title: How to replace Nexus 5 battery?

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# Question
Title: How to replace Nexus 5 battery?
As we all know, the battery in the Nexus 5 is sealed inside the phone chassis and cannot be replaced by the owner the way other phones' batteries can be. I am not particularly in favor of disassembling the phone by myself and manually replacing the battery. The point is, say I use this device for a few years: sooner or later it will need a new battery as the old one wears out. So how do I replace it ? Is there a safe, convenient way to get this done without taking any risks with the device ?

# Answer
There is a free guide available on ifixit.com:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nexus+5+Battery+Replacement/26009

Of course, when disassembling the phone you always take various risks of damaging it, but I assume you are aware of that.
> 0 votes

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Tags: battery, battery-life, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: What are TouchWiz easy home and TouchWiz home?
I'm seeing the following screenshots on the Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo. I would like to know the difference between TouchWiz, TouchWiz home, and TouchWiz easy home.

Click to enlarge image

# Answer
> 4 votes
TouchWiz is the interface used by Samsung, they're including it in their stock ROMs.

"TouchWiz home" and "TouchWiz easy home" are the launchers, supplied with the TouchWiz interface. The "TouchWiz home" is used by default and is more feature-rich.

"TouchWiz easy home" is more basic, made for easier use. It's themed like this:

Click to enlarge image

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, samsung-touchwiz
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title: HDMI underscan fix

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# Question
Title: HDMI underscan fix
I am using this Android 4.2 NAND image with my Marsboard A20. The HDMI output is working fine but there is some underscan (black borders around the screen). The image has busybox and rooting pre-installed.

I've found here i need to edit uEnv.txt in order to fix it. Btw, trying to mount the boot partition like this fails:

```
su
mkdir /boot
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /boot

```

# Answer
Your question is a bit misleading because what you really need to know is how to modify a file inside the boot partition.

Your mount issue is probably there because the boot partition is running from a rootfs image contained in the kernel image and not directly from the mmc-device. You will have to unpack, modify and repack it, but probably it will get easier if you
> 0 votes

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Tags: screen, hdmi
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title: Location history shows wrong place

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# Question
Title: Location history shows wrong place
I am trying to find out how on Feb 18th and 19th of 2014, I was in Louisville Ky, but my location history is showing that I was in Somerset Ky.

Why did this happen?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Your location was probably pulled from wifi only, as opposed to GPS (this saves battery; you can check this setting in settings \> Location \> mode). The wifi setting pulls its location information from the ISP, rather than your actual physical location. Mine frequently tags me a dozens of miles away.

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Tags: google-location-history
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# Question
Title: Replaced /system/bin/toolbox. How to I revert that?
I renamed the original /system/bin/toolbox" to "toolbox\_alt". I replaced the file /system/bin/toolbox with a file that was supposed to work, but doesn't work at all. My filemanagers and the most terminal comands have stopped working and I apparently lost root access. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (N9005) (International) running the newest Cyanogenmod nightly. Can anyone help me deleting the current toolbox and renaming the "toolbox\_alt" back to "toolbox" ?

Thanks ahead

# Answer
> 3 votes
I fixed it myself.

1. I went to the recovery menu (CWM)
2. Mounted /system
3. Plugged it into my Laptop
4. Opened ADB on my Laptop Comand: adb shell
5. went to /system/bin and replaced the file

Hopefully this helps other who do the same mistake!

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Tags: applications, root-access, file-system, permissions, file-management
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# Question
Title: Can't establish a reliable connection to the server google play?
Ok so i have samsung galaxy s3 i rooted it a week ago and it worked flawless then afterward when today i opened google play it says no connection .i tried all methods like setting date and time cleaned data and cache but nothing orked the last option i was left with was factory reset i did it but nothing worked when it restarted it asked for google account and when i tried to sign in it prompt saying cant establish a reliable connection .Now when i researched more about it i came to know about a file hosts and to edit it i installed total commander when i tried to edit it it closed saying not enough memory but when i opened it with es file explorer it opened when i put a # mark before everything and saved it it gives an error saying it cannot be save file size of hosts is 1.1mb please help any help will be appreciated

# Answer
> -1 votes
Try to use root browser,enable root browsing, find the hosts file and add a # and a space after it. Save it and reboot your device. In some cases you need to clear data and cache.

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Tags: google-play-store, samsung-galaxy-s-3, root-access, google
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# Question
Title: Physical Device does not show up in Android Device Chooser
I posted this in stack overflow, but I figured it would be more relevant here.

When I open the DDMS, it shows the device there.

However, when I try to run my program, Eclipse opens the Android Device chooser.
The Android Device Chooser has nothing under it. I'm running it on a mac. I've tried installing the drivers for the phone. I've enabled downloading from unknown sources and downloading from USB.

Adb confirms that it is there too.

The emulator runs fine.

Don't know if this will help or not, but on the phone, there are two notifications. "Connected as a media device" and "USB debugging connected" That should be normal?

The minimum API level is set to 8, so I don't think it's an API level problem.

I've searched everywhere and I can't figure out the reason.

# Answer
It seems to be a layout bug.

Drag one of the column headers in the device chooser where the device should be and change the column width and it magically appears!

You can also double click the device's row even when it's hidden, so you don't have to resize the column each time.

Source: stackoverflow:
> 2 votes

# Answer
Try disabling `"Connected as a media device"` (unmounting storage). On your device, you should be able to select the notification and then select an option like "Charge only" to disable the mount. You may have to go to **Apps \> Settings \> Storage \> Menu (button) \> USB computer connection** to change the setting.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Have you enabled developer options in your mobile? If yes, then navigate to **Settings \> Developer Options(turn it on) \>and select(or check depending on your phone) USB debugging** this should work
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb
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# Question
Title: How to do a factory reset when recovery mode, usb debugging and factory reset don't work?
I have a device called "EXEQ SET": http://www.exeq.ru/produkcija/pristavki/os-android/set.html

It runs Android 4.1.1.

It is spitting out errors like this every other second, making the device almost unusable:

```
The process com.google.process.gapps has stopped

The process 'Google Play Store Services' has stopped

The process 'Launcher' has stopped

```

Here's what I have tried to re-flash the device:

1. I turned off the device, then pressed the key combination to boot into bootloader/recovery mode, which is Home+Power according to "documentation". The power led lights up, but the screen is completely blank and the device doesn't seem to turn on. I have to hold the power button for a few seconds to turn it off from this state.
2. When I go to Developer options menu and turn it on, it immediately switches the developer options menu off. This isn't instantly visibly, I have to re-enter the menu for it to refresh.

Both `adb devices` and `fastboot devices` commands give empty output when the device is turned on and on all stages of boot.
3. When doing a factory reset from menu, the button simply does nothing.

I suspect this might be because of some malware.

Are there any other ways of doing a factory reset?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Use Volume Up + Power to get into Recovery mode. From there you should be able to perform a factory reset or flash a ROM.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The easiest way would be from fastboot by issuing a 'fastboot erase userdata' command. But booting afterwards might be troublesome because you will have no filesystem on your userdata partition! It is normal that you don't see anything on your screen except the LED when booting into fastboot mode using the key combo.

Just run fastboot as root on your computer (best on a live system with fastboot), then you don't need to mess with the device rules stuff. To me it seems very unlikely that the malware managed to manipulate your bootloader in a way that it still boots the system but does not allow entering fastboot mode.

Please be aware though that most malware cannot be removed by simply doing a factory reset as the factory reset only removes user data, not system stuff. If the malware managed to modify your boot or system partition (which is very likely) you will have to re-flash these partitions back to a stock state. Do you have access to an image of the stock firmware?

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Tags: recovery-mode, bootloader, system-error, malware, bootloader-lock
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title: What does "fastboot oem lock" do?

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# Question
Title: What does "fastboot oem lock" do?
I've had my phone for months, loading with several firmware, ROMs and OTAs, without ever running this command. What does it do?

What I know is that "fastboot oem unlock" displays the confirmation screen and obliges me to wipe my device data, and that "fastboot oem unlock" is the first step to flashing firmware unto my phone.

Am I okay not relocking my phone?

# Answer
> 18 votes
Simply put, *fastboot oem lock* puts your bootloader into a mode that prevents you from overwriting your recovery image, without a subsequent *fastboot oem unlock*. This serves as a security precaution, primarily where the default recovery and firmware is installed.

Because:

* The default recovery will only allow manufacturer/Google signed firmware to be installed and doesn't allow you to do much of anything else.
* Unlocking the bootloader will erase all data.

....you can rest assured that, under this configuration, no one can take your phone and, say, bypass a screen lock by installing a custom firmware where the security considerations are different.

Note that as this merely locks in your recovery, and then again only from bootloader-overwrites, this is most useful where the recovery is stock, and the installed ROM is an official one that has no security vulnerabilities. This is important because in most recoveries, and in some ROMs, there are ways to clandestinely access data via USB, bypass security settings with fixed button presses or unpatched backdoors, or install custom recoveries.

# Answer
> 6 votes
From this xda thread by albundy2010

I have seen quite of few people screw up their devices by not knowing what they are doing. So I am making this thread to simply tell people not familiar with fastboot what they should and should not do.

> * Fastboot oem unlock will unlock your bootloader and do a complete wipe of your device. As far as I know the only way for something to go wrong here is if you're device is low on battery and shuts off during the process. Either plug it in or have a "good" amount of juice left in your battery. To be 100 percent sure plug it in.
> * Before I get into oem lock IMHO you should only use this command for one thing only. Getting the device ready to send into motorola for the LGT upgrade or a another warranty repair or some sort. When done properly it is completely safe but there is no reason to do to go back to "stock".
> * Fastboot oem lock. Do not issue this command unless you are absolutely sure you have the correct software on your device. The correct software is what you get from the motodev site for your device. You need the official sofware images for your specific device AND REGION. If it is not released then DO NOT re-lock the device. If you have a OTA installed you will need to flash back to the motodev images first.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I had to use fastboot oem lock on my Galaxy Nexus. At my unlocked device I couldn't see the filesystem in explorer (MTP).

