title: Nike+ Running App

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# Question
Title: Nike+ Running App
So, I've got Nike+ Running on Android, and I would not like for the whole world to see where I'm running.

Is it possible to still track distance, calories, speed etc without enabling GPS? Is the built-in accelerometer itself enough?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Nike+ lets you select privacy options for your sharing.

Public, social, private

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Tags: gps, gps-tracking
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# Question
Title: Why does Google have am 18-months-policy on allowing devices to get updates?
Why does Google have this 18-months-policy for Android devices, such that if the the device is older than 18 months, it will not get any further updates? For example, the Galaxy Nexus didn't get KitKat.

The policy is not the same with Apple. The iPhone 4 was released in 2011, but it still got iOS7.

# Answer
> 2 votes
It's because Apple has to look only over its iPhone models, which are less in number. Also iOS is more efficient (runs well on old hardware).

And Google also had claimed that KitKat will support low-on hardware devices well, and it does.

But the problem with Galaxy Nexus is that Texas Instruments, its SoC manufacturer has discontinued SoCs and probably even supporting them, so Google had to discontinue software support for it, because the SoC manufacturer has an important role in an Android upgrade. It approves the software and also provides some essential drivers, and that wasn't obtained in the case of Galaxy Nexus, so it didn't get an official update from Google.

If you are interested in running Android 4.4 on your GNexus you can look to custom ROMs like CyanogenMod, OmniRom, Paranoid Android etc. This will require you to unlock bootloader and root your phone.

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Tags: updates, stock-android, android-versions, google
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title: launcher ex: how to take screenshot in?

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# Question
Title: launcher ex: how to take screenshot in?
I have a galaxy s2 and can't take a screenshot.

I've tried taking a screenshot with vol-down+power and power+home. both don't work.

What is the proper combination ?

# Answer
It has nothing to do with what app you are using – on Android the screenshot key-combination works globally, no matter if you are on your homescreen, in the settings, or in a game.

However, the global key-combination can vary from device to device, depending how the manufacturer implemented it. Like you mentioned: Normally that combination would be `vol-down`+`power`. But Samsung uses (at least on the Galaxy S2) the combination `home`+`power`, where `home` is the big iPhone-like button in the center below your screen.

Press both those keys simultaneously and hold it for about a second.
> 1 votes

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Tags: screenshots, go-launcher-ex
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title: "Message Not Sent."

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# Question
Title: "Message Not Sent."
I'm on Edge connection because I have a third party device which I love. It's pretty fast most of the time, but today I think something happened. Android (4.2) keeps telling me "Message Not Sent" whenever I try sending a text. I even whiped my phone and it's still happening.. Like I said, it's on Edge but most of the time it isn't that slow. Not like this, at least. Why do I keep getting that error message?

I open Dolphin Browser, goes straight to any URL I type in. Weird that texts specifically are acting strange. Quite slow, but at least it works. Texts don't.

# Answer
> 3 votes
From your situation, the most likely cause is that the *message centre* is not set correctly. First, find out the correct setting from your carrier: it's probably on their website, or you can phone their support line and ask. Once you know the correct setting, find the *message centre* option in the settings for the stock SMS app, and set it correctly.

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Tags: sms
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title: Xoom 2 ME speakers stopped working

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# Question
Title: Xoom 2 ME speakers stopped working
My Xoom 2 ME is running ICS 4.0.4 (rooted), and a week ago the speakers just stopped working. Lost the hour to go to work twice because alarm clock did not go.

Googling around seems to show some people also having problem with the speakers of the tablet running that particular version of android...

Some are just the subwoofer, others the orientation, but mine went completely mute. The sound still comes out of the headphones jack.

**Is there a fix for this, if its a software malfunction?**

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Also, why can't Motorola make a proper ROM?
(this one is just to vent some steam, don't answer that)

> ```
> Retag as Xoom2-ME because I am still somewhat short of rep to do it. Delete this line afterwards, thanks.
>
> ```

# Answer
No. Motorola really did a shitty job of patching the ICS rom for the Xoom2 ME. the IR blaster didn't work for a couple months, and this speaker bug is indeed software.

There is an app by Wyrm on the Play Store that fix some of the speakers issues:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wms.xoom2mespeakersfix

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wms.xoom2mespeakersfixfree

It needs root. If your problem is fixed by the app, send some dough the dev's way by buying the donationware paid version.

Also thanks to the team behind the http://xoom2me.blogspot.com.br/ blog for the savior post.
> 2 votes

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Tags: bugs, motorola-xoom
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title: Technical problems with Nexus 7

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# Question
Title: Technical problems with Nexus 7
I have a one year old Nexus 7 and recently my tablet acts on its own. It starts to action commands without me doing anything. The only way I manage to recover control is to power it off and on again. This problem has become much more frequent in the past few days.

I've a Kaspersky license and it hasn't brought to my attention any threats. Prior to having Kaspersky installed, I had McAfee Security, but I was never able to uninstall it because I can't deactivate its device administrator status. I don't understand why.

What can I do to overcome these issues?

# Answer
You should go to McAfee settings there is an uninstall option somewhere in the settings , on pressing that McAfee will ask you if you would like to remove it from device administrators , continue with the uninstallation from there.

And , for your immediate issue , I think your device has got a serious virus/malware or may even have been hacked , which is causing remote control by someone( I don't know if I am exaggerating a bit).

So firstly try killing all the network connections , manually remove sim card (if your device has it) and turn off the Wifi router and then observe if those issues persist.

If issues persist factory reset your device , but prior to it take a backup of all data(or I think you should not because it will carry the malware with it so do accordingly).
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, tablet, google, device-administrator
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title: Go back to Stock Kernel

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# Question
Title: Go back to Stock Kernel
I upgraded to faux kernel not a long time ago and I am having a lot of issues with it. I want to go back to the original kernel. I even tried restoring to factory defaults but it didn't restore the kernel. I don't have a backup of the old kernel. I am running 4.4 on a nexus 4

# Answer
> 2 votes
Here is a list with stock kernels for nexus 4. As said before, simply download it and flash it like any other kernel.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/kernel-stock-flashable-kernels-t2381128

# Answer
> 1 votes
You should look around XDA-developers. Someone there will be able to point you as to where the kernel is located. Once you get your hands on it, you can flash it like you did your current kernel.

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Tags: kernel
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# Question
Title: Can I prevent auto-update of apps with changed permissions?
I would like to auto-update any app that has no change in permissions. Apps with changed permissions, I would like to review the changes before updating. Is this possible?

# Answer
You can choose do not auto update from the setting of play store
when you open Play Store \> My Apps (from NAVIGATION Drawer) if there will be any notification to update apps ..
**when you choose UPDATE / UPDATE all then it will ask for accept permissions if there is any change in permissions**

Well it is not possible but If you want to stop Auto-update apps on android then this might be the perfect answer 1. Open PLAY STORE 2. Play Store Setting 3. TAP AUTO-update apps 4. Choose From Options
> 0 votes

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Tags: permissions, application-autoupdate
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# Question
Title: How to display mobile data usage for whole month and not last 7 days?
I have monthly cycle for measuring mobile data from 1st to 31st but it always measures last 7 days. How do I make it measure cycle I have configured?

Full resolution image

# Answer
The vertical bars have handles where they meet the bottom of the graph, so you can adjust the date range that it presents. Just tap on the handle for the left bar and drag it all the way to the left of the graph to see your usage from the beginning if your billing cycle:
> 0 votes

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Tags: mobile-data, bandwidth
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# Question
Title: Meaning of version code name on Google Android ROMs?
While watching this, I wanted to find out the meaning of version code names like `KRT16M`? Is there any documentation for decoding what it means, or is it just a random hash code?

# Answer
Per this:

> ... the first letter is the release family (e.g. KitKat), second letter is the branch code (Release or Testing), and the next three characters indicate date code (quarter beginning in Q1 2009, day number within quarter).
> 1 votes

# Answer
I know the `K` stands for KitKat, but not sure what the others mean. You might want to check the Codenames, Tags, and Build Numbers documentation for more information.

`KRT16M` would refer to `android-4.4_r1`, the `Initial KitKat version, Nexus 5 (hammerhead)`.
> 0 votes

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Tags: rom
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# Question
Title: How do I get push notifications of a specific user on Twitter?
I heard someone mentioning you can be notified when a specific Tweeter start tweeting...but I haven't been able to find a tool that does this. What is the way to do this without following them?

OS: 4.1 S3

# Answer
Follow them, then go to their profile and star them (it's next to the follow button).

You'll now get notifications whenever they tweet.
> 2 votes

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, notifications, twitter
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# Question
Title: Do I need to root my phone to get a tcpdump?
I'm troubleshooting my aCal installation and the good folks at aCal asked me for the output from `tcpdump -A` -- do I need to root my phone and install busybox or can I do this from a terminal emulator?

# Answer
Yes, tcpdump is an administrator-level application (I highly doubt there will ever be an Android permission level to view all other apps' network traffic). Once rooted, if you have tcpdump binary (compiled for your device's cpu type) on sdcard, try:

```
su
mount -o remount rw /system/
cd /sdcard
cp ./tcpdump /system/xbin

```

Now you can use tcpdump command.

Without rooting, you could intercept traffic on your wifi LAN by setting a proxy to your computer in your device settings, and installing mitmproxy in a virtualenv on your computer and running it.
> 3 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, networking, troubleshooting
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# Question
Title: Android supports of Interactive whiteboard
I would like to write an app for the Interactive whiteboard using my android tv box. But i am not sure what kinds of Interactive whiteboard are support my Android TV box.

1.It seems that the interactive whiteboard uses USB interface to communicate with the host. As my Android TV box has USB port and supports most of the TVs, does it mean my Android TV box can support the interactive whiteboard which support USB?

