# Question
Title: TF300t bricked, no fastboot, wrong recovery
I've been running CM11 on my Asus TF300t for a while now. A while ago, an (automatic) update broke my rom. From there on, matters have gotten worse. Right now, my tablet is a brick without an OS. Here's what I experience

* No OS, tablet automatically boots into recovery.
* Wrong recovery. Probably the Teamwin for the TF300Tg? It opens with 'Please enter password', and I can't access most of the features (E: Unable to find partition size for ... / E: Unable to mount ...). I've got a CM11 zip on my SD card, but I can't flash it. The recovery works, but most of the actions fail.
* I cannot access FastBoot. If I press volume down + power, it just boots into recovery. Because of this, I can't flash the right recovery .blob.
* A physical reset (with a paperclip) didn't change anything.

I'd be really grateful if anybody has anymore ideas / things I could try.

Thanks in advance

# Answer
Autoupdates brick a lot of Transformers when on CM. Bad sounding situation, in my opinion. Fastboot and ADB are the only ways you could recover your device if you have a bad bootloader and recovery. Have you tried holding Vol-Down **while** resetting with a paperclip? That should force fastboot. If not, we can try adb.

Do you have adb access while your tablet is plugged in to your computer? Turn on your tablet so it is in recovery, and on your computer, run `adb devices` to see if your tablet is available. If so, `adb -d reboot-bootloader` should force your device to reboot into fastboot. From there, run `fastboot erase x` where x is:

`system
recovery
userdata
boot
misc
cache`

and then after that, you can flash your files and/or restore your `.blob` files.
> 3 votes

# Answer
This is how i recovered mine sometime ago:

First you need to Download the correct .blob (Firmware) file from the Asus site here. When you downloaded the correct Firmware unzip it and remember its directory. Boot it into fastboot mode (when you press volume down on the little android it seems that the tablet is stuck but actually it is in fastboot mode) and then type:

```
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase misc
fastboot erase cache
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system path/to/file.blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot

```
> 3 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, fastboot, asus-eee-pad-transformer, twrp
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# Question
Title: Install apps on Android Phone automatically when installed in BlueStacks
I am developing an Android application, and I have to constantly mail the apk to myself to download to phone. I also use Bluestacks app player for testing. But also verify app in my own phone. **Is there any way to have the app installed on the phone directly when installed on the Bluestacks App Player**. I know the reverse is possible through Bluestacks Cloud Connect. Can I achieve the other way round?

# Answer
With an installation of the official Android SDK, virtual devices are available to you (so you don't have to use Bluestacks). You can simply install them via `adb` to your virtual Android device and test them there. You can customize every aspect of the device, ranging from resolution, hardware buttons, modems, and software.

If you are developing using Eclipse, simply install the SDK and the plugins, and then press the "Play" button, and Eclipse will send the app directly to your phone.

Read more here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/installing-adt.html
> 0 votes

# Answer
When there is any app installed through the Play Store(through your Gmail Account) the app gets listed under My Apps\>Installed apps.

So instead of downloading it again from your mail separately (the apk file) you can directly download the apps through the installed my apps in your device(under options from the play store on your device).

For this you just need to login with the same account you had logged in with the blue stack. In this way you could at the least save the trouble from sending the apk file to the email and then again downloading it on your device.

Else you simply download the ADT to develop apps and later test it on you own device through the USB cable. For further questions regarding app development visit this site
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, installation, cloud, bluestacks
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# Question
Title: WIFI not Connecting on my Samsung S Duos
My home networks says Saved, Secured but when i open internet it says no internet connection

# Answer
First check whether its just the Wi-Fi on your phone or the LAN on your System.

There are many possibilities with the Wi-Fi not working properly.

1. Either the key is not matched with the key you configured under your modem Wi-Fi password.
2. Signal might be weak. ( if signal\<=10% then some devices Wi-Fi connection is disabled to save power)
3. In-appropriate configuration of your modem due to which although the connection might be established you might not be able to browse thereby showing no internet connection.

For this reason Wi-Fi is termed to have very least preference because of heavy loss of Data during the transmission or disturbance.

Solution:-
4. If you signal is weak try to get more strength by getting near to you Wi-Fi or having an external hardware that could boost your signal strength.
5. If the key is not matched then you need to enter the appropriate the password as set by you.
6. If the connection is not configured then you need to check your manual and Configure the Wi-Fi settings properly and click forget on your old Wi-Fi network to re-configure the network on your device.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I would reset the entire connection. Delete it from your phone and then reconnect, reenter the password, an make sure it saves it. You could have the wrong password, it could just be something simple. If this doesn't help, make sure you haven't turned your connections off, restart your phone. If that doesn't help, make sure your internet connection is up and going. Call your service provider or unplug your router and make it reboot itself then check to see if your phone will pick it up again.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Try changing settings to static IP address. Here is a video where you will find out how to do it in ICS 4.0
> -1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, samsung-galaxy-s-duos
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# Question
Title: Is there any custom rom which can be installed on any android device
My question is, whether there are any custom rom's available which can be installed on any device or the rom's are just intended for a specific device. I always read that like custom rom for galaxy note 3, for s4 like that.. are there any roms available which can be installed on any device... if not, can any one explain why we need to design rom's for a specific model.

# Answer
> 3 votes
Each model has different hardware, which requires specific drivers. This is why each device has a separate ROM. This is different from desktop OSs because of the disk space constraints. If a ROM was made to support all devices, the drivers would eat all your available storage, and more.

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Tags: custom-roms
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# Question
Title: Huawei Ascend P7: Problem with Push Notifications
I've just purchased 2 brand-new Huawei Ascend P7 phones and have problems with both: The Push Notifications do not work properly: messages come in delayed, sometimes only when I enter the corresponding app.

This is not restricted to a specific app, and occurs on both Wifi and mobile data. I have given all apps push notification permissions within the Notification Manager, I have also disabled Smart Power Saving Mode and enabled always-on mobile data (hope that helps keeping the GCM connection alive).

One of my phones already received the new system update to P7-L10V100R001C00B121SP01, the other one is still on L10V100R001C00B116SP3.

I've googled a bit, this seems a common problem with those P7s. Any ideas?

# Answer
1. Make sure you've turned on Datasync in Settings
2. Use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andqlimax.pushfixer to set notification heartbeat interval
3. If nothing helps, factory-reset your phone
4. Check if the same problem appears on both phones, if yes, try a different telephony company
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, huawei, push-notifications
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# Question
Title: Why does Battery doctor interfere with the Google play store to update /download the Application
I have Battery Doctor 4.9.3 installed on my Samsung Galaxy trend device with Android jellybean 4.1.2.

* The problem with this app is that every time I try to update an app it starts initially and then later the download crashes.
* Also there is What's app running parallel so just for few seconds I shift to chat and in the background I can see the app getting updated.
* After just few seconds when I return to the play store the download fails for which I need to re-update the app every time (after 30% it again crashed and then later I again re-update).

In the app there Is an option for smart Saving which I have turned it on. Although the app works fine for saving the battery but it is interfering with Google Play to update or download the app while I move to another screen it is closing it after few seconds

# Answer
> 0 votes
In the smart saving options I could de-select the auto kill apps on screen off option(i.e. When screen turns off the apps will be killed by default). After de-selecting the option now the apps are being updated smoothly as usual

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Tags: updates, battery, multitasking
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title: High Speed Camera?

text:
# Question
Title: High Speed Camera?
Since my phone (HTC One M7) can record in 720p at 60 fps, I'm curious if it's possible to record smaller video, like 320x240, at much higher speeds, like 180 fps.

Is the 60 fps a hard coded limit?

# Answer
A lot of devices are limited by the camera sensor used, even if the device is powerful enough, you may not be able to record at 180fps because the camera module cannot process data fast enough. The HTC One(M7) camera is limited to 96fps at best. The best on a mobile camera is at 120fps right now.
> 0 votes

# Answer
To my best knowledge, I have not seen such option in HTC One that you can use. Now, if you are asking if TECHNICALLY that would be possible, I really doubt it to achieve 180 fps.

Though some serious(?) hacks can increase the fps, but I believe there is a physical ccd sensor limitation in place. Otherwise, DSLR camera owners would have been able to turn their Full HD cameras into low-res high speed camcorders.
> 0 votes

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Tags: camera, htc-one
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# Question
Title: How do you eject the samsung device when the device is currently being used for testing using the Android-ADT
I connected my Samsung Device(Android 4.1.2 ) for testing my app through the Android-ADT(Eclipse).

* After closing the workspace when I tried to eject the device through Eject I get a dialog box saying the phone is currently being used please close any running software using the phone.

Thereby forcing me to unplug the device manually.
* Any help appreciated.

# Answer
> 2 votes
From command prompt you can enter the following command

```
adb kill-server

```

and then try ejecting.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The dialog you mention is nothing to do with USB debugging: it's because the device's storage is mounted (via MTP or USB mass storage), and some app has a file open from that storage. It could be that you have a file manager window looking at the device's storage, or that your music player software is automatically indexing files on it, or something else.

To avoid the dialog, you need to find and close whatever software *on your desktop computer* has files from the phone open. On Linux you can use the `lsof` tool to help; on Windows you just have to guess.

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Tags: usb, usb-connection-mode, usb-debugging
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# Question
Title: How can I change SELinux from Enforcing to Permissive on Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
My device is Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005.

This phone comes with SELinux set to Enforcing by default.

I have been trying to change this to permissive but to no avail.

I built the kernel from source code following Samsung instructions, and added a line to init.rc file in the ramdisk: "setenforce 0" and this worked, however WiFi broke and I am not clued up on kernel development.

I have tried, as root, running "setenforce 0" in terminal and via adb. There is no error, however it stays Enforcing.

I am running out of options have looked through the init files in the Samsung source code and cannot find anywhere where Samsung set SELinux to be Enforcing.

Any help will be vastly appreciated!

# Answer
If you're rooted, install `Android Terminal Emulator` from Play Store and open a root shell. Also make sure you use latest (\>2.00) `SuperSU` to handle SELinux. Then type: `su 0 setenforce 0` and see what happens. Check with `id`. If that doesn't work, also try with: `su system setenforce 0`. In AOS **\>4.3**, it's not enough to just be "root" (uid=0), you also have to use the right *context*.

