# Question
Title: Why can't I update my Nexus 4 to Lollipop?
As I understand it, Android Lollipop (5.0) is now generally available over-the-air. My Nexus 4 briefly offered for an hour or two to install it. I said yes, and watched it start to download. When I next went to unlock my phone, it obviously wasn't installed. Now, when I go into the Settings app, and manually check for updates, it says my phone is up-to-date. It's still on Android 4.4.4.

I don't particularly want to install the developer image, as that'll wipe all the data from my phone. Is there any way I can encourage it to update?

I'm in the UK, if it's relevant.

# Answer
It is possible to sideload the OTA update on a non-rooted, non-unlocked phone without losing your data (although it would be advisable to back up anything important that can't be restored from the cloud). The instructions here worked for me. This approach is not advised if you are not comfortable with working at the command line, dealing with windows drivers, etc. If you do do this, be aware that it takes up to an hour to complete, and for many minutes at a time there is no screen activity!

Alternatively, you could wait; IIRC (and I can't provide a source for this) the staged rollout was to continue until the end of November. Perhaps for some reason you have been moved further back in the list?
> 1 votes

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Tags: updates, nexus-4, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Sensitive option is missing on App Notifications
Nexus 5, Android 5.

According to this article on LifeHacker, I am supposed to see a "Sensitive" option like below, but I don't, for any app.

I have a lock screen pattern. All lock screen notifications appear with a title and then, in italics, *Contents hidden*.

How can I get the Sensitive option for my apps?

# Answer
I assume that you are seeing the "Block" and "Priority" options from the screenshot, but not the "Sensitive" one. In this case, I have been able to replicate your situation.

In the Sound & notification settings page, there is an option called "When device is locked". If this is set to "Show all notification content" then the "sensitive" option is available. If it is set to "Hide sensitive notification content" then it is not.

From a little bit of experimentation, I think that this option is poorly named. As far as I can make out, what actually happens is,

* If it is set to "Show all notification content" then the content of notifications is shown on the lock screen *unless* you have specified that that app's notifications are sensitive, in which case they are hidden.
* If it is set to "Hide sensitive notification content" then it is assumed that *all* apps are sensitive, and no notification contents are shown (but the titles still are).
* If it is set to "Don't show notifications at all" then no notifications are shown on the lock screen.

In other words, despite the wording, the "When device is locked" menu is an overall setting, and it can be overridden for individual apps when this is applicable.
> 23 votes

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Tags: notifications, lock-screens, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: How to manage forwarding email from smartphone?
I am not able to find the setting to manage the forwarding option in gmail application.

Where I can manage it from the smartphone with android 4.4.4?

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you want to forward an email open the email, click the three dots in the corner of the message and tap the forward button. If you want to forward all of your emails to another address, there is no option in the app. You can do this via the web with the following instructions: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/10957?hl=en. If you need to set this up over mobile for some reason you can achieve this by selecting the "request desktop site" option.

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Tags: gmail
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title: How to Refresh Gallery instantly?

text:
# Question
Title: How to Refresh Gallery instantly?
I am using Kitkat 4.4.2 on my android device.

When I mount USB drive to my device then all the images,videos in USB drive are shown in the Gallery. After unmounting USB drive, images,videos are still there as a thumbnails.

Can't I refresh my gallery without rebooting?

# Answer
> 9 votes
The system itself AFAIK doesn't expose a GUI element to do so. However, you have multiple options to trigger the *Media Scanner*:

* Reboot the device (not that convenient)
* unmounting/remounting the SD card (via *Settings*; better, but still not convenient)
* using one of the apps/widgets available in the app stores. One that's reportedly working with Kitkat is SD Scanner (see my answer here)
* using ADB to trigger it (telling it the card has just been mounted – so basically we fake the second option):

```
adb shell "am broadcast -a android.intent.action.MEDIA_MOUNTED -d file:///mnt/sdcard"

```
* **Edit:** Some ROMs (e.g. CyanogenMod) seem to have a GUI element for it in *Settings › Developer options › Developer tools › Media provider* – where you can find a button labeled "SCAN SD CARD"

# Answer
> 1 votes
Setting - app - gallery force stop and clear cache. Gallery will reload all those media.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, gallery
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# Question
Title: Lollipop's Trusted Face can be bypassed by camera
I have enabled Trusted face, also it comes with pattern lock if face is not recognized.

But it has a flaw, anyone can unlock the phone with camera/phone call shortcut on lock screen. As shown in attached screenshot, is it possible to prevent this?

# Answer
> 16 votes
I tried what you're saying a few times, and after you close the camera, you're back on the lock screen.

Unless you were actually looking at the phone, it recognized your face and it unlocked itself milliseconds before opening the camera.

You can notice that the "symbol" in the middle goes from that of a person to that of an unlocked lock when it recognizes you

# Answer
> 6 votes
Just as Kushtrim mentioned, I also suspect that it's due to "Trusted face": maybe it's too sensitive, or the face you provided is.. still too general that everyone's face is detected as yours.

Some suggestions that I could think of:

* Turn off "Trusted face". It's an obvious solution, but you cannot enjoy this new feature.
* Improve the "Trusted face" recognition. It might be a hit-or-miss, but it's worth a try:

1. Go to Settings - Security
    2. Choose "Smart Lock", confirm the saved pattern
    3. Choose "Trusted face" - "Improve face matching"
    4. Follow the instruction, and do it a number of times to further improve it.

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Tags: lock-screens, 5.0-lollipop, smart-lock
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# Question
Title: Nexus 10 completely dead after lollipop update
So, tried to install the new update when it flashed on my tablet. Left it downloading, and then clicked to install. Its now a brick. It cant boot, it has no commands. I have tried factory reset, and nothing, it still has no command. I dont know how to flash it, although im not dumb I could likely follow good step by step instructions, I just dont know where to start, or who to turn to. I suspect the size of the update is what went wrong, I only have satellite internet at 512kbps. The update was 382 meg. My device wanted to isntall after about 20 minutes, and I can confidently say that any download of 400 meg would take about 5 hours on my connection, so idk if it tried to install something and just gave up?

Whatever.. i have a dead android on his back with an exclamation mark. I tried Reboot, recovery, factory reset none of which worked.

Many thanks in advance for time or trouble taking to reply.

Alison

# Answer
> 3 votes
If you are still able to boot your nexus in fastboot mode(hold down the power button and the volume down button) you can recover it quite straightforward:

**Flashing through fastboot requires an unlocked bootloader - unlocking will remove all your userdata!**

If any questions appear just ask ;)

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to display current weather on lollipop lockscreen?
It seems lock screen widgets have been removed in lollipop. Google now has a weather notification but it does not show up on the lock screen. Is there a way to get this or any other weather information on to the lock screen.

# Answer
There are a decent number of 3rd party weather apps that have an option to add the current weather conditions to your notification bar. Consequently, enabling one of these persistent weather notifications will add the entry to your lock screen as well.

I personally use 1Weather, which looks like this:

This is (in my experience) a pretty common feature for weather apps, so you could "shop around" a bit for one that you like.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Dashclock also lets you put various info on the lockscreen - temperature, battery charge, number of new emails, etc.
> -1 votes

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Tags: lock-screens, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to use Linux/unix's dd to make an image backup of an android phone with the phone off?
My current position:

Nexus 5 Unlocked with TWRP Recovery

I've been wanting to "rom hop" for a bit, but I'd like to have a good, solid foundation to return to in case of catastrophic failure.

If this were just a normal flash drive, on my computer I'd just

```
sudo dd if=/dev/sdX of=~/my.img

```

However with a cell phone I'm not sure if it will work the same way.

I saw this answer linked while I typed this up, but it looks like the guy in that question specifically wants the `/data` partition (though he might not have known it at first).

tl;dr: How do I make a dd image of my android phone from my linux laptop?

# Answer
You can't access any filesystems over USB (or any other way) with the phone turned off. To make a full backup of user data and the ROM (system image), you need to boot into your custom recovery and use that to make a Nandroid backup.
> 2 votes

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Tags: backup, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: Chrome and Chrome Beta suddenly won't fill up the entire screen on launch
So, I'm currently on the N5X rom with a cyanogenmod 4.4.4 base on my Samsung i9300, I restored Chrome Beta from one my backups in titanium Backup, after flashing the latest version of the ROM recently.

But every time I launch Chrome or Chrome Beta from the drawer, it comes up, staying right at the center, here's a screenshot:

Its so strange, it doesn't force close or pop up with any errors, everything works fine except for the part where it just starts fixed to the center of the screen.

What I've tried:

* Uninstalling Chrome Beta and Chrome, and then re-installing both
* Wiping data and cache of both browsers.
* Re-flashing the ROM.

So here's what I've noticed, sometime last month when I flashed a Paranoid Android nightly, both Google Browsers behaved this way, and I thought it had to do with P.A then until this happened. Firefox works fine though, just Chrome and Chrome Beta.

# Answer
This is happening in any custom ROM that supports floating windows. It is there, for example, in SlimKat, Spirit ROM, CM based ROMs etc. In my case I can move and size the window, and there is a maximize button available. It resizes the window with pinch to zoom automatically rendering it almost unusable.

This is an app issue ultimately, but it is specific to custom ROMs with this functionality.

The only thing you can do it, open the Chrome window then bring up the task manager and select Chrome and it will fill the screen as normal. This is obviously an awkward work around.

Alternatively if you have Xposed installed you can try to Blacklist Chrome from xFloatingWindow and see if it will work. Some, but not all have had success with this.
> 2 votes

# Answer
According to AndroidPolice is actually caused by a bug in Chrome Beta that showed up on certain custom ROMS. The recent update (v39.0.2171.90) contains a fix for this issue. It's likely that the next update for non beta Chrome will include a fix for this too.
> 2 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, samsung-galaxy-s-3, 4.4-kitkat, custom-roms, chrome-for-android
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title: Change Moto X's Google Now Voice

text:
# Question
Title: Change Moto X's Google Now Voice
I'm Mexican but I really hate the Spanish voice that my Moto X uses by default, is there any way I can change it to English?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Look up Ivona Text to speech in the play store. They have at least one secondary Spanish voice.

