# Question
Title: Bottom right and left page curl that shows shortcuts when swiped?
My friend and I both have Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro (SGH-I547) on Android 4.1.2, both fully updated OS and software.

His phone has a bottom right and left page curl effect accessed with a swipe from bottom left or right corners. This will reveal recent apps, swipe again and it reveals favorites, swipe again and it reveals tools.

I can't for the life of me figure out what app or setting makes this happen. I can't even find an image on Google to show you what I mean.

# Answer
I figured it out. *Omni Swipe* gave me most of the options that I was referring to.

The page curl effect comes with an app called Clean Master. It has the option to have the page curl swipe with tools, favorites and recent apps.
> 2 votes

# Answer
This sounds alot like I tool I have just run across on Google Play. OmniSwipe, which is a productivity tool that allows for specifying favorites, tools, and settings. If it is not this, it must be something incredibly similar.

From Google Play:

***Omni Swipe*** *allows convenient access to your favorite apps, contacts, settings, and incoming notifications using just one hand.*

*Just swipe from your screen's bottom left or right corner on any screen to instantly open a customizable radial menu that keeps what's important and most useful to you always within a thumb's reach. Unlike other accessibility tools, **Omni Swipe** stays hidden and out of your way until you swipe it into view to use it.*

I'm not the developer, and I've never used it, but it sounds interesting enough a tool, that I have just installed it! Without this question I may never have been aware of it.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications
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title: USB Debugging in Brick phone

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# Question
Title: USB Debugging in Brick phone
Is it possible to enable USB Debugging in a bricked phone? my phone is not started so for Fastboot mode it requires usb debugging mode enable. but i didn't enable it. Is it possible?

# Answer
Its impossible...

Everyone should enable debugging mode.... Otherwise if anything happens to your phone its impossible to recover.
> -1 votes

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Tags: usb-debugging
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title: Stay Awake Option Not Available M9

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# Question
Title: Stay Awake Option Not Available M9
I am using the HTC M9, and when I go into "Developer Options" the "Stay Awake" option is grayed out. Why? How can I fix? What would cause this?

# Answer
I don't know about this but I can provide alternative solution for stay awake...

Stay Awake - Play Store

Try this... And if not working you may find other similar apps on store... :-)
> 0 votes

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Tags: settings, htc
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S6 stucks at checking for updates after factory reset
My Samsung Galaxy S6 is stuck at checking for updates after factory reset.

I tried rebooting and resetting it again, but it didn't work. I also don't know how to flash using Odin.

How to fix it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Turn off Wifi during the intial setup, it will skip that screen as all updates exceed 20-30MB which is deemed too large to do on a mobile connection.

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Tags: samsung, factory-reset
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# Question
Title: Phone asking "SIM network unlock PIN" after flashing new Stock ROM on Xperia S
I have Xperia S (LT26i). Earlier it had 6.2.B.0.211 installed.

I flashed it with "XperiaS\_LT26i\_6.2.B.1.96\_1257-6919.ftf", flashing was successful, but after I started my phone I saw this message "SIM network unlock PIN". What should I do now?

<sub>(Click the image to enlarge it)</sub>

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try this...

Link to LT26i firmware

You might have flashed different firmware that's the issue or Your phone might be factory locked... Try the solution in the link provided... :-)

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Tags: sim-unlocking, sony-xperia-s
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title: Stop emails from auto deleting

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# Question
Title: Stop emails from auto deleting
I have a Samsung note 4. I have an exchange email set up. For some reason they auto delete on my phone. How do I get them to stop auto deleting? If I log in on the computer they are still there.

# Answer
By default, setting up an exchange email with your job allows its system administrators to run a distant flash of your phone. Unlink your exchange sync if they can't manage it right
> 0 votes

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Tags: email
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title: What is this S icon on my android?

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# Question
Title: What is this S icon on my android?
I have a S4 android, I have gone through the list of apps (both running and total) but nothing appears to match up. Can anyone please identify this icon?

# Answer
"Samsung account: A notification about your Samsung account has arrived." Taken from http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/skp/faq/1046097
> 1 votes

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Tags: notification-icons
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title: Rooted Galaxy S6 Edge, can I update?

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# Question
Title: Rooted Galaxy S6 Edge, can I update?
I just rooted my **Galaxy S6 Edge** using the *PingPong root* I believe it is called. Just to make sure, it is the root where you take the APK and put it on your phone and click one button and it roots it.

But now I keep getting a popup saying that there is a software update for the phone. How do I update the phone now that it is rooted? If it is not possible, then I have to go without updates, so how do I get rid of the popup??

**Thanks guys**!!

# Answer
root will not get you banned from the updates you can update your phone normally via kies on PC or on the phone it self if the update is supported to be flashed from the phone ,however I must add that you will probably lose the root access on your phone after the update
> 0 votes

# Answer
Don't update your phone via root otherwise you will lose your previous root permissions and then you will need to re root your device.
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, updates
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# Question
Title: Moto X 2nd gen. randomly goes into Priority Mode
I own Moto X 2nd gen. and it goes into priority mode automatically. It is very annoying because the priority mode switches of my WiFi and reduces the phones ringtone volume.

About phone (click the image for its larger variant)

# Answer
**Uninstall Battery Doctor**

I figured out why this is happening. It's the Battery Doctor which turns off my Wifi and put my phone in priority mode.

I tested 3-4 times, when I enable (start) Battery Doctor, the issue was reproduced and when I forcefully stopped it, phone works properly.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, settings, moto-x
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# Question
Title: Using a custom Lock Screen does not unlock the SIM (PIN)
When using Hi Locker as my lock screen, my Android Lollipop device does not prompt me for my SIM PIN upon boot -- and leaves the SIM card locked (therefore providing no service).

# Details:

I'm running a rooted stock Android Lollipop 5.0.2 on an Xperia Z1 compact (firmware build number 14.5.A.0.242).

I replaced the system lock screen with Hi Locker, i.e. *Settings -\> Security -\> Screen lock* is set to *None* and Hi Locker is enabled with "password" (it's also a PIN, but to avoid confusion with the SIM PIN, let's refer to this as password).

The device is not encrypted.

When I reboot the device, no mobile service is available and the notification bar shows "SIM card is locked. -- Emergency calls only."

I am not prompted for the SIM PIN at any point during or after boot, even after unlocking (and relocking) the device with the Hi Locker password.

**To double check**, I have done and found out the following:

* I can get the SIM PIN upon boot as long as Hi Locker is disabled.
* If Hi Locker was enabled during boot, I can get to the SIM PIN prompt in the following way (without rebooting):
    + disable Hi Locker
    + enable system Screen Lock (*with security*, 'Swipe' alone does not work)
    + lock device
    + upon next unlock, SIM PIN is required

*Note:* I have searched both on Google and here, but have found no reports of similar issues. So either this is a weird problem, or most people don't use PIN locks, or my search terms were too far off the mark.

# Question:

I would like to **keep my SIM PIN enabled** for the added security.

Is there any way to make sure the PIN is prompted and the SIM unlocked upon boot, even when using a custom lock screen?

# Answer
The system lock screen needs to be enabled in order for you to be prompted with the SIM pin. Unfortunately, 3rd party lock screens won't work with this feature unless the system lock screen is also enabled. One workaround would be to find (or write) an app that uses the 'disable your screen lock' permission constantly to ensure that the system lockscreen never appears but remains enabled in Settings, thus allowing you to use the SIM lock.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, lock-screens, sim-card
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title: How can I get rid of iWnn IME keyboard?

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# Question
Title: How can I get rid of iWnn IME keyboard?
I've updated my rooted, Nexus 5 with an OTA update to Android 5.0 Lollipop and since then I have noticed something that quite bugs me.

After the update has been added to the phone a new keyboard without any of my permission.

I don't need this keyboard and it just mess up all of my apps.
I've tried to delete it with ROM Toolbox, but as you can see it still remain in my settings menu.
And whenever I change my language key when I'm writing it's changes to this keyboard as well,
and the app crashes.

My phone is in Hebrew, But you can see there is a keyboard that called **iWnn IME**.
and ii says below in grey "Japanese" in hebrew.

# Answer
I think I've got it.
There were BLOATWARES of additional language input that somehow was installed on my device.
I removed them and the problem seems to be solved so far.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Try looking in the applications settings and finding the entry for iWnn IME in there and disabling it. I've also heard there's a second binary with keyboard appended to it. Go ahead and try that and report back.
> 2 votes

# Answer
If you don't like the Japanese input you can still use the keyboard for inserting Emoji's. Well I'm still using it for inserting emoji icons. If you still feel its annoying you can follow one of the two methods below to disable it.

***Method 1:(Quick Disable)***

Disabling it in the Settings I got rid of the iWnn IME japnese keyboard.

1. Goto Settings \> Apps \> All Apps \>
2. Find the app named `iWinn IME` \> Disable

Now while you switch/change keyboards you will not see the `iWinn IME` keyboard.

***Method 2:***

Another way I found to get rid of it was to open the iWnn IME keyboard and long press the web/globe icon. It open a popup with `CHOOSE kEYBOARDS` option. Select the option and it opens the `Language & input` menu where you can see the `iWnn IME` keyboard enabled. Press the toggle off switch for the `iWnn IME` keyboard and now it will be disabled.

However if you want to enable it again for inputting japnese/emoji's etc. If you followed method one then go to the `Disabled` tab and select enable and enable it or if you followed method two then select Choose Keyboards option to enable in the menu again.

