# Question
Title: What is the largest HTC Desire card size?
Anyone know what the largest size of card the HTC Desire will take? I saw this question, Maximum (micro) SD card speed class for HTC EVO? Which says a class4, so that's okay as the 32gb card is class 2.

Curious to know how well this will work, as my iPod recently died and I'd like to use my phone as a part time replacement. Anyone experimented with larger cards? I have a 4gb in my phone at the moment and it's okay, I have an 8gb card I'll test when I get home, but would be keen to know results with 16gb and 32gb

# Answer
> 3 votes
The desire supports sdhc which is upto 32gb so it should work fine. I have a 16gb in my droid and there's no difference noticable from a smaller card (other than it having more capacity).

If you were to find a bigger card (I'm not sure they have any in micro) you'd need a phone that supports SDXC.

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Tags: htc-desire, ram
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title: Where can I download Google Maps 5.0?

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# Question
Title: Where can I download Google Maps 5.0?
Google Maps 5.0 looks like a great upgrade, with offline maps and 3D. However, I can't find it in the market. The direct download link on Google does't work as well.

Do you know where I can download it directly?

# Answer
You are probably not in the US, right? Seems that Google Maps 5.0 is not yet available in many countries (just like Google Reader for Android). Meanwhile, you can use a link to the .apk file here: http://thegadgets.net/technology-news/download-google-maps-5-0-apk/

Download the apk file, copy to the SD card, and open with e.g. Linda File Manager. Hope this helps.
> 8 votes

# Answer
I just successfully downloaded the update from the Android market:
> 2 votes

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Tags: google-maps
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# Question
Title: switching from unlimited data plan to pay-per-data. what to watch out?
I have been using unlimited data plan, but it is about to finish and after that I'll pay my data charge per data usage. Any particular settings should I change or anything I should take note in order to avoid suddenly paying a lot of money?

My phone is Galaxy S with Froyo.

# Answer
> 4 votes
You want to monitor any apps that use data in the background. It's hard to say which ones because there are so many and I have no idea what you have installed. I recommend installing two apps to help you monitor and control your data so you don't go over:

1. **Phone Usage** \- This app allows you to monitor how much data you are using and set daily, weekly and monthly limits (it does this for voice and text too) and it will notify you when you go over the limits. There are a number of others like this, some will tell you when you are getting close, other put a widget on your homescreen to show your data usage. I test a couple out to see which ones work best with your phone.
2. **Quick Settings** \- This app will allow you to manually control your data. With it you can turn off/on auto-syncing. You can also toggle the APN so you it turns off all 3G data without affecting the phone or wifi, so you can still get auto updates when you are connected to wifi but only use 3g data when you choose to.

Finally, if you really want to take control of things you can get **Tasker** and set different rules about when you use wifi and when you use 3g and what apps are allowed to sync...

# Answer
> 5 votes
DroidWall is an application (for rooted phones) that will let you select which applications are allowed to use which data networks (WiFi vs. Cellular/2G/3G/4G). You can use it to make sure that certain applications always have data access when needed and restrict other applications to WiFi (or even *no* acess).

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, settings, data-monitoring
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# Question
Title: Alias place names for use in Voice Actions?
Is it possible to create an alias for a place so that I can use the alias in voice actions? Examples of the type of thing that I'd like to be able to say:

* Directions to Home
* Navigate to Jim's House

# Answer
> 1 votes
Currently this functionality doesn't seem to be possible using Voice Search.

There is a free app in the market called NavigationPro which is a little funky to figure out at first.

It allows you to save locations and name them in the app. You can then enable the feature in the preferences for the app so that whenever you run the app it automatically prompts you for a name you can speak. Once it recognizes the name it automatically goes to Google Maps and starts navigation for the address.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try starring a place in Google Maps. Sometimes when you say the name of a starred place it will work. However, it can be a bit patchy at times.

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Tags: voice-command
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# Question
Title: Rooting HTC Hero GSM 2.1-update-1 (3.41.61.31)
So I've been trying to root my HTC (Hero GSM 2.1-update-1 (3.41.61.31), originally Orange Spain, but unlocked by code) for few hours now, haven't managed yet. All the articles I've found about rooting this phone seems to be quite old and none seem to be more recent than the latest OTA update they've sent.

Even the latest version of Androot (1.6.2 beta 5) doesn't seem to work; I keep getting a `Failed ! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~` seemingly clueless error.

Found some more hardcore ways to do it, but then again, all of them quite old and no one confirming if for the current version - I don't want to end up with an expensive paperweight :(

I want to root it in order to install the latest Froyo ROM (Oh, and if anyone have serious reason for opposing to the villainrom 1.7, I'd appreciate a headsup)

Please, could anyone refer me to the definite how-to-root-this-thing?

cheers mates,

f.

# Answer
> 1 votes
It sounds like no one has cracked the latest version of your firmware to allow for root access so you will have to downgrade to an earlier version of your stock ROM. You may have already seen all this in your travels but if not, it may help.

***Warning, this is by no means a definitive guide, but it's my best shot:***

**Downgrade your firmware:**

**Root:**

This guide over at XDA is pretty comprehensive. It was last updated in August, but it looks like it was edited just two weeks ago so it should still be good info. I'd read through the thread and to see how it's been working for people. There may actually be more relevant instructions later on in the thread.

**Again, I have no idea if this will work, so proceed at your own risk.**

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Tags: rooting, htc-hero, rom
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# Question
Title: Looking for an ePub reader that works without an SD card
I'm looking for a ePub reader to read a collection of .epub files I have but so far each one I've tried has had problems because I don't have an SD card in my phone or I haven't been able to figured out how to get it to read a file that I uploaded to the device.

*Anyone know of anything I can use?*

# Answer
> 6 votes
Assuming, you have a Nexus, the internal memory should show up as a normal SD card would in other phones. When you connect your phone to a PC and then MOUNT it, it ought to show up as a removable drive.

You can use Aldiko \- it's an eBook reader (currently freeware) that works well with epubs.

* Copy the .epub file and drop it in your phone (after mounting)
* Place the .epub file in * phone\_directory/ebooks/import
* Unmount, and start Aldiko
* Press the menu key, and hit import, give it some time to copy the file, and you're done!

The newly imported book should now show up on your bookshelf.

The official FAQ might also help.

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EDIT: An alternative (**easier**) method using the same app, available on Google Play.

I found that I could import the .epub without connecting the device to a PC. This was verified with a Nexus 7, which does not have an SD card.

* Navigate to Aldiko's main page. After selecting Files, you can browse the files on your device.
* Select the .epub file you want to read and select Import.
* The .epub will show up in the Aldiko library.

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Tags: applications, ebook-reader, epub
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title: Unroot an SLCD Droid Incredible

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# Question
Title: Unroot an SLCD Droid Incredible
I remember when I first rooted my SLCD Droid Incredible I had to use a special version of ClockworkMod because the original version would "Screen Brick" SLCD Incredibles.

If I were to unroot, are there any precautions I should take? Specifically following these or similar instructions.

Although I'm sure it doesn't make a difference, I used Unrevoked3 to root my phone.

# Answer
If you need to do s-on, flash that before flashing the RUU. Other than that, just keep in mind that the RUU will wipe your phone.
> 1 votes

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Tags: unrooting, unrooting, unrevoked
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# Question
Title: Destination host unreachable while using WiFi on 2.2
I upgraded my HTC EVO to 2.2 using a ROM I found online. (Sprint's OTA update wouldn't work) All has been well, but I have been having troubles with my WiFi. I can connect to any AP, security or not, and I get an IP from DHCP no problem. However, I can't get online. Using a ping tool to try to ping things on my LAN returns destination host unreachable.

The IP settings are correct. Seems my EVO's routing table is messed up. Thought's on how to narrow down the problem and/or fix it?

# Answer
I figured out that if I disable 802.11n mode and just leave b/g enabled, then my phone works on WiFi just fine. It seems that there was an issue using 802.11n on my phone.

I don't yet know if the issue was my AP or my phone, but I guess I will need to find a way to disable 802.11n on Froyo.
> 1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, networking
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title: Disable 802.11n on my EVO

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# Question
Title: Disable 802.11n on my EVO
How can I disable 802.11n mode on my EVO? I would like to force it to use B or G.

# Answer
> 3 votes
If you're running the HTC Sense UI, then it should already be disabled. Otherwise check this blog post for a .zip you can flash to disable it.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, wi-fi, htc-evo
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# Question
Title: How do I find a list of open applications / switch to open applications
Where can I find a list of open applications ? Is it possible to switch to them using that ?

# Answer
> 5 votes
Long pressing on the home button will bring up the six most recently accessed apps and you can switch them. How many stay in the memory depends on your phone and the size off the app. Android keeps all opened apps in the memory until it needs space. There are countless apps that show what apps are running in your memory. Search the market for "app manager" or "task manager". One I particularly like is Smart Bar.

# Answer
> 2 votes
* As Matt mentions, you can long-press the home button to see the 6 or 8 most recent apps.
* I've also seen Itching Thumb suggested here before.
* As Matt also mentions, there are task manager apps. One is Advanced Task Killer (or Advanced Task Killer Froyo even) which can be configured to switch to the open app rather than killing it.

BTW, if you search for whether you should use ATK to kill apps, you'll see a lot of advice telling you it's not needed for Froyo. I had not heard of ATK Froyo until now, so I don't know what makes it different than the original ATK.

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Tags: applications, task-management, multitasking
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title: galaxy tab video conference

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# Question
Title: galaxy tab video conference
I'm confused... the Galaxy Tab commercials make a special point of showing people doing video conferencing on the device, and yet, I have been entirely unable to evoke said functionality from the one I have in my hands here (it's with Verizon)... So... what gives?!

# Answer
> 2 votes
How are you "evoking" this functionality? Video conferences do no appear from the ether. Try a video conferencing app, perhaps -- like Qik, Fring, or Yahoo! Messenger.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There have been reported problems with qik on the galaxy tab, particularly no option to start a chat. Try to download something from vcast apps or try oovoo. Sorry for not giving any links but I'm on my droid and my latest CM update is acting crazy closing my browser w/o warning.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-tab, video-conference
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# Question
Title: Add NFC functionality (like Nexus S) via SDIO standard in microsd to non-NFC phones?
Google Nexus S is the first Android phone to include NFC (Near-field communication) for wireless hardware for applications such as contactless payment and perhaps proximity based target advertising.

