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2017/01/21 | 318 | 1,233 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to use one Whatsapp account for multiple devices. Actually I have two kids and I want them and my wife to use same whatsapp account in order to keep a track of their chat. I am also ready to give them separate phone numbers/accounts but I should be able to use their accounts in my device along with my own account. Is there any way to use one Whatsapp account in multiple device or is there any tracking system in whatsapp to keep track (chat history) of other numbers in one device?<issue_comment>username_1: You can download an app called [Whatscan](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatscan&hl=en.).
It will let you see messages of someone else's WhatsApp account by scanning a QR code. But you won't be able to see their messages if their phone is not connected to the internet.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can use [WhatsApp](https://web.whatsapp.com/) web on other devices. It is the secure way but the active internet connection on primary phone is necessary.
Please make sure you visit desktop site on the phone to use WhatsApp web. More details can be found [here](https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-use-one-WhatsApp-account-on-two-devices) on Quora.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/21 | 458 | 1,772 | <issue_start>username_0: Just now I discovered the "Pointer Location" dev app on Android, which tells how much pressure is being applied on the point on the touchscreen. They even have it since Android 1.0.
I know there may not be dedicated pressure sensors and it is just an estimate depending on point size.
I am saying that why didn't or couldn't Android implement "Force Touch" in Android phones? They have the pressure readings ready. They even have the method which when called gives the pressure.
P.S. I am running LineageOS unofficial build for my OnePlus One.<issue_comment>username_1: Don't run to conclusions early - some [Huawei](http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-force-touch-huawei-mate-s)/[Meizu](http://www.meizu.com/en/products/pro6/3dpress.html)/[ZTE](http://www.techtimes.com/articles/94274/20151012/zte-adds-axon-mini-force-touch-watch-flagship-lineup.htm) flagships has it, sometimes referred to as "3D Press" or other names.
Ultimately the feature is worthless - it requires 3rd-party apps to integrate well, but since Android doesn't have a native implementation of it (yet), there's no way apps could adapt to all the proprietary standards raised by different manufacturers. The app support situation and the sales of the above phones proves the point.
This situation is quite similar to what fingerprint scanners have experienced on Android before Marshmallow, except that it's of even fewer actual use than it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The fact that some kind of estimation of the pressure is there doesn't mean that it works well. It is better to stick to features that are more reliable. Half-baked options are not something welcome in operating systems.
Also, don't you think this would be copying Apple's idea?
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/21 | 267 | 1,189 | <issue_start>username_0: What is actually happening on rooting? Is it change file system, or modify file or add new files or add new configirations....etc?
I know the meaning of rooting but I want to know how it dowing.<issue_comment>username_1: When you use your phone, access applications and navigate it's file system, you do so as a user with a given set of permissions. This places certain restrictions on what you can and can't do or access.
Rooting your phone places an executable on your device called su (switch user), this executable switches the account credentials and permissions that you use to interact with the file system on your phone, making you a super user.
Android is based on the Linux Kernel, and this is essentially the same as achieving 'root' on a Linux device (hence the term rooting).
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Rooting is a process which gives you full access to all the files on your device allowing you to tweak and customize any element of the Android OS.
Apps like SuperSU are simply security guards which monitor root access and display a window asking you to confirm root access any time an app asks for it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/21 | 143 | 532 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to type Symbol of aplha but I couldn't figure out how to get it , however I can type ß(Beta). But not alpha.<issue_comment>username_1: If you have superuser(root) access, install xposed framework. Search for an xposed module called 'Google Keyboard Custom Smilies' (GKCS) and install it. Open GKCS app and add 'α' symbol in it. You can use your own labels for inputs.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Use greek language.
Tap and hold space button for quick accsess.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/21 | 445 | 1,930 | <issue_start>username_0: Every time I press the home button to get out of an app: meaning that the app is running in the background, then press the home button again to swipe away or close the app the message, "unfortunately the process com android systemui has stopped" , appears and I get sent to lock screen. I haven't done anything to my phone before this message kept appearing. I didn't touch any files, download games, or do anything risky to the phone. Is there a way to fix it? If there is please help.<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem as you have. It has appeared yesterday. After I have tried all the suggestions found on the internet and none got results, I came to the conclusion that this is a new issue. I reset my device to factory settings more than a few times. With the fresh installed os the problem disappeared. After syncing all the apps from google account got me to the same error. I have followed which application fresh installed got me to the same problem. I saw a relation between google application <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox> and this error. I have uninstalled it and yes that was the reason. But this is not really the solution as I don't have access to a lot of stuff without google app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Both my wife's & my own Samsung Galaxy S3 phones displayed the same error message "unfortunately the process com android systemui has stopped" this morning, Jan. 21, 2017. Uninstalling the updates in "settings>more>application manager>google>uninstall updates" solved the problem. Also appeared on myTab 3.
The problem came back after using the Chrome browser on one phone and had to repeat the uninstall. Very concerning and annoying problem!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Uninstalling the Google update does it, but you have to do this every day as it updates once a day...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/22 | 422 | 1,784 | <issue_start>username_0: 3 days ago my phone would connect to my computer perfectly fine, but now it isn't working. At first I thought it was the usb cable, but after purchasing a new cable it still doesn't work. It isn't my computer because my dads samsung connects to my computer. I noticed usb tethering is off and greyed out. Is that the issue? If not, what is?<issue_comment>username_1: I have the same problem as you have. It has appeared yesterday. After I have tried all the suggestions found on the internet and none got results, I came to the conclusion that this is a new issue. I reset my device to factory settings more than a few times. With the fresh installed os the problem disappeared. After syncing all the apps from google account got me to the same error. I have followed which application fresh installed got me to the same problem. I saw a relation between google application <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox> and this error. I have uninstalled it and yes that was the reason. But this is not really the solution as I don't have access to a lot of stuff without google app.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Both my wife's & my own Samsung Galaxy S3 phones displayed the same error message "unfortunately the process com android systemui has stopped" this morning, Jan. 21, 2017. Uninstalling the updates in "settings>more>application manager>google>uninstall updates" solved the problem. Also appeared on myTab 3.
The problem came back after using the Chrome browser on one phone and had to repeat the uninstall. Very concerning and annoying problem!
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Uninstalling the Google update does it, but you have to do this every day as it updates once a day...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/22 | 266 | 1,071 | <issue_start>username_0: I have LeEco Le 2 mobile. I am trying to download applications from Google Play Store - when I click on Install, it displays "Waiting for WIFI...".
I am on mobile data, but it is not downloading through mobile data.
How can I download apps through mobile data?<issue_comment>username_1: First, go to your settings and under *Data usage* select *Cellular data usage*. Check whether the Google Play Store, Google Services and Download Manager are allowed to use background data.
If this doesn't help, go to *Apps* and find the Play Store. Tap on *Force Stop* and then tap on *Storage*. Tap *Clear Cache* (you could also clear all the data with the second button). Lastly, tap on *Permissions* and make sure that all of them are granted to the app.
Finally, reboot the phone. Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: You can press the "Download" icon, click Settings, and choose "No Limits".
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Update the software first, go on 'setting' then 'software update' Download and install.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/22 | 714 | 2,594 | <issue_start>username_0: For quite a while now the print option does not show up under the share menu, as if the share action seems to be missing its share action.
After a while of searching with my google-fu, I have been unable to come up with a working solution, with the two things coming up is:
- Check in your share menu - *If it was there then I wouldn't be looking for an answer*
- There isn't any fix - *yet*
**Objectives:**
* Get Print share action working/shown in Google Chrome
* Get Print share action working/shown in any share menu (when applicable)
**(Un-)Usefull Info:**
Android Version: 5.1.1
Device: Samsung xCover3 (SM-G388f)
Chrome version (Stable): 55.0.2883.91
Chrome Flags Enabled(Chrome://flags):
* `#enable-media-document-download-button`
* `#show-saved-copy`
* `#enable-downloads-ui`
* `#offline-pages-sharing`
* `#enable-ntp-download-suggestions`
Imgur Album Illustrating my point: [http://imgur.com/a/cCxza](https://imgur.com/a/cCxza)
I believe the item disappeared front the share menu after rooting. I have then during that time and now reflashed the firmware and rest the device (for reasons not related to this). I can verify that printing works (I can print from Gmail, and the print APK is still enabled/installed.
Hopefully I've given enough of a picture/details to help narrow down the cause of the problem, and hopefully we will be able to get a fix.<issue_comment>username_1: I was able to figure it out.
I just open `chrome://flags` and reset it to defaults as I didn't find anything with the word 'print'.
And, it worked, I am able to print as I could before.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: For my Android phone connection with my HP printer, I just installed the HP Plugin from Google Play Store and it is now shown in the share option. So, simply click the print button, select your printer, and it is working.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Try a soft reset. Press & hold the power + volume-down buttons together and hold for 12-15 seconds. The print icon should then reappear in the Chrome menu.
Thanks & shout out to Tim at Mequon, WI, Verizon store.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You need to check the print spooler (Samsung system app) in app settings. Enable it, if it's disabled.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: It could be that in Android 10, they changed the print icon and moved its location. They also used the same icon several times over. To be sure it is the correct icon, you'll need to read the text under the icon.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/22 | 330 | 1,134 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to root my LG G Vista, hardware Rev. 1.0, Droid version 5.1.1, kernel 3.4.0+, software version VS880PP2. Has several intermittent problems, and I Really wanna figure out what is wrong with it<issue_comment>username_1: There are some good apps to Root most of the Phones for example Kingroot is good <https://kingroot.net/> install and run it and your phone should be rooted
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several ways to root your device.
The quickest and easiest way is to use the one-click root method, provided by several apps and developers.
* [KingRoot](https://kingroot.net/)
* [TowelRoot](https://towelroot.com/)
* [FramaRoot](https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276)
Hopefully you'll find that one of these are compatible with your device! I really like KingRoot and find that it's most reliable.
TowelRoot and Framaroot also work well, but I find that they support less devices than KingRoot.
All you have to do is install the app, launch the app and tap on "root" or something of the sort.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/23 | 341 | 1,234 | <issue_start>username_0: Ok so I have a samsung galixy note 0.8 and whenever I hold the home button to see what tabs are open a message comes up saying that my com.android.systemui is not responding. My screen goes black for a second but I can still see my apps. Then it shuts off and turns back on. This started yesterday.<issue_comment>username_1: There are some good apps to Root most of the Phones for example Kingroot is good <https://kingroot.net/> install and run it and your phone should be rooted
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several ways to root your device.
The quickest and easiest way is to use the one-click root method, provided by several apps and developers.
* [KingRoot](https://kingroot.net/)
* [TowelRoot](https://towelroot.com/)
* [FramaRoot](https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276)
Hopefully you'll find that one of these are compatible with your device! I really like KingRoot and find that it's most reliable.
TowelRoot and Framaroot also work well, but I find that they support less devices than KingRoot.
All you have to do is install the app, launch the app and tap on "root" or something of the sort.
Good luck!
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/23 | 349 | 1,581 | <issue_start>username_0: I just found that Parallel Space lets you clone apps, for example, you can have two Whatsapp accounts at the same time.
What happens when the app (Whatsapp in the example) is updated? Does the cloned version updates automatically or it remains with the previous version?<issue_comment>username_1: The cloned app doesn't get updated automatically. You will have to create the clone again after updating.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Parallel Space is just a **container**, which is a virtual Android environment within the mobile device. The container has its own home screen, launcher, apps, and widgets. Apps and data inside the container are isolated from apps outside the container.
A container doesn't "clone" apps, it only separates virtually a device into two "spaces". I don't use Parallel Space, but I use MyKnox which is a container from Samsung. And when an app is updated, it is also updated in the container and vice versa. No need to update separately.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Parallel Space will automatically update the cloned app whenever the original app is updated. I have been using it for over a year. For example, when I open Facebook and get the notification that the app has been updated, the next time I open the cloned Facebook app, I will also get an app update notification on it.
I had previously used another cloning app that actually copied the APK file to clone it, and it did not update automatically. I would have to manually do it each time. That's why I switched to Parallel Space.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/23 | 402 | 1,395 | <issue_start>username_0: I searched for some page about Chinese handwriting input, but on my Android 7.1, I only see Pinyin, and it shows the following:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MRmMX.png)
On some page, such as <https://eastasiastudent.net/china/mandarin/handwriting-practice-android/>
I do see
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/yyfIz.jpg)
with the bottom right panel suitable for handwriting input. So my Android 7.1 doesn't have it... and going to Settings, I only see the Google Pinyin input (Pinyin means "assemble sound" or phonetics).
But that page seems to suggests the handwriting panel can be obtained by Pinyin input.
Is there a way to have an official Chinese handwriting input method for Android?<issue_comment>username_1: I found it: it is an app in the Google Play store called Google Handwriting Input.
It doesn't say it has Chinese Handwriting Input there right now but it in fact does.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I'm Chinese. and I use iFly(xun fei, also讯飞) input method, may be the best input method for inputting Chinese(whatever handwriting or voice inputting or using the keyboard).
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4Qu78.png)
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/23 | 354 | 1,405 | <issue_start>username_0: i need help with this strange problem, i want update my phone to android 6.0 but when i start local update phone reboot and freeze on Honor logo, when i try factory reset or reboot to stock recovery menu - its same, again only Honor logo. Bootloader work ok, its unlocked, phone rooted, but when i for example try flash twrp recovery - fastboot send me "Failed...command not allowed"...Cant access recovery menu by fastboot, any app in phone and by keys combination too..also vol up, vol down and power for update from sd card not work, trying to seek for solutions to more than 2 weeks, can anybody here help me please?Thx.<issue_comment>username_1: Solved!!! I also face same issue.Try with EDL mode. Download corresponding firmware extract it. you see the dload folder copy the folder to sd card. power off mobile and press all the 3keys(power,Volume up,Volume down). It boot into Emergency downloadmode.
Firmware link: <http://www.stechguide.com/download-honor-4x-marshmallow-firmware/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Os installation in huawei Honor 4x
Unzip the os zip and copy the dload directory to sdcard.
press volume up + power key to switch to EMUI screen then install OS through sd card.
OR
Press volume up and down key + power key until phone turns on then leave power key and hold volume up and down key until it show Huawei software installing.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/23 | 344 | 1,362 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to understand better the "Significant Motion" sensor:
I know that I have accelerometer. Does it mean that the device also supports "Significant Motion sensor"?
According to <https://source.android.com/devices/sensors/sensor-types.html#significant_motion> it is the same, but I'm not sure.
Is there a utility/apk to check its validity ?
Thank you,
Ran<issue_comment>username_1: The significant motion sensor is a virtual sensor using the physical accelerometer. From android.com:
>
> A significant motion detector triggers when the detecting a “significant motion”: a motion that might lead to a change in the user location.
>
>
>
This means the significant motion sensor will only provide data if a significant motion is detected by the system (e.g. walking). The accelerometer continuously returns the accelerations for each axis.
To check out those sensors you can install one of many sensor apps. I usually use [cpu-z](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Significant Motion can be implemented by underlying physical sensor: Accelerometer. But it should be low power, which means that it should be implemented in sensor hub, and not AP.
A watch/phone have an Accelerometer sensor, but may not have an Significant Motion sensor.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/23 | 2,068 | 6,284 | <issue_start>username_0: I researched previous questions with this topic but unfortunately nothing has worked.
I am trying to **disable status bar** from users sliding from top of device upon bootup with this command to the adb console (which will be re-nabled if you reboot the phone, changes are discarded after reboot):
```
service call activity 42 s16 com.android.systemui
```
so that when my application boots up, they cannot slide from top to see status bar. I put that line in a script called ***init\_remove.sh*** with lines below:
```
#!/system/bin/sh
service call activity 42 s16 com.android.systemui
```
whenever the user reboots his phone, I want the init.rc file to start a service to run that script every time. I added these lines of code to the end of the ***init.rc*** file:
```
# service to remove status bar
service init_remove /system/etc/init_remove.sh
user root
oneshot
```
I then recompiled the ***uramdisk.img*** file and pushed it to my rooted device. The new init.rc can be seen with the added changes but I can still swipe from top to view status bar.
What am I doing wrong
**EDIT:**
I now even tried this in init.rc file to start my service from the suggestion below:
```
on property:init.svc.zygote=running
start init_remove
on property:init.svc.servicemanager=running
start init_remove
.
.
.
```
but still no change...are my property triggers wrong?
**EDIT 2 DAYS LATER:**
======================
So now I know my service is being noticed when init is running, but cannot be executed because of permissions issues seen below:
```
init: cannot execve('/system/bin/myscript'): Permission denied
```
as seen by the output on the console. My updated new service in the init.rc:
```
on boot
start myscript
service myscript /system/bin/myscript
user system
disabled
oneshot
```
I run the service as system since supposedly it has rw, and execute permissions: but it still cannot exec. What I think could be the problem is that the mountpoint for the filesystem is listed as read-only, seen by mount command:
```
/ $ mount
rootfs / rootfs rw,relatime 0 0
tmpfs /dev tmpfs rw,seclabel,nosuid,relatime,mode=755 0 0
devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=600 0 0
proc /proc proc rw,relatime 0 0
sysfs /sys sysfs rw,seclabel,relatime 0 0
selinuxfs /sys/fs/selinux selinuxfs rw,relatime 0 0
none /acct cgroup rw,relatime,cpuacct 0 0
none /sys/fs/cgroup tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=750,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/secure tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=700 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/asec tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/obb tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,mode=755,gid=1000 0 0
tmpfs /mnt/shm tmpfs rw,seclabel,relatime,size=1024k,mode=775,uid=1013,gid=1000 0 0
none /dev/cpuctl cgroup rw,relatime,cpu 0 0
pstore /sys/fs/pstore pstore rw,relatime 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p1 /boot vfat rw,noatime,nodiratime,fmask=0000,dmask=0000,allow_utime=0022,codepage=437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,errors=remount-ro 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p2 /recovery vfat rw,noatime,nodiratime,fmask=0000,dmask=0000,allow_utime=0022,codepage=437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,errors=remount-ro 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p5 /system ext4 ro,seclabel,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p4 /data ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,noatime,nodiratime,noauto_da_alloc,errors=panic,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p6 /cache ext4 rw,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
/dev/block/mmcblk3p7 /device ext4 ro,seclabel,nosuid,nodev,relatime,data=ordered 0 0
adb /dev/usb-ffs/adb functionfs rw,relatime 0 0
none /sys/kernel/debug debugfs rw,relatime 0 0
/dev/fuse /mnt/shell/emulated fuse rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other 0 0
/dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/media_rw/extsd vfat rw,dirsync,nosuid,nodev,noexec,relatime,uid=1023,gid=1023,fmask=0007,dmask=0007,allow_utime=0020,codepage=437,iocharset=iso8859-1,shortname=mixed,utf8,errors=remount-ro 0 0
/dev/fuse /storage/extsd fuse rw,nosuid,nodev,relatime,user_id=1023,group_id=1023,default_permissions,allow_other 0 0
```
***But I cannot figure out where in the init.rc file I can set the partition that /system filesystem to rw (and execute) when it mounts.***<issue_comment>username_1: That's just the service declaration, there need to be some means to start the service for it to work. You have to call
```
start init_remove
```
in your desired trigger event for the service to be started, different triggers are available depending on the boot position, for your case start your "init\_remove" service after system services and zygote have started.
Alternatively you can also use some service classes that are in your init script and your script will be run automatically along with the services in your specified class without a need of an explicit start.
Check the init syntax readme [here](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/c0e8d0fc50dc635c6723497900cf3b0d2eb572dc/init/readme.txt)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: **As always, the answer was simpler (although it tooks hours of research) than I thought.**
Explanation
===========
The answer was that init was not viewing the file as executable. The system call `execve`, I found out returns errors of `Permission denied` because it cannot determine it is the right file type to execute, amidst other errors that could cause it. Since @Agu.Thade mentioned if I had permissions, I researched into it more. After about 16 hours of trying to work around ro filesystem crap that I thought was causing the issue, I realized that all the executables in the /system/bin folder were green and my script was white (regular file). So using the chmod advice from @Agu.Thade, I tried to `chmod +x` from adb which returned `Bad mode`.
Answer
======
Three hours later, I *finally* figured maybe I should pull the script to my computer, `chmod +x myscript` and `adb push myscript /system/bin/`. I did so, ran `ls`, and SURE ENOUGH, the file turned green (recognized as executable). Did a reboot, and of course, my script ran.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You don't even need to pull into your computer
You only need to use `chmod 755 myscript`
And voila, that's all
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/23 | 886 | 3,514 | <issue_start>username_0: I am thinking of using 'Spy Phone App' for tracking different whatsapp accounts. Is it good and safe to use? Have anyone used it? Kindly advice me.
