title: Did I just brick my HTC One X

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# Question
Title: Did I just brick my HTC One X
So today I unlocked bootloader on my HTC one X then flashed CWM recovery then attempted to install cyanogenmod. It said in the recovery that zip file installed successfully, but when I reboot it is stuck at the cyanogen logo boot screen. I did a full wipe before I installed the ROM. Now I cant use adb, device not detected, can't install another rom because I cant use the phone storage. All I can do now is go to the recovery or bootloader screens, the device is detected by my pc though. Did I just brick my phone? any leads to what I should do? I can lock/relock bootloader and flash the recovery

# Answer
Don't panic. Try this:

1. On your computer, browse your ROM .zip file, there should be a file named `boot.img` at top level. Extract it somewhere on your computer.
2. Plug your phone into your computer via USB cable.
3. Boot your phone into bootloader mode. (Power + Volume Down button for 5 seconds.) At bootloader screen your phone should say `FASTBOOT USB`.
4. Assuming you know where your `fastboot.exe` is on your computer, issue this command in `cmd`:

`path/to/your/fastboot.exe flash boot path/to/your/boot.img`
5. After that restart your phone and see if it can boot into your ROM:

`fastboot reboot`
> 0 votes

# Answer
You Need
WinDroid HTC One X Toolkit
HTC One X (At least 50% charge)
Windows XP - 8.1
USB Cable
Read this XDA Thread this Can Help You..
> -1 votes

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Tags: unbricking, htc-one-x
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# Question
Title: Can't find Package and Tools buttons on the top part of the Android SDK Manager
I have Eclipse installed on Ubuntu with the Android SDK and latest JDK and JRE. I'm trying to manage add-on sites in the Android SDK Manager, but I can't find the two tabs for Packages and Tools as I normally do on my Windows PC with the same settings.

I also tried installing the ADT bndle, but still the same thing.

This is a screenshot of what I have:

This is what I'm expecting:

I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, and any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

# Answer
> 0 votes
Is the menu bar at the top of the screen, instead of inside the window? That's how Unity (the desktop environment in Ubuntu) works.

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Tags: android-sdk
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# Question
Title: Looking for a launcher similar to Launchy, Synapse or Kupfer (with type to find and launch app feature)
When using a normal computer I like to use a launcher to quickly launch applications and perform other tasks. Examples of such launchers are Quicksilver, Launchy, Gnome-Do and Kupfer (which I currently prefer). The power of these launchers is that you can easily open them with a shortcut, type a few characters to find the application and press enter to launch it.
I'm looking for a similar app for Android (I'm using a Nexus 7 with 4.2). I already found a few solutions, but they all have small shortcomings, so I'm still looking for the perfect solution:

* Quickdroid: This Open Source app can search apps, contacts, music and a few other things. It also provides a 'quick launch' by adding a permanent notification to open Quickdroid. However it still feels as not fast enough, as you have to open the notification drawer, search for the quickdroid notification and touch it.
* FAST App Search: This is a much simpler app (also Open Source), which only searches apps (no contacts etc, so that's it's weak point). It can however be configured to launch when dragging the home button from the bottom up to the center of the screen, thereby replacing Google Now.
* Google Now: When dragging the home button up, the Nexus 7 will by default launch Google Now. This actually searches for apps, music, contacts etc and applications can add 'catalogs' to it. So in fact this is pretty much what I'm looking for. The problem here is that (1) After opening Google Now you need to tap the search field before you can start typing, (2) because of the google search suggestions, the actual matching applications are hidden behind the onscreen keyboard and (3) to really search all the 'catalogs' you need to tap 'search tablet'.
* Google from homescreen: I can also press the google search button on the homescreen of the Nexus 7. The result is similar to opening Google Now, except that the search field immediately gets the cursor-focus. This obviously adds another step because you have to make the homescreen visible, and doesn't solve the search suggestions.

Is it possible to configure the 'drag the home button up'-action, to launch the google search, with the search field focused and immediately in tablet-search modus? This certainly feels like the best solution as it is already part of Android and apps can extend it by adding content.
Or are there other similar apps that can be configured to launch by a single tap/drag and search for apps, contacts, music, etc?

# Answer
To answer my own question:
I found SwipeSwitcher Lite and am using this to easily launch QuickDroid. SwipeSwitcher is a very simple app which just adds a small invisble overlay on the left and right edges of the screen. It let's you configure each overlay to launch an app (or go the the previous/next app in the default configuration). So I configured the left edge to launch QuickDroid and kept the right edge at the default config.
Now I can quickly launch QuickDroid by swiping from the left edge of the screen. To launch an app all I do now is swipe, type 2 - 3 characters, and select the app. And as an added bonus, I can quickly go back to the previous app by swiping from the right edge of the screen. So far I really like this very simple solution.
It's similar to other suggested solutions such as FlipLauncher and SwipePad, except that SwipeSwitcher does not replace the homescreen and immediately launches one single app.

I also had a look at Google Search Launcher, as that promised to be exactly what I wanted to use the Android built-in Tablet search. However, this really just launches the Google Search, so it is still not in 'tablet search mode' by default and still shows search suggestions. It also makes the homesceeen inaccessible and was rather slow. It seemed promising but was a rather dissapointing.

**Update**: I just found another very nice solution. If you have Tasker installed, you can install Assistant Event for Tasker. Then you can create a task which will launch QuickDroid (or any app of your choice) when using the gesture which would normally open Google Now (the "Google Assistant" gesture).
> 1 votes

# Answer
Have you not considered this application which actually overlays the existing launcher, and by using gestures such as tapping on the corner of the screen, to launch a certain app. The app is called SwipePad

Its a complement to the existing launchers out there on the market.

To quote:

> SwipePad is a launcher panel overlay. With a single swipe action, you can launch anything from within any app. It's extraordinarily simple and intuitive to use:
>
> 1. Touch down a pre-set edge of the screen;
> 2. Move your finger towards the center of the screen so the pad will emerge;
> 3. Release your finger on a specific slot to action.
> 3 votes

# Answer
going a slightly different route, have you considered an app like FlipLauncher? You get approx 24 slots to save shortcuts to apps. A quick slide of the finger from edge of the phone to the screen will launch one of the strips of apps, enabling you to launch an app from the strip. The beauty of this is it doesn't matter what app you are currently in, you can still launch one of your shortcut apps from the current app. When launched, using back arrow will take you to your previous app.

Example - IMDB, Browser or part of your shortcut apps. You are reading an article in your news reader about a great new movie, you want to see the trailer, so you launch the strip that contains your IMDB icon, press on it launching the IMDB app, watch the trailer, back arrow out of IMDB, and you go straight back to the article you were reading.

(I have no interest in this app, other than finding it has made using my phone quicker and easier and reduced the number of home pages I require and the number of times I go into the app drawer).

I know this isn't exactly what you are looking for, but I think it is a much quicker alternative that can cover you in most instances.
> 1 votes

# Answer
QuickDroid also has a widget. Have you tried that?

It seems like the search field is there in your home screen. It's not really (when you tap it to start typing, it opens the search screen), but looks nice at least...
> 1 votes

# Answer
To improve your first bullet, some custom launcher apps would allow you to open QuickDroid in a simple way. Nova Launcher Prime, which I am using right now, lets you set the action of a swipe on the homescreen to launch a custom app.

Other popular launchers that claim to allow gestures are Go Launcher, Apex Launcher, and Holo Launcher.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I've found App Dialler to be pretty quick.

T9 fuzzy(?) Searching app launcher

I have xposeds GravityBox pielauncher setup with an app dialler shortcut to launch from any app with a small gesture and single tap
> 0 votes

# Answer
try conjure app on google play. might be similar to what you want. (lifehacker has an article on them).
> -1 votes

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Tags: launcher, search
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# Question
Title: How to make screen 'unsensitive' on incoming calls?
Here's the scenario: what I often find happening is that I receive a call on my Android phone (HTC Desire S), and as I'm rushing to get it out of my pocket I'm accidentally managing to swipe the screen, which rejects or accepts the call, when I didn't want to.

What's the best way to avoid this, given that I want to keep my phone in my pocket? I'd kind of like the screen to remain disabled when a call is being received until I press the power button at which point it becomes sensitive. Is there a way to do this or something which would avoid this accidental accept/reject of calls?

# Answer
The way I solved the issue to my satisfaction was to buy and install the WidgetLocker Lockscreen app. This is an awesome little app that basically allows you to replace your lockscreen (and incoming call screen too) with something customized. I just have one horizontal slider to unlock the screen now, and it has completely eliminated accidental screen unlocks, as well as accidental accepts/rejects for incoming calls! :-)

I would highly recommend WidgetLocker Lockscreen in any case, because being able to customize the lockscreen is really nice.
> 3 votes

# Answer
This doesn't quite answer your question, but I wonder if you could change how you grip or store your phone. For example, I never have this problem with my Droid 1. It lives upright in my pocket, and I'm able to grasp it and pull it out without touching the touchscreen at all, and since it's upright, even if I did grab the screen, I would be touching the top part, which is away from the sliders for me.

My previous phone has a little place for a wrist strap, and I tied a big rubber ring to it which I could then grab with one finger to retrieve from the pocket.

Your phone is different of course, but maybe you can reason your way to some handling procedures that work around the problem.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Buy case or cover for your phone. It will give you opportunity to take phone from your pocket without touching the screen. This isn't perfect solution, but I don't see another solutions.

Also I agree with you that swiping screen while getting phone out from pocket is annoying. +1.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Install Tasker from Google Play, create a scene without any further contents, produce a task to show this scene as overlay, blocking, fullscreen, with exit button, and then a profile to run on state call, incoming performing this task.

More beautiful scenes are possible.
> 0 votes

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Tags: calls, touchscreen, htc-desire-s
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# Question
Title: Phone makes sound when waving a credit card near it
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and the phone was in my pocket. I forgot that my credit card was also in the same pocket and just out of nowhere my phone played the notification sound, so I pulled it out of my pocket and there were no notifications; no new email or SMS, nothing.

