title: Control a PC with Air Gestures

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# Question
Title: Control a PC with Air Gestures
I'm aware of a few questions that talk about controlling a PC with an Android phone:

Is there any support for **Air Gestures** of the Galaxy S4 in any of these products? I would love to place my phone on table during a presentation and wave my hands around to magically advance the slides.

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you take a look at the **Air browse** feature under Air Gestures, you will see that it is limited only to the following applications:

* Gallery
* Internet
* Music Player
* Music on lock screen
* S Memo

So NO, you can't use it for presentations.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There's also Android Remote Computer Over android that can control your PC via your smartphone (mouse, keyboard) free and without ads .

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, remote-control
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to set up an emulator with these specific requirements?
At work we've been given an opportunity to work with some hardware running a (semi) custom Android build. The long and short of it is the app we make needs to fit certain criteria.

Uses TEGRA2, Android 4.0.3 Level 15, and supporting 1366 x 768 res with 90px system bar.

Can I make an emulator to simulate all these? The API level is obviously easy to set up, and the custom resolution, however, I can't see any options to do with tegra2.

As a note they do have a SDK available for this, which may include an emulator, but we don't have a copy yet so I'm looking for a quick temporary workaround until we get a copy.

# Answer
> 2 votes
No, the Android emulator doesn't emulate specific SoCs such as Tegra 2, and it doesn't support Nvidia's instruction set extensions.

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Tags: android-emulator
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to change mount points of internal storage?
I have an off-brand rooted tablet built on MT8389 with 8GB internal memory. The problem is that manufacturer partitioned this in some weird way making `/data` folder mounted to a partition that is only 1GB large. Basically I have approximately 4GB of free space mounted as `/storage/sdcard0` but it sits unused while all installed apps occupy `/data` making the device close to useless as only core apps after updates eats over 60% of available space.

After all Android is just another Linux flavour, so I would expect I could run console and do this:

1. Copy `/data` to `/storage/sdcard0`.
2. Umount `/storage/sdcard0`.
3. Mount `/data` to the partition that was mounted as `/storage/sdcard0`.
4. Mount that 1GB partition as `/storage/sdcard0` instead.

Is it possible? How to do it "safely"?

Note that I don't want to change partition sizes - I only want to swap mount points or create symlink to make `/data` point to a larger partition. In theory this should be pretty straightforward ;)

# Answer
> 2 votes
You probably want to install a script like int2ext or Mounts2SD. Note that these use a second partition on your SD card (generally ext2/3/4 formatted) rather than the main SD card partition.

You can also move apps to the SD card (Settings -\> Apps -\> "On SD card").

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, insufficient-memory
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# Question
Title: Folder that automatically uploads to phone
Here's something I that I want to do with my Android phone (Galaxy S2, CM9). I'll be happy if someone could tell me whether it's possible, and how.

I often want to transfer files from my computer to my phone. But it's a clunky process. the easiest way for me right now is to use AirDroid, but it's cumbersome. Connecting via usb is cumbersome too, because I need to enable the usb storage thing.

What I really want is this. I want a folder on my computer that I can put files into, and have them automatically uploaded to a dedicated folder on my phone's sd card without any further action on my part. It's important that this won't mean constantly having a heavy program working in the background on my phone, because it's slow enough as it is.

Any way to do that?

# Answer
> 6 votes
**FolderSync** could come in handy here. Define a "folder pair" (i.e. which directory on your Android device to sync with which directory on your computer), using any of the available protocols (SFTP, Samba, or any other). Then either chose for some "auto-check" (e.g. have it synced every night), or push the button manually. Using the paid version, you could even bring in – which is what I do: "Every night at 3am, when connected to any power source and to MY\_WIFI network → Sync all my backups, photos, whatsnots" :)

# Answer
> 4 votes
One way you can achieve this is using an app - rSync and use a Tasker job to periodically (or conditionally) upload/download data from your phone. You can refer to rSync's documentation for its configuration and other setup steps. You can configure it to only specify required one way transfer of files.