Note: It isn't available in google play but you can find it in google search.<issue_comment>username_1: The best way to assess this tool is to read the Terms of Service, which is publicly available [here](http://www.spy-phone-app.com/terms_of_service).
A relevant part is this subsection of "Installation and use of software" on the tracked users' devices:
>
> You can only install and use this app on a device which is your
> property, or for which you have written permission to install the app,
> from the owner. You must make anyone who uses a device on which this
> app is installed, aware of the fact that their internet and phone
> activity is being monitored and archived. Failure to do the above
> might be considered breaking of federal and state laws. If you install
> our software onto a device which you do not own, or don’t have proper
> consent to do so, we will fully cooperate with all relevant
> institutions. Spy phone app is not to be used to ‘Stalk’ or ‘Harass’
> anyone. Spy phone app software must not be used to monitor the
> smartphone and private life of a spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, child
> over 18 without their written consent. Please read all relevant
> legislation before purchasing and using this app.
>
>
>
Considering the possibility you are asking whether it is safe for you (as the tracker), this is the relevant subsection from the "Privacy policy":
>
> Our app does not collect any additional info from your device than the
> ones required for its successful operation. Your data is in safe
> hands.
>
>
>
And this further down:
>
> The data collected includes but it is not limited to phone calls, gps
> logs, sms logs, system logs. We do not collect passwords or credit
> card numbers.
>
>
>
So, the conclusion: You can only feel safe about this app if you lower your defenses and those of the "friends"/"active voluntary participants" in your scheme.
Unsolicited personal opinion - it's probably a good idea to evaluate why this app is not distributed via Google Play Store.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: **Spy Phone App** is basically a tiny application which allows people to monitor activity that is operated on the particular smartphone. All the activities logs that are performed on the particular smartphone are delivered to your personal online account.
Yes, I used [spy WhatsApp](https://espiarwhatsappweb.com/) application once. You will have to follow these steps to spy any software:-
1. Install the software on the phone that you wish to track.
2. Log in to your account and check the activities.
3. Customize your setting and activities that you wish to track.
It's also important to know the purpose of cell phone spy software. These are some important things that you track with the help of spy tools:-
1. You can monitor all text messages.
2. Monitor all online chats such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Snapchat's chat.
3. Track GPS location at present time.
4. You can easily read email and messages remotely.
5. Controls all applications and programs.
Nowadays most of the people think cellphone application software is a scam, but according to me, it basically allows for proper tracking of a smartphone without any physical access.
**I will this article will help you to know about spy software**.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/24 | 819 | 3,093 | <issue_start>username_0: Device: Yu Yunique
I flashed stock fastboot ROM (YU OS) and it booted. After that, I did `fastboot oem lock` and the phone not booting. Fastboot doesn't allowing me to flash another ROM too.
I googled about this and it says I need to enabled USB debugging from developer tools. But since the phone is not booting, I am not able to do this.
Can anyone help please?<issue_comment>username_1: The mistake was to leave "USB debugging" and "Allow OEM unlock" options unchecked. Just make sure both are ticked when phone is on or you have to visit service center. Sadly, no other solution is there.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Reconnect your phone to PC using the USB cable. Then, try re-entering the fastboot mode by pressing the corresponding key combination (may be power button + low volume). Hold it for a few seconds. Once the phone enters fastboot mode, send the command `fastboot oem unlock` from your PC.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The phone has less chances of turning on. Especially if the software that resides on the phone has a different and or modified boot or recovery image as compared to the stock images.
Easy and wise option is to reload its Operating System because luckily you have a computer. No matter how MTP or other transfer protocols may fail to work, VCOM which is responsible for preloading the firmware on MTK devices will never fail. This is the final solution for any strangely bricked device.
So. Assuming Your Yu Yunique is Yu 4711. Snatch its stock firmware from [here](https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B12zEp6BhQ4xZVNPZUJZaVAtcGc&export=download "here") and latest SP Flash Tool from [here](https://spflashtool.com/download/SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1924_Win.zip) and VCOM drivers from [this mega link](https://mega.nz/#!B9YwGQ5Z!M9tDl7Z0Z1IwmryWwdrJPwuxNkPJ0QMozfDXHKtbtok)
Read on how to install VCOM drivers [here](https://www.getdroidtips.com/install-mediatek-mt65xx-usb-vcom-drivers/) and install them to your PC
Extract both the Flash Tool and the firmware with any suitable program like WinRAR.
Run the Flash Tool exe file with a greenish icon and it will open up a window.
Click on scatter loading option. It will open up a pop up window. Guide it to the path where the extracted firmware is and load the scatter file which is a txt document. Can be written something like "MT65XX\_Scatter.txt"
It will show you associations of different partitions to respective files e.g. preloaded, boot, recovery, system etc. uncheck everything and check only, boot, recovery, system, userdata and cache
Turn off your phone. While disconnected from your PC. press download on the Flash Tool and connect your phone.
Wait for it to complete flashing and unplug and enjoy. If it doesn't start flashing repeat the step above with volume down button pressed and held down while connecting the cable.
It must work if everything is done correctly. If the device mentioned isn't your exact phone model. You can tell me your model and I'll give you a link to its stock ROM which you will then use to revive it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/24 | 1,023 | 4,010 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a 2nd generation Moto E phone. According to [this page at GSMArena.com](http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e_%282nd_gen%29-6986.php), this phone has a "Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating" screen.
I have seen many on-line shops selling "tempered glass screen protectors", a layer of plastic one can buy to put over the screen. I found this useful with some older devices I had, where the screen could easily become dirty and scratched. I am mostly concerned about being able to easily clean away fingerprints and to avoid having scratches caused by fingernails or creating worn out areas of the screen, due to frequent use.
Is such a screen protector at all useful on a Gorilla Glass screen?<issue_comment>username_1: No matter how hard glass can be, it still is limited to the Mohs hardness of the material (<7). In day-to-day use, it has to face the occasional harder matters it encounters, such as Quartz (7), SiC (9.5) or even Diamond (10) grains hidden in sand.
As for the oleophobic coating, while the quality of the original coating is superior to those on the 3rd-party tempered glass films (not to mention plastic films which has no such coating), it still will gradually wear out especially under repeated friction of fingers and organic solvents such as Alcohol, and once it does there's no going back unless you replace the screen itself.
Applying a film, in both cases, is a sort of degrade in experience: you lose the general smoothness and gain a bit more scratches on the film itself, but in exchange, once the scratches or wear of the coating accumulate to a certain level, you could just replace the film at a very low cost, and the experience will be close if not equal to new.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: The screen protector is the first line of defense. If it cracks due to an accident, it will absorb most of the energy, greatly increasing the chance that the actual screen below it survives intact.
It is not a foolproof method, and I will suggest a protective case, but if you do not or can not use a protective case all the time, then a screen protector is strongly recommended.
Also, change the screen protector as soon as it cracks.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Responding to this specific part of the question: "scratches caused by fingernails or creating worn out areas of the screen, due to frequent use." Although many things can and will degrade the coating (oleophobic or other), the gorilla glass itself will not be scratched by fingernails. It won't even be scratched by car keys in the same pocket. In normal use, the most common thing that scratches mobile phone glass is sand or some types of grit. Whether on the beach, in the car or in your pocket, your phone will meet some of this stuff - it's everywhere. If you know you've got some, make sure the phone is dry and blow it out of any crevice with air. Under no circumstances wipe the glass if there are any particles of sand or grit on it.
As for protectors, one problem is that they use a small amount of adhesive which, either on application or in use, can attract particles which will degrade the glass. The real question is whether you are prepared to accept what will often be a major deterioration in tactile response when you swype or slide your finger on the surface compared to the minimal protection offered by many protectors. Some users don't find the protector reduces the performance. Some find the protector so diminishes use of a light touch that they simply won't consider them. I can't quote accurate statistics, but in my own experience, users who can't use protectors at all tend to be ones that either use a very light touch or have to press hard on the glass in the first place to get a response. Others I know that refuse to use protectors tend to be swipers rather than tappers. Not a scientific survey and highly subjective, but it gives you an idea that you may not get on with a protector.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/24 | 541 | 1,974 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto E phone. I use it as a tablet to run apps, not as a phone, so I do not always need to leave it on.
Is it more likely that the device will last longer if I shut it off whenever I am not using it? Or is it better for the hardware of a phone to leave it constantly on, in sleep mode?
And is it better to leave it constantly charging, or to only charge it whenever the battery is below 100%?<issue_comment>username_1: "Should I shut off my phone when not using it?"
You must keep in mind that starting a phone consumes a lot of battery. So, you shouldn't shut down your phone if you are going to use it again in 15 to 20 minutes. Otherwise, it is a good idea to shut off your phone to save battery. But will it increase your phone's life? The answer is **No**.
"Better to leave it constantly charging?"
Overcharging won't have any bad effect on your phone. But if you really wanna increase your phone's battery life, always keep the battery percentage between 10% and 90%. It wil increase the longevity of your phone's battery by a lot.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Looking at it from a battery point of view
* Leaving the device in *sleep* mode is preferred , unless your usage is very infrequent
* In addition, you can use *Greenify* (see [greenify](/questions/tagged/greenify "show questions tagged 'greenify'") wiki) and Wake Lock Detector as explained [here for unrooted devices](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/146399/131553)
* As far as ideal charging limits are concerned, you can see this and decide what suits you best [Ideal charging / discharging percentage for maximum battery life?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/156526/131553)
* Also see [Does constant charging harm my Android cellphone?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/1020/131553)
* Switcing off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Once your battery consumption is taken care off, there isn't any concern in leaving it switched on in sleep mode
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/24 | 526 | 2,033 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using Micromax Bolt A064. When I send some message in WhatsApp either in a group or for a single contact, it is just showing a clock symbol and not delivering.
I am using **WiFi** and I am able to receive hundreds of messages successfully. I can change the display picture & status without any issue.
This issue started once **I sent some 10 messages to 10 groups at a time**, is that the reason?<issue_comment>username_1: By uninstalling and reinstalling the app, the issue was fixed.
This issue may be because of poor internet, I tried to send 15-20 messages to 9-10 groups.....
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I've had the same problem. Reinstalling WhatsApp solved it for me.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Just clear the data of WhatsApp and re-verify it.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: I just want to say that I have the exact same problem and found a much simpler but slow solution.
Like OP, I also sent a bunch of messages to a bunch of groups. Every other answer gives the same solution: Reinstall WhatsApp.
I then figure something out. We both have sent multiple messages to multiple groups. So maybe WhatsApp is still trying to send those messages and I cannot send any other messages until what I send is there.
Solution? I just sleep. The next day the problem is solved. No need to reinstall WhatsApp. Just sleep. Put my HP on a WiFi connection. Just wait. WhatsApp is sending all those messages to thousands of people. Once done. It's done.
Update: The solution is not good enough. Yes, eventually it works. But now WhatsApp delays my messages again. I do not mass send messages anymore. It seems that this is either a bug or a feature.
---
Symptoms:
WhatsApp Web says:
>
> Phone not connected. Make sure your phone has an active internet connection.
>
>
>
Any message sent is delayed. There is a clock If I try to send messages via phone, the message is not sent. It's as if my phone is not connected to the internet. It is.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/24 | 330 | 1,181 | <issue_start>username_0: I rooted my Samsung-sm-g930a (Galaxy s7 AT&T)
And after I did, the *VOLTE* showed up... I thought nothing of it because it is **Voice Over LTE** but a week after I did that when i tried to open an app it closed the app 2 seconds later (almost immediately) and if I restart my phone it gets stuck at the AT&T logo I can boot it into recovery and reset the device, this fixes it temporarily then 3 days later it does it Agian. Any idea how to fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: I ever faced a situation like this where my phone load until the Samsung logo and that's it. What I did was installing a stock rom in to my Samsung and it did fix my phone. You can visit the web of cyanogen to see if your phone model is listed there.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It appears that something wrong has happened with your rom. Since factory resetting has not fixed the issue, the next step is to restore the stock rom. Here's a link to the stock rom for the Samsung Galaxy S7:
Edit: New link (from OP): <https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-stock-sm-g930a-pb5-odin-files-t3411468>
(Includes Root)
Upvotes: -1 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/25 | 582 | 2,251 | <issue_start>username_0: I just installed Wget using Termux on my Android. But, when I download a file, I cannot find it's location. Can anyone please tell me where it's located? And how can I change that location to my desired directory?<issue_comment>username_1: To quote Izzy,
>
> `wget` usually downloads to where you called it from – unless told
> otherwise using the `-O` parameter. So you either first `cd` to the
> desired directory – or try something like `wget -O
> /sdcard/downloads/foo.zip http://example.com/foo.zip`.
>
>
>
In your case, this directory is **/data/data/com.termux/files/home** and, as it's inside **/data**, only root and the files' owner can alter things here.
Since Termux is the owner, though, you can move, copy and delete files and folders inside the abovementioned directory.
---
Before moving or copying to the internal storage
------------------------------------------------
If you run Android Marshmallow (6.x) or above, run `termux-setup-storage` and grant the requested permission to be able to interact with anything inside **/storage/emulated/0**.
---
To move files
-------------
To move files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `mv source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`, which is the default download directory located in your internal storage.
---
To copy files
-------------
To copy files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `cp source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`.
---
To delete files
---------------
To delete any file, use `rm file`, replacing `file` with the file you wish to delete.
---
To delete directories
---------------------
To delete an empty directory, use `rmdir directory`.
To delete a non-empty directory, use `rm -r directory`. *This method will delete anything inside the chosen directory.*
In both cases, replace `directory` with the directory you wish to delete.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Type `echo $HOME` in Termux. That is the current wget location.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/25 | 741 | 2,894 | <issue_start>username_0: I am looking for an free and ad-free solution which is comparable to Apple Notes, which I used some years ago on an iPad.
I want to be able to take simple plain-text notes, and access them both on a computer (on OS X) and on a Samsung S7. I don't need fancy features (Evernote-like), in fact I much prefer simplicity.
The Memo app that comes with the phone is perfectly sufficient for my needs, and looks like *just what I want*. Except there's one big problem: I can't figure out how to access the notes on a computer. Syncing with "Samsung Cloud" is turned on for Memo in the settings.
I don't expect to be able to find a third-party app that provides such functionality for free, as whoever provides the service will need to pay for server costs. But I did expect Samsung to provide such functionality, given that Apple has had it for a long time ...<issue_comment>username_1: To quote Izzy,
>
> `wget` usually downloads to where you called it from – unless told
> otherwise using the `-O` parameter. So you either first `cd` to the
> desired directory – or try something like `wget -O
> /sdcard/downloads/foo.zip http://example.com/foo.zip`.
>
>
>
In your case, this directory is **/data/data/com.termux/files/home** and, as it's inside **/data**, only root and the files' owner can alter things here.
Since Termux is the owner, though, you can move, copy and delete files and folders inside the abovementioned directory.
---
Before moving or copying to the internal storage
------------------------------------------------
If you run Android Marshmallow (6.x) or above, run `termux-setup-storage` and grant the requested permission to be able to interact with anything inside **/storage/emulated/0**.
---
To move files
-------------
To move files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `mv source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`, which is the default download directory located in your internal storage.
---
To copy files
-------------
To copy files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `cp source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`.
---
To delete files
---------------
To delete any file, use `rm file`, replacing `file` with the file you wish to delete.
---
To delete directories
---------------------
To delete an empty directory, use `rmdir directory`.
To delete a non-empty directory, use `rm -r directory`. *This method will delete anything inside the chosen directory.*
In both cases, replace `directory` with the directory you wish to delete.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Type `echo $HOME` in Termux. That is the current wget location.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/25 | 611 | 2,256 | <issue_start>username_0: I don't know if someone already rooted my Samsung Sm-t530.
Can somebody help me?
I just find some files like
```
Knox emulated
Emulated
Extsdcard
Sdcard
Mnt
Storage/emulated
Dev/emulated
```
And i cannot find Imei.<issue_comment>username_1: To quote Izzy,
>
> `wget` usually downloads to where you called it from – unless told
> otherwise using the `-O` parameter. So you either first `cd` to the
> desired directory – or try something like `wget -O
> /sdcard/downloads/foo.zip http://example.com/foo.zip`.
>
>
>
In your case, this directory is **/data/data/com.termux/files/home** and, as it's inside **/data**, only root and the files' owner can alter things here.
Since Termux is the owner, though, you can move, copy and delete files and folders inside the abovementioned directory.
---
Before moving or copying to the internal storage
------------------------------------------------
If you run Android Marshmallow (6.x) or above, run `termux-setup-storage` and grant the requested permission to be able to interact with anything inside **/storage/emulated/0**.
---
To move files
-------------
To move files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `mv source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`, which is the default download directory located in your internal storage.
---
To copy files
-------------
To copy files to e.g. the standard download directory, use the command `cp source destination`, replacing `source` with the file you wish to move, and `destination` with `/storage/emulated/0/Download`.
---
To delete files
---------------
To delete any file, use `rm file`, replacing `file` with the file you wish to delete.
---
To delete directories
---------------------
To delete an empty directory, use `rmdir directory`.
To delete a non-empty directory, use `rm -r directory`. *This method will delete anything inside the chosen directory.*
In both cases, replace `directory` with the directory you wish to delete.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Type `echo $HOME` in Termux. That is the current wget location.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/26 | 905 | 3,538 | <issue_start>username_0: I want my android device to think my phone is in The U.K so I can buy stuff in U.K pounds cheaper.
I have set up my google wallet for the U.K. And sure enough the prices display in U.K pounds, I've installed Amazon underground and the prices in Amazon underground display in pounds, but when I download apps and open them the prices are still in U.S dollars.
Or I have a "you are not eligible to purchase this app due to geographical restrictions".
I have all gps location sharing off, using wifi, and my google wallet is set up to the U.K
Any help out there?<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Go to settings> About Phone.
2. Click on build number seven times to activate developer options.
3. Go to Settings>Developer Options.
4. Enable Mock Location.
5. Download any mock location app such as "Fake GPS" from the play store.
6. Go to the developer options again.
7. Select Mock location app and choose the app you downloaded.
8. turn off GPS. Open the app and select your new location.
If it does not work, probably the content provider is using your IP address to check your location. In that case, use a VPN service to spoof your location.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I use the TunnelBear VPN software for my Android 4.4 phone and Android 5.0 tablet.
I first used it when the Beeb showed that Edward Snowden interview that could not be viewed outside the UK. It worked just fine. Interesting interview; I have not yet seen it on American television.
You can find it at <http://www.tunnelbear.com>
They allow you to use up to 500 MB per month for free to try it out.
It supports many countries around the world. Speed is fast enough to watch Netflx with it.
I use <http://www.grc.com> Shields-Up to verify the IP address it uses in various places around the world. I'm sure <https://panopticlick.eff.org> would work for this, too.
Once you know your VPN address you can do a traceroute (or Visual Trace) to see where you "are".
The best part is that on an Android it encrypts and tunnels ALL traffic. So as my Androids grabs onto the open WiFi at church it is all encrypted just like at home. It looks to the world like I am in another time zone.
On a PC it operates in Chrome and Opera by way of browser extensions, but all other traffic goes native.
I like it so much I paid their fee for unlimited data and never have turned it off. Being in the USA I find it prudent to only use the US connection so I am not crossing foreign borders. It can be switched very quickly and easily if I needed it for some special task. Even then I would stay within the USAUK countries only. But so far I have not had any reason to utilize anything outside the USA.
Bottom line is that it provides full-time encryption and tunneling for my Androids, and my virtual IP never reveals my actual state as far as I can tell.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can download a "fake GPS" app there are plenty on the Google play store. I recommend the one entitled "fake GPS" by Lexa apps. The icon is a yellow ball emoticon. You will also need to enter developer mode. Find your menu containigthe device vital information, tap on the section mentioning the Kernel approximately a half dozen or so times. You've activated developer mode!! Here's a gold star ...
Next under Dev menu, find the mock location setting and set the app as your default.
You can also use a VPN. some of them don't really work, but VPNTUNNEL.Com is affordable, reliable and actually works in changing your geoip.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/26 | 1,198 | 3,920 | <issue_start>username_0: I am currently on **CyanogenMod 14.1**. I have been trying to find the **Xposed SDK 25** for **Android 7.1** but couldn't locate it. So I wanted to know:
If it is even out yet?
If yes then where can I find it?
Please help...<issue_comment>username_1: **Status Update**: Adding link to username_4's [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/188602/131553) , which gives details on availability of Xposed for Nougat .
