title: Bricked (Hard?) Android I5510 recovery

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# Question
Title: Bricked (Hard?) Android I5510 recovery
I was attempting to install ClockworkMod and CynogenMod10 for my phone using odin.

I followed the steps listed here

http://nguyenkieuhung1984.blogspot.in/2012/02/odin-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-551\_01.html

And used 5.0.2.6\_CWM\_recovery\_Gingerbread\_willing.tar (Admittedly this was stupid since my phone was running froyo, But I wasn't able to find the froyo build for this, the links are all dead.)

And now I think I'm hard-bricked. Neither adb, nor odin, nor Linux can see/recognize the device.

I've already tried a list of things \- power+home+Volume-up (Nothing happens, flashes at the samsung screen and stays there) \- Power+W (Takes me to little kernel mode, still no detection by any of the tools) \- Power+T (same result as power+Home+Vol-up) \- Power+Q (") \- Power+A (")

Any Idea what can be done here? I'm absolutely running out of ideas about what to do. Any help is appreciated.

# Answer
> -1 votes
turn it off and then, when you are turning it on press power + q in same time.

# Answer
> -2 votes
Odin, firmware, no battery no usb cord, put the battery on, power+e for 10 seconds, connect to pc, and odin maybe will recognize it.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, cyanogenmod, rom-flashing, clockworkmod-recovery, unbricking
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# Question
Title: How can I remove all deleted messages from mail trash folder on default email app
This question has already been asked here but no satisfactory answers were given. Some say to go to trash folder and select mails one by one then delete; I will NOT select 250 mails one by one!! Others say to go to the mail providers web site... if I wanted to do that then I would not ask this question. Anyway, even if I do that (I'm not talking about g-mail, but other providers I have accounts with) the mails will remain physically on the android phone in the trash folder...

The problem is that in the default Android mail app, there is no Select All option for messages, and there is no Delete from trash option. There must be some way to do this?

Thanks

# Answer
Neither of the system-e-mails apps (e-mail and gmail) on my Nexus4 is able to accomplish that task - very annoying indeed.

So the basic answer is propably: You can not.

But there are mail-apps capable of doing so. One of it is K9-mail.
> 0 votes

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Tags: email
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# Question
Title: Update an app that is not in Google Play
I have an app which is currently in beta testing. With every new version I have to send it to the users, they have to download it, uninstall the previous version (sometimes), and then install the new one.

Is there a way to update an app without it being in Google Play?

# Answer
You might provide them a link! A link on your website, that would provide them with the .apk file. After downloading, the user would install that file in his android phone.

After installing, the previous version is auto-deleted and the new version is installed! User data is saved. But I have never used the developer tools from Google Play. So I am not sure, whether the Google would mark it as spam or not, because some user try out Verify And Install instead of Package Installer. Verify and Install is a Google service to check whether the app is spam or not.

So I think, if the user tries Verify and Install instead of the built-in installer, he might get some errors, saying this signature is not found on Google Play! Or something like that.

But just my guess, if your beta is placed on Google Play, then they won't show up any errors, as they would find a signature on Google Play too.

**Hope I am not wrong:** Because I have never used either Verify and Install or Google Play Developer tools. So I might be wrong somewhere. But still there is a functionality to install apps, but that also depends whether the user is allowing the installation of Unknown Apps (Apps which are not downloaded from Google Play).
> 2 votes

# Answer
There are multiple solutions to this. *Google Play Beta* has already be mentioned, but AFAIK has the (minor?) drawback that users need either to be active in G+ or Google groups (at least the former is a no-go for me, which is why I e.g. do not participate in the current SE app beta).

One alternative would be to have a link to where you host your app, always using the same name (e.g. `my-latest.apk`). This way you just need to drop them a note whenever you've placed a new version, and they can directly download it to their devices and install.

Another alternative would be using Aptoide, where you could establish your own repository/channel (they call it "store"). There's an app available for your users, which is similar to GooglePlayStore – which means no notices or manual checking needed, updates are signaled automatically. *Aptoide* (aka *Bazaar*) permits public and private stores, so you can chose how open your beta should be. For details, you might want to check with the introductionary video clip.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, updates
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# Question
Title: Should I update those pre-installed programs that I never use?
There are quite a number of applications that came pre-installed onto my phone when I bought it. I am unable to uninstall any of these without rooting my phone. Every now and then, Google Play will send me notifications of new updates for these software. Some of these, such as Gmail, YouTube and Hangouts belong to Google, others belong to third parties linked to my telco.

Whenever I perform an update on an application, I have to go through a list of App permissions and decide whether to grant those permissions. Some of these may request permission to access my address book, others may request certain controls on my Android system. These are privacy issues as well as security issues that I supposed many people will be facing.

In any case, how should one deal with these "unwanted" programs?

# Answer
You might consider disabling those apps (starting with ICS, that's possible for some but not all) and "delete their updates". This way you'd solve multiple of your issues:

* no more update reminders
* app becomes unavailable, so it's no longer shown in the app drawer
* being disabled, they should also no longer provide an "attack vector"
* plus, the updates deleted, you save precious internal storage :)

If that's not possible for some apps via *Settings → Applications* (check the "All" tab there to see pre-installed apps), and is an option, you can still freeze them with apps like *Titanium Backup* to achieve the same.

**Update:** Starting with Lollipop, you can use the `pm hide` command without root via . So in case disabling an app the common way (see previous paragraph) fails, that is still worth a try.
> 5 votes

# Answer
If you don't use them, there is no point in updating them.

The only benefit of updating would be that they will stop giving annoying reminders to update - at least until their next update. Many of these bloatware/crapware additions can't be removed without rooting the phone. However, many of them will respond to a Force Stop after which they won't prompt you to update until you reboot your phone. The really annoying ones are those that restart after a Force Stop.

Most updates increase the amount of memory used by the app. Leave them alone if you don't want them.

In terms of security updates, if the app isn't running then it isn't a risk.
> 3 votes

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Tags: updates, bloatware
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title: Can't see google drive docs on Nexus 7

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# Question
Title: Can't see google drive docs on Nexus 7
I've installed Google Drive on my pc and Nexus 7 and placed a Google Spreadsheet doc into the drive on my pc. When I use my pc browser (Firefox) to view the googledrive.com website, the doc is there.

However, when I open Drive on my Nexus - nothing. And when I view the googledrive.com website on my Nexus browser (Dolphin) it's empty too. Not a doc in sight.

I'm getting nowhere with Google Help on this issue - they keep telling me to click on options that don't exist on the Nexus or telling me to do things on my android phone (Don't have one!)

Help? Thanks!

ETA: Okay, I've decided what I wanted to do just isn't worth the hassle of trying to figure out Google's accounts/apps systems. It seems designed to be as obstructive as possible. :P I've given up and deleted Drive.

Thanks for your attempts to help though - greatly appreciated!

# Answer
> 0 votes
Same problem here. With 2 Nexus 7s, one didn't sync and the other did.

The Google drive app seems to be the curlpit. After uninstalling and reinstalling Drive sync started working properly.

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Tags: google-drive
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# Question
Title: How to display current location on the home screen?
In my old phone I had a setting called "Area Info - cell information". When enabled it would show the location information next to the mobile network name, like:

```
  Vodafone
Foobar Street

```

I can't find this setting anywhere in Android :(

# Answer
> 3 votes
Not all carriers support this. And Android does not show this by default IMHO. If you're still with the same provider and in the same area, you might want to check your app drawer. Some have an app called "Cell Info" pre-installed (I have it e.g. on my *LG Optimus 4X* – but in my area this feature is not supported).

Alternatively, you might want to look for some location widgets you could place on your home screen. Several weather widgets also display your current location along with the weather reports.

If the notification area would suffice, you also could take a look at GPS Notification or GPS Status & Toolbox. These apps display your current *position* in the notification area as long as GPS is turned on (not sure whether you can configure that to city/street, as I didn't try them out).

<sup>*GPS Notification* (source: Google Play; click image for larger variant)</sup>

Another possibility would be "self-made widgets" using e.g. Zooper or UCCW. Again, I didn't try one of those, so I cannot say for sure whether they would go down to street level. But at least those widgets would go directly to your homescreen, and you can customize them heavily.

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Tags: nexus-4, geolocation, 4.3-jelly-bean, mobile-network
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title: Search a PDF for a specific phrase

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# Question
Title: Search a PDF for a specific phrase
Is there a way to search the text of PDFs? For example I want to be taken to the page with the word "dog" and have it highlighted? I can't find a way with Amazon Kindle or ezPDF reader. Initially I made this question app specific but at this point I don't care; I will use any app that can search PDFs.

The PDF can be searched on my desktop computer.

# Answer
I think it depends on the PDF, if it is searchable or not, for ezPDF does have a search function that highlight the searched text, as you can see in the image below:

Screenshot (click image for larger variant)

And there are many other applications that can highlight a searched text in PDF, like Adobe Reader, MoonReader+, Quickoffice, etc.
> 2 votes

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Tags: pdf, search
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# Question
Title: How to turn on notification light at N4?
I have just bought a Nexus 4 and the notification light doesn't work. I have checked the display and put a tick on notification light but still no light.. even when I put it on charge the light doesn't come on. Does the notification light require the internet? I have a temporary problem with my internet line...

# Answer
Notification light turns only when there is a notification for say Facebook or Gmail etc not for charging and all.

There is no option of turning on the notification light at the time of charging in stock so if you need it then you can use Light Flow It allows to put custom LED color at different events.
> 3 votes

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Tags: notifications, nexus-4
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# Question
Title: How to configure phone number in LG l7 (P-708)
i can't setup the phone number in:

* Settings -\> About phone -\> Status -\> My phone number

How i can change it in the LG L7 P-708?

It has installed Android 4.0.3

# Answer
> 2 votes
What you are trying to set is the MSISDN number on your SIM card. This can be quite difficult to do on Android. This site has a post detailing how it can be done on various phones (including non-Android) which if you have access to another device is probably the easiest way.

If you don't have access to another device then you could try the myphonenumber app. This is very flaky and only works on certain ROMS/devices.

The other option is to contact your operator as I believe this is something that they can set OTA, although most don't seem to know anything about it from my experience.

