# Question
Title: Okay Google Everywhere options missing from Google Now
My question is exactly the same as the question in Wizek's post, which went unanswered, namely that I woke up this morning and all but one of my "Okay Google" options had disappeared. I contacted Google via Project Fi's customer service and they told me they would put an engineer on it and see if they could figure out what went wrong. Very helpful. However, I'm wondering if anyone in the community has managed to solve this problem (I have a nexus 5X)?

One thought I have is to do a nandroid backup and then completely reset the device using {fastboot format userdata}, but if anyone has any less nuclear ideas I would love to hear them!

# Answer
Just flash Nexus GApps again. That should fix permissions or add possibly missing files which are causing trouble.
> -1 votes

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Tags: google-now, ok-google
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title: No background data on Gingerbread

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# Question
Title: No background data on Gingerbread
When I launch GooglePlay, I get kicked out with error "`Background data disabled` / `Google Play Store needs background data to be enabled`". The official help page (https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1663315?hl=en) seems to be for newer OS versions, because I don't have such options in settings menu.

My Android version is Gingerbread 2.3.6

I haven't used GooglePlay in long time, I am not sure what changed/updated.

# Answer
Found the settings under "Accounts and Sync" category.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, background-data
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title: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime wont turn on

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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime wont turn on
My Samsung Galaxy Core Prime wont turn on. It goes past the Samsung logo and then goes to the metro pcs sign, but it stays there vibrating until it dies.

It charges but wont go past the metro pcs sign. I tried to restart it, and did a few hard resets. I even took the battery out. I really need help with this.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Did you try to flash something or root it. sounds like your caught in a boot loop. if your boot loader is unlocked download the firmware for your device at http://www.sammobile.com/ and use odin for windows to flash it

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Tags: samsung, factory-reset, hardware
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# Question
Title: Route connections through VPN, then through Orbot
Currently I'm using "OpenVPN for Android", OrWall and Orbot in order to route connections through VPN, then through Orbot. So it looks like this:

App -\> VPN -\> Orbot

This is great, but it's not an optimal way to do it, because OrWall is outdated and is not being developed any further. It has some security issues and I'm sure sooner or later (perhaps with Android Nougat) it will cease to work.

Is there any other way to route apps through Tor / Orbot, but have them go through a VPN first, so as not to connect to Tor directly from the ISP's IP?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Not to familiar with open vpn but if you have a integrated vpn then use tor that would work. http://www.howtogeek.com/135036/how-to-connect-to-a-vpn-on-android/

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Tags: vpn, tor
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# Question
Title: Are offline google maps used device wide?
If you save an area on google maps on an android device, will other apps that use the maps api, pull data from this cache if it's available? Or is it separated and doesn't know that it exists?

I ask this question because of a reddit post that popped up about Pokemon GO: https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemongo/comments/4s875y/i\_wish\_i\_could\_buy\_this\_guy\_a\_beer/

# Answer
Unfortunately, there is no cross-app sharing of map information.

Firstly, there is a privacy concern - If Google allowed other apps to know your Google Maps offline areas (or infer them, for that matter), it would be possible for nasty apps to work out where you live and to sell that information.

Sadly, Google don't provide an 'offline maps' API to developers. I have found this frustrating when developing apps.

Unfortunately, Google have little motivation to encourage offline device usage - they make their money from their online services, especially advertising.
> 8 votes

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Tags: google-maps, cache, offline, offline-map
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# Question
Title: Download Region or State for offline Map
Is it possible to download an entire state offline map for Google Maps via a 3rd party app?

I know that if you download the offline map through Google Maps it allows you to download an area roughly equivalent to a city. Currently I've been stitching the offline maps together but its a very long and tedious process.

I'm not concerned about size or bandwidth that it may use.

# Answer
> 3 votes
It should work with Maps (+) (or its ad-financed free version Maps (-) Offline Navigation). This app was developed for exactly this purpose (even before Google Labs introduced the "pre-caching" feature). I never tried it myself, but the comments look promising as well.

Maps (+) (Source: Google Playstore; click image to enlarge)

# Answer
> 1 votes
Nope - there is no way at this time of writing to download maps for Google Maps other than using Google Maps itself. If it denies downloading due to selection of large area, there is no way to do it other then using another app.

If you would like to use a different mapping app, still using Google's offline maps or other maps like OpenStreetMap, you may try using Trekbuddy. To know more about it, you can read about it from its wiki page and/or see these questions:

1. How to have my phone guide me through a specific route
2. How to get maps for off-line usage?
3. How to import GPS coordinates track for using offline

# Answer
> 1 votes
I use Here maps for precisely the reason that Google only allows downloading a city or surrounding region. Here maps allows downloading of entire states/provinces for offline use with GPS but there is no street/terrain view.

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Tags: google-maps, offline
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# Question
Title: Is a 'Send security reports' notification on Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Android 6.0.1 legitimate?
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Verizon SM-N910V), Android 6.0.1.

After a sudden reboot, my phone is now displaying a new notification.

>

The weird header alignment and a few typos \['Samsungs'; 'MMC(Mobile Country Code)'\] put me ill at ease, and Googling this service from Samsung doesn't turn anything up.

Also, after this reboot a few details are off:

* The lock screen background changed to one of the Android defaults (I had a plain black background)
* The font reverted to the default size (I had it set to small)
* The settings buttons (screen rotation, data, etc.) in the pulldown menu changed order
* The interface seems more responsive

What does this mean? I shut off the device and am going to talk to Verizon, but I'm hoping people here might have some ideas.

My phone occasionally reboots for no reason (every couple of weeks), but I am not sure this is related. I haven't seen these symptoms before and Googling didn't turn up anything quickly.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'd go call Samsung from a different phone if you're scared to use it. I know Samsung can make screenshots and ask to send a report.

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Tags: security, 6.0-marshmallow, samsung-galaxy-note-4
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# Question
Title: my samsung galaxy s2 wont charge what do i do?
I'm having trouble with my Samsung galaxy s2 I need some help on how my phone can start charging again. Every time I got to charge my Samsung S2 it seems not to charge. I need some help on how to charge it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can verify if your charger is faulty or not by installing Ampere app. If it not showing any in flow of mA after connecting, that means your charger is faulty. For the other way, you need to get your phone repaired.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2
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# Question
Title: Connect to Samsung TV using AllShare from a Non-Samsung phone
I have a Nexus 5 phone and want to connect to my Samsung Smart TV (which supports AllShare). How can I do this?

Thanks.

UPDATE: I tried again after updating my phone to Android 5.0 . but no luck to getting this work .

# Answer
> 2 votes
I had the same problem and then I found an app called Mirror it allows you to mirror your android device screen to pretty much any streaming box or stick or smart TV with streaming capabilities like Samsung Smart TV's. You can even mirror to an Apple TV. With Mirror there is a bit of a delay from you doing something on your phone to it on the TV.

There is also an app called AllCast for just streaming media like music, videos and movies that are on your phone or on one of the few media streaming websites that are available to stream within the app. These include: Twitch, Google+, Dropbox and Google Drive.

# Answer
> 2 votes
This certainly solves the problem!

Go into your settings, go into WiFi, tap on the three dots in a vertical line to bring up the menu, select Advanced, then select Wi-Fi Frequency Band, once in there set it to 2.4GHz Only.

Then try your casting, if that doesn't work try setting it to 5GHz only.

# Answer
> 0 votes
turn on allshare on the TV,
on the nexus go to settings / display / cast screen. it will start searching for a display over the wifi network. if both tv and phone are on the same wifi, the tv will show up. select the tv from list, it will mirror the nexus screen.

# Answer
> -2 votes
After you press cast screen, press 3 buttons in the upper right corner and check enable screen

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Tags: nexus-5, smart-tv
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# Question
Title: How to play/record sound from Debian chroot?
There's big file with ext2 with ARM Debian where I can chroot to.

There's functional mplayer (I can `-ao pcm` or `-vo yuv4mpegpipe`) there.

How to record/play sound (or video) from this Debian? Is there things that emulate ALSA/OSS/Whatever to use usual linux programs and android ones side by side? May be there's pulseaudio server for android?

# Answer
> 2 votes
I managed to make it sound by writing to /dev/msm\_pcm\_out:

```
mplayer something.mp3 -ao pcm:file=/dev/msm_pcm_out

```

Sound is choppy and it looks hacky in general.

Video output is something like `-vo fbdev:/dev/graphics/fb0`.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Not all Androids may have a PCM output device in `/dev`, as Vi0's answer requires.

A more general solution is to setup Pulse to stream system audio to a TCP port on your device. Then you can use Simple Protocol Player or PulseDroid in your Android environment to play the stream.

To eliminate chop/lag in VLC, MPlayer, and Audacity, it was necessary for me to choose ALSA as the output device and Pulse as the mixer (in these programs' options).

**Steps I used on my Amazon Fire 7" 2015 / CM12 / Debian Wheezy chroot:**

1. Install pulseaudio in the chroot: `sudo apt-get install pulseaudio`.
2. As suggested by a comment on meefik's github, I removed the line `load-module module-console-kit` from the file `/etc/pulse/default.pa`.
3. Run `pactl list | grep 'Name\|Description'` and identify a module that monitors system audio. I successfully used 'Dummy Output Monitor' named `auto_null.monitor`.
4. Write a corresponding shell script `pashare` as follows (credit to AlexAndersan on SuperUser):

```
#!/bin/sh
case "$1" in
    start)
        $0 stop
        pulseaudio --start
        pactl load-module module-simple-protocol-tcp rate=44100 format=s16le channels=2 source=auto_null.monitor record=true port=8000
        ;;
    stop)
        killall pulseaudio
        pactl unload-module `pactl list | grep tcp -B1 | grep M | sed 's/[^0-9]//g'`
        ;;
    *)
        echo "Usage: $0 start|stop" >&2
        ;;
esac

```

Make sure the `rate` and `port` arguments match your settings in Simple Protocol Player (on the Android side). PulseDroid demands `rate=48000`, which means higher throughput, and could possibly introduce chop/lag.

I added the `pulseaudio --start` and `killall` lines because pulse would not start automatically in my chroot.

5. Make the script executable and run it:

```
chmod 755 pashare
sudo mv pashare /usr/local/bin/
pashare start

```
6. Configure your chroot media players to output to ALSA, with Pulse mixer. I had to set this manually, to eliminate choppy audio:

* **VLC**: In Tools-\>Preferences-\>Audio, set `Output module: ALSA audio output`, and `Device: Playback/recording through the PulseAudio sound server`.
    * **GNOME MPlayer**: In Edit-\>Preferences-\>Player, set `Audio Output: ALSA`.
7. In Android, start Simple Protocol Player or PulseDroid on IP address `127.0.0.1` (loopback) and set the other option(s) to match your `pashare` script.

