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2017/11/10 | 181 | 659 | <issue_start>username_0: A bunch of my apps ask me to install Google Play Services but my Play Store won't start since the service is missing.<issue_comment>username_1: Currently it is only possible to change the app on left swipe by installing an app called Bixby Remapper.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: You can either use [Bixby Button Remapper](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phascinate.bixbybuttonremapper) or disable Bixby on left Swipe:
* Enter edit mode for Galaxy S8 home screen(long tap on homescreen)
* Switch to Bixby Home page
* In the Bixby Home (Hello Bixby) page, you can find the switch in the top right
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/10 | 1,056 | 4,218 | <issue_start>username_0: In a bunch of questions on this site I see answers telling us to execute `adb shell` or `adb logcat` and so on.
Now, I'm not an entirely clueless user, so I downloaded and installed Termux and have a shell prompt when I can type in commands, but - where does this `adb` thing come from? Do I download it as an app? It doesn't seem to be installed by default (On a Redmi 3S, Android 6.0.1).
Also, it seems like it's some kind of permission elevator. Is it like `su`? If not, how is it different?<issue_comment>username_1: **Android Debugging Bridge (ADB)**.
It sends commands over USB or Wifi to an android device. It is typically installed on the computer connected to the device. The ADB client can also be run on device itself however the idea is to remotely debug the device.
It is part of the [Android Software Development Kit](https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html)
You can then use the SDK manager to download platform tools.
There is also a more direct link here in case you're just interested in the
[platform tools](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html)
[ADB Documentation](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: About `adb`
-----------
To put it shortly, `adb` (Android Debug Bridge) is a utility made to be installed on a computer, in order to let it gain a shell on a phone that's either connected via USB cable, or on the same Wi-Fi network.
On certain devices running Android Lollipop (5.1.1) and possibly lower versions of the OS, it was possible to trick a device into connecting to itself, since the `adb` client came bundled in the phone as well. This is *not possible any more* because, from Android Marshmallow (6.0) onwards, *Google removed the `adb` binary* from the phones to reduce the usable attack surface.
It is possible, though, to manually reintroduce the `adb` client on a phone, without needing to compile the binary yourself. Refer to the [adb tag wiki](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/adb/info) for more info about this topic, as well as about installation on a computer and general troubleshooting.
---
Where to get it
---------------
Some time ago, in order to obtain `adb` and another utility, called `fastboot`, one had to download the full Android SDK from Google, if they wanted an official package. Nowadays, a small, official bundle has become available, [as XDA says](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-releases-separate-adb-and-fastboot-binary-downloads/). It includes binaries for the most common operating systems.
---
How it works
------------
The `adb` client, installed on your computer, makes a connection to a plugged or otherwise detectable phone, by means of an internal server. Then, the user will be able to send a variety of commands to the phone itself, which will be listened to by `adbd`, a daemon residing on the phone.
When using `adb`, you impersonate the user called `shell` (UID `2000`). This user is special, in that they can grant app permissions and access more information than a simple user. This fact, though, does not mean that `adb` is the same as `su`, as the latter lets you impersonate any user.
More info about `adb` and its workings may be obtained by looking at the [official documentation](https://developer.android.com/studio/command-line/adb.html).
---
Issuing commands from a phone
-----------------------------
The majority of commands that can be issued via `adb` tend to be utilities that come preinstalled in a phone.
In order to access them, you need to install a terminal emulator app on your phone (note that Termux is special, in that it specifies its own `PATH`, thereby ignoring system binaries). This will, for example, let you issue commands such as `logcat` directly on your mobile device. *Remember to omit the `adb` prefix, though.*
It is worth mentioning that, should you lack root permissions, the range of commands you'll be able to execute and the info you'll be able to access will be significantly less than if using `adb`, because the UID that invokes them will be the app itself, and apps have less permissions than UID `2000`.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer] |
2017/11/10 | 284 | 1,174 | <issue_start>username_0: we're trying to make our custom launcher default one in our phone. Since it needs system level permissions (placing widgets) we placed it in system/priv-app, and it finally works ok. Problem is that it is not updateing with new version from Play Store. - we're getting error 505 after downloading update, on start of install process
thank you in advance!
br
Y<issue_comment>username_1: If the "pre-installed app" uses the same signature as the one on Google Play, it of course can be updated that way – same as e.g. Google Maps and other pre-installed stuff is.
Note that, however, those updates would not be integrated in the ROM, but go into user-space – "overlaying" the pre-installed version. This gives users the advantage of being able to "uninstall updates", but at the cost of "double space" (the original APK remains in `/system` – not that they could use that space otherwise, though).
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the Google Play is re-signing my package. This used to cause a signatures mismatch. The solution is to install to /system/priv-app/ an apk downloaded from GP (that has been already re-signed).
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/10 | 272 | 1,147 | <issue_start>username_0: In the newest versions of Android, you can click and hold a suggested predictive/autocorrected word, and drag it into a bin (title "remove") to prevent it from being suggested again.
I accidentally deleted the word "I", so now when I type "i" it doesn't automatically autocorrect to "I".
Two related questions:
1. I tried shaking my phone to undo the accidental word removal (like I would undo things on an iPhone), but it didn't do anything. Is there a way I could've undone my action immediately after it happened?
2. Now that it's a few days after the face, how to do I add "I" back to the suggested words without having to completely erase all the things my keyboard has learned about my typing habits?<issue_comment>username_1: Reset personal data on your keyboard, so your keyboard data will be reset.
Settings > Device > Language and Input > Press the keyboard that you use > clear personal data
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The solution is to type the deleted word, in your case the "I", many times in a sentence or sentences. Gboard will re-learn about it, and start suggesting it again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/10 | 263 | 1,040 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to send Calendar events through mails to a group of people. I can currently share links from my Calendar but that just opens up a browser windows saying 'Untitled Event'.
For example,
If my event is Quiz No. 2 on 12th Nov at 4. Then the link should re-direct to(preferably in the Calendar app rather than a browser window) a event title 'Quiz No. 2' and the time must be set to 4. The person receiving the mail just has to click add event.
Can this be done?
**EDIT:**
I am able to send the link but it opens up in the browser. Is there any way make it open up in the Calendar app?<issue_comment>username_1: Reset personal data on your keyboard, so your keyboard data will be reset.
Settings > Device > Language and Input > Press the keyboard that you use > clear personal data
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: The solution is to type the deleted word, in your case the "I", many times in a sentence or sentences. Gboard will re-learn about it, and start suggesting it again.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/11 | 436 | 1,755 | <issue_start>username_0: As an admin, I deleted first all the members of the group, left it and then deleted the group. Can the other members still see the messages?<issue_comment>username_1: It is possible for them to read the messages of the group if they were using the previous version of WhatsApp.
With the latest update of WhatsApp, if you delete all messages you send with option `delete for everyone`, your messages will not be visible anymore to any member.
But as you are asking that on first removing each member of the group, then delete the group will not show anyone anyhow the existence of the group.
For more information, check this [post](http://computergeek.pk/whatsapp-testing-unsend-messages-feature/) out.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, in your case the members of the group will still see the messages.
Removing someone from a group will not delete the messages off of their phone.
Deleting a group on your phone after exiting it, will only delete the message off of your phone and no-one else's.
The only thing you could have done before deleting the group was, delete the messages that you have posted in the past 7 min. (Or [5-6 days](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/186672/241679)) off of the participants phone, by long pressing on the messages>delete>'delete for everyone'.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes they can see all those messages, you can see the example here: [Example Conversation for those who has been removed from the WhatsApp group](https://www.howtochatonline.net/chat-apps/whatsapp/can-removed-people-see-last-conversations-on-whatsapp-group/ "Removed People Can See Messages on WhatsApp Group"). So removing people from the group is not the best way to hide messages.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/13 | 471 | 1,863 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a ZTE N817 and I bought a 16GB sd card for it and when I try to download something, all it says is that there is "insufficient storage on device". What should I do to get my phone to register that I have am sd card full of untouched storage?<issue_comment>username_1: It is possible for them to read the messages of the group if they were using the previous version of WhatsApp.
With the latest update of WhatsApp, if you delete all messages you send with option `delete for everyone`, your messages will not be visible anymore to any member.
But as you are asking that on first removing each member of the group, then delete the group will not show anyone anyhow the existence of the group.
For more information, check this [post](http://computergeek.pk/whatsapp-testing-unsend-messages-feature/) out.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Yes, in your case the members of the group will still see the messages.
Removing someone from a group will not delete the messages off of their phone.
Deleting a group on your phone after exiting it, will only delete the message off of your phone and no-one else's.
The only thing you could have done before deleting the group was, delete the messages that you have posted in the past 7 min. (Or [5-6 days](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/186672/241679)) off of the participants phone, by long pressing on the messages>delete>'delete for everyone'.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes they can see all those messages, you can see the example here: [Example Conversation for those who has been removed from the WhatsApp group](https://www.howtochatonline.net/chat-apps/whatsapp/can-removed-people-see-last-conversations-on-whatsapp-group/ "Removed People Can See Messages on WhatsApp Group"). So removing people from the group is not the best way to hide messages.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/14 | 1,675 | 5,043 | <issue_start>username_0: This question might be redundant or a possible duplicate but I am using an NDK library that runs only on ARM devices. Is there a way I could know what percentage of Android devices can my app support based on CPU architecture just like [these statistics on Android Platform Versions](https://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html)?<issue_comment>username_1: Since ultimately you're deciding whether x86 is still worthy of spending effort to support, I'm listing several facts about x86 for Android devices here:
* Intel had decided to [discontinue the Atom line for phones/tablets](https://www.xda-developers.com/intel-myths-debunked-atom-is-not-dead-and-not-leaving-mobile/).
* The last generation of handheld Atom - x3, x5 and x7 series - were at best equipped on lower-end Chinese Android tablets. Some come with phone/data capabilities (based on [x3-C3230RK](https://ark.intel.com/products/87461/Intel-Atom-x3-C3230RK-Processor-1M-Cache-up-to-1_10-GHz)). Regardless, none made it onto mainstream devices, specifically phones.
* The last x86 Android device that's widely popular was ASUS' Zenfone 2, released in March 2015 - and even its subsequent variants shifted to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 410/615, partly due to the compatibility issues Android on x86 had back then.
* Spreadtrum has a partnership with Intel and just announced [SC9861G-IA](https://www.anandtech.com/show/11196/mwc-2017-spreadtrum-launches-8core-intel-airmontbased-soc-with-cat-7-lte-for-smartphones) in March 2017 / [SC9853I](http://www.techradar.com/news/spreadtrum-unveils-high-performance-lte-platforms-sc9853i-and-sc9850) in August 2017. However, this has yet to come to fruition on consumer devices, and given Spreadtrum's focus on low-end devices for emerging markets, this SoC likely won't give much x86 on Android much significance.
EDIT: The first device utilizing the above Spreadtrum SoCs, the Leagoo T5c, is now on [pre-sale](https://www.phonearena.com/news/Leagoo-T5c-available-for-pre-sale-now-comes-with-Intel-X86-Airmont-based-chipset_id99908). Leagoo is a small China-based firm, and the device mainly targets India, not to mention another variant of the same device (the T5) with a conventional SoC is sold at the same time, so it doesn't change the assumptions above that it will remain unpopular.
Upvotes: 6 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I ended up with this conclusion after searching a lot.
Useful info in [Unity Stats](https://web.archive.org/web/20170808222202/http://hwstats.unity3d.com:80/mobile/cpu-android.html).
* ARMv7: 98.1%
* Intel x86: 1.7%
However I was not satisfied so I verified it from many resources.
According to [Android Documentation](https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/abis).
>
> armeabi was deprecated in r16. Removed in r17. No hard float.
>
>
>
and
>
> Historically the NDK supported 32-bit and 64-bit MIPS, but support was
> removed in NDK r17.
>
>
>
**Summery after searching a lot**
* mips (deprecated)
* mips64 (deprecated)
* armeabi (deprecated)
* armeabi-v7a (**required** — most popular architecture nowadays)
* arm64-v8a (**required** — newer version of armeabi-v7a)
* x86 (optional, very limited number of devices, like Asus Zenfone 2, Genymotion/ Android emulator)
* x86\_64 (optional, very limited number of devices, like Asus Zenfone 2, Genymotion/ Android emulator)
I should also mention that [ChromeBook](https://www.google.com/chromebook/) are using Intel processors based `x86` and `x86_64` architecture. (Only add these architure when you support ChromeBook)
### Conclusion
If you app supports `armeabi-v7a` and `arm64-v8a` architectures because they have around 99% of Android devices.
### Important Suggestion
Do you worry about app size (you should), you should split your apk for multiple abi. Android studio and play store [support uploading multiple apk](https://developer.android.com/studio/build/configure-apk-splits), so that app has only 1 architecture ndk files.
**So this will be much efficient to build multiple apk.**
### Important links
* [What is ABI Management and CPU architecture](https://developer.android.com/ndk/guides/abis)
* [Unity Stats CPU VENDORS](https://web.archive.org/web/20170808222202/http://hwstats.unity3d.com:80/mobile/cpu-android.html)
* [Unity Stats on Android Hardware](https://web.archive.org/web/20170719012503/https://hwstats.unity3d.com/mobile/index-android.html)
* [Split apk guide](https://proandroiddev.com/reducing-apk-size-by-using-abi-filters-and-apk-split-74a68a885f4e)
* [Find your device abi](https://handstandsam.com/2016/01/28/determining-supported-processor-types-abis-for-an-android-device/)
* [Largest mobile database](http://phonedb.net/)
Upvotes: 6 <issue_comment>username_3: From Google Play Console (supporting a minimum of Android 4.1 and landscape screen):
* x86: [287 devices](https://i.stack.imgur.com/frJ0K.png)
* arm64-v8a: [3136 devices](https://i.stack.imgur.com/fyJQq.png)
* armeabi-v7a: [11716 devices](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Ppv0T.png)
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/11/14 | 432 | 1,548 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been using an Android phone for 4 years (Nexus 5, LG G3, LG G4) and I recently swap to an iPhone.
Yesterday, a friend tweeted 2 photos of an ad when he was trying to read an article about a keyboard:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/N1SUT.png)
"you've been selected by Amazon (...) in order win a Carte Cadeau Amazon of 1500€" (mistakes and missing words are intentional in order to translate in the best way)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PF7uV.png) "you have 2 minutes to answer blablabla"
Then, I remembered that I had that kind of ad when I was using Android with Google Chrome on mutiple websites. I've never get this on Google Chrome Desktop neither on Safari iOS.
I didn't find anything on internet about that and I think this is an Android problem, does someone have it too? Do you know what is the problem (is it an adware)? Do you have a solution?<issue_comment>username_1: My suspicion is adware. You should delete all settings in chrome, and including cache, cookies, history, etc. These kinds of spam happen when you think you are clicking something, but an invisible link is clicked instead, leading you to popup sites. Be careful about what sites you visit and what you click.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: You should install an adblocker app, as AdAway ([link](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.adaway/), very effective to block and prevent ads. Requirement : rooted device.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/14 | 492 | 1,442 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to perform a test: if a certain variable exists, is non-empty, and its value matches an existing directory, then "exists" should be outputted.
I did the following:
```
$ echo $var
$ if [ -d $var ]; then echo "exists"; fi
exists
```
I got "exist", although I did not assign any value to `$var`. Why did this happen, and how do I test this properly?
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/o5y8a.png)<issue_comment>username_1: I think you need to wrap $var in quotes.
`if [ -d "$var" ]; then echo "exists"; fi`
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: >
> [ -d FILE ] True if FILE exists and is a directory
>
>
>
You probably want to use one of these tests instead:
>
> [ -z STRING ] True of the length if "STRING" is zero.
>
>
> [ -n STRING ] or [ STRING ] True if the length of "STRING" is non-zero.
>
>
>
From <https://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/fto.html>
>
> how do I test this properly?
> if a certain variable exists, is non-empty
>
>
>
This question is discussed in detail <https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3601515/how-to-check-if-a-variable-is-set-in-bash> here.
>
> its value matches an existing directory
>
>
>
This code [[ "${F1AR[@]}" =~ "${NAME##\*/}" ]] checks if values match existing directories. From <https://github.com/BuildAPKs/buildAPKs/blob/master/scripts/bash/build/build.github.bash#L59>
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/15 | 375 | 1,206 | <issue_start>username_0: I think my headphone or phone jack broke, and if I move the jack a bit, somehow the headphones activate the google assistant or pause the music, so this is from the button.
Can I deactivate it on a non rooted Huawei P8Lite (Android 6.0)<issue_comment>username_1: Software wise: HeadsetBlocker & Wizdroid both attempt to block headphone buttons. However both are very outdated. Can install and try.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idunnolol.headsetblocker&hl=en>
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yifandroid.wizdroids&hl=en>
Hardware wise: You can try a 4 pole to 3 pole adapter to remove the microphone (I am not positive this will work)
[https://www.amazon.com/LEMENG-Female-Headset-Extension-Cable-2Pack/dp/B01LRWO9GU/ref=sr\_1\_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1510759624&sr=8-6&keywords=3+pole+adapter](https://rads.stackoverflow.com/amzn/click/B01LRWO9GU)
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: This solution certainly won't work for everyone, but if your headphones happen to have a removable cable: trying turning it upside down (plugging the phone end into the headphones and vice versa). With my particular cable this disables the controls.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/15 | 513 | 1,996 | <issue_start>username_0: Suppose I lost the phone with Google Authenticator on it. How do I restore it on another phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, it's possible, if you had stored the initial QR code of your service. In that case, just scan your initial QR code when creation in the Google Authenticator.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: If you saved QR codes or secret keys in the moment of token enrollment, you should use them to restore your tokens on another phone. Otherwise, you should contact the Support team of the service which you protect with the Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your account. After this, you can issue tokens on your new phone.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Unless you have previously backed up the QR code/secret key while initially setting up your Google Authenticator, this is not possible. Otherwise, you can contact each account's support team for help.
Alternatively, you can use another Authentication app like Authy ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/authy/id494168017?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authy.authy)) or TOTP Authenticator ([iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/totp-authenticator/id1404230533?mt=8) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.authenticator.authservice2)). These apps provide the feature to securely backup your codes and account details, so you can switch phone easily.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: 1. Copy `com.google.android.apps.authenticator2` from `data/data` to a safe backup location.
2. Locate the databases file in `com.google.android.apps.authenticator2/database/database` and view it with SQLite database viewer (included natively in Root Explorer)
3. Select `accounts` - it will display all of the registered accounts along with the secret code next to it
4. Open the Google Authenticator app and select "Enter a provided key" and copy the desired account code.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/15 | 1,051 | 3,925 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I got the new phone Google Calendar app on it had been abysmal at making notifications it is supposed to. Most of the time they just never happen or happen late at the wrong time.
Sometimes opening the app triggers some overdue notification from an hour ago.
As far as I can tell Calendar is the *only* app that has any issue with notifications, all notifications from all other apps work perfectly.
Is there anything I can try to do to knock some sense into it?<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Double check: Settings > Apps > All > then to Calendar "show notifications" is checked and then Google Contacts "show notifications" is checked also.
2) Make sure your calendar is not an external calendar.
reference:
<https://forums.androidcentral.com/android-5-0-lollipop/522084-getting-no-notifications-google-calendar-app.html>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **EDIT**: before trying the solution below, first try disabling [battery optimization](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-remove-android-apps-from-the-battery-optimization-list/) for Calendar.
*Note that the following is only my experience and opinion based on limited observations.*
**History of events**
I've seen this happen after upgrading to a new 5.8.x release. The last (mostly) reliable version I'm aware of is `5.8.38-200532405-release`. After I noticed the missed notifications on the upgraded version, I downgraded (using my backed up apk).
I didn't upgrade for a while, and during that time, at least one new version was released; I decided to give it another chance. This upgrade took me to 6.0.x. It sort of worked ok for a while - notifications were sometimes late by a minute or two, but that was acceptable to me.
Then a couple days later, I was doing some intensive work on my phone, with a lot of apps open at the same time. Calendar was starting to get flaky and not trigger notifications, or only trigger sporadically.
**My theory**
Newer app releases are possibly taking more memory than before - or not as robust at restarting the background service when the OS kills it due to low memory conditions. The more memory in use by apps, the more likely any particular service will be killed (not necessarily Calendar's, but a memory-bloated service or app will make the problem worse).
I'm not at all familiar with Android development, but ideally Calendar would keep a list of the recent notifications (maybe in the last hour?) that have successfully triggered. Then if the service is killed and gets restarted, it should compare recent notifications that should've triggered with its list of those that actually *did* trigger. It should then trigger the ones that were missed and add them to the already-triggered list. I have a feeling the app is *not* doing this.
**Suggestions**
Avoid having too many apps running. Swipe away those you're not using.
Failing that, try downgrading Calendar. You can try APK Mirror (use at your own risk!). Out of curiosity, I downloaded `5.8.38-200532405-release` onto my desktop and compared it to my own backup. The `apk` file wasn't the same (because it's a zip file with possibly different compression ratio & file modification times, etc), but the unzipped contents were identical (compared using `diff -r`). The sha256 of the APK Mirror apk is `30340b7e95e5e71f8183cc53af376efd27b10e11d75e8dd4b957b03a45c3dedf`.
**Caveats**
The last reliable version (mentioned above) for my device and usage patterns may not be the same one that works for you. I said "mostly" reliable because once in a long while I still miss notifications. Keeping the list of running apps small seems to help.
**Miscellany**
I used information [from answers here](https://stackoverflow.com/q/4032960) to backup my device's `apk`s.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/11/15 | 1,163 | 4,246 | <issue_start>username_0: I am running Android 7.0 on a Huawei P8 lite 2017 (brand new)
Every time I try to download a file from Google Chrome I get the error message:
"getfileattachment download failed due to missing sd card".
What I know right now:
1) The SD card works (Pictures from the camera are saved there)
2) I tried the workarounds consisting in force stopping chrome, denying and reenabling permission, and clearing cache as shown on several youtube videos such as [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__pEL3k8wQQ) and [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ3yRrL5JUI)
3) Gmail can download attachments (it stores them on the internal memory, though).
4) When I first inserted my SD card, I received a warning that the card is old and this might result in suboptimal performances.
Can someone help me?<issue_comment>username_1: 1) Double check: Settings > Apps > All > then to Calendar "show notifications" is checked and then Google Contacts "show notifications" is checked also.
2) Make sure your calendar is not an external calendar.
reference:
<https://forums.androidcentral.com/android-5-0-lollipop/522084-getting-no-notifications-google-calendar-app.html>
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: **EDIT**: before trying the solution below, first try disabling [battery optimization](https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-remove-android-apps-from-the-battery-optimization-list/) for Calendar.
*Note that the following is only my experience and opinion based on limited observations.*
**History of events**
I've seen this happen after upgrading to a new 5.8.x release. The last (mostly) reliable version I'm aware of is `5.8.38-200532405-release`. After I noticed the missed notifications on the upgraded version, I downgraded (using my backed up apk).
I didn't upgrade for a while, and during that time, at least one new version was released; I decided to give it another chance. This upgrade took me to 6.0.x. It sort of worked ok for a while - notifications were sometimes late by a minute or two, but that was acceptable to me.
