title: App to send group MMS without reply all

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# Question
Title: App to send group MMS without reply all
I am looking for an app that can send a text to multiple recipients without them being able to respond back to all the other recipients. And also not see who else received the message. Similar to sending out an email with BCC recipients.

# Answer
Eduardo you are right, there is already a way to do this with the standard Messaging app. You have to disable the "Group messaging" setting in the Messaging app. Not sure if this setting is available on all versions of Android but I have v4.4.2
> 0 votes

# Answer
SMS and MMS are 1 to 1 messages. Doing what you want it's standard. Just send the message using the standard SMS client. It's lets you send to multiple recipients, but it sends a individual message to each.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, mms
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title: Unable to debug in Xolo Q1000 opus?

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# Question
Title: Unable to debug in Xolo Q1000 opus?
even after enabling USB debugging,when i connect device to my pc it is showing as USB debugging connected but when i run or debug app device is not showing.please help me in resolving?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I am assuming that u have already installed the drivers of the phone on ur pc. To enable the USB debugging mode in in xolo q1000 opus, follow the steps below :-

1. First go to the settings tab and select the "ABOUT PHONE" option in category SYSTEM.
2. now tap the last option "BUILD NUMBER" seven times, for the DEVELOPER OPTIONS to show the USB debugging .
3. Now turn on the DEVELOPER OPTIONS and the USB debugging.
4. Download an application for ur pc named as MoboRobo from this link : \< http://www.moborobo.com/ \>
5. Connect ur phone to the computer and open up MOBOROBO application on the computer.
6. the application will automatically detect ur phone, if the drivers are properly installed. And until the application is running, the ADT will also show ur phone as ONLINE DEVICE.

So u can easily test ur app on the xolo q1000 opus model.

Well, this is not the proper way to connect the phone, but it is surely an alternative. For any help, reply below...!!

And Don't forget to vote up the answer if ur issue is resolved.

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Tags: usb-debugging, xolo-x900
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# Question
Title: Can downgrading OS make Xperia Neo V, boot after a boot loop
My *Neo V MT11i* was upgraded to ICS a few days ago. Today when I turned on bluetooth, it started to reboot repeatedly.

I tried to hard reset using sets of button as posted in some blogs but still I can't access it.

Is there any solution? Does downgrading to Gingerbread solve the problem?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Here is a forum post, the OP has a similar problem to the one you have:

He said that he just flashed his device with the stock firmware and it fixed the problem, so it's worth a try.

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Here is the flash tool:

4.1.B.0.587 Firmware ftf file:

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can try to use Sony's own Update Service. It's very easy to use, and you can chose the Android version you wish to install if I'm remembering it right.

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, boot, boot-loop
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# Question
Title: How to fix "unfortunately , the process com.android.systemui has stopped" error?
Recently, I flash `cm-11-20140504-SNAPSHOT-M6-maguro.zip` to my Galaxy Nexus GSM. And I flash PA gapps. And after that, I used Titanium backup to restore all my applications. However, I met this `unfortunately , the process com.android.systemui has stopped` error sometimes. How can I fix it without doing a factory reset.

PS. If I enter the recovery and clear cache, it will be OK. However it is too annoying to do it each time. Is there other way to fix it. Or is it a bug in this version?

Refer:

# Answer
> 2 votes
I have been experiencing this as well on the same build/phone. A user on this thread claims that M5 may be much less error prone.

I haven't reverted to M5 yet myself. When this error loop happens to me, I hold down the power button and try to select "reboot" between the times when I hit ok in the "Unfortunately... " box.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-nexus, cyanogenmod
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title: Nexus 5 front camera not working

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# Question
Title: Nexus 5 front camera not working
Yesterday my front camera on Nexus 5 stopped working. It doesn't show up in any app (& there's a bug in the new Google camera app - I can switch camera only if the HDR+ is on, but then it's stuck on "Can't connect to camera'). I'm out of options, I already tried: deleting cash, reinstalling camera, safe mode, factory reset... - nothing worked. Anybody got another idea how to get it working? Thanks in advance

Threads I found: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/6RVMvPaF80s https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/MATebxlFYyA

# Answer
I found a solution: If you don't have a RMA option like me, it's possible it can be fixed with just disconnecting and reconnecting the front facing camera.

Try deleting cash, reinstalling camera, safe mode, factory reset, etc. before doing this. Proceed at your own risk!

As shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPuCmfhzgbg)

1. Remove the back of the phone (beginning of the video).
2. Unscrew the top plastic plate (7:15 - 8:10).
3. Disconnect and reconnect front-facing camera flex cable (13:43 - 13:57).
4. Put everything back together and you're done.

Viola! I hope it helps someone.

UPDATE: It stopped working again and this didn't help anymore. I had to buy a spare part and according to the video above replace it. The repair was succesful though.
> 0 votes

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Tags: camera, nexus-5, bugs, google, front-camera
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title: MX2 recovery problem

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# Question
Title: MX2 recovery problem
I'm hoping someone can help me with the problem I have. I have a MX2 Android TV Box and flashed it with Matricom firmware, running 4.2.2. When I try to access the SD card in recovery mode it doesn't allow me to do this - Apply from EXT, update from SD card, then it's blank. I've formatted several times and confirmed the files are there but they don't show in recovery. When I open Winzip/File manager on the box I can see my files there. I want to flash the box again but can't from SD because the files won't show. I'm not sure what to do with 'Update from ADB', (is this an option)?.

I don't have a lot of knowledge with these things but want to learn if someone can help me. Thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sideloading (usually seen as `apply update from ADB`) is a form of `adb push` wherein the ZIP file, say `ROM.zip`, will automatically get flashed by the recovery once ADB finishes copying it to the phone. The command you use on the PC is

`adb sideload <file.zip>`

Chances are if you're using a stock recovery (see if it says `3e` at the top of the recovery screen), only official ZIPs from the manufacturer will get through verification; whereas third-party ZIPs will stall at `Installation aborted.`

But if you're using CWM (or another custom recovery), you can pretty much `sideload` anything you want.

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Tags: recovery-mode
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# Question
Title: Subfolders and files ignored when copying from sdcard to PC through USB
So I have a music folder that I'm trying to copy from my sdcard onto my PC using Windows Explorer. For some reason, when I attempt to do this, it 'completes' really quickly and I only end up with a few folders inside the main folder that are missing most, if not all of their contents as well. The weird thing is if I go into all of these individual subfolders and copy them one by one, it works fine.

Anybody know what's going on, and what I can possibly do about this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Seems I just needed to wait a little longer for the "Copying..." dialog to pop up again. Windows is weird sometimes.

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Tags: usb, sd-card, file-transfer, windows
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# Question
Title: How do I get HDR+ working on Cyanogenmod for Nexus 5?
HDR+ does not work on Cyanogenmod for Nexus 5. The Google Camera app simply crashes when selecting HDR+. How do I get it working?

# Answer
PA-GApps has packaged the necessary support files, which are flashable as a zip. You can use just the Google Camera module.

> HDR support files from the Nexus 5 factory image have been added to all GApps packages. This may help users who prefer to install Google Camera from the Play Store \[Stock/Full/Mini/Micro\]
> 2 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, camera, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: How to reinstall google play store app in jellybean?
I have telus samsung galaxy s2x with android jellybean 4.1.2 (non rooted).

When going on play store I got an error about authentication needed. So I did uninstall updates from application manager (as described in this answer). Now the play store app got replaced with `com.android.vending`, which is like the old "market" app.

That app seems to crash frequently. How can I restore the new play store app again?

# Answer
**Android Police** has all the apks. Here's the lastest one.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, 4.1-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Instantly transfer a picture taken to PC
I know the Dropbox app allows for synching photos taken between all computers/devices that are connected to your current user account. But I want to know if there's a way I can take a picture, have it delivered to my PC (Dropbox account) and then instantly deleted from my device (kinda like a cut/paste action).

# Answer
> 1 votes
You can do this using the FolderSync app (it is a paid app).

The app allows you to setup local folder(s) on your device which can be synced to various cloud services, a shared folder, or even FTP (see below for a full list). When setting up a "folder pair" you can choose to "delete source files after sync".

There is also a lite version available if you want to test it out first.

Full list of supported cloud services/protocols:

```
Cloud providers
- Amazon S3 Simple Storage Service
- Box
- CloudMe (using WebDAV)
- Copy.com
- Cubby (using WebDAV)
- Digitalbucket.net (using WebDAV)
- Dropbox
- Dump Truck (using WebDAV)
- GoDaddy (using WebDAV)
- Google Docs
- Google Drive
- HiDrive (using WebDAV)
- Livedrive (using WebDAV)
- MyDrive.ch (using WebDAV)
- NetDocuments (using WebDAV)
- Skydrive
- SugarSync
- Ubuntu One
- WEB.DE (using WebDAV)
- Yandex Disk (using WebDAV)

Supported protocols
- FTP
- FTPS (SSL/TLS implicit)
- FTPES (SSL/TLS explicit)
- SFTP (SSH File Transfer)
- Samba/CIFS/Windows Share
- WebDAV (HTTP/HTTPS)

```

# Answer
> 0 votes
I use a program called Silent Sifter on our Mac desktop. I think it was like $9 or something but it was very worth it. Upon initial set up, it got rid of all my duplicates and filed all my existing scattered photos by year and month within that.

What I love about it is that you tell it what folders you want to "input" (Dropbox folder, whatever...) and then where you want it to "output" (I created a folder simply called "Photos - Master"). Then you can tell it how you would like the files to be named and organized (subfolders). You can then set it to automatically scan and sift as any changes are made.

What this means for me is that anytime I take a photo on my Note 3, it is automatically synced to Dropbox (because I set it up that way in Dropbox). Then Silent Sifter kicks in on my computer after seeing a change has been made within the Dropbox folder. It will look at the EXIF data on the photo and I have it set to sort by Year \> Month (because I do Project Life style scrapbooking). You can go as far as sorting by Year \> Month \> Day \> Moment. I NEVER have to touch a cord again! So glad I found this program! Especially because Macs are IGNORANT with Android phones...don't even recognize them being connected without additional software - such a P.I.T.A.

I'm sure it can do more than I have even figured out with it yet - I'm not super tech savvy but I try!