Details below pertain to the state of things at the point of time of answering the question
---
Xposed for Nougat is not yet developed
* Rovo89, credited with Xposed framework development updated status [here in mid Nov 16](https://www.xda-developers.com/rovo89-updates-on-current-status-of-xposed-for-android-nougat/)
* ~~Another developer apparently is also working on it and is yet to be finalised, see [15th Dec update](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xposed-android-nougat-7-0/)~~
( See this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/179398/131553) for reasons )
* You can follow [Google Plus Xposed](https://plus.google.com/communities/115950188312628751472) to monitor
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Xposed for Nougat is still under development. However, I found a working Xposed for Android Nougat but it only works on ARM devices. I tried it on Lineage OS but it didn't work so I used an old CM14.1 based ROM and it worked for me. You can try it yourself.
[Xposed Framework For Nougat](http://www.dexteroid.com/how-to/install-xposed-framework-on-android-nougat-7/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Updates / Corrections regarding
Xposed Framework for Nougat / Oreo
----------------------------------
Though, Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo still has not been released yet, here's an update/correction to the answers provided.
A) Rovo89, Original Creator & Developer for the Xposed Framework & Installer, continues his development for the Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo as of 13 July 2017.
B) Rovo89's last status update was made on 28 Jan 2017 here:
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70773752&postcount=41>
C) The following link is the official location (on XDA Developers) that Rovo89 uses for all status updates (please disregard the thread title as it also pertains to the Nougat/Oreo as well):
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811>
D) Many individuals have been seeing my XDA Developers member name (also username_3) being used/referred to in a number of websites as either an additional or lone developer for the Xposed Framework for the Nougat/Oreo and wanted to set it straight that this is FALSE and has never been true (the PMs I received on XDA Developers are regarding this as a real pain in the rear-end). Rovo89 is the one and only Developer.
E) Any website that states otherwise is false and any files for the Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo are bogus ones that are either changed from the Marshmallow version to fake it in Nougat/Oreo or can just be dangerous. Get them from the source and not a third party.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: ### This answer is discontinued. Please move to [here](/a/188602/205764)
**Xposed for Oreo is unavailable by far because O is ... too new**
An **unofficial** build of Xposed Framework is [available](https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-android-nougat-sdk-25-arm64-t3639221) from XDA. I have tested it with my OnePlus 5 and it worked perfectly.
The XDA newsfeed article is [here](https://www.xda-developers.com/flashable-xposed-framework-android-nougat/) and the thread is above.
>
> **Important Notice**
>
> If you are using your stock ROM, make sure your `/data` partition **is decrypted**. If it's encrypted, you may have to format it. Be sure to back up your data carefully before proceeding. Also you should flash a "DM Verify and Forced Encryption Disabler" package.
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/26 | 1,211 | 4,026 | <issue_start>username_0: I was call recording , my battery died, the phone shut off while I was recording.
The file is on my phone. It is the correct size. It shows as an 3gpp extension. It's 2 MB so it's there. It will not play in window Media Player or with VLC player. It doesn't show up on the phone itself in the gallery, but it's there in file manager.<issue_comment>username_1: **Status Update**: Adding link to username_4's [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/188602/131553) , which gives details on availability of Xposed for Nougat .
Details below pertain to the state of things at the point of time of answering the question
---
Xposed for Nougat is not yet developed
* Rovo89, credited with Xposed framework development updated status [here in mid Nov 16](https://www.xda-developers.com/rovo89-updates-on-current-status-of-xposed-for-android-nougat/)
* ~~Another developer apparently is also working on it and is yet to be finalised, see [15th Dec update](http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xposed-android-nougat-7-0/)~~
( See this [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/179398/131553) for reasons )
* You can follow [Google Plus Xposed](https://plus.google.com/communities/115950188312628751472) to monitor
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Xposed for Nougat is still under development. However, I found a working Xposed for Android Nougat but it only works on ARM devices. I tried it on Lineage OS but it didn't work so I used an old CM14.1 based ROM and it worked for me. You can try it yourself.
[Xposed Framework For Nougat](http://www.dexteroid.com/how-to/install-xposed-framework-on-android-nougat-7/)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Updates / Corrections regarding
Xposed Framework for Nougat / Oreo
----------------------------------
Though, Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo still has not been released yet, here's an update/correction to the answers provided.
A) Rovo89, Original Creator & Developer for the Xposed Framework & Installer, continues his development for the Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo as of 13 July 2017.
B) Rovo89's last status update was made on 28 Jan 2017 here:
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70773752&postcount=41>
C) The following link is the official location (on XDA Developers) that Rovo89 uses for all status updates (please disregard the thread title as it also pertains to the Nougat/Oreo as well):
<https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811>
D) Many individuals have been seeing my XDA Developers member name (also username_3) being used/referred to in a number of websites as either an additional or lone developer for the Xposed Framework for the Nougat/Oreo and wanted to set it straight that this is FALSE and has never been true (the PMs I received on XDA Developers are regarding this as a real pain in the rear-end). Rovo89 is the one and only Developer.
E) Any website that states otherwise is false and any files for the Xposed Framework for Nougat/Oreo are bogus ones that are either changed from the Marshmallow version to fake it in Nougat/Oreo or can just be dangerous. Get them from the source and not a third party.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: ### This answer is discontinued. Please move to [here](/a/188602/205764)
**Xposed for Oreo is unavailable by far because O is ... too new**
An **unofficial** build of Xposed Framework is [available](https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-android-nougat-sdk-25-arm64-t3639221) from XDA. I have tested it with my OnePlus 5 and it worked perfectly.
The XDA newsfeed article is [here](https://www.xda-developers.com/flashable-xposed-framework-android-nougat/) and the thread is above.
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> **Important Notice**
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> If you are using your stock ROM, make sure your `/data` partition **is decrypted**. If it's encrypted, you may have to format it. Be sure to back up your data carefully before proceeding. Also you should flash a "DM Verify and Forced Encryption Disabler" package.
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Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/26 | 463 | 1,819 | <issue_start>username_0: I've installed and uninstalled the freedompop messaging application a few times. The last time I installed it, it worked fine. But I needed to start the application from fresh so I uninstalled it. I also clicked "x" to remove it from uninstalled application list (It happened before and that time I did not remove it from the uninstalled list. So when I could not find this application, I removed it from the uninstalled application list. Then I could find this application to install). But this time, after removing it from the uninstalled application list, I still could not find this application. The only one available is "freedompop messaging tips". But that was not the one I needed.
I also used browser to access Google Play Store directly and this application was not on MY ADROID APPS list. So Google Play Store was synched with my device. I even did "FORCED STOP", "CLEAR DATA" and "CLEAR CACHE" for Google Play Store before searching for this application. But I still could not find it.
This application is offered by my mobile carrier so it would not be removed from Google Play Store. Anyone knows how to resolve this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: I checked the Play Store and I can't see the app either. It must have been hidden or removed. Don't worry, though. You can get the .APK file [here](http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/freedompop/freedompop-messaging/freedompop-messaging-19-01-692-1208-release/freedompop-messaging-19-01-692-1208-android-apk-download/).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Trying installing it from the playstore website:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freedompop.phone&hl=en_GB>
If it does not show then it might be that it is incompatible with your phone which would mean you would need to find the APK elsewhere.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/26 | 232 | 1,011 | <issue_start>username_0: Can jump from any custom rim to any other by just having twrp recovery installed ? Or do I need to first come back to stock ROM and again install another custom ROM ?<issue_comment>username_1: If you want to switch to other custom ROM just go to TWRP/CWM and perform the wipes and flash it, no need to install stock ROM. If you want to go to stock ROM than you'll need pc with software to flash firmware or via download mode on phone.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: To install a custom rom you need a custom recovery for your phone .Then you can switch from a stock rom to a custom rom or from a custom rom to another custom rom . You do not need to install the stock rom for installing new custom rom. But if you flash your stock rom and it vanishes your custom recovery and install the stock recovery again then you have to install the custom recovery twrp or touchwiz recovery again to switch a custom rom ,you also have to room your phone again .
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/26 | 1,692 | 6,190 | <issue_start>username_0: Known solutions:
* USB Mass Storage (sadly, mostly deprecated on Android 4, 5, etc.).
* MTP, and I know its benefits (a lot) and its weaknesses (browsing on a MTP drive with Windows Explorer has poor integration of usual features: try to right click on a file on a MTP drive, you don't have the usual UI things like Open with etc.)
* Samba
* FTP server solutions (good solution, but 1) how to use this if I'm on the road, with no Wifi router like at home? then I cannot link `computer <---> phone`? 2) it seems that [such an app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.medhaapps.wififtpserver.pro) doesn't offer access to external sd card)
* AirDroid, etc.
But with all these methods, **you don't really have access on your computer to the phone's filesystem like if it was a local folder**.
Question:
**Is there a solution that makes it possible to browse the phone's filesystem as if it was a computer local folder, easily?**<issue_comment>username_1: According to the mentioned requirements, more powerful tool to use is [Sambadroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sambadroid&hl=en). SambaDroid is a native port for Android of the popular Samba for Linux. This application allows you to share/manage files on your device easily from any device of your network.
**Update**: With the Windows Creators Update you may (or not) need to first enable SMB Server/Client functionality.
**Pros**
* No need to use router even a mobile hotpot works fine
* You can easily set a share from your android device (e.g sd card)
* Ability to set shared folder with read/write permissions
**Limitations**
* Due to limitations in later editions of Windows trying to explicitly map the network drive can result in a "network not found" error. Ignore it and use Windows explorer method.
* Requires root (needed for CIFS implementation on android). Alternatively if not root, then its better to create a shared folder on windows then access it from android with a suitable file explorer, you can still perform file operations.
Setup involves setting the desired share from the device. See screenshot:
[](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=berserker.android.apps.sambadroid&hl=en)
*Note: NO affiliation with the above aplication*
**Switch on your mobile hotspot and allow your PC to connect to the network**.
Once done just type [Win]+[R] in your computer, write \\SAMBADROID
or go to PC >> Network and you will see a new share, see below:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Fdrr8.png)
---
The samba share will look like this:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/bZ2nc.png)
---
You can perform various functions like delete, copy etc. See below:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/M0ulZ.png)
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, there is:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSHFS>
You need an SSH server on your smartphone and an SSHFS client on your PC
It also works on Windows:
<https://igikorn.com/sshfs-windows-10/>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: This solution works even over a hotspot. Simply enable Portable Hotspot on your mobile device, then connect your laptop to the Hotspot WiFi network.
**Tip:** If you want to prevent the laptop from using your mobile data, simply switch *mobile data* off while your hotspot is on. The solution will work even without internet access.
1. Install [**Cx File Explorer**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer&hl=en&gl=US) on your Android phone (it's completely free, and has no ads!).
2. If your phone and laptop are not on the same WiFi network, enable Portable Hotspot on your phone and connect your laptop to the hotspot.
3. Open Cx File Explorer (give permission), go to the Network tab and open "Access from PC".
4. Tap on "Start Service". You'll see the full FTP address displayed on your phone.
5. On Windows 10, open File Explorer and enter the full FTP address into the address bar.
6. Press Enter, and you'll see a "device" folder. Open it, and you'll see all the file in your phone. If you have an external SD card, you may see it as another folder besides "device".
**The following is optional.** If you wish to see this FTP server as a location under "This PC":
1. Open "This PC", right-click a blank space and click on "Add a network location".
2. Click Next, then Choose a custom network location, then Next again.
3. Type in the full FTP address that you see on your phone. Click Next.
4. Leave the option "Log on anonymously" enabled. Click Next.
5. Give your location a name. You can leave it as the IP address or maybe name it after your device.
6. Click Next, then Finish.
The FTP server should open in File Explorer like a normal file system. You can drag and drop files, copy and paste, etc.
For more details and other ways to access the FTP server, [see this How-To Geek article](https://www.howtogeek.com/272176/how-to-connect-to-ftp-servers-in-windows-without-extra-software/).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Summary of attempts, thanks to the other answers and my own tests:
* Using a Samba server on phone (with app Sambadroid for example) looks great, but sadly it requires root for reasons explained in
[Using SMB server without root access](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1705/using-smb-server-without-root-access), so it's not an option for me.
* Using a FTP server (for example with cx File Explorer app) **works great**, but it's a bit slow if you have lots of files (even just getting the list of thousands of remote files via FTP is slow), and any FTP client on computer.
* Use a SFTP server (with [SSH/SFTP Server](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.xnano.android.sshserver) app), and then connect it from any SFTP client on computer (such as WinSCP), or `rclone` for synchronization (`rsync` won't work since it requires a `rsync` binary running on remote if I remember correctly).
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/01/26 | 922 | 3,407 | <issue_start>username_0: I picked up a second-hand Motorola Moto G (2nd gen) device. The model is technically XT1064 (Titan).
On my Windows machine, I'm sometimes able to see an error message when I power down the phone stating that the USB device was unrecognized (Device Descriptor Request Failed).
After days of trying, I've yet to have it show up in `adb`. But it works just fine if I boot into the bootloader and run `fastboot` commands!
I've tried all of the "easy" things people recommend:
* enabling USB debugging under Developer Options
* different USB cables (although since `fastboot` works fine, that implies the cable is also fine)
* different computers (tried a Mac, a Windows 10 machine, and a Windows Vista laptop)
* `adb kill-server` followed by `adb devices`
* various `adb` versions (Android SDK platform tools and Universal ADB driver)
* manually uninstalling Windows drivers
* force installing drivers (doesn't work, since the device doesn't make it past the device descriptor request so Windows won't allow drivers to be installed)
* installing the Universal ADB driver
* re-flashing the device (tried stock Marshmallow, stock KitKat, and Lineage OS)
I'm frustrated by the process because `fastboot` works just fine. That's how I've flashed the separate ROMs on there.
If this were a hardware issue with USB, why would it be that `fastboot` operates correctly but `adb` does not?
Also, if it's a hardware issue, what physical part would be the problem? It seems unlikely to be the USB port itself (again, because `fastboot` works just fine). Is there some kind of USB controller in the phone that could be the issue? Since the device is pretty useless to me unless `adb` works, I'd entertain the idea of trying to solder in a new part to fix the problem if I could!<issue_comment>username_1: ***You may need to enable USB Debugging enabled***
**To enable follow these steps:**
1. Open settings
2. Open `Info`
3. Find the `Build Number` and tap on it alot until it says `You are now a developer!`
4. Exit `Info`
5. Open `Developer options`
6. Tap on `USB debugging`
7. Tap on `OK`
**Notes:**
* In 4.1.x and before skip steps 2-4
* In 2.2.x and before goto `Settings`->`Applications`->`Development`->`USB debugging`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is rooted, you may set up adb over network as a workaround for all USB driver problems.
* Make sure both PC and Android device are in same network
* On Android, install Terminal Emulator
* Open Terminal Emulator and type the following:
`su`
`setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555`
`stop adbd`
`start adbd`
* On a PC side, enter:
`adb connect 192.168.1.2`
(replace 192.168.1.2 with the IP address of your device)
* Proceed with adb as if it was connected over USB
Alternatively, you may create a script with GScript instead of using Terminal Emulator.
Also, you can add these lines to your Android boot scripts, in which case you don't have to do it manually every time.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: fastboot works, adb doesn't?
my ans: you can use image loader which is compatible with that device,erase all the previous data and freshly build new Meta data by including the partitioning,after success u might get expected output like flatten success(related to build of that device).then adb will work fine with usb port detection.
hopes this works!
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/27 | 557 | 1,971 | <issue_start>username_0: I seem to be getting the error "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped." on my Gionee S6 Pro. I have tried wiping cache partition via recovery with no progress. The OS is Marshmallow and UI is Amigo. The touch screen is unresponsive, but I can press the close button after error pops up. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advanced!<issue_comment>username_1: ***You may need to enable USB Debugging enabled***
**To enable follow these steps:**
1. Open settings
2. Open `Info`
3. Find the `Build Number` and tap on it alot until it says `You are now a developer!`
4. Exit `Info`
5. Open `Developer options`
6. Tap on `USB debugging`
7. Tap on `OK`
**Notes:**
* In 4.1.x and before skip steps 2-4
* In 2.2.x and before goto `Settings`->`Applications`->`Development`->`USB debugging`
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If your device is rooted, you may set up adb over network as a workaround for all USB driver problems.
* Make sure both PC and Android device are in same network
* On Android, install Terminal Emulator
* Open Terminal Emulator and type the following:
`su`
`setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555`
`stop adbd`
`start adbd`
* On a PC side, enter:
`adb connect 192.168.1.2`
(replace 192.168.1.2 with the IP address of your device)
* Proceed with adb as if it was connected over USB
Alternatively, you may create a script with GScript instead of using Terminal Emulator.
Also, you can add these lines to your Android boot scripts, in which case you don't have to do it manually every time.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: fastboot works, adb doesn't?
my ans: you can use image loader which is compatible with that device,erase all the previous data and freshly build new Meta data by including the partitioning,after success u might get expected output like flatten success(related to build of that device).then adb will work fine with usb port detection.
hopes this works!
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/27 | 262 | 1,004 | <issue_start>username_0: i have an LG Tribute and the google play services has stopped keeps popping up i have done all the steps recommended to clear this annoying pop up, is there something else i can do that might work?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to settings, force-stop Google Play Services, and restart your phone
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: You can fix it very easily.
1. Clear Phone Data and Cache:
2. Stop Automatic Updates on your Device:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/v4TKx.png)
3. Reset your Android Device Phone's App
Hope it will work for you, If you need more then follow complete tutorial, It will fix other [Process Com.Android.Phone](https://www.howtoseeks.org/unfortunately-the-process-com-android-phone-has-stopped/) errors.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: If your using a phone that supports multiple users.
setup a second user on the phone and update the system files that way...
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/01/27 | 366 | 1,507 | <issue_start>username_0: On Samsung Galaxy J7, I accidentally set "never allow" in sending premium messages. Now I can't activate some services directly.
I searched and found that Samsung Galaxy S phones have a setting called "Premium SMS", but there isn't anything like that in J7, either on:
* Settings - Applications - Application manager - Messages - Permissions, or
* ... Permissions - More - All permissions
How to change the setting for premium SMS on Samsung Galaxy J7?<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/28 | 289 | 1,159 | <issue_start>username_0: i say this because i dont have an usb otg cable or whatever its called and i dont want to go out and buy one<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/28 | 452 | 1,830 | <issue_start>username_0: I am on a Nexus 5x running 7.1.1. Earlier today found no cards on the Google Now screen, just this message:
"New Version Available
A more recent version of the Google app is available for download".
So tapped the link which took me to the Play Store and the Google App. Where there is no update available, just options to open or uninstall.
Hitting open loops me right back to the above message.
Fixes I have tried:
Turning Now off and back on.
Deleting card preferences.
Uninstalling Google and the Now Launcher and reinstalling both.
Turning location services off.
Have also checked that Settings>account & privacy>Google activity controls>web & App activity is set to "On".
Oh, and switching my phone off and on again :-)
None worked. Any help would be greatly appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/28 | 422 | 1,651 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently using an HTC Desire 510 with Android 4.4.3
It has a total of roughly 3.8 GB interal storage (not counting application storage). But about 3GB are occupied by what the phone considers "Other files", not letting me see which files those are.
When I connected to a PC through USB I did find a file named ".thumbdata" in DCIM/.thumbnails weighting over 2GB, which I immediately deleted. The empty space in my phone remained unchanged, so I restarted it a couple of times. The file reappeared, now weighting just 30MB, but the source of those used up 2GB is nowhere to be found. What can I do?<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/28 | 308 | 1,208 | <issue_start>username_0: Are there any tools to root a Alcatel One Touch Pop 4s (Android 6.0), I already tryed Kingroot and Famaroot but both do not work like on other Alcatel phones<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/29 | 310 | 1,243 | <issue_start>username_0: I need an Android app to be installed on my phone. I have the APK on my PC. How can I receive it without manually transferring it over USB or using the adb install method. Preferably via WiFi.<issue_comment>username_1: Just go to Settings > Application > Application Manager > More (from top-right hand corner) > Show System App (Android icons need to appear) > Message Service (Android icon) > Send Premium SMS > Allow Always.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such option on the J7. When you go to more and click on each option, it only describes those options, no way to add any more. Also premium messages is not listed under more.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Settings > Apps > Special Access > Use Premium SMS services > Switch to ‘Always Allow’
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: On one case, it is showing under Apps - Special Access - Use Premium text message service, and it can be set to "Always Allow".