Then a couple days later, I was doing some intensive work on my phone, with a lot of apps open at the same time. Calendar was starting to get flaky and not trigger notifications, or only trigger sporadically.
**My theory**
Newer app releases are possibly taking more memory than before - or not as robust at restarting the background service when the OS kills it due to low memory conditions. The more memory in use by apps, the more likely any particular service will be killed (not necessarily Calendar's, but a memory-bloated service or app will make the problem worse).
I'm not at all familiar with Android development, but ideally Calendar would keep a list of the recent notifications (maybe in the last hour?) that have successfully triggered. Then if the service is killed and gets restarted, it should compare recent notifications that should've triggered with its list of those that actually *did* trigger. It should then trigger the ones that were missed and add them to the already-triggered list. I have a feeling the app is *not* doing this.
**Suggestions**
Avoid having too many apps running. Swipe away those you're not using.
Failing that, try downgrading Calendar. You can try APK Mirror (use at your own risk!). Out of curiosity, I downloaded `5.8.38-200532405-release` onto my desktop and compared it to my own backup. The `apk` file wasn't the same (because it's a zip file with possibly different compression ratio & file modification times, etc), but the unzipped contents were identical (compared using `diff -r`). The sha256 of the APK Mirror apk is `30340b7e95e5e71f8183cc53af376efd27b10e11d75e8dd4b957b03a45c3dedf`.
**Caveats**
The last reliable version (mentioned above) for my device and usage patterns may not be the same one that works for you. I said "mostly" reliable because once in a long while I still miss notifications. Keeping the list of running apps small seems to help.
**Miscellany**
I used information [from answers here](https://stackoverflow.com/q/4032960) to backup my device's `apk`s.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/11/15 | 668 | 2,833 | <issue_start>username_0: **TL;DR On non-rooted devices, where do Android apps store data that survives uninstall?**
Backstory: I installed an Android app a couple months ago and configured it to my liking. After a couple weeks, I no longer needed it, so I uninstalled it. After the uninstall, I didn't see any files left behind in Internal Storage, and the device had no microSD card installed, so no files were stored there either.
To my surprise, when I reinstalled the app, it remembered all of it's configurations. I use a firewall, so it didn't download the configurations from the cloud.
Thus, the question: On non-rooted devices, where do Android apps store data that survives an uninstall?<issue_comment>username_1: Some applications **may** leave the application residues in `/data` partition specifically, `/data/data/com.packagename` where package name represents the particular application package.
In these directories that's where you usually find app's databases, configs as well as preferences files, which are normally preserved during reinstalling or updating etc (which is the reason I suspect they might be preserved even during uninstalls)
In any case, you can actually scan these **residual** or "corpse" files with 3rd party applications such as sd maid to have a clear breakdown.
I tested on **Android 4.3** perhaps things have changed since then, but at in basing my answer on that
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Apps are supposed to store their data and related files either in `/sdcard/Android/data/com.app.id` or `/data/data/com.app.id`; however, many apps (especially ones from China) don't abide by this guideline and create folders in storage individually, that store various information.
For example, apps using Aliyun SDK will generate `.DataStorage`, `.SystemConfig` and `.UTSystemConfig` directories under the root of the internal storage, primarily for storing device ID info. Such info can be used to identify users even if they haven't registered an account of respective apps.
As for what you described - fully-locally-stored data (no access to cloud) - it also is possible. I have one such example on my phone which is a 3rd-party app to a forum (I prefer not to disclose what exact app it is), with several features like signatures, custom ID flairs to enhance the original app. It stores all settings related to those enhancements under `.db` files in a folder under the root of internal storage. When the user changes device, he can just copy the folder over to the new device, and upon opening these customizations will be read and appear intact. Below shows one of the pages of its main `.db` file, storing key setting values (sensitive info redacted):
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RSfLo.png)
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/11/16 | 538 | 1,826 | <issue_start>username_0: I am going insane here and I need help now.
I am trying to unlock my **Xiaomi Mi Note 4**'s bootloader since almost 2 weeks, but I am stuck in this problem where the **Mi Unlock** tool can't recognize that my phone is connected.
Yes, I already have applied for and received permission from Xiaomi to unlock my device. Yes, I have waited for more than 4 days already.
The problem here is that the Mi Unlock tool simply can't see my device in bootloader mode. And it is connected, as I can see it in the Device Manager:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/On3nS.png)
Mi Unlock simply can't see it:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/adezY.png)
If I click on the gear icon on the top, it says that the drivers aren't installed:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PcbaX.png)
But if I click to check, it says they are installed:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/AV68u.png)
Fastboot also sees the device:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/jqEw4.png)
What's going on here? I really need help.
I am on **Windows 10 Professional 64-bits**, all latest updates installed.
All help appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: I had the same problem, figured it out eventually.
Just extract the Mi unlock tool files into a new folder directly in the C Drive.
Hope this helps.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Try using 15 seconds ADB Installer but remember to turn of your windows defender or any other antivirus and you are all set for detecting and unlocking your device.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/16 | 669 | 2,737 | <issue_start>username_0: I wanted to be able to open local files in the Chrome browser. If I tap a local file (htm, rss) or paste a valid "file:" URI into Chrome it does not work when file is on external SD card. I am using Samsung S4 Android 5.0.1 (not rooted). I tested a few paths in the chrome browser and found works ok on internal SD card but that there is no read access to any data on the external SD card even the private data folder (I was expecting Chrome should have access to private folder on exteranl card??). Selecting a file E.g. **file:///mnt/sdcard/Documents/testarc.htm** on internal SD card works fine but paths like file:///storage/extSdCard will not show a directory.
I know that access restrictions were added to Android 5.x but don't applications have access to a private data folder (under /Android/data) on external SD card by default?
Does Chrome (com.android.chrome) have read access the **file:///storage/extSdCard/Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/** ?
Is there a way to enable it?
I have two file manager apps installed - ES file explorer, Total Commander, and the is "Myfiles" app which came with the phone. If use ES file explorer or Myfiles the "open with" windows only lists Firefox not Chrome, or Samsung browsers. Choosing Firefox will open the web page file (htm) (even on external SD card), so is there a way to add other browsers to "open with" list?
In MS Windows file association was relatively simple using "registered file types" options. Is the Andriod equivalent?<issue_comment>username_1: The only workaround I have found is using Total Commander (TC) and adding an entry setting which program to run with a specific extension in the TC configuration menu. To do this choose menu | configure | internal associations| new association. Define new settings for "htm" extension to open chrome (pick from "choose app" list) and tick box for "Parameters: content://url". When you select a file it passes a URI like content://com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander.files/storage/extSdCard/path/file.htm to Chrome browser. I noticed the file remains available as Chrome tab for several days, but then is not available until I open TC and pick the file again, so I assume it is a cached copy in TC of the original file.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: >
> Does Chrome (com.android.chrome) have read access the file:///storage/extSdCard/Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/ ?
>
>
>
One workaround I found is to download something (anything) and when you get the download prompt, choose to save to SD. You can also choose from chrome settings `Settings -> Downloads -> Download location`. Once you save one file, you will be prompted to grant the extSDcard permission.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/17 | 377 | 1,456 | <issue_start>username_0: I use an application called time card for Android every time I switch to a new phone I never seem to be able to transfer that app and the data on it which is extremely important to me can anyone help me figure out how to do this as I need to send the old device back as it was a warranty situation<issue_comment>username_1: You'll need to do a full backup of that app, i.e. including its data. That usually requires root, but there are some solutions for this specific case to make it work without root – see [Full Backup of non-rooted devices](/q/28296/16575). The two candidates you should look at:
* `adb backup -f .backup -apk`
* Helium Backup (an app which does this on-device, but will need to be initialized via ADB)
Basically, there's no way around [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") for this. For details, see the linked question with its answers, and our [adb tag-wiki](/tags/adb/info).
**Note:** As [Death Mask Salesman](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/152843/death-mask-salesman) correctly pointed out, apps can opt out of ADB backups (developers can include a flag in their apps' Manifests advising the system to *not* permit ADB to back it up). So if your app falls into that category: bad luck without root.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: All your Apps are collected in your account at play store just sign in and
you will be able to download it to any device.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/11/17 | 358 | 1,346 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed on my Google Pixel 2 XL, any app installed via apk file as opposed to Google Play store will immediately quit after I start it. Any idea wjy this is happening and how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: You'll need to do a full backup of that app, i.e. including its data. That usually requires root, but there are some solutions for this specific case to make it work without root – see [Full Backup of non-rooted devices](/q/28296/16575). The two candidates you should look at:
* `adb backup -f .backup -apk`
* Helium Backup (an app which does this on-device, but will need to be initialized via ADB)
Basically, there's no way around [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") for this. For details, see the linked question with its answers, and our [adb tag-wiki](/tags/adb/info).
**Note:** As [Death Mask Salesman](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/152843/death-mask-salesman) correctly pointed out, apps can opt out of ADB backups (developers can include a flag in their apps' Manifests advising the system to *not* permit ADB to back it up). So if your app falls into that category: bad luck without root.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: All your Apps are collected in your account at play store just sign in and
you will be able to download it to any device.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/11/17 | 356 | 1,320 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm on Android Nougat with an encrypted phone. I added a new SD card but cannot find an option to encrypt it too.
How do I go about encrypting the new SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: You'll need to do a full backup of that app, i.e. including its data. That usually requires root, but there are some solutions for this specific case to make it work without root – see [Full Backup of non-rooted devices](/q/28296/16575). The two candidates you should look at:
* `adb backup -f .backup -apk`
* Helium Backup (an app which does this on-device, but will need to be initialized via ADB)
Basically, there's no way around [adb](/questions/tagged/adb "show questions tagged 'adb'") for this. For details, see the linked question with its answers, and our [adb tag-wiki](/tags/adb/info).
**Note:** As [Death Mask Salesman](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/152843/death-mask-salesman) correctly pointed out, apps can opt out of ADB backups (developers can include a flag in their apps' Manifests advising the system to *not* permit ADB to back it up). So if your app falls into that category: bad luck without root.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: All your Apps are collected in your account at play store just sign in and
you will be able to download it to any device.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/11/18 | 672 | 2,376 | <issue_start>username_0: The latest Android has an *Invert Colours* option in quick settings.
Is there any way to turn this on automatically when a specific app is opened? Is there any other way to achieve inversion of colours inside a specific app?<issue_comment>username_1: For me Tasker did the job, but you need an additional Tasker plug in for this, called AutoTools.
On my bq android device root wasn't needed to do the job.
I set up a profile to invert the screen when I open specific apps like my newspaper reader.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Since the answer is a little light on details for novice Tasker users (like me).
Here is how to do it step by step:
* Download and install [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm)
* Free trial version [here](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/download.html)
* Import the example for Tasker from [here](https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8k%2BaZLgCIb5T0nUApr4C48YVpR0pNYbQkX6gVkfSp0Tq8I6HZWvr73mQHrhGoQX0TB%2BC8qk%2Bhc%3D&id=Profile%3Ainverter)
* The example works for Gmail app and manipulates the accessibility\_display\_inversion\_enabled property to toggle the color inversion. Making Gmail Dark but others app normal.
* Enable the profile
* Now, every time you click on gmail, if it doesn't work it's because it needs more permissions (check notifications)
* Add the "usage access" permissions and "write settings" permissions
* You also have to enable write settings perms via adb with `adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
* Click Gmail and color inverts
* Leave Gmail and color inverts back
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I use Automate, see this [link](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/215575/302576). It is like Tasker and need the same permissions and preparatory actions via ADB but ligter than Tasker. And free for such small algorithms (less than 30 blocks).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can always turn invert on while your where you want to use it, then when you're done turn it off.
Go to settings on your phone, to accessability, to Direct access, check invert.
Now go back to your home page and rapidly push the home screen button 3 times, fast. It'll come on, push it 3 times again to turn it off. There is a video online for each step of you want to Google it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/20 | 693 | 2,430 | <issue_start>username_0: **Android 5.1.1**
Whenever I open Play Store, I recieve the message "Unfortunately, Google Play Store has stopped.". I can't seem to make it go away, I've tried restarting my tablet and clearing cache and data of Play Store.
Disabling and uninstalling Google+ doesn't solve it.<issue_comment>username_1: For me Tasker did the job, but you need an additional Tasker plug in for this, called AutoTools.
On my bq android device root wasn't needed to do the job.
I set up a profile to invert the screen when I open specific apps like my newspaper reader.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Since the answer is a little light on details for novice Tasker users (like me).
Here is how to do it step by step:
* Download and install [Tasker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm)
* Free trial version [here](https://tasker.joaoapps.com/download.html)
* Import the example for Tasker from [here](https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8k%2BaZLgCIb5T0nUApr4C48YVpR0pNYbQkX6gVkfSp0Tq8I6HZWvr73mQHrhGoQX0TB%2BC8qk%2Bhc%3D&id=Profile%3Ainverter)
* The example works for Gmail app and manipulates the accessibility\_display\_inversion\_enabled property to toggle the color inversion. Making Gmail Dark but others app normal.
* Enable the profile
* Now, every time you click on gmail, if it doesn't work it's because it needs more permissions (check notifications)
* Add the "usage access" permissions and "write settings" permissions
* You also have to enable write settings perms via adb with `adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`
* Click Gmail and color inverts
* Leave Gmail and color inverts back
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: I use Automate, see this [link](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/215575/302576). It is like Tasker and need the same permissions and preparatory actions via ADB but ligter than Tasker. And free for such small algorithms (less than 30 blocks).
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: You can always turn invert on while your where you want to use it, then when you're done turn it off.
Go to settings on your phone, to accessability, to Direct access, check invert.
Now go back to your home page and rapidly push the home screen button 3 times, fast. It'll come on, push it 3 times again to turn it off. There is a video online for each step of you want to Google it.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/21 | 558 | 2,183 | <issue_start>username_0: On older versions of Android, the Cut/Copy/Paste edit menu (i.e., the menu displayed when the user selects some text) displays at the top of the screen, and can be dismissed by clicking the back arrow:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/TsHVd.png)
On newer versions of Android (not sure when this changed), the edit menu is a popup. I don't see a back arrow here:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Xnfoq.jpg)
How does the user dismiss this menu on newer versions of Android? I realize that this is a complete newbie question, but I can't for the life of me figure it out, and Google searches result in lots of hits for programmatically removing the menu. I'm interested in what the *user* needs to do to dismiss it.
---
**EDIT/UPDATE**: I neglected to mention what the context is here. I'm working within `contenteditable` elements in a web view. The user is an older guy who sometimes holds down his taps too long, triggering the menu by mistake (although I would imagine other users with mobility issues could do this as well). He just wants to dismiss the menu without leaving the web page.<issue_comment>username_1: On newer versions of Android all you have to do to dismiss it is, press the back button on the navigation bar. You can also dismiss it by pressing anywhere on the text box.
(The back button is on the bottom left of the screenshot below)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/VgCCP.jpg)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: I've been mulling this over some more, and thought of another kinda stupid solution: click on the `COPY` button in the edit menu. This would dismiss the edit popup menu while keeping the focus in the text field and the software keyboard displayed.
The only downside is the extra text copied to the clipboard. This would probably only be an issue if you're dealing with some sensitive text (i.e. you don't want it copied to the clipboard), or you've got something else on the clipboard that you don't want knocked out.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/21 | 438 | 1,785 | <issue_start>username_0: When I plug my headphones in (I have apple headphones) the icon shows up for a second then disappears. How do I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: If the headphones just wont work with the LG I would assume that it is the smartphone. Would be interesting to know if there are similar issues with other headphones, too. But anyway, lets start.
I had a similar issue, too. You could try to look for hardware issues.
Maybe there is just something like cotton in the headphone jack. To try this
just take a torch and look into the thing, if there is something inside try to
get it out of there with some wooden or plastic toothpick for example.
If there is no hardware issue you should look for system updates (which you should do anyway) first, maybe the issue will get fixed with some new software. You could also try to reset your smartphone or get a custom rom.
If it is not the headphones and nothing in the hardware you can see or some software issue there could be some comatibilty issues with the voltages of your headphone jack and/or the inner resistance of the headphones. If this is the case there is nothing really I could imagine you might want to do. Maybe you could try to tweak android to make what you want it to make, but I dont have this smartphone and cannot tell whether this will work or not.
Hope I helped you.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: It's very likely there's something wrong with the 3.5mm jack. My brother had the same problem, he'd have to replace the jack but it was better to just replace the phone since it was an older one.
Test the headphones with some other music device, like an MP3 or radio and see if the same problem persists. This way you can be sure there's nothing wrong with your headphones.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/21 | 224 | 953 | <issue_start>username_0: If I have a phone with airplane mode turned on, can it turn itself off automatically (without user interaction)?<issue_comment>username_1: Airplane mode will stay on as long as you don't set it to turn off on its own.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: A [forced system update](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/203023/can-airplane-mode-be-maintained-during-a-system-update), for example, will apparently disable airplane mode.
This can happen without user interaction.
However, such automatic deactivation of Airplane Mode for a system update would generally require the user activating WiFi (after entering Airplane Mode) or some other communication channel that allows the phone to become aware of the requirement for an update.
Also, some apps can activate and deactivate Airplane Mode, if permission is granted. This is especially true for older (<4.2) versions of Android.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/22 | 1,519 | 5,635 | <issue_start>username_0: I saw a couple of references discussing [Project Treble](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/05/google-hopes-to-fix-android-updates-no-really-with-project-treble/) which all seem to agree that only phones which ***ship*** with Android 8.0 "Oreo" would be able to take advantage of Project Treble. The ones that did not won't be able to - not even when the non-8-shipping phones are themselves upgraded to Oreo.
**Why is that the case *for phones that will get Oreo 8 upgrades*?**
**What's missing from those phones that the Oreo updates for them wouldn't support Project Treble?** I was under impression that it was purely a software architecture, not some dedicated hardware.
In other words, why wouldn't releasing Oreo based firmware for the phone automatically make it into a Treble phone?
>
> The Pixel and Pixel XL are the only existing phones that will be able to use Project Treble's features, but phones shipping with Android 8.0 or later will have full access. We hope they take advantage of it! (*[AndroidCentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/android-o-whats-new)*)
>
>
> Oxygen OS on the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T was upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo the other day, and both the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are due for an update in early 2018. That’s mostly good news, but sadly, none of OnePlus’s phones will support one of Oreo’s headlining features: Project Treble. In an AMA on the OnePlus forums, OnePlus confirmed that the OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T won’t get Project Treble support (*[XDA](https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-project-treble-android-oreo/)*)
>
>
><issue_comment>username_1: Yes, project treble is a software architecture update but there are few things to consider.
Q. What is the real reason for Android fragmentation?
A. One word answer is silicon vendor's kernel source.
They start developing the hardware almost 2 years before the commercial launch so the source is based on an Old Linux kernel version. As the silicon company is interested in developing new chips instead of supporting 2-year-old chips, they do not update the source for new Android release. Hence no device OEM can update it to the new version.
Google has done many efforts to resolve this issue. One is extended long-term support releases of Linux kernel (6 years instead of 2). Another effort is to provide silicon manufacturers a Vendor Test Suite (VTS) similar to CTS(Compatibility Test Suite). Now silicon vendors only have to develop source once which is compatible with VTS guidelines and Google will ensure that it will work with further updates. So vendors will not update previous chips according to VTS but upcoming all of the chips will be treble supported (hopefully).
So fragmentation is solved this way?
Wrong. Because this is only one of the cause of fragmentation. There is one more that is modifications done by device OEM and carriers. Treble is not a solution for these problems. The only solution is to stick to a pure stock android but no OEM is doing so. OEMs are not interested in porting their changes to every device because it needs a lot of work so they only work for their flagship devices. In the case of one plus, Snapdragon 835 is treble supported but I think they lack the workforce to port oxygen OS to next releases for old devices.
In a nutshell, Google has done the part to fight fragmentation now it depends on device OEMS.
I hope the answer helps.
**EDIT(One Plus):**
For One Plus refer this [post](https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-project-treble-support-820825/)
>
> However, because partitions were not required of Android N and previous versions of Android, all of our current devices do not feature a partition. According to our tests, if we were to modify the partition layout via OTA there is a risk that devices will brick during the partitioning.
>
>
>
In a nutshell, The main problem for one plus is that project treble requires different partitions for modularity of OS which was not the case before Oreo. As One Plus 5 as well as 5T were originally shipped with Nougat, they are not partitioned according to treble. Partitioning via OTA update can brick the device so they are not doing it.
Normal users want all the apps and data saved while updating which is very risky while partitioning via incremental update. You can do it with clean wipe but no OEM will do this as average user does not want treble at the expense of losing all the saved apps and data.
**TL;DR**
Phones shipped with nougat has only one partition i.e. system but for treble, vendor partition must be different from system and partitioning from ota update is not a good idea for companies.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Project Treble requires the OEM to **put *Android OS* and *vendor-specific* in two different partitions**. Most phones that are originally shipped with Nougat or lower do not have separate partitions for `/system` and `/vendor` (it's a symlink to `/system/vendor`).
Your statement is wrong. AFAIK Huawei [Mate 9](https://www.androidcentral.com/huawei-doubles-down-software-fast-mate-9-oreo-update-monthly-security-patch-goal) series and [P10](http://www.fonearena.com/blog/232362/huawei-p10-and-mate-9-series-will-get-emui-8-0-android-8-0-oreo-update.html) series **will** support PT after upgrading to Oreo. OnePlus [refuses](https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_confirms_it_wont_have_project_treble_on_the_oneplus_5t_heres_what_that_means-news-28365.php) it because they don't want to push OTA packages that modifies the device's partition table. Same for [HMD Nokia].
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/22 | 1,313 | 4,818 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a a phone Lenovo K3 Note. I noticed something paper like stuck on the back cover of the phone. It is like a film, found on clothes of some stores so that no one can steal them. But what its use on my phone, I couldn't understand. These are the images of the sticker:
Stuck on the cover
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/HnVsy.jpg)
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/JXulA.jpg)
Upper side
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wyI5a.jpg)
Was stuck like this
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/tQZCh.jpg)
Do anyone know why it is put there, I am little suspicious about it.<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, project treble is a software architecture update but there are few things to consider.
Q. What is the real reason for Android fragmentation?
A. One word answer is silicon vendor's kernel source.
They start developing the hardware almost 2 years before the commercial launch so the source is based on an Old Linux kernel version. As the silicon company is interested in developing new chips instead of supporting 2-year-old chips, they do not update the source for new Android release. Hence no device OEM can update it to the new version.
Google has done many efforts to resolve this issue. One is extended long-term support releases of Linux kernel (6 years instead of 2). Another effort is to provide silicon manufacturers a Vendor Test Suite (VTS) similar to CTS(Compatibility Test Suite). Now silicon vendors only have to develop source once which is compatible with VTS guidelines and Google will ensure that it will work with further updates. So vendors will not update previous chips according to VTS but upcoming all of the chips will be treble supported (hopefully).
So fragmentation is solved this way?