So then I pulled the card out and swiped it near the back of my phone, and then the sound played again. I did it like 20 times and it always happens. Why does my phone play the notification sound when I wave the credit card at the back of it?

# Answer
> 3 votes
Does your credit card have an NFC chip? The phone can read and write NFC data. It is probably activating Android Beam or S Beam.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, audio, nfc
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# Question
Title: How can I make my Galaxy Tab 3 authenticate with my Sky Router?
I have just tried to connect my Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 (8") to a Sky Netgear Router.

In the black bar at the top the WiFi icon has a question mark in it. On the Settings page, in Wi-Fi, it alternates between:

```
Wi-Fi networks Connecting...
SKY00000
Authenticating...

```

and

```
Wi-Fi networks
SKY00000
Saved, Secured

```

I wondered if it could be the router but didn't have time to investigate. I've just arrived at another house with the same router type and I'm seeing the same thing. Neither router had been played with. I'm using my phone to submit this via the router, so it's working fine.

The Tab 3 is new and I'm not at all familiar with Android. Is there anything on it I can tweak?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The next day, when I powered up my Tab 3, it just worked.

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Tags: wi-fi, connection-issues, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: Is there any way to check the phone before buying a new device
My friend is buying xperia Z1. The actual price of the phone is around 40000 INR but he is getting it around 25000 INR. It has 1 year seller warranty with all accessories.He said the phone is imported. I dont understand why the price is so low.

The software bug can be fixed. But I am concerned about the hardware issues. Any idea on how to check whether the chipsets were original.

I planned to run a benchmark tool after he gets the phone. Also to check the service menu. Any other ideas to check?

Also I have the doubt on benchmark tool. Will it read the hardware correctly or it just read the phone name and based on it, it will produce the specs from the database?

**What i fear is the clone models. I heard about them but I didnt get any chance to see them. Is it difficult to separate clone from the original.**

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 2 votes
To start with, I don't think it's possible to somehow change chip on a phone. It would stop working because of incompatible drivers.

Price of the imported phone can be lower, for example Nexus devices are 1/2 more expensive in my country than in the US and it could be used too. Anyways you should check, if it'll work on your carrier if it's imported.

Finally, there are many benchmarks to choose from. I suggest using AnTuTu. It's been here a long time and is still one of the best. It really tests your device, cause I've used it on different ROMs on one device and I had different results.

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Tags: hardware, sony-xperia-z1
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title: Youtube preloading option not available

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# Question
Title: Youtube preloading option not available
Since I updated the Youtube app on my Nexus 5 to v5.6.31 I can no longer preload videos from my 'Watch Later' list. I have checked the settings and I can't find the option to configure this either.

Has preloading been removed?

# Answer
Yes, preloading has been removed from version 5.6 (and above).

> To make way for some upcoming mobile features, we removed the preloading feature on the YouTube app for Android. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we look forward to bringing these new features to you.
> 5 votes

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Tags: youtube
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# Question
Title: How can I secure my pictures, videos and other files stored on my phone?
I am looking for a way to protect every sort of data that is saved in my Android phone from being stolen. I have done some research on Google Play, the only app I found with all the features is Folder Lock. Other than this app, the majority of the apps do only have a couple of specific features. Is really Folder Lock the most comprehensive app available at the moment?

# Answer
I would recommend using full disk encryption and keeping your bootlaoder locked and phone unrooted if you want the best possible encryption that Android natively provides.

This article explains how to do a full system encryption on Android. http://www.howtogeek.com/141953/how-to-encrypt-your-android-phone-and-why-you-might-want-to/
> 5 votes

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Tags: security
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# Question
Title: Android 4.1.2 Settings Subcategory missing
I have a japanese phone (Fujitsu F-02e) and recently I did a factory reset. After the factory reset I found out that the Accounts subcategory is missing. Does anyone have any idea how to get it back? Before the factory reset the subcategory was there. Thanks!

# Answer
> -1 votes
I found the solution. I had a Xposed module named AccountSectionRemover active. My fault!

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Tags: factory-reset, accounts
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# Question
Title: Offline Google Maps with favorite places and POIs
I use Google Maps on my PC and have some favorite places added there. On my phone, I want to use an offline map. On my old phone, I used RMaps with whole city maps downloaded with Mobile Atlas Creator and manually added favorites and POIs on it. Now I bought a new phone and found out that RMaps is no longer available.

I'd like to add favorites/POIs to Google Maps and make sure they will be available with a whole city map when the phone is offline. But I don't want to be somewhere and open Android Google Maps and find out some tile for that area wasn't downloaded.

The best solution I see is to download the whole map from Google Maps or OSM and store the map on the phone and use some app that's able to open this offline map file and at the same time sync favorites/POIs with Google Maps.

I tried OsmAnd, but when I create a POI on it, it fails due to some authentication error. It's not trying to connect to Google, because other apps are able to sync with Google Apps. But there's no setting to add login data or create a new account.

Could somebody suggest a way to properly handle offline maps and sync favorites with Google Maps?

# Answer
You can add offline maps to Google Maps by setting the view to the region to want to store, then searching the phrase "OK maps". For custom maps, you currently need the Google Maps Engine app, AFAIK. Not sure if it had offline storage at present.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Looks like there's no way to synch Google Maps favorites.

I discovered OsmAnd stores its favorites in `/osmand/favourites.gpx`. It's an XML file, each favorite has a name, category, latitude and longitude. In Google Maps, anywhere we can right-click and select "What's here?", it will show top-left the coordinates of the place right-clicked.

The solution I found was to manually handle my favorites. In OsmAnd, we go to Favorites and click on the middle-bottom button to import any new record in that file. When I need to add any new favorites, I'll just edit the file and import it again. This way, I'll always have control of them and can backup the file.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-maps, google-maps-navigation, offline, offline-map
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# Question
Title: Add an APN to Samsung Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1
I am traveling internationally and have replaced my Verizon SIM card with a local one. To get data, I need to add an APN. I can't do this using settings -- no option to add exists. Is there another way to do this? And app maybe? I do *not* want to root my phone.

# Answer
I have been told by Verizon that it's a bug on the Samsung Note 2 and S3 after Jelly bean. Verizon / Samsung are working on a fix so you can modify the APN in near future.

Verizon didn't intend a deliberate prevention on their part (confirmed by the fact Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 2 running android DOES allow you to modify the APN and works perfectly for calls/text/data overseas). I have both so I should know

Roll on a fix fast....
> 4 votes

# Answer
I am from the USA and have the Verizon S3 with Jelly Bean. I am currently in the UK. Used my usual UK VodaFone Sim card and it immediately worked for both Voice and Texts (something it didn't do when I was here in November before the Jelly Bean Update).

The reason it won't work at all in SOME countries is actually SIMPLY (but major) because Verizon seem to have disabled the ability to modify or add an APN. It just so happens, in the UK, their default APN works (for text and voice) on the VodaFone UK network. I've been here a week and text / phone all over the world. Since I can't edit the APN though, I cannot set the settings needed for Data.

My wife has a Verizon Incredible 2 and her phone works in the UK for Voice, Text AND data but only after I modiified the APN (which the Incredible allows).

Luckily, I brought my HTC unlocked phone as well. I use that with a VodaFone UK Sim card in that as well (SIMS are free) plus a 5 pound top-up for 500MB data. I simply turn that into a mobile hotspot when I'm outside and have my Verizon S3 use WIFI to that. Net effect is the same cost wise but it's a shame Verizon missed this feature. No doubt it's a bug and the people I deal with in Verizon (business side) at investigating.

Still. - now you know. It WILL work as a true GLOBAL phone (Verizon rates). For 3rd party SIM cards - It WILL now at last work as a phone/text in some countries. It WILL NOT work if you need to mod the APN to get any of the features for any country you are in - until Verizon fix it.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I am having this problem too after inserting local SIM. Calls and texts are OK, I need to configure an APN for internet.

A Verizon Global Support Technician told me that it is beyond Verizon's control to add an APN and that Samsung will need to provide directions on how to do this. I got online to chat with Samsung and the guy told me he can't help me on chat, I need to call this number:

1-888-987-4357, Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 9 PM (CST), Sat: 9 AM - 6 PM (CST)
> 1 votes

# Answer
It seems that the save option for APN is not active on android 4.1.1 (at least when you have zero APN previously stored.

But after creating a new APN and filling parameters, if you shut down completely the device, (and do not try to activate save option through the button, act that would erase all parameters introduced), it will be saved somewhere. You will be able to access to your newly stored APN after restart (and pin unlock your sim card). This works with upstream settings set with modempoweron, data-enabled and itinerance enabled
> 1 votes

# Answer
The option to add a new APN is in `System Settings->More->Mobile Networks->Access Point Names` then press the menu button and select add.

If that setting isn't there (and it should be), then you will not be able to add an APN without root, as the 'bug' that allowed apps to add and edit APN's was fixed in Android 4.
> 0 votes

# Answer
This seems to be an attempt by Verizon to cripple the data capabilities of the phone and force you to use their network.

While in Germany with a LIDL's SIM Card, the data, text and voice all work when on a wireless network connection. Once the SIM Card is connected to the LIDL network alone, voice and messaging work, but not data.

There is no way to access the APN page in the US or abroad and calls to Verizon support indicate there are no plans to do so and there is no workaround.

