# Question
Title: Can't download apps from Google Play store via mobile network
I have a **Sony Xperia sola** in Egypt. I bought it with Gingerbread, then I upgraded to ICS 4.0.4. After the upgrade, I became unable to download any apps from Google Play using my mobile network, and while using Wi-Fi the download is slower than before the upgrade.

I tried all available solutions like clearing cache or clearing data from Google Play or Google Services Framework, in *Settings* -\> *Apps* -\> *All*. How can I fix this problem? As it is very serious, many times I'm at places without Wi-fi and I need to download a missing app, or upgrade another one.

# Answer
This really sounds stupid, but when the time and date are wrong, most Google apps won't work.
> 1 votes

# Answer
You may have a problem with data connectivity. You can check this (See, for example, here)) by either

* Looking the type of your data connectivity in

settings -\> about phone -\> status -\> mobile network type
* Consulting the icon indicator on top. H+ and 3G should allow you to download apps.

It you are not on a fast network it may be that the APN settings are not correct for your carrier or that your account is not defined correctly with your carrier. For APN settings you can consult your carrier, its web site or an app (look for APN and your country name). For account definition you'll need to consult your carrier.

WiFi maybe slower because 4.0 is heavy on the Xperia sola because it only has 512MB RAM. You can watch the RAM load with an app such as Android system info
> 0 votes

# Answer
Assuming you have a Mobile Data plan or working WiFi connection:

1. Go to App Info page of Play store.
2. `Clear data` and then `Clear cache`
3. Then click on `Force stop`
4. Now download latest Play store .apk file from this link
5. After the download, install the Play Store from the file.
6. Done.
> 0 votes

# Answer
If nothing works just go to Google hangout installed on your devica and sign in and signout 5 times,then return to playstore and try downloading any app,it might work. I called up the google support team and got the issue fixed in this way.
> -3 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, google-play-store, mobile-network, sony-xperia-sola
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title: locked out of my phone

text:
# Question
Title: locked out of my phone
I have a galaxy s4 and I put a lock on it. I don't know the pin code. I tried using android device manager and it reset my lock code, but still says its the wrong password or pin. I have reset it over 20 times. It always says its the wrong password or pin. I have switched it up to see if it matters. The keyboard changes to fit my password or pin, so i know its updating and changing the password. Is there any way at ALL to unlock it or fix android device manager with out factory resetting it? Please. I cant lose everything on my phone.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Hello Tyler the Android device manager works if you had previously set it up before hand, as well as Samsung's find my mobile.

When you use the device manager, are you able to see it on the map? Can you click ring to see if it responds? If so then you should be able to reset your lockscreen. After you reset the lockscreen password, the device should change its lockscreen from a pin to a black transparent bar to input your newly made password. Also make sure that the right device is selected when doing this.

If the lockscreen doesn't change try turning off the device for a few seconds then power on. Make sure the device has Internet connection as well. If none of the so solutions work, your only option would be to hard reset the device.

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Tags: lock-screens
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to adjust the memory allocation to increase the allocation for apps?
I have an Mi Traveler Android model 10R2 tablet and I am continuously getting a "memory low" message. I have added a SD card and moved some apps to the card, but still get the same messages. In checking the storage area, it shows the allocation of memory as follows:

* Total space 3.09GB
* Apps 84.95MB
* Downloads 116MB
* Misc. 19.16MB
* Available 2.87GB

Then under Apps, it shows the following:

* Total space 252MB
* Apps 204MB
* Available 21.94MB

Is there a way to adjust the memory allocation to increase the allocation for apps?

It seems that I am only getting the low memory when apps are updating or new apps are being downloaded.

# Answer
as it stands your internal memory is unable to increase. Adding a SD card will **only** increase space for music, pictures and some apps. My assumptions are that your phone is a lower end affordable device. These are plagued with smaller memory, that are almost always maxed out right out of the box. Your solutions are limited to your device and the applications you install.

One solution would be to move as many apps to your SD card as possible. The problem lies with many apps not supporting this feature.

Second solution would be to run only the apps your phone came with and not update them. Of course this is not what a user would want, and is not recommended.

The last option would be to buy a new phone with internal space of at least 4GB to not run into this trouble, of course the more internal space the better. Also note that alot of apps use more space because higher end phones have the ability to have them installed. This leaves lower end phones in trouble because they can no longer run the apps they use to. Sorry to be bearer of bad news, I hope this information was of help.
> 1 votes

# Answer
The listed amounts are for the internal memory.
> 0 votes

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Tags: storage, insufficient-memory
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# Question
Title: How can I automatically delete the oldest Photos which are uploaded to the Cloud (Google+, Dropbox, …)?
When I was shooting photos mostly on my offline point and shoot camera, there was one obvious way to manage the pictures: copy them to desktop via USB, then delete from camera. This was typically automated using picasa out similar.

Then came the smartphones. You can still use the same technique, but Google+ and dropbox offer instant upload for backup purposes. So everything I shoot is copied to the cloud, but I still keep it in my phone. I can delete, but that's not automated at all. And I have to be sure not to delete stuff that wasn't yet uploaded.

Am I missing something here? Is there an obvious solution to this problem? Or is everyone fine with using USB like with regular cameras?

# Answer
Dropbox's new Carousel app has an option to "Free up phone space". This will delete photos from your phone that have been uploaded to Dropbox.

It's not automatic, and perhaps not exactly what you want, but if the real problem is running out of space on your phone it will probably help.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Personally I just delete photos from my device every month, and with Google+ photos its easy to see which have been uploaded and which haven't.

On the main "Photos" menu, above your photos there is a status for Auto-backup.

Also, from the "On Device" menu item, you can specify which folders get backed up.
> 0 votes

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Tags: sync, photos, google-plus, dropbox, cloud
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title: internal SD card not initialising

text:
# Question
Title: internal SD card not initialising
Micromax A121. couldn't access the internal SD card whenever I try to open gallery, rebooted several times. I lost some of the files and data due to this . Can anyone help to take the corrective meassure

# Answer
the problems you are experiencing are related to your device software. I hope they release updates for you as this will fix the bug issues you are having.

For the time being I would suggest:

restarting your device, safely removing SD card and re inserting, pluging your phone to a computer and unpluging. Do this over a few cycles untill you can sync your SD card.

Another option would be to save your SD card files to your computer, then formatting the SD card with your phone. Afterwards proceed to moving your files back to your SD card. Although you will see results more with this method I would not recommend this unless as a last resort. Also be careful as this method can wipe your data.
> 0 votes

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Tags: internal-sd
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# Question
Title: MTK Logger, MTK Android Suite Daemon, and omacp
I've got an Acer E380 running Android 4.2. I suddenly seem to have a load of "apps" in the *Settings \> Apps \> All* list, such as:

1. MTK logger
2. MTK android suite Daemon
3. omacp, and others

These all have worryingly high amounts of permissions - all are allowed to send texts, call numbers, access, modify and create contacts, accounts, etc. I have no recollection of installing these, and it looks to me to be some form of virus (and a little research online seems to back this up).

I've run Kaspersky and AVG virus scans, yet they say my device is clean - so I'm now at all as to what to do? Is this a virus and if so, how do I remove it, as there seems to be no APK files that has caused it.

PS. I'm not afraid of a factory reset either!

# Answer
> 2 votes
From the Looks of it, those apps seem to be part of the "bloatware" that comes with most phones out of the box.

In android, apps cannot be installed unless you choose for them to be installed. Even third party apps always show up with a "would you like to install this?" followed by the application and its permission. Then you have a final choice to install or not, based on the permissions it requires.

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Tags: applications, system-apps
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title: What is Android's sleep mode

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# Question
Title: What is Android's sleep mode
Many developers speak of Android's sleep mode.

When exactly the device goes into sleep mode ?

What is st standby mode ?

How standby and sleep mode are different (or related)?

When the device goes to standby ?

What are the factors deciding whether standby or sleep mode ?

Is there any thing called deep sleep ? (or deep standby), If so, info on it please...

What services are shut down in sleep mode ?

What will happen to the shut services on device wakeup.

Consider I am downloading a file using ES Downloader, and gives the hide option.

Say it's a huge file like 100mb, CASE 1 : My device screen dims, then screen turns off, but not locked. CASE 2 : My device screen dims, then screen turns off, and it goes to locked state.

# Answer
> 7 votes
A few to much questions for a single post, though they are mostly related. Let's roll up from the end:

**Deep Sleep** is a state where the CPU has "nothing to do at all". Depending on the tasks the device has to perform, CPU runs in different "speeds" (frequencies). Say you've got a 1 GHz CPU, that doesn't mean it permanently runs at 1 GHz (and eats your battery); it will only "fully power up to that" if there is demand for it. On average, it will run on much lower frequencies, down to ~50 MHz. If there's really nothing to do, the system will "send it to sleep", and set a timer to wake it up later. This state is called "deep sleep".

Your device goes to **Standby** only when you've turned the display off, never when the display is turned on. IMHO "Standby" and "Sleep mode" are synonyms. But switching off your display is not the only criterium for entering Standby. Depending on your device's settings and apps currently started/running, e.g. running downloads might continue, as well as other "ongoing calculations". The "locked state" usually has nothing to do with it: that's rather a "security measure" against "unwanted access".

What services are stopped when you switch off the screen is something no generic answer can be given to: this very much differs not only between devices and Android versions, but also depends on what apps you have installed and how they're programmed/configured.

As for your specific example: This again depends. Say you've switched off mobile data, and run your download on WiFi. Your "WiFi Standby Policy" is set to cut the connection when the screen is turned off. Results for your download should be obvious then :)

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Note that this answer most likely is incomplete, as the topic is rather complex – and your number of questions don't make it easy to answer in a short manner.

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Tags: applications, stock-android, android-sdk, standby, sleep
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# Question
Title: How to back up DSLR pictures with Android?
I'm going to be traveling soon and taking a DSLR camera and Galaxy S5 mobile phone. **How could I transfer the pictures to my phone and then to a backup service such as DropBox or Google Drive?** I anticipate taking more than 100 GB of pictures.