Hope it helps.
> 2 votes

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Tags: nexus-5, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: My Moto G (2014) stuck on a boot loop while plugged and now doesnt even boot to recovery while unplugged. Any solution?
My Moto G (2014) Indian Version seems to have stuck on a boot loop. When I long press power button to on the phone the sequence of loop is phone vibrates, notification LED blinks for once and the 'Unlocked bootloader' screen appears (before unlocking it was motorola logo) and then screen goes black. This keeps on repeating. And the problem further is this only happens when the phone is plugged in, phone is inoperable when its unplugged. Solutions I tried:

1. Flashing the stock ROM: Still the same boot loop
2. Performed factory by pressing the power button: Nothing
3. Tried booting in to Recovery mode, but after pressing the Volume Down button the same boot loop starts

I would again like to emphasize the fact that I tried this only when the phone was plugged. Nothing happens when the phone is unplugged. Must be the problem of faulty battery? And also I tried different chargers, no change. Any help will be appreciated.

# Answer
This is a manufacturing defect. I had the same issue with a Gen 1. If its still under warranty you can get it replaced
> -1 votes

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Tags: boot-loop, motorola-moto-g, motorola
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title: Can't flash Unofficial CM 12.1 on GS3

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# Question
Title: Can't flash Unofficial CM 12.1 on GS3
After figuring out how to flash the official Cyanogenmod 11 to my GS3 I thought it was time to pick up a new project, the unofficial 12.

So for some reason I can't flash the unofficial Cyanogenmod 12.1 on my Galaxy S3.

I'm following these install instructions, along with the ones from the CM website because I'm still a bit new.

I flashed the TWRP recovery just fine, I've never used it before, and then pushed the zip to the phone and tried to install. But I get this error:

```
Updating partition details...
...done
Full SELinux support is present.
Running boot script...

Finished running boot script.
MTP Enabled
Installing '/sdcard/cm-12.1-20150516-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-i9300-V11.5.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
This package is for device: m0, i9300, GT-I9300; this device is d2tmo.
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/cm-12.1-20150516-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-i9300-V11.5.zip'
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/cm-12.1-20150516-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-i9300-V11.5.zip'
Updating partition details...
...done

```

Now I realize that it tells me the issue is that the build is made for i9300 and not d2tmo. I have the T-Mobile one. Is there a version for this phone? Or have a just made a huge mistake and misunderstood what the issue is?

# Answer
You should *never* try and flash software from a different device, or a different model of the same device. You could end up bricking your phone.

Regardless, `d2mo` has official CyanogenMod support. You can use the CyanogenMod installer or download a flashable zip from here.
> 1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, samsung-galaxy-s-3
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title: M8 unlocked when picked up.

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# Question
Title: M8 unlocked when picked up.
I have an HTC m8. The other day I sat it flat on my desk. Every time I would pick it up, the screen would automatically unlock and light up. My thoughts were that's neat how have I never noticed this before, it knows when I pick up the phone. Today I cant get it to do it. I've tried all different positions on flat surfaces and it simply will not wake up upon being picked up. Any thoughts?

# Answer
It could be those gestures .Try enabling the gestures on settings\>Display & Gestures \>Motion launch gesture \>Enable it.
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc
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# Question
Title: Google play: one account multiple devices
I have paid for an app on the Google Play store and I've downloaded it on a device (my Android smartphone). Now I have a tablet, should I pay again for the same app? Or will logging in with the same account allow me to download it to my tablet "for free"?

Differently from question Can I use multiple Android devices with a single Google account? I'm more focused on app for which I've paid to download them, and not simply in app sync.

Since if this is possible, could it be a cracking mechanism? Meaning if a "buyer" account become public (username & password) anybody can use it and download paied app for free. This could apply for example in a "family" environment for example, one accunt that pay for app and all people having the same account on their device.

# Answer
It depends of app developer. Some apps like Evernote, Avira antivirus premium charge once for all devices, whereas others like Icon packs will cost you on individual devices. This totally depends on the service or app you are talking about. Good luck
> 1 votes

# Answer
If you own multiple Android devices, you shouldn't have to buy multiple copies of your apps. Fortunately, the Android Market makes it easy to install all of your paid apps on all of your devices without purchasing them again.

Before getting started, please note that these instructions are for devices running the new Android Market (versions 3.0 and higher). While it is possible to install paid apps on multiple devices through the old Android Market, there's one caveat: the Google account used for the purchases must be the primary account associated with the device. In any case, we've included notes that should make the process clear.

Step 1: Make sure the Google account used to purchase your apps is added to your new device. If it isn't, go to your Android Settings, tap "Accounts and sync," then "Add account."

Note: If you are still running the old version of the Android Market (version 2.3), then the desired Google account must be the first account added to your device. This is because the old Market can only access the device's primary account and has no means of switching.

Step 2: Go to the Android Market. Tap Menu, then Accounts. Select the appropriate Google account.

Note: Again, only the new version of the Android Market (3.0 and higher) has this ability.

Step 3: While in the Android Market, tap Menu, then hit My Apps.

Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the list, where you should find a section labeled "Not installed." These are all of the applications that have been previously downloaded and/or purchased on your Google Account.

Note: The old Android Market marks each app as either Installed or Purchased. In our case, we are interested in those marked Purchased.

Step 4: Tap any of the paid apps listed to go to the app's Market page. Hit Install.

And it's that simple. You can install your paid apps on as many of your devices as you like, so long as they are connected to the Google account used to purchase the apps.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-play-store
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# Question
Title: How to not lose credentials, form data, and active tabs while still use DU Speed Booster app?
I have installed DU Speed Booster app and use it regularly on my Android Device which I believe is running version 4.4.2 Kit Kat .

I always lose information stored on forms that I would like to maintain, mainly Login Ids , Passwords, opened tabs I am working with, and more.

Could someone guide me here with this troubling issue?

# Answer
> 0 votes
As @Lucky says in the comment above:

Add the browser you are using to the ignore list within DU Speed Booster, the app cache will be retained when clearing the cache.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, cache
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title: What is this icon on status bar?

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# Question
Title: What is this icon on status bar?
I just realized there is new icon in my status bar on left of sound icon

I don't have clue what is that icon, thus I also can't search information about it.

Anyone has advise?

# Answer
It's the **Battery Stamina Mode** (Two hands holding the battery).

> Battery STAMINA Mode builds on the same technology as Extended Standby Mode. You can turn it off if your dont want it in the Power management Settings page.
>
> Starting one minute after the screen has been turned off, data traffic is automatically blocked and background activities are prevented from waking up the system.
>
> When Battery STAMINA Mode is running, you will also get power management tips to help you save even more energy, and keep your device going even longer. For example, if Battery STAMINA Mode is turned off and you leave your device with the screen turned off for six hours or more, you will get a recommendation in the notification bar to turn on Battery STAMINA Mode. You will also be notified about apps that consume a lot of power. \[Ref.\]

You can also White list some imporatant apps, thus allowing them to run in the background.

Read More on How battery Stamina Mode works?
> 3 votes

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Tags: notification-bar
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title: Cannot see phone under 'My Computer'

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# Question
Title: Cannot see phone under 'My Computer'
My Galaxy S3 (running CM11) isn't showing at all under My Computer. The phone is set to MTP.

Under my computer the GT-i9300 shows up under 'Unspecified'. When I go into the device properties it shows up as `Google Galaxy Nexus ADB Interface` even though I have debugging mode turned off.

When I try to update the device manually to `MTP USB Device` or `Samsung Mobile MTP Device` I get an error saying *"This device cannot start. (Code 10)"*

I've tried un-installing and re-installing the drivers, as well as the registry tweaks mentioned in this XDA thread but I do not have the `UpperFilter` key present. I've also tried installing Kies and running the connection troubleshooter with no luck. Any suggestions please?

Many thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
It appears that you are using Android Studio (or another IDE). Try turning on developer mode and then connect the device.

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Tags: usb-connection-mode, mtp
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# Question
Title: How to set up BIOS-like password on Android device?
Setting a screen lock password or SIM pin or both is fine for securing some aspects of your mobile device. But what if, as a nasty joke, someone manages to grab a hold of your device and hits the magic power-home-volume key combination and proceeds to factory reset your device thus deleting your folder configuration, a record of what unpaid apps you had downloaded, and what is more, data stored on your phone!

So, is there a way to set up a password so that it must be entered when such magic key combination is issued (so that you can't factory reset your device without entering such a "BIOS" password?

Thanks!!!

# Answer
> -1 votes
The only thing similar to this that I can think of is device encryption, it's built in to the settings panel. Every time you power on your phone, you are required to enter a pass-code, that you created. If you forget it, it will be more difficult to get back into your phone

**How To**

1. Go to settings
2. Click Security
3. Under the Encryption group, hit Encrypt device (or phone on older devices)
4. Now it will guide you through the next steps.

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Tags: factory-reset, boot, bootloader, bootloader-lock
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# Question
Title: Data Usage For Free eBooks From Google Play Store
How much data does it take to download a free eBook via the Google Play Store? It doesn't tell you as you are installing the book. Does it take heaps in general??

# Answer
You can use Data Monitor app from google play store to find per-application basis traffic monitoring. Install this app and check how much data Google Play Book app consumes after downloading the book.

Features:

> Automatic data usage measurement - simply start the app once, and it will automatically measure your data usage from that point on. Whenever you are concerned about your data usage, just open the app to check.
>
> High-precision data usage measurement - the app gives an accurate measurement of your data usage, without any inconsistencies at any moment. Wi-Fi data usage measurements are organized by each SSID.
>
> Easy-to-read statistics screen - measured data usage is separated by Wi-Fi usage and mobile usage and displayed in easy-to-read graphs. Data usage per app can also be displayed, so you can know which apps use the most data.
>
> Transfer speed monitor - a transfer speed monitor can be displayed permanently in the upper-right corner of the screen. Instantly check when and how much data is being transferred.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: No wifi after changing provider / sim card
Last Monday I changed provider and got a new simcard. I can use the phone and send SMS/text messages. Internet didn't work anymore. Wifi didn't work anymore. Both have not worked since. I do see the 3G or GPRS icon in the statusbar. I see the Wifi icon, and it's connected to the right network. I've tried this on several locations.