# Answer
> 0 votes
The command locks your bootloader. What the consequences are really depends on your device. Most devices enable signature-verification for the boot partition (kernel) which prevents you from booting any kernels not signed by device manufacturer (unless you exploit some security breaches like 2nd boot). They also disallow you to flash any partition via 'fastboot flash' command, but not on all devices.

So no, you are not okay with relocking your phone: If you use custom firmware, you typically use a custom kernel and in this case, re-locking your bootloader via 'fastboot oem lock' will put your device in a state where it will not boot anymore! Be careful with that.

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Tags: rom-flashing, fastboot, bootloader-lock
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# Question
Title: Connect to Sony Xperia M Dual with adb/fastboot
I want to ask how to install custom rom on Xperia M Dual

I had tried adb and fastboot command in cmd but it shows waiting for device..

Help me please I'm too frustrated

# Answer
> 1 votes
Sounds like you didn't install the proper usb drivers. Easiest way I can recommend: Boot a linux live system, install fastboot and adb and execute the commands as root.

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Tags: adb, fastboot
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title: Touch lags in all apps, except keyboard

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# Question
Title: Touch lags in all apps, except keyboard
I've noticed a delay of about a quarter of a second between tapping the screen and the app responding. Thud happens in all apps - it's most obvious in the game "aa", a fast, reflex-based game which is essentially unplayable with so much lag. The lag is also clearly visible in CyanogenMod's calculator app, where it clearly can't be attributed to complex or expensive rendering.

The only place I don't see the lag is the keyboard - keypresses register instantly.

Rebooting the phone in safe mode does not solve the problem.

# Answer
I figured out the cause as I was writing the question - the "triple tap to zoom" accessibility feature was enabled. This means that the phone can't register any taps until waiting to make sure there isn't another tap.

Disabling this feature removed the delay.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, performance, oneplus-one
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# Question
Title: USB driver for Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-I545VRUFNK1
I have a verizon S4 with which I plan to do some android development. Samsung's download website doesn't have a usb driver for the above mentioned model number. I installed SCH-I545ZKAVZW's usb driver because it is for 16gb black mist devices, but android studio doesn't pickup my device.

# Answer
I suggest that you modify the Google USB Driver so that it is installed for your device.

If you have the Android SDK installed, edit this file:

> C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\extras\google\usb\_driver\android\_winusb.inf

Otherwise, you can download the driver here and edit `android_winusb.inf` from wherever you extract that archive to.

Edit the `[Google.NTx86]` and `[Google.NTamd64]` sections to add these lines under both:

```
;Samsung Galaxy S4
%SingleAdbInterface%        = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6860
%CompositeAdbInterface%     = USB_Install, USB\VID_04E8&PID_6860&MI_00

```

Now you want to install the driver by right-clicking `adb_usb.inf` and choosing Install (make sure your device is connected). It will probably give you an error about Driver Signature Verification. Depending on your version of Windows there are different ways to temporarily disable that; here is a good guide for Windows 8. Once it's disabled, install the .inf file and you should be good to go.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4
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# Question
Title: How to restore/edit build.prop after rebooting (and phone stuck in reboot loop)?
I was trying to setup a custom host name for my device(a rooted xperia z) following this guide but without paying too much attention, especially to the comments.

I'm guessing I had a typo in the edited build.prop file because after I rebooted the phone was stuck in a boot loop: I would see the sony logo but instead of the usual xperia logo and colourful boot animation the phone would restart.

I can turn off the phone and I think I've managed to get it in a different state by pressing the volume up key multiple times after powering up because I could see a blue led always on. Before that in between boots I would see a red led blink twice.

Unfortunately the phone reboots to fast to become visible to adb. What are my options on restoring/editing the build.prop file ? Can I somehow see the phone's filesystem on a computer without booting the phone into android ? Also I don't mind loosing all the data as long as I can use the phone again.

Thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
After a lot of reading and trying various things I've managed to get control over my phone again.

This guide sounds good, but it didn't work for me as I've encountered an error because of my specific device. This might work with others though.

What worked was this guide(which has problems rendering images sometimes). I've tried first to unlock the bootloader(BLU button in Flashtool) and used the these instructions to obtain the unlock code based on the IMEI. After that I've downloaded a stock FTF image (from goo.im), placed in the firmware folder of Flashtool. Then I could flash the FTF to the phone. Also, because I was using Windows 8, had to reboot into trouble shoot more to change an option to allow non signed drivers.

Hope this helps others with similar issues.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Wow. I was just going to say fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-yourversionTWRP.img from the terminal if you can figure out the device's specific button press sequence to boot into stock recovery or fastboot mode. From TWRP you can change file permissions if needed, and flash SuperSU, BusyBox, and if needed also CF-Autoroot if your phone is compatible. All this info is easily found on YouTube a lot of the time as well if you'd like a video to walk you through it.

You might also just try to flash a boot.img from a stock version before anything in case it's just the kernel. FYI, if you can get a custom recovery onto your phone like TWRP, you can back up EVERYTHING once its working again for safe keeping in case something like this happens in the future. Just run a once over NANDROID backup and you're set.

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, boot-loop
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# Question
Title: How can I restore a deleted file that I should not have deleted?
I used titanium backup to delete something I shouldn't have deleted and than I factory reseted my phone and now I can't log in with my Google accounts ,can anybody please tell me what I have got to install for this ?

# Answer
There's a free app on the play store called Undeleter that may help once you can root your device again. It sounds like you erased your Google play services, Google framework, and possibly your Google+ /data when you wiped it. Which is normal. Titanium backup's /data is stored on your sd card, or even internally sometimes in a different directory that is most often protected by root even when you factory reset it.

Boot into recovery using the button press sequence, factory wipe it, and the Dalvik cache, adb push a stockROM.zip file from the manufacturer or just Google search it.

Reboot back to recovery and flash the Gapps file, which also is a .zip file, for your specific Android device, and reboot one more time.

Wait five or ten minutes while it loads the first time. Mine have taken 30 minutes before just after flashing a new ROM, so just have patience. Then you can link it to Wi-Fi and reload your Google account info.
> 0 votes

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Tags: data-recovery, file-system, samsung-galaxy-s-5
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# Question
Title: Factory data reset not working after root attempt
I tried to root my HTC rhyme but could not do it properly. I have unlocked bootloader though.

Everything was fine for a long time after that but my mobile has gone very slow now and i wanted to factory reset it. But when i go to factory reset, it stucks on HTC logo and does not turn on. What should i do?

# Answer
Look up the Hboot process on YouTube for your model HTC phone. Normally if there's a video then there's links to any files you might need. Follow the directions and thank all the great Devs for making life so easy for us all.
> 0 votes

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Tags: factory-reset
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title: ADB not working, but Fastboot is

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# Question
Title: ADB not working, but Fastboot is
I recently bought a used Nexus 5. It came with the L preview on it, and I decided to flash CM 11 instead. My last phone was a Nexus S, and I've flashed various ROMs to that thing in the past.

Using the same machine that just re-flashed that Nexus S a couple weeks ago, I booted the Nexus 5 into fastboot mode, flashed ClockworkMod onto it and re-unlocked the bootloader. However, when I tried using ADB to push the CyanogenMod image over, I got `error: device not found`. Sure enough, `adb devices` fails to detect the device, even though USB debugging is enabled.

I decided this was just an issue with L, so I used Google's `flash-all.sh` script to give me a stock KitKat install. This worked fine, since it's pushing the image via fastboot. However, I still can't get the device to show up to ADB. When I enable USB debugging with the phone plugged into my computer, I don't get a fingerprint confirmation dialog, and no icon notification appears to indicate that it's connected to a computer. I've tried 2 different OSes (Windows 7 and Linux Mint 14) on 3 different computers with 4 different USB cables.

I've tried installing Google's USB drivers, and I have this problem with both fresh installs of the Android SDK and time-tested ones. I've already got `0x18d1` in my adb\_usb.ini. On my Linux system, the output of the `lsusb` command gives identical output whether the phone is connected (with USB debugging enabled) or not. When it's in fastboot, it shows up as `Bus 001 Device 069: ID 18d1:4ee0 Google Inc.`

The phone seems to work perfectly fine in every other respect. I'm pretty happy with vanilla KitKat, but I'd be happier at least knowing I had the option to use something else. I also like having access to `adb shell` now and then.

I've seen plenty of people having issues with ADB before, but never without also having fastboot problems. Any ideas what might be going on? I'd prefer a Linux solution, but I can also work with Windows if needed.

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*Update:* I was able to get the appropriate files into /sdcard/ by simply downloading them with a web browser, then flashing them with ClockworkMod. I'm now running CM 11, and the ADB problem hasn't gone away. Whatever is causing this, it persists through complete ROM replacements. I'm now curious as ever to know what could be causing this.

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*Update 2:* Upon further communication with the ebay seller, it turns out this phone had been the subject of water damage prior to being listed for sale. The device booted and appeared to work fine, but in addition to this strange ADB issue, it also couldn't recognize a SIM card. It seems like this was some one-of-a-kind hardware damage, so I doubt there's even a solution.

I ended up returning the device, so there's no way for me to test anything else on it, but if anyone's able to come up with an explanation for why Fastboot can communicate with the device but ADB can't (again, probably due to a hardware fault), I'll accept that as an answer.

# Answer
> 1 votes
## Flash ROM with Fastboot

Before starting ensure bootloader is unlocked. Obtain a ROM of your choice, and note the location on your computer.

1. Reboot your device into fastboot mode via one of the following options.

* `adb reboot bootloader` (requires USB debugging to be turned on). - for working adb; OR
    * power off the device then back on with 'vol up' + power button. - for nonworking adb
2. Wipe your device. `fastboot -w`
3. Update your ROM. `fastboot update /path/to/your/RomFile.zip`
4. Your phone will update and automatically reboot into the new ROM

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**Edit**:

Try the Universal Naked Drivers by 1wayjohnny over at xda forums.