However, there is also a case where the messaging service does not show.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: I found it in Settings > Apps > (triple dots on the right corner) > Special access.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/29 | 396 | 1,674 | <issue_start>username_0: Using Titanium Backup I backed up apps + data to the SD card and see they are still there. I flashed a new ROM. I installed TB again but am having trouble restoring the apps. It can’t find the backups, how do I change it? I went to menu > preferences > backup folder location > Storage provider > DocumentProvider storage > naviagated to correct location > pressed “select”
Then the list populates with backups but the “use the current folder” is greyed out. I can only click cancel. However if I make a new folder and navigate there, the “use the current folder” is clickable.
After clicking select the message quickly flashes “Access granted. Please create/choose subdirectory for your backups”
How do I resotre backups located on SD card? I named the folder myself so it’s not like the default. I'm on ROM that is based on Android Nougat 7.1<issue_comment>username_1: If you changed(upgrade) rom version customizingly i.e. Kitkat to lollipop....
Then titanium backup fail to restoring the app and data....
If you want to restore backup any how then you have to flash previous rom....
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: In order to successfully select a backup directory via the **DocumentProvider** storage, you should not navigate to the chosen folder *immediately after choosing the abovementioned storage*.
What you should do, is to navigate *only* to the root directory of the external SD card and then tap on **Select**. Next, after the **Access granted** popup appears, use Titanium Backup's built-in file explorer to navigate to the chosen backup directory, and then tap on **Use the current folder**.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/30 | 337 | 1,113 | <issue_start>username_0: I see lots of mentions of this option on Android sites, [including Android.StackExchange.com](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/116508/how-do-you-enable-hotspot-wifi-sharing-on-nexus-5-android-m-version-on-sprint-t), but I don't see any technical exploitation for what it does. What does this option actually do?<issue_comment>username_1: Tells telephony manager dial up networking emulation not required, not sure if thats actually required if you use net.tethering.noprovisioning=true in build.prop you can see the telephony and tethering code in the links below
<https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/telephony/java/android/telephony/TelephonyManager.java>
<https://github.com/android/platform_frameworks_base/blob/355dbae680994002c48d7a66cb276a65393ecbbb/services/core/java/com/android/server/connectivity/Tethering.java>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Not exactly sure what it does, but a lot of people seem tho think this in `adb shell` gets them free tethering.
```
su
settings put global tether_dun_required 0
exit
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/30 | 246 | 992 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the Lenovo Moto Z Unlocked with sadly still Android M.
There's a hidden alarm everyday at 12 midnight, and it doesn't show it in the original clock app, which I haven't used an app other than that for alarms.
How can I diagnose this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Check for **Google Calendar** or any other task app that you have installed. Possibly you might have setup notification as daily and time might have be automatically selected as 12 PM.
Do remember that **Factory Reset** is the final resort to solve your issues, including this one as well.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the problem. It turns out TimeTune was doing this (even though it is only a reminder app). I uninstalled and it disappeared.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I did everything that anyone in any sites suggested but it didn't solve, then I uninstalled clock app updates,restart the phone,and the hidden alarm disappeared!
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/01/30 | 303 | 1,377 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to disable the Gmail app because I don't use it and something on my phone keeps hogging all my bandwidth. When I disabled the Gmail app it warned that "some apps may not function correctly" if it is disabled. I haven't noticed anything. Which apps might not function correctly when the Gmail app is disabled?<issue_comment>username_1: The "some apps may not function correctly" warning is a standard thing that pops up when you disable stock apps. You shouldn't experience any issues for the most part, the only instance where I could possibly see an issue is when using google's other email client "inbox". But even then it's its own standalone app and they use google play services to connect with google and it's services. So as long as you're not using any apps that for some reason directly link to gmail (there shouldn't be any as long as you're not using some weird xposed module or something) in some way you'll be fine.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It is a standard message to warn that dependent applications will find some functionality missing. Few apps are dependent on gmail. Most other email apps would work fine in its place. The only deficiency that I noted was that the gmail app can accept HTML content sent (shared) from other apps. Other email app turn the HTML content to plain text.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2017/01/30 | 626 | 2,493 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed LineageOS on my OnePlus One, and today I got the latest nightly. The OTA update system downloaded the file, and I clicked install. However, it says
>
> Note: This feature requires a compatible recovery or you will have to install it manually.
>
>
>
Then it sends me to recovery and nothing happens.
Can I get some help as to how to update?<issue_comment>username_1: If the auto install doesn't work you can go to `/data/lineageos_updates` and install the update manually.
Remember to wipe dalvik cache after flash ends.
Updated (thanks to Sup3rHugh): LOS changed the OTA folder from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates` to `/data/lineageos_updates`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Please go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update Often
download the update long tap the center of update, then selected
update and you can select the save icon in top Windows to save to
card.
2. now go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update again and click to install and reboot your phone automatically.
3. after reboot go to the boot recovery and you can click the install and selected the zip file and swipe the scroll to install update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem: nothing happened other then being send to the TWRP home menu screen. On the Internet, the most seen solution is to manually update from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates`, but that didn't work for me, because that directory didn't seem to exist.
My solution was to turn off zip file verification in TWRP and then try it again. Step by step:
1. Go to the LineageOS update screen: `Settings` > `about phone` > `LineageOS updates` > choose to download the update > choose to apply the update.
2. While applying the update, it will reboot the phone in TWRP recovery mode and will send you to the TWRP home menu screen instead of installing the update. Check the log to see what happened: `Advanced` > `Copy Log`> slide to copy > this will not only copy, but also show the log. If you see something in red text with a warning/error like: unable to verify zip, or md5 verification failed or something like that, than you need to turn off zip verification.
3. To disable zip verification: go to the home menu of TWRP > `Settings` > uncheck `Zip signature verification` > and reboot the system.
4. Perform step 1 again, this time it should succeed and install the update automatically after it reboot automatically.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/31 | 741 | 3,065 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been hearing about some android apps which give you free money or data by installing, using and sharing. Many of my friends have been asking me to install such apps so-that they get benefits of sharing app with trying to convince me like "share to others and get free benefits". Such apps also gives benefits if you install other apps or click on some links through them.
But I've been refusing to install or use such apps thinking following reasons:
* It should be nothing but pure advertising app for app maker
* It may get our personal information like email, phone, contacts and even some may get usage and information of other apps, files etc.
But/Now, I want to know more about such apps like how do they work? what are the major and possible disadvantages (malicious, spy etc.) of using such apps, etc. so that I can keep way from possible temptation/seduction and can preach my friends with better understanding.<issue_comment>username_1: If the auto install doesn't work you can go to `/data/lineageos_updates` and install the update manually.
Remember to wipe dalvik cache after flash ends.
Updated (thanks to Sup3rHugh): LOS changed the OTA folder from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates` to `/data/lineageos_updates`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Please go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update Often
download the update long tap the center of update, then selected
update and you can select the save icon in top Windows to save to
card.
2. now go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update again and click to install and reboot your phone automatically.
3. after reboot go to the boot recovery and you can click the install and selected the zip file and swipe the scroll to install update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem: nothing happened other then being send to the TWRP home menu screen. On the Internet, the most seen solution is to manually update from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates`, but that didn't work for me, because that directory didn't seem to exist.
My solution was to turn off zip file verification in TWRP and then try it again. Step by step:
1. Go to the LineageOS update screen: `Settings` > `about phone` > `LineageOS updates` > choose to download the update > choose to apply the update.
2. While applying the update, it will reboot the phone in TWRP recovery mode and will send you to the TWRP home menu screen instead of installing the update. Check the log to see what happened: `Advanced` > `Copy Log`> slide to copy > this will not only copy, but also show the log. If you see something in red text with a warning/error like: unable to verify zip, or md5 verification failed or something like that, than you need to turn off zip verification.
3. To disable zip verification: go to the home menu of TWRP > `Settings` > uncheck `Zip signature verification` > and reboot the system.
4. Perform step 1 again, this time it should succeed and install the update automatically after it reboot automatically.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/31 | 642 | 2,544 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently installed **Cyanogen mod 14.1(7.1.1)** on **Mi5(gemini)** and now I want to go back to MIUI (preferably **MIUI global developer rom**) and lock the bootloader. I have to tried to flash using the existing **TWRP** and also using the inbuilt **fastboot** mode, but was not successful. I can neither find a proper flashing guide nor the proper files required to flash. Is there something I am missing?<issue_comment>username_1: If the auto install doesn't work you can go to `/data/lineageos_updates` and install the update manually.
Remember to wipe dalvik cache after flash ends.
Updated (thanks to Sup3rHugh): LOS changed the OTA folder from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates` to `/data/lineageos_updates`.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Please go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update Often
download the update long tap the center of update, then selected
update and you can select the save icon in top Windows to save to
card.
2. now go to the Settings>about phone>lineageOS update again and click to install and reboot your phone automatically.
3. after reboot go to the boot recovery and you can click the install and selected the zip file and swipe the scroll to install update.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I had the same problem: nothing happened other then being send to the TWRP home menu screen. On the Internet, the most seen solution is to manually update from `/data/data/org.lineageos.update/app_updates`, but that didn't work for me, because that directory didn't seem to exist.
My solution was to turn off zip file verification in TWRP and then try it again. Step by step:
1. Go to the LineageOS update screen: `Settings` > `about phone` > `LineageOS updates` > choose to download the update > choose to apply the update.
2. While applying the update, it will reboot the phone in TWRP recovery mode and will send you to the TWRP home menu screen instead of installing the update. Check the log to see what happened: `Advanced` > `Copy Log`> slide to copy > this will not only copy, but also show the log. If you see something in red text with a warning/error like: unable to verify zip, or md5 verification failed or something like that, than you need to turn off zip verification.
3. To disable zip verification: go to the home menu of TWRP > `Settings` > uncheck `Zip signature verification` > and reboot the system.
4. Perform step 1 again, this time it should succeed and install the update automatically after it reboot automatically.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/01/31 | 273 | 1,155 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried to Google this but not sure how or if it's possible. How can I retrieve my gps data from my android phone from an older date to prove I was not speeding?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to your location history here: <https://www.google.com/maps/timeline>.
Keep in mind that the location history might not be complete and also doesn't contain any speed information.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Even if you had a continuous stream of GPS fixes from the time you're interested in, you *couldn't* use it in court to prove you weren't speeding. GPS doesn't record speed, only a sequence of positions, and there's enough error on each position that the speed can be inaccurate - inaccurate enough to look like you're speeding when you're not, or vice-versa.
Location History doesn't record GPS co-ordinates often enough to be any use for this purpose even if it were accurate enough anyway. You can get apps to record this information continuously, but they need to run all the time so they really drain the battery. And of course you can't go back in time to install the app before the date you want.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/01 | 832 | 2,706 | <issue_start>username_0: When I try to switch to the "Recently Used Apps" screen (by holding the home button), the process `com.android.systemui` crashes.
However, in Landscape mode it works as usual (and rotating the device makes it crash again).
Device: `Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini`
Version: `4.4.2`
ROM: `Stock`
**EDIT:** The system was not modified in any way (e.g. no root access).
Where can I find logs/files that provide me with additional info i.o. to trace the problem? Or what can I do to make it stop crashing (preferably not reseting)?
**EDIT:** Unfortunately, the issue mysteriously disappeared today and I cannot reproduce it any more.<issue_comment>username_1: You can get the log with this application installed [CatLog - Logcat Reader!](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat&hl=en). Try to read log immediately after the exception.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: To check logs there are a few options, for instance:
1. Given that you have a Samsung, try opening `SysDump` by going to Phone dialer -> \*#9900# (no need to press Dial).
To get the logs, you might need to root your phone. [This](https://stackoverflow.com/a/17876731/2707864) shows methods for accessing files in `data/data` without rooting, and it may apply to `data/log` as well.
2. Use the adb to check the output of `dmesg`.
3. Use [aLogcat](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jtb.alogcat).
Details for checking an app adapted from [here](https://testlio.com/question/how-to-get-consolecrash-logs-for-android), it may require some tweaking for Recently Used Apps, if useful at all:
1. Start your target app (e.g., "Myapp") on the device. If it crashes, repeat this step 2-3 times.
2. Next start "aLogCat app" and wait for approximately ~1 minute.
3. Press the "Menu" button and select "Filter".
4. Type "Myapp" in the text field and press "OK" button.
5. Wait for approximately ~1 minute.
6. Press "Menu" button and select "Share".
7. Collect the log via any sharing option you have access (e.g., email, Bluetooth).
4. Use [CatLog - Logcat Reader!](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat&hl=en). You might need root Access.
For completeness, I leave here a few related posts
[Android device crash logs?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/96195/android-device-crash-logs)
[How can I view and examine the Android log?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14430/how-can-i-view-and-examine-the-android-log)
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24407984/how-to-locate-app-crash-logs-in-android-phone>
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/24305180/error-erasing-old-data-from-logcat>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/02/01 | 322 | 1,278 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to use USB debugging on an app that is not yours, and was downloaded from the Google Play Store?
I don't really need any in-depth information, I just want to be able to see general errors that may be occurring.
I'm basically trying to debug a scrolling issue in my US Bank app on my own because their response is terrible, slow, and I've done redundant "troubleshooting" steps.
The phone I have is a Google Nexus 5 running Android 6.0.1, which is not rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: Let me get it to point directly, ***if u don't have the source code ,you cannot read the error log messages*** .
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: On an unrooted phone you can enable the Android Debug Bridge.
When the phone is connected to your PC and the smartphone is unlocked you can log in via `adb` from the PC and see the `logcat` output of the app you want to monitor.
If this is helpful for you depends on the app (some apps do log anything) and what you want to achieve.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a scrolling problem too. I factory reset the phone then reinstalled the us bank app then worked fine. I believe it was a config type error when transferring to the new phone. I have a Galaxy 3 android v6.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/02/02 | 300 | 1,099 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone model: Moto G Falcon
I flashed TWRP with the app. I am not able to boot into recovery mode. I get this error message:
>
> Invalid boot image size!
>
>
> failed to validate recovery image
>
>
>
I am stuck with Cyanogenmod12 Nightly. The thing is I am at least able to boot my phone.<issue_comment>username_1: Let me get it to point directly, ***if u don't have the source code ,you cannot read the error log messages*** .
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: On an unrooted phone you can enable the Android Debug Bridge.
When the phone is connected to your PC and the smartphone is unlocked you can log in via `adb` from the PC and see the `logcat` output of the app you want to monitor.
If this is helpful for you depends on the app (some apps do log anything) and what you want to achieve.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I had a scrolling problem too. I factory reset the phone then reinstalled the us bank app then worked fine. I believe it was a config type error when transferring to the new phone. I have a Galaxy 3 android v6.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/02/02 | 1,102 | 4,129 | <issue_start>username_0: I managed to root my Verizon s7 sm-g930v but am unable to disable the frp lock. I was locked out of the phone because of the Google verification. It still starts up in the wizard but I installed a side bar app that pops up giving me access to everything on the phone. But I cannot go pass the Google verification in the set up wizard. I tried adding a new user, goes straight to the Google verification page. I tried adding new users then factory resetting...doesn't work. I tried using rootjunkys quick shortcut maker, won't give me the option to change the user login information. Frp is locking this option. I thought maybe there would be some sort of option through adb commands but I'm a newbie at this and not sure how to solve this problem. So, to clarify...I Rooted my S7 but cannot get passed the FRP/Google verification Lock. Any guidance would help a lot. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try bypassing the FRP with ADB pm commands by hiding Setup Wizard package.
Open ADB terminal, connect the phone then type:
`adb shell` (hit enter)
`pm hide com.google. android.settings` (hit enter)
The setup should be bypassed.
Note that the package name should be different. To be sure, type `adb shell pm list packages`
Or, alternatively, download [Deloater](https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294). It makes it easier to find and remove/hide packages.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here is a list of steps I wrote for the same device, just the Edge so SM-G935V instead of the SM-G930V, although the process will work exactly the same. If you'd prefer to see an example then here's a link to my video that follows the steps <https://youtu.be/UU-nEuCbyfk>.
1. With the phone powered on, hold both volume keys, the home button and then the power button all at the same time until the device shuts off. The very moment it turns off let go of all the buttons and you will boot into maintenance boot mode.
2. Use the volume buttons to scroll down to enable usb debugging.
3. Download and extract the files from the following link <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3i3FRXRZ9VtbEJlSThqS3A4cFk/view> and put them somewhere on your desktop.
4. Open the extracted folder and then open a command prompt or terminal from inside the folder.
5. Connect the phone to a computer with ADB installed and type the following commands, one at a time, followed by enter:
`adb push gam6.apk /sdcard/Download`
`adb push gam7.apk /sdcard/Download`
`adb push dcow /data/local/tmp`
`adb shell`
`cd /data/local/tmp`
`touch file`
`echo FFFFFFFF >> file`
`chmod 777 *`
`./dcow /sdcard/Download/gam6.apk /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/GoogleLoginService.apk`
`./dcow file /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/oat/arm64/GoogleLoginService.odex`
`content insert --uri content://settings/secure --bind name:s:user_setup_complete --bind value:s:1`
6. Return to the phone and you will find that the last command you have typed has enabled the functionality of the "Edge" feature. Use this to create 2 shortcuts on the sidebar, one for Settings, and the other for Setup Wizard.
7. Open Settings and connect to WiFi.
8. Scroll down from the main screen of Settings and choose Storage > Explore > Downloads and install `gam6.apk.`
9. Install Rootjunky's `FRP-Bypass.apk` and then open the app. Choose the 3 dots in the top right and select Web Sign-In.
10. Sign in with a Google Account that you own.
11. When finished you may see an error, don't worry this is nothing to worry about. Just swipe your finger in from the "Edge" to display the shortcuts you created earlier and this time choose Setup Wizard.
12. Now just proceed through Setup Wizard and you will be able to successfully complete it. At this point I recommend going to Settings and then enable OEM Unlock under Developer Settings (this turns off any trace of FRP).
13. From here also I recommend to factory reset the device via the Backup & Reset method located inside the Settings menu. When your device finishes you will have unlocked it and are free to do as you please.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/02 | 159 | 562 | <issue_start>username_0: Back in cyanogenmod, updates were downloaded to the cmupdater directory.
Then I could easily use twrp recovery to install the Upgrade.
But where does LineageOs store its downloaded upgrade files?<issue_comment>username_1: Browse to folder:
`/data/data/org.lineageos.updater/app_updates`
edit: per comments below, this is outdated and the top answer is correct.
Upvotes: 5 <issue_comment>username_2: As of the new updates of August 31st, 2017, the updates are stored in
```
/data/lineageos_updates
```
Upvotes: 7 [selected_answer] |
2017/02/02 | 413 | 1,662 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to sign in to Chromium for Android from my Android phone and it is not working. I am getting the following error message.
>
> The account already exists on your device.
>
>
>
I tried to delete the Google account on my phone and tried to set it up again. Still, it is not working.
Is it not possible to sync Chromium on the PC and Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Google has cut off support for any third-party Android browsers using the Chrome Sync API.
>
> A bug report was filed on January 3 on the Chromium bug tracker, explaining that attempting to sign-in with Chromium builds on Android resulted in an 'INVALID\_SCOPE' error. After many reported the same issue, the likely cause was found - a recent change to how scoped refresh tokens were handled. This meant that only official Chrome builds could request tokens, and it only affects Android (Chromium builds on the desktop continue to work normally).
>
>
> If you're using any browser on Android that syncs with Chrome, you have probably already noticed it stopped working - and cannot be fixed.
>
>
>
[Source](http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/01/24/google-shuts-off-chrome-sync-api-third-party-browsers-android-citing-security-vulnerability/)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: ```
The account already exists on your device
```
has to do with Chromium Contacts permissions in Android phone. In Settings/Apps/Chromium/
Permissions if you give Contacts permissions and clear cache and data you will see a dropdown with the gmail accounts that are on the phone. Then you can proceed with login and see if sync works.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/02 | 1,447 | 4,722 | <issue_start>username_0: I am writing a script to test a large quantity of apks. Some run on x86 and some run on arm. Is there a way I can tell which apks are intended for which architecture?
I have looked through the report on aapt badging with `aapt dump badging application.apk`. For some of the arm compatible versions I see `native-code: 'armeabi-v7a'` but not for all of them, and I don't see any indication of what architecture the x86 compatible apks run on.
I have also tried using apktool to break apart the apk and examine the AndroidManifest.xml. I don't see anything pertaining to the chip architecture in it either.
I'm looking for something on a linux platform.
Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: One (rather crude) way to see what architecture an APK's native libraries are built for is to unzip it (it's only a zip file) and take a look at the libs folder - if the application contains any native libraries, they will be split into the following subfolders inside (with the compiled libraries inside these):
* `armeabi`: compiled code for the older ARMv5 architecture (32-bit, support for ARMv5 was [removed from the Android NDK in r17](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/wiki/Changelog-r17 "anroid-ndk on GitHub - Android NDK - Changelog r17"))
* `armeabi-v7a`: compiled code for the [ARMv7](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#32-bit_architecture "Wikipedia - ARM 32-bit Architecture") architecture (32-bit)
* `arm64-v8a`: compiled code for the [ARMv8](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#64/32-bit_architecture "Wikipedia - ARM 64/32-bit Architecture") architecture (64-bit)
* `x86`: compiled code for the [x86](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86 "Wikipedia - X86") architecture (32-bit)
* `x86_64`: compiled code the [x86-64 architecture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X86-64 "Wikipedia - X86-64") (64-bit)
* `mips`: compiled code for the [MIPS32r1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture#MIPS32/MIPS64_Release_1 "Wikipedia - MIPS32/MIPS64 Release 1") architecture [and later](https://web.archive.org/web/20160418181156/https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/abis.html "ABI Management on the Android Developer site (archived from the original on the 18th of April, 2016)") (32-bit, support for MIPS was [removed from the Android NDK in r17](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/wiki/Changelog-r17 "anroid-ndk on GitHub - Android NDK - Changelog r17")).
* `mips64`: compiled code for the [MIPS64r6](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MIPS_architecture#MIPS32/MIPS64_Release_6 "Wikipedia - MIPS64 Release 6") architecture (32-bit, support for MIPS64 was [removed from the Android NDK in r17](https://github.com/android-ndk/ndk/wiki/Changelog-r17 "anroid-ndk on GitHub - Android NDK - Changelog r17")).
See [Android Application Package](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_application_package "Wikipedia - Android application package") for more information on an APK's structure, and the above list's source. A more complete (including MIPS64) list, along with some information about architecture-specific things, can be found on an archived version of the [Android Developer ABI Management](https://web.archive.org/web/20160418181156/https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/abis.html "ABI Management on the Android Developer site (archived from the original on the 18th of April, 2016)") page, captured on April 18th 2016.
Interestingly enough, targeting one single ABI (where an app includes native libraries designed for one architecture) doesn't necessarily mean that the app won't run on devices that use other architectures. ARMv8-a, for example, is [backwards compatible](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#64/32-bit_architecture "Wikipedia - ARM 64/32-bit Architecture") with ARM and ARMv7-a, and Intel's x86 Android devices contain a [proprietary translation layer](https://commonsware.com/blog/2013/11/21/libhoudini-what-it-means-for-developers.html "The CommonsBlog - libhoudini: What it means for Developers") that allows ARM code to execute on x86 devices (allowing ARM-only apps to run on x86 platforms). A list of the ABIs that an Android device can execute can be found in the `ro.product.cpu.abilist` property, which can be attained in a shell (e.g. via a terminal app on the device, or over [adb](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb "Android Debug Bridge (adb)") using `adb shell`) using the `getprop` command: `getprop ro.product.cpu.abilist`.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You can also use [APKSharp](https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/APK.shtml):
A Windows tool to De-bloat, view full details & manage APKs on any Android, it has AAPT for Windows & Android inside.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/04 | 873 | 3,438 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to backup/dump kernel image without root or twrp/cwm ?<issue_comment>username_1: It is possible to dump device partitions without root or custom recovery - if your device has "fastboot" mode and is boot unlocked. I'm not going to describe unlocking the boot loader, but with a fastboot device it is usually pretty easy - search the internet for instructions for your specific device.
You **will** need a TWRP recovery image for your device, but you don't need to actually install it on the device - we'd just temporarily boot into it to get access to the raw boot partition. Look at <https://twrp.me/Devices/> and download the image for your device.
Preparations:
-------------
You need to find out which partition you want to backup from the device's storage. Usually there is a `by-name` directory somewhere under the devices tree that lists all the operating system's partitions with names and physical partition identifiers.
1. Install ADB and Fastbook command line tools.
2. On your device, enable "Developer Mode" and then go into the developer settings and enable "USB debugging".
3. Connect your device to your computer.
4. On your computer run `adb devices` and verify your device is listed. You may need to authorize access on the device itself in a popup that will appear.
5. Run `adb shell` to go into the device's command line shell
6. Run `find /dev -name 'by-name' 2>/dev/null` to find the `by-name` directory. It should list one, though if there are a couple, it shouldn't be a problem and both should work.
7. Take the directory name and run `ls -la` (replacing the place holder with the actual directory name)
8. Find the name of the partition you are interested in - if you want just the kernel, the name is `boot`, or if your device has multiple slots, it is probably `boot_a` - and record the physical partition path listed for it. It should be something like `/dev/block/mmcblk0p22` (this is on my Mi A1 device - if you have a different one, the number after "p" will be different and possibly even the number before "p").
If you do not have a `by-name` directory on your device, you might want to search the internet for the correct device name, though there are ways to detect the correct partition from within the device - comment if you need help.
Steps to Backup
---------------
1. Reboot your device to the fastboot boot loader. There's usually a boot time key combination for this, on my Xiaomi Mi A1 its POWER + VOLUME-DOWN, but you can also use ADB to do that: execute `adb reboot-bootloader` to go directly to fastboot mode.
2. Use fastboot to boot into the TWRP image you downloaded, without installing it on the device: `fastboot boot recovery-3.2.1-1.img` . It will take a couple of minutes for the device to boot into TWRP, so be patient.
3. On your computer, run `adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0p22 boot.img`, replacing "`mmcblk0p22`" with the correct boot device path you found in the preparations stage, and "`boot.img`" with where you actually want to save the kernel boot image.
If your device has multiple boot slots, its probably a good idea to backup both (on my device, for some reason, after a clean install and update, they are not identical).
Good luck.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I just used
```
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15 of=test_boot.img
```
and then used adb to download the file for a backup of the boot ramfs
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 464 | 1,946 | <issue_start>username_0: Move installed apk from phone memory to sdcard on android 6.0.1 without root and install new apk to sdcard.
My device is Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H os updated to 6.0.1). Phone's memory is too small to use install big applications and games. I installed asphalt 8 but cache files are too big for phone memory. What can i do?<issue_comment>username_1: The actual .apk itself is never on the SD card, and there is no need to do that either. The data can be moved (at times only partially) to the SD card.
If thats what you intended in asking, then see if your phone supports move to SD in the settings under applications. If not, you can root (at your own risk) and use Apps2SD or similar apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically, unless your OEM did something very nonstandard, you can't.
Marshmallow has no facility to move apps to the SD card as that feature was removed in favor of adopted storage in the core operating system. In adopted or internal storage mode, the SD card is essentially "adopted" or brought into the internal storage as if it is built into the device. This method is not without drawbacks though, your SD card will become encrypted and can only be read by that device (not in another phone or computer) and it will put significantly more wear on the card which is a concern because SD card storage has a finite number of writes before becoming unusable. Adopted storage is also slower than standard internal storage in general.
Even with adopted storage you don't chose what to move, the operating system does that... And some apps cannot reside on the SD card even with adopted storage.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can't move apps at all without root, but you can use apk editor pro to change the storage to prefer external on other device whose storage is free ,it does not require rooting.
And there is no other way without rooting.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 943 | 3,674 | <issue_start>username_0: I originally wanted to comment [here](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/38270) to ask a clarification question. But as I haven't enough reputation and it seems there isn't any private messaging possible, I opened this new question.
The device is a Moto G2 with 8GB storage. I configured it under cm13 to use a 64GB sdcard as adoptable storage.
After a few weeks my sister called, the device disconnects the sdcard very often and wants it to be reinserted.
In the hope that it's only the sdcard giving up, I ordered a new one and copied the whole disk with `dd if=/dev/oldCard of=/dev/newCard`.
Have to wait, if the problem is gone or not. But I thought about, if the adoptable storage option of Android isn't that brilliant and therefore googled if I could somehow mount an ext4(/or f2fs) partition on the sdcard under /data.
The answer I found here on Android Enthusiasts, sounds interesting, but I can't believe that this works this way, as of my understanding...
So, in the linked answer, it says:
>
> This is the way to have `/data` on the SD Card directory:
>
>
> 1. Copy all `/data` to the SD Card directory: `/mnt/sdcard/data`
> 2. Delete `/data`
> 3. Create a symlink that points to the SD: `ln -s /mnt/sdcard/data /data`
>
>
>
So, my problem/confusion with this are the following points:
1. If I create a symlink in the root dir to something else, this link is gone up on a reboot. So how am I supposed to make the link from `/data` to some other place persistent?
2. If I make `/data` point to `/sdcard/data`, wouldn't the mount command now mount the partition in which the data is really stored under `/sdcard/data`? So the data would still be placed in the internal memory, but the point where it's mounted in the system is a different/wrong one, right?
My aim would be, to have a sdcard formatted with ext4/f2fs and get it mounted as `/data` like `mount /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /data` instead of the internal data partition. But can I do that WITHOUT modifying the fstab of the kernel for every update I want to do manually?
L<issue_comment>username_1: The actual .apk itself is never on the SD card, and there is no need to do that either. The data can be moved (at times only partially) to the SD card.
If thats what you intended in asking, then see if your phone supports move to SD in the settings under applications. If not, you can root (at your own risk) and use Apps2SD or similar apps.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Basically, unless your OEM did something very nonstandard, you can't.
Marshmallow has no facility to move apps to the SD card as that feature was removed in favor of adopted storage in the core operating system. In adopted or internal storage mode, the SD card is essentially "adopted" or brought into the internal storage as if it is built into the device. This method is not without drawbacks though, your SD card will become encrypted and can only be read by that device (not in another phone or computer) and it will put significantly more wear on the card which is a concern because SD card storage has a finite number of writes before becoming unusable. Adopted storage is also slower than standard internal storage in general.
Even with adopted storage you don't chose what to move, the operating system does that... And some apps cannot reside on the SD card even with adopted storage.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: You can't move apps at all without root, but you can use apk editor pro to change the storage to prefer external on other device whose storage is free ,it does not require rooting.
And there is no other way without rooting.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 945 | 3,489 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using CPU-Z to test basic things about the J7. It reports an Exynos Octa 7580, 8 cores, 8x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz, r0p3, 28 nm.
At all times that I checked, only cores 0-3 are active, and cores 4-7 are stopped. Power saving is disabled.
**Is there any way of activating all cores?**
**Is there any way of at least seeing all of them active, for testing purposes?**
I have found a few posts around ([here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/cpu-z-4-core-stopped.435432/) and [here](https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/2-cpu-cores-dont-work-at-all.420496/#post-14352587)) mentioning that it may be the way the phone + OS kernel keep temperature in check, but I am not sure it applies to J7, and if so, how to circumvent it.
**PS:**
I find some times that my J7 is sluggish, so I wonder why would it have 4 processors idling if they could work (assuming the causes are processing several apps, which could be tackled by assigning different processors).<issue_comment>username_1: That is perfectly fine. Why would 8 cores be active if you are in cpu-z app. Four cores are let's say active all time, and other four are jumping in if needed, cpu-z don't need 8 cores trust me. Try runing some heavy process like video convertor or unziping huge file, and in time of converting/unziping open cpu-z and see.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It all depends on how the apps that are running are written and if they can actually make use of multiple cores.
Even if you are running a heavy application, if it cant make use of all the cores, the other cores might still be appearing as off. Most system apps these days can use all the cores that the hardware has to offer.
Bottom Line: You do not at all need to worry about number of cores running. Let OS do its thing!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Actually the core usage depends on the usage of particular apps. Like, if you use high graphics game you'll usually find that the number of core in use are more whereas if you use simple applications like WhatsApp Messenger the number of core in use will be 3-4 maximum. Hope it helped you.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: If you switch to other apps and then back to CPU-Z, you would briefly see all the cores working.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_5: >
> Is there any way of activating all cores?
>
>
>
You can't.
The hardware is not designed to have all 8 cores active. The reason for this is that this Octacore CPU is actually based on [big.LITTLE](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_big.LITTLE) technology, where there are two sets of four cores: a powerful big cores used for heavy processing (e.g. gaming) and energy efficient LITTLE cores used for low load applications. The system will automatically switch between the two sets depending on system load, but you can't activate all 8 cores at the same time (it'll likely overheat beyond its intended design if you somehow managed to do so).
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_6: Yep, same here thought which brought me here but then noticed also if you fire few apps and then switch between these and back to CPU-z it will shortly show activity on all cores.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vGwAp.jpg)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_7: Try running a benchmark app from play store. It will test your CPU to it's maximum potential and give you a report that will specify what each of the cores are doing.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 766 | 3,175 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a deaf person with a Nexus 5X. I almost never want my phone emitting any kind of sound.
When I had a Samsung Galaxy S4, there was a configuration option to mute all sounds independently of the various volume settings.
Since then, Android has released their do-not-disturb mode. That doesn't really fit in with my usage because that ties in with the whole notification system. I want my phone to function as if it was not in the DND mode, just without sound.
I looked into key remapping solutions to prevent accidental buttonpresses (phone holder, pants, whatever), but that doesn't prevent applications from changing the volume. e.g. Google Duo assumes that all videophone calls users will want audio regardless of the audio settings prior to opening the app. That absolutely makes complete sense, so that's why I'm asking for a lower-level way to disable the speaker.
I did look at several muting-related questions, but those seem to be more of one-time actions - "I want to turn off sounds right now, but I'll adjust them later"
So, the question is, as the title states, how to selectively stop the speaker from functioning that cannot be overridden by any app. How would I proceed to go about doing that on a Nexus 5X?<issue_comment>username_1: I recently updated and found a similar "mute all" function missing as well, so I feel your pain :/
My recommendation is to use a very powerful app: [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate "Automate")
Automate allows you to monitor various activities on your phone and then respond to them. The catch-all method to accomplish what you want would be to create a simple loop of: if volume change -> set volume zero
While that sounds easy enough, there are some pitfalls: multiple loops based on ringtone, notification, media, etc., and, depending on how your phone implements it, possible high battery drain.
So on to my actual recommendation (still using Automate): monitor for a specific app, e.g. Google Duo in your example, and automatically set volume to zero when it changes it. This is what I do.
In conjunction with that, to alleviate the issue of accidental button/toggle pressing: you can set default ringtones, notifications, etc. to "silent" (go into sound setting and pick a sound. "Silent" should be first on the list). If that's not satisfactory, Automate can also save the day. It can detect if the phone ever leaves vibrate mode and set it back to vibrate (or silent, etc.).
You've got a few options, but I highly recommend the app. It's a very powerful tool that I believe is fit for just this sort of application. Right tool for the job :) Lemme know if you need any clarifications or extra help getting it set up, and best of luck!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Simple solution is get someone to physically disable/damage the speaker by taking off the screen and removing it or cutting it off the battery supply. Probably get a tech friend to do it, or one of those phone repair shops. That way it's impossible to make any sound
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: just use a dummy audio jack without speakers
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 580 | 2,324 | <issue_start>username_0: What is the best way to set the left-right balance on a pair of earphones/headphones? I've looked into it, but I can't seem to find an easy way to do this.
I am on a rooted Nexus 6P on stock android 7.1.1
Does anyone know of a way to do this? I know very little about android development, so a simple solution would be best (preferably an app).
Thanks in advance for any help.<issue_comment>username_1: I recently updated and found a similar "mute all" function missing as well, so I feel your pain :/
My recommendation is to use a very powerful app: [Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate "Automate")
Automate allows you to monitor various activities on your phone and then respond to them. The catch-all method to accomplish what you want would be to create a simple loop of: if volume change -> set volume zero
While that sounds easy enough, there are some pitfalls: multiple loops based on ringtone, notification, media, etc., and, depending on how your phone implements it, possible high battery drain.
So on to my actual recommendation (still using Automate): monitor for a specific app, e.g. Google Duo in your example, and automatically set volume to zero when it changes it. This is what I do.
In conjunction with that, to alleviate the issue of accidental button/toggle pressing: you can set default ringtones, notifications, etc. to "silent" (go into sound setting and pick a sound. "Silent" should be first on the list). If that's not satisfactory, Automate can also save the day. It can detect if the phone ever leaves vibrate mode and set it back to vibrate (or silent, etc.).
You've got a few options, but I highly recommend the app. It's a very powerful tool that I believe is fit for just this sort of application. Right tool for the job :) Lemme know if you need any clarifications or extra help getting it set up, and best of luck!
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Simple solution is get someone to physically disable/damage the speaker by taking off the screen and removing it or cutting it off the battery supply. Probably get a tech friend to do it, or one of those phone repair shops. That way it's impossible to make any sound
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: just use a dummy audio jack without speakers
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/04 | 631 | 2,145 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to change device's serial number. I have researched and finding some places that android stores prop file:
```
/default.prop
/system/build.prop
/system/default.prop
/vendor/build.prop
/data/local.prop
/factory/factory.prop
```
On my device, there are just 2 places for storing prop file:
```
/default.prop
/system/build.prop
```
But I view those two files and don't see serial number storing here. I also see that serial number is storing at: `/data/property/`. But as I researched, this directory is just a memory mapping. So I have tried modify and reset device, all values come back to normal value.
Please tell me where android store imei/serial number ...
Thanks<issue_comment>username_1: I don't think that changing IMEI is done like that. It's not stored in any .prop file. Maybe even if you change it you'll screw your phone badly. If you still want to change it you have xposed module called 'IMEI changer. I'm curios why do you want to change it?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: ### Device Serial
I have several devices sharing the same serial (namely the phantastic `0123456789ABCDEF`), so I've been looking for a solution as well a few years ago, and found it. Of course, it requires a rooted device.
```
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
vi /system/etc/install-recovery.sh
# edit, save and exit
mount -o reount, ro /system
```
And here comes the line to add to `/system/etc/install-recovery.sh` to make the magic happen:
```
echo -n NEWSERIAL123 > /sys/class/android_usb/android0/iSerial
```
Of course, replace `NEWSERIAL123` by the serial you want the device to use. After the next reboot, this should be in effect.
---
### Device IMEI
As for the IMEI, you'd better not touch that. Legal issues – apart from the fact that different brands deal with it differently.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: sn is stored in same private partion(such as misc). And it's read by bootloader and passed to kernel by boot cmd(ro.boot.serialno). Then init will set it to prop ro.serialno.
See this:
<http://androidxref.com/5.1.1_r6/xref/system/core/init/init.c#752>
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/05 | 1,080 | 3,798 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been trying this for a couple of days and I've to say it's not getting any better. I've tried stuffs from [here](http://www.howtogeek.com/214375/how-to-reverse-tether-an-android-smartphone-or-tablet-to-your-pc/) and [here](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287494), but unfortunately none helped.
So if there is any alternative solution to use internet on my phone from my laptop please do humor me.
>
> Please do not suggest opening a hotspot from my laptop as my hardware doesn't support the hostednetwork capabilities.
>
>
>
Note : I'm running lollipop.<issue_comment>username_1: After being confused and helpless for couple of days I found a very clean and simple solution that only involves installing a small app that neither needs root nor configuring anything on your laptop. (It needs drivers though.)
Fun fact: You can run this on all operating systems(Mac, Linux, Windows).
**Things to download**
1. [Reverse tethering app for android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floriandraschbacher.reversetethering.free&hl=en) (This app is free for download and gives 10 minutes of connection every 30 minutes.)
2. [Reverse tethering server app on Laptop](http://fdmobileinventions.blogspot.in/p/reversetethering-server.html)
**ReverseTethering Server Requirements**
1. Java Runtime Environment 1.7 or newer (Download [here](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index-jsp-138363.html))
2. x86 Processor
**Instructions**
1. Enable USB Debugging in the Developer System Settings on your device.
2. Connect your device to your computer via a USB cable.
3. If you are using Windows, you have to install USB drivers for your Android device now. These drivers are typically provided by the device manufacturer as a download. For some devices, Windows can automatically find, download and install the drivers when you connect your Android device for the first time. Please note there is a difference between MTP drivers (for file exchange) and ADB drivers (which RevTet needs). Many computers automatically install the MTP drivers, but not the ADB drivers. In order to find the appropriate ADB drivers for your device, please do an Internet research.
(If need be: Download ADB drivers from [here](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979).Takes less than a minute to install.)
4. On Linux, you have to set up your system to recognize the Android device.
Download the right archive of the Reverse Tethering server application from above mentioned link.
>
> Unzip the downloaded file
>
>
> On macOS: Double-click ReverseTetheringServer.app
>
>
> On Windows: Double-click ReverseTetheringServer.exe
>
>
> On Linux: Double-Click ReverseTetheringServer.jar
>
>
>
**Also remember**
*Transfer rates are below average. You won't be getting A-one performance using this method.*
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Check out [Gnirehtet](https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet) from Genymotion. It's the most simple solution I've come across. There's no root required. The only requirements are that you should have Java 8 and recent version of adb configured.