2.If the interactive whiteboard doesn't support my android TV box, can i get its driver and write it into the ROM to support it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Just having a USB port isn't enough: the host device also needs to understand what *protocol* the whiteboard uses to communicate; in other words, the language the whiteboard speaks. There are a number of standard protocols, or *profiles*, for common devices such as keyboards and mice, but a whiteboard is not one of these. If the whiteboard works by pretending to be a mouse, then it might work as a mouse in Android just by plugging it in. The specs for the whiteboard should say "USB HID profile" or something like that, in that case; or if you've used it with a PC, you might already have noticed something similar.

If the whiteboard doesn't act as one of the standard profiles, you'll need the manufacturer of the device to provide drivers and user software for Android. A driver for Windows or Linux won't do. Depending on how the driver works, it might be in the form of an app you can just install the usual way, but more likely, there'll be a kernel module, and you will need to compile your own custom ROM for your device (which may not be possible for your device anyway, if other drivers for the device aren't available).

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Tags: usb-peripherals
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# Question
Title: "DLNA device is requesting access to media files on your phone" dialog box appears out of nowhere
I got home from the airport today and I keep getting this "Grant access" pop-up:

> Grant access
>
> DLNA device \[MAC\_ADDRESS\] is requesting access to media files on your phone.

Did my phone get hacked? Did some device in my house get hacked? Or am I just paranoid?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Very likely nothing at all got hacked. *DLNA* is a standard used for devices like phones, smart hard disks, smart TVs, and PCs to browse and share media files (videos, photos, and music).

It looks like your phone came with a DLNA server to make it easier for you to play/show media files on (for example) your TV. Normally, you'd go to a menu on your TV of connected DLNA *media sources* (devices offering media sources), and select your phone. Your TV would then connect to the phone to get a list of what media files it has, and this warning would come up before the phone responds, to check that this is a device you were expecting (and not, say, someone's laptop on the Wi-Fi network in Starbucks).

If you've identified this device as your laptop, then it must be some software on that that's making the request. It's possible that it is malware running on the laptop, but more likely, it's some normal media-player or photo-manager software. Even if you haven't explicitly told it to scan for files on your device, it simply be trying to connect to your device when you are browsing for an unrelated media file, or indexing in the background to help you find files more easily in future.

If you've left the DLNA server in your phone turned on while travelling, then you certainly aren't paranoid about security. It defaults to on to make it easier to use - most people would never realise it was there to turn on - but it's safer to leave it off until you actually want to use that feature.

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Tags: security, dlna
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# Question
Title: 4.3 Lockscreen: How to drag on a lockscreen notification to go to that app?
I have a Samsung Note II. It used to be Android 4.2, and on the lockscreen, if I got a notification of an SMS, I could drag on that notification itself to unlock the phone *and go straight to the SMS app*.

Then 4.3 got rolled out and my phone updated itself. Now the lockscreen is a fancy multi-page customisable thing. But it's lost access to the key feature of letting me unlock and go straight to the source of a notification with one swipe.

Before (4.2):

* Drag on the SMS notification -\> Phone unlocks and goes straight to the SMS app.
* Drag on the missed call notification -\> Phone unlocks and goes straight to the phone call history.

Now (4.3):

* Drag left or right on the SMS notification -\> Lockscreen tries to switch to another page
* Drag downwards on the SMS notification -\> Lockscreen expands the empty space around the SMS notification to be a bigger empty space (?!)
* To go to the SMS app, I have to (1) drag in the small "unlock phone" space, then (2) drag down my notifications bar from whatever app I end up in, and finally (3) tap the SMS notification.
* I can't find any action that will simultaneously unlock the phone and take me straight to the SMS, or unlock the phone and take me straight to the phone call history (the source app of the notifications that are being displayed).

I guess I could install a custom lockscreen app like Celltick Start linked from question 49935. But it'd be nice if the smooth, easy functionality in the 4.2 lockscreen could still be available in 4.3 without using a custom app. Is there any way to do this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The answer is indeed as Dan Hulme mentioned:

* Tap once on the notification (SMS, phone etc). This makes that notification *shrink and fade*, when in fact it's *selecting* it; extremely unintuitive but that's the way they implemented it...
* This makes an empty grey box appear in the bottom half of the screen with no label. What you need to do now is *drag across this box*. Again, no label, no instructions, no suggestion, bad UI; but it does what you want: unlock the screen and go to the app corresponding to the notification (SMS, phone, etc).

Thanks Dan for the answer.

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Tags: notifications, lock-screens, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Is that only very few app really use mult cores power?
I google this question but there is almost no discussion. So only very few apps really use more than one core?

# Answer
> 1 votes
It's a pretty subjective question, since no one really knows how many apps do or don't do any given thing. You'd have to carefully analyse each app to find out how much use it can make of multiple cores.

Likely, more apps than you realise are doing this. First off, Android makes it very simple for app authors to work in multiple threads, with helpers like `AsyncTask`. App developers are encouraged to do most operations in background threads, such as loading bitmaps from storage, transferring data over the network, or long computations. Running those on a second core keeps the app more responsive while the operation's going on.

If the app does anything with GL (most graphics-heavy apps and almost all games do), then it's certainly using two cores. How much use it's making of that freedom to parallelise is different for each app, but again, it lets the app do long-running operations while still responding to you.

On top of this, even if the app you're using right now is only running in a single thread on one core, anything else Android is doing in the background will be running on another core, which again lets your app stay responsive. This might include activities like drawing the system UI, running background *services* from other apps to check your mail &c., features like "Smart Stay" on Samsung phones, listening for the "OK Google" *hotword*, and more.

So in short, while we can discuss how much use any given app makes of the power available to it, a sweeping statement like, "very few apps really use more than one core," sounds like the kind of thing an uninformed salesman would say to try to impress you.

# Answer
> -2 votes
There is no central repository where in the apps that are uploaded in Play store or any other store for that matter are sorted into

1. Apps that use the camera
2. apps that use one core etc etc

This is because majority of android users do not care how many cores apps use!

Also due to restrictions on clock speed / computational power you can't actually do compute intensive stuff on android, there is CUDA for that, you still have to revert to desktops.

And it all depends on the developer really and we can't really say for sure if there are few apps for android that use multicore.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: Make phone calls using a computer through an Android phone, both connected by WiFi
I have a computer and Android phone connected by WiFi. I want to use my computer to make calls through the phone. Is there any way to do this?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Remote Phone Call (Click Here to View App on Play Store) might help you with the GSM Calling via WIFI & BLUETOOTH.

Google VOICE & HANGOUT (Default app on android Phone) for PC you need plugin for installing HANGOUT..

# Answer
> 1 votes
There is a startup in YCombinator's incubation center that is currently solving this very problem, they are called PushBullet.

https://www.pushbullet.com

Unfortunately though, their app is still a chrome extension, and it does not allow you to directly make calls from PC, your phone is connected with PC over LAN (read wifi), and it binds a port from your phone to the PC and allows you to add one more layer of abstraction between your phone and PC

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Tags: wi-fi, calls, remote-control
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# Question
Title: What can an app do with the "USE ACCOUNTS ON THE DEVICE" permission?
Can such an app freely read my emails/calendar/message/docs/etc.?

The "USE ACCOUNTS ON THE DEVICE" permission is also known for developers as android.permission.USE\_CREDENTIALS.

Example of such apps: WhatsApp, MightyText.

# Answer
> 35 votes
Android has a centralized system for managing credentials for online services (such as your Google account). One component is called the `AccountManager`. Some apps can "**act as an account authenticator**". This means that they understand how to log into a particular online service, and can log in to that service for the `AccountManager`. Other apps want to use that login information to identify you or perform actions on your behalf, without you having to enter your password every time.

## Example: logging into Google

Your phone has a built-in app that "acts as an account authenticator" for your Google account. It knows how to log into Google, and it has the email and password you entered when you set up the phone. There's also a YouTube app, which wants to log in to show your favourite videos, and to let you comment, but without having to enter your email and password again.

This YouTube app talks to the `AccountManager` and asks if it has any credentials for a Google account. Asking this question requires the "find accounts on the device" permission. The `AccountManager` has a list of authenticators installed on the phone, which it consults to answer this question. If it does have any credentials, the app will then ask for what's known as an *authtoken* for the Google account. This request requires the "**use accounts on the device**" permission.

The `AccountManager` then asks you if you want the requesting app (YouTube) to be able to use the requested account (Google account). This might be in a dialog that appears over the app, or in a notification. Alternatively, the app can choose to do nothing if you haven't already answered yes to this question: it might want to ask later at a more convenient time. This step ensures that an app with the "use accounts on the device" permission can't immediately use every account without asking.

If you say yes, the `AccountManager` forwards the request to the authenticator (the built-in Google app). What happens next is up to the authenticator and the particular service you're logging into. You might need to log in if you haven't previously done that, and logging in might require a username and password, a photo, an SMS, or something else entirely. Whatever the authenticator does, it can either fail, or give an authtoken back to the requesting app.

## Further checks

The authenticator and the online service can also control what actions the requesting app can perform. For example, when you connect an app to your Google account, Google lists permissions the app needs (such as "upload videos" for YouTube). Thus, the app can only do the actions listed. However, some services might not have anything like that; for such a service, once you've allowed the app to use your credentials, it can take *any action* in your name.

Once the requesting app has obtained the authtoken, it can continue to use it to perform actions in your name without any further interaction from you. That is, once you've agreed that Dan's Twitter Client can post to your Twitter feed, it might run in the background and post further tweets without you knowing. You should only grant the app access to your credentials if you **trust** it not to do that.

## Summary

An app with the "**use accounts on the device**" permission can, once installed, **ask you** to access an online service (such as Google, Facebook, or Twitter) in your name. You can choose to let it access the service or not. If you do let it access the service, what actions it can take on your behalf **might** be limited by the service (it's up to the service), and the service **might** let you revoke that permission later (usually through a list of "connected apps" on the service's website).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I found this example in Android API of what can be done using that permission.

From my understanding as a developer, this means access to almost **EVERYTHING** provided by the account, except changing the password.

Once a user has an account's token, he can access any services the account offers: post on your Facebook wall, read your Gmail - almost **EVERYTHING**.