The provider says they have a problem since Tuesday (not Monday), so 3G does not work. What baffles me is that wifi doesn't work anymore.

Last weekend I've tried to get a paid proxy service working on my laptop, which didn't work for some reason. I installed OpenVPN on my phone. I didn't configure the proxy service on the phone however. I removed OpenVPN yesterday to be sure. I have used internet on the phone since installing OpenVPN, so I guess that can't be the problem.

On Twitter I read about someone using the same network who could still use Whatsapp, so I tried that, and then saw a popup "unable to resolve host ota.avatarrom.com" (or something like that - it disappeared too soon). I've installed Avatarrom several months ago, and although I have problems with it (Settings crashes on and on), it works reasonably. Whatsapp couldn't connect by the way. The phone: Samsung Galaxy S2.

The provider can't tell when their problems are over. I'm curious if that will solve anything, we'll see.

Can you explain this? What can I do to get Wifi working again?

# Answer
I found out that disabling the AFwall+ firewall solved my problems. Now everything works. This has worked with the previous provider, and I don't understand how changing the simcard can result in this.
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.2-jelly-bean, connection-issues, 3g, proxy
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# Question
Title: Battery Drain from Android OS and Android System
I've got a Galaxy S5 and recently, Android OS and Android system just seem to be draining my battery.

Not done anything extraordinary regarding rooting or anything, it's all stock.

I can only manage 2 hours screen time - 2 hours 30 if I'm lucky.

Other than running a factory reset. Any ideas?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I've had some success with mine by going to **Settings**, **Battery**, and then the **Detail** button under *Save battery power by managing your apps*.

I then set pretty much everything to **Auto Stop** except for "critical" apps like my launcher, SMS, etc. - anything I want to still get notifications on.

This has significantly improved my battery life.

# Answer
> 0 votes
As Jkubecki said; Android devices face this problem as multiple always seems to run on the back end draining your battery. So you need to run all the unwanted application to fix this issue. It will certainly show an improvement in your battery duration.

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Tags: battery, samsung-galaxy-s-5, system
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# Question
Title: "Unknown" vs "Private number" on the Samsung Galaxy S3's stock call log
I've recently got two calls on my Samsung Galaxy S3 with stock (TouchWiz) firmware. One was marked as coming from a "Private number", while the sender of the second one was apparently "Unknown". Neither of these displayed a phone number when selected in the call log. Can anyone explain the difference between a "Private number" and an "Unknown" one?

# Answer
A private number is that when the caller holds back his phone number with the help of the service provider and the service provider doesn't send the Caller ID information to the call receiver then it considered a "Private Number". To activate the feature ,

> Open Dialer \> 3 dots \> Settings \> Call Settings -\> Sim related call settings \> Additional settings \> Caller ID

*Note: Not all carriers allow hiding the Caller ID. Mostly it is greyed out for security purposes.*

On the other hand, when your telephone exchange(service provider) is unable to register the Caller's number, then it is called then it is called "unknown".
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, samsung-touchwiz, call-history
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title: Listen to wireless traffic with TCPDump

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# Question
Title: Listen to wireless traffic with TCPDump
I am trying to sniff traffic from a smartphone on the local WiFi network (in a legal way). For that purpose I use the command TCPDump on a computer connected to the same wireless network.

I can sniff packets from iPhones, from a Galaxy phone with Android 5, but not from a Galaxy with Android 4.4.2.

With this device I can only sniff ICMP traffic, which is what is used for ping request. Instead of that I have nothing.

How can this be possible ? What can I do to sniff packets as I do with iPhones ? Does not Android used broadcasted messages for establishing a communication with an access point ?

Thank you.

# Answer
In order to do that, I'd recommend the app Intercepter-NG. It's a bit tricky to use, and is known to generate false positives in anti-virus software, but it seems to be the only choice.

# How to use Intercepter-NG

As soon as the app starts up, select "Skip scanning" and, in the newly opened activity, choose the tab with the Wireshark icon. Press the Play/Start button to begin sniffing. The packets will be displayed on the screen, as well as saved to a PCAP file on the SD card.
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.4-kitkat, 5.0-lollipop
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title: Can a 3G android phone support 4G?

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# Question
Title: Can a 3G android phone support 4G?
I own a `Samsung galaxy note 3 N900` which is a `3G` phone.

Its specification include

***HSPA+ : HSDPA 42.2 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps***

In my area, Airtel is providing `3G` at the speed of `2 Mbps` and `4G` at the speed of `10 Mbps`.

My phone does not support `4G` but it does support `10 Mbps` download speed.

**Will that `10 Mbps 4G` plan work on my phone or not?**

# Answer
> 3 votes
your phone doesn't support 4G it supports 3G++ which almost 4g and supports high speed downloads , the short unswer to your question is you can't use the 4g plan proposed by your carrier due to your phone's hardware limitation. the bright side is HSPA+ is not so bad you will not notice the difference.

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Tags: 3g, 4g
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# Question
Title: Easiest way to add a font so Chrome will recognize it on a Nexus 10?
I want Chrome for Android to recognize the Verdana font on a Nexus 10. That's it. Currently, it only seems to recognize Arial, Open Sans, Times New Roman, and a couple of fixed width fonts. All of these fonts are just terrible, and I'm left baffled by why Google would make such a tiny number of fonts available.

Is there a solution to this that does not involve rooting? I've spent a few hours in the app store and looking it up online and I haven't been able to find anything.

(Ideally, I'd like to be able to also change the default fonts for Chrome for Android; but that's likely more impossible and is far less important to me.)

# Answer
Verdana is a proprietary font. Although Microsoft once released it as a part of Core fonts for the Web, they didn't allow to repackage it with other products, and then shut the whole project down.

Android has its own Roboto font.
> 0 votes

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Tags: chrome-for-android, fonts
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title: Great quality Mobizen recordings?

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# Question
Title: Great quality Mobizen recordings?
I recently started using Mobizen for my Android and the quality of the real time recording from the phone to my computer screen is very low quality.

Does anyone know how to improve the quality without significantly increase the delay time during USB connection?

If there are no methods to getting a better quality recording is there an alternative to Mobizen which does NOT require rooting?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I don't know about improving the quality on Mobizen as I don't use it but an alternative would be to use ADB's `screenrecord`. But seeing as (as far as I am aware) Mobizen uses this anyway, the recording quality would probably not be much better. You could try a different USB cable or changing the bitrate while using `adb screenrecord`.

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Tags: video-recording
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# Question
Title: HTC Desire C stopped working after factory reset
I have a HTC Desire C. I performed a reset to factory settings. It went through the whole process, was shutting down to restart but it never restarted and now I can't even turn it on. I have pulled the battery, I've pulled the SD card... doesn't matter what I do I can't get it to turn on. Any ideas???? Can't even find the software for it to reinstall it. I plug into my computer it acknowledges that it is there but do have the software....ugh.

# Answer
> *If your phone is not starting anyway try performing hard reset using hardware buttons*

**Performing a factory reset using hardware buttons**

> Note: All your data will be lost.

*If you can’t turn HTC Desire 700 on or access settings, you can still perform a factory reset by using the hardware buttons on HTC Desire 700.*

*Important: The Fast boot option in Settings \> Power must not be selected.*

1. Remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, then reinsert the battery.
2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button.
3. Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
4. Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.

> If doing the above doesn't help you should reach your nearest htc service center
> 1 votes

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Tags: factory-reset, boot
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# Question
Title: What does "Archive does not contain 'android-something.txt'" mean?
So I am trying to flash my OnePlus One with CM12s through fastboot on command prompt, but whenever I type `fastboot update romname.zip` I am presented with:

```
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt

```

the specific build I am using can be found here It is the build ending in 8, or the one submitted on 2015-07-08

What have I done wrong?

# Answer
I never flashed a ROM using a `.zip` in fastboot. The proper way I've ever seen is to flash individual files, and some of the important commands are:

```
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash cache cache.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img // 64GB users need userdata_64G.img

```

Provided that you do have these individual files in your `.zip`.

These kind of zips are called as "fastboot zips" or "fastboot images", while those requiring a custom Recovery (as keepclam mentioned) are plainly known as normal recovery-flashable zips.

I'm not aware of custom ROMs providing "fastboot zips", but if you intend to gain an experience of flashing such zips, I would suggest flashing a stock CM12s. You can find the related info on OnePlus Forums here.

About the error, it says you don't have `android-info.txt`. That's true that you probably don't have it because as I said custom ROMs usually don't provide "fastboot zips" which has this file. And I also said to try stock CM12s fastboot zip since it has that `android-info.txt` whose content would be like:

```
require version-trustzone=TZ.BF.2.0-2.0.0109

```

I think things would be clear for now.
> 3 votes

# Answer
You need to flash custom ROMs from within recovery, not within the bootloader. Detailed instrunctions on how to install CyanogenMod can be found here.

NOTE: those instructions are not for the Cyanogen, Inc. factory images. Offical factory images can be found on the Cyanogen, Inc. website
> 1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, adb, rom-flashing, fastboot
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S5 Mail download size problem
I think I've came across to some sort of bug in Samsung Galaxy S5, (SW-G900W8), Android 4.4.2, (Kernel 3.4.0-1947824).

The problem is, after the mail account being setup correctly, the default mail client on the phone will not download all the mail but only the headers.

The "MAxEmailBodyTruncationSize" setting on the exchange server was set to 50KB , 100KB and unlimited but it has not solved the problem.