Note that Android treats the app like a music player, and will kill it if another app tries to play music, or if it decides to free up the CPU. There are probably workarounds for this.

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Tags: audio, linux
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# Question
Title: Moto G3 (6.0) - Can't access files, tried many guides
I'm unable to access files on an Moto G3 updated for Marshmallow 6.0 ("this folder is empty" when connected to a pc, tried on several computers). I tried several fixes and guides but nothing out there seems to work.

1. https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/6pbWH1yvPMs

Swiped down after connecting to pc, there are no notifications nor options to choose from.

2. SD card not showing files when connected to pc

Been there, did that. Rebooted, waited... once again, no files & no notification to change USB connection mode. I did the wipe cache partition part too and waited for some good 10 minutes after doing it before connecting USB

3. I wanted to try more options via USB debugging & such, but I cannot enable that either. I tap a bunch of times on top of the "build number" option in the menu and nothing at all happens: http://wccftech.com/enable-developer-options-in-android-6-marshmallow/
4. I went on to search how to root the device which seems to require USB debug mode which I could not enable on 3.

I'm not sure if I'm missing something obvious here but none of the answers/guides I tried so far seem to work. Anyone knows what's going on?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The Moto G 2015 has known issues with this, and there is a fix *most of the time*...

1. Disconnect the USB cable
2. Navigate to **Settings - Apps**
3. Press the **Overflow Menu** (3 dots in upper right), and select `Show system`
4. Find **External Storage** and **Media Storage**
5. Open each item and select **Storage**
6. In this screen for each app, press `Clear Data`
7. Reboot
8. After the system appears up and working, wait a minimum of 5 minutes after the phone is fully booted. Databases are being rebuilt for these applications, if you have large SD card with lots of media files (several thousand or more) this may take longer to complete but there is no way to monitor it and know when it's done.
9. Reconnect the USB cable
10. Pull down the **Notification Panel**
11. Select **USB Connection** and change it to **MTP**. Note there may NOT be an icon in the status bar.

MTP connections use the External Storage app, and by association the Media Storage app, for USB access to the device. There is no direct access or "mass storage mode" anymore, it is all software emulated.

If this fails, a full factory reset is usually required. In rare instances, this does not fix it most models have firmware available on XDA, but that step likely is beyond the scope of this question.

Of course, all this depends on a working USB port on the phone and a good cable... although it is extremely unlikely, it is possible for the USB port in the phone to be defective.

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Tags: 6.0-marshmallow, usb-connection-mode, motorola-moto-g3
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# Question
Title: What is the meaning of KDZ file name format?
What is the meaning of LG's `.kdz` file name format?

For instance, a KDZ file: `D85530B_00_1217.kdz` (Marshmallow for LG G3 D855).

After the model no (D855), the terms like 30B, 30C etc. are coming. What does it mean?

# Answer
> 3 votes
KDZ is the format which LG uses when posting official firmware releases on their website. KDZ are all stock releases from LG. Custom ROMs do not come as KDZ, the tend to come as ZIP file.

KDZ files are flashed with LG Flash Tool or LGUP, and ZIP files are flashed with TWRP.

* 10 means KitKat
* 20 means Lollipop
* 30 means Marshmallow

A/B/C/etc is revision number.

1217 is the release date 17-Dec.

It can be confusing because there are many different versions of D855 for different carriers and regions, with different revision numbers.

For example in the UK, the latest O2 Lollipop version is 20n, but the latest unlocked Lollipop version seems to be up to 21c, but both are up to date with the latest Android security patches.

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Tags: lg, files
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title: Stolen device whatsapp deletion

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# Question
Title: Stolen device whatsapp deletion
I want to delete my whatsapp history from my stolen device. How can I do that?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Unfortunetly, WhatsApp does not have a remote delete function that I know of. If you **really** want to get rid of the history, you can wipe your device remotely if you have anti-theft installed. I recommend trying Android Device Manager. It is most likely already activated on your phone. You can wipe it from there (If Android Device Manager has permissions to), or at least lock you phone and set a new device unlock code. I would always reccomend using Google's Find your Phone page, which is linked below. It will lead you through the different steps you can take to deal with a lost phone, and links to Android Device Manager.

Google's Find Your Phone Wizard

Additional Information on using Android Device Manager

# Answer
> 0 votes
Well, yes there's no remote functions for WhatsApp. But you can do this, Block the old sim and take a new sim with the same number and install and setup WhatsApp in another phone. This will prevent your old device from accessing your WhatsApp. Also you can use Android Device Manager to remotely wipe or lock the device. Hope you'll be safe from misusing of your lost phone and sim.

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, encryption, history
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# Question
Title: i have an android htc one sv, it has an internal storage of 4.46gb when i DL an app it says i have insufficient storage,
yet when connected to a pc my pc sees 4gb in total with 3gb free, when the phone is powered on it shows 4mb used and 5mb total now i have only my htc phone specs, google51mb, boost zone my default carrier and their services 37mb, earth, ebay 11mb, facebook 170mb,gmail 10mb, google app 51mb, google play serv 104mb, google play store 26mb, htc back up 5mb, sync mngr 2mb, face book messenger 29mb,offer up 40mb, and talk back 6mb, vdm client and voice mail total 15mb, now since i dont use google earth, i have disabled it, and uninstalled it, total freed up 3.11mb,

now in total on my phone on internal storage alone not including my sim card which has only pics from my camera on it, the above some equals 557mb where is my other 4.45gb's at?

# Answer
Maybe this is due excess cache. I guess before an app is installed on to our internal storage, Android caches the data to cache memory. So please try to clear it and try downloading again.

To clear, just go to Storage Management and click on 'Cache'. It prompts you whether to clear and you need to choose clear. Try and reply if it worked.
> 0 votes

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Tags: insufficient-memory, storage
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# Question
Title: WhatsApp is getting downloaded but not getting installed
I have Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. It had a problem with restarting by itself. As it restarted too many times at a stretch, it did a factory reset on its own. It did not delete any music or image file, but all the apps got uninstalled.

I successfully reinstalled all apps, *except WhatsApp*. WhatsApp was getting downloaded but it was not getting installed. I don't know why. I tried downloading it from Play Store and an app called Mobogenie. I even tried using ShareIt. The app is still not getting installed.

How to fix this and reinstall WhatsApp?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Download WhatsApp manually from apkmirror.com and try to install using that apk file and reason for your device getting restarted own its own can be the too many apps and phone ram not able to handle them properly and too many restarts (due to ram issue ) can cause reset

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, installation
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# Question
Title: Dead spots on touchscreen: Could it be related to software corruption?
I have a Sony Xperia P running stock Android 4.1.2. A few days ago, my phone started misbehaving and I found some dead spots on its touchscreen. I can't click on some of the areas. Could it be a software problem? I've already tried a factory reset but it didn't work. I've installed CWM recovery image and taken a complete NANDroid backup. Before flashing a new ROM, I wanted to make sure if I'm headed in the right direction. I'm not sure if my screen digitizer is damaged or what. Any help would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 0 votes
First thing flash stock ROM to check the issue and most probably in these cases its a hardware fault as you described you have dead spots on touch they can be due to pressure of some kind which can also cause touch to get damaged too , to be sure flash with factory/stock ROM and see if things change or remain same

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Tags: rom-flashing, recovery-mode, hardware, touchscreen
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# Question
Title: how do i turn usb debuging on from fastboot?
My touch doesn't work and I accidentally reset my phone from recovery.Now I am stuck on the phone setup phase and cant get anywhere.I am trying to mirror the phone's screen into a pc but says it needs usb debuging enabled in phone.

# Answer
> 0 votes
> If the device supports USB host mode you can connect a **USB-OTG** (USB on the go) cable and connect a USB mouse or a USB keyboard to bypass the broken touchscreen. Then you can navigate to developers options to turn the usb debugging on.
>
> Find out more at : How to turn on USB debugging

Also have a look :XDA Developers: Remotely turn on USB debugging which explains different workaround but it need touchscreen to work.

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Tags: usb-debugging
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# Question
Title: How to troubleshoot "okay google everywhere" missing from voice settings?
This is what I see:

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

And this is what I would like to see:

I am using Motorola Moto G 3rd generation (2015), 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage; XT1541

I have already tried a few things:

* I'm already using the latest version of Android as of now: 5.1.1 Lollipop.
* I'm using the latest version of the Google now application: 5.1.17.19.arm
* I have tried to search for the magic phrase "okay Google everywhere"
* I have tried to uninstall and reinstalled the Google application. I think it was just a downgrade to version 4 of the app because the Google Play store told me that it is a built in application.
* restarting the Google application by force quitting the app and/or restarting the whole phone.
* switching the local from UK English to US English wherever I could find it in the phone settings.
* and maybe some other things too.

But nothing seemed to help.

What could be causing the missing option? What else could I try to make it show up?

I am also thinking about contacting support. If I do so, should I be contacting Google or Motorola?

**Edit:**

* The version of my "Google Now Launcher" application is 1.1.1.1706998
* I have even tried factory reset with and without restoring from backup; no success.

# Answer
Go to https://www.google.com/settings/accounthistory/audio and turn on voice searches and commands.
> 1 votes

# Answer
flash open gapps on your device the required files for google now from any screen are missing you cannot get them from playstore you need to flash them from recovery
> 1 votes

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Tags: settings, google, google-now, voice-recognition, google-settings
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# Question
Title: Can all or any smartphone manufacturer ship their phones with the stock, unmodified version of Android besides Google?
Can other smartphone manufacturers beyond google sell phones with stock android?

# Answer
> -1 votes
yes they can sell it with stock android

# Answer
> 2 votes
Depends on what you mean by "stock Android". Android itself is open source (see Wikipedia: Android Open Source Project (AOSP)). But that doesn't include the Google Apps. If they want to ship those, they need to sign the Mobile Application Distribution Agreement (MADA), which comes with a set of rules (which Google apps they *must* install, which must be placed prominently on the home screen, and more). It also requires them to get their devices "certified" by Google.

If they are willing to take that burden, they of course can. Many manufacturers still chose to ship devices with their own modifications of the user interface, to make their products "more outstanding", and also include a bunch of of doubtful value (often duplicating what the Google apps forced upon them by MADA terms already provide).