*This has been included because my researching has also found corrupted drivers can be the culprit*

Try http://code.google.com/p/boot-unlocker-gnex/ to reset tamper flags.

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The only other information I could find for the error: `device not found` is not helpful in this forum. It does lead towards development and programming though.

# Answer
> -2 votes
The device has to be in MTP enabled state, regardless if in recovery or booted into the UI. Stock recovery defaults to enable MTP for the ADB bridge in case you didn't have a custom recovery.

In TWRP, and CWM you have to enable that option before adb will be detected by your Linux machine's adb.

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Tags: adb, usb-debugging
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# Question
Title: Message app uninstalled after using viber?
I could only text people using viber, which is not usefull for out of internet zones. I uninstalled viber thinking it was a default thing. My samsung Galaxy Note 3 has uninstalled the texting application. I have since deleted viber and cannot text anyone, how do i fix it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
"just solved the issue. apparently when an app is 'disabled' it ends up at the bottom of the HUGE list under application manager -\> all apps

when you 'enable' the app, it re-joins it's place in the ranks alphabetically"

found this on another site, for me it was in the tab "disabled apps"

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Tags: sms, samsung-galaxy-note-3, viber-messenger
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# Question
Title: How do I disable the on screen keyboard? I have a USB keyboard attached
I have a ZeniThink C91 using Ice Cream. I also have a case that has a USB keyboard. How do i disable the android Keyboard so only the USB keyboard is active? Ice Cream 4.0

# Answer
Null Keyboard is what you want. I do this same thing with my bluetooth keyboard. It does require you manually switch the input method each time, but keeps the pesky on-screen keyboard from popping up.

Another option I've used is to use the method described here to program one of your keys to a `Back` button, which you can press to remove the on-screen keyboard each time it pops up.
> 5 votes

# Answer
You might want to search for an alternative to the stock-keyboard delivered with your android device. There are keyboards that have hardware keyboard detection and settings to explicitly turn off the on-screen keyboard, blueduino soft keyboard for example.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, keyboard
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# Question
Title: How can I delete AVG Antivirus on my Xperia Z1?
I have installed AVG Antivirus Free Edition, but when I go to setting to delete it I can't do it, neither the data, only I can delete the cache.

If I go to google play and to AVG Free edition there are 2 options: open and disable. If I select disable appear "This aplications is a administrator of dispositives and you need desactivate it to unistall".

I downloaded 3º app to unistall, but can't unistall it

How can I delete it? Is a non-root device.

Thanks

# Answer
> 10 votes
You need to go into `Settings` \> `Security` \> `Device administrators` and uncheck the box next to the AVG app. You will then be able to uninstall the application normally.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Even if disabled as device admin it may not uninstall - you need to go to avg screen, press the anti theft protected button, then disable/ deactivate, then log out - after that freshly open play store, ie it must not be running in the background, select avg in 'my apps', and you'll see the uninstall button on the avg app details screen.

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Tags: uninstallation, delete, antivirus, device-administrator
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title: SD card damaged

text:
# Question
Title: SD card damaged
My phone model is Micromax A77 operating system is 4.2.2 jelly bean.SD card company Sony. My phone shows that SD card is damage format it.I format it but not shows.I restart it I again shows to format it again not show SD card

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try checking if the SD card is recognisable with an other phone or computer, in case it is still not working this could mean that your SD card is spoiled. If it works in an other phone or computer, it could be a problem with your phone.

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Tags: root-access
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# Question
Title: How to stop speech recognition download?
http://postimg.org/image/qyxwjj2f1/

Here is a picture of the screen. It says Downloading English (US) Offline speech recognition data 108%.

When the download started itself I lost the internet connection so it never succesfully downloaded. Now even after I restart I still get "Downloading..." in the status bar but nothing happens (even when connected to the internet).

I just want to clear the status bar of this stuck download.

# Answer
Tap and hold , then a window will appear, "App info". tap on it, it will bring you to the app manager, then tap on "Force stop"
> 2 votes

# Answer
Settings \> Language & Keyboard \> Voice search \> Offline Speech recognition \> All.

Cancel the download and restart the download if required.
> 2 votes

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Tags: downloading
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# Question
Title: How can I send SMS messages from my real phone number, not my Google Voice number?
This question is precisely the opposite of the existing question: "How can I send SMS messages from my Google Voice number without using the Voice app?"

Since installing the Google Voice app, text messages that I send from the ordinary Messaging app are coming from my Google Voice number. I don't know how or why - no setting I can find in the messages app mentions GV or my GV number.

* I currently use my OnePlus One's built-in Messaging app for SMS. I installed Hangouts and Google Voice, but both are NOT configured for SMS. (I use Google Voice occasionally, but I still use my real cell number directly for most calls and texts to my friends.)
* In the "Messaging" app settings, it says "SMS Enabled."
* In the "Hangouts" app settings, it says "SMS Disabled."
* In the "Google Voice" SMS view, it says, "You are now receiving SMS in Hangouts." This is obviously not true, but doesn't seem relevant to my problem either. (I'm guessing that the writers of that particular message couldn't conceive of any SMS app other than GV or Hangouts. :)
* When I actually receive messages, I get them in the "Messaging" app as expected. When I reply to those messages, which were sent to my AT&T number, my replies come from my GV number, confusing my friends.

# Answer
After further digging, I found the answer. In the settings app under "wireless and networks," there is a setting: "Enable all apps to send SMS messages through Google voice." Disabling this fixed it.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Even though you are using the default messaging app, open hangouts and go into the settings and check under `Send SMS From`.

It should say send from Carrier, if it says Google Voice, the default app could use that number.

Also, you may want to try to click on SMS Enabled and set it to disabled if it says enabled.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, sms, google-voice, oneplus-one
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title: Application setting not work

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# Question
Title: Application setting not work
I have Micromax canvas gold a300 and its application setting not work when I try to open it show setting unfortunately stopped. So I cant open application setting on my mobile phone. Please help me

# Answer
> 1 votes
I'm afraid it may be a fault in Micromax's firmware. I suffered from the same issue on a Canvas Fire. Do a backup and a full wipe. If issue persists, contact your nearest service center or try installing a stable custom ROM.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: Schedule SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook messages?
I would like to know if there is a way to schedule SMS, WhatsApp, and Facebook messages to be sent sometime in the future after composing them. Ideally, if some messages would have had to be sent while the device was powered off, I would like the message sending to be triggered automatically on start-up (configured to the particular app or service used to send the message).

I'm thinking of using an app to send respective intents to each app.

Is it possible?

# Answer
An app called Tasker, for rooted phones can schedule SMS messages. According to its site, it can also be configured for Facebook Messenger, though I have not tried it.
> 2 votes

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Tags: sms, whatsapp-messenger, facebook, automation
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# Question
Title: How to retrieve files from Samsung Galaxy S4 stuck at samsung logo after dropping it?
I dropped my Galaxy S4 GT-19500 and after i picked it up it was still open but when i tried to phone a friend it just turned off and kept turning on and off, it reaches the Samsung logo then immediately turn off and when i plug it to the pc or the charger it shows the big battery bar but empty with the circle and also flashing on and off like the Samsung logo, the problem is when i try to turn it off it doesn't turn off and when i take the battery and put it again it just go on alone, so i can't enter safe mode or recovery mode and can't connect it to the PC and Dr. Fone, i think it doesn't charge when i leave it too.

So what i need is to get the photos from my phone, i don't care what to do I will do it! Please help me I really need those photos i don't care about the phone XD.

If it's not possible to get the photos with the known ways, Is it possible to take the default SD card of the phone and take the photos from it ?

Thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
First, odds are good you can salvage your photos.

Provided you did *not* encrypt your sd card, pull the sd card and take a look at it with a desktop/laptop (you won't be able to pull anything useable off of it this way if you did indeed encrypt it). The images will be on there *if* you set up your camera app to save them there. Otherwise...

Hardware repair on the phone will be required to get the connectors all back and sorted out (it sounds like you managed to short or unplug some bits, and perhaps damaged connectors on the motherboard). If you are feeling mechanical we can walk through looking at it; if not, we can suggest other repair options.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4
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# Question
Title: Auto-mount microSD when plugging phone to computer with USB
In short: How to **automatically mount the microSD-card as a storage drive when I plug the phone to computer?**

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When I want to connect my Android 2.3.6 phone (with USB cable) to computer (Windows 7 / PC), I have to

1. unlock the phone (slide finger on screen)
2. slide to make the **top notification panel** appear
3. click on `USB connected / select to copy files to/from your computer` in the notification panel

4. click on "Connect USB storage"

5. Accept the warning message

6. wait...

*So many steps!*

Instead of all these steps, I would like **auto-mount the microSD-card as a storage drive when I plug the phone to computer**. How to do that?

# Answer
Based on your answer in the comments (apologies for not catching the OS in your initial post), you're going to still have to unlock by hand. Past that step, I would recommend trying Macrodroid, Tasker, or other automation apps to see if they can help out. I've not used them to automate connections like this, but they are great in other situations, so I have great hope for a solution here for you.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, internal-storage, usb-connection-mode, usb-mass-storage
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# Question
Title: Gallery application replacement for adding text based Photo Notes
The Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo stock Gallery application has (and other models do too) an option to set a Photo Note when you're viewing a picture. When you select it the picture rotates via some OpenGL animation, and you can scribble on its back. But the space is limited, whereas attaching a note using the virtual keyboard would make it possible to enter a virtually infinite string of characters inside the EXIF data. Beasies the fact that I'm not even sure how to view the scribbled notes (or EXIF data!) once you transfer the picture to the PC (perhaps someone can explain), this feature would be really useful.

Anyone know how I can make use of the feature I'm after?

# Answer
> 1 votes
There are a number of photo apps that will let you edit exif data on the android. This one specifically does the data: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teapps.exiftageditor, some do other pieces of editing, some sort your files for you, etc, etc. Take a look around for one that works well with your particular image work flow.

