and i have it only for 8 months.
Another strange thing: when i look at Android's battery statistics, the sum of percenatges of the battery that goes towards each app(including screen) is only at ~50%.
As a fix, i tried to recharge my phone to 0% and than fully charge. but the problem stays the same.
So what does this mean ? and are my battery problems due to software or hardware?<issue_comment>username_1: Specific to your case
=====================
First of all I think your assumption is wrong. When the app states:
>
> ~91% battery. 460ma current consumption with regular use(full
> brightness). 3:40 hours time left(avg last 5 minutes).
>
>
>
This rather means you have 91% capacity left, or in your case 3731mAh from 4100mAh. It's currently drawing 460mA with regular use having screen on full brightness. And based on the average of the last 5 minutes you have 3:40 hours left.
So the 3:40 hours is not linked to the 460mA the way I read this information.
I didn't go through it but [this user guide](http://badassbatterymonitor.blogspot.be/2011/11/badass-battery-monitor-users-guide.html) from the authors might give you more insight.
In general
==========
I have no experience with that app but first of all you'd want to know how that app calculates these numbers. The app doesn't look like open source so reverse engineering it or contacting them seems like valid options.
The time left on these apps are always an indication based on what you did up to that time (and often starting from the time you stopped charging the phone). Nothing more than a prediction. If you use the phone more/less for the next hours it won't match reality for sure.
This app has some ratings in the store indicating there are bugs:
>
> <NAME> 5 januari 2017 Starting app Has to be done manually
> after fully charging. Otherwise fine. Strange?
>
>
> <NAME> 21 oktober 2016 Bug The widget keeps getting stuck on a
> certain percentage.. I have to reboot my phone to fix it. Ive got a
> Oneplus 3
>
>
>
See [play store link](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm&hl=nl) for more.
If this intrigues you you could always do tests and see how accurate these numbers are. How long does it last you in real life? Are you having issues with battery life? If so try to find out what app causes it by using the Android battery statistics.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Are battery monitors accurate ?
>
>
>
Battery monitors are an approximation and not accurate :
* They are usually based on Voltage measurements
* You need Voltage and Current measurements to get an accurate picture. Most phones have only Voltage sensors. Current sensors ( Coulomb Sensor) are available in some at OEM discretion ( Honor 6 for example). Even if the device has it, the kernel ( since you mentioned flashing ROMs) need to support it. For more details, see this [How does the Android estimate the battery level without a current sensor?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/46160/131553)
I don't know about your device but let's assume that it has only Voltage sensor as is common. Problems with accuracy using voltage sensing ( apart from current sensor bit)
* How often it needs to be updated (and reflect on the status bar), AFAIK is left to OEM implementation. [Is the battery icon on your Android phone telling you the truth?](http://www.theguardian.com/technology/blog/2011/nov/16/android-battery-icon-information) says that
updating battery SoC information is manufacturer dependent and not Android driven (emphasis mine and I haven't found any other source to dispute this)
>
> We contacted Google about this, and the indication is that the battery data given in the Settings is the correct one. The updating of the icon happens "every so often", we're told; quite how often is **entirely up to the manufacturer, rather than being part of the Android code**
>
>
>
* Further [voltage is NOT a true indicator of the amount of charge](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/94100/131553). This will explain in detail why
* Yet another problem with Voltage based measurement is battery behaviour. Li Ion batteries display a "flattish" voltage drop even though the amount of charge falls relatively steep as [seen here at Fig.2](http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/lithium_based_batteries)
Your app like other apps uses Voltage and inherently plagued with inaccuracies, so at best gives a rough estimate
* Starting from Lollipop Android gives you an estimate of *how long* your battery is going to last, so the interpretation in [other answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/167101/131553) is valid
* >
> Another strange thing: when i look at Android's battery statistics, the sum of percenatges of the battery that goes towards each app(including screen) is only at ~50%.