# Answer
> 1 votes
this feature (syncfolder pc to phone) will be developed in SnapsBackups Android app. SnapsBackups execute backups phone to pc by wifi network and withtout human interaction. the backups will be performed when the system notifies the application that wifi network is connected. SnapsBackups evaluates that wifi is a personal wifi, verify that exist a backup for this network and execute it if necessary.

On a next release, SnapsBackups will allow to sync phone with folder pc. No background activity if not necessary.**Stay tuned!**

# Answer
> 0 votes
I currently have a Moto G and I use Google Drive to transfer files to my device. If I want something to send a file right to my device without cables I use Wifi File Transfer. It's super lightweight and doesn't run in the background. It doesn't have a folder option but I like manually sending stuff right to my phone since I only have 8Gb of storage.

\[note\] The other answer from user67521 looks promising, I'll definitely check it out!

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Tags: sd-card, file-system, file-transfer
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# Question
Title: Maximum number of devices an Android can handle from USB hub
We are planning to work with multiple USB devices from a tablet.

For this implementation, we are planning to connect a HUB (http://www.amazon.in/Belkin-F4U041SA-7-Ports-Hi-Speed-Powered/dp/B008368G72) to it via OTG.

My queries:

1. Will there be any issues in kernel device detection?
2. Will power be an bigger issue?

Also, request to suggest some more failures using this mechanism.

# Answer
> 1 votes
As it's a powered hub, power won't be a problem. Android doesn't have a specific limit on how many USB devices you can have, so the limit is that imposed by the USB specification. If I remember rightly, it's 256 devices, but you can check that for yourself if you're worried. Using a single USB hub with a device is well-tested on different kinds of devices.

The only other thing you need to check is that the tablet you're using supports USB-OTG. Most branded devices do these days, but cheaper tablets from unknown manufacturers, and older ones, don't. You also need Android 4.0.3 or later.

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Tags: usb, usb-on-the-go
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title: Use camera from web page?

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# Question
Title: Use camera from web page?
Is it possible to use/control the camera from (or at least initially from) a web page? I'd like to come in as a web page (not an app) but then be able to take a picture or pictures and package them into some web service calls.

# Answer
Yes, websites can use the WebRTC extension to access the phone's camera, with the user's permission. Not all browsers support this extension, but Chrome for Android does.
> 1 votes

# Answer
There are different approaches to achieve that goal:

* using a "Cam Server" app on the Android device, and have it uploading pages to a web server
* same, but streaming
* same, with integrated web server (so no separate upload)
* having a fully integrated and programmable solution

For all four approaches you'll find matching apps. For the latter, I think e.g. of Paw Server, including a web server with scripting support. For "Cam Servers", you might wish to take a look into this list.
> 0 votes

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Tags: camera
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title: Dual epub reader

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# Question
Title: Dual epub reader
I have started using my tablet for reading epubs and I have found a lot of different versions of the same book.

So, is there any application that allows me to compare, i.e. to see both versions in a split screen?

I thought it would be easy to find this because it is such a useful utility!

I have tried the 10 most used application for reading epubs and no single one allows me to do this.

# Answer
There's **EPUB3 Reader** available on F-Droid and Github (not on *Google Play* – though an app using the same package name exists there, it's not the same, but obviously based on the original developers engine; long story behind that, not fitting here). Its app description explicitely mentions this feature:

> * parallel texts (e.g., original text and its translation into another language).

Find some screenshots here. Picking one example:

Looks exactly like what you're after.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, ebook-reader
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# Question
Title: How to display my heart rate on the Samsung "Android Wear" Smartwatch?
I have a Samsung Gear Live Smartwatch that says it has a heart rate sensor.

How can I see the output of this sensor?

# Answer
> 2 votes
There are two applications that come preloaded on the device which can do this for you, "Fit" and "Heart Rate". You can start these apps by saying "Ok Google" or tapping the screen to bring up search, followed by the command "Start Fit" or "Start Heart Rate" which launch the corresponding app. Heart Rate's sole purpose is to show this information, so the button to start monitoring will be available immediately. Fit also tracks other fitness data, such as steps you've traveled, so you'll need to swipe to the left once to get to the heart rate section and expose the button which will start the reading. Both of these apps will request that you stay still for 10-15 seconds as a reading is taken, and it is important to note that they only measure your heart rate when you ask for it, there's not a passive reading being taken.