Root: Not required
OS: Linux, Mac, Windows
Android device : Android 5.0+ [API 21]
Steps
1. Download the latest version of gnirehtet from this [link](https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet/releases/latest).
2. Extract the zip
3. Connect the phone to computer with usb debugging enabled
4. Run `./gnirehtet rt`
5. Accept the VPN request on phone and enjoy.
6. To stop, *Ctrl*+C
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/sAf60.jpg)
References:
1. <https://github.com/Genymobile/gnirehtet>
2. <http://openjdk.java.net/install/index.html>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/05 | 487 | 1,713 | <issue_start>username_0: I know there are l1/l2/l3 cache in laptops but is the same kind of cache memory available in android smartphones. Also here in this [link](https://developer.android.com/training/displaying-bitmaps/cache-bitmap.html) when website writes about lrucache what does that mean ?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, there is a cache, but depending on your phone, I can't tell you exactly where yours are. In the Samsung Galaxy Series (they're similar across the line), you go into your app manager. The recent download makes it really difficult to clear your caches, but, you go into each app, wait for it to come up, click on the storage option, and at the bottom of each app, you will see "clear cache". Do not clear your data, unless you're uninstalling the app. Hope this helps!
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Look at the [Wikipedia disambiguation page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cache) for different definitions of cache.
Speaking of [cache memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cache_memory): yes there is, in a similar way to desktop processors. Take [Qualcomm Snapdragon 820](http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=processor&id=613&c=qualcomm_snapdragon_820_msm8996) as an example:
>
> L1 Instruction Cache per Core: 32 Kbyte I-Cache
>
>
> L1 Data Cache per Core: 32 Kbyte D-Cache
>
>
> Total L2 Cache: 1536 Kbyte L2
>
>
>
As for the "lrucache" you talked about, it's merely a part of memory space allocated to store content (in that context, bitmaps). It's much more similar to the other caches e.g. Web Cache on the page, in that it's purely software based - no dedicated software, dynamically allocated and released on storage. Different concept.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/02/05 | 248 | 998 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to partition my sd cards using gparted on android.
I would like NTFS support along with the standard EXT formats.
Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: Android surely don't have GParted. However a CLI version of GNU `parted` is available in a variety of custom recovery builds. Even if not, you can find a static build of parted easily with a little Googling. Transfer it to your phone, reboot to recovery and run it with 'adb shell'.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: In most Android kernels is the header file "(Kernel root)/fs/ntfs/ntfs.h" already there, but nothing else. You have to download ntfs-3g and compile it together with the kernel - what means, you have to dig into the Android/ARM Kernel development for your device. But beside of that, for (Micro) SD/SDXC storage devices, NTFS (as long with other Journaling Filesystems) is the worst recommendation (SD Flash difference to SSD Flash, Wearleveling etc.)
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/05 | 381 | 1,523 | <issue_start>username_0: Whenever I receive or send a media file via WhatsApp, it is stored in `WhatsApp/Media/`.
**Is it ever stored anywhere else as well? (perhaps depending on configuration of WhatsApp)**
I want each WhatsApp chat media file and document to be stored only once in the whole directory structure (for a cleaner administration, and to save space). I am not referring to the same file sent/received many times.
Following instructions in <https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/30031687>, I placed a `.nomedia` file in each of the directories in `WhatsApp/Media/` (`WhatsApp Images`, etc.), and in the respective `Sent` subdriectories.
With that, they do not show up anymore in the Gallery, so this suggests that the answer to my question is No.<issue_comment>username_1: The way WhatsApp is programmed, you will create multiple files of the same media file every time you send it to a new user.
.nomedia file in android just makes sure that the folders (and it's subfolders) are not SEEN in the gallery app. Doesn't at all mean they aren't being created at all.
I am afraid there is nothing you can do to STOP multiple files of the same media from creating when you send the same media file to multiple people.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Whatsapp is using peer to peer networks and hence its duplicating files to ensure its availability even though its deleted for one user. But its a bad concept and it junks your mobile. A mapping method should be used to avoid duplication.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/05 | 441 | 1,668 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed VeryFit2.0 app on my mobile.I want to see previous days heart beat data but there is no option.Is there are way by which I can get in to the database of the app as I know its an offline app ?<issue_comment>username_1: From the Reference Guide PDF: You can also select to see a previous day’s activity by selecting the “Down” arrow below “Today”. This will allow you to then select a previous day to review those stats. To close this option, just select anywhere on the screen for that information to go away
Another option would be to use the "Share" icon in the upper left to send the data to an external source for later review.
<http://www.ktipromo.com/Fitness_Activity_Tracker_Reference_Guide.pdf>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Responding about the database location: The database on the sd card looks like a backup of sorts. The real database is found in the system : `System/data/data/com.veryfit/multi`
I found it using android studio. However if your phone is not rooted you can't access the directory. But if you use adb you can create a backup of that folder on your computer: `adb backup -noapk com.veryfit.multi`
Once you have the backup.ab you need to unpack it. I used Android Backup Extractor . That will give you a .tar file that you can open and explore the database using sqlite3
Links where I found this info:
**access data inside data/data/** <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/13006315/how-to-access-data-data-folder-in-android-device>
**extracting an ab file** <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/18533567/how-to-extract-or-unpack-an-ab-file-android-backup-file>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/06 | 431 | 1,692 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a OnePlus One running the latest version of OxygenOS which is rooted for the sole purpose of running CF lumen. I have not installed any other root apps, and only use the Play Store for downloading apps.
Recently, I got two superuser requests in quick succession from an app called Zygote.
As another answer had suggested, I checked for any rogue apps with `adb shell ps | grep zygote` but only one process was listed. So there doesn't seem to be any malware masquerading as zygote.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/UnV9il.png)
Scans from Malwarebytes and Kaspersky didn't turn up anything either.
I haven't got any other superuser requests from zygote since this first happened about a day ago.
What's going on?<issue_comment>username_1: "Zygote" is the root process of all app processes in Android.
When you start an app, Android forks (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fork_(system_call)#Overview>) this process instead of creating an entirely new process for this app.
There is often a "soft reboot" option in custom ROMs, which doesn't do anything else than killing and restarting the Zygote process and therefore killing all other processes as they are only forks of the zygote process.
To come back to your question: I don't know which super user app you use, but maybe it contains a bug or has been unproperly configured, because zygote should normally get root access without confirmation.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Do you have Xposed Installer and various modules installed? As I understand it, several xposed modules will use the zygote root process and most likely benign.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/06 | 378 | 1,016 | <issue_start>username_0: I had a swipe pattern lock set on my LG G3 phone. It felt down and the glass broke, so I cant use the touch screen any more.
Is there any way to connect my phone to a kind of a screen emulator, so that I can enter the pattern on a emulator and unlock my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm afraid not, you now have to enter your boot menu and wipe all data. This will remove the lock.
This URL might help
[Boot Menu](https://www.google.com.np/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi60_vmm_vRAhXGwI8KHbMWDEkQFgggMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftrendblog.net%2Fflash-twrp-lg-g3-using-bump%2F&usg=AFQjCNGDLgzzvdkPCW1lE8mm6HXsx_2MOg&sig2=THHm39WK6_74_S5XCSJhqA)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I bought a new [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/uOW1l.jpg) for a few bucks, unscrewed my phone and connected that with my phone. startover and entere swipe pattern and copied all my stuff.. DONE!
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/02/06 | 1,855 | 6,170 | <issue_start>username_0: I used to use Tasker tasks to turn airplane mode on and off automatically when I needed it. Now, it seems, this requires root. But rooting my phone bans me from using Android Pay or any other SafetyNet-locked app. (The latest updates to SafetyNet even detect the new systemless root, and may even be triggered by an unlocked bootloader even on an unrooted phone.)
Is there any way I can reliably turn airplane mode on and off with Tasker or some other automated tool, without losing access to Android Pay?
(Bonus question: why on earth does Google consider turning on airplane mode to be such a dangerous feature that it's banned entirely on non-rooted devices?)<issue_comment>username_1: You can achieve that with Tasker + Auto input combo or another third-party application called [Airplane Mode PRO](https://apkpure.com/airplane-mode-shortcut/com.floriandraschbacher.airplanemode.free) ($1.78). Alernatively get [Schedule Airplane Mode](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ndt.mobile.android.aeroplanemodeswitch&hl=en_US)
>
> Airplane Mode PRO allows you to set up various automatic triggers for
> Android's Airplane Mode. This app is the only one that also works on
> Android versions higher than Jellybean 4.2, such as Jellybean 4.3,
> Lollipop 5.0 and Marshmallow 6.0 and still does NOT require a rooted
> device.
>
>
>
Features:
• Support for automation and third-party launchers
• Separate shortcuts for toggling, enabling and disabling
• Toggle via a notification
• Enable airplane mode while a specific app is running
• Enable / Disable at a specific time
• Toggle when charger is dis/connected
• Enable when a certain battery percentage is reached (Any percentage
can be set)
• Enable when a certain battery temperature is reached
• Toggle via a home screen shortcut (One click only)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ysc6n.png) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ydSsY.png)
Note: The workaround requires screen to be on
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/vP685.jpg)
Disclaimer !! Iam by no means affiliated with that application(s) but came across it, so I thought it was a good workaround to the addressed problem.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: As I promised before to post an alternative option using Tasker and AutoInput plugin, here is the proceedure:
* Firstly create and profile that suits your needs (i.e when to trigger airplane mode e.g at a specific time etc)
**Task**
* Create a new task "New Task + "
* You can name this Task *Airplane\_mode* or anything.
* Click "+" to add new Action
**A1**: Settings ➡ Airplane Mode Settings
We need to add a task wait action for just about 1 or 2 seconds (to allow screen to load in time).
**A2**: Task ➡ Wait [Seconds:2]
**A3**: Plugin ➡ Auto input ➡ Action [ Go to the "**Airplane Mode Settings**" screen in your Android settings.
* Swipe down on the notification bar and touch the "**Add**" button in the AutoInput notification.
* Touch the "Airplane Mode" setting
* Touch "Accept" in the notification and go back to Tasker. There select the "Airplane Mode" **text** and **accept** (tap on tick) these settings.
**A4**: (Going back to original screen) Add an "AutoInput Global Actions" Tasker action. Plugin ➡ AutoInput ➡ Global action [Select the "Back" option]. Accept the setting (tap on the tick)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/FjNo6.jpg)
* Tap back to exit from this task
* Save this task and exit
*Nb: This require screen to be unlocked as the previous workaround*
**Edit**
* AutoInput has a built-in option to unlock screen if it is disabled in tasker. Simply add this action to the top in the task:
`A1: Go to new action >> Plugin >> AutoInput >> Unlock screen` (note: some screen lock options are still not supported e.g fingerprint but its worth a try)
Acknowledgements
* [Toggle Airplane Mode At 1:20 PM](http://forum.joaoapps.com/index.php?resources/toggle-airplane-mode-at-1-20-pm.84/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: **If you prefer a simple shell script**
Edit **[ IGNORE THIS WRONG ANSWER, IT'S FOR ROOT ACCESS]**
Just read the non-root part of question again.
Turn on "Show Touches" in Developer Options and write down the exact locations for
* Status bar before sliding down
* Status bar after opened ( slide to point )
* Airplane mode toggle
* Data Toggle ( Optional )
Once you have all coordinates you can build a script (.sh)
Heres one i used,
```
echo 'Swipe Down Notification'
input swipe 400 40 450 580 1000
echo 'Swipe Down Quick Actions'
input swipe 400 40 450 580 1000
echo 'Toggle Airplane Mode'
input tap 280 573
echo 'Wait for toggle'
sleep 10.0
echo 'Repeat for new IP Address'
input swipe 400 40 450 580 1000
input swipe 400 40 450 580 1000
input tap 280 573
echo 'FINISHED IP REFRESH'
sleep 2.0
```
Swipe start is X400,Y40 end is X450,Y580 duration is 1s.
Using the obove .sh command (input) you can do a lot of the user actions including entering text, opening applications with `am start` etc ..
others are
```
END A CALL
input keyevent 6
PRESS HOME
input keyevent 3
OPEN CAMERA
input keyevent 27
PRESS MENU
input keyevent 82
ENTER NUMBER (1)
input keyevent 8
ENTER SOME TEXT Hi i am some... SEPERATOR %s
input text 'Hi%si%sam%ssome%stext%sto%sbe%swritten%sby%suser'
SWIPE FORMAT IS, START POINT - END POINT - msDURATION
input swipe 500 800 500 800 5000
```
**Why is it so dangerous to programmatically control a safety feature ?**
Imagine being on a plane going to Hawaii, and all of a sudden your application decides to turn Airplane mode OFF mid flight, it interferes with the radio signal of the plane and you end up in Mexico ??
Haha, Also it refreshes your connection with the radio tower your receiving a signal from, it changes your IP Adress and gives you a new network ID, this could be abused also and therefore it's best to not allow programmatic access for the user.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/07 | 198 | 726 | <issue_start>username_0: I've recently bought Nexus 5x from amazon and it came with android 7.0.0, but official specification says that it comes with android 6. So question: does it mean something wrong with my device (used, refurbished etc)?<issue_comment>username_1: It's most definitely refurbished. Android 7 doesn't come preinstalled on the Nexus 5X brand new.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several ways for testing whether an Android phone is refurbished.
[How to tell if your phone is refurbished](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21101/how-to-tell-if-your-phone-is-refurbished) gives a list that you can try, to begin with. It is not guaranteed to work, but it is worth trying.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/07 | 255 | 949 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a brand new Blu R1 HD android phone running 6.0.
On my way to work this morning I was listening to a podcast over bluetooth in my car.
Every once in a while a notifcation would sound on the stereo. I would open my phone and it would say "wifi networks nearby".
I have never experienced this on an Android phone.
How can i disable notifications sounding when a nearby wifi network is detected (barring shutting down the wifi).<issue_comment>username_1: It's most definitely refurbished. Android 7 doesn't come preinstalled on the Nexus 5X brand new.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: There are several ways for testing whether an Android phone is refurbished.
[How to tell if your phone is refurbished](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/21101/how-to-tell-if-your-phone-is-refurbished) gives a list that you can try, to begin with. It is not guaranteed to work, but it is worth trying.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/07 | 459 | 2,050 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old Samsung Galaxy Victory running Android 4.1.2 that I want to let my son use for specific things only (camera, calculator, clock, etc.). As such I have been disabling everything I can on it that will not be needed, and am using a lock program on everything else.
However, for some odd reason, the Gallery app is filled with pics that I sent via Hangouts a long time ago. They were never on this phone to begin with, and the phone has been wiped. I even made sure that I did not login with my Google acct before apps like Google+ and Hangouts were disabled. Still, these pics appear and they do not have an option to disable. They all appear in the gallery as Hangouts followed by the names of the people that were in the conversation.
**Is there anyway to remove these and keep them off?** I hooked the phone up to my computer and located/deleted the cached pics (they were all sans extension). Removing those kept you from browsing them in the albums (temporarily) but all the albums were still there, and eventually they came back. I have also gone through all the apps I can think of in the Application Manager and cleared the data and cache, but the pics still remain (or immediately return).<issue_comment>username_1: This is not Google Hangouts that is creating the problem, it is Google+ photos. When Google+ photos is enabled, it automatically stores all pictures posted on any and all Google services.Try accessing the settings of Google+ photos to attempt to disable whatever autosave setting may have been enabled. If the instructions above were no help, try disabling the Google+ photos app.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I figured out that the pics were coming in independently of any specific app. Instead, they were coming from the Google Account Sync directly. To disable this, I went into Settings -> Accounts -> Google Account and unchecked all the sync options. Then I could clear the data from the Gallery app and all the pics and thumbnails went away.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer] |
2017/02/07 | 967 | 3,268 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to get hold of the icons used in the step-by-step view of Google Maps
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/U92RD.png)
I've extracted the APK from my device and scoured through the drawables folders etc but cannot find them anywhere. They are also not listed on the [Material Design Icons webpage](https://material.io/icons/).
Does anyone know where they are stored?<issue_comment>username_1: Although not exactly what I was after, I have found a way I can get hold of them for now.
Stupidly, I didn't even think to have a play with desktop Maps. I followed the image URL for an icon when using directions on the desktop app which gave me a PNG with, what seems to be, all of the icons - [maneuvers-2x.png](https://maps.gstatic.com/tactile/directions/text_mode/maneuvers-2x.png)
May be of use to anyone else interested
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have no idea where they are stored but below are sources to obtain
[Google Navigation Icons](https://www.w3schools.com/icons/google_icons_navigation.asp) has some them. See [material design navigation icons on GitHub](https://github.com/google/material-design-icons/tree/master/navigation)- perhaps this is what you are looking for
For other icons
[Google Earth/Maps Icons](http://kml4earth.appspot.com/icons.html) has
>
> a useful cheat sheet showing all the standard icons to use in Google Earth, Google Maps, and other map related applications. All icons are PNG images and include standard symbols for weather, highway, roads, numbers, arrows, etc.
>
>
>
**[Source: Google Product Forum](https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/earth/LBTLwkERgoA)**
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I am not sure this answers directly the question, but it can help. Actually, I think you asked two questions.
**1. How to get hold of the icons?**
The JavaScript API can get hold of the *maneuver icons* for specific directions. See the links below. I do not know if this will provide a straightforward access to each icon, but in the worst case you might get them by "brute force", by requesting directions that you know the icons they will get (perhaps one at a time).
a. [Google Directions API](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/17941812/google-directions-api) question has very useful info.
b. [This answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/24325534/2707864) to [Google Maps v3 Direction Icons](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11561864/google-maps-v3-direction-icons) is probably the most useful.
c. [This answer](https://stackoverflow.com/a/36959630/2707864) to [Get between streets in Google Maps](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/36958584/get-between-streets-in-google-maps).
d. [This](https://github.com/perezdidac/google-directions-api) is also interesting.
**2. Where are they stored?**
The location you are looking for is apparently not yet documented.
See for instance [this](https://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=4297&q=apitype=DirectionsAPI&colspec=ID%20Type%20Status%20Introduced%20Fixed%20Summary%20Stars%20ApiType%20Internal).
One place to get them is [tt3.png](https://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/dir/tt3.png) (similar to what you found).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/07 | 348 | 1,358 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm flashing a new nightly version of LineageOS. I'm just gonna flash it without wiping data/system since I already have it installed. However, I also use Gapps (stock variant). Do I need to flash an updated version of it too?<issue_comment>username_1: You normally don't need to re-flash GApps as most GApps installers will install an `addon.d` script which restores GApps automatically after flashing a new ROM that supports `addon.d` (LineageOS does so).
If you are using Open GApps (<http://opengapps.org/>) you are on the safe side.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: [@timoschwarzer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/168674/150986) already described the persist function of (most) GAPPS packages, so I'd approach this from a different side:
You are still advised to update GAPPS from time to time (in orders of months), due to Google introducing new functions, APIs, etc. in updated versions of their apps, but not doing this usually doesn't affect working aspects of your device.
When you do it, make sure you do a nandroid backup prior to manually flashing the new GAPPS package, and test out updated apps that you often use to find out whether the change is to your taste, so that you could roll back if it turns out unsatisfactory or causing issues (e.g. Google App updates often cause battery drain).
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/07 | 878 | 3,403 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm a newbie. Recently, I have installed Android Studio 2 on my PC. Run my first "hello world" project on Emulator. But the Emulator is taking too much time to load. So, I thought I would directly install Apk on my Lyf phone [Model no: LYF\_LS4006]. So I checkout this site <https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb.html#Win7>.
I don't where to find its drivers. Please help me.<issue_comment>username_1: LYF phones are basically developed by Chinese manufacturer named ZTE (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LYF#Production>) So try choosing ZTE OEM's USB drivers for LYF handset. Let me know if it helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: I have a LYF Phone (LS-4005) which I wanted to connect with Android Studio to debug apps on real phone in place of emulator. So I searched for endless hours on Google Search for correct ADB driver of this phone but didn't get succeed because I was searching at wrong place.
>
> Google already facilitates developers to download generic USB drivers
> which are compatible with most of the Android phones through the
> **Android SDK Manager** itself which comes bundled with Android Studio
>
>
>
Below mentioned are the steps to get the drivers directly from Google.
So here is the step by step guide on how to connect any LYF handset with Android Studio for testing apps on original hardware in place of emulator:
[**Please make sure that your LYF phone is connected with usb as Media device (MTP) before continuing**]
1. Enable USB debugging on your LYF phone (refer to this post for how-to: <https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/running-app.html>)
2. Open Android Studio and go to SDK Manager (Tools > Android > SDK Manager)
3. Install Google USB Drivers by checking it if it is unchecked and click on Apply button.
4. Once Google USB Drivers are installed, open device manager (click on Start button and type: device manager, click on first search result) and follow these steps:
* Locate and expand Android Phone (or Unknown Devices) in the right pane.