**EDIT**: 2015-11-06

Apparently, since AOS **\>4.4**, Google started using a permanent enforcing mode which actually enforces the SELinux policy. These phones have disabled the *Permissive* option through the `DCONFIG_ALWAYS_ENFORCE=true` kernel config flag in their Kernels. You need to flash an insecure Kernel (e.g. CF\_Root) or a brand new kernel where this flag has been disabled.

Google writes here:

> In the Android 5.0 (L) release, Android moves to full enforcement of SELinux. This builds upon the permissive release of 4.3 and the partial enforcement of 4.4. In short, Android is shifting from enforcement on a limited set of crucial domains (installd, netd, vold and zygote) to everything (more than 60 domains). This means manufacturers will have to better understand and scale their SELinux implementations to provide compatible devices. Understand that:

* Everything is in enforcing mode in the 5.0 release
* No processes other than init should run in the init domain
* Any generic denial (for a block\_device, socket\_device, default\_service, etc.) indicates that device needs a special domain

For more info how to recompile your Kernel, look here.
> 6 votes

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Tags: security, samsung-galaxy-note-3, selinux
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title: Compatibility with cyanogenmod

text:
# Question
Title: Compatibility with cyanogenmod
Is the galaxy s5 compatible with cyanogenmod 11? It is not on the list of supported devices. I am not sure if it is worth it to try. Has anyone else in the community tried?

# Answer
> 1 votes
It is not "Officially" supported, but if you take a look at XDA Forum you'll surely find some unofficial builds. Here's a link to one

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Tags: cyanogenmod
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# Question
Title: HTC software update causes phone to reboot in the TWRP recovery mode and does not update. How to fix it?
I just rooted my HTC One (M7) according to LINK. It is s-on, and TWRP (teamwin) recovery is flashed.Rooting is successful and everything seems fine. Except:

When I go in the "setting, about, update software" in the phone, it downloads the HTC updates. But when it tries to run the downloaded updates, it reboots, and it goes into "recovery" mode, where TWRP shows up. What should I do from there? I choose system reboot from TWRP and it phone is up as normal, but the updates are still waiting to be run.

How should I apply updates?

Thanks

# Answer
> 4 votes
Official OTA's from HTC could only be installed if you posses the stock recovery. You can download the right one for you from XDA here. When you have downloaded it you can just flash it by typing this (with your phone connected in fastboot mode):

`fastboot flash recovery path/to/recovery.img`

Disclaimer: Probably the update won't work if you have a custom ROM installed on it (custom ROMs sometimes have different packages that the OTA will corrupt). If you want to update via OTA you should first install a stock HTC ROM too.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Manufacturer OTAs can only be flashed using the recovery that came with your device, which is (more often than not) 3e recovery.

I would recommend that you find a stock recovery.img, `fastboot flash recovery recovery.img`, then apply the OTA.

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Tags: updates, rooting, recovery-mode, htc-one, twrp
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# Question
Title: Changed keyboard, now can't enter password
For some reason, I changed my keyboard to Greek, yet my password is in English. I am unable to enter the password to unlock the phone. I can't pair with Bluetooth without unlocking, and there is no option to change the language of the keyboard. Any help is greatly appreciated.

# Answer
Use android device manager to get past your password, then you will be able to access menus and change the language.
> 0 votes

# Answer
You can Hack the screenlock password by typing this from terminal:

```
$ adb shell
$ rm /data/system/gesture.key

```
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, locked-out, sony-xperia-z
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# Question
Title: How to make your own CWM flashable stock ROM from "SP Flash Tool" Flashable Stock ROM ?
I can't restore my stock ROM of device XOLO A500S IPS by using SP Flash Tool. I need a stock ROM that can be simply flashed by CWM recovery. There is no such ROM available on the internet, as I have searched for it, but couldn't find it. Can I make one myself ? How to do this ?

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are stock firmware images available for download here that can be flashed with the SP Flash Tool.

In terms of creating your own ROM (CWM-based or otherwise), that is beyond the scope of this site.

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Tags: custom-roms
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title: K-9 Mail: Search in Message

text:
# Question
Title: K-9 Mail: Search in Message
I use K-9 Mail for Android. Recently I tried to search for text in a (rather long) email, but could not find any possibility to do so. Long-pressing the menu button results in a search field, which returns a list of messages containing the search phrase.

I would like to search for text inside of one particular message. Any suggestions on how to do that with K-9 Mail?

# Answer
> 2 votes
After an Update of K-9 Mail I tried again to find it and succeeded (don't know whether this worked in a version prior to the new one).

This is how you search in K-9 Mail inside a message: In the respective message

1. select any text;
2. in the upcoming menu (copy, past, select all), select the document with a magnifying glass on it;
3. now the text you selected is used for an in-message search;
4. edit the search box and enter your search string.

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Tags: search, k9-mail
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# Question
Title: How to measure the charge left in a dying battery?
This question is not relative to a specific phone model, even though I will cite my P1000.

My P1000 is 3 years old, and it is often suddenly turning off (no shutdown sequence, just goes dead) out of the blue while the battery marker is at the 31ish percentile. If I try and turn it on right away, it goes dead again during boot sequence. If I plug the charger, the charging icon shows some battery left. Turning it on with the charger plugged shows the 31-ish percent on the charge indicator. If it is left on standby, it goes below that threshold without dying, but dies soon after.

The battery is almost dead, that is sure. Now the question is,

How can I measure how much energy the battery really have left before dying, and is there any app to tweak the display of battery charge so I can have a new "zero" at this dying point?

# Answer
You would need to re-calibrate the battery.

I would suggest reading the answers on:
> 1 votes

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Tags: battery, battery-life
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title: No tap menu in Drive

text:
# Question
Title: No tap menu in Drive
I am trying to switch accounts in My Drive.

My understanding is that this can be done by tapping on the menu in the top LH corner of the screen, as you would do in the Gmail app etc

However on my phone (Samsung Duos) nothing happens - no menu at all.

I have tried completely uninstalling, then restarting and reinstalling. Same result. Also tried clearing the cache/settings in App manager. No luck there either.

Does anyone have any other ideas I could try? I use Drive heaps for my business and personal use (separate accounts) so it's driving me nuts not being able to switch between them!

# Answer
OK got it sorted... just writing this down incase anyone stumbles across the same issue...

Deleted both accounts and recreated them, now it works :)
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-drive
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# Question
Title: How to re-enable all screen lock types after uninstalling OpenVPN connect?
I installed OpenVPN Connect on my Samsung Galaxy S4. The app forced me to pick a screen lock, which I set to PIN.

However, I've cleared all application data regarding to OpenVPN Connect and also uninstalled the app, but I'm not able to select 'none' as screen lock type. Only pattern, PIN and password are available in settings as shown:

Is there a way to get all the selections available?

# Answer
Pattern, PIN or Password screen lock is required, because there were still user certificates stored in the device.

Go to Settings -\> Security and pick Clear credentials.
> 1 votes

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Tags: settings, samsung-galaxy-s-4, openvpn
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# Question
Title: Why does Google Search suddenly need a lot more permissions?
I obviously have Google Search installed on my stock Nexus 4, however, a recent update for this app appears to require no less than **11 new permissions**. Google does not appear to give any explanation for these new requirements. So, what is the reason for these new permissions?

* Device & app history
* Identity
* Contacts/Calendar
* Location
* SMS
* Phone
* Photos/Media/Files
* Camera/Microphone
* Wi-Fi connection information
* Device ID & call information
* Other

Whenever I get a new update for an app, I glance over any new permissions and if they don't offer any explanation for why they now require these new permissions, I simply don't update the app. That is, after all, the reason why we are alerted to any new permissions - isn't it? Unfortunately, this means I have not yet updated this app. Should I?

# Answer
> Most of these permissions are used by Google Now and the new features they will be bringing out after Google I/O and the upcoming Android L Release.

I'm not sure about why they need a lot of these permissions, but I will explain the ones that I know about. Feel free to edit the answer to improve it. I have listed all the sub permissions as listed in the play store.

**Device & app history**

1. Retrieve running apps

This is for an upcoming feature where google search results will point/link directly to apps installed on your phone.
2. Read your Web bookmarks and history

This is for making Google Now suggestions based on your web habits. For example, I get updates about Fifa World Cup scores because I have searched for them on my phone before.

**Identity**

1. Find accounts on the device

Should be related to the feature mentioned in "Retrieve running apps"

It is also needed to log in with your Google account for the "commute sharing" feature, to access your web search history, and for app search, if you have any of these features turned on
2. Add or remove accounts
3. Read your own contact card

**Contacts/Calendar**

1. Read your contacts

Mainly for Google voice commands, such as calling a contact or sending them a message.
2. Modify your contacts
3. Read calendar events plus confidential information

For reminding you about upcoming events.
4. Add or modify calendar events and send email to guests without owners' knowledge

**Location**

1. Precise location (GPS and network-based)
2. Approximate location (network-based)

To provide location based suggestions, I get Google Now cards with places to eat nearby, weather reports, Photo spots nearby, etc

**SMS**

1. Receive text messages (SMS)
2. Send SMS messages

To send messages via voice commands
3. Edit your text messages (SMS or MMS)
4. Read your text messages (SMS or MMS)

**Phone**

1. Directly call phone numbers

Make calls via voice commands
2. Read call log

**Photos/Media/Files**

1. Test access to protected storage
2. Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

**Camera/Microphone**

1. Take pictures and videos
2. Record audio

**Wi-Fi connection information**

1. View Wi-Fi connections

Might be used for guessing when you're at home/work or maybe related to this

**Device ID & call information**

1. Read phone status and identity

**Other**

* Send Gmail
* Permission to write Sound Search matches
* Preload results
* modify secure system settings
* receive data from Internet
* choose widgets
* download files without notification
* Read Google settings
* disable or modify status bar
* contacts data in Google accounts
* view configured accounts
* adjust your wallpaper size
* prevent app switches
* Modify Google settings
* set an alarm
* run at startup
* control flashlight
* view network connections
* prevent device from sleeping
* install shortcuts
* use accounts on the device
* change your audio settings
* read Google service configuration
* modify system settings
* full network access
* pair with Bluetooth devices
* access Bluetooth settings
* set wallpaper
* send sticky broadcast
* connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
* read sync settings
* control vibration
> 6 votes

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Tags: applications, nexus-4, permissions, google-apps
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title: Understanding SMS APP permissions

text:
# Question
Title: Understanding SMS APP permissions
On android KitKat i have run into the following permission:

```
SMS
Uses one or more of: SMS, MMS.
Chrages may apply.