# Answer
> -1 votes
The app will not access any services account. Some apps need this permission because they need to open a new account from their app.

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# Question
Title: Install/Update Apps gives "Insufficient Storage Available" error, although I already cleared the cache and other data
Whenever I update some app(listed below), I am getting this Error.

Insufficient Storage available. I have a Sony Xperia ZR. I have about 3.46 GB free. And the application I am trying to updates are in MBs. I have 4.3 Jellybeans installed I tried

1. I installed App Cache Cleaner App, and cleaned all the cache. Didn't help.
2. I deleted the app data for all those apps, whose updates weren't getting installed.
3. I connected my device to computer. I deleted all the data in Android/data folder. Didn't help
4. I uninstalled all the big apps, didn't help
5. I unistalled whatsapp(which was one app in the list), and tried to reinstall it couldn't reinstall it.

I have not rooted my phone, which I don't want to do, as I my phone is still under warranty. But I very troubled. Please help

The list of apps I am not able to get updates for

Google Chrome, Google Search Google Drive, Facebook, Youtube, Whatsapp, Xperia Link

# Answer
I had this same problem and this fixed it

1. go to "/data/app-lib/APP-PATH(that has this error)/lib" and delete.
2. install/update the apk app.

If this doesn't work try going to "/data/app-lib/APP-PATH(that has this error)" and delete all the folder (but you must begin by their sub-folder then the folder itself, because you cant delete the folder of this APP-PATH directly without deleting their sub-folder first

The reason for this is that for android 4.2,+ google create a new lib folder for the apps in "/data called /data/app-lib/" and there is a symlink from "/data/data/APP-PATH/lib" to this folder which is the most culpable of this error.

I came by this knowledge here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443267

Like I said it worked for me..
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.3-jelly-bean, insufficient-memory, application-autoupdate
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# Question
Title: Compose key on external blutooth-connected keyboard
I have a Reudo RBK-3000BT VER 1.0 keyboard connected by Bluetooth to an Android 4.2.2 phone.

Can I use a compose key feature with such a keyboard?
For instance I would type `CAPSLOCK`+`^`+`o` and it would input `ô`.

I know how to install such a compose key on Ubuntu, but no idea for Android.

I would be much more efficient than copy-pasting from Charmap every time.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The nearest I could find to a solution for this question was found at another Stack Exchange question. According to the "Keyboard layout" subsection of the User's Guide for Hacker's Keyboard there is a compose key available in their keyboard app. The thing that I'm not yet able to determine is whether that functionality can then be mapped to a key on an external keyboard.

Unless some other user beats me to a better answer, I will do further research and try to update this answer with any new information I should happen to discover.

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Tags: external-keyboard, input-methods, keyboard-shortcuts, text-input
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# Question
Title: How can I remove/hide the Skype Status notification?
Skype, like many applications, uses a persistent notification to keep from getting killed by the process manager. Usually, I would just hide this notification by going to the app's "App Info" screen and unchecking the "Show notifications" box. *However, I **want** to get message notifications.* Just not the constant "Available" notification.

Here's a screenshot of the notification I'm talking about.

After some Googling, I've found people who suggest disabling the "Skype Status" notification in the app settings. However, that doesn't seem to be an option on my device.

I use Android 4.4 on a Nexus 5.

How can I remove/disable the Skype login/status persistent notification, without disabling other Skype notifications?

# Answer
This is now possible:

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12359/how-do-i-enable-or-disable-the-status-icon-in-skype-4-for-android-phones

Just tried it on my Nexus 7, works fine.
> 1 votes

# Answer
If it's not available from inside the app, you can always:

1. long touch the notification
2. touch "App Info"
3. Untick show notification this should do the trick.
> -2 votes

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Tags: notifications, skype, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: Cannot access all my folders from my SDCard via USB
I plug in the USB cable to my computer. I click on `Open Device` to view files, I get to the root of my SDCard. The problem is that there is a directory missing.

I can see it with my file manager on android but not on the computer.

Any ideas why? I created this folder with an app I am developing.

# Answer
You could try installing the Rescan SD Card! app and running it. You don't mention what phone you have sometimes you need to tell Android to scan the sd card to pick up changes.

This answer over at StackOverflow appears to suggest that sometimes the MTP cache gets out of date until a reboot of the phone or an app such as Rescan SD Card! is used. This no longer works as of Android 5.0.2, and a reboot of the device is the only fix.
> 1 votes

# Answer
What OS do you have? If using Windows, then go to "folder option" \>\> "view". Then change these two settings:

1. Tick to "show hidden files".
2. *Untick* "hide protected os files"

Click apply.
> 0 votes

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Tags: usb, sd-card, file-transfer, file-management
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# Question
Title: Galaxy S3 mini (i8190N) stuck in boot-loop after flashing custom ROM
I've got a S3 Mini (i8190N) & I tried to install a custom ROM to it which failed. My phone will boot but then before the ROM/OS starts it reboots so it's stuck in a Bootloop. I cannot get into Recovery 'cause when I try that it simply just reboots. I can get into download mode! I'vve had enough messing about trying to find a custom ROM; I don't think there is any out there. (The one I tried was mentioned later on in the thread that it isn't compatible with the model I've got.)

# Answer
> 0 votes
there could be various reasons for bootlooping like installing ROM which has size larger than your phone's HBOOT, or a bad ROM.

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Tags: boot-loop, samsung-galaxy-s-3-mini
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title: camera has stopped unexpectedly

text:
# Question
Title: camera has stopped unexpectedly
I have a Micromax A25 running Android version 2.3.6. The camera no longer works on it. When I open up the camera app, it closes with an error message saying `.com.mediaket.camera has stopped unexpectedly`.

What should I do?

# Answer
> 1 votes
## Clear App Cache/Data

The first thing you should try is clearing the cache for your camera app. In the phone settings, go to the applications manager and locate your camera app (the same screen you would use to uninstall the app). If your camera app is built-in, you may have to navigate to a tab that shows *all* apps installed, not just ones installed by the user.

There should be a button called `Clear cache`. Click this and then try opening the camera app.

If it still crashes, go back to the same screen and click `Clear data`. This will *not* delete your photos; it will reset the camera app settings and return it to the initial state when it was first installed.

## Use a different camera app

Try installing another camera app from the Play Market. There are plenty of free ones available. If those work, perhaps your camera app is simply buggy or doesn't work with your device.

If other apps still can't access the camera, you may have a deeper problem.

## Factory Reset

As a last resort, you can reset your device to factory settings. Make sure you back up any important data to your computer or to an external SD card.

## Re-flash Rom

If a factory reset doesn't do it, you'll have to delve into deeper waters. Look around on XDA Forums or other places on how to flash a Rom to your device.

## Replace Hardware

There is always the slight chance that your hardware is physically damaged. In that case, you'll just need to replace it or live without a camera.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are two fixes main to this problem that I know of.

1) The first is restarting the device.

2) The second is factory reset. (If you choose this you may want to make sure you backup anything important.)

Other fix: Clear your device cache. (Sometimes this works, doing it differs from device to device.)

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread
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title: Set hostname for SSHelper

text:
# Question
Title: Set hostname for SSHelper
I currently use SSHelper to transfer my data to the Android 4.0 device. The app displays the IP address that is currently assigned. Since this IP address changes regularly, I'd like to use a hostname for the device, with all my Linux computers, that works with Avahi/Zeroconf and I have computername.local.

How do I get such a hostname for my Android device?

# Answer
I am leaving my old answer since the browse and parsing examples may still be useful for some people.

Thanks to the developer's version 5.5 update to SSHelper, you can create a user defined name to be the phones Zeroconf instance name. SSHelper will run the SSH server on a non-rooted Android.

1. Update SSHelper to version 5.5
2. Open Android Bluetooth settings and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Now in lower right corner there is settings to "Rename phone". Customize the name.
4. Turn off Bluetooth if you want.
5. Restart SSHelper.

It will register the Bluetooth name as the ZeroConf name. Now, as long as the machine you are connecting from has the avahi/bonjour client software, you can ping, ssh, sftp, or rsync to PhoneName.local. If you do not change your Bluetooth name, it will default register with the Device model name. e.g. "Nexus\_4"

```
# For example:
ping Nexus_4.local
SSH Nexus_4.local

```
> 3 votes

# Answer
In the March 2014 update to SSHelper the documentation states new changes to it's Zeroconf broadcasting name. In the documentation **Configuration** section of the **details** it describes the checkbox to "Enable Zeroconf broadcasting". When this is enabled any other client on the local network, will be able to browse and then connect for SSHelper on the network.

As of SSHelper ver 5.0, the registered instance name is the model name of your android. For instance, "Nexus 4".

**Update: version 5.5 allows a way to set the hostname. I am leaving this 5.0 version answer since the below instructions can still be useful.**

You do not need to look at the SSHelper app to know which ip/hostname to connect to from your other machine.

From linux (you may need to install avahi-utils):

`avahi-browse --terminate --resolve --parsable _ssh._tcp`

More specifically, entering this command will SSH connect to the android e.g. "Nexus 4" server without needing to know it's name:

```
ssh `avahi-browse --terminate --resolve --parsable _ssh._tcp \
| grep "Nexus.*;local;" \
| sed -E 's/.*Nexus.*;local;(.*.local);.*/\1/g'`

```

For OS X (10.9 Mavericks), there is nothing to install but you must run `dns-sd`and then `Ctrl` \+ `C` to kill the process after you see the android bonjour hostname.

```
# If your model name is not "Nexus 4", Be sure to use your phones model name.
dns-sd -L "Nexus 4" _ssh._tcp local

# this will output something like this:
# Nexus\0324._ssh._tcp.local. can be reached at 192-168-1-6.local.:22

# so now ping by the name found from above:
ping 192-168-1-6.local

```
> 3 votes

# Answer
I have yet to find a way to create a hostname for an Android device. What I have done is that I set an IP reservation for my phone, so that every time I go to use SSH (I use QuickSSHd, but it should work for SSHelper) you can at least point to the same IP address.