Wikipedia has a nice roundup for PC/desktop meta data editors here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison\_of\_metadata\_editors. Your choice will of course depend on your PC, budget, and needs.

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Tags: gallery, images, exif
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# Question
Title: Battery of Samsung Galaxy S5 drained in 5 hours on Android 5.0
I received the over the air android 5.0 update a week ago for my Samsung Galaxy S5. I installed the update and since that the my fully charged battery is depleted in 5 to 8 hours. Before the battery was depleted in 24 to 36 hours.

I have a spare battery with the same behaviour.

Below screenshots of the battery usage. Note the second battery:

# Answer
High battery usage of Google Play Services could be caused by a number of things. A few suggestions I could make to help rectify your issue would be to:

1) Force stop the app; clear the cache and then allow it to restart.
2) Install 'Greenify' from the PlayStore and prevent the app creating wakelocks.
3) If you are rooted; try reflashing an Android L 5.0 Gapps package with recovery.
> 1 votes

# Answer
The battery drain is caused by the Samsung stock app 'my magazine'.

If you click on the 'location icon', located next to your wifi icon, you can see which apps often make location requests:

In this picture can be seen that the 'apps' geo news and unified daemon have a high battery usage. When I stop those apps, battery drain stops. Unfortunately after some time the geonews apps starts itself again.

The solution is to put unified daemon on turn off state:

And to disable the stock app 'my magazine', which is responsible for geo news, by long pressing the home screen and selecting 'home screen settings': and after that uncheck 'my magazine':

Now my battery life is back to 24 hours (instead of 4 hours)
> 1 votes

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title: Can't delete app because it isn't there

text:
# Question
Title: Can't delete app because it isn't there
I have an LG L70 and was downloading an app that was about 470 megabytes and then i got a notification saying that there wasn't enough space on the phone to download it so i clicked it and it looked like it wasn't installed. I checked the memory on the phone and the app wasn't there. Did the phone download the some of the app but not finish and still keep the app? Because it still took all the space but it isn't there. I want to delete it but don't know how.

# Answer
Go to: Settings -\> Application manager -\> All and search for Download Manager. Click on it and then click on Clear Data.
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Quickly switch back to in-progress call or navigation?
One of my favorite iOS features is that, when you have a call or turn-by-turn navigation in progress and switch apps, you can easily return just by tapping the status bar.

In android, I've noticed a number of apps that can show floating widgets over other apps - Facebook messenger's floating "chat heads" and CyanogenMod's floating calculator widget are good examples.

Is there any way to make similar floating icons appear when on a call or when navigating in the background, that when tapped will quickly return to the relevant app?

# Answer
> 0 votes
In Android 4.4 on Samsung Note 4, while you are using an app, phone calls will pop up as a small moveable window on top of that current running android app. You can maximise/minimize that moveable window. This might be a better solution to multitasking while having a phone call on the same device. I am not sure cyanogenmod have the similar features, though.

However, stock Android 4.4, have a pull down notifications window. Applications such as Google Maps Directions and Waze, will put a notification icon in the notifications status bar while you are navigating, so pulling down the notifications window will allow you easy access to switch back to the navigation application. As the screenshots shows the notification window have resume navigation bar at constant place in the middle of the screen, on top of other notifications.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, google-maps-navigation, navigation
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# Question
Title: How do I clear keyboard/autocorrect history on the Galaxy s4?
I let my younger cousins play on my S4 from time to time, but now I have found that all the words they have used are the first to come up when I use my phone to text. It has gotten quite irritating. Samsung seems to have very hard to find settings compared to my old Sony Ericsson so I cannot find where to get rid of the word history typed onto my phone's keyboard.

# Answer
> 4 votes
You have this tagged as , but based on how you phrased the question I'm going to infer that you're using Samsung Keyboard, the default on Galaxy devices.

In stock Android, there's a **User Dictionary** selection available in **Settings→Language and Input**, which allows you to edit the user dictionary. For most keyboards, you can access the user dictionary from the keyboard's own settings. For example, for Swype Keyboard, you go to **Settings→Languaguage and input**, select the gear icon next to **Swype** in the **Keyboards and input methods list**, select **My Words**, then select **Edit my dictionary**. For some reason I don't understand, the dictionary for Samsung Keyboard can't be accessed through settings.

Instead, you can edit the dictionary directly from the keyboard.

* **To add a new word** simply use the word. Once you've typed a word that's not recognized and accepted it (by hitting the space bar or enter, selecting it from the list of word suggestions, or exiting the application or screen where you're typing it), the word will be remembered. Yes, this can be annoying, because it will automatically add mistakes and partial words from interrupted typing, including if your screen locks out due to inactivity. In that case...
* **To remove an existing word** start typing the word until it appears in the suggestions list. Long-press the word, and you will receive a prompt asking whether you want to remove the word:

# Answer
> 2 votes
In Samsung keyboard they have tried to make it easier and less 'configuration file' or 'programmer/advanced hacker' centric by integrating it into the keyboard itself.

Bring up a screen that requires keyboard input, select the input box/field to reveal the Samsung keyboard:

Note: The highlighted area with the "\>". The Samsung predictive text automatically remembers based on the contents of the text field all the possible learned matches and displays them automatically. Clicking the right arrow head will take you to all the possibilities for that input text. Clear the input text for the empty field options, type a few letters to get to what you want to delete.

Click the right arrow head as indicated and you will reveal more options for that combination of input text:

Note: As indicated with the highlights, you can swipe up and down through the list if it exceeds the default height specified by the developers, so you should try to scroll if you don't see the word or words you would like to delete.

To select one for deletion, just press and hold a moment and a dialog will appear asking if you would like to remove the entry:

Just press ok, and the item will be removed from the learned text. If you would like to remove all learned data and not just some words, or control the preferences of what is captured and used, please see this post:

How to clear my autocorrect's word history on S4 mini?

I am on a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, running Android 4.4.4 in this example.

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Tags: keyboard, samsung-galaxy-s-4, dictionary
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# Question
Title: Unable to find Android WebView in Google Play store
A recent Chromium blog post contains a screenshot of a Google Play store page for the "Android System WebView".

I am unable to find this page. I have tried searching the Play Store on my Nexus 7 2013 device (which *has* Lollipop on it). Interestingly, this page does not seem to exist on the web at all:

# Answer
**Update**

Android System WebView's update is now released for public. Still, if you want to get (beta) update earlier, then continue reading:

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As the article says,

> If you're making use of the WebView in your app, becoming a beta channel tester will give you an early start with new APIs as well as the chance to test your app before the WebView rolls out to your users.
>
> The first version offered in the beta channel will be based on Chrome 40 and you can find a full list of changes on the chromium blog entry.
>
> **To become a beta tester, join the community which will enable you to sign up for the Beta program; you'll then be able to install the beta version of the WebView via the Play Store**. If you find any bugs, please file them on the Chromium issue tracker.

<sup>(Emphasis mine)</sup>

As of current, the WebView is based on Chrome 37, while the beta channel offers Chrome 40. Also, currently there is no update publicly available, hence the Play Store link displaying "Not Found". To be able to see page (and update the WebView), you have to join beta channel testing. The guide as provided on the Google+ community:

> 1. Join WebView Beta Channel community on Google+.
> 2. Sign up as a tester via this link.
> 3. Go to the Play Store page and ensure your devices are updated with the latest version.
> 4 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, 5.0-lollipop, webview
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# Question
Title: How to clear my autocorrect's word history on S4 mini?
I let my younger cousins play on my S4 Mini from time to time, but now I have found that all their words they have used are the first to come up when I use my phone to text. It has gotten quite irrititating. Samsung seems to have very hard to find settings compared to my old sony Ericsson so I cannot find where to get rid of the word history typed onto my phone's keyboard.

Thank you.

# Answer
Best bet would be to check `System settings > My device > Language and input > Samsung keyboard (gear icon) > Predictive text (make sure this is on / green)`. You might want to check on the `Learn from (word)` items there.
> 2 votes

# Answer
When the suggestion is shown above the keyboard, just tap and hold on that word. It will give you the option to delete it. You **don't** need to clear the complete database just for that!
> 2 votes

# Answer
Go to Settings \> My device \> Language and input \> \[default keyboard\] settings (gear symbol) \> PRESS Predictive text (NOT the slider or tick box!) and it shows a new menu with Auto replacement; Personalised data; clear personalised data etc

S4 mini menu appears to be different to the S4 for some reason
> 1 votes

# Answer
I posted an answer to this where it can be removed from the keyboard when typing and you see the words you want to remove:

How do I clear keyboard/autocorrect history on the Galaxy s4?

Cheers
> 1 votes

# Answer
1. Goto system settings\>applications
2. Open the tab of all applications
3. Open the info of the keyboard you use and click on the button 'clear data'
4. Then press back and open the info of 'user dictionary' and press on 'clear data'

All your auto-correct saves have been cleared....Enjoy!
> 0 votes

# Answer
Above options for delting complete list of learned words.

If you want to delete selected words then Open your Keyboard and type in the word . when the word appears in the auto correct then touch it continuously and a prompt will appear to delete the word. select ok and the word will be removed from the auto correct list.
> 0 votes

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Tags: keyboard, samsung-galaxy-s-4, auto-correct
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title: About Android Device Manager

text:
# Question
Title: About Android Device Manager
My phone is lost and I have locked the phone with the app Android device manager.

Is it locked even if the device is without internet connection?

# Answer
No its not. It requires internet connection for ur command to reach to your phone.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung, android-device-manager
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title: How to record screen on andriod

text:
# Question
Title: How to record screen on andriod
I want record screen on my andriod phone. Without root permission. How can i do that. ( Galaxy s3 mini. Jelly bean. )

# Answer
Try easy screen recorder no root
> -1 votes

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, screen, screen-sharing, screencast
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# Question
Title: Auto spacing in Firefox search bar does not work
As the title says, the auto spacing feature does not work in Firefox search bar.
This issue seems to be related only with that bar, because auto spacing works fine in forms or text fields in web pages and it works in the other apps too.
My Android version: 4.4.2
I hope somebody else has already experienced this problem.