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Tags: vanilla-android
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title: Does a software update affect data?

text:
# Question
Title: Does a software update affect data?
I recently bought an Android smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Core (Model GT-I8262), checked for updates to the software(4.1.2). The package files were downloaded and when it was about to install, it displayed the precautions to take, before installing the update.

After installation, would it erase the contacts stored in my sim card or any other data on my smartphone?

> ***Phone info:***

Manufacturer : Samsung

Model : GT-I8262

Android Version : 4.1.2

# Answer
> 1 votes
No it doesn't but make sure you perform backup's before updating.

# Answer
> 0 votes
No it doesn't affect data.but it is safe to take backup of important data.you can also check the Q&A of Samsung upgrade.http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/FOTA/

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, updates
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title: How do I root my LG G4 Beat phone?

text:
# Question
Title: How do I root my LG G4 Beat phone?
I am fine with staying with the current Android OS but I just want root in order to be able to change the default installation location, etc.

I also want to know how I will be able to unroot it.

I do not wish to use Kingroot at all. I am asking this because I couldn't find any guide about rooting LG G4 Beat. I want a safe and reliable way that won't need too many permissions and won't upload my private data to remote servers like KingRoot does, I read in the internet that that's what it does and that is pretty creepy so I would like to avoid using KingRoot or any other one click root app, I can follow steps as long as they are clear and not too complicated

# Answer
find a custom recovery for your device like TWRP or CWM then flash it or boot it in temp mode using commands like fastboot flash recovery twrp.img or fastboot boot recovery cwm.img

then download su.zip from chainfire website and flash that zip vola your device is rooted

you might have to oem unlock bootloader to do this

for that use command

fastboot oem unlock
> 0 votes

# Answer
try this guide to root your phone safely http://rootmygalaxy.net/root-lg-g4-beat-g4sh735/

Hope this helps
> 0 votes

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Tags: rooting, lg
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title: Controlling call volume

text:
# Question
Title: Controlling call volume
How do I set the volume of a call (ideally while being on the call)?

I can find volume settings for media, alarm and ring but none of those appears to impress the voice volume on a call.

Calls are currently much too loud on my phone.

OnePlus X, Android 5.1.1

# Answer
As far as I know, this could be changed simply by buttons on the side of the phone at the moment you are calling.
> 1 votes

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Tags: calls, volume-control, volume
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# Question
Title: How to disable TouchWiz Easy Home mode and enable TouchWiz Home?
I've accidentally enabled TouchWiz Easy Home on my Samsung Galaxy SIII Neo (Android KitKat 4.4.2). Now I'm not sure how to get rid of it and get back to TouchWiz Home. I've tried rebooting the phone but I don't see an option. How do I switch?

# Answer
Here's how I got it to work on my S4.

There should be an entry on your apps (swipe to the right) called Easy Settings, which will have an Easy Mode button. If not, click More Apps, scroll to Settings, click "My Device", and then click Easy Mode.

From either of those, you can change it to Standard Mode.

If for some reason you can't access your settings or this doesn't work, one other option would be to download another home screen app from the Play Store, like Nova Launcher. When it installs, your phone will ask you which home screen you want to use when you press the home button. TouchWiz Easy Home and TouchWiz Home will be two separate options. You want TouchWiz Home.
> 3 votes

# Answer
When you find easy mode on setting choos easy mode again and select done and do it again with standard mode in secound time and select done ...do it 2 times to work good
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, samsung, samsung-touchwiz
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# Question
Title: Android 6.0.1 parse error while attempting to install Pokemon go apk 0.29.0
I have Android 6.0.1 on my Galaxy S6 edge device and i would like to install the apk, because the google play version doesn't support my region. According to the site, the supported Android versions are:

> Android **4.4** to Android **6.0.1** (Android N will not be supported until the official Android release)

but still it doesn't work when I try to install the apk and get the parse error. This is the link for the apk that I downloaded: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/niantic-inc/pokemon-go/pokemon-go-0-29-0-release/pokemon-go-0-29-0-android-apk-download/

# Answer
By looking in the apk site I can see it is supported until 6.0 version only. Which is not the same as the google play version. seems like I'm going to look into downgrading my android version now. hopefully, this will make things clear for those who got into the same situation as me.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-6, pokemon-go
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# Question
Title: Accelerometer/gyroscope not used by apps LG L70
When I tried to watch a 360 youtube video, I noticed I couldn't look around using my accelerometer. So I installed an app to debug accelerometer information, and it seemed to work just fine.

I do have a custom rom (unofficial cyanogenmod 12.1) on my LG L70 but this was also a problem with the stock LG rom.

Any tips on fixing this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The L70 doesn't have a gyroscope.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, lg, gyroscope
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title: How to enable otg in moto e

text:
# Question
Title: How to enable otg in moto e
I am using MOTO-E and working on lollipop OS. Here, OTG is not supporting. I have read it from google which Moto-E doesn't support OTG.

My question is

Will oTG work on OS 4.4 (Kitkat)?

How to downgrade OS from 5.1 to 4.4?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Moto E's hardware doesn't support OTG, that is, USB Host Mode is not supported..
So there's no way to use OTG in Moto E, even if rooted or using any apps..

You can test for compatibility if you wish using **USB Host Diagnostics app** if you're rooted.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, 5.0-lollipop, operating-system
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# Question
Title: How do I block ads on YouTube in all WebKit based browsers?
How do I block ads on youtube on my android device? I have tried proxy websites - hide.me and plenty others, however, they work only on a windows machine, on android, they don't work, the webpage says "javascript not enabled". I have tried ad blocking proxy apps- adblock(no root), SEVEN adclear(non play store and play store versions), Adguard(non play store and play store versions). but it seems like youTube has found a way to bypass them all. IS this possible on android? if yes, how do i make it work?

PS: Or is there any free vpn app (not free trial) which blocks ads. I want this to work on all webKit (webView) based browsers

# Answer
You won't be able to block ads in the Youtube APP as long as you don't want to root your device. Blocking these ads requires changes to the DNS settings and you can't change these settings without root, nor can an app.

When you don't want to root your device the only option I see is just to use Firefox (or a similar Browser), install the Adblocker addon and watch your videos through the browser. Less comfort, but the only option remaining without root.
> 2 votes

# Answer
If you have root you can use adaway app. It's completely free and 100% working. You can download it here https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway . This app blocks all ads in browsers, all apps and games and youtube too, it uses hosts file to do so.
> 1 votes

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Tags: browser, youtube, ads
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# Question
Title: Help a beginner who is about to install cyanogenmod 13 on a samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition
I have a Samsung Galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition that is my love. It is my daily driver too. I recently upgraded to lollipop, but faced issues with graphics quality being dropped due to some memory leaks or whatever (maybe it was developers making excuses cos they can't do anything)

I can't play games nicely cos the graphics are terrible. Samsung released an app called Game tuner, but it is only for the s6 and above. (Thank you for abandoning us Samsung). I decided to flash twrp recovery and CyanogenMod 13, so I could side load that app and the service it requires to run (the service is restricted to marshmallow)

According to their website, I can use Heimdall suite to do the flashing. I would love a guide please, step by step. They mentioned that you don't need to root in order to flash custom ROMs. Is this true?

But yeah, this is a $700 device when I bought it couple of years ago...warranty is expired. And I don't want to mess up this. Thanks!

Edit: My device is the Sm-P605 and the nightly release for my device has code: lt03lte

I know there are risks involved and want to minimise them. I would prefer not to root but just flash twrp recovery and CyanogenMod 13.

# Answer
> 0 votes
FIRST in twrp go to BACKUP and backup your device so if anything goes wrong you can RESTORE and start over.

its very simple copy the cyanogenmod .zip to your sd card. then boot into twrp and goto wipe and select advanced wipe and and delete system,data and boot. dont delete recovery or sd card. then go to the main twrp screen select install and locate the cyanogenmod .zip and flash away. you well also want the google apps knows as Gapps. i recommend flashing them after cyanogenmod then once both are flashed do a factory reset in twrp, i know sounds dumb but gapps has issues and if you dont factory reset you will get a Play services has stopped message that will spam you screen and or a startup wizard had failed. any questions shoot me a message or reply.

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Tags: rooting, twrp, samsung-galaxy-note-3, samsung-galaxy-note-10.1, heimdall
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title: Android Auto: Google Play Music

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# Question
Title: Android Auto: Google Play Music
So this seems like an obvious "yes, of course it has to" but I can't find anything *official* that will commit to it.

Are all Android Auto consoles guaranteed to support Google Play Music, since it's an Android Auto app?

Perhaps more broadly: When would an Android Auto app *not* be supported by a given Android Auto console?

# Answer
Android Auto is just a display interface app on your head unit. It doesn't control what types of Android apps are allowed, and it doesn't actually run the app itself. That's all done by the smartphone connecting to the head unit.

If you can install the app on your smartphone and it supports Android Auto, it'll be there. Thus the only time Google Play Music won't be supported is if your smartphone doesn't support it.
> 2 votes

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Tags: google-play-music, android-auto
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# Question
Title: Error 1240: Boot certification verify on LG Optimus Exceed 2
I've a LG Optimus Exceed 2. It won't turn on. When I plug it into my computer and try to factory reset it is always good to the LG start-up screen. But then in the top right corner it says "error 1240" and shows a boot certification and some thing about verification.

Is there any possible way to get this fixed?

# Answer
> -1 votes
Yes there is. Its fairly simple.

YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER OR LAPTOP TO DO THIS.

You need to go to the LG Exceed 2 Resources at AndroidForums, and download the "LG Flash tool 2014" plus a matching KDZ file.

Once you download ask the files you need, open the lg flash tool 2014 out it's pretty much self explanatory... where it says kdz file you select the kdz file you downloaded at the link I posted earlier. Out will be a fairly large file just so you know.

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Tags: boot
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title: Soft Bricked Nexus 4

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# Question
Title: Soft Bricked Nexus 4
A long time ago my Nexus 4 was doing an OTA update and crashed midway through. Now when I try to power it on it shows the google symbol then a standing Android with its chest open and a progress bar under it. The progress bar says "Installing System Update...". Then when about 25% through (A few seconds) the Android is laying down with its chest open and a red triangle with a exclamation mark over the Andriod. The screen says "Error!". If I wait a few minutes then it repeats this process.

I have searched the internet for long hours without finding any solution. I sadly don't have USB de-bugging on or my problem would have been solved long ago.