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Tags: settings
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# Question
Title: Does Android 4.3 fix USB OTG on Nexus 4 when used with an external power source?
It seems to be fairly well established that the Nexus 4 has had issues with not supporting USB OTG since launch (e.g. this bug report). From what I've read it's both a hardware and software issue. The hardware can't supply the necessary power and the software does not conform to the protocol in some way. I'm happy to use a Nexus 4 with an **external** power source (Y-cable), which should solve the power issue. What I'd like to establish though is, *does Android 4.3 do anything to fix the **software** issue?*

# Answer
No, 4.3 doesn't address that at all. You'll still have to use the kernel that Ziddey has posted on xda-developers.com.
> 1 votes

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Tags: nexus-4, usb-on-the-go
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# Question
Title: force stopping of a preloaded app on kyocera rise
Can i press force stop on preloaded app on device by pressing on force stop? Would it free internal memory by doing so? i realize that the preloaded device apps cannot b uninstalled however If i wanted to release memory on my internal drive would i be able to stop the app n its programs from running on a permanent basis if i press "force stop" on the preloaded apps which i hv absolutely no use for?

# Answer
No, **Force stop** doesn't stop the app running again. It just interrupts it if it's running right now. It doesn't free up any internal storage. It doesn't make any difference to RAM usage: Android will already kill background processes to free up RAM when it needs to, without you pressing **Force stop**.

As Izzy suggests, try pressing **Disable** if you're running a recent enough Android version to have that button: it's on the **App info** screen, right next to **Force stop**. (You might first have to **Uninstall updates**.) This will remove the system app from the app drawer, stop it running completely, and stop it being updated. If you're on an older Android version, you can uninstall the app completely only if you root the device and use a third-party app to do so.
> 2 votes

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Tags: ram, system-apps, force-stop
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# Question
Title: Popups, dialogs, notifications, toasts: what's the difference?
I'm trying to troubleshoot a problem with an unwanted pop-up message, and the person who's trying to help asked what kind of pop-up it is. It's just a message on the screen, what difference does it make? And how do I tell what kind it is?

# Answer
Android has different ways for apps to give you information or get your attention, and they all have different names. App developers need to know the differences, and when to use each one, so they can code the correct behaviour in their apps. Even as an end user, if you want to troubleshoot a problem, find which app is giving you messages, or describe some behaviour (for example, when reporting a bug to a developer), it saves you time and confusion if you can call each thing by its correct name.

# Notifications

*Notifications* are the most common feedback mechanism on Android. They look like icons in the top-left of the screen (the notification bar). On Honeycomb and ICS tablets, they instead show up in the system bar, in the bottom-right next to the clock.

In Jellybean and above, once you've expanded the notification drawer (like in the screenshot), you can long-tap a notification to get a menu with one item, **App info**. Clicking this item tells you which app is responsible for the notification. You can also stop this app showing any further notifications from that screen.

Some apps create notifications to advertise things at you. This is now (since September 2013) banned under Google Play's rules, so you should report as malicious any apps that do this, from the app's page in the **Play Store** app.

Often your phone will play a sound or will vibrate with a notification, but not always: it's up to the app which created it.

# Toasts

A *toast* is a small message that shows up in its own box near the bottom of the screen, and disappears on its own after a few seconds. It's usually a response to an action you've just performed, but in fact a toast can come from any app, not just the one in the foreground. A toast can't interact with you (you can't click on it or type into it), so there's no need to worry about it "stealing focus" like on a PC. There's no indication of which app created the toast.

# Dialogs

A window that appears, with buttons you can click or a list of options to choose from, is called a *dialog box*, or *dialog* for short. (It's spelt the American way even in British English.) They almost always relate to the foreground app. Strictly speaking, from a developer's point of view a "dialog" is any non-fullscreen activity window, but they're usually used for simple confirmations or choices, like in the screenshot.

# Interstitials

In the marketing world, an *interstitial* is a page or screen that comes in between two others. They're commonly used to show large-format ads in ad-supported apps and games: you click a button in the app, and an interstitial shows for a few seconds before you get to the next screen.

# Summary

Next time you want to discuss or troubleshoot some kind of message that pops up on the screen, you'll know what to call it, and you can make it easier for others to help you.
> 33 votes

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Tags: notifications, user-interface, popup, toast-notifications
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title: Wallpaper on Kindle Fire

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# Question
Title: Wallpaper on Kindle Fire
I want to get rid of ads on my Kindle Fire and set some of my pics as my wallpaper without rooting it. Is this possible and how do I do it? I keep looking at different sites but none helps. Any advice?

# Answer
> 1 votes
As far as I know, you can't change the lock screen wallpaper.

If you want to turn off the ads, go to Manage Your Devices, and edit your special offers subscription status.

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Tags: amazon-kindle-fire, wallpaper
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# Question
Title: How do I make the apps/widgets view the default view?
I just got my first Android device (a tablet). I noticed there's two views. One with a wallpaper and some apps, and another view similar to Launchpad on the Mac (shown below):

I want to get rid of the view with the wallpaper in it and just have the "launchpad" view as my default. Is that possible?

# Answer
You would need to install a custom Launcher.

A launcher is the application that you use to launch other applications. It is both the home screen (view with wallpaper) and launcher draw ("launchpad").

With Android you can install different launchers via the Play Store to suit your own needs.

For example AppDrawer (MIUI App Drawer) might be what you're looking for.
> 1 votes

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Tags: launcher, app-drawer
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# Question
Title: Can I download WhatsApp on Ice Cream Sandwich?
Is Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0 to 4.04) compatible with WhatsApp?

# Answer
Yes it supports Android 2.1 and up.

Play Store
> 5 votes

# Answer
Did you check their website?

> **Which Android devices are supported?**
>
> We support all Android phones provided they meet the following requirements:
>
> * Your Android phone is running Android OS 2.1 or later.
> * Your Android phone is able to receive SMS or calls during the verification process. You will also need an adequate data plan in order to receive messages when outside the range of a Wi-Fi network.
>
> We do not support tablets or Wi-Fi only devices at this time.
> 3 votes

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: How do I make older images in my /sdcard/DCIM folder show up in Gallery?
I've tried a few builds of Android Jelly Bean coming from Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and one common thing that happens is that Gallery will only show pictures taken after the ROM installation. The images themselves are still in the /sdcard/DCIM folder, but they are just not showing up in Gallery.

My phone is a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

# Answer
> 4 votes
This behaviour is not uncommon, sadly.

I use SDrescan to fix it usually.

Here are some other questions targeting the same underlying problem:

The music player keeps displaying deleted songs. How do I remove them or refresh the library?
Picture Gallery Slow & Won't Refresh on HTC G2 w Android 2.3 Gingerbread

# Answer
> 2 votes
This trick didn't work for me. So, I did what the system should have done with the *.nomedia* file present. I moved all of my photos to a hidden folder (with a **.** before the name) and removed the *DCIM* folder. Then, I looked for all instances of the .nomedia file (**Root Explorer** helped) and deleted them. Rebooted the phone. Started *Gallery*. Waited for 10 minutes. Voila! Gallery showed every little image file that was on */sdcard*. To remove the files that I didn't want to see, I copied the *.nomedia* file from a random system folder and pasted it into all the folders that I didn't want indexed. Strangely though, moving even one of the original */sdcard/DCIM/Camera* files from the hidden folder into the current *Camera* folder took *Gallery* down. Stranger that this also made the *Internal Storage* show a blank window when I connected the phone to my laptop. Almost positive that this has to do with JellyBean creating a /storage/sdcard0 folder that's linked to the older /sdcard folder. Looking it up and will post updates if I find any.

**Update**: The same trick works for Paranoid Android's JellyBean ROMs (even the latest 2.13) for the Galaxy Nexus. Something to do with the *DCIM* folder and how it is handled by *Media Storage*. A Linux-geek friend of mine confirms this has to do with the */sdcard0* symlinking. Although, why we need something like that is beyond my limited knowledge of the OS.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I had the same issue. I created a new folder and moved a file that end with a non media format, in my case a .bin file I downloaded and then I unmounted my sd card and then remount it and then used the app rescan to kick media scan opend gallery and it was all there. I did all that you did and then some. Did not even reboot. Just create a new folder at the root of my external sd card named dloads and look for anything that could be consider a system file like .bin .ini .nomedia and so on, only file was my router system setting back up I did gatewaysetting.bin and moved it. Left all other like PDF files, mp3, picture, gifs and so on.

# Answer
> -1 votes
I also found this issue for 2 days. I usually like to have both QuickPic and gallery. As I like Gallery Slide show. For other features i prefer QuickPic.

But for Last 2 two days it stuck at less num pictures. So i tried clear cache/data of app and media scanner. that b'com even worser. i end up with no image shown.

I fixed the problem by renaming the `DCIM` folder to something else, say `DCIMM`. Then I started **Gallery** and all the images showed up. After that, I could rename the folder back to `DCIM` and everything was fine.

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Tags: custom-roms, samsung-galaxy-nexus, photos, gallery, 4.1-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: How do I decrypt files on SD card that I encrypted on a different device?
I encrypted my phone and SD card on my Note 2. I broke that phone, but recovered the SD card. How do I decrypt the SD card to get all files out (I do have password for it) with the new phone?

# Answer
You are asking the same question that you can find at How can I decrypt an encrypted SD card (HTC Evo 4G) on a different device? \- In summary of that answer, you can't. Your password only decrypts the key that is used to decrypt your files. The key is stored on the device and is NOT the same as your password.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Encryption involves two parts:

1. Mechanism to generate key and storing it.
2. Actual encryption method.

Now both of these might differ from OEM to OEM based on their implementation. Remember Android AOSP does not support external sdcard encryption.

Now to answer your question:

If your new device is having the same firmware from same OEM, in this case Samsung and you are using a new Note 2, then there is a possibility of decrypting the sdcard with the same pin, provided mechanism to generate encryption key is same. However in case the PIN that you enter is just used to encrypt the encryption key and encryption key is generated through some other mechanism then your sdcard is as good as useless now. But it is worth giving a shot.
> -1 votes

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Tags: encryption
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title: Performance impact of device encryption

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# Question
Title: Performance impact of device encryption
As far as I know, most or all Android devices don't have any hardware cryptography accelerators, so the block-level storage encryption happens on the CPU.