Another samsung phone (not the same model) gets the settings correctly (50KB, 100KB, unlimited respectively).

SO I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with the server. Do you have any suggestions? Other than maybe using another mail client on the phone?

Thanks,

# Answer
We had the same issue, and also tried setting it to "unlimited" without that solving the issue. We think the S5 is reading in bytes and S4 in KB. Finally, entering the limit *in bytes* solved it for us.

Can you try to put `1000000` in the limits and re-create your account on the S5, what choices of limits to you have while setting up your device at that moment?
> 1 votes

# Answer
This is how I would fix the problem on a Galaxy S4.

Open up the following menus in your phone (with the S5, they may be slightly different):
Settings
Accounts
Email
Settings
Primary Account
Sync Settings
Size to retrieve emails

Within this menu, you should be able to adjust the settings (on your phone) for "Size to retrieve emails" and "While Roaming". Make sure both of these settings are set to download more than "Just Headers".
> 0 votes

# Answer
This is likely a bug introduced in one of the latest updates to Galaxy S5.

The functionality was working before for my phone: emails downloaded and you could set the size, but it stopped working during the summer (and I remember there was a system update downloaded).

I'm also using Exchange email on my Galaxy S5 and see the same symptoms (headers only downloaded, cannot change setting from Headers only). I have a second IMAP account configured, and that works normally (you can change the settings and message body is downloaded).

Unfortunately I haven't found a fix to this bug.
> 0 votes

# Answer
In case anyone is still looking for an answer, hopefully this will help out. All our S4,s, S5's and S6's had the same issue but only for the built-in AS client and only for those running Lollipop. So I did some testing and found something interesting:

The old set-activesyncmailboxpolicy is deprecated in our up-to-date E2013 servers. That command set the size as a straightforward number of KB i.e. a plain number with no qualifier. However, it appears the policy format has changed along with the editing command and it now takes a size qualifier of GB, MB or KB, with unqualified numbers now meaning plain Bytes. That suggests that the AS client in Lollipop is actually being quite strict as to how to read the new style, whereas Touchdown and Outlook clients seem to assume that unqualified numbers = KB as before.

So it's not really a bug, rather MS not thinking about backward compatibility as hard as they should have (how tough would it be to allow a B qualifier and assume unqualified was KB on all AS policies?). So all you need to do to 'fix' the issue you need to edit all your activesync policies with the new command and make sure to use an appropriate size qualifier. Btw - I've no idea if this applies to older versions of Exchange.

Example (for the Default policy - rinse & repeat for any additional ones):

```
set-mobiledevicemailboxpolicy -Identity Default -MaxEmailBodyTruncationSize 200KB -MaxEmailHTMLBodyTruncationSize 200KB

```
> 0 votes

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Tags: exchange
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title: Cruz T301: USB Storage Not Recognized

text:
# Question
Title: Cruz T301: USB Storage Not Recognized
I have a Cruz Tablet (T301) that runs Android 2.2.1. I do not remember if my tablet originally came with a cord or not, but I have a cord that originally goes to a camera of mine that fits both the USB port and the port that fits my tablet, and so used it to connect to the computer. Upon doing so, I received the notification to turn on my USB storage on my tablet device, which I did. However, even though my USB storage is in use, I noticed that my computer did not recognize my tablet as a removable storage.

Is my tablet not allowed to connect to computers to be recognized as removable storage? If not, what do I have to do so the computer will recognize my tablet? If my computer does recognize my tablet, where do I go to find it on the computer so I can transfer files, since it is not showing up under the devices and drives sector of the computer?

I do not know if this will be helpful, but I've noticed that the only thing that has been working is the tablet's registration of charge: it seems to be charging just fine.

Upon rising to my suspicion, I thought about if it had anything to do with the SD card. Safely removing it, I turned the SD card over to an adapter, hoping that maybe a more direct link will do something. Much to my dismay, I saw nothing. I remember changing the format or something of that nature of one of the SD cards on my phone, and my phone is an Android 2.3. I think that was the SD card, but did I make a mistake doing so?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Right-click those links and manually download or here is the full link for USB driver.

Read this article on how to install the drivers.

After installing the drivers, see if you can see the Cruz from your PC. If not, reformat the SD card in the T301, put it in your PC, and copy a file to it. Then back in the Cruz and see if you can at least see the file. Though not a direct solution, at least you will be able to copy files back and forth.

If that does not work, try the same process with a different SD card. If that still does not work, try formatting an SD card in the PC, copy a file to it, then put it the Cruz. The idea is to get you to the point where *something* works.

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Tags: usb, 2.2-froyo, sd-card
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# Question
Title: Setting up Email Notifications based on time & location
I'd ideally like to only receive notifications from an email app (can be the outlook app or the generic android mail app - not gmail or inbox) at certain times of the day or when I'm not connected to our office wifi. This is an exchange account, so using the gmail app isn't an option.

I know this is possible, most likely with Tasker, but I really can't figure it out, to be honest; and have done some searching here and elsewhere on how to do it. If someone could even lightly walk me through it, that would be excellent!

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is an app called IFTTT (IfThisThenThat) which I have used before to schedule emails and SMS messages.

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Tags: applications, email, tasker
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# Question
Title: How to automatically crop text messages when SMS character limit is reached?
Is there a way to prevent the Messages app from sending long texts? It's generally a nice feature, but my current plan has free SMS which I cannot use when overstepping the character limit - instead, the "long text" will be sent as an MMS and charged as such.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The default Messaging app does not show how much characters you have typed/left for it to be sent as an SMS. So you can use a third party messaging app like Textra SMS.

When you start typing the message, after typing a minimum of 22 characters, you will see a counter showing you the number of character left for it to be sent as a single message(eg. 130/1 - Which means 130 character are left).

The total length of the a single SMS message is 160 in Textra app(which is mostly the normal limit of a single text message). Based on your limitation you can send multiple separate text message to avoid sending a single MMS based on the counter. I don't send lengthy text messages but AFAIK even if your type more than 160 characters it will still be sent as an SMS rather than an MMS. But it would cost you twice the amount for that 160+ charactered SMS message.

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Tags: sms, mms
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# Question
Title: How to copy the entire contents of an android device to a linux PC
I am trying to create an exact copy of the filesystem on my android tablet on my PC.

The device is a rooted Nexus 7 (2013).

I opened a shell on the device through adb and attempted to create a tarball of the whole root directory, but my root access was limited to 15 minutes so there was not enough time for completion.

Can anyone help here, either by showing me how to copy the whole root directory?

\*Note that I do not want a backup .ab file, only and exact copy of the filesystem

# Answer
It's unlikely that you need to copy the entirety of your tablet's storage in order to find a file from one application. Assuming the app you're using is this one, you should only need to check in `/data/data/bn.ereader/`. IIRC, you can pull that to your PC with `adb pull /data/data/bn.ereader/ .` (the dot may or may not be necessary).
> 1 votes

# Answer
The correct reference would point to our nandroid tag-wiki, as a *Nandroid* backup is what covers *all* content. However, this is only available via custom recoveries.

An alternative to that would be the `dd` command ("Disk Duplicator"1).

---

***Disclosure:*** the following describes an application I wrote and maintain:

My tool Adebar is able to generate you `dd` scripts for all partitions your device holds, which you then can cross-check before execution. While doing that, *Adebar* tries to figure out what each partition is used for, so you won't end up just with cryptic names on the disk-images. To get to the content, you still had to figure the file system used on each partition (to be able to mount it as a Loop Device). But for the "worst case", you should be able to use these images to restore your device to the state it was in when you've created them (though I must admit I've never tried that yet).

files pulled/generated by *Adebar* (click image for larger variant)

*Adebar* is mainly written in Bash version 4, and utilizes to communicate with the device. It definitely runs fine on Linux. I have not tested it on other systems, and so far got no feedback from users maybe having tried that.

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**1:** careful: it's nick-named "Disk Destroyer", as if you use it the wrong way around (i.e. swap source and target), you can end up with a "disk without content"
> 1 votes

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Tags: adb, root-access
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# Question
Title: How can I temporarily unroot my S6 on OS 5.0.2?
I downloaded a Play store app that has no audio and after research found out it's because it discovered my phone is rooted. I use Ping Pong to root which comes with SuperSU. I have read the other questions on this topic on here but they are outdated. So is there any way to stop an app from knowing I'm rooted by isolating it in some way?

Also I can't use Rootcloakplus as S6 is not compatible with Xposed.

# Answer
Xposed is basically the only way. You could try changing the apps permissions, see if that works. Otherwise, you may need a serious tinker to get Xposed working.
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, unrooting, samsung-galaxy-s-6
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to leave the phone plugged in, but schedule when to actually charge it?
Under my normal daily use, my phone would have around 50~40% battery power left before I go to sleep. I don't want to keep my phone plugged in to charge over night, but I do want it to be at 100% when I wake up. Is there a way to disable charging while it is plugged in, and re-enable at a scheduled time? i.e. one hour prior to I wake up.

Nexus 6 32GB rooted currently running CHROMA, using Motorola Turbo Charger.

# Answer
Why don't you want to keep the phone plugged in overnight? Per Is it better to detach a charger when my Android device gets fully charged?, it sounds like sitting at 100% on the charger for ~6 hours is not considered harmful to the lithium-ion battery in your device.

That said, you can purchase a light timer for under $20, set it to only turn on for an hour or two in the morning, and plug your charger into it at night.

But actually, if your phone drains by over 50% during the day, this is probably not the ideal solution, because allowing the battery to drain further overnight until the timer kicks on means that it will discharge even more deeply than it currently does, which will wear down the battery's capacity far more quickly over time than being at 100% charge for 6 hours per day will.
So an optimum cycle might be to charge it to 100% in the afternoon, when it's only down to, say, 70% charge, instead of waiting for bedtime; and *then* put it on the timer as described above when you go to bed. Just be sure to give it a full discharge occasionally (once every 2-4 weeks sounds about right based on your usage).
> 4 votes

# Answer
Try downloading some smart charging apps mentioned below:

If you want to know what smart charging is, please visit this website.