I wonder if the micro SD card slot on other Android phones supports the SD IO standard. The SD card interface also defines an interface for devices as well as storage cards, for example a SD sized WiFi transmitter could be fitted to photo cameras for transmitting pictures to the internet as they were taken.

I wonder if the micro SD card slot also has this capability and if the NFC chip and antenna could be viable in such a form factor (and for some phones underneath the battery, but still user removable)?

# Answer
A microSD NFC reader has been certified for commercial use (Visa certifies DeviceFidelity’s In2Pay NFC microSD ). We used a Nexus S to read, display, & share a video from an RFID sticker The Internet of Experiences: Consumer-based advertising using the Nexus S. XtremeSignPost Consumer-based Advertising.
> 3 votes

# Answer
The first part of your question is tautological: If the phone supports SDIO then yes, it supports SDIO. The G1 and the "BeagleBoard" support it, I believe. As for the NFC chip, I'd say that if it isn't small enough already then it could be shrunk to fit. It's not a particularly complicated piece of electronics.

I'd see very little benefit in developing something like this, however. I don't think NFC will take off before the next 2 or 3 generations of phones (if it does at all), so most people will be getting new ones instead of tricking out their old ones.
> 2 votes

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Tags: external-sd, nfc
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title: Disable notification for declined calls

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# Question
Title: Disable notification for declined calls
I have a HTC WildFire (android 2.1) phone. I want to disable the notifications for the calls I knowingly decline. I still want to get the notification for the calls I miss. Does anyone know any setting/app to do this?

# Answer
Try pressing the back button when you get an incoming call - that usually makes the caller continue listening to a ringing tone but the ringing on your phone stops.

Pressing the reject / call end button will make the ringing stop as well as cut the call for the caller.

If you'd rather stop the ringing / vibration but still want to answer the call after a few seconds (like walking out of a noisy room etc.), press any volume key on the side.
> 1 votes

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Tags: notifications, calls, htc-wildfire
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# Question
Title: Is there a weather widget/app that has both very good location support and supports multiple locations?
Is there a weather widget or app that has good location support (Central Europe) and support for multiple configured locations?

# Answer
WeatherBug (free) seems to meet your criteria. Has nice widgets, multiple location support, and tons of weather stations.

There is also a pay version (WeatherBug Elite) which removes ads and adds several additional features such as radar in motion and detailed hourly forecasts.
> 4 votes

# Answer
There's also The Weather Channel official app - which some users claim is more accurate than WeatherBug. Try both and see which suits you better.
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc-desire-hd, weather
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# Question
Title: Android 2.2 - External SD card not working - says "Blank External SD card" -- Why?
OS: Android 2.2

Device: Samsung Galaxy S

All of a sudden my external SD card has stopped working.

Error Notification:

```
> Blank External SD card
>
>  SD card blank or has unsupported file system.

```

The last thing I did before this was to record some video, which was set to record to the external card, and then plugged it into USB.

I also installed USB drivers for the phone from Softpedia as Windows wasn't recognaising it by default. After installation the phone's memory showed up as a removable disk but the external card did not. Then after unplugging the device from the PC I had that error in the notification bar.

How do I recover my SD card? Do I need to format and therefore stand to lose the data on it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I clicked format on the device, causing the SD card to show up again in Windows.

Format thankfully did not actually format it - in the sense that it didn't wipe the data. I only know this because I have installed the demo of ZAR, which has found image and video files to recover.

My options now are to either buy the full version of ZAR, on the assumption that if it recovered images and video the other data is intact, or to find an alternative program that's free.

*Edit:* I am currently running PhotoRec, which contrary to its name, has so far found mp3 files and a txt file to recover. I am hoping it's also able to read obscure or non existent file extensions, so that apps which had decided to locate themselves on the SD card can be recovered.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, samsung-galaxy-s, external-sd, file-system, data-recovery
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# Question
Title: When I edit contacts on my Nexus S, it's deleting their birthdays from Google Contacts. Am I doing something wrong?
Is it something I'm doing wrong?

Where do I report this?

# Answer
I'm guessing there isn't a field for Birthday in the Android contacts app, and when you edit it's replacing the old info with the info on your phone (which has no birthday due to no field for it).

Here's the process for reporting bugs at Android.com: http://source.android.com/source/report-bugs.html
> 3 votes

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Tags: contacts, 2.3-gingerbread, samsung-nexus-s
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# Question
Title: Best way to bookmark items on Pinboard.in
I recently changed over from using Delicious to http://Pinboard.in. What's the best way to bookmark a page to Pinboard from my Android phone?

# Answer
> 8 votes
Here are 4 free options...

**1) The PinDroid app:**

It's a port from DeliciousDroid and was just added to the market yesterday. It looks pretty sweet. Here's some screenshots.

**2) Save the Pinboard.in bookmarklet as a bookmark:** (this is still my favorite option)

```
javascript:q=location.href;if(document.getSelection){d=document.getSelection();}else{d='';};p=document.title;void(open('http://pinboard.in/add?url='+encodeURIComponent(q)+'&description='+encodeURIComponent(d)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(p),'Pinboard', 'toolbar=no,width=700,height=350'));

```

This works particularly well in Dolphin Browser HD (but it'll also work in other browswers). Just create new bookmark, name it Pinboard Share and paste the above text in as the location. When you are on a site you want to save, slide open the bookmarks toolbar and click your Pinboard Share and it'll bring up the popup share window with the URL and Title already filled in. Personally, I like saving it as a gesture in Dolphin to make it even easier.

If you don't want to have to enter anything in, here's the code for the "Read Later" pinboard bookmarklet that'll just save the url automatically to your "Read Later" list without prompting you to enter tags, or a description. I find this easy to do in a hurry then go back an organize later on my PC:

```
javascript:q=location.href;p=document.title;void(t=open('http://pinboard.in/add?later=yes&noui=yes&jump=close&url='+encodeURIComponent(q)+'&title='+encodeURIComponent(p),'Pinboard','toolbar=no,width=100,height=100'));t.blur();

```

**3) Download Bookmarklet Free**

Go to "Custom Services" and add your own. Name it Pinboard or whatever you want. In the "Base URL" field enter `http://pinboard.in/add?` then in the "Title Parameter" field enter `title` and in the "URL Parameter" field enter `url`. Now when you choose to "Share" from your browser, you'll have all the regular options like Email, Twitter and any of the options you chose in Bookmarklet Free, including your new Pinboard bookmarklet. *(note: it actually took a little while for the name to take for me, it was listed as "My Service" for a while in my Share menu.)*

**4) Post by Email**

With your formatted Pinboard email you can choose the share option on any page and email to to our pinboard account. The instructions to do this are on the Pinboard how-to section. I prefer the first option I shared but this is a decent last resort.

# Answer
> 3 votes
Save to Pinboard.

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Tags: bookmarks
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title: Reading list manager?

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# Question
Title: Reading list manager?
Does anyone know of an app for managing a reading list?

Features I'd like to get include being able search names and authors from some kind of book database, link to common book sellers (Amazon, Barns & Noble, etc.) and add books via an ISBN bar-code.

# Answer
I have used this **Book Catalogue** program to enter my book collection. It lets you enter books via ISBN (manually or scanning), has a search feature and works great.

It has bookshelfs where you should create on for a reading list, although there is a checkbox 'have read the book' also ...

Check it out if: maybe it has enough of the features you want to be useful.

I like it very much.
> 4 votes

# Answer
If you use good reads here's three apps that sync with the service:
> 2 votes

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Tags: applications
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title: Manually Updating your OS?

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# Question
Title: Manually Updating your OS?
Is it possible to **`manually`** update any Android Device?

# Answer
Yes, assuming the device has been rooted and someone has engineered the update to work with your specific device. How fast that happens depends on how hard the devices manufacturer has made it, and how active the community is. Its not as simple as just loading windows on a computer.

I asked a similar question a while ago. Check out the answers for more detail: What is involved in installing Android onto a device?
> 6 votes

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Tags: updates
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# Question
Title: How can I determine which app is accessing GPS?
I have an Evo 4G with one app that I allow to access GPS periodically so I leave GPS enabled. However I see the GPS icon show up far more frequently than is scheduled for that app. I've shut down everything I could find that was a likely source. Any way to tell which app is accessing the GPS?

I do have some other apps that can be battery hogs at times so watching battery usage isn't really going to cut it on this one without some usage changes. I'm hoping for either an app, a setting, or a log that will tell me.

# Answer
Download Spare Parts.

When in the app, tap "Battery history", then in the first dropdown select "GPS usage".

In the second dropdown select whichever you want to see ("Since last unplugged", "Total since boot", or "Total in all time") and you should see which apps have accessed the GPS.
> 9 votes

# Answer
Try the 'Testing' mode. I'm lead to believe it's a standard part of Android, so should work on your EVO - it works on my HTC Desire HD.

Dial the following number:

`*#*#4636#*#*` (or `*#*#INFO#*#*`)

Then, to see GPS stats, tap Battery History, Other Usage and then GPS Usage.

If I'm reading this right, this then displays a list of all the apps that have caused the GPS to consume battery power, which I think is almost what you're looking for.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Occasionally the browser will access GPS since the browser on my phone has location turned on. So most likely the application(s) runs in the background and updates data based on your location. Social networking, maps/directions apps and other location-sensing apps could be accessing GPS data as they run in the background. Try to narrow it down by seeing which apps sync and how often.
> 1 votes

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Tags: gps
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to enable the Android default keyboard on an HTC EVO 4G?
I am not much of a fan of the HTC EVO 4g's custom keyboard, but it appears that they have somehow removed or hidden access to the default Android keyboard input method.

Especially now that the default Android keyboard has been enhanced in 2.3 (Gingerbread), does anyone know of a method to enable the default keyboard instead of HTC's customized keyboard? I haven't seen an application to do this, but I've noticed that some applications (Vlingo in particular) seem to somehow come up with what appears to be the Android default keyboard.