Wrong. Because this is only one of the cause of fragmentation. There is one more that is modifications done by device OEM and carriers. Treble is not a solution for these problems. The only solution is to stick to a pure stock android but no OEM is doing so. OEMs are not interested in porting their changes to every device because it needs a lot of work so they only work for their flagship devices. In the case of one plus, Snapdragon 835 is treble supported but I think they lack the workforce to port oxygen OS to next releases for old devices.
In a nutshell, Google has done the part to fight fragmentation now it depends on device OEMS.
I hope the answer helps.
**EDIT(One Plus):**
For One Plus refer this [post](https://www.androidauthority.com/oneplus-project-treble-support-820825/)
>
> However, because partitions were not required of Android N and previous versions of Android, all of our current devices do not feature a partition. According to our tests, if we were to modify the partition layout via OTA there is a risk that devices will brick during the partitioning.
>
>
>
In a nutshell, The main problem for one plus is that project treble requires different partitions for modularity of OS which was not the case before Oreo. As One Plus 5 as well as 5T were originally shipped with Nougat, they are not partitioned according to treble. Partitioning via OTA update can brick the device so they are not doing it.
Normal users want all the apps and data saved while updating which is very risky while partitioning via incremental update. You can do it with clean wipe but no OEM will do this as average user does not want treble at the expense of losing all the saved apps and data.
**TL;DR**
Phones shipped with nougat has only one partition i.e. system but for treble, vendor partition must be different from system and partitioning from ota update is not a good idea for companies.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Project Treble requires the OEM to **put *Android OS* and *vendor-specific* in two different partitions**. Most phones that are originally shipped with Nougat or lower do not have separate partitions for `/system` and `/vendor` (it's a symlink to `/system/vendor`).
Your statement is wrong. AFAIK Huawei [Mate 9](https://www.androidcentral.com/huawei-doubles-down-software-fast-mate-9-oreo-update-monthly-security-patch-goal) series and [P10](http://www.fonearena.com/blog/232362/huawei-p10-and-mate-9-series-will-get-emui-8-0-android-8-0-oreo-update.html) series **will** support PT after upgrading to Oreo. OnePlus [refuses](https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_confirms_it_wont_have_project_treble_on_the_oneplus_5t_heres_what_that_means-news-28365.php) it because they don't want to push OTA packages that modifies the device's partition table. Same for [HMD Nokia].
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/23 | 360 | 1,380 | <issue_start>username_0: I was searching up fun computer games to play when a message came up saying I have a virus and I should download this weird app and give it a lot of my personal information including phone number and email.
I'm scared this is a scam. What do I do??<issue_comment>username_1: Congrats! You won 10 bottles of snake oil if you're lucky.
Honestly: this has two very clear indicators of being scam:
1. There are no viruses on Android. And even if there were, how should that website know?
2. Asking you to download an app via their specific link to fix {whatever}. If you do so, *then* you are in trouble.
Ignore that message (close the tab of your browser were it appeared), but remember that website – to never visit it again.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: If you're referring to the the pop-up with the (fake) countdown timer on it, which I've seen before, then just know that it doesn't have malware, and neither do any other pop-ups. They're just pieces of scareware (Advertisements designed to scare the victims into a reaction, like downloading an app). If it'll make you feel better, then feel free to download a (legit) anti-malware app on the Play Store and perform a scan with that. My personal recommendation is Malwarebyte's Android app: <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&hl=en> .
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/25 | 1,019 | 3,784 | <issue_start>username_0: my dad got a new xiaomi mi note 2 and forgot his pattern.So the phone is locked, I tried recovery but the recovery mode is disabled, the same goes for USB debugging.Do you know any way to perform a factory reset?
I read some articles to enter edl mode but i had no success .<issue_comment>username_1: If I understood correctly, your only problem is Lock pattern? Doesn't understand how recovery is locked though - you should be able to simply factory reset device.
I am operating under assumptions that for some unknown reason (not unbelievable in regard to Xiaomi) that you are out of recovery and that bootloader is accessible.
To enter bootloader, press power and volume- buttons simultaneously; a little rabbit with tools and Mao Zedong style hat with communist star should appear.
Before EDL, you should try to enter recovery, after you entered fastboot mode - simply navigate with volume- but confirm with volume+ and do a factory reset.
If this is out of option for you, proceed with entering EDL mode.
First of all, download and install [appropriate drivers for Mi Note 2](http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/xiaomi_usb_driver.rar).
Second, acquire [MiFlash tool](http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash) and stock ROM for [Mi Note 2](http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.5.5.0.MADMIED/miui_MINote2Global_V8.5.5.0.MADMIED_c600b7af28_6.0.zip) whether it is standard - 4GB/64GB or high - 6GB/128GB edition and extract from archive.
Lobotomized Kenzo && Capricorn models, though eventually restored stock ROM, hence had limited (bad) experience with Xiaomi devices. Extremely frustrating if doing anything outside of box. Had no problems with recent Xiaomi devices, though it's like waiting for rain in London.
If bootloader is accessible and if oem edl or reboot-edl command is present in aboot partition, device can be rebooted to EDL from fastboot with command
```
fastboot oem edl
```
which can be issued on Linux, macOS && Windows platforms (this should be done only on nonVM Windows platform, because you need to flash ROM with MiFlash) or
```
fastboot reboot-edl
```
for which (reboot-edl) you need modified [fastboot](https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424940129) that can be issued only in Windows (another layer of frustration, because won't work in VM - virtual machine).
If bootloader is unaccessible but oem edl or reboot-edl command is present in aboot partition, you can enter EDL with proper (and timely) button combination for what you need to (exactly in this sequence)
```
Power off device
```
```
Plug USB cable into the station, but without plugging to device
```
```
Press the volume+ and power button while at the same time plugging USB cable to device (timing is critical)
```
```
Device should boot to EDL mode with blinking LED
```
Unfortunately, if none if the above helped you already, you could try with [DIY flash cable](http://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html) which is substitute for regular USB cable in case bootloader is inaccessible.
In extreme scenario, there is PCB test point method for entering EDL mode, but we need schematics of mainboard for this device, which we don't have at the moment.
Supposing device entered EDL mode, you should start MiFlash which will automatically detect device.
While in MiFlash, click on Browse button, then select Advanced; navigate to directory where you extracted ROM you previously downloaded and optin flashall.bat (not flashall.sh - it is not for Windows platform). Now click on Flash. If everything is correct, it should be finished in couple of minutes.
Device should boot automatically if flash is finished without errors.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the solution.
You have t download the MIFlash Chinese Version
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/11/26 | 1,015 | 3,786 | <issue_start>username_0: I have rooted my android and installed succesfully custom recovery twrp zip through flashify.
Then tried to install custom rom but my device is now damaged totally, its is now getting on/off on its own and device is not starting only screen with lenovo androis is seen for now.<issue_comment>username_1: If I understood correctly, your only problem is Lock pattern? Doesn't understand how recovery is locked though - you should be able to simply factory reset device.
I am operating under assumptions that for some unknown reason (not unbelievable in regard to Xiaomi) that you are out of recovery and that bootloader is accessible.
To enter bootloader, press power and volume- buttons simultaneously; a little rabbit with tools and Mao Zedong style hat with communist star should appear.
Before EDL, you should try to enter recovery, after you entered fastboot mode - simply navigate with volume- but confirm with volume+ and do a factory reset.
If this is out of option for you, proceed with entering EDL mode.
First of all, download and install [appropriate drivers for Mi Note 2](http://bigota.d.miui.com/tools/xiaomi_usb_driver.rar).
Second, acquire [MiFlash tool](http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash) and stock ROM for [Mi Note 2](http://bigota.d.miui.com/V8.5.5.0.MADMIED/miui_MINote2Global_V8.5.5.0.MADMIED_c600b7af28_6.0.zip) whether it is standard - 4GB/64GB or high - 6GB/128GB edition and extract from archive.
Lobotomized Kenzo && Capricorn models, though eventually restored stock ROM, hence had limited (bad) experience with Xiaomi devices. Extremely frustrating if doing anything outside of box. Had no problems with recent Xiaomi devices, though it's like waiting for rain in London.
If bootloader is accessible and if oem edl or reboot-edl command is present in aboot partition, device can be rebooted to EDL from fastboot with command
```
fastboot oem edl
```
which can be issued on Linux, macOS && Windows platforms (this should be done only on nonVM Windows platform, because you need to flash ROM with MiFlash) or
```
fastboot reboot-edl
```
for which (reboot-edl) you need modified [fastboot](https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424940129) that can be issued only in Windows (another layer of frustration, because won't work in VM - virtual machine).
If bootloader is unaccessible but oem edl or reboot-edl command is present in aboot partition, you can enter EDL with proper (and timely) button combination for what you need to (exactly in this sequence)
```
Power off device
```
```
Plug USB cable into the station, but without plugging to device
```
```
Press the volume+ and power button while at the same time plugging USB cable to device (timing is critical)
```
```
Device should boot to EDL mode with blinking LED
```
Unfortunately, if none if the above helped you already, you could try with [DIY flash cable](http://en.miui.com/thread-310325-1-1.html) which is substitute for regular USB cable in case bootloader is inaccessible.
In extreme scenario, there is PCB test point method for entering EDL mode, but we need schematics of mainboard for this device, which we don't have at the moment.
Supposing device entered EDL mode, you should start MiFlash which will automatically detect device.
While in MiFlash, click on Browse button, then select Advanced; navigate to directory where you extracted ROM you previously downloaded and optin flashall.bat (not flashall.sh - it is not for Windows platform). Now click on Flash. If everything is correct, it should be finished in couple of minutes.
Device should boot automatically if flash is finished without errors.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found the solution.
You have t download the MIFlash Chinese Version
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/11/28 | 552 | 1,935 | <issue_start>username_0: I do not have a phone and I wanted to open a new whatsapp account.
is this possible?
I have never made an account before and my friend suggests me to use whatsapp,
as I do not have a phone or any previous account this is a problem.<issue_comment>username_1: You can't use WhatsApp without a smartphone. From the [WhatsApp FAQ](https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/web/28080003/?category=5245235):
>
> ### Minimum requirements to enjoy WhatsApp Web
>
>
> * You need to have an active WhatsApp account on your phone.
> * You need to have a stable internet connection on both your phone and your computer.
> * You need to use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari or Edge as your web browser on your computer.
>
>
>
The account is tied to your phone number, so you can't borrow a friend's phone to set up the account either.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I believe it is possible, you need to install [Bluestacks](https://www.bluestacks.com/). It is an android emulator for pc, where you can install Whatsapp as well as other apps.
After installation, just follow instructions.
Note: You need an active mobile number.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: Yes, this is possible.
There is a way to use WhatsApp or any other Android app, on a PC using [BlueStacks](http://BlueStacks.com).
All you have to do is [download](https://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-run-bluestacks,review-1912.html) the BlueStacks app onto your computer, sign in to your Google account, go to the play store, and download WhatsApp.
After downloading WhatsApp, go thru the regular registration process. If you don't have a phone number of your own, you can register for a free number with [Google voice](https://support.google.com/voice/answer/7207482?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en) and use it for your WhatsApp account.
I have seen this work perfectly for others, let us know how it goes for you.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/11/28 | 241 | 988 | <issue_start>username_0: I noticed that when I download a video in the YouTube app for offline viewing, subtitles are not included.
What do I need to do so that I can see subtitles while viewing a video offline?<issue_comment>username_1: With youtube-dl you can download all available subtitles from video. More details you can find [here](https://github.com/rg3/youtube-dl/blob/master/README.md#readme).
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Try the 'TubeMate' app. I personally like it very much as when I copy the link of any video from my YouTube app, it automatically detects it and shows a icon, by clicking on which you can directly reach the TubeMate app.
If the video has subtitles, it will automatically download it, and also the download speed is very good.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: If you have YouTube Premium, start watching the video you want to download and turn on captions. Now when you start the download it should also download the subtitles.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/28 | 292 | 1,173 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Moto G4 Play (6.0.1) with chrome 62.0.3202.84(latest) installed. I tried to play videos from www.southpark.cc.com but the play button wouldn't appear.
A temporary solution was to open in incognito mode or to close chrome from drawer and opening it again.
I tried Firefox but Firefox used its own video player. This disabled captions and plus the videos are in three part so only 1st part was being played.
The site seems to be working fine on my brother's android. Any solution will be appreciated. Maybe someway to make Firefox use the site's player or fixing chrome<issue_comment>username_1: You mentioned that it works fine in incognito mode. That leads me to believe that your browsers saved cookies are causing trouble.
To clear cookies, open chrome and press on the three dots menu>history>clear browsing data>advanced. On the top right, select the time range to 'all time'. Then select 'cookies and site data' and clear data.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Disable Data saver
In chrome, click the 3 dots in top right corner, then settings, then disable data saver in the andvanced section.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/11/28 | 361 | 1,426 | <issue_start>username_0: My Yu Yureka with Cyanogen Mod is Optimizing apps again and again but not starting. Is there a way to fix this?
Is tjere a way I can somehow enter safe mode and delete few apps?? Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: You need to hard reset your mobile but this will delete all your data and apps. To hard reset YU Yureka Android smartphone follow the below mentioned steps.
1. Shutdown the mobile.
2. Enter into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding
**Volume Up + Volume Down + Power** buttons **simultaneously** until you see YU logo.
**(OR)**
**Volume Up + Power key** for about **5 seconds** until you see YU logo.
3. Once you are in Recovery Mode, choose wipe data/factory reset and perform the operation.
4. Now choose wipe cache partition and perform the operation.
5. Now finally choose Wipe media and perform operation.
6. Once done, reboot your device.
That’s all now YU Yureka will boot with factory settings loaded and you have successfully hard reset YU Yureka.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found a solution and thats when the apps are being optimised..when the phone reaches to optimising last 1 or 2 apps (for example: optimising 99 of 100) press and hold volume down key untill the phone starts; the phone boots into safe mode and we can remove a few apps and take data backup to PC. Now when rebooted it starts normally..
Thanks everyone for response..!
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/11/29 | 443 | 1,745 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to copy my photos 22GB from my external SD Card on my phone to my Mac or USB Drive by OTG.
However, I have been trying to use 3rd party Files Manager "ASUS File Manager" as well as Samsung's My Files, but both of them result the date of my photo to be current time, not original photo's time.
I have been trying to copy the folder of DCIM to my Mac via Android File Transfer, but it doesn't work too (always error and quit).
Anyone can share me how to copy the photos and keep the original photo's time?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to hard reset your mobile but this will delete all your data and apps. To hard reset YU Yureka Android smartphone follow the below mentioned steps.
1. Shutdown the mobile.
2. Enter into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding
**Volume Up + Volume Down + Power** buttons **simultaneously** until you see YU logo.
**(OR)**
**Volume Up + Power key** for about **5 seconds** until you see YU logo.
3. Once you are in Recovery Mode, choose wipe data/factory reset and perform the operation.
4. Now choose wipe cache partition and perform the operation.
5. Now finally choose Wipe media and perform operation.
6. Once done, reboot your device.
That’s all now YU Yureka will boot with factory settings loaded and you have successfully hard reset YU Yureka.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found a solution and thats when the apps are being optimised..when the phone reaches to optimising last 1 or 2 apps (for example: optimising 99 of 100) press and hold volume down key untill the phone starts; the phone boots into safe mode and we can remove a few apps and take data backup to PC. Now when rebooted it starts normally..
Thanks everyone for response..!
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/11/30 | 411 | 1,612 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I limit data usage depending on whether the screen is on, or off/locked? For example, when the screen is off, data can only be sent and received at a reduced rate. Or, when the screen is off, data connectivity is reduced to 2G. I want to leave data on, but I don't want to let it chew through all of it.
I am aware of the data saver option, but it doesn't do what I want.<issue_comment>username_1: You need to hard reset your mobile but this will delete all your data and apps. To hard reset YU Yureka Android smartphone follow the below mentioned steps.
1. Shutdown the mobile.
2. Enter into Recovery Mode by pressing and holding
**Volume Up + Volume Down + Power** buttons **simultaneously** until you see YU logo.
**(OR)**
**Volume Up + Power key** for about **5 seconds** until you see YU logo.
3. Once you are in Recovery Mode, choose wipe data/factory reset and perform the operation.
4. Now choose wipe cache partition and perform the operation.
5. Now finally choose Wipe media and perform operation.
6. Once done, reboot your device.
That’s all now YU Yureka will boot with factory settings loaded and you have successfully hard reset YU Yureka.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I found a solution and thats when the apps are being optimised..when the phone reaches to optimising last 1 or 2 apps (for example: optimising 99 of 100) press and hold volume down key untill the phone starts; the phone boots into safe mode and we can remove a few apps and take data backup to PC. Now when rebooted it starts normally..
Thanks everyone for response..!
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/11/30 | 436 | 1,859 | <issue_start>username_0: Just like there is a download or purchase option for Windows from their publisher (Microsoft), I could not found any download or purchase option from the official website of android (<https://www.android.com/>) and their owner Google.
Though there are so many third-party websites letting free download android, I don't think they are trustworthy.
I want to just know, is it possible to download or purchase Android software from any official link of their original publishers? Or the software comes only through in-built with the devices?<issue_comment>username_1: First, Android is maintained by the [Android Open Source Project (AOSP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_(operating_system)#Open-source_community "Wikipedia: AOSP") – which has its [homepage here](https://source.android.com/ "AOSP homepage"). What you may know as "Google's Android" is Android plus all those Google Apps (including the Google Frameworks).
Second, you can [download the *Source Code*](https://source.android.com/setup/downloading "Download AOSP Source"). There is no such thing as an "Installation CD" because, as you correctly assumed, the installation is very much device specific: other than on your PC, it's not done by transferring "selected files", but by flashing an image (think of Partition Cloning), so it must match the hardware 100% – including drivers for specific hardware etc.
As for purchasing: Above link title already says it, Android is "open source" – so nothing to purchase on that end.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Probably android publishers provide only one official download, which is "Android Studio" (<https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html>).
Otherwise there is no official option to directly download Android (any of its version like Marshmallow/ JellyBean etc).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/11/30 | 364 | 1,437 | <issue_start>username_0: This might seem weird, but I installed a regular Android app using ADB to my Huawei Watch 2 and the app requires notification access which when attempting in app causes it to crash as it trys to open the settings to allow it's access which doesn't exist in the settings.
I just need to grant this one permission in order to get the app to work<issue_comment>username_1: adb shell into your device and do
>
> cmd appops set *package.name PERMISSION\_NAME {allow/ignore}*
>
>
>
Edit: I don' think this will work with notification access. Anyway, the command for changing system settings is
>
> adb shell settings put *setting\_name value*
>
>
>
But I cannot find any setting name corresponding to notification access. You can take a look all the available settings [here](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/Settings.System.html)
Other alternative if you are rooted is to extract the settings.db where all the preferences are store, modify it there using sqlite and reboot.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For Android 9 or above use this:
```
adb shell cmd notification allow_listener com.mypackage.app/com.mypackage.app.mylistener
```
For any other Android version below 9 use this:
```
adb shell settings put secure enabled_notification_listeners %nlisteners: com.example.myapplication/com.example.myapplication.service.ServiceNotificationIntercept
```
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/11/30 | 351 | 1,302 | <issue_start>username_0: I long press the icon but only delete action exists there of the icon.
I press it but it goes to Firefox.
I create another one but it does not allow me to rename the icon.
OS: Oreo 8.0
Phone: Oneplus 3T<issue_comment>username_1: adb shell into your device and do
>
> cmd appops set *package.name PERMISSION\_NAME {allow/ignore}*
>
>
>
Edit: I don' think this will work with notification access. Anyway, the command for changing system settings is
>
> adb shell settings put *setting\_name value*
>
>
>
But I cannot find any setting name corresponding to notification access. You can take a look all the available settings [here](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/Settings.System.html)
Other alternative if you are rooted is to extract the settings.db where all the preferences are store, modify it there using sqlite and reboot.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For Android 9 or above use this:
```
adb shell cmd notification allow_listener com.mypackage.app/com.mypackage.app.mylistener
```
For any other Android version below 9 use this:
```
adb shell settings put secure enabled_notification_listeners %nlisteners: com.example.myapplication/com.example.myapplication.service.ServiceNotificationIntercept
```
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/11/30 | 340 | 1,274 | <issue_start>username_0: Google Chrome has own widget for bookmarks, but Android Firefox does not.
I am thinking how to proceed to do the feature request for the widget.
OS: Oreo 8.0
Phone: Oneplus 3T<issue_comment>username_1: adb shell into your device and do
>
> cmd appops set *package.name PERMISSION\_NAME {allow/ignore}*
>
>
>
Edit: I don' think this will work with notification access. Anyway, the command for changing system settings is
>
> adb shell settings put *setting\_name value*
>
>
>
But I cannot find any setting name corresponding to notification access. You can take a look all the available settings [here](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/provider/Settings.System.html)
Other alternative if you are rooted is to extract the settings.db where all the preferences are store, modify it there using sqlite and reboot.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: For Android 9 or above use this:
```
adb shell cmd notification allow_listener com.mypackage.app/com.mypackage.app.mylistener
```
For any other Android version below 9 use this:
```
adb shell settings put secure enabled_notification_listeners %nlisteners: com.example.myapplication/com.example.myapplication.service.ServiceNotificationIntercept
```
Upvotes: 3 |
2017/11/30 | 561 | 2,157 | <issue_start>username_0: I have upgraded whatsapp on my phone but i dont like the new emojis on whatsapp so the quesition is : Is this possible to get my old emojis back using whatsapp's latest version apk with apktool debugging?<issue_comment>username_1: You can try downgrading your WhatsApp version, by downloading an older APK.
before you download the apk make sure to uninstall WhatsApp.
After that, download the desired apk from [here](https://www.apkmirror.com/uploads/?q=whatsapp-inc)
You should then be able to go thru the regular registration process in WhatsApp.
To make sure it doesn't automatically update the app, go to the play store, search for 'WhatsApp' in the search bar, press on the WhatsApp icon, then press on the three dots menu on the top right of the screen and deselect 'auto update'
Note: WhatsApp might give you an error telling you to download the latest version.
Also note: just because you will now have the older version of emojis, doesn't mean that the recipient will see them in that way. The opposite is also true, if someone sends you an emoji that came with the latest update, chances are, that you will not be able to view them.
**I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.**
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: What you want is **not** possible. You want the latest version of the app, but the old emojis. That is impossible for anyone but the developer.
When an app is built, all its components are consolidated into one project. It is not possible for the layman to change any one component of the project. The previous emojis were in one project, while the modified emojis are in another project. You **cannot** just change the emojis and keep the rest at the latest version.
If you are okay with downgrading, then you can try what @Abochur has said, or simply uninstall the updates. Otherwise you'll have to get used to the new emojis.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can install a WhatsApp mod like GBWhatsApp. Then, activate "Old Emojis style" in settings.
>
> [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/SYL4U.jpg)
>
>
>
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/11/30 | 857 | 3,452 | <issue_start>username_0: I've got a bit of a bizarre problem with my android phone:
My internet connection is working and fully functional, since Chrome and most other apps have no problems. However, some apps do not detect an internet connection. They display 'No internet connection' errors or similar. Some apps do this far more frequently than others, and some can reconnect randomly.