```

How do i get a more fine-grained explination of this permission? Does it mean that the app can send SMS messages or does it also mean it can read/edit messages i have recieve/have in my inbox?

Is there a way to see exactly what this permission means?

Or, and is there a comprehensive list of possible permissions somewhere? I tried googling but all i find are complaints about KitKat ruining peoples SD cards, and App Ops.

# Answer
On the versions of the Play Store with the new "simplified" permissions dialog, you can still find a full list of permissions from the app's store page (the screen with the icon at the top, description, screenshots, &c.). Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Under "Additional Information" you'll see "Permissions" with a link "View details". Click this link to see a dialog with the list of individual permissions.

In particular, an SMS app might have permissions "edit your text messages", "receive text messages", "read your text messages", "send SMS messages", each one saying whether it applies to SMS, MMS, or both. They're pretty self-explanatory on the face of it, but there are some subtleties.

"Receive text messages" means the app will be notified (by Android) of a new message as soon as it arrives. This is normal for an SMS app, or for a few apps that use a special SMS to validate your phone number with some online service (such as Facebook).

In contrast, "read your text messages" lets an app get data from Android's database containing your message history. This means it can see messages sent from different apps, or messages you sent or received before you installed the new app. Any text message you can see in the stock SMS app, this app will also have access to. Again, this is normal in an SMS app.

"Edit your text messages" gives the app write access to that same database. For example, the app uses this to save messages or drafts to your message history. Again, this is completely normal for an SMS app. But it could also be used for an app that illicitly sends premium SMS messages to delete the records afterwards.

Like any permission, it comes down to trust. It's on you to decide if you trust the author of this app to only use these abilities the way you want: not just now, but in future versions of the app too until you you uninstall it.
> 3 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, permissions
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# Question
Title: What is the difference between "Network Unlock Code" and "SIM Unlock PIN"?
I bought an unlock code because my phone was asking for it (Enter PIN Code). I got the code and it does not work. It actually only allows me to enter 4 digits.

Now, these guys are telling me that the code is for the phone's "Network unlock" not the "SIM unlock", and if I don't remember the PIN, I will need the PUK code from my network provider, so I feel that I paid for something I don't need.

This is the first time I try to do this and I feel frustrated. I would really appreciate any help.

# Answer
If your SIM card is PIN locked, the network unlock code is useless. The network unlock code allows a phone that is restricted to a single carrier to be unlocked for use in other carrier's networks.

The SIM PIN is a personal identification number that is used to unlock the SIM card in order to register it to the network. This means that the phone will not connect to the network before a SIM is unlocked. Usually (at least around here) a new SIM has a simple PIN, like 0000 or 1234, and the user can change this. However, the carrier doesn't know your PIN, so if you forget it it can't be reset from the carrier directly.

If you happen to forget your PIN, the only way to unlock the SIM is to enter a wrong PIN enough many times (3 or 5 usually), and after this the SIM asks for the PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code, which is sometimes referred to as PUK1.

The PUK code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM and contract. If the SIM is a prepaid, the PUK code is sometimes printed in the card holder. After you get the PUK, enter it into your phone and enter a new PIN. After this, you can unlock the SIM with the new PIN you specified.

Note: **DO NOT** try to guess the PUK code yourself, if you enter it wrong three times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you'll have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
> 4 votes

# Answer
As @onik has rightly said there's difference between a Sim lock and Network Lock.

1. **SIM lock**-In order to provide security to stolen Phones there's a SIM lock in-built by the manufacturer. In the event the phone is stolen the phone would ask a SIM lock(mostly the digit pin) to register/verify the user. Once the user Is registered the phone would function normally.
2. **Network Lock**-This is the manufacture built in feature to prevent any subscriber to switch to Another Telecom operator other then the one the manufacturer has contract with the Operator(Basically these contract phones are cheaper then the Factory Unlock Phones). So what you have done is that you have purchased the **Network Lock** only to unlock the phone to use with other Telecom operators but not to use the phone.

In order to use the phone you need the **SIM lock** which would be available with your service provider.

In case you entered the **SIM lock wrong 3 consecutive times** then your phone wout get locked and would ask for a **PUK code** which will also be available by the operator but would require a lengthy process. So I suggest you to contact your service provider regarding the SIM lock key and don't un-necessarily enter the Pin if you don't know to avoid the PUK code
> 1 votes

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Tags: sim-unlocking
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# Question
Title: How do I root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 without loading a custom ROM?
I am changing the question because my original question is a duplicate of "Does rooting require a custom ROM?". The answer is apparently "Yes, in fact you need root to load a Custom ROM"

So then the obvious question, since searching for rooting my phone keeps on taking me to instructions for installing a custom ROM, is "How do I just root my phone without installing a custom ROM".

FWIW this is for a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, which, surprisingly, is not listed on "How do I root my Android device?"

# Answer
You don't need a custom ROM to get root.

Geohot's towelroot works for all S4 variants except your I9500 which has a different chipset. So if your firmware is I9500XXUFNB3 or older, then try:

1) Go and Download the " philz\_touch\_6.12.8-i9500.tar.md5 " located on this website http://goo.im/devs/philz\_touch/CWM\_Advanced\_Edition/i9500

2) Download and extract Odin 1.85 to a folder, from: http://www.datafilehost.com/d/138bbdea or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=581913

3) Put your phone in Download mode (turn off phone, then press power + home + volume down at the same time until it goes to download mode, then proceed according to the screen instructions) \- video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5KMYhWs2fFI

4) Download Deknox Removal Script from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2365214&d=1383345163 Put the zip to your phone memory

5) Now go to the Philz recovery you just installed (turn off device, press power+home+volume up button until it goes into philz recovery) and flash the deknox removal zip

6) After you flash the Knox removal script you are ready to go rooting your device:

-in Philz touch, go to Philz Options / Choose Re-root system / Choose Yes Apply (SuperSu) -Wait until it finish, Reboot and install SuperSu from playstore -Once installed, Open SuperSu app / It will ask you to update binaries click on Update as normal (NOT TWRP) -Once binaries are installed reboot your device -Root done.

Or find a guide on XDA to your exact version of your ROM, which you can find in settings \> info about your device.
> 3 votes

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-s-4
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# Question
Title: Just updated to Android 4.2.2, Facebook Messenger doesn't push notifications now?
I just updated my Samsung Galaxy S3 (model SCH-I535) to Android version 4.4.2. It seems fine, except for one bug I've noticed recently.

Facebook messenger will not always give me a notification that a message has been received. I've got it set to flash the light and show the icon on the top task bar only, but here is what I have determined:

* If messenger is currently open while the phone is locked or the screen is off, no notification is pushed.
* If messenger is off screen but still running while the phone is locked or off, some of the time it pushes a notification, and sometimes it does not.
* Mostly I notice a small (1) next to the messenger icon, but no light notification.

Is this just a new feature? I have tried everything I can think of with the settings, uninstalling and reinstalling, clearing the cache and stored data for messenger, and I'm out of ideas.

Does anyone know what this could be?

# Answer
Seems that Facebook Messenger has updated overnight, and I do not notice this issue anymore. Sorry for jumping the gun!
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, facebook-messenger
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# Question
Title: Which rights are needed to add widgets to the desktop?
I installed xprivacy on my rooted device and blocked all privileges to the "Google Search"-app. Now i cannot add any widgets any more.

Which rights do I have to allow and how could I find out such questions my self?

# Answer
That's usually the `INSTALL_SHORTCUT` (resp. `UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT`) permission – which might be present multiple times, as it's declared by the resp. launcher. To find out yourself, just follow the links I've given :)

**EDIT:** As stated in their FAQ, Xprivacy is no "permission manager", but a "privacy manager", and thus only cares for privacy-related permissions. Installing shortcuts is one of those permissions it does *not* care for (explicitly stated), so this is rather an unintended side-effect to be dealt with an update (fix) from the Xprivacy dev(s).
> 0 votes

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Tags: xprivacy
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# Question
Title: Will Nexus 5 be allowed to update to Android L?
I'm planning to buy a Nexus 5 next month, but before that I'd like to know if I will be allowed to update it to the next Android version, when it get released, that for now is being called Android L.

# Answer
> 2 votes
The latest version for nexus 5 is 4.4.4. Once L is ready to be released to users, you will be allowed to update.

Currently L developer preview is available.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There's a developer build of Android L available for both Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, since they're "development" devices I think you can safely assume that the stable images will be released for them when the time comes. Honestly the development build is pretty stable and you could use it before "proper" release, at least I think so.

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Tags: nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Does the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Support ANT+ WSN technology
Is the Note 3 compatible with ANT+ WSN technology?

Do all variants of Note 3 come with this or just a select few?

Also, do all networks use Note 3 with ANT+ WSN sets?

# Answer
This is the current list of supported devices. There look to be 3 top level variants for the Note 3. If you select the model then press the more info link there is a list of the actual model numbers.

I am not sure if all the Note 3 variants are ANT capable but I think the majority are, you need to check the exact model number really to be sure.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-note-3
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# Question
Title: What is a safe CPU speed for the HTC Dream?
I know that T-Mobile clocked it down to 384 to extend battery life on the G1, and I believe that the processor was designed for 528. With all that said, does anyone have experience with what a good, safe speed is? I'm new to Android (less than 1 week), so all this is new to me. Thanks!

Update: the processor is the MSM7201A.

# Answer
> 3 votes
It depends on your needs:

* Do you want to conserve battery? Then underclock the CPU
* Do you want better performance? Then overclock the CPU

Typically there are different kernels that you can flash for your device. Different kernels offer different clockspeeds. Some of them will also under volt your phone to consume less power. The disadvantage of undervolting is that the phone may not be able to run faster clockspeeds.