There is no way to set a host name for the phone, that I have found.
> 2 votes

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Tags: ssh, dns
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to use another system language than the one defined by country
I'd like to use my phone (CM 11, rooted) in English. The only problem I have is that this means that the contacts app doesn't sort names that begins with Å, Ä or Ö in their own separate section, they're shown within the A and O section. I thought that for example setting locale to en\_FI with MoreLocale 2 would solve the problem, but it doesn't. For example, Åsa is still shown between Arne and Atte.

Google hasn't helped, neither did I find answers here. Is it possible to set the language and locale to different values? sounded right but didn't solve my problem.

# Answer
Go to system setting and language & input.

(I also have CM11 but in BAM rom which includes many other roms)
> 1 votes

# Answer
Yes it is possible to do that, but you need to write your own logic to sort the names.

Considering plain standard English, the sorting is done using ASCII/Unicode values, and a-z and A-Z come in a sequence, where as the other alphabets like Å, Ä or Ö come later.

So when you use apps that are not specifically targetted for anything other than standard english, you have the problem you are having right now.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, localization
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# Question
Title: What parts of the regular Linux graphics driver architecture is used in Android?
For example, could the Nouveau driver be used and provide hardware accelerated drawing when Android is compiled for x86?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Noveau is a driver for the X.org graphics system so it definitely couldn't be used verbatim. The one part that I'd expect to possibly be useful would be the code that actually talks to the hardware. The same is true for any other X.org driver.

But in Noveau's case, most of the work is in reverse-engineering the hardware interface as Nvidia refuses to release the documentation. This work could definitely be reused in a hypothetical Android Nvidia driver.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Almost none of the regular Linux graphics architecture is used on Android (that is, Mesa, XWindows, etc). Driver developers can choose to reuse major portions of their drivers, but there is a lot of plumbing involved to get drivers to work with SurfaceFlinger (and gralloc, and the Hardware Composer), including 3D rendering as well as display output (HDMI support, etc.).

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Tags: kernel, usb-drivers
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# Question
Title: Meaning of Options in FastBoot Flash Menu
I've just bought my first Android device, a Motorola Moto G. Following the official guide on Motorola website, I learnt about FastBoot Flash Menu. Here there are several options. I'd like to know what everyone means.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Well, I don't know what all of them mean but I can get you started. You are currently in the bootloader.

**Recovery**: This is the partition in memory that has a recovery installed. A recovery program allows you to connect via adb (android debug bridge), flash update zip files (or ROMs), perform backups (nandroid backups), wipe data, factory reset the phone and some other stuff.

**Factory**: This option will restore your phone to factory settings. In other words, it will wipe all your data and the phone will start back up like it was new.

That's all I know.

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Tags: rom-flashing, fastboot
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# Question
Title: galaxy3 update that keeps updating for 3 days plus!
My Galaxy 3 said there was an update to 4.3 available. So I connected a charger and started the upgrade. It warned me that I cannot use phone while upgrading, even for an emergency, bla bla. Of course, I continued with the upgrade, and it went through a couple of processes and then said android is now rebooting!

After it reboot, it came back on saying was upgrading my apps.

That was 3 days ago and is still saying it. I've taken the battery out, put it in, switched it off then on, etc. As I'm typing this, it's still saying the same thing! I can't do a thing with it now!

Any ideas to what is going on? Or is my phone now rendered useless?

# Answer
It is unlikely that your phone is useless. From the symptoms you state, it sounds like you have done one or more of the following,

* Rooted your phone
* Unlocked the bootloader
* Installed a custom recovery
* Installed a custom ROM

If even any one of these is true, the OTA update will fail and redownload itself because it thinks it was a bad package download.
> 0 votes

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Tags: updates, ota-update
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title: Icon Editor for Android platform

text:
# Question
Title: Icon Editor for Android platform
I was looking for an app that would let me create and edit icons on my Android device. It actually doesn't need to be able to open .ICO files or anything like that, but rather normal image files like jpeg, png, or gif. There are a lot of normal photo editors available, but none of them are well suited to creating icons. I would like to be able to place the individual pixels, like when using the draw tool in gimp or PS. Thanks.

# Answer
Um, How about Photoshop Touch? Might be a tad expensive for your needs, but it is essentially a toned-down, mobile edition of the Adobe product.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.pstouch

Of course, if you really want it but can't fork out the dough, there's always downloading the apk (but you didn't hear it from me, developers don't worry I support you guys :P ).

If you're looking to create icons to use as replacements right on your device, and are inclined to a minimalistic style, then Simple Text is a good way to go.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.simpletext
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, photos, graphics
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title: no password field on internet connect

text:
# Question
Title: no password field on internet connect
So I got a new phone (Moto G) about 3 days ago (newest version os) and I've tried to connect to my school's internet, which requires usename/id and password. However, when I try to connect on my phone there's no place to enter my password, only the username. I can hold and select modify network to set the password there, but connecting after that always seems to trigger "authentication issues", even though I know my password is correct because I can connect on other devices.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I have a Moto G as well (small world) and also had this problem when connecting to my school's WiFi network (even smaller world).

It appears like the Moto has trouble autodetecting encryption settings on some networks. You can probably get it working by long pressing on the network, selecting modify network, and then changing the 'EAP method' and Phase 2 Authentication' options to whatever your network requires them to be. Get a friend to open their WiFi settings and then copy whatever they have set. A reconnect should grant you access.

Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback.

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Tags: wi-fi, motorola-moto-g
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# Question
Title: Installing apps from Android Market or alternatives to a virtual Android x86 device
I'm using Oracle Virtual Box to emulate an Android-x86 device. I installed android-x86-2.2-r2-sparta.iso to a virtual HD.

Are there any way to install apk packages from Android Market (http://market.android.com) or do I have to download them only from "unnoficial ways"? Any suggestions for the 2nd case?

PS: Note that I'm asking for a solution for that particular case.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I am not familiar with that particular distribution. However, in general unless the build you installed contains the "Google Experience" apps (or if there is a separate Market package for it,) you will not be able to use the official Android Market front-end to send apps to your virtual device.

There are some alternate markets, such as Amazon Appstore, GetJar, SlideMe, etc. Most will require you to download and install their own Market app in order to get other apps.

If you already have APKs of the apps, you should be able to side-load them either via ADB shell (from Android SDK), or via the bundled package installer by executing the APK from the storage area with some sort of a file system browser (if included with the build.)

# Answer
> 2 votes
You can only get Google Play apps on officially supported devices, which have the Google Play infrastructure pre-loaded.

If you have an emulator, an overview of how to do this:

1. Install a "pirate" copy of the Google apps from goo.im
2. Modify your build.prop so that you have a "supported" device linked to your account (app developers will choose devices to officially support, so this may be per-app)

# Answer
> 2 votes
I do apologize if I misunderstood your question, but if you just want to be able to install apps from the play store, you could use a free online service called Evozi. It lets you download apks directly from the play store. You can install the app by opening the app package in your emulator. Keep in mind however, that you would have to update the apps manually using this method. The only way to let apps auto update is by using a market app installed on your emulator.

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Tags: google-play-store
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# Question
Title: Screen going black when I press dial button in Lenovo P770 Android 4.1.1
After press call screen goes inactive

When I press the dial button in the mobile screen the screen goes inactive but the call is in-progress at back end, It does not come back on when I move it from my face, only when the call has ended by the called person. I cannot check call waiting, internet, contacts, call duration, use speaker phone or anything during a call.

Before the problem when I press the dial button the screen is active condition when I place the head set near to my ear the screen is in-active i.e. screen light is off then I bring the head set out of my ear suddenly screen is active i.e. screen light is glow THIS OPTION IS NOW NOT WORKING, How I can overcome this problem.

**NOTE In Simple**

My screen goes black when i press call button & Screen works again only when the call is finished. I know about the feature when you put the phone on ear it goes black and the second you remove the phone from your ear , the screen turns on again. But now is different

My phone model is Lenovo P770 OS Version - Android 4.1.1

# Answer
> 1 votes
Check this `Call settings-> Auto screen off/on during calls`

or just clean the proximity sensor with cloth

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, 2.3.3-gingerbread
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title: Proper PC Suite for android?

text:
# Question
Title: Proper PC Suite for android?
I was expecting Android Phones to have some powerful PC Suite, but apparently not. I'm looking for application that can:

* manage my phone files (audio/photo),
* calendar (ms outlook independent)
* add/remove applications,
* access/edit/merge/remove contacts (ms outlook independent)
* send SMS messages

This features are pretty common for most mobiles, and I'm wondering is there anything like that available for Android phones?

# Answer
> 11 votes
If you're looking for an app that behaves like the Suites of yesteryear ;-), try MyPhoneExplorer. Here's a short list of features:

Features:

* Addressbook - with direct sync to Outlook, GMail, Windows contacts, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Lotus Notes and Tobit David
* Organizer with calendarview and direct sync to Outlook, Google, Sunbird, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, Windows calendar(Vista), Rainlendar, Lotus Notes, Tobit David and net shared calendars (WebDAV, FTP, local)
* SMS - archive, export, import, excessive messages,...
* Filebrowser with cachesystem to minimize datatransfer, automatic photosync...
* Set phoneclock based on atomtime
* and much more. such as : calllists, edit profiles, control phone, memorystatus, phonemonitor,...

# Answer
> 15 votes
That's the beauty of Android. You don't *need* a separate piece of software for your PC. It's designed from the ground up to do everything within the Cloud.

> * manage my phone files (audio/photo),

Connect via USB, turn on USB drive mode, and use Windows Explorer to manage your files.

> * calendar (ms outlook independent)

Sync over-the-air (OTA) to Google Calendar.

> * add/remove applications,

You do that right on the device or in the Google Play Store.

> * access/edit/merge/remove contacts (ms outlook independent)

Sync OTA with Google Contacts.

> * send SMS messages

There are some apps that allow you to do that.