As a shortcut, you can just tell Google to "Show me my heart rate" to skip the "Start Fit" or "Start Heart Rate" commands as well as the button press to start the reading. This will automatically launch the default heart rate measuring app and start taking a reading. You can configure which app does this by default by using the Android Wear app on your connected device.

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Tags: samsung, android-wear
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# Question
Title: Can deleting stock web browser cause problems?
I want to disable or delete stock web browser because I don't use it. Can it cause problems? For example, if its used as embedded rendering engine in other apps (like IE is used in Windows apps), they'll fail to load web pages.

# Answer
Applications use a Webview to display web content. But it's not dependent on the standard browser.apk rather the browser uses the same webview as all other apps.

If your apps are well behaved than **no it doesn't cause any problems.** If they aren't than instead of calling a general INTENT to launch a web browser they could call the built-in browser.
One example of an that does this is Google+. If you set it to open its links as default, but it fails to load one than it starts the default browser.
> 7 votes

# Answer
The stock browser can safely be removed. However, if you factory reset your android and are in a public institution or other such place that requires you to open your browser to finish connecting to the WiFi, then you will not have a browser available to open and will not be able to finish initializing your WiFi connection.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Some devices like the *Motorola Atrix HD* will not allow you to update your firmware if you have removed any system apps. Now that the bootloader is unlockable this is no longer a problem.

With other devices like the *SamsUng Galaxy S3 International unlocked GT-I9300* you can remove many system apps. Not everything, but browsers no problem. I deleted *Google+*, *Facebook*, *Google Chrome* and the stock browser with no problems at all. If you are unsure DO NOT DELETE -- try freezing and see if anything wierd happens.

Good luck!
> 0 votes

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Tags: stock-browser, webview
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# Question
Title: What are the effects of live wallpapers on battery consumption and speed?
> 7" tablet, Azpen A727, running Android 4.2.2

What is the effect of using live wallpapers on Android tablets?
I'm using a 7" tablet, running Jelly Bean 4.2.2 with a 1.5 GHz processor, 4GB flash memory, and I recently set my wallpaper to "Nexus" -- I want to know if this will have a negative effect on the (1) speed (2) battery life of my tablet.

# Answer
> 5 votes
It depends on the live wallpaper in question, but in general, the wallpaper only runs when the home screen is visible. Since you're usually running an app or have the screen off, the live wallpaper has no effect most of the time: the extra battery use is limited to when you're looking at the home screen.

This isn't always true, though. Some live wallpapers also run extra things. For example, the live wallpaper might periodically run in the background so that it can change its appearance based on your email inbox, or weather reports from the internet, or the accelerometer. For that reason, some live wallpapers might use quite a lot of battery.

In that respect, live wallpapers are no different from any other app. If they're inefficient or do a lot of work, they'll run your battery down quickly. If they're efficient and simple, you won't notice any extra battery use. Unless reviewers comment on it, you won't know until you try.

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Tags: live-wallpaper
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# Question
Title: Capturing LTE(?) voice packets with Shark for Root
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE. I installed Shark for Root but it only captures web traffic. I am assuming that LTE uses data to transmit calls as well (probably SIP) as everything is data these days, but it would be neat to see these packets and what they look like. Is there any way to do this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
No, calls don't work that way. They don't go through the same network interface as internet data, and they're treated completely differently by the modem. Phone networks are circuit-switched, not packet-switched like IP, so there aren't any "packets" to examine.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: Stop android from automatically uploading images to dropbox and facebook
My wife has an Optimus LG. Every photo she takes automatically syncs with Dropbox and Facebook. I have looked but I can't see a way to stop this.

How can I stop this behavior?

# Answer
For Dropbox, see How do I configure Dropbox in my Galaxy S III so that it does NOT automatically upload every photo/video I take?

For Facebook, see How can I disable automatic Facebook photo sync?

Of course, you can also just uninstall (or disable) either app to stop it uploading pictures.
> 1 votes

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Tags: sync, facebook, dropbox, lg-optimus-2x, lg-optimus-l5
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# Question
Title: Compuer shows no sign of tablet connection (SGH-T779 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for T-Mobile)
How can I get my computer to recognize I have attached my tablet? I have tried every trick online with no luck.