# Answer
Wi-fi memory cards! That is, if your camera doesn't have Wi-fi capability itself.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye-Fi

A comparison between two brands:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4616822206/battle-of-the-wi-fi-cards-eye-fi-vs-transcend

It's pretty cool stuff. Quoting from dpreview:

> Eye-Fi and Transcend wireless cards can both connect to a smartphone or tablet, providing the ability to wirelessly transfer images and videos to the device.
> 0 votes

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Tags: backup
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# Question
Title: How to restore expired WhatsApp chat history?
My phone's internal memory is full so I'm planning to reset my entire phone in order to update my whatsapp, however I want to keep my old conversations.

How do I retrieve my WhatsApp conversations after it has expired?

# Answer
> 2 votes
You can use Helium backup to backup all your chats, groups, etc. Moreover, this app can be used to backup all the applications on your phone.

You can store this backup on your PC, and when you reset your phone, you can upload the whole backup folder on your SD card and initiate a restore from Helium app.

If you are not rooted, you will need its desktop application to backup your phone. It's pretty simple and reliable. You can refer to Helium Wiki in case you get stuck.

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, restore, chat
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# Question
Title: Can I download a file in Chrome into Dropbox so that it gets uploaded to Dropbox?
Is there a way to download a file in Chrome (on my Nexus 7) and then have it uploaded to a folder in Dropbox? On a desktop PC, I'd just save it into the Dropbox folder and the app would upload it.

Either that, or given the URL to the file somehow get it into my Dropbox?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you have downloaded a file and want to upload it to dropbox then you can do it inside "Dropbox" app by using "Upload here" option in menu. or you can use any file manager which provides cloud facility such as "ES File Explorer". https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop

or if you do not want to download it locally then there are some websites which directly upload files from url like "http://ctrlq.org/save/"

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Tags: chrome-for-android, downloading, dropbox
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# Question
Title: fastboot flash = FAILED (remote: invalid bootloader image)
After breaking CyanogenMod on my Nexus 5 I want to flash it with a factory image but all I get is:

```
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-flounder-3.43.0.0114.img
sending 'bootloader' (2970 KB)...
OKAY [  0.270s]
writing 'bootloader'...
FAILED (remote: invalid bootloader image
)
finished. total time: 0.450s

```

The same happens when I do `fastboot flash boot boot.img` with `FAILED (remote: image is not a boot image)` etc.

What could be the problem?

# Answer
> 5 votes
It looks like you've got the wrong factory image. You're trying to flash the bootloader for flounder (which I believe is for the Nexus 9). You need to download a Nexus 5 factory image which should contain a bootloader called `bootloader-hammerhead-hhz12d.img` (or similar)

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Tags: rom-flashing, nexus-5, bootloader, fastboot
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# Question
Title: Turn down app volume in Lollipop while not in app?
In Lollipop the volume buttons seem to be context sensitive. In some apps the volume buttons adjust ringer volume, while in others it adjusts app volume. This usually works well, but I often want to turn app volume down before I open an app with sound to avoid disturbing those around me.

Is there a way to force the application volume down without being in a "app volume context" for lack of a better word?

# Answer
The only way I'm aware of to set media volume outside of an app is to go into the Settings. Specifically, Settings → Sound & notification should give you separate sliders for each of the available volume channels. You'll want to turn down the top one ("Media volume").

On some custom ROMs it may be possible to do this slightly differently. Older versions of CyanogenMod had an option to expand the volume slider overlay, so you could hit the volume button and then manually adjust the appropriate slider from the overlay without having to go into your settings. Other ROMs may include something similar, but I cannot state definitively any that do.

As an aside: I'm not sure that this is unique to Lollipop. I believe it's been like this for a while (as long as I can remember, anyway).
> 2 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, volume-control
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# Question
Title: Baby likes to play with the mobile screen while watching cartoons; how to disable touch?
Device: Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Whenever baby is watching cartoons he likes to pick up the phone and his touch then stops the video or if he slides, it changes the app. How can I disable touch screen while the video is playing so even if he is playing with the screen the video keeps on going and nothing happens?

P.S: He probably thinks I have to burst these guys too, just like he does on bubble burst type games. He is 8 months.

# Answer
Many devices have this feature included. When the video starts you can push the power button, and if your device supports it the video will play while the touch is turned off. (this is only for supported devices.)

The use of third party apps is what most use. **Untouch** is a very popular one, and can be found in the play store. ( search for Untouch or touch block and it should come up.)

You can also search XDA forums for touch block, I believe it's for sony devices.

Edit: Supported devices that I'm aware of, that support the no touch when video playback. These are the Samsung Galaxy S, and the Samsung Galaxy S2. Although you cannot use the feature with YouTube, and possibly other apps.
> 2 votes

# Answer
You can use MX Player (adware or pro version), which has a "Kids lock" feature under `Settings > Player > Controls > Lock mode`.

P.S. you should not give your phone to 8 months old.
> 2 votes

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Tags: touchscreen, sony-xperia
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# Question
Title: Reinstall Gallery app on Samsung Galaxy S3
I accidently uninstalled the Gallery app that came with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I installed another gallery, but I cannot choose a photo for lock-screen.

Is it possible to reinstall the Gallery app? If it is, how do I do it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Personally I would use the Google Photos app, but yes, you can re-download it.

Here is a list of downloads for the S3 stock apps for Jellybean:

http://www.the-area51.com/2013/01/samsung-galaxy-s3-jellybean-stock-apks.html

Download the gallery apk file on your phone, and open it. A promt will open, click install. Once it's finished, you can delete the file you downloaded, and open the app like you normally would.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, installation, gallery
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# Question
Title: Can i use my android device as a windows touch pad?
i want to use my android device as a touch pad for windows like ipad and other tablet device do for designing what should i do for this problem

# Answer
There are plenty of ways to do this. Here is what I recommend:

Remote Mouse: It's an Android App/Windows Program that serves that exact purpose, and has a clean UI. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hungrybolo.remotemouseandroid&hl=en

You can also use a remote desktop app like Splashtop or Chrome Remote Desktop, these will let you actually display your computer screen on your Android device no matter where you are.
> 0 votes

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Tags: windows, touchscreen
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title: Azpen A1040 root method

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# Question
Title: Azpen A1040 root method
I have an Azpen A1040 10" tablet and I have tried multiple root methods, nothing seems to work for this kitkat device. I see some android enthusiasts successfully rooted this device. Please let me know what method you used? Thanks!

# Answer
> -1 votes
The A1040 works using Kingoapp Root. As pointed out in How do I root my Android device? (our "rooting index"):

> Pratically roots most androids in 1-click and supports kitkat. Even unlocks some bootloaders. Windows PC required.

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Tags: rooting, 4.4-kitkat, tablet
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title: Couldn't connect to server Google+

text:
# Question
Title: Couldn't connect to server Google+
I get an error "No connection: Couldn't connect to the server" when trying to assign my google account to the Google+ app on my 2.3.5 Android phone. Tried several times along the day today, any ideas what else I may try?

I have no connection problems with any of the other apps on the same phone at any time.

# Answer
Check for a security notification under the notifications. I missed it at first on my tablet.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I had the same problem... Go to Play Store and update your Google+ app and then try to sign in again. It worked for me.
> 2 votes

# Answer
No connection, couldn't connect to the server. From deleting Google Play services. If you delete the Cache on some apps, you will have Sync problems. Shut the phone off, 30 seconds. Turn the phone back on. Main settings: Turn Airplane mode on 30 seconds. Turn Airplane mode off. This should work. Last resort: Factory Reset. Located on phone menu settings.
> -1 votes

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Tags: connection-issues, google-plus
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title: Please help for whatsapp plus

text:
# Question
Title: Please help for whatsapp plus
I tried to install whatsapp plus on my Gionee M2 but it shows some error as it says something like; files existing with the same name, I rooted my mobile and tried to unistall the app with titanium backup also but still the problem is persisting, please help, I am really keen to use the apop. Thank you.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Delete the Whatsapp-related files on the SD card ?

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger
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title: File permission os SD card (FAT32)

text:
# Question
Title: File permission os SD card (FAT32)
Android uses FUSE for SD cards. Does FUSE support file permissions for SD card? If no - how do I install some apps on SD card? Cause there is no support for symlinks, execution permission etc.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Usual (FAT32) SD Cards do not support permissions, they allow everything because they are only mass storage and were never designed for such advanced things.
You can of course format your SD Card with a compatible file system (`ext4` for instance) that supports permissions.
FUSE does not support file permissions because it just wraps around an incompatible file system. Changes are unsuccessful because there is nothing where you could save those permissions.

Apps on SD card are also not on your *external* SD Card (FAT32) bit on your*internal* one (ext\*) which has support for permissions.

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Tags: sd-card, file-system, file-permissions
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# Question
Title: After buying OnePlus One - Google Keep stopped syncing "Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly. "
I bought OnePlus One. Keep did not sync any cards. I thought it was problem with the phone but than I uninstalled and installed Keep on my tablet and it stopped working with it too.

I get this in my sync screen in OnePlus One (left) / Nexus 7 Android 5 (right).

Notice the Sync is experiencing problems below.

When I try to play music on google play music app it stops immediately after start. Keep not syncing. My friend does not have this problem so it does not seem to be global.

It seems as if I broken my account somehow. Can I do anything about this? I have no clue who could help me resolve this.

Here is a video were I show the behavior Google Keep does not sync. Please help: http://youtu.be/AbAU-8TIf\_w

# Answer
> 3 votes
Ok, so I found the solution with help from Psychol3oy on OnePlus One Jira. The issue is on Google site. They do not respond to any attempts to contact them, so I managed to find the issue myself.

Psychol3oy suggested on **this ticket** in OPO Jira, to turn on developer options on your device like this:

1. Enter settings on android
2. About phone
3. Tap on build number numerous times - it will say you enabled developer options.
4. Go back to settings and enter developer options
5. This will vary from device to device. I had to enable "Android debugging" and "Power menu bug reports"
6. Go to settings
7. Find Google in Accounts
8. Attempt to synchronize Keep
9. In OnePlus One hold power button and press bug report
10. It will slowly generate a bug report for you. Share it with you via email, or any other way.
11. Investigate. I am not sure how Android developers look for it, I just looked for "keep" and "sync" keywords within the log.