Additionally, your phone may not overclock to the same speed as another phone due to one processor being physically different than another processor (no two processors are made 100% exactly alike. When overclocking you are stepping beyond the bounds and specifications that your phone was designed to run at). What will happen is your phone will enter a boot loop if it is unable to run the kernel at a specific speed (you'll have to flash a new kernel or revert to a previous Nandroid backup).

I don't know of specific kernels for the G1, but for example there is a set of kernels by ChevyNo1 for the Droid1. The general steps are:

* **RUN A NANDROID BACKUP**
* Choose a voltage: ultra low, low, or normal
* Start with the kernel with the lowest overclocked speed
* Flash that kernel.
* Use SetCPU to set the clock speed to the max.
* If the phone remains stable, then choose the next kernel with the same voltage with a slightly faster clockspeed and try to run it at its max speed.
* If the phone does not remain stable, then revert to your last Nandroid backup or the last kernel that ran stable on your phone

# Answer
> -1 votes
I on battery mine is unstable at 633 MHZ on Froyo by laszlo kernel, but on charger it works. Using 595 is stable, you can set it in performance settings, you don't need app with this kernel. I set Minimal on min 122.

As I know this MSM7201A has 2 cpus, not changing frequency, but rather switch between cores.(found this information on Wikipedia) I have this old telephone and found it a bit hard to operate sometimes, but its still powerful enough to run most applications needed, and with those applications on SD ext I can perform almost anything, but the battery life is a bit small. But lets say its first android telephone(2008), full qwerty and lot of fun making it operate.

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Tags: clock-speed, setcpu, overclocking
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title: HLS Streaming in native browser

text:
# Question
Title: HLS Streaming in native browser
I've read in numerous sites that Android has supported HLS streaming since 3.0.

However, I've been unsuccessful in getting any HLS stream to play back as it should on devices I've tested.

HTC OneX running 4.0.x
Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4.1.x

I can't find any definitive answers on true HLS support in Android. Does anyone have a good answer here or point me to an article describing the limitations?

# Answer
Are you trying to play in a browser? I have found that is not supported but playing in an Android app using the native MediaPlayer should work.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, streaming
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# Question
Title: How do you SIM-unlock the SGH-I317 (AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 2) on Jelly Bean 4.1.2?
I have looked all over the internet, and a lot of the download links and information has gone stale, or is incorrect. I wanted to standardize it here for other people.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Calling AT&T may get you an unlock code within 24 hours. You do not need to buy one, or follow this technical guide.

But if all else fails, you can unlock via a downgrade to 4.1.1. How to do this is below.

The most reputable source I found is here: XDA Developers AT&T Samsung SGH-I317, a BIG thank you to: Odin Guide and last steps are from After 4.1.1

**Estimated time: 2 hours.**

## About SGH-I317

This is the code that identifies the AT&T USA version of the Samsung Note II. Every carrier has a different firmware, so you would need to use the firmware for your carrier.

## About Unlocking

Unlocking is not the same as rooting. Unlocking let's you use your phone with other SIM cards. Rooting let's you have more control over the internal software system of the device.

## About Samsung Odin

A 3rd party software used to change the firmware of Samsung phones.

## About 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

This is the Android version of the phone. It is an older version, but onl version 4.1.1 has a free unlock menu.

## About Kies

A similar to iTunes for iOS, a proprietary phone syncing tool.

## About I317UCALJ2

This is your baseband version for the 4.1.1 on AT&T USA. A list of all the baseband versions of the modems are here: http://www.androidayos.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-stock-firmware/

## Requirements

* Samsung Galaxy Note 2 USA AT&T Locked 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
* Windows Computer

## Downloads Needed

## Steps to Unlock

* Disclaimer: If your phone is not an SGH-I317 (see device settings) or if you don't follow the steps or your not careful, you may brick your phone. I take no responsibility, follow at your own risk:
* Charge phone to full battery.
* Backup important phone data.
* Install Samsung Kies
* Install Samsung USB driver.
* Enable USB debugging from your phone’s settings. Go to Settings \> Applications \> Development, and tick the box that says ‘Enable USB Debugging’.
* Ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies will interrupt and doesn’t like Odin, it will block you from flashing.
* Turn off phone completly. THEN while off: hold the Volume Down key, Home button and the Power ON/OFF button simultaneously until it says Downloading.. Do not turn off target!!”
* Plug in USB cable from phone to computer.
* Use Samsung Odin 3.07 (for SGH-I317) to downgrade the firmware to 4.1.1 I317UCALJ2
* In Odin window – the ID:COM box will turn to blue color and indicates the COM port number and a word “Added” on a log box will prompt you that the device is already detected or recognized by Odin. Your COM port number might be different from mine. If you do not see a COM port number then there’s something missing or wrong
*
* Wait for the word PASS!! \** takes about 7 minutes \**
* *Troubleshooting*: Phone should reboot. If it gets stuck at samsung logo ad-infinitum (give it at least 2 literal minutes, sometimes it needs to process for a bit), try to poweroff by holding power button. Worst case, remove battery. While off: Hold Volume Up, Power, and Home buttons and do: `1) Wipe data / factory` `2) Wipe cache partition`
* Dial this into your phone

`*#1234#`
* Verify you have 4.1.1 now (I317UCALJ2) `Settings > About Device`.
* If this did not work, see this guide for troubleshooting: http://www.androidayos.com/2013/04/07/unroot-and-restore-back-att-galaxy-note-2-sgh-i317-to-original-firmware-stock-rom/
* Finally, Dial the following into your phone app.

`*#197328640#`
* Select `[1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF >`
* After choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds.
* Then go back one step by pressing the `Menu` button and then select `Back`.
* This will take you to `[6] Network Lock options`
* Choose `[4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ`
* Wait for a minute then reboot your phone.
* Insert a SIM Card from a non-AT&T carrier

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Tags: sim-card, samsung-galaxy-note-2, sim-unlocking, odin, att
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# Question
Title: Google Location history showing me in another continent? Did someone hack me?
I've just found out about Google Location history and it correctly displays all the places I've been to in Bolivia to-a-T. Really accurate.

What concerns me is that there is a dot in Singapore! I've never been anywhere near that country. Not even 2000 miles near.

My question is, if someone logged into my account from that country, would that dot load from there? Should I change my passwords ASAP?

# Answer
> 0 votes
From a security standpoint, it wouldn't hurt to change your passwords. I like LastPass - it keeps track of all my passwords and all I have to keep track of is ONE master key. It plugs in to your browser for quick access to sites.

Also, for added security on your Google account, turn on 2-factor (2-step) authentication. It should be under your account settings under security. Basically, it will ask you for your phone number (mobile) and you will get a text when you attempt to login to your Google account/services, this way if your password ever gets hacked, your account is still safe as long as you maintain control of your mobile phone. Hope this helps bud.

Here is the link to Google's 2 factor authentication landing page: Google 2-step authentication

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Tags: google-location-history
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# Question
Title: Red triangle with exclamation mark on boot, but reboots after second try. How to solve?
I tried to flash stock recovery to my HTC One M7 phone (rooted, HAD TWRP recovery, s-on).

After my attempt, now phone restarts, and is stuck on the black screen with red triangle and exclamation mark in it. By pressing and holding power button, I restarted the phone. It restarted normally, and booted just fine.

Now when I restart, the whole thing repeats. First it is stuck on the triangle screen then I restart it again and it boots up normally.

The triangle indicates missing recovery right, so how does it start after second attempt?

How can I fix it?

# Answer
> 2 votes
That's normal. The HTC stock recovery behaves like that. It is different from a custom recovery, you can't do anything with it. The stock recovery does only install the OTAs you receive officially. No need to worry about it.

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Tags: recovery-mode, boot, htc-one
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# Question
Title: How to detect who is downloading apk files in background?
At some point in time my Android phone start downloading some `.apk` files in background. I assume this is doing some of the free apps what I've installed on my new phone from Google Play (I've installed 30-40 new apps recently). This is very annoying, but I can't get rid of it. I've tried to scan for viruses by antivirus app, but it found nothing.

How can I detect exactly which app is periodically downloading `apk` files in background?

**Update**: In notification bar I can see only usual notification about `that .apk file was downloaded successfully`. If I click that notification, it opens usual "Downloads" app with list of downloaded files. Here I can see files that I've downloaded by myself and files that was downloaded by some app in background. So, files are downloaded by native browser, I think.

My phone: Sony xPeria Sola, Android OS 2.3.7

# Answer
Probably the quickest fix is going to be when it downloads an .apk, go to the notification, long press it, and when "App Info" pops up, click it. It will open in the application manager the app that downloaded it. (It may not be available on your phone, but it works on my S3.)

Your application manager is another wealth of information. There are way too many specifics to get into much detail about, but for example an app that is supposed to be offline, look at it's data usage. If it has used several MB of data, there's your culprit.

You could also narrow down the suspects by looking at the permissions. If it doesn't require network access, it can't download anything. (Although if this doesn't work, I'm not sure how trustworthy the permissions tags really are if we're dealing with a Trojan).
> 3 votes

# Answer
When that happens, try to see the running apps and services in the background. You will most probably things like messaging apps and other running apps, the app that has downloaded that apk file is most probably still running as a service.

It might in fact be the browser (see if that's running). If not, my understanding is that any app can trigger a download in the "Downloads" app, so it might not be related.

You can get a task killer/manager to inspect and kill apps which you suspect are the source of this, but the one that is in the Settings\>Applications\>Running (or similar) should be enough.