# Answer
This is a known bug. It seems like it was introduced with 4.2.2. Downgrading to before that is not a *good* option, but might be available to you.

It affects multiple browsers with multiple keyboards, so I assume the issue must be with the specific type of text field used for their address bars. I used to encounter this with Chrome but haven't lately, so you could also try that browser instead of Firefox. In the thread above, someone also mentioned that the stock Google keyboard did not cause the issue for them.
> 2 votes

# Answer
as @MatthewRead says, this is a known bug. Here are some more details: Apparently, for some reason the phone thinks that browsers are only for typing web addresses. Since URLs don't have spaces, the phone disables auto space by default. This make sense since many browsers use the same box for both searching and the URL, but often causes inconveniences. The only possible solution is to either go to your search engines website, or looking for and trying other browsers.
> 0 votes

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Tags: keyboard, firefox-for-android
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# Question
Title: How can i change text vibration on my Galaxy S3?
I want to change sms vibrations on my Galaxy S3 but I can only change it for incoming calls. Can someone tell how to change notification vibrations for sms on my Samsung Galaxy S3?

Thank you in advance.

PS : I am using Hangouts.

Edit : If possible, I don't want to install an app to solve my problem.

# Answer
In Android each application can control the notifications itself. So if you turn off vibration for calls, texts will still have the option, and so on.

In the case of Hangouts:

* Open the application.
* Swipe from the left to open the menu (technically it's a navigation drawer).
* Tap "`Settings`"
* Tap "`SMS`"

You can enable/disable vibration here:

<sub>(source: techcovered.org)</sub>

If you wish to change the intensity/duration/pattern of the vibration you either need an SMS app that supports this feature or access to your device coupled with a custom kernel that allows this feature.

Alternatively (though you specified you don't want to) you could try an app like Vibrate tools and see if that fits your need. I have not tested this app.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, sms, notifications, vibration
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# Question
Title: Galaxy S4's LCD broken. How do I access hidden folders in the storage using computer?
I recently broke my screen entirely so the touch function and LCD do not work at all on my Samsung Galaxy S4. I managed to plug in a keyboard to my phone to input my pass-code in order to unlock the phone so I could access the files on the computer. However, I do have some files on my phone that are hidden (with the `.` file prefix I used to hide them in a separate file manager app). I can not figure out how to access these files. I am willing to download any program necessary to get these off my phone!

Again I can not use my phone at all as the screen is broken. Possibly if I can remotely control the phone via my computer? Any help is appreciated. If absolutely necessary I will have to replace the digitizer and LCD.

# Answer
> 1 votes
As you're able to access your device (i.e. apply input to it), the easiest option would be activating and then use . There are even good graphical remote-tools when it comes to ADB (if the device is rooted, and your computer is running Windows, I strongly recommend taking a look at Droid Explorer; its dev is an active member here at this site), but you can as well deal with the command line (`ls -a` would include hidden folders and files in a listing of the directory you're in).

For additional hints, please take a look at our tag-wikis for broken-screen and adb, plus at my list of ADB tools – the latter including pointers to several "ADB file-managers" which might prove helpful in your case.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Okay, so I can't comment to ask what PC OS you're using, so I guess I'll assume it's Win7. So open an instance of Windows Explorer. Then, select "Folder and search options". Select the tab marked " View".

On the "Hidden files and folders", select the radio button " show hidden files,folders,and drives". Also, your phone isn't on charge only, is it? If it is, I'm afraid I can't be much of assistance there..

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, file-system, broken-screen
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# Question
Title: Whose fault is it? Google's or Samsung's?
Like a lot of other owners of Samsung S5 smartphones, I had a lot of trouble and difficulty with my phone after installing the lolipop update. lollipop isn't working well with my phone, so my question is: Who's fault is it for that huge mistake? Is it Google or is it Samsung, because I didn't see such problems for manufacturers other than Samsung.

# Answer
Samsung. Google just provides a stock version of Android. It's Samsung's duty to make the OS Compatible with the phone. So, if the OS doesn't work, it is ultimately Samsung on whom the blame falls...
> 0 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, samsung
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# Question
Title: Forcing an Android tablet to connect to a WiFi from PC
A while ago, I had a tablet (Coby Kyros MID9742), that got shelved when the screen quit (half of the area of the touchscreen won't recognize touches, split among 2 sections).

I am trying to repurpose the tablet for use as a video player via HDMI cable to projector, with my old phone (Galaxy S, no problems) as a remote. I have that part worked out, using a 3rd party app.

But the main problem is getting the tablet to connect to WiFi to use the remote software. The screen is broken in such a way that the center strip (top to bottom in portrait mode) cannot recognize touches, and I cannot put in the WiFi password that I need to. The tablet does not know the password for the WiFi.

**Is there some way that I can force the tablet to connect to an encrypted WiFi using my PC, via USB cable?** The tablet is rooted, but I have not flashed a custom ROM onto it.

**Also, is there some way that I can force WiFi to turn on at startup, and automatically connect to specified network?**

If there is any more information I need to add, please say so in the comments.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is a way to connect your tablet with a router without entering the password. Nowadays, in almost all WiFi routers, there is an option called WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). It can be seen in the routers, usually with a lock sign.

So, you can select the router from the list populated, and while prompting for the password, you can press the WPS key in the router. This will enable you to automatically set up the Wi-Fi without even entering the passwords.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You didn't write anything about the Android version running on your device. Assuming it is capable of acting as OTG host (if unsure, you can find out using some OTG Checker), you could try attaching some USB keyboard (and mouse) to it in order to control input. This would allow you to not only activate WiFi and chose the network, but also to enter the credentials when needed.

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Tags: wi-fi, adb, broken-screen
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title: my android tablet isnt tworking

text:
# Question
Title: my android tablet isnt tworking
I had a new tablet for Christmas and it worked properly. Today it just wasn't doing so well:

I turned on the power and swiped my finger on the screen to unlock it. Then,

* When I touch an app it said app isn't installed.
* Sometimes when I touch an app it would come on but just stay on the title screen.
* Other times on the homepage it will not let me swipe left to right but stay on the homepage.

When I went to settings and tried to click the reboot button, it froze. I cut it off and on and even hit the reset button a few times. This time I turn it off and turn it back on then the screen turn into something like a white faze and you would not see anything on the screen like something inside there is broken. Please give me some advice.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Without more details, this leaves just two options:

* perform a (see the corresponding tag-wiki for details) and see whether that helps
* if a factory-reset doesn't bring it back to working order, send it for repair. Your warranty should still apply.

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title: How do I swap the content of two phones

text:
# Question
Title: How do I swap the content of two phones
I have two Samsung Galaxy S3 phones running Android 4.3 (one for me and one for my wife)

I no longer use my phone regularly (I switched to another phone) but I still need it occasionally (for things that only run on Android)

My wife's phone has a broken screen (a big crack on the glass in the middle of the screen, the screen still shows the image and touch and everything else still works)

I want to swap everything between phones so that my wife has the intact phone (with everything she now has on the broken phone) and I use the broken phone.

So, what is the easiest way to swap the entire content of two phones?

# Answer
> 1 votes
As both phones are identical (make that sure first!), there's even a possibility to "cross-clone" them:

1. First you'll need a custom recovery such as or . Other than "stock recoveries", custom recoveries support...
2. : Using your new custom recovery, you can create a Nandroid backup of each device – which basically is a collection of "drive images" from all the partitions the device has. They will be stored on your SDCard usually.
3. Now swap the SDCards, enter the custom recovery again, and restore the Nandroid backup. With this step, the "body switch" should be perfect :)

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you are rooted you can use Titanium Backup to backup the apps and the data. Then restore in the other phone with the same app. Contents of internal sd card can be copied with ES File Manager

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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy GT-s7562 rooting using (Arch)linux
I have a Samsung Galaxy Trend II Duos (GT-S7562) bought from China.(I live in Ireland) Hence, I am not able to access any google services through apps (no access to Play Store, Google based apps).

I guess I have to root my phone and maybe install a custom ROM. However, I see that most of the guides on websites are for windows machines and need Samsung kies/drivers. However, I use Arch-Linux as my only OS for Computer. I can connect my android phone using MTP (Media Transfer Protocol)

Q1) Do I need to install Samsung driver/Kies on my linux machine. If yes, then how?

Q2) Can I install custom ROMs meant for other countries on my phone?

Q3) How should I do all these on Linux? (which does not have odin and other popular tools)

Sincerely, Android Newbie

Model Number: GT-S7562 Andorid Version: 4.0.4 Baseband version: S7562ZCMH1 Kernel version: 3.0.8-1219573 Build number: IMM761.S7562ZCAMH!

# Answer
see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49779385#post49779385

You first need to update your Baseband (modem) to the right locale. Then you can install corresponding ROMs.
> -1 votes

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Tags: linux, samsung, odin, mtp
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# Question
Title: Wifi is not working after installing MIUI
I have HTC Desire S and i was using android 4.0.4 ROM from HTC but it was too slow and I decided to install a new ROM - MIUI 3.2.22 for Desire S. When I installed it, my wifi didn't work. I tried to install other versions of MIUI but wifi didn't work in any of them. Can somebody help me?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I had exactly the same problem with my Xperia M (C1905) and Miui 4.9.26. It turned out that the cause was that I didn't wipe the old stock android.

So the solution was:

1. enter TWRP
2. advanced wipe and wipe everything except sd card (I also didn't wipe the last item USB something).
3. Install MIUI again

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Tags: wi-fi, miui
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# Question
Title: Unexpected reboot during app install has left phone with no space
My wife recently went to install a game on her phone (Sims Freeplay) from Google Play. She tells me the phone had enough memory for the install (~15MB free for a 13MB app), which is why she tried.

(As an aside, I'm assuming it downloads the package, then installs from that, so you need at least twice the final space to unpack the thing correctly.)