Why should I download these apps?

Well basically the trickle charging is the most important part of these apps, when you wake up your phone would still be going from 99-100%, 99-100% without overheating your phone.
> 0 votes

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Tags: battery, charging
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Wont Connect to Wifi-Related Apps
My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 that I have had for a good amount of years now has suddenly stopped being able to connect to wifi needed apps e.g. YouTube, Instagram etc... This is really annoying and has never happened before. It all started when it wouldn't charge; I had the battery taken out and back in. When I switched it on, it let's me go on my Internet searcher and works almost perfect, but whenever I try to go on YouTube or even the Play Store, it just says "unable to connect to the Internet". I am hoping that someone can solve my problem. Also, whenever I click on something on my Internet searcher, it keeps asking if I want to trust it... which is weird since it has never happened before. Please reply soon. Thank you for you're time.

# Answer
This seems like a simple-ish fix. Assuming you are rooted, open a root-ready file manager, and go to /system/etc. Find a file called hosts. Go into it, and delete it all, other than the first line, which should say: 127.0.0.1 localhost (if it does not, change it to that) Then you should be fine (May need reboot)

If you are not rooted, go onto your PC and install ODIN. Find the root file for your device on the internet, and load it in odin. Then, turn your device off, and turn it back on with power+ vol down. It should boot into download mode. Then just click start and wait.(once it's done, it may turn on by itself. That is expected, but if it doesn't happen, turn it on yourself)
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, samsung
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# Question
Title: Unable to install software even with enough available space
When I try to update some of my applications, I get the error `Unable to install *. Delete some items and try again`. When I click manage applications, it shows that I have about 160 MB free space and the app I'm trying to install is under 30 MB.

Android version is `4.1.2` and my device is Samsung galaxy ace II.

(I periodically scan the phone with `SD Maid` to free resources, but it doesn't help this problem)

# Answer
Devices reserve storage space in order to work. My tablet has 500Mb spare, but it won't let me install below 350Mb to keep it working properly.
> 0 votes

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Tags: internal-storage, installation
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# Question
Title: unrecognized message, now all locked out
I allowed my nephew to play with my Samsung tab 3 and it is now saying that I have accessed an account without being authorized and is asking for a password that I have never set, what can I do, without doing a factory reset?

# Answer
That sounds similar to cryptolocker, without the paying to release your device. Try booting in safe mode(look up how, it varies) and taking off what your child used.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-tab-3
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# Question
Title: Salvaging a hard drive/memory from Samsung Galaxy S4
Is there any relatively simple way to salvage a hard drive/memory from a Samsung Galaxy S4? A couple of months ago, it was subjected to some saltwater, meaning that most of the motherboard is fried. However, some parts of it still work (it gets hot and vibrates from time to time when connected to a computer/charger, and the salt deposits are only visible on some parts of the motherboard).

I have a new S4 with working parts, but from what I can see, the only parts that I can move from one phone to the other is the small board (don't know if this is the right word) which connects the USB input to the main board, and the battery.

I have of course tried to clean it with isopropanol, and I have tried using both the "new" USB connector and battery - to no avail, my computer doesn't detect anything at all when it's connected.

Any tips on other things I should try to do to make them connect, or how to salvage the hard drive?

I don't have a pic of my motherboard right now, but I'll take one later if it helps to see the damage.

PS: I hope this is the right board to ask this, I couldn't really see where else it belonged.

# Answer
> 3 votes
The storage is soldered to the smaller board shown in Step 13 of this teardown. The challenge with this is being able to salvage that part. You could attempt a transplant of that board into your new S4 and see what happens (this is the most realistic answer), but there is no guarantee that it is usable because of the possible damage from the water.

The less realistic answer would be to remove the memory modules from each phone and swap them, but that requires very precise tools and a steady hand. Not recommended.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, file-transfer, water-damage
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title: Bricked phone during root process

text:
# Question
Title: Bricked phone during root process
So, I was in the process of rooting my phone and when it was rebooting, the PC lost connection to the USB (had a faulty driver). The phone is now completely bricked, no recovery mode, no download mode, and flashing with SP Flash Tools did nothing. Luckily it was just a cheap China phone, so no huge loss!

But if the phone was bricked before the root was completed (in the process), would it be identified as rooted? Just interested as to where in the stage the unlocked bootloader, etc. is applied.

# Answer
China phone and locked bootloader? I don't think so.

If it was a locked bootloader and if you tried to flash some other kernel, I think it's bricked (permanently). And as you said, you were in the process of rooting your phone. That means I can say you had already unlocked the bootloader.

If the phone restarted and it got disconnected, it means the issue might be related (rarely) due to the root process because you saying it's not showing up anything. It might be possible that your battery is low. Also, try some other key combinations and try to plug in your phone with some key pressed (sometimes it's the process to unbrick the phone).
> 0 votes

# Answer
There is a method that may work.

1. Buy or get a second cable.
2. Follow these instructions (more to buy, and it should work) http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/help/guide-how-to-make-usb-jig-reset-binary-t1604707
3. It should have booted into download mode. Install the stock ROM.
4. Done!

Hope it helps
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, unbricking
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title: Can a novice user help to find a bug?

text:
# Question
Title: Can a novice user help to find a bug?
I found that my Nexus 5 suddenly rebooted itself. I'm not a programmer so is it possible to set my phone such that it sends automatically sufficient information to the developers why it rebooted itself?

# Answer
As @Izzy said, Android logs don't persist after a reboot. So the answer is no. Especially if your phone is crashing and not going through a proper shutdown.

One (hacky) solution would be to run ADB on your desktop and run logcat in a command window. After your phone reboots simply cut/paste everything into a file and send it whomever you wish. This will probably be the easiest solution for you.

The best (or easiest) solution will be to connect to your tablet with ADB `adb shell` and then run `while [1]; do logcat >> /sdcard/logcatData.txt done;` This will write all logcat data to a file under /sdcard/logcatData.txt and it will be there even after reboot. You can then pull that file off the tablet after it's rebooted and send it to developers.

It will require ADB to be installed and minor command line use but it shouldn't be overly complicated.
> 0 votes

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Tags: crash-reports
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# Question
Title: After rooting- apps on SD card seemingly non-existant
I have rooted my phone 2 days ago using iRoot (well, actually, a couple of rooting softwares that failed on me before using iRoot). To be safe, I removed my sim card AND sd card before performing the process of rooting. It was a pretty straight forward process (as with many of the "one-click" rooting mechanisms readily available). I was slightly concerned afterwards as to where all my apps had gone missing to. You see, most of my apps were installed to SD card anyway, and those that were not were copied there (e.g Du battery saver). I suffered pretty much the same problem as this guy- (can't find apps on sd card after root)

Rebooting and even factory resetting the phone on multiple times did nothing to "revive" the apps. The SD card size is the same as it was before the root, so the apps are definitely still there. The app data is still there also...so I am really confused as to why the apps are not showing up.

Because I needed to get on whatsapp for days, I decided to just re-install the app again and upon doing so it let me know that it was detecting some chat backups and restored the app almost fully to its original state before the root.

After searching around online I couldnt really find many other people in a similar predicament. It seems rather odd.

Could anyone provide some insight into this?

(My phone specs- spreadtrum with froyo...I suspect)

Edit- Forgot to say thanks in advanced.

# Answer
the installed apps to SD Card are not technically installed on SD card ,the android system move a part of the apk file to the SD card but not the full apk there for after a factory reset your apps installed on sd card will not be available for use since they are not real apks.

the android system move the apks to `.android_secure` directory on the sd card you can see it via a file manager app like es explorer after activating the show hidden folders under (es explorer \> settings \> view settings \> show hidden files and folders) and that's why the size of you sd card didn't change because the data is still there but not usable.

so to answer your question your apps moved to the sd card are lost you can't "revive them" but you can reinstall them from the play store.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Removing the sd card and SIM, then rooting can do this. It's better to leave them in

This is probably down to the fact that a root upgrade (I.e. Rooting) can change the apps links, meaning a reinstall. I done the same as you, and had to redownload terraria when it was not there but was, and I kept my data. It's kinda like you delete the app, but not the data.
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, root-access, external-sd
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title: Problem with Google Play services

text:
# Question
Title: Problem with Google Play services
I accidentally deleted Google Play services, Play store and various other apps through Titanium. I tried reinstalling play store through apk (5.7.6) but each time it either gives me many 'Unfortunately Play store has stopped' messages or it works but shows me an error when I try to download an application. I have lost many other google apps such as Maps, Music etc and I need all of these. Tried a factory reset as suggested on some forums but in vain. I'm running CM12: Lollipop 5.0.2 And I'm rooted. Any solutions please?

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
to solve your problem you need to flash the Gapps again follow this steps

1. Download the minimal Gapps from here this zip is for 5.0.x roms and contain the needed apps (including google play services) and libraries every thing else you can get it from the play store.
2. reboot to recovery and flash it like you flash any other mod or rom (no wipe needed)
3. after installation the first boot may take a while since android system needs to update the dalvic cache (now its art and it takes a little longer) so be patient :D .
4. Now the google apps should work just fine.
> 2 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, 5.0-lollipop, google-apps
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title: I can't use Google play games app

text:
# Question
Title: I can't use Google play games app
When I open play games it says "this app requires the latest version of Google play games app" but I already updated it's latest version.I cleared data,uninstalled to it's factory version and again updated it but nothing is happening.still facing this problem, I need it's solutions real fast.I can't safe my game progress.so please make a solution for it.