I found in mine there was some issue with one of the cards I had on my Keep. It looked like this:

```
01-12 21:39:04.993 1562 16531 E SyncScheduler: Ignoring sync request: rate limited

(on connection limit)
01-12 21:39:05.003 16099 16529 V KeepSync: Connected to GoogleApiClient.
01-12 21:39:08.653 16099 16529 I KeepSync: documents to pin: 5 Documents to unpin: 0
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: Error inserting user_edited_timestamp=1418138554492 time_created=1418138472081 notification_state=0 type=0 is_new_list_item_from_top=0 title=Marian Simonovi realtime_data_server_version=2 has_read=1 last_modifier_email=null parent_id=0 server_id=1RV2lPCgF9kzIYEAXKFxpH1JOxAsDRredxIoFvBrOiHaB2vYiLRFqoB3FISCS11A account_id=1 order_in_parent=116391936 color_name=GREEN time_last_updated=1418200125436 base_version=29 last_changes_seen_timestamp=1418140253433 is_archived=0 is_graveyard_closed=0 is_trashed=0 is_deleted=0 is_owner=0 sharer_email=null is_dirty=0 uuid=1418138472079.1701639728 is_graveyard_off=0
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: android.database.sqlite.SQLiteConstraintException: columns account_id, uuid are not unique (code 19)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteConnection.nativeExecuteForLastInsertedRowId(Native Method)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteConnection.executeForLastInsertedRowId(SQLiteConnection.java:782)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteSession.executeForLastInsertedRowId(SQLiteSession.java:788)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteStatement.executeInsert(SQLiteStatement.java:86)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.insertWithOnConflict(SQLiteDatabase.java:1469)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase.insert(SQLiteDatabase.java:1339)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.provider.KeepProvider.a(SourceFile:1762)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.provider.KeepProvider.insertInTransaction(SourceFile:1650)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.android.common.content.SQLiteContentProvider.insert(SourceFile:113)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.content.ContentProviderOperation.apply(ContentProviderOperation.java:214)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.android.common.content.SQLiteContentProvider.applyBatch(SourceFile:231)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.provider.KeepProvider.applyBatch(SourceFile:1633)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.content.ContentProvider$Transport.applyBatch(ContentProvider.java:260)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.content.ContentProviderClient.applyBatch(ContentProviderClient.java:377)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.content.ContentResolver.applyBatch(ContentResolver.java:1227)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.syncadapter.DownSyncResponseProcessor.lZ(SourceFile:295)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.syncadapter.DownSyncResponseProcessor.q(SourceFile:263)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.syncadapter.DownSyncResponseProcessor.lY(SourceFile:236)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.syncadapter.KeepSyncAdapter.a(SourceFile:311)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at com.google.android.keep.syncadapter.KeepSyncAdapter.onPerformSync(SourceFile:198)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: at android.content.AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter$SyncThread.run(AbstractThreadedSyncAdapter.java:259)
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E Keep : Failed to insert row for content://com.google.android.keep/tree_entity?caller_is_syncadapter=true
01-12 21:39:08.813 16099 16529 E KeepSync: OperationApplicationException error while applying sync results
01-12 21:39:08.813 16099 16529 W KeepSync: Sync result 3
01-12 21:39:08.853 16099 16099 D WearableClient: WearableClientImpl.onPostInitHandler: done
01-12 21:39:08.903 798 851 D SyncManager: failed sync operation mimkorn@gmail.com u0 (com.google), com.google.android.keep, SERVER, latestRunTime 3728633, reason: 10013, SyncResult: stats [ numParseExceptions: 1]
01-12 21:39:08.903 798 851 D SyncManager: not retrying sync operation because the error is a hard error: mimkorn@gmail.com u0 (com.google), com.google.android.keep, SERVER, latestRunTime 3856031, reason: 10013

```

Pay attention to the longest row, saying:

```
01-12 21:39:08.793 16099 16529 E SQLiteDatabase: Error inserting user_edited_timestamp=1418138554492 time_created=1418138472081 notification_state=0 type=0 is_new_list_item_from_top=0 title=Marian Simonovi realtime_data_server_version=2 has_read=1 last_modifier_email=null parent_id=0 server_id=1RV2lPCgF9kzIYEAXKFxpH1JOxAsDRredxIoFvBrOiHaB2vYiLRFqoB3FISCS11A account_id=1 order_in_parent=116391936 color_name=GREEN time_last_updated=1418200125436 base_version=29 last_changes_seen_timestamp=1418140253433 is_archived=0 is_graveyard_closed=0 is_trashed=0 is_deleted=0 is_owner=0 sharer_email=null is_dirty=0 uuid=1418138472079.1701639728 is_graveyard_off=0

```

The title parameter on this row is saying the card name "Marian Simonovi". I found this card. It was a card shared by a friend with me.

12. I deleted (not archived, but deleted) this card on web interface of Keep.
13. I tried to sync my device and it worked immediately.

I know this is rather more difficult to do and it might not be this easy on your non-OPO device. You might have difficulties get to logs on your device (might have to use Android Studio on your PC). But this is what worked for me. Hope your issue will be similar.

This seems to be a bug on Google site. If you know a way how to let them know other than the ways I alredy tried (contacted developers via Google play, sent bug report, wrote google groups question, wrote on xda-forums) please let me, or them know about this.

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Tags: sync, oneplus-one, google-keep
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title: Connecting usb to galaxy core I8262

text:
# Question
Title: Connecting usb to galaxy core I8262
Is there any possible way to connect a usb flash drive or thumb drive to Samsung galaxy core I8262. ....

# Answer
No. This phone doesn't support .
> 0 votes

# Answer
It may support

1. root your galaxy core i8262
2. install stickMount

then connect any usb drives on it.
> -1 votes

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Tags: samsung
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# Question
Title: Disable default lockscreen notifications on Micromax Canvas A74
I'm using Micromax Canvas A74 running Android Jellybean. Recently I searched for a locksceen notification widget and found "NiLS Lockscreen Notifications".

But now the problem is, how can I disable the default "New Message" and "Missed call" notification on my lockscreen, which jumps and vibrates for sometime each time I unlock my phone? I have already unchecked the "Show notification" checkbox from the app info section, but it's still there.

# Answer
But I have found **Solution** for this. I have a check box in Display - Lock Screen notification (a check box). It fixed my problem.
> 1 votes

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Tags: notifications, lock-screens
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title: OnePlus One Talkback Won't Turn Off

text:
# Question
Title: OnePlus One Talkback Won't Turn Off
My OnePlus One seems to have its Talkback setting permanently set to ON. On some apps, whenever I tap on something, it highlights it with orange and speaks the text.

I've noticed this in Bacon Reader, Google Search, ESPN SportsCenter, and Gmail so far.

I've already gone to Settings \> Accessibility and made sure Talkback was turned off. I also tried disabling the app and restarting my phone, but it's still happening.

Anyone have any ideas on how to turn this off?

# Answer
> 4 votes
I don't think TalkBack mode alone is the culprit here, but you must have enabled "Explore by Touch" also when you activated TalkBack, which makes things tricky.

If you just have the regular swipe to unlock feature for your lock screen, to unlock it, you'll need to...

Use TWO fingers and swipe the screen, but make sure your two fingers are separated, because if they are too close together, it'll think you're using one. That's it. That should unlock the lock screen. You don't have to worry about tapping on anything like it says; that is only if "Explore by Touch" is not activated (just TalkBack).

Now, to disable TalkBack mode, you need to make your way to "Accessibility" in the "Settings" and toggle TalkBack off. On my Galaxy S3, I can just hit the Menu hard button and double-tap on Settings, but I don't think the Tabs have a hard Menu button, so just head to the Settings as you normally would using two-finger swiping, long pressing to select, and double-tapping for enter.

For instance, to access Settings from the Notification tray...

1. Make sure to use TWO fingers (slightly separated as before) and swipe down from the top to open the Notification tray.
2. Then, touch the "Settings" symbol once, then double-tap it to open it up.
3. Use two fingers to scroll down to "Accessibility" and press it once, then double-tap to open.
4. Then, press once on "TalkBack" and double-tap it.
5. And once on the "On/Off" switch, and double-tap.
6. Then do the same for "OK" and you should be good to go.

Quite a pain, I know.

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Tags: oneplus-one, talk-back
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title: Google play vouchers and redeem codes

text:
# Question
Title: Google play vouchers and redeem codes
My friend lives in a different country but I want to send them a Google Play voucher or send the redeem code via Facebook.

Would the redeem code work if she lives in a different country and our currency differs?

# Answer
I think you could tell your friend to use some VPN services to get access to US google play. By that way, your friend could easily redeem the code without any problem.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-play-store
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# Question
Title: Google plus photo editor (downloading editing tools problem)
I am using a Micromax Canvas a74 which runs on Jelly Bean. I have Google Plus installed on my phone, which has another app named **Photos** that helps to sync our photos to Gogle's cloud storage.

My problem is when I clean my cache using Clean Master it clears the local cache on my phone, which makes download the online editing tools for the 'Photos app editor'. In other words, when I try to edit my photos using the Google+ editor, it will download some editing tools to my phone's cache, and when I clear my cache I have to wait for the app to download the tools again before I can edit a photo.

Is a way (or an app) to erase the cache using an **ignore list**, which can ignore system default apps?

# Answer
I found a solution.

I recommend using UClean instead of another cache cleaning app. It has an ignore list for system apps, so I could add the Google+ Photos app to the ignore list and prevent the cache from getting cleared.

It also has a folder ignore list, where we can specify the folders to be omitted at the time of cache listing. So UClean fixed my problem.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, cache, google-plus-photos
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# Question
Title: How does the device knows an app is installed before?
Some apps gives premium support for some limited time. If I uninstalled and installed it next time I couldn't get the same features. How does the application keeps a record of the device? And is it possible to prevent it?