Will try rooting the phone.
> 0 votes

# Answer
How to add apn to verizon samasung galaxy s3 (Root required)

<sup>(I found this from some forum while I was searching for how to add APN for my brothers Verizon S3. It worked 100%. All credits go to the guy who posted it there. I didn't remember the address. And sorry for my bad english. by the way I am from MaLdives.)</sup>

1. Go to market install BuildProp Editor
2. Once installed find and open Build Prop Editor
3. Hit the menu button and select Edit
4. Scroll to the bottom of screen and add the following lines

```
ril.sales_code=LOL
ro.csc.sales_code=LOL

```
5. Hit the save button at the top right hand corner of the screen(looks like a disk)
6. Once this is done saving restart the phone
7. After restarting go to *Settings\>More Settings\>Mobile Networks\>Access Point Names\>Menu Button\>+ New APN*
8. Add desired carriers APN info, when finished hit menu button and save
9. Power down and change to your desired SIM card if you hadn't already done so
10. Power back on and go to Settings\>More Settings\>Mobile Networks\> Access Point Names (if done properly you should see the APN data you entered for your respective carrier).
11. Select the respective APN listing and then you should have working data

Congrats you can now natively add in any APN desired.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Use tweakker app for APN editing. It has different carriers and networks in it. It will tell you how to setup your APN.
> -1 votes

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, samsung-galaxy-s-3, apn
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# Question
Title: Eclipse AVD emulator stops at black screen with time
I've downloaded the latest Eclipse ADT bundle for linux and now I'm trying to run the "Hello world" project. Whenever I run the application the emulator shows android splash screen and then stops at black screen showing time and a notice in the right top corner saying "Voice actions disabled in this preview. Swipe to dismiss". I've discovered that I can do following things:

1. Turn off the phone
2. Switch into airplane mode
3. Change the volume

I'm enclosing a screenshot of the situation.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The CPU had to be changed to x86. Then it worked.

See question comment thread for further details.

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Tags: linux, android-emulator
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title: YouTube app not preloading

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# Question
Title: YouTube app not preloading
I have a Nexus 7 running 4.4.2. I have one video in my "Watch Later" list in the YouTube app, which successfully preloaded a few weeks ago. I have the preload setting activated.

I have added a second video to the list, but it will not start preloading. The device is connected to a wifi network with excellent signal strength and is connected to a computer via the USB cable to charge. The battery icon indicates that it is charging.

I removed the video from the list, restarted the YouTube app and added it again, but it will not start preloading. Any ideas?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Preloading no longer available on version 5.6 and above.

source

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, downloading, youtube
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# Question
Title: Transformer Prime, VPN and password protection
I have VPN connection on my Android tablet (Asus Transformer Prime) and it required me to set up a password protection for my tablet. I don't want to use any dummy passwords to open my tablet, so how can I disable that without deleting the VPN connection?

# Answer
> 5 votes
Found this, it's a hack but it works for on my galaxy nexus 2.1.2 Here's the steps:

1. Set your lock screen security to what you want, slide/none
2. Go to create VPN profile
3. Create a pattern lock
4. Setup VPN profile
5. Lock device
6. Unlock but input the wrong pattern until device locks for 30.
7. Tap "Forgotten Pattern"
8. Enter your google account details.
9. Cancel the "Screen Security" page
10. Now device will unlock without pattern requirement

Source: Connecting to VPN forces having secure screen lock

# Answer
> 2 votes
Step #1) Create security lock through Settings (pattern, pin, password).

Step #2) Add VPN connections

Step #3) Plug the phone in and run these commands (requires adb to be setup properly and drivers). I am sure there is a way to do this directly on the phone but this is easier for me.

Commands to remove security:

```
adb shell
sqlite3 /data/system/locksettings.db
update locksettings set value=0 where name='lockscreen.password_type';
.exit
exit

```

http://www.teambamf.net/topic/4488-guidehow-to-use-vpn-in-jellybean-without-security-lock/

# Answer
> 1 votes
Variant 1 - answer by kiiwii with `locksettings.db`

Variant 2 - `settings.db`, `SYSTEM`, `lock_pattern_autolock`

Variant 3 (when there's no `lock_pattern_autolock` in `SYSTEM`):

```
/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db

SECURE

none:
lockscreen.disabled|1
lockscreen.password_type|65536
lock_pattern_autolock|0

slide:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|65536
lock_pattern_autolock|0

pattern:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|65536
lock_pattern_autolock|1

pin:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|131072
lock_pattern_autolock|0

password:
lockscreen.disabled|0
lockscreen.password_type|262144
lock_pattern_autolock|0

```

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Tags: vpn
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title: Sim Problem After installing custom rom

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# Question
Title: Sim Problem After installing custom rom
I have qmobile Noir A600 It has same specifications Of canvas a116 As We do t have any cuatom rom So i installed ro.s of canvas But now sim is not detected every thing is working fine...Is there is any solution?

# Answer
> 0 votes
It is never a good idea to flash a ROM that is not for a specific device onto a device. With that being said, there are multiple reasons (i.e. different memory locations for the SIM circuit, different microcontroller, etc) that could be causing your issue. My advise is to reflash the stock ROM and see if that fixes your problem. If so then PLEASE do not flash a ROM that is not for your device. It is to the point now (say with the HTC One M7) that you won't receive signal if you flash a ROM of a different carrier even.

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean
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title: Can you unlock brand new phones?

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# Question
Title: Can you unlock brand new phones?
I saw a cheap Verizon HTC ONE M8 on eBay, but I am on AT&T. If I was to get that phone, could I unlock it straight away? I thought I remember hearing somewhere that you can't unlock phones for a few months after their release.

Sorry if this is the wrong site to ask.

# Answer
You can unlock phones a few ways: 1) buy an unlocked phone 2) unlock via 3rd party software that will more than likely result in a voided warranty 3) wait for carrier commitment to be up and then ask them to unlock. The thing with trying to unlock phones from different carriers though, is that Verizon is CDMA and ATT is GSM. So with that, you can unlock the phone yes, but whether it will work on ATT (be it at all or how well) is up to you. My guess is that voice/text will work fine, but you will not get any data until you edit the APN and then it's up in the air.
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc, sim-unlocking
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# Question
Title: Android Virtual Device frozen whilst loading
I have just started developing for android after a 4 year break, I see that the Android developer site now has an integrated package with everything included, in a single zip, to streamline setting up. I have downloaded and extracted the zip file and begun going through the tutorial.

However, when creating a virtual machine, it just hangs. I have followed the suggestions in this post: I can't get any of the Android Virtual Devices started

My machine has 16GB RAM and an AMD Phenom 2 6-Core processor. I have set the RAM to 768MB for the VM and even after 15 minutes it is just frozen.

The Console shows some details of the VM I have created, but does not progress much. Any suggestions on how to get a working VM?

# Answer
Try androidx86 http://www.android-x86.org/download, just download the iso and create a new virtual machine, you only need about 1gb of ram.
> 0 votes

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Tags: android-emulator, virtualization
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# Question
Title: How to pair a symbol CS3070 bluetooth scanner with a nexus 7 (2013) tablet
The pairing code asks me to type on the device which has no keys. Is there a work around?

# Answer
You don't type. You scan in barcodes of the numbers you need.

See step 6 of this guide for the barcodes. These barcodes can also be found on page 1-21 of the manual.
> 2 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, troubleshooting, bluetooth-pairing
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# Question
Title: Why newer Android versions drain the battery faster?
I've got an Android phone whose stock Android version is 2.1. I've tried several times to install some custom ROMs (mostly Cyanogenmod-based) with Android 2.2 and 2.3.

The full charged battery lasts:

* > 3 days with the 2.1 stock version
* 1.5~2 days with android 2.2
* ~1 day with android 2.3

...And they say that android 4 drains the battery even faster!

I'm wondering why this happens:

1. Is the newer software using the hardware more intensively? What pieces of hardware? What pieces of software? And why?
2. In general, should I expect a custom ROM to drain battery faster than a stock one (same Android version)? The ROMs I installed were supposed to be more optimized than the stock one, and have less crappy services running, but meh!
3. If the phone was designed for a newer Android version (say 2.3) would I get a big battery boost by switching to a former version (2.1)?

# Answer
I doubt this is a software issue but moreso a hardware issue. Consider the following, Newer phones typically have:

* Bigger Screens
* More Antennas (Wifi N, 4G, NFC, etc.)
* More sensors (This includes cameras)

Either more or more advanced of what's mentioned above. This comes at a cost, as each draws its own amperage. While it may be minuscule in an isolated system, when combined together these features present a non-negligible drain on the battery.

And, While newer batteries will perform great, over time the battery will not hold the same charge as it once did, this is not a limitation of the phone but battery technology in general. I'm specifically talking about Lithium Ion batteries right now, b/c that's the most common battery in phones today.

While there are things you can do to mitigate the problem, such as staying in airplane mode throughout the day or buying power management apps for your phone, downgrading your OS likely won't help much. If anything, it will provide *old* power management code, as well as *no* support for newer hardware.

Custom ROMs are a different story, and aren't created equal. Some may have modified code to provide better battery life, some may be performance focused and not taken battery life into account.

Some phones also have extended batteries available for them. I can't speak firsthand to their effectiveness, but I obtained one for my Dell laptop and it made a *huge* difference. Some people are reluctant to this approach because it changes the weight and/or profile of the phone, however one must weigh that against having it tethered to a charger all day as well.
> 0 votes

# Answer
As far as I know the reason for battery drain in your phone is because you are installing cyanogen roms and not stock roms or stock based roms. Even the hardware or the chipsets of your phone is old.

1. The android undergone many major changes from 2.1 to current 4.4.2.

The hardware or chipsets in newer phone were designed to consume less power than the older phones.

In the OS part newer android OS were designed to consume less power. A stock ICS installed phone consume less battery than the stock GB installed on the same phone. But however the battery drainage depends on the individual who use the phone.
2. The custom roms based on the stock rom has more optimization than the cyanogen mod based. The cyanogen roms were mainly made to taste the newer android version in your phone as soon as the newer android version is released. These roms will have some bugs. On the other hand the custom roms based on the stock roms have greater optimization with less crapwares and few mods for better performance.
3. No, the above points explain this that the newer android os has better battery performance.

**tl;dr:**

In terms of battery performance:

Kitkat\>Jellybean\>ICS\>Gingerbread\>Froyo
> 0 votes

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Tags: custom-roms, battery-life, hardware, rom
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title: How to create filter in mobile Gmail?

text:
# Question
Title: How to create filter in mobile Gmail?
Opening a message on my phone/tablet and I want to create a filter for that message but I cannot see where to do it. The same thing can be found from the top right menu when using the web version of Gmail.

Any workaround for this?

# Answer
> 20 votes
As far as I know, the GMail app and the mobile version of GMail does not have any way to add filters. You will have to use the Desktop/full version of GMail to create filters.

# Answer
> 15 votes
Direct way, no. Workaround, yes. Click the menu (three dots) in your stock Android browser or Chrome, and check `Desktop Site`.