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Tags: google-now, moto-x
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# Question
Title: How to stop Chrome from causing Download folder to reappear in gallery?
Wanting to exclude the `Download` from being scanned by the **Gallery** application, I do as required, and create a:

```
.nomedia

```

file in the `Download` folder. That correctly causes the `Download` folder to vanish from **Gallery**. And all is well.

## But then

If I **Save** an image from Chrome, the `Download` folder reappears in **Gallery**. This coincides with Chrome adding a special file to the `Download` folder:

```
ic.bin

```

Deleting the `ic.bin` file does not cause the folder to disappear from Gallery. Deleting, and **re**-adding the `.nomedia` file to the `Download` folder **does** cause the `Download` folder to vanish from **Gallery**.

I could ask this a number of alternate ways:

* how do I ***really*** prevent a folder from being scanned by **Gallery**?
* how do I deny file creation permission of a file called `ic.bin` in the `Download` folder?
* how do I deny file creation permission of a file called `ic.bin` in *any* folder?
* how do I stop Chrome from creating an `ic.bin` file in the **Download** folder?
* how do I stop the `Download` folder from reappearing in **Gallery**?
* how do I prevent Chrome from causing the `Download` folder from reappearing in the **Gallery**?

What I'm really asking is, *"How do I exclude a folder from the **Gallery**?"*, given that `.nomedia` doesn't always work.

> Device: Nexus 4
> Android version: 4.2.1

# Answer
> 1 votes
I know this doesn't answer your exact question. You'll save yourself a lot of time and effort going with another picture app such as QuickPic

It's fast and customizable, and you can select which folders to include OR exclude :)

Do yourself a favor and disable Gallery.

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Tags: downloading, gallery, chrome-for-android
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# Question
Title: Nexus 5: Safe to update to Lollipop if on rooted + TWRP Android 4.4.4?
I have a Nexus 5. It has TWRP as the custom recovery and on official Android 4.4.4 KTU84P build.

I just received a notification that I'm able to update to Android 5.0 now via OTA. I'm aware that I'll have to re-root my device. But, is it safe to update it with its current state? I already did a Nandroid backup hours ago, BTW. What else needs to be done pre and post-update? Thanks.

UPDATE: I backed up all my files then did another Nandroid back up. I downloaded the update via OTA and was asked to restart my phone. But it went straight to TWRP, doing nothing.

So I restarted my system via TWRP. It's still on 4.4.4 and the Lollipop update does not show anymore. What happened there?

# Answer
The answer is the update won't push through if you have a custom recovery like TWRP. I had to restore the stock recovery using the Nexus Root Toolkit. Then the update showed again, and it went through flawlessly. Even the re-rooting part (again using NRT) was perfect.
> 5 votes

# Answer
From my experience there was a problem with updating regarding the "signature" on Nexus 5(4.4.4.). The device itself was rooted and in my case with CVM instead of TWRP.

Since it failed to install the update I tried to flash 5.0 image from this Google site and followed the instructions.

The default instructions did not work due to in some cases faulty all-script therefore this instructions helped.

I hope the answer helps. For manually updating to Android L the first link should be helpful as well
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, ota-update, 5.0-lollipop, twrp
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# Question
Title: How to totally block internet access (data) on an Android?
I use Android 4.1.2 dual SIM, so I often switch SIM cards and restart the cell phone.

My plan allows me internet connection, but it's pay by the day, so even if I mistakenly sent one byte, it would charge me fully for that day. Which I want to avoid!

Each time I restart the phone after I switched SIM cards, it starts connecting over the internet, although before the restart all the settings were to disable internet.

Is there a reliable way to disable internet access on Android, that will last between replacing SIM cards and reboots?

PS I do want to be able to use Wifi. But not data over my cellular provider's network.

You may suggest to call my cellular provider and ask them to disable data. It's not a good solution:

1. Their customer service agents don't like to do it.
2. Their settings seem to be reset each time I move their SIM card to a different cell phone.
3. Sometimes I do need data in an emergency.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I think the best solution you can take is to disable the 3G connection (data traffic) option in Android because its state remains the same as when was turned off.

There's a thing in Android called "shared preferences" for each application installed. Settings is also an app and the saves there its actual state, parameters and configurations. So, when the phone turns on again, Android (settings app) reads that preferences and restores. So the 3G will stay disabled.

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Tags: internet
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title: How do I disable/change the NFC sounds?

text:
# Question
Title: How do I disable/change the NFC sounds?
I love the NFC functionality of my LG L5, but the sounds are too annoying.

**Is there a way to customize or disable the sounds that are played whenever a tag was read?**

# Answer
> 1 votes
Most Android sounds are in .apk files and are a pain to edit. You have to find a way to open them, then you can remove or edit the sound, finally you have to package them up and sign them.

It's much easier to use NFC Task Launcher.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I finally figured out how to do this, at least on my phone (OnePlus One).

You have to first install the Xposed framework, then install this module. In the module configuration, there are several settings, including the ability to disable some or all of the NFC-related sounds.

Usual caveats about backing up first apply, since the Xposed framework does some pretty low-level hacking, but all the modules I've experimented with have had no issues.

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Tags: notifications, nfc
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title: Does GT-I8262 Galaxy Core Support OTG?

text:
# Question
Title: Does GT-I8262 Galaxy Core Support OTG?
I am using GT-I8262 (Galaxy Core) android 4.1 does it support OTG?

# Answer
As this comes up a lot I would recommend an app to check this, like this one

The `GT-I8262 (Galaxy Core)` does **not** support OTG. I cannot locate any custom Kernels that support it either.

There is no mention of it in the specs for the device either.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I used an USB OTG Checker on my mobile (Samsung Galaxy Core i8262) and I get the message "Your Device OS has USB OTG API!"
> 0 votes

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Tags: usb, usb-on-the-go, android-versions
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title: samsung tab 3 cannot retrieve keyboard

text:
# Question
Title: samsung tab 3 cannot retrieve keyboard
My daughter got a new samsung tab it was working with no problems , she dowmloaded a few apps then the keyboard went , so i went to check the settings and there was no option to retrieve it. i went into the playstore to add another but kept getting an error message which wouldnt allow me to install anything, i done a factory reset thinking it would wipe everything off and retrieve the keyboard which i didnt i m left with no keyboard and having to try and speak each command which is very difficult and doesnt work , can anyone offer a way round this ?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I've run out of space in comments so let's look at some options:

1) Go to Settings \> Apps then go to Google Play Store and 'Uninstall Updates'. Then let the Play Store automatically update. Try downloading another keyboard.

2) If you have error 110 it MAY be hardware related. Thread on similar issue
You may need to contact the seller or Samsung on this issue.

3) If you have error 101 then perhaps Google Play Services is to blame try installing this from the link provided, reboot and try installing another keyboard.

4) Go to Settings \> Apps and see if 'Samsung Keyboard' or similar is there at all, it MAY be disabled or something simple like that! (It will say 'disabled' beside it) You can go into it an click enable in this case.

5) See if you can download any apps at all from the Play Store. Pick something popular like "Facebook" or something from a reliable source. If this also fails there is somthing more fundemental wrong here.

6) If you are a bit more adventurous you could pop to XDA Devlopers and ask someone to post the APK (android application package, basically the app to be installed) for your keyboard and see if you can install it. This is a bit more advanced and I think best left til last resort for now. I'll talk you through it if you think it is a valid option. "Side Loading" is the term to look up!

# Answer
> 0 votes
I discovered that you have to touch the bit that actually says default keyboard not the greyed out button below. So `Settings, language and input`. Tap the header default and then slide the use onscreen keyboard button to turn the keyboard back on.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The user manual advised to restart the tablet it becomes slow or unresponsive and my keyboard reappeared. The slide out icon / split screen function had stopped working on mine as well, that has started again too.

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Tags: samsung, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: Logout from Gmail account without logging out Google Play Store account
I tried logging out the account on Gmail, but it logged out the Play Store as well. How can I logout of my Gmail account without logging out of the Google Play Store? Is it possible?

# Answer
> 6 votes
It is not possible according to this guide https://support.google.com/mail/answer/2991620?hl=en

> There’s no option to sign out of the Gmail app for Android without removing your entire account from your phone or tablet. However, you can accomplish many of the same tasks through other actions, depending on what you need.

As an example you can disable Gmail sync and just check your email from the web browser.

# Answer
> 2 votes
If you mean log out of the Google account, it is not possible. You will always need to be logged in to access the store for your apps. As is said before, you can disable the email service.

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Tags: google-play-store, gmail, google-account
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title: USB Storage Problem

text:
# Question
Title: USB Storage Problem
I bought a new smartphone and everything was fine when I connected with my computer. I don't know what exactly I did but after I unplug it an app called 'System UI' was spamming my screen to turn off USB Storage but the button was inactive. I didn't know what to do and I forced stopped the app. Now some features are temporarily inactive from this charging all my photos are missing, my apps that I had installed now are uninstalled. Please tell me HOW TO FIX IT ?

# Answer
Did you already try rebooting the phone to force a remount of the storage devices? If not remounted you should be able to mount it manually from Settings \> Storage.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Certainly reboot. It sounds like you might have unplugged it while the computer was still accessing the usb storage. Make sure to use the safe removal feature and try again.
> 0 votes

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Tags: storage, lenovo-a660
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# Question
Title: Data still in storage after factory reset
I am trying to sell my Note 3 and performed a factory reset both from the Home + Power + Volume Up menu, as well as the settings -\> Factory reset menu.

Both approaches seem successful at resetting the device as nothing remains on the phone's interface and I go through all the screen like the first day I bought it.

The only issue is when I connect the device to the computer via USB, it appears all the data is still in storage, just not on the user interface of the phone. Any idea why this is?

I would like to completely wipe everything off the phone so the storage is as empty as it can be.