It downloaded successfully, but when the phone tried to install the app the phone unexpectedly self-rebooted.

After booting, the game wasn't installed and the phone is reporting low memory, with \<1MB of phone memory free. She's using an app to check this usage (called DiskUsage), which is reporting "System Data" as using 28MB - she's sure it was much smaller when she checked the space before attempting the installation.

Assuming she's right, I'm thinking maybe the downloaded package is still sitting around somewhere consuming space. Is this possible (given it crashed mid-install)? If so how can we get rid of it?

# Answer
You can delete the cache for Play store and download provider.

```
Settings - > Applications - > All (tab) - > app name - > Clear Cache

```

The space requirements vary app by app but all of them take up more than they package size.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Yah, the system will crash if you don't have enough disk space to download and unpack an APK. A really silly design flaw that's been around since the first Android OS version.

Anyway, the offending data is probably stuck in a cache somewhere, such as the system tmp directory.

Go through `Settings > Applications` and click on the `All` tab. Scroll down until you can click on the entry for "Play" and then click the "Clear cache" button to ditch stuff in the Google Play cache folder. **Don't** click "Clear data" as this will put Google Play back to the factory default settings. It will list how much space the cache is taking up above the button, btw. If that isn't much help, you can also try clicking on other apps and clearing their caches. (map, email and browser apps usually have a boatload)

You might also want to download and install a cache cleaner to wipe the other caches clean if you're running low on space; something might be a disk hog.
> 0 votes

# Answer
You can go to setting-.apps-all and then find the apps that has the "CONTACTS" word on it. I think there's two of them .

Then clear the data of those and your problem is solved.

it works for me!
> 0 votes

# Answer
The package which the game downloads (after installing from Google Play that is) is downloaded to the SD Card.

Your best bet is to remove the app from 'Manage Applications' option under Settings.
> -1 votes

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Tags: htc-desire, installation
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to remove text from under the icons on the home screen?
I'm familiar with all the icons on my home screen. I think it would look better, at least to me, if the text from under those icons is gone. Is this possible?

I'm willing to root my device for this, but not switch to an alternate home screen launcher app.

I am using Moto-G with Kit Kat.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Yes this can be done on the Google launcher itself . But you will have to root your phone. You will not only be able to hide the text but be able to tweak even more stuff. But let's just stick to hiding the text for now.

Download Xposed GEL Settings

It is an xposed module and requires the xposed framework. If you don't know what that is, here's a video to get you started off with the Android Xposed Framework.

If you still have questions, do ask.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try this http://market.android.com/details?id=com.abcOrganizer.lite&feature=search\_result

Once installed, long press on homescreen to add a shortcut, add a "FolderOrganiser" app shorcut and it asks you whether you want to "add text below" icon.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Found one way around this. I only tested this with GO Launcher that supports renaming apps. If you tap + hold the app icon, then tap "Rename", it allows you to erase the name then save it without a name. I found this to be the easiest, lightest way without having to download additional apps that are overbearing with stuff we really weren't looking for to fix our problem.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, launcher, customization, motorola-moto-g, app-icons
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# Question
Title: How to remove the picture next to my name in gmail
here is my problem. I recently bought an samsung s4 Active. When I started using it I noticed that there was a random picture next to my name on all my outgoing emails from my phone. The picture is a random screen shot from a youtube video I uploaded years ago. I come to find out that google has taken it upon themselves to somehow link all my stuff together and now assign this picture as my "profile picture"

After some internet searching i find that I need to delete the album inside of Picasa that is labled "profile pictures" that i never created. That didnt work.

Now im told to create a google+ account and then turn around and delete it to remove this picure association. That didnt work either.

So my question is: If I dont have a google+ account, have deleted any folder that is called "profile picture", and gone into my gmail settings to select "no picture"...what else do I need to do to remove this random picture that appears next to my name on all my outgoing emails from my phone???

# Answer
> 2 votes
The picture is linked to the google+ profile. When YouTube switched to g+ for comments, existing YouTube accounts were basically converted to a limited g+ profile. So, you may actually have more than one g+ profile.

Go to Google+ on the computer. Trust me it will be easier than the mobile site or the app. In the upper right corner, click on the picture or icon that is there. You should see the g+ profile you created and below it your YouTube profile.

If you are already on the profile with the picture, click on the "change photo" banner that appears over the profile photo.

If you aren't on the profile with the picture, click it to switch to that profile. Then click the picture in the upper right again and click the "change photo" ribbon over the picture.

Now you can change the photo to whatever you want or just upload a generic or even solid color picture. I don't know of a way to completely delete it, so maybe just upload an all white box instead.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Google has linked YouTube to Google+, so now, if you have a YouTube channel, you have a Google+ profile.

To delete the profile picture:

1.) Go to your Google+ profile. press the picture that you have as your profile picture, and then press on the blue button that says "View Profile."

2.) Once you are there, you will see a profile picture and a cover photo. Press on the profile picture. When you hover over the picture, you will see a camera inside a circle. Don't click on the camera, just click anywhere on the profile picture other than the camera.

3.) You should see your profile picture. On top of the profile picture, there is a row of things that you can do. At the very right of that row, there is a picture of a trash can. When you hover over it, it should say, "Delete photo." Click on the trash can, and your profile picture is gone. The photo should switch back to the default profile picture, and voila!

I'm not very sure if this will delete the screenshot that you took, but it will delete the profile picture.

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Tags: gmail, google
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title: Gallary setting for whatsapp

text:
# Question
Title: Gallary setting for whatsapp
If get images or videos from different group in whatsapp its getting stored twice or thrice in gallery .I want it to be stored only once kindly help

# Answer
> 2 votes
You cannot avoid this duplication of photos as all the photos are treated as different files by Android. However, you can use a third party app, like Clone Buster to remove all duplicate files from time to time.

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Is there a GB size limit for SD card for a HTC evo phone?
So far can't find any info on GB size limit for the HTC evo phone. Is there one? HTC.com link is not working for the last few day.... so can't get tech support for the answer.

My problem, the phone comes with 2 GB SD card and work fine. Bought a 32 GB (10 speed I believe) and phone don't recognized that there is SD card installed and ask to insert one...

So, is there a GB size limit? forum info indicated that speed 6 would work but no info if 8 or 10 would work... any additional info is appreciated,

# Answer
If you're referring to the HTC Evo 4G, the Supported limit (According to GSMArena) is 32GB.

GSMArena is usually pretty good for anything hardware related, so if the afore mentioned model is the one you have, try searching GSM for your model.

Source: GSMArena
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-contacts
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# Question
Title: Android boot architecture compared to desktop boot process
After reading this answer and pointing article: Can somebody explain the boot process of an Android device?

My Samsung S3 have CyanogenMod installed. There is probability while installing custom recovery via Odin to brick your phone.

How does boot process relate to installing custom recovery? Is custom recovery stored in device's BIOS (CPU ASIC??)?

I'm looking for information, about how bricking works (in analogy to PC).
On PC you "brick" computer when your BIOS flash fails rest is handled by bootloader. It could be recovered by dismounting and reflashing bios chip.

So I assume Android devices must have some kind of BIOS also and switch at some point to start booting from media. Is it correct?

On PC if you do not have any OS or it is corrupted you can use different media (floppy, CD) to boot.
Why is it not possible (from what I know) to do such a boot from Memory card?

By my undersanding, as long as BIOS is not corrupted it should be of no problem to boot/reinstall system?

Person installing my recovery told me to ONLY clear cache folders while chaning OS using recovery. So that would mean I cannot touch any core OS functions? Why is that. On normal PC I could just insert CD with new software and install OS from scratch.

The only explanation comes to my head is that BIOS and System is same thing?

# Answer
> 2 votes
To put it simply, it is not designed for users to "boot from Memory card" as you put it. It is an embedded device and is designed as such. Android devices are typically not meant for the end user to install software via external media. They are specifically designed for additional software (not new OSes) to be loaded via some network connection. The initial boot parameters are really going to be dependent on the product.

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Tags: rom-flashing, recovery-mode
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# Question
Title: An app on my phone has suddenly disappeared but when i look in play store,it is already installed and can be opened
I just saw that an app which i had on my phone suddenly went missing. I thought I might have uninstalled it by mistake ,but when i looked for it on the play store, it was already installed and i could open it from there. But on my phone it is not there. What can i do.?

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you're using third party launchers like go launcher or apex launcher, it is possible to hide an app and make it invisible in the app drawer. If this is not the case, look for it in the apps section in your settings. Or simply re-install the app from the play store. And turn on "place the app on your home screen" in the play store settings before you reinstall just in case, so that you know the app icon is visible now.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: connection between spell correction, language selection, predictive text, and keyboard
Can someone please explain to me the android conceptual model between

1. language selection
2. spell correction
3. predictive text
4. keyboard

I.e., is it the responsibility of the keyboard app to support multiple language, provide dictionaries, and analyze the sentences you type to try to predict the next word? Or is the keyboard just responsible for noticing where your fingers touch and providing characters to another program which does the checking and prediction?

# Answer
In most android keyboards, the keyboard app has its own dictionary and language packs. It records the language in the keyboard's data base. Spelling correction and predictive text depends on the language data, the script of the language that was selected and your most used words and sentences. It remembers your sentences or any new words that you type and try to help you complete your sentence by using the previous record of your conversation or anything.
> 0 votes

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Tags: keyboard, languages, text-prediction, spell-check
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# Question
Title: LG L90 glass digitizer replacement doesn't work. The old one works
My glass screen in LG L90 (d405 or d405n, i don't think there's a difference other than NFC) broke.

Bought a new glass screen with digitizer for d405. It looks exactly the same as the old one (hence I know it should be compatible).

1. I've replaced it. Touch didn't work. The old one (broken one) works.
2. I've sent it back because I thought it's damaged, they've sent me back a new one. Still didn't work (the old one still works).
3. I've bought a new one from a different vendor... still doesn't work. The old one still works.

what could be the problem here ? What should I do ?