EDIT: There is one extra step - the URL is still pointing to mobile version of Gmail. Just change it to mail.google.com and it works. (Last verified June 2020)

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Tags: gmail, filter
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# Question
Title: How to stop a notification saying "Registering to Network" every few seconds?
On Samsung Galaxy S2 HD LTE SHV-E120K Android v4.1.2 without a SIM I get "Registering to Network" notification repeatedly.

How to stop?

Thanks.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Enable airplane mode. Wifi will work in this state.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, notifications, mobile-network
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# Question
Title: Can I upgrade My Xperia Arc S To Jelly Bean after the rooting
I am planning to root my Xperia Arc S and want to know whether will I be able to upgrade it to Android Jelly Bean.

# Answer
Sony stopped with ICS, it didnt release Jellybean for Arc S. If you are rooted and installed CWM recovery you can install Jellybean Custom rom. There are plenty of rom available here. Just read the instruction before installing the roms. There are roms which are only for unlocked bootloader.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Most of the times, if not all, rooting is necessary to upgrade to a newer version, especially if it is unofficial(custom ROM). You also have much more power on your phone, but it has the drawback that the guarantee will be voided.

In your case, I have found that it is easier to upgrade. You just need to install pc-companion and after you connect the device on it, it will download the latest update(Jelly Bean).

If I were you, I would download the update first and then I would root my phone.

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/sony-ericsson/sony-xperia/17465/how-update-your-sony-xperia-arc-s-android-40
> -1 votes

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Tags: updates, 4.2-jelly-bean, sony-xperia-arc
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title: Does Galaxy Mini S5570 support ICS?

text:
# Question
Title: Does Galaxy Mini S5570 support ICS?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 running Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). I know that the official support for Galaxy Mini ends here. But I have come across tutorials for upgrading from Gingerbread to ICS. What I want to know is, is it safe to upgrade my phone? Or will I encounter problems later on after upgrading?

# Answer
As you said, there is no official ICS for Galaxy Mini.

But CyanogenMod 10 and 10.1 work on the Galaxy Mini. I'm using cyanogenmod 10.1 RC5. It's a Jelly Bean ROM, but it works perfectly with my Mini. You can find it on xda-developers.
> 1 votes

# Answer
The offical ics does not work on galaxy mini. but we can run it by cyanogenmod. I have tried it everything works fine . it has both pros and cons
pros
1. you can feel the Ics os very good.
2. nice graphics
cons
1. battry life will be redused
2. memory will not be suffician to run apps that support in ICS
speed of phone will be redused considerably
> 0 votes

# Answer
the Ics will not support to the galaxy mini or galaxy pop
> -1 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, 2.3-gingerbread, updates, rom-flashing, samsung-galaxy-mini
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# Question
Title: Where can I get the stock untouched ROM for HTC Desire C?
I just checked XDA Developers, and I can't find the stock ROM for HTC Desire C. Is it actually discontinued, and is my desire outdated?

# Answer
In xda found this.

1. First download and install the zip from this thread, this will bring you back to stock
2. If you want to flash over your recovery and kernel Do this after you have flashed to zip, if you do it before you cannot flash any zips at all! Follow these command carefully to flash back to stock recovery:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

fastboot flash boot boot.img
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc, stock-rom
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# Question
Title: Facebook on Nexus 4 looks different than on Nexus 5
I have a Nexus 4 and Facebook looks like the picture on the left; while on my Nexus 5, it looks amazing, like the picture on the right (with fixed tap and native Android version):

I tried re-installing the application and changing the device language with no luck. How can I get the Nexus 5 version?

# Answer
It is called A/B testing. It is a part of Facebook test and targets few users. You cannot get that version, its Facebook who controls which user gets that and its basically random.
> 0 votes

# Answer
It is the new Facebook app design. You don't choose to have it and it is not tied to a apk, but rather to your account. At a certain time, when you connect your account on a device and if your account has the new design, the app will switch itself to its design, but not instantaneously.
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-4, facebook, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: How can I disable the softkey backlight?
I've been using Voodoo Display Filter to dim my screen further than the normal minimum at night, and it works great. I want to do the same thing with the backlight for my touch buttons since it's incredibly bright.

I wrote a small script to try to do this:

```
cd /sys/devices/virtual/misc/melfas_touchkey/
while [1]; do
    echo 2 > brightness
    usleep 50000
done

```

This almost does the trick, but it seems to prevent some touches of the buttons from registering (presumably due to all the events being processed) and the light flickers when I touch one of the softkeys. Is there any solution that avoids these issues?

Total Screen Control doesn't really work and I'd rather have a free solution anyways, since I'm pretty close already. I believe CyanogenMod lets you control this as well but I want to stay on my current ROM (Bionix NextGen v1).

# Answer
> -1 votes
You can try Screen filter app in google play.

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Tags: buttons, backlight
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# Question
Title: Copy files and images from samsung s3 even when its almost turned off
First of all my samsung s3 is stuck on the samsung logo splash screen so i'm thinking of doing a factory restore , that's not an issue for me but i want to copy images and videos at least from the inner memory not the sd card to my laptop or pc is there any way to do that ? i seriously do not wanna lose those pictures .

# Answer
A factory reset will not wipe the sdcard partition. In most cases, you can restore some application data like that (ex: WhatsApp). This might differ for an S3 but I know this is the behavior on Nexus devices.

Another option if you have a custom bootloader is that you *might* be able to access the internal memory using `adb shell`.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: Developing applications under Cyanogenmod? How compatible to vanila Android? (Nexus devices)
If I am to develop (and test) my application under Cyanongenmod (base install, without any additional changes), how confident can I be that I would see similar performance of my application on the vanilla Android version? In particular I am interested in the base/hardware performance that is not so much affected by changes to GUI, animation or depends so much on user interactions.

Is the default frequency governor on Cyanongenmod (OnDemand) is the same as default frequency governor on vanilla Android?

What other things could affect performance on Cyanogenmod versus vanilla/stock Android?

\** I am using Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 devices.

# Answer
The governor is dependent on the OEM's choice. For example, some choose mpdecision, others use ondemand or interactive. Still others use conservative. That being said, many of them are implemented differently (ie conservative mode on a Samsung may differ wildly from conservative on an HTC). Cyanogenmod though is just based on AOSP code so ondemand/interactive governor performance under Cyanogenmod should be comparable to the stock governors for that device (OEM's implementation). This is assuming that the Cyanogenmod branch for said device has proper hardware acceleration and what not. As Cyanogenmod is built from AOSP code, this is not a given.

TLDR: I have had a lot of phones with Cyanogenmod. It feels snappier and is lightweight but for the heavy duty apps or games, I notice very little (if any) difference in performance.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, nexus-4, performance, nexus-5, vanilla-android
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# Question
Title: Google Calendar install error: Incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user ID
I'm stacked with the following problem with my first Android device (Ruggear RG960 Apex, Android 4.1.2, rooted using Kingo Android ROOT) I bought about a week ago. The problem is when I'm trying to install Google Calendar from Play Market, I get the following error:

```
Error: Incompatible with other application(s) using the same shared user ID

```

The same is true for Google Play services, which are required for the most of Gapps.

I tried the following:

At the same time Google says this problem is a common one, but still I cant find the solution for about a week so far. Perhaps this is because I have quite rare device, which is not so widely described. So, any guidance to the right direction will be highly appreciated.

In case anyone needs some more details about the device / performed actions - will gladly provide them as requested.

# Answer
> 0 votes
4 months later support finally shared me the latest ROM that solved all the above issues.

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Tags: google-play-store, system-error, google-calendar
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title: Treat Android as USB for forensics

text:
# Question
Title: Treat Android as USB for forensics
I have a Galaxy S3 Mini. I want to plug it into Linux and treat it like a hard drive or USB device so I can use `Recoverjpeg` to recover photos from it, and use `dc3dd` so I can take the image of the Android files. I tried to do it on Kali Linux but when I tried use the command:

```
fdisk -l

```

I can't find it. Is what I want to do possible?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Newer Android phones don't act as USB mass storage devices, so you can't use PC-based recovery software on them. Those tools (and the mass storage profile itself) require that the phone gives the PC very low-level access to the storage, which simply isn't practical any more. Here's a longer explanation of why not.

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Tags: linux, usb-connection-mode
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# Question
Title: Using a android tablet embeded in my car
I want to replace mycar hifi with a tablet, I have worked out the mechanical issues with putting a 7" tablet behind the dashboard where my exisiting doubld din car ICE is, with it behind the trim i have no access to volume or power without removing it, is there a device I can get that can remote control the volume level and/or the power on/power off functionality. The tablet will be connected to my amp for final audio output.

cheers for any suggestions (thinking of hacking a BTkeyboard to bits for button funcion unless you can recomned somit better)

# Answer
> 1 votes
How about using widgets? Probably cheaper and would let you control all the functionality on the device itself, without any external hacks.

For volume control, you might be able to do with a widget similar to Volume Control Widget and for the power menu try an app like Button Savior or Shutdown Menu 2.1 (Both power menu apps require root access I believe)

**EDIT:** Just realized that you might have issues waking up the device once the screen turns off. Found Wave to Unlock after a few minutes of googling. It uses the proximity sensor to unlock the device. This might do the trick.

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Tags: remote-control
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# Question
Title: How to calibrate magnetic sensors using Cyanogenmod?
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini with Cyanogenmod (11) and want to calibrate the compass / magnetic sensors.

With the stock rom this was possible by "dialing" `*#0*#`. This is however not implemented in Cyanogenmod.

How can I calibrate?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Give this a go:

1. Try to stay away from magnetic fields as far as you can
2. Open GPS Essentials and tap on compass (calibration will not work when the compass is not showing)
3. Put the phone on a flat surface with the display pointing up
4. Move the phone slowly, 5 seconds per full rotation is ok
5. Rotate the phone three full cycles around the axis pointing upward
6. Rotate the phone three full cycles around the axis pointing away from you
7. Rotate the phone three full cycles around the axis pointing right
8. The direction of rotation doesn't matter

This should fix your problem.