# Answer
> 4 votes
# Desktop Apps

1. **PandaApp PC Suite**

This is a full fledge PC Suite for android (much like nokia pc suite). And has interface better the myphoneexplorer

It has all features you need.
File manager,
Sms Manager
Screen Capture
Application Installer
etc..
2. **Hi Suit** This is for Huawei IDEOS phones, I don't know if it can work with other phones as well.
It can be downloaded from Huawei IDEOS page, link Direct Link
3. **HiAPK PC Suit**

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# Webapps

**AirDroid**

---

This link lists 10 good PC Suites for Android.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'm using this Android PC suite:

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Tags: contacts, sms, remote-control
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title: Cyclic App Screens?

text:
# Question
Title: Cyclic App Screens?
Is there a way to make the "App-screens" cyclic, e.g. if you have four to be able to swipe from the 4th to the 1st one?

How to activate it?

# Answer
Try Nova Launcher from the play store. You can import your old home screen pretty easily and it allows you to "infinite scroll".

Press `Menu` on the home screen \> Press `Nova Settings` \> Press `Desktop` \> Check `Infinite Scroll`
> 2 votes

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Tags: home-screen-shortcuts, home-screen
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# Question
Title: weird beeping when using the screen (galaxy s3)
Whenever I use the screen it makes a beeping noise (two tones) So if I am swiping or texting it will continually make the noise. Then sometime it won’t make the noise, and then it starts back up again when I’m using the devise. Please help I still have 2 years left of contract Turning off and on won’t help

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you go to **Settings** \>\> **Sound** then make sure 'Touch Sounds' (it might be called something similar) is not ticked, that **should** solve the problem

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 to Android for free?
How can I copy SMSes from Nokia N8 (Symbian) to Android for free ? It is for my very important. I have found MobileTrans application, but it is paid and I wanna not pay 39 $.

Thanks in advance !

***SOLVED***

I solved my problem my exporting SMS to CSV by Nokia Suite and then importing it to my device using SMS Tools - All in One application.

# Answer
As the OP found a solution, but missed to make it an answer, let me transfer it here:

I solved my problem exporting SMS to CSV by Nokia Suite and then importing it to my device using SMS Tools - All in One application.
> 2 votes

# Answer
IDK if WP8s have this feature, but is there a way to save your messages to the SIM? That is assuming you'll be keeping the SIM.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, sms, data-transfer
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# Question
Title: Samsung G S3 Mini: UK Apps 'not available in your country'?: in UK, with new UK phone from UK provider!
Just got my new Samsung Galaxy s3 mini, from t-mobile UK.

Trying to download UK apps (e.g. BBC News) from Google Play, but getting the "app not available in your country" messages....

Am in the UK, using UK wi-fi and EE, my google account is and always was registered to the UK. There's a bit written about moving country, but nothing that has worked to resolve my issue.

Can anyone help?

# Answer
> -3 votes
Have you tried turning it on and off again? If it doesn't work, take it back to the shop.

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Tags: applications, google-play-store
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title: Apps have disappeard

text:
# Question
Title: Apps have disappeard
Yesterday morning when I woke up I turned on my smartphone and I saw that all my application have disappeared!

When I entered in Setting menu, Applications management (my mobile phone is in spanish, so I don't know how it is called in english) I can see the list of my apps, but instead of the icon there is an standard image. Even Play Store and Google Services apps have disappeared!!

All the applications where installed in the internal memory.

My smartphone is a Samsung Galaxy S2, android 4.1.2 version.

Please, I need your help!

(Sorry for my bad english)

# Answer
Was your phone rooted? I don't think whatever the problem was you're going to be able to get the app's data back. You can re-download them, but that's all, i think.
> 0 votes

# Answer
are you sure you had your apps in internal memory not memory card?

go to setting -\> storage option and check if there is any space allocated for apps. if no space then your phone must have been formatted
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, samsung-galaxy-s-2, internal-storage
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title: Windows doesn't detect Nexus S

text:
# Question
Title: Windows doesn't detect Nexus S
I recently switched from Linux to Windows 8 consumer preview. I have installed the latest android SDK including the Google USB driver. I connect my Nexus S to the laptop, the phone goes into USB debugging mode. But Eclipse doesn't detect it. if I do \>adb devices, the phone doesn't show up. Please help!

# Answer
Try this: find the .android folder in your home directory, and replace the adb\_usb.ini file with this one. this tells your computer to let adb work with a load of different usb devices. You may need to restart ADB via the command line:

```
adb kill-server
adb start-server

```

and now adb should show you your device

```
adb devices

```
> 1 votes

# Answer
Try to edit adb\_usb.ini and add your device id you can find it by going to the device manager find the "Android ADB Interface" double click on it go to the details tab, and on the "Property" drop down menu select "Hardware Ids" on the box below it labeled "Values" You should see something like "USB\VID\_2207&PID\_0010&MI\_01" The numbers maybe different based on your device vendor id, for example my vendor id is "2207" No open the adb\_usb.ini located on the folders below and add your device id in hex format

for example my device id is "2207" I'll put it there as "0x2207"

It is usually located in

1. XP: \Documents and Settings\\.android\
2. Windows 7: \Users\\.android\
3. Windows 8: I really dont know.

But if the folder doesnt exist try to create it by using cmd. And if the file adb\_usb.ini also doesnt exist you can create it using notepad and only pasting only your device id and save it on the .android folder.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Try a powered USB hub. My (Win7) work laptop refuses to connect to my Samsung S2 except through the powered USB hub in the monitor.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-nexus-s, adb, usb-drivers, usb-debugging
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title: Sending Video to iPhone user

text:
# Question
Title: Sending Video to iPhone user
What is the best way to send a video that is over the MMS allowed size to an iPhone user? I really don't see any good way to do it besides uploading to some sort of 3rd party (youtube, gdrive, etc..) and then sharing it to them? Even using non-mms with hangouts doesn't seem to allow me to send video that I have previously taken.

Any suggestions would be wonderful.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Previously I have used Sizable Send to transfer very large videos from my phone to my boss's. You can send them the download link via email or text.

Alternatively, if the video isn't very large you could use Dropbox in the same way

Depending on the file size it might take a while to transfer.

# Answer
> -2 votes
Email, or if not cloud storage or Instagram direct messaging. If you're close you could also do Bluetooth.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, mms, att
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title: My tablet's screen has gone black

text:
# Question
Title: My tablet's screen has gone black
My tablet screen has gone black. I have shone a flashlight into the screen and I can just about make out the display and when I move the toggle up and down to adjust the brightness it does nothing it just stays the same. I've switched it off and on a few times but it has done nothing, I am not using any custom roms. Also I haven't broken it of dropped it in any way, I have only had it since Christmas.

I'm using Samsung Note 10.1, 2014 edition.

# Answer
It is quite possible that the LCD backlight has died. This would indicate a hardware fault. But before we jump to conclusions,
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung, screen
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title: Android OS on old nokia phone

text:
# Question
Title: Android OS on old nokia phone
Is it possible or has some one devised a way where we can update old nokia phone like nokia 6630 to android OS?

# Answer
Nokia 6630 runs on Symbian, which is a totally different OS to Android. You can't install Android on Symbian - It's like trying to watch TV with your dishwasher.
> 0 votes

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Tags: operating-system
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# Question
Title: Why do apps on the Google Play Store have com. at the start?
When you get an app from the play store, the apps are always given in this format (For example):

`play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga`

I'm not interested in the main URL, and just the app name, so I get:

```
com.king.candycrushsaga

```

I know that this is the actual app name, that is not the friendly name shown on the app drawer or in the play store, but the `com.` part always confused me. I know what the other parts of the name are for (`com.PublisherName.AppName`), but what is the point of the `com.` at the start?

# Answer
The naming convention is derived from the Java standards, and is comparable to an URL, but in reverse. The key here is that it has to be unique, that's why it's so specific.

In you example, `com` is the main category which is comparable to a Top Level Domain, which can also be `com`. Next is the company name `king`, which can be compared to a domain name, and finally `candycrushsaga`, which could be a subdomain. Since the names have to be unique, this naming schema is quite usual, but can sometimes be divided even further by adding a subproject name to the end. For example King could separate games from other apps they've created by using the name `com.king.games.candycrushsaga`.

According to Java standards, the first component has to be a valid top level domain (com, net, edu, gov, country-specific), but I remember also seeing package names that didn't respect the standard.
> 32 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store
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# Question
Title: Cannot Connect to internet via WiFi on Galaxy Tab
I enabled my laptop as a hotspot and connected my tablet through WiFi. Then I turned WiFi on and it shows me the network but it tells me I'm not in range.

After that it shows network disabled and poor connection. How do I get over this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If the hotspot ssid shows in your Android device means, definitely it wont be an Ad-Hoc network. Most probably the the problem would be getting DHCP ip from your laptop. Try giving static ip to both hotspot network and your android device.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Go to Wifi Settings \> Advanced \> Uncheck the option titled "Avoid poor connections".

That will probably get rid of the "Poor connection prompt."

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.1-jelly-bean, samsung-galaxy-tab
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# Question
Title: how to view your accounts google play store money
I bought a nexus 7 in 2012 and it came with a $20.00 gift card. When I went to install apps from the app store, it asked me to sign into my google account. I signed into my gmail account and received the $20.00 for the play store. I purchased one or two items but I'm positive I still have a good $15.00 left. Where do I go to check how much google play store money I have left on my account? I went to wallet.google.com and it asked me to create a payment method, but I know for a fact that I still ahve a good $15.00 left on that gift card... Do the gift cards expire?

# Answer
> 2 votes
According to the TOS, Google Play gift cards never expire.

You can view your balance by opening your Google Wallet page (you can also view your transaction history here to figure out where your money went) or by contacting Customer Care at 1-855-466-4438.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Gift cards expire after a year of not being used, I think.

To check their value go to buy an app, and on payment methods, the card will be displayed with the value underneath. Then cancel out of buying the app.