**tl;dr** Trial and error. Kill the apps you suspect and see if it continues.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I'm still don't know how to answer my question for Android OS 2.x, but for Android OS 4.x there is a nice feature - you can long press any notification in status bar and choose **App info** popup menu, which will opens "App info" screen of application, what was created this notification. Very nice feature, but I didn't find analogue on OS 2.x
> 0 votes

# Answer
I rooted my phone and loaded busybox with terminal and just on a whim, iftop was there. either iftop or tcpdump will tell you everything. tcpdump -i -w myDumpFile.pcap

let it run and when you think it happened, stop tcpdump and bring the .pcap into wireshark. It will tell all.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, downloading, apk, data-monitoring
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# Question
Title: Google Dialer crashes when Contacts are disabled
I disabled the Google "10003 Contacts" App in the Apps preferences, and although I have installed CardDav for my contacts that I use via my owncloud, the Dialer crashes when I click on a Contact in the call-history

How Can I Block the default Google Contacts app without loosing the functionality in the dialer?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I installed xPrivacy on my rooted device and disallowed the App "10003 Contacts" all privileges but some:

* Contacts-\>"contacts/contacts"
* ContactsProvider2
* android.intent.action.VIEW

that seems to be the only needed privileges

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Tags: contacts, google-apps, xprivacy
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title: How do I remove the pattern lock?

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# Question
Title: How do I remove the pattern lock?
I have my brothers old HTC & was playing with the Location & Security settings. I added the pattern lock to my phone, but it's now just an extra thing to get through before being able to use my phone. How can I remove this? I'm rather clueless with the terminology too & don't grasp the concept of APN's & VPN's or know what a corporate administrator is.

# Answer
> 1 votes
In your phone go to the settings options and check for Security settings and find key lock settings.

1. You will have Some options like PIN, Pattern, None.
2. Pin is for the phone will ask you for a 4-digit number to unlock your phone.
3. Pattern is for the phone will ask you to draw the pattern for the phone to unlock the phone. The pattern should be the same as the pattern you had set.
4. Choose none for the phone will not ask for any pattern or pin to unlock your phone.In this way you will be free of any hassles to unlock your phone.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Every Phone Have option to remove the pattern lock.

Go to the

> 1.Setting
>
> 2.Security
>
> 3.Screen lock
>
> 4.click
>
> 5.Option Coming(none, Pattern, PIN, Password).
>
> 6.Choose NONE option.

Then you have remove the pattern lock. In android every phone have same process.

Above answer is also correct. I have updated only how to remove pattern lock specifically.

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Tags: pattern-lock
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# Question
Title: sony xperia z1 whatsapp sound notification problem
Hi I have the following problem. I get whatsapp notification on the top of my screen when receiving new whatsapp message but I dont want any sound with it. I tried to look in whatsapp settings - notification tone - but it just lets me select different sounds for the pop up. No option to have no sound at all?

This is super frustrating as I get so many whatsapp messages and it keeps beeping every time unless I turn down the phone sound alltohether (which then also turns down the volume of incoming calls). If anyone know how to solve this I would be greatful to hear... Thank you

# Answer
Update your Whatsapp Application from the Play Store.

I am using Version 2.11.277.

And in this version, I can turn off the notification sound by doing the following :

Whatsapp

1. Go to Settings
2. Select Notifications
3. Untick Conversation tones

Edit : In this version it is also possible to set the notification tone to None, this is also available under the Notifications Setting.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Its very simple Under the phone settings you have different adjustable sound options. You can reduce/mute the volume for notifications .Reducing/muting the notification sound will not have any effect on the Incoming calls. To select the notification sound

1. From your Home screen, tap .
2. Find and tap Settings \> Sound \> Notification sound.
3. Select the sound to be played when notifications arrive.
4. Tap Done.
> 0 votes

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Tags: notifications, whatsapp-messenger, sony-xperia-z1
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# Question
Title: Where is the .config hidden on Samsung Galaxy S4?
> cat /proc/config.gz
> tmp-mksh: cat: /proc/config.gz: No such file or directory

Is there another place to find it?

# Answer
`/proc/config.gz` (and consequently `.config`), a file containing all needed flags for the Linux kernel building process, can only be found if the kernel maker / your device manufacturer explicitly enabled `config.gz` availability when the Linux kernel was being built.

So if it's not present in `/proc`, you'd have to either do a trial-and-error, get help from somebody else, or contact the manufacturer.
> 3 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, kernel
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# Question
Title: Home button takes me to the Default Android Home on HTC Desire X
The home button on my HTC Desire X used to take me to the HTC sense home. But once I stopped HTC sense from settings-apps & from then on, it takes me to the default android Home (the one with the snow capped mountain etc). Even after I restarted HTC Sense, Re-started the phone & even Factory reset the phone, this behaviour still persists. How do I get back my original home button functionality.

# Answer
Try installing a new launcher app (it really doesn't matter if you want it or not, you'll only need it for a few seconds) from the Play Store. Once it's installed, press the home button and Android should prompt you to choose a home app. Choose the one you want, select "Always", and then you can uninstall the launcher app you just installed.
> 1 votes

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Tags: htc, htc-sense, home-button, htc-desire-x
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# Question
Title: how to survive a program from factory reset
I want to that a program / software like facebook/gmail/ or any game will survive after factory reset with its configuration as before reset means email id password automatically configured after reset. any suggestion please?

# Answer
Preserving the application itself (APK) can be easily achieved (with root access) by dropping the .apk in /system/app, but the configurations are a bit trickier to keep.

Factory resets generally do a wipe of /data, which also contains all the configs/gamesaves/etc that all apps installed have, so you might have to use a seperate backup app (I recommend Titanium Backup) for that.
> 4 votes

# Answer
As aureljared already pointed out, a factory-rest wipes the `/data` permission, so you cannot simply "exclude" and app *and its data* from being "removed". However, you can backup it beforehand, and restore it afterwards.

Easiest way (not requiring root) is utilizing `adb backup` for this. It will require the ADB tools installed on your computer1, and turned on on your device, but that's it. Then you can either deal with it directly from your computer (with the device attached via USB), or use a tool like Helium - App Sync and Backup directly on your device (after initializing it via your computer, if your device is not rooted) to backup and restore all or selected apps.2

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**1** See Is there a minimal installation of ADB? and our adb tag-wiki
**2** See my answer here and here for details
> 1 votes

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Tags: factory-reset
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# Question
Title: Extracting data from a backup file (.sbu) made by Samsung kies
I had made a back up file containing contacts, , calender, memo etc with the help of Samsung kies which was saved in .sbu format when I owned a Galaxy ace plus. But now I have a new phone galaxy grand quattro and have updated the kies software. Now the kies software does not show any calender, memo etc which can be restored on my new device. please help me out with this problem.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try Smart Switch with this you can easily transfer your backup from your old device to new device with ease.

Check this link. You must have the old backup folder in your C:/ drive under the Kies folder/backup.

**Note**-If you deleted this wanted/accidentally done then you have lost your backup and cannot transfer any backup. Next time onwards please store your backup files in a folder known to you in this way you can open the folder and directly send the backup anytime you want.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I found that running Kies Restore does a seemingly complete .sbu file extraction to a temporary directory such as:

`C:\Users\{LogonName}\Documents\samsung\Kies\sbu\te mp\{NumberID}\{Files Extracted}`

One can copy the files from there.

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Tags: samsung-kies, restore
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# Question
Title: I can't get feedback on my comment from the Google play store
So I commented on Smule Sing! App and I gave it two stars. Everything was normal until I got feedback on my comment from Smule. I got an email and I tried to click on the link but it wouldn't let me, the link didn't even stand out it just looked like regular text. I tried everything but I can't find the feed back, what should I do??

# Answer
If you have a problem with an app and you'd like a response from the developer, the best thing to do is always to contact them directly. You can find contact details (usually a support email address) on the app's store page.

Reviews are the worst way to get help with a problem. The app developer isn't notified of all new reviews, so unless they have a tool that automatically checks for new reviews, they might not see your review for some time, especially for a popular app with lots of reviews. In addition, the length of the review and their response is very limited, so it's probably not possible to get/give enough information to help solve the problem.

On top of that, if you give a bad review saying that something doesn't work, and it turns out to be simple mistake, it makes you look like a fool, right where everyone can see. This is even more of a consideration now that Google Play displays your name next to the review, and uses your reviews to recommend apps to your friends.

If you do leave a review on an app and the developer responds, the reply shows up right next to your review on the app's store page. If you've had a notification but there's no reply there, it's possible that the developer wrote a reply but subsequently deleted it, perhaps because it no longer applies to the latest version of the app.
> 2 votes

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Tags: google-play-store
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title: Re-Installing google play

text:
# Question
Title: Re-Installing google play
I got my google play and google play services deleted from my rooted phone.I had moved all the apps on internal apps to my partitioned sd card,which got corrupted.Tried installing google play apk and services from other sites but they would not install. Phone model:Galaxy Y S5630

Need your help.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Reflash gapps from recovery. This will install all the necessary google applications that have been deleted.

You can find all gapps on Goo.im, you just have to choose the ones relevant to your android version.

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, google
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# Question
Title: Galaxy S3 running jellybean 4.3 - Custom Rom Concern
I have a galaxy s3 running jellybean 4.3 as mentioned above. Following recent news there will NOT be a further update to the KitKat 4.4 version

My plan is to root and flash with a custom ROM, however, a big part of the problem is that I have a Gear 2 Neo, which uses samsung apps and more importantly Gear Manager, will I still have access to this after I flash the custom ROM

Also will I be able to still get google play store on my device

Thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
There are many options for custom ROMS, even for "older" phones such as the S3.

Personally I would recommend Paranoid Android ROM as it's very "Googley". I run it on my HTC One X and it's very good. You can get started with that by looking on the XDA community for that device.

Unfortunately, you will have to wipe your apps and data, *but* if you are rooted you can do a backup with something like Titanium Backup.

You may be able to get away with just installing the apk for Gear Manager, there are many people that have reported that this works on other devices.

Yes, you will still have access to the play store if you flash the correct gapps for your device.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, rom-flashing
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title: Android installation age

text:
# Question
Title: Android installation age
Is there a way to discover when my Android OS was installed? In other word: what is the age of the SO running in my phone (since the last FW upgrade)?

I have root access and I prefer not installing any extra apps to this task (altough, if it is the only way, I may install one). I already have a Terminal Emulator App.

I looked into "Settings -\> About phone" and there is a counter since the last *reboot*, which is **not** what I want.

I am running Android 4.0.4 on a Sony Xperia P.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I have no idea how to know the last Android OS installation date. But if you logged in to your Google account at that day, you can search the log in date. Browse there, verify your phone model and check **authorization date**. Hope it works!