Credit to lepidas on XDA

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Tags: cyanogenmod, sensors, compass, samsung-galaxy-s-4-mini
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# Question
Title: How do I transfer contacts from my PC to my phone, without putting it in Gmail?
I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. I want to copy my outlook contacts to my phone without gmail. This is my first time I bought a Android. It seems great, but one thing I do not like is that I have to sync my whole life with google first, before I can transfer it. The previous software allowed me to copy back and forth between PC and phone,without going onto the internet. Hopefully it is something I'm doing wrong, because if it is not, I'm changing OS!

Please help

es

# Answer
> 1 votes
AOSP/Stock Android builds allow importing contacts from SIM cards, or VCF files (which are just text files.)

I am unsure the SE Xperia Neo allows you to do this - if so, it's relatively easy to build a VCF file.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Have you tried the Sony Ericsson PC Companion suite? The latest version's Sync Zone should be able to work with Outlook.

There are other packages on the market that can do this for you, but most are paid like for example CompanionLink ($49, free 2 week trial) with its Android app DejaOffice.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sony PC Companion really could be better. From your phone, goto contact list them do a back up contacts. It will writes all your contacts to a VCF file on the SD Card. Then you may merge it to whatever application dealing with VCF files.

# Answer
> 0 votes
1. Move your phone contacts list to the root folder of SD card
2. Tap on the People option on your phone and select import contacts from SD card.
3. Choose the list previously uploaded, then all the contacts will be imported.

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Tags: contacts, sync, sony-ericsson-xperia-x10
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# Question
Title: Is there anyway to save my contacts and texts on a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with broken screen?
Broke my screen, and it's dead. I searched the forums, and I could not find an answer. I don't care about my media files, but my contacts are really important to me. I already ordered the new Nexus 5, but I need those contacts.

I tried Holo Backup, and it doesn't work. Any Ideas?

# Answer
I'm missing some information:

* Is your phone rooted?
* Do you have USB debugging enabled?
* Are your contacts synced to your Google account?

Since it isn't clear from the question - have you checked that your contacts aren't already backed up to your Google account? If you had your contacts synced - then they should all be backed up to the cloud / your connected Google account.

If that's not the case, and all you need is to be able to see your screen and control your phone (via the app of your choice) - you can try this kind of solution \- an an MHL-enabled USB port.

Also, maybe Airdroid, can help as well.
> 0 votes

# Answer
My brother had a Samsung galaxy S-4, and he started having minor issues with it so he brought it into the store. the end result was him walking out with an S-5, and he explained to me a galaxy-specific process that allowed him to put everything into the new phone. his contacts, wallpapers, music and everything else. i assume that he started the process on the older phone, and this might not be helpful to you, but that's all i know and hopefully this is helpful to you somehow. wish i could do more, that's awful.
> -2 votes

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Tags: contacts, sms, root-access, backup, broken-screen
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title: App to ask question on stackexchange?

text:
# Question
Title: App to ask question on stackexchange?
Is there any application to ask question on stackexchange as well, instead of just monitoring a user timeline to get notifications?

# Answer
> 4 votes
Not a direct answer, but there is an effort underway to improve the mobile versions of the Stack Exchange sites.

https://meta.stackexchange.com/questions/98215/stack-exchange-mobile-theme-beta-starts-now

I have used my Android browser to interact with the Stack Exchange sites and it works pretty well.

# Answer
> 6 votes
There is "DroidStack" which allows to Browse the Questions, Users, Tags and Monitor for Statuschanges, but it does not allow you to question yourself or write an answer. But you can open the current question, user, whatever in your favorite browser anytime. This comes closest to writing.

There are other tools, with similar restrictions, but I think DroidStack is the best of the ones I tested so far.

The problem is, that writing to any SE-site is (currently) not allowed via API, only via webinterface. Writesupport is planned for API-version 3.0, and will be bound to other reputationlevels then via web as stated in "Announcing API version 1.1" on StackApps.com?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Stack Exchange app is there in google play. You can ask question using this app.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: Can dual-sim phone use one sim for voice\sms and second solely for internet access?
Is it possible with dual-SIM Android phone to use one SIM-card for voice and SMS but not internet access and second solely for internet access? I tried reading PDF manuals for such phones but it's a bit unclear.

I'm moving abroad for work and will need to keep my current work SIM to communicate with the main office but I'd also like to use a local operator to access internet because it's going to be way too expensive to continue to use internet via my work SIM abroad. And I really don't like to carry a second phone or portable router for this. Looking at HTC One Dual sim at the moment, looks good but I never used dual-SIM phones before and have no idea how those actually work. Will it be able to function the way I need it to?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Yes you can. Both sim can be used for internet and voice calls. You can also select which sim can be used for internet and which can be used for voice calls.The settings can be found under `Settings-> Wireless & networks`.

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Tags: dual-sim
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# Question
Title: Can xposed framework impact system performance and battery?
I've installed Xposed framework and Sense 5 Toolbox module on my HTC One X and doubt that if it is draining my battery and causing the system to slow.

I've checked with Watchdog and Setting-Apps-Running but seems like there is no background service running. What I thought was there must be service monitoring the user actions but it wasn't.

I would be very appreciate if somebody answer the question from title and explain how xposed actually work on Android.

# Answer
> 8 votes
Xposed isn't a separate service: instead, it's a wrapper in every process, which replaces some built-in functions from the Android framework.

For this reason, it's very likely that it'll have some effect on system performance, but exactly what effect depends on the particular modules. For example, it would be possible (but unlikely) for a module to replace a built-in function that's called frequently with a different version that runs more slowly and uses more battery (and probably even gives the wrong answer at the end).

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Tags: xposed-framework
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# Question
Title: I need a way to trace GPS trails in the background
I have tried several GPS apps over the months, but so far all have fallen short of what I want. My needs are:

1. Takes a location at short intervals, and writes it to a file (KML or similar open format).
2. Keeps the GPS active between points, rather than turning it off and restarting a fix each time.
3. Starts tracking a path as soon as it is launched, without needing to press buttons or choose menus.
4. Continues tracing in the background or with the screen off.

Applications I have tried:

* GPS Trace: Meets criteria 2, 3, and 4; fails 1. Defunct (no longer on market)
* GPS Logger: Meets criteria 1, 3, and 4; fails 2.
* GPS Essentials: Meets criteria 1 and 2, fails 3 and 4.
* Tasker: Meets criteria 3 and 4, 2 partially, fails 1.

Is there a solution for GPS tracking that meets these criteria? I would be happy to pay for such an app, especially if it included additional features such as the ability to be turned on or off from Tasker. Thank you.

# Answer
GPS Logger suits all your needs (2 is an option you can turn on)
> 0 votes

# Answer
If you are ready to compromise the third requirement, Google's My Tracks, fits your other needs perfectly.
> 6 votes

# Answer
Tasker can write location to KLM file: Did you see this gps tracker made in Tasker xml (http://tasker.wikidot.com/tracker) it creates a kml file and stores `Acc:%LOCACC Prv:%LOCPRV Spd:%LOCSPD Alt:%LOCALT` into that file.

To view a KML file that Tracker creates you can either:

* view it in the Google Earth Android apo
* upload it to your desktop and open it with Google Earth.
* upload it to the web, and put the URL to the KML in the search box of Google Maps. This still only works on a desktop computer, but allows the viewing of a kml or kmz file without installing Google Earth.
* several other tools exist for publishing kmz files.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Trace my Trail is not only a GPS logger but you can also insert POIs and indication and get alarms when you are following the recorded track.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Third wish indeed seems to be a show-stopper. Sacrificing that, you might want to take a look at Locus Maps, which gives you the additional benefit of being an offline/offroad navigation with many map sources buit-in to download from. Plenty add-ons available, too.

Might ask the developer (e.g. on his forum) to add Tasker support. As he's very responsive, chances are quite good he will like and implement the idea. If so, item #3 would be solved as well.
> 0 votes

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Tags: gps
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title: Controller For SGS3 Mini

text:
# Question
Title: Controller For SGS3 Mini
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini and I would like to know if I can Play games trough a controller to make it more easier.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Android supports USB controllers (using the standard USB *HID* profile) and Bluetooth controllers (again, if they use the standard Bluetooth HID profile). Wireless controllers that use a special wireless receiver probably won't work with Android (but they might if the wireless receiver acts as a USB HID device).

To use a USB controller with your phone, you need a USB-on-the-go adapter so you can plug the USB cable into the USB-on-the-go socket on your phone (i.e. the same socket you use to charge it).

In addition, the game needs to be written specifically to support game controllers. The description of the game on Google Play will probably mention controller support. It might have settings for the button layout (since not all controllers use the same layout), or it might be designed for one kind of controller in particular (such as Playstation controllers and clones).

There are even some Bluetooth game controllers designed specifically to work with smartphones, such as the Moga Pro. They have the conventional button layout, and often include their own app store selling compatible apps and games.

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Tags: remote-control, game-controllers
---


# Question
Title: Remove Menu Button from Title Bar in KitKat
I have a Verizon LG G2, which I just updated to Android 4.4 KitKat. The G2 already has the menu button in its bottom navigation bar, but the 4.4 update, as expected, put an extra menu button in the top right corner of most apps.

I find this unnecessary, and it just takes up space and messes up my workflow. Is there any way I could remove the top menu button, either through settings or a 3rd-Party App?

# Answer
Short answer is no, there is no way to remove the "Menu" overflow button from within apps in 4.4, even on phones with a hardware Menu button. This was an intentional change by Google in KitKat to unify the interface across devices.

It's possible to remove this overflow button with some OS modifications, and many custom ROMs do offer a toggle for this. However, it requires rooting the device, unlocking its bootloader, and installing a 3rd-party modified OS.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, lg-g2, menu
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# Question
Title: How can I control the order in which my mp3 files are played?
I ripped an audio book consisting of two CDs and copied the mp3 files to my android smartphone but they don't appear in the right order: they are sorted by track number, so the second title is the first chapter from CD 2 rather than the 2nd from CD 1.