# Answer
> 0 votes
It turns out that there were different versions of firmware for the screen: rev01 and rev02. I had the wrong one.

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Tags: touchscreen, lg
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# Question
Title: Share a number from call history to calendar
On my s3, I would like to make a calendar entry after some one called me and put the number in the description field on the calendar.

I'm thinking this would be easy, just share the number from call history to calendar. Unfortunately "share" is not available and I can only "send number" as an sms.

Is there an app that can help me with this?

Is there a reason the s3 doesn't have this obvious feature?

# Answer
This is a bit roundabout, but it works:-

1. From the call log, click **Create contact**.
2. On the screen for creating a contact, long-tap the phone number field to select it and bring up the special *action mode* buttons for selected text.
3. Click the 'copy' icon. (That's the one to the right of the pair of scissors.)
4. Click **Cancel** to cancel creating the contact, and answer **OK** to the confirmation dialog.
5. Switch to the calendar app and create a new event, or edit the event you want to change.
6. Long-tap some empty space in the description and click **Paste**.

As for why the S3's **Phone** app doesn't let you copy the number to the clipboard directly, or share it, only Samsung can tell us that.
> 3 votes

# Answer
There is no such option in Samsung Galaxy Note Edge either. However I found a way out to copy the phone number in the log this way:

1. Select the phone number and click Send number under the option;
2. The selected phone number will appear under New message; and
3. Long press the phone number and do the necessary to cut or copy to the desired location.
> 0 votes

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Tags: calls, calendar, call-history
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# Question
Title: How do I backup my contacts that are on an excel file into my nexus 5 phone?
I have all my contacts saved in an excel file with name and phone number headers :)
Does anyone know how can I restore them into my new nexus 5 phone ?

# Answer
Check its format If .CSV Put that .CSV file into your SD-Card or internal then. 1. Go to contact \> Menu

2. Import from storage
3. Select that .CSVfile Then it automatically scan and add them to your contact list.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Assuming you have excel application

```
Name    Given Name  Additional Name Family Name Yomi Name   Given Name Yomi Additional Name Yomi    Family Name Yomi    Name Prefix Name Suffix Initials    Nickname    Short Name  Maiden Name Birthday    Gender  Location    Billing Information Directory Server    Mileage Occupation  Hobby   Sensitivity Priority    Subject Notes   Group Membership    E-mail 1 - Type E-mail 1 - Value    E-mail 2 - Type E-mail 2 - Value    Phone 1 - Type  Phone 1 - Value Phone 2 - Type  Phone 2 - Value Phone 3 - Type  Phone 3 - Value Website 1 - Type    Website 1 - Value

```

1.Copy the above text and paste it in excel sheet. Each fields will be pasted as seperate column.

2.Now update the required field (Name , Group-membership(ex:Mycontact), Phone 1 - Type(ex:Mobile) Phone 1 - Value(ex: 9999999999) are required). You can leave the rest as blanks.

3.Save the file as filename.csv

4.Copy the file to phone.

5.Install this app

6.Export as vcf file

7.Open contact and import vcf
> 1 votes

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Tags: contacts, 5.0-lollipop, microsoft-excel
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F / klte) Date/Time Issue
I've recently upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) to a Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F / klte). The device seemed to be working as desired so I decided to go ahead, root, and install a custom ROM for enhanced functionality and customisation. Root process went smoothly, just running a simple CF-AutoRoot with Odin3 (voids KNOX, but no other problems), then installing PhilZ Advanced CWM Recovery.

From there I decided to install an unofficial build of 4.4.4 CyanogenMod 11. Flashing worked perfectly (and took rather little time!), but upon installation I noticed a strange problem. If I hard reboot (power off, power on) the device, with Wifi & Mobile Data off, the time and date are reset to incorrect values. Usually 01/01/xxxx and the time offset. Same problem occurs even if when I turned off Network-allocated time and and set time manually. I've even tried applications from the Playstore to attempt to sync the hardware clock.

The same problem occurred with other similar CyanogenMod based builds such as \[AICP\] and \[AOSB\]. I decided to restore back to the stock ROM and noticed that the clock and date were set correctly on reboot (and also works normally on custom versions of 4.4.2 such as SpeedROMv7).

I checked with the terminal the value of the 'hwclock' (from BusyBox) and it reported an odd date somewhere in 1970, but different to the ones in found on CyanogenMod and other custom roms etc.

Does anyone have any idea what could cause this kind of problem and how to fix such an issue? If anyone wants any additional information about my device, please don't hesitate on commenting in this post. Would be grateful for any feedback. Thanks!

**TL;DR** \- Time/Date resets on hard reboot, (with no internet/data connection). The issue only seems to occur on Android versions \> 4.2.2. As stated in detail above, custom 4.2.2 ROMS are fine. The issue persists in all of the 4.4.4 and 5.0.0 builds i've tried.

* Timezone is correct; it's not a timezone related issue.

\*Edit: Problem does not occur with \> 4.4.2 ROMs on the Galaxy S3; does anyone have any citation that this could be device-chain related? I would be very grateful if somebody with the same device could test this issue and drop me a line. Thanks.

Alfie.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I conducted serveral months of research and didn't make any considerable progress/findings.

I'd like to report that current-generation 5.0.2 ROMs based on CM-12 appear the have fixed this issue. One can conclude that it was most likely device-chain related.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, reboot, 5.0-lollipop, samsung-galaxy-s-5, date-and-time
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# Question
Title: how can I transfer my photos from glaxaxy s4 to pc?
I have a broken screen and a wireless mouse. Is there another way I can transfer my photos?

# Answer
If you don't have any passcode to your phone, attaching the phone to your PC with a USB cable will enable you to transfer the photos to your PC.

Also, if you had set the default storage of photos to the micro SD card then attaching the micro SD card to your PC via a reader will let you transfer the photos back.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4
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title: Can't install xposed framework

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# Question
Title: Can't install xposed framework
I want to install the xposed framework on my Nexus 5 and in the framework, the install/update option doesn't work.

My Nexus 5 runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

# Answer
> 3 votes
The xposed framework does not currently support Android 5 (Lollipop). More specifically it doesn't work on the ART runtime which is available as a developer option on 4.4 and the only available runtime in Lollipop. You will have to wait for the xposed framework to be updated in order to install it on your Nexus 5 (or downgrade to 4.4 if it's that important).

Ryan's comment appears to show that it's actually the API level but I believe that's a side effect / symptom of running the ART runtime.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The Alpha version of Xposed is now available for Lollipop on ARMv7 and higher devices, so you should be able to install it without issue on the Nexus 5. Refer to the XDA thread for all the details:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/official-xposed-lollipop-t3030118

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Tags: xposed-framework
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# Question
Title: Hi. I need to turn my data off for both sim cards in Moto gen2.
I just received a huge bill for data usage. I want to know how to turn my data off on each simcard on my dual sim Motorola gen 2 phone. I want to use data when connected to wifi only.I don't know how to do this. Please help...... Liz

# Answer
> 0 votes
1. From the home screen, swipe the Status bar down.
2. Tap the Quick settings icon
3. Tap SETTINGS
4. Tap Data usage
5. Tap to toggle Mobile data ON (Then it will ask you to disable mobile data?)
6. Tap OK.
7. The mobile data connection is now disabled.

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Tags: motorola-moto-g
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title: Installing CWM without android sdk

text:
# Question
Title: Installing CWM without android sdk
**Any software that'll help installing CWM**

Is there any software that will allow me to install CWM other than android sdk. For some reason I am not able to install android sdk.

# Answer
You can flash CWM or TWRP directly from your phone using an app called **Rashr**. You can also choose to download the IMG files if you don't have them. Make sure you flash a compatible and stable version of the recovery.
> 1 votes

# Answer
You have to root your device and need an internet connection (3G or Wifi) to install CWM from your device. Download Rom Manager. Your Device must be connected to internet. Open Application. Select First Option in that app, Recovery Setup. Then Select ClockworkMod Recovery from install or update recovery coloumn. Confirm your phone model and boot into your recovery.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich
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# Question
Title: how can i transfer downloaded music from the sd card to the internal storage
The music I download gets stored into my SD card. How do I get it to store into my phone's internal storage?

# Answer
You should be able to move files with the built in file manager. On my Samsung S3 phone, it's called "My Files" and looks like a file folder. The manager has options to copy from SD card to device memory. If you don't have a default file manager, you can get one (eg. ES File Explorer) from the play store.
> 2 votes

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Tags: settings, storage, file-transfer
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# Question
Title: Bypassing a blocked port on a 3G connection
I know this may seem illegal, but I just wanted to know how to bypass a blocked port on my Carrier 3G connection.

Sometime before I used to use some Android VPN app that gave me access to the Internet via my carrier, without Wi-Fi. I only use 3G data to connect to the internet and use all my apps, Facebook, Twitter and many others with no limits.

Then one day it stopped working and I couldn’t connect to the VPN server. I asked about it and I’ve been told that my carrier blocked the port I was using, and that it why I couldn’t use it anymore.

How does this port blocking work, and how can I bypass it, if it is possible?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Your carrier blocked the port. You cannot use it unless you can get the carrier to unblock it.

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Tags: networking, wi-fi, vpn
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# Question
Title: Moto G 2 Lollipop update breaks mobile data
After i updated my Moto G2 to lollipop, my mobile data is broken. I have the proper settings, i tried rebooting, nothing works. I read on some other thread that i should exchange SIM slots. I cannot do that because T-Mobile actually stuck a nano sim in SIM1 slot.

any suggestions? should i try factory reset?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Two things to try:

1. You can fairly easily find sim card adapters on ebay or similar sites (or build one via online instructions). I'm using an ATT nano sim in a samsung micro sim slot with a adapter and it's quite slick.

If the sim isn't sitting in the slot just right because of all the extra room (and lots of jiggling as it travels with you), it may be causing your lack of data connection.