How high is the impact of encrypting and decrypting on the CPU with regards to read/write performance and battery consumption?

This will probably depend on the CPU and the storage used (I can imagine that on newer devices, the bottleneck is not the AES algorithm on the CPU, but the NAND write rate); some benchmark numbers from different devices would be very useful.

# Answer
> 4 votes
You are absolutely correct in stating that the bottleneck is actually not the encryption/decryption but NAND write rate. In fact, the performance observed for read/write of encrypted v/s non-encrypted does not vary significantly owing to high cpu speeds. What you might look at though is the rate at which block level encryption happens for the first time. Once the device is block encrypted, the performance numbers are pretty close.

You can use AndroBench to profile your device pre and post encryption.

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Tags: encryption, performance
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# Question
Title: Micromax Funbook tablet frozen at boot screen. No clockwork mod recovery - how to restore?
I have a Micromax Funbook tablet (codename:P300) running Android 4.0.3.

While playing with a file explorer, I accidentally moved a file from /system folder. Yes, the device came as rooted and I had enabled root explorer and mounted the partition as writable. I did so because I was mistakenly taken an assumption that I had installed Clockworkmod Recovery mod recovery.

Upon restart, the device does not go beyond bootloader image (it just says "Funbook" for ever). I had attempted restart into recovery by pressing option button and then powering on. To my nasty surprise, now only I realised that I had not installed Clockworkmod Recovery and landed on some recovery with following options:

Android system recovery \<3e\>

1. Reboot system now
2. Apply update from external storage
3. wipe data/factory reset
4. wipe cache partition
5. apply update from cache

Can anyone can help in restoring the tablet to original ROM? Even if I have ROM file, without Clockworkmod Recovery how can I recover?

# Answer
This link helped me to flash a rom image. As an additional benefit, this ROM seems to be faster than Micromax's original ROM and also claims to support a list of 3G dongles. The previous (i.e. original) ROM I had did not support Reliance and BSNL's 3G dongles.

As in a settings menu the following dongles are supported (I haven't got any 3G dongle to test):

WCDMA: Huawei(E230, E176G, E160E, 182G, E1782, E1750 UMG1691), ZTE (MF633BP-1, MF633, MF637U)

CDMA2000/EVDO: Huawei(E150, EC1261, EC122, EC156, EC1270), ZTE (AC580, AC2736, AC2746)

After re flashing, I installed clockworkmod recovery as per this link as well.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I just plugged it in, did a reboot with the on/off and volume switches like turning it off, and I came to life again! Yay!
> 0 votes

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Tags: recovery-mode, root-access, micromax-funbook
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# Question
Title: Whatsapp on emulator - Can't setup the recorder now, please try again later
I have Whatsapp on my emulator (2.3.3 version). I got the latest update - voice messaging. However, when I try to record a message, this is what occurs.

I have no idea how to get this diagnosed. Can anything be done to help? Any audio codecs need to be installed?

Tried adding Audio Recording Support, in vain.

**UPDATE:** Tried with ICS (4.0 version). It doesn't show the error, but it doesn't send the audio message either. (The clock symbol in the right-bottom corner never turns into a tick)

# Answer
> 1 votes
This problem can be solved by installing the latest version of whatsapp it is 2.10.768 or 2.11.56.....you can also go to this link to download in your mobile http://www.whatsapp.com/android/

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, emulators, voice-message, 2.3.3-gingerbread
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title: HTC ONE X Custom ROM Issue

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# Question
Title: HTC ONE X Custom ROM Issue
I tried to install a custom ROM on my htc one X without making any backup. My new custom ROM did not installed correctly. It is just showing X type logo of custom ROM after htc splash screen. I can go to hboot, fastboot and recovery menus. I can also access the memory card. My problem is that I do not know how can I add new custom ROM on memory card so I can install it. Please help.

# Answer
> 1 votes
yesterday I had the same problem,and finally I found the solution.

1. Flash TWRP recovery on your one X, and power off.
2. Then Connect your phone to your PC by using usb cable
3. Boot into twrp recovery select mount & storage on twrp menu and the select Mount USB Storage,after doing this your PC should see your phone as USB storage.
4. Copy your rom file into sdcard on your PC.
5. Disconnect the phone from PC,reboot your phone into bootloader and then run twrp recovery.
6. Before flashing rom full wipe is recommended to avoid problems, so full wipe by twrp recovery or by fastboot commands (**fastboot erase cache**)
7. Flash compatible boot.img by using fastboot commands (**fastboot flash boot bootfile.img**)
8. Full wipe your device
9. Then flash the rom.zip by using twrp,that's all.

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Tags: custom-roms, rom-flashing, htc-one-x, unbricking
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title: My android earphone socket doesn't work

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# Question
Title: My android earphone socket doesn't work
When i plug my apple earphones into my phone it only plays on speaker. But when i put them into other devices sound comes out. I checked my phones socket to see if anything was maybe stuck in there, looked in my settings, but there was nothing connected to either. I know my ear phones work, but i don't know what else could be wrong. Please help?

# Answer
> 1 votes
From the sound of your question, it sounds like your earphone jack is faulty and isn't recognising that earphones are connected.

You would have to send your device for repair.

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Tags: earphone
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title: Text To speech feature on selected text

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# Question
Title: Text To speech feature on selected text
I wonder if there is ability to replicate this feature from iOS :

In iOS you can turn on Accessibility function that add the "Speak" button to the "selection menu". And if you click, it would turn on Text To Speech engine and read selected text. Can I do the same thing in Android ?

Thank you very much in advance

PS: I assume that regular app could not modify "copy, paste, cut menu" so I probably need custom ROM.

# Answer
> 2 votes
Maybe not exactly what you had in mind, but coming close: There are several clipboard-action apps available which might come close to that. I didn't try them, so no guarantees – but their descriptions are promising they can do that. Two examples would be:

Hopefully one of them proves helpful to you. Good luck!

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Tags: text-to-speech, text-selection
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title: Rooted Galaxy Note 2 cant get internet

text:
# Question
Title: Rooted Galaxy Note 2 cant get internet
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Now I cannot get the internet on it. My purpose was to avoid paying sprint the extra 30 bucks a month for tethering to my Ipad. Now I cant even get the internet on the phone except with wi-fi. I am considering a factory restore because if my frustration. How can I give get internet without restoring to factory settings?

# Answer
> 0 votes
**What might be causing this:**

The issue is with the new ROM. What company it is of? For example, I tried Cyanogen 10.1 in HTC HD2, and it was running perfect. But had a little speed issue, as when I started GPRS connection by sim card, the phone started to hang out. But that's not the subject. The main issue here is the Internet connection.

Or the Data Connection (Access Point) error. You might be setting access point which are not correct. Try to get some help from the Network provider or read some blogs online, to check what settings would work for your phone. Android phones have same settings all around, so that means a setting for Sony Xperia would work in Samsung Galaxy too.

**What you should do:**

1. I tried another ROM in my current phone, Qmobile noir A8. It was letting me use Internet before the ROM update, so I was worried what to do? As I was also able to use WiFi, but not the data connection. So I first tried to do a factory reset. But all in vain, as I was having the ROM that has been installed, and my Stock ROM was no more in memory. So I tried to get help from there site, INCPak, No help! Then I tried to check my phone's settings. In settings I saw that there is no Access Point set. So I entered the configurations of my SIM card's grps there, and restarted the Data Connections. **Bravo!** I was able to get the Internet now! :)
2. Try to get some help from the people who created this ROM, if this is a ROM created by someone who said: "**I will not be responsible if you brick your device.**" then you have no idea what mess you are in to now. Go find a new ROM for your phone as this aint gonna work. But if you got a ROM from someone like **Cyanogen** then you can get some help by contacting them. Or you try the first method I posted. I am sure, you will get set by that one. If not, then try to edit the settings. That's all what an Android phone can get issues with.

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Tags: root-access
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# Question
Title: Galaxy S4 - Exchange ActiveSync picks wrong Display Name
When I add an MSN @live.com email account the Galaxy S4, it doesn't pick the Display Name set by Exchange.

From the web interface, it shows the Display Name set as the full name (e.g. John Smith), but on Android, all out-going emails have the username set as the Display Name (e.g. jsmith).

The Display Name for office365.com email accounts seems to be working fine, but not for @live.com email accounts.

Further more, Android doesn't give the option to re-set or update the Display Name in Exchange ActiveSync email accounts. That options is available under IMAP and POP3 email accounts only.

Is this a new issue?

Has anyone been able to fix this?

I called Samsung and they couldn't find a solution in their support knowledge base, asked me to contact my Cellphone Carrier. I called my Callphone Carrier and they said it's out-of-scope for their Support and that I should contact Samsung.

# Answer
> 0 votes
For posterity's sake, I'd like to point out that after doing research online, I have found out that this is an issue plaguing Samsung Galaxy S2 and S3 as well. Most of the discussions on this issue end with, "Why don't you just get a @gmail account?"

Since I refuse to have an email with numbers in it, I am going to stick to my more professional looking email on @live.com. I don't want to put an ugly email like jsmith223@live.com on my resume or any other correspondence for that matter.

Anyhoo, long story short, if you have a hotmail email address (@hotmail.com, @live.com, @outlook.com, etc) and you value a synchronized mailbox (meaning, having all sent and read messages marked as such on your desktop, web mailbox and phone regardless of where you sent or read a message), then don't get an Android device until there is concrete evidence online of someone being able to show that it works. POP3 is archaic technology from the mid-90s. IMAP isn't a whole lot newer, but you can still get by with IMAP. Unfortunately, Microsoft has refused to offer IMAP services on hotmail accounts. So your only options are POP3 and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS).

# Answer
> 0 votes
Can I just point out that this isn't an android issue but a Samsung issue. The android stock email app on a vanilla Rom allows you to set the "Your Name" field. Samsung's modified email app doesn't have this field

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Tags: exchange, active-sync
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# Question
Title: About disabling application in ics 4.0.4
I don't know about this feature but does disabling application can help to reduce my devices RAM usage?