# Answer
If it is an external storage try formatting the external SD card. You can do it in the computer or in Android it should be under Storage.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Did you do the factory reset through the system settings menu? If so you must make sure to select removal of all user data. Otherwise the data is likely just on external storage.
> 0 votes

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Tags: factory-reset, samsung-galaxy-note-3, hard-reset
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title: E-mail usage for your device?

text:
# Question
Title: E-mail usage for your device?
I have a "serious" e-mail address that I use for human (to write and receive email from people that I really know) and another one as a nickname that I use in forums, registrations and so on when I use the PC.

At the serius e-mail address I have no SPAM, while in the second there is a lot of SPAM.

My Nexus4 is registered with the seriuos email address because I use a lot the e-mail on mobile.

Now many apps ask my email address to send me info, what e-mail do I have to set in the android apps? The device suggest me to use the seriuos one but I think that this choice can generate a lot of SPAM.

# Answer
You can use any email you want to register for apps. Use the forum one to keep app spam off the serious one. Remember, purchased apps are still on the primary Google account, no matter what other address you register the app account with.
> 1 votes

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Tags: settings, email
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# Question
Title: Is there any way to move whats app from phone memory to sd card?
I'm using a *Samsung Galaxy fit GTS5670* running on Android 2.3.6. After installing *Whatsapp Messenger* of 13.36 MB, it was installed to phone memory. I got a total of 180 MB internal storage, and just 3.3 MB left.

Is there any way to move Whatsapp from phone memory to SDCard?

# Answer
The newer Android versions already support moving the app from internal SD to an external. It should be in Settings-\>Applications-\>Manage Applications.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, whatsapp-messenger, app2sd
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title: Flipboard RSS account

text:
# Question
Title: Flipboard RSS account
How can I add my RSS account to Flipboard? I have my twitter, Facebook and YouTube accounts on Flipboard, but my RSS feeds, from my old Google RSS, are now on Feedly, and I would like the feeds to be in Flipboard as well.

Any ideas?

# Answer
I use this technique from this page http://labnol.blogspot.in/2007/10/merge-multiple-rss-feeds-feedburner-mix.html to aggregate my feeds in feedburner and feed them to Flipboard.

> Step 1: Go to the Yahoo! Pipes website and Create a new Yahoo! Pipe.
>
> Step 2: Drag-n-drop the "Fetch Feed" tab from the Sources tab to the main drawing panel.
>
> Step 3: Add all the different Feed URLs in the same Fetch Feed Module (click the plus icon).
>
> Step 4: Once you are done adding all your RSS feeds, drag the lower circle from Feed Fetch module to the Pipe Output at the bottom.
>
> Step 5: Give some name and save this Yahoo! Pipe. Now run the pipe and you will see a new RSS feed - syndicate that feed via FeedBurner so you can even track the feed subscribers. It's all very simple.
> 3 votes

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Tags: rss, feedly
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# Question
Title: Does Android TV require always-on internet access?
(this is not actually a dev question though it starts out sounding like one)

I've been working on a Chromecast app that functions mainly as a display of information that it gets from other devices on a network. But internet access wasn't needed for any functionality except to load the Chromecast app which meant we couldn't use it at all in places there was power, WiFi networks, but no internet access.

Enter Android TV and the Nexus Player. It seems to allow for actual installations rather than just pulling down a webpage for each running. Is this accurate? Does it require an always-on connection or else it shuts down? Or does it work like phones/tablets when they lose access allowing things like local-only games to run without problem?

# Answer
Yes on Android TV I can play local games without Internet.
> 1 votes

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Tags: android-tv
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# Question
Title: Can I run the same app simultaneously with two users?
In Android 5.0, can the same app run simultaneously under multiple users?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yes it should be possible with multiple user profiles.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, multi-user
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# Question
Title: How to stop Firefox for Android from constantly displaying its Mozilla tab
Every time I let my phone display turn off, and then unlock it and return to Firefox, or just go to another app or hit my home button and then go back to Firefox, it's showing its Mozilla tab. That's the one that lists the following items: About Firefox, FAQs, Give feedback, Show product announcements, Telemetry, Crash Reporter, and Firefox Health Report. I can hit the back button on my phone and get back to whatever page it was viewing, but then as soon as I leave and come back, that list is up again. I'm using Android version 2.3.6 and Firefox version 32.0.3 on a MyTouchQ phone.

# Answer
I think this question here on the Mozilla Support site is a similar problem to yours: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1013146

Otherwise...try uninstalling/re-installing the app. Also...you could always download a different browser.
> 0 votes

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Tags: firefox-for-android
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# Question
Title: Accidently discarded lollipop update on nexus 4
I have accidently cancelled android update ffrom tasks. Now how will I get it again?

Thanks

# Answer
If you cancel an update, you can almost always go back and still update the phone. All you need to do go to Settings \>\>\>\> About Phone \>\>\>\> System Updates \>\>\>\> And then click "Check for Updates" or "Check Now"
> 1 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Nexus 5 multitask button not working after upgrade to Lollipop
I just upgraded to Android Lollipop on my Nexus 5 using the OTA update. For some reason, I don't seem to be able to use the multitask button. It works very rarely, but I'm having to revert to pressing Home then opening my apps from there. This never happened on KitKat.

Is this a known issue, and is there anything I can do about it? Restarting the phone doesn't seem to help.

The OS recognizes that I'm pressing the button, since it highlights and vibrates it.

On a related note, I've been having to tap the Home button twice for it to actually go the home screen.

# Answer
I believe the issue has to do with the Tasker and/or Twilight apps.

I don't know why, but this is what solved my problem:

I rebooted into Safe Mode (press and hold the Power button until the "Power Off" text shows up), then hold that("Power Off" message displayed on the screen) down until it turns into "Reboot to Safe Mode".

After running in Safe Mode, I noticed that the Home and MultiTask buttons work correctly: ie. its very likely that an app is causing the issue. I restarted the phone back to normal mode, and the buttons continued working.

I disabled Tasker and stopped Twilight, and the buttons began working as expected. I've since re-enabled them both, and they both started working again perfectly, and the Home and Multi Task buttons work as well.

So either something was wrong with one of the apps, or just the act of turning on Safe Mode fixed something.
> 2 votes

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Tags: nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop
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title: Nexus 4 and Android 5

text:
# Question
Title: Nexus 4 and Android 5
I had my nexus 4 rooted , i have heard that rooted phone would not get updated over WIFI so i Factory Reset my phone , will it now get the update or not? no signe of update notification yet

# Answer
If you have a rooted device, you most likely will not be able to install OTA updates (over the air). Factory resetting the device will not un-root the device so the best way of updating it is to do the following:

Get the factory image you wish to install (in your case, lollipop) from the Google developers website

Flash that image by following this tutorial or similar ones on the web.
> 2 votes

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Tags: updates, nexus-4, factory-reset, stock-android, 5.0-lollipop
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title: Factory Resetting My Device

text:
# Question
Title: Factory Resetting My Device
I'm planning to factory reset my device soon. So I wanted to know how do I transfer my notes to the SD Card. I don't want to lose them. Can someone please provide a meaningful tutorial on the matter. Please feel free to include methods to transfer other stuff as well.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I got the app send to SD when I had my MYTouch and I transferred my photos, apps, notes to my note3. Everything was on my SD card as long as you don't have an emulated file you are fine. once I got an emulated file on my note3 nothing transferred to the next one. You can open a dropbox account and an evernote account. Once you do the reset you download the apps and you sign into those apps and you have your photos and your notes.. another photo saving place is myphotos.com.. good luck with the reset :/

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Tags: factory-reset, huawei-g610s
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# Question
Title: Processes are closing after removing the SD card
I have removed the SD card from my phone and now my phone is not working.

All phone related processes are force closing. I have cleaned my cache and did 'Fix Permission' via Recovery but the processes are still force closing.

I have installed and customized a number of apps and I don't want to Factory Reset it. Is there an option to fix the issue without doing factory reset?

Update: The problem is back after inserting the SIM card. I cleared cache/data of Phone and SIM Toolkit but the issue is still there.

2nd Update:
I installed a new ROM since there's no help available.

# Answer
I solved the problem myself without removing anything.

Step-by-step info is written below:

1. Remove your sim card
2. Boot into recovery
3. Clear your cache
4. Click on that beautiful 'Fix Permission' button
5. Turn on your phone
6. If everything works fine 'Continue' (otherwise repeat steps 1-5 again)
7. Turn Off your phone
8. Put the sim card back
9. Enjoy your phone

\*Update: The problem is back after inserting the SIM card.
> 0 votes

# Answer
You should try Clear Data for the relevant apps. If that doesn't work, I do think that your only real option is a factory reset (which is more or less like a Clear Data for everything on the phone). If you are rooted you can back up yours apps and data, and after the factory reset you can restore one app at a time — if there are no issues, great, but if there are then you know exactly what app/data caused the issue.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, sd-card, force-close, processes
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# Question
Title: Cant click on heads up notifications on Lollipop Nexus 5
I installed android lollipop from the factory images on googles website. I dont know if its supposed to be like this but i think not.

I cant click on the options in the notifications be it to answer a call or reply to an SMS.

I have to first swipe it right or left then go to the call or sms to continue.

Any idea ?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Having the same issue around here. I found that waiting for the notification to go by itself is better than Swiping right since you can still access the notification on the drawer and go directly where you need to.

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Tags: notifications, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: com.android.systemui rapid battery drain
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 that is approximately six months old. My OS version is 4.4.2, and my provider is AT&T.

The battery in my S5 will usually last me 2-4 days without charging, depending on use, but two or three days ago the battery started dying very quickly despite minimal use. The battery will no longer even last 24 hours without use. I checked my phone's battery usage, and `com.android.systemui` seems to be causing the excess battery drain.

What's causing `com.android.systemui` to drain so much battery, and what can I do to fix it?

Battery usage (click image for larger variant)

# Answer
> 1 votes
I haven't figured out what was causing the problem, but I did manage to fix it. I restarted my S5, and the process that was consuming all of the battery seems to have stopped. `com.android.systemui` is only responsible for 4% of the battery drain after restarting and recharging.

# Answer
> 0 votes
com.android.systemui is the GUI for android every thing you do on your phone like typing or browsing the web will use this so it will drain your battery the most.

yo can try not using your phone for a day (put it on standby for 24 hours and see if it lasts) if it doesn't your battery maybe degraded and need replace.