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Tags: applications, sync, dropbox
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# Question
Title: How can I place a text file on my homescreen for editing?
I would like to place a textfile from my SD-card `todo.txt` on my home screen so I can click on it to edit the content and when I close it only that file would be saved.

Ideally there would be a `git` repository behind this file so I can see and eventually rollback any changes I made to that file.

# Answer
I use "ES File Explorer" as a file explorer on my device. This allows the creation of file shortcuts.

Once installed, just choose the homepage you want the shortcut, press and hold on the homescreen and you should be prompted to add a widget / app / shortcut.

In shortcuts, choose "Es File Explorer" and it then lets you choose the file you want a shortcut for.

Perhaps if used in conjunction with a Git app you can create the shortcut to a file within a repo saved on your device?

Never tried it but don't see why it wouldn't work
> 2 votes

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Tags: file-system, files
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title: Encrypted Android phone - sharing files

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# Question
Title: Encrypted Android phone - sharing files
I am using Sony Xperia M with Android version 4.3 (Jelly bean) with official update.

Android allows me to encrypt my files. You can get this menu: Settings --\> Security --\> Encrypt phone. Now I want to know, if I do this process, how is with sharing files by Bluetooth, e-mail or wi-fi?

# Answer
It will share files fine.

Its more for security if your phone was stolen etc. Once you have encrypted your phone, you will be prompted for the password to 'decrypt storage' everytime you turn the phone on. Once the phone is on, the files are accessible and readable. However if your phone was lost / stolen and was restarted, the data on there would be completely useless without your password.
> 1 votes

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Tags: encryption, file-sharing
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# Question
Title: How to charge the HTC One X with power-off / display-off
I used to power off my phone at night while charging when I was using Desire S. Recently I bought HTC One X and can't charge with power off anymore. It keep turning on with the battery and bolt logo and display don't turn off. If I press the power button, the phone is boot again into Android. Now I have to turn on Airplain mode at night when charging. Am I the only one who encounter that problem because I doubt that is happening as I unlocked bootloader. I ain't sure as I unlocked the bootloader since the day I bought it. How can I charge with power off?

# Answer
Sorry, Min, but that is a built in feature that I believe one **cannot** change. Could you cover up the screen with something at night or just turn it over?
> 1 votes

# Answer
Don't know if you've done this, but try turning off the stay awake setting while charging?

1. From the Home screen, tap All apps.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Developer options.
4. Tap to check Stay awake.
> 0 votes

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Tags: screen, htc-one-x
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# Question
Title: What is the effect of "power saving mode"?
Android OS from ICS and above has a "power saver mode" by default (I own a samsung) What does this mode actually do?

If it reduces clock speed of cpu, then by how much?

How does it attain this power saving? By limiting cpu? Gpu?

# Answer
I think this is a manufacturer specific feature, not an Android feature.

My Nexus 4 running 4.4 has no power saver mode.

My HTC One running 4.4 does have a power saver mode and although I can choose what aspects of the phone I want to limit to conserve power, I am not told how / what they do to save the power. I guess this will be chosen and set per manufacturer but for example, on my HTC device in power saver mode the options are;

**CPU Power** Conserve CPU usage

**Display** Reduce screen brightness

**Vibration** Turn off vibration feedback

**Data connection** Put to sleep when screen is off

Have you had a look in your settings menu? It may well tell you in there what is being limited.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, battery-life
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# Question
Title: Locked out of my Samsung Galaxy S Duos (forgot password)
I had set a security password on my Samsung Galaxy S Duos mobile and unfortunately forgot the unlock password. I tried hundred's of times to unlock my phone with many possible passwords but was unsuccessful in each of my attempts. Please help me unlock my phone and send me the master code (if any) to unlock the phone.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I was under the impression that if you entered an incorrect unlock password too many times then it would ask you to enter your Google Account password to confirm your identity?

Have you not had this option when trying passwords?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If there isn't the Google account password option as Johnny said you will have to wipe the phone back to factory settings using KIES on your computer.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, locked-out
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# Question
Title: Restrict particular apps from syncing depending on current WiFi connection
Is there an app that will allow full sync functions to only occur when connected to particular white-listed WiFi and / or **keep selected accounts from syncing when on other away / public / non white-listed WiFi routers?**

Example being, when I am on my trusted WiFi connections to have full sync rights allowing Gmail and Facebook as well as other apps to function normally but when on a WiFi not white-listed only allow browsing or particular apps to access and sync?

I imagine this would be a firewall function however have yet to find one that distinguishes multiple WiFi connections from each other. If an app like this does not exist what code would be a good start to review and develop such a function.

# Answer
I don't know how to realize that for "specific apps to sync". But using an app like , you should be able to globally switch sync on/off depending on whether you are connected to a specific WiFi. Basic structure for *Tasker:*

1. Create a Task, name it e.g. "SafeWifiTask", and have it switch Sync on.
(you can also add other jobs to this task which you want to perform on a "safe connection", all in this task)
2. Optionally, create an opposite task to switch Sync off
3. Create a Profile with the condition "WiFi Connected", and select your "safe network's" SSID. Assign it the "SafeWifiTask" created above, and optionally the "opposite task" as exit task.
4. Repeat step 3 for other "safe network conditions" (*Tasker* doesn't know about an OR condition on profiles)

I've made the "exit task" optional in my example. The reason behind it is: If no exit task exists, *Tasker* automatically restores the "before" conditions, so you might be able to do without exit tasks.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Since your question was only 1/2 answered I wanted to complete it. There is an app that will allow you to enable and disable specific apps from syncing. It can also start and stop the syncing process. The app is called Synker and the unlock will run you $1.99 but it is well worth it to keep your info secure and to help reduce distractions.
> 1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, sync
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# Question
Title: Xperia S Backup & Restore: Could not back up media files and downloaded apps with data
When I tried backing up my Xperia S, the default Backup & Restore would backup only system apps.

It says "Could not back up" for "Media files" and for "Downloaded apps with data".

Screenshot:

# Answer
You do not need to back up media files or app data. They are in device's internal storage. If you are performing a factory reset these datas wont be erased unless you select `Erase Internal Storage` when performing a factory reset.

If you still need to backup the media files or app data, connect your Xperia S to a PC and backup the files in the PC.
> 1 votes

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Tags: backup, sony-xperia, sony-xperia-s
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# Question
Title: How to disable the camera sound on a Huawei G525?
I have a Huawei G525 (Android 4.2 jelly bean). The Camera makes a sound when taking photos even when it's in silent mode. How do I disable the shutter sound altogether?

# Answer
Search the settings inside the camera app there should be one to change/disable camera sounds. If there's no such option, I'm afraid the only alternative you have is to try alternative 3rd part camera apps.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, camera, silent-mode, huawei, camera-sound
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# Question
Title: ERROR : Unknown error when installing the application "-24"
Every time I try to download an app called icoron on my Galaxy note 3 an error message appears,
`Unknown error when installing the application "-24`
Can anyone please help me?

# Answer
1. Go to `/data/data/`
2. search for your app `com.cfinc.iconkisekae` (**If you wish to keep the information that it contains for the app, Recommend making a copy of it first.**)
3. Delete it
4. Install the application again.

DONE!!!!

source
> 0 votes

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Tags: system-error, samsung-galaxy-note-3, troubleshooting
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title: Always get android updates instantly

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# Question
Title: Always get android updates instantly
A Nexus 5, for example, receives the latest android updates instantly.

Is it possible to get this pure version of android on any custom android phone (like Galaxy S3)?

Do note I DO NOT mean:

* Something like Cyanogenmod. While it does eventually give latest android update it is not instant like on Nexus devices. Default google apps are also not installed out of the box or updated automatically.
* A solution that keeps requiring manual install (like a custom mod maybe) everytime a new official version of android is out. I am looking for a solution where after manual intervention once, stock android will be installed and I will receive android updates instantly.
* A specific solution to Galaxy S3. I'm just looking for the term used to have instant automatic updates on your device, I'm very new to Android sorry.

# Answer
> 2 votes
No. When new Android versions are developed by Google, they use the Nexus devices to test and develop them. They co-operate with the vendors of the different hardware and software components inside the device so that all the necessary driver changes will be ready for the new version, and they only announce it when the updates are already available for Nexus devices.

Google works together with the leading handset manufacturers to give them early access to the new Android version and to help them make the necessary changes to support it, but even so, there's always going to be a delay between when the new version is announced and when manufacturer updates are ready.

Third-party ROMs like Cyanogenmod are another option, but as they're made by volunteers without early access to Google's code, they usually become stable much later than official ROMs are released.

So if you're not happy with the timeliness of updates for Samsung devices (or any other manufacturer), your only option is to not buy devices from that manufacturer.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is no official stock version of android for many devices. Updates for for Example an S3 aren't brought by google. They are released by the manufacteur, in this case Samsung.

Android (Stock with gapps and everything) is for Nexus Devices at first. For any other branch you need other kernels, other drivers and whatever.

So if you'd take the master-branch and even compile the source (which is always up-to-date) at your own, it won't work.

So no, unfortunately there is no possibility to recieve the same update as a nexus device at the same time.

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Tags: updates, rom-flashing, root-access, rom, device-firmware
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# Question
Title: Samsung S3 Cannot Enter Recovery Mode, and Can't Boot Up Either
I'm trying to fix a Samsung S3 which has been stuck on the boot logo continously, and cannot boot up. The phone keeps displaying the logo (which says "Samsung" and the phone model) when the power button is pressed, and it will not shut off unless I remove the battery.

My first attempt at fixing this was to enter recovery mode (holding the power button, volume up, and home button at startup), but the diagonistic menu didn't show up. Repeated attempts of removing the SIM and SD cards first also resulted in failure... nothing happened when I held those keys down.

Strangely, download mode (holding the power button, volume down, and home button) worked. The screen lit up with a prompt to enable the mode. However, the phone isn't mine (I'm just helping someone fix it) and they don't want to reflash their firmware if possible. I have done rooting before and understand the process, but since it's not mine the risk is too great.

Will reflashing the firmware fix the problem? Is this a hardware or a software issue? What does it mean if I can't enter recovery mode?

# Answer
This is most likely a software issue, but you can't be 100% sure until you flash a new ROM and see if it works. If you find a stock ROM, then it won't void the warranty, so it should be safe to try.