Here are some observations:
* My banking app does this almost every time I want to check it.
* Various messaging apps will receive messages hours late (sometimes).
* This issue is temporarily resolved on reboot, and for some time all apps can connect to the internet.
* Terminating a process and relaunching it does not let it reconnect to the internet.
* Some apps can be using the internet just fine at the same time that others are not.
* Some apps never do this, such as Chrome, Google, various games and others.
As far as I can tell, it has existed since I got the phone a few months ago. I've tried disabling Samsung's battery manager in case it is messing with apps to save power.
I'm currently running my phone in safe mode - but it's unclear if this has had any effect yet.
I'm on WiFi, and I don't use mobile data. I own a VPN app but it's almost never enabled (except when traveling). The VPN app is one of the badly affected apps. Other devices on the same WiFi network do not show similar issues, and this problem occurs on any WiFi network.
Any advice on how to fix or troubleshoot this issue would be appreciated.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try downgrading your WhatsApp version, by downloading an older APK.
before you download the apk make sure to uninstall WhatsApp.
After that, download the desired apk from [here](https://www.apkmirror.com/uploads/?q=whatsapp-inc)
You should then be able to go thru the regular registration process in WhatsApp.
To make sure it doesn't automatically update the app, go to the play store, search for 'WhatsApp' in the search bar, press on the WhatsApp icon, then press on the three dots menu on the top right of the screen and deselect 'auto update'
Note: WhatsApp might give you an error telling you to download the latest version.
Also note: just because you will now have the older version of emojis, doesn't mean that the recipient will see them in that way. The opposite is also true, if someone sends you an emoji that came with the latest update, chances are, that you will not be able to view them.
**I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.**
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: What you want is **not** possible. You want the latest version of the app, but the old emojis. That is impossible for anyone but the developer.
When an app is built, all its components are consolidated into one project. It is not possible for the layman to change any one component of the project. The previous emojis were in one project, while the modified emojis are in another project. You **cannot** just change the emojis and keep the rest at the latest version.
If you are okay with downgrading, then you can try what @Abochur has said, or simply uninstall the updates. Otherwise you'll have to get used to the new emojis.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can install a WhatsApp mod like GBWhatsApp. Then, activate "Old Emojis style" in settings.
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Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/01 | 748 | 2,806 | <issue_start>username_0: On Office 365, my folder structure is this:
My Contacts [container, not a folder itself]
- LinkedIn
- Contacts
- Contacts2
- Skype for Business Contacts
-...
I want only contacts from my "Contacts" folder to sync to my phone, and not from the other folders.
Is there a way to achieve this?
I don't mind installing a sync app, but don't want to install the Outlook app.
I have seen a hacks using Categories to only show selected contacts in the Contacts app on the phone, but this has 2 problems:
1. I would have to add a Category to every new contact I make in my Contacts folder to get it to sync, which is very error-prone.
2. I think it still syncs all of the contacts from every folder, using phone space and sync bandwidth.
Any help is much appreciated.
Versions:
* Android 8.0.0 on Google/LG Nexus 5X
* Stock GMail (NOT the Outlook app)<issue_comment>username_1: You can try downgrading your WhatsApp version, by downloading an older APK.
before you download the apk make sure to uninstall WhatsApp.
After that, download the desired apk from [here](https://www.apkmirror.com/uploads/?q=whatsapp-inc)
You should then be able to go thru the regular registration process in WhatsApp.
To make sure it doesn't automatically update the app, go to the play store, search for 'WhatsApp' in the search bar, press on the WhatsApp icon, then press on the three dots menu on the top right of the screen and deselect 'auto update'
Note: WhatsApp might give you an error telling you to download the latest version.
Also note: just because you will now have the older version of emojis, doesn't mean that the recipient will see them in that way. The opposite is also true, if someone sends you an emoji that came with the latest update, chances are, that you will not be able to view them.
**I'm not responsible if anything goes wrong.**
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: What you want is **not** possible. You want the latest version of the app, but the old emojis. That is impossible for anyone but the developer.
When an app is built, all its components are consolidated into one project. It is not possible for the layman to change any one component of the project. The previous emojis were in one project, while the modified emojis are in another project. You **cannot** just change the emojis and keep the rest at the latest version.
If you are okay with downgrading, then you can try what @Abochur has said, or simply uninstall the updates. Otherwise you'll have to get used to the new emojis.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: You can install a WhatsApp mod like GBWhatsApp. Then, activate "Old Emojis style" in settings.
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Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/01 | 791 | 2,809 | <issue_start>username_0: Let's say I'm listening to a 14 hour long audiobook (on VLC for Android). I pause at the 5 hour point.
Then I don't use VLC for a week.
Then I go back, and go to History, and click on the title of that audiobook. In my experience, it starts playing from the start of that file. I want it to start playing from the 5 hour point. Is there a way to do this? (If not, it would be a nice feature to have.)<issue_comment>username_1: I too was looking for this but I haven't found a direct answer for VLC on android. There is an option under `Settings -> Extra Setting -> Video -> Ask confirmation to resume`. But it appears to only work for video and there is currently no equivalent setting under the audio settings.
I did come across another app called [Smart AudioBook Player](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ak.alizandro.smartaudiobookplayer) which has this feature. Unfortunately it's not totally free like VLC but there is a free mode (I'm not 100% sure on the differences). The cool thing is it will remember your location in multiple books not just the last one you played.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I just found a way to do it (with VLC 3.0.13 and Android 7.1.2). When you are done listening to your audio file do not pause it, but quit VLC application by tapping on the cross in the notification pop-up.
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When reopening VLC, go to "history", select the audio file you were listening and that's it: it will resume at the point where you exited VLC app.
N.B.: You can listen to multiple audio files and VLC will keep in memory each quitting point.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: Answering my own question:
I was unable to get VLC to do it, but I found the perfect alternative app for it:
Simple Audiobook Player:
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mdmt.sabp.free&hl=en_US>
It only plays audio (no video), however it can remember the "last played" history point for all my audio files.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: Resume audio playback position does work in VLC-Android v3.2.7 when both these conditions are met
* the audio file's ID3 `genre` tag is one of `podcast`, `audiobooks`, `audiobook`, `speech`, `vocal` (or if the file is untagged and > 15 minutes long) ([source code](https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc-android/blob/3.2.x/medialibrary/src/org/videolan/medialibrary/interfaces/media/AbstractMediaWrapper.java#L429))
* the last time the file was played playback ended with `stop` (longpress pause button)
Resume does *not* currently work if the last playing of the file ended with `pause` (tap pause button).
But a fix for that is [in progress](https://code.videolan.org/videolan/vlc-android/issues/1205).
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/12/03 | 784 | 3,038 | <issue_start>username_0: While its fairly easy to add a web bookmark shortcut to the home screen on most android systems, there doesn't seem to be a way to do this on the amazon kindle fire. Usually chrome or firefox is used to create the link on other android systems, but the Silk web browser doesn't seem to have this capability. I don't think its possible to install chrome or firefox on a kindle fire out-of-the-box without doing some fancy editing.
**What's the simplest way to add a web link to the home page of an amazon kindle fire?** Is it even possible?
Preferable I want to avoid doing any kind of jail break on the phone as possible and I'd also like to avoid installing any non-free, invasive apps if possible.<issue_comment>username_1: **Option 1.** To add a web shortcut to the home screen, save a webpage as a bookmark, then go to your bookmarks, press and hold the one you want, and select 'add to home screen' (I'm not sure this works for newer Kindles, though)
**Option 2.** Download chrome browser. This process is very simple, and doesn't require root, or any code.
**First, allow downloads from 'unknown sources'**
From the Fire, go to:
“Settings” > “Security” > “Apps From Unknown Sources” > “On“.
**Then, download the chrome APK** from apkmirror.
Open the Silk browser on your Kindle and go to <http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/chrome/>.
Select the download icon next to the version you wish to download. It should download right to the memory of your device.
Open the notification area (top bar). It should show that the .APK file is downloading. Tap it once the download has finished.
Select “Install“.
([Source](https://www.technipages.com/kindle-fire-how-to-install-google-chrome-via-apk-file))
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Downloading Chome does not fix this problem. There is still no option to add a bookmark to the home screen. I'm looking at the Fire tablet, next to my Galaxy, both in Chrome. The option in just plain nonexistent on the Fire
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I just tried doing this with Firefox, and got the same result as <NAME>: Page > Add page shortcut takes you from your Firefox page to the Fire home screen, but does not add a shortcut there. As of November 30, 2018, Chrome doesn’t have a menu choice that would let you add a shortcut. The Silk browser now moves selected bookmarks to your favorites folder on its home tab, will not put them on the home screen. So, no way so far.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You can get bookmarks on by adding a widget. But, to add widgets, you need to install a new launcher. <https://teleread.org/2018/07/07/how-to-install-a-new-launcher-on-amazons-fire-tablet/> describes how to change the launcher to the familiar google now launcher. After you do that, you can long press on the home screen to add widgets. There is a Silk widget which show bookmarks on the home screen. Not exactly simple. But having the launcher and the Play store are nice for other reasons also.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/03 | 917 | 3,609 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an LG G5. I recorded a video interview I had with <NAME>. The video was slightly over 20 minutes long recording at 1080p at 60fps. I noted while it was recording that the video was automatically split into two separate videos. The first video is the lion share of length at about 20 minutes long and around 4gb in size if I recall correctly. The second video is about 17 seconds long. A few days after the interview the audio on my phone stopped working. I was googling around how to fix the issue and I saw that factory resetting the phone was a common fix. I did a factory reset, it said that it would not affect data on the SD card. After the factory reset the 17 second video appears to be intact and working. The longer 20 minute video seems to show a file size of 0kb in the file manager. Whenever I try to play the video I get a message that says Android does not recognize the video file type. I have been doing some googling around and thankfully there does seem to be ways to recover lost data from an Android phone after a factory reset. What I am looking to do is recover the lost video that was in the Android Phone after the factory reset. Thank you for your help, I will gladly provide any further information or screenshots if you need them.<issue_comment>username_1: **Option 1.** To add a web shortcut to the home screen, save a webpage as a bookmark, then go to your bookmarks, press and hold the one you want, and select 'add to home screen' (I'm not sure this works for newer Kindles, though)
**Option 2.** Download chrome browser. This process is very simple, and doesn't require root, or any code.
**First, allow downloads from 'unknown sources'**
From the Fire, go to:
“Settings” > “Security” > “Apps From Unknown Sources” > “On“.
**Then, download the chrome APK** from apkmirror.
Open the Silk browser on your Kindle and go to <http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/chrome/>.
Select the download icon next to the version you wish to download. It should download right to the memory of your device.
Open the notification area (top bar). It should show that the .APK file is downloading. Tap it once the download has finished.
Select “Install“.
([Source](https://www.technipages.com/kindle-fire-how-to-install-google-chrome-via-apk-file))
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Downloading Chome does not fix this problem. There is still no option to add a bookmark to the home screen. I'm looking at the Fire tablet, next to my Galaxy, both in Chrome. The option in just plain nonexistent on the Fire
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: I just tried doing this with Firefox, and got the same result as <NAME>: Page > Add page shortcut takes you from your Firefox page to the Fire home screen, but does not add a shortcut there. As of November 30, 2018, Chrome doesn’t have a menu choice that would let you add a shortcut. The Silk browser now moves selected bookmarks to your favorites folder on its home tab, will not put them on the home screen. So, no way so far.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: You can get bookmarks on by adding a widget. But, to add widgets, you need to install a new launcher. <https://teleread.org/2018/07/07/how-to-install-a-new-launcher-on-amazons-fire-tablet/> describes how to change the launcher to the familiar google now launcher. After you do that, you can long press on the home screen to add widgets. There is a Silk widget which show bookmarks on the home screen. Not exactly simple. But having the launcher and the Play store are nice for other reasons also.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/03 | 758 | 2,975 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone runs Marshmallow.
When I recieve an SMS, the messaging app only shows me the time at which the message was recieved locally on my phone. There are various circumstances in which this time can vary greatly from the time at which the message was sent by the sender, for example, if my phone was in airplane mode when the message was sent.
I know that this information is made available by my carrier, because there are phones out there that show when the message was sent.
How can I show this information on Android Marshmallow?
I've tried searching the web for this. I found an app that claims to do it, but it only works on Kit Kat and older. The rest of the results I trawled through were mostly forums with people discussing the issue. I did not see any of the posts present a working solution.<issue_comment>username_1: There's a messaging app called [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra). It allows you to see the time the message was sent. All you have to do is tap on a message (tap, not long press) and press the 'info' icon, and it will give you the details.
I am not sure where this app gets its information from and therefore I cannot vouch for its accuracy. I believe that you can only see the details for messages that you received after downloading Textra.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Download and install the application [Android Messages](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) made by Google LLC.
This app replaces the standard Message app. To see the time an SMS/message was sent, just push and hold a finger on the message and press on the information icon that appears. In my case (OnePlus 5T, Android 8.0.0) I could even check messages that I had received before I got the app.
Source: [Android Forums - Text Messages ACTUAL Time Sent](https://androidforums.com/threads/text-messages-actual-time-sent.73270/page-2)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: [GO SMS Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms) provides you with the time the message was sent, but the free version has some ads. This is a helpful feature if your phone is off or in airplane mode.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: In the default messages app, hold down the message in question until it's highlighted, then touch the three dots in the upper right corner. Select "view details," and it will display both the time the message was sent and the time it was received.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: On my LG Rebel (LGL44VL), I can open the message then touch and hold my finger on the screen and it will give an option for "Details." This includes time sent as well as time received.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Set Samsung Messenger as your default messaging app. It has the date above the messages.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/12/03 | 629 | 2,387 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android Galaxy J7 V and I don't use the key board to put in my password, I just have to swipe a certain way on the dots which I can't see to get into my phone.Since the keyboard is frozen I don't know what to do.<issue_comment>username_1: There's a messaging app called [Textra SMS](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra). It allows you to see the time the message was sent. All you have to do is tap on a message (tap, not long press) and press the 'info' icon, and it will give you the details.
I am not sure where this app gets its information from and therefore I cannot vouch for its accuracy. I believe that you can only see the details for messages that you received after downloading Textra.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Download and install the application [Android Messages](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging) made by Google LLC.
This app replaces the standard Message app. To see the time an SMS/message was sent, just push and hold a finger on the message and press on the information icon that appears. In my case (OnePlus 5T, Android 8.0.0) I could even check messages that I had received before I got the app.
Source: [Android Forums - Text Messages ACTUAL Time Sent](https://androidforums.com/threads/text-messages-actual-time-sent.73270/page-2)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_3: [GO SMS Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.gosms) provides you with the time the message was sent, but the free version has some ads. This is a helpful feature if your phone is off or in airplane mode.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: In the default messages app, hold down the message in question until it's highlighted, then touch the three dots in the upper right corner. Select "view details," and it will display both the time the message was sent and the time it was received.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_5: On my LG Rebel (LGL44VL), I can open the message then touch and hold my finger on the screen and it will give an option for "Details." This includes time sent as well as time received.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_6: Set Samsung Messenger as your default messaging app. It has the date above the messages.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/12/03 | 1,411 | 4,822 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Amazon Fire HD 10 (7th Generation) with the latest version of Fire OS (5.6.0.0) installed. I would like to use two adult profiles, both should have access to the Google Play Store.
I had no problems installing the required Google APKs and apps from the Play Store in the primary profile, i.e.:
1. [Google Account Manager](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-account-manager/google-account-manager-5-1-1743759-release/google-account-manager-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/)
2. [Google Services Framework](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-services-framework/google-services-framework-5-1-1743759-release/google-services-framework-5-1-1743759-android-apk-download/)
3. [Google Play Services](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-11-5-09-release/google-play-services-11-5-09-240-164803921-android-apk-download/)
4. [Google Play Store](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-8-4-40-release/google-play-store-8-4-40-v-all-0-pr-176415973-android-apk-download/)
5. And then apps within the Google Play Store app.
But now, when I try to do the same procesure and install the Google Play Services APK above below the secondary profile, I get the following error when trying to install:
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> App not installed.
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Nothing more; no error text, no error code. I've already tried rebooting the device and uninstalling the Google Apps and installing them in a different order. The crazy thing is: It already worked with two profiles before I factory resetted the device. The reason why I factory resetted was that I incorrectly added two Google accounts to the first Fire HD profile. That messed up Gmail and other apps. This is driving me insane.
Does anyone else encountered that problem and know how-to fix it / workaround it? I will not factory reset my device again, installing all apps and entering all the credentials takes hours. I am also afraid to uninstall the "Google Play Services" below the first profile, since I do not know if a new installation would work.<issue_comment>username_1: I've figured out the cause of the problem and post the solution here, so it may be helpful to others.
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**tl;dr:** Avoid version mismatch (due to automatic updates) between *Google Play Services* and *Google Play Store* apps in Fire HD profiles.
The two apps *Google Play Services* and *Google Play Store* seem to get automatically updated, no matter whether automatic updates are enabled inside of the *Google Play Store* app.
The original versions (as listed in the questions) manually installed from APKs were:
* Google Play Services: 11.5.09 (240-164803921)
* Google Play Store: 8.4.40.V-all [0] [PR] 176415973
Some time after installation I checked the version information for both apps by doing the following:
1. Open the *Settings* app.
2. Select the *Apps and Games* button below the *Device* group.
3. Select the *Manage All Apps* button.
4. Select the *All* tab.
5. Scroll until *Google Play Services* and *Google Play Store* are visible in the list.
6. Select the list entry for each app.
7. Check and compare the version information (at the top).
By doing that I've noticed that the version of both apps has changed to the following:
* [Google Play Services: 11.9.51 (234-177350961)](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-11-9-51-release/google-play-services-11-9-51-234-177350961-android-apk-download/)
* [Google Play Store: 8.5.39.W-all [0] [PR] 178322352](https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-8-5-39-release/google-play-store-8-5-39-w-all-0-pr-178322352-android-apk-download)
After I've downloaded the APKs for both versions from apkmirror.com (see links above) and installed them in the second profile the installation worked flawless.
I am now able to use Google Play apps in both the primary and secondary profile.
In conclusion the cause of the problem was a version mismatch between the *Google Play Services* and *Google Play Store* apps in the primary (newer, automatically updated versions) and secondary (tries to install older versions) Fire HD profile.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Thanks a lot, that helped (Fire HD8).
Had the problem that I tried to install Google Play on the second user, but it always said "Download Pending".
Solution thanks to your steps:
1. Install for first user on tablet
2. After Google Play Services and Google Play Store are updated on first user, write down version numbers
3. Install on second user:
3.a Google Account Manager
3.b Google Services Framework
4. Find same versions of Google Play Services and Google Play Store from first user on APKMirror and install on second user
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/12/03 | 333 | 1,280 | <issue_start>username_0: Running on an LG Stylus 3 on Android 7.0 security patch date Oct. 1, 2017.
After a recent upgrade every time I make a call, after hanging up I see a notice
"Quickly record a Voice memo"
@ Writen an email
and then an ad. I don't think this is an app, I think this was done to me by the update. But if there is any way to get rid of it, I would like to know.
I don't want to be offered a choice to record a voice memo, when I'm done with a call I want back to the main screen. And I certainly don't want to see an ad.
Is this google or some third party? Is there any way for me to tell who is benefitting/originating from a given ad?<issue_comment>username_1: Try Adblock, or if you have root access you can install xposed installer and module to block ads even more
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I forgot I had added recording software. Going into safemode definitely established that it was not Android itself. Then the question was how to find the app. I don't have a great answer, but scanning through all the apps showed me that I had added one, and denying it privileges fixed the problem.
As a side-note, Android desperately needs a way to identify a page or notification and see who is responsible for it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/03 | 313 | 1,059 | <issue_start>username_0: i am having problems with sone ads on my phone and i don't know what to delete anymore... i've already deleted on my DOGEE x5 phone
com.gangyun.beautysnap
com.lbe.parallel.intl
cn.xender
com.adups.fota.sysoper
com.vanzo.dreams.video
com.opera.branding
com.adups.fota
and now i have this...
<https://pastebin.com/nDFu8YJQ>
any advices? thanks
EDIT: these are the ads
<https://i.stack.imgur.com/9gMgL.jpg><issue_comment>username_1: Try Adblock, or if you have root access you can install xposed installer and module to block ads even more
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I forgot I had added recording software. Going into safemode definitely established that it was not Android itself. Then the question was how to find the app. I don't have a great answer, but scanning through all the apps showed me that I had added one, and denying it privileges fixed the problem.
As a side-note, Android desperately needs a way to identify a page or notification and see who is responsible for it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/03 | 216 | 890 | <issue_start>username_0: On my S8 I wanted to install "Blockada" (an app that needs to be sideloaded) but when I click on the .apk to install it says "can't open file". I have "download from unknown sources" chosen in Settings too!
What is the cause and how do I fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: Try Adblock, or if you have root access you can install xposed installer and module to block ads even more
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: I forgot I had added recording software. Going into safemode definitely established that it was not Android itself. Then the question was how to find the app. I don't have a great answer, but scanning through all the apps showed me that I had added one, and denying it privileges fixed the problem.