Hoped this helped

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, battery-life
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# Question
Title: 'You must have at least one calendar activated under My calendars. Do you want to open the calendar list?' after disabling/deleting calendar app
I used the CleanMaster app on my Samsung Galaxy S3 to disable apps I do not use. I then accidentally deleted my calendar. When I want to add an event, I get a notification:

> You must have at least one calendar activated under My calendars. Do you want to open the calendar list?

When I hit OK, I just get the blank calendar list.

I have now also downloaded the 'Business Calendar' app - but this also notifies me that I have no calendars selected.

How do I reinstall or reactive my calendar then?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I had the same problem. It's easy to fix:

1. Go to settings/more/application manager
2. swipe left to get to "disabled"
3. Click on "calendar storage"
4. click "enable"

All your calendar entries should now re-appear.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, calendar
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# Question
Title: Rooting Nexus 7 - SuperSU Binary Update Installation Failed
Can someone please help me find the correct SU binary for this device? I am trying to install the SU binary for SuperSU, and I get an installation failed every time.

I have been looking for information on this specific problem, and from what I have read, I may have to download a new binary file and download it through flash recovery (shrug). I thought I would try that, but I cannot find anywhere with information specific to my device.

If you think the problem could be caused by something else, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 1 votes
You should be able to download the latest SuperSU from Chainfire. Push that to your Nexus 7 using adb push and install it from your custom recovery. I'm guessing you have that already?

# Answer
> 1 votes
After having the 'no SuperSU Binary' error message I followed this guide : How to Root Nexus 7 2012 (Wi-Fi) and Nexus 10 on Stock Android 5.0 Lollipop via CF Auto Root that worked after several attempts. most importantly I had to be in the stock rom ( lollipop) then run the root-windows command. then while it says "waiting for device", I the switched tablet off, then vol down+power to go into bootloader. Then the magic happened.

hope this helps

# Answer
> 0 votes
Check this link. Install the SU Binaries from here than update to latest version.

Hope this helps.

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Tags: rooting, nexus-7, superuser
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# Question
Title: Automatically load a text file a few minutes after the alarm goes off - is there an app for that?
Is there a way (presumably via a 3rd party app) that I can set a particular text file to open at a set time, i.e. something I need to read on a daily basis can be set to load at 6.03 after the alarm has finished going off?

# Answer
> 10 votes
You should be able to do this through an app called Tasker. Check out Useful or cool Tasker recipes, you may be able to modify one of those scripts to do what you want.

# Answer
> 2 votes
You could also use alarm clock plus, it allows you to set an app to launch when the alarm goes off. http://www.appbrain.com/app/alarm-clock-plusv2%E2%98%85/com.vp.alarmClockPlusDock

# Answer
> 0 votes
as @MatthewRead said, it is possible using 'Tasker' and 'AutoAlarm'. Need some customised scripts/Tasks need to be set!

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Tags: automation
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# Question
Title: Why are bluetooth devices shown as paired, even though they are not even available?
When you pair a two bluetooth devices (e.g., a sound system with your mobile phone), the mobile phone will forever list the sound system as a paired device, even if you're physically so far away (\>10km), that it is obviously impossible that there is a connection betwen the two devices.

What is going on? Why is the device shown as paired? Is this just poor naming?

# Answer
The Paired devices section list out the devices which are already paired with your device. i.e., just an entry. However, it doesnt matter paired device are actively in connected state. Even when the paired device is not connected currently, the paired device section will list out since it has been paired already. if it bothering, you may long press the paired device and delete it but you need to paired it again to transfer the files.

hope this helps!
> 0 votes

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Tags: bluetooth, bluetooth-pairing
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# Question
Title: Enable WiFi when a specific application needs it, then disable after N minutes
I do not leave WiFi nor data transfer enabled on my Samsung Note 3. The only application that I would like to have access to the network is Ankidroid.

**Is there any way to have WiFi automatically enabled when Ankidroid requests network access, and then have WiFi automatically disabled (perhaps after N minutes)?**

Right now I am enabling Wifi, syncing Ankidroid, and then disabling Wifi manually. It would be nice to automate at least part of this process.

# Answer
Good. In this case you may try Tasker from App Store (However there are free trail available). Set your profile that triggers when the Specific App (Ankidroid) is Opened, and write a simple task

Proile: 1. App-\> Ankidroid

Task: 1. Enable WIFI 2. Wait N Seconds 3. Disable WIFI

Tasker need some learning curve though, but it is very powerful and you can automate anything in your phone!
> 1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, automation, ankidroid
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title: Android 5 memory usage for Nexus 5

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# Question
Title: Android 5 memory usage for Nexus 5
Before Android L update my mobile(Nexus 5) used to use around 1GB RAM. Now, it's using around 1.6GB RAM leaving me only 250MB free memory. When I look into *device memory*, it's showing `System` is using around 1GB RAM.

Is it normal for Android 5 to use 1GB for System and why is that? If not, what wrong with my device? I updated my device using factory image from android download page.

# Answer
> 6 votes
Android, just like Linux variants, use as much memory as they think they need for optimal operation. Because of this, more stuff may be preloaded, so apps load faster or the interface is more fluent. So, if your memory is almost full, that doesn't neccesarily mean that you don't have any memory left.

On the other hand, Android L uses a lot of animations, so I can imagine it using more memory than before. Nothing to worry about however.

# Answer
> 1 votes
No. This is an unusual problem that started with the L update itself.

My N5 shows 80% RAM usage almost the whole day even when no background operations run. Mine is unrooted and I used the OTA update.

Nothing unusual. You may resort to Kit Kat while Google plans to launch a fix for it all..

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Tags: nexus-5, ram, 5.0-lollipop
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title: Adblock plus not working

text:
# Question
Title: Adblock plus not working
I installed Adblock Plus on my Galaxy Tab 3 and it doesn't work. It keeps saying "Waiting for traffic on port 2020". I tried following these instructions and setting up the internet connection to use proxy local host and port 2020. My device is rooted. By the way, is there a simple website I can use to test to see if Adblock plus is working?

# Answer
> 1 votes
You're correct on needing to have your device rooted, be sure and double check whether your device is actually rooted or not, you can can do this by getting an app called "Root Checker Basic", it's free.

You also need to give adblock plus "SuperUser" rights using an app called SUPERSU. This can be obtained from the google play store for free, after installing it simply run adblock plus again, supersu will will then qss if you want to grant super user rights to the adblock app, select yes with no timeout limit as you don't want it constantly nagging you to re approve it's rights every 15 mins.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I had the same "waiting for traffic" problem when I rebooted (worked perfectly before reboot). Simple solution is to manually force close ABP via settings, open ABP and it will function properly again

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you are rooted, I would recommend AdAway. Adblock previously targeted the hosts file which is global. The hosts file method does not require setting any proxy settings. Adblock decided to change to the proxy based method though. AdAway uses the hosts method (and thus requires root)

Link (apk link if you scroll down): https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway

# Answer
> 0 votes
Make sure that `Filtering` is enabled. Open the Adblock Plus app, and turn ON `Filtering`.

Also, make sure that filters are updated. In the Adblock Plus app, update the filters by clicking on the circular double arrows.

Then, restart your phone. If it's really rooted (you might want to check with a root checker app), then you don't need to do anything else.

To verify if Adblock is working, you can install an app that has ads. In the example below, I installed the `Back It` app. At the left, you can see a Line add at the bottom; Adblock is disabled here. At the right, you can see there is no ad, and there is an Adblock Plus icon at the notification bar.

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Tags: adblock-plus
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title: Samsung Galaxy S3 Stuck at Samsung Logo

text:
# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S3 Stuck at Samsung Logo
Please help my phone won't start and keeps restarting. I was playing COC and I think my phone is overused.

I tried to remove the battery then press hold the button for 30 seconds. Then test my phone again but nothing happened.

I tried press hold the Home + Volume Up+ Power On button option then Select factory reset/wipe data. But it doesn't continue.

I don't know if the Power button is stuck.

Then I have no choice, I consult to technician to fix my phone. Then the technician told me my phone was grounded. Then I thought my phone will be fixed. Then After 3 days the technician told me he can't find the grounded and telling me I need to buy a new board of Samsung S3. I refused to buy a new board.

Can I still fix my phone?

# Answer
> 0 votes
This happened to me. I tried to re-flash its firmware then finally it just turned off and cannot power on again. The technician also gave up and said the motherboard is beyond repair. I recall that I overused it and maybe my very cold room generated some moist inside the phone short-circuiting the motherboard.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: Customizing the notification-area toggles in Lollipop
In Lollipop, when I open the notification area (down-swipe from the top), and press the top right "user" icon, I get a set of toggles for some features: Wifi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Auto-rotate, Flashlight, Location, Cast screen, Hotspot.

Is there any way I can customize those toggles?

Specifically, I'm looking to add a toggle for my account syncing, so I can disable it over slow networks, and re-enable when I'm back on a fast wifi.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I wasn't able to find any way of doing it via the stock ROM, and it seems like there is none. The second best solution I found was an application, Power Toggles, that adds toggles to the notification screen itself.

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Tags: nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop
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title: get gps coordinates offline

text:
# Question
Title: get gps coordinates offline
Is there a way to get currect geographical coordinates using android gps while being offline (e.g. lost in the mountains) without additional applications?

# Answer
AFAIK there isn't a way to do it without additional applications but this app or this one seem to do what you need it to.
> 1 votes

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Tags: gps, offline
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# Question
Title: How to stop Recycle Bin from deleting files by default in My Files?
I've installed Omega Droid, which comes with Recycle Bin as a system app - I cannot uninstall it. Normally it doesn't bother me, but when I browse my files in the My Files system app and click a file that has no application registered it gets "handled" by the Recycle Bin app, which kindly deletes it for me without any confirmation! Of course, I can go into the app and restore the file, but this is really annoying. How do stop Recycle Bin from handling any type of file? I don't want to ever use it at all. I would uninstall it if I could.

# Answer
> 1 votes
There is a way to remove system apps. Install this app and it will allow you to remove any app you wish, system or not.