>
>
>
Measurement of consumption per app and therefore total can also be misleading. This post, though old sheds light on this [How does Android calculate battery consumption by apps?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/20090/131553)
Now coming to your concern of *battery problems* - it's hard to say. I would suggest that you revert to stock ROM and then observe to establish ,**if**, there is a problem ( Could be custom ROM, kernel too)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Most popular battery apps including GSam, Ampere, Power Tutor, and Better Battery Stats do not report accurate current readings. OEMs and SoC manufacturers must be able to measure power consumption using hardware and software-based methods. Every mobile device has one or more power management ICs (PMIC) and battery fuel gauge software. If a developer understands how to access this data and interpret it, they can get accurate voltage and current readings, which can be used to calculate accurate power consumption. I know this because I’ve tested software like Trepn Profiler and Battery Mentor using a $700 Monsoon Power measurement hardware and found them to be within a few percentage points off in most use cases. It’s important to mention that newer chipsets and operating systems have made power measurement much harder and in some cases even these apps are now having problems. Some OEMs (e.g. Samsung) also prevent access to this data. [Disclosure: I work on the team who created Trepn and have given advice to the person who created Battery Mentor.]
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/18 | 967 | 3,749 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a lot of music files. Far more from what my SD card + internal memory could support even if they had no apps, pictures and whatnot stored into.
I have a 128Go USB stick where I store all my music so I can listen to it on any device. However, this does not work with my Android 6.0 phone.
I mean, I can plug the stick on the device with the cable, then click onto the "USB drive" notification to see the files and then play the file I want. Problem: I want to listen to music through a proper player, which goes onto the next song when one is finished and let me browse my music in an intuitive manner.
So far I was unable to find any player that would detect music on my USB stick. I think I understood now the problem comes from OTG itself - which is made for using a DAC more than a USB stick or to store files more than play them - but I wonder if there isn't some kind of trick or workaround to get, for example, my phone to detect my USB stick as an SD card, or to make it treat the stick as internal memory (which is possible with SD cards).
My phone is **not** rooted for now (haven't got the time to investigate much on this) by I do have a custom recovery (TWRP) if that can help. If rooting is necessary I'll dig more into it.
Thanks for your help !<issue_comment>username_1: Okay so this is a pretty easy method, however it requires root. Luckily you have TWRP installed so all you have to do is flash SuperSU.zip (google for it "supersu xda") in TWRP. Once rebooted, grab a terminal emulator.
1. Type `su`
2. Then `mkdir /sdcard/somemusic`
3. Then `mount -o bind /path/to/otg /sdcard/some music`
You could also try StickMount in the PlayStore but I do not know if this works, it also requires root.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Well, finally, I found an app that can read music from an USB stick.
[ES File Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop)
==========================================================================================
It is a file eplorer which:
1) detects USB sticks
2) comes with a simple music player with basic functions
3) can create a playlist from a specified folder
4) **can do this with USB folders**
While the player in itself is not exactly the most advanced one (it won't detect id3 tags on USB files, doesn't sort songs by Artist, Album or whatever else than alphabetical order) nor the most beautiful, it has all I need for listening music in the subway (which was my main goal here) i.e. making a playlist from my music folder and being able to shuffle it.
Hope it helps people who had the same problem as me.
**Edit**
This player has some problems. It crashes, don't detect the stick sometimes and often goes as far as restarting my phone. It does the job, but it does not do it well and the user experience is unpleasant. Therefore, if anybody has a better suggestion, please write an answer !
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: There's a solution over at [XDA](https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/enable-apps-to-read-otg-usb-contents-t3539389/):
Simply open terminal and type:
su
sm set-force-adoptable true
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: If you can live with playing all the tracks of an album in your preferred predetermine order or a set of tracks like in a playlist, you could concatenate several audio tracks(files) to create single audio file.
Then, you could play the created audio file from an OTG USB drive with any audio/media app as your created file will look like a single file, but it will contain all the concatenated songs. As an example, if you have 100 tracks you could organize them into 5 or ten files. A work-around.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/19 | 252 | 906 | <issue_start>username_0: I've received the Nougat update today on my Xperia Z5 today. I tried to uninstall Spotify after updating for some reason, but I couldn't find the Uninstall button; All I can find is the Disable button, it's acting like a bloatware. What can I do to remove it?
<issue_comment>username_1: It may came as system app with latest update.
So you can only uninstall using [System App Remover](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en) or you can't.
You may disable app.
Hope will help you!
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: The app can't be uninstalled because it's in-built(pre-loaded). However, you can disable the app. Disabling is just like uninstalling apart from the fact that it will still consume space.