# Answer
> 1 votes
While basically agreeing with Dan, it depends on the app you disable. Some of the pre-installed bloatware runs services in the background, which are quite unlikely to be killed by the OOM (Out Of Memory) "manager". So disabling such an app, other apps can benefit from it: Memory no longer consumed by the disabled app is available to other processes, and their likelyness to be killed due to "memory shortness" is reduced.

Whether you really feel a difference is depending on how much RAM your device is equipped with: on devices with a small amount of memory it "counts more", with 2 GB and more RAM to command you might not notice (except for the battery effect Dan already described).

# Answer
> 0 votes
Not really. Android treats the RAM like a big cache of apps that have run recently. It doesn't remove things from RAM just to make free space, because free RAM doesn't provide any benefit: it just makes it more likely that Android would have to use more power loading the same app from storage again next time you want it. Android only removes processes from RAM when the foreground app needs more RAM.

When you think of it this way, you'll see that nothing usefully reduces your RAM usage, because Android will keep all the RAM full anyway. Disabling applications has two uses:

1. It removes the app from the app drawer, so you don't have to see it (and maybe click it by accident).
2. It stops the app running down the battery by running in the background, maybe stopping the device going to sleep.

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich
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# Question
Title: Problem connecting my Xperia L to wifi..it shows Saved ,secured with WPA2..what should i do?
I tried to connect to my TP-Link ADSL2+ Modem Router (TD-8951ND) with my Xperia L, it worked fine the first three days, but now when I try to connect it shows "Saved, secured with WPA2" .

I tried almost everything but failed to connect. I tried resetting, restarting, changing password/id, keeping security open, manually adding the network etc.

How can I solve this?

# Answer
Even i was facing the same problem since day one. FYI but it is connecting to the other wifi network. Finally it worked in this way.. i went to the router setting added Guest network and security none and do apply. once setting are updated turn off ur router for 1 min and switch on. restart your phone. Then try to connect to the Guest network.

Once you are able to connect then you can change the security settings by changing None to WPA in the security.

Hope this helps u .. :)
> -1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, networking, connection-issues
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# Question
Title: where is a restricted user's home directory for Nexus 7 (2013 - JB 4.3)
**Background:** I have a rooted Google Nexus 7 (2013 - FLO) tablet, which I love. I have created 2 restricted user accounts for each of my kids. They both love Minecraft, and with restricted user accounts, they each get their own home directory, where their Minecraft worlds are stored. This is great for them, because they can't tamper with each other's worlds. :) Now that the phone is rooted, I would like to copy their worlds off old devices and into their account space or home directories.

**Question:** Where is the home directory (or user account storage space) for *restricted* accounts on the new Google Nexus 7 (2013), which is running JellyBean 4.3?

# Answer
They are stored in

```
/mnt/shell/emulated/

```

I've just created a restricted profile and it created a new folder in there with the name "10", the main admin users folder is "0". You should be able to copy the files into the relevant place within these folders to get mine craft to pick them up.

(This was done on the 2012 Nexus 7 but I don't think it will be any different)
> 9 votes

# Answer
I had a similar problem with Subway Surfers. I finally found that profile data was under:

```
/data/user/<user_id_number>

```

Hope this helps.
> 4 votes

# Answer
**Quick answer:**

```
/storage/emulated/<user_id_number>

```

**Details:**

Unless possibly exploring the file-system with root permissions, the primary user *cannot* copy the files around. It is easiest for the restricted user to use a file explorer or some WiFi uploader, like AirDroid, to upload the needed files from his or her account.

I'll experiment and report more later, but for now, use AirDroid or similar from the restricted account to upload the needed files.
> 3 votes

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Tags: internal-storage, nexus-7, 4.3-jelly-bean, multi-user, restricted-profiles
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# Question
Title: Transfer data from one user to another in 4.3
I have the Nexus 7, and I just updated to 4.3, and I'm creating restricted profiles for my kids. They use to play in my main profile, and they progressed a lot in several games and, when they access their new user, they have to start over. Is there anyway to migrate the application data from my main user to the restricted users? I'm not rooted. Tks

# Answer
Had the same problem with my kid's profile. Finally solved, but it required root access.

This is what I did:

1. Close all running app instances.
2. From command prompt start ADB shell:

```
c:\> adb shell

```
3. Switch to root user (your device must be rooted):

```
shell> su

```
4. Go to in target profile directory:

```
root> cd /data/user/[profile_user_id]

```

For example: `profile_user_id` is `10` for first restricted profile.
5. Rename app directory (to have a back up copy)

```
root> mv [app_dir] [app_dir].old

```
6. Copy app data from main profile (id=0) to new profile:

```
root> cp -r /data/user/0/[app_dir] .

```
7. Change owner for files just copied:

```
root> find [app_dir] | xargs chown [app_user]:[app_group]

```
8. Restart device (not sure if it is really needed).
> 1 votes

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Tags: nexus-7, 4.3-jelly-bean, multi-user
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# Question
Title: How do does rooting in Cyanogenmod 10.2 work?
Cyanogenmod 10.2 comes pre-rooted, but some people don't like the built-in SuperUser program, and would like to either update the su binary or use a completely different su program. Can this be done? If so, how?

# Answer
Flashing a SuperSU update zip via recovery will override Android 4.3's built-in Superuser. From then on, you can use SuperSU, but you will need to keep Superuser enabled in Settings.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod
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title: HTC One X won't charge

text:
# Question
Title: HTC One X won't charge
I bought a HTC one X in China, in order to send it to my girlfriend who's in UK, but she's constantly get charging problems.

The problem is like this:

1. Can't charge at all using AC adapter if the battery is not empty. The battery bar just keep decreasing no matter whether you plugged the power line or not. (Faster with the line plugged). The only way to get it charged is to wait until the phone drain its battery and die. Then it charges again.
2. Battery can be charged with computer USB, but very very S..L..O..W. Maybe after hours and you get an 1% increase.
3. When using 1) the battery bar is around 50% after one night's charge. Restarting or shutting down\start again from the Android GUI won't help. But if we shut-down the phone and restart using the HBoot, it will show a bar of nearly 100%.

My girlfriend didn't have the adapter shipped along with phone. She has a BlackBerry 5V600mA adapter and a 5V1A adapter bought from AMAZON. Neither of them work. We hesitate to use a 2A adapter because we fear it may do harm to the battery.

I have read a lot threads these days. I think its maybe caused by some error on battery software of system or hardware error. But others' problems didn't seem totally the same with mine, and the solutions to these problems didn't work.

Does anyone have idea to deal with it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I haven't had this problem with my HTC One X, I have used several adapters and all of them were charging as normal.

I don't know if this will solve the problem, but you could try to do a reset of your phone, to make sure it is not a software related problem. But I guess the problem will still remain after the reset, so in that case, it is pretty sure that it is a hardware related problem of your phone. So you might want to contact HTC support for this problem. I think the only solution will be to swap your defective device with a working one.

# Answer
> 0 votes
original charger would solve all of your problems... I had a similar problem on my hox as well, even with samsung galaxy s3 charger, everything is normal when I charge with original charger device & cable

# Answer
> -1 votes
Try to reset to factory settings, charge with ant without SIM card, reeboot.

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Tags: charging, htc-one-x
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# Question
Title: List of default applications for a given android version
Is there a list for the stock applications (those who are installed by default with android), and libraries? for example: Atci\_service, calendar, com.mediatek are they default applications? Or where there added by someone else?

Thanks.

# Answer
> 2 votes
You might want to check on android.com, which contains the list of apps included with each version:

Unfortunately, they stopped that listing after Eclair (2.1). And of course each "ROM cook" might have added other apps (and ) to the list...

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Tags: applications, stock-android
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title: Getting into the trending list

text:
# Question
Title: Getting into the trending list
What are the criteria being used to decide which apps go into the trending apps lists on Google Play?

When I look on the trending lists, I don't see a lot of consistency. I see apps with as little as a 1000-5000 downloads and others with 500K-1M downloads.

I guess the real question is, any idea what Google takes into consideration when deciding what's trending?

# Answer
This explanation is inferred from Android Developer's 3rd tab: **Distribute**. In that section, it is clearly taught how Google gets an app in Trending portion.

The main factors are: ratings, downloads and great apps that users are providing a great feedback with are mainly on the top of the Trending Apps, but there are two type of trending app sections, Free and Paid. So make sure you are viewing the section that is mainly for you.

That's all what Google would use:

1. Feedback
2. Ratings
3. Downloads
4. Content
> 2 votes

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Tags: google-play-store
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# Question
Title: How to show the battery percentage remaining in numbers?
At the moment Android 2.2 has a pretty incomprehensible icon of a battery that shows remaining strength.

Is there a way to switch that to a numeric display (like is available on the iPhone)?

# Answer
if you use cyanogenmod, there's an option to show numeric battery percentage, and numeric signal strength in dbm on the status bar
> 8 votes

# Answer
Battery indicator is a free app that does this: https://www.appbrain.com/app/com.darshancomputing.BatteryIndicator

Unfortunately, it doesn't replace the stock icon, it just adds another that displays the numbers. I'm not aware of any way to replace or change the stock icon, even with root access.
> 4 votes

# Answer
Press menu \> Settings \> About phone (scroll Down) \> Status. There's an item called Battery level, which shows the currrent battery level in %. Also the part Battery use might be interesting. You'll find a list with Items that use the most battery there.
> 3 votes

# Answer
`Settings > Display > More settings > Display battery as percentage`.
> -2 votes

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, battery
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# Question
Title: Unable to boot Galaxy S - only see a picture of phone -> "triangle with an exclamation point" -> computer
I just bought a Galaxy S phone for my son last month. He was trying to download Clockworkmod firmware and probably loaded the wrong version. It initially was in a boot loop. After I took it to the dealer, an inexperience staff tried to reset the phone back to factory mode. The manager saw the hat logo on the phone and stopped us right there. The manager told us that we void the warranty by downloading an authorized software.

Now, when we power up the phone, we wonly see a picture of the phone -\> "triangle with an exclamation point" -\> computer" . There are no other responses.