You can find a lot of stock ROMs here.
> 0 votes

# Answer
As said already re-flashing the firmware is probably all you can do but I wanted to add that you can use ODIN for easier flashing (it's really just clicking a button).

Using the link given by Alex (searching using the model number, Setting\> About device\> Model Number) download the firmware then download ODIN. Here is a good tutorial for using it if you're unfamiliar with it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xRDU6dDNyA. (Not great quality since he is recording the screen but still helpful).
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, recovery-mode, boot, hard-reset
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# Question
Title: I just got a (used) Nexus 7 (2013).... And it goes to standby too quickly too often
Is there are a way to configure it, with an app or guide, to be able to READ "something really interesting" in this tablet without the screen constantly randomly going off too soon?

I would understand that the tablet had something that told the system to keep being awake while I'm using "apps" that are obviously for "reading"?

# Answer
The screen doesn't *randomly* turn off: it turns off after a fixed time. You can change how long before the screen turns off in the main device settings: **Display****Sleep**. This applies regardless of what app is in the foreground.

If you like, you can use a third-party automation tool such as Tasker or Llama to change the screen timeout according to what app you're using. This question explains how.

Samsung phones also have a feature called "Smart stay". This activates the front-facing camera just before it turns the screen off, to check whether you're looking at the screen: if so, it leaves the screen on for a while longer. This isn't a standard Android feature: it was developed by Samsung and only available on their phones.
> 4 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, standby
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# Question
Title: Is there any device for convenient control of device while walking?
I want to use some my Android device while walking. It is too dangerous to walk while looking at the screen, so I have modified the software I use so that it speaks and beeps so I know what is happening without looking at the screen.

It is still troublesome and dangerous to hold the device and use the touchscreen while walking. I'd rather place the phone in my backpack and hold some very simple controller in my hand.

* Wires or wireless are both okay.
* I don't need many buttons. Just 2-4 buttons is enough.

Is there any controller device which can plug into an Android device so that I can hold just the small controller while walking?

# Answer
It sounds like what you want is a presentation *clicker*. This is a small device used by speakers to control slides during their talk. Usually it uses Bluetooth HID profile, and is visible to the host device as a keyboard or mouse. Alternatively, you might already have a Bluetooth game controller (such as a Playstation controller). Android has support for these built-in.

There are also wired USB presentation clickers, and USB game controllers. If your device supports USB-on-the-go, you can use one of these.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Another option not involving too many buttons would be "voice control". For this, I can recommend you a combination of and the AutoVoice addon on the software side, and a common Bluetooth headset on the hardware side.

Using the Bluetooth headsets button, you can activate *AutoVoice*, then speak your command, and *Tasker* would execute it. Due to the versatility of *Tasker*, this gives you almost unlimited possibilities to control your device (and everything connected to it) – if you miss one specific feature, chances are very high there's another *Tasker* addon adding exactly that.

I'm a long-time *Tasker* user, and cannot imagine doing without it anymore. I also tried *AutoVoice*, and must say it works great. You can even use "casual phrasing" and have it "matching for wildcards" – so it e.g. wouldn't matter whether you say "TV on", or "turn the TV on", or even "turn the TV screen on"; setup correctly, *AutoVoice* would check for "TV..on", and act accordingly. (Sorry for the strange example, but that's about what I did, integrating it with my home equipment ;)

One possible "handicap" here: As *AutoVoice* relies on *Google Voice*, it would need a network connection to work. But the big plus: nothing to carry in your hands :)
> 1 votes

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Tags: remote-control
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# Question
Title: Sony Z1 Compact: will encrypting my phone disable the camera button?
I just bought a Sony Z1 Compact with Android 4.4. It has a special camera button on the side. When the phone is off, you can press this button for a longer time, and the camera apps opens directly, even when you have a PIN lock. The lock is not disabled, only for this app. So after making a picture, when you try to open the image, you first have to enter the PIN.

I would like to encrypt the phone, but I'm afraid that this will disable this function. Does anybody knows how this works?

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**Update: I encrypted the phone plus external SD card, and the camera button still works.**

# Answer
I am pretty sure that you wont lose the functionality of lock screen camera. But check once before encrypting because you need to hard reset/repair to decrypt xperia phones.
> 0 votes

# Answer
What about, if you transfer your data to a computer, then you try to encrypt your phone and if it works, you can transfer data from computer to phone. If it doesn't works, you can still hard reset it.
> -2 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, camera, encryption, sony-xperia-z1
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S4: what application is responsible for "Time to home" notices?
On my Samsung Galaxy S4, I constantly get notifications "Time to home XXX minutes". They are not only useless for me, but also apparently some app is accessing my location, internet, and is draining my battery.

I couldn't find out what is responsible for that. What app is showing that messages, and how to turn it off?

# Answer
Google Now, you can disable in the settings of the "Search" app.
> 4 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, services, location-services
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# Question
Title: Phone takes up to 20 secs between click on phone number and actual call, receive multiple times the same sms
My phone is behaving oddly and I don't understand what is going on.

It started a few days ago. When I click on a phone number or a contact (that link to his phone number to call directly), the list of last called number is correctly updated, the click is effective, but the actual call begins about 20 seconds later ! If I click multiple time on the phone number, it will call this number multiple times, but after the laps of 20 seconds.

Moreover, I found another bug that started the same day. When someone sends me an sms, I receive it multiple times, like 10/15 times, throughout the day (not at once). It's like I receive a new sms every hours, but it's still the same.

I didn't installed any new app or didn't make any update of the OS just before.

I tried to reboot the phone but the problem is still here.

I'm wondering if it's a hardware issue that makes android buggy, or an update of an existing app that makes it behaving that way.

Here the list of installed apps :

* 9Gag
* Barcode Scanner
* GMail
* Google+
* Prey Anti Theft
* Andmade share
* Dropbox
* Endomondo (pro)
* Facebook
* Google Authenticator
* Google Drive
* Google Play Kiosque
* Google Play Musique
* Hangouts
* Headspace
* Jewels Star
* Maps
* Google Chrome
* Profile Flow
* Google Search
* Vocal search
* Skype
* Street view
* Super Sudoku
* Twitter
* Youtube

It's an HTC One, and I didn't rooted it or installed a specific ROM, it's the OS from the purchase.

Thank you for your help !!

# Answer
I know this is probably the last thing you want to do but a factory reset is probably the best thing to try.
> 1 votes

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Tags: bugs, htc-one
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# Question
Title: Use VLC (desktop) to play music while phone is plugged in
Can I use VLC (desktop) to play music while phone is plugged in to my PC via USB?
I have tried to open folder, but when I do, my phone isn't in MyCompter as a compatible device. Is there a plug in or something that will make this work?

Alternatively, is there any media player available that will play the music on my phone through my computer when it is plugged in VIA usb?

Thanks

# Answer
Right, I have done some playing around and I think I know the ~~answer~~ problem.

On older Android devices (I'm sure my old Desire HD worked like this), when you connected your device to the PC it showed up as a removable disk and was assigned a drive letter by Windows. The newer devices, including my Nexus 4 and HTC One, show up as a "Portable media device" and are not assigned a drive letter. When you try to add the file to VLC it is looking for a path to this file, however no path actually exists. If you opened the "Music" folder which is located on your device, from within Windows, and double clicked on one of the files, you may notice (I did 'cause my PC is pretty slow these days) Windows actually copies the file onto the PC; I guess to a temp folder somewhere (found the folder: `C:\Users\Jonny Wright\AppData\Local\Temp\WPDNSE\{00000001-0001-0001-0000-000000000000}`), and then plays the file from there.

In short, I don't think its a problem with VLC, or even Windows to be fair. Its the way device makers are allowing you to browse your device from within Windows, and I bet other OSes aswell.

Sorry, I don't think its possible unless you can get your PC to see your device as a "Removable storage" medium and assign it a drive letter.
> 3 votes

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Tags: usb-connection-mode, music, music-player
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# Question
Title: Flashing Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Android on Linux
Is there a way to flash my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with stock rom(Android KitKat 4.4.2) in Linux(any distribution)?

EDIT: I can't figure out how to flash this firmware with Heimdall. All I can find is different files and different devices.

EDIT:Here are the instructions building a Heimdall firmware package.

EDIT: I found a post on XDA saying that Heimdall doens't support KitKat 4.4.2, I got the same error as that guy:ERROR: Failed to send request to end PIT file transfer! ERROR: Failed to download PIT file! When trying to download the PIT file for my device.

# Answer
> 1 votes
For flashing Samsung devices on operating systems other than Windows, you might wish to take a look at our tag-wiki:

> Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung mobile devices

Thought your device doesn't seem to be explicitly mentioned as being "officially tested" on the projects homepage, the page writes:

> Users have reported success with a wide variety of Samsung's mobile phones and tablets from all around the world.

Heimdall (Source: WebUpd8.Org; click image for larger variant)

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**Update:** If Heimdall somehow doesn't fit your needs, according to our odin tag-wiki there's also JOdin3 which works browser based. Haven't tried that (no Sammy here), but might be worth a look.

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Tags: rom-flashing, 4.4-kitkat, linux, stock-android, samsung-galaxy-note-3
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# Question
Title: Why does my data plan need to be on to send pictures with text?
I don't understand why data is needed to send a picture with a text or to send a text to multiple recipients. These things did not need data on a dumb phone. They just used texting.

# Answer
Assuming you're speaking about the Short Message Service: For sending pictures *without* text, that's done via a special "signal channel", where exactly 160 bytes fit into a single package (hence the limit of 160 chars). But when you want to include more (more text, multi-media elements like pictures or video, or some other attachments), those "additional data" don't fit into this "package" – so your message is switched to MMS.

Other than SMS, MMS are sent and received via mobile data (often via a special Access Point configured in your device). So this is the reason why it requires your data plan to send "pictures with text": you basically switch to a different service. Details can be found behind the links, if needed.
> 4 votes

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Tags: photos
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# Question
Title: How do I prevent my phone from syncing contacts with Google with xPrivacy?
I have installed xPrivacy on my phone. Which rights for which app do I have to set?