# Answer
> 2 votes
What you can do is go to the `Google Play Store` \>\> `My apps` tab and see if there are any updates available manually. You can also do so by typing in the specific app and seeing if there's an `Update` option along side `Uninstall`. As I see, the last update was made on June 11, 2015, which was yesterday, if you're in New York like me. You should try updating again if you didn't since June 11.

If you check and you are updated, you probably have to update Google Play Services here, which was updated on the 4th of June, 2015.

If neither of these methods work, it means Google needs to release another fixed update.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Your Google Play Service App might be outdated.. You just need to update your app.. Goto google play or play store

Search for google play service

And click on update.. And you are done Good luck

# Answer
> 0 votes
I think that the problem is Google Play Services it's not on the lastest version. Search it on Google Play, install it, and open again Google Play Games. If not, restart your phone after installing Google Play Services

# Answer
> 0 votes
This is the best solution!

GO to settings --\> APPS--\> GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES --\> UNINSTALL UPDATE

You will be prompt with error on maps etc...click on that or go to play store and look for GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES and click update..

Thats it! I think google should hire me...

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Tags: google-play-games
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# Question
Title: Trying to fix bricked Samsung Note 8 (N5110) with `adb sideload`
I have a soft-or-hard bricked Samsung Note 8 (N5110) and now would like to rebuild it to a somewhat workable state. The device has a flaky power-charging system and may not be worth repairing.

I use an Ubuntu 14.04 system with ADB to talk to the device and can get to the apply update from the ADB dialog. From the Ubuntu side, I use `adb sideload <filename>` where some filename is a small text file. The file is copied to the Android device. But of course, this fails. The device expects an update file. And this is where I am stuck.

What is this file and where do I download the correct version? And, is this what I need to do to rebuild the system?

# Answer
None on the internet works. However, I did get this information while searching. Here's the link: http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-1818822/galaxy-note.html

> Firstly, download and install the suitable USB drivers for your device, you can download Samsung KIES for verifying if the suitable drivers are installed on your PC.
> Secondly, download the Official Jelly Bean 4.1.2 XXLT6 Firmware file and save it in your PC.
> Now, download Odin app and save it in your computer, after the download is done extract the ODIN archive on your desktop folder PC and install the ODIN app.
> Extract the downloaded update file on your PC.
> Open Odin.
> Power off your Note N7000 device.
> Boot it into Download Mode, for entering into Download Mode for Galaxy Note N7000 device, you have to press and keep holding the Power + Volume Down + Home buttons on the same time.
> Now, with your device booted into Download Mode, connect the device using its USB cord.
> Verify into ODIN app and make sure there is a notified “added” message and the ID:COM zone colored on yellow or blue color.
> In case there isn’t the added message or is different, you will have to safe remove the USB cable from the PC and to change the USB port for connection to the PC and also re-install the drivers on your computer; After you have done all these operations repeat the steps from the starting.
> Now, from the Odin app select “PDA”.
> Browse and select the update file from your PC.
> Important: make sure that the Re-partition option is unchecked and also don’t perform any other change into ODIN interface.
> Next, when you want to beginning the installation process, press the “Start” button from ODIN app, now the flashing process will start, and you need to wait.
> After ODIN app will say “pass” message you can disconnect your device from the PC.
> Reboot your device.
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, samsung, unbricking
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# Question
Title: How to import my Contact from google contact to Coolpad Android Phone
I'm living in China were Google Play is now not supported but I have a vpn so i can still access my accounts. I just lost my phone and I bought another android phone but it does not have Google on it. I can add my gmail and also Chrome and use them as long as I have my vpn on. I have opened my google contacts on my computer and would like to know how to import them to my phone.

# Answer
If you visit https://contacts.google.com (Contacts Preview) you cannot export contacts. You need to vist the old Google Contacts website i.e. https://www.google.com/contacts and export all your contacts to restore in your phone.

1. Visit the old Google Contacts website
2. Click More \> Export
3. select `All contacts` radio button to export all your contacts
4. Select `vCard format` to export your contact as a single `.vcf` file
5. Now move this `.vcf` file to your phone and import the `.vcf` file to your phone using the inbuilt `Contacts` app.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-contacts, import
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title: Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop

text:
# Question
Title: Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop
I tried rooting my Nexus 9 and have ended up getting it into an endless loop of it trying to optimize apps.

I saw an answer on Nexus 9 stuck in endless reboot loop after trying to root it, but being new, what I don't understand is how do I get that file into the Nexus 9 if I can't get it to stop the boot cycle. I am pretty good at following directions if there is some step-by-step way to get out of this mess.

# Answer
Bear in mind the following will wipe your device data:

To flash the firmware to your device: While boot-looping, hold the power button until the screen goes blank. As soon as it does, hold the volume down button and your device will reboot into fastboot mode. From here, follow the instructions on the Nexus Factory Images to flash the firmware by flashing the bootloader and then the rest of the system using fastoiot on a connected PC. After this, you can run `fastboot reboot` if you're device doesn't automatically boot into Android.
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, boot-loop, nexus-9
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# Question
Title: Insufficient memory with sandisk 32GB micro SD card while having 20GB free space
I have a 32GB micro SD card and I've been downloading my music onto it and I've used 8GB on the card so far. Then I was downloading a song and it said insufficient memory. On my phone the songs automatically go to SD card. So I went to storage and it reads the card and says 20GB free space but any app or music or anything cannot be downloaded due to the supposed insufficient space though I know that it's just not true. If anybody else has had this problem please let me know. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try downloading SD formatter. it will format the sd card but it will also fix the partition table. maybe your partition table is all messed up

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Tags: external-sd, insufficient-memory, storage
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# Question
Title: Is there a way I can make the font size smaller on default messaging app of LG L70
I have a rooted LG L70 (D325) and I want to make the font size of default messaging app smaller. I changed the font size on the settings but it is quite large to me that the person beside my can read my conversations so I want to change it to maybe 10px or smaller.

I switched to different messaging app but delays send/receive messages. I also want the popup message on the stock SMS App so I can reply easiy. (Similar to the image below, sent by 9122)

Can you please help me how to change it or at least suggest an SMS app that does the same as Pop Up Reply with font customization.

# Answer
You can try using Textra SMS messaging app. It has options to customize the fonts smaller and change the text color. And you can also reply to messages quicky from the popup of received message. To make text smaller in Textra open Textra SMS's

Settings \> Customize Look \> Text Size \> Smaller
> 0 votes

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Tags: root-access, sms, customization, fonts
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title: Change default app for mp3 in Firefox

text:
# Question
Title: Change default app for mp3 in Firefox
A little while ago I clicked a link in Firefox that led to an mp3. My thumb slipped and I tapped "always open with", ES Music Player when what I really wanted was to just save it. Now every mp3 link spawns ES Music Player, and that's not what I want.

How do I reset Firefox so that it asks me again for these kinds of links?

I've already done to "2 finger Top Swipe: Settings: Apps: Firefox: Launch by default: Clear".

ES Music Player isn't in the settings app list at all, so I couldn't clear that.

ES File Explorer, which is the parent app for the music player shows "No defaults set" in Android settings. Internally it has it's own "Settings: Cleanup settings: Clear defaults", but that had no apparent effect either.

# Answer
> 5 votes
This is the setting of Firefox on Android and not android itself Follow these steps:

1. Open Firefox and in address bar type "about:config"
2. Search For "browser.download.preferred.audio/mpeg" (just "mpeg" does the same)
3. Press on the reset button
4. From now on, if you download any mp3 file in Firefox, it asks for available apps capable of playing the file. You can again choose once or set it as default.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'm unsure about Lollipop (as a KitKat user), but I'm guessing you've already checked every tab in the Apps menu? Otherwise, does ES File Explorer (or ES Music Player) have a settings menu that would allow you to change the way it opens files?

If not, I'd recommend uninstalling ES File Explorer and then reinstalling it.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Well, the simple way to do that is by heading over to the setting\>application manager\>tap over the firefox (clear its defaults stored) also search for "ES Music Player" over application manager tap over it (Clear the app defaults). Now you try what you are doing previously this time it will ask for the application to select opening the file !

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, default-applications, firefox-for-android
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# Question
Title: Check if emulator is using kvm in android studio
I have followed all the instructions from here and here for enabling kvm for android studio to enable vm acceleration.

Still I suspect that when I start android studio it isn't using kvm because on starting it, in the `Run` box at the bottom the command executed is

> /root/Android/Sdk/tools/emulator -netdelay none -netspeed full -avd Nexus\_5\_API\_21\_x86

I don't see the `-qemu -m 512 -enable-kvm` option appended to it. Is there a way to check if it's actually using vm acceleration?

# Answer
> 7 votes
I just checked if the file /dev/kvm was opened before and after the emulator started:

```
sudo lsof -n | grep /dev/kvm

```

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Tags: android-emulator
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# Question
Title: Can't install country-restricted app even if I'm physically in this country
I am trying to install this banking app from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.ing.ingmobile

This app is allowed to be installed only by users in Poland. My Google account was created in Brazil, but I am in Poland since almost 7 months, so I should be allowed to install this app.

On Google Play, it says: `This app is incompatible with all of your devices.`, further more, on my phone's tooltip, it reads: `This item cannot be installed on your device's country.`.

That is very problematic, as this device was bought in Poland, is using a Polish SIM card and most importantly, it **is** physically in Poland, so how can it not be compatible?

How can I force-install this app on my device? It is a Sony Xperia Z Ultra, rooted and flashed with CM12.1.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Add a Polish credit or debit card to your Google Wallet account and remove any other cards.