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Tags: installation, system, date-and-time
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# Question
Title: 64gb SDXC Cards in Galaxy S2, or 64gb SDXC cards where only 32gb supported
I spent *hours* looking for a solution to my issues with my 64gb Micro SDXC card that my girlfriend purchased me for my birthday.

From what I understand only capacities up to 32gb are officially supported. But thread after thread informed me that users of my phone had successfully used one. When I first plugged in my SD my phone said "Preparing SD card" and then, after a brief pause, "SD Card safe to remove". The card wasn't mounting.

I tried inserting it into my SD adapter and formatting in NTFS on my laptop. Side note - whoever designed SD adapters and ports can go straight to hell. I was terrified of damaging my expensive new card since it got stuck in the adapter, and the adapter left 1mm of space outside my laptop. Holy crap.

After formatting in NTFS the phone informed me it'd have to reformat the SD card. Progress, I thought, until after the formatting message I had the same issue.

I thought maybe my firmware was the issue and spent a couple hours trying to figure out how to jailbreak. Long story short I gave up.

# Answer
**The Solution:** Thanks to the guys on This Thread I figured it out. I also used the same tool they described, Minitool Partition Wizard, though I'm sure you could use any partition tool.

In windows on an SDXC card you can only format in ExFAT and NTFS. With a third party tool, you can make the card a FAT partition. Once you do this, the card is recognized in my S2 with no issues. I assume this will work with other phones that have "grey" support for large capacity SDXC cards.

Hope this helped y'all!
> 2 votes

# Answer
As well as being in the right format, there are two types of SDXC cards. For devices that say that cards above 32gb may not be supported, they only support the V2 Sd card, and devices that say they support above 32gb, the take both v2 and v3. V1 is now redundant.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, external-sd, sd-card, formatting
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title: Fully Wipe Nexus Device

text:
# Question
Title: Fully Wipe Nexus Device
I have a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi-only (flo) device. I rooted it and just generally messed around with it. Now I want to put it back to complete stock everything (bootloader, recovery, ROM, etc) AND COMPLETELY WIPE THE DEVICE. When following the tutorial detailed here: Tutorial, an inspection with TWRP file manager (ON A NON-ROOTED DEVICE) shows that under '/', there is still a directory called 'SuperSU' (evidence that I rooted). It's clear that wiping the device in this way is not incredibly thorough. How can I put my Nexus back to COMPLETE, wiped stock (as though I had literally just opened the box from the factory)?

Many Thanks.

# Answer
You can download and flash a factory image from here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razorktu84p it also includes instructions at the top on how to do it. This will restore it completely to stock.
> 2 votes

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Tags: adb, factory-reset, fastboot
---


# Question
Title: How do you extract the boot.img from a Samsung G4?
I don't imagine the ADB command is able to access that sector of the device but for the record, when I connect, I can see the device but

```
C:\Users\Brad2\Downloads\adbUnzip2Cdrive\adb>adb kill-server

C:\Users\Brad2\Downloads\adbUnzip2Cdrive\adb>adb devices
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

51cfe754        offline

```

I can connect to the device with Odin in download mode, but I do not see a 'pull' or extract feature on Odin, only push.

What is the trick to extracting the boot files from the device? All drivers and SDKs are installed and using the current ADB.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Getting the proper ADB version and also using Linux instead of Windows *and* screwing with the USB debug feature until a proper RSA key exchange finally occurred. The combination of the 3 corrected the issue.

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Tags: adb, samsung-galaxy-s-3, boot, kernel
---


# Question
Title: How can I reset the default app for opening email attachments?
Every time I try to open an attachment from emails from a specific person it goes to Stumble Upon. I think I clicked Stumble Upon and "Always" once, and now I can't undo it. How can I stop this?

# Answer
You need to clear the "Launch by default" setting for StumbleUpon.

Open up your phone settings, then go to Applications.

Look for the StumbleUpon app, and click on it. Here is where you can do things such as uninstall/disable the app, clear the data, etc.

One of the options is to `Clear defaults`. This is the option you need to run. It will restore the app-selection menu for any actions where you set StumbleUpon to be the default handler.
> 6 votes

# Answer
Or you can long hold the home button on the bottom of your phone and a little menu will prompt them go to task manager then go to tab that says clear defaults
> 0 votes

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Tags: default-applications, samsung-galaxy-note-2
---


# Question
Title: "Touch to download SoundCloud" notification
I have Samsung Galaxy S3, Android 4.3. Not rooted.

From time to time, I get notification: "Touch to download SoundCloud"

I did had Soundcloud installed application before, but I have uninstalled it and I am still getting this notification. When I tap it, nothing happens.

Does anyone know what this notification is or how can I identify which process is spawning notification?

**Edit:**

I have found that process that is raising this notification is Firefox. Every time I start Firefox on the phone I get this notification. The question is, how to stop this notification from displaying when I start Firefox?

# Answer
You can identify the app responsible by long-tapping the notification and clicking "App info" on the pop-up menu.
> 1 votes

---
Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, notifications, 4.3-jelly-bean, samsung, notification-bar
---


# Question
Title: NOTE 10.1 (2012) HDMI not displaying correctly
I have an official HDMI adapter for my Note 10.1 and it displays the android desktop perfectly fine, there are side bars but I assume these are due to the resolution of my device not being 1080p. However any circular icons are perfectly circular on the tv so it looks absolutely fine. The issue is that as soon as I play video the aspect ratio is completely screwed! Some films display almost correctly but look a bit stretched vertically, there are never any verticle bars like there are on the device (obviously to display widescreen films) so on the tv the film is displayed full height but not full width..... To make it worse if I use a third party video player like BSPlayer the aspect ratios are even worse! The films are practically playing 4:3.

What is strange is that although on the desktop the output is an exact mirror of the display, when playing video it is a separate output (ie the display on the TV does not match what I see on the device. For instance the overlayed play, pause controls and progress bar never appear on the screen.....

What is going on?

---

## Update

Found something else strange.... If I play a film through google play movies which I have bought from google play the aspect ratio is perfect! However if I play a personal film from my sd card through google play movies it is the same aspect issue as the other apps....

How can it play one film correctly and one completely screwed up? (are they purposefully crippling the video output for personal videos?)

# Answer
> 0 votes
I have fiddled around and found that altering the decode mode from HW to SW or System player in BSPlayer fixes the issue! This also works for MXPlayer too.

This results in the correct video ratio although it is not full width on a 1080p tv (just like my desktop) it is at least not stretched. I still don't get why Google Play Movies can play its native videos full width on my tv.

---
Tags: video, hdmi, samsung-galaxy-note-10.1
---


# Question
Title: Is voice recognition on Android Wear performed on the device?
The recently announced smartwatches based on Android Wear extensively rely on voice recognition for user interaction.

Is the voice recognition performed on-device, on the paired smartphone, or in Google's cloud? Or is it a mix of those three, e.g. online with an offline fallback?

# Answer
> 1 votes
While I don't have any official source, from testing it's clear that it's cloud based.

* Watch paired, handheld with internet connection -\> Works.
* Watch paired, handheld without internet connection (e.g. airplane mode) -\> Doesn't work.
* Watch not paired (e.g. handheld turned off) -\> Doesn't work.

# Answer
> -1 votes
the voice recognition is performed on device; information of the voice is persisted in Google's cloud

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Tags: voice-recognition, android-wear
---


# Question
Title: How do I run a Google Calendar app on B&N Nook Simple Touch?
How do I run a Google Calendar app on B&N Nook Simple Touch?

I never had a Nook, but I'm interested in buying it to use as a dedicated e-ink wall calendar; I heard it can run Google Calendar; if it indeed does, then all I need is to run it once and leave it alone, given the screensaver is disabled. Making it autorun on startup would be even better.

I have asked about disabling the screensaver elsewhere.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Root it by flashing one of images available on the net. Lifehacker has simewhat old instructions which worked for me. GCal runs fine it seems, but I have pretty annoying graphical glitch which I'm sure is solvable. I used NookManager image IIRC

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Tags: nook-simple-touch
---


# Question
Title: In my keyboard, is there a way to advance or backup the insertion point?
Using the keyboard in Cyanogenmod, sometimes while typing in a sentence, I see a point where I would like to make an edit. Presently, I do this by touching with my finger where I want the insertion point to be, however, it is hard to get the exact location, often I miss it by one or two characters. In such cases, instead of trying again and again until I get it right (which is most difficult to position right at the beginning of the text) is there a way to advance the cursor forward of backwards by one position somehow? In other words, on a computer, I would press the forward or backward arrow keys to move one position, is there something like that in the keyboard?

# Answer
As mentioned in comments, when you tap some text to set the insertion point you should get a blue indicator "tab" just below where the cursor has been placed. It is usually then fairly easy to drag this "tab" (and corresponding cursor) a couple of characters to the correct position.

Unfortunately, unlike some other keyboards, the stock Android keyboard does not have arrow keys.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I don't know about the stock keyboard but in Swiftkey and Kii keyboard(a wonderful and free alternative to stock keyboard and Swiftkey) you and enable arrow keys, ie → ← ↑ ↓. I think this might be what you're looking for.
> 2 votes

# Answer
You can install an alternate keyboard to gain this functionality. I put Hackers Keyboard (free in Play Store) on my Nexus 10 and have it configured with arrow keys. Ctrl-C/X/V also work (for cut & paste shortcuts).
> -1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, keyboard, keyboard-shortcuts
---


title: How to install themes in Android 4.1.2

text:
# Question
Title: How to install themes in Android 4.1.2
I have heard many applications from play store that install themes but didn't try them yet as i don't know its working .I want a new theme on My Samsung Galaxy trend Duos phone-GT-S7392 (Android 4.1.2).Do we have any themes that can be installed from Samsung ??

# Answer
> 0 votes
Samsung phones that are running TouchWiz (Samsung's fork of Android) do not support native themeing, as is the case with other manufacturers such as Sony and Acer. You can check if you're running TouchWiz by dialing `*#0*#` on your dialer - if a new screen appears, you are most definitely running TouchWiz.

To achieve support for the theme apps you see on the Play Store, you need to install or *flash* a custom Android ROM, such as CyanogenMod and ParanoidAndroid.