* Right-click on Android Composite ADB Interface (or ADB Interface) and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
* Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
* Select Search for the best driver in these locations; uncheck Search removable media; and check Include this location in the search.
* Click Browse and then locate the USB driver folder. For example, the Google USB Driver is located in C:\Users\{user}\android-sdks\extras\google\usb\_driver. where {user} is your Windows User name.
* Click Next to install the driver.
Now after installation is successful, you will see a prompt on yout LYF phone asking for permission to 'Allow USB debugging' request from computer. Simply accept it by clicking on 'ok' button and you are done.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: @RahulDhangar gave a great answer to this post but in case if you would like to read official post by Google developers on this topic, here are the links to consider:
* <https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/running-app.html>
* <https://developer.android.com/studio/run/device.html>
Again, this post also shows some useful tips to follow on the same topic:
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21947834/how-to-test-android-apps-in-a-real-device-with-android-studio>
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/08 | 1,076 | 4,261 | <issue_start>username_0: I am annoyed of the unwanted apps UC News, 9Apps and some other apps from automatically installing on my android phone. I have disabled `install unknown source applications`, but everytime I restart my phone this is automatically enabled and then my internet is automatically switched on and then nearly 10 to 20 apps are automatically installed in my phone.
I have factory reset my phone many times but even after factory reset same thing occurs and all apps are installed. I suspect this is because of UC browser being an inbuilt app. In UC browser their shows some related apps in which UC News and 9apps is also showm. These two apps are the first to be installed whenever I restart my phone.
My phone is [Xolo Era 4g](http://www.xolo.in/smartphones/era-4g). Plz tell me:
* How to block/blacklist xyz app in android permanatly so that it never installs again in whole life of phone.
* How to not let andriod switch `unknown sources` option on when phone is restarted.
1. I do not want to root my phone to forego the gaurantee. So plz tell any way without rooting the phone, even if it requires downgrading android version or using any other possible OS.
2. If there is no way then plz tell the method with rooting the phone.
Thanx.<issue_comment>username_1: LYF phones are basically developed by Chinese manufacturer named ZTE (<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LYF#Production>) So try choosing ZTE OEM's USB drivers for LYF handset. Let me know if it helps.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_1: I have a LYF Phone (LS-4005) which I wanted to connect with Android Studio to debug apps on real phone in place of emulator. So I searched for endless hours on Google Search for correct ADB driver of this phone but didn't get succeed because I was searching at wrong place.
>
> Google already facilitates developers to download generic USB drivers
> which are compatible with most of the Android phones through the
> **Android SDK Manager** itself which comes bundled with Android Studio
>
>
>
Below mentioned are the steps to get the drivers directly from Google.
So here is the step by step guide on how to connect any LYF handset with Android Studio for testing apps on original hardware in place of emulator:
[**Please make sure that your LYF phone is connected with usb as Media device (MTP) before continuing**]
1. Enable USB debugging on your LYF phone (refer to this post for how-to: <https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/running-app.html>)
2. Open Android Studio and go to SDK Manager (Tools > Android > SDK Manager)
3. Install Google USB Drivers by checking it if it is unchecked and click on Apply button.
4. Once Google USB Drivers are installed, open device manager (click on Start button and type: device manager, click on first search result) and follow these steps:
* Locate and expand Android Phone (or Unknown Devices) in the right pane.
* Right-click on Android Composite ADB Interface (or ADB Interface) and select Update Driver. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
* Select Install from a list or specific location and click Next.
* Select Search for the best driver in these locations; uncheck Search removable media; and check Include this location in the search.
* Click Browse and then locate the USB driver folder. For example, the Google USB Driver is located in C:\Users\{user}\android-sdks\extras\google\usb\_driver. where {user} is your Windows User name.
* Click Next to install the driver.
Now after installation is successful, you will see a prompt on yout LYF phone asking for permission to 'Allow USB debugging' request from computer. Simply accept it by clicking on 'ok' button and you are done.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: @RahulDhangar gave a great answer to this post but in case if you would like to read official post by Google developers on this topic, here are the links to consider:
* <https://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/running-app.html>
* <https://developer.android.com/studio/run/device.html>
Again, this post also shows some useful tips to follow on the same topic:
<https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21947834/how-to-test-android-apps-in-a-real-device-with-android-studio>
Hope it helps!
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/08 | 349 | 1,299 | <issue_start>username_0: I have just installed `termux` in my Android 6 phone and have given storage permissions so I can read, write or compile from the terminal in the folder `/sdcard/myC/` by using `clang -o birthday birthday.c -lm`. However, when I try to run the executable, I get `-bash: ./birthday: Permission denied`.
I have tried compiling and running in multiple places, i.e. `/sdcard/data/com.termux`, and have tried the command `termux-setup-storage` that ensures the permissions are granted to read/write. I have tried to `chmod` the program as well.
I should be doing something wrong because apparently, the app is really good.<issue_comment>username_1: Finally I got it to work. Programs can only be run if they are located at the home directory of `termux`. That is, run `pwd` to know where the home directory is and put the source files there, then compile and run, enjoy!
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Files store on `/sdcard` cannot have execution permission on android.
You can copy the binary generated to `/data/data/com.termux/files/home/directory/of/your/choice`.
Then make it executable by using `chmod`
Or, you can use [this](https://github.com/GyanPrakash2483/binrun) program to do that for you.
Usage:
```
binrun
```
Ps: I made that program
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/08 | 886 | 3,528 | <issue_start>username_0: I have apps that I don't trust or that I just want to try.
The problem is that even after deleting them they might leave files/spyware/malware/etc.
What are my options?
I have Xiaomi mi4c on MIUI with google apps but will soon format it and might replace the ROM.<issue_comment>username_1: Xiaomi MIUI has a feature called SecondSpace. It sets up a completely isolated 2nd instance of Android similar to a VM. You can have completely separate settings there and not affect your "real" phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively run the app as a completely new user (Settings->User). But getting the account setup might be too onerous.
As Xiaomi's SecondSpace was mentioned, I'll throw in [Parallel Space](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.parallel.intl) for those not on a Samsung or Xiaomi device. It is an app for virtualizing other apps in one account.
Commonsware put up a [blogpost](https://commonsware.com/blog/2017/01/17/droidception.html) explaining what is going on under the hood with this virtualization with a caveat:
>
> However, this sort of virtualization technique – Android apps running inside other Android apps, for an Inception-style experience – requires that you trust the virtualization engine. After all, by definition, it can see all I/O between the app and Android, as it proxies all of that I/O. It is a MITM attack on the app.
>
>
>
So if you trust the makers of Parallel Space (or don't care) it is a option to consider.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Besides Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung also have similar types of virtual space environments, that they brand as Private Space and Secure Folder, respectively. All 3, of these, Second Space, Private Space and Secure Folder, are based on an Android OS feature for supporting multiple user accounts, but with some customizations so that these virtual spaces are like an anonymous user account, and only the user in the main account can switch to this (and back), besides switching to/from any of the normal user accounts.
NB: this is different from the "multiple accounts" some might associate with Android phones, which is being able to sign in to more than one Google account at the same time. Here, we are talking about Android OS-level accounts.
These virtual space accounts are one category of isolated environment. The other is the app-based isolated environments available from apps like Parallel Space, Dual Space, and dozens of related apps. The main concern about app-based isolated environments is security risks. You would be trusting the developers of such apps, that they are not malicious. Also, you would be trusting that they haven't included vulnerabilities that could be exploited by others even if they themselves do not have malicious intents.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: For a a while Android natively has a feature called work profile, that gives you a second profile that is UX integrated into your launcher with separate data and clearly marked icons.
Google's Feature Documentation:
<https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949?hl=en>
First FLOSS Workprofile Provisioner:
<https://github.com/PeterCxy/Shelter>
First freely available Workprofile Provisionier (not fully FLOSS):
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island>
Island is partially free software but includes many proprietary blobs.
A fully FLOSS fork of it exists:
<https://gitlab.com/secure-system/Insular>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/08 | 895 | 3,616 | <issue_start>username_0: My son's tablet is suddenly over run with apps we don't know about trying to gain information (such as location, password, permission to load). Not sure what he downloaded or did to start this. I did see a warning the other day that the "phone app may seriously damage tablet" but I can't find the phone app to delete it. Any thoughts on how to stop it?<issue_comment>username_1: Xiaomi MIUI has a feature called SecondSpace. It sets up a completely isolated 2nd instance of Android similar to a VM. You can have completely separate settings there and not affect your "real" phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively run the app as a completely new user (Settings->User). But getting the account setup might be too onerous.
As Xiaomi's SecondSpace was mentioned, I'll throw in [Parallel Space](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.parallel.intl) for those not on a Samsung or Xiaomi device. It is an app for virtualizing other apps in one account.
Commonsware put up a [blogpost](https://commonsware.com/blog/2017/01/17/droidception.html) explaining what is going on under the hood with this virtualization with a caveat:
>
> However, this sort of virtualization technique – Android apps running inside other Android apps, for an Inception-style experience – requires that you trust the virtualization engine. After all, by definition, it can see all I/O between the app and Android, as it proxies all of that I/O. It is a MITM attack on the app.
>
>
>
So if you trust the makers of Parallel Space (or don't care) it is a option to consider.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Besides Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung also have similar types of virtual space environments, that they brand as Private Space and Secure Folder, respectively. All 3, of these, Second Space, Private Space and Secure Folder, are based on an Android OS feature for supporting multiple user accounts, but with some customizations so that these virtual spaces are like an anonymous user account, and only the user in the main account can switch to this (and back), besides switching to/from any of the normal user accounts.
NB: this is different from the "multiple accounts" some might associate with Android phones, which is being able to sign in to more than one Google account at the same time. Here, we are talking about Android OS-level accounts.
These virtual space accounts are one category of isolated environment. The other is the app-based isolated environments available from apps like Parallel Space, Dual Space, and dozens of related apps. The main concern about app-based isolated environments is security risks. You would be trusting the developers of such apps, that they are not malicious. Also, you would be trusting that they haven't included vulnerabilities that could be exploited by others even if they themselves do not have malicious intents.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: For a a while Android natively has a feature called work profile, that gives you a second profile that is UX integrated into your launcher with separate data and clearly marked icons.
Google's Feature Documentation:
<https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949?hl=en>
First FLOSS Workprofile Provisioner:
<https://github.com/PeterCxy/Shelter>
First freely available Workprofile Provisionier (not fully FLOSS):
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island>
Island is partially free software but includes many proprietary blobs.
A fully FLOSS fork of it exists:
<https://gitlab.com/secure-system/Insular>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/09 | 1,007 | 3,920 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an old Galaxy Tab 8.9 (GT-P7300) tablet with Android 4.0.4 (Samsung original firmware update, not rooted). It mostly sits in the drawer and sees very infrequent use.
Today I booted it up and everything related to Google account on it is locked up (including Play Market), giving following error:
>
> Google
>
>
> 404. That's an error.
>
>
> The requested URL /o/oauth/GetOAuthToken was not found on this server. That's all we know.
>
>
>
If I click on Google logo I get dumped to the regular Google web search page, where I can login fine but which doesn't resolve the issue.
Had Google just abandoned older Android versions or something?<issue_comment>username_1: Xiaomi MIUI has a feature called SecondSpace. It sets up a completely isolated 2nd instance of Android similar to a VM. You can have completely separate settings there and not affect your "real" phone.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Alternatively run the app as a completely new user (Settings->User). But getting the account setup might be too onerous.
As Xiaomi's SecondSpace was mentioned, I'll throw in [Parallel Space](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lbe.parallel.intl) for those not on a Samsung or Xiaomi device. It is an app for virtualizing other apps in one account.
Commonsware put up a [blogpost](https://commonsware.com/blog/2017/01/17/droidception.html) explaining what is going on under the hood with this virtualization with a caveat:
>
> However, this sort of virtualization technique – Android apps running inside other Android apps, for an Inception-style experience – requires that you trust the virtualization engine. After all, by definition, it can see all I/O between the app and Android, as it proxies all of that I/O. It is a MITM attack on the app.
>
>
>
So if you trust the makers of Parallel Space (or don't care) it is a option to consider.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Besides Xiaomi, Huawei and Samsung also have similar types of virtual space environments, that they brand as Private Space and Secure Folder, respectively. All 3, of these, Second Space, Private Space and Secure Folder, are based on an Android OS feature for supporting multiple user accounts, but with some customizations so that these virtual spaces are like an anonymous user account, and only the user in the main account can switch to this (and back), besides switching to/from any of the normal user accounts.
NB: this is different from the "multiple accounts" some might associate with Android phones, which is being able to sign in to more than one Google account at the same time. Here, we are talking about Android OS-level accounts.
These virtual space accounts are one category of isolated environment. The other is the app-based isolated environments available from apps like Parallel Space, Dual Space, and dozens of related apps. The main concern about app-based isolated environments is security risks. You would be trusting the developers of such apps, that they are not malicious. Also, you would be trusting that they haven't included vulnerabilities that could be exploited by others even if they themselves do not have malicious intents.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_4: For a a while Android natively has a feature called work profile, that gives you a second profile that is UX integrated into your launcher with separate data and clearly marked icons.
Google's Feature Documentation:
<https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949?hl=en>
First FLOSS Workprofile Provisioner:
<https://github.com/PeterCxy/Shelter>
First freely available Workprofile Provisionier (not fully FLOSS):
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island>
Island is partially free software but includes many proprietary blobs.
A fully FLOSS fork of it exists:
<https://gitlab.com/secure-system/Insular>
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/10 | 669 | 2,442 | <issue_start>username_0: When you start an Android device, there is an animation showed, usually "Android", but sometimes the manufacturer's logo.
Where is this animation stored? I have looked in the `boot.img`, but can't see it there.<issue_comment>username_1: The boot animation is located at
```
/(Home directory) > System > Media > ... (for me it's bootanimation.zip)
```
And of course you need a file explorer and a rooted phone I guess.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The boot animation is normally located in `/system/media` under the name `bootanimation.zip`. This is a zip file containing one or more directories named `part0`, `part1`, `part2`, and so on, and a text file named desc.txt. The directories each contain a number of still images, JPEG or PNG, sequentially numbered, for example, `0001.png`, `0002.png`, `0003.png`, and so on. The text file is a simple description of the properties, such as how many times to loop each directory, the pixel size of the images, and the framerate. Like this:
```
width height framerate
p loop pause directory
```
For example:
```
1080 1920 20
p 1 0 part0
p 0 0 part1
```
0 for loop means that it loops until the boot process is complete, and the pause is specified in number of frames, so with a framerate of 20, a pause of 1 would mean 0.05 seconds pause before moving on to the next loop or the next part.
Some manufacturers may use a proprietary file format, which may or may not have a different name than `bootanimation.zip`, so make sure that your current file uses the above format before replacing it with a custom one. If the boot animation is corrupted, the phone may boot loop or simply ignore the animation.
The file should be owned by `root:root` and have permissions set to `644 (rw-r--r--)`. It must **not** be compressed.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: * A root is required to perform this task.
* Use any file explorer application such as `ES File Explorer`, with root access.
* Go to the root directory of `internal / system / media`. You can see a file named `bootanimation.zip`, which is the one that loaded during boot.
Extracting the zip may display multiple folders named as `part0`, `part1`, `part2`,.. and `desc.txt`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: For me, on Pixel 6 with Android 13, it's actually on:
```
/system/product/media/bootanimation-dark.zip
/system/product/media/bootanimation.zip
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/10 | 935 | 3,324 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on Android 6 (P8 if it matters) and I am getting very annoying adverts.
Screen shots show it all:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/9zbg4.jpg) [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PuR0S.jpg)
Screenshots (click images for larger variants)
This icon shown on the right of the first screenshot with the word WIN persists on my "desktop" or "home" screen too. If I click on it, I get what's shown in the second screenshot – as pops up enough to be annoying but it doesn't pop up daily.
My question is, how do I know what is causing this so I can remove it.
The only option I know of is to start removing apps and use the power of elimination but that is not ideal!
The other option I know of is to click on it - *sometimes* an advert is part of the app installed (in this image, it takes me to the buy plug ins from the Keyboard app I use) which probably suggests that this app is causing it (but not guaranteed).
Regardless of those 2, I'm still keen to know how to tell, be it via logs or anything else.<issue_comment>username_1: The boot animation is located at
```
/(Home directory) > System > Media > ... (for me it's bootanimation.zip)
```
And of course you need a file explorer and a rooted phone I guess.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: The boot animation is normally located in `/system/media` under the name `bootanimation.zip`. This is a zip file containing one or more directories named `part0`, `part1`, `part2`, and so on, and a text file named desc.txt. The directories each contain a number of still images, JPEG or PNG, sequentially numbered, for example, `0001.png`, `0002.png`, `0003.png`, and so on. The text file is a simple description of the properties, such as how many times to loop each directory, the pixel size of the images, and the framerate. Like this:
```
width height framerate
p loop pause directory
```
For example:
```
1080 1920 20
p 1 0 part0
p 0 0 part1
```
0 for loop means that it loops until the boot process is complete, and the pause is specified in number of frames, so with a framerate of 20, a pause of 1 would mean 0.05 seconds pause before moving on to the next loop or the next part.
Some manufacturers may use a proprietary file format, which may or may not have a different name than `bootanimation.zip`, so make sure that your current file uses the above format before replacing it with a custom one. If the boot animation is corrupted, the phone may boot loop or simply ignore the animation.
The file should be owned by `root:root` and have permissions set to `644 (rw-r--r--)`. It must **not** be compressed.
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: * A root is required to perform this task.
* Use any file explorer application such as `ES File Explorer`, with root access.
* Go to the root directory of `internal / system / media`. You can see a file named `bootanimation.zip`, which is the one that loaded during boot.
Extracting the zip may display multiple folders named as `part0`, `part1`, `part2`,.. and `desc.txt`.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: For me, on Pixel 6 with Android 13, it's actually on:
```
/system/product/media/bootanimation-dark.zip
/system/product/media/bootanimation.zip
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/11 | 787 | 2,652 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed Android Studio with Android SDK from the offical web-site, created a new sample project, didn't change or delete even a line, but the project doesn't work anyway.
```
D:\AndSDK\tools\emulator.exe -netdelay none -netspeed full -avd Nexus_5X_API_22
Hax is enabled
init: Could not find wglGetExtensionsStringARB!
getGLES2ExtensionString: Could not find GLES 2.x config!
Hax ram_size 0x60000000
Failed to obtain GLES 2.x extensions string!
HAX is working and emulator runs in fast virt mode.
Could not initialize emulated framebuffer
audio: Failed to create voice `goldfish_audio_in'
qemu-system-i386.exe: warning: opening audio input failed
emulator: Listening for console connections on port: 5554
emulator: Serial number of this emulator (for ADB): emulator-5554
emulator: ERROR: Could not initialize OpenglES emulation, use '-gpu off' to disable it.
02/11 16:19:14: Launching app
Error while waiting for device: The emulator process for AVD Nexus_5X_API_22 was killed.
```
What can be wrong and how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> emulator: ERROR: Could not initialize OpenglES emulation, use '-gpu off' to disable it.
>
>
>
The emulator wasn't able to use OpenGL ES emulation on your PC. As the message says, you can disable it using the command-line, or by turning off the "Use Host GPU" option in the emulator's settings dialog, but then the emulator will be very slow. It would be better to run your app on a real phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Go to: Tools > Android > AVD Manager
2. Press the "edit" (pencil) icon next to your AVD
3. Change "Graphics" to "Software".
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: The same happened to me, in other places I read that is a problem with the library shipped with the SDK.
The following line worked for me
```
$ android-sdk/tools/emulator -avd Nexus_5_API_27 -use-system-libs
```
Now you can see the device from Android Studio and connect to it. Probably exists an option inside the AVD configuration to fix this.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: The-emulator-process-for-avd-nexus-5x-api-22-was-killed????
simple change "Nexus5XApi22" to "Nexus" problem solved.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_5: This is what worked for me:
Go to Tools> AVD Manager > Click on downward arrow beside your emulator > Wipe data
It will confirm if you want to wipe data, say yes in that case.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Since the log also mentioned
>
>
> ```
> audio: Failed to create voice 'goldfish_audio_in'
>
> ```
>
>
Check your Windows 10's **Privacy settings > Microphone**. If it is disabled, enable it.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/02/11 | 506 | 1,771 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to extract or copy every detail that .apk contain, like for example extracting data from `whatsapp.apk` or `linked-in.apk` or `twitter.apk`.