I currently have Ubuntu 16.04 and Windows 7 and I can't seem to mount the Nexus on either one. When I enter recovery mode it has the same dead Andriod and it says "No Command". I have factory-reset it and wiped the cache partition but neither helped in anyway.

I am not sure but I believe to update from ADB I need USB de-bugging activated and the Nexus needs to be connected to my computer. (Both things I can't do) All of the solutions I find need USB de-bugging enabled and I can't find any way of activating it while it is in it's current state. When I load fastboot mode this is what it says in the bottom.

* FASTBOOT MODE
* PRODUCT NAME - mako
* VARIANT - mako 16GB
* HW VERSION - rev\_11
* BOOTLOADER VERSION - MAKOZ30d
* BASEBAND VERSION - M9615A-CEFWMAZM-2.0.1700.84
* CARRIER INFO - None
* SERIAL NUMBER - 029965911c4e2725
* SIGNING - production
* SECURE BOOT - enabled
* LOCK STATE - locked

I don't know if that will help but I'll put it here anyway. I think that is all and I greatly appreciate any help given.

# Answer
USB Debugging is not relevant, it doesn't come into play here, but you must be able to connect it to your computer via USB.

The first thing you have to do is unlock the bootloader, luckily the Nexus 4 does not require anything special to unlock the bootloader. From the fasboot screen, on your computer use the command:

`sudo fastboot oem unlock`

And follow the instructions on the screen to confirm the unlock and wipe process.

If this fixes it, your done... But to flash the latest firmware, you can go to: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images which has the images and instructions to flash the device from the bootloader (fastboot). It is literally as simple as downloading the appropriate image, expand the archive, and run ./flash-all.sh script

If you need adb and fastboot, they are available in the normal Ubuntu software repositories.

Nexus devices are wonderfully simple to work with, and are virtually unbrickable.
> 1 votes

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Tags: adb, nexus-4, usb-debugging
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# Question
Title: Applications in Play Store cannot be downloaded
I have moved to Australia from India. My Google Play Store doesn't allow me to download Australian applications. It tells me that the application is not available in my country, but I am in Australia, so why am I not allowed to download? The application I'm trying to download is free of cost. Please help.

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you are using your mobile data you still have a india ip address. try downloading on wifi.

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Tags: google-play-store, google-account, localization
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# Question
Title: Will flashing other region's ROM unlock GT-I9515?
I bought a Samsung S4 GT-I9515 from Saudi Arabia. But returning to my country found that this phone is locked and I don not know of any unlock code. It is also not possible to contact the seller in KSA.

Now I'm thinking if flashing stock ROM from other country will solve the issue.

Any help appreciated. Even any known unlocking technique.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Hi flash the phone is not the solution to unlock your device, flash and unlock are different things.

In case you like to flash your phone the only thing that you need to be careful is if the rom that you choose change or replace the modem, in this case you need to check if the rom has the supported bands for your country, The Samsung S4 GT-I9515 supports by hardware the following bands:

### GSM:

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

### UMTS:

850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz

### FDD LTE:

800 (band 20), 850 (band 5), 900 (band 8), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz

### Data:

LTE, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS

You could check the bands/networks to your country in this link:

http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html

However if you like to unlock the phone be careful with software methods because you can loss your imei or brick your phone (all software methods need root the phone).

You could check this this link on ebay to unlock your phone, unlock by imei its a more safe solution.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/INSTANT-REMOTE-UNLOCK-FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S5-G900A-G900T-G900T1-AT-T-TMOBILE-/121748816957?hash=item1c58cb843d

I hope this help you to resolve your question.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You need to use ODIN to flash to a non-branded firmware... BUT... The S4 Value does not have an unbranded firmware available.

Go here and pick what country you live in, and flash that firmware via ODIN: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9515

This will break KIES updates, but other than that, you'll be golden!

# Answer
> 0 votes
to unlock galaxy s4 i9515, insert a saudi sim and do outgoing or receive a call for minimum 5 minutes after that u can insert any country sim without unlock code. I did this and using indian network card.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Also, it **might** be possible that you will Need to change the IMEI purposely (Like in Turkey - they filter IMEI Numbers to prevent non-taxed imports) from used domestic phone that is not used anymore - since I don t know what Country you live in. Be VERY careful with flashing Images of different models / countries as it was already said might be different bands etc.)

It does work to unlock by using the SIM Card for 5 Minutes (I think though that the five Minutes Need to be done in the respective Country (carrier))

# Answer
> 0 votes
No flashing another rom/firmware will not unlock the device. put a non SA sim card in the device it well ask for a unlock code which you can buyfrom most phone providers or online

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, sim-unlocking
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# Question
Title: How to recover photos from facotry reset S6?
So, somehow my S6 factory reset while it was in my pocket while I was climbing. Still not sure how. But I need to recover the photo files off of it, whatever might still be left in the slack space. I figured I'd just mount it up and run foremost over it, but apparently there's no way to mount it as a USB Mass Storage Device? sigh What are my alternatives? Is there any way to get it to show up in linux as a /dev/sdx device so that I can run some forensic tools over it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sad to say but if it factory reset your stuff is gone. only way if possible would be to use some recovery tools in kali linux but then again a phone is not same as a PC hdd. i'd just count your loses and start backing up. stupid samsung :(

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Tags: data-recovery, samsung-galaxy-s-6
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# Question
Title: Can't uninstall any programs in safe mode
Every time I try to open App manager(in Safe Mode) spams pop up, porn icons installs and so on. Simply, I don't have time to reach the app manager. Help me please! Smartphone: Getnord Cat

# Answer
> -1 votes
first can you download any apps if so download Avast mobile antivirus and do a scan if not plug the phone into your pc and copy all your pics,videos,music ect onto the pc. then do a hard reset on the phone. sounds like you got a bad virus.

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Tags: spam
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title: How to root MK 809 iii?

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# Question
Title: How to root MK 809 iii?
I have an Android MK809 III stick and I am looking to root it, to run apps with super user permissions. How do I do that?

# Answer
Here is a step by step guide:

1. Connect the DC micro-usb port to power, and the other micro-usb port to your computer.
2. Go to Settings USB and select the checkbox for "Connect to PC"
3. Run KingoRoot to root the phone.
4. Download SuperSu.apk
5. load /system partition in read/write mode with: `adb shell "su -c mount -o remount,rw /system"`
6. adb push SuperSu.apk /system/app/SuperSu.apk
> 1 votes

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Tags: root-access
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# Question
Title: Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) enable android
How do I enable Caller Name Presentation (CNAP) in android? Essentially in Canada there is an option called "Name Display" that comes with caller id. There used to be a page here explaining it here but not anymore and archive.org is of no help.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Verizon Only: So it appears this used to require additional software but is now a built in according to this page http://www.cequint.com/verizon/callernameid/

ATT and Tmobile have apps but non are truly caller id.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, root-access
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# Question
Title: App Web Links asking for Chrome TOS despite Firefox being default browser
Short version:

When I click links in the Reddit Android app, it brings up Chrome. I want it to bring up Firefox, but it doesn't give me the option.

Long version:

I just bought a phone and installed Reddit and Firefox on it. When I click on links in the Reddit web app it brings up Chrome, asking me to accept the *Google Chrome Terms of Service*. But I haven't used Chrome, I've been using Firefox as my default browser.

I've tried to follow Mozilla's instructions on setting the default browser on my phone, which includes clicking a `Clear defaults` button, but none of my apps have any defaults to clear. Of my browsers, none has an enabled `Clear defaults` button. I've painstakingly gone through every app in the phone looking for an app with an enabled button (just in case it was hidden in some "com.blah.blah" app) and found none. The app simply never asks me which browser I'd like to use. It may be the Reddit app itself making a false assumption about the browser availability... anyone care to verify? :)

# Answer
> 2 votes
You can either uninstall chrome or, if this device came with chrome pre installed you can go to settings\>apps, search for chrome and disable it.

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Tags: chrome-for-android, default-applications, firefox-for-android
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# Question
Title: When will Nexus 6 get Android security updates?
I am using a Nexus 6 with H2O wireless network. The July 1st 2016 security patch has been out for several days (since July 5) but my phone still doesn't get it. Do Nexus phones get updates directly from Google or through carriers? When can I get that update?

# Answer
It can take up to two weeks or so for the full rollout. I just received the July update this afternoon on my Nexus 5X.
> 2 votes

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Tags: ota-update, nexus-6
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# Question
Title: My adoptable storage is full. How can I move the data to a bigger MicroSD card?
I've got a Moto G 2014 LTE running CM13. When I found out about the whole 'adopt SD card as internal storage' thing, I was quite excited, as the actual internal storage on this phone is tiny. I set up a 16gb micro SD, the biggest I had at the time, and have been using it with minimal problems.

Fast-forward to this day, and I now have a 64gb micro SD that I want to use instead of the 16gb one. However, I'm at a loss as to the best way to copy the data over onto the new one, or if it's even possible. The ideas I've got so far include:

* Titanium Backup all \[system\] apps, factory reset, format new SD and then restore ***(should work, but a massive pain)***
* NANDroid the SD card onto a USB OTG stick, then restore to the new one ***(pretty sure this is a bad idea and won't work, but...)***
* Copy all the stuff onto my computer via my phone through a file manager of some sort (I have a linux/linux/windows triple boot, so file format isn't a problem), format the new SD into phone, and copy back ***(can't be that simple, can it? Hidden/inaccessible files?)***
* Copy the files onto USB OTG with a root file explorer app, reformat the SD as portable, format the new one as adopted, and then copy them back ***(could work, except for the point below)***
* Format the 64gb SD card as internal through an OTG card reader with the command `adb shell sm set-force-adoptable true`, use a root browser to copy all the data over from the old SD, format the old SD as external and remove it, and take the new SD and put it in the SD card slot ***(seems overly complicated, and also suffers the below pitfall)***

The other thing that worries me is mount points: will the apps with externally-stored data know to look at the new SD card for it? Will I have to remount it in a specific location with the shell each boot (or use an init.d script perhaps)? I suppose that it can always be accessed through /sdcard or /storage/emulated/0, but I'm not 100% sure what goes on behind the scenes.

I've got recent NANDroid backups, so if anyone can eliminate the options that definitely *won't* work (or say which one\[s\] probably will), I can try them and report back in case someone stumbles across this question in the future.