Edit: One way to remove the app is by rooting your phone.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/19 | 512 | 1,814 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to have an SSH, HTTP and SMB server on standard ports on my phone.
There's a way to run Termux as root and have the servers run on privileged ports?
Running rooted Android 7.1 on an unlocked device.<issue_comment>username_1: Once you run su it takes you out of the termux subshell. You can try SELinux permissive, that's how I get around the permission denied thing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The default `su` from Termux is simple. When run it brings `/system/bin/sh` for you instead of Termux's shell (typically `bash`). To solve this issue, you can install the custom su wrapper for Termux by
```
apt install tsu
```
And then you can run `tsu` so that your `bash` and everything is now under root privilege.
Further information:
Use an editor (like `vim`) to see `/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/su` and you'll find that at line 10, it calls `exec su $@` directly while in `tsu`, it performs shell detection and at line 80, it runs
```
exec su --preserve-environment -c "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PREFIX/lib $ROOT_SHELL"
```
to preserve the Termux enviroment.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: I just solved the same problem for myself. tsu didn't work out for me.
I found this project:
<https://github.com/st42/termux-sudo>
Also I wanted to run sshd as root. It an out of the box with termux-sudo but it didn't want to use the authorized\_keys file at first, because the permissions to it and all it's parent directories where not restricted to root (and on my device the / directory cannot be restricted to root 700, because then the mediaplayer software doesn't work anymore for some reason).
So I had to add the option `StrictModes no` to the sshd config file: `/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/etc/ssh/sshd_config` and now it works! :)
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/01/19 | 642 | 2,439 | <issue_start>username_0: I have recently recovered my old tablet (Motorola Xoom Wifi). I am now on Android 4.1.2. The only important thing I am missing after recovery is Google Chrome.
I can see the application on the Google Play Store as [Chrome Browser - Google](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome), however the store indicates me "Your device isn't compatible with this version". I remember having some Google Chrome on the Xoom before recovery and I remember seeing the same message when I was offered to update Chrome recently (last few months). Is there some archive I could download older Chrome versions from?
Is there some way to check what exactly does the new Chrome require my tablet does not have?
The only browser I have available now is the "Browser", and while it works, I would definitely prefer using Chrome.<issue_comment>username_1: Once you run su it takes you out of the termux subshell. You can try SELinux permissive, that's how I get around the permission denied thing.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: The default `su` from Termux is simple. When run it brings `/system/bin/sh` for you instead of Termux's shell (typically `bash`). To solve this issue, you can install the custom su wrapper for Termux by
```
apt install tsu
```
And then you can run `tsu` so that your `bash` and everything is now under root privilege.
Further information:
Use an editor (like `vim`) to see `/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/bin/su` and you'll find that at line 10, it calls `exec su $@` directly while in `tsu`, it performs shell detection and at line 80, it runs
```
exec su --preserve-environment -c "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PREFIX/lib $ROOT_SHELL"
```
to preserve the Termux enviroment.
Upvotes: 4 <issue_comment>username_3: I just solved the same problem for myself. tsu didn't work out for me.
I found this project:
<https://github.com/st42/termux-sudo>
Also I wanted to run sshd as root. It an out of the box with termux-sudo but it didn't want to use the authorized\_keys file at first, because the permissions to it and all it's parent directories where not restricted to root (and on my device the / directory cannot be restricted to root 700, because then the mediaplayer software doesn't work anymore for some reason).
So I had to add the option `StrictModes no` to the sshd config file: `/data/data/com.termux/files/usr/etc/ssh/sshd_config` and now it works! :)
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/01/19 | 757 | 2,958 | <issue_start>username_0: Which browsers (and which versions) support WebGL?