Couple notes:

* No indication at all from computer that a tablet is plugged in (No yellow exclamation marks in device manager, no sound upon plugging in)
* I have tried multiple cables ( I believe this may be a hardware issue), multiple usb ports
* I have tried all sorts of driver install methods as well as usb debugging modes
* The only indication I get is a red x on the tablet over the battery when plugged in. The tablet charges fine when plugged into the wall charger.
* My other galaxy tab 10.1 original communicates with the computer fine ( I have since reformatted the tablet and computer and have tried multiple computers)

Currently using: \- Thinkpad T61 with aging battery \- Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 (SGH-T779) T-mobile \- Windows 8 (Have tried with a fresh copy of Windows 7) \- Running Android 4.1.2

The only indication I have gotten from the pc that the tablet was plugged in was the mouse changing from an arrow to a thinking symbol for less than 1 second. I feel as though I have tried everything and it is a broken port on the tablet. It charges fine when the tablet is off.

Overall, I wish to root the tablet to put a custom rom on it. I have tried rooting the tablet using various apk's w/out a PC but have had no luck (I will probably post another question about troubleshooting root process with no PC).

Thanks in advance

# Answer
> 0 votes
This might sound crazy, and I do not recommend anyone try it, but...

I had tried cleaning the female charging port on the tablet with alcohol and q-tips and had no luck. I decided to use the tip of a mechanical pencil (metal tip) to scrape the contacts to see if they had build up. I put the metal tip in to scuff them up and (since the tablet was on), a huge spark shot out of the tablet and it immediately shut off. I assumed I fried it, but it turned back on... ...and worked perfectly from that point on. It was then recognized by my computer.

Obviously, this is somewhat crazy and I don't recommend people try this. I had tried every method of connection from the far ends of the internet with no luck. Somehow it worked normally after this point. Could the spark/firework show have cleaned the contacts? I know that some pins are for charging (which it would do fine) and other pins are for data.

My tablet is now working.

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Tags: 4.1-jelly-bean, rooting, usb-connection-mode, samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10.1, t-mobile
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# Question
Title: Automate installation of Android devices
I am having a lots of Android devices which I need to prepare for use as follows:

* Remove all unnecesary applications
* Add single Google account
* Install certain applications from App Store of given Google Account
* Set background/themes

I would like to write scripts which I could execute to process these steps. Is that feasible?

Thanks.

EDIT 1:

Creating useraccounts as

```
adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/com.android.settings.accounts.ChooseAccountActivity

```

results in:

```
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.android.settings/.accounts.ChooseAccountActivity }
java.lang.SecurityException: Permission Denial: starting Intent { flg=0x10000000 cmp=com.android.settings/.accounts.ChooseAccountActivity } from null (pid=7214, uid=2000) not exported from uid 1000
    at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1425)
    at android.os.Parcel.readException(Parcel.java:1379)
    at android.app.ActivityManagerProxy.startActivityAsUser(ActivityManagerNative.java:1976)
    at com.android.commands.am.Am.runStart(Am.java:494)
    at com.android.commands.am.Am.run(Am.java:109)
    at com.android.commands.am.Am.main(Am.java:82)
    at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.nativeFinishInit(Native Method)
    at com.android.internal.os.RuntimeInit.main(RuntimeInit.java:263)
    at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)

```

Similar problem is:

```
$ adb shell ls /data
opendir failed, Permission denied
$ adb root shell ls /data
adbd cannot run as root in production builds

```

So the permissions are preventing me from using the scripts. Can it be overcome?

# Answer
This could be done - but would need to either:

1. Root the devices and allow system privileges high enough to automate uninstall/install/create wihtout user confirmation
2. The user would need to confirm app uninstallations and installations - which would be almost as slow and laborious as doing the work manually.

If you decided to go down the root and run route, you would need to write an app which could install the others for you OR you would need to look into something such as nandroid which can be used to create an image of a working Android device and return you a set of image files to deploy to other devices.