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Tags: google-play-store
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title: stolen Galaxy tab 4. can it be located

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# Question
Title: stolen Galaxy tab 4. can it be located
My Galaxy tab 4 has been stolen, it has a password on it but I know this is possible to bypass by factory reset. If the person has done this is it possible to still locate. Has it got an internal serial number which maybe Samsung could locate.

# Answer
If the device has been factory reset, you won't be able to locate it using Android Device Manager. You could try asking Samsung but I doubt they can do this, especially on a device without data.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung
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# Question
Title: Will Security apps work even after flashing new rom?
Assume that I have turned on Android Device manager to locate my phone in case of theft, and I also installed some security apps which can send message when someone tries to change the SIM card.

Now suppose I lost my phone. The one who finds it is tech savvy. Firstly, (s)he does a factory reset after booting into Recovery mode, followed by flashing a new custom ROM, and then (s)he starts using my phone.

**Will Android Device Manager still work?**

# Answer
The *Android Device Manager* will probably still work, provided the new ROM contains the GApps. But it won't listen to you any longer.

If, as you describe in your question, the "new holder" is from the tech field, and did a thorough wipe plus installs a new ROM, nothing from your installation survives. It simply can't, with really *all* storage wiped/overwritten.

What some of those security apps offer is to be integrated with the ROM (on rooted devices only, of course). That helps to survice a , as that doesn't touch the ROM (or, more precisely: `/system`, where those apps are installed then). But with the entire ROM and recovery replaced, plus all data wiped, where should they "stay"?
> 1 votes

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Tags: security, lost-phone, anti-theft
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# Question
Title: Seeking for an alternative to lock the screen without pressing the power button in Lollipop
I find it cumbersome to press the power button on my Android Lollipop device for locking the screen.

Are there alternatives (like a widget or a gesture) that use some interaction with the touch screen to get the device locked, apart from the automatic lock after timeout?

Also, is there any possibility to lock the screen without the need to install an app?

# Answer
> 3 votes
Try Screen Off and Lock and Screen Lock app from the playstore. You don't need to press the power button or wait for timeout to lock the screen. Just press the icon and it will lock the screen. You can customize the sounds and animation in which an animation plays before locking the screen.

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Tags: lock-screens
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title: Monitor Outbound Connections

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# Question
Title: Monitor Outbound Connections
I just got a new LG G4, and connected it to my office wifi.
The network IT guy asked what I had running on my phone because it was making a lot of network connection calls.
He said he saw 3 in about a minute in his log, which was abnormal.

So I'm looking for something similar to this: Looking for a network monitor that can enumerate outbound connections , but without needing root.

I'm a little worried that it may be using mobile data without me knowing, and would like to stay on top of it.

# Answer
Most android devices now have monitors built within their software. I'm not familiar with the G4 so I can't say for certain it has the feature but my Samsung S5 does so I can lead you to it based off of that.

If you go to Settings there may be an item labeled "Data Usage". If not, look for "Mobile Data" and see if its in there. Within there it will show what apps are using data and how much data they're using. It's a great way to monitor your device.
> 0 votes

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Tags: networking, privacy
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# Question
Title: Touchless Control 3.15.0.1 Cannot uninstall
My Motorola Ultra with Android version 4.2.2 contains 3.15.0.1 Touchless Control. I have uninstalled the software both from Google Play and App Settings. However, the device still says "Update", instead of "install".

How can I successfully uninstall the Touchless Control?

Note: The reason why I would like to uninstall it would pertain to the reason for installing the most updated version.

# Answer
I have same problem unable to remove Touchless Chat. Please follow this method and you are able to remove this software from your phone.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/how-remove-virus-from-android-phone-or-tablet-image-gunpoder-3605390/

After step 1, go to step 3 and in security Device administrator you will see Touchless software, uncheck it and then uninstall option give you to uninstall.
> -1 votes

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Tags: uninstallation
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# Question
Title: Does using various app stores in parallel cause any issues?
I am using a Android phone with Lollipop and found that apps can be installed from various app stores like Google Play, Amazon App Store or F-Droid. Are there any problems I can run into if apps are installed from different app stores?

# Answer
Depends on the store you're using, and how safe it is. See e.g. our alternative-markets tag-wiki, questions using that tag, and especially How safe is it to use Aptoide?

I've made pretty good experiences with F-Droid, and also with Aptoide (sticking to their main repository named "Apps", which is curated manually and well maintained – see the link in previous paragraph). Close to no side-effects as far as I can tell. Only issue with *F-Droid* is a two-fold: they build the apps themselves from the sources, so they need to sign using their own keys; while that makes sure you really get what it says (the `.apk` is sure to match the sources you can investigate), you cannot "cross-update" apps from them with other app stores (e.g. install from *F-Droid* and then update from Google/Aptoide doesn't work due to signature mismatch).

I cannot speak for other markets, as I don't use them. One specific thing to consider are payed apps, for at least two reasons: 1) that most likely demands the market's app to be running on your device (for license verification) – and 2) if that market "shuts down", you will either have to buy the apps again from another place or no longer receive updates (which e.g. happened with AndroidPIT's app-center on 2014-12-31).
> 4 votes

# Answer
Like Izzy said, the security of the app store is very important. In addition, make sure not to download the same app, or an app with the same package name on two different markets, it might create a conflict and produce a few errors, possibly a signature mismatch but it may vary by market. If the creators of the market are smart, they would prevent the error by not allowing the user to download the app again, if they already have an app under the same package-name. Amazon and 1Market both prevent this issue. I am not sure about the other markets.
> 4 votes

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Tags: applications, security, compatibility
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# Question
Title: Does Android OS clutter similar to Desktop OS
What I mean by this. Is it expected that overtime, the performance of a device will be reduced, and the software will work slower? This is assuming no changes in core OS (e.g upgrade from 4 to 5 etc). For example, does installing and removing apps leave traces behind, that over time build up and slow the OS?

Is there any indication that a user can look for, in order to determine if its time to flash the device, and re-install the OS?

p.s Lets ignore the scenario where a bunch user installed process-hog- background apps are killing the device.

# Answer
Simple answer: Yes, but it's usually not noticeable and won't impact a device's ability to function as expected during it's lifetime.

Full Explanation: Apps *CAN* leave traces of information behind when uninstalled. These are usually empty folder and misc. log files, but can also include files created by the application but are assumed that the user would want to keep (screenshot folders come to mind). Although these hardly affect performance, they can eventually take up space and introduce unwanted clutter in your mounted storage volume. Purge with aplomb.

Another area of possible concern is the concept of "bit-rot", or "bit-decay". This is the decay of data stored in a solid-state format, unaltered, for long periods of time due to the dispersion of the electric charge used to maintain the data. An OS of a phone could be subject to this phenomenon over the course of many years (usually more than a decade) because the data of an OS rarely changes in the scenario you present (not updating and never re-installing). Though reinstall the OS will refresh the memory locations it's stored on, the process of bit-rot takes a long time on properly manufactured devices, and isn't likely to cause any sort of problems in the 2-3 year timeframe most individuals keep their phones and tablets nowadays.
> 4 votes

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Tags: performance, maintenance
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# Question
Title: How to fix hanging Samsung Galaxy S II phone (GT-I9100)? Also flash and root it?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II model smartphone. GT-I9100 is the exact model number , mentioning it since I saw here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung\_Galaxy\_S\_II

that there are variants with slightly different model numbers (such as GT-I9100G) and correspondingly slightly different hardware features.

That exact model number (GT-I9100) shows both while it boots up, and also when you go to Settings -\> About Phone.

(Sorry for the slightly long question, but I have tried to make it as clear as possible.)

A while ago it suddenly stopped booting properly. Before that it was working fine for over 2 years. I had bought it used; not sure if that has anything to do with the problem, but after I first bought it, it almost never had any problem for those 2 or so years, except for one issue: it sometimes used to shut down automatically, without my doing anything. But powering it on again, always resulted in it working normally again. I asked the dealer from whom I bought it, about this issue, and he said it was a known issue in that model.

Now, whenever I power it on, it only goes up to the initial Samsung splash screen (with a big stylized S in the middle of the screen), with the model number GT-I9100 on the right side of the screen, then only the big S for a bit, then again the big S with the words "Samsung Galaxy S II" below it \[2\], then hangs at the point, indefinitely. Also, while in this hung state (which can only be stopped by removing the battery), it intermittently a) flashes the big S a little brighter, and then b) makes two short beeps. Events a) and b) keep repeating at intervals, of maybe a minute or two. The phone also gets a little heated, maybe due to the big S getting brighter (and then dimmer).

\[2\] Image of phone in that state is at bottom of this post.

I would like to know how to do the following:

1. Fix it so that it boots fully and works normally. I would like to preserve the data on it, such as contacts, etc., but in the worst case, I'm okay with losing all the data, as long as I can get the phone working again. (I have an older Samsung Android phone which I using as of now, and I had saved most of my important contacts in my Google account, not in the phone or SIM.)
2. I would like to know how to flash and root it, maybe with CyanogenMod or a similar OS. I heard from a friend that by doing that, the battery charge lasts for longer, due to no unwanted apps or services running, apart from the fact that a flashed and rooted phone can be used for more things, such as sshing into a server where I have an account, or getting a Linux console on the phone (which would be cool and useful, even if I could only run a subset of Linux commands).

I will search the net for steps for flashing and rooting it, but would like to know if anyone has any general guidelines for that.

If I need to give any more information for any one to suggest solutions, please let me know.

Thanks.

# Answer
> 2 votes
1. OK, so for question #1 Try to get into recovery mode and then wipe cache partition and dalvik cache - that should help. As I remember, stock recovery is capable of doing that kind of basic things (if I'm wrong - correct me). Basically, you can get to recovery by holding volume down and power button while your phone is off, then release the power button but hold the other one. That should work, if not - check YouTube, I bet guys got the video about how it works with your device.