# Answer
Applications might use techniques, such as hidden files, benign modifications to other files ... some have even been known to write to hidden parts of your hard disk.

So basically when you install the program it probably writes a hidden file or entry in your phone to "mark" that phone and let it know that you've already done the trial period. It also probably keeps track of your e-mail address that is linked to your google play account or itunes store account, maybe even keeps track of your phone's id(depending on how deep these programs go.)
> 1 votes

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Tags: protected-apps
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to Factory reset my HTC One M7?
Is there a way to *Factory reset* my HTC One M7?

I want to completely wipe it and restore it to how it was when I first turned it on.

So all apps, pictures, phone numbers, music, everything gone.

Googling *Factory reset* is just showing me instructions on how to *Hard reset* the device as if it's stalled or frozen.

# Answer
> 1 votes
1. Take your HTC One and tap on menu.
2. Then hit settings.
3. Go to general and choose “backup and factory reset”.
4. Pick “factory reset”.
5. Agree and wait while the hard is being completed.
6. Done.

This will completely wipe all information off your phone, texts, call logs, pictures, etc. Make sure you back up all your information onto your sd card and remove it before starting this process.

Source

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Tags: factory-reset, htc-one
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title: Is kernel samepage merging safe?

text:
# Question
Title: Is kernel samepage merging safe?
In the performance section of android 4.4.4 Oneplus one i saw kernel samepage merging . i want to know is it safe ? as when i entered the performance section it gave warning that these setting are experimental .

# Answer
> 1 votes
I used samepage merging a long time ago until I just recently updated my device and back then it worked perfectly. There were no problems regarding speed, errors (no graphical artifacts, inaccuracies, bricks etc.) or safety.

Samepage merging merges two identical portions of data in RAM to the same memory pointer which then saves the extra amount of memory needed to store additional images, sprites, binary files etc. for instance. It's correct that these features are being tested before they get released/activated in the default source code.

From the KVM site we read about KSM (kernel samepage merging):

> KSM is a memory-saving de-duplication feature, that merges anonymous (private) pages (not pagecache ones). Although it started this way, KSM is currently not suitable only for Virtual Machine use, but rather, it can be useful to any application which generates many instances of the same data

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Tags: settings, performance
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# Question
Title: Nexus 7 2012 usb debugging not connecting (needed for Nethunter)
Bought a second-hand **Nexus 7, the 32 GB 2012 3G model with Android 4.4**. I'm trying to install Kali Nethunter on it, but to do so I first need to unlock and root it. I followed the installation steps on **nethunter.com**. Right now I'm trying the same things after a factory reset, but to no avail so far. I also tried several USB cables, but mainly the OEM one. I could copy my whole music library onto it through MTP connection without any problem.

I disabled MTP and PTP, enabled dev mode and USB debugging. When I connect it I see "USB debugging enabled" in the notification area, but then it should show a pop-up asking me if it should pair the device with the PC, yet it shows no such thing.

I've tried this on **Windows 8.1, XP and Ubuntu**. All of them see the device. (I checked with the Device Manager and the lsusb command)

On Windows 8.1 I tried the solutions I found on other sites. (Some I even tried on XP, but I'm not sure which ones. The results were the same.)

1. In the Device Mgr. installing it as a Generic USB Device (and a few similar options). It should be noted that there was supposed to be one option that Windows automatically finds compatible, but that option did not show up, it just listed all available options.
2. Installing Google's USB drivers. I pointed Windows to the driver folder, but it did not recognize it.
3. Connecting with MTP and then disabling it and reconnecting.

# Answer
> 2 votes
Ok, apparently a factory reset and using MTP fixed it. I'm not sure why or how, but USB debugging only connected when MTP was on, so I had to leave it on for the majority of the installation.

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Tags: nexus-7, usb-debugging
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# Question
Title: My camera was hidden and I lose the icon. how can I get the icon once again?
I can't see my camera Icon on my android phone. I check in "application Manage" I see it but the launch button was disable and the disable button too. How can I get one again the Camera's icon so I can access to the camera.

Please may you help me to resolve this?

Thank you!

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you go to settings, apps, disabled, can you see the camera app there.

If so, click on it, and click enable.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: How can I recover contact information from a stolen phone?
My phone got stolen yesterday. The problem is that all phone numbers are in it, and I don't know any numbers now.

I tried many different solutions to get my contacts to PC.

1. Google

I went into my Gmail account, and on the left side of the screen selected *Contacts \> My Contacts*, but none of my phone contact's names or numbers are there. Only the e-mail contacts are there with the e-mail addresses.
2. Bluestacks

I installed Bluestacks on my PC, managed to login with my Google account, but the contacts are not there, and most of the apps require SMS verification.

Is there any way that I recover the contact information from my phone?

# Answer
> 1 votes
IT depends, if you were using the built-in Contacts, then the contacts are stored on the phone. There are apps. that allow you to remote control your phone via Internet or SMS, but, if you didn't install any of these (like Lookout, etc.), then your contacts cannot be retrieved.

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Tags: contacts, anti-theft
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# Question
Title: Android does not download any files from untrusted CA certificate site
I work on a site that serves mobile phones and shares some file. When I publish my site in http everything works great.

But when I activate SSL and publish my site via HTTPS with my own certificate, Android doesn't download any file from my site.

I create my own SSL CA certificate via openSSL in my local PC and not purchasing from standard seller like GoDaddy.

How do I install my CA certificate to Android?

Do I have to purchase SSL from a standard seller to solve this issue?

My android version is 4.4.4.

# Answer
You can install a CA certificate very easily through `Settings`.
Just go to `Security->Install from SD` and choose your certificate.
It will be installed to your device's certificate store/secured storage and should be used automatically by all applications that rely on that certificate store (which should be like every app that connects to the internet using SSL).

You can also look what certificates are currently installed in `trusted certificates` where they are split into *User* and *System* certificates.
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, downloading, certificates, https
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title: Turning off Galaxy S4 while charging

text:
# Question
Title: Turning off Galaxy S4 while charging
I manually upgraded my Galaxy S4 to Kitkat; since it was rooted, upgrade couldn't be done automatically. It was successfully done but thereafter my phone turns on automatically whenever a charger is connected.

I sometimes prefer turning off my phone while charging (to make it charge faster). This is impossible now. How can I solve this problem?

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you want to charge your phone faster without turning it off (due to the update), then you can simply:

* Turn on airplane mode
* Turn off WiFi, mobile data, and GPS

After that, it will charge just as fast as if your phone is off. If it's not charging, the battery level doesn't change for hours, unless you actually turn on the screen.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, samsung-galaxy-s-4, charging
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# Question
Title: Missing Fedex cloud print on OnePlus w/ Androind 4.4.4 / T-Mobile
On my moto x 1st gen on T-Mobile I had an option when printing to print to a FedEx office. I'd get emailed a retrieval code to use at the store. On my oneplus I only have a save as PDF option in the print list (Google drive PDF viewer). I installed the FedEx app but that didn't add the printing option for FedEx.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I had a very similar issue. I don't use Chrome on the desktop (Firefox) but I don't think that is relevant. I am also using Nexus 5 with Android 5.0.1. On my PC on Firefox I could see the Fedex printer listed along side the Google Drive printer but on my Nexus I could only see the Google Drive printer. I fiddled with this for a while but I eventually got it to work. I'm not totally sure what I did that fixed it but this what I tried:

* Visited https://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/ and clicked Try It Now
* Select Print to Fedex Office and clicked the checkbox to agree to the terms (this only showed up once and maybe this was blocking it from showing up on Android?)
* I didn't bother trying to print a test page to Fedex but I did go back print a test page using the Save to Google Drive option (again not sure if this was needed)
* I verified that it showed up properly in my drive account
* Finally I went back to my phone: Settings -\> Printing -\> Cloud Print. Still only Google Drive printer listed (damn!).
* But then I hit the back button and tapped Cloud Print once again (hey why not?) and all of a sudden the FedEx Office printer was listed!

So I'm not really sure what the deal is with this (definitely still beta I guess). I think either agreeing to the terms on the PC and/or printing a test page kind of forced a refresh of cloud print settings down to my phone. I wonder if clearing the data of the cloud print app would have a similar effect? Anyways, I hope this helps a future person that got here via Google like I did...

# Answer
> 0 votes
Install Google Cloud Print from google play store. Then if I log in to the Cloud Print on my computer I see that I can print to the Fedex Office. I have not tried to print from my device, but I would assume I could pick this as a printer as well.

Fedex Information on Cloud Printing
Print to our self-service printers using your mobile device.

* Send your print job to FedEx Office from your smartphone, tablet, PC, Mac® or other web-connected device using Google Cloud Print`TM`, HP® ePrint or Breezy® or Canon® Forms & Print Services.
* Receive a unique retrieval code that can be used in any of our convenient locations.
* Enter your unique retrieval code. (Access by clicking on the link within your confirmation email or logging into Google Cloud Print and selecting your print job.)

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, printing
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title: system files application

text:
# Question
Title: system files application
How to open/access app file folder such as; device;sdcard;emulater0; sdcard emulater; and what do they mean? when i try to open them it says "doesn't have app to view" What is a good app to get to view them? do i need to do it on a computer? Also Facefile says no media with a bunch of letters What is this?; How to view Thumbnailsin the file folder? thank you in advance for any help with this. i have a samsung Galaxy s3

# Answer
I would try ES File Explorer. It's a really useful manager and could probably open it.

If not, you can use Root Explorer. Yes, you will need root, and yes, it costs, money. But if you change your system files a lot it's a really great tool. Plus, you have a 2 hour trial period after you purchase, so if it doesn't work you can get a refund.
> 1 votes

# Answer
First off you need to root your device and after that you can download root explorer(paid) to acess that file

You can download via torrent if you don't wanna pay for the app

For root you can check xda developers
> 0 votes

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Tags: system
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# Question
Title: Moving internal memory to external sd card
My phones internal memory is full, how do i move it to my secure digital card? How can i get

my files

off my secure digital card if i took it out wrong, I did a factory reset?