# Answer
Why that complicated? There's no *Xprivacy* or other tool required to prevent your device from syncing contacts with Google. It's rather a question of your settings:

1. If on account creation you decided to "Backup your data with Google", you might want to re-consider this, as this might include more personal data than just your contacts
2. in *Settings→Accounts & Sync* you can define what should be synced with your online accounts (not restricted to Google). Switch off what you don't want to be synchronized.
3. in your contacts app, you can chose the "default storage". Using something other than "Google" here would also keep new entries from being sync'ed with Google. Note, however, that you cannot move existing entries between the several possible storages directly; you might need to export them, remove them, and (after switching your default storage) re-import them.

Btw: Same applies to your calendar. Except there I don't know of any export/import feature in the calendar app, so for this part you probably need a 3rd party app.
> 3 votes

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Tags: privacy, google-contacts
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# Question
Title: Save a draft message using 'hello sms' app
I have started using hello sms as my everyday SMS app and it is great. One problem though is I cannot work out how to save a draft message.

# Answer
If you want to save new message as draft, it works the following way:

* Open Hello SMS and click on '+' button.
* Type in your contacts & your message in their respective fields.
* You can exit app by pressing either 'back' button or 'home' button. Both way it handles the draft.
* Now when you again open app, just click on '+' button and you will have your previously entered contacts and your message body in their respective fields.

**UPDATE:**

If you want to save multiple drafts, it works the following way:

* Open thread of the recipient to whom you wanna send text and type in your message.
* You can exit app and when you return again, just open respective recipient's thread and you will find your draft message.

You can have multiple drafts for multiple contacts in their respective message threads.
> 1 votes

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Tags: sms, drafts
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title: Silencing a Whatsapp group

text:
# Question
Title: Silencing a Whatsapp group
I would like to stop receiving new message notifications from a certain Whatsapp group. Is it possible?

**Clarifications:**

* I don't want to leave the group.
* I don't want to turn off all Whatsapp notifications. There are other groups from which I still want to get notifications.
* I don't want to just mute the notification sound. What I want is to get rid of the group's notifications entirely.

# Answer
Since WhatsApp version 2.11.399 and above for Android you can disable notifications when group is muted.

Follow this:

* Open your group which you wanna mute.
* Now go in 'Options' \> 'Mute'.
* A dialog box will pop up and as of WhatsApp version 2.11.399 select the max period available to mute your group which is '**1 Year**'.
* **Untick** the 'Show Notifications' checkbox. Then click 'OK'.

You won't receive any notifications now from this group on your status bar.

<sub>(Click image to enlarge)</sub>
> 27 votes

# Answer
The only thing you can do is to go into the Whatsapp group you want to mute. Then select `Menu` \> `Mute` \> `1 Year` and uncheck `Show notifications`.
> 16 votes

# Answer
Unfortunately there is no solution where you disable notifications from one group and not the other.

However, if your question was "I want to get notifications only for individual messages and not group messages" (which was my situation that drove me to this page), here is an answer that may be helpful for other people browsing this page:

* Disable all WhatsApp notifications from Settings-\>Apps-\>WhatsApp.
* Open WhatsApp and enable *popup notifications* for message notifications (not group notifications).

Now, messages from individuals will appear as popup messages on your phone, so you sure won't miss them. Other than this, WhatsApp won't bug you for anything else, including notifications of group messages.
> 4 votes

# Answer
**In iPhone**, you can solve the problem. Open group conversation. Click on group icon, then custom notification change for custom notification on. Change to sound silent and no vibration.

**In Android**, you can't solve the problem; only by turn off all notifications.
> 2 votes

# Answer
In the Group Info page, go to "Custom Notification", then change it to disable sound, and disable Alert. maybe that will help?
> 0 votes

# Answer
In essence you're asking about how to accomplish something with a specific piece of software that isn't a part of the native functions in that piece of software. It's like asking "how do I log into ICQ with Skype" -- well, it's not going to happen unless you can modify Skype to begin with. Unless Whatsapp is open source and you can hire a developer to write the function you need for you, or there is other software available for accessing the Whatsapp network where this functionality exists or can be added, you're not going to solve this no matter how high of a bounty you set on it.

The most pragmatic and realistic approach is to bug the Whatsapp developers about this until they add the function you want to the software (or stop forcing notifications).
> 0 votes

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Tags: settings, notifications, whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: Replacing the system partition without touching the kernel?
So I have an android phone that I'd like to put a clean rom onto, but it looks like there aren't any good kernels ported to it yet. I've done some reading into the android architecture, and come to the conclusion that it could be possible to simply leave the kernel as-is, and flash a new (standard) system on the device.

Is this idea at all viable, or am I missing something? And if it is viable, does anyone have any tips to how I might go about it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
It is viable, as there are custom ROMs I've seen that contains the original kernel but different system files. There is a catch though: If for example your device ships with CyanogenMod and you want to put PA on it, you'll have to get your hands dirty with the ramdisk as each ROM needs slightly different init\* files to boot.

As for installing the ROM, you'll need to put it in a ZIP file and include a `META-INF` folder which will contain the files responsible for the correct ROM flash, e.g. `updater-script`.

The full procedure is too long to mention here, so I'd say you should head over to XDA to get the info you need.

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Tags: rom-flashing, kernel, system
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# Question
Title: HTC One SV: Preditive dictionary turns "I was" into "I WAS" every time. How can I turn this off?
Whenever I type "I was", the preditive dictionary chooses "WAS" as the first choice, rather than "was". However, it does not do this if I type "was" on its own, only if it follows "I." Obviously this is very annoying when typing out quick replies on my phone. I have next word prediction turned off, "WAS" does not appear in my dictionary so cannot be deleted. Why is it doing this only with this phrase, and how can I turn it off?

# Answer
In your keyboard settings there should be a "My dictionary" or "My words" or something similar, in there should be all of the words you have added to AutoCorrect, if "WAS" is there, delete it, if not add "was".
> 1 votes

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Tags: htc, htc-sense, auto-correct, text-prediction
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# Question
Title: Does Nexus 7 has Bluetooth Smart technology?
I've read here http://www.bluetooth.com/Pages/Bluetooth-Smart-Devices-List.aspx among other pages that it has this technology, but i'm trying to connect to a beacon with it and the app says that "Device does not have Bluetooth Low Energy".

Are there maybe any Nexus 7 devices without this kind of bluetooth or what is the problem?

The device is updated and the beacons are working because i can find them with other devices.

# Answer
I assume you're referring to the 2012 version of the Nexus 7? Although the hardware is capable of supporting Bluetooth LE (as suggested by the link in your question), Google never certified it as such and so the stock ROM does not support it.

There is an answer to a similar question on stackoverflow which appears to suggest that CyanogenMod (and maybe other custom ROMs) has added support for Bluetooth LE on the 2012 Nexus 7.
> 7 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, bluetooth, bluetooth-le
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to unload built-in kernel module?
I have a kernel with built-in module that I want to replace. I have built a .ko and tried to insmod it, but it failed since the kernel was already built with it.

Is it possible to do this?

# Answer
> 4 votes
No. Built-in drivers aren't modules, they are built-in (hence the name). If it's not showing in lsmod, you can't get rid of it short of building a new kernel.

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Tags: kernel
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title: External storage media setting

text:
# Question
Title: External storage media setting
I have a samsung Galaxy S4 with an external 64Gb class 10 micro SD card. How can I set the settings to have all media (photos, movies, music) stored automatically in the external card when a pic is taken or files are downloaded?

# Answer
\[ROOT ONLY\]

A third party solution would be the App FolderMount. That way it is possible to move all the media folders one by one to the external SD Card and mount them on top of the internal folders.
> 1 votes

# Answer
As I already shortly pointed out in my comment to the question itself: Android has no centralized setting for that, it has to be configured for each app separately – provided the app supports it. Unfortunately, such a setting is not even featured by all apps, so for some it might be impossible.
> 0 votes

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Tags: settings, samsung-galaxy-s-4, storage, media-files
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# Question
Title: How to connect to adhoc wifi on Nokia XL
Is there a way I can connect Nokia XL phone to adhoc wifi created using my laptop. I've had Nokia 900 which connected & Nokia N8 connects to the same wifi hotspot while none of Samsung (Android) devices do.

How about Android powered Nokia XL? Please share your experience if you have a workaround.

Thanks

# Answer
> 2 votes
I would wonder if the *Nokia XL* makes an exception here – but as you can find out by other questions tagged and our ad-hoc tag-wiki, Android itself doesn't support this type of networks by default. Usually, solutions involving this require access on the device (which again does not ship by default) – and in most areas voids your device's warranty.

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Tags: wi-fi, wifi-hotspot, ad-hoc-networks, nokia-xl
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title: ERRORLEVELs in adb push and pull

text:
# Question
Title: ERRORLEVELs in adb push and pull
I need to execute adb commands from DOS batch files, but I need to know if the push and pull commands were successful. Do these commands return an ERRORLEVEL, or some other environment variable to determine of the push or pull was successful?

# Answer
According to the source code for ADB push and pull commands, they return 0 for success and 1 for failure. I have not tried this in batch files, so cannot comment on accuracy.
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, command-line
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# Question
Title: ssh: No controlling tty: open /dev/tty: No such device or address
When connecting from PC/Cygwin via SSH (over WiFi) to phone, I am always greeted with the following macabre message:

```
$ ssh -T root@192.168.1.100 -p 50000
Authenticated with partial success.
root@192.168.1.100's password:
/system/bin/sh: No controlling tty: open /dev/tty: No such device or address
/system/bin/sh: can't find tty fd
/system/bin/sh: warning: won't have full job control
root@android:/ $

```

I know the device is there, and I have also tried various `chmod` permissions.

The problem is that I cannot use `stty` (or anything related to `tty`s) to set my terminal environment variables, and therefore I cannot use command line TAB completion or arrow-up, to fetch last command, or using `CTRL-C/D/Z` etc. I've also tried to play with various `set -o` options, to no avail.

Now the strange thing is that this problem is not at all present when using a local shell through the Android terminal Emulator app, which seem to correctly assign a pseudo terminal with full job control.

I've been searching high and low for how to resolve this, but gotten nowhere. My Samsung phone is using an SELinux (AOS 4.2.2) enabled version and I'm rooted with CF-Auto-Root (v1.94), and using the latest `ADB`. The stock mksh is `@(#)MIRBSD KSH R40 2011/10/07` and thus perhaps not fully compatible with SEL AOS's, but I cannot find a newer (~R49) MKSH ARM binary, to try with.