As a side-note, Android desperately needs a way to identify a page or notification and see who is responsible for it.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/04 | 822 | 3,127 | <issue_start>username_0: is the Google Authenticator saved with the google backup like wifi passwords, settings, gmail and some other google aps? If I will reflash my current system or make a clean install will it be backed up with all the codes form websites I have there? I do not want to loose it and it will be a lot of work to go to every site I have there, revoke 2step verification and then do it again with new system<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, you can’t back up your Google Authenticator. Some services provide backup codes (such as Google Authenticator). You should save them in some safe place and use them if you lost your phone or reflash your current system. For other websites, you should save QR codes or secret keys in the process of token enrollment. If you have these QR codes you will be able to restore your tokens on any device. If you didn’t save backup codes or QR codes and lost an access to your Google Authenticator, you should contact the Support Team of services which you protect with the Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your account. Then you will be able to issue new tokens.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Authenticator in version 5.00 (as of now) permits backup, but only preferences are backed up, and the critical data (secret keys which creates those codes the user need) are not backed up at all. ADB can also back it up with the command:
```
adb backup -keyvalue com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
```
I'm making this claim based on the presence of the attribute *android:allowBackup* set to *true*, and presence of [key-value pairs backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/keyvaluebackup) provisions in its manifest and a dedicated backup agent is also listed, named *com.google.android.apps.authenticator.backup.AuthenticatorBackupAgent*. This certainly wasn't the case with prior versions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **Google Authenticator in [version 5.10](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92906/how-to-migrate-accounts-to-new-google-authenticator-app/224962#224962) (as of 2020 now, *finally*) permits [backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63252/how-do-i-back-up-google-authenticator/240647#240647) of all keys ([which can then be saved by screenshot to Cloud](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/229002/can-you-use-a-screenshot-of-the-export-accounts-qr-code-of-google-authenticato), or transferred between phones), just update and click your GA toolbar.**
*Please reference I reformulated for the [prior/older version information](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/187342/is-google-authenticator-data-saved-in-the-google-backup-cloud/190311#190311).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yeah, not being able to export and save is a major pain in the be-hind! All you can do is display the codes and scan them with the new phone. Useless if the original phone screen is broken, and not much help to restore an existing phone (as I found out!)... But you can take a photo (using a normal digital camera) and save them that way...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/04 | 804 | 2,981 | <issue_start>username_0: Actually my friend bought me a mobile from UK , its SAMSUNG J3(2016). But now i now need to use VOLTE in India in **Jio 4g** network, which is not available in the foreign made by default. Which firmware i need to use? Also please tell me how to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, you can’t back up your Google Authenticator. Some services provide backup codes (such as Google Authenticator). You should save them in some safe place and use them if you lost your phone or reflash your current system. For other websites, you should save QR codes or secret keys in the process of token enrollment. If you have these QR codes you will be able to restore your tokens on any device. If you didn’t save backup codes or QR codes and lost an access to your Google Authenticator, you should contact the Support Team of services which you protect with the Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your account. Then you will be able to issue new tokens.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Authenticator in version 5.00 (as of now) permits backup, but only preferences are backed up, and the critical data (secret keys which creates those codes the user need) are not backed up at all. ADB can also back it up with the command:
```
adb backup -keyvalue com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
```
I'm making this claim based on the presence of the attribute *android:allowBackup* set to *true*, and presence of [key-value pairs backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/keyvaluebackup) provisions in its manifest and a dedicated backup agent is also listed, named *com.google.android.apps.authenticator.backup.AuthenticatorBackupAgent*. This certainly wasn't the case with prior versions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **Google Authenticator in [version 5.10](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92906/how-to-migrate-accounts-to-new-google-authenticator-app/224962#224962) (as of 2020 now, *finally*) permits [backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63252/how-do-i-back-up-google-authenticator/240647#240647) of all keys ([which can then be saved by screenshot to Cloud](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/229002/can-you-use-a-screenshot-of-the-export-accounts-qr-code-of-google-authenticato), or transferred between phones), just update and click your GA toolbar.**
*Please reference I reformulated for the [prior/older version information](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/187342/is-google-authenticator-data-saved-in-the-google-backup-cloud/190311#190311).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yeah, not being able to export and save is a major pain in the be-hind! All you can do is display the codes and scan them with the new phone. Useless if the original phone screen is broken, and not much help to restore an existing phone (as I found out!)... But you can take a photo (using a normal digital camera) and save them that way...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/04 | 802 | 2,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got a new Mi A1, not even a week old, and in the middle of calls my cheek is turning on the loudspeaker, muting, etc. Clearly the proximity sensor is poorly calibrated/not working.
Is there any easy way to fix this or should I return for a refund?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, you can’t back up your Google Authenticator. Some services provide backup codes (such as Google Authenticator). You should save them in some safe place and use them if you lost your phone or reflash your current system. For other websites, you should save QR codes or secret keys in the process of token enrollment. If you have these QR codes you will be able to restore your tokens on any device. If you didn’t save backup codes or QR codes and lost an access to your Google Authenticator, you should contact the Support Team of services which you protect with the Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your account. Then you will be able to issue new tokens.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Authenticator in version 5.00 (as of now) permits backup, but only preferences are backed up, and the critical data (secret keys which creates those codes the user need) are not backed up at all. ADB can also back it up with the command:
```
adb backup -keyvalue com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
```
I'm making this claim based on the presence of the attribute *android:allowBackup* set to *true*, and presence of [key-value pairs backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/keyvaluebackup) provisions in its manifest and a dedicated backup agent is also listed, named *com.google.android.apps.authenticator.backup.AuthenticatorBackupAgent*. This certainly wasn't the case with prior versions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **Google Authenticator in [version 5.10](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92906/how-to-migrate-accounts-to-new-google-authenticator-app/224962#224962) (as of 2020 now, *finally*) permits [backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63252/how-do-i-back-up-google-authenticator/240647#240647) of all keys ([which can then be saved by screenshot to Cloud](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/229002/can-you-use-a-screenshot-of-the-export-accounts-qr-code-of-google-authenticato), or transferred between phones), just update and click your GA toolbar.**
*Please reference I reformulated for the [prior/older version information](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/187342/is-google-authenticator-data-saved-in-the-google-backup-cloud/190311#190311).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yeah, not being able to export and save is a major pain in the be-hind! All you can do is display the codes and scan them with the new phone. Useless if the original phone screen is broken, and not much help to restore an existing phone (as I found out!)... But you can take a photo (using a normal digital camera) and save them that way...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/04 | 883 | 3,328 | <issue_start>username_0: My android device is a Huawei Ascend G7-L01
I downloaded King root 4.8.0 like one year ago,when i was fed up of it,it tried to uninstall it,didn't work claiming that it is a system app,then i did a factory reset,did't work again,then i tried to uninstall it inside the app itself and it said 'removing failed feedback',didn't work again, and i disabled it but it does still affect the phone and it is annoying ,then many people were suggesting flash the android device ROM...........
My problem here is i don't know if it will really work and how to use it , can you guys please specify your answer ?<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunately, you can’t back up your Google Authenticator. Some services provide backup codes (such as Google Authenticator). You should save them in some safe place and use them if you lost your phone or reflash your current system. For other websites, you should save QR codes or secret keys in the process of token enrollment. If you have these QR codes you will be able to restore your tokens on any device. If you didn’t save backup codes or QR codes and lost an access to your Google Authenticator, you should contact the Support Team of services which you protect with the Google Authenticator. They will help you to restore an access to your account. Then you will be able to issue new tokens.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Google Authenticator in version 5.00 (as of now) permits backup, but only preferences are backed up, and the critical data (secret keys which creates those codes the user need) are not backed up at all. ADB can also back it up with the command:
```
adb backup -keyvalue com.google.android.apps.authenticator2
```
I'm making this claim based on the presence of the attribute *android:allowBackup* set to *true*, and presence of [key-value pairs backup](https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/keyvaluebackup) provisions in its manifest and a dedicated backup agent is also listed, named *com.google.android.apps.authenticator.backup.AuthenticatorBackupAgent*. This certainly wasn't the case with prior versions.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_3: **Google Authenticator in [version 5.10](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/92906/how-to-migrate-accounts-to-new-google-authenticator-app/224962#224962) (as of 2020 now, *finally*) permits [backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/63252/how-do-i-back-up-google-authenticator/240647#240647) of all keys ([which can then be saved by screenshot to Cloud](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/229002/can-you-use-a-screenshot-of-the-export-accounts-qr-code-of-google-authenticato), or transferred between phones), just update and click your GA toolbar.**
*Please reference I reformulated for the [prior/older version information](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/187342/is-google-authenticator-data-saved-in-the-google-backup-cloud/190311#190311).*
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_4: Yeah, not being able to export and save is a major pain in the be-hind! All you can do is display the codes and scan them with the new phone. Useless if the original phone screen is broken, and not much help to restore an existing phone (as I found out!)... But you can take a photo (using a normal digital camera) and save them that way...
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/04 | 480 | 1,515 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I use Samsung Galaxy s7 wall Charger on S8?
I'm concerned about damaging the s8. and could not find real solid specs online.<issue_comment>username_1: [Samsung says](https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062591/)
>
> ....You can charge your phone using any **Samsung-approved wall charger**, but charging speeds may vary depending on the charger....
>
>
>
Further this [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6dc6yp/galaxy_s8_charging_voltage_and_observations/) claims that S7 and S8 use the same charger
I am not sure what is the difference in charging speeds
In the absence of specs , it is not possible to say for sure, but I wouldn't hesitate since both chargers are Samsung and apparently similar as pointed in the reddit.
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: As a supplemental answer to what @username_1 already wrote...
S7 comes with a EP-TA20 series charger, capable of QC 2.0, rated for 9V 1.67A or 5V 2A.
On the other hand, S8 comes with a EP-TA200 series charger, which is near identical to the former one, except that its USB port has been moved from the side to the top, and comes with a USB-C cable by default.
Safe to say that as long as you get the USB-C cable right, the two makes no difference.
(Pictures courtesy of [chongdiantou.com](http://www.chongdiantou.com/), a Chinese forum dedicated to chargers and batteries)
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/05 | 335 | 1,273 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using the oppo f1s 3gb 32gb in Pakistan. I recently update my mobile to Marshmallow from lollipop 5.1. Now the problem is that i receive notifications but but their notification icon did not shown on status bar.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/wsqS9.jpg)<issue_comment>username_1: First, make sure whatsapp notifications are on. Go into WhatsApp settings, notifications, and make sure all notifications are on.
There are a few possibilities as to why whatsapp shows that you received a message, but there was no notification.
First, if you have muted a contact or a group, and deselected "show notifications" then WhatsApp will still show that number on the app icon, but no notification will come.
Anther reason could be, that you simply cleared notifications. In that case the number on the app icon will still stay
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Here i confirmed from Official customer care office of oppo mobiles that recent update of marshmallow in oppo f1s have this issue . and can't be resolved in marshmallow. They suggest me to downgrade your phone back to lolipop 5.1 to remove this issue. So i personally suggest that don't update your oppo f1s to mashmallow .
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/05 | 303 | 1,098 | <issue_start>username_0: I have installed `Termux` on my phone(Android 7), then I installed `git` then `git clone https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/tools/depot_tools.git`, then `export PATH=$PATH:/data/data/com.termux/files/home/depot_tools` But when I try `fetch v8` it says:
```
bash: /data/data/com.termux/files/home/depot_tools/fetch: /usr/bin/env: bad interpreter: No such file or directory
```<issue_comment>username_1: This file /data/data/com.termux/files/home/depot\_tools/fetch is not available or check for uppercase and undercase sense. File referencing is case sensitive or the for responsible for executing that has an error i mean the files at /usr/bin/env
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: There is no such thing as `/usr/bin` on Android. Those scripts are obviously intended to run on Linux/Unix systems – but Android uses a different directory structure (e.g. `env` can be found in `/system/bin/env`).
You could try adjusting those scripts – but it seems quite likely this will not be the only thing failing, so be prepared for having to adjust a lot …
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/05 | 591 | 2,517 | <issue_start>username_0: The contacts storage in android is pretty much standardised and is unified among all apps, and accessible depending on the permission level.
However, I need a way to store some contacts which should not be in the standard contact storage space, because it is accessible by all the messaging apps and there is no way to hide contacts from selectively appearing in them, other that deleting the contact.
But, deleting them altogether makes it difficult to identify them during an incoming call.
**So, I want to have a way to save contacts that can be avoided from being accessed by all apps, but I should be able to identify them on an incoming call.**
How can this be done? Any app or storing in csv file... Any suggestion please?
***Please note that any caller identification apps which are cloud based, is not the option I am looking for. I want to accomplish this for contacts I know and have saved only.***<issue_comment>username_1: You can store the contacts in .csv there's no problem by converting the default contact backup .vcf file or using applications like contacts to excel. But you know contacts are entities which need fast processing, they are buffered from the /cache partition. Simply because that is a fast memory than EMMC, FAT, exFAT etc. All apps read them from there. There's no algorithm that will ever read the contacts from your /sdcard partition where I'm sure your .csv file will exist. The Contacts app only views the contacts. Similarly how other apps are provided to them. One app called Contacts Provider is the one responsible for serving the stream of contacts from /cache. Since this is a system app it has app links and permissions systemwide. Unless you make it a user app by extracting it, its libraries and classes and recompile it to user app and set the app-links to apps you authorize but still it will be like denying contact access to other apps. So this is impossible.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I came up with a solution for this myself. Instead of writing a complete android app, I found out that **[Automate](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.llamalab.automate)** itself has SQLite function blocks. So I just wrote a flow to accomplish this and it can be found at
<http://llamalab.com/automate/community/flows/17889>
**Preview of that flow:**
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/O9Xld.png)
Preview of that flow (click to enlarge)
Upvotes: 4 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/05 | 1,913 | 7,501 | <issue_start>username_0: **edit: The goal of the question is to create a simple checklist for novice users.**
It is not uncommon for [news warning about malicious apps that have entered the Play Store](https://www.wired.com/story/google-play-store-malware/) to appear fairly regularly.
The common advice is to read reviews and check the app's ratings.
However, attackers also do [fake reviews and comments](https://www.androidauthority.com/fake-reviews-play-store-reportedly-growing-761928/).
**Question 1:** What sort of criteria have stood the test of time to avoid this sort of malware?
* comments can't be trusted.
* rating can't be trusted.
At the moment, time of existance, e.g. 2+ years, is the only one I think is feasible.
Can it be trusted too? And what else is important?
* Yes or No criteria is preferable
* False positives are better than missed malware
**Question 2:** Is there a curated list of trustworthy apps?
Currently, APK Mirror seems to be the best alternative since the apps there are curated by them. But they don't allow paid-apps.<issue_comment>username_1: **USER IS THE WEAKEST LINK IN THE SECURITY CHAIN**
So, to protect against harmful apps, you must strengthen yourself on how they tend to take advantage of the User's unawareness.
By experience and an open mind to learn about cyber space security, **YOU** will become the best judge to decide which apps are safe. This will be always better than relying on any curated lists or whatsoever.
**You can't really look into the code and guard yourself against the technical glitches(which the Playstore will do by itself). All you can do is it not fall for the stuff that is directed on taking advantage of the user, which are difficult for programs to scan and capture, because it's dependent on YOU.**
As a quick guide, you may think of these for taking decision:
* **Stick to Playstore**. New users(until you know what you are doing) should never download apps from anywhere else, whatever may be the reason. If the reason is so strong that you want to go outside Playstore, then that is a very clear indication that you are going somewhere, not to be gone, and will surely end up with malware.
* **Is the app asking for permissions only for what it wants to do?** You may find that for the task that the app accomplishes, there's no need to access contacts data, but it still asks for that permission.
* **If it is an open source app**, that might be a good chance to move forward with it, although nothing can be guaranteed.
* **The way the app description is written on the play store.** If they are not really explaining the permissions and what they accomplish clearly, but are just trying to attract users, well that may not be a good one.
* **The purpose of the app itself:** It should be trying to do something that you can believe and not something magical which it claims only it can do.
A lot more...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: While I mostly agree to [username_1's answer](/a/187440/16575), I still want to partly oppose it – and of course will include my reasons:
* **Instead of using Playstore, stick with *[F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/ "F-Droid: The Open Source Android Repository")* whenever possible.**
*F-Droid* only serves open-source apps – so other than what *username_1* wrote about Playstore apps, you *can* look into the source. But most users won't be that "techy" to really understand it. Which is why the F-Droid team does that for you: they compile from the sources they have checked before (and they have a community supporting them). Plus, they have [very strong inclusion criteria](https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Inclusion_Policy/ "F-Droid Inclusion Policy") an app must meet to be allowed into their repository. So you e.g. won't find apps with proprietary ad or tracking modules there. Plus, so-called [AntiFeatures](https://f-droid.org/wiki/page/AntiFeatures "F-Droid AntiFeatures") are *always* pointed out. No way a dev can "hide" that by keeping it out of the app description.
* **When you have to use Playstore, cross-check the apps with [Exodus](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/ "Exodus Privacy").**
Exodus grabs free (non-paid) apps from Play Store and analyses their code to detect trackers. It then points out how many of those it found and which ones. You can even read details on most of those "privacy snoopers" to know what they do. But they can only grab apps which require no payment.
**For paid apps: [AppBrain](https://www.appbrain.com/).**
*AppBrain* offers an alternative front-end to what you find on Playstore – same data actually, and for installing an app you'd even be redirected to Playstore. But they add a bunch of useful information on top by checking the libraries an app contains, and grouping them so you can easily spot ads and analytics. Unfortunately, since summer 2017 free access is limited to 5 apps per day (creating a free account, you can top that up to 10).
* **Before installing a new app, cross-check with forums.**
Often, a simple search (using the engine of your choice) gives plenty of useful hints – e.g. latest reports if an app had "conspicuous activity". For example, Cheetah Mobile's "Security" apps caused a big uproar lately as they called up to porn pages in background. With that search you can also find "external reviews" – though most of those usually concentrate more on the features than on security or privacy (a big exception is the German portal [MobilSicher](https://www.mobilsicher.de/) which does it just the other way around).
To make those steps easier, when looking for a new app you can **use [my app listings](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists "IzzyOnDroid App Listings") as a starting point.** There you find the apps ordered by ratings – but with useful annotations: number of permissions requested (and details on them), availability on different places (e.g. F-Droid *and* Playstore), links to reviews, marks on critical libraries used, and more. It's not the full load of apps available worldwide, but a good hand-selected amount (about 14k currently).
Another word: don't rely on so-called "Anti-Virus" apps – they are mostly snake-oil. For references on this statement, please check e.g. [Is there really such a thing as an Android virus?](https://www.lookout.com/resources/know-your-mobile/android-virus), [Android antivirus apps are useless — here’s what to do instead](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/104827-android) and [Antivirus software is snake oil!](https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-strongest-anti-malware-app-for-andoid-phones).
And yes, of course use your "common sense" when taking a look at the permissions an app requests: are they really justified by the purpose? Though admitted, that's not as easy as it sounds. While it might be clear a torch doesn't need access to your contacts – could you guess if access to your camera might be justified? Spoiler: indeed, to fire the flashlight it might be needed. When in doubt, compare with other apps offering the same feature set. If one app needs 24 permissions for something another can do with 5, you can be almost sure the difference of 19 is needed by some ad or tracking module. Again, my above mentioned app listings make such comparisons easier. To pick up an earlier example again: if one app was brought up obviously malicious, avoid all other apps from the same dev as well – chances are rather good they have similar issues (so: no Cheetah Mobile, for example).
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/12/05 | 1,710 | 6,802 | <issue_start>username_0: I have this problem of my boyfriend's whatsapp icon appearing and disappearing on his contact. It doesn't seem honest to me that he says that he doesn't have whatsapp when I clearly see that during his working hours or at times he is not with me the icon is not there but on the afternoons or on weekends the icon dissapears. Is this possible?<issue_comment>username_1: **USER IS THE WEAKEST LINK IN THE SECURITY CHAIN**
So, to protect against harmful apps, you must strengthen yourself on how they tend to take advantage of the User's unawareness.
By experience and an open mind to learn about cyber space security, **YOU** will become the best judge to decide which apps are safe. This will be always better than relying on any curated lists or whatsoever.
**You can't really look into the code and guard yourself against the technical glitches(which the Playstore will do by itself). All you can do is it not fall for the stuff that is directed on taking advantage of the user, which are difficult for programs to scan and capture, because it's dependent on YOU.**
As a quick guide, you may think of these for taking decision:
* **Stick to Playstore**. New users(until you know what you are doing) should never download apps from anywhere else, whatever may be the reason. If the reason is so strong that you want to go outside Playstore, then that is a very clear indication that you are going somewhere, not to be gone, and will surely end up with malware.
* **Is the app asking for permissions only for what it wants to do?** You may find that for the task that the app accomplishes, there's no need to access contacts data, but it still asks for that permission.
* **If it is an open source app**, that might be a good chance to move forward with it, although nothing can be guaranteed.
* **The way the app description is written on the play store.** If they are not really explaining the permissions and what they accomplish clearly, but are just trying to attract users, well that may not be a good one.
* **The purpose of the app itself:** It should be trying to do something that you can believe and not something magical which it claims only it can do.
A lot more...
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: While I mostly agree to [username_1's answer](/a/187440/16575), I still want to partly oppose it – and of course will include my reasons:
* **Instead of using Playstore, stick with *[F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/ "F-Droid: The Open Source Android Repository")* whenever possible.**
*F-Droid* only serves open-source apps – so other than what *username_1* wrote about Playstore apps, you *can* look into the source. But most users won't be that "techy" to really understand it. Which is why the F-Droid team does that for you: they compile from the sources they have checked before (and they have a community supporting them). Plus, they have [very strong inclusion criteria](https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Inclusion_Policy/ "F-Droid Inclusion Policy") an app must meet to be allowed into their repository. So you e.g. won't find apps with proprietary ad or tracking modules there. Plus, so-called [AntiFeatures](https://f-droid.org/wiki/page/AntiFeatures "F-Droid AntiFeatures") are *always* pointed out. No way a dev can "hide" that by keeping it out of the app description.
* **When you have to use Playstore, cross-check the apps with [Exodus](https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/ "Exodus Privacy").**
Exodus grabs free (non-paid) apps from Play Store and analyses their code to detect trackers. It then points out how many of those it found and which ones. You can even read details on most of those "privacy snoopers" to know what they do. But they can only grab apps which require no payment.
**For paid apps: [AppBrain](https://www.appbrain.com/).**
*AppBrain* offers an alternative front-end to what you find on Playstore – same data actually, and for installing an app you'd even be redirected to Playstore. But they add a bunch of useful information on top by checking the libraries an app contains, and grouping them so you can easily spot ads and analytics. Unfortunately, since summer 2017 free access is limited to 5 apps per day (creating a free account, you can top that up to 10).
* **Before installing a new app, cross-check with forums.**
Often, a simple search (using the engine of your choice) gives plenty of useful hints – e.g. latest reports if an app had "conspicuous activity". For example, Cheetah Mobile's "Security" apps caused a big uproar lately as they called up to porn pages in background. With that search you can also find "external reviews" – though most of those usually concentrate more on the features than on security or privacy (a big exception is the German portal [MobilSicher](https://www.mobilsicher.de/) which does it just the other way around).
To make those steps easier, when looking for a new app you can **use [my app listings](https://android.izzysoft.de/applists "IzzyOnDroid App Listings") as a starting point.** There you find the apps ordered by ratings – but with useful annotations: number of permissions requested (and details on them), availability on different places (e.g. F-Droid *and* Playstore), links to reviews, marks on critical libraries used, and more. It's not the full load of apps available worldwide, but a good hand-selected amount (about 14k currently).
Another word: don't rely on so-called "Anti-Virus" apps – they are mostly snake-oil. For references on this statement, please check e.g. [Is there really such a thing as an Android virus?](https://www.lookout.com/resources/know-your-mobile/android-virus), [Android antivirus apps are useless — here’s what to do instead](https://www.extremetech.com/computing/104827-android) and [Antivirus software is snake oil!](https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-strongest-anti-malware-app-for-andoid-phones).
And yes, of course use your "common sense" when taking a look at the permissions an app requests: are they really justified by the purpose? Though admitted, that's not as easy as it sounds. While it might be clear a torch doesn't need access to your contacts – could you guess if access to your camera might be justified? Spoiler: indeed, to fire the flashlight it might be needed. When in doubt, compare with other apps offering the same feature set. If one app needs 24 permissions for something another can do with 5, you can be almost sure the difference of 19 is needed by some ad or tracking module. Again, my above mentioned app listings make such comparisons easier. To pick up an earlier example again: if one app was brought up obviously malicious, avoid all other apps from the same dev as well – chances are rather good they have similar issues (so: no Cheetah Mobile, for example).
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/12/05 | 247 | 925 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a non-rooted Samsung Galaxy A3 with Android 5. I have an app icon on the desktop for "My Files" app, but how is it possible to create a shortcut for `SD card\books\` on the desktop?<issue_comment>username_1: It's just a matter of your file manager allowing you to create shortcut to a folder.