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Tags: google-play-store
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title: How to delete google play?

text:
# Question
Title: How to delete google play?
I want to disable or delete google play store (I don't want the person who has access to the device to install any apps, and I want to free up some space while I'm at it).

I have root. Where are the files stored (such as the apk, odex)?

Is it in /system/app?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Use titanium backup, which lets you disable/remove apps like that. Or, flash a new rom that doesn't include gapps, download a gapps package and remove the Play Store, then flash that modified package.

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Tags: google-play-store
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title: Galaxy S2 device memory filled

text:
# Question
Title: Galaxy S2 device memory filled
I have a Galaxy S2 (4.1.2), with 2 GB for app storage, and 16 GB of storage. I have no external SD card and no desire to buy one.

The 2 GB app storage is now almost filled, and I can't find a way to move apps to the 16GB internal storage. My internal storage is almost empty, but I simply can't utilize it. The move app to SD option does not work because the internal storage is not recognized as SD.

How can I deal with this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I think this is an unresolvable issue but you can find more info at the link below

https://android.stackexchange.com/a/12108/57153

# Answer
> 1 votes
Type in keypad \*#9900# option 2 delete dumpstate logcat it really works and gets rid of that annoying disk thing at top of notifications and can download again Hope it helps. I had the same issue and this worked.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, internal-storage
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# Question
Title: Where can I see all my +1 and app ratings?
Where can I see all my +1 and app ratings?

# Answer
> 0 votes
In Google Play Store, click the `My Play activity` link.

Source.

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Tags: google-play-store, app-ratings
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title: What is true octa core?

text:
# Question
Title: What is true octa core?
I found few budget phones are releasing with true octa core.What does it mean? I read that the powerful dual core snapdragon phone is snappier than the quadcore phone of mediatek processor. Is it true? I also read that from ics only android supports dual core. Is the latest kitkat version is made to support octa core?

# Answer
A true octa-core is basically a processor either with homogenous or heterogeneous multiprocessing architecture.

The processor in the Galaxy S4(Exynos 5410) for example (intl. edition) has 8 cores based on the ARM big.LITTLE architecture wherein 4 cores are slower with low-power and 4 are faster with relatively higher power consumption. Under this scheme two possibilities are there:

* Only homogenous multiprocessing, For example in Galaxy S4. This allows only 4 cores to run at a time out of a total of 8. The processor can control which 4 run but all 8 cannot be utilized together.
* Heterogeneous multiprocessing, For example in Galaxy S5. This allows all the 8 cores i.e the low power as well as high power cores to run together effectively increasing the maximum achievable performance of the SoC.

MediaTek's processor is also based on Homogenous Multiprocessing but has 8 homogenous cores instead of 4+4 different ones. This allows these cores to operate in coalition with each other without the heterogeneous architecture.

As far as fast or slow goes it depends on the FLOPS which the processor can achieve.

In this case, Mediatek's processor usually has a slower clock speed than Qualcomm's processor and a different architecture as well. Thus it's impossible to make a direct comparison of two processor without either a benchmarking software or a datasheet, but in general Qualcomm's latest top of the line processors are better than Mediatek's and this is despite additional cores.

One more reason which exists for this performance parity is that not all applications are built to utilize multiple cores i.e parallel processing. If you want more information regarding the same, consider reading this wiki article on Amdahl's Law.
> 1 votes

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Tags: processor
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# Question
Title: How to force Google+ Instant Upload to perform an upload right away?
Sometimes I want to share photos my friend right after after we take the shots. I want those photos to appear in my Google+ Instant Upload album immediately, rather than waiting for it automatically do it.

How can I force "instant upload" to run?

# Answer
From the Google+ app, select `Settings -> Instant Upload` and press the `Upload all` item, it will *just* upload any photos that haven't already been uploaded.

As noted in the comments, you can also `share` individual photos in your album via Google+.
> 11 votes

# Answer
1. Open the *Photos* application on Android. It can be found in the Main application list.
2. The three dots in the upper right corner -\> *Settings*
3. Choose *Auto Backup*.
4. Under Auto backup, under the third section *Backup Settings* choose *Back up all*.

Make sure that your connection settings permit you the backup - you must be using a WiFi connection if under *Back up Photos* you have chosen *Wifi only* and you must be charging if you've put at tick next to *While charging only*.

The same procedure could be done through the *Google+* app instead of the *Photos* app.
> 7 votes

# Answer
go to `Settings/Accounts & Sync/Google/`*(choose Google Account if necessary)*`/`

Google Plus Photos is probably already checked. Un-check it and re-check it. This will force it to re-sync immediately.

Someone should develop a button to do all this automatically. I edit all my photos in Google Plus before posting on Etsy.com. I force the sync so I can work continuously.

HTC One S running Android 4.1.1
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-plus, instant-upload
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# Question
Title: More than 50 android devices on same username/password
I have between 50-100 Android devices. They are being used as a sensor network. Another 50 are coming online soon. The devices need to download an app from the play store. So I need to login with a google username/password. For now, I have been using the same username/password on all the devices. However, now google is asking me to resign in to the devices after a week or so. This didn't happen before. I think the number of devices on the same account is tripping some alarm.

Does anyone have any recomendations for how to set up 50+ devices so that they are all able to download and receive updates from the app store?

# Answer
Google Play won't let you do this. You can only have a few devices attached to each account at a time. This is to stop people abusing the facility of using paid content from any device on their account.

If the app is an open-source one, or it's under your control, you should distribute it to all your devices through a different mechanism (e.g. a custom app list on F-droid). Otherwise, you should contact the developer of the app and ask to make a volume licensing deal. Unless they're already dealing with enterprise customers, they won't be prepared for this situation, but I think most app developers will be willing to help you out for a reasonable bulk price.
> 1 votes

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Tags: installation, multiple-devices
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title: Uninstall app without deleting data

text:
# Question
Title: Uninstall app without deleting data
I am building an app that receives updates from a server. So at the beginning of the app, a download occurs. However, this thing is getting a bit annoying since whenever I want to test a new build, I would use:

```
adb -d uninstall com.mycompany.myapp

```

This command removes the app as well as its data/cache stored. Now, whenever I do this, I would have to go through the process of downloading the updates again and it takes time (a lot of it).

Is there an `adb` command that would uninstall the app without removing its data/cache? Eclipse ADT can do this but I don't want to fire up Eclipse everytime I build.

**EDIT**: I've tried using `adb uninstall -k com.mycompany.myapp` but it always responds with this:

```
The -k option uninstalls the application while retaining the data/cache.
At the moment, there is no way to remove the remaining data.
You will have to reinstall the application with the same signature, and fully uninstall it.
If you truly wish to continue, execute 'adb shell pm uninstall -k com.mycompany.myapp'

```

If I try `adb shell pm uninstall -k com.mycompany.myapp` it just says `Failed`.

# Answer
If you run `adb` with no arguments, the help text will tell you the answer to this question.

```
adb uninstall -k com.mycompany.myapp

```

removes the app but leaves the data and cache directories. Similarly,

```
adb install -r myapp.apk

```

reinstalls an existing app with a new APK file, keeping its data intact.

As a side-note, I don't know if this affects you, but don't forget that Google Play's developer terms forbids apps from updating themselves (updating the APK file) through a non-Google-Play channel. This is to stop developers side-stepping the Google Play terms by building a 'stub' app that, once installed, replaces itself with an app that doesn't meet the Google Play terms. Updating data files and the like is perfectly fine.
> 6 votes

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Tags: adb, uninstallation, cache
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# Question
Title: Nexus 4 GPS uses mobile data even when data is turned off
My Nexus 4 running on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) uses mobile data even when the mobile data is turned off, and I turn on the GPS. When the GPS is turned on I get the carrier message that data is used and the balance is reduced. Why is this happening?

# Answer
> 5 votes
Most phones use data downloaded from the cell network to speed up the initial position fix when you turn on GPS: without these data, it can take several minutes to first get the position, as the GPS receiver has to download all the *ephemeris* data (i.e. the latest updates/corrections about the satellites' orbits) via the low-bandwidth GPS connection.

Using the cell network to download these data only takes a few seconds, and then you can get a GPS fix right away if you have good visibility. It doesn't actually use the internet at all, which is why it's not affected by the mobile data setting, but since it does download data over your cellular connection, some carriers choose to bill for this as mobile data.

See also What is assisted GPS? on this site.

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Tags: nexus-4, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: Lock screen but keep Google Maps turn-by-turn navigation and GPS active
I've a Sony Xperia Z with Android 4.2.2 and need to lock my screen but keep the (voice/turn-byturn) navigation active. How can I achieve that?

As it's currently, as soon as I lock the screen, GPS seems to be disabled instantely (at least when I unlock the phone, it needs to reaquire a GPS fix) and turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps is instantly disabled.

How can I keep both things activated?

Background: I want to travel by bike without needing to look at my smartphone every few crossroads. Since I don't have a handlebar mount for my smartphone I've to keep it in one of the pockets of my pants. For some reason (I guess the fabric is too thin) the phone registers touches all the time, leading to 'butt-dials' and similiar things.

# Answer
Power saving mode will disable the gps when the screen is locked. Disable power saving mode in settings.
> 2 votes

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, lock-screens, google-maps-navigation
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# Question
Title: What does this button do in the Twitter app?
I tried to find the answer online but I couldn't. In the screenshot what does the circled button do?

# Answer
> 3 votes
That button is for replying to a tweet

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, twitter
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# Question
Title: How do i fix optimus zone/dynamic storage?
The problem is, there is no "move to sd" option when you try to switch over an app. This is a problem because the internal storage is 1 GB and phone storage is about 200MB. This is not enough to install more than a few apps depending on what they are. In the app manager, there is a button for "move to phone" or "move to internal storage." But there is no move to sd. Plus the phone won't read apps off of the sd card anyways. Last, there is no option for choosing default storage area and even if there was there is still the above mentioned problem that the phone would not read the sd card apps.

# Answer
I would look into apps such as App2sd in the play store. I think they create a symlink in internal storage that is linked to the actual app data on the sdcard.