Can anyone help.

# Answer
Now, the only option you've left is to Flash your ROM. Flash any one of OFFICIAL firmware from below:

Follow the links & do EXACTLY what it says. It'll take less that half an hour. Just, do it.. Nothing more!

Don't do any experiment before you boot your device. Plus, don't follow any non-matured instructions from forums etc.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Look up your phone's PIT in Google and put it in pit in . Flash it, then flash your ROM.

In case your battery is not charging: look for someone to charge it for you in his device before you do this as it consumes battery power with the constant rebooting of the yellow triangle.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s
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title: Multi User Backup

text:
# Question
Title: Multi User Backup
On a tablet I have a situation where I have multiple users with multiple accounts, and I am trying to have the phone's state backed up in such a way that if I upgrade the operating system, every user's data is backed up.

I would like to do this without imaging the phone, so that this backup can be applied to say, a newer version of the Android OS. I am ok with the backup being finicky, if there is some significant changes to the OS, so long as minor changes don't break it.

I have tried Titanium Backup, and while it works perfectly for a single user, it does not work when multiple users are involved. Neither the user's, nor their data, is backed up.

What application that can achieve this?

Edit: To elaborate, backing up each user individually would work but it would be slow. We may be doing this on many devices, so this is primarily a way to save us time.

# Answer
We have found a tool included in AOSP debug builds called rawbu: https://github.com/GeekRom/android\_frameworks\_base/tree/master/cmds/rawbu that does exactly what we need it to do if you push it the right way. It backs up the entire data partition of an Android device, though it is outdated and crashes if not executed properly since they fused the sdcard.

The default directory used by rawbu is sdcard/backup.dat but since that is fused to data/media/0 this will crash on devices ever since that change. So when running rawbu you must specify data/media/0/backup.dat as the backup and restore arguement so that it knows where to backup and restore to. Since the sdcard isnt backed up, only data is, this should work on newer devices. If you don't do this, it will restore the backup.dat file to itself corrupting itself while performing the restore.

Cons:

* There are a lot of hoops to jump through that I haven't tried yet (I've only tried this on a debug build, so I haven't tried building and pushing it to a release build that's been rooted.)
* Your phone has to be rooted for this to work.

Pros

* Theoretically it works
* It's faster than running titanium backup on each user if you have a lot of users to backup.
* It also restores your phone to the exact same state you had if your phone crashes.

In closing it is unfortunate that there are no good methods for backing up multiple users. However with google's new push to make multi users a stronger feature, we can hope that the adb backup utility will be improved at some point in the near future.
> 1 votes

# Answer
*Probably just a wild guess.* If you have multiple users, and want to use Titanium Backup, you probably need to perform back-up on each account.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I don't think there is a way to do this without imaging. I was going to suggest `adb backup` but as far as I can tell this only backups up the current user, not all users data.
> 0 votes

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Tags: backup, titanium-backup, multi-user
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# Question
Title: Built-in alarm, calendar suddenly talking to me. How can I shut them up?
I use the native Clock app, and my alarm used to just have a normal ringtone. I assume there was some automatic update recently because this morning, in addition to the normal ringtone, there was a robotic voice saying "It is 7:25 AM." Then later I got a notification from the native Calendar app, and in addition to my normal ringtone, the robotic voice announced the text of the notification.

How do I shut this off? It's really annoying and I don't see an option in Settings.

# Answer
> 2 votes
Per a coworker's recommendation, I just went into S-Voice and said "driving mode off". Fixed the issue.

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Tags: notifications, calendar, alarm
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# Question
Title: What are the signs your (stolen) phone has been wiped/hard reset?
I had my 2-week-old HTC One stolen. Unfortunately, I was not aware of the Android Device Manager or the ability to turn on remote wipe functionality (nor I had any remote tracking/wiping apps installed). My phone had a lot of private stuff on it. I really dread this stuff being in someone else's hands.

Since the theft to restrict access to my private information, I logged out all other Google sessions, changed Google account password, switched 2-step verification to another device, revoked access permissions to apps on my stolen phone and the phone. However, the best case scenario for protecting my information would be to wipe the phone.

I would like to know the following:

1. Having changed Google account password and done all of the above, will I still be able to push apps to the phone through Google Play (e.g., Plan B or Android Lost)?
2. Having effectively stopped my phone from syncing with Google (change passwords etc), if it is switched on with data connection will it still show up on Android Device Manager?
3. Is there a way - taking into consideration all the stuff I have done to prevent the thief from logging into my apps/account - to find out if the phone has been wiped? e.g., Android Device Manager will stop showing it as registered?

# Answer
1. No, as the device will require the new password before it will successfully log in to the Play Store app to download any apps.
2. Again, No as it will not send any data to Google because you've changed your password.
3. I'm not aware of any way to find out this information. Unfortunately by changing your password and ending sessions there is no way to communicate with the device using your Google account.
> 3 votes

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Tags: lost-phone, remote-wipe, android-device-manager
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# Question
Title: Extract Samsung Galaxy S3 keyboard history
Is there a way to extract a log file containing all keyboard history, and everything that has been typed, from a Samsung Galaxy S3?

# Answer
You need to first install a Key Logger on the device (Which will need to be rooted for full functionality) and then you will be able to log all key strokes. There are several apps that offer that.
P.S Using keyloggers to spy on people is illegal in most countries.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, keyboard
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# Question
Title: Why is one folder on my Samsung Galaxy SII not being properly showed on PC?
There is one folder on my device (not in the microSD card) with mp3 files that used to work perfectly but suddenly started to cause a malfunction when I try to open it on a PC. It is said to have no files in it and all of the other folders stop being recognized after this until I reconnect the device. However I can always get access to the folder content through the cellphone file manager system: the problem is only happening when connected to a PC via USB cable.

Does anybody know why is this happening and how can I fix it?

Device: Samsung Galaxy SII.

# Answer
I finally found the solution (actually I even had left it behind...). Sometime after I posted this question I create another folder and after a while it began to have the same problem. Today I realized that both folder had one common caracteristic: they contained characters beyond the basic ASCII Table (one was called "Músicas" and the other, "Vídeos". When I renamed them ("Musicas" and "Videos", respectively), the issue was solved.
> 0 votes

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Tags: file-system, usb-connection-mode, file-management
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# Question
Title: How to access Google Now settings on Nexus 10?
The Google app requires a menu button (like I have on my Galaxy S4) to access options menu and edit Google Now settings. However, on my Nexus 10 I do not have an option button. Most apps have the "3 Dots" button in the top right to replace it, but the Google app does not have this! How am I supposed to access the options menu in the Google app on my Nexus 10?

# Answer
> 3 votes
The overflow menu for Google Now (on all form factors, I believe) is in the bottom right corner of the app instead of the top right, where most other applications put it. You need to make sure you've scrolled all the way to the bottom of your cards, though, because it shares the bar with the "Show more cards..." button, which is hidden if your screen is full.

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Tags: google-now, samsung-nexus-10
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title: Start with Second Tablet on Google Play

text:
# Question
Title: Start with Second Tablet on Google Play
My old tablet was a LePan II from QVC. It quit on me. It wasn"t worth the money to have a pro look at/repair it. So, I got a Proscan PLT9045K (from ShopNBC). After I got it charged, I went straight to Google Play, but I do not see how to add a new device. I understand that there's not really a way to delete the original device from my account (and if there is I'd like some help there). How can I connect my new tablet with my existing Google Play account. I really don't want to set up a new gmail.

# Answer
What you need to do is to enter the account information on the new tablet. It should ask you for it (along with the other stuff like the time and date) when you first power the device up. Alternatively, it will ask you for it when you open up the play store/market app on the device.

There's no need to remove the previous device from your account nor is there any way to. You can have at least 10 devices associated to the same google account at the same time.

Also, the device will automatically get removed from your account after it hasn't been in contact with the play store for about 9 months.
> 4 votes

# Answer
This device isn't listed in Google's list of devices supported by Google Play. Not all Android devices have (or can run) Google Play: Android is open-source, so anyone can make an Android device, but only those certified by the Open Handset Alliance are allowed the Google apps and Google Play. It doesn't seem likely you'll be able to use Google Play with this device.

The manufacturer's website looks like it was made by children, and ShopNBC is the only retailer that advertises the device. I'd suggest you stop buying tablets that are cheaply made for shopping channels and buy one from a reputable manufacturer.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, multiple-devices
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# Question
Title: Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1?
Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1? I found some instructions on rooting the 7 inch version but I'm not sure if that matters. Also the instructions include flashing UK firmware. I'd prefer to do as little changes to my device as possible so I can get a backup as close to the way it came as possible.

# Answer
> 0 votes
These instructions are pretty hard to follow but should work: root insntructions

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10.1
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# Question
Title: Installing Google Maps giving error "Application requires newer SDK version"
I have a galaxy S 3(d2att,US variant). Today I got an update for Google Maps.
But when I try to update it after downloading play store gives error as "**Application requires newer SDK version**".
I'm running on 4.2.2 Jellybean. Phone is rooted and using CynogenMod 10.1.2.

How can I update it? or Why it shows so?

Screenshot (click for larger variant)

# Answer
Google Maps needs the correct version of gapps to work. Download the gapps and install it from recovery
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, updates, google-maps
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# Question
Title: Locked out of my phone. How can I backup my sms?
I am locked out of my Samsung Galaxy y Duos Lite and I have forgotten my password. USB debugging is not turned on. Is there any way to backup my sms onto my pc??

# Answer
Reset your google account password on a computer and login with the new password.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, sms, locked-out, samsung-galaxy-y-duos
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# Question
Title: What video chat works between the Android and iOS?
What video chat works between the Android and iOS? For example between a Samsung Galaxy and iPhone.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Skype and Hangouts should work. There are probably other apps too, but you can google them yourself

# Answer
> 1 votes
You should try Skype, The best way to achieve Video Calls over the phone , Free and Easy to use

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Tags: ios, compatibility, video-calling
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# Question
Title: Screen turns black during call after adding SD card
I have a Colours X120Q (Shine II) running Android 4.2.1.