2. Contact t-mobile and verify that you're using the correct APN settings for the device/OS combo.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, ota-update, mobile-data, motorola-moto-g2
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# Question
Title: How can I take a log snapshot of device information?
If I experienced a problem with my phone — for example, if I cannot make calls, or cannot download or watch videos — I would like to take gather a log of device information including which cell site I was on, the current signal strength, GPS location, the device IP address, DNS server IP, memory usage and CPU usage, etc.

# Answer
This can be accomplished several ways.

Since you sound very interested in your tech - but maybe not all-about-the-coding - my thought is to grab something like zooper widgets and build a widget with all of the data you want. It can easily grab most of what you're looking for with no coding required, plus you get to learn a little something about your OS and gear.

With that homemade widget on your screen of choice, do a screenshot and you've got your info all in one place.
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, logging
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# Question
Title: Which stable and modern custom ROM can I install on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7500)?
According to the device description at Cyanogenmod, the names for the device are:

* Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1,
* GT-P7500,
* p4.

The listed Cyanogenmod ROMs for this device are all "nightly", based on Cyanogenmod 10.1.

Aren't there more stable than "nightly" builds for this device? Are there ROMs that are based on a more recent Android version than Cyanogenmod 10.1 is (or this doesn't make sense for this device)?

I do not specifically ask for an official Cyanogenmod ROM, but it is the first place I look for a open-source custom ROM.

# Answer
It Looks like there has never been an official supported stable build. That being said, you can try some of the nightly builds and hope they're stable.

Alternatively, you could have a look at some other ROMs such as ColorosOS, ParanoidAndroid, SlimROM (Check the compatibility, i've never used these on a tablet).
> 1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, custom-roms, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: My android system and android os are consuming more part of my battery
this problem has been troublimg me from the last few weeks I reported this problem at the Flipkart service center and they changed my battery and software.I even tried a factory reset but to no avail. i charged my phone in the afternoon . it lasted for aday and ahalf .while i was going to sleep the battery was about 58%..when i got up in the morning the battery was only 5%. I am completely tired.Please help me resolve this deadlock Ashish Tiwari

# Answer
Disable the following services

* Google Now (if you dont use it much)
* Developer options (off)
* Location Reporting (off)
* Background Wifi Scanning (off)
* Brightness - low
* Remove unwanted apps

Once you have disabled these services, restart the device .
> 1 votes

# Answer
So the battery usage information is usage since the last time you unplugged at about a full charge. Something is going to use the battery. People worry too much about "why is using 40% of my battery" but that is not actually the case. It is using 40% of the about of power that has drained since you unplugged your phone.

So if your battery is at 90%, and the OS used 40% of your battery, it used 4% battery. while other applications are responsible for the other 6% of the drain. The phone is going to use battery, if you are sleeping or not. The phone still connects to the mobile carrier, gets its signal strength, apps like facebook, google+, etc, all communicate with their "host" and other mobile data related things.

The best thing to do, if you don't put your phone on the charger at night, is to turn on airplane mode. I do it when I can't put my phone on the charger, and when I wake up, it is only down maybe 1%.
> 0 votes

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Tags: battery
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# Question
Title: Lost/Stolen Samsung S4 Mini blocked be tracked?
recently lost samsung s4 mini, which had sim and phone blocked. Tried to remote lock it using Androis manager, but said device was offline. Does this mean that they can get at my data even though I put that lock on?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If this is installed then you can locate it .Go to google.com/android/devicemanager and see if your phone is picked up. Outside of that, reporting it stolen to the carrier and police is your next bet if you didn't install any software with remote capabilities. For more derails you can also refer Samsung India site.

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Tags: samsung, lost-phone, android-device-manager
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# Question
Title: Do we have to pay to install custom rom?
So I want to root my Android and I was wondering: Do we have to pay for installing a custom rom or is it free?

# Answer
> 1 votes
In general, Custom ROMs are FREE. To date, I am not aware of any custom ROM that is paid (at least for the custom ROMs I have used for my Samsung Galaxy S2, S4 and Nexus 7). However, you can donate to the developers if you wish.

Rooting and installing the custom ROM yourself is free, assuming you accept all the risks, which includes bricking (or destroying) your phone.

If you are not confident enough to perform the rooting and installation of a custom ROM, you can ask an experienced person to do it for you. Of course, they may or may not request for payment.

# Answer
> 0 votes
No custom ROM should be paid ever. Its like one of the condition of using the AOSP source code (as its open source). However a certain feature (that has been programmed by a developer completely) may be paid or may have ads. Basically my point is nobody can ask you to pay for using a custom ROM made by them. However, if you do not want the risk of flashing custom roms/rooting yourself there are people who do it for a fee. This fee is for the service they give you. You can easily flash custom ROMs at home with no difficulty with all the helps available on forums.

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Tags: rooting, root-access, sony-xperia
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# Question
Title: Android Wear App shows a notification after uninstallation
I installed Android Wear app for connecting with wearable emulator. After finished my job I uninstalled it. But the problem is, A notification is shown sometimes like "Android Wear connecting...". Can anyone tell me how can I get rid of it.

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
I resolved it. The notification which is showing after uninstall, I long pressed on that notification & go to its app info. It redirect me to google play service. I removed the cache & data. Now the notification does not appear.
> 7 votes

# Answer
reinstall the android wear, after that press the three dot on the right upper part. then disconnect emulator, and press forget emulator. the notification gone forever!
> 1 votes

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Tags: android-wear
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title: Message Center Missing

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# Question
Title: Message Center Missing
I cannot find the message center of my galaxy s4 phone. I know exactly where it is supposed to be, however it is not there. The section reads: Text Message (SMS) settings Delivery reports Manage SIM ...

# Answer
> 2 votes
I am not sure of what you are looking for exactly, but i find this and it may help you :

How to set up your mobile phone for SMS

An SMS is a text message which can be sent to other mobile phones. You'll be able to send and receive SMS as soon as you've inserted your SIM card into your mobile phone. If this isn't the case, you can set up your mobile phone for SMS manually.

1.

Find "Settings"

```
-Press Messaging.
-Press the Menu key.
-Press Settings.

```

2.

Save the message centre number

```
-Press Message Centre.
-Key in +41794999000 and press OK.

```

3.

```
-Return to the Home screen

```

Source : Device support

Hope it will help.

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Tags: sms, samsung-galaxy-s-4
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# Question
Title: Preventing apps from detecting other apps
I have an app that does not allow me to enable certain settings because another app is installed. Every time I try to enable these settings it says "You cannot because app x is installed". I know they are both compatible but it has to do with buying certain features from the first app that are free in the second.

Is there a way to prevent the first app from detecting the second app is installed?

Device: Nexus 4
OS/Build: 4.4.4/KTU84P
MODs: Xposed
Rooted: yes (obviously)

# Answer
After extensive searching found an Xposed module for it! xPrivacy!

**EDIT:**

xPrivacy (http://repo.xposed.info/module/biz.bokhorst.xprivacy) is an Xposed module that allows you to control what data apps can access (it's more powerful than app-ops or ReceiverStop but more complex).

so what i did: after installing xPrivacy

1. Scrolled in the app list to find the blocking app
2. Pressed on the picture
3. Scrolled in the restrictions list to "system"
4. pressed on the arrow on the left to expand
5. disabled relevant restrictions (serv\_getInstalledApps,serv\_getPackageInfo etc..)
6. Had Fun :)

Hope this helps will be more than happy to add more info if needed :)
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, installation, permissions
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# Question
Title: How do I store my contacts so I can retrieve them after a factory reset?
Has anyone used the HTC backup app?

I'm going to factory reset my phone and I want to store my contacts somewhere so I can retrieve them after the reset.

Has anyone done this before?

# Answer
Aren't your contacts automatically synced with your Google account? Htc one m8 usually has Andorid 4.4 so you should check settings\>accounts and check if your google account syncs your contact info automatically. You should double check it by logging to your google account on a computer to see if it's working.

Link to contacts: www.google.com/contacts
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# Answer
I recommend Super Backup : SMS & Contacts - you can back up your contacts (and other data), back them up AND email it to yourself. That way you have a safe copy you can then re-install easily.

I have used it very successfully when changing phones, but it's a great app anyway.
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc, htc-one-m8
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# Question
Title: How to backup Viber chat messages to Gmail automatically?
I see that Viber app has the feature of backing up messages and send emails. I want to do that automatically so as all my Viber messages are safely backed up. How can I do that with Viber app?

# Answer
The only way you can do this I've found is if you install Viber on your pc. A code is sent to your phone that you confirm. That's it.
> 1 votes

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Tags: backup, gmail, automation, viber-messenger
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# Question
Title: I have duplicate contacts, Google Contacts not helping!
I have several contacts in my phone which are duplicates. For example I have one contact "John Smith" which contains my friend John Smith's phone number. Then I have another contact name JohnSmith87 which is my friend John Smith's email address. And then I have another contact called JohnSmithin which is my friend John Smith's skype account. I'd ideally like to merge all of these into one contact. I tried Google Contacts, but when I searched, only contacts with a phone number stored in them would show up. Please help!

# Answer
I have a quick step-by-step guide to help you "join" your contacts - in other words, take two separate contacts and make them one!

1. Open the People application.
2. Navigate to one of your duplicate contacts (any one will do) and tap it to open it up.
3. In the top-right corner, tap the 3 dots. This is the settings menu. Select "Edit".
4. Again, in the top-right corner, tap the 3 dots. Select "Join".
5. Android will now ask you to select which contact to join this contact with. Select one of the other duplicates of this contact and Android will join the contacts into one contact!

Rinse and repeat until all of the duplicate contacts have been "joined" into one single contact.
> 4 votes

# Answer
About Google Contacts, are you sure that JohnSmith87 (the contact with no phone number) is not in the **Other Contacts** section?

If that's the case, you can select the contact, click the "Add to my contacts" button and than go back to My Contacts section.

Now you have both contacts and you can select them and merge.

I find much more easy and quick to manage my contacts from the web than from my device.
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Tags: google-account, nexus-5
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