In particular I am interested in checking [Three.js examples](https://threejs.org/examples/), but I do not want to limit this question about a particular WebGL framework or a page.<issue_comment>username_1: General information
-------------------
The website [Mobile HTML](http://mobilehtml5.org/) seems to contain some information. It lists WebGL as supported by following platforms + browsers:
* Android 4+ and Chrome 30+, with following comment:
>
> On Chrome 27-29 available enabling an experimental flag. On Chrome 30 it's enabled but on most devices you need to enable the flag 'Override software rendering list'
>
>
>
* Opera Mobile 12+
* Firefox (no version information)
There is no information about how complete the support is, the website claims:
>
> HTML5 compatibility on mobile and tablet browsers with testing on real devices
>
>
>
Other page where one can check support for HTML5 features is [Can I use](http://caniuse.com/#search=webgl), which lists following for Android Browsers:
* Opera Mini: not supported
* Chrome 55: partial support
* Firefox 50: partial support
* Android Browser- Android 5-6.x WebView Chromium 53: partial support
* Opera for Android 37: supported
Chrome support
--------------
As for Chrome, the WebGL was probably enabled by default in some later version. I am now testing on a Xoom with Chrome 49 and I can run even WebGL specific three.js demos like [geometry / convex](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_convex). When going to `chrome://flags`, the WebGL option described does not exist, there are only flags for enable draft and 2.0 experimental extensions. When going to `chrome://gpu`, I can see *WebGL: Hardware accelerated*.
Testing results on Motorola Xoom + Chrome 49
--------------------------------------------
The support is really "partial", some three.js WebGL examples work ([geometry / convex](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_convex)), some don't ([geometry colors](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_colors)), some work, but run very slow (like 1 FPS in [camera / logarithmicdepthbuffer](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_camera_logarithmicdepthbuffer)).
When checking `chrome://gpu`, I can see many error messages logged starting with *Shader translator allowed/produced an invalid shader unless the driver is buggy*.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Chrome browser supports WebGL but it is disabled by default. Here's how you can enable it:
**1.** Type **chrome://flags** in the address bar.
**2.** Tap Enable under "Enable WebGL" on the flags menu.
**3.** Tap the Relaunch button.
**4.** Navigate to <http://get.webgl.org> to verify that you have WebGL support. You might get a message saying that the support is experimental.
Source: <http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-enable-webgl-support-on-chrome-for-android>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/19 | 946 | 3,617 | <issue_start>username_0: I just want Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V work across all devices: from Windows to Android and from Android to Windows. Be it just a text or a file ([like this in pushbullet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGb7MU-eg9k), but for pushbullet, universal copy paste is premium feature.)
I am trying AirDroid. What all I found related to this is this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NlJC1.png)
I have to do Ctrl+C, then open this app, go to relevant device tab and click these buttons.
**Q1.** Is this the procedure? Can't I just do Ctrl+C on Windows and long press and paste on Android. Also copying from Android's clipboard to Windows did not work while the other way worked every time.
**Q2.** Is there another way? Is there any better software which does it for free, for text and files, without lag, on same network devices?<issue_comment>username_1: General information
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The website [Mobile HTML](http://mobilehtml5.org/) seems to contain some information. It lists WebGL as supported by following platforms + browsers:
* Android 4+ and Chrome 30+, with following comment:
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> On Chrome 27-29 available enabling an experimental flag. On Chrome 30 it's enabled but on most devices you need to enable the flag 'Override software rendering list'
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* Opera Mobile 12+
* Firefox (no version information)
There is no information about how complete the support is, the website claims:
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> HTML5 compatibility on mobile and tablet browsers with testing on real devices
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Other page where one can check support for HTML5 features is [Can I use](http://caniuse.com/#search=webgl), which lists following for Android Browsers:
* Opera Mini: not supported
* Chrome 55: partial support
* Firefox 50: partial support
* Android Browser- Android 5-6.x WebView Chromium 53: partial support
* Opera for Android 37: supported
Chrome support
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As for Chrome, the WebGL was probably enabled by default in some later version. I am now testing on a Xoom with Chrome 49 and I can run even WebGL specific three.js demos like [geometry / convex](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_convex). When going to `chrome://flags`, the WebGL option described does not exist, there are only flags for enable draft and 2.0 experimental extensions. When going to `chrome://gpu`, I can see *WebGL: Hardware accelerated*.
Testing results on Motorola Xoom + Chrome 49
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The support is really "partial", some three.js WebGL examples work ([geometry / convex](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_convex)), some don't ([geometry colors](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_geometry_colors)), some work, but run very slow (like 1 FPS in [camera / logarithmicdepthbuffer](https://threejs.org/examples/#webgl_camera_logarithmicdepthbuffer)).