**EDIT:** So, my phone further bit the dust and got to the point where it got into a pretty major bootloop. Ended up having to flash a whole new ROM. As such, I probably won't be able to test the full image/decryption/etc. method that I was originally planning. However, I will write up what I've discovered so far in case anyone wants to take up this particular method in the future:

1. Image the old SD with dd as follows: `sudo dd if=/dev/mmcblk0 of=~/SDCardBackup.img`, where `/dev/mmcblk0` is the location of the sd card as obtainable through `lsblk`
2. Restore the image you just made to the **NEW** sd card : `sudo dd bs=4M if=~/SDCardBackup.img of=/dev/mmcblk0` (you may have to unmount it first)
3. From here on in, I was following this (thanks @beeshyams!) tutorial, which explains the next steps way better than I ever could have done. The plan was to decrypt the storage and resize the main partition with gparted. I had no idea whether it would work or not, but I felt it was worth a try. However, when I came to run the actual decryption command using the key I'd extracted, I got an error (which I believe was my shoddy linux skills more than anything).

As I say, I have no idea if the above method would work or not even if everything did go to plan. Also, feel free to correct any of my commands above if I mis-typed them (I'm on Windows currently, so this is all from memory.) If this info helps anyone, then good. But until then, **@faidherbard's comment should work fine.**

Thanks, Jackdafish

# Answer
> 19 votes
Having a similar issue, I read through the comments to your question and ended up doing the following based on a hint suggested by Barleyman:

* Go to Settings \> Storage & USB › Internal Storage, click on "Migrate data" to move your data back to internal

In case you do not have enough space left on internal to move everything back (which was my case), here are some additionnal steps:

1. Connect the phone to a PC via USB and back-up the contents of the old "adopted" SD Card
2. Manually delete enough data from the old SD Card to be able to do the move: typically pictures and videos that you can easily restore afterwards
3. **Click on "Migrate data" in Settings \> Storage & USB › Internal Storage**
4. Check that the old "adopted" SD Card is now empty (or even format it back to "Portable") then eject it
5. Insert the new SD Card and set it up as "Internal storage" and agree to move the data to it
6. Eventually reconnect the phone to the PC via USB to restore manually deleted data

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Reference: Answer to "How does the "Format as internal storage" feature work in Android 6.0+?":

> 2. You can reverse the process by opening "internal storage" from storage settings and there's "migrate data" that will copy everything back to internal nvram.

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Tags: 6.0-marshmallow, sd-card, insufficient-memory, usb-on-the-go, adoptable-storage
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# Question
Title: How to disable unread group notifications in Whatsapp?
The "mute" option allows you to stop receiving notifications. However, I can still see the number of unread messages for a group that has been previously muted.

In addition, this group keeps coming at the top of the list of groups every time a new message is sent to it.

Is there a way to disable this without having to leave a group?

# Answer
> 13 votes
This issue has been plaguing Whatsapp since its inception. I have had long email conversations with their support team on multiple occasions. Even uploaded a detailed video explaining the bug:
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bldIuA-OjU
This was their reply after about about 20 emails explaining the issue.

I gave up after that. To anyone reading this, please see the video to understand the problem. If someone influential can publicise it, maybe the will fix it then.

# Answer
> 5 votes
## ShutApp

ShutApp is an Android app I developed for **rooted devices** that will automatically mark your muted WhatsApp chats as read and prevent them from jumping to the top of the chat list, so that you don't have to leave those annoying groups.

You do need a **rooted** android device to use the app, though. That's because the app needs to be able to modify WhatsApp's internal database which is not accessible to other apps without granting root access.

ShutApp is completely free and open source, and if your phone isn't rooted yet, I think it's definitely worth rooting in order to use this app!

https://github.com/eladnava/shutapp-android

# Answer
> 0 votes
> You can mute a group for a specified period of time. You will still receive the messages sent to the group, but your phone will not vibrate or make noise you when they are received. To mute a group:
>
> Go to the group in WhatsApp. Tap Menu Button \> Mute Group. Select how long you would like notifications to be muted. Optionally, uncheck Show notifications to stop notifications from being shown in your notification slider.

From whatsapp.com Your group will go on top because it has the newest message. That's how it works.

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Tags: applications, 4.4-kitkat, 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, 4.2-jelly-bean, whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: Internal storage displays as empty when connected to PC
My HTC One M9, when connected as a MTP device to my PC shows the correct portion of free memory to used memory, but when I try to access the files, it says this folder is empty. Any ideas? I am running android 6.0

# Answer
SD card not showing files when connected to pc the first answer fixed my problem, just clear media storage and external storage, and boom, it shows all files in internal storage.
> 0 votes

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Tags: internal-storage, 6.0-marshmallow, htc
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# Question
Title: My phone storage is empty when connected to pc
I need to back up all data and media on my phone but every time i connect it to pc everything is fine and my pc recongize the phone but not every time i need to plug and unplug phone several times to make pc recognize it .what ever when i open my phone storage it say folder is empty iam sure that using MTP not PTP my phone storage working on all computers except mine and all phones storages appear on my pc except my phone i have checked drivers and all working properaly . any help ?

# Answer
SD card not showing files when connected to pc the first answer fixed my problem, just clear media storage and external storage, and boom, it shows all files in internal storage.
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, internal-storage, usb-drivers, mtp
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title: Phone changes timezone itself

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# Question
Title: Phone changes timezone itself
My phone is Huawei LUA-L21, here's the log from logcat:

```
D/WifiStateMachine(  876): onReceive, action:mediatek.intent.action.LOCATED_PLMN_CHANGED
E/WifiStateMachine(  876):  InitialState (when=-1ms what=131225!M_CMD_UPDATE_COUNTRY_CODE{ when=-1ms what=131225 obj=ru target=com.android.internal.util.StateMachine$SmHandler obj=ru } 0 0
E/WifiStateMachine(  876):  DefaultState (when=-2ms what=131225!M_CMD_UPDATE_COUNTRY_CODE{ when=-2ms what=131225 obj=ru target=com.android.internal.util.StateMachine$SmHandler obj=ru } 0 0
D/ccci_mdinit(0)(  265): save_timezone++
D/AlarmManagerService(  876): Kernel timezone updated to -180 minutes west of GMT
E/WifiStateMachine(  876):  InitialState (when=-2ms what=131152 arg1=36 arg2=1) !CMD_SET_COUNTRY_CODE 36 1 ru
E/WifiStateMachine(  876):  DefaultState (when=-3ms what=131152 arg1=36 arg2=1) !CMD_SET_COUNTRY_CODE 36 1 ru
D/Clock   ( 1137): onReceive : ACTION_TIMEZONE_CHANGED : java.util.GregorianCalendar[time=1468332368045,areFieldsSet=true,lenient=true,zone=Europe/Moscow,firstDayOfWeek=2,minimalDaysInFirstWeek=1,ERA=1,YEAR=2016,MONTH=6,WEEK_OF_YEAR=29,WEEK_OF_MONTH=3,DAY_OF_MONTH=12,DAY_OF_YEAR=194,DAY_OF_WEEK=3,DAY_OF_WEEK_IN_MONTH=2,AM_PM=1,HOUR=5,HOUR_OF_DAY=17,MINUTE=6,SECOND=8,MILLISECOND=45,ZONE_OFFSET=10800000,DST_OFFSET=0]
D/Clock   ( 1137): TimeZone =libcore.util.ZoneInfo[id="Europe/Moscow",mRawOffset=10800000,mEarliestRawOffset=9079000,mUseDst=false,mDstSavings=3600000,transitions=77]

```

# Answer
Fixed it by creating small application which restores timezone every time it changes.

GitHub: https://github.com/4ndv/tzfixer

APK: https://github.com/4ndv/tzfixer/releases/
> 0 votes

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Tags: huawei, date-and-time, time-zones
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title: Android storage , where did my 2GB go?

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# Question
Title: Android storage , where did my 2GB go?
I have an Android phone and trying to understand how it deals with disk space. When I connect my phone to my computer via USB, I can see that I have: * internal storage space (1.8GB) * SD card (16GB)

My android phone still complains often that I don't have enough free storage. So I installed the DiskUsage app (which was suggested on some blog). It visualizes perfectly how the data is organized. The app shows that I have roughly 700MB of total storage. Why is that? According to Windows I still have 1.7GB free.

How does this work? Does Android run on a partition which only is 700MB? How can I access the "other" 1.8 GB?? Is there a way to reclaim all that unavailable storage space?

# Answer
The internal SD-card of the device is probably partitioned.

Check out this screen in the app you mention in OP:

Since my SD-card is not partitioned, I only see one partition. In your case, you should see more than one. The combined sum of all the partitions should equal the total size of the SD-card.

You could root the device and attempt to change the partition table and merge the partitions. It may be a bit risky, though. But it's certainly worth trying if you're open to the risk of rooting, tinkering, etc.

You may also try apps such as this one to move apps to the storage partition. You can free up space on the app partition that way.

If you want to root, you can also use this app to remove bloatware system apps that you don't need. This can also free up space. However, this may also be risky. If you try this, you should be prepared that something might potentially go wrong, and you might have to re-flash stock firmware. That said, removing preloaded bloatware is often easy and trouble-free.
> 1 votes

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Tags: insufficient-memory, partitions
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# Question
Title: Stop certain apps from ever using mobile data
Before you refer to this: I have tried installing Onavo as suggested here, but that did not allow me to do what I wanted (at least the current version of the app doesn't).

My Wi-Fi is not the most reliable, and it sometimes simply dies for a while, causing my phone to switch to data usage. Of course this always happens when I'm watching a video on youtube on my phone, and I only notice afterwards that this has happened, causing my mobile data usage to skyrocket.

What I would like to have is some way to completely prevent the YouTube app from ever connecting to the internet if I am not using Wi-Fi at the time. I have already checked the box that prevents the app from using data in the background, but that is obviously not enough.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Frankly telling : You just can't stop an app from using the data when it is running in the foreground. Android has not implemented any feature till now. However, You can restrict the background data for the apps and save the data. Better you keep mobile data closed when you're using WiFi. I know its frustrating but that's the best you can do.

Another option is to use a custom ROM like CM. It has the profile option where you can set the usage of your WiFi and data when you're at your home or office.

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Tags: wi-fi, mobile-data
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title: file transfer after encryption

text:
# Question
Title: file transfer after encryption
I am a new Android user and I am considering encrypting my device for more security. My notebook runs Linux Mint and I have been transferring files to my Android (version 4.4) using the USB cable via Mint's default file manager Nemo. My question is: if I encrypt my device, will I be able to transfer files using the same method? And if I connect my device to other computers using the USB Mass Storage, will I also be able to see/add/remove files?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Absolutely ! As long as you can unlock your device you can transfer files. Encryption works as usual but will encrypt the data but that doesn't mean you can't access it. Go for it ! Hope this helps !