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Tags: applications, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Exotic key combos (e.g. for emacs) with bluetooth keyboard
I recently bought a bluetooth keyboard (logitech, not sure of the exact model) for my Nexus 10 (on Android 4.3). It works nicely for everything except for some unusual key combos used in Emacs, such as control-Enter and control-/ (these don't work, just emit Enter and "/", repectively).

I'm using JuiceSSH to connect to a Linux host.

Has anyone found either ways to fix this or systematic ways to debug keyboard issues with Android & ssh?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I was was using ConnectBot as my ssh client, and was having similar troubles with emacs and a Bluetooth keyboard. I couldn't execute several of the most important key mappings.

An ssh client called "serverauditor" was the fix for me. I just connected with that instead, turned on my bluetooth keyboard, and everything worked! No configuration headaches, and no external programs to remap my keyboard.

The only issue I had was Ctrl-Space for set-mark-command, but Ctrl-@ works fine as a substitute for the same command.

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Tags: ssh, external-keyboard
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# Question
Title: I updated to Google Play Services 6.5 and I want to revert back to actual official version
I found the latest 6.5 release for the Google Play Services here. I installed it hoping the smart lock position feature would work and sadly it does not.

Since it was the only one for Lollipop I thought it was the right one for my Nexus 9, but I was wrong.

The app crashes every now and then, and it's quite annoying. Is there a way I can re-install/revert to the actual official version (6.1) without resetting the tablet? When I try to "uninstall updates" under the Google Play Services details it asks me if I really want to reset to default factory settings, which I only want to do if there's nothing else I can do.

When I browse to Google Play Services on the Play Store from my computer (since for some unknown reason this page cannot be accessed from my device, it says my devices (cellphone and tablet) both have the app installed... but my tablet still has the wrong version.

# Answer
> 2 votes
If you open Settings \> Apps \> find Google Play Services and select uninstall updates, that should revert to your previous version of GPS.

I think you did the same as me, as it wasn't clear on any site that this APK wasn't suitable for the Nexus 9 - were you getting an error message with regards to GP Music as well?

AC

# Answer
> 0 votes
I think you should reinstall Factory Images and start from zero. https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?csw=1

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Tags: google-play-store, apk, nexus-9
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# Question
Title: ''insufficient space on the device'' – but my sd card has plenty space?
I bought my Android phone a month ago (a Prestigio 3350 Duo) and installed maybe 5 apps on it, so according to the memory card I have almost 2 gb of free space, and 28 mb on internal storage. But when I try to install some apps it keeps showing off that message.

I don't know why, tried to clear cache (which helped a little) – but still I can't install an app of about 34 mb.

Can someone help me fix this problem? I know there're similar posts but I appreciate any help. Thanks :)

# Answer
It has worked on Kitkat so may apply to older versions of Android

1. Settings \> Storage \> Phone Storage ( or could be Internal storage, wherever Google Play Services is) \> apps \> Google Play Services \> Click Clear cache
2. (on the same page) Manage space \> Clear all data \> Manage search storage \> clear now
3. press back button \<- twice and you will end up on Google Play Services - App info page \> press Force stop
4. Find Google Settings among applications or under Settings \> Google settings \> click on menu button on the page \> Clear app data

Now you can launch Google play store and download desired application

Hopefully it works for you as well. Feedback will be appreciated.
> 11 votes

# Answer
The problem you are facing is not uncommon. Namely Android operating system (like any other) provides different partitions for different usages, among them there is a partition for user installed apps ("**apps partition**"), and that partition is usually 1 GB or 2 GB or less (depending on the total memory of the device). And you do have only 28 MB on your internal storage where the apps are stored. Long story short, those 2 GB of free space you have are not meant for apps but for media files (pictures, videos, etc.).

There are *two* solutions to your problem:

1. Moving apps from internal memory to sd card (not necessary external sd card). This will allow you to install apps on the internal memory while the data of the apps (which is usually bigger then the app itself) will be stored on your sd card. This is will give you a lot of free space for more apps of your choice. Downside is, every app you move to the sd card will not have a widget and will be slower to use. You can do this by installing App2SD from Play Store or any other app that can move other apps.
2. Different approach requires more technical skills. You can root your device, and manually change the partitions so you get more space on your "apps partition", but reduce system partition or cache partition. This procedure is a bit tricky and is different for each device. If you decide to do this a good starting point is the XDA developers forum or simply google it for your specific device.

Hope this helps.
> 6 votes

# Answer
*Your apps are installed to internal memory natively, thus the 28mb space left*

1. In your *Settings → Apps* click on an app and if it gives you the option to move to SD card, try it. Not all apps can be moved and some apps won't work right if moved, on that use your best judgement. There are also some apps you can find that will do the same thing for you if the move to SD card isn't an option.
2. Thumbnails. This is refering to the SD card where there is enough space, but might be useful though:

* a) You can find the file (usually here: `/mnt/sdcard/DCIM/.thumbnails`, or something close to that) in your system that is storing thumbnails, erase that - its usually pretty large. That will give some extra space.
    * b) Or if you not afraid to get into the system a little more you can do this for a more permanent fix. \** With this you be switching another file out for the thumbnail file. That way it can't be recreated.
3. move any ancillary files (movies, music, photos, email attachments, downloads and etc.) to the SD card

*EDIT* If rooted, you might be able move `/data/media/obb` to SD card without errors.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Try this, it worked for me.

Settings \> Apps or App Manager \> Google Play Services

Then, uninstall updates.

Try, downloading your app once again and it will work now.

However, you've to reupdate your google play for latest updates.
> 0 votes

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Tags: insufficient-memory, storage
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# Question
Title: I am locked out of my galaxy centura how do I reset
How do I unlock my galaxy centura I forgot my lock screen passwords I have tried pressing power and volume down and still nothing

# Answer
When power is off, press screen off, volume\_down, home for about 1-2 seconds, then keep pressing vol down and screen off but release home key.

It should take you to screen with few options, vol down to go down, and vol up to go up, home to apply option.

Then the rest is easy, use atleast these options, factory reset, wipe user data, wipe user cache, and format system if it has option like that.

NOTE: I tested this on my Galaxy Tab 2 and it worked, you need to google if it's safe to format system with your phone, it's no sin to feel safe.
> 1 votes

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Tags: locked-out
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# Question
Title: Cannot connect to Internet via certain Wifi networks
my LG G3 recently started acting up in that it will not be able to access the Internet via my home WiFi. I can connect to the Internet on other WiFi networks so I don't think it's necessarily an issue with the phone. However, I can connect other devices to my home WiFi and access the internet without any problems whatsoever which implies nothing is wrong with the network. My phone is connecting to the WiFi network, it just cannot get to the internet.

LG G3 Android 4.4.2

# Answer
I was able to get this resolved, sorta. I used a static IP on my phone and am now able to get to the internet. I'm not sure what has changed on my device to force me down this path but it is what it is.
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, lg-g3
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title: Odin not recognizing Galaxy Mini

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# Question
Title: Odin not recognizing Galaxy Mini
I'm having a hard time with my friend's Galaxy Mini which I agreed to flash.

*I am a happy owner of S5360,I've flashed using odin before this is not my first try*.

Installed and updated kies on a clean install of Windows 7 x64. Windows detects the phone in download mode and installs the required driver. The whole process is the same as with my S5360 phone the difference being the drivers that are installed.

Odin won't recognize Galaxy Mini.

The device currently gets stuck at "Samsung Galaxy Mini GT-S5570l".I can access recovery mode and download mode.

**Firmware I'm trying to flash:** S5570XWKTN

**Odin:** 4.42 and 4.43, re-downloaded multiples times from multiple sources thinking it may solve the problem

*Additional notes:*

> I've also tried this on my friends machine which has Windows 7 x86 installed.
>
> Odin never recognized the phone even when it wasn't soft bricked.
>
> At the moment I just want to make it usable.If there is any method can achieve that with or without Odin please reply.

# Answer
The firmwares files you are trying to flash using ODin have bootloaders removed and they **are for s5570 while you have s5570i**. You should download the firmwares that are specific to your phone from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-S5570I&r=1#modelsa Hope your problem gets resolved if it isnt till now...
> 1 votes

# Answer
heyy man try odin 1.84 it's good with galaxy mini

http://www.4shared.com/get/ZqfLN-Si/Odin\_v184.html
> 0 votes

# Answer
If you are stuck on Samsung Logo -\> unplug your device from computer -\> go in recovery mode -\> reset to factory.. and try again installing everything as it should be. Also add your new ROM into your storage, and when you are in recovery mode install the new ROM and everything should be fine
> 0 votes

# Answer
I solved by enabling developer mode and disabling usb debug.
> 0 votes

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Tags: odin, unbricking, samsung-galaxy-mini
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# Question
Title: Nexus 7 2012 Lolipop screen cast problem
I have a first generation (2012) Nexus 7 running Android 5.0. There is a screen cast feature in the popup settings, but when I try to setup my Chromecast it is not working and cannot detect it. Does this device support screen casting?

# Answer
According to an article from July, the first gen Nexus 7 does not support screen casting to the Chromecast.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/07/10/hands-on-video-android-new-screen-casting-game-changer-and-more/

That information MIGHT be out of date but as of four months ago, the 2nd gen (2013) was the only Nexus 7 that was supported for screen casting
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: How can I Know about SD card logs (eject or mount details) in Android logs?
I want to maintain a log of when the SD card is ejected or mounted in my Android device. How can I do this?

# Answer
That could e.g. be done using :

* **Condition:** Event → Hardware → Card Mounted
(resp. "Card Removed" / "Card Unmounted")
* **Task:** File → Write File
(specify file name, text, check "append")

You will need a separate profile for each action (mount/eject) with the respective condition, but of course you can write to the same file (or use a separate one if you prefer).