# Answer
You need to use a file explorer to move files from internal memory to secure memory card.

You can download file explorers for free from play store. ES file explorer is a great one for example.

You can then cut and paste your downloads, media files, documents to your sd card. Your internal memory is displayed as sdcard0 and your external sdcard is displayed as sdcard1. They both will be present in /storage folder.

If you want to move app data to external sdcard, you need specialised application. Many such applications would need root access to function. Link to sd is a great app for this purpose.
> 1 votes

# Answer
You could just connect his phone to the computer and cut paste all the files from your internal sd card to your external secure sd
> 0 votes

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Tags: internal-storage, insufficient-memory
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# Question
Title: How to know how long my smartphone is running
In Android Lollipop, I can only see the estimated time how long the device will be up. But I want to know how long my device is already running - where can I find this information? (Can't (and dont want to) believe it was removed completely from Lollipop...)

# Answer
> 11 votes
Go to `Settings > About Phone > Status` and scroll to the end of the options. You'll see the up time.

# Answer
> 6 votes
Simply run the `uptime` command inside a terminal (eg. via `adb` or through *Terminal Emulator*).
You will get an output telling you how long the device is running for since the last boot.

Example output: `up time: 02:57:16, idle time 10:21:25, sleep time 00:00:000`

* `up time`: as you may have expected, it's the time since boot.
* `idle time`: I currently don't know much about where this time comes from/how it is generated; it seems to be the time it was idling in the past 12 hours.
* `sleep time`: seems to be broken, `00:00:000` is the time I get even though the phone was asleep most of the time.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: How to block calls/SMS by contact name (might have multiple phone numbers)?
I'm using Moto X. I used to blacklist spammers directly into the downloaded app or the built-in Android blocker.

The problem is that every time that I reset my phone to factory settings, I have to add all numbers again, one by one.

So I created a contact on Google called "SPAM", and inserted all spam numbers into it.

Is there a way to simply block the contact called "SPAM", instead of adding dozens of numbers again?

# Answer
Mr. Number added this feature to recent versions.

When you select a contact name to block, it adds **all** phone numbers related to that contact to the blacklist.
> 1 votes

# Answer
From within the stock Android environment, you can at least force contacts to the voicemail. It is not possible to block SMS directly, at least not without root (to my knowledge).

I have a Nexus 4, so your options might differ from what I have.

If you go in the People app, you'll be able to find your SPAM contact. In the top-right corner, you'll have the ⋮ button (or the menu button on the device). There will be an option "All calls to voicemail". If you check this, all numbers within that contact will be sent to your voicemail and won't vibrate/alert you.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Have you tried using BlackList?

> Blocking:
>
> * Block call/text/MMS messages for a blacklist (a list of numbers)
> * Block call/text/MMS messages for private numbers (no numbers, no caller id), numbers not in my contacts
> * Block call/text message for pre-/post-fix numbers
> * Exception list (don't block list) (PRO)
> * Text filters by plain text or regular expression, prefix-matches, postfix matches.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Have you tried Go SMS? It can block by text filters

> * SMS blocker smartly block blacklist/keywords and filter spam messages
> 0 votes

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Tags: contacts, call-screening, sms-blocking, spam
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# Question
Title: Gallery is displaying my movie files from the Movies folder
I usually save movies in the Movies folder of my Galaxy S5 to view them in my VLC app.

Turns out that the movies also appear in the Gallery app. I would really rather have the Gallery app only display images captured by the camera, rather than my movie media files.

Is it possible to limit the Gallery app to simply search the DCIM folder rather than the Movies folder as well? I suspect not - but then, is it possible to isolate my movies so they can only be found by VLC and not Gallery?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Add a file called ".nomedia" to the Movies folder.

This excludes that folder from being scanned for media files.
In VLC you will have to navigate to the folder Movies to play the Videos.

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Tags: gallery
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title: how does auto brightness work?

text:
# Question
Title: how does auto brightness work?
there is a similar question to this one How does the automatic brightness settings work?

however, I do not think it answers my question. This is more to do with the UI.

I just got myself a Galaxy s3. The phone has under the notifications the ability to change the brightness.

As can be seen from the screenshot, I can both adjust the brightness manually and select auto. Adjusting the brightness manually does visually affect the brightness of the screen even when the autobrightness is checked.

So what does the manual adjuster do when auto-brightness is turned on?

# Answer
> 1 votes
The Auto option enables the lightsensor of the device.
On some Samsung devices there remains a slider when the checkbox Auto is checked.
With that slider you can set a delta (small change) in the brightness set by the data of the sensor. You can chose if you want it a bit brighter or less bright than the sensors standard value.

In short:
\- Box checked: Sensor defines brightness (+/- delta)
\- Silider in the middle: delta = 0
\- Slider to the left: delta = - amount of steps from the middle
\- Slider to the right: delta = + amount of steps from the middle

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, screen-brightness
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# Question
Title: Realtime Transfer (Stream) the Audio to "another mobile" device "directly" without any in-between components?
How to do if I want to play some (any) sounds on one device, and then want another device to hear the same thing at the same time?

And what i also mean is to be able to connect "directly" (via BlueTooth or WiFi) by **not using any in-between Server** or any such components. Or, should i say point-to-point? P2P? (**Lets say without Internet**)

# Answer
> -1 votes
There are many apps in the market which you may use to achieve this;

1. StreamFurious
2. ServeStream

Both app require you to posses access to a ShoutCast server. (which is a server technology to host what you broadcast. learn more). Services like listen2myradio provides such services for free. This will allow anyone in the world to listen what you play, realtime!

You may also use bluetooth (with apps like Bluetooth Music Player) or wifi (with apps like WiFi Audio Wireless Speaker or WiFi Speaker) if you want to stay at a limited area.

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Tags: audio, streaming
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# Question
Title: Huawei Honor 6 factory reset in australia now lost android running system and everything to do with google
This is my first Huawei and decided to go big and affordable. I live in Tasmania, Australia and when I first got the phone it had the android running system, could sync to my email etc. Just the play store was slow so I tried a factory reset.

Now the phone has got Chinese apps and absolutely nothing to do with Google. It just doesn't have the KitKat 4.4.2 android running system in it anymore. I will be calling Huawei when they are open for technical support but if someone could help me reset my phone back to its android running system it would be much appreciated as I don't really want to have to send my phone back to the manufacturer if I can fix it myself.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Τwo days ago I had almost the same problem. After factory reset i lost gapps. I installed manually the rom but nothing happened. After i installed google play store from Aptoide Market. Then i setup my google account but could not sync contacts and calendar. I installed two applications (GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk and Google Calendar Sync Adapter.apk ) and now everything works. Of course if i go to factory reset i will have the same problem. I wait next rom update hoping that my problem will be solved permanently

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Tags: huawei
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title: having problem with my lockscreen

text:
# Question
Title: having problem with my lockscreen
I have tried everything, Knox is on, Android device manager is on and its still not working.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Your question was already answered here:

> Try this:
>
> 1. **Open** your **Settings**.
> 2. Scroll down and select **Security**.
> 3. **Clear Credentials**.
> 4. Check the **Screen Lock** setting to see if the low-security options are now enabled.
>
> If that doesn't work, you can revert your lockscreen security to *Slide*.
>
> 1. Set your lockscreen security to *Pattern* from **Settings\>Security\>Screen Lock**.
> 2. Click the **power** button on your phone to lock it.
> 3. Click the **power** button again, but don't unlock your phone. There should be a button labelled **Forgot Passowrd**. *Note: On some devices, you may need to incorrectly enter the password/pattern several times until that option appears.*
> 4. Enter your Google account credentials.
> 5. Your lock settings should now be **Slide**.
>
> *Note: With this method, the option for* ***Slide*** *security will still by disabled, but you should still have it as the lockscreen security on your phone.*

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Tags: system
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# Question
Title: Droid Explorer file manager not showing files
I am using Droid Explorer (WinXP 32bit) to access my 2013 Moto X - XT1053 (Anroid 4.4.4). But the main file explorer doesn't seem to be working. "/" is shown, but nothing else. My device is bootloader unlocked and rooted. Seems like adb commands are not getting through. I have the SDK installed as well as the official Motorola usb drivers.

# Answer
> 2 votes
For Droid Explorer to work correctly, you have to meet the following criteria:

* Rooted device (which you said you have)
* ADB USB Drivers (if on Windows)
* USB Debugging Enabled
* Busybox installed (I think this is where your problem is). You do not have to use the version of busybox that I linked to, but it is one that is updated frequently, and easy to install.

The console plugin, in 0.8.8.11 is very buggy and fails with a lot of devices. I have been working on an update that will be released soon (0.9.0.0) that will make the console more stable and work with any device, as long as the device meets the requirements for Droid Explorer.

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Tags: droid-explorer
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# Question
Title: S4 won't connect with usb AND broken screen. Need files from phone
My S4 will not connect to my computer when plugged in using the correct samsung cord AND the screen is shattered. How can I load the files from the phone? Remove the hard drive from the phone maybe and put it in another without ruining the new replacement S4? And if there is no possible way a all to retrieve the files then what can I do to make sure no one else can retrieve them after I send the phone back to the insurance company? I have 4 days to get a solution. Thanks!

# Answer
> 0 votes
Theres nothing you can do to get the files unless your phone will connect with a usb. As for the screen if you can some how get the files off with a screen and no usb, then i advise you fix the screen for like $30-$60.

# Answer
> 0 votes
No image at all on the screen? If just touch is broken, you can connect a keyboard/mouse with a OTG cable... no setup needed on phone. Amazon has a few with prime shipping (2day) StarTech USB OTG Adapter

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Tags: screen, data-recovery, usb-connection-mode, broken-screen
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# Question
Title: My s3 wont boot, not even to the recovery!
So i have a galaxy s3 and it not rooted or anything, i left it on the chair, came back 15 min later, passed the lock screen the pulled the notifaction bar down and it shut off, it wont turn on with the power button but if i take the battery out and put it back in it boots for a sec and says Samsung then it turns off but sometimes it will get to where it says Galaxy S III and 2 times it gotn to the moving samsung part. Ive tried to go to recovery and it got to the actual recovery 1s but then it said error and shut off

# Answer
I had that problem with my S3 and it was a **faulty power switch** that was stuck. My device was rebooting on its own very randomly.