~~Seems that the default file manager of Samsung(My Files) doesn't provide that feature.~~
Just go for another file manager such as [MK Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.mkexplorer.kormateusz&hl=en). In the options next to a folder name, you can find `create shortcut`. That will do the job.
This shortcut will persist even if you uninstall the file manager that created it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My bad, in fact the app My Files has this option already:
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/06 | 267 | 974 | <issue_start>username_0: My Yu Yureka is stuck at boot logo after I updated to TWRP 3.2.0.0.
It does not go into recovery or download mode. I tried connecting it to PC and that too isn't working.
How do I flash a working version of TWRP to a softbricked phone?<issue_comment>username_1: It's just a matter of your file manager allowing you to create shortcut to a folder.
~~Seems that the default file manager of Samsung(My Files) doesn't provide that feature.~~
Just go for another file manager such as [MK Explorer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.mkexplorer.kormateusz&hl=en). In the options next to a folder name, you can find `create shortcut`. That will do the job.
This shortcut will persist even if you uninstall the file manager that created it.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: My bad, in fact the app My Files has this option already:
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/07 | 2,217 | 7,092 | <issue_start>username_0: I did every things.
installing all USB driver.
my phone driver.
ADB driver.
enabling USB debugging.
every thing.
but still i have problem with fastboot commands. like if i type : `fastboot devices`. it tell me waiting for any device . every thing is work perfectly in adb commands like `adb devices`, but not fastboot. i also installed SDK and google drivers.
I wanna install a custom recovery (twrp) to back up my EFS folder and then root it and then install custom rom :) . but at the first level i got stuck and i cant install the custom recovery. i can do any command like `adb reboot download` but in downloading mode i cant use fastboot command as `fastboot flash recovery`. after typing this fastboot command the next line it tells me that "waiting for any device".<issue_comment>username_1: The only possible way to backup *EFS* partition on a non rooted *Samsung* is using *Odin* to flash *TWRP* which corresponds to your device and after that boot to recovery using key combo. *Power+Home+Volume^.* At recovery access *TWRP* *Terminal*. Copy the `/factory_init.rc` to `/sdcard`. Copy the file to your desktop and open it with *wordpad*. It should look something like this:
```
import /init.environ.rc
import init.fon.rc
import init.trustonic.rc
import init.nvdata.rc
import init.microtrust.rc
import factory_init.usb.rc
on early-init
# Set init and its forked children's oom_adj.
write /proc/1/oom_score_adj -1000
# Set the security context of /adb_keys if present.
restorecon /adb_keys
start ueventd
write /proc/bootprof "INIT: usr/eng build setting"
sysclktz 0
loglevel 5
# Backward compatibility
symlink /system/etc /etc
symlink /sys/kernel/debug /d
# Link /vendor to /system/vendor for devices without a vendor partition.
symlink /system/vendor /vendor
# Create cgroup mount point for cpu accounting
mkdir /acct
mount cgroup none /acct cpuacct
mkdir /acct/uid
mkdir /system
mkdir /data 0771 system system
mkdir /cache 0770 system cache
mkdir /config 0500 root root
# Mount staging areas for devices managed by vold
# See storage config details at http://source.android.com/tech/storage/
mkdir /mnt 0755 root system
mount tmpfs tmpfs /mnt mode=0755,uid=0,gid=1000
restorecon_recursive /mnt
# Support legacy paths
symlink /sdcard /mnt/sdcard
mkdir /mnt/secure 0700 root root
mkdir /mnt/secure/asec 0700 root root
mkdir /mnt/asec 0755 root system
mkdir /mnt/obb 0755 root system
mkdir /mnt/media_rw 0750 root media_rw
mkdir /mnt/user 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/user/0 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/expand 0771 system system
# Storage views to support runtime permissions
mkdir /storage 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime 0700 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/default 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/default/self 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/read 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/read/self 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/write 0755 root root
mkdir /mnt/runtime/write/self 0755 root root
# Symlink to keep legacy apps working in multi-user world
symlink /storage/self/primary /sdcard
symlink /mnt/user/0/primary /mnt/runtime/default/self/primary
write /proc/sys/kernel/panic_on_oops 1
write /proc/sys/kernel/hung_task_timeout_secs 0
write /proc/cpu/alignment 4
write /proc/sys/kernel/sched_latency_ns 10000000
write /proc/sys/kernel/sched_wakeup_granularity_ns 2000000
write /proc/sys/kernel/sched_compat_yield 1
write /proc/sys/kernel/sched_child_runs_first 0
#INTERNAL_START
# Temp Backward compatibility
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/boot /dev/bootimg
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/recovery /dev/recovery
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/secro /dev/sec_ro
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/kb /dev/kb
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/dkb /dev/dkb
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/seccfg /dev/seccfg
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/proinfo /dev/pro_info
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/nvram /dev/nvram
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/para /dev/misc
symlink /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/logo /dev/logo
#create mountpoint for persist partition
mkdir /persist 0771 system system
#Create nvdata mount point
mkdir /nvdata 0771 system system
#INTERNAL_END
# Healthd can trigger a full boot from charger mode by signaling this
# property when the power button is held.
on property:sys.boot_from_charger_mode=1
class_stop charger
trigger late-init
# Load properties from /system/ + /factory after fs mount.
on load_all_props_action
load_all_props
# Mount filesystems and start core system services.
on late-init
trigger early-fs
trigger fs
trigger post-fs
trigger post-fs-data
# Load properties from /system/ + /factory after fs mount. Place
# this in another action so that the load will be scheduled after the prior
# issued fs triggers have completed.
trigger load_all_props_action
trigger early-boot
trigger boot
on fs
#INTERNAL_START
write /proc/bootprof "INIT:Mount_START"
mount_all /fstab.mt6735
write /proc/bootprof "INIT:Mount_END"
#INTERNAL_END
```
Take note of codes at Internal start. The blocks that hold system images. For example mine uses nvram for IMEI but if it could have been a Samsund device the EFS location could be here:
```
/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/efs
```
And back to phone's terminal and write:
```
adb shell
su
dd if /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/efs of /sdcard/efs.img
```
Here you could have managed to backup the efs at /sdcard. Writing back the efs to phone will be the opposite.
```
dd if /sdcard/efs.img of /dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/11230000.msdc0/by-name/efs
```
But if it's a rooted device, just download terminal app and run the codes right away:
If it helped just never forget to let me know
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: Samsung devices have no fastboot mode. To install a custom recovery, flash a recovery image for your device with Odin/Heimdall.
Do note that although Odin can automatically reboot the phone after flashing, it will **not** automatically boot it into the recovery you just flashed. To boot into recovery, the moment Odin automatically reboots your phone, **immediately** hold the key combo to boot the device into recovery. On most Samsung devices it's VOL\_UP+HOME+POWER. You should see "recovery booting..." on the top-left of the screen, at which point you can release the keys. You will land in the custom recovery seconds after, from which you could proceed to backup `/efs` (using nandroid backup) or flash a custom ROM.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/07 | 178 | 646 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a TCL U55P6046 (EU version of the TCL 55P607). The EU version comes with Android TV instead of Roku TV.
I am trying to change the brightness on this TV, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. I did find the backlight, but changing it does not seem to help.
I have the latest Android TV version available for me which is 6.x.
How to adjust brightness on Android TV?<issue_comment>username_1: Settings > Frequent settings > All settings > Picture [settings] > Brightness
At least my Android TV has this path.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: in TCL Android Pie TV
Settings > Picture > Brightness
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/07 | 233 | 1,009 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Android on a mobile set, I recently have encountered a problem. I have Chrome and Telegram installed. The Chrome repeatedly and automatically open a link like <https://t.me/joinchat/>.... which invites a person to join a Telegram Channel. After this page, it automatically switch to Telegram Messenger which pop-up the same message box for joining the channel.
I don't know whether the source of this pop-up is Chrome or Telegram. Anyway I restricted people who can invite me to Channels on Telegram to my contacts and even blocked suspicious contacts, but it doesn't solve the problem. I disabled pop-ups in Chrome setting but it still didn't help.
How can I disable this pop up for this certain website, or any other solution?<issue_comment>username_1: Settings > Frequent settings > All settings > Picture [settings] > Brightness
At least my Android TV has this path.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: in TCL Android Pie TV
Settings > Picture > Brightness
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/08 | 825 | 2,820 | <issue_start>username_0: *Prerequisites*:
* a rooted Rockchip-based China tablet device running Android 6, patched to disable SystemUI
* own-developed app which declares LAUNCHER category and is intended to take full conrol of the device
*What am I trying to achieve:*
install the app as a system app to avoid handling SDK 23+ permissions
*What have I done so far:*
* installed the app regularly via Android Studio
* moved the app to /system/priv-app:
(root)
```
ls /data/app/my.package.name-1
base.apk
lib
oat
mount -o rw,remount /system
mv /data/app/my.package.name-1 /system/priv-app/AppName
ls -la /system/priv-app/AppName
-rw-r--r-- system system 2464934 2017-12-08 11:32 base.apk
drwxr-xr-x system system 2017-12-08 11:32 lib
drwxrwx--x system install 2017-12-08 11:32 oat
reboot
```
*What is the problem?*
It seems the system is not aware the app exists: it does not run on boot (which it perfectly does when installed as a regular app) and I am unable to launch it manually:
```
root@rk312x:/ # am start -n my.package.name/.ui.MainActivity
Starting: Intent { cmp=my.package.name/.ui.MainActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {my.package.name/my.package.name.ui.MainActivity} does not exist.
```
What am I missing?<issue_comment>username_1: Moving an application from one space to another on Marshmallow and more superior will almost always result in that. The best way use the `cp` command, after that delete the source. An application at data has it's own set permissions which persist to the system and though even if you change them, since there's no new instance of file creation, the system just doesn't take care to trigger preparation of the app. The best way is
```
cp /data/app/[package.name]-1/app-name.apk /system/app/[app-folder-name]/app-name.apk
```
Repeat this for the libs in the app folder to the app folder. The folder should look like:
APPNAME containing .apk and LIB folder
LIB folder containing type of lib like ARM folder
ARM folder with all libraries eg *libexample.so*
set permission of all folders to `chmod 0755`
and all files to permission `chmod 0644`
They will work. To make life easier, stop using the shell commands. Look for a file manager to simplify your work but always remember of you're using TWRP or Terminal on a boot device always copy and delete source. Moving for many ROMs will actually lead to that
**NOTE: The *oat* folder in that folder at */data/app/package.name/* is of no use. Dalvik will create it's new *classes.dex* at */data/dalvik-cache* on install as system application**
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Changing the permissions to `-rw-r--r--` and owner as `root` followed by reboot should fix
But as OP pointed out signature issues need to be sorted out
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/08 | 335 | 1,290 | <issue_start>username_0: I successfully flashed my Mi Max prime 3/64GB to helium\_global\_images\_V9.1.2.0.NBDMIEI\_20171109.0000.00\_7 ROM using mi flash in edl mode. Now the problem is the phone doesn't start up. It shows mi logo and android logo down the screen, its loading dots go for a few seconds, it vibrates and button lights gets on, and then it switches off completely.
I also tried going to recovery mode and wiped all data after flash. but it seems nothing works.
my device is not unlocked that's why I flashed it in EDL, and I prefer it to stay this way if possible.
any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: It turns out the problem is with the battery. the connector that connects the battery to the main board was damaged. so I guess it didn't provide enough output for the main board to boot the operatinng system up.
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Sorry for the one who gave you a wrong answer previously
About battery connector seems he have no idea that problem it's happening because you phone bootloader locked if you can unlock it you will just need to wipe data then start it up normal.. i experienced this problem in mi max 1 the 32gb version ... try to search for unlocking your device by ADB method it will work with you
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/12/08 | 388 | 1,359 | <issue_start>username_0: The reason I want to know is because I want to make a wallpaper for my girlfriend that exactly fits the screen<issue_comment>username_1: Samsung devices allow, under Developer Options, the ability to mark screen locations.
See Settings > Developer Options > Input
Select
Show Touches,
Show pointer location
Move to the points desired, and note their coordinates.
If you find the constant coordinates undesitreable, turn OFF the options after the operation is complete to your satisfaction.
To turn on Developer Options if needed:
1. Go to app drawer and open Settings
2. Go to bottom and tap About device
3. Tap repeatedly Build number 7 times. Starting at 3rd tap, you'll see a toast saying You are now X steps away from being a developer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: @GreedySkull
I think what you mean is the resolution
The screen is **5.1 inch** high resolution
Quad HD **1440×2560 pixel** display
with **577 pixels per inch**.
Ensure the wallpaper you're making has a size of 1440×2560 so as to fit screen correctly
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: According to [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_plus-7270.php), Galaxy S6 plus is equipped with a **5.5 inch, 1080x1920 screen** at 401 DPI.
Not much info can be found for it, as it seems to be a carrier-specific model.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/10 | 428 | 1,523 | <issue_start>username_0: Very new to Android and wish to experiment with custom roms (that require an unlocked bootloader) on an inexpensive used phone.
How can I tell if a specific Ebay phone is capable of having the bootloader unlocked, i.e., not having this disabled by the manufacturer/seller?<issue_comment>username_1: Samsung devices allow, under Developer Options, the ability to mark screen locations.
See Settings > Developer Options > Input
Select
Show Touches,
Show pointer location
Move to the points desired, and note their coordinates.
If you find the constant coordinates undesitreable, turn OFF the options after the operation is complete to your satisfaction.
To turn on Developer Options if needed:
1. Go to app drawer and open Settings
2. Go to bottom and tap About device
3. Tap repeatedly Build number 7 times. Starting at 3rd tap, you'll see a toast saying You are now X steps away from being a developer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: @GreedySkull
I think what you mean is the resolution
The screen is **5.1 inch** high resolution
Quad HD **1440×2560 pixel** display
with **577 pixels per inch**.
Ensure the wallpaper you're making has a size of 1440×2560 so as to fit screen correctly
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: According to [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_plus-7270.php), Galaxy S6 plus is equipped with a **5.5 inch, 1080x1920 screen** at 401 DPI.
Not much info can be found for it, as it seems to be a carrier-specific model.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/10 | 604 | 2,183 | <issue_start>username_0: I bought a used nexus 5x and got a message saying to lock the bootloader to allow OTA updates. So I did, not fully understanding what my situation was. It wiped the phone and now it won't boot. I can get into TWRP but that's it.
I tried loading a bullhead factory image (as well as a lineage zip) on a USB-C flash drive from the TWRP install menu but it failed with error 7.
I'm not really sure what to do now. Is there any way I can get my phone flashed with a working image? Ideally the factory image.
edit: I should add that I tried the standard flashing instructions but they all start with unlocking with fastboot which doesn't work apparently because i need to check a box in the unbootable OS.
update:
Well, for some reason poking the clear cache button in TWRP fixed it and it booted, I was then able to unlock the boot loader and install the factory rom. Not sure how to evaluate the answers now as I can't test them.<issue_comment>username_1: Samsung devices allow, under Developer Options, the ability to mark screen locations.
See Settings > Developer Options > Input
Select
Show Touches,
Show pointer location
Move to the points desired, and note their coordinates.
If you find the constant coordinates undesitreable, turn OFF the options after the operation is complete to your satisfaction.
To turn on Developer Options if needed:
1. Go to app drawer and open Settings
2. Go to bottom and tap About device
3. Tap repeatedly Build number 7 times. Starting at 3rd tap, you'll see a toast saying You are now X steps away from being a developer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: @GreedySkull
I think what you mean is the resolution
The screen is **5.1 inch** high resolution
Quad HD **1440×2560 pixel** display
with **577 pixels per inch**.
Ensure the wallpaper you're making has a size of 1440×2560 so as to fit screen correctly
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: According to [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_plus-7270.php), Galaxy S6 plus is equipped with a **5.5 inch, 1080x1920 screen** at 401 DPI.
Not much info can be found for it, as it seems to be a carrier-specific model.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/11 | 486 | 1,695 | <issue_start>username_0: I've cleared all stored WiFi connections but the password prompt seen in the screenshot still appears. That user name and password is actually part of a VPN connection I had. I've deleted that VPN connection too. The prompt persists. How can I remove that stored user name and password?
Pixel 2 Android 8.0.0.
Security patch level: November 5, 2017.
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/Nqttq.png)<issue_comment>username_1: Samsung devices allow, under Developer Options, the ability to mark screen locations.
See Settings > Developer Options > Input
Select
Show Touches,
Show pointer location
Move to the points desired, and note their coordinates.
If you find the constant coordinates undesitreable, turn OFF the options after the operation is complete to your satisfaction.
To turn on Developer Options if needed:
1. Go to app drawer and open Settings
2. Go to bottom and tap About device
3. Tap repeatedly Build number 7 times. Starting at 3rd tap, you'll see a toast saying You are now X steps away from being a developer.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: @GreedySkull
I think what you mean is the resolution
The screen is **5.1 inch** high resolution
Quad HD **1440×2560 pixel** display
with **577 pixels per inch**.
Ensure the wallpaper you're making has a size of 1440×2560 so as to fit screen correctly
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_3: According to [GSMArena](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_plus-7270.php), Galaxy S6 plus is equipped with a **5.5 inch, 1080x1920 screen** at 401 DPI.
Not much info can be found for it, as it seems to be a carrier-specific model.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/11 | 804 | 2,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy S5, and with the native camera app, the smallest possible picture size is a 2.4MB image at 2028x1152 pixels.
However, for the purposes of capturing images for flashcards I use in [Ankidroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ichi2.anki&hl=en), that size is too large. The storage volume adds up quickly and the files are slow to move around the network.
What I really want is to take pictures in the realm of 640x480 pixels or so. I don't need high quality, I need small, quick, and disposable.
**Are there any camera apps, or any other methods, where I can take low resolution images?** My search of Google Play indicates almost all camera apps aspire to take the biggest, sharpest, highest resolution pictures possible.<issue_comment>username_1: I can give you a good alternative. Since your biggest concern is resolution, you can try Photo Studio ([free](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kvadgroup.photostudio) or [paid (PRO version)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kvadgroup.photostudio_pro)). It allows you to edit and or export your photos in any resolution possible as desired, you can even alter the aspect ratio of your photos if you like. Through cropping if the phone doesn't put them in the right ratio. This will help you a lot in anything you wanna do. Good luck. It must save you
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I think [Resizeme Pro](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xnview.XnResize) is what you are looking for in terms of *camera to final image to sharing* solution
* It allows you to take photos directly from your device camera
* You can set up the required size you want from the wide range of options or specify the custom size you want
* You can do basic editing functions like cropping etc and save
* On saving, it immediately props up the *direct share* menu to send it to your app or other ways
It's Pro but free for 3 days (that's what prompted me to download and then I recalled your question)
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: I use an alternative to Google Photos that has the ability to resize photos
There are two galleries which can do that:
* [Simple Gallery](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.gallery)
* [QuickPics](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder)
In QuickPic the resizing is a bit easier if I recall correctly, currently I am using Simple Gallery.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: [Open Camera](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera) has plenty of options for specifying the resolution.
Look on the settings menu, then Photo settings. You can set it to 640x480 or even 352x288. You can also set the image quality, ie the level of JPEG compression. If you decrease the quality, it will give you smaller file sizes.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/12 | 1,972 | 6,009 | <issue_start>username_0: 1. Summary
----------
I can't set primary, not logical partition in my SD Card.
After my attempts, I can't write anything to SD Card.
---
2. Hardware and software
------------------------
### 2.1. Smartphone
1. ARK Benefit S401,
2. Android 5.1.1,
3. CyanogenMod 12.1 ROM,
4. Rooted, Busybox installed,
5. TWRP Recovery,
6. Successful worked with another and non-mounted SD Cards.
### 2.2. PC
1. Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB EN,
2. MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 10.0,
3. EaseUS Partition Master (Free) 12.8.
### 2.3. SD Card
1. OSMR 8 GB (7,5 de-facto),
2. 10 class,
3. Error checking:
4. Surface Test:
5. I have card reader as well.
---
3. Steps to reproduce
---------------------
### 3.1. Reason
I have 1,7 GB User Partition in my phone, it's not enough for me. I want to move my apk + dex + lib files to SD Card. [**I read**](http://www.link2sd.info/faq), that I need to use Link2SD and to create new primary partition in my SD Card.
### 3.2. Partition creating
I create backup all my MicroSD data.
I try to create partitions, use these instructions:
1. [**How to use Link2SD App for Partition SD Card — Full Guide**](https://link2sd.co/link2sd-partition-sd-card/),
2. [**[TUT]How to Create Partition in SD card/MicroSD for Windows user**](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2117275).
---
4. Result
---------
1. I select primary, but in result I get logical, not primary partition:
2. I can't move my apk + lib + dex to SD Card:
>
> Second partition not found
>
>
>
3. After my operations I can't to make screenshots, download applications to SD Card. I probably can't write any data to SD card. I get errors:
>
> Can't take screenshot due to limited storage space, or it isn't allowed by the app or your organization
>
>
> Mod.apk\_download: open failed: EROFS (Read-only file system)
>
>
>
---
5. Not helped
-------------
1. I create logical, not primary partition for 2,5 GB again.
2. I create ext2 and ext3 partitions instead of ext4.
3. I try partition recovery:
---
6. Formatting
-------------
### 1. SD Memory Card Formation
I try format my SDCard use [**SD Memory Card Formation**](https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/). Quick and overwrite formatting failed.
### 2. Diskpart
I try to format my MicroSD use [**diskpart**](https://www.wintips.org/fix-windows-was-unable-to-complete-format-disk-is-write-protected/):
```
C:\System Volume Information>diskpart
Microsoft DiskPart version 10.0.14393.0
Copyright (C) 1999-2013 Microsoft Corporation.
On computer: DESKTOP-EEOT0TN
DISKPART> list disk
Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt
-------- ------------- ------- ------- --- ---
Disk 0 Online 931 GB 4096 KB
Disk 1 Online 7681 MB 0 B
DISKPART> select disk 1
Disk 1 is now the selected disk.
DISKPART> attributes disk clear readonly
Disk attributes cleared successfully.
DISKPART> select partition 1
Partition 1 is now the selected partition.
DISKPART> active
DiskPart marked the current partition as active.
DISKPART> format fs=fat32
0 percent completed
DiskPart has encountered an error: The parameter is incorrect.
See the System Event Log for more information.
DISKPART> exit
Leaving DiskPart...
```
### 3. chkdsk
```
chkdsk g: /f /r
The type of the file system is FAT32.
Volume Serial Number is 0352-6F30
Windows is verifying files and folders...
File and folder verification is complete.
Windows is verifying free space...
Free space verification is complete.
Windows has scanned the file system and found no problems.
No further action is required.
5,231,600 KB total disk space.
4 KB in 2 hidden files.
1,236 KB in 295 folders.
1,902,568 KB in 1,076 files.
3,327,788 KB are available.
4,096 bytes in each allocation unit.
1,307,900 total allocation units on disk.
831,947 allocation units available on disk.
Cannot write boot sector.
```
### 4. HDD Low Level Format Tool
After these actions nothing has changed.