When checking `chrome://gpu`, I can see many error messages logged starting with *Shader translator allowed/produced an invalid shader unless the driver is buggy*.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Chrome browser supports WebGL but it is disabled by default. Here's how you can enable it:
**1.** Type **chrome://flags** in the address bar.
**2.** Tap Enable under "Enable WebGL" on the flags menu.
**3.** Tap the Relaunch button.
**4.** Navigate to <http://get.webgl.org> to verify that you have WebGL support. You might get a message saying that the support is experimental.
Source: <http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/how-to-enable-webgl-support-on-chrome-for-android>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/20 | 2,325 | 7,997 | <issue_start>username_0: Device : Moto X Play ( Rooted, Stock, Android 6.0.1, msm8916 Board, XT1562)
Why do I want to limit charging ?
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( Let's leave out whether my reasons are valid or not and accept that I **want** to, if you disagree with my reasons)
To improve the longevity of battery , I wish to limit charging when it reaches 90%, as explained here
[Ideal charging / discharging percentage for maximum battery life?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/156526/131553)
Is it possible?
===============
Yes, at least on my previous device Honor 6, as brought out here [How do I override charging current on Huawei Honor 6?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/92413/131553), with two different ways of doing it
I have tried unsuccessfully to identify the file responsible in which changing values would limit charging
I am looking for the system file responsible for stopping charging, with it's true path (without symlinks)
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(as I saw on on my previous device, locating the path of file was a big challenge after identifying it)
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Most modern phones have built-in technology that will automatically stop charging at around 90% to 100%.
Don't buy into the whole charge cycle mumbo jumbo. If you have a good phone, you'll be golden 100% percent of the time (as long as you charge your phone when it needs to be charged. That means ***not* every night**). I've tested many, many phones and have yet to see this charge cycle "theory" as true.
Your phone is already built like that. When you see that it's charged to 100%, it's not literally its capacity. OEM's do that to prevent people from over-charging devices. (That is, if you have a phone where the OEM is smart).
It's also important to note that general use of the phone can wear your battery down in a year's time. Battery survival isn't forever no matter how healthy your charge cycle is. It depends on how you use the device, what apps you download and how they interact with your battery (consumption), etc.
In any case, you can use [Safe Charge](http://lifehacker.com/smartphone-battery-myths-explained-1735327089), an app from Google Play, to notify you when charging past a certain percent.
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**Sources**
Other than six years of experience which alone isn't much, here are some relevant articles.
* [Several Myths About Phone Batteries](http://lifehacker.com/smartphone-battery-myths-explained-1735327089)
* [6 Common Battery Myths You Probably Believe](http://www.androidauthority.com/battery-myths-688089/)
* [10 Popular Smartphone Myths That Aren't True](http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/10-popular-smartphone-myths-that-arent-true/)
* [5 Myths You May Not Know About Your Smartphone Battery](http://www.cheatsheet.com/gear-style/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-your-smartphone-battery.html/?a=viewall)
There are also plenty of peer-driven forums with people who have many years of experience who've tested this theory, turning up false. Devices handle charges on their own and stop when needed.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Okay.. Got it :)
* The first thing to note is on Honor 6, my previous device , there was a *single* file I could play around with to stop charging automatically
* On Moto X play, there are *two distinct* files - one for disconnecting the charger and other for removing charging symbol ( In other words, you could stop charging and still have the charger connected symbol showing). Till I realised this, I was running around in circles, since I took charging symbol to show that charging was happening ( and assuming I was dealing with the wrong file ). While experimenting, when I noticed charge drop despite charging symbol showing, I verified with [Ampere app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gombosdev.ampere) and wisdom dawned !
**What are the files?**
(**Edit:30 Mar 20** Jackpot! Found this awesome [repository](https://github.com/VR-25/acc/blob/master/README.md#power-supply-log-help-needed)
of files for various devices by the developer of [Advanced Charging Controller](https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-magic-charging-switch-cs-v2017-9-t3668427)
Magisk Module. You are better off using that versatile module but in case you want to DIY, it's a great start) .