For details on *Tasker*, please check with our tasker tag-wiki.
> 2 votes

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Tags: sd-card, logging
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# Question
Title: Custom ringtone not working on Nexus 5 since OTA Lollipop
I've updated my non-rooted, vanilla Nexus 5 with an OTA update to Android 5.0 Lollipop and since then my custom mp3 ringtone stopped working. Here are the symptoms:

1. When selecting it via the ringtone selector in the Sound & notification settings panel, it plays properly.
2. When someone else calls me, the default **system notification sound** is played repeatedly.
3. Re-uploading the custom ringtone via AirDroid as an .mp3 file didn't work, nor did uploading an ffmpeg-encoded .ogg version of it.
4. The same applies to my custom notification sound.

I'm currently using one of the ringtones bundled with the system, and I'd love some help in solving this problem. Thanks!

# Answer
> 2 votes
A friend suggested clearing cached data (via Settings \> Storage \> Cached data) and then rebooting, and it seems to have resolved the issue.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Your steps should have fixed the problem unless you have uploaded the file to the wrong directory and it's still showing the broken link to the older file.

1. Check that you are uploading to `/sdcard/Ringtones`
2. Check that AirDroid (I'm not familiar with that app) uploads with the proper permissions to allow the system to access it

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Tags: nexus-5, ringtone, 5.0-lollipop
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title: I have lost my Samsung Galaxy Ace

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# Question
Title: I have lost my Samsung Galaxy Ace
2 days ago, I misplaced my Samsung Galaxy Ace in my room. I had woken up (It charged the whole night so it had 100% charge), and put it somewhere in my room. The thing is, I think I turned it off. Even if it was on, none of my sounds were on. Also my GPS isn't turned on. Any help?

# Answer
If it's turned off, you most certainly can not turn it on remotely, do there's no helping you.

If it's turned on, you could try activating an alarm from Google device manager, if you didn't deactivate it earlier. Go to Google device manager and click "alarm"; the sound may help you find your phone. The GPS data indoors is very inaccurate so it is of no use; it would only tell you it's in your room, which you already know.
> 0 votes

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Tags: gps, samsung-galaxy-ace, lost-phone
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# Question
Title: How to restore old screen power-off effect on android 5
I upgraded to android 5 and the screen power off effect which was imitating power off of these old CRT monitors is lost. Is there any way for me to restore it?

# Answer
If you have rooted your device then Xposed Installer can do this. Xblast tools & GravityBox are xposed modules that have crt off and many other effects.
> 1 votes

# Answer
The old way was to manipulate certain parts of the code in the framework-res.apk file and then update somethings in the build.prop of the device. Of course this was when I was running Gingerbread (2.3) on my Samsung device. As of now, you could look into the system packages of latest Cyanogenmod git branch/ or wait for CM12.
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Cant change phone account on contacts android 2.3.6
I have 2 email accounts, one on gmail a another one on hotmail. For the android i only use the gmail account for the obvious reasons of having the services centered. But I cant change the phone account and i do not recall entering this account on the phone (but i may have entered). This is samsung ace plus, android 2.3.6 rooted. To access the menu on the screenshot go to (Contacts -\> Options -\> Display Options):

Screenshot (click for larger variant)

Does anyone know how I can change the phone account email?

# Answer
I Just deleted all accounts, like facebook and dropbox. Added again and resync. Worked
> -1 votes

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Tags: applications, contacts
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# Question
Title: When calling my screen goes black on LG P880
After updating in Android 4.1.2 my screen goes black. Screen works again only when the call is finished. I know about the feature when you put the phone on ear it goes black and the second you remove the phone from your ear , the screen turns on again. But now is different. Now it goes black the same second when I press call and there's nothing that brings it back until the call is over! Please help.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Based from OP's comment, you have to calibrate the proximity sensor:

1. Go to "Secret Menu" by dialing `3845#*880#`
2. Select "Device Test"
3. Select "All Auto Test Menu Full"
4. Choose "ALC / Proximity Test"

# Answer
> 0 votes
I had the same problem with my *LG Optimus 4X P880*: whenever I wanted to make a call, the screen was going to off position; only after finishing the call it turned back on.

I think it is nothing but a software problem in Android version 4.1.2. So I rolled back from 4.1.2 Jelly Bean to 4.0.3 Icecream Sandwich. Now my phone is working properly.

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Tags: calls, screen, lg-optimus-4x
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# Question
Title: How do I set the correct time zone on my Nexus 4?
I just purchased a Nexus 4.

I'm perplexed, however, in that it thinks that I am in the Central timezone when I'm actually in the Eastern timezone.

The Clock application that came with the phone has a "Home Timezone" option. This only puts a secondary clock on the clock app when I'm outside of my Home Timezone, which is always the case, because the phone thinks I'm on the Central timezone.

How do I set my phone to the correct timezone?

# Answer
It should be under your system settings (the Settings "app"), in the "Date & Time" subsection (which is near the bottom). Uncheck the "Automatic time zone" option and then select the correct one manually:
> 8 votes

# Answer
You can also follow the advice in How do I change the time zone (which is disabled) in Honeycomb on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? which is to use free application Timezone Changer. There is also Timezone Fixer, which updates timezone files (needs ROOT access).
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-4, clock, time-zones
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# Question
Title: Auto turn off switch for android phone according to battery status
Looking for any switch with Bluetooth connectivity with mobile and auto turn off power to mobile charger according to battery barfing status. Would be great help for charging overnight. If it comes with alarm after full charging, even better, like i can charge my mobile while cooking without worrying to turn off after full charge.

# Answer
Tasker is exactly what you need.

You can do lots of automation with tasker. App is a bit hard to understand but when you figured it out it has the power of freedom.

Tasker Play Store Link
> 0 votes

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Tags: root-access
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# Question
Title: Where do I get Android L iso for x86 environment?
My question is much similar to this question: Download location for Android 4.4 x86 (64bit)

Basically, I want to get Android L(a.k.a Lollipop, 5.0) iso for x86 architecture, so as to run it in VM. But I can't find anything newer than 4.3 anywhere on the web, so how do I get it?

# Answer
> 3 votes
I'm not sure why all the answers are giving you the run around, it's very easy to download the source and get the iso generated.

Here it is : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4VR-WNTOX0qVnkyWExEZHdLTms/view

# Answer
> 2 votes
> so as to run it in VM

Why not use the SDK emulator? It has Android 5.0 images for Intel x86 and even x64 architectures.

Dowload the SDK from here and extract it to a folder you like. Now launch SDK Manager and add the Lollipop images.

You will also need Intel® Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager driver if you will be using the x86 emulator. Get it from here.

Go to the folder where you extracted the SDK archive, then from `sdk/tools` folder launch via `cmd` the virtual device manager. Type in `cmd`: `android avd`. Create the x86 virtual device:

Maybe you should use the same amount of RAM as you selected when installed Intel HAXM driver.

Start the device from AVD Manager using the **Start** button.

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Tags: android-x86, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Lost, deactivated phone being used by someone on wifi. Can I track it?
The person who found my deactivated phone sent me a threatening E-mail from my own mailbox. He suggests he is has been reading my recent mail and says he found the phone in front of my house, suggesting he knows where I live. I have changed all my passwords so he won't get new mail but can access anything already downloaded.

Can I track this guy through the phone if he's using wifi or by IP address? He likely lives near me.

# Answer
Yes you can if a) the phone is on b) wifi is on c) location is turned on (through settings)

As an experiment (using Android Device Manager through Google Dashboard) I tracked my phone with SIM card (cell towers) and with the card removed (WiFi). The wifi results were much more accurate.
> 2 votes

# Answer
If he can still access your email, you could send some url or image in a mail and check the ip or location from where its being accessed.
> 0 votes

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Tags: lost-phone
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title: How to block ads on Chrome for Android?

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# Question
Title: How to block ads on Chrome for Android?
I am using Adaway & ads are blocked across different apps on my phone. However, Ads on Chrome Mobile are not getting blocked. Can someone help?

# Answer
AdAway (root) SHOULD block all ad-hosts. So in my case, chrome blocks all ads on webpages because it can not load them cause of blocking the ad-host system wide.

Try updating the host lists in AdAway.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Unfortunately chrome still doesn't support extensions. You should look at Firefox if you want to block ads. Firefox for android support extensions just like desktop version.
> 2 votes

# Answer
just turn off reduce data in settings and you should see no ads!
> -3 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: Remove pre-installed configuration on Android phone
I have an Android phone which constantly tells me to install a specific app from Google Play. It's just a configuration which is pre-installed on my phone but I cannot figure out how to remove this configuration.

I now run Android 5.0 and it's a Nexus 4.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Long press the notification and it will show you what app sent the notification. Next, go to Settings \> Apps and look for the app. Once you click it you will have the option to disable notifications, or to diable the whole app.

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Tags: applications, root-access, nexus-4, installation
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title: How to disable multiwindow icon

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# Question
Title: How to disable multiwindow icon
I have an old Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet (GT-N8010), Jelly Bean 4.1.2.

Since the last firmware update, a multiwindow icon appeared in the lower right corner. Its purpose is to switch the current app from fullscreen to windowed. I don't use this feature, and the icon is right over the virtual keyboard -- very annoying. How can I disable it?

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
For the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the MultiWindow function is part of the Display Settings. Most likely similar in your device.

Settings \> Display \> General \> Multi window

Disable by unchecking the feature.
> 1 votes

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title: App that survives a factory reset

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# Question
Title: App that survives a factory reset
My problem is theoretical at this moment. I am investigating if it is possible or not, before spending hours on it.

* I have a rooted phone.
* I want to add an entry to the IPTABLES on startup.
* If the phone is factory reset, I still want the entry to be added to IPTABLES.

My thought so far are:

1. Altering the boot image and making the init.rc permanent, but I think that is to scary and risky.
2. Create an app (apk) that is installed in `/system/app` that runs the ITPABLES command.

What are my chances of succeeding with number 2?

To run IPTABLES the apk needs root, the phone is rooted, but does the app have root access just because it is in `/system/app`? Normal apps trigger SuperSU to grant the app root, but I want it to do the IPTABLES thing without any popups. All unattended.

# Answer
Your chances for #2 are pretty good – though there might be some caveats. To figure which those are, let's take a look of what a does. It...