---
7. Do not offer
---------------
1. Please do not suggest me to buy new telephone/SD Card/PC.<issue_comment>username_1: To be clear. You're not going to move Dalvik Cache to sdcard because the Dalvik Virtual Machine is set to prepare application classes cache to the data partition that claims your internal storage. You can move the app files to sd because they are in the user end but the dalvik cache is managed from the system end by DVM. You can create the partition but having system apps' classes there, there ain't a way. Or did you just mean apps to sd? Which is possible?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Answer
---------
Unfortunately, in this case you need buy a new SD Card.
---
2. Argumentation
----------------
* [**4pda post**](https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=309190):
>
> Если у вас не записываются новые данные на карту, а старые после удаления появляются вновь, и форматирование не помогает — карта труп, и восстановить её не удастся!
>
>
>
Translate on English:
**If**:
1. New data don't write to SD Card (4.3 item of my question)
2. Old data show again
3. Formatting doesn't help (6 item)
**That**:
* You lost your SD Card.
I could not refute this in my case.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/12 | 477 | 1,673 | <issue_start>username_0: I have the Facebook application installed and I can't seem to figure out how to turn off the (really loud and sharp) notifications sound, what I tried so far was
1. go to `Settings > App Settings > Sounds in the App` and untick the option
2. go to `Settings > Notifications Settings` but I couldn't find a relevant setting
I don't want to mute or lower the device volume because I have other apps with notifications that are actually important for me, I use a OnePlus2 with Oxygen3.6.1 if it helps<issue_comment>username_1: To be clear. You're not going to move Dalvik Cache to sdcard because the Dalvik Virtual Machine is set to prepare application classes cache to the data partition that claims your internal storage. You can move the app files to sd because they are in the user end but the dalvik cache is managed from the system end by DVM. You can create the partition but having system apps' classes there, there ain't a way. Or did you just mean apps to sd? Which is possible?
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: 1. Answer
---------
Unfortunately, in this case you need buy a new SD Card.
---
2. Argumentation
----------------
* [**4pda post**](https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=309190):
>
> Если у вас не записываются новые данные на карту, а старые после удаления появляются вновь, и форматирование не помогает — карта труп, и восстановить её не удастся!
>
>
>
Translate on English:
**If**:
1. New data don't write to SD Card (4.3 item of my question)
2. Old data show again
3. Formatting doesn't help (6 item)
**That**:
* You lost your SD Card.
I could not refute this in my case.
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/12 | 626 | 2,541 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Huawei Y7 Prime that doesn't have any released custom recoveries. Is it possible to flash or even just boot TWRP/CWM for another smartphone (eg. for Huawei P8) on my Y7 Prime? Is it possible to do this in general? and if no, is there any way to root my device without custom recovery just by using fastboot or...?!<issue_comment>username_1: Simple answer **NO**
It is not possible - recovery is device specific and unless it has been developed for your device, you are out of luck
You can try one-click apps that root, if it works for you (like Kingo root etc but be aware that they usually have their own set of problems)
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Advanced answer, Yes:
If your device is Mediatek Oriented and you have it's stock ROM, the one to be flashed to the device using SP Flash tool,
1. You can install the SP Tool on computer
2. Extract the stock ROM
3. Locate the extracted ROM when choosing a scatter file from the tool
4. Don't panic here in this mode. SP Tool is by default at the Download Tab after loading the scatter.txt file since you might brick your phone
5. Switch the tab to Readback
6. Set the start adress as written at preloader.bin at the Download tab
7. Set the stop adress as written at data at the download tab and Start the readback
8. Switch your phone off and plug it on the computer(*Note I'm assuming SP flash tool is well configured alongside its VCOM drivers installed but I don't want to talk about them so as to be simple. Otherwise it won't be detected*)
9. Let the readback process complete
10. Locate the ROM dump in SP Flash Tool installation folder usually C:/Program Files
11. Download Readback extractor or alternatively (*use MTK\_Droid\_tools exe*) that will convert the dump into flashable images and locate from it the source dump.(Some extractors depend on this dump while some work independently but I have to include this because one might encounter an issue)
12. Start conversion.
13. It will prompt you when extracting the recovery.img whether to backup the stock recovery or to generate ClockWorkMod(CWM).img instead. Chose the later. It will be called cwm-automade.img or recovery.img in the final flashable ROM
14. Use this to have a more free recovery than the stock which is CWM recovery
15. Flash the recovery. img from fastboot or the SP Flash tool Download tab.
**Note:** *Do not tick preloader.bin when flashing anything otherwise you'll brick your device to a state it won't ever get alive again*
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/12 | 1,177 | 4,630 | <issue_start>username_0: I would like to get my video and content to my television from my Android phone or tablet but [the Amazon Prime Video app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient&hl=en) does not support Chromecast.
**How do you cast video/content to your television from Amazon Prime Video app?**<issue_comment>username_1: 2018-09-13 update
=================
Short answer is: **you can't**. You can use a laptop (windows/linux/mac/chrome-os) with Chrome browser to cast. Or you can buy an Amazon-Fire hardware device.
Long answer: the "cast your screen" solution now seems to be broken.
Broken? Exactly how?:
* the audio plays from the TV screen
* the video does not play form the TV screen (TV is black where the video should be)
So for android devices, I don't know of any way to cast from your Android device to a Chromecast.
2017-12-12 Use the Android feature called "cast your screen".
=============================================================
how to use "cast your screen"
-----------------------------
* turn on your TV and Chromecast
* make sure your chromecast/phone are connected to the same wifi
* unlock your phone
* pull down the "quick settings" drawer from the top
* touch the "cast screen/audio" button
* your chromecast should now display what is on your Android device's screen
* open the Amazon Prime Video app
* play your content on your phone and the audio/video will show up on your television
Official directions from Google on how to cast your screen: <https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2865484?hl=en>
background
----------
The [Amazon Prime Video app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient&hl=en) does not support streaming to Chromecast from the app.
However a less well-known feature of newer Android versions is the ability to "cast your Android device's screen and audio" to the television. Or to put it another way you can "mirror your display" from your Android device to the television.
The "cast your Android device" feature is supported for later versions of Android 4.x (I don't know what version exactly).
caveat
------
* The "cast your screen" requires your Android device to be on, screen on, unlocked
* because "cast your screen" mirrors your android device
+ the battery usage is high
+ the wifi bandwidth used is high (has to send the audio/video from the internet to your phone, then from your phone to the router, then from the router to the Chromcast)
* the resolution on the television depends on your phone's pixel resolution
* "cast your screen" can cut out for various reasons and does not seem to be as reliable as normal Chromecast
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: As of now, it is possible to cast the contents of that app using Miracast, provided that both the Android phone and the TV supports that. I know for sure OnePlus 5, OnePlus 6, Redmi 5A and Redmi Note 5 Pro and Sony Bravia (don't know model number) supports Miracast, but Motorola G4 Plus doesn't.
I have used Amazon Prime app on the four devices personally to cast them using Miracast. I used inbuilt cast option under Settings app to cast, instead of doing it through the app.
**Note:** It is also possible to cast Netflix using Miracast, though you won't get any video, but only the audio.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: The new Amazon Prime Video app does definitely not support Miracast!
My Android Device is a Huawei P10 Lite with MirrorShare function. My TV is a Sharp with Miracast function and they can be connected.
There was no problem with the former Amazon APP (shopping) which Prime Video was a part of.
I can mirror other content e.g. Netflix, private videos, whatsoever, I can see my Android display on TV, can launch the app but only the sound comes from TV and I can see all of the Android-related displays like "stop", "continue" "forward and backward" and so on but the video is not shown.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Amazon Prime Videos now supports casting to Chromecast straight from inside the official app, it does have a stupid problem that you can't use the phone to adjust the TV volume like you would usually do with Chromecast, it comes up with a stupid surround error when you try, and you have to use the actual TV remote to adjust the volume, but for the sake of this question, it works as mentioned above.
For future reference, I am using an HTC U12 Plus with the lasted firmware, which for this device is Android Pie, and I am using the latest version of Amazon Prime Videos, which is 3.0.268.28447.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/12 | 1,314 | 4,984 | <issue_start>username_0: This might sound stupid, but after reading [this post](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21099301/android-adb-commands-to-get-the-device-properties) (which seem complete) I still dont see how to get the "abd version" of my android, the output I expect is something like this `Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31`. I tried (based on [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/132921/246747))`adb shell` and then `adb version` and I get `/system/bin/sh: version: not found`.
The reason I want to know it is to see if it is compatible with the adb version I have in my desk. Thanks!
UPDATE:
Although I could not see the `adbd` version of my android. At the end I did not matter as I could command my phone from my desk using the last release of `adb` [here](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html#download). So thanks all anyway for their contributions, cuz although I did not get exactly what I wanted it help me to reach the a solution to my problem.<issue_comment>username_1: Correct syntax for checking ADB version of Android SDK is
```
adb version
```
When in shell, issuing command
```
adb
```
or
```
adb help
```
will give output of both version and available combinations of options && parameters.
You can not get ADB version of your device, but only properties for which answers in [thread](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/21099301/android-adb-commands-to-get-the-device-properties) you already found is appropriate.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There's often no need to check the `adbd` client version on your phone as it's tied to the Android version. I.e. you can safely assume you get `adbd` version 5.1 on an Android 5.1 device. There hasn't been great new feature introduction since very long ago so different versions of ADB client should make little difference.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: First of all, Android since Marshmallow doesn't come with adb binary (client) anymore, but only with adbd (server), for communication with an adb client on Desktop.
In a nutshell, this is how the communication takes place:
* your Android device has *adbd*, a daemon, which is started during boot process, and listens on USB by-default for communication from desktop clients;
* your *adb* tool in your desktop acts as a client and sends request to adbd on your Android, and you get to run adb commands successfully subjected to fulfilment of certain conditions.
If there are compatibility concerns, they would arise if adbd is depreciated or adb client on your desktop is. To see the versions, run:
```
adb version // to check adb client version in your desktop
adb shell adbd --version // to check adbd's version in your Android. Please note that some users reported error with this if executed without root access.
```
You shouldn't be worried about adbd's version but only with adb client version in your Desktop since [official adb client is backward compatible](https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html).
Now to the localized issues you ended up with.
You incorrectly executed the commands. Nowhere the [linked answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/132921/96277) instructed to execute `adb shell version`. The correct procedure is:
```
adb version // adb version (client) on your Desktop
adb shell // launches shell on your Android device through adb client on Desktop
adb version // the version of adb (client) binary that used to come with Android prior to Marshmallow.
```
The last two commands have no relevancy to your question since they intend to ascertain the version of the adb client in your Android. As I explained in the beginning, it is adbd (server) alone which communicates from Android device's end, not the adb binary in the Android. That binary in Android can be used, if available, to talk to other Android devices (USB-OTG, WiFi, etc.) or to the same device if adbd (server) is listening on network too.
Also, when you ran `adb shell version`, it meant: launch a shell on Android and execute the command `version`. There is nothing named `version` which is to be executed, hence, you got the error.
Upvotes: 5 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_4: here the script that works for me in both cases regardless if adbd on the phone is default (non-root) or insecure (root):
```
#!/bin/bash
clear
echo
echo "if adb runs in user (non-root) mode:"
adb shell "su -c adbd --version"
echo
echo "if adb runs in root mode:"
adb shell "adbd --version"
echo
```
This does NOT work with Chainfire's old & discontinued [adb insecure](https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590) app installed and active on the phone:
```
adbd: unrecognized option `--version'
cannot bind 'tcp:5037'
```
most likely because it applies a very outdated insecure adbd (latest in his package is from api/sdk 21 = Android 5) which does not fully communicate with current Desktop adb binaries.
Upvotes: -1 |
2017/12/14 | 961 | 3,757 | <issue_start>username_0: **Issue**: When searching in dialer or contacts apps (From Google Play store, latest version) many contacts show up twice. Only contacts with WhatsApp (or more times if more phone numbers stored under the contact have WhatsApp enable)
<https://contacts.google.com> online show only one Contact. So no "real" duplicates.
**Manual Fix, (one by one):** When I edit & save the contact the contacts are now "merged" like it used to be.
This is a new phone and WhatsApp data was restored from Cloud backup.
Same issue:
* [WhatsApp contacts doesn't merge with Google Contacts](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/130943/55984)
* [Exact same contact shown twice](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/133285/55984)
* <https://github.com/WhisperSystems/Signal-Android/issues/4191>
* <https://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help/contact-duplication-phone-dialer-app-t3662691>
* <https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/duplicate-dialer-t3182676>
**Attempts to fix**
* Customize the view in contacts app is not a solutions.
* Cleared the Contacts Storage data
Any suggestion how to fix it without manual touching all contacts?<issue_comment>username_1: I solved by giving all the permissions to the contacts/dialer app. Probably one of those solved the issue.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: I solved this issue by editing all my Google contacts to make sure they contain full country code and no dashes or spaces between the numbers. In the Google Contacts landing page (web) they will all look OK but once you click edit you might find some with the incorrect format. Doing this will enable the Dialer app to link the mobile and Whats App contacts correctly. I know this is still a tedious manual fix but it is the only one I found to work.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: Expected the same behaviour like in the question above. Duplicate entries (for each messenger/linked data contact) while searching, distinct entries in the normal list view.
I failed on so many tries and tried to solve it and therefore would like to share a very messy but still pretty failsafe variant for this (at least I think it is).
1. Open <https://contacts.google.com/>
2. Export the data for fail-safety (had chosen Google CSV)
3. Add all data to a new label (or might be called group) with a name like "old ones"
4. Import this downloaded data afterwards. There should be a new label (or group) with the imported data
**Variant A (more unsafe, worked for me):**
5. Then I merged all duplicate contacts
6. All contacts showed the linked data directly and searching showed distinct results
**Variant B (not tried, but should be working well and safe):**
5. Check out that your synchronized contacts that work will show up with the newly imported label. I do not know if this will work because I do not know if more than one contact can be associated with a whatsapp profile...
6. Either merge or delete the old contacts
7. Result untested like said
**System**
* Android 9 (Android One)
* Phone: Mi A2 Lite
* Setup about one week before
Hope this helps since like youre approach by saving every contact all over.
Greetings
**EDIT1** One important note. Every user that was imported in the variant A has now an addition field containing the image url of this user (the images were still present, might be some merge conflict so deleting the old ones could be better)
**EDIT2** In my case, exporting and importing without merging will loose all contact images although they are listed in the exported file... (thanks!).
With Variant A you will still have theses images but an additional "Photo" field in the contact that stores the image url (can be managed in the contacts list on your computers browser)
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/14 | 953 | 4,066 | <issue_start>username_0: How do I stop my device from sending my location to Google every second, even when the location setting is off? *(Which is illegal because I declined Google from taking my location data because I turned it off and they still collect it anyway.)*
[Google was caught collecting location data EVERY second from android phones when the Location setting is turned off.](https://thehackernews.com/2017/11/android-location-tracking.html) Now I know why my phone battery is so terrible.
If I leave my phone stationary in my house on standby, it lasts 6-8 hours, which is bad as it should last at least 12 hours stationary on standby. If I go outside and move around, 40% of my battery goes in 2 hours so on a 100% charge when outside moving around, my battery lasts 2-3 hours. The battery drains faster when I'm moving around than when the phone is still, and it drains even faster when inside transport than walking. How do I REALLY turn location tracking off?
Before anyone says, "maybe your phone has a virus", it was like that with a terrible battery since I brought the phone with a fresh installation, and I installed every app on my phone from Google Play except for [Gab](https://gab.ai/about/android).
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 and Android 6.0.1
**Update**
I have made the exact same journey with my wifi, mobile data and location off and my battery only drained by 5% in one hour intead of 35% in one hour. As the mobile network tracks my location with all 3 off, the battery drain is not due to the location tracking by my network. It's also not due to any apps, as apps can only track my location when the location is on (of which a window appears asking me if I want to turn location on so the app can use it) and the location icon shows in notifications. Remember that my battery lasts much longer when stationary but abysmal when moving around.
How do I fix this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: Even I had read that article, but possibly could do nothing to stop Google. Our lives are so very dependent on Google. We use lots of Google apps like Gmail, Gdrive, YouTube, Chrome, Maps and others. It is not always possible to eliminate Google from our daily lives.
As @Izzy has mentioned, you can flash a custom ROM and remove all google apps. That can eliminate the possibility of your location being sent to Google without your permission. But take that route only if you are sure that you can properly flash a custom ROM, otherwise you may end up with a bricked device.
Other than this, you can disable all Google apps, including PlayStore and Play Services. But I can assure you that many apps (even apps other than those by Google) won't work if you disable the latter.
You can prevent all Google apps and services from getting data access, whether WiFi or cellular. There are very good apps like [DataEye](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lotusflare.datasensor) which can block specific apps from accessing data connection, including system apps and services. I've been using it mainly to prevent apps from showing up ads, and it works great. In this way, you can stop Play Services from getting data access, but the apps based on Play Services will continue to work.
These are a few of the methods that a layman can use. If you can root your phone, then you can remove all Google apps except PlayStore and Play Services (don't remove these two, otherwise many apps won't function). Other than these, I don't think we can specifically do anything else to stop Google from reading our location.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Really interesting conversation. In my case when move a lot and not really using my phone I simply set it to the most battery saving mode, it limits CPU speed, disables any kind of networking communication (except for plain phone calls and sms messages) it also disables available sensors. It pretty much turns your phone into a dummy phone. I know it isn't really the solution if you use your phone the way it was intended. But I thought it would help.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/14 | 774 | 3,294 | <issue_start>username_0: My problem is exactly the one described in [Migrate whatsapp from phone (old expired number) to another one?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/69983/migrate-whatsapp-from-phone-old-expired-number-to-another-one).
I want to move my WhatsApp account from my old phone to a new one, but the SIM of the old phone is already expired (nonetheless, I currently can use my WhatsApp in it). In my case, what I want is to continue using that WhatsApp account on my new phone. I don't care about the chat history or contacts (I already save them).
So, I have read that in a rooted phone, by accessing the `/storage/Android/data` and copying the `com.whatsapp` folder and replacing it in the same directory of the new phone, the account can be moved and no verification number is needed. I have noticed that even with a non-rooted phone, I can access those folders, copy them, and replace them, as in the instruction, but in my case, it did not work.
Is there are differences in the content of, for instance `com.whatsapp` folder, when you access in rooted mode and non-rooted mode? If not, what I am doing wrong?<issue_comment>username_1: Even I had read that article, but possibly could do nothing to stop Google. Our lives are so very dependent on Google. We use lots of Google apps like Gmail, Gdrive, YouTube, Chrome, Maps and others. It is not always possible to eliminate Google from our daily lives.
As @Izzy has mentioned, you can flash a custom ROM and remove all google apps. That can eliminate the possibility of your location being sent to Google without your permission. But take that route only if you are sure that you can properly flash a custom ROM, otherwise you may end up with a bricked device.
Other than this, you can disable all Google apps, including PlayStore and Play Services. But I can assure you that many apps (even apps other than those by Google) won't work if you disable the latter.
You can prevent all Google apps and services from getting data access, whether WiFi or cellular. There are very good apps like [DataEye](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lotusflare.datasensor) which can block specific apps from accessing data connection, including system apps and services. I've been using it mainly to prevent apps from showing up ads, and it works great. In this way, you can stop Play Services from getting data access, but the apps based on Play Services will continue to work.
These are a few of the methods that a layman can use. If you can root your phone, then you can remove all Google apps except PlayStore and Play Services (don't remove these two, otherwise many apps won't function). Other than these, I don't think we can specifically do anything else to stop Google from reading our location.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Really interesting conversation. In my case when move a lot and not really using my phone I simply set it to the most battery saving mode, it limits CPU speed, disables any kind of networking communication (except for plain phone calls and sms messages) it also disables available sensors. It pretty much turns your phone into a dummy phone. I know it isn't really the solution if you use your phone the way it was intended. But I thought it would help.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/15 | 517 | 1,892 | <issue_start>username_0: So, the audio output jack of my Samsung Note 5 just broke and it costs too much to get it fixed locally.
Would I be able to use the micro USB port as a replacement for my audio jack assuming I had a micro USB to AUX adaptor?
Phone Model SM-N9208
Android Ver. 7.0<issue_comment>username_1: As said in [this XDA post](https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/usb-audio-note-5-t3196346),
>
> Clearly the Note 5 supports USB audio, but it appears to not work properly.
>
>
>
So you can be sure it is, but also you should be aware of potential incompatibilities with your USB audio peripherals.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: [Source](https://www.lifewire.com/usb-to-aux-cable-in-car-audio-3986249)
This is true, in most cases, if you plug a USB to aux cable into your phone and connect it to your head unit. Some phones and MP3 players are designed to output audio signals via USB connection, like the original HTC Dream that used a single micro-USB connector for both power and audio output, but most phones and MP3 players come with a standard 3.5mm or 2.5mm TRRS headphone jack for a reason.
Many phones and MP3 players aren’t specifically designed to output sound via their USB connection. The USB connection is capable of transferring digital data back and forth, and can likely also be used to charge the device, but it usually won’t be designed to output an audio signal.
The only case where you would want, or need, to output audio from a phone’s USB connection to an aux input in your head unit is if the phone didn’t also include a headphone jack. Some phones, like the original G1/HTC Dream, omitted a headphone jack in favor of the ability to output sound via the USB connection.
Can't guarantee you for your specific device but you should try this product. Its easily available in local stores and online shopping sites too.
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/15 | 304 | 1,207 | <issue_start>username_0: The solution in accepted answer here works on Nougat 7.1.2 using Gboard
[What do I say to make a new line when using voice recognition?](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/12639/131553)
But irritatingly, microphone switches off when you move to new line or paragraph and you need to activate it again, breaking the dictation and thought flow
**How to prevent that on Nougat 7.1.2 ( not rooted)?**
Please don't suggest any apps<issue_comment>username_1: You just simply say `enter`, as the `enter` key on the keyboard is responsible for adding a new line, same works with speech recognition.
I came across this thing when I needed to type a message on WhatsApp and the enter key was replaced by an emoji key. I tried this trick and it worked!
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: How to get a new line with voice typing in Android. This works with a Samsung Galaxy A51
1 Before activating voice typing icon press enter on phone keyboard several times bringing the cursor right down the page.
2 Activate Voice typing, Starting as normal at top of page.
3 When requiring new line or paragraph, just touch down below line with finger and proceed.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/16 | 460 | 1,725 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy J500F. Trying to get more storage, I moved all of the system files to the sd card and now the phone won't turn on. The PC will not recognize the phone (no ding, no device manager detect).
Not able to get into recovery mode. Im not able to charge the battery either.
How to recover a phone in this condition? I used two JIG's (one I bought and one I made) it didn't work.
I have downloaded the firmware but I can't flash the phone (or can I?).<issue_comment>username_1: If you moved the `/system` file elsewhere, then your device is *bricked* (moving `/system` files to create space [doesn't help](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/110929/131553) as that space is not available to user for data)
Having done this without realising the implications, it is unlikely you would be able to flash stock ROM on your own. It's best you take it to service centre where it may be resurrected using ODIN /JTAG tool
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You would still be able to boot it into download (ODIN) mode,
Just press and hold `Vol` + `Power key` buttons until you see the download mode.