UPDATE

2. As for second question, I don't really see a point of flashing CM or something similar cause it somehow buggy. My buddie at university has got the same device as you and after all the geeky flashing stuff he decided to go along with rooted stock.

In order to root your device - again YouTube or XDA should help you ;)

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-s-2, rom-flashing
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to order 2 Ubers at the same time?
Using the Uber Android application, is it possible to book 2 Uber drivers at the same time?

# Answer
It does not seem possible to order 2 Ubers at the same time: requesting an Uber changes the application interface, making it impossible to request a second Uber.
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications
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title: not able to recieve incoming calls

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# Question
Title: not able to recieve incoming calls
Myy phone model is HTC desire 526 g plus.when I rang called it from another phone in showed ring is going but on the phone message appeared,"Unfortunately the process com.android.phone has stopped. Very confused. I remember I installed an app call name announcer. First it worked but after few minutes this problem has risen.NEED UR HELP pls do reply

# Answer
If the call name announcer did in fact cause a crash, try removing that app first, and have someone call you again. If it is still crashing, follow @Firelord's advice, clear the data and cache of the phone app, and perhaps try turning the phone off and on again.

Lastly, if you are STILL getting this problem, try doing a factory reset. If THAT doesn't fix the problem, go back to wherever you got the phone and ask for a new one.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: How to turn on HTC One Mini with a broken power button?
My power button is broken, and unfortunately you cannot take the battery out to turn it on like I seen in youtube tutorials, therefore Im seeking for anyones help to tell me how to turn it on? I also tried the volume keys; don't work...

Thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
I guess there's no other way than opening the case and manually shorting out power button pins for 1 - 2 secs.

It's not that hard, I've done that with my HTC Desire before. :) Just google for "disassemble HTC One Mini"

Just one tip: If the case refuses to open, **do not try too hard**, maybe you're just doing it wrong, think first, then do, **it should open easily** without putting much pressure and power Good luck

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Tags: htc
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# Question
Title: How can I permanently disable USB debugging mode?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace and I've encountered a strange issue. When I was connecting my mobile to the PC I unchecked the box for "USB debugging mode" and did my work without issue. However, after some time passed and I again tried to connect my mobile to same PC, it was unable to connect. When I checked my settings, I noticed that USB debugging had become re-enabled again. Is there anything I need to set to disable USB debugging permanently, or is this the default behaviour of the Samsung Ace?

# Answer
This happens to myself, you would have to turn the device off several times whilst your USB is connected and just wait for it to stay turned off, once its turned off it will not turn back on unless upon reconnection. It's a very old phone and is not a good phone so this is why it's like this. I wish there was a better resolution myself but after browsing the internet for around an hour I figured I'd help a somebody else and let them know what I know.

Thanks.
> 1 votes

# Answer
It's possible that one of these solutions will help you

**Solution #1:** If you do not have drivers for your phone installed and you do not want to download huge KIES, you can download only the ADB Interface Drivers (6.5mb) for your phone. This might solve the issue about USB Debugging turning itself on.

**Solution #2:** Download and install Terminal Emulator, open it and run the following code inside.

```
adb kill-server

```

this might also help until you reboot your phone.
> -1 votes

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Tags: usb-debugging, samsung-galaxy-ace
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# Question
Title: Mp3s open in Google play after tapping always, have already reset all app preferences. What now?
Thanks for not scrolling by after the first half. This happens in Firefox, irrespective of which site used. The first time it offered the choice of downloading using play or downloads. Naturally I clicked the app I'd be opening it in. Now it just opens the file. After resetting the app preferences three time and closing both promhams after resetting and before trying again. With no obvious solution in Firefox settings. I'm out. Do any of you have any suggestions? Have a nice day.

# Answer
> 1 votes
1. In the Firefox address bar, enter `about:config`.
2. search for `download.preferred`.
3. After the search had filtered some items, You will see a preference named `browser.download.preferred.audio/mpeg` whose value is probably `com.google.android.music`.
4. Tap the `Reset` button at the lower right corner of this preference.

Future tip: To see preferences you modified yourself, enter `about:support`, and check under `Important Modified Preferences`.

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Tags: default-applications, firefox-for-android
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# Question
Title: How to upgrade rooted Lava Iris 354E running Jelly Bean to Kitkat
My phone is rooted, has a 1GHz dual core processor and 215MB ram, and I want to upgrade it to KitKat from its Jelly Bean OS. Can I upgrade it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
This device doesn't meet the minimum hardware requirement to run Android Kitkat. Google has mentioned here:

> Device implementation MUST have at least 340MB of memory available to the kernel and userspace. The 340MB must be in addition to any memory dedicated to hardware components such as radio, video, and so on that is not under the kernel's control.
>
> ...
>
> \[The\] `/data` partition MUST be at least 1GB.

In short, you should stick with your current OS, or buy a new device with better hardware specifications. Even if a hack is available out there to somehow run Kitkat, it's not worth considering the severe limitations on the hardware end.

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Tags: updates
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title: Radio without the headset

text:
# Question
Title: Radio without the headset
**Is it possible to hear the radio without connecting the headset?**

I know the headset acts as an antenna.

However, it would be great if I can just put the phone on the coffee table and listen to the radio without being physically connected to it via a headset.

I am using Samsung Galaxy 2.

# Answer
> 1 votes
If your radio station is an extremely obscure one, there is a high chance that it is available in TuneIn Radio. TuneIn uses your Internet connection (Wifi or 3G) instead of the FM wave so it does not require FM antennae.

# Answer
> 3 votes
No. Your earphone is used as an antenna. But, If your phone has a built-in radio app, connect your earphone, open the app and turn loudspeaker.

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Tags: fm-radio
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# Question
Title: YouTube not showing the names of the videos searched unless video is clicked, neither can be skipped to a certain time
I'm using a tablet, and the problem is that YouTube is not showing the name of the videos I've searched unless I click the video.

Also, whenever I watch a video I can't skip it to a certain time (the red bar in the bottom where you can skip the video to the end is missing for my YouTube).

What should I do to resolve this issue?

# Answer
There are two ways to resolve this. 1. Reboot your device 2. Your youtube app is outdated so one thing you could do is upddate the app
> 0 votes

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Tags: youtube
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title: Changing startup and shutdown sounds

text:
# Question
Title: Changing startup and shutdown sounds
Is there any way for me to play certain audio files when my phone starts up and before it shuts down?

I have a Samsung S3.

# Answer
> 2 votes
1. Root your phone with Kingo root.
2. Use a root browser, like ES File Explorer, to find the the file (probably mp3, ogg, or wav) and rename it to have .bak on the end.
3. Paste your sound in the same spot and name it what the original used to be. The file could be under /system/media/audio/ui or under/etc/ called something obvious like PowerOn.mp3. I'm not really sure where Samsung put the file.
4. Go into the SuperSU app, under settings you can choose to un-root your phone. I think you can also un-root by plugging your phone back into the computer and use Kingo.

There are many advantages to rooting though, like Linux Deploy and wipe-proof avast!. Or even remote control through AirDroid. It's safe as long as you don't mess with system files you don't know about or give SU privileges to apps you're not sure of.

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Tags: boot, shutdown, custom-sounds
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# Question
Title: Shutting down 2012 Nexus 7 without touch
My 2012 Nexus 7's touchscreen isn't working. I'll probably take it for repairs next week. Is there a way to shut it down without touch. I can reboot it by keeping power button for a long time, but I am unable to shut it down. I don't think I have USB debugging enabled on the device.

# Answer
Just tested on my Nexus 7 2012. When I hold the Power and Volume Up. It powers down. Had to hold the power button to get it to turn back on, So I can only assume it powered all the way down.
> 1 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, touchscreen, shutdown
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title: How to disable Xperia Z2 burst mode?

text:
# Question
Title: How to disable Xperia Z2 burst mode?
Almost every time I take a picture by camera hardkey, burst mode is activated automatically although I released the key immediately. I don't expect such a short press to activate burst mode. Therefore, a new folder for the burst series is created. Most of those folders have only 1 photo and those photos even have the same name. All of that make photo managing and syncing really frustrated.

How can I disable that feature? I don't want to disable burst mode completely.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Go to your Camera settings(three dots) and turn on the "Burst with longpress" option. This will let you shoot b ursts of photos simply by holding down the shutter key by long pressing. This way you can diable multiple burst photos at single click.

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Tags: photos, sony-xperia-z2
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# Question
Title: How can I hide phone number during incoming call and display only contact name?
I wish to show only contact name during incoming call, for some privacy reasons I wish to hide numbers and display only contact name.

I won't usually pick up anonymous calls, is there any option to achieve this?

Android version 4.4 and without root option is preferable.

# Answer
You can also try using Lollipop Call Free which shows only the Contact name and its same as the Lollipop style calling screen and theme which you can customize the way to want to.
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# Answer
It seems that there is no out-of-the-box way to achieve this. Maybe knowing the device that you're using will help (by editing your question, or commenting on it), but I doubt that.

That being said, You can achieve your goal with an app, like Full Screen Caller ID. In there, at `Settings->Display` there are check boxes for `Display phone number` and `Display name`.

Personally, I wasn't too impressed with this app, but it does what you wanted.
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# Question
Title: Root Access to avast moble
How do you grant root access to an anti virus program manually on a Samsung tablet.Because I want to enable a firewall to be more safe

# Answer
> 0 votes
You might want to install an app that manages root access for you such as SuperSu or Superuser. These apps give you various options for controlling root access for apps. These apps prompt you to ask whether you want to grant an app root access or not.

SuperSu: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu

SuperUser(by ChainsDD): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su

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