# Answer
> 7 votes
Yes you can - from this thread on XDA-Developers, you can use the APK on **unrooted** phones, depending on your Android version. Remember to pick the correct version for your phone.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I found this solution--I'm a little bit nervous about installing it though (it requires flashing the phone.) Better solutions would be preferred!

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Tags: keyboard, 2.3-gingerbread, htc-evo, settings
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# Question
Title: Using Jorte, how can I see which Google Calendar an event is associated with?
Galax-S (Vibrant), Android 2.1, Jorte 1.2.5

I'm using Jorte (a replacement calendar app). How do I see which Google Calendar a specific event is associated with? Note that this is while viewing an existing event, not creating a new event. When creating a new event I see the Calendar selection combo box just fine. Thanks!

# Answer
> 0 votes
With the default Calendar app, when viewing an event the individual calendar is listed right at the top. Additionally, each calendar even is color-coded.

If Jorte isn't displaying that to you, it sounds like a shortcoming of the app and something you should petition the developer to fix.

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Tags: calendar, jorte
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# Question
Title: Gmail app only shows "Archive" button for one account
I have two gmail accounts connected on my HTC Incredible. When looking at account 1, I can select some emails and three buttons appear: Archive, Delete, and Labels. But when using account 2 and an email is selected, only Delete and Label buttons appear. How can I get the "Archive" button to appear in the second account?

# Answer
Everything seems to be working fine now. Even before the upgrade, it worked intermittently. But since the upgrade, it seems to be solid. Running version 2.3.2.
> 0 votes

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Tags: gmail
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# Question
Title: receive/make calls on my pc via my android phone
is it possible to receive / make calls on my pc via my android phone. if so how? i have been searching the internet for a while now to find a solution for this. I have a rooted HTC Desire and i live in Denmark if that changes anything.

# Answer
Your PC / laptop needs to connect to your phone via Bluetooth. In Windows 7, provided your phone supports the relevant Bluetooth connections, you should be able to use your computer to listen to /speak with calls received on your phone.

You need to PAIR your phone with your computer via Bluetooth to enable this functionality.

In Windows 7, click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area (system tray) and choose your device.
> 3 votes

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Tags: calls, tethering
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title: Send all calls to Voice Mail

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# Question
Title: Send all calls to Voice Mail
It's seems like it should be a simple thing, but I haven't figured it out yet on my desire.

How do I send all calls to voice mail? I can disable the mobile data network and put the phone in airplane mode, but how do I keep the data active and send all calls to voice mail?

# Answer
If you don't have the option Matthew Read suggested, you could use a call blocking app. Most of them have an option to block all calls.
> 5 votes

# Answer
Settings -\> Call -\> Call Forwarding -\> Always Forward -\> Your voicemail number

Every phone I've ever seen has that option.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Turn the ringer volume to zero/set to not even vibrate.

This is slightly facetious answer, as the user will still hear the ring, and have to wait for Voice Mail to pick up, so it is probably not the ideal solution; but it's what I do when I'm in a movie or church or something.
> 2 votes

# Answer
```
Settings -> Wireless and network -> Mobile networks

```

or

```
Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Mobile Network Settings -> Mode of Operation

```

There should be a "Data only", "EVDO only", or similar option in there, *depending on your phone*. My T-Mobile Vibrant does not have this option, for example, but the HTC Hero does.

Another possibility is:

```
Settings -> Call settings -> Voice call

```

There should be "Call forwarding" or "Call barring" options there that might do it, though they are greyed out for me.
> 1 votes

# Answer
If you use Google Voice, there is a simple "Do Not Disturb" option.
> 1 votes

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Tags: htc-desire, calls, voicemail
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# Question
Title: Why is Android claiming I have multiple Flickr accounts, and not allowing me to upload to Flickr?
Starting about a week ago, my phone -- rooted HTC Incredible, 2.2 -- stopped being able to upload to Flickr. I can't associate any system/device changes with the problem; I rooted a couple of months ago, and updated happily, since then.

I'm not using any special Flickr apps -- just the default "Share \>\> Flickr" accessed via the Gallery.

But when I do, I first get prompted to log in to Flickr, then told that I have multiple accounts (I don't) which is not supported.

hunh?

N.B.: Question may be rephrased over time....

# Answer
> 4 votes
Go to:

```
Settings -> Accounts and sync

```

Do you see a Flickr account there? If so, either make sure you are using that account with the Gallery or try deleting that account and trying the Gallery again.

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Tags: gallery, share-menu, flickr
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title: Calendar Bug in Android 1.6 on LG GT540

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# Question
Title: Calendar Bug in Android 1.6 on LG GT540
On my Wife's LG GT540, the calendar has 2x 3rd of April, as you can see in the following picture:

As funny as it is, it isn't very helpful...

I'm wondering if anyone else has heard of this and/or knows a solution?

# Answer
If your phone is still running Donut, did you know that an Eclair (Android 2.1) update should be available for that phone, Eclair starting rolling out to the Middle East in September and the rest of the world should have had it by the end of 2010. See the official GT540 update guide on LG's website. You should be able to download the necessary LG Mobile Support Tool software from here.

I would hope that such a glaring bug has been fixed in the updated calendar/widget.
> 1 votes

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Tags: calendar, 1.6-donut
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# Question
Title: Have you got flash to play on your stock Froyo yet?
I have been playing flash videos using skyfire, but I would really like to play some games like chopper using flash.

How can I get flash enabled on Froyo? I have heard that Froyo supports adobe flash.

# Answer
> 7 votes
You can download the Flash Player 10.1 app from the Market or by going to http://adobe.com on your phone and clicking on the Get Adobe Flash Player button.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Not sure what you mean by "stock", I have a T-Mobile G2, it has Android 2.2 out of the box, and Flash was pre-loaded. There is flash handling enabled in the browser and (I presume) in the YouTube application.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, adobe-flash
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# Question
Title: Text messaging Force Close issues after OS upgrade
I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S GT I 9000 to Android 2.2 yesterday...but I just can't open my messages...it says Force Close every time I try...any solutions??

If not, how can I downgrade to the original 2.1 Eclair?

# Answer
Try clearing the cache of the Messaging app.

From the home screen:

`Menu | Settings | Applications | Manage applications | All | Messaging | Clear cache`

If that doesn't work, I'd try the following, in this order:

1. Force Stop
2. Restart the phone (off then on)
3. Clear data (will likely lose your SMS messages)
> 2 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, samsung-galaxy-s, sms
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title: How to change Android 2.1 themes?

text:
# Question
Title: How to change Android 2.1 themes?
I just bought Xperia x10 and upgraded it to Android 2.1 but I am struggling with themes. I have downloaded couple of them from the market but I do not know how to install them. How do I change themes for Android 2.1?

# Answer
> 2 votes
In order to use those themes, you'll need to use the alternative launcher ADW.

As it says at the top of the description:

> `*Must have adw.launcher 1.3.1+ to use*`

http://www.appbrain.com/app/adw-launcher/org.adw.launcher

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Tags: themes
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title: Protection from Malicious Intent

text:
# Question
Title: Protection from Malicious Intent
Is there an app, or will Google produce a system, where I can protect my Android device?

Imagine a soundboard app that's free, but it asks for your contact information. The average user might be naive and just click OK on permissions. About 24 hours later, they start receiving spam email, telemarketing phonecalls to home or mobile phone, or even direct mail to their street address. Now imagine that same app, but criminals wrote it and they now have access to your cameras or microphone. Sure, you opted in on permissions because you didn't know better, but now the criminals can listen in remotely at any time, or even watch you.

I want to permit apps to do certain tasks including camera or microphone usage, or even contact access, but I want to know exactly what's going on for that access. I want to know if it's selling or marketing with my identity information. I want to know if it's going to spy on me remotely.

**EDIT**: Bruce Schneier and others have commented on this problem recently here:

http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2010/08/eavesdropping\_s.html

# Answer
Google does do occasional audits. There were apparently some wallpaper apps recently that were doing nefarious stuff and were pulled from the Market and any phones they'd been installed on.

It's imperative that users pay attention to the permissions that are being requested (Why would a wallpaper need to know "Phone state" or my Contacts?) and simply not install anything that looks wonky. Pay attention to the ratings and the comments and, if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Everybody wants everything for free. The price of that is that your marketing demographics are being sold to anyone willing to pay for them. I don't begrudge developers the ability to make a profit.
> 7 votes

# Answer
The Security Audits in the market only bring advantage when you just pull your apps from the market. Also be careful with Apps from untrusted sources, for example the app could exploit a security bug in the OS and so get root rights. Then it would get all rights without asking you for permission. Probably such an app in the market would be found after a short time. But if you download an apk on the internet from an untrusted source you should be careful and think about if you really need it and can trust the source.

Another great project is Taintdroid Probably what you 're watching for. But at the moment i think you can only use it when you have a Nexus Devloper Phone.
> 3 votes

# Answer
I think one of the better ways to "know more" about an app would be to check out its reviews online - there are loads of Android Blogs, plus reviews written by users in the market comments. You can also check them out on sites like http://appbrain.com
> 2 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, security, permissions, malware
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# Question
Title: Is there a good app that lets me to the app updates in one go?
Right now in the market you have to manually update each app, is there an app that automates this?

# Answer
Users can update several apps at once using Android version 2.2. An answer in the Android support forum says:

> They have added this already but this is probably limited to market client app on Android 2.2 aka FroYo and higher firmware.

Also, I don't see anything in the market would bring this out for pre-2.2 phones, but it could be out there.
> 10 votes

# Answer
I use AppBrain it automates the install procedure a bit.
> 13 votes

# Answer
If you're after apps that automatically update themselves when an update is available, as of Android 2.2 there is an option to mark an app to automatically update. Then you'll never be bothered by an update alert for that app again (unless the security profile changes).
> 1 votes

# Answer
On 2.2 (all I have access to) use the Marketplace app, open the menu, select My Apps. All your installed apps will be shown, any with available updates will be shown at the top.