There may be other files, but the files I homed on too are :
1. For Charging Icon : `/sys/devices/soc.0/78d9000.usb/power_supply/usb/online` ( For disabling icon change value of file from `0 to 1`)
2. For charging : `/sys/devices/soc.0/78b5000.i2c/i2c-1/1-001c/power_supply/battery/charging_enabled` ( For disabling charging change value of file from `1 to 0`)
For automating this, approach was similar to [my answer here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/127286/131553) using Terminal Emulator and Macrodroid as explained here - [How to automate command line when specific application is launched?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/158781/131553)
**How did I find the files?**
**Inelegantly**, and I am hoping that somebody posts a good way. Here is a way that *may* work for you in identifying the file and path
**Assumptions**
* Long hours on the net and some coding on GitHub ( which I don't understand at all ) pointed me to look at `i2c` and `usb` related files with names like `charger_enabled` or `enable_charger`. This seems to be true for Honor 6, Moto X and some Nexus devices. I have no clue whether it is chipset or device dependent
* The true path of this file is in `/sys`. Again, may vary
**Next Steps**
* Do a search for `charger enabled` or `enable_charger` or a wild card search with similar words in `/sys`
* Change `rw` permissions to enable changing the content from `1`to `0` or vice versa
* Connect your charger and see the value in file, disconnect and repeat. If the value changes, it looks like the right file. While the charger is connected, change the value in file and if charging stops, you have hit it (More so, if the path is in `i2c` directory). Verify with Ampere app to confirm charging status
* While you are at it, may as well copy original and modified files to a separate directory in your storage. Needed for automation
* If your device is like mine where charging can be stopped but charging icon, shows, more grind to identify that file by keywords like `online` or `connected` or ???
If you are lucky, above should work for you
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Just as additional information for posterity the Terminal Emulator shortcuts are :
* For disabling charging and removing the charging icon
`su –c "cp /storage/emulated/0/moto_charging/disable_charging/charging_enabled /sys/devices/soc.0/78b5000.i2c/i2c-1/1-001c/power_supply/battery/"` `;` `su -c "cp /storage/emulated/0/moto_charging/no_symbol_charging/online /sys/devices/soc.0/78d9000.usb/power_supply/usb/"`
* For enabling charger and charging icon
`su -c "cp /storage/emulated/0/moto_charging/show_charging/online /sys/devices/soc.0/78d9000.usb/power_supply/usb/"` `;` `su –c "cp /storage/emulated/0/moto_charging/enable_charging/charging_enabled /sys/devices/soc.0/78b5000.i2c/i2c-1/1-001c/power_supply/battery/"`
`moto_charging` is a folder created in Internal SD that has original and modified copies ( to enable and disable charging), and these files are copied into the system. Of course, requires root
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: Now there's Chargie - a USB stick+Android app combo that limits charging externally. Just install the stick between the charger and phone and use the app to select the charge level. Simple as that. Look for "chargie stick" on Google.
Disclosure: I am the CEO of Lighty Electronics. We developed Chargie and would love people who have had this issue to enjoy our product as much as we do. No spam, just the solution to the problem.
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/01/20 | 193 | 757 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a LENOVO A6000 running KitKat and I want to update it to Lollipop. I have important pictures and videos on my mobile.
Will my data be deleted or remain the same if I update my mobile?<issue_comment>username_1: If you're updating through your phone via an official update, the data will not be deleted...
However, if you're trying to update it manually it *MAY* be erased and you will need to take a backup
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **It depends on your method of updating or upgrading.**
If you're doing it directly from your phone, officially, from within the settings, then your data is fine.
If you're flashing a ROM or using such method, then unless you backup, your data **will** be deleted.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/20 | 299 | 1,186 | <issue_start>username_0: I am wondering if I have the same full disk encryption with a Google Pixel XL as I did with the Google Nexus 6P. On the Google Nexus 6P it would not load anything before being prompted for a password, On the Google Pixel XL it appears to load into the OS before I unlock it.
1. Is it loading into the OS ( I see my wallpaper when I input the password, this suggests to me it is )? If so, wouldn't this be less secure than with the Google Nexus 6P?
2. Can I configure my Google Pixel XL to act this way?
I know the Google Pixel XL has two disks (partitions ?) so it can update in the background and update much faster.<issue_comment>username_1: If you're updating through your phone via an official update, the data will not be deleted...
However, if you're trying to update it manually it *MAY* be erased and you will need to take a backup
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **It depends on your method of updating or upgrading.**
If you're doing it directly from your phone, officially, from within the settings, then your data is fine.
If you're flashing a ROM or using such method, then unless you backup, your data **will** be deleted.
Upvotes: 0 |