This video did the trick for me. I found it laughable at first but it worked. Basically, it means that if you tap the device on a flat surface, power button side down, it may release the internal switch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSLZFmhmBlc

The guy specifically says in the video "thumbs up if it works, and thumbs down if it doesn't" and it has more thumbs up than down, so... it is a known problem with some S3.

I had to do it 4-5 times in my Galaxy S3's lifetime
> 1 votes

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title: Warning: Camera Failed

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# Question
Title: Warning: Camera Failed
I have a vanilla Samsung Galaxy S3, and just a month or two ago the back camera won't work. Whenever I use the default Jelly Bean camera app, it just pops up a message saying: "Camera Failed." then closes the app.

I downloaded a third party camera app to use the forward-facing camera, which works fine. This happened very recently after I got the phone (it was a replacement) and has been in a rugged case the entire time. I don't recall any trauma to the camera itself, either.

Any fixes or what I might be doing wrong?

# Answer
> 3 votes
I have had my gs3 with T-mobile for about 11 months. Two days ago I began receiving "camera failed" warning. I was beginning to think, after researching this issue, that my phone would need to be replaced if I wanted a functioning camera again. But moments ago, with the "camera failed" warning showing on my screen, I started squeezing the top of my phone between my fingers in different places, and suddenly my camera started working again. I'm a bit afraid that it is going to stop working again, but at least I know this is a mechanical error. I'm thankful I didn't reset my phone for no reason. I have never posted to any site before this, but if this can help anyone else having this problem, I thought I should mention it. I do hope it helps.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Power off phone. Take out battery for 30 seconds. Power back on phone. Camera app worked again for me.

# Answer
> 1 votes
This is a pretty common problem on the Galaxy S3. If the phone has been dropped or the camera has been bumped hard enough the connection to the back camera may have come loose. My suggestion would be to take it to a repair shop and have them open it up or open the phone up yourself.

If the phone is under warranty I would file a claim with Samsung.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I turned my Galaxy S3 off and turned it back on again. It fixed itself; no need to clean or wipe your Gallery or phone.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, camera
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# Question
Title: Setting ethernet proxy settings without WiFi
I'm playing around with the latest android-x86 (4.4) in virtualbox. The setup can connect to the external network only through a NAT ethernet device that is emulated by virtual box. This gets autoconfigured just fine and i can ping computers on my LAN.

If I `export http_proxy=<host>:<port>` in a terminal, I can `wget` web pages. However I am unable to set the proxy settings globally for all apps.

The proxy settings are displayed only after a wifi network is connected, and I lack any wifi devices in the virtual machine.

I have tried the following in the root terminal accesible from `alt+f1`:

```
setprop global_http_proxy_host <host>
setprop global_http_proxy_port <port>
setprop net.gprs.http-proxy http://<host>:<port>

```

But this fails to have any effect. Even new terminals lack the env variable for the proxy. These settings appear to be set when I check it by executing `getprop`

I found this link to the fragment that seems to display the proxys selector for the wifi.

Is there any way that I can manually set all the settings that are affected by this fragment?

# Answer
This solution worked for me.

Just enter the following command in a terminal (change `PROXYIP:PROXYPORT` )

```
iptables -t nat -A OUTPUT -o eth0 -p tcp --dport 80 -j DNAT --to PROXYIP:PROXYPORT

```

Source: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/android-x86/XfIRyHQ5nmk

I had too tried all your commands without success. I was stuck behind a proxy trying to setup Android x86 with a VirtualBox VM which only had eth0. I was stuck at the activation screen not resolving the needed webpages to continue into the OS. After running the above command, I was able to reach the web and continue. Results may vary per proxy environment.

Edit: This didn't get me too far, but it got me somewhere. The same trick didn't work for 443.
> 6 votes

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Tags: proxy, android-x86, virtualbox
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# Question
Title: What happens if I flash an Android 4.4.4 system.img?
I recently wanted to update my Nexus 4 to Android 5.0 but I wasn't able to because I have apparently changed something in my build.prop file, so OTA updating doesn't work. If I flash a clean Android 4.4.4 system.img will it fix this problem and will it wipe any important files? Thanks in advance. :D

# Answer
> 1 votes
You can just download the lastest system image for your device and flash it right to lollipop if is avaible to your device of course.

I think Nexus devices have their system image avaible directly from google so google for it download and follow their steps and done your nexus is now lollipop.

If not find the system image in google site try xda-developers forum and you find it there it all the steps + the image.

When you flash a new system image you just replace the older ROM you can flash any system image to any phone if of course your device supports it.

If happen to you flash an wrong ROM for your device you will only soft brick it and you need to reflash again with an supported ROM.

This erase all your data so make an backup before.

It is strongly recommended to do an factory reset and wipe cache data after every change/upgrade of ROMs to avoid all kind of problems.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Flashing a stock image to your phone will bring the phone back to stock settings, all files, folders, whatever will be back to normal. It will erase everything on your phone, so if you plan to do this, you need to backup everything important.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, rom-flashing, nexus-4
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# Question
Title: What is the attack vector of <= 4.3 web view vulnerability?
This is in reference to the vulnerability that Google is not patching, since the WebView in 4.3 and less is part of the OS and not a separate updateable component.

Since some people will not have easy upgrade options from their phone manufacturer or cell carrier, they might consider just staying with 4.3, or some are still hoping their carrier provides an upgrade at some point. In this case it's useful to understand what one can do to mitigate the risk of the vulnerability.

Is this a vulnerability that any website can exploit just by visiting the website with the standard web browser? I.e. if I go to someverymalicioussite.example.com and it contains specific javascript that targets the vulnerability and allows remote code execution.

If so, is that risk mitigated by using a browser like Firefox or Chrome (that I am guessing does not use the WebView component).

Or does the vulnerability require installing an app that a developer has maliciously written to exploit the Web View component, to allow the app to perform actions that it wasn't permitted to?

# Answer
> 2 votes
While this is getting attention by the media only now there is already one exploit in Metasploit that explore this vulnerability.

The "single-click" Metasploit exploit targets a vulnerability in a WebView component that's used by the native Android browser, although the component can also be used by other apps.

According to an attack-demonstration video published by Rapid7, the bug can be exploited by tricking a user into scanning a malicious QR code that includes the attack code, which then triggers the vulnerability in the Android browser and gives the attacker command-shell access to the device.

But the vulnerability can be exploited in other ways, too. "A secondary attack vector involves the WebViews embedded inside a large number of Android applications," says an overview published by Rapid7. "Ad integrations are perhaps the worst offender here." In particular, if an attacker could gain man-in-the-middle access to a vulnerable application's HTML connection, or to the cross-site scripting code used by the application, then the attacker could inject the malicious JavaScript code and gain command-shell access to the device.

How to defend against that? As almost anything that harden android you will need root then do :

1. Completely delete the stock browser using your favorite app or delete the stock browser app and odex correspondent file (for advanced users)
2. Block all ads entirely giving no chance to an man-in-the-middle intercept and change ads displayed by apps with malicious code. Adaway is a good free open source app that can help and it's avaible via F-Droid.
3. Using firefox chrome or safari should be safe but if you want even more security and don't really care about breaking some pages make sure Javascript is disabled (no root needed for this step) this will protect you against a large quantity of attacks.

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Tags: security
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# Question
Title: Can I unlock my Razr M (Verizon) for international use?
I have a Verizon Razr M that was given to me for free. It's a Verizon model, but it has never seen a network. (I use it as an WiFI android iPod touch for now)

I know about CDMA/GSM/4G and all that. But doesn't it have a 3G radio for roaming? I don't need it to ever hit 4G/LTE/CDMA, but it would be nice to have it see 3G networks for me to drop a cheapo SIM into when I go out. Is this possible, or is this hardwired into the baseband with no hope for me. Are there unlock codes for this? I'm new to rooting android,, but a root doesn't seem to help unless I can reflash the baseband.

Thanks.

# Answer
Turns out, it's a single byte on the phone that determines whether the phone is GSM locked or not. Someone found this, and made a nice tutorial on XDA on how to flip this byte.

The instructions look scarier than they really are. The detail is not because it's complicated, but because they show every single step.

The hard part for me was prepping my Windows box to be able to do this; you need Motorola Drivers and the .NET run-time for the Motorola diagnostic/programming application.
> 1 votes

# Answer
All Motorola phones are unlocked for use overseas. These phones will not work for AT&T and T-Mobile, but they do work out of the USA(I have used one myself)
> 2 votes

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# Question
Title: How to fix "Unfortunately, the process xxx has stopped"?
I was having some trouble with my rooted Samsung GS3, so I "tried" to perform a reset by flashing a stock ROM in ODIN. Once I booted it back up, the first thing I saw was "Unfortunantly, the process android.process.media has stopped." I thought that was weird but continued with the setup process, but it kept happening frequently. Media, gapps, Play Store, gallery, contacts and others were "unfortunately stopping". I can't open the play store, camera, phone app, contacts and some others. Now, I use only the messaging, Internet, and Youtube apps. I can't download any apps, or anything really. I've tried to reflash the ROM with ODIN, but that does nothing. I've flashed CWM to it but that doesn't even working properly. I tried to restore a backup I have on my External SD but when I hit restore in CWM it just says "Couldn't open directory. No files found." Device is SGH-I747. I'm going insane with this. Please help, any response is appreciated. Thanks!

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try deleting the data and cache of every app that gives you this error.

It's very common that this junk causes troubles because they were set up in other conditions of the Android SO.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, root-access, samsung
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# Question
Title: How to root a samsung galaxy S3 lite(Samsung S6790)
How do I root a Samsung Galaxy S3 Lite(Samsung S6790).