I don't see a way to then Actually update all that have available updates though. And apparently on older versions this feature is not available as a part of the marketplace.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store, updates
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title: Best Car stereo for my android phone

text:
# Question
Title: Best Car stereo for my android phone
I just got a HCT EVO and was thinking about getting car stereo with bluetooth, car mount, and car charger to go with it (for my 2005 Civic).

First of all, are there any products that will do all of these? A mount/charger that can also be hooked into the car audio? It doesn't even have to be bluetooth if it can just directly hook my phone into the car speakers, but I haven't been able to find anything like this.

Otherwise, I am having trouble finding a minimal bluetooth device... I don't really need anything features except routing bluetooth to my car audio, because my phone does everything else.

I am also concerned that I've read some reviews that say they only work with the phones **bluetooth calling and not with playing media**. I'd like to be able to listen to pandora in the car. How can I make sure that when I see "bluetooth" I can know it supports both?

Can anyone give me some tips on what to look for or where to look? Are these things hard to install yourself?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Check that the device supports A2DP and AVRCP. You'll find many handsfree kits that connect to your stereo support those (it's what I use) - check out Parrot's range for examples.

Then you can use a separate mount and charger so that when you replace your phone you don't have to replace everything.

# Answer
> 1 votes
You might just use the audio jack. I know this works with headphones when making calls, maybe it would work with playing the audio through speakers too?

# Answer
> 1 votes
For the "minimal bluetooth device" -- It sounds like your minimum is streaming Bluetooth audio (calls & media) to the stereo. For that, I've found the Motorola T505 to work well with Android. It pairs via Bluetooth to your phone and has a built in FM transmitter to send audio to your stereo. It handled music and calls very well on my Samsung Vibrant with 2.1 & 2.2 so your EVO should be fine. As far as redundant features -- Only that it also functions as a standalone speakerphone, which I considered more a perk than problem.

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Tags: htc-evo, bluetooth, audio
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# Question
Title: Why are there 2 folders SDCard and SDCard2 on a ViewSonic GTablet?
I see that there's a folder named sdcard and another named sdcard2 on a ViewSonic GTablet. If I put the SD card in my PC, the sdcard2 folder is recognized by the PC. If I connect the tablet to the PC via a USB cable, the sdcard folder is recognized on the PC. Neither way allows me to copy any file to the root folder of the tablet (i.e. the folder named /).

Please explain as I'm kind of lost.

# Answer
> 3 votes
According to this thread /sdcard is the internal storage of your device. It is so named because Android counts on a FAT/FAT32 filesystem at that mountpoint for data storage. The optional external sdcard mounts to /sdcard2 and is evidently not available via USB from the tablet. These are the "user serviceable" locations in Android. To work with files outside these paths you will need to have root access on the device and use a 3rd party file explorer.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I believe that the ViewSonic doesn't have any onboard memory and instead has an SD card that can't be removed for internal storage and another removable sd.

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Tags: file-system, file-management
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# Question
Title: How can I download arbitrary files to the SD card on my phone?
So I have an android phone, and I wanted to download some files on it that are not currently accessible from my PC (corporate firewall). The thinking is that once the files are on the phone, I can easily connect the PC to the phone to access the files. The problem I have is that the phone refuses to download the files, claiming that

```
"Cannot Download.  The content is not supported on this phone."

```

So how can I get the content onto the phone? I know the phone will be unable to run these files meaningfully; I just want them downloaded and stored for later access.

# Answer
> 3 votes
If it's a file from a website, you should probably try to use a different browser. Opera Mini for example uses a different download manager (not the native one) so it doesn't refuse to download any files.

If you want to move them over from a PC, try some of those methods.

# Answer
> 2 votes
The ASTRO file manager has an option "Allow the Web browser to download any type of file". I think that does what you (and me and everybody else) wants, but haven't tried it yet.

# Answer
> 1 votes
use awesome drop. You only need to install the awesome drop app from the market, then go to http://labs.dashwire.com/drop, and then enter the pin given in the webpage to your app, et voila you can transfer any file from your PC to phone over the internet.

edit: there is an intro video here.

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Tags: downloading, files
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# Question
Title: "Battery use" information screen not reporting apps
I've got a Samsung Galaxy S (international version) that I've just upgraded to Android 2.2 (Froyo) and now the battery usage page in settings (Settings =\> About phone =\> Battery use) only ever reports the following items: Display, Cell standby, Phone idle & Voice calls.

Although I upgraded only a couple of days after having the phone, I'm sure that it originally showed usage of other things like apps & live wallpaper... It's kind of useless how it is now, any ideas on how I get it displaying all usage again?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Though I do not have an answer to your question - I suggest you check PowerTutor (at powertutor.org) and see if it helps in the interim and/or long term

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, samsung-galaxy-s, settings, battery
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# Question
Title: What are some general tips on improving overall performance of an Android phone?
I was wondering if anyone could share some general tips on speeding up/ improving performance of your phone. I have had my droid eris for about a year now and it seems more sluggish than ever. I know the newer android releases give the phone better feedback but I was wondering besides the OS, what other options do I have to generally speed up my phone or other phones. Are there some cache's or program info I can clear out? If I remove some apps will I see an Improvement? If I restore to factory and restore all my apps will that help? Are there programs out there that might help speed/clean it up? What Im looking for is to improve the overall performance of the phone. Whats some tips I could use to accomplish this?

# Answer
1. Leave some empty space in the internal memory. When there is less than 10 MB left in the internal memory, Android can become very sluggish. Leave at least 20 MB. In my experience, low internal memory is often the root cause of sluggishness (and random errors).

* Use app2sd as much as possible, especially if you have small internal memory
    * Uninstall big applications that you do not use much.
    * (!) In rooted ROM, you can use `pm setInstallLocation 2` trick to force installing applications on SD card (note that not all applications can be safely installed on SD card).
    * (!) When system applications are updated, the original version of the applications are not deleted so you can uninstall the update. This takes up valuable space; if you're rooted, you can remove the stock application entirely and reclaim this space. I do not recommended this unless you are already using a Modded ROM since you can no longer use "Factory Reset" to return your system applications to the factory version (at least not without reflashing a fresh stock ROM).
2. Choose fast applications.

* Use Opera Mobile or Mini. The stock browser is a great browser, however it's also quite sluggish (even Google's mobile home page it is sluggish as hell). Opera's touch interface is a bit annoying to use, but it is much snappier than the stock browser.
    * Choose a fast Home Screen. Some manufacturers equips their phones with pretty, but sluggish home screen. You may want to use a simpler and faster home screen apps. Also, live wallpapers kills snappiness; if you want to use them, use the simpler ones.
3. Do NOT use Task Killers, especially the automated ones. You should not Force Kill an applications unless you are sure that the application has gone extremely wrong and the application is ignoring a more polite requests to shut down. Force Killing applications may leave dangling resources in system services that cannot be safely cleaned up. Leave the job of killing applications to Application Life Cycle.
4. You should not need to clean caches, caches are there to speed up applications. If an application's caching causes it to slow down, report that to the developer as a bug.

* Cleaning out cache may *temporarily* help with #1 (low internal memory), however cleaning cache is only a temporary fix. The application will just generate the cache again, and your memory will fill up again. Some applications allow you to adjust the size of the cache, which is much more useful permanent solution than cleaning out cache. Generally you want to give applications as much cache as possible while still having a decent amount of space in the internal memory.
    * Applications that have big caches (e.g. maps) should cache to the SD card, file a bug report to the application developer if they don't.
    * Due to the nature of caching, there are times when cache may become inconsistent and this may confuse the application, possibly causing random crashes, slowness, ANRs, or other random behaviors. This sort of thing is rare, but it does happen. Generally, you should leave the cache alone unless you suspect there are erroneous behaviors that may be caused by bad caches.
5. Upgrading Android may bring performance updates, however higher Android versions tend to be bigger than the previous ones and may cause #1 (low internal memory). If an upgrade leaves you with much smaller internal memory that you cannot install all of your favorite applications and have some space left, you may want to stay at an older version.

* Android 2.2 (Froyo) comes with a JIT compiler (Just In Time Compiler) that will increase CPU-bound programs by up to 5x (in my Spica, JIT raises Linpack's score from ~3 to ~9). Sluggish program is usually I/O bound, but helping with CPU-bound processes helps quite a bit.
    * Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) have an improved task management, the Application Life cycle will kill applications that causes sluggishness and battery usage. Gingerbread also have concurrent garbage collector, which should reduce random stutters/pauses.
6. Some applications can slow down when they have a large amount of data or a large number of items to manage. For example, the stock SMS app on the Incredible gets progressively slower as it accumulates more messages. The only way to fix that is either replace the app, delete messages, or archive them off the phone (SMS Backup+ is great for this).

*items marked (!) is potentially dangerous*
> 27 votes

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Tags: performance
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to update HTC desire to 2.2 with unrooted?
I bought a new HTC Desire (will arrive in a few days). The phone is not branded (or unbranded) will arrive with version 2.1, and I want to update to 2.2.

After a lot of reading I realized I need to create a goldcard. So I bought a 2GB microSD card and I will create the goldcard when the phone arrives.

I also read about rooting the phone, which means (from what I understood) to flash the phone's ROM.

What I want to know is do I have to root the phone in order to update to 2.2 ???

Thanks a lot !!!

# Answer
> 2 votes
HTC provide OTA-update to 2.2 for HTC Desire. You don't need any special (root or goldcard) to update your phone. Just connect your phone to Wi-Fi or 3G

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, htc-desire, updates
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# Question
Title: How to find books by title in Aldiko eBooks?
Can I do that? I found only the way to browse through the catalog and categories. How do I find a title in their collection?

# Answer
Apparently the catalog has to support it. I never realized that the default catalogs with Aldiko didn't have a sorting by title as I always use the custom catalog Drinkmalk and it does have a "By Title/Series" alphabetical ordering of books.
> 2 votes

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Tags: ebooks, aldiko
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# Question
Title: How to upgrade rooted HTC Desire with Unrevoked3 (Clockworkmod) to Froyo 2.2?
I recently rooted my HTC Desire having Froyo 2.2 with Unrevoked3. Rooting was successful, however, after Unrevoked placed the recovery image, the system was back at OS 2.1 again.