I used k3b on linux for ripping, converted the files to mp3 using lame and copied them to my android smartphone via usb. The meta information has been obtained from CDDB. The file structure now looks like this:

```
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd1/01-titleA1
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd1/02-titleA2
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd1/03-titleA3

/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd2/01-titleB1
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd2/02-titleB2
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/cd2/03-titleB3

```

Of course this is the order in which I want to hear them. When I close the usb connection and start the music app the new files are recognized correctly but the order is different: the directory is ignored for sorting and the titles are orderd by track number:

```
titleB1
titleA1
titleA2
titleB2
titleB3
titleA3

```

within groups of equal track numbers the order seems to be random. In order to fix the order I renamed them likes this:

```
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/101-titleA1
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/102-titleA2
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/103-titleA3

/Music/interpret/albumTitle/201-titleB1
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/202-titleB2
/Music/interpret/albumTitle/203-titleB3

```

but the result is the same. Directory and filename seem to have to influence. I guess the order is defined by the track number taken from the headers of the mp3 files but how can I modify it? Do I have to rewrite the mp3 headers?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Create a playlist file with the correct sequence and open it on the device. It will then play in the order given in the file.

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Tags: mp3
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# Question
Title: Asus MemoPad ME302KL reboots when playing youtube videos
I've bought recently a Asus MemoPad ME302KL. It is very nice and work well on skype videocalls and everything else excepto to see videos. When i'm going to see a youtube video or a facebook video, it reboots itself and after the reboot it plays the video very well. Most of times that I'm going to see a video, I'm in a skype videocall but after the reboot it works, soo it's probably a software problem.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I've gone to the store where i've bought the pad and they change for other so that the one with the problems can go to the de Asus Support for changing the graphics chipset.

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Chrome browser immediately crashes and I cannot get to my bookmarks
Does anyone know why I'm no longer able to access my Mobile Bookmarks on my Galaxy S3 since the last major Android update several months ago? Prior to that update I had no problems with my bookmarks. Now all I get is a "Aw Snap" error message. The bookmark page will appear for a split second then turns into Aw Snap. So aggravating! I don't think the problem is directly within Chrome because I've followed nearly all the online fix instructions others have given to no avail. I think those fixes were for those having Aw Snap issues on their desktops.

My last hope was one giving instructions to add Chrome To Mobile Extension on the desktop first but I was shocked that the Extension is not even a Google product! Needless to say I removed it immediately. I'm a baby neophyte in this tech world... All I want to do is get my Mobile Bookmarks that I've had for the 2 yrs that I've owned my beloved Galaxy S3...

# Answer
The bookmarks would be synced to Google servers if the browser is signed in. Then try clearing the cache of the app. Uninstall any updates to the app to see if that's causing the issue. If it still crashes, clear the app data, but if the bookmarks aren't synced they'll be erased
> 0 votes

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Tags: data-recovery, chrome-for-android
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# Question
Title: I opened my phone and tore the power circuit, can it be joined back?
I wanted to reseat my phone speaker because it wasn't working. In the process of dismantling my phone, I tore the power button's circuit. What kind of adhesive can I usually use to join it back together? Or I am pretty much screwed?

# Answer
If the power circuit is torn, it's impossible to join it back. And definitely not with adhesive!
> 1 votes

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Tags: hardware, samsung-galaxy-ace, power-on
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title: Nexus 7: micro usb port broken

text:
# Question
Title: Nexus 7: micro usb port broken
I have a 2012 nexus 7, its a beast of a device. But unfortunately the usb port of the device is broken.

Is there any way I can charge the batteries my beloved nexus? I have opened it up, and removed its batteries from the wire that was attached to the socket. I have an external changer as well, I could try attaching the wires which are on the batteries to the external charger, but its a bit risky.

I know i could get the usb port & headphone socket for it and replace it, but it costs 75$, if i am spending that much money on an old nexus i could go n get nexus 7 2013.

So, is there any other way I can charge the batteries of the nexus? Apart from the batteries the device works well, and I hate to see the beast of an nVidia tegra 3 go to waste like that.

# Answer
> 1 votes
You did not give details on "broken" in which way, but if it's about not charging, or having a flaky connection when charging:

There seems to be a **common problem** with the **micro-USB port** speciffically **in phones**.

It is very simple, but **not** so **simple to detect**. The problem is dust on the "back wall" of the connector on the phone.

If you look into it, wou will just **see** this "wall", with **no dust**.
Chances are that there is dust - like fiber collected from cloth of paper in your pocket over time, but **perfectly compressed** by hundreds of connecting cycles. Looks just like a perfect surface (in the limited visibility situation in the socket).

So please do not make an assumption about it and **give it a try** \- use a **needle** to scratch that "wall", and see how it reacts.
Next part may be easy, surprising, and fun!

(take care of unpowering the device it you use a conducting tool)

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Tags: usb, battery, nexus-7, charging
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title: I forgot my tablet PIN

text:
# Question
Title: I forgot my tablet PIN
I'm trying to log-in to my tablet, which I haven't been on in about 2 months. I can't remember my PIN. It's not giving me a chance to log-in with my Google account, so I don't know what to do.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Instructions:-

1. Download Aroma File Manager latest version
2. Place it in the root of your sdcard(Preferred)
3. Reboot into recovery

4. *For CWM*:

Mount all partitions (including sd-ext if you have it)

And flash Aroma File Manager from sdcard

*For stock recovery*:

In stock recovery, there is no option to mount partitions, so

Flash Aroma File Manager, Click on menu option and go to settings

Select Mount All Partitions

Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.

Now, you will see each partition is mounted 5. Now, go to /data/system

Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/ 6. Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key

If you want to remove password, delete password.key If you want to remove gesture, delete gesture.key

1. Exit the Aroma File Manager
2. Reboot

# Answer
> -1 votes
If you have not rooted your tablet just hard reset it.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, samsung, locked-out
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# Question
Title: Trouble understanding this Cyanogenmod PSA
I've been using Cyanogenmod for over a year now, with my own modifications to the dalvik VM. I have teamwin recovery installed on my Samsung Galaxy S3, which I use to install new builds of cyanogenmod. One problem I've always had and have been unable to find an explanation for is that installing the new build of cyanogenmod would fail with some assert until I remove the assert lines from META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script in cyanogenmod zip file. I'm trying to figure out how to install cyanogenmod properly so I don't get the assert error (cyanogenmod already works for me (though it crashes sometimes, but I think that's normal), I just want to make sure I'm doing it right).

I'm reading this PSA on Cyanogenmod's website, which I was linked to from here, which I found by searching the word "I747MVLDLK4", which I found in my phone's "baseband version" in the settings menu (I was thinking I need a different version of cyanogenmod other than d2att - one which has "I747MVLDLK4" listed in its assert lines), and I don't understand a single thing it's saying.

> As we march towards the 10.1 release of CyanogenMod, we have folks updating from older ICS stock builds.

What is ICS?

> However, there is an incompatibility between the ICS bootloader firmware and Android 4.1 and above releases
>
> \[...\]
>
> Find a heimdall/odin or recovery-installable package of your device’s firmware, and install it.

What is a heimdall/odin or recovery-installable package of my device's firmware? Is that the bootloader firmware? Or, is it the entire "firmware" as in the way people call cyanogenmod a "firmware"? Or, are they telling me to install the default software that came with my phone when I bought it (where can I even get that?)?

> To make sure your device is primed and ready for this state, the following lists the bootloaders compatible for each device:
>
> d2att: I747UCDLK3 & I747MVLDLK4

Is this a different thing? Or is it the "firmware" they referred to above in my previous question?

# Answer
> 2 votes
## **Some Disambiguation:**

**ICS** is abbreviation of "Ice Cream Sandwich," or Android 4.0.x release.

**Bootloader** is code that runs before the operating system even starts. See more details here:

> In literal terms, bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. The concept of bootloaders is universal to virtually all Operating systems that inculcates operating systems on your PC, laptop, smartphones, and other such devices. Bootloaders basically package the instructions to boot operating system kernel and most of them also have their own debugging or modification environment. As the bootloader kicks off before any piece of software on your device, it makes it extremely processor specific and every motherboard has it’s own bootloader. This is one reason that all Android phones have different Custom ROMS developed due to high variance of processing hardware present on the device. ... Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. But you need to understand one thing here that as Android OS is an open source OS and is available on a variety of different hardware, every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment.

**Heimdall** and **Odin** are tools for flashing images to Samsung phones.

## **The Problem:**

The issue is that Samsung made some modifications to the bootloader code for their release of Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) on Galaxy S3 models. This means that custom ROMs that were created on older 4.0 base will no longer be compatible with new bootloader. The new bootloaders, however, are backwards-compatible with older pre-4.1 based ROMs, so upgrading the bootloader will not prevent you from flashing CM9, for example.

The assert errors you are seeing are from trying to flash such incompatible ROMs. These validations were put in for your protection, and you should not remove them from the updater scripts.

## **The Solution:**

You should upgrade your phone's bootloader to the proper version, as specified in that blog post.

The instructions for updating the bootloader are here:

> Download the correct update:
> **I747U (AT&T)**
> * I747UCALG1 - Jul 1, 2012 - boot\_CWM\_I747UCALG1.zip \- 1.13 MB
> * I747UCDLK3 - Nov 3, 2012 - boot\_CWM\_I747UCDLK3.zip \- 1.13 MB
> * I747UCDMG2 - Jul 2, 2013 - boot\_CWM\_I747UCDMG2.zip \- 1.13 MB
> * I747UCUEMJB - Oct 11, 2013 - boot\_CWM\_I747UCUEMJB.zip \- 1.14 MB WARNING: Do not attempt to downgrade from this bootloader. Doing so will brick your device. Use extra caution when flashing anything via Odin, as many Odin packages will attempt to flash the bootloader.
>
> **I747M (Canada and overseas)**
> * I747MVLUEMK5 - Nov 5, 2013 - boot\_CWM\_I747MVLUEMK5.zip \- 1.14 MB WARNING: Do not attempt to downgrade from this bootloader. Doing so will brick your device. Use extra caution when flashing anything via Odin, as many Odin packages will attempt to flash the bootloader.
>
> Depending on which type of update package you downloaded, follow one of the following steps:
>
> * Flashing with Odin
> 1. Download Odin: link
>     2. Put your phone into download mode. Some ROMs have this option in the Power \> Reboot menu, otherwise just hold "Volume Down" and "Home" while powering on your device.
>     3. Launch Odin, then connect the USB cable to your device.
>     4. Click the "PDA" button and select the package you downloaded in step
>     5. Click "Start" in Odin and wait for the process to complete. Your device should reboot automatically when the flash is complete, and you're done.
> * Flashing in recovery
> 1. If you've downloaded a flashable .ZIP from above, copy it to your SD card or internal storage.
>     2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode (you can do this by holding "Volume Up" and "Home" while powering on your device; let go of the buttons when you see "Recovery booting..." in blue text in the top left of the screen) and install the .ZIP as an update.
>     3. Reboot, and you're done.
>     Note: After flashing in recovery, you need to reboot before you (and ROM installers) actually see the new version number.