# Answer
> 0 votes
Most android phones have encryption by default id recommend reading this first. http://www.howtogeek.com/141953/how-to-encrypt-your-android-phone-and-why-you-might-want-to/

id also recommend adding a password verbal or using numbers on the lock screen keep usb debugging off unless needed and look into a app that can locate your phone or remote wipe it if lost. such as Avast

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Tags: usb, encryption
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# Question
Title: Nexus 5X no "Charging rapidly" on original (stock) charger
After 7 months LG Nexus 5X now doesn't show "Charging rapidly" but only "Charging".

Ampere app shows 1700 - 2100 mA max. Overall charging time **now 50% longer** than initially was.

In accordance to screenshots of Ampere I see the following wattage:

4.07V * 0.89A = **3.62W**

or

4.26V * 1.79A = **7.62W**

Both measurements are far from **15W** declared by Nexus 5X specs.

I have checked my original 5X charger with Nexus 6P phone - it displays "Charging rapidly" on 6P from my charger. This makes me to believe the issue with the phone or its battery or QC IC (Quick Charge integrated circuit).

Update:

* My charger is OK with Nexus 6P -\> "Charging rapidly"
* Nexus 6P charger doesn't detected on my 5X at all -\> no charge, nothing
* Switching cables on 6P charger with 6P phone -\> 5X cable OK on 6P "Charging rapidly"

Conclusion: Phone Nexus 5X itself is suspected: battery or charger chip or system.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I had the same issue with my Nexus 6P. Tried everything but nothing worked. Visited service centre and got it fixed. They told some hardware issues with the fast charging chip.

I read somewhere that flashing the firmware again using Fastboot on the phone solves this issue for some users.I didn't worked for me. Might you wanna try. Good Luck!!

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Tags: battery, charging, nexus-5x
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title: KeyChain/KeyStore Backup

text:
# Question
Title: KeyChain/KeyStore Backup
Is it possible to backup (local or Cloud) the keys from the keychain/keystore?

I know the KeyChain is a system daemon which provides secure key storage. The keyStore will provide app-specific key storage, but where are the keys located and is it possible to backup the credentials of (all) apps?

# Answer
The keys are located in the Android System and stay there indefinitely.

You need to get a new phone, recreate all your keys, revoke all the old ones and reinstall. If you don't know what reinstall means (including but not limited to what to reinstall) get a new phone, recreate all your keys, revoke the old ones and reinstall again.

Google, Carriers and Phone Manufacturers rely on your full cooperation on this matter.
> 1 votes

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Tags: sync, backup, google-backup, backup-manager
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title: Nexus 6P - Fingerprint unlock setup

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# Question
Title: Nexus 6P - Fingerprint unlock setup
I would like to setup fingerprint unlock on my Nexus 6P. I believe I have it setup correctly, but when I go to unlock the phone by putting my finger on the sensor, it vibrates once then makes me put in my pattern to unlock the phone. Isn't there a way to unlock with just the fingerprint and not have to do the pattern also?

# Answer
Hope this helps ! Setting up the finger print on nexus devices
> 0 votes

# Answer
You probably need to set up your fingerprints again, making sure to cover as much of your finger as possible. You need to do the tip, sides and center of the tip of your finger in order for it to be able to properly identify your finger. If you don't train it properly then it won't be able to reliably identify your fingerprint so will vibrate to let you know it hasn't read it properly.

The more you are able to successfully unlock your phone the better the detection gets as it learns with each unlock.

If you have successfully set taught your device your fingerprint(s) the you should be able to unlock it with either your fingerprint or the pattern. It should not require both to unlock (although both do need to be configured so that you have a backup option if your fingerprint isn't recognised)
> 0 votes

# Answer
You got both finger print and pattern turned on. just shut off pattern
> -1 votes

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# Question
Title: Is there a root for Galaxy S7 / S7 edge US Carriers?
I recently acquired my Galaxy S7 edge from Verizon and I have yet to find a way to root it? Flashfire? Safestrap? Verizon kinda sucks with this stuff. I previously had my Galaxy S4 unlocked with the stock android MDK that was on it.

Does anyone know if there is a root for the Verizon S7 Edge yet? If so can you link a walk through / document one? I am pretty good with roots I've been doing them for a while, I'm not afraid to use ODIN either.

Thanks, asloss

UPDATE 6/15/2016: Turns out there is potential!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-unlocked-bootloader-update-t3392841

# Answer
Root is out and a full guide can be found on XDA forums through this link:root guide and files This root is for Verizon

Other variants can be found below

T-Mobile

Sprint

AT&T

Verizon:

> http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-...-root-t3410403 Also credits to Mastajeff \>for originally making the guide for T-Mobile.
>
> * First off download these files: http://d-h.st/PK3q Extract them to whatever folder you want, there will be 5 files in there.
> * Folder named: "su" contains the SuperSU and thing needed to root the phone
> * ADB Setup EXE called: "adb-setup-1.4.3.exe" Needed to install ADB and the Drivers
> * Special patched Odin that skips the SHA 225 called: Odin PrinceComsy.exe (Mainly for AT&T)
> * .ini file named: "Odin3.ini"
> * Last, file, named: "Samsung\_G935x\_QC\_Rooted\_BOOT.TAR", this is the engBoot for the phone.
>
> NOTE: Some users have experienced endless boot loop; this seems to be caused by using a package disabler that disabled certain services. If you used one and end up getting an endless boot loop try wiping the cache and factory reset the phone.
>
> I suggest you backup your phone before doing this, just in case something happens.
>
> 1. Install ADB by running adb-setup-1.4.3.exe
> 2. Make sure to put your phone into downloading mode (Power off--- Hold Down arrow + Home + Power button)
> 3. Open up Odin and click AP and mount Samsung\_G935x\_QC\_Rooted\_BOOT.TAR
> 4. Once restarted put the phone into USB debugging mode (Need Developer options for this)
> 5. To get developer mode, go to "About" then tap "build number" about 6 or 7 times
> 6. Go back to settings and you should now see developer options, turn on USB debugging
> 7. Now back on your PC, Move the folder named "su" into your ADB folder (Default Path: C:\adb)
> 8. Run CMD by either Win + R and typing cmd or from the control panel.
> 9. Once CMD is open type this Code:
> > cd C:\adb\su
>
> or whatever your path to your "su" folder.
>
> 10. After that type root.bat
> 11. Wait for the CMD to finish and then your phone should restart
> 12. Once your phone has finally restarted you will notice that SuperSU was installed and root should be working, download root checker to find out for yourself.
>
> If your CMD just says starting Daemon and doesn't proceed any further than that, then you forgot to make sure USB debugging was turned on. If everything went well you will see the CMD was able to push SuperSU.
>
> You can now install Xposed via Flashfire. Unfortunately, TWRP does not work on this method, so, DO NOT TRY, there is a chance that you can Brick your phone from doing that.
>
> Fix for wifi bug on restart: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmob...8#post67592828
>
> Thanks 2swizzle for mentioning this. If you want to fix the lag/slowness download any CPU or Kernel Editor or changer. This one works fine: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ladiutor&hl=en To fix the lag 1. Open up the APP 2. Go into the CPU settings 3. Set CPU Governor to ondemand 4. Apply on boot You will notice that the phone runs fast as ever.

This root is for Verizon and disables Samsung pay. The root has many variations for all US carriers.

All credit goes to http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4911585 (br3w3r, Chainfire and Princecomsy) and Argyrus for writing up this post
> 1 votes

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Tags: rooting, verizon, samsung-galaxy-s-7-edge, samsung-galaxy-s7
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# Question
Title: How to transfer Android contacts to iPhone?
I want to move contacts from Android phone to my new iPhone. Do you know how to move Android contacts to iPhone?

# Answer
> 3 votes
You can use the Android application made by Apple : Move to iOS.

The applications will let you easily transfer your contact and a lot of other data (messages, photos, Google account, bookmark) from your Android phone to your iPhone.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Read this article from google support website on How to Sync contacts with your Apple device,

Google recommends you to use CardDav.

> To sync your Google contacts with your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac), we recommend using CardDAV, which is an Internet open standard. When you sync your Google contacts using CardDAV, you’ll be able to edit, add, and remove contacts from your device and keep them in sync everywhere you use them.

**iOS 7+ steps:**

> 1. Open the Settings app on your device.
> 2. Select Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
> 3. Select Add Account.
> 4. Select Google.
> 5. Fill out your account information in the following fields:
> *Name*: Enter your name
> *User Name*: Enter your full Google Account or Google Apps email address.
> *Password*: Your Google Account or Google Apps password. (If you’ve enabled 2 Step verification, you’ll need to generate and enter an application specific password.)
> *Description*: Enter a description of the account (e.g. Personal Contacts).
> 6. Select Next at the top of your screen.
> 7. Make sure that the "Contacts" option is turned ON. The switch should be green.
> 8. Select Save at the top of your screen.
>
> After you've completed setup, open the Contacts app on your device, and syncing will automatically begin.

# Answer
> -1 votes
I think you could try an application to transfer your contacts to PC first and then you can use iCloud or the application to put contacts into your iPhone.

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# Question
Title: Can Maps run without a data or wifi connection?
I was just wondering, if you get Maps to load directions and start navigating, then turn off the data access, can Maps function fully, or does it need to constantly pull data to run directions?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Using offline map data, you can definitely run navigation without a data connection, either mobile or WiFi. I verified with Maps 9.31.3.

# Answer
> 1 votes
As far as India is concerned, if I am to use my Google Maps with Internet connection and start the turn-by-turn voice navigation (in Andorid 6.0.1 Maps version 9.31.3) I can turn off the connection to Internet and still the navigation will continue to guide with the loaded route. However if the path that you takes deviates from the route the app will recalculate the route and will change the instructions. This recalculation will not work.

If I had downloaded an offline area, then not only even this recalculation will work I even do not need the Internet connection on the first place.

This offline usability will vary from country to country.

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Tags: google-maps, google-maps-navigation
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# Question
Title: How to decrease screen brightness without draining extra battery
I am currently using ZenFone 5 now with android OS 5.0. Even though I've set my brightness to the lowest but it is still too bright for me, and it's battery capacity is low too... so is there any ways to decrease my screen brightness so that my phone won't die too fast... sorry for my bad english...