How can I upgrade again back to Froyo 2.2? Installing the normal OTA update doesn't work I guess. At least it didn't when I tried. Can someone provide me some hints on how to do so? (Sorry, but it was my first rooting adventure.)

# Answer
If you have succesfully rooted the phone and have the ClockworkMod recovery image, you can easily flash a custom 2.2 ROM.

Have a look on MoDaCo for some good options. You should also install the Rom Manager app from the market for easy flashing, booting to recovery, backups, etc.

You shouldn't have to wait long before there are plenty of 2.3 options too :) (there are a couple already on the XDA forums, but these are very new so you might want to wait just a little while whilst all the kinks are ironed out).
> 4 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, updates, htc-desire, clockworkmod-recovery, unrevoked
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# Question
Title: What is the best way to read PDFs on Android?
What is the best way to convert PDF's to some kind of format that is easily readable? For example can you convert it to ebook format?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I ended up using epub2go.com to convert the pdfs to epub format then used Aldiko to read them.

# Answer
> 4 votes
PDFs **are** easily readable, in my books. Adobe's Reader app is actually pretty good, not bloated like the desktop version.

As for conversion, Google probably does a better job of giving you info that I could. The first result for this search is a site that will convert to the ePub format, for example.

Adobe Reader for Android:

# Answer
> 3 votes
If you have a PC, try the **Calibre program**. I **converts almost every kind of ebook into every other format of ebook**.

So you can convert any pdf into any format our Android device can read in whatever program you have or are accustomed with.

Best of all, it's free !

The pdf reader from Adobe is a big program to install on the phone ... and aside from that: I don't like the attitude of Adobe to install updates every day ( mind you that's on the pc, but still - we are not living into an Android only world, are we ? ).

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Tags: ebook-reader, pdf
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# Question
Title: Protector for camera lens window on HTC Desire Z? (protect from scratches)
Given that this phone provides no protection against scratches on the window for the camera lens, unlike for example, the Nokia N82 (great cameraphone which I also own), are there any adhesive transparent protectors that can be placed over this window but which would not affect image quality?

I've bought the screen and body protector from zagg.com by recommendation and am pleased with that but this offers no protector for the camera itself. (see: https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2935/best-screen-protector-htc-desire-z )

I would think that protecting the camera lens window on this phone (and many others) would be more of a priority as this is actually functionality of the phone that needs to be protected - i.e. clear photos and video, rather than cosmetic - which most screen protectors do a good job of but fall short on the camera protection, it seems.

# Answer
I can understand your concern, but I've also never seen a film that specifically covers the camera lens window. I haven't used a Zagg, but other screen films I've purchased in the past included the excess film on the card - if the Zagg included this you could possibly cut your own square or circle to cover the lens window. Otherwise I'd suggest checking your retailer of choice for another inexpensive film that you can use to cut your own window from.

In the past I've purchased screen protectors on clearance from places like Staples, Walmart, etc for obsolete devices so I could cut them to protect camera screens, etc.
> 4 votes

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Tags: camera, screen-protector
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title: Questions about Samsung Galaxy Tab

text:
# Question
Title: Questions about Samsung Galaxy Tab
I'm going to buy a Galaxy Tab and I'm hoping to find the answers here:

1. Can I plug in a USB flash memory or an external hard-disk to Galaxy Tab via any USB Converter?
2. Does Android 2.2 support VPN connections?
3. Are Android applications free?

# Answer
1 - No. There is a microSD slot where you can insert cards upto 32 GB in size to extend the memory.

2 - Yes - VPN support is present in 2.1 as well

3 - Some are free, some are not. Some are ad-supported.
> 4 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, usb, vpn, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: Why is my captivate able to run flash on android 2.1?
I just noticed that my Captivate can play some flash videos, animations, and to an extent, flash games using the stock android browser running android 2.1. It is incredibly slow and takes forever to load, but it does work as far as i could tell (although incredibly slowly and it uses huge amounts of CPU before it finishes loading...almost like it is recompiling the flash application before running it).

My phone status still says that my phone is running 2.1 eclair and I thought that only 2.2 could run flash. Also I haven't downloaded the flash 10.1 application yet either.

What is going on?

# Answer
Samsung put the "Flash Lite" plugin on the Galaxy S for 2.1. It supports the basics. This blog shows some devices that use the plugin: http://www.adobe-flashlite.com/

Edit: Adobe now has a list of devices that can run full Flash. http://www.adobe.com/flashplatform/certified\_devices/
> 6 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, 2.1-eclair, adobe-flash
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# Question
Title: How can I restrict the gallery to one folder on the Galaxy S?
When I go to the Galaxy S's gallery app, it shows me every JPG/PNG it can find on my SD card, including album art.

Is there a way of stopping this so it's filtered?

# Answer
If you add an empty file called .nomedia to a directory the media scanner will ignore it.
> 12 votes

# Answer
adding a .nomedia file block your music from showing in your media player.

I solved the issue by deleting all of my .jpg albumart files in my music folders then letting PowerAmp download its own albumart, it makes an albumthumbs folder on your internal SD card and saves the images as non-jpg binary files so the Android media scanner doesn't pick them up.

My gallery app is clutter-free now! :)
> 3 votes

# Answer
Name your cover files "albumart.jpg", the gallery will ignore them.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, gallery
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title: How do I get 3D maps to work

text:
# Question
Title: How do I get 3D maps to work
I have Andorid maps 5.0.0 running on a Nexus S but I can't seem to get 3D maps. I have tried London and New York. Not sure if I am doing something stupoid or what.

# Answer
> 4 votes
3D maps includes 3D models of some cities. London isn't included, yet, but New York is, as are Cardiff and Birmingham on the UK. You don't need to do anything to view them other than select the map layer, zoom right in, and then swipe down with 2 fingers to angle the view.

(the 3D models appear if you're looking straight down, but it misses the point, somewhat...)

# Answer
> 0 votes
Make sure satellite layer is off, and swipe the screen down with 2 fingers.

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Tags: google-maps, 2.3-gingerbread, samsung-nexus-s
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title: How do I root the Android emulator?

text:
# Question
Title: How do I root the Android emulator?
How do I root the Android emulator? I need root to install an .apk file on the emulator.

# Answer
The Android emulator gives you root access, you don't need to root it. Check out the emulator section on android.com for details on how to do things as root, for example:

> `-shell`
>
> Create a *root* shell console on the current terminal. It differs from the `adb shell` command in the following ways:
>
> * It creates a root shell that allows you to modify many parts of the system.
> * It works even if the adb daemon in the emulated system is broken.
> * Pressing Ctrl+C (⌘C) stops the emulator, instead of the shell.
>
> For example:
>
> ```
> $ emulator @Nexus_5X_API_23 -shell
>
> ```
> 23 votes

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Tags: rooting, android-emulator
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# Question
Title: Does the Samsung Galaxy S have an FM transmitter?
I seem to recall seeing a review of the Samsung Galaxy S that said it has an FM transmitter (so you can listen to music from it on your car radio, for instance). However, I didn't see it mentioned anywhere else.

Does it in fact have such a transmitter?

# Answer
> 7 votes
Early promotional material for the Galaxy S said that it had an FM transmitter. Samsung later removed this from the list of features. Some models, such as the i9000, have a FM **receiver**. It appears other versions also have a receiver that is not supported by drivers; This XDA thread has more details.

Your best bet is to get an FM transmitter than plugs into the headphone jack, or to use Bluetooth.

# Answer
> 2 votes
If your looking for a bluetooth solution, It might be possible VIA This

But does it have a FM transmitter out of the box, no.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, fm-radio
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title: Trying google mobile android on my pc

text:
# Question
Title: Trying google mobile android on my pc
In order to try google mobile android on my pc (See this Website) I downloaded the file liveandroidv0.3.iso and used the 'Universal Netboot Installer' software to write the image on USB device. After restarting all works correctly until I get the image 'Live android' but the OS doesn't launch and nothing happens! This can be due of what?

Best,

# Answer
> 2 votes
I recommend using the Android emulator if you want to experiment with Android without buying a device. LiveAndroid isn't supported by Google and it hasn't been updated in quite a while. It could be that your video card is not supported.

I'd also recommend using VMWare Player instead of VirtualBox if you really want to use LiveAndroid.

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Tags: android-x86
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# Question
Title: Why do my Android text messages (SMS) take minutes to send?
I recently bought my first Android phone, HTC Desire Z with Android 2.2 (Froyo).

I imported all my old Nokia E71 SMSs using the Athg2Sms Android app (after converting my Nokia CSV text file to unix-ending format). All 2,000 incoming messages and 200 outgoing messages were imported.

When I try to send a message my phone practically pauses with a modal dialog box saying "Please wait...". This message can appear for 30 seconds to several minutes.

Naturally waiting this long is ridiculous. If I press the Home or Back button the message sending is cancelled and the message goes into "Drafts".

My Nokia phone would accept a message and transmit it in the background.

Have other people encountered this unacceptable sending freeze and have they found a method to fix it? (Note, no answer recommending me to clear out my inbox is acceptable - a tiny inbox is not required for a Nokia phone, neither should it be for an Android phone).

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**Update**

(I'll edit this section as more evidence comes to light).

As per @Michael Paulukonis 's recommendation below I deleted my e-mail accounts and switched to K-9 for e-mail. Since then I've noticed that some of my SMS sends are extremely quick, like 3 seconds. However some are not - some still take over a minute. I still have 2,000+ SMS messages on the phone but perhaps the time-to-send is related to thread length - if I know any more I'll update here!

**Update 2**

After a month of having the phone was getting ready to throw it at a brick wall with the frustration of being forced to stand like an idiot waiting for the f\*@#ing phone to unfreeze when sending messages. I'd even tried backing up all my messages using "SMS Backup & Restore", deleting all messages, and restoring again. Finally gave up and switched to Handcent. *Shame on HTC* for developing a truly horridly buggy application.

**Update 3**

I've been using Handcent for a while. This program masks the problem in that it accepts a message as soon as you press "Send" - however the message still takes a long time before it is ready to be sent over the radio - so it appears that the underlying problem must be with the Operating System (is my guess). The good news is that messages are not turned into drafts but it can still take a long time before a message is actually sent.