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**EDIT-1**: I am using SSH server.

**EDIT-2**: I just tried SSHelper which seem very nice (although 6 x larger). But it is unstable and show similar issues in the web log: `PTY allocation request failed on channel 0`

**EDIT-3**: After login (with new sshd server) with: `ssh -T dummy@192.168.1.10 -p 2222`, I loose prompt, but shell access is still ok. then running `su -c /system/bin/sh -i` give me back the correct *su* prompt # and checking `set -o` gives:

```
u0_a202@MSM8960:home # set -o
Current option settings
allexport      off  login          off  nounset        off  verbose        off
bgnice         off  markdirs       off  physical       off  vi             off
braceexpand    on   monitor        on   posix          off  vi-esccomplete off
emacs          on   noclobber      off  privileged     off  vi-tabcomplete on
errexit        off  noexec         off  restricted     off  viraw          off
gmacs          off  noglob         off  sh             off  xtrace         off
ignoreeof      off  nohup          on   stdin          on
interactive    on   nolog          off  trackall       off
keyword        off  notify         off  utf8-mode      off

```

But TAB is still directly interpreted as a TAB character and not command-line completion.

**EDIT-4**: This must be a SELinux / SEAndroid related issue, as when I disable SELinux **Enforcing** by setting it to **Permissive**, I loose the ability to SU, but all normal shell terminal controls are working. The way to do this is by issuing: `su 0 setenforce 0` in whatever shell you can get, and then logout and login again. This will last until you reboot phone.

**EDIT-5**: From what I understand, using the `ssh -t` option, is used to force allocation of a pseudy-terminal, and terminates the connection if that fails. Thus it fails when pty is blocked in "*Enforcing*" mode, while using `ssh -2` is accepted with minimal difference in error when using `-vvv` to debug.

```
$ ssh -t dummy@192.168.1.10 -p 2222 -vvv
...
dummy@192.168.1.10's password:
debug3: packet_send2: adding 64 (len 51 padlen 13 extra_pad 64)
debug2: we sent a password packet, wait for reply
debug1: Authentication succeeded (password).
Authenticated to 192.168.1.10 ([192.168.1.10]:2222).
debug1: channel 0: new [client-session]
debug3: ssh_session2_open: channel_new: 0
debug2: channel 0: send open
debug1: Requesting no-more-sessions@openssh.com
debug1: Entering interactive session.
debug2: callback start
debug2: fd 3 setting TCP_NODELAY
debug3: packet_set_tos: set IP_TOS 0x10
debug2: client_session2_setup: id 0
debug2: channel 0: request pty-req confirm 1
debug2: channel 0: request shell confirm 1
debug2: callback done
debug2: channel 0: open confirm rwindow 0 rmax 32768
debug2: channel_input_status_confirm: type 100 id 0
PTY allocation request failed on channel 0

```

Not accepted, but this next one give me a shell without any prompt.

```
$ ssh -2 dummy@192.168.1.10 -p 2222 -vvv
...
PTY allocation request failed on channel 0
debug2: channel 0: rcvd adjust 2097152
debug2: channel_input_status_confirm: type 99 id 0
debug2: shell request accepted on channel 0
Linux 3.4.0-2340422 armv7l

```

This behavior is convincing me to think it is directly related to the SELinux blocking `pty` access. But I have no idea how and where this is done.

**EDIT-6**: Yep, there it is. I just found the SELinux policy denial in the `audit.log` file in: */data/misc/audit/audit.log*

```
audit(1401291488.480:203): avc:  denied  { setattr } for  pid=11441 comm="sshelper_sshd" name="0" dev="devpts" ino=3 scontext=u:r:untrusted_app:s0 tcontext=u:object_r:untrusted_app_devpts:s0 tclass=chr_file VE=SEPF_GT-I9195_4.2.2_0022_M
audit(1401291488.480:203): arch=40000028 syscall=15 per=840000 success=no exit=-13 a0=beffd438 a1=190 a2=27da a3=c0000000 items=1 ppid=8499 pid=11441 auid=4294967295 uid=10202 gid=10202 euid=10202 suid=10202 fsuid=10202 egid=10202 sgid=10202 fsgid=10202 tty=(none) ses=4294967295 comm="sshelper_sshd" exe="/data/data/com.arachnoid.sshelper/bin/sshelper_sshd" subj=u:r:untrusted_app:s0 key=(null)
audit(1401291488.480:203):  cwd="/"
audit(1401291488.480:203): item=0 name="/dev/pts/0" inode=3 dev=00:09 mode=020600 ouid=10202 ogid=10202 rdev=88:00 obj=u:object_r:untrusted_app_devpts:s0

```

So how to fix this?

# Answer
You are using `ssh -T` which prevents tty(4) allocation. Without a controlling `tty`, many things do not work – without any `tty` at all, a lot more things do not work.

Do note that your original problem is not due to the lack of a controlling tty, but due to the lack of a pty/tty pair allocation.

What you are having here is basically input line “editing” – in your case, not-editing – on the SSH *client* side, which is then transferred over ssh to the Android device.

**Try with** `ssh -t` (lower-case `t`, note the difference). I can locally reproduce your problem by running `ssh -T localhost mksh -i`, which also leads to a shell without any input line editing, so pty/tty allocation is the way to solve, here.

I assume, from the edits on the question, that `/dev/ptmx` exists and `/dev/pts` is mounted already, and that this is an SELinux problem.

Setting `$TERM` will solve nothing here: it is merely there to tell programs that use termcap or curses (mksh uses neither) which physical terminal (or emulation thereof) is connected to the `tty` device. `mksh` uses a `tty` for command line editing if it's there, and disables command line editing if it's not there.

**You need to edit your SELinux policies to allow the SSH server to allocate a pty/tty pair (or even several ones) per connection.**

(This answer has been edited to fold in the comments from this and the original question, and to reflect some edits to the question.)
> 2 votes

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, ssh, selinux
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# Question
Title: How do I take a shot without the volume display on screen?
How do I take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy 10.1 without the volume display showing on screen?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I assume you're on TouchWiz and are trying to take a screenshot by using Vol - and Power.

On TouchWiz it's Home + Power.

# Answer
> 0 votes
there are many free app on the Play Store that can acquire a screenshot without pressing any physical button on your phone. Please take a look there: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.icecoldapps.screenshoteasy. Hope to help you!

# Answer
> 0 votes
I have battled this issue ever since they pushed Android version 4.2.2. On my Galaxy Tab model GT-P5113 the `power` \+ `volume down` would work only about once every 10-20 attempts. Since the new build was pushed last week I checked it again. Now the screen shot does not work at all.

But I gave up long ago and came up with a solution. I use my Samsung Victory telephone to take a picture of the tablet and send that to the tablet to by whatever share method is handy.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Press `Vol -` plus `Power` button at the same time.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-tab-10, screenshots
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# Question
Title: Nexus 5 with an English interface and a Hebrew keyboard
I can't figure out how to set a Hebrew keyboard while using an English interface in my Nexus 5. The only way I have found to switch to a Hebrew keyboard was changing the language of the interface to Hebrew.

Is it possible to have them both without a third party app?

# Answer
> 8 votes
Yes you can do this. For this, I am assuming you are using the stock Google keyboard.

Open Settings and tap on Language & Input. Tap on the settings icon next to Google Keyboard. Tap Input Languages at the top. Deselect "Use System Language" and then select any keyboard languages you wish to use.

Now in the keyboard, the space bar will display the current selected language. To change to one of the other active languages, press and hold the space bar and select the language you wish to use.

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Tags: keyboard, languages, nexus-5, hebrew
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title: Camera App keeps on updating

text:
# Question
Title: Camera App keeps on updating
Google made their camera app update available on the play store. This update does replace the system app.

BUT I do not want that update, since I use the countdown-timer, wich is not available after the update.

So I went into app-mgmt, deinstalled the update, unchecked notify-updates.

But - it still keeps updating that app from time to time.

I even disabled the general option in play to notify me when updates are available. That disabled updates for ALL apps.

After manually updating all other apps - guess what was updated again automatically?

Yes - camera.

So how can I permanently disable that specific update?

# Answer
> 2 votes
The notify when updates are available option has no effect on auto updating apps. You need to disable "Auto Update Apps" right below that option. Also, in the Play Store, go to the camera app listing and tap the menu button (either physical menu key if equipped or the 3-dot menu in the top right) and make sure "Auto Update" is not checked for the camera app. This should prevent it from updating. Keep in mind this update will still appear in your list of app updates in the Play Store, so you will be unable to use the "Update All" function since this will include the camera app in the apps to be updated.

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Tags: updates, 4.4-kitkat, nexus-4, camera
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to determine the charging current available?
I have a Moto X that has recently stopped charging while in its car dock, even though it indicates that it's charging. I will diagnose the problem by eliminating the USB cable, the dock, and the 12-\>5V converter one at a time, but I have to use the phone for a while to determine whether it's charging or discharging after each step. Is there an app or other way to determine how fast the phone is charging or discharging?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try CurrentWidget.

It's a widget that you can configure to show not only the current but also the temperature and voltage.

If that doesn't work (as what seems to be the case with modern devices), Ampere is worth a look. From the XDA post, the Moto X 2014 is supported - I'm not sure if you have that model, though.

Also, from the app thread:

> If your Lollipop device (or later) shows 0 all the time: There are Lollipop devices which don't have a working power profile (the new Lollipop interface to get the measured current). But on some of them is the old interface still present and maybe also working. Please use the settings option "Old measurement method" in this case. You can force the app with it to use the old interface, if the Lollipop device has at least one. Maybe it helps...

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# Question
Title: I move a folder in Android root directory to SDcard directory in internal phone memory. Is there a way to restore it back?
I move a folder in the Android root directory to SDcard directory in the internal phone memory. The folder was `custpack` in the root directory and the phone will not boot now.

I can still access a recovery mode, but it only has a stock recovery from the manufacturer. No custom recovery available for my phone.

* Is there any way I can grab contents of the SDcard directory using developers tools?

One of the menus in the stock recovery is to ADB side load file name.

* Is there any hope I can access the phone memory using a PC somehow and restore the folder?