Phone calls worked fine before I added a SD card in the device, after which the screen started turning black (shutting off) during calls. This behaviour continued even after I removed the SD card. There are no apparent setting for proximity sensors nor are there any options in the call setting of the phone application.

What can I do other than restoring factory settings?

# Answer
> 1 votes
This is expected behaviour. The screen turns off during a call to prevent you from accidentally pressing on the screen.

I don't know if it possible to turn this off without rooting. It seems on some Samsung firmwares there is an option within the phone app but if you have checked there then I don't think it's possible.

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Tags: settings, calls, screen, sd-card
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# Question
Title: can i use my android phone as a bluetooth receiver for my pc
is it possible to connect my phone with usb cable to my pc and use the phone as a Bluetooth receiver

# Answer
> 1 votes
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure this isn't possible.

If it is, then it will depend largely on the phone you have and drivers available from the community or manufacturer. It won't be something any Android phone can do, even if it does have Bluetooth, it will depend on a lot of external factors.

Alternatively, USB bluetooth dongles are very small - and inexpensive on Amazon, Newegg, or in most electronics stores and other places.

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Tags: hardware, bluetooth-pairing
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title: Does Google Nexus 4 work in India?

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# Question
Title: Does Google Nexus 4 work in India?
I am planning to buy a Nexus 4 from US and want to use it in India. Should I expect any issues with this? Is that phone compatible with all carriers in India? Are there any power related problems?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yes the phone is compatible with all Indian carriers. I personally use it on Vodafone.
Side note: Why are you buying it from the US when it's available here? The $200 model is sold out you know.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There was an India-specific version released with a different Android build, including a different Radio. (Build JDQ39E).

I don't believe there are any hardware differences, and I have personally never been to India. If it doesn't work when you get it home, you may need to flash the Indian version's radio image with Fastboot.

Link for the radio (and many other radios).

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Tags: nexus-4, mobile-network
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# Question
Title: Connect Samsung Galaxy tab 2 P3100 to a GPS dongle/ Receiver
I have a Samsung galaxy tab 2 p3100. I have an android application which uses its internal GPS to get Latitude, Longitude values. But the lat, long values getting from this tab is not accurate. So I want to connect an external GPS Dongle / receiver to tab and get lat, long values from the external device instead of from tab. I want to know is there any external GPS Dongle / receiver device that supports Galaxy tab2 or any other android device? And if yes, which is the device and how to connect it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are several options available to you, but make sure that you know that the app you're using supports them!

You can go with a Bluetooth GPS receiver like this one. Reviewers mention that it works with Android, but not iOS. One reviewer says it works perfectly, another says that not all apps work with it. (I'm inclined to believe that the user who mentions that it needs an app is mistaken)

You can also get a USB bluetooth receiver like this one with an OTG Cable like this, but these are designed to be used with PC hardware, so support for Android may or may not be very good.

I would personally go with the bluetooth option for convenience and because there are others who have done it with Android devices already.

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Tags: usb-on-the-go, external-gps
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title: Simplenote clients

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# Question
Title: Simplenote clients
I recently started using Simplenote. I want to be able to take and read my notes while on the go. There is a native iOS app, but not for Android.

Are there third-party apps that will sync with Simplenote? What is your experience with it/them?

# Answer
Simplenote is updating all of their apps, and that also means that they've released an official Android app.

> The official app doesn't require an account to use; you can take and store notes locally on your device before signing up to the free service for cloud syncing. Although third-party apps were previously available, the official option is a welcome one that gives Android users an experience in line with the iOS app.
>
> Simplenote's expansion to Android comes just over half a year since Wordpress owner Automattic bought the service, pledging to improve its mobile apps.

Simplenote on Google Play
> 1 votes

# Answer
1. mNote works well, simple.
2. AndroNoter (never tried it but it is ad free)

Both are free. I have never used it on an iPhone so I don't have a basis of comparison. I also don't use Simplenote much anymore because I've consolidated to just Evernote. I also preferred 3Banana to Simplenote but in the end opted for Evernote.
> 2 votes

# Answer
The Simplenote website actually lists some Android clients. Click the link and scroll down to "mobile", where you'll find 4 or 5 of them listed.

I tried Evernote myself, and had the worst experience. I have a Droid 2, and the notes were not reliably syncing to my PC. The Evernote customer service is the worst I've ever experienced in my life. They don't allow a dialogue with their people. They close your case before your problem is solved. It's a real mess. That's why I'm giving Simplenote a try.

Good luck!
> 2 votes

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Tags: applications, simplenote
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# Question
Title: 4.3 issue on nexus 4 while taking screenshot
I've just upgraded my nexus 4 from 4.2.2 to 4.3 few days ago. And now i found that i can't take screenshots with volume down button + screen lock button anymore. It was working perfect on 4.2.2.

Anyone having same issue? Or it's just me? Any workout for this?

Thanks a lot!

# Answer
I had the same problem and restarting my phone fixed it. Try rebooting your cell if you haven't done it yet.
> -1 votes

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Tags: nexus-4, screenshots, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: How can I determine the space used by contacts on my Android device?
How can I see how much space my contacts data is using on Android, including pictures? I have quite a lot contacts (~2500).

I have four android devices (2.1, 2.3, and 4.0.4). Only one of those is rooted.

# Answer
> 4 votes
Go to the **Settings** app (not the settings in the **Contacts** app). Go to the list of apps (**Apps** or **Applications manager**) and change from **Downloaded** to **All**. Find an app in the list called **Contacts storage** and click on it. There you can see how much storage it's using. Since this app only stores your contacts, all that storage is being used for your contacts. (Actually, it takes up some space even when you have no contacts, but only about 4kB.)

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Tags: contacts, internal-storage
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# Question
Title: Orange San Diego browser opening "goolgle"
Using the Orange browser with Android 4.0.4 on the AZ210A I've noticed that sometimes when opening for the first time it tries to open goolgle.com.

I've restarted, force closed, cleared data and cache etc and yet every so often it just crops up.

Anyone got any ideas?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Do you use Go Launcher? I do and if started happening to me after a recent update. It coincided with Go trying to get me to download their company's browser with a pop up. I'm guessing it's not a coincidence. I've since removed Go and it hasn't happened again. Chalk it up to shady marketing.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Thanks! I had the same problem, and was also using GO launcher. After uninstalling GO, this highly irritating feature disappeared.

# Answer
> 1 votes
How to fix:

1. In action bar press and hold browser button to open menu
2. Delete browser shortcut
3. Press "+" and add Application -\> Internet
4. Press and hold internet in the action bar
5. Change the icon with default browser icon

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sounds like an error in the carrier's customizations. If you can find a setting (in the browser's settings) for 'Home page' or the like, you might be able to work around it by changing it to go to a different page of your choice, or doing some other action when it starts. Otherwise, you might have to just report it to the carrier and wait for an update.

# Answer
> 0 votes
This also happened to me on both of my phones. Two different phone manufacturers and two different carriers.Was running go launcher on both. Browser worked just fine with touch wiz and sense. I was able to fix it by deleting the internet icon from my dock and adding it back from my app drawer. Hope this helped

# Answer
> 0 votes
Perhaps, during the build of the ROM for said device, some one mis-spelled *google.com* in the preconfiguring stage of certain apps before mass flashing of devices prior to leaving the factory.

# Answer
> 0 votes
No, I think Go Launcher is responsible for this. This has started happening since last update of Go Launcher.

It forcefully downloads ucbrowser.

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Tags: browser
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# Question
Title: App drawer on stock Android not alphabetized
I have a Nexus 4 with stock Android and no modifications. I installed a flashlight app and for some reason it is first in my app drawer despite it starting with a "f" and not an "a". As a developer I find this intriguing. Does anybody know how this developer managed to put his app first in the drawer or is this some type of bug?

# Answer
I can't say for sure, but there's probably a zero-width non-breaking space, or some other invisible or unprintable character, at the start of the label, causing it to sort ahead of normal characters.
> 3 votes

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Tags: app-drawer
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# Question
Title: How to transfer files between Galaxy S3 and HTC one x using NFC
As I have mentioned in the question, I want to transfer files (pics) from samsung galaxy S3 to HTC one x via NFC. I have switched on android beam on both the devices. When I bring the phones close, I am getting the "touch to beam" message on S3. When I touch it, I am getting a message that S beam is switched off, please switch it on. But I dont want Sbeam (as one x doesnt have it), instead I want the transfer to happen via Android beam.

# Answer
As far as I know, you can't transfer files over Android beam, just URLs/locations etc. This is because Android Beam doesn't use Bluetooth or WiFi Direct in addition to the NFC transfer, which means that an average photo would take 30+ seconds to beam. In Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) you can transfer files with NFC+BT, and S Beam uses NFC+WiFi Direct.
> 5 votes

# Answer
You can install the official 'HTC transfer Tool' from the Google Play store on your old S3 and new HTC One. Pure simplicity :)
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, htc-one-x, nfc
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title: What material is Note II screen

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# Question
Title: What material is Note II screen
I made a little bit of research and I didn't find anything conclusive.

It is not listed in Gorilla Glass list. But somewhere I found its screen is glass, but someone else reported he scratched its screen keeping the device in his pocket without protection.

From a practical point of view how easily will the screen get any scratch if no protection film or case is used?

# Answer
Due to a disclosure agreement, Corning (who make about 90% of screens) will not answer any questions on what devices use their technology. However, Samsung have said: "GT-N7100 does not have Gorilla Glass 2. Thank you for your interest."

That doesn't say who makes it or what type of material it is I'm afraid. However, from friends and others I would say get a screen protector, it is MORE scratch prone than say the S4 (G Glass 3) but not more than the average device. Just remember the screen is BIG and that gives it more leverage if it is in a tight pocket / bag and is likely to have more force on it in these situations.

I'll keep looking and update if I find out!
> 3 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-note-2
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# Question
Title: I can't restore my contacts from my Google account
I got a new phone today same as I had before its a Sony Xperia T I had all my contacts backed up to my Google account but now I can't import them to this phone from my Google account when I sync my contacts nothing is happening does anybody have any idea what I should do?

it always work fine on my other phone when I factory reset it, then when I go to my contacts it's right there to import from Google account, on this phone it's the same but my contacts don't come in there

# Answer
> 1 votes
Log in to your Google account, use the Play Store or Gmail app. Go to Settings \> Accounts and Synch and then go to 'Contacts' and hit 'Synch now'. Your contacts will be under your GOOGLE account. The button may be called something different or just be a 'synch' icon (2 curved arrorws in a circle) but should do the trick. If you have any issues let me know and I'll see what can be done!