**Update 4** On Christmas Day 2010 I downloaded a system software update v1.72.405.2 onto my HTC Desire Z in the UK. Sent ~30 messages so far, maximum delay has been 6 seconds. Seems like this system update fixed this major bug! I will update over the next week or two to confirm/deny.

# Answer
> 3 votes
This is update to my earlier post.

Everything went as PP01 updated in his/her original post. I changed to Handcend SMS, but problem was still there, sending messages could take several minutes. Also when testing this with friends I noticed that also receiving messages could took 1-3 minutes when there was couple messages coming at the same time. Handcend SMS freezed several times and I think that was related to the sms system bug.

Then I updated to 1.72.405.2, and seems that the problem is fixed. Sending messages with the original HTC sms application takes max 5-7 seconds and the program is less buggy now. Thanks for HTC programmers for fixing this issue.

Scandinavian letter bug I mentioned earlier is still there, but that is minor problem. There exist unofficial fixes for this but I think I wait for the official fix.

I notify if the problem with sending messages occurs again.

# Answer
> 6 votes
The HTC Mail and Messaging apps may have memory leak issues -- if this is the case, having a large DB of messages could cause a slowdown.

I had some system slowdowns and freezes. After I started using the K9Mail/Gmail and Handcent SMS apps -- I had no more slowdowns or freezes.

Since HTC apps cannot be uninstalled or turned off (unless you root), you can only set them to never poll for messages and never alert upon receipt of message. Which it shouldn't get. But you never know.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I have the same problem, with Desire Z, 2.2 and HTC's sms application. Sending messages seems to take minutes. I had HTC TyTN and I imported my messages (~4000 of em) using Sprite Migrate. I backed up my SMS to my gmail account using SMS backup, and some point I'm going to nuke all my sms messages from my phone and see if that helps.

HTC sms application is buggy and it lags all the time, it reloads my facebook picture many times when I'm scrolling through messages and when I try to write message, the screen is scrolling up and down so I cannot see what I write unless I keep scrolling the page back all the time.

HTC has also minor bug related to forced foreign capital letters when using fysical qwerty keyboard (for instace, my keyboard is giving onlu capital letters when writing scandinavian letters Ä, Ö or Å) but it usually passes when I use touch screen keyboard.

I haven't used email application so much, but if this is related to some kind of memory leak problem as suspected, I will brick my HTC phone before summer I swear. Or calm down and start to use different programs for sms and email.

# Answer
> 1 votes
If it is thread-length related, i.e. because you have so many SMS's saved, you could try backing them up to your email (search the Market for SMS Backup - there are several good apps that do this really well) then deleting the SMS messages.

Good luck!

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, htc-sense, sms, htc-desire-z
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# Question
Title: My sense home screen has stopped auto rotating, how do I fix it?
I have a desire z (aka tmobile g2). When I fist got it a week ago the home screen used to rotate when the phone was tilted. It has since stopped doing that.

Other things still rotate when the phone is rotated. And the home screen rotates when I extend the keyboard. And menu -\> settings -\> display -\> auto rotate screen is checked.

# Answer
> 1 votes
From everything I've read, it appears that the Desire Z version of Sense only rotates the homescreen when the keyboard is out.

You could try installing a custom ROM like this one at XDA that supports rotation.

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Tags: htc-sense, htc-desire-z, auto-rotation
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# Question
Title: How to set up a proxy on a Samsung Galaxy Tab?
Dear all, Is it possible to configure a proxy server for Https web browsing in samsung galaxy tab? What if I install an ubuntu on it?

Thanks in advance,

# Answer
> 3 votes
Try HTTP Proxy Settings.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-tab, proxy
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# Question
Title: Are there better alternatives to talk to exchange servers than native Mail app?
The native Mail app lacks (at least for Android 2.1) basic features like move a message to another folder.

What alternative apps do you recommend?

# Answer
I used TouchDown (30-day trial, $19.99) before Android had built in Exchange and was very happy with it. I'm now using the native client without many problems (I'm not very demanding of it), but I've heard many people mention that it is still worth buying over the native client because of the more advanced feature set. With the 30-day trial, no reason not to give it a try.
> 4 votes

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Tags: email, exchange
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# Question
Title: Rooted Incredible WiFi Tethering Not Working
I've rooted my Droid Incredible and installed both the "Wireless Tether" and "Barnacle Wifi Tether" apps but I can't seem to get internet connectivity on any other devices. I can see the connection on my laptop and on my iPad and my devices get ip addresses assigned to them but I can't connect to the internet. Google Chrome reports "Name unresolved" while Safari on the iPad only states that the device isn't connected to the internet. Why isn't this working?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Did you download Wireless Tether from the Market or from http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ ?

If you are running Android 2.1 you need to take the extra steps listed here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/wiki/Setup\_HTC\_Desire\_Incredible

If you are running 2.2 then in theory it should just work.

I would first try the latest release candidate here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/detail?name=wireless\_tether\_2\_0\_5-RC2.apk&can=2&q=

Let me know how it works out.

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Tags: htc-droid-incredible, wifi-hotspot, wifi-tethering
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# Question
Title: How to disable screen lock on my HTC desire Z?
I would like to disable screen lock completely, as anyway there is need to press power button every time + unlock the screen which is anyoing

# Answer
Try No Lock. Probably will do what you want. Doesn't work on all phones.
> 7 votes

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Tags: htc-desire-z, lock-screens
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# Question
Title: Android 2.2 - How to see applications that run at start-up
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> How can I prevent applications from running on startup?

Hello!

Is it possible to see which applications are set to run at startup? For example, the idiots at Yahoo made the Android Messenger so that it starts on Android Start-up, but provide no way of preventing this behaviour. They always do this kind of dirty tricks...

Anyway, is there sort of an `msconfig` as in Windows?

Thank you.

# Answer
> 8 votes
I don't know of a free solution, though there may be one.

I do know of Autostarts, currently just under 1 USD, a pretty good price in my opinion. It gives you a list of applications that have attached themselves to different events in the Android OS (I'm not an Android programmer, my wording is likely wrong there). You can then choose to disable that association without actually removing or disabling the application. For your Yahoo startup example -- With Autostarts you can prevent it from launching on startup, but it will still be accessible for you to launch at your leisure later on.

Forgot to mention - this does require root. A bit of searching seems to confirm that there is no way to disable startup apps without root - your only option in that case would be uninstalling them.

I also stumbled on a manual process that I've never personally tried -- You can do what Autostarts does by issuing some shell commands (ADB or Terminal Emulator app).

```
su pm disable <package name>/<package name>.<activity name>

```

I believe that would translate to something like:

```
su pm disable com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im/com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.im.android.intent.action.BOOT_COMPLETED

```

But I've never tried this myself.

# Answer
> 3 votes
There is an application called Startup Cleaner (Free). Startup Cleaner does not require root, however just like Saiboogu said, you cannot actually prevent application from starting up without rooting. Startup Cleaner register itself at boot time, and then kills applications that you want to prevent from starting up at boot time; and after some time it kills itself.

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Tags: applications, boot, auto-start
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to format numbers' font in Nexus One/Nexus S?
I love to see numbers in Georgia font and would love to see them auto-formatted into that font! If you know such tips, please share!

*Update*

I want just numbers to be formatted while other texts remain as-is.

# Answer
> 5 votes
Android stores its fonts at /system/fonts/ using TTF (TrueType) format. If you have a program that can edit TTF files (e.g. FontForge), you can replace the number fonts in these .ttf files with your preferred number fonts to change the glyph used for numbers globally. If you're rooted, you should be able to replace these font files with your own modified version.

Note that I have never tried this, note as well that some applications' layout may rely on the system fonts being of a particular size or shape, and this modifications may break the layout in those applications.

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Tags: automation, fonts, formatting
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title: How to reject call on HTC desire Z?

text:
# Question
Title: How to reject call on HTC desire Z?
Is it possible to reject call somehow when screen is locked as the same moment I unlock the screen, I acctualy accept the call?

# Answer
Just to answer this question in case future users have it.

I believe in HTC Sense when a call comes in and the screen lock is there it should say slide up to reject the call and down to answer.
> 5 votes

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Tags: calls, htc-desire-z
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title: How to set in-call volume

text:
# Question
Title: How to set in-call volume
How can you set the in-call volume to be higher for Android 2.2, please? In the Settings options there's only these options:

Incoming Call Volume (which I presume is the ringer volume) Media Volume System Volume (which would probably increase the in-call volume, but all the others as well) Notification Volume

Thank you.

# Answer
From searching android forums I see that some people had screen protectors covering the speaker. Could this be your issue?

I also saw reference to the Quick Settings app which has a Voice Call Volume setting. Hopefully you can set that to its highest setting and your calls will at least be set to the loudest setting.
> 6 votes

# Answer
During a call press the volume UP (+) button. You're bound by what levels the manufacturer allows for in the phone & any other law needed to be met within your country.

If you're technically inclined,

> Flash your phone with a kernel that uses Pershoot audio booster (usually OC/UV)
> 6 votes

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Tags: audio, volume-control
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# Question
Title: What are important things to look for when choosing firmware?
I just got a Pandigital eReader and I'm browsing the firmware options(official and hacks). What are important things to look for when choosing firmware? Is there anything important to look for?

# Answer
1. Stability
2. Battery life

You should be able to get an idea from reviews/comments/etc. about how well each ROM performs in those areas. For an eReader that's really all you need.
> 5 votes

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Tags: device-firmware
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# Question
Title: How do I get emoticons to show as images rather than text in SMS messages?
I've got a Motorola Droid X running Android 2.2 (Froyo), and when sending and receiving SMS/text messages in the default text messaging program, I don't see the Android emoticon images in the message. I instead only see the text representing that emoticon. For instance, I only see `:-)` rather than the smiley emoticon image.

Is there a setting somewhere that turns that feature on or off?