It looks like you have the Canadian S3, so you will need to upgrade to the **I747MVLUEMK5** bootloader. After you flash it, you should be able to install newer CM versions without any errors.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, recovery-mode, bootloader, device-firmware
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title: sleep setting not saving on nexus 5

text:
# Question
Title: sleep setting not saving on nexus 5
On my Nexus 5 every time I change for sleep setting to 10 minutes it's simply reverts back to one minute.

I have the latest version of Android and have tried Powering off and restarting several times.

What can I do?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The sleep timeout and other screen lock settings can be restricted by a device policy. This is something that you might install to access a corporate VPN or mail server, and additionally some kinds of security apps (such as antivirus). They can force security-related settings to particular values, e.g. to make sure that your work email will be secure even if you leave your device unattended.

You can see and deactivate device administrators from the main **Settings** app. Look under **Device administrators**. Most Android devices have "Android Device Manager" in that list, so ignore that, but anything else there could be restricting your screen lock settings.

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Tags: nexus-5, sleep
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# Question
Title: How to remove Google Play sample books from my library without them coming back?
I have the Google Play Books app on my Android tablet, and there are three books included with it: Alice in Wonderland, The Three Musketeers, and Treasure Island. When I go to my library and hit the three-dot icon, then Delete from library, it removes them.

However, in about 2-5 minutes, I get a notification that they were added to my library, and when I look back in, they're there once again. How do I make them go away?

# Answer
Go to Google Play Books, find the book(s), click on the menu (three vertical dots), choose "Remove from my library", and agree to the confirmation that pops up.

The books should now be gone from your library and will, once your device syncs, be gone from the device as well.
> 4 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, google-play-books
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# Question
Title: How can I add extra memory in my ram android?
I want to boost the ram's memory, but as I clean my phone,it's memory was almost full.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can create swap file on your SD card by using ROEHSOFT RAM Expander or Swapper (Free) without creating swap partition. Both app require root access. Apps need kernel swap support to work so check if your phone is compatible or not with MemoryInfo & Swapfile Check first.

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Tags: ram
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# Question
Title: Should I resend message with one mark in WhatsApp Messenger?
I tried to send a message and found that it has one mark. I can see the last seen message, which means that it was not yet seen. Should I try to send the message again?

# Answer
One checkmark means that the message has been delivered to Whatsapp servers, but has not been delivered to the recipient's phone. You don't need to send it again, the message will be delivered to the recipient the next time his/her phone connects to the Whatsapp servers, assuming you're not blocked. Sending it again will not help, since it's already delivered to Whatsapp servers.
> 4 votes

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger
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title: HTC one only boots into recovery

text:
# Question
Title: HTC one only boots into recovery
I installed kitkat 4.4.2, via clockwork mod and the install went smooth, no issues.

I rebooted, and now all I can is my bootloader and recovery, whenever I try to normal boot. It simply takes me to recovery.

The bootloader states my phone is

```
*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***

```

Which seems fine, it was the same with a previous rom I've used.

I tried a few things, clearing cache, factory resetting the phone etc, no change.

Any ideas where I'm going wrong?

# Answer
You need to re-flash your recovery in fastboot. Make sure you use the correct recovery for your device and carrier. (I can provide links if needed.) Your rooted so I will assume you have successfully achieved S-Off which requires proper adb drivers and fastboot.

1. boot to fastboot (hold power + vol down) and connect USB cable
2. flash nameofrecovery.img (from same directory adb and fastboot are in) by typing

`fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img`
> 2 votes

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, htc, htc-one
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# Question
Title: Sending intents using ADB with additional action, data, and extra
How do I convert the following Java code to an ADB command?

```
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_VIEW);
intent.setData(Uri.parse("com.glass.videoglass://"));
intent.putExtra("startFromWS", true);
startActivity(intent);

```

The only thing I've seen so far is

```
adb shell am start -n com.package.name/com.package.name.ActivityName

```

# Answer
The Android developer documentation explains how to specify an intent in the argument to the `am` command.

In your case you want `-a` to specify the action, `-d` to specify the data URI, and `--ez` to specify a Boolean extra. You can find the action name by looking up `Intent.ACTION_VIEW` in the documentation. Putting all of that together, you get:-

```
am start -a android.intent.action.VIEW -d com.glass.videoglass:// --ez startFromWS true

```
> 16 votes

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Tags: adb, shell, intents
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# Question
Title: Mount script cannot be created. mount: No such file or directory
I have micromax bolt a58, I have rooted it with farmaroot and install link2sd but it didnt work when i formatted it with ext2 it says try with fat32, and when i do so it gives error - Mount script cannot be created. mount: No such file or directory Please help me...

# Answer
> 1 votes
Wat are you using to create and format your partitions? I ran into a similar error when I used Paragon Partition Manager (https://www.paragon-software.com/) in Windows. The phone wouldn't correctly recognise the partition.

I then used (I think it's the 'official') the SD Formatter program in windows to format my partition but it only seems to make use of the entire sd card and not really give you an opportunity to have multiple partitions.

You should really try GParted. It's pretty fool proof. Just make a bootable USB, pop on GParted and create and format you partitions in that. Good guide here for a GS4 but should work for your phone too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285221

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Tags: internal-storage, root-access, mount
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title: Run on boot then quit?

text:
# Question
Title: Run on boot then quit?
I've tried searching around on various forums but can't find this answered anywhere.

Is there a mechanism to automatically run an app on boot then switch back to the 'desktop'?

Specifically I'm using the Squeezeplayer app which, when run, starts a service which listens in the background for connections from a Logitech Squeezebox server on the local LAN. But you can then leave the app and the service runs in the background. I'd be keen to start the app then jump back to the home screen on boot so that the listening service runs in the background.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is such a mechanism, but it has to be done by the app itself: it's not a user-accessible control. You can tell apps that do this because it requires the permission "Run at startup".

An app such as Tasker can do this. It already uses the Android mechanism, and gives you a way to script actions to do on this and other conditions. Simply add a task that starts the app you're interested in and then goes to the home screen. Set that task to run on the "Device boot" event.

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Tags: boot
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# Question
Title: Is possible to change an app icon on 4.1 on my S3?
I have an app that I downloaded from the Play store and it's icon is very visually unappealing and I wanted to know if there is way to replace the default icon with one from an icon pack without a launcher. Like, can I permanently associate a new icon with the app I want to change? How can I do it? Or will the default icon always show up in say, the Share menu but remain different on the homescreen? Any tips?

OS: 4.1 S3

# Answer
> 1 votes
* Unicon is an icon theming tool which requires root, but it's more consistent throughout the device.
* Icon Changer changes only the icon of the shortcut, but doesn't require root.
* Use Apk Extractor to get the installed apk from the device, transfer it to a PC, modify it and then reinstall it. Does not require root.

# Answer
> 0 votes
If the icon changer that were suggested are not working, and you don't mind changing your launcher, there are some launchers that support icon changing (and also theme changing and more good stuff).

As example, you have:

* Go Launcher
* Nova Launcher

You can have a look at the play store, and also see what other launchers can offer you!

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: Xperia U automatically booted into safe mode?
I shut my phone off and turned my phone back on in my pocket and it automatically was in safe mode. I couldn't find apps I had installed and some of my widgets aren't working. What happened to my phone and how could I get it to be "normal" again?

# Answer
> 0 votes
In Xperia U you will get in to safe mode when you keep taping on menu button while the phone is booting.

Safe mode prevents any third-party apps from running. So if you have installed an app that might cause some serious problems with your device, boot it in safe mode to uninstall it.

You can boot into normal mode by a simple restart.

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Tags: sony-xperia, sony-xperia-u
---


title: SGS3 USB not connecting to PC

text:
# Question
Title: SGS3 USB not connecting to PC
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3, running Android 4.1.1.

I am having problems connecting the phone to my PC. I can connect other S3 phones to my PC. So, I presume that it is not the PC (Windows 7) that has problems.

I am using the original Samsung cable. The URT is set to modem and USB is set to PDA.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I had the same problem: phone was charging OK but not recognized as external device. I found this solution on the Internet and it worked in my case:

1. Power off your phone
2. Power on the phone in **Download mode** (Volume Down + Home + Power)
3. Press Volume Up to continue in Download mode -\> you should see an Android bot and some informations about your OS (rooted or standard, ...)
4. Plug your phone into your computer using your USB cable
5. Windows should now discover it and load the driver (from Windows update)
6. Power off your phone
7. Power on the phone (classically this time)

# Answer
> 0 votes
Well assuming that you can charge it okay, it is not the cable. Also, other phones get recognized by your computer so it's not that either. However, it's always good to have more than one verification on something. Try plugging your phone into another computer. If that works, you have a problem with your computer. If it doesn't work, the only option left is that it is your phone. I would just back up your data and do a factory reset. If that doesn't fix it, call Samsung.

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Tags: usb, usb-connection-mode
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# Question
Title: How can I make my keyboard more responsive?
I've recently switched from my iPhone 3GS to this HTC Evo Design 4G (4.0.3) because I get free service on the latter phone, and my setup is coming together nicely for the most part, but I have one huge stumbling block: the keyboard.