In the Android stock recovery menu, I have the option to install package from an SD card. The phone does have an SD card slot.

* Is it possible to create a zip file that will some how restore the `custpack` folder back to root directory? I do have the deleted folder in my PC.

# Answer
One method you can try is download and use Aroma File Manager. It's a recovery based file manager. Means you can access all files and do all file operations like cut, move etc.

But not sure if it will work on un rooted device. But you can try.
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, 4.1-jelly-bean, file-system
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# Question
Title: self-signed certificate install claims success, but android acts as if cert isn't there
I am trying to install the self-signed certificate for my web server in Android 4.3. I have the .crt file in the root of the SD card (which is actually emulated as I have no SD card in the slot).

To install the certificate I go to Setting -\> General -\> Security -\> Credential Storage -\> Install from device storage.

I get a dialog box showing the name of the certificate (the filename minus the .crt extension) which I can modify (but don't), a "used for" pull down with "VPN and apps" selected and text at the bottom of the dialog which informs "Package contains: one user certificate". Everything looks okay, so I click "Ok". The dialog goes away and a toast message pops up with "\[name\] installed".

However if I immediately go to "Trusted credentials and select "User" there is nothing there! The new cert is also not under "System" but I would not expect it there. If I go to a browser after this and try going to my web site, I still get the warning that the site's certificate is not trusted. I have also tried rebooting, but it doesn't make a difference.

What am I doing wrong? The complete lack of error messages isn't helpful. Is it possible my certificate is in the wrong format? I have tried using the .crt file in the server's ssl directory and I have tried converting it to DER format.

Update: I read somewhere that Android requires certificates to be in p12 format, so I converted the Apache2 certificate to p12 using the following command:

```
openssl pkcs12 -export -inkey server.key -in server.crt -out ~/server.p12

```

I then repeated the above steps, got the same success message, and then proceeded to still not see the certificate in the user credentials and I still get the untrusted certificate error from the mobile browser.

# Answer
I had the same problem getting Android to really install the certificate, until I found this site which describes a method that worked for me. It boils down to the following steps:

1. Create a private key and public x509 certificate with v3\_req extensions and enabled as a CA:

`sudo openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:4096 -keyout /etc/ssl/private/my_site.key -out /etc/ssl/certs/my_site.crt -reqexts v3_req -extensions v3_ca`
2. Convert the certificate to DER format, which is understood by Android:

`sudo openssl x509 -in /etc/ssl/certs/my_site.crt -outform der -out my_site.der.crt`
3. Use any method to get the `my_site.der.crt` to your Android device - I found it easy to just have the file hosted by my web server and download it via the Android browser, which then automatically lets you install it.

Although I would've liked step 1 to be broken into two (1a. generation of private key and 1b. generation of public certificate), I didn't invest too much time investigating how to do that. Please let me know in a comment if you found a way that works, thanks.

(Rather than add a comment, I feel this really belongs as part of the answer for future reference, so I am editing it in. --Michael)

Instead of creating a certificate enabled as a CA, I created a self-signed CA and then re-signed my existing key/csr with the new CA. Then I added the self-signed CA to Android and voila! It worked!

Generating the self-signed CA:

```
openssl genrsa -out rootCA.key 4096
openssl req -x509 -new -nodes -key rootCA.key -days 3650 -out rootCA.pem

```

Re-signing an existing CSR I had from creation of the key from the

```
openssl x509 -req -in existing.csr -CA rootCA.pem -CAkey rootCA.key -CAcreateserial -out existing.crt -days 3649

```

Now using a modified form of your second command I converted the CA certificate to DER form:

```
openssl x509 -in /etc/apache2/ssl/rootCA.pem -outform der -out ~/rootCA.der.crt

```

The great thing about this is, any additional untrusted certificates that are now re-signed with the new self-signed CA will now be trusted on any device than has the new CA installed without needing to install anything else. This doesn't exactly solve the problem of trusting sites you have no control over, but it might make it easier if you have any influence over (say) your IT department for an internal server or something.
> 20 votes

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Tags: 4.3-jelly-bean, certificates, https
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# Question
Title: How do I update my Samsung Galaxy Europa?
What is the latest official firmware for Samsung Galaxy Europa? I am currently on 2.2 Froyo at the moment. Can I update it using Samsung Kies, or do I need to update from somewhere else?

# Answer
> 0 votes
No, you are currently running the latest version of Android for your device without flashing a custom ROM.

If you are interested in flashing a custom ROM a port of CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android version 4.2.1 Jelly Bean) has been made for your device, all information and installation guide can be found here.

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Tags: updates, samsung-europa
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# Question
Title: How to see hidden files/folders on android internal storage over USB
I have a windows 7 pc and a Sony Experia Z android phone. I use a downloader app to download files to the phone, and then hook it up to USB to copy to the computer.

The only problem is sometimes the files+folders do not show. I moved the download folder into DCIM folder (the camera pictures folder, which is always visible), and now the FOLDER appears, but all the files inside it are hidden. How can I get windows to show ABSOLUTELY EVERY file and folder on the phone?

Things I have tried:

* USB Debugging mode.
* A different browser on the windows operating system (Total Commander - Same problem, empty folder)
* Windows explorer settings are set to show all files, folders and hidden system files.
* Resetting the phone

Can someone answer this? I really need a totally working solution. One time I turned on USB debugging and it worked, but today it has not. I need a 100% solution as this is the only way I can download large files from the internet.

I have no router, no 3rd party internet provider and no wifi. I dont know what the android version is, it is just the default one the "Sony xperia Z" came with, and I cannot update the android version, because I dont have wi-fi.

# Answer
> 1 votes
One option may be to go in with ADB this can usually see the file system without much of an issue. So you can look into how to hook it up to your phone (the link above will get you started), and once you are connected copy the files over command line.

Another possibly easier option would be to put a file explorer app on your phone and and transfer the files locally to another visible location on your phones file system.

EDIT:

This may be a bit of a weird one, but if you put this code: `*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*`

into your dialer, it should give a file copy screen which may give you the desired result.

The code is from this post.

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Tags: usb, windows
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title: Tasker: Notify before executing task

text:
# Question
Title: Tasker: Notify before executing task
I'm making a task to hot boot every 3 hours.

Currently, I have a profile set to this:

Trigger: Every 3 hour \+ Display off

Task: Hot Boot (I'm using 3rd-party plugin)

How do I create a profile if I want to be notified by Tasker whether to run the task or not if I'm using the phone (e.g. screen display is on)?

Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 0 votes
A good resource on questions like this is the Tasker UserGuide (link goes to the "actions" page here). Quoting:

> **Menu**
> Show a selection dialog and perform a different action depending on which item the user selects.

Sounds like exactly matching your purpose, though I haven't tried it. You can even specify a default action, which then would be executed on timeout as well (i.e. when you didn't notice the menu "in time").

The Menu Element belongs to Tasker Scenes. Please refer to the UserGuide Index and check the "Scene" section for closer information, if needed.

You should be able to combine (or wrap) this with an IF statement in case you only want to be asked on a given condition like "Display On".

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Tags: notifications, tasker
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# Question
Title: Cannot get Moto G to output over SlimPort adapter
I am having a problem getting a display to my Panasonic TV from my Moto G when I connect it using a SlimPort adapter. I connected the HDMI cable to the HDMI 2 port. I connected the phone to the SlimPort adapter and the adapter to the HDMI cable. I changed to HDMI 2 on the TV. Nothing displays. Is this because my Moto G phone has limited capabilities, or what could be the problem?

# Answer
SlimPort is not supported on the Moto G (nor is MHL). You can find a list of compatible devices on the SlimPort website.
> 1 votes

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Tags: hdmi, motorola-moto-g, slimport
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title: adb shell su: permission denied

text:
# Question
Title: adb shell su: permission denied
I was trying to unlock my android phone by adb installed. I tried to followed these steps:

```
adb devices adb shell cd data/system su rm *.key

```

But when I typed and enter `su`, it's showing permission denied. My phone is also rooted, but I don't know why after entering `su` it's showing permission denied.

Can you please tell what extra steps I have to do so that I don't get permission denied?

# Answer
Most superuser apps don't allow adb su access by default. Depending on the app you used the option may vary in location, but basically you need to go to settings in the superuser app and change it from "apps only" to "apps and adb." This should allow you to use su in an adb shell.
> 7 votes

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Tags: adb, htc, superuser, pattern-lock
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title: Galaxy S2 Skyrocket acting very strange

text:
# Question
Title: Galaxy S2 Skyrocket acting very strange
My Android GS2 Skyrocket problems began with battery error "Charging stopped due to battery temperature" so I bought a new OEM battery which I hoped would solve but it hasn't.

Phone is not rooted and I'm not sure what processing is being used. Every time I've checked for an update...never had to since I received my phone.

The phone powers up with new battery but now I can't get past the unlock pattern. It doesn't recognize my gmail login or password. I bought an app to help with the unlock pattern but its not working as it should due to phone error somewhere. It won't even let calls ring through, goes straight to voicemail.

I noticed the when the phone restarts, the date and time are not current anymore. It resets to January 1st, 6 pm. I have notice a Google Play error now when it starts back up which may be reason why the Unlock Pattern app I just bought isn't working properly.

Not quite a brick, I don't want to do a factory reset because I will lose everything new since last backup.

Any ideas or solutions, before I send off for repair or buy a new phone..I really don't want to..

Thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are obviously some serious issues with your configuration and possibly (the battery issue) the device. If you cannot access the device with the pattern or your Gmail login, you will need to factory reset it. With all the other issues you are having, it is probably your best option anyway. Plus if you send it for repair, that will be the first thing that gets done to it anyway.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2
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# Question
Title: Unable to view videos - Message: "sorry, video cannot be played"
I have a strange issue. I have downloaded some WMV files on my Android to watch them while offline. I watched some of them and now all of a sudden I see "sorry, video cannot be played". None of the videos work any more, not even the ones I watched.

How can I fix this? Please don't suggest WMV players. It worked, now it no longer works and I want to fix it. Reboot didn't help either.

Any clues?

(HTC Wildfire S)

# Answer
> 2 votes
I had this problem with videos that used to play and then simply don't anymore. It's not your video player or the video format, its something screwy with Android's file system.