# Answer
I did some research and was not able to find any way to do this on a stock device. However here is a link for you root users that allows you to remove the stock emoticons and replace them with standard ones, I'm sure it will let you do other emoticons as well.
> 2 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, sms, motorola-droid-x
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# Question
Title: Why do some devices ship without the Market installed?
Someone explain to me why some tablet manufacturers use software hubs other than **Market**. I bought a **Coby Kyros** ($160 @ KMart, Puerto Rico) and it brings **AppsLib** instead, and I immediately noticed that not all apps are there. I already found steps to root the tablet and install Market, but the question still bugs me.

# Answer
> 16 votes
Google only allows the Market, which is not open-source like the rest of Android, to be bundled with devices that passes their Compatibility Test Suite. Devices that do not pass are not "officially" Android devices.

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Tags: google-play-store, coby-kyros
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# Question
Title: Google Translate text-to-speech not working
In Google Translate application, when I try to install text-to-speach, It gives me a box saying:

> Text-to-speach requires:
> SVOX voice data: {disabled button}Installed{/disabled button}
> Text-to-speach extended: {button}Click to install{/button}

On clicking, it goes to the market, where the search fails:

> There are no matches in the android market for the search:pname:com.google.tts

I use x10 mini, which had 1.6 earlier, so I thought like many other apps, this one requires higher versions. But now it's upgraded to 2.1 and still the same issue.

Has anyone else had this issue? Is this a bug in Translate? Is there a work-around?

# Answer
> 1 votes
The app you are looking for is TTS Extended, search the market for it. I think the app stopped being available with version 2.2 because I can no longer find it on my phone, it is probably integrated now. Since you have 2.1 it should be there for you: Here is a link to the app. I know it works because I used it on my previous droid in conjunction with Google translate, it worked very well with Italian by the way.

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Tags: google-play-store, text-to-speech
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title: Currencies supported by Android Market

text:
# Question
Title: Currencies supported by Android Market
Now that Google has extended the number of countries from which developers can sell paid apps, have they also extended the number of supported currencies?

I know that the Market now shows prices in the user's local currency; what I want to know is can developers now set prices in currencies other than US dollars, Sterling, Euros and Yen? For example, what currency is used when an Australian developer sells an app? Do they set the price in US dollars or are Australian dollars now supported?

# Answer
I've since found this link that lists 12 currencies supported by the Market.

They are:

* Canadian Dollar
* Swiss Franc
* Danish Krone
* Euro
* British Pound
* Hong Kong Dollar
* Japanese Yen
* Norwegian Krone
* New Zealand Dollar
* Swedish Krone
* Singapore Dollar
* US Dollar

No mention of the Australian dollar. Presumably an oversight?
> 2 votes

# Answer
The developer sets the price in the developer's local currency. The buyer purchases the app in his/her local currency. Google does the conversion.

Recently the market has started showing the prices already converted to the local currency. That is more to help you understand what the price really is. You still pay with whatever your local currency is and the developer still receives whatever his/her local currency it.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Android Market just recently added Carrier Billing for AT&T customers.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, paid-apps
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# Question
Title: News and weather app/widget crashes on startup
Over the past couple of days, the news and weather app won't start for me. I get an error message and I'm asked to force close or report the issue whenever I try to add the widget to a home screen or launch the app from the app tray. Does anyone know what's causing the issue, and if so, how can I fix it?

# Answer
> 6 votes
Try clearing the cache and/or clearing app data.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, nexus-one, news-and-weather
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title: Inquiry about Galaxy Tab

text:
# Question
Title: Inquiry about Galaxy Tab
Can I install any of the software that we can install in an desktop PC? Can I use Adobe Photoshop 3, Adobe Photoshop 5? Can printers be connected through USB to this? Does it support any external USB mouse.? Can I insert a pen drive in it.

# Answer
The Galaxy Tab runs the Android OS, so no, you won't be able to install any software that is made for a PC (unless they have re-made it for Android).

I do not believe you can connect a printer to it, but there may be ways to print wirelessly (I have no experience with this).

No mouse support that I know of as it is a touch screen device.
> 4 votes

# Answer
In addition to Bryan's answers - the very last question - No, you can't connect a USB flash drive.
> 2 votes

# Answer
For file interchange issues you may use Dropbox. This utility is available for MS-Windows, Mac OS X and Linux (and even iPhone); you will get a folder, which is synchronized between any of your machines. It's very comfortable, you can organize your shared file set on a desktop machine, then you have just wait for a while to appear it on your Android device. I think it's more comfortable than using a pendrvie. (Dropbox is a commercial service, but you get 2 Gbyte space for free.)

For iPhone and iPad, which devices have no SD card slot nor any other way to exchange files with computers, it's a life saving solution.

For using desktop software on your Android device, you should try some kind of remote desktop, like VNC. I haven't tried, but it seems that it works.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Here is a review that should clear up all of your questions. Except whether or not it would run Photoshop (ANY version) and the simple answer is no, it will not run any windows or Mac software. I don't even think there is an emulator, but I may be wrong. Either way it doesn't have the hardware to run both an emulator and Photoshop, it would probably not run Photoshop effectively even if there was a native version. There is also no USB port of any kind, not even micro; it charges through a Samsung proprietary cable.
> 1 votes

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Tags: usb, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: Restricted bluetooth functionality when device is paired
I have a bluetooth enabled car stereo, with my iphone I'm able to connect to it, and then use the device to browse through the music on my ipod/make calls etc. The bluetooth pairing basically enables me to operate the phone via my car dashboard.

I've tried doing this on my Orange San-Francisco / XTE (android 2.1) but I can't get the same outcome.

The device is correctly paired (or so the phone says). If a call comes in/or I make a call from the handset, it gets detected and then sounded over the handsfree system.

BUT,

Using my stereo I'm unable to browse through my phones contact book, or to play any audio from my phone.

I'm thinking, is there an option in the bluetooth settings that determine what paired devices have access to? i.e, tapping into the phones contact book / music could be disabled?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Just reading the description on the stereo page you linked to, it sounds like it has built-in software to extend the normal bt profiles to allow 2-way control of ipods and iphones. This extended functionality won't translate to your android device unless JVC comes out with a firmware update for your stereo that supports android.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Pairing is not enough, is it connected?

In the Bluetooth settings you can do a long touch on the device to get into device-specific options.

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Tags: 2.1-eclair
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# Question
Title: How to share internet among 2 android devices?
I have in my possession a G1 and a new Android tablet (the Kmart one, the Gentouch). The Gentouch uses wifi to access the internet; the G1 uses a T-Mobile cellular connection. Ideally, I'd like to somehow cause that G1 to emit a wifi access point, so that whenever the G1 and the Gentouch are in close proximity, the Gentouch can piggyback off the G1's internet connection and reach the internet itself. Assuming I am willing/able to root both devices if necessary, how would I accomplish such a task?

# Answer
> 7 votes
There are apps on the market that can do this on most rooted phone. Barnacle is pretty popular for this and people seem to like it. Actually the first review for the app is someone doing exactly what you want to do just with an Ipad. Just search for "barnacle wifi hotspot" on the Market, good luck.

# Answer
> 5 votes
For completeness, now I got the tablet to connect to adhoc:

```
wpa_supplicant.conf edit

ctrl_interface=/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant
ctrl_interface_group=1010
update_config=1
ap_scan=2

#added ap_scan=2 so it scans all networks including ad-hoc
#this causes priorities to be ignored below.
#it just goes through the networks one by one.
# this can really slow things down.
#I recommend putting a simple file like this with the ad-hoc network at the top
#on your sdcard and then just copy to /data/misc/wifi directory when needed.
#I sure someone could write a script to backup current and swap in adhoc one.

#added my ad-hoc network.
network={
   ssid="YourSSID"
   key_mgmt=NONE
#wep_key0 only needed if you use wep.  "" if ascii / no "" if hex
   wep_key0="1234567890123"
#mode=1 needed to indicate ad-hoc
   mode=1
   priority=25
}

#normal access point network
network={
   ssid="exampleAP"
   key_mgmt=NONE
   auth_alg=OPEN SHARED
   wep_key0=01234567890123456789012345
   priority=8
}

```

# Answer
> 3 votes
I ran into the same problem with my archos tab not being able to see an adhoc wireless connection. I was able to effectively connect my unrooted archos (running 2.2) and my rooted droid (also on 2.2) via the bluetooth tether option of the "wireless tether for root" app. To be clear this allowed me to access the web on my tab through my phones 3g connection. I wasn't able to get it to work when the tab was on 2.1, but I had read about others that had.

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Tags: wifi-hotspot, wifi-tethering, htc-dream
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# Question
Title: How can I enable haptic feedback on my keypad?
How can I enable haptic feedback on my keypad? By keypad I mean the dial pad thing where you input numbers. I can find an option to turn sound on or off for it but not haptic feedback.

I have the xperia x8 by the way.

# Answer
> 8 votes
It seems somewhat buried, but on my HTC Droid Incredible I navigate to Settings \> Language & Keyboard \> Touch Input \> Text Input. Under Other Settings I can set "Vibrate when typing."

# Answer
> 6 votes
I think Gary's answer is correct for the ordinary keyboard, but on my phone, other haptic feedback is controlled by another setting, equally hidden away at:

Settings \> Sound \> Vibrate feedback (right at the bottom)

For me (HTC Desire HD), this enables haptic feedback on the dialler keypad, as well as on the touch-sensitive home, menu, back and search buttons.

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Tags: keyboard, phone-app, sony-ericsson-xperia-x8, haptic-feedback
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# Question
Title: Native Exchange Email app does not synchronize folders properly
Recently I created/removed some folders on Outlook desktop app.

When I synchronized my corporate account by manually refreshing under the folders screen, it didn't bring the new folders, nor removed the removed ones.

Is this a known bug?

I have a Motorola Milestone, and I remember in the past, at least the folder addition worked.

# Answer
I ended up deleting my account and registering it again, and it worked, but this is a workaround.

As pointed out by other people, the native Mail app is buggy, so I started evaluating Touchdown.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I know you were going for the "onboard" solution for Exchange e-mail, but at my workplace a bunch of folks use Touchdown:

http://www.appbrain.com/app/exchange-by-touchdown-key/com.nitrodesk.touchdownpro

Only problem is that is is $19.99. It works well with ActiveSync policies and doesn't force you to encrypt your whole device if your SysAdmin has required as such.
> 1 votes

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Tags: sync, email, exchange, motorola-milestone
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# Question
Title: Gmail app: How can I view the email addresses?
In the gmail app, how can I view the actual email addresses an email has been sent to, rather than just the name. Sometimes the person in question has more than one email address and it would be useful to see which email address was used.