Failing that, as James said - look at the debug bridge APIs which could be used to accomplish this.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Seems so. If you have a look at Android ADB API I've used commands in batch scripts etc to install / uninstall .apk files etc (agreed that isn't the same as installing from the store but it's a start) ... and as for theming I'm pretty sure you can do stuff with issuing intents etc to make that happen.
> 0 votes

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Tags: automation
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title: I want to uninstall Playstore

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# Question
Title: I want to uninstall Playstore
I need to uninstall the Playstore on my Android device due to internal memory issues. All my updates are done externally. I want to inquire if it is safe to do so?

# Answer
Yes it is perfectly safe. But u should be rooted to remove it.

I have removed play-store on my Galaxy Fit a long time ago, reason being it always triggered the installation of Google play Services.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, uninstallation
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# Question
Title: Forwarding or syncing SMS to another Android phone
I have two Android phones and I am looking for a way to foward SMS messages to another phone and let me answer with my first number. I don't have both phones with me all the time, but still want to be notified about new messages (and if possible even calls).

I need something more than a simple forwarder. Already tried apps like "SMS Forwarding" "SMS forwarder" etc. That wasn't it.

# Answer
> 5 votes
I noticed an application on the Android store called "MySMS" that seems to sync between phone, tablet, and PC/Mac. Maybe this is the solution to your problem.

Downloadable from: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.sms&hl=en

The same company also has a premium service for 2 phone syncing - which has the same features as above but specifically for sycning 2 phones together. Since the other app doesn't require a premium (paid) service, its worth trying to see if that does the job for free. If not, then it might be worth trying out their second app.

This is the premium version for 2 phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mysms.android.mirror&hl=en

Hope this helps.

# Answer
> 1 votes
There is a guide posted on T-Mobile for people with Samsung phones that already include this feature to sync SMS messages between phones using the Microsoft Exchange server, Live or Hotmail account. I'll outline the steps here for archiving purposes.

**Link to guide:** http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-7313

**Android 4.1 and higher**

1. Open Email.
2. Press Menu.
3. Touch Settings.
4. Touch the Exchange email address.
5. Touch More (this many not be available in all devices).
6. Select (turn on) or clear (turn off) the check box for SMS Sync.

**Android 1.5 - 4.0**

1. From the device Settings menu, touch Accounts and sync.
2. Touch your Exchange email account.
3. Select (turn on) or clear (turn off) the check box for Sync SMS or Sync Text.

**Note:** For this feature to work, your Exchange server must support it.

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Tags: sms, sync
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title: Battery drain when wifi is off

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# Question
Title: Battery drain when wifi is off
I turned off my wifi connection and noticed a heavy impact on my battery life. In a few hours without any usage, it dropped more than the whole day before.

See the drop at end while wifi (WLAN) was disabled:

There are many issues where battery life is reduced when wifi is turned on but not when turned off. What could cause this and how can I fix this? Could it be using some mobile data connection that drains the battery more than wifi or is it a device problem?

While wifi was on, it was actually connected to a network. There is no increase in mobile data usage. No suspicious increase for battery consumption for any particular app. Top consuming apps are:

* idle 40%
* display 19%
* mobile standby 18%
* android os 13%
* wifi 6%
* google services %4
* android system 2%

Update: It looks like it's constantly switching between E, 3G, H and H+ every few minutes, even without moving the phone. In 2G mode the connection seems to be stable and the battery loss is gone.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Activating the *2G only* option solved the issue, indicating a problem with the connection, as mentioned in the comments.

Another thing that solved it (temporarily, until I install more apps I guess) was reinstalling the OS. I only installed few apps and the minimal *PA Gapps* package (contains only some indispensable apps by Google), which presumably reduced the amount of background data send. Overall battery consumption with 3G enabled is way lower than with only 2G before.

I've also updated the radio firmware, though I can't confirm if it had any effect. It still seems to switch a lot between *E*, *3G*, *H* and *H+* but without any actual data traffic there is no noticeable impact on battery life.

Another suggestion I've found online somewhere is to use an app that switches to 3G only when particular apps like the browser is used and switches back to 2G otherwise.

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Tags: wi-fi, samsung-galaxy-nexus, battery-life
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title: Divert calls during a time interval

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# Question
Title: Divert calls during a time interval
How to set-up a phone so that the calls are diverted during a time interval (e.g. from 8:30 to 17:00)?