I used this on my old phone. It worked pretty well.
> 0 votes

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Tags: external-sd, storage
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# Question
Title: What is the meaning to close Google apps source code
According to the recent news, google apps are closed source and one cannot use it after forking android.

But, as I understand, I can fork Android, create my own OS and then install Gapps manually.

If the users can do it manually, theoretically anyone with any device can use Gapps, than what is the advantage of closing the source if it does not prevent Google from creating other Android alternatives, e.g Cyanogenmod?

EDIT: I am quite aware of the advantages of having closed/open source. The question is that Google wants to get rid of competitors and prevent Android fragmentation. People can fork Android and one day become major OS provider. OF course, forking android without google services has very little value for users and it is extremely difficult to write such services from scratch. So, Google tries to keep its leadership in Android market by closing its service.

But, if one can fork android, customize it, than use Google services (even if installed manually), than this does not help Google at all in reaching its goal, i.e. prevent competitors and Android fragmentation.The Google services still can be very easily used and everyone can have its own alternate Android. So, what is the point to close the services?

Besides this, again, what is the meaning to have Google approved devices?I can manufacture devices and use their services without having the approval.

# Answer
Technically, you are not allowed to "install Gapps manually" unless your phone already comes with them pre-installed. The Google Apps package (that includes Google Play Services, Play Store, and several other apps) is Google's intellectual property, and nobody is allowed to distribute it, except for Google's certified partners that have passed CTS.

For example, CyanogenMod ROM does not include, host, or distribute the Gapps package. Instead, they have scripts built into their tools that back up Gapps that are already installed on your handset prior to installation/upgrade, and restore them afterwards. Any other ROMs and maintainers who do host Gapps packages are doing so illegally, and are infringing on Google's copyright. For the most part, Google chooses to not enforce their copyright against small-time guys, but will not hesitate to unleash their army of lawyers when they deem is necessary.

To answer your question, Google's services are essential for their grip on Android's ecosystem. Only the big guys like Amazon or Samsung can afford to completely steer clear of Google's services with their own offerings. For example, not having access to Play Store on an Android handset is a huge drawback for a smaller manufacturer like HTC, Huawei, Motorola, etc., since the alternatives are usually lacking in both numbers, as well as (perceived) security. Google uses this as both a carrot and a stick.
> 5 votes

# Answer
The advantage to closed source apps is that I can write my app and add features and then sell it. This makes me money. But if it is open source, other people can fork the source code for my app and modify it. They might even make it better. But then I'm not getting any money because they are using the better version although I was the first one to come up with it.

Even though the user can manually load up Google apps, they are not able to modify it *at all*. Companies such as Cyanogenmod can't take Google apps source code and make it better because they don't have that source code.

Lastly, this is very common in software development and you shouldn't expect most things to be open source.

After your edit,

It does help Google. You must understand that Google does not directly generate revenue from Android as an OS. They generate revenue when people use Google services on Android. If you use Google services, Google makes money even if they didn't explicitly tell you so. Google is not going to come after you as an end user using their services.

Now if you are an OEM or company that wants to tack on Google services on *your fork* of android, you require to be certified as explained in the other answer. Then Google rightly wants a part of the money you make because you are marketing your device with Google services!
> 2 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, operating-system, google-play-services
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# Question
Title: Google Hangouts - Can not send or receive MMS
About 2 weeks ago, I updated CyanogenMod on my device, and Google Hangouts, and began experiencing this problem. I did an immediate restore from before my update, and there was no change. I can not send or receive any MMS's on my device. When I get an MMS, I am shown a message containing the details of the message, like the time stamp, and the size of the message, along with a prompt to download the message, however it downloads forever.

When trying to send picture messages, via MMS or Hangouts, connected to either 4G LTE, or WiFi, it sends forever, and never goes through.

In Hangouts, I click `Menu -> SMS -> APNs`, and the list is empty. Clicking `Menu -> Reset to Default` does absolutely nothing.

Is there anything that I can do to get support back for sending MultiMedia Messages?

> Device: LG G2
> Network: Verizon
> Hangouts Version: 2.0.303
> Android ROM: CyanogenMod 11
> Kernel: 3.4.0-CM+
> Android Version: 4.4.2

# Answer
A family member also has the same device, and also uses hangouts, so I was able to copy the APN information from him.

For any future reference, I got MMS to work again by adding these recods to the Google Hangouts APN List.

> Name: LTE - Verizon CBS
> MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
> MMS Proxy: not set
> MMS Port: not set
> MCC: 311
> MNC: 480

And

> Name: EHRPD - Verizon CMS
> MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
> MMS Proxy: not set
> MMS Port: not set
> MCC: 311
> MNC: 480
> 1 votes

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Tags: sms, mms, google-hangouts, apn
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# Question
Title: Why does GMail appear on my phone without unlocking?
If I use GMail and then lock my phone, when I switch it back on, GMail is usable before the PIN has been entered. I can use it entirely as normal but for the absence of the show all apps button at the bottom of the screen, and pressing home takes me to my lock screen.

This is obviously a massive security hole! Is there an option somewhere that I've missed to enable this functionality?

I'm using a rooted Nexus 5 with The Xposed framework and GravityBox.

# Answer
I am also using the App Settings extension, and 'Show when locked' was enabled. D'oh. I don't think I did this, but might have done whilst experimenting with my new phone!

Thanks @Chahk1 for the helpful comment which gave me a hint on where to look. :)
> 1 votes

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Tags: lock-screens, gmail, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: Confusion about photo-backups Android 4.4
I have a Nexus 5 with Android 4.4.2, but I am confused as to where photos get backed up. First of all, in the Photos app (which is actually part of Google+), there is an option to set up Auto Backup. Now, in the settings under your Google-account syncing there is also an option to sync Google+ Photos. What is the difference?

Also, where are the photos stored? If you delete a photo from inside Photos or inside Gallery on my phone, does it get deleted from both places, from the web (if backed up), ...?

Also, what is the difference between the Gallery-app and the Photos-app?

**Edit:** Doing some tests with the auto-backup feature inside *Photos*, I've concluded: If you take a photo on your device and force auto-backup, it's available online as well. Removing it on your device keeps the picture online, and it is not shown in the *Trash*. Removing it online however DOES make it show up in the *Trash*, both online and on your device.

Deleting an auto-backuped picture online puts it in the *Trash* as well, ths making the image available twice on your device (in the *Camera* and *Trash*). Deleting it from the *Trash* still keeps the image in the *Camera*. Backing up the library does not upload that image again online, and the Cloud-icon remains.

Of course once you think you know the system it gets more complicated. Using Hangouts also puts those images inside a separate folder online, and for some reason some pictures only show up there and NOT inside the *Auto-Backup* folder. Perhaps because I've been messing around trying to figure thing out, I'll keep better note and force auto-backup in the future.

I guess it could be me, but this system is VERY complicated for a user. The cloud-icon would suggest to me that it's available online, but it's still there even after deleting the image online. Of course deleting it online means you don't want it. Also it's not really syncing if the images on the device are not the same as online. There can be images on the device but not online and vice-versa. And now I still don't know the difference between the sync of *Google Photos* and *Google+ Photos*...

# Answer
The Photos app and Google+ app, while deeply connected, are different applications on your phone. The Photos app is designed to replace the old Gallery app by providing more editing and sharing options. Both Photos and Gallery show you pictures stored on your phone and stored on Google's servers under your G+ account. If you're using Photos you can ignore Gallery.

Both the Photos app and Google+ app have Auto-backup settings and both are talking about the same thing: backing up pictures you take to a private album associated with your G+ account on Google's servers. You can turn on Auto-backup in either Photos or Google+.

You can delete or recover pictures that were backed up to G+ easily within the Photos app. From Photos you can also delete pictures that were taken with your phone's camera but not backed up to G+. Pictures that were locally stored on your device or were not backed up to G+ cannot be restored once deleted. Pictures that have been backed up to G+ with have a small cloud icon in the bottom-right corner of the thumbnail.

You can remove pictures just from the device by going to the upper left and clicking on the "Photos". That should bring up a menu, where you scroll down almost to the bottom to get to "On Device". Bringing up that list is just the photos on the device (instead of all the photos that G+ knows about), and when you delete there it only affects the device storage, not the backed up version. See https://support.google.com/plus/answer/3453521?hl=en for a (very) little more detail.
> 8 votes

# Answer
Doing my own tests with google+ auto backup, I have found that photos that have been backed up (in some cases for a very long time) will disappear from the phone (no trash), as well as from the online "backup" (again not found in the trash) when the photos are deleted from the phone using the default gallery app.

I'm not sure why this is the behavior since the backup should be just that... a backup. Syncing my phone's gallery is not an actual backup. Syncing is a different process, and I would not consider it a backup. What happens if I get a new phone and allow the backup to run before I've gotten a chance to restore all of my images? Do the missing images get removed from the online "backup" and disappear forever?

There are a lot of questions here, and I don't have any good answers just yet. I do know that I have lost pictures due to the backup automatically deleting them if they were removed from the phone and not storing them in the trash where they could be recovered.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I'm in the exact same boat. Finally decided to understand the relationship between local storage, Google+'s "Auto Backup", and how the new Photos app navigates between them. Like you, I've got a ton of unanswered questions - way more of them than answers - popping up as I spend more time with it. Just as an FYI, I'm running Android 4.4 on the Samsung GS4 Google Play Edition. Auto Backup settings are to back up over network and WIFI and to exclude local folders.

At one point I took a test picture and, once it showed up in the "All" tab of the Photos app, I deleted it to see what would happen. The photo disappeared from local storage and the "All" tab and popped up in the trash. Not so on Google+ in Chrome. The photo remained, and the online trash stayed empty.

Upon restoring the photo from local trash and refreshing everything, I tried again. This time, the photo disappeared from the "All" tab AND Google+ in Chrome, but remained in local storage. It appeared in the trash on both systems.