Solution:

Download Rescan Media app from Google Play store. Install and run, but do not enable the auto-close feature; just run it then minimize. Your files should play now.

# Answer
> 2 votes
! discovered MP4 videos from an external sources sometimes have too high of resolution. You need a converter (many free versions on-line) to reduce the size to an acceptable size.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Wait for the next update, or download VLC Player in the meantime.

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Tags: video, files, media-player, system-error
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# Question
Title: Will updating an app with a sideloaded apk delete app data?
I have an application and I want to update it . I have downloaded latest version apk and I would like to know if i sideload the latest apk would I loose old application data .

# Answer
No. If you don't uninstall the existing app, and you use `adb install` to install the new APK, the existing app data will be preserved.

**Note that you can only do this if the package names match and the old and new APKs are signed with the same developer certificate:**

* If the package names don't match, then both versions will be installed side-by-side, and the new one won't have access to the old one's data. This might happen if the developer has slightly different variants for the app depending on the distribution channel (e.g. a variant for Google Play, and another for direct APK download).
* If the signatures don't match, then installation will fail with an error message telling you that's what went wrong. The only way to fix that is to use an APK signed by the original developer.
> 3 votes

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Tags: apk, side-loading
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# Question
Title: How to end call via adb in android 2.2.1?
Im creating small call center like system based on pyadb.

I was developing for my phone which has custom SlimKat ROM - kitkat based. To call i do :`adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.CALL -d tel:xxxxxxxxx`

To end the call i do `input keyevent KEYCODE_ENDCALL` and it works like a charm on my phone.

But now my boss want's to use old htc wildfire (buzz) with android 2.2.1 On this phone `adb input keyevent KEYCODE_ENDCALL` gives me '\[1\] Killed ...\`- error. I tried to use keycode number instead of KEYCODE\_ENDCALL, like this:

`adb shell input keyevent 6`-

this is not giving error but does not have any effect on the phone.

Same for KEYCODE\_MUTE. Curiously KEYCODE\_CALL(7) is working as expected.

How can i make it work? Can i change adb commands in anyway? Or maybe installing CyanogenMod(7- I think is the newest for this phone) will help? Or is this lost fight and i need a newer phone for this?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Found that and it works for making and ending calls. Still looking for a way to mute Microphone.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, adb
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title: What application turn on wifi/GPS?

text:
# Question
Title: What application turn on wifi/GPS?
What application turn on wifi/GPS at specific moment (**adb logcat** or what tools to use, what strings look for)?

What installed application able to turn on wifi/GPS? Or more generally how I can get list of all installed application permissions by **adb**, **adb shell** or another tools from Android phone/SDK?

# Answer
Any app with the permission `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` can trigger GPS – unless you've explicitly switched off GPS location with your device settings. To scan for possible candidates, you can use a Permission checker. There's e.g. Permission explorer which allows you to browse installed apps by permissions, so you can limit your watch to relevant candidates.

<sup>*Permission Explorer:* categories, apps by permission; LBE (source: Google Play; click images for larger variants)</sup>

If your device is rooted, there are also other means. I'm e.g. using *LBE* to protect my privacy. Concerning location, I can restrict on a per-app base whether an app can always access it, never access it, or I want to be asked when it tries. The latter method should definitely bring up your culprit – and even in case you missed the event, there are always LBE's logs (accessible from inside the app) you can check.
> 1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, adb, usb-debugging, logging
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# Question
Title: Turn on Bluetooth if WiFi is not connected to some network and turn off WiFi after that using Tasker
I want to turn on Bluetooth if WiFi is not connected to some network and turn off WiFi after that using Tasker. I've managed to do that, but I have a problem.

First, Bluetooth turned on even if I was turning WiFi off manually, which is not what I wanted. I wanted Bluetooth to turn once I'm out of the home. So I added the "if not WiFi ~ on" clause to the "Bluetooth turn on" action. And this is working alright.

But now I have another problem. If I'm using "turn off WiFi in sleep mode", then after entering the sleep mode, Bluetooth is turned on. I don't want that.

How can I do what I really need to, which is if I'm on the street, then turn on Bluetooth and turn off WiFi?

# Answer
> 0 votes
This would require using a "custom variable" – let's call it `WANT_BT` for a reference – and some additional profile:

* on "monitor start", set an initial value for it. Which that is, depends on your usage: say you've got WiFi on usually, set it to `0` here, otherwise set it to `1` in this place. Experiment a little which is better fitting. Alternatively, make it depending on whether WiFi is on at this time. We'll interprete this as "Do we want BT to be turned on when WiFi switches off?" with "0" as "no" and "1" as "yes".
* in your sleep-mode profile, set it to `0` in the task. Optionally set it to `1` in the exit task (*Tasker* should restore the "before-value" automatically)
* in your BT task, check this variable *additionally* (i.e. "turn BT on if WiFi is off *and* `%WANT_BT%` is `1`")

You might have to adjust some other profiles triggering WiFi, but that should basically cover it: BT should only be turned on when "wanted". Even if you manually switch off WiFi via a toggle widget (or the shortcuts), BT would only turn on in situations where you WANT\_BT :)

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Tags: wi-fi, bluetooth, tasker
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# Question
Title: Can I set incoming calls to silent/vibrate, but still get an audible notification for texts?
Can I set incoming calls to silent/vibrate, but still get an audible notification for texts?

I'd like to be able to set my phone to silent for incoming calls, but still be able to hear incoming texts and other alerts. Is this possible?

Currently (still :( )running Android 4.0

# Answer
Settings-\> Sounds -\> Phone ringtone -\> None

Settings-\>Sounds-\> Default Notification Sound -\> Any ringtone

Check vibrate on ring

or you can go to the messaging app and set the ringtone from the menu
> 2 votes

# Answer
Yes, you can, by either going to your sound settings setting each tone individually (i.e., ringtone, notification tone, and media tone) or on your home screen just press your volume rocker and from there also you can set the volume differently for all the three.
> 0 votes

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Tags: notifications
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# Question
Title: Android 4.4.2 - How to not dismiss notification while checking the detail
I recently upgraded my phone to Galaxy S5. This phone has 4.4.2. One big inconvenience I have encountered so far is the way the event and notification work - the system automatically dismisses a notification when I tap on the notification to check the detail. Usually, I can only prioritize what I am doing and the upcoming events after seeing the event detail. But by tapping on the notification, the notification is dismissed and will not show up later, should I decide to ignore the notification for now.

Previously on 4.0, unless I mark a notification and tap on a dismiss button, the notification stays. I would like to keep the old behavior if possible.

# Answer
It's up to the app (developer) to set when the notification is dismissed (automatically when you touch it, or at some other time), so it sounds like the difference here isn't between the two Android versions, but between the calendar app you were using on your old phone, and the one on your new phone.

Because it's up to the app, it means you just need to find a calendar app where the event notifications behave the way you want (or where there's an option to control it).
> 3 votes

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Tags: notifications, 4.4-kitkat, calendar
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# Question
Title: Mobile network not available on unlocked Active
I purchased a "new" unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SGH-I537 phone on E-Bay. Everything works fine except when I use the phone with my local carrier SIM card. When I insert the SIM card and turn on my phone, the carrier name appears and I get full bars. I can make a call or two, but then the carrier name is gone and no bars. At times I get the message: "Mobile network not available". I can’t make any more calls and if I try to the whole phone freezes and I have to do a hard reset.

When I first turn it on and don't try to use the phone app, I can go into Mobile Network and see the list of my local carrier in Network operators. If I try again to go into Mobile Networks, the network bars go to zero and get the message "Insert SIM card to access network services."

I’ve tested the SIM card on my old phone and it works perfectly. I have checked and the frequencies are the same for my local carrier and AT&T's.

I would appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks.

# Answer
> 0 votes
First, make sure the APN settings on your phone are correct for your carrier. Next, try cleaning the SIM card's and phone's contacts. You should also try a different SIM to rule out a broken card (also try your current SIM in a different phone.)

If the problem persists - then it's most likely a hardware issue with the phone's SIM card connector. You may want to get in touch with Samsung to send the phone in for service.

The SIM card contacts on the phones are notoriously fragile, and can be easily damaged by using an adapter (Micro-to-Nano for example) that is either defective or simply improperly manufactured. If the adapter is not an exact fit, the contacts can get "caught" in the gap and bend or even break off during removal. It's possible this is what happened to the previous owner of your Galaxy S4.

This type of damage is usually not covered by manufacturer's warranty, but it won't hurt to try anyway. Worst case - there are SIM housing kits available for sale for the Galaxy S4, and ste-by-step replacement instructions on YouTube. It's fairly easy to replace this module on your own.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, hardware, samsung, sim-card, sim-unlocking
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# Question
Title: Disable showing password input characters with a physical keyboard?
I'm using a Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE running CyanogenMod 11.0M6.

When I use a physical bluetooth keyboard to type in password input fields, Android still displays one character at a time, which is a bit of a security concern.

Is there a way to disable this either globally (ie: even for soft keyboards) or specifically for external keyboards so that password characters are never shown as they are input?

# Answer
> 1 votes
In Android Settings, go to Security and uncheck "Make Passwords Visible." This will cause all password characters to be obfuscated, even as you type. It is a global option, so there is no way to set it for just one input method.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, keyboard
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# Question
Title: stock email: activesync/exchange: selecting which folders to sync
I have two devices getting email from the same exchange activesync server. same account.

One is an old 2.3.3 nexus, another is a samsung tablet with 4.1 (or newer, not 100% sure now.. it may be 4.2)

on the server i have lots of folders, in the following setting:

```
 - drafts
 - outbox
 - sent
 - trash
 - junk email
 - sync issues
   - server failure
   - sync issues 1
   - local failures
 - rss feed
 - FolderA
 - inbox
   - FolderB
   - FolderC
   - FolderD
   - FolderE

```

this is the inverse order it shows up on my outlook client... i don't think folders have an order as far as i can tell.

Anyway, on both devices, i get this:

```
 - drafts
 - outbox
 - sent
 - trash
 - junk email
 - sync issues
 - server failure
 - sync issues 1
 - local failures
 - rss feed
 - FolderC
 - FolderD
 - inbox

```

Note that `sync issues` was flattened. And that it choose two random folders (C and D) to display outside of INBOX.

now, i don't care for any of those folders! but I need `FolderA` and `FolderB` badly.