* wipes `/data`
* wipes `/cache`
* wipes the cache (usually implicitly, as in most cases this resides in `/data`; I guess with Lollipop it will do the same for ART).

So you see, `/system` remains untouched. With your app installed in `/system/app`, it will survice a factory-reset. But its *data* might not, as `/data` gets wiped. Which means, all required settings need to be part of the app itself, or of its "default settings" which get deployed on first initalization.

For the second part: That's better asked at a development site (which we are not). Basically, no app gets root access by default AFAIK. They get access to everything their permissions allows (and yes, there are permissions which can be granted to system apps which are not available to "user-space apps") – but for root access, you've got to ask `su`, which should trigger the corresponding superuser app.

PS: As for the SuperSU popup, you will have to live with that *for the first call*, I'm afraid.
> 3 votes

# Answer
There are apps that survive a factory reset, the most well known being Cerberus. You install it as a system app via recovery and after that it survives basically anything. After a factory reset, it is still able to do things like make pictures, track location etc. So I would say what you are trying to achieve must certanly be possible. I'm not a dev though, so I can't show you exactly how to do ot.
> 1 votes

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Tags: rooting, system-apps, iptables
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# Question
Title: What is this notification icon that looks like a raindrop?
My friend bought a Sony Xperia Z3, and started to install all the apps she liked. After installing dozens of apps, she realized that there is a notification icon looks like a raindrop. I was asked to get rid of it, but I couldn’t. I tried to stop all the running apps, but it remained on top. If she pulls down the notification bar, it shows nothing.

Any idea what this could be?status

# Answer
> 1 votes
I would start by looking at the list of currently running apps in Settings -\> Apps -\> Running (could be different on Sony's devices.)

Narrow the list down by ignoring Google's and Sony's own services (e.g. Google Play serviced, Google Search, Google Keyboard, etc.) Now examine each app that you don't recognize by taping on it, and tapping the "Stop" button. If the icon on top disappears - that's the app which was spawning it. You should now be able to open the app, go into its settings and look for a way to disable the notification icon.

If you are still unable to find the app after going through all 3rd-party apps, it's probably one of the system apps belonging to Sony.

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Tags: notification-icons
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# Question
Title: How can I run an EXE Flash App on my android device?
Basically I have an EXE file that executes a lot of SWF files in another folder running an interactive slideshow type thing.

Is there anyway that I can de-compile the EXE file or something in such a way that I can execute it to run the slideshow on my android device?

# Answer
> 2 votes
That's a big "Probably not". Even if you could replace the EXE, you run into the fact that Android hasn't supported Flash officially in a few years.

If you want to just run the SWF's without the EXE, you can still manually install Adobe Flash Player together with SWF Player, but compatibility these days is probably hit-or-miss (mostly misses I believe). If it *does* work on your device, interactive SWF's may have problems.

But if it's worth a shot, it's worth a shot.

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Tags: files
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# Question
Title: How can I install apps again after forgetting my "content filtering" PIN in Google Play?
I am unable to download certain applications. I can't remember my content filtering pin number. I would like to get help with resetting my pin number.

# Answer
> 1 votes
You might be able to remove the PIN by going into *Settings \> Apps \> All \> Google Play Store*, and press on *Clear Data*.

Not that this will not have any effect if you chose to confirm every purchases with your Google account password.

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Tags: downloading
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# Question
Title: Allow user to install from unknown sources on Android 5.0
I have Nexus 10 and have 2 users on it. On Android 4.4 both Users could install application from unknown sources.

After upgrade to Android 5.0 admin user has *Security-Unknown Sources* flag is "on" but secondary User has this flag greyed and disabled.

How can I switch it on?

# Answer
> 4 votes
It might be possible to do it with a rooted device, but on Android 5.0 only the primary user can install apps from Unknown Sources.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to enable in-app purchases for Restricted Profiles?
I've set up a restricted profile on my Nexus to enable my children to have relatively controlled access to the device.

Now one of them is asking for me to unlock a couple of features within an app via an IAP (Angry Birds Star Wars: Boba Fett Missions).

I'm happy to do this, but can't find a way to do so.

Before I'd set up the account I'd already purchased the "No Adds" IAP, and this is also purchased on the restricted profile, but purchasing the unlock on my account doesn't seem to have any impact on the state of the unlock on the Restricted Profile.

Is there a reliable way to either:

1. Enable IAP's on a Restricted Profile?
2. Transfer/Share IAPs between a Main and it's Restricted Profiles?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Each user profile is using their respective IAPs, and so far it is not currently possible to share those purchases accross multiple users on the same device.

I don't know enough about restricted profiles, so I can't answer that part, sorry.

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Tags: google-play-store, in-app-purchase, restricted-profiles
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# Question
Title: Unlocking screen brings up Phone app on Lollipop
I just updated my Nexus 4 to Lollipop. Now, every time I unlock my phone, the Phone app opens. Surely this is a bug and not a feature. It doesn't matter if I received a notification; and I'm not clicking the phone icon at the bottom - I slide to unlock, draw my secret pattern and am instantly taken to the phone app.

Does anyone know what's going on here?

# Answer
> 8 votes
I figured it out. Swiping to the right opens the phone, swiping to the left, the camera and swiping up unlocks to the home screen.

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Tags: lock-screens, 5.0-lollipop, phone-app
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title: Android os storage

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# Question
Title: Android os storage
My android OS is using up over 4GB of my internal storage. How do I decrease the amount of GB its using to free up some space. None of other things are using that much storage. I've backed up my stuff on Verizon cloud and deleted pictures. That freed up some space but again the OS is using way more storage than it used to and more than anything else. I have a Motorola Razr hd.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Have you got lots of bloatware on your phone? (e.g apps preloaded on there by the carrier you bought it from). If so, and if it is bugging you enough to possibly void your warranty, you might want to try flashing a AOSP Rom such as Cyanogenmod which doesn't come with bloatware. If you're not into trying that, try a cache cleaner app.

Good luck

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Tags: storage, operating-system
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# Question
Title: Keep the home launcher from being killed
I have a Motorola Milestone, and I've come to learn that it has a relatively low memory (runtime memory, not storage capacity). The problem that comes with this is that whenever too many apps want to run in the background, the android system starts killing stuff, and with my Milestone that happens very easily.

That wouldn't be so bad, if it weren't for the fact that android seems to think the home launcher is the least important app of all (which is absurdly wrong). For instance, right now I have a series of apps poluting the background, some important (like *Swype*) and some pointless (like *Facebook*). If I open up even a simple app like *Messages* or *Contacts* or *Settings* the homelauncher gets killed in the background. Once I press the Home button, I am greeted with an empty home screen, and have to wait around 1 or 2 minutes for everything to load again.

This happens with all home launchers I tried, though it happens more easily with the heavier ones. So far, I managed to live with this behavior by religiously avoiding apps that run in the background (as well as widgets). But this solution is not perfect. It still happens more often than I'd like.

Is there a way to change android's priorities when it comes to killing background apps? But why does the home launcher rank lower than *Google Maps*' location service **and** *Facebook*'s (inactive) uploader **and** everything else? I want the home launcher to be last thing that gets killed when memory is low, or as close to last as possible (e.g. it obviously can't rank higher than the currently active app, but you get my point).

I currently have Cyanogen mod 6 installed, but it also happened on the stock android OS, and I am willing to install absolutely **ANY** custom ROM to solve this issue.

# Answer
> 5 votes
I think ADW Launcher has a setting that should keep the application in memory. Also, CM has a setting to force the OS to keep the launcher in memory. I dont remember where it is at in CM6, but in CM7 it is in `Settings -> CyanogenMod Settings -> Performance` and it is called "Lock Home in Memory". I don't remember if it was in the same place or if it was called the same in CM6.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try the v6 Supercharger.

It can make your Homescreen Launcher "Hard To Kill" or "Bulletproof". If you have ICS/JB, be sure to get the ICS/JB version.

Also, be sure to disable the `Lock Home in Memory` of your launcher (if it has it) before using v6.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try adding: `ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1` to `/system/build.prop` file and reboot (will require root).

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860023

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Tags: cyanogenmod, home-screen, ram, launcher, motorola-milestone
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# Question
Title: Why does bad Busybox installation in /system/xbin/ cause problems?
I've got familiar with Android not long ago. Having almost no experience, I carelessly installed Busybox, and after that the system started resetting itself after each power-off. It also didn't allow to install software from internal storage anymore saying that there was no space.

Luckily, this question helped me out. Quite sceptical at first, I installed a file manager from external USB and moved busybox from `/system/xbin/` to `/system/bin/`, and surprisingly, the problem was gone.

But could anyone tell why busybox executable placed in `xbin` was causing these problems?

# Answer
Well, don´t know a thing about android, but I have read about other people with that problem installing Busybox. One of them said that some components of Busybox were already installed in his /system/xbin, so probably some phones comes with files in that path that Busybox overwrites, making the phone unstable or bricked.

You should search info about installing busybox in your device before installing it.
> -3 votes

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Tags: system, busybox
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# Question
Title: Why is a calendar entry made for each call?
I use a Samsung Galaxy Note. I am noticing that each time I make, receive or miss a call, an entry is made in My Calendar, with the details of the call, incoming or outgoing, phone number etc. Every call made / received in the phone log has one calendar entry, making the calendar totally unusable.

I am not able to find which application is doing this. Is there any way I can stop this entry from being made for each call?

Alternatively, how do I identify which application is making this entry, by looking at the calendar entry?

# Answer
The app SMS Backup+ has this functionality, where call log entries can be added automatically to a Google Calendar. The source code for SMS Backup+ is freely available on Github, so it may have been cloned and installed under a different name on your device.

Also if you go to your Google Account Permissions, you can see which apps have been authorized to access your Google calendars.
> 0 votes

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Tags: s-calendar
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# Question
Title: Determine strength of the cell antenna in an Android phone to ensure good cell reception
In some parts of the world, the cell towers are few and far between. In places like these, when someone is shopping for their next smartphone upgrade, they need to consider cell reception.

Boosters may be a good option, but it lacks a mobile power supply and is uncomfortably bulky.