If it matters, I have a Huawei Ascend P2 running on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and on the UK's "3" mobile network.

# Answer
I don't know about your device but on my HTC One I have a "Do Not Disturb" function which I can schedule for a particular time. However I think this will block everything; text messages, emails etc. If thats not what you want then I suggest you try Tasker. There is a call divert option in there.
> 0 votes

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Tags: calls
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# Question
Title: Is there a hardware or software limitation to how long smartphone can record video?
Besides the obvious battery and storage limitations, are there any limits to how long can a smartphone record video? For example, could the image sensor overheat after an hour or more? Would the camera software explode?

# Answer
In theory no limit on recording. But as you say overheading is a big problem on summar days.

I experience that camera did shutted down recording video because a software problem. When you recorded, everyframe have to processed by processor. And camera recording process is a stream between processor and camera chip. During this stream, if a bit of stream's data changes, processor will handle an error in stream and will delete all recorded stream. This is a one scenario. Scenario's count can be increased.

For example if processor heat up, and after heating up , on transistor level will one electricity jump 1001st transistor to 1002th transistor and this cause a processor error and this can be the limit of recording video.

I hope I could explain.
> 2 votes

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Tags: hardware, video-recording
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title: Copying a file to a system directory

text:
# Question
Title: Copying a file to a system directory
Is there a way to copy a file into a system directory without having root?

I'm interested about any directory, but specifically about `/system` and `/etc`.

# Answer
> 1 votes
There is no chance to access system folders without root.

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich
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# Question
Title: How to turn on Haptic feedback on Galaxy Tab 4?
I think I have searched in all the sub-folders for a place to turn on Haptic feedback on my new Galaxy Tab 4?

I know it just barely came out, but for the life of me, I can't find anything remotely close to turning it on.

Using stock Samsung keyboard and SwiftKey. Neither has helped.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Actually, I just purchased a Galaxy Tab 4 and the google keyboard when installed and configured to do so will provide a noticeable haptic feedback. The device does have a vibration motor but I can't find a setting to activate haptic feedback for the built in Samsung softkeys either (back and window change).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I don't think that the Galaxy Tab 4 does have a vibrator motor, in that case it would be impossible to activate haptic feedback.

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Tags: haptic-feedback, samsung-galaxy-tab-4
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# Question
Title: Connectivity issues with Windows 7 "hostednetwork" wifi hotstop
I have a 3g USB stick modem, connected to my Windows 7 laptop. I am sharing the internet connection using hostednetwork (Windows 7 facility to turn a laptop's wifi into an Access Point). Now... it works. Mostly.

My girlfriends iphone connects and works fine all the time. Her laptop connects and works fine all the time as well. An android phone (XPeria Z) I have connects all the time, wi-fi stays connected but network connection (not just internet) is very flaky. Sometimes it drops in 5 seconds, then at some stage it comes back again in a couple of minutes, then drops again and so it continues. Sometimes it may even stay working for 15 minutes but not often, most of the time it lasts a minute or two. I can reconnect wi-fi and get another minute or two of internet or just wait until it starts working again (also for a minute or two)

It's not just internet that is not working. I used a ping utility on the phone and when it can't connect to internet it can't even ping the host laptop.

I compared the wifi settings on the iphone with the android phone, they are the same. It's not the problem with the default gateway settings, because it does work from time to time and because, when it doesn't work, pinging the default gateway (laptop ip address) doesn't work either. For the same reason it's not a dns or other TCP/IP settings problem. It's also a quiet place around here and there's no other wi-fi networks around either. The problem happens with or without other devices connected to wifi.

The only thing that seems to make it work for longer is constantly using the internet. Well I am not entirely sure about that but that's what it feels like. If you keep it loaded non-stop sometimes you can get it to work for like 15 minutes.

Any ideas what I could try, how I can diagnose the problem? It's extremely annoying.

# Answer
If you have "Avoid poor connections" enabled in your Xperia's wifi settings, try turning it off:

```
Settings > WiFi > Advanced > Avoid poor connections

```
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, networking, windows
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title: ICE-Emergency contacts

text:
# Question
Title: ICE-Emergency contacts
Need Help - How to remove contacts from Emergency list I have S5 , I have added couple of numbers under “ICE-Emergency contacts “ groups. Its was displaying under Emergency Contacts.