I already looked on all options on both devices, and there is nothing to select more folders. All I can do is hide the folders it arbitrarily selected already. I have already went trhu the info on How can I select which folders to sync via Exchange ActiveSync?

I also do not think it is related to options on the client, as both devices have the same two folders selected. It may be something on the server... maybe a flag telling that those are to be synced? It is not based on age, or alphabetical order. i tried right-cliking all the folders on outlook and looking for anything, but the properties of them all are the same.

I tried deleting the `Sync issues` folder on outlook (i can't delete the others such as RSS feed even never have any use for those)... and reprovisioned one of my devices... and even though i don't have the sync issues folder on my outlook anymore, it still synced when i removed/added the account back.

I can move both folders that i want in or out of INBOX, i don't care.

Any ideas on how to get rid of the unwanted folders and sync the wanted ones?

EDIT: I removed my account, renamed the to folders that do get synced to X\_folderC... wipped all data for the stock android app. recreated the account. and bam. it synced X\_folderC... i hate this phone.

So it is definitely something on the Folders meta data from exchange... how do i even check that? On the Samsung device with 4.1 or 4.2 i could generate a debug log of the app talking to exchange, what should i look for?

EDIT 2: i created a new folder, Folder\_D2, moved all mail from Folder\_D there, moved the rules to move email there, and deleted Folder\_D... now the phone has, Folder\_D and Folder\_D2!!! and still no sign of the folders i do want.

Also while doing it, i noticed that on the server email rules, the two top ones sent email folder\_C and folder\_D... so i thought this may be the deciding factor... so i moved the one that sends email to Folder\_A to the top of the rule list... but no luck. nothing have changed.

EDIT 3: finally found something! if i create a new folder, it syncs!!! so i can solve this recreating all folders I want synced. ...tedious but that should work. The ones not being synced are the ones migrated from the old exchange server... for some reason they have some property/flag that makes them not be synced on android. But i can't see anything from outlook.

# Answer
> 1 votes
solved while investigating to write a better question.

Apparently when the company migrated from some exchange version to another, something was set on the folders attributes that made android email application ignore it. Renaming the folder did not solve. Also comparing the attributes that are visible to the user between a folder that sync and one that does not sync reveals nothing.

Solution is to create a new folder, move the emails and updates the rules, and finally delete the old one.

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, 4.1-jelly-bean, 4.2-jelly-bean, exchange, stock-email-app
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title: Print screen in Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos

text:
# Question
Title: Print screen in Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos
How to Take Print Screen in Samsung Galaxy ace Duos? Can please some body help me.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The standard Android screenshot method is `Power Button` \+ `Home Button`

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, samsung-galaxy-ace, screenshots
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# Question
Title: Easiest way for testing the internal GPS
What is the easiest way to verify that the internal GPS module of an android device works correctly (possibly before buying some expensive navigation software)?

Geotagging a foto? Running some free diagnostic tool?

Please note that I'm referring to internal GPS, not the bluetooth ones or the A-GPS.

# Answer
If by internal GPS you mean the postion fix using GPS satellites, you can use "GPS Status & Toolbox" app to get a fix and also know how long it took to get the fix.
> 12 votes

# Answer
I'd say fire up Google Maps and see if you are where it says you are.
> 4 votes

# Answer
Depending on the model, you can get into the GpsSetup2 with the code `*#*#1472365#*#*` (works at least with Android 2.1 on a samsung galaxy 5 device), and inside it you go to:

```
Commands -> Get position -> Start GPS

```

where the device will try to connect to the satellites nearby, and will tell your position.
First time I did it, it took more than six minutes to get it done.
> 3 votes

# Answer
The (free) GPS Status app gives you all sorts of stats about your GPS, including time-to-first-lock, current accuracy, signal strengths, etc.
> 2 votes

# Answer
It's not always sufficient to confirm that the Maps app shows your location. You also need to ensure that your location is transmitted back to the server, otherwise real time navigation won't work. Under "Location and Privacy" there should be a setting "Location" which lets you choose either "E911 Only" or "Location On" or something similar to that. You need to have that set to Location On in order for real-time navigation to work.

In the custom ROM I last flashed, there's some kind of bug concerning GPS, and navigation doesn't work. In my settings I can't even find the option to toggle between E911 and "Location On". I really hate having to do this, because I like my current ROM for other reasons. But I'm going to have to go back to HydroRom because I really want to have navigation working.
> 2 votes

# Answer
GpsIsUp uses the GPS hardware exclusively and it has a handy user's guide
> 0 votes

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Tags: gps
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# Question
Title: Are those log files in /storage/sdcard0/log necessary?
On my SGS2 (GT-I9100, Android 4.1.2), 1.2GB of log files piled up in the folder

```
/storage/sdcard0/log

```

. I have almost no space left on the internal SD card and a lot of the space is used by those log files, so I want to get rid of them once and for all.

To give you an idea what's there, here are two examples of file names stored there:

```
dmesg_cp_boot_201405280100_24.log
logcat_cp_boot_radio_20140219173_53.log

```

Is it normal that those logfiles get saved there? I can simply delete them, but then new ones are written there anyways. Can I prevent that?

**UPDATE**:

The logfiles seem to have started appearing about a year ago. The file with the oldest date in the file name is `logcat_cp_boot_radio_201304060741_36.log`.

Most of the files have names of the form `logcat_cp_boot_radio_*.log`, but some are also called `dmesg_cp_boot_*.log` or `dmesg_cp_boot_done_*.log`, the latter two being completely empty files (0 bytes length).

# Answer
Usually the presence of `logcat_cp_boot_radio*.log` files point to an issue with the phone's modem. It's possible that when you first rooted the device you flashed a ROM which contained a modem firmware that was either old, or slightly incompatible with your current carrier. Besides amassing large amounts of these log files, you would see frequent disconnects and reconnects from cell and data services when the radio crashes and restarts.

While you can always keep deleting the log files every now and then to free up the memory, the larger issue will persist. In order to resolve the root cause of the RIL crash, you will need to install the proper radio firmware. These differ based on geographic location, and sometimes on the carrier.

The first step is to find the modem version that is currently installed on your phone. You can find this information in Settings -\> About phone, under the "Baseband version." It should start with "i19100", and then followed by some letters and numbers. The letters represent a geographic location:

> CE---\> Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
> DC---\> Thailand
> DD---\> India
> DX---\> Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam
> DZ---\> Malaysia, Singapore
> JA---\> South Africa
> JC---\> Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia
> JP---\> Arabic, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria
> JV---\> Tunisia, Turkey
> UG---\> North America
> UH---\> Latin America, The Caribbean
> XE---\> Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine
> XX---\> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
> XW---\> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom
> ZC---\> China, Hong Kong
> ZH---\> Hong Kong
> ZS---\> China, Hong Kong
> ZT---\> Taiwan

And the numbers represent the version, incremented alphabetically. You should find the latest modem version based on the country you are in, and then flash it on your phone using either Odin, or Recovery (must be a custom recovery like ClockworkMod or TWRP, for example.)

A quick Google search yielded this site which contains ClockworkMod-formatted modems for the Galaxy S2 I9100 variant for various countries. I'm not sure how recent it is, but this should start you off in the right direction.
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# Question
Title: Don't ask before terminating mobile data connection
My Samsung mobile phone (Android 4.x, released this year) keeps asking me every time if I **really** want to terminate my mobile data connection. No checkbox to remember the setting. That's annoying: More often than not I forget to confirm, and I'm on a data plan that charges per ping.

**EDIT**: The switch I'm using opens up when I swipe down from the very top of the display. I've seen this layout on my phone and on two other Samsung tablets, so I assume it's pretty standard.

Is there any setting to stop these messages once and forever? My question is kind of the opposite of https://android.stackexchange.com/q/67517/13266 .

# Answer
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I don't know if there's any *setting* for that (Samsung has certainly more than one device, and I don't know them all with all their specifics). But there are other means/approaches to this:

* you might try some of the toggle switches and widgets available on *Google Play*
* you could check for some automation tool like , which have the feature of toggling mobile data. At least *Tasker* permits to create widgets on the homescreen bound to specific tasks, so you could create a toggle-widget yourself

Both approaches should work independent of the device you're going to use them on.

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# Question
Title: How to Change Os from Nokia Lumia 710 with WP 7.5 to Any Os Android
Need Help to Change My Os from Windows Phone in nokia 710 to Any Android Os

# Answer
Whilst many phones such as the Nexus series work just like a PC and you can install multiple operating systems on them (Android / CyanogenMod / Ubuntu / Mer and so on), unfortunately the phone you have been sold is limited.

Microsoft deliberately blocks you from controlling the phone you paid for to make sure they can get even more money from you after you have already paid for the phone. They use a special security techniques which stop other systems from running on their phones and ensure that you only get software via their market place even if you would like to do something different. This basically means that you don't really own your phone, more sort of lease it from them.

Unfortunately they normally don't warn anyone about this when selling the phone.

Your best hope is to return your Windows phone to the shop and complain that you weren't warned Android wouldn't work on it at the time you bought it or that you didn't understand that that would block you from using Android applications. Since may people have this problem any reputable shop will accept the return although if you have waited a long time this might be a problem.

Then use the money you get back to buy a phone which is more open. A good place to start is the list of officially supported devices on the CyanogenMod page (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Devices) or almost anything called "Nexus".
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# Question
Title: Galaxy 4 - Remove widget from homescreen
I have a picture from my gallery in front of my wallpaper on my homescreen, it got there by accident while in my pocket. how can I get rid of this pic so all I see is my wallpaper? I've tried changing the wallpaper but the picture is still in front with the wallpaper behind it.

# Answer
> 1 votes
It's hard to say without seeing it, but what you describe sounds like you've added a *home screen widget* (a.k.a. *appwidget*). Long-press the widget to pick it up, and a delete icon will appear (it looks like a bin or an X). Drag-and-drop the widget onto the delete icon.

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# Question
Title: "My Places" in Google Maps
I want to mark "My Places" from my Android tablet but can't find the option in Google Maps. Are there any alternative apps? If possible, how can I edit my earlier marked places and / or find their longitude and latitude?

# Answer
Have you tried with google maps engine ?
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