I've used iOS for ~6 years and I figured the new keyboard would take some getting used to, but I just can't type quickly on any Android keyboard I've tried (stock, Google Keyboard, Perfect Keyboard, etc) because it physically won't let me. It's unable to handle inputs in quick succession. To test this, I tried typing 'a' and 'h' alternating very quickly on each device. On the iPhone the result is "ahahahahahahahahahahaha", but on my Evo it's "ahhhhhhhhhahhhhhh". Elsewhere, input on the device is fairly snappy.

Any suggestions? I've tried Googling the issue with no luck. I type quite a bit and it's driving me nuts that I have to slow down for it to recognize all my inputs!

# Answer
After checking this on a Samsung Galaxy S 3, a Nexus 7, and a Nexus 10, with several different keyboard apps, I couldn't see a similar issue, so I suspect this problem is specific to that model of phone. Perhaps HTC skimped on the touchscreen for this device, or did a poor job with the touchscreen integration. If that's it, there's probably nothing you can do but hope that a software update will fix the problem.

Alternatively, it could be a problem with that particular phone. Try giving the touchscreen a wipe with a damp cloth. Try to get access to another phone of the same model and check if it has the same problem: if it is only your phone, you should take it back to the shop and have them fix it.
> 0 votes

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Tags: keyboard
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# Question
Title: No option for "mobile network" on Dell Venue 8
My friend has bought new "Dell Venue 8 3830" tablet with Android JellyBean 4.3.

Now we want to connect a 3g dongle (D-Link) via a micro-usb cable which came with it.

When i connect the dongle to the device the dongle shows solid green light (which probably means connected), but when i go up in settings of the tablet i dont see an option to turn on and use the device.

All the blog i read tells to enable the "Mobile Network" option in settings; But on this device theres no such option.

```
Wireless Settings
      - Wifi
      - B/T
      - Hotspot
      - Data Usage
      - More...
             - Airplane Mode
             - VPN
             - Tethering

```

# Answer
> -1 votes
Check `Settings``Wireless & networks``More``Mobile networks``Data enabled` to enable it

See user guide

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Tags: settings, internet, mobile-network, mobile-data
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to disable the default calendar app on a Samsung Galaxy S4?
I'd like to use the standard Google Calendar app (as available in the Play Store) too keep track of events. However, Samsung includes a modified version of the calendar on the S4. In previous iterations of the Galaxy it was possible to disable the Samsung version of the Calendar app so that I wouldn't get duplicate notifications of events. On the S4, it does not seem possible to disable the app or it's notifications (the "disable" button and "show notifications" checkbox are greyed-out in the app info screen). Is there some other trick I can use to disable the Samsung Calendar app?

# Answer
> 33 votes
Assuming your end goal is just to get the app to shut up (i.e. not get double calendar notifications for all events), all you have to do is disable the alerts and notifications from within the app itself.

1. Go into the App
2. Press the menu button
3. Choose Settings
4. Scroll to the bottom
5. Change `Set alerts & notifications` to `off`

For good measure, I also unchecked `Vibration` and set `Select ringtone` to `Silent`, but that probably wasn't necessary.

The app will still be on your phone, but aside from the icon being there you won't even notice it unless you open it.

# Answer
> 4 votes
**Root:**
You can install Titanium Backup to uninstall unwanted apps easily.

**Without Root:**
After doing some research to uninstall apps without root, I found an interesting article which helps you creating a script to remove certain stock APK files.
Check it out here.
To simplify it, copy and paste this for step 7 (though I'm not too sure if those are the APK files for the stock calender. You mean S Planner, right? Anyway, let me know if it works):

`ui_print("S Planner remover for the S4.");`

```
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Partitions mount");
#Properly unmounting to avoid issues
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");
#Then mounting
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");

ui_print(" ");
ui_print("S4 default Calendar remover");
delete("/system/app/SPlannerAppWidget_NAmerica.apk");
delete("/system/app/SecCalendarProvider.apk");
delete("/system/app/SecCalendar_NAmerica_SPen.apk");

ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Unmounting partitions");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "umount", "/data");

ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Finish");

```

# Answer
> 4 votes
I disabled it in the Application manager under settings. I don't get any notifications at all and I just use the google calendar app.

I do have a it f a problem though, if I click a invite link it still opens the S planner... haven't figured out how to avoid this yet, but the app is mostly out of the way.

# Answer
> 2 votes
In Galaxy s4.

1. Go to Calendar
2. Menu
3. Display
4. uncheck "My Calendar", "Samsung Calendar", Samsung Task"
5. select "Done" in right top corner

You now have stopped visual of Samsung Calendar. You can add Google or if already added, your Google Calendar will display your events or appointments you set.

# Answer
> 1 votes
It would appear that Root App Delete can disable S Planner. Seems to work so far for me.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I've created a simple app, that hides all notifications from S Planner when they appear.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=s.planner.sucks.and.stinks

It seems to be the only working solution for my non-rooted Note 3, I've tried everything suggested in this thread with no luck.

Edit: with Lollipop update, you can finally disable S Calendar totally, it's hidden inside system options.

Edit 2: with another update to my Note 3 system, you cannot anymore. But I discovered a wonderful `pm hide` command, that will work even on system apps on non-rooted devices. You need Android developer tools installed, then you run this command from ADB shell:

`pm hide com.android.calendar`

and you're done, it seems to be persistent between reboots.

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Tags: calendar, samsung-galaxy-s-4
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title: Play Store Not Downloading Large Apps

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# Question
Title: Play Store Not Downloading Large Apps
When I try to download any large app from the Play Store (v 4.3.11), it stays at "downloading" and doesn't go anywhere. I'm able to download small apps such as Angry Birds without a problem.

My GApps is version 4.3 gapps-jb-20130813. I'm using CyanogenMod 10.2 (Android 4.3) Nightly on a Droid 4.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Is it on auto-update? In the Google Play settings, make sure `Auto-update apps` is set to `Auto-update apps at any time. Data charges may apply.`

# Answer
> 0 votes
Since many phones have lower memory and the Android OS is designed to kill apps that are in the background for a while when it needs memory for foreground apps - it is common practice for the OS to kill the Google Play app as well, even while it is still downloading an app (it will usually be later restarted and the downloading of apps will resume).

This can be solved by keeping Google Play in the foreground while your preferred app is being downloaded.

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Tags: google-play-store, cyanogenmod, downloading, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Does 'installation unsucessful' apps occupy space in SD card
After downloading some of the apps from google store I get a notification stating phone memory low and subsequently the installation gets failed.My question does these not installed app files get stored somewhere in my SD card and occupy any space?If yes,how can I delete these files.

# Answer
You can install the diskusage app toy our phone to see what is consuming the most disk usage and if you can free it up. It is a free app, and is only 155kb in size.

I would also recommend ES file manager, but it is a few mb in size. But it allows you to view all the directories on your SD card.

Finally, get dropbox or google+, they will backup your photos over wifi, so you can delete them from your phone to save space.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store, external-sd, storage
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title: having problem in usb connection

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# Question
Title: having problem in usb connection
I am using Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Verizon mobile with Android version 4.2.2. I tried to connect my device to a PC via USB cable and through the cable the charging process is on but it doesn't show the notification and it is not working with media transfer. I installed all the drivers like Samsung Kies, adb driver, usb driver, but still I can't connect. I tried the process with developer options too, and nothing happened. Please help me. Do I need to download any APK files for the device?

# Answer
If you don't get a notification on the phone, it means there's no USB connection. The most likely cause for this is that the cable you're using is not a real USB cable, but only has the power wire inside the cable, with the data pins not connected to anything. Devices that use USB to charge sometimes come with such cables instead of real USB cables because they're cheaper to make. Physical damage to a normal USB cable (e.g. by shutting it in a door or under heavy furniture) can break the data connection but still leave it able to supply power.

Try using another USB cable and see if the notification appears. If that doesn't work, then probably the problem is caused by a damaged USB port, either on your phone or on your PC. Try a different port on your PC. If the port on your phone is physically damaged, all you can do is take it to someone who can repair it.

Alternatively, you might not need to use USB at all. There are many apps that can transfer photos, contacts, or other data between your phone and PC over Wi-Fi, without needing a USB connection.
> 1 votes

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Tags: usb
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# Question
Title: Where the apps from google play get downloaded?
If I am installing an application in windows, I will be downloading the exe and clicking the exe will install the application. Even if I uninstall the application, I can reinstall the application from the downloaded exe.

Now, if I am downloading an app from play store, it is downloading and installing. Will the downloaded apps will be saved in some other space and then installed, if yes where will be the application while downloading? I know the installed application will be in `data/app/`. I am asking while downloading, and what happens once installation, will the downloaded app be deleted.

# Answer
In older Android OS versions the apk files downloaded by Google Play Store were usually stored in either `/cache/download` or `/data/local` directories.

Now the temporary location is determined by the Download Provider service, and is usually found in `/data/data/com.android.providers.downloads/cache` directory. Again, this may be different for various Android OS versions. It can also vary if manufacturers modified the OS (e.g. Samsung's TouchWiz or HTC's Sense.)
> 3 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store
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# Question
Title: How do I find the kernel config for my ROM?
I'm very happy with CM11 ported to my phone(Samsung Galaxy Ace 2). One day I bought Bluetooth keyboard.

When I tried to connect it, it paired and... wat? No connection!? I thought that this ROM has some bug, so i looked at logcat. I found that there's no uhid driver and I think that developers didn't compile kernel with "CONFIG\_UHID=y".

I'm gonna compile new kernel.

First I need to check it, but there's no /proc/config.gz. How can I check(and compile) that without it?

ROM homepage: http://novafusion.pl/

EDIT: Seems like that other CM/AKOP ROM's for my device don't have uhid support(or kernel source is crap?). Keyboard works fine with Stock ROM

# Answer
> 3 votes
If the kernel wasn't compiled with /proc/config.gz support turned on, then the only sure way is to look at the source tree that was used to compile the kernel you're running. Copy the config.h file into your own source tree (or just use the original source tree) and run `make menuconfig` to set any new options you want.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, kernel, external-keyboard, samsung-galaxy-ace-2
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