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are two problems you report. One is the excessive screen brightness even at the lowest level that your settings allow. The next is that you want to reduce the battery consumption due to this higher brightness.

If you want the first one but not worried about the second you can try screen filter apps. These will reduce the brightness as perceived by our eyes, but will not do any battery saving stuff. Please look at the apps similar to Screen Filter

On the other hand if you want power saving as well then probably you should have a rooted device that will allow the apps like Velis Auto Brightness to work.

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Tags: battery, battery-life, screen-brightness, asus-zenfone-5
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# Question
Title: Does the external sd card have to use FAT at all?
allows one to fully move apps to a second partition on the external sd card provided its Filesystem supports Linux permissions. but does it have to be a second partition or could I simply format the entire card e.g. ext3?would this still work when USB connecting to my PC?

# Answer
The reason why it can't be a single \[FAT\] partition is: *"Because Android unmounts the first FAT partition to share files with your computer \[when connected via USB\] but the second partition remains mounted."* \[Link2SD FAQ\]

The reason why it can't be a single EXT partition is because... well, because Link2SD says so:

I guess you could format the first partition as EXT, too. So technically, no, you don't need FAT at all. But it's nice to have it, as it's more readily visible to other Android app, and it also shows up immediately when the Android is connected via USB as a media device (MTP).

Now, *"You \[only\] need to use a non-FAT file system (ext2, ext3, ext4 or f2fs) on your second partition in order to link app's private **data** files."* \[emphasis added\] You can still move an app's binary to a second FAT partition. In fact, when Link2SD detects the second partition, it'll ask you what's the filesystem, at which time FAT is one of the options:

(No link to FAQ because I "need at least 10 reputation to post more than two links".)
> 2 votes

# Answer
```
would this still work when USB connecting to my PC?

```

Yes aslong as the memory card is inside the phone the storage can be accessed in mtp mode in a Windows PC. It cant be accessed if the card is connected via an Memory Card Reader. But there are few plugins or programs to read the content of memory card. Still writing to the card may mess up the storage.

Other disadvantage of creating a single ext3/4 partition is some apps may not recognize them as storage and hence cannot write to them.

I am not sure how Link2SD respond to an single partition.

So I will recommend to create a separate ext partition. But nothing wrong in trying out. Make sure you back up your memory card before trying
> 1 votes

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Tags: external-sd, link2sd, ext3
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# Question
Title: ADB driver for Samsung does not respond in remote debugging
To summarise the situation, I tried all the steps and quirks to make remote debugging work for a Samsung Galaxy S4, and Galaxy A3, the chrome://inspect page never picks up anything, I tried with different data cables and different PCs, finally, when I tried with a Huawei mobile, it immediately picked up.

The ADB device in **Device Manager** does not seem to have any issues, it shows under group: **Samsung Android Phone**

Huawei on the other hand installed **Universal Serial Bus devices \> ADB interface**, which is never active while connecting the Samsung.

What is so different about Samsung? What else does it need?

# Answer
I finally made it work. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

I installed the application and went through the process, then in command prompt, changed to C:\adb, and tried different adb commands, I do not quite know the thing that triggered the change, the ones I tried:

```
>adb -d
>adb kill_server
>adb usb

```

That made it work!
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, samsung, usb-debugging
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title: Can i fake having a gyroscope?

text:
# Question
Title: Can i fake having a gyroscope?
I recently started playing 'Pokémon Go', but for the AR/VR to work a gyroscope is required. Is it possible to simulate/fake a gyroscope using the sensors already in the phone?

I have a Vodafone smart 6 Ultra running Android 5.0.2 Sensors:

* Accelerometer
* Magnetometer
* Gravity Sensor
* Linear Acceleration
* Rotation Sensor
* Proximity Sensor
* Light Sensor

I have tried searching for a solution, but google only brings up others looking for an attachment which acts as the gyroscope. I also tried searching for the specific issue within the game, but that had nothing either.

# Answer
You can, but it requires extensive android development knowledge, rooting your phone (which i do not condone and do not take responsibility for any errors that occur if you choose to do it). This isn't even simple rooting either. You'd need to know how use XPosed, and the module for it isn't even complete either. Even if you did manage to fake a gyroscope, using other sensor data, it would still come out as lackluster, and ruin your pokemon go experience. hope that helps.

sources: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/app-request-gyroscope-emulator-virtual-t3186938
> 4 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, sensors, gyroscope
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title: Installation is getting failed

text:
# Question
Title: Installation is getting failed
I used whatsapp for past 2 months and it gets uninstall by mistakenly and I tried to install it again but i can't install again it shows that I don't have sufficient storage what should I do please help me I need whatsapp for my study purposes

# Answer
> 1 votes
Check your phone whether having enough space for the app. Normally it requires more space than the size of the app during installation.

If your phone has enough space, try to clear both cache and data for your Google Play in App Manager and perform a restart for your phone after clearing cache and data. It should work afterwards.

Credit to this post. I tried this method and it worked for me

Hope it helps =)

# Answer
> 0 votes
Maybe Your phone memory is full you have to cleanup the internal memory of your phone. Go to settings then application and clear the RAM. When the sufficient amount of memory is clear from your mobile then again install whatsapp.

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Tags: storage
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title: Want to upgrade 4.2.2 to 4.4 (GT6060)

text:
# Question
Title: Want to upgrade 4.2.2 to 4.4 (GT6060)
I'm using Samsung Grand Neo(GT9060) with 4.2.2. Now I want to upgrade it with 4.4.But there is no update available. Is it possible to upgrade??if so then how??

# Answer
### Hello Nini

Some phones only uses its original Android Version (Stock ROM) because of some hardware incompatabilty. Like the mainboard, RAM and Processor, they may not be ready, or it can't support the next Android Version.
And if you want to taste the new flavor of Android Versions, Yes and it is possible but it also come into unsupported devices and your phone maybe one of them. Try searching for your device model on how to install Custom ROMs or you may want to read this thread.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, 4.2-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: How can I unlock the bootloader for my Moto G [Verizon Pre-Paid]
I've had this phone for 2 years, the moto g 1st gen with verizon prepaid. ive looked everywhere. theres no way to unlock the bootloader, atleast not that I've found. I've searched everywhere on the XDA forums.

I'm trying to unlock it so that I can downgrade my phone from 5.x to 4.x.

I've tried temp rooting it with kingo root, towelroot, towelpieroot and kingroot, and i guess it doesn't support 5.1..

is there any way to unlock the bootloader? or even temp root so i can downgrade? thanks

# Answer
### Hello Donavon

You need to know that all Moto Gs (GSM) shipped with locked bootloaders, even if you buy one that is factory SIM-Unlocked, but motorolla offers a way to unlock bootloaders on their phone for free after you register it and request an unlock code. Doing this will void your warranty especially in U.S..
So the question isn't whether or not the Verizon model will have a locked bootloader or not. It surely will, as they all do. The question is whether Motorola's on-line bootloader unlocker will work with Verizon-branded CDMA model or not. And at this point, given that it hasn't been released yet and nobody has one, how is anybody supposed to answer that question?

--- \>credits Nathan from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594691
> 1 votes

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Tags: 5.1-lollipop, bootloader, motorola-moto-g, downgrade
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# Question
Title: My network on the android phone isn't working what is the problem now
My phone since was reset because it kept showing unfortunately android has stopped every app I selected it said the app unfortunately has stopped now my issue is ever since then my phone's network doesn't work. I can't connect with any network provider, what is the problem?

# Answer
> 0 votes
You may need to clean your cache, or if you are using CWM, try cleaning up DALVIK Cache

# Answer
> -2 votes
Me also facing same problem on my phone earlier. i uninstall some apps from my smart phone and problem was resolved. so you can try this. uninstall some app from your android app.

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Tags: mobile-network
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# Question
Title: Accessing environment sensor data from a web page (HTML/JS/PHP)
Is it possible to fetch the temperature info on the device from a web page using html/javascript/php?

Or would an app be required to do this?

# Answer
No, not with HTML/JavaScript/PHP.

HTML is just plain information display. It can't "do" anything by itself.

JavaScript doesn't has access to the device sensors (luckily).

PHP is server side...

You could do it maybe with Flash/Java Plugins but those are unsafe and don't work (as far as I know) on mobile devices.

So yes, it would require an app. What you could do is to try to find the location of the device (thats something you can do with JavaScript/PHP) and look up the temperature of the location returned. But the location requests often don't work completely (e.g. they return very vague locations, or the location of the provider), so I would recommend you to just write an app.
> 0 votes

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Tags: sensors, html, javascript
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title: Red color lost in my tab 10.5

text:
# Question
Title: Red color lost in my tab 10.5
I have a Samsung tab s 10.5 inch. Once I try the Samsung code `*#0*#` and try to check the red color it gives a black screen, but all other color tests working fine – even tab working fine but any red color showing black in all pics. I went to Samsung, they told problems is in Lcd or digitizer.

Any one can help please?

# Answer
If the test is not displaying any red this is your LCD (all colors are created using 3 LED (light emitting Diodes) Red Green Blue (RGB) Sadly your R is DEAD. It might be something as simple as a loose correction which a technician with a test kit and some soldering could fix.

But I doubt you could do it yourself sorry to say. Find a good computer repair shop near you.... Or contact Samsung and find an "authorized" repair shop if you are wonder warranty.

Good LUCK!
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung
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# Question
Title: Tablet stuck in "Recoery is not SEAndroid enforcing" and cannot turn off
Just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 tablet T-580.

When I buy an Android device I do two things, immediately: 1) get latest OTA update without fully setting the device up (e.g. only Wifi, no Google account), and 2) root, then reformat and reconfigure

I have tried to follow this guide and flashed the linked package with Odin.

Anyway after flashing the device is stuck in the boot logo with the above red error. I can't turn the tablet off.

However I had re-entered Odin mode with a lucky combination of PWR+Home+VDown and re-flashed the binary. However same problem.

Is there anything I can do, including re-flashing a completely stock binary, and try again?

# Answer
> 0 votes
You didn't enable **OEM unlocking** in developer mode, go to sammobile download your stock firmware (Or do it with smartswitch emergency upgrade and initialization via downloade mode) and reflash stock.

Then when you are ready to root just enable **OEM Unlocking** in developer options.

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Tags: rooting, samsung, odin, samsung-galaxy-tab-a
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# Question
Title: Use Google Now as a Voice Dialer replacement when pushing "call" on car head unit
My Samsung Galaxy S running a CM 10 nightly opens the "Voice Dialer" application when i push the "call" button on my car radio head unit. Both are connected via Bluetooth.