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Tags: contacts, google-account, sony-ericsson-xperia-x10
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title: Quick Key Problem HTC G2

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# Question
Title: Quick Key Problem HTC G2
I have a Google G2 and for some reason the keyboard has set itself to open apps with almost every letter I push. For instance when I push the letter `e` on my keyboard it opens the email app. How do I turn this off?

# Answer
The slideout keyboard comes with Quick keys which you can assign to quickly open an app or an item when pressed.

1. Open the slideout keyboard.
2. Press and hold Shortcut key #1 to assign the first Quick key . Press and hold Shortcut key #2 to assign the second Quick key .
3. Tap OK
4. Tap Apps or Shortcuts, and then tap the app or shortcut that you want to assign to the selected Quick key. If you are assigning a shortcut to an item on your phone, follow the screen instructions to proceed.
5. Press the Quick key you’ve assigned. The app or item opens.

source: http://www.htc.com/help/www/howto\_iframe.aspx?id=18599&type=1&p\_id=325
> 0 votes

# Answer
I had this phone, and I had this problem. Your "Search" key is stuck down -- press it a few times to unstick it.

This model has a feature where you can press search+e to open email. (It is, in fact, fully configurable.) When the search button gets stuck, those shortcuts activate, leading to the behavior you describe.
> 0 votes

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Tags: keyboard, htc-desire-z
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# Question
Title: How can I ensure reliable updates for an Android phone/device?
My Android phone has been abandoned by the manufacturer and carrier. It's stuck on 2.2, and doesn't seem likely to get any updates in the future, nor can I find updated ROMs for it.

I'd be willing to purchase a new phone, but how can I ensure that it will be supported? Does Google, or any carrier, or any manufacturer, make any guarantees about providing timely updates for their phones?

# Answer
No manufacturer makes any promises about future system updates for a device. They would shoot themselves in the foot if they would, because if the device fails to get a good market share the resources needed to keep an device up to date would be lost.

I order to ensure that you get updates for your Android devices you have basically two options:

1. Go with a Google device, that is the ones sold as *Nexus*. Those devices usually receive Android updates first and for a long time span (~2-3 years)
2. Pick a device which has an established active mod community or is likely to get one. For example Samsung's Galaxy S was a massive success, it was one of the most sold Smartphones at a time. This is a massive incentive for modders to work on the device and deliver a good quality mod, like Cyanogenmod.

If you go with 2., you could for example go to the Cyanogenmod site an research which devices they currently support. Also try to get a feeling how good the device is supported, how active the maintainer for the device is.
> 7 votes

# Answer
The only devices that you can be confident about getting timely updates for are Nexus devices. These tend to get updates for at least 18 months and they receive them as soon as Google releases them (they're essentially Google devices made by other manufacturers).

All other manufacturers take a while to release an update once it is released by Google, typical 3+ months. They also have less incentive to release updates as they want you to buy their latest-and-greatest new phone.
> 7 votes

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Tags: updates
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title: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 port name

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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 port name
What is the name of the flat port (that you use for charging) that comes with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2? I bough a USB keyboard and I'm looking forward to buy an adapter for it.

I'll attatch some images of the port I've found on the internet:

# Answer
If you're looking to buy a cable that you can use to attach a USB keyboard to that connector, then everywhere I've seen calls it something like a "**30-pin Samsung socket**", and the cables are called something like "**30-pin to USB OTG adapter cable**" or "**USB OTG Adapter Cable for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2**", eg examples on Amazon.com, or on eBay.com.

Samsung themselves either seem to avoid naming the port when they're selling their official adapters and cables that plug into it, or just call it a "30 Pin": "Galaxy Tab Adapters" or "Galaxy Tab™ Data Cable (Charging) USB to 30 Pin"
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-tab-2-7
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# Question
Title: How to root but not root Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0
Recently my family signed up for an offer from Google called Screenwise Select. As a part of the deal we got a smartphone used to connect to our TV and monitor TV shows that we watch. The phone is a Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0. However, evidently the Screenwise app is more than an app; it's taken over the phone. When I turn it on, the "swipe to unlock" appears for a split-second, then it flips over to this app. I can't get out if it. I suspect the system has been somehow modified so that the phone can only be used with the app.

So, my question is - is there a way to "root" but "not root" the phone - that is, to get the system back to normal with the app running like a regular app?

I think the app is in the AppStore so the other option is to factory reset the device and then install the app, but I don't want to do that without confirmation from the Screenwise people.

Any ideas?

# Answer
You can't do it....don't do it unless you want to get booted from the Screenwise panel and also be billed for the device (currently over $200 retail).

It's running a skin over the top of the device, similar to how Samsung runs their own TouchWiz interface over the top of Android OS. It's not just an app that's running on top (although there is a separate and completely different Screenwise app on the Android Market that is used with this panel, it's not the same thing).
> 3 votes

# Answer
I recently got 3 of these devices and discovered that they are already rooted (superuser is installed) and all you have to do is install a launcher. Since you can't access anything other than the Screenwise app (yes, its just an app), you will need to sideload it via adb.

What I did was connect to my computer, let windows get all the drivers installed, and downloaded a gingerbread launcher apk file. Then I used the adb command 'adb install launcher.apk' where launcher.apk was the file I downloaded and put into the root of the adb folder.

Hope this helps!
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, samsung-galaxy-player
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# Question
Title: Why do I get the message "device connection disrupted" when I connect my phone to the computer?
I have a Samsung Galaxy mini gt-55570. When I try connecting my phone to the computer, I get the message "device connection disrupted" and " Kies has stopped working". What is the problem and how can I fix it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you have an SD card in your phone try, removing it first and try again. If it works, then good.

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Tags: samsung-kies
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# Question
Title: What is the method to debug Android kernel from booting in tablet?
I have to test a custom Android build on a tablet and I need to know the method to debug the Android kernel from booting in the tablet?

The tablet has only a screen, 2 USB ports and an HDMI port.

# Answer
> 2 votes
Generally, what you need to achieve this is to connect to the serial console of the system. Like on a desktop system, this gives you all the kernel and init messages as the device boots, and access to a shell once the device has booted.

How to connect to the serial console varies between devices, and you haven't told us which device you have. Usually, you need to take the main board out of its case (this is irreversible in some devices, as you have to damage the case to get it open), and find the serial port. In most cases, there won't be any connector there, just exposed points on the motherboard to solder a connector or ribbon cable to. You need to find the datasheet for the device online to find the right point to connect to.

On some devices, the serial console is instead provided by connecting a special adaptor to the headphone jack. With a proper build of the kernel, the device can be made to send serial output on that connector, and you can connect to it with an adaptor you make yourself (if you can get the specifications from the manufacturer).

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Tags: linux, bootloader, kernel, debug
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# Question
Title: Shortcut to switch profile on CyanogenMod
On my Android, I was looking for configuring profiles and under Settings found that I can configure profiles and there are some pre-existing ones like Home, Work, Silent, etc, with further settings to customize each of them. I'm assuming that this is a feature of my CyanogenMod installation and not part of Android itself.

Now, my question is what is the easiest way to switch profiles (say switch from 'Home' to 'Work'). I tried to find an option in the notification bar widget buttons in the CyanogenMod settings but couldn't find. Is there something that I can do that is quicker than going to Settings \> Profiles \> Select profile, may be a widget or something that works with the above mentioned CyanogenMod profiles and preferably not a new application with new profiles.

PS: I can see an option to 'Toggle Sound' but that's for switching Sound/Vibrate/Silent modes, whereas I need to switch profile.

# Answer
Holding the power button brings up the "power options" menu. In there you can choose the profile.
> 12 votes

# Answer
There is now (confirmed with 10.2) a Profiles tile in the Quick Settings panel, which is quite handy.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I had basically the same question. I noticed the option via the powers button, but wanted to have some kind of shortcut on the homescreen.

I found a solution using the app CyanogenMod Profiles Shortcut. Works for me on version 6.
> 0 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, profiles
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# Question
Title: Why/ How do some manufacturers remove the Encryption option?
I've owned two Android tablets now - one a no-name cheapo device (running 4.1.1); the other a more mainstream Asus Memopad HD 7 (4.2.1). Neither have had the "System" -\> "Security" -\> "Encrypt Data" option; that is, the option is simply *not there*, rather than being present but greyed out.

I'm really disappointed and, above all, bewildered by this: what motivation has a company for removing such a useful feature when it comes built into stock Android? What other devices have people used that don't have this feature?

As an addendum: does anyone know of any e-mail clients that will encrypt all your e-mail and passwords *as they are written to disk*, so that if the device falls into "enemy hands", as it were, they won't be able to read them, even if they have root access? I'm thinking specifically as a workaround for the confusing lack of whole device encryption, here.

Thanks!

# Answer
> 2 votes
This is just a guess, but it may be for certain variants of the device that go to countries covered by U.S. munitions export regulations. Strong encryption counts as a munition for the purpose of the regulations, so this feature might have been left out to allow the device to be sold in such countries. Even if the manufacturer is not from the U.S., the Android software comes from there, so it's still covered by the regulations.

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, encryption, manufacturers
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# Question
Title: Does installing CyanogenMod lock device's network?
today after almost one year using the stock Android version on my Xperia Mini (ST15i, I was on Gingerbread) I decided to flash an official CyanogenMod ROM (CM7).

So I first unlocked the bootloader of the phone following the procedure detailed by Sony and then flashed the ROM following the default procedure explained in the CyanogenMod wiki page of the Xperia Mini.

Everything went alright but now when I turn my phone on after I input the SIM password I'm asked for a network lock, when I wasn't before.

I tried reverting back to the stock Gingerbread and things worked properly again. Trying a different version (CM9, also official) got me the same problem.

Am I doing something wrong? Or is there any step not documented in that wiki page I should know about?