I have tried using **towelroot v3** which returns

```
This phone is currently unsupported

```

and **framaroot** which also returns

```
Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot

```

This led me to try using KingoRoot which ran for like 15mins and restarted my device. After I reconnected my device, on the menu it still had the option **root** which confirmed that the phone had not been rooted

# Answer
> 2 votes
Are you sure that KingoRoot did not root your device? It is reported as *working* for the Samsung Galaxy S3 Lite. Please verify with a Root Checker if you have root.

Another known method for that device is DF ROOT (direct download). This app may be in Portuguese, so if it is, here are the instructions in English:

1. Open DF-ROOT.
2. Go to "Fazer Root."
3. Choose "Root."
4. Now go to "Batal" and close the application.
5. Open SuperSU, it will ask to update the binary SU, select "Continuar."
6. Select the "Normal" option and then "OK."

Both were reported working in this XDA thread.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Download iRoot to your PC, supports alot of devices. Make sure you have the latest Samsung USb drivers for mobile devices. Enable USB debugging on target device, high quality usb cable.Connect device to PC, run iRoot, wait for iRoot todetact your device and finally click Root, wait for a couple os seconds and device is rooted!

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-s, samsung, kingo
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# Question
Title: Will my tablet work with a device which says it must have Bluetooth 4.0?
The title pretty much says it all. If a Bluetooth compatible device claims to require v4.0, will my table running Android 4.4. with Bluetooth v2.1 work with it?

This is the device in question: AwoX SmartLIGHT

Thanks.

# Answer
The first answer that comes to my mind is NO. If it needs Bluetooth 4.0 and your tablet supports 2.1 then it won't work.

One of the advantages of Bluetooth 4.0 over 2.1 is its velocity (35 mbps vs 3), so if the device you are talking about relies on this data flow then it won't work properly.

Bluetooth is backwards compatible, so if your tablet would have Bluetooth 4.0 and your device is v2.1 then everything would work nicely.

It can happens that the device you're taking about is Bluetooth 4.0 just because it's new and doesn't make use of all its capabilities, so if you can you should try it personally. My answer is a NO, I insist, but if it's free you could try.
> 2 votes

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# Question
Title: Why does scanning for carriers take so long?
Whenever I want to switch my carrier (even to back automatic selection), my mobile (rooted Galaxy S4 mini if that matters) scans one or more minutes for carriers. Why does it take so long? Wi-Fi Matic doesn't seem to require that much time to identify cell towers which in turn provide information on the available carriers, so what's the problem, and can this be accelerated somehow?

# Answer
Your cellphone searches for a predefined (by the vendor) time (in your case about 1 minute) for available carriers and then displays the result. The delay is there to make sure there are as well the towers available for you to choose from which have a weak signal and loose some packages on the way.

You can not change that behavior in your Galaxy S4 mini.
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 that has a locked sim
I'm trying to find out what cell company this cell phones from? If anybody has any idea please let me know? I have a fido SIM card and it fits into the Samsung but has that lock icon on it.

# Answer
> 2 votes
The following sim-unlock procedure works for the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-9505 Model):

1. Dial \*#0011#

This will take you to the following screen 2. Press Menu button then tap "BACK"

3. Tap on the Menu button again, but this time press Key Input.

4. Enter 1 and Press OK

5. Your are now in the SERVICE MODE MAIN MENU: Press  UMTS

6. Press  DEBUG SCREEN

7. Press  Phone Control

8. Press NETWORK LOCK

9. Then tap PERSO SHA256 OFF

10. Go back to the UMTS MAIN MENU by pressing Menu then Back then tap COMMON

11. Then select NV REBUILD

12. Then tap RESTORE BACK UP

The Galaxy S4 will freeze, black screen, Blue LED Light, Menu and Back key ON. Wait for it to reboot (takes about a minute). Afterwards your device should be sim-unlocked.

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# Question
Title: Gallery preview folder takes about 1GB, how to delete it?
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-I9105P) with Android 4.2.2 and I've got many photos. The folder with the Gallery previews (the one that stores thumbnail to load images faster) takes about 1GB of storage (815,9MB, precisely) and if I delete it, when I open the Gallery app it recreates.

Here you can see it (click image to enlarge)

"Anteprime galleria" in Italian means "Gallery previews". The folder itself is called "DCIM" and it's in the phone's memory (All my photos are in teh SD card) and it contains an hidden `.thumbnails` folder.

So, how can I delete it and make sure it won't recreate?

# Answer
> 7 votes
Do you really want to do that? That might lead to you no more being able to see your images in the gallery. But if you want to try:

1. open a file manager of your choice and navigate to the `DCIM` folder
2. delete the `.thumbnails` directory
3. create a file named `.thumbnails`
4. open the file's properties, and set it "read only"

Now, as there cannot be two objects with the identical name, the gallery cannot re-create the folder. As the existing object is a file, it cannot put its thumbnails in there, either.

# Answer
> 0 votes
For deleting the thumbnails you need to follow the following steps no need to download any app for it.

1. create a new folder on your desktop, inside that folder create a text document and rename it as `.file`
2. make as many text document files with extension as `.file` as there are `.thumbnail` files under your DCIM folder =\> `.thumbnail` files and rename the text document files with exactly the same name as `.thumbnail` files (or you can make some text document files and rename them again and again with the new `.thumbnail` files).
3. delete all the original `.thumbnail` files and replace it with the new text document files that you made with the extension `.file`
4. reboot your phone and you are done.

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, internal-storage, photos, file-management
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title: Sync google+ Albums with Nexus 5

text:
# Question
Title: Sync google+ Albums with Nexus 5
Is there a possibility to sync my google+ photo albums to my Nexus 5?

My Galaxy Nexus, with the old gallery app, had the feature to "pin" albums locally to the device. My new Nexus 5, with the new photos app, dosn't seem to have this feature.

The photos app shows all my g+ albums, but always needs to load them from the web.

# Answer
According to this site, it is (currently) not possible:

> You can view and manage your albums when logged in to the Google+ Photo app. We do not offer the ability to view albums offline at this time.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Apparently it does not work for albums (at least with the Google photos app version 4.8.0.81189390).

I'm using this app as a workaround, because it allows to sync the albums for offline access.

Tool for Picasa, Google+ Photo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=larry.zou.colorfullife
> 0 votes

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Tags: sync, nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop, photos
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title: How to install adobe air in AVD

text:
# Question
Title: How to install adobe air in AVD
i developped an android application using adobe flash professional and i need to try it with a virtual device, i failed to install adobe air under AVD and Genymotion, for Genymotion some services are limited in case of free version, can someone describe haw to fix my problem ?

# Answer
> 1 votes
35 minutes and solution found by myself

1. Execute the emulator
2. Start the console (Windows XP), Run -\> type cmd, and move to the platform-tools folder of SDKdirectory.
3. Paste the APK files (adobeair.apk and myapp.apk) in the 'platform-tools' folder.
4. Then type the following command. adb install adobeair. apk adb install myapp.apk And finally your application works fine. download adobe air

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Tags: adobe-air
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# Question
Title: No WhatsApp notification on Xperia S after updating to JellyBean
I have Xperia S running Android ICS, and the notifications of a new message of WhatsApp appeared in the top notification panel showing an icon of WhatsApp. I received an update to JellyBean and after that, I'm not seeing the notification icon when a new message is received.

If the volume is high, all I can hear is the new message tone, but there is absolutely no notification showing the new message received.

Does anyone know how to solve this problem?

# Answer
From OP's self-comment,

> In Settings\>Apps\>Whatsapp. There is a check box right below the Icon which says "Show notifications" Check it and it is solved.
> 1 votes

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title: Google Now accessing Exchange Contacts

text:
# Question
Title: Google Now accessing Exchange Contacts
I just migrated to Android (kitkat 4.4.2) from an iPhone and need to set up Exchange Email on it for work. On the iPhone, I simply use Siri and it can dial numbers from my contacts. However, Google Now does not seem to be able to access these contacts in Exchange. Is there a reasons for it? Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
Have you synchronized the contacts ? I mean can you see your contacts in your dial ? Also make sure you enable the "recognize contacts"( it may be a little different option) in google now

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Tags: exchange
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title: Nexus 4 not getting connected to PC

text:
# Question
Title: Nexus 4 not getting connected to PC
Some days back, My nexus was getting connected to the computer. But yesterday I discovered, it is no more like that. It is only getting charged via USB connection. No notification of connection received, either on phone or computer. what to do? Kindly suggest !

# Answer
> 11 votes
go to settings \<\< storage \<\< choose option at upper right corner \<\< USB computer connection \<\< enable Media Device option .

# Answer
> 2 votes
## Transfer files through USB (Windows & Mac OS)

You can use a USB cable to transfer music, pictures, and other files from your device to a computer and vice versa.

---

## **Related settings**

To change your device's USB connection options, touch **Settings \> Device \> Storage \> Menu \> USB computer connection**.

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## **Windows transfer**

1. Connect your device to the USB port on your computer. Its USB storage is mounted as a drive and appears on your computer screen.
2. Copy files back and forth as you would using any other external device.
3. When you finish, eject the device from within Windows before unplugging the USB cable.

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## **Mac OS transfer**

1. Install Android File Transfer from www.android.com/filetransfer, and follow the instructions there. (If you are using Android File Transfer for the first time, double-click it to open it. After the first connection, it opens automatically whenever you connect.)
2. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable. Android File Transfer starts, if it’s not already running, and opens a window that displays the contents of your device, along with storage space details at the bottom of the window.
3. Work with this window much as you do in the Finder window: open and close folders, create new folders, and drag files to or from it and other Finder windows.
4. Disconnect the USB cable when you finish.

**By Google site: Device settings**

# Answer
> 0 votes
For those who are getting problems with adb, you can do this:

1. Go to device manager
2. If there is is something called android device at the top or at the second dropdown, uninstall it
3. Download the drivers and install

# Answer
> -1 votes
Try a different USB port or cable.

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Tags: usb-connection-mode, nexus-4
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# Question
Title: Moving cache to SD Card? Is it possible?
Is it possible to move app cache which is stored o Internal Storage on android to sd card? I have limited space on my device, and I want to free up some space (Well, actually the cache is taking most of my internal space) by moving my application cache to the SD Card.