After that connect it to your PC and run Odin and flash your stock-rom.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm sorry, but you can't repair your Device. The Folder "/system" gives the ability for your Smartphone. Without it, you can't use it. Just like the System32 on Windows, removing it causes BSOD (Blue screen of Death).
I recommend you to take into a really smart repair shop and the motherboard needs to be probably replaced. If you don't want that, then try to flash the stock rom (yes, it deletes Root too but try SP Flash Tool and ODIN).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/16 | 486 | 1,803 | <issue_start>username_0: If I point my browser (Chrome browser) to <http://maps.google.com> it automatically opens the Google Maps app.
Is there a way to avoid this and keep using the site through the browser?
If it matters, I'm on Android Lollipop on Samsung tablet.
I couldnt find the settings corollary in Chrome described in this post re same concern in Dolphin [how to keep using Google Maps in browser and avoid launching the app?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/109042/how-to-keep-using-google-maps-in-browser-and-avoid-launching-the-app). Is it in flags?<issue_comment>username_1: If you moved the `/system` file elsewhere, then your device is *bricked* (moving `/system` files to create space [doesn't help](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/110929/131553) as that space is not available to user for data)
Having done this without realising the implications, it is unlikely you would be able to flash stock ROM on your own. It's best you take it to service centre where it may be resurrected using ODIN /JTAG tool
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You would still be able to boot it into download (ODIN) mode,
Just press and hold `Vol` + `Power key` buttons until you see the download mode.
After that connect it to your PC and run Odin and flash your stock-rom.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm sorry, but you can't repair your Device. The Folder "/system" gives the ability for your Smartphone. Without it, you can't use it. Just like the System32 on Windows, removing it causes BSOD (Blue screen of Death).
I recommend you to take into a really smart repair shop and the motherboard needs to be probably replaced. If you don't want that, then try to flash the stock rom (yes, it deletes Root too but try SP Flash Tool and ODIN).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/18 | 719 | 2,714 | <issue_start>username_0: Since quite some time I am having some peculiar performance problems on my Motorola Moto X Force. Sometimes any interaction (like just opening Chrome for example) takes incredibly long until it responds. This also happens after clearing all apps in the task switcher and it can also happen pretty soon after rebooting the phone.
Imho a phone with a 4x 2.00GHz Cortex-A57 + 4x 1.50GHz Cortex-A53 (Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, 64bit) and 3 GiB RAM should not have such problems.
Thinking some app might hog the CPU in the background (though I do not have any battery problems - it can go for over 48 hours without charging) I installed some system monitoring apps in order to get to the bottom of this.
One app, [System Monitor Lite](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.systemmonitor.lite) has the ability to log in the background, when enabled. I wanted to check if I can correlate CPU or RAM usage with the periods where the phone runs slow.
*However* once the background logging of that app is active, the phone immediately runs noticeably smoother! And it runs smooth as long as the background logging is active. Once I turn it off, the phone will get slow again after some time.
This makes me think now that this phone (or Android 7.0) has a power management problem. i.e. letting the CPU(s) run in a low performance state, when it should not.
Has anyone else ever experienced something like that or any ideas how to combat this?<issue_comment>username_1: If you moved the `/system` file elsewhere, then your device is *bricked* (moving `/system` files to create space [doesn't help](https://android.stackexchange.com/q/110929/131553) as that space is not available to user for data)
Having done this without realising the implications, it is unlikely you would be able to flash stock ROM on your own. It's best you take it to service centre where it may be resurrected using ODIN /JTAG tool
Upvotes: 2 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: You would still be able to boot it into download (ODIN) mode,
Just press and hold `Vol` + `Power key` buttons until you see the download mode.
After that connect it to your PC and run Odin and flash your stock-rom.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_3: I'm sorry, but you can't repair your Device. The Folder "/system" gives the ability for your Smartphone. Without it, you can't use it. Just like the System32 on Windows, removing it causes BSOD (Blue screen of Death).
I recommend you to take into a really smart repair shop and the motherboard needs to be probably replaced. If you don't want that, then try to flash the stock rom (yes, it deletes Root too but try SP Flash Tool and ODIN).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/18 | 173 | 671 | <issue_start>username_0: If I'm on a Google Hangouts Call or Google Meet call and a phone call comes in, it kicks me off without giving me an option. Is there a way to control this behavior?<issue_comment>username_1: This behavior can be prevented by enabling do not disturb mode while on the hangouts call.
That by itself is a manual solution, but you could use Tasker (or a similar app) to automatically enable / disable do not disturb when Hangouts is open.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I have found that if you are on a wi-fi network, you can turn on airplaine mode, which disables your calls. Then re-enable wi-fi and connect to Hangouts Meet.
Upvotes: 2 |
2017/12/20 | 417 | 1,546 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to use an app that places the hamburger menu on the system bar (with Home, Back, and Recent apps buttons). On devices that *have* a system bar (i.e., these buttons are on the screen), the menu is easily accessible. But now I'm trying to use the app on a device that has physical Home, Back, and Recent apps buttons. The system bar isn't shown, so the menu is apparently inaccessible (where it would be is off the screen). Is there a way to still access this menu when the system bar isn't shown?<issue_comment>username_1: On many phones, long pressing on the back or recent apps button will bring up the menu.
If that doesn't work, here's a workaround: (this only works on Samsung phones)
Go to settings -> accessibility -> Dexterity and interaction -> Assistant menu, turn it on. There will now be a floating blue circle on your screen. Open the desired app, press on the circle, and press "more options" to should bring up the menu.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: I am not aware of Android solutions to this but here is a work around . This app [Menu Button](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jettoast.menubutton) , it doesn't require root and creates a virtual menu bar to manipulate the settings for your app by creating `Home` , `Back` and `Recents`
OP has [confirmed](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/188159/how-does-one-use-apps-that-place-a-menu-on-the-system-bar-when-the-buttons-are-n/188281#comment242755_188159) that it worked for them
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/20 | 395 | 1,507 | <issue_start>username_0: I tried using this command:
```
find /src/dir -type f -exec mv --backup=numbered -t /dst/dir {} +
```
[sourced from here](https://superuser.com/a/658078/264738), but error messages suggest `find` requires root on Android. Any other ideas as to how to accomplish this? I want only the files in the destination folder (i.e. without the directory structure, all files in one directory) while maintaining the source directory structure. I've tried Termux, Terminal Emulator, and Tasker so far, without success.<issue_comment>username_1: OK, after some head-bashing I've realised there's a Linux-specific (Android being based on Linux) mistake being made here - when you type `/src/dir` the initial `/` implies that you're looking in the filesystem root, mounted at `/`. In this case, however, you're probably referring to the current directory, which will likely be in `/sdcard/` since you are not rooted. Simply omit the first slash and you're good to go (personally tested).
```
find src/dir -type f -exec mv --backup=numbered -t dst/dir {} +
```
If you find still can't perform the function (especially due to an error such as `unrecognized option`, make sure you install the latest Linux version instead of the one built in to your kernel. This can be done in Termux using `pkg install findutils`
Upvotes: 1 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: Here's the answer I managed to figure out:
```
find /SourceDir -type f -exec mv -i {} /DestinationDir ';'
```
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/20 | 414 | 1,615 | <issue_start>username_0: How do you clear the cache for a specific site on Chrome for Android?
I've already tried going to the site's settings and pressing the "Clear & Reset" button, but the site's cache still hasn't been cleared (the JavaScript file that's loaded is still the old version).
So how do I do this properly?<issue_comment>username_1: From the overflow (3 dots menu)
Settings → Site settings → tap `All sites` → choose your site
→`clear and reset`
[From Chrome help](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2392709?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&hl=en)
>
> Cached images and files: Chrome remembers parts of pages to help them open faster during your next visit. Text and images from pages you've visited in Chrome are removed.
>
>
>
You will also lose browsing history, cookies and site data
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: I use this decision (but it applies to all sites): Settings -> Privacy -> Clear browsing data. Then chose time range -> Clear data
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_3: The option that worked for me was:
1. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data
2. Check "Cached images and files".
3. Optionally select a time range if you know when the cache was created.
4. Click on "Clear data". You are then able to select your specific site. This step is made easier by the previous step because then the list will be shorter.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_4: Under the overflow menu, click the "i" in a circle, and then "Cookies." You can then click the trash can to clear all data for just the site (Chrome calls it all "cookies").
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/21 | 760 | 3,061 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm wanting to understand what is happening when a device needs configuring with WiFi credentials, but no other communication is apparent.
For example, with the [Broadlink RM Mini3](https://www.cnx-software.com/2016/06/28/broadlink-rm-mini-3-is-a-10-wifi-ir-blaster-for-home-automation/) WiFi IR Blaster it's a rather simple process: download and run the required app from the Play store, enter the WiFi details (SSID, Password), turn on the device and click connect within the app. A few seconds later, the device has been configured to run on the relevant network.
By what process is such a device configured when there appears no bluetooth connection etc. that would facilitate the initial connection.<issue_comment>username_1: Dan has provided you the [answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/users/12442/dan-hulme) which addresses how your IR adapter connected
Readers may find the additional information below useful for general understanding
---
**How do devices connect to Wi-Fi?** Wi-Fi access points use open frequencies (that can be used by anyone without licence), typically 2
.4 and 5 GHz. On these frequencies they keep transmitting their presence, again typically 1000 times a second. For example, your cell phone *hears* them (that's how you see all networks around you, when you enable WiFi) and responds announcing it's presence. If it is an open network (no password) , device is connected else authentication is required
Links below for details
There are two aspects:
* Establishing the connection
* Authentication
**Establishing the connection**:From our sister Information Security site [How do cellphones discover wireless APs?](https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/32996/how-do-cellphones-discover-wireless-aps) you can read the details of how it is done. It uses 802
.11 protocol to transmit [beacon frames](https://networkengineering.stackexchange.com/a/17103) which do not require prior communication to be established since it uses [open frequency -See WiFi spectrum section](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi) which is available to any device for use
**Authentication:** There is a [4 way authentication](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11i-2004#The_four-way_handshake). Details are described in linked Wiki
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It's different for different devices. Some use Bluetooth or NFC, but as you've observed that's not what's happening in your case. The most common alternative is that the device you're configuring can itself act as a Wi-Fi access point (AP): it creates its own Wi-Fi network. Your phone connects to the device's Wi-Fi network and sends it the connection details for the network you actually want, possibly via an HTTP request to a simple web server running on the device. After that, the device shuts down its Wi-Fi AP and connects to the Wi-Fi network you configured.
If there's a network problem, the device should start its own AP again to let you connect and give it some new connection details.
Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer] |
2017/12/21 | 621 | 2,522 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I log out from my Google account on Android 6.0.1 in my Galaxy A5?
I tried the following:
* Settings -> Accounts -> No such option anywhere...
* Settings -> Cloud and Accounts -> Accounts -> Google -> [three dots top right] -> Remove account -> [some warning] -> Remove account (to confirm) -> [hint saying "Account is needed by some apps. You can only remove it by resetting to factory defaults..."] -> [back to square one]
Which defeats the point because then I'd need to re-install my apps, for which I'd need to re-login.
I'm happy to take unusual routes, i.e., brute force log out by deleting files, tokens or even the entire Android tree in the file system etc. if that's an option.
---
Fun fact: I managed to log out (I'm pretty sure it was via the second option from above) last time I logged in, which was about 2 months ago. Has something changed recently? Did Google become even more adamant in pressing down its surveill^Wservices down its users throats?<issue_comment>username_1: Partly answering my own questions:
It appears that you can sign out any (other) device by going to Google's [recently used devices list](https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity?pli=1) and revoking the device's access. At the very minimum, the Play Store app will whinge with a permanent notification (one of the kind that won't go away, no matter how many times you acknowledge it) that you need to sign in again.
Edit: The notification goes away if turn off notifications for Play Store and turn them back on.
The downside:
Under syncing of app data etc. still happens under Settings -> Cloud and Accounts -> Accounts -> Google if triggered manually. Not sure how that's possible if the device has access revoked...
Man alive, this is an awful user experience... If Google was asking money for this kind of service, they'd be bankrupt tomorrow.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I encountered this problem yesterday and solved it with some hints from username_1's own answer.
1. [Revoke phone access to Google](https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity?pli=1). After few minutes a permanent notification will appear on a phone. This notification is by Google Play services not Google Play Store.
2. Disable Google Play services in Settings -> Apps. There was a notification about Viber malfunction.
3. Remove Google account in Settings -> Cloud and accounts -> Accounts.
4. Enable Google Play services in Settings -> Apps.
Note: Samsung A3 2017, Android 7.0
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/21 | 988 | 3,806 | <issue_start>username_0: I have [iVOOMi Me5](http://www.ivoomiindia.com/me5). its with Android 7.0, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM.
In its Developer Options, there is an option to enable OEM unlocking.
If I enable **OEM unlocking** and **USB debugging**,
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/GMXS8.png)
please let me know, what I can expect?
* Will I get root access?
* Will I lose all data and installed application?
* Will I be able to use my phone in the same android and applications?
With Regards
FewL<issue_comment>username_1: OEM unlocking toggle
--------------------
What this does:
* ***Allows*** you to run the `fastboot oem unlock` command from fastboot mode and hence root your phone.
What this **does not** do:
* Wipe your phone
* Delete your applications
* Clear your data, photos or media
* Change your Android version
* Root your phone
* Anything else
Why you would want to enable this:
* If you're rooting your phone, updating the OS or just unlocking your bootloader.
USB Debugging
-------------
What this does:
* Enables full access to your device from a connected computer (security risk)
What this **does not** do:
* Wipe your phone
* Delete your applications
* Clear your data, photos or media
* Change your Android version
* Root your phone
* Anything else
Why you would want to enable this:
* If you're making use of the `adb` program to communicate between a computer and your phone. [More info.](https://android.stackexchange.com/tags/usb-debugging/info)
Final judgement **(TL;DR)**
---------------------------
I recommend you keep both of these toggles switched off unless you are a developer, are helping a developer or wish to root your phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: ### OEM unlocking
Toggling this on allows you to use [fastboot](/questions/tagged/fastboot "show questions tagged 'fastboot'") to unlock your [bootloader](/questions/tagged/bootloader "show questions tagged 'bootloader'"). This is needed if you wish to install a custom recovery like [twrp](/questions/tagged/twrp "show questions tagged 'twrp'") (see also: [recovery-mode](/questions/tagged/recovery-mode "show questions tagged 'recovery-mode'")) – for most devices a required step if you wish to install a [custom ROM](/tags/custom-roms/info).
As pointed out: this toggle just *permits* you to unlock the bootloader – it neither does the unlocking itself, nor does it root your device or perform any other action. If you don't plan on any of the above described things, keep this toggle off. Note that the process of unlocking itself (not the switching of that toggle) on most devices performs an implicit [factory-reset](/questions/tagged/factory-reset "show questions tagged 'factory-reset'") – i.e. it wipes all your data. This is a security measure.
### USB debugging
This is a very useful feature: when enabled, you can use [ADB](/tags/adb/info) to access your device for many purposes – including the most complete backup you can create without rooting your device, accessing the system logs, copying files to/from the device, and more.
The "security risk" involved with this switch is relatively low: on first access, you will have to "authorize" the requesting computer on your Android device – so an unauthorized person would need to unlock it (if the person can do that, it also can switch the toggle). You still can keep it off and only toggle it on when needed.
The links above are going to our tag wikis, I recommend you looking into them for further details. Another recommended reading is my article [ADB for end-users](https://android.izzysoft.de/articles/named/adb-for-end-users) (as pointed out, disclosure: I'm the author of that article, and that link goes to my own Android website).
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/22 | 310 | 783 | <issue_start>username_0: I can't seem to use `netcfg` on Nougat. If I use `ifconfig ip` is not updating.
If there is another method to change IP on command line or `adb shell`, I am all ears.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try using `ip` command.
[How it compares to ifconfig](https://p5r.uk/blog/2010/ifconfig-ip-comparison.html)
Edit:
To set up an IP address you can use:
>
> ip address add 192.168.0.77 dev eth0
>
>
>
or the long form
>
> ip addr add 192.168.0.77/24 broadcast 192.168.0.255 dev eth0
>
>
>
look up current config using
>
> ip addr show
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: In you terminal, run these commands:
```
adb root
adb shell
$ ifconfig eth0 192.168.138.2 # to fix your address
$ netcfg # show address
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/22 | 386 | 1,085 | <issue_start>username_0: I installed The Trail on my Moto E 4.
I uninstalled it. But, I thought I might try the game again. So, I reinstalled it. But, the game started up from where I left off the first time.
So, how do I get rid of the previous game data files?
It seemed like the second installation took a lot less time.
I am new to these larger games. I have tried a few of the smaller ones like Float Plane. (Are files for that game still on my phone, too?)
I do have a File Manager app.<issue_comment>username_1: You can try using `ip` command.
[How it compares to ifconfig](https://p5r.uk/blog/2010/ifconfig-ip-comparison.html)
Edit:
To set up an IP address you can use:
>
> ip address add 192.168.0.77 dev eth0
>
>
>
or the long form
>
> ip addr add 192.168.0.77/24 broadcast 192.168.0.255 dev eth0
>
>
>
look up current config using
>
> ip addr show
>
>
>
Upvotes: 3 <issue_comment>username_2: In you terminal, run these commands:
```
adb root
adb shell
$ ifconfig eth0 192.168.138.2 # to fix your address
$ netcfg # show address
```
Upvotes: 0 |
2017/12/23 | 472 | 2,029 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an Android device with a broken screen and I'd like to turn it into a dedicated Linux server.
Now I'm reading articles found by googling but I'm still not sure what is the best way to do this. One way I've found so far is using Linux Deploy after rooting my phone. However, I'm still not sure it is the best and valid way since I have a little knowledge on Android and Linux.
I have listed below what I want.
* A dedicated Linux server so it doesn't need to be run alongside Android. (I don't worry about its performance but I want to fully utilize the device's performance.)
* A server which can be accessed via SSH clients such as PuTTY.
* A full featured Linux server on which I can run Python and MySQL. (I hope it can be a replacement for my Google Cloud service.)
Can somebody give me a guide for this?<issue_comment>username_1: Since Android IS Linux you can use the existing Android configured by your carrier/manufacturer to to run Linux applications. The other approach is to replace the entire OS on the device and this is heavily dependent on the device. Not because compatibility with the CPU or even drivers is a big issue but because carriers lock down features of the device and the boot loader process is extremely convoluted on android devices as well as the need for a image or "rom" to install the distribution as well as a way to flash it to the device all of which are things that are specific to the device and may be locked by the carrier.
You can use an app called Linux Deploy to install a chrooted Debian distribution. But this will use the Linux kernel provided by the Android OS itself.
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.meefik.linuxdeploy>
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I believe you will be unable to get the G2 to do what you want - As its a relatively niche phone, with locked (albeit probably hackable bootloader) there won't be a standard Linux distro for the phone - and rolling your own would be inordinately difficult.
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/23 | 462 | 1,951 | <issue_start>username_0: I had an LG G2, running LineageOS 7.1 with enabled encryption. I took regular backups using TWRP 3 (which can deal with encryption).
The phone broke. I now want to restore the backup using TWRP on a new LG G2.
How can I restore the backup from the old phone using encryption onto the new phone (no encryption yet)?
I tried to restore the backup as-is and it doesn't boot (black screen). Anything special that I need to do before restoring?
Should I first encrypt the new phone and then restore the backup? Or do I need to strip the encryption from the backup somehow before restoring it?<issue_comment>username_1: As it turns out, TWRP/nandroid backups aren't encrypted. The encryption layer sits lower at the level of the device.
You can therefore restore the backup on a new device like any other backup simply by using the restore function in TWRP. You have to re-enable encryption afterwards, of course.
This also means that backup data is *not* encrypted and therefore must be protected in storage. I've never read this anywhere; be aware of the security implications.
Edit: The reason for the above mentioned boot problem was unrelated to the backup. I had the wrong bootstack on the new phone and first needed to upgrade to the most recent stock rom.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There's no reason as to why the device won't turn on at all if it's of the same exact model as the backed up one. Unless if the twrp backup got corrupt and you restored ignoring the message digest check (MD5). Remember before accessing TWRP if device is encrypted, TWRP asks for decryption password to decrypt data hence you copied files after it's decryption. There's no need to even think about encryption. Just if the backup doesn't work, and I'm sure you have TWRP, grab a freshly downloaded lineage and flash it to device. It's better to have a working phone with your data lost than having a bricked one
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/25 | 369 | 1,579 | <issue_start>username_0: Some apps have annoying permissions like installing shortcut on the homescreen (everytime u open it). How do I disable these permissions? (see picture)
<issue_comment>username_1: As it turns out, TWRP/nandroid backups aren't encrypted. The encryption layer sits lower at the level of the device.
You can therefore restore the backup on a new device like any other backup simply by using the restore function in TWRP. You have to re-enable encryption afterwards, of course.
This also means that backup data is *not* encrypted and therefore must be protected in storage. I've never read this anywhere; be aware of the security implications.
Edit: The reason for the above mentioned boot problem was unrelated to the backup. I had the wrong bootstack on the new phone and first needed to upgrade to the most recent stock rom.
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: There's no reason as to why the device won't turn on at all if it's of the same exact model as the backed up one. Unless if the twrp backup got corrupt and you restored ignoring the message digest check (MD5). Remember before accessing TWRP if device is encrypted, TWRP asks for decryption password to decrypt data hence you copied files after it's decryption. There's no need to even think about encryption. Just if the backup doesn't work, and I'm sure you have TWRP, grab a freshly downloaded lineage and flash it to device. It's better to have a working phone with your data lost than having a bricked one
Upvotes: 1 |
2017/12/25 | 471 | 1,786 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way (application or other) to have PC receive notifications about text messages on Android phone (ability to reply is also welcome)? I don't want to have my messages uploaded to the cloud due to the privacy concerns, so it is preferable to have messages sharing only when using the same wifi network.
I tried using AirDroid and PulseSMS - however both are cloud-based as far as I can tell. I also tried Samsung Flow but did not like it very much (it uses bluetooth instead of wifi for communication).
Please note that this question differs from [this one](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/ask), as I do not want to have my messages cloud-synced.
EDIT: Forgot to add, I have Samsung Galaxy S8 as a phone and use Windows 10 on desktop. Cortana is unavailable in my language.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not sure about windows based alternatives, but KDEConnect works locally. You need to be on the same WiFi connection to make it work. Alternatively you can take a look at [this app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.Pushjet.api&hl=en) and some suggestions [in this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3t6dnz/for_those_looking_for_alternatives_to_pushbullet/)
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: After extensive research I found two programs that seem to offer the desired functionality, that is [Samsung SideSync](http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/side-sync/) and [MyPhoneExplorer](http://www.fjsoft.at/en/). For the time being I have decided to settle down on using the former, as the latter seems to suffer from stability problems (crashes, freezes).
Update: I use [Your Phone](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/your-phone/9nmpj99vjbwv?activetab=pivot:overviewtab) now.
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