Thanks for everything in advance.

# Answer
> 1 votes
No you are not doing anything wrong. Also it is not cyanogen's mod fault. The problem is, I think that you bought your phone on a contract witch usually have a network lock aka you can only use it on the network from where you got your contract from. The problem is that when you change your ROM, you are installing something different then what your operator's rom had on it and the phone doesn't know that rom and he think you want to use it in different networks so he will only give access if you unlock it.

May by you can find some tutorials to unlock your phone or you can go to your contract provider(if the contract expired) to give you the network key to unlock the phone.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, sim-unlocking, mobile-network, sony-ericsson-xperia-mini
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# Question
Title: How to get an .apk file from Android device?
I need to get the apk file for an app from a development device (Galaxy Nexus). I've had very little contact with Android before.

I know the name of the app and have tried to search the "internal storage" that shows up in explorer when I connect it but no apk file with the app name shows up.

I also tried logging into the shell using adb, but I have no "find" command and no permission to list "/data/" where the apk files are supposed to be.

I'd really appreciate if someone could help me out here! Thanks!

# Answer
I found this to be the easiest way:

```
adb shell pm list packages

```

find my apps package "my.package.name"

```
adb shell pm path my.package.name

adb pull /data/app/my.package.name

```

Thanks for your answers though!
> 5 votes

# Answer
**Using another App**

You could try installing an app from the Play Store to backup the apk file. Some examples (which don't require root) are Helium and App Backup & Restore (There are many others though).

**Using ADB**

It is also possible to use adb to retrieve the apk file using the adb pull command (you know the full package name of the app, not just the app name).

Connect your device to your computer then shell into it via `adb shell`

Type `pm -lf` to get a list of all packages installed on the system and their associated APK file path.

Scan this list for the application you want

Exit adb shell and type `adb pull <path to apk>`. This should save the APK in your current folder.
> 4 votes

# Answer
Install this application Es File Exlporer then follow the steps,
1. open left side panel by clicking on left top icon
2. select Tools - App Manager
this will load all installed application in your mobile. Simple select your app and do backup :)
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-nexus, apk
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# Question
Title: My Galaxy y s5360 is not detecting the sd card?
I am using the Galaxy Y (S5360) with Gingerbread.

A few days ago my mobile stopped detecting any charger or usb. After some time it started working again but it still wouldn't connect via usb to a PC so I can't access my SD card.

I have reset my mobile also but I am still having the same problem.

# Answer
Did you check if you card in working on your computer. If your card is detected on your computer without any messages then there must be something wrong with your mobile.

Else if your computer detects your sd card and gives you any message to scan/format before using it...then consider running scandisk on your card once your computer detects it...

Hope this helps...
> 0 votes

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Tags: charging, samsung-galaxy-y
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title: SD card not recognized by Acer A500

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# Question
Title: SD card not recognized by Acer A500
I just bought a used Acer A500 16 GB tablet yesterday. Everything works great — except it doesn't recognize my 16 GB microSD card for storage, but says there is no external SD storage or it is emulated.

I don't know a lot about rooting and such; the guy just told me it was rooted and is running JellyBean 4.1, which works great.

Does anyone know how to get my SD card recognized again?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Please ensue that the device supports SDHC microSD cards.

Also ensure that the sd card is fat16 formatted.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try, running scandisk on your card after connecting it with your computer...it should work

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, external-sd, acer-iconia-a500
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# Question
Title: Extreme lag with Sony Ericsson WT19i after update to 4.0.4
I have updated my *Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman* to 4.0.4 from 2.3.4 and now the system lags horribly. I have to wait for a considerable time for an application to exit. Even the in built basic applications like phone and contacts take about 5-7 secs to load.

Has anyone faced a similar problem? What can I do that would cure my system of the lag?

# Answer
Yes, Sony made the ICS upgrade a horrible experience which does slow down the handset and lag.

Two choices:

* downgrade to Gingerbread 2.3.x
* Try switching to custom ROM called LegacyXperia to use JellyBean.

The experience is more satisfying and smooth. For that to happen:

* need `adb`, `fastboot` binaries
* if your bootloader can be unlocked, check Sony **Warning** *if yes and proceed to do so, you will lose your data*
* you would need to backup your apps (there is other questions on this site about this topic!)
* download the LegacyXperia ROM, extract `boot.img` from zip, flash it to bootloader
* reboot and toggle volume keys to get into ClockworkMod Recovery
* choose wipe data/cache
* choose install from adb sideload, CWM will wait,
* `adb sideload name_of_zip_file`, CWM will start loading and installing the ROM.
* reboot and enjoy JellyBean.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I've updated my phone as well, yesterday, and It's indeed quite slow at times. Here are two easy things you can do;

* Replace your home screen with LauncherPro, it's a lot faster
* If you're rooted, lower your *vmheapsize* (24m seems like a good value)

Now these small tweaks are probably going to be insufficient, but at least they're safe. The other thing you can do is to find the original Android 2.3 ROM for your device, and flash it to your device.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, sony-live-with-walkman
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title: Is the HTC One known by another name?

text:
# Question
Title: Is the HTC One known by another name?
Have just taken delivery of the new HTC One (15th March 2013) and am struggling to find relevant Internet search results.They all come back with info about HTC One X, HTC One V, HTC One S, XL, XT.. you get the idea. So, is there another name/word which might narrow down the field when looking for HTC One specific info ? Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 2 votes
"One" is a line of phones and also a phone itself, much like Samsung and their Galaxy line.

There is a phone called just the "HTC One" (Which I believe is the newest HTC phone), but there also 14 other devices under the "One" name and are differentiated with 1 or 2 letters after the name.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Whenever I search for info I type "HTC One 2013". That narrows things down a little.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I knew that HTC One is called also HTC One M7.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTC\_One,

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2215

http://leadergeeks.com/2013/02/19/code-name-m7-the-htc-one-is-finally-unveiled/

# Answer
> 0 votes
HTC One is the latest phone released from HTC in their "One" series.

They named it "One" for its simplicity, which confuses a lot of people, when they look it up, and compare it to other devices from the series such as One X, One S, etc.

You can always look this phone up by it's codename which is M7. For full codename list, you can check Wikipedia

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title: AOKP Permission Manager?

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# Question
Title: AOKP Permission Manager?
I am running Paranoid Android and love it, but it is hard on battery life. So I am looking at flashing back to AOKP.

In looking around, I've seen some vague references to a "Permission Management" (such as mentioned here) in the latest AOKP... but after googling for a couple days, can find no real details on it.

Is this something that is in the current stable builds of AOKP, or is just referring to the built-in one from Android 4.3 in the latest AOKP nightlies?

If anyone can point me to an article with a some good information on this feature and its current build status, I'd be very grateful. Been missing this functionality since LBE Privacy Guard died with Jelly Bean.

Mind you, I am aware of other options such as LBE, PDroid, XPrivacy. I'm looking specifically for more information about AOKP's permission management.

Thanks!

# Answer
> 1 votes
Well, I've gone and flashed over to AOKP, so figured I'd update this with an answer about their **Permissions** management. It is found towards the bottom of the root **Settings** screen.

For each user-installed app it lets you turn off specific permissions. Essentially a very basic version of what LBE Privacy Guard used to let you do.

Some features that are missing:

* Ability to group by a permission (e.g. `Access Location`) and see all apps that use it with ability to disable them in this view
* Ability to change permissions on system apps (e.g. camera to disable geotagging completely)

So all in all, it's a nice feature, and more than available in most ROMs I know of without extensive modding/flashing of additional frameworks and things.

Potentially the 2nd item above could - at least in some cases - be gotten around by using something like ROM Toolbox to convert the system app to a user app... but I'm not sure what other ramifications doing so would have.

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Tags: permissions, aokp, builds
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# Question
Title: Gmail app vs. browser, in terms of data consumption
Does the Gmail app use more data than just using a web browser to check my emails?

# Answer
> 1 votes
The app definitely uses less data than a browser, because it only loads the email's contents, while the website loads a lot of stuff along with it.

The app needs to download just the gmail content and some information about it ( sender, cc etc. ).

If you're worried about data limits, then go for the app. It's both faster and uses less data.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I would assume less, as all formatting is built into the app, while using the web browser you would need to download the 'whole' page including Gmails UI etc

# Answer
> 2 votes
As far as i know the data consumption of Gmail App will be less than that of browser. Because all the styling info are built into the app itself, it only need to get the raw text data, which may be in the form of ***JSON or XML***. But in case of browser it has to download styling info such as ***CSS*** and client side scripts such as ***Javascript*** along with email content.

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Tags: gmail, data-monitoring
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title: About WI-FI battery usage

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# Question
Title: About WI-FI battery usage
I keep reading about how much battery does WI-FI use, but when I look in settings \> battery, WI-FI shows with \< 5% usage when I barely use the phone. And when I use it, the screen takes most of the battery and WI-FI doesn't even appear in the list! Does this mean I can leave WI-FI on all the time? Because 1-5% is not that much

# Answer
> 1 votes
I have the same experience with Wifi, I find leaving it on is much more convenient (your phone will prioritize Wifi over 3/4G, resulting in faster speeds and lower bills), and power consumption is negligible.

The only time when turning off Wifi conserve me some serious battery is back from my days with a Sony p990i, which runs UIQ3. Ah, old times...

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Tags: wi-fi, battery-life, battery, nexus-4
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title: Android Crashed

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# Question
Title: Android Crashed
I Rooted my Alcatel One touch Glory 2S and accidently deleted JrdLauncher.apk (Android's Default Launcher). Then I made a factory reset and i thought it would help to restore it ... What i ended up was when i boot my phone, all the apps crashed with a message "Unfortunately, ... has crashed" and the homescreen went black with only a status bar on top. Tried reformattng but still no use.. now im stuck help pls ...its running android 4.1.1 jellybean...

# Answer
A "factory reset" only wipes the user data from the device: it doesn't touch the system apps or operating system at all. You need to either find the APK file you're missing (perhaps from a friend with the same phone) and install it as a system app via `adb` (since you can't use the phone normally), or find the stock ROM and reflash it onto your phone using the usual ROM-flashing process for your phone.
> 2 votes

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