Well, i know that cache can be deleted easily, but it's a pain to delete it every few hours to ensure that there's no "Low Memory" notification hanging.. There's also my Browser & Chrome cache, which could fill my Internal Storage in a matter of minutes.

# Answer
> 4 votes
it is possible, but you will need to get a root. FolderMount allows to transfer not the apps but their cache. This program requires root access. If you don’t know what root is then go here and here to read about how to gain root access.

Cache transfer is performed in a few simple steps:

```
Open FolderMount and press “+” in the top right corner.
Name an app that has leftover cache in the internal memory.
Press “Source” and indicate the folder with the app’s cache. It is located in Android/obb/the folder with the app’s name.
Press “Destination” to choose a folder on the SD card for the transfer.
After every field is filled out, press the check mark in the top right corner and select the “pin” next to the Name field.

```

Read here http://droidguides.com/applications-to-sd/

# Answer
> 0 votes
Taking a look at our tag-wiki, there is a solution to that – but it requires your device to be rooted. *Simple2Ext* (S2E) offers to move apps, their data, and some cache to the SDcard.

Alternatively, as cache resides on its own `/cache` partition, you could also use DirectoryBind to move that to SDcard entirely. Again, this requires root.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You **Should** clean cache regularly, a Lot of cache can make your device Slow, you can use Auto Cache Cleaner Free to Clean all the cache quickly, you can also schedule an automatic clean up too!

Android maintain caches and removes un-needed caches

however, I've read in Google developers docs that the App should maintain the Cache itself and the developer must not rely on Android to maintain the cache

but some Apps doesn't maintain cache as needed, and so you need to clean them, usually Cache shouldn't be more than **~25MB per App**, and shouldn't be more than **~75MB in all the device** (however, it Depends on the number of apps..)

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title: How does in-pocket detection work?

text:
# Question
Title: How does in-pocket detection work?
My Droid Bionic has an option on the Display Settings page "In-Pocket detection: locks your device automatically when inserted in pocket"

How does the phone sense that it's in your pocket? I'm speculating maybe a combination of proximity and light sensors?

# Answer
> 3 votes
There is an infrared/red-light sensor near your camera that detects whether the phone is in a pocket or bag. Online consensus is that depending on your phone manufacturer, there are varying degrees of success to how well it works.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I looked through the Play Store where i found PocketSensor which says in its description

> PocketSensor uses your phone's built-in proximity sensor to automatically lock the phone when it is put in a pocket.
>
> Example: If you want the sensor to trigger only when the device is being held straight upright (for front pockets) or pointing downwards (for pants pockets), select the "Disable in Landscape" options including all of its three suboptions.

so i guess it is definetly possible to use a combination of:

The **orientation sensor** lets you monitor the position of a device relative to the earth's frame of reference (specifically, magnetic north).

and

The **proximity sensor** lets you determine how far away an object is from a device.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I only can speculate about the answer how the Droid Bionic actually implements this "in-pocket detection". Most Androids that have a light sensor, (which sometimes acts also simple proximity sensor) use this as sign that you either doing a call without a headset or that you have put your device into the pocket.

It is also imaginable that Android uses the information from the 3-axis accelerometer and/or the 3-axis gyroscope to detect in-pocket situations. But I don't think that this is actually done, because these sensors use *quite a amount of power* when in use.

For an example datasheet of an Android Light/Proxmity Sensor, see the SFH 7743 from the Motorola Droid. It detects IR-light around 900nm. It seems that some Androids have separated light and proximity sensors, while others abuse the light-sensor as simple proximity sensor (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S).

# Answer
> 0 votes
In this scientific paper they've used proximity and light sensors. They describe the core algorithm, which is not so complicated, and they have developed it for Tizen. The Android framework provide an equivalent sensor api, though I have not tried it myself.

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# Question
Title: Micromax Unite 2 A106, app installation error
When I'm installing an app it show internal storage insufficient space. But the internal SD memory has lots of space, approx 5gb free.

Please give me a solution.

# Answer
In micromax Unite 2 out of 8 GB internal memory only 1 GB is allotted for installing Applications. With default applications and their updates it takes around 700 MB so you must have already exhausted the allotted 1 GB for applications.

Try uninstalling some unnecessary updates or try rooting.
> 1 votes

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Tags: insufficient-memory
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# Question
Title: Terminal emulator permission denied on complex commands
I'm porting a script that runs well on android 4.0.4 to android 4.4.2

Simplified it does this:

```
ls *.a | ./busybox xargs ./busybox rm -f

```

I'm using a busybox binary in mi app's folder.

The error I'm getting is:

> xargs: ./busybox: Permission denied

However, if I run `./busybox rm -f x.a` it works.

I'm rooted and can execute simple commands as root, the problem is when a comand has a nested command inside.

same thing happens with rsync -e.

I've tested this on Samsung galaxy note 10.1 android 4.0.4 where it works fine, and Samsung galaxy note 10.1 2014 edittion android 4.4.2 where it fails.

I'm sensing this has something to do with the problem: Terminal emulator article about su and ping but it doesn't help on a solution.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I've confirmed that it was SELinux fault. Running as the app linux user instead of root took me further but "rsync -e ./ssh" still didn't work.

Flashed a custom kernel without SELinux (getenforce returns Disabled) and now it works fine.

For this you have to know how to uncompress an official android image and change the boot.img file with the one with custom kernel, then compress again and flash with odin.

Any attempt at disabling selinux got me nowhere, only changing kernel worked.

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Tags: root-access, permissions, scripts, busybox
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# Question
Title: What is the name for a non-owner user profile?
I have an Android tablet with two user profiles. One is designated the "owner". How do I refer to the other profile (for example, when posting questions here or logging tickets for an app)?

I'm looking for a short (and preferably official) term that Android experts would immediately recognize.

*Suggested tag (based on answer): secondary-profile*

# Answer
> 2 votes
On Android 5.0+, there is an option for multiple Users & Profiles, which is under `Settings > Users` and is titled `Users & profiles`. It is initially populated with a `Guest` User as well as the `Owner` User. To refer to non-owner Users & Profiles I would use and recognize `Secondary User/Profile` (unless specifically asking about the `Guest` User, which I would call `Guest User`)

User accounts provide full access to Apps & Services.

Android 5.0+ Tablets (this feature does not appear to be on Phones) allow for User Profiles, such as the `Restricted User Profile`, which can be set up to restrict what Apps and Services can be used by this user.

`Accounts` is a separate setting within Android's Settings. Each User Profile can have any number of Accounts set up (Emails, Pushbullet, etc.). These accounts are unique to each User.

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Tags: profiles
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# Question
Title: LG G2 sound randomly turns on from vibrate mode
I have a Verizon LG G2 (VS980) updated to Android 4.4.2, which I always keep on vibrate mode.

However, every day, at *exactly* 3 PM, without fail, it turns itself from vibrate back to sound. It doesn't matter whether or not it's charging, if it's on wi-fi or data, or anything else.

Any idea what may be causing this, or how I could fix it?

# Answer
I had the same issue. Here is the solution which works perfect for me.

Settings\>Sound\>Quite Mode\>Set quite time

after enabling quite timing, unselect all days and then disable quite timing.
> 1 votes

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Tags: audio, bugs, verizon, lg-g2
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# Question
Title: Can I switch owner and secondary status for two profiles?
I have a tablet with an owner and secondary profile. Can I switch them so that the owner becomes a secondary, and the secondary becomes the owner?

*Suggested tag: secondary-profile*

# Answer
From my (cursory) checking right now - I would say **no**.

From the Owner Profile, the only options present for Secondary Profiles are to `Remove the Profile` and set whether they can `Make Phone Calls/Send SMS`.

From within the Secondary User Profile there is only the option to rename the profile.
> 2 votes

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Tags: profiles
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# Question
Title: my Samsung phone says it doesn't have a rooting system, in laymens terms, how do I fix it
I installed a memory booster/ security device on my Samsung recently. I have always wondered if I actually need all this hardware and apps in my phone. Now it tells me I can uninstall some apps , when I go to do it my phone says unable to no root system. What do I do?

# Answer
> 0 votes
**Firstly**, I agree with @user2813274. You should be very careful about what you try to uninstall as things can go *badly* wrong.

**To answer your question of what to do:**

You need to grant the app root privileges.

To uninstall system apps `root` access is required, which is in basic terms, elevated permissions. The app you have installed is unable to remove some of the apps because they are system apps and it lacks the necessary permissions to do so.

If you need help rooting your device I would check on XDA Developers for instructions specific to your device.

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Tags: hardware, system
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to transmit all sound over wifi from my tablet to my pc?
I want to transmit my sound (from youtube, music files on the tablet, etc) from my tablet to my computer.

The closest I can get is controlling my library of music on my computer, but I really want to be able to play a youtube video from the youtube app on my tablet and have it play through my computer.

I don't mind buying apps if that is what I need. Any help will be appreciated.

# Answer
> 1 votes
In general it is at the moment impossible to stream all audio from your android to another receiver.

There's no app which can help you because android itself has no APIs for grabbing audio.

But sure you may use a specific player, e.g. one for YouTube and one for music and so on.

I really know what I'm talking about because I'm developing an app for general streaming audio since several months (it's really hard work with rooting, kernel-module etc.).

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try looking into Plex. I have never used it, but I hear it is good and works on a multitude of devices.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I'm not sure if this is a solution for you but to conserve my processing power for gaming I stream movies on my tablet right beside me while I play and at night I'd like to listen to all of my audio through my USB headphones. I plugged a dual-sided 1/8th inch jack into my tablet and the microphone port on my computer, go into Sound\>Recording Devices, right click on the proper device, go to properties, Listen, then check the "Listen to this device" and apply. Occasionally I'll get a weird feedback noise but it's solved my problem and I hope it can help anyone else looking to do something similar.

# Answer
> 0 votes
For the Youtube specific part of your request specifically, Google have released an official YouTube Remote app, that allows you to control playing YouTube videos on a PC from an Android phone/tablet. You visit http://youtube.com/leanback on your PC, and the app then interacts with it.

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Tags: audio, streaming, 3.0-honeycomb
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