Another strange thing to note is that the "All" tab includes both photos that have been backed up automatically to Google+ and photos that only exist locally in folders such as "Screenshots" and "WhatsApp". Because my Auto Backup settings specifically exclude non-camera or Hangouts photos, nothing but photos existing in Google+ should show here (hence the "Download" option available upon selecting a photo in this pane) according to Google's official description of this feature:

> These are the photos & videos *you've uploaded to or shared on Google+*. If you have Auto Backup turned on, this section may include items taken with your device's camera, photos saved from the web, or photos saved by other apps.

It looks to me like Google rushed this app out the door, and has done a very poor job getting their code to match their description. What's worse, the functionality is so convoluted and confusing - to the point of seeming broken - that trying to organize photos stored locally (on the smartphone) and in the cloud (Google+ via Auto Backup) is nearly impossible.

Any help/thoughts on this?

EDIT: I can't say I've experienced anything like Ryan, fortunately. That sounds like the last straw for using Photos until it gets seriously overhauled.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Google wants to integrate everything into G+. This started with SMS and Hangouts in Kitkat (where by default, there's no longer a separate short-message app). What you see here are preparations for the gallery: the *Photos* app is integrated with G+, but the *Gallery* app not *yet* removed.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Don't know much about Gallery but figured out about Photos. If auto backup is set up in Google+ on the phone, then photos get backed up in in the cloud in Google+. In the Photo app one can see Albums, Photos etc. If one deletes a photo in the phone it moves to trash both on the phone and on the web. This works the other way round. If a Photo is restored from Trash then it re-appears in the Photo App.

Why there is a Gallery App, I have not been able to figure out.
> 1 votes

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Tags: backup, photos, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: What kind of account does the Calendar support?
I cant add events to the Calendar, nor the default nor aCalendar because I need to have an online account to sync them. In Settings/Accounts I have the option to add a Corporate Account (Exchange), Facebook and Yahoo. Facebook and Yahoo do not work, Exchange looks like the right option but I dont have Exchange. I am using Android 4.1 and it doesn't have the Google applications installed.

Is there another alternative like using a webcal or a local calendar?

# Answer
Try using the Business Calender app, or one of the offline Calendar apps.
> -1 votes

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Tags: calendar, accounts
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title: Toggle between 2 gmail calendars?

text:
# Question
Title: Toggle between 2 gmail calendars?
I would like to have 2 separate gmail calendars, one for work and one for personal. I have 2 different gmail accounts but I can only find how to sync them together instead of going back and forth between. Is it possible to keep them separate but both still visible on my phone?

# Answer
> 0 votes
There isn't a way on the stock Calendar app. However you can do this by using two different Calendar apps.

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Tags: applications, samsung-galaxy-s-2, google-account, google-calendar
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# Question
Title: How to stream video from one device to other?
I need to stream video from my Android device to other Android device over Wi-Fi, but I do not want to have a server in between. How can I do this?

# Answer
You can use IP Webcam, or perhaps use DLNA. For example Samsung devices come with an app called AllShare which can share and access DLNA enabled devices on the network. I think IP Webcam is your best bet, though. You should be able to open the stream it creates using MX Video player or something like that.

Source: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/14401340/live-stream-video-from-one-android-phone-to-another-over-wifi
> 1 votes

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Tags: streaming
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title: samsung s3 battery

text:
# Question
Title: samsung s3 battery
When my Samsung S3 battery gets down to 20-15%, the phone becomes unusable. The signal goes completely and the phone screen starts flickering. As soon as that starts, I watch the battery go down from 20% to 1% and die within minutes.

I've only had the phone for 4 months, and it is still under warranty. But I don't want to send it away to be fixed and be phoneless if I can help it. The phone is running the latest software. And I have done antivirus checks and nothing seems to be the problem.

The battery lasts perfectly fine until it gets to around 20% - 15%. Any ideas on what I can do to stop it from happening? Is it the battery or the phone itself?

# Answer
> 2 votes
That's really not normal. The phone should behave completely normally right up to the point it turns itself off.

Since it's still under warranty, you should make a warranty claim. Trying to fix it yourself (or taking it to someone else to fix) will void the warranty, and might not fix the problem, which would leave you worse off than you started.

From what you've described it's not possible to tell where the source of the fault is. If you have a friend with an S3 you could borrow, you could try their battery in your phone to see what difference that makes; but if you make a warranty claim, they'll likely want to test both the phone and the battery, even if you think you've isolated the cause yourself.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You Need to fully drain you devices battery until it turns off by itself at then plug it in the outlet and leave it overnight.

Explanation:

> Battery needs to be calibrated especially if you are not charging the battery to a full 100%.

Tips:

* Charge your battery to 100% at least a week :)
* Ample Power Company suggests:
> Conditioning Batteries
>
> How do batteries that are only four months old die? Perhaps they weren't broken in properly; maybe they sat deeply discharged for a few days or more; perhaps they were allowed to self-discharge. There's plenty of ways to murder batteries.
>
> All batteries that refuse to accept a charge are not necessarily ready for the scrap heap. Often, a deep discharge followed by a slow charge will recover lost capacity and charge acceptance.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, battery
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title: Battery usage by certain applications

text:
# Question
Title: Battery usage by certain applications
Can I find out how much battery takes running of certain application? The goal is to minimize using applications that take a lot of battery and maximize battery persistence before having to recharge.

# Answer
If you go to Settings -\> Battery(settings -\> about phone -\> battery in \< ICS) . You'll see battery usage by everything running on your phone. If some certain application consumes very high battery, it will be listed there along with battery usage. You can then minimize use of such application.
> 2 votes

# Answer
If you have a newer version of android (Ice Cream Sandwich) you just go to Settings \> Battery, and you'll find a list of what's sucking the most battery.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I see.. Your main concern is to save battery life and identify which app consumes the most of your battery.

You can use the hidden built-in android battery usage monitor using the guide below.

Dial this code in your phone dialer *** # * # 4636 # * # *** then press on **Usage statistics**

From here you could see how long your app is running even if it's running as service ex.(update gps position, get movement xyz axis for pedometer, compass, wifi/network location, barometer, Ambient Light Sensor or etc).
> 1 votes

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Tags: battery
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# Question
Title: How do I save an address in Google Navigate?
I see that there is a Star system but I really can't seem to figure out how to star a map in the application, or outside of it for that matter, it's driving me insane.

How to I save an address in Google Navigate, from my Android device?

---

Finally figured out how to do it in Chrome but I keep forgetting how. Not intuitive at all.

In Google Chrome type in an address. Once the search results pop up click the blue link on the side bar. The little popup box will show up in the map blocking the view of the map. There is a star in there. Click it. (Red Circle in picture will help.)

But still don't know how to do the same thing on the Android app?

# Answer
If you are referring to the Google Maps Android application (aka maps), the star option is available from within the location details:

1. Open the "maps" app;
2. Search or navigate to the desired location;
3. Tap over the balloon with the location name;
4. After the location options page opens, you'll find on the top/right corner a star;
5. Tap the star and that location is now starred by you.

# Access The Starred locations

* Navigation app

In the Navigation app, swipe left to see your "Starred" locations. Tap the one you want to get your Navigation directions.
* Maps app

Tap the top/left app icon, just before the search box and select "My Places".
> 4 votes

# Answer
You need to search for the address in maps first then star it, then it will show up in navigation. They are two different apps
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title: Custom ROM dev and Networks

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# Question
Title: Custom ROM dev and Networks
How are International ROMs made?

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I have downloaded and installed a little while ago a ROM which is the best I've ever used in terms of speed, smoothness, battery life, and customization and features. However, I am unable to make calls, send SMS and MMS and use the Internet (Mobile Data) due to the fact that I am in Australia and the ROM is not an International ROM.

I am a developer. However my experience in this regard is limited. How would I go about making this ROM support Australian networks? If you know anything at all I would appreciate your help on this. Even if its something as little as a keyword to search for because I have been searching for a long time and have not found a single result that was related.

# Answer
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There's no such thing as an international ROM. When you see (for example) a Cyanogenmod ROM "Samsung Galaxy S III International", it means that the ROM is for the international variant of the phone hardware, with the right drivers for that phone's hardware. The international variant might just have a different radio (to work on the right GSM frequency for your country), but sometimes the international variant is a completely different phone, with a different SoC or screen, but in the same case.

If your phone is an "international" variant, then a ROM that's for the US variant will be missing drivers you need. Fixing this problem requires finding the correct drivers for your hardware and integrating them into the ROM.

If there is only one variant of your phone, or the ROM is already for the correct variant, then you don't need an "international ROM". The only important difference between ROMs for different regions (in this case) is that they have network settings for networks in that region. You just need to get the right APN settings from your network operator (you can probably find them on their website), go into the **Mobile networks** settings in your phone, and input the correct settings.

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# Question
Title: What does "H" mean in the signal indicator?
I understand that the colour of the signal indicator tells me whether or not I've got a connection to Google servers or not, but what is the "H" that sometimes pops up?

Usually my indicator says "3G":

But, in addition to having an "H" now and again, sometimes it has no letters at all:

I assume this is telling something about what kind of data network I'm on, or not on, but what exactly is happening?

# Answer
It's HSDPA which if I'm not mistaken is referring to 3.5G.
> 21 votes

# Answer
Let's state all the possible letters in the signal indicator, in descending speed (indicated speeds are roughly theoretical maximum):

* **5G** = 20 Gbps
* **LTE+** = 300 Mbps
* **LTE** = Long Term Evolution (commonly and falsely known as 4G), 100 Mbps
* **H+** = HSDPA Plus, 10 Mbps
* **H** = either HSDPA (3.5G) or HSPA+ (3.95G), depending on your network provider, 2 Mbps
* **3G** = UMTS (3G), 384 kbps
* **E** = EDGE (2.5G), 40 kbps
* **G** = GPRS (2G), 14 kbps
* (no letter) = voice only, no data connection, 2.4 kbps

*and also:*

* **R** = roaming (this means you're not on your home network)

(source for some of this.)
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