It seems clear that some phones would be better than others when it comes to cell reception, for example, in the modern world my Note II will hold 4G internet even if my USB modem will not.

But in places like these, the challenge is to get any kind of reception, let alone 4G.

How can one determine the strength of the cell antennae on the phone they are about to buy? Is there a place to look this information up, or a spec one could check on?

And does the method of determination change whether you are on a GSM or CDMA network?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I suggest you ask carrier reps in the area you are concerned about, as I am not aware of another way to get the information you are asking for. As others have mentioned, there are many factors that go into how well a phone will pick up, let alone how it will pick up in a certain area/location. I used to work for Verizon and this was a question we got a lot. What I can tell is that, at least for the location I worked at, we knew which phones picked up well and which ones didn't. If we had customers that lived in the country/rural area there were certain phones we would try to steer them away from. However, if the customer was not going to be in the country then that same phone may have been fine. Of course, as new phones launched we would eventually learn how they performed in different areas, so the information was constantly evolving. Having to help technologically challenged customers troubleshoot signal issues was a great incentive to learn which phones worked the best! Certain phones gained reputations for being great or horrible when it came to signal. You didn't want to sell an elderly customer a phone with bad reception unless you wanted them to pay you many angry visits in the near future!

All that is to say that you should spend some time asking people in the area who sell phones. I personally try not to venture into carrier stores too much, but this is one area where you may be able to get some help from carrier reps. Dealing with as many phones as they do they are in a unique position to know which ones work the best in their area.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can compare the specific absorption rate (SAR) between handsets. The number isn't precisely a measure of antenna performance, but the higher the SAR the more RF the phone is emitting. Also, I found a review (current as of 2013) of mobile antenna performance. Your best bet may be to buy a cell phone booster; check ubersignal.com for examples. They aren't perfect, but they do allow you to use a variety of antenna configurations, including using a directional (beam) antenna.

# Answer
> -1 votes
One way is to use apps like openSignal on two separate phones. The signal strength of the tower obtained can tell which phone is better.

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# Question
Title: Invalid username or password on Android lock screen when 2 step verification is enabled
I have a Moto G (1st gen) running Kitkat 4.4.4 (not rooted). The first time I signed into my Google account on my device I had 2 step verification enabled. I still do have it enabled. Now in the “forgot password” screen I’m not able to sign in using my id and password.

I haven’t changed my password in a year so I’m positive that I had the same password at that time which I have now. When I tried signing in with an application specific password, it worked out but only when I was connected to the internet.

So the question arises what should I do if I’m offline and by any chance get locked out because of kids messing with the lock screen. And yes when I disabled 2 step verification I was able to sign in with my actual password when connected to the internet but still not able to sign in when offline. Any kind of help would be appreciated.

# Answer
In the username field are you providing the entire email address i.e. shubham@gmail.com or only shubham? The login works better if the email is provided.

Also if you are offline and got locked out from the phone, the only option is hard reset. If you were rooted and have USB Debugging enabled then it's a different story.

But if your connected to wifi or if mobile data is on, then the forgot pattern (or similar) would be working.
> 0 votes

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Tags: lock-screens
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# Question
Title: Hangouts Crashing on Receiving SMS after Lollipop Update
I've recently been involved with updating a few Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 phones to Lollipop. These are OTA updates to phones on the Bell Canada network. On 3 of them we've run into problems with Hangouts crashing when it receives a text message. Restarting the phone does not help.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Well, I would say that's just another bug over the Lollipop its has been reported by many users and its the reason why Google Suspended the OTA update of Lollipop over some Asian regions. I would say you need to wait a while for the bug fix to show up !

You can head over to a post of Top Tech News for More information over this one !

# Answer
> 0 votes
On two of the phones it was enough to remove MightyText and reinstall it. On the other we had to go into Settings -\> Mobile Networks -\> Network Operators -\> Choose Automatically.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, google-hangouts
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# Question
Title: Z axis nexus 4 incorrect. Software or hardware?
I noticed that before I upgraded to Lollipop my z axis of the lge accelerometer of the nexus 4 used to be 10.2 m/s^2 (which was wrong but closer to accurate). After I upgraded it is now 10.6. Is this a problem with nexus 4's in general? Can any other nexus 4 owners confirm as well?

# Answer
Look at my values. Mine reports slightly lower numbers (9.2). I believe `LGE Accelerometer Sensor` field shows raw data from the sensor. It's normal that it's not super accurate. More importantly look at `Gravity` and `Linear Acceleration` fields in both mine and your screenshot. These fields show expected values. This means software compensates for sensor inaccuracy well.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Try changing the orientation of the phone and the values will change. The value of z axis at 10m/sec^2 is normal when phone is lying horizontal to the ground.
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-4, sensors
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title: Set Kiosk mode in Chrome for Android

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# Question
Title: Set Kiosk mode in Chrome for Android
I'm trying to set the `--kiosk` and the `--kiosk-printing` flags in Chrome for Android on my Galaxy Tab 10.1.

All the instructions that I can find here and elsewhere tell me to go to `chrome://flags` and set the flag there. But neither of these flags is mentioned in the list there.

What do I need to do to set kiosk mode?

I'm using Chrome 39.0.2171.56 on Android 4.0.4

# Answer
This page suggests you can put them in /data/local/tmp/content-shell-command-line.

eg `adb shell 'echo "chrome --kiosk --kiosk-printing" > /data/local/tmp/content-shell-command-line'`
> 3 votes

# Answer
It is not possible to do this in Chrome on Android; you can achieve what you want to with Kiosk Browser Lockdown instead.
> 5 votes

# Answer
It is not possible to add flags to chrome on Android unless they exist in the chrome://flags a list.
> -1 votes

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title: adb restore progress

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# Question
Title: adb restore progress
Using the backup and restore function with adb (as discussed in Full Backup of non-rooted devices) there is no progress available and often it is very hard to follow the `adb logcat` output as long there are much more background events than the `BackupManager`.

While backups often takes up to 1.5 hours (on my Nexus7) and restore often gets stuck or takes up to 2h i'm asking myself

is there a (native, i.e. w/o root) way to

* get a progress while taking a backup
* progress on restore
* statistics (bytes written per second), estimated time for backup/restore etc.

any tools (adb wrapper?!) available to archive this?

# Answer
> 5 votes
`adb logcat` outputs the `BackupManager` activities, so you can monitor if the process is running or stalled. Since `adb logcat` produces lots of logs from other processes, it is not easy to watch `BackupManager` logs. The easy way to watch BackupManager output is to use grep.

`adb logcat | grep BackupManager`

will filter only `BackupManager` logs.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try using a system monitor tool that shows the activity of the disk/processes. In windows you can use Resource Monitor, other systems, such as Linux vary. The general idea is to know that there is some data being read/written from the system to the Android device.

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, backup, adb
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# Question
Title: Hello SMS - how can I directly jump to an existing conversation?
I like Hello SMS, but there's something I'd like to be able to do, and seems reasonable, but I can't see how to do it. Conversations are shown via icons representing individual people down the left hand side, and you can scroll and choose one to review a conversation. However, sometimes the conversation I want to view took place a long time ago, or is otherwise hard to hunt out, and I want to jump straight to it.

If you send a new message to someone you are shown the conversion, including your new message (and that conversation jumps to the top of the list), but until you send you see nothing and obviously sometimes I want to look at a conversation without sending a message.

Is there a way of jumping to a specific existing conversation in Hello SMS, without sending a message?

# Answer
I have used Hello SMS for a long time and believe me, if there was an option for this I would have done it a long time ago.

The only way possible to send a text to make it jump to the top as you mentioned.
> 0 votes

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Tags: sms
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# Question
Title: CM11 - chmod and chown on internal sdcard not working
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE phone (GT-i9505) and I put CyanogenMod 11 (M12) on it. Previously I put CWM\_6.0.4.7\_Touch\_GT-I9505.tar as Kernel to get root.

Now I want to use TitaniumBackup Pro and the feature to protect single backups, but this is not working. I noticed that a chmod or chown (as root) doesn't change anything:

Example:

```
su
chmod 075 /storage/emulated/0/TitaniumBackup/somebackupfile.tar.gz
chown system /storage/emulated/0/TitaniumBackup/somebackupfile.tar.gz

```

It is still 660 with root:sdcard\_r

If I cannot set these I cannot protect the backup. What am I doing wrong?

frank

**EDIT 2015-01-29:** I solved the problem with chmod 777 to /mnt/media\_rw which I had to put into init.d as it reset again after reboot. So I did this in my init.d: **busybox chmod 777 /mnt/media\_rw** after this I can find the media\_rw folder in Titanium and chose it. Now it works.

# Answer
the chmod and chown binaries you are using there are from the android toolbox and are pretty lightweight. You can use more powerful binaries from busybox. Maybe this solves your problem as I also encountered issues with the small set of features of the toolbox ultilities.

```
busybox chmod 075 /storage/emulated/0/TitaniumBackup/somebackupfile.tar.gz
busybox chown system /storage/emulated/0/TitaniumBackup/somebackupfile.tar.gz

```

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EDIT: Sometimes it just helps reading carefully. Didn't get that your sdcard is an emulated sdcard which is implemented permissionless. This means it is right behavior that chmod/chown do not work at all here:

From: https://source.android.com/devices/storage/config.html

```
Devices may provide external storage by emulating a case-insensitive, permissionless filesystem backed by internal storage.

```
> 3 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod
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# Question
Title: How do I get a notification when a Whatsapp friend comes online?
I want to know how I can get notifications whenever a certain contact comes online in Whatsapp? Is there any settings or hack I can do?

# Answer
You can use Whatsapp+. It doesn't require root. Besides giving the option of showing a toast notification when someone comes online, it has loads of other features, too. For example, it will show a contact's last seen time on the main screen right next to their name.
> -1 votes

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: How to install an app on sd card
I have some apps on my SD card and I want to install them on my phone but the Android or apk symbol does not appear on my phone...so how can I change the apps to apk so that I can install them.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Possibly the files have been stored as .zip files or without any extension. All you have to do is **rename** the files. Just download any *File Manager* from Play Store and rename the files.

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Tags: motorola-droid-razr
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