---
Tags: themes
---


title: USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2

text:
# Question
Title: USB driver for Samsung Galaxy S Duos 2
I'm looking for a USB driver for my phone Samsung GT-S7582 S Duos 2. Can't find it in Samsung Official Site. Someone please help me.

# Answer
Install kies in your PC. It will automatically install corresponding USB drivers.

**EDIT:**
Samsung Kies is a freeware software application used to communicate between Windows or Mac operating systems, and more recently manufactured Samsung mobile phone and tablet computer devices, usually using a USB cable connection (though wireless LAN Kies connectivity is now possible using some devices).

This software may be used for:

1. Data backup
2. Data transfer (between a Windows or Mac PC, and a Samsung mobile device), limited to certain media file formats.
3. Multimedia (audio, photos, video, etc.) management, but limited to certain file formats.
4. Purchase/acquisition of additional or special device features.
5. Device firmware and operating system (OS version) upgrades.

To work all these, USB driver should be installed. So When you install this software it will automatically detect your device and install USB drivers.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Install moborobo. Never fails. It will get you drivers automatically. Then download SRS root & it will root it in one single click.
> -1 votes

---
Tags: samsung, usb-drivers, samsung-galaxy-s-duos-2
---


title: Vold makes my SD card disappear

text:
# Question
Title: Vold makes my SD card disappear
I flashed a newer (unofficial) version of CM on to my phone, and whenever I try and use this version the SD card disappears moments after it is inserted. The kernel finds the card, vold detects this and does something. I'm not sure what, but it essentially causes the card to disappear from /dev/block before it can be fsck'd.

If I run this script, however:

```
while true; do
  if ls /dev/block | grep mmc; then
    killall vold
  fi
done

```

The SD remains visible and also mountable, and it also remains mounted after vold has caused its block files to disappear (`/dev/block/mmc*` disappear and `/dev/block/vold/179:*` (the SD card) remains, but in an unusable state, but the mountpoint still writes to the SD card)

The card has one fat32 partition that works in TWRP.

Relevant dmesg sections (lines containing either "sd" or "mmc" in dmesg): http://paste.kde.org/pyrxbgd9z/c5fjco

Logcat output:

```
D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 1 (Idle-Unmounted) -> 2 (Pending)
D/DirectVolume(14152): DirectVolume::handlePartitionAdded -> MAJOR 179, MINOR 1, PARTN 1
D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 2 (Pending) -> 1 (Idle-Unmounted)
W/MountService(  440): Duplicate state transition (unmounted -> unmounted) for /storage/sdcard0
D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}
D/DirectVolume(14152): Checking for bad partition major number
I/Vold    (14152): /dev/block/vold/179:1 being considered for volume sdcard0
D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 1 (Idle-Unmounted) -> 3 (Checking)
D/Vold    (14152): Trying to get filesystem type for /dev/block/vold/179:1
D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (unmounted -> checking)
D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_CHECKING dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}
D/MediaScannerReceiver(  974): action: android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED path: /storage/sdcard0
D/ExternalStorage(  989): After updating volumes, found 0 active roots
D/DirectVolume(14152): Volume sdcard0 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 partition 179:1 removed
D/DirectVolume(14152): Volume sdcard0 /mnt/media_rw/sdcard0 disk 179:0 removed
D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 3 (Checking) -> 0 (No-Media)
I/PackageManager(  440): Updating external media status from unmounted to unmounted
D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (checking -> unmounted)
D/Vold    (14152): Found vfat filesystem on /dev/block/vold/179:1
D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=unmounted dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}
D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (unmounted -> removed)
I/fsck_msdos(14152): FSCK wrapper - calling fsck_msdos with -p -f /dev/block/vold/179:1
D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_REMOVED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}
I/fsck_msdos(14152): ** /dev/block/vold/179:1
I/fsck_msdos(14152): Can't open: No such device or address
I/fsck_msdos(14152): fsck_msdos terminated by exit(8)
E/Vold    (14152): Filesystem check failed (unknown exit code 8)
E/Vold    (14152): /dev/block/vold/179:1 failed FS checks (I/O error)
D/Vold    (14152): Volume sdcard0 state changing 0 (No-Media) -> 1 (Idle-Unmounted)
W/Vold    (14152): Returning OperationFailed - no handler for errno 0
E/VoldConnector(  440): NDC Command {52 volume mount /storage/sdcard0} took too long (792ms)
I/PackageManager(  440): Updating external media status from unmounted to unmounted
W/MountService(  440): Insertion mount failed (-1)
D/MountService(  440): volume state changed for /storage/sdcard0 (removed -> unmounted)
D/MountService(  440): sendStorageIntent Intent { act=android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED dat=file:///storage/sdcard0 (has extras) } to UserHandle{-1}
D/MediaScannerReceiver(  974): action: android.intent.action.MEDIA_UNMOUNTED path: /storage/sdcard0
D/ExternalStorage(  989): After updating volumes, found 0 active roots

```

if you need any more info/clarification to help troubleshooting, ask and I will provide :)

# Answer
I fixed it! Turns out it was a bug with vfat support. I had to format my SD to exfat, but now it's working again.
> 0 votes

---
Tags: 4.4-kitkat, cyanogenmod
---


# Question
Title: Can I update to the latest version of Android on a generic off-brand tablet?
My question is related to this community wiki. I found an affordable white-label Android tablet for €99 a few days ago and I'm considering buying it. Its specs seem fairly decent for its price range, especially given that I'd prefer a 10-inch tablet. Unfortunately it's a very generic brand (IT WORKS), so I don't think that I'll get any OS updates.

Is it possible to install the latest version of Android on an off-brand tablet? I'm fine with vanilla Android or a popular custom ROM like Cyanogenmod. I'm asking specifically about off-brands because there's a big chance that the modding community doesn't have a ready-made solution for that specific tablet. The device comes with Superuser already installed, so I'm assuming that it is pre-rooted. I'm not familiar with the ROM flashing process and I've never done it before.

# Answer
There's no special procedure that works with unbranded tablets. As the question you've already found describes, if there's no official upgrade from the manufacturer, you need to look for a custom ROM based on a newer Android version. Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device? gives you some places to look.

There's only one feature peculiar to unbranded tablets and phones. Often, several apparently different unbranded tablets or phones will contain exactly the same hardware, because they're based on the same "reference design". In this case, it may be possible to use a ROM for another unbranded device with the same hardware. It's quite hard for an end-user to know whether this is the case: it's not enough that the tablets are all based on the same SoC, but if all the spec-sheet specs are exactly the same, it might work. Flashing a wrong ROM can have bad side-effects, potentially bricking the device, so I wouldn't recommend trying this carelessly, but it may be that you can find a post on a forum such as XDA developers from someone who has already found a ROM that works on your device.
> 2 votes

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Tags: custom-roms, tablet
---


# Question
Title: Android contacts integrating, how to stop it?
I have bought my first android phone(sony xperia m)! I'm so happy. But very strange things happen.

I have installed a skype and it's contacts are migrated to contacts of my phone. I do not ask it to do this! There are no phone numbers in my skype contacts. They are useless there.

I create a google play account, then all apps are connected to my mail. I do not ask them. I have separate accounts at youtube, in mail, in google and in other services. And *I do not want to anybody associate me as one person with all of them*.

Now I understand, I do not know how my data is organized, what relations avoid me create my device, what data it throws over from one to another.

How can I stop it?

# Answer
To stop contacts syncing, go to:

Settings → Accounts (& Sync) → Skype → uncheck the Sync Contacts checkbox

On my Sony Xperia E:
> 2 votes

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Tags: contacts, google-contacts
---


# Question
Title: YouTube "Connection to server lost" on WiFi and 3G, stock 4.3
I see the issue talked about online but none of the fixes work. I haven't been able to view for over a week. Does anyone have any other ideas? It also appears that some otherer html5 based videos aren't working but I can't think how to fix that.

Attempts:

* Phone off and on
* Clear YouTube cache
* Uninstall YouTube
* Check that my WiFi settings are suitable (no proxy)

Details:

* Stock Nexus 4, android 4.3
* Latest YouTube app
* No adblocker
* No root

# Answer
> -1 votes
I think I found a solution to the problem "Connection to server lost, touch to retry" on Wifi. In fact I used to encounter this problem on my Samsung Galaxy S2 device. The solution is as follows:

1. First make sure you have a Google account which you use to download applications from Google Play Store.
2. Open the YouTube application on your device.
3. At the top left hand corner of your screen, you would find the YouTube icon with 3 short lines to its left.
4. click on it (touch it) and there is a pop up menu which appears
5. If you have not yet signed into YouTube with the gmail account, the

# Answer
> -2 votes
Uninstall all of the updates to YouTube and it will fix the issue.

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Tags: youtube, html5
---


# Question
Title: How to browse Android mounts like /system on a PC?
I know that AndroidCommander works but its site is offline so I can only download version for windoze.

I **ALSO** want to do this if possible the *other way round* **too** (access PC files in Android not only Android files from PC)

How else can I do this?

# Answer
ES File Explorer has this feature.

On the side Navigation bar you have the options that includes Favorites, Local, Library, and Networks. Expand the Network tab and click LAN. You'll see your LAN resources the same way you see them in Windows.

Click on the computer/share you want to browse. You'll have the option to see the items as icons or detailed listings.

---

**Browsing Android Files from the Windows PC**

To browse the items on the android from the PC, run an FTP server app on the android (There are many such as: FTP Server Ultimate).

On Windows Explorer you can type the full ftp link server name in the Explorer address bar to browse the files and folders just like the other local files and folders on Windows.

You can also type the command "explorer \[ftp link\]" in Windows 7 Search field to bring up the folders.

Ftp Link Example:

```
explorer ftp://192.168.1.4:2121

```

The numbers after the colon is the port. 2121 is the default port used by most of the android ftp server apps.
> 0 votes

---
Tags: linux, mount, file-management, partitions
---


title: How to root Samsung galaxy chat B5330?

text:
# Question
Title: How to root Samsung galaxy chat B5330?
The title says it all. I have read this rooting tag info throughly and did all that was necessary to ensure this question is not duplicate.

There are some guides on the web, but they only make me go mad as each has some issue (broken links, poor comments, etc). So if anyone can give trustworthy answers, please do.