The only method I've come up with so far is to hit reply all and then scroll around the cc: field, but that is clunky, particularly if there are quite a few recipients. Any better options?

I am using Android 1.5 on a T-Mobile Pulse (aka Huawei U8220).

# Answer
The latest version of the Gmail app (it has not been released yet, but you can find a copy of a leaked official APK floating around somewhere) has this feature. It adds a "more details" link on every email header so you can see the actual email addresses used.

I'm not sure whether this version will work on 1.5 and up, as Google hasn't said anything yet. I know that part of their work in 2.2 was better separating the Google apps like Gmail from the rest of the platform, so that they could ship updates through the Market. So it's possible that this will only become available for 2.2.
> 7 votes

# Answer
I have Froyo (2.2), and it allows you to double-tap the Sender's line

If the email address is not in the contacts database, it shows you the address and asks you if you want to create an entry

If the address is in the email address, a set of icons appear (mail, text, IM, etc...) The Contacts icon takes you to the user info.

Not sure what happens if Contact has two emails, trying to setup test (will run tomorrow).
> 1 votes

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Tags: email, gmail, 1.5-cupcake
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# Question
Title: Are all Android phones good for accessibility?
Can you recommend Android phones that are better for a visually impaired person?

# Answer
All phones ever since 1.6 have been accessible. However 2.0 and later (and especially 2.2) are much better at it. I think you'll be safe with any phone 2.0 or later (which is almost all of them now-a-days).
> 3 votes

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Tags: keyboard, accessibility
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# Question
Title: My SGS cell headphone's button doesn't work, what should I do?
My wired headphones, the ones supplied by samsung with the Galaxy S, button doesn't answer calls, open music player, play a track, or even pause tracks. But when I downloaded the trial version of powerAMP, the button interacted only with the app. What should I do to make it work with the whole android again?

Mind that I'm running samsung's froyo on a rooted galaxy S handset.

# Answer
> 1 votes
According to this thread you aren't alone:

> Poweramp hijacks the headset controls(wired & BT) from all my other media players... I use headset controls with the stock mp3 player, pandora, xiialive, & fm radio.. they all surrender the headset controls when not in use, but when I bring poweramp in the mix the headset controls only work with poweramp.. I went into the headset options in poweramp and disabled everything, that stops the controls in poweramp, BUT doesn't restore the headset controls to the other players when I want to use them...

but according to the last post by the dev this should fix it assuming you are running latest version (uninstalling would probably restore control as well):

> Not exactly. I've made today a workaround I mentioned above - so unchecking Headset Buttons option in PowerAMP now should properly redirect next button presses to other players (applies to 2.2 only). This will be included in next minor release, coming beginning of the next week.
>
> Thanks for the report again.

# Answer
> 0 votes
If the bug has been fixed in PowerAmp as ToxMox says, I would try a factory reset. Hopefully that will fix whatever happened to the system and the fixed PowerAmp won't do it again. You can backup everything with ROM Manager or just your apps/data with Titanium Backup (both require root).

Edit: I suppose my final suggestion would be to flash a stock ROM (e.g. this official 2.2.1) through Odin with "Re-partition" checked. Steps:

1. I recommend using ROM Manager to make a complete backup of your system, then copying that backup to your computer (because Odin will format your phone).
2. Take out your phone's battery, plug it into USB, and put in the battery while holding both Volume buttons. This will put it into firmware download mode.
3. Start Odin. If it doesn't see the device, unplug it and plug it back in.
4. Load the "s1\_odin\_20100512.pit" file (comes with Odin) in the PIT field of Odin.
5. Load the downloaded ROM in the PDA field of Odin.
6. Make sure Re-Partition is checked.
7. Hit Start.
8. If Odin fails or it seems like nothing is happening for about 10 minutes or so, try again from step (2). Sometimes Odin is finicky.

This should get you a completely clean system.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, calls, headphones, samsung-galaxy-s
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# Question
Title: Why can't I connect my Samsung Galaxy 3 to my PC after installing the z4root app?
I have a problem connecting my Samsung i5800 Galaxy 3 to a PC. First, I could connect to the PC. I had installed the z4root app in order to root my phone and then after installing it, I could not connect to the PC any more.

The dialog to select how to connect to the PC does not appear, though the beep sounds when I connect the phone to the USB cabel. How do I fix this problem?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I have solved the problem in a direct way. I have restored the phone to the factory state, and it worked. And I am convinced it is because of *z4root*! I have tried the second time and the result was the same. Be careful when you root the Galaxy 3 Samsung i5800 with *z4root*.

# Answer
> 5 votes
I had this problem too. It was not related to any driver on the PC as it worked and stopped working at some point. The problem was on the Android phone which for some reasons had some configuration problems.

To solve that, dial \*#7284# on your phone so that it launches the PhoneUtil application. Then, switch to the USB -\> PDA mode on the phone. Connect the USB cable (toggle USB -\> Modem and then USB -\> PDA modes if it does not work the first time)

The details are explained in: How to repair the USB connection problem on Android Samsung phones

# Answer
> 0 votes
1. Make sure your device is **not** connected to your PC.
2. Uninstall any drivers you currently have installed for it.
3. Reboot.
4. Install the appropriate drivers from this XDA post (supports more than Galaxy S).
5. Install Kies from Samsung.com's Galaxy 3 page.
6. Connect your device to your PC.

This should work, but please note that when you root your phone *you do so at your own risk*. Samsung does not support rooting.

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-apollo, usb-connection-mode
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title: Apps that start on their own

text:
# Question
Title: Apps that start on their own
> **Possible Duplicate:**
> apps automatically starting?

Hello!

I am using Android 2.2. I've downloaded and installed an application called Advanced Task Manager from ReChild. It always shows lots of applications open, none that appear in the pre-installed Task Manager that came with the phone. Besides a few that I do actually use, there's some, like the Press Reader, that I have never opened, yet today I saw this particular app in the list of applications I could select to stop.

Any idea why this happens? I normally wouldn't care too much if the device wasn't on battery and was plugged in.

Thank you.

# Answer
> 3 votes
ReChild's app is called Advanced Task Killer and there is very little reason for you to use it. In most cases, **using a task killer will hurt the performance of your device**.

Android is not like Microsoft Windows. It is designed to keep the devices memory filled and to manage that memory on demand, killing apps only when more memory is demanded. If you kill an app, Android will start another one to run in the background and take up that extra memory. So killing an app which forces Android to start another one and write that to memory is going to use more system resources and drain the battery faster than letting Android go about its business. It is unnerving to look at what running and see some stupid bloatware app that you never use but don't despair, it is not hurting your performance.

That being said there are exceptions to the rule. Android in general is designed to manage the memory so you don't have to but, Froyo is much more effective at this that than earlier versions. I found that even though it wasn't theoretically needed, the task killer was effective in Android 2.1. Also, poorly coded apps may go rouge and begin to unnecessarily hog resources. It's appropriate to kill these apps, but you should be uninstalling once you identify a bad app. As far as a list, I don't know of any. It would change very frequently as apps are updated and bugs are fixed.

There are a couple programs that ARE going to be more effective in helping you manage you apps and resources...

**Watchdog Task Manager:** This app watches your apps and will notify you if one starts to behave badly and hog too many resources. This is a good way to identify problems so you can efficiently address them.

**AutoKiller Memory Optimizer (*root only*) or Auto Memory Manager**: Android watches how you use your device and tries to intelligently prioritize which apps get killed when more memory is needed. If you want a little more control of this decision making process, these apps let you set the out-of-memory priorities that Android will follow when deciding which apps get to stay running and which apps get killed.

So, to sum it up and answer your question...

> Any idea why this happens?

Because Android was designed to do this, so go with the flow.

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Tags: applications, 2.2-froyo, task-management
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title: Knowing which applications to stop

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# Question
Title: Knowing which applications to stop
Looking at my currently running apps screen, I see many applications by htc and android, probably running the UI, and sync and stuff like that. Is there a list or a site that explains what each app does, so I can decide whether I should close it?
Is there a way to automate some of this? Using Tasker maybe, and a timeout, to close apps that are not recently used by me?

# Answer
The people over at XDA-developers.com will tell you: you don't need a task killer!

Why? Well you see RAM only uses up energy when you change what's in it, so actually the act of 'cleaning' up costs you more than keeping it in memory.

The only apps I would recommend closing are those that require internet access and/or sync often. This includes various games, social networks and your email.

Update: I would add GPS apps to the list of ones you want to keep an eye on, although these generally have explicit "exit" options, and so don't require killing either.

For the rest, it's best to let Froyo decide for you!
> 8 votes

# Answer
You don't need to, by default Android will automatically terminate applications that haven't been used for a long time when another application needs the used memory.

Android prolongs the life of applications, so that when you return to the applications, it will already be in the memory (this improves responsiveness); but applications whose life is prolonged in such manner will be force-killed if another foreground application needs memory.
> 6 votes

# Answer
I agree with the other two answers, but will add suggestions for two apps I find effective at supplementing app management:

**Watchdog Task Manager**: This app watches your apps and will notify you if one starts to behave badly and hog too many resources. This is a good way to identify problems so you can efficiently address them.

**AutoKiller Memory Optimizer** (*root only*) or **Auto Memory Manager**:
Android watches how you use your device and tries to intelligently prioritize which apps get killed when more memory is needed. If you want a little more control of this decision making process, these apps let you set the out-of-memory priorities that Android will follow when deciding which apps get to stay running and which apps get killed.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, task-management, htc-desire-hd
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to start an FTP session via bash?
Is it possible to start a session with an Android Samsung Galaxy smartphone through a bash shell to access files remotely?

# Answer
Search for SwiFTP or FTPServer in the market. They turn your phone into an FTP server and will let you connect using the client of your choice, which would include the bash ftp client.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I use Wifi File Explorer and I've found it works great.
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, file-transfer, bash, ftp
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