As you might expect the Google Now voice recognition is far superior.

Is there a way to:

1. Open Google Now when i press the call button
2. Also use the cars microphone for voice input

Thanks for your help!

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Edit

I believe the issue is similar or the same as this http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=38566 Unfortunately Google has only given it Priority-Medium.

# Answer
Go into settings -\> apps and click all. Then find voice dialer and disable it. That should disable the voice dialer app and Google Now should come up when you press the call button. If that doesn't work you can always reenable voice dialer.
> 4 votes

# Answer
I was searching for a fix to this exact problem and came across your post. I just found this. I remembered your thread and thought i would come back to share this with you.

The guide says to:

Open Bluetooth Launch and scroll down to “Voice Search”. Tap on it to expand it out, then select: “com.google.android.voicesearch.RecognitionActivity”

but i found it in "Google Search" and then selected "com.google.andoid.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity"

I've got a galaxy nexus on Jelly Bean, which may explain the file tree differences.

Anyways, it works like a charm. Good Luck
> 4 votes

# Answer
I'm not sure if this is true for other phones listed above, but for The Galaxy Note II, I had to make sure S-Voice was disabled (it says Voice Dialer on the first post).

Also, if you have downloaded bluetooth launcher you probably already tried:

"Google Search" and then selected "com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.VoiceSearchActivity"

and was still launching S-Voice. Once you disable S Voice (note the space) go into `Settings > Application manager` and scroll to the right to ALL. Then find S Voice and disable it.

Once you disable it and hit the button on the paired bluetooth device, you will get a "Complete Action Using" dialog. Resist the temptation to choose Google search. I know it's the logical choice, however you will not get Google Now; you will get a Google voice dialer instead. So make sure you choose "Bluetooth Launch" and select ALWAYS. Now when you hit the bluetooth button, you should get Google Now.

Note this will only work for the bluetooth. I had to use a separate app (Home2 Shortcut) for the double tap on the the HOME button.

1. Go to the Google Play Store, and download the Home2 Shortcut app
2. Open Home2 Shortcut
3. Choose "Google Voice Search"
4. Choose the speed that you would like to double tap thee home button (I left mine at NORMAL)
5. Choose "TouchWiz home" for home application if you have the default launcher. If using something else chose that one; in my case I was using NOVA Launcher.
6. Scroll down to the CLOSE button and click it.
7. Double tap the HOME button. You should now get a "Complete Action Using" dialog.
8. Choose Home2 Shortcut and select ALWAYS. You're done!

FYI: I don't think it matters but I'm rooted with a basic stock ROM. Again, these were the steps for me on a Galaxy Note II (Sprint).
> 2 votes

# Answer
Try Hint2Search. I helped beta test and it works wonderfully! Simply connect your Bluetooth headset, press the button on the headset, select this app as the default to open on your phone and select always. Now just press your Bluetooth headset button and boom! Google now opens! Should work with cars as well if given the choice to select "default action" on the phone.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I know this thread is a bit old and may have been answered already somewhere, but its the first thing that pops up under a few different Google searches so I thought I would add my two cents..

For anyone still trying to use Google Now Voice Search instead of Google Voice Dialer as the default bluetooth button action, there is a new app called BT GNow by Vibaroo and it can be downloaded in the Play Store for free from here.

I use it with a variety of different bluetooth devices on my Nexus 5 running Lollipop. So, yes, it is compatible with the most recent version of Android (5.0.1) and should be compatible with all other versions as well. Hope that helps.
> 0 votes

# Answer
YOu don't have to install any other apps. All you have to do is "Reset Preferences" in app manager. Next time you turn on your bluetooth it will ask you if you which default action you want. Choose Google!
> 0 votes

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Tags: voice-recognition, google-now, bluetooth-audio
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy S7: dark photos with sunlight
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S7.

The camera is really great at night, but at daytime the photos are turning out way too dark. I tried tweaking the settings, also in manual mode but didn't help.

Any ideas how to improve my daytime photos?

2nd question: is there a good hdr app (real hdr, not just an image filter).

# Answer
> 1 votes
Samsung's camera app may have developed more options since mine, an S3, but the settings allow configuration of 'Effects' and 'Scene'.

'Effects' controls color and warmness, and specific washouts or enhanced colors, while,

'Scene' implies filtering based on the usage of the device in conjunction to surroundings. It takes into consideration emphasized lighting (outdoor, dawn, sunset), light dispersion conditions (beach, snow), diminished lighting (night, fireworks), focal lighting (candlelight, backlight), need for speed during exposure (i.e. sport events).

Used separately or in conjunction, they could resolve your issues.

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Tags: applications, camera, photos, samsung-galaxy-s7
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# Question
Title: App unavailable in my country, even though it clearly is
Quick question. How is it that my boss is able to download Pokemon go on his Samsung Galaxy S7. We both have phones tied to the company, he is sitting next to me (both in the UK), but when I attempt to download the game through google play it says it's not available in my country.

I've had it running (uninstalled now) from an unsigned APK (apkmirror) since last week. Also, the creditcard tied to my google play account is Swedish - not sure if that could make any sort of a difference...

Thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
Download and install Hotspot Shield to your mobile via play store .Then run hotspot shield and try downloading the app.In case this method does not work you can first check where pokemon go is available and you can download the VPN for the same country and run the game.

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Tags: google-play-store, downloading
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title: My Phone isnt working

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# Question
Title: My Phone isnt working
I havent used my LG Volt phone for a couple of months because i bought a ios phone. My ios phone broke and i tried charging my LG Volt phone over night and turning it on no response. I tried taking my battery out and holding power button nothing happened. Tried holding volume down and power button nothing happened. Just a black screen somebdoy help me please.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I suggest you get a new battery. Leaving a phone unused for a while drains the battery completely. Replacing it might be the only solution here.

Good luck!

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Tags: battery, hardware
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title: Forgot google account?

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# Question
Title: Forgot google account?
Ok so my girlfriend changed her google account after she bought a new phone but she still had the old Google account before she changed it on the new phone cuz that's what she set up on it when she bought it but now she can't remember the new one cuz we had to factory reset the phone. So the question is can we back the phone up to the old Google account on it or not? Or is there nothing at all we can do unles she remembers the password?

# Answer
You can try to recover your girlfriend's account with this link - Google Account Recovery

Hope this helps and she manages to retrieve her account =)
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Tags: google
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# Question
Title: Scattered Phone GPS Locationing While on WiFi
So I am not exactly sure how to put this question because it is very specific and I am not sure of there a hard concrete answer, but I am just looking for some enlightenment on the matter and it is related to Pokemon GO.

Here is what is happening in my app. I am on it, while at work, and connected to our company WiFi. while connected (it seems to happen randomly) my character will just start running and he always seem to run to the same spots. The game somehow reads that my GPS location changes even though I am not even touching my phone. It only seems to happen when connected to my companies WiFi.

Does anyone have some sort of clue as to what could be possible be happening? If it helps, I am using the latest version of android with a Galaxy S6 Edge.

Thank You

# Answer
There are distinct sources of location information that are commonly called "GPS", but are more accurately called location services.

Sources in decreasing order of accuracy:

1. Bluetooth - Due to its short range, if you can hear known Bluetooth devices, you know you must be close.
2. Actual GPS - Your phone listens for satellites and computes its location based on distances to these satellites. This works best when you are outside with a clear view of the sky.
3. WiFi - Using wardriving and people using GPS, a map has been constructed of the world that basically tells you where you are based on the strongest WiFi signals you hear.
4. Cell - In addition to techniques similar to WiFi, cellular providers have additional technologies they can use to locate your phone, based on angles from antenna arrays, signal strengths, and distance estimations.

If your phone is using WiFi location, which is likely if you are inside an office building, the strongest WiFi signal will strongly influence where location services think you are. Since WiFi signals fluctuate quite a bit when people move around, doors open/close, furniture moves, etc., your estimated location will also change accordingly, which shows up as your character running around. The resolution of the WiFi database is roughly the range of a WiFi AP, which indoors is ~50m. The database is storage-limited, so there are likely only a few points around you, which explains why only a few distinct locations show up for you in the game.
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Tags: gps
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title: Disabling the GPS?

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# Question
Title: Disabling the GPS?
Is it possible to disable the internal GPS of a device? I need to disable the hardware itself without disabling location services.

Currently I've only been able to achieve this by wrapping my phone in aluminum foil. I'd much prefer a more convenient software method.

I'm running rooted Android 6.01 (Marshmallow) on a OnePlus Two device.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can set your location services to battery saver in your settings -\> location -\> mode. That will leave location services on using network and wifi only.and not use gps.

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Tags: gps, geolocation
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title: Multitasking Android 5.0

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# Question
Title: Multitasking Android 5.0
I have an LG-V400 running Android Lollipop 5.0.2. I want to be able to multitask in dual windows with apps that did not come with this device. When I try to multitask, I am given this prompt:

which only allows me to multitask with Google apps. How can I multitask with two completely different apps? (i.e. SoundCloud and DropBox)

(I am fine with rooting my device if that is what the solution requires, although I would prefer not to.)

Thank you!

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is an xposed module called xmultiwindow that will do the trick. You need to root your phone and install the xposed framework. I can't confirm if its compatible with your model though but try it out.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, multitasking
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# Question
Title: Unable to unlock boot-loader and root Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4501
I have Micromax Canvas A1 AQ4501 which comes under Android One. It’s upgraded to Android 6.0.1. I tried to unlock its boot-loader but it’s not successful.

I did • adb reboot bootloader • adb devices (it shows device.) • fastboot oem unlock (after this command its stuck on 'waiting for device') • fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (after this command its stuck on 'waiting for device')

I changed USB cable and plugged it in another port but no changes.

I tried to root it using Kingo Root from PC. After 15 to 16%, it says, failed. Please help me to fix this issue.

Regards GNS

# Answer
### Hello GNS

How many time did you try to root your device ? You may need to try it more than ones, just like my old galaxy tablet.
And if that is not successfull, try using different one click root application.
Here are the list of some of this applications

* Vroot Software (ADB drivers needed)
* Kingo Root For Windows (ADB Drivers Needed)
* SRS Root (ADB Drivers Needed )
* Framaroot (APK)
* KingRoot (APK and PC)
* Unlock Root Software
* Root Master (APK)
* Z4Root (APK)
* Universal Androot (APK)

Or you may visit This site for more information.
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Tags: rooting, bootloader, android-one
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