> Note: The OS for galaxy chat has been updated a while ago. Now, it has jelly bean.

---

After checking all the generic methods,I've found only two methods that could possibly root galaxy chat.out of them ready to root has very bad rating

---

The second method is **Bin4ry method**.But there is no way one could understand if it's actually rooting or not(the app says,it will either show message on completion or show nothing). If anyone succeeds using bin4ry method.Do add the approx required time.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I. Before You Begin:

1. Rooting voids the warranty of your device (until you unroot it).
2. Please charge your device to have at least 60% of battery life
3. download Root Package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936878
4. Download and place the Root Package file onto your Desktop. Do NOT extract it.
5. Connect your device to your PC using the USB cable.
6. Copy the Root Package file over to the SD card of your device.
7. Once done, disconnect the device from your PC.
8. Turn OFF the device.
9. Reboot the device into Stock Recovery. To do so, press and hold the Volume DOWN+Home+Power buttons together.
10. Once inside the recovery, choose apply update from sdcard.
11. Select the Root Package(update.zip) you copied earlier to the device.
12. Be patient and let it root the device.
13. Once done, reboot the device.
14. You’re good to go!

Brilliant! You now have root access on your Galaxy Chat B5330 device

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you're running an OS between 4.0 and 4.3,you can just use VROOT to do it.

---
Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-chat
---


# Question
Title: How to connect a different phone to the "Nexus One Desktop Dock"
The original HTC/Google Nexus One Desktop Dock is a bluetooth device and has audio line out. I would love to still be able to use this with my new phone. Anyone know how to connect this with a Galaxy Nexus?

# Answer
> 0 votes
against common sense, Google and htc decided that the dock and n1 phone would use a proprietary method to set up the Bluetooth connection. but if you can work around that annoyance, it's still a simple Bluetooth connection.

here are the steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43401809&postcount=25

(I won't copy here because I'm on mobile. anyone feel free to edit it)

It involves using the Linux shell on your n1phone. sorry if you can't do that I doubt there's a solution. (I may write an app if a see myself doing that often tho :)

as a final lesson, don't buy stuff from those companies again if you want standards, convenience and interoperability.

---
Tags: bluetooth, samsung-galaxy-nexus, nexus-one, docking-station, bluetooth-audio
---


title: Race conditions in Tasker?

text:
# Question
Title: Race conditions in Tasker?
I'm trying to learn Tasker, and it seems that it runs its steps asynchronously, so I end up with a race condition where my task doesn't have the data it needs to continue. I made a simple pair of tasks to test. (Hardware info: LG G2 on Verizon running stock KitKat ROM, rooted.)

Task 1: Echo

1. Variable Set: \[Name: %ret; To: %par1\]
2. Flash: \[Text: Par1 = %par1\]
3. Return: \[Value: %ret; Stop: On\]

Task 2: Echo Test

1. Perform Task: \[Name: Echo; Priority: 2; Parameter 1 (%par1): 5; Return Value Variable: %var\]
2. Variable Set: \[Name: %dbl; To: %var * 2; Do Maths: On\]
3. Flash: \[Text: %var * 2 = %dbl\]

Expected output:

1. Flash: "Par1 = 5"
2. Flash: "5 * 2 = 10"

Actual output:

1. Flash: "%var * 2 = 0"
2. Flash: "Par1 = 5"

My question is, why doesn't Tasker wait for step 1 to complete before continuing on to step 2? In fact, I'm not even sure it's working correctly in the first place. In my Echo Test task, I added a 2-second wait after calling the Echo task, and now my output is this:

1. Flash: "Par1 = 5"
2. Flash: "%var * 2 = 0"

So the `%var` variable doesn't seem to get set at all. Am I doing something wrong, or is my Tasker installation bad?

# Answer
There are 2 potential solutions.

One, when you use "Perform Task", you can pick the priority of the task you're asking it to run. If you set the priority the same or higher than the current task (a good way to do this is to specify `%priority + 1`), the new task will completely execute before the current on resumes. If you set the priority of the task lower than the current task's priority, the current task will finish before the new task starts.

Since I've had mix results with the use of priority, you could add a "Wait Until" after the perform task. Example:

```
1. WAIT UNTIL
      MIN: 1
      UNTIL: %Done IS SET

```

The variable, `%Done`, is set at the last line of the task you called. You can set `%Done` to anything but one it is set the 1st task will know it is okay to continue.
> 3 votes

---
Tags: tasker, lg-g2
---


# Question
Title: downgrade resolution of nexus 5 to improve battery
I was just wondering if i can downgrade the screen resolution of nexus 5 to 720p instead of 1080p can it improve the battery life ?

is it possible to achieve this ? If yes than how ?

# Answer
> 8 votes
No, it wouldn't make a lot of difference to the battery life, and it's just as likely to increase power consumption as to decrease it. The screen would still draw the same amount of power. All that you'd be saving is that the GPU wouldn't have to do as much work to *shade* pixels (i.e. determine the colour of each individual pixel) - but that would come at the cost of having to scale up each 720p frame to the 1080p physical resolution of the screen itself.

You'd only get a net benefit from that in certain kinds of game where pixel shading is very expensive. Such games often do this already - they render expensive parts at a lower resolution and upscale - to keep within the 16ms budget for rendering each frame. At all other times, the upscaling would be unnecessarily costing you power.

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Tags: applications, 4.4-kitkat, nexus-5, lg, screen-resolution
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title: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reboots

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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reboots
I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and it just reboots every time after showing lots of crash messages.i tried to do a factory reset (volume button Combinations) using the boot mode, i was getting **NO COMMAND**. After lots of debugging i planned to re-flash the entire phone with the Factory image.Below mentioned are the details :

Product Name : TUNA

Variant :Maguro 16GB

HW version : 9

**Boot-loader version : PRIMELA03**

**Base-band Version : I9250XXLH1**

I tried searching for the binary and landed at yakju-jop40d-factory-279cdc5d where the build number matches but the problem is Boot loader is not matching.I am using the NEXUS ROOT TOOL kit for flashing the same .I tried to to see what version of the build is currently installed in the phone ,finally i got

**Build Number : JOP40D.i9250XWMA2**

Android 4.2.1

Please help me to fix this .

# Answer
Hy Try these links http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/galaxy-nexus-rebooting-t1591304 http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/development/gnex-toolkit-v11-1-0-drivers-backup-t1392310 regards
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> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-nexus, stock-android
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title: Serious issue of ADB auto exiting

text:
# Question
Title: Serious issue of ADB auto exiting
ADB always exits by itself causing (many times) almost wiping my *data folder on PC* instead of /data on Android.

It does this even while I'm typing commands (!) as if there is a timer that makes it exit after some time.

How to prevent this from happening?

**Device details:** *Galaxy S2* with newest nightly (based on Android 4.4.4); the version is 6.0.5.0 or 6.0.4.8 (If I flash Dorimanx Kernel 10.43v113)

**PC details** Lubuntu 14.04/14.10 amd64 version with Linux 3.16-rc3

# Answer
> 1 votes
I don't know if this is the reason for you, but I've seen the symptoms you describe caused by USB problems. There are two particular possible problems:

1. The cable is loose, probably at the device end. Then wiggling it slightly can cause a brief disconnection. You wouldn't normally notice this, because it only lasts for a second, but it'll terminate an `adb shell` session, or if you're deploying an app onto the device when it happens, it'll interrupt the transfer.
2. There's congestion on the USB bus. This can happen when several devices (whether that's several Android devices, or one Android device and something else such as a USB stick or webcam) are connected to the same hub. ADB is not very resilient to bus congestion, so it can disconnect while you're doing a high-bandwidth operation, such as taking a screenshot or running an `adb shell` command with lots of output.

Sometimes this can cause a brief disconnection, but sometimes the protocol gets into a bad state, and you can only recover by physically unplugging the device and plugging it back in again.

In either case, you can tell that this is happening because, even if the disconnection is momentary, the device shows the USB debugging notification again as if it had been fully unplugged.

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Tags: adb, recovery-mode, shell
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title: File servers for Android?

text:
# Question
Title: File servers for Android?
Do any good file servers exist for Android that do not require root? Ideally, it'd be nice to just be able to have an SMB share, but the only app I was able to find for this (Samba Filesharing) requires root.

I'm currently using FTPDroid, but it's pretty slow (I'm getting about 200 KB/s downloads on my n600 wifi). Are there any better options?

I'm using a Verizon Galaxy S3.

# Answer
There are tons of alternatives. Find a list of FTPServers in this German thread (Google Translate version), others like WebDAV and Samba can be found here (again: Google Translate version).

I'd say you could give FTPServer a try, sounds promising. No root mentiones, highly rated.

Alternatively, you might want to try DoMobile FTP share (very small: less than 30 kB!) or their new app eShare. Meanwhile I even managed to locate SwiFTP again (somebody continues the project, finally!), which should be fast and lightweight.
> 2 votes

# Answer
If all you want to do is access your device from a Computer, my favourite app is AirDroid. Allows you to browse files file a lot more. Doesn't require root. I've found that I can get 1.5 / 2mb/s on a busy network
> 3 votes

# Answer
I use SSHDroid, which doesn't require root (although if you have root, it will take advantage of it). This has the dual advantage that it can not only be used for file transfers (using SFTP), but since it's an SSH server, it also allows you to open a remote shell on your phone. I usually get ~1Mbps via WiFi.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I suggest you to try Servers Ultimate.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I created WiFi FTP Server for this purpose.
> -2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, file-transfer, ftp
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# Question
Title: Is possible to install Android on Samsung GT-S5220?
I have a Samsung GT-S5220 without android, I want to know if is possible to get Android on it. So, is this possible? If yes, how? If not, there is any site similar to Google play?

# Answer
> 2 votes
No. There is no way to do this. This is a "dumb phone" with 20mb of internal memory (nowhere near enough to run Android) and the hardware is completely incompatible.

As for sites similar to Google Play, this isn't possible either. This device does not support downloadable apps.

You may wish to look into something like the Moto E. It is a very good Android basic device that sells for about $130US (price will vary by market).

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Tags: installation, samsung
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