Please note that I dont want to extract my personal data from any installed app on my phone instead I want extract the **data and images** which the app developer had added while making the app.<issue_comment>username_1: As suggested earlier, Apktool is a good option,
**Requirements:**
* [Java Runtime Environment](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html)
* [Windows wrapper script](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/iBotPeaches/Apktool/master/scripts/windows/apktool.bat) (Right click, Save Link As apktool.bat)
* [Apktool.jar](https://bitbucket.org/iBotPeaches/apktool/downloads/)
(For Linux and Mac OS the files and installation instructions are also available: [Installation for Apktool](https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/install/))
**Usage**
Copy the apktool.bat and apktool.jar files to a folder preferably with no spaces eg inside the `C:\ directory`. (e.g C:\Apktool)
1. Open command prompt by pressing shift and right click simultaneously.
2. In the command prompt type `apktool d [apkname.apk]` (e.g `apktool d WhatsApp`)
3. Find the extracted apk in the folder with the apk name (in this case (`C:\Apktool\WhatsApp`)
4. You can now browse through the folder to find all resources of the app e.g `manifest.xml` and PNG images in `res` folder or doing a search.
Acknowledgements:
[Apktool a tool for reverse engineering](https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: An APK is the same as a JAR file which is the same as a ZIP file.
Rename the .APK to a .ZIP and then extract the .ZIP
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/12 | 718 | 2,008 | <issue_start>username_0: The following is my build.prop file. I just can't find the device model option so I can modify it. I'm trying to change my device model to Pixel XL so I can run Google Assistant properly.
```
# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=NMF26V
ro.build.display.id=lineage_titan-userdebug 7.1.1 NMF26V 399d12a5d9
ro.build.version.incremental=399d12a5d9
ro.build.version.sdk=25
ro.build.version.preview_sdk=0
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.all_codenames=REL
ro.build.version.release=7.1.1
ro.build.version.security_patch=2017-01-05
ro.build.version.base_os=
ro.build.date=Tue Jan 31 23:31:20 PST 2017
ro.build.date.utc=1485934280
ro.build.type=userdebug
ro.build.user=jenkins
ro.build.host=phenom.zifnab.net
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.build.flavor=lineage_titan-userdebug
ro.product.brand=motorola
ro.product.name=lineage_titan
ro.product.board=MSM8226
# ro.product.cpu.abi and ro.product.cpu.abi2 are obsolete,
# use ro.product.cpu.abilist instead.
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.cpu.abilist=armeabi-v7a,armeabi
ro.product.cpu.abilist32=armeabi-v7a,armeabi
ro.product.cpu.abilist64=
ro.product.manufacturer=motorola
ro.product.locale=en-US
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=msm8226
ro.build.characteristics=default
ro.cm.device=Pixel XL
# end build
```
Update: I have further changed the manufacturer and brand to Google and the product to Pixel XL, but it still had no effect.<issue_comment>username_1: Instead of doing it manually, here's an app that does it for you: [Get Assistant - Root](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trivisionzero.getassistant). From app comments in Play and local markets, it's verified to work with multiple models even on LineageOS.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Looks like your branding is set to Motorola. Not going to work. Replace with Google. (if that dose not work, try HTC, Google's contracted manufacturer)
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/13 | 127 | 509 | <issue_start>username_0: My android phone has 5.5gb of internal storage and I have used around 3.9. I have the rest of the apps on a SD card set as adoptable storage . Google now says it cannot display cards because of low storage space. Why is that?<issue_comment>username_1: I think it is becasue of cache files go in settings>storages>cache data and clear them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just clearing the cache didn't fix the problem. But restarting the phone afterwards solved it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/13 | 227 | 923 | <issue_start>username_0: I have used Google Now Launcher on my Redmi 1S that runs Lineage OS 14.1. And, now I am using Nova Launcher as home app(launcher). I have uninstalled Google Now Launcher, and also, its not present in app list. But, it is still listed in launcher settings (Settings->Apps->Configure Apps (settings icon)->Home App). I have tried to clear cache from recovery, but have no result. I have uninstalled Nova launcher, but still it shows Google Now launcher, and Trebuchet to set as Home App. May be it got saved somewhere permanently, otherwise I have tried to make Google Now launcher as system app, it may be happened due to this. How to solve<issue_comment>username_1: I think it is becasue of cache files go in settings>storages>cache data and clear them.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Just clearing the cache didn't fix the problem. But restarting the phone afterwards solved it.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/02/14 | 667 | 2,363 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android 6 device.
Since this morning when I woke up, my pattern is no longer working and the wifi mobile hotspot was turned off during the night (it was on when I went to sleep).
After a few tries and waiting 30 secs, it lets me access the phone thru the backup pin, but if i try to change the pattern (settings -> security -> security lock) or to reset the settings, it asks for the pattern again, which of course no longer works.
Any ideas what to do about this situation? Would prefer not to lose all my apps / settings / data.<issue_comment>username_1: First of all, you'll **NEED** to root your device if you haven't done that (You didn't specify what device you have, so Google "(device's model number here) root")
But **READ** this post: <https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-rooting-Android-devices/answer/Ashwin-Afhen> before rooting your Android device
Now, download **THIS** terminal emulator **AFTER** rooting your Android device: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm>, open it up and type these commands:
```
su
rm -f /data/system/locksettings.db*
rm -f /data/system/gesture.key
```
And now, **REBOOT** your Android device and you **SHOULD** see no pattern lock or a pattern lock that can be unlocked with **ANY** pattern (and then, unlock your device and set a new pattern)
And unroot your Android device
That's all I can say for now
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: From [this](http://www.addictivetips.com/android/how-to-bypass-disable-pattern-unlock-on-android-via-adb-commands/) addictivetips.com post:
1. Enable USB Debugging (find it somewhere under settings in
developer or development or about phone submenues or by tapping 7
times on Build number according to make and model of your phone)
2. Download and install ADB tools (there is [this guide](http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/) referenced)
3. Connect phone to PC using USB cable
4. Run the followin in a command prompt (if 2nd one fails just continue):
`adb shell
mv /data/system/gesture.key /data/system/gestur.oldkey
cd /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases
sqlite3 settings.db
update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock'
update system set value=0 where name='lockscreen.lockedoutpermanently'
.quit`
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/14 | 748 | 2,936 | <issue_start>username_0: I have both swedish and english activated in GBoard, but I'm using the swedish layout so I get easy access to the letter `å ä ö`.
My problem is that Gboard doesn't seem to "learn" some new words. A specific example is when I'm swiping `hon` (swedish for `her`), it **never** suggests `hon`, instead it autocorrects it to `jobb` (swedish for `work`) every single time. I've erased the suggestion, I've typed `h o n` manually and clicked it in the top bar - I even added `hon` to my personal dictionary in the Gboard settings, but nothing seems to help.
It's gotten so ridiculous that I just stopped erasing and correcting it when texting some of my friends, I just informed them that if they see an oddly placed `jobb`, just assume I mean `hon` :)
On a side note - both me and one of my friends (who's using Sony's built in keyboard) seem to experience periods of our predictions going haywire and suggesting completely wrong words, or in my case often weird acronyms like `DF`, `DT`, `DGV` etc. This seems to last for a few days and then it gets better for few weeks. Might just be coincidental, but I'm curious if anyone else is experiencing something similar?<issue_comment>username_1: I just figured it out while trying all possible Gboard settings. Turns out that "block offensive words" was activated for some reason, and apparently [the word "hon" is considered offensive in some places](http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/general-homesteading-forums/countryside-families/465254-word-hon.html).
I had no idea it was an offensive word, and either way I'd have thought Gboard was clever enough not to block english offensive words when I'm in "swedish mode" (i.e. when the last word i typed was in swedish and all the suggestions it comes up with are in swedish). Turns out it doesn't care, and "hon" gets blocked either way.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thank you, but the suggestion above didn't work for me since I already had the 'block offensive words' disabled. However, I found out that for Gboard to learn the words I typed, I also had to enable the 'personalized suggestions', under settings > text correction. Hope this helps :)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I think I found a solution for this. Write the word manually and select any emoji but **don't put a space** between the word and the emoji, and the word will have a red underline instead of a blue one. Tap over the word and it says ... 'add to dictionary' (like in the old days). If you write the word, space, backspace and emoji, it wont work. If you do this, then delete some of the few last letters and write them again, leave no space and insert emoji again. That worked for me. Gboard is not learning automatically but at least you don't have to be writing the words every time or adding them manually in the dictionary (well, you are actually but while you are writing the message).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/14 | 294 | 1,326 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone has a fingerprint scanner. I notice on the Google Play Store, it has the option to verify your identity with a fingerprint scan instead of typing in the password when making a purchase.
Does this mean Google has a record of your fingerprints? When is this record made, when you first enable the screen lock with your fingerprint?<issue_comment>username_1: No, your fingerprint data never leaves your device.
>
> Your fingerprint data is stored securely and never leaves your Pixel or Nexus phone. Your fingerprint data isn't shared with Google or any apps on your device. Apps are notified only whether your fingerprint was verified.
>
>
>
[Source](https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6300638)
*Source is from Nexus/Pixel support pages hence why it mentions them specifically. The same should apply for other devices however)*
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: When you activate the fingerprint authentication for any third-party app, what it does is that it asks your Android system to initialize the fingerprint hardware which checks for your fingerprint. And if it matches, it passes that information back to the system and then to the app. The only information that the app gets is that the scan was successful. Your fingerprint never finds a way into the app.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/14 | 241 | 963 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone is broken, and I need to use Whatsapp. I already tried Whatsapp Web, but it is asking for me to scan a QR code, which I can't. Is there any other way to access my Whatsapp account through my PC with the help of an OTP or something?<issue_comment>username_1: Nope. Currently QR code is the only way to access the messages on your PC. The messages never leave your phone, they're merely just displayed on your PC, unlike Telegram or other messengers, where messages are synced online through their servers.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone is broken you can download whatsapp via an android emulator on your pc and use it easily that way.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Your problem's solution is genymotion emulator its easy and fast
Go to this [link](https://www.genymotion.com/fun-zone/) and select download for personal use.
As you said you can get otp, so it will be a perfect solution.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/14 | 393 | 1,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm having issue where my bluetooth will occasionally turn off. This is an issue because I have a smartwatch that connects with bluetooth.
My SO also has a smartwatch, but doesn't have this issue. I noticed in my battery usage that Bluetooth shows up as an entry in my phone, but does not on my SO.
When I tap on bluetooth, there is an option for 'Adjust Power Use'. It's apparently set to 'Turn off bluetooth when not in use.' I can tap on this option, but all it does it take my to the Bluetooth pairing screen, which doesn't seem to have any way to change the option. I also do not have battery saver mode on. There's a variety of things that are battery optimized, but my list of apps matches my SO's phone as well, so I don't think that's an issue either.
Clearly I don't want my bluetooth to turn off, otherwise it makes my watch kind of useless. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix the issue?<issue_comment>username_1: Nope. Currently QR code is the only way to access the messages on your PC. The messages never leave your phone, they're merely just displayed on your PC, unlike Telegram or other messengers, where messages are synced online through their servers.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If your phone is broken you can download whatsapp via an android emulator on your pc and use it easily that way.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: Your problem's solution is genymotion emulator its easy and fast
Go to this [link](https://www.genymotion.com/fun-zone/) and select download for personal use.
As you said you can get otp, so it will be a perfect solution.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/14 | 260 | 993 | <issue_start>username_0: 
Can anyone help me figure out what this icon is for???<issue_comment>username_1: I believe that icon indicates a new notification from [Google Play Newsstand](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.magazines&hl=en).
**Edit:**
Confirmed my assumption this morning when a notification popped up:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/K68Vk.png)
I don't know how to take a screenshot of the status icon bar, so you'll have to take my word that the icon appeared there too.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: To check which app is giving you that notification, pull down the notification tray and you will see a notification item with that icon. Make a long click on that notification icon and it will show you the name of the app and other options for notification control.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/15 | 418 | 1,680 | <issue_start>username_0: I purchased a new sd card for my Android phone to increase memory. Its a 32 gb card, but my phone still says not enough memory when I try to download an app. I tried selecting sd card and it shows 32 gb available but still cant download apps. Then I switched to internal memory just to see if that worked but it did not. It shows I have 32 gb of memory but phone says not enough memory. I tried to format new sd card but still getting same message. HELP!!<issue_comment>username_1: Some data can be stored on SD cards and others not. This depends on how the SD card is integrated in your device.
A rule of thumb is, that apps should be stored on the internal storage of your phone (often this is the only possibility). While pictures and music can be also located on the SD card.
I can not read this from your posting, but maybe you should try to move such user data manually to your new SD card to make space available on your internal memory.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There isn't any problem with your SD card since it is recognized buy the phone. You know what else? Apps can't be placed on sd card without some help. Phone shows to you message 'not enough memory' because you lack internal memory where apps go when installing. So please rephrase your question. And check out this:
[insufficient-memory' tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/insufficient-memory/info),
['app2sd' tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/app2sd/info),
[link2sd tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/link2sd/info),
[adoptable storage tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adoptable-storage/info)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/15 | 403 | 1,575 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire 626s. Next month will be a year since I got it, I bought it brand new from Verizon. The battery wouldn't charge so I bought a new one and replaced it. The phone came on just fine. When I plugged it into a charger the phone got hot and now it won't do anything. I've even tried hard reset with the hardware keys but still nothing.<issue_comment>username_1: Some data can be stored on SD cards and others not. This depends on how the SD card is integrated in your device.
A rule of thumb is, that apps should be stored on the internal storage of your phone (often this is the only possibility). While pictures and music can be also located on the SD card.
I can not read this from your posting, but maybe you should try to move such user data manually to your new SD card to make space available on your internal memory.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There isn't any problem with your SD card since it is recognized buy the phone. You know what else? Apps can't be placed on sd card without some help. Phone shows to you message 'not enough memory' because you lack internal memory where apps go when installing. So please rephrase your question. And check out this:
[insufficient-memory' tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/insufficient-memory/info),
['app2sd' tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/app2sd/info),
[link2sd tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/link2sd/info),
[adoptable storage tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adoptable-storage/info)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/15 | 356 | 1,463 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm really new to this whole open source android thing, but I know there is a whole world of potential. I read in a book once that this guy had a phone where if he entered one password, it would load his personalized OS/version of phone with its own files and apps and such. But if he entered a different password, it would load up a decoy version of his phone with different files and apps and such. Is there an app like this? Or is it even possible?<issue_comment>username_1: I cannot remember at what Android version it was introduced, but certainly M and N (6 and 7) have support for [multiple local user accounts](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/admin/multi-user.html).
So although there may well be 'apps' that can do this, most modern Android devices can do it out of the box.
On my Nexus 6P, when I pull down the quick settings menu, right at the top next to the date and time is a profile picture of me. If I click this, I'm then taken to the 'User' menu
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yeah some part is true there is a app SwitchMe I currently use it
It help me to run two android version for switching profile I have to reboot the phone but be careful if any thing goes wrong you will not be able to recover your data although it never happened to me
Also you need rooted phone and SuperSu as system app and enable allow root acess to guest user in setting of SuperSu
Wish u gud luck with that
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/02/16 | 415 | 1,552 | <issue_start>username_0: For example, Pokemon Go 0.57.2 was [available on apkmirror.com](http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/niantic-inc/pokemon-go/pokemon-go-0-57-2-release/pokemon-go-0-57-2-android-apk-download/) for 4, 5 hours now, but still it is not on Google Play.
Is there any way to get it from official source sooner? I mostly trust apkmirror.com, but say, what if somebody hacked into apkmirror (which I assume will be less secure than Google Play Store) and target a country in the world and serve a modified apk, or target some IP, then it will be not secure.<issue_comment>username_1: I cannot remember at what Android version it was introduced, but certainly M and N (6 and 7) have support for [multiple local user accounts](https://source.android.com/devices/tech/admin/multi-user.html).
So although there may well be 'apps' that can do this, most modern Android devices can do it out of the box.
On my Nexus 6P, when I pull down the quick settings menu, right at the top next to the date and time is a profile picture of me. If I click this, I'm then taken to the 'User' menu
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yeah some part is true there is a app SwitchMe I currently use it
It help me to run two android version for switching profile I have to reboot the phone but be careful if any thing goes wrong you will not be able to recover your data although it never happened to me
Also you need rooted phone and SuperSu as system app and enable allow root acess to guest user in setting of SuperSu
Wish u gud luck with that
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/02/16 | 829 | 3,601 | <issue_start>username_0: My university requires me to install a custom root CA to connect to their wifi network. When I installed it on my phone, it let me specify "Wifi" or "VPN and apps". I chose wifi, and was able to connect successfully.
However, I'm concerned about the security of this certificate. I don't know who is responsible for it at my university, and whether it's a group of volunteer students who don't know what they're doing.
When I chose the "Wifi" option, does that mean the CA will only be used to authenticate with the wifi network and not for anything else? So if the private key gets leaked and someone tries to make a phishing site using HTTPs to target students, would Chrome/whatever browser I have installed accept an HTTPs certificate for a site signed by the CA I installed for wifi?
I'm on Android 7.1.1<issue_comment>username_1: A certificate authority signs digital certificates. Often times companies will pay an internationally trusted CA such as VeriSign or DigiCert to sign certificates on their own domain.
In some cases it may make more sense to act as your own CA, rather than paying a CA like DigiCert. Your university is doing exactly that, ie using their own certificate authority.
The first thing to understand is that the root CA that you installed is not a private key, but a public key. Take a look at your certificates on the browser you are using and look at the authorities tab, you will see a whole bunch of root CA such as VeriSign.
So lets say your university has an informational webpage university.edu. With out installing the root CA onto your device if you were to go to the web page you would see an error warning you that the site is not trusted. After installing the root CA, the site will show as secure since it is verifing that it is valid using the public key on your device. The unversity.edu webserver will have a private key that correlates to the public key you have. So when you access the webpage it verifies it is a valid site.
In essence having the root CA is not an issue. The only key that could potentially cause major issues if compromises is the root CA private key. Typically CA's are set up with a root CA and then an intermediate CA. The root key is kept offline so that it can not be compromised. That way if the private key used to sign Certificate requests on the intermediate CA is compromised, a new private key would be generated using the root Private key. This would require reissuing keys to all the servers that are verified, but does protect the environment.
Hope this helps.
Take a look at this documentation for setting up a certificate authority for more detailed understanding of how a certificate authority works.
<https://jamielinux.com/docs/openssl-certificate-authority/introduction.html>
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I find the other answer here very misleading.
Installing a root CA is a HUGE risk. That means almost all of your network traffic can be intercepted (which can lead to bigger problems).
**But,** I'm not sure this is the case. I think you didn't installed a Trusted Root CA, but instead just a "Server Authentication" CA so your client (your phone) will be able to verify the RADIUS server which is used for authenticating your credentials to the WPA2-Enterprise Wi-Fi.
This is quite common in universities.
That means your university can't sign any certificate for any domain other than the specified server.
Though this is not certain. If you could update your question with a few screenshot of the request you got - I can say with certainty.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/02/16 | 357 | 1,312 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to search my past text messages. I often forget which person I was talking to about the different issues and global search is helpful. Here is a picture of the equivalent functionality on the iPhone.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GEFJP.png)<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure if you are looking for this functionality in the default message app. If not ChompSMS is an option. This app seems to provide this function.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This [SMS Organizer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=main.organizer.sms.trailblaze.smsorganizer&hl=en) app has advanced search capabitilies.
It can search for any keyword, in the message content and also in the sender's name.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fU3fM.jpg)
While you can search for all the messages in the "All Conversations" view, you can also arrange messages into folders, which can make searching and locating sms-es a lot easier.
For example, you can create a folder for all messages from a particular contact, so later you have to search in only that folder.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/02/16 | 333 | 1,156 | <issue_start>username_0: My storage is being used up and I can't tell what by. Thanks in advance!
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HpxgD.png)<issue_comment>username_1: Not sure if you are looking for this functionality in the default message app. If not ChompSMS is an option. This app seems to provide this function.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: This [SMS Organizer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=main.organizer.sms.trailblaze.smsorganizer&hl=en) app has advanced search capabitilies.
It can search for any keyword, in the message content and also in the sender's name.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fU3fM.jpg)
While you can search for all the messages in the "All Conversations" view, you can also arrange messages into folders, which can make searching and locating sms-es a lot easier.
For example, you can create a folder for all messages from a particular contact, so later you have to search in only that folder.
Upvotes: 1 |