Now I want to remove those names form emergency list . ..opened contacts and removed the names from that group but those numbers are not getting removed the screen ( Local Phone and Click Emergency call) same list is getting displayed .

Even restart of the device is also not working .. Any idea how to remove the numbers from that group.

# Answer
> 1 votes
On the Samsung Galaxy S3, you have to do this from the Contact, and re-save. From the ICE list that contains the contact, click the contact and Edit it (S3 uses a pencil Icon to indicate editing). See the Groups area for the contact, and uncheck. Save the Contact/Group association. Save (again) for the Contact.

The contact should now show as removed from the ICE list.

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Tags: phone-app, emergency-calls
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# Question
Title: Difference between Android version in regions
I installed stock ROM for Android 4.4.2 for Colombia region this April. Today while I was surfing the web, I found out that my Android version is slightly different from the one that I saw on web (both devices were the same).

How is this possible? Do the features of updates depends on region?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yes a few parts of the ROM are Region-specific like support for local fonts in that region, apps that come pre-installed based on region like flipkart app in India. And few more things. Even sometimes the ROM are in local languages instead of English.

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Tags: android-versions, localization
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to connect a Android phone display to a TV or PC Monitor?
Is it possible to make the display on a Android phone to a TV or a PC Monitor?

What are the methods that I can connect the Android phone to a TV (e.g. plasma TV) or a PC Monitor and then modify some configuration in the phone so that the display will be shown in the TV or the PC Monitor screen?

# Answer
Yes, you can connect an android phone to a TV or a computer monitor. At least if you have a new enough TV or monitor, and not a ten year old TV like I do. :-) My android phone came with a HDMI cable to use when connecting phone to TV. I have connected it many times to my computer however, using a mini USB cable. But I would be able to use the HDMI as well, depending on what I want to do.

I am for sure no expert, but I have a Sony Ericsson experia arc S and I have used it for over a year. I hope that this answer is good enough to offer some help.

For newer phone, you may wish to use the following:

**Micro USB to HDMI® MHL Adapter**

Reference link: http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c\_id=108&cp\_id=10833&cs\_id=1083314&p\_id=8675&seq=1&format=2

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player\_embedded&v=P5tJl\_a\_wcc

In the reference link, it include information such as Compatible Mobile Devices (which you can retrieve from this link - http://www.mhlconsortium.org/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=5055)
> 5 votes

# Answer
Chromecast recently added the ability to cast your phone screen to the TV. Most nexus devices have this support via the OS, and others will require an update to the Chromecast app. This feature is working well with good resolution and a small amount of latency, so if you have one give it a shot.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Although I think micro-usb/HDMI adapter connection is a better option if your phone supports it and you have the required hardware, another option for viewing your screen on the computer is is to use USB debugging mode capabilities, which does not require special hardware beyond your USB cable.

Essentially, you enable USB debugging mode on the phone. You install the Android SDK on your computer. You probably will also have to install USB drivers for your phone model as well that are not the default drivers that do USB folder storage only. And then you download an application called **Android Screencast** to your PC and run it. It's slightly laggy, so it isn't ideal for, say, watching a video off your phone, but if your screen dies or something, it can be a lifesaver. A detailed tutorial on how to get Android screencast up and running is here: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42491/how-to-remote-view-and-control-your-android-phone/
> 0 votes

# Answer
This is what developers use to show applications to an audience: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/software-engineer/project-your-android-phones-screen-onto-a-larger-display/

1. A hardware phone screen projector like Paraben's Project-A-Phone ICD-5200. Expensive.
2. Eclipse and the Android SDK, and then run your application in the Android emulator. Slow.
3. A free application called Droid@Screen.
> 0 votes

# Answer
Yes, as far as I know you can only connect it to your smart tv or blueray player to play media storage; like videos, music, photos, etc. I don't think they have live playback for android, but they do for PSP Go.
> -1 votes

# Answer
The way I do it is I connect my phone to my tv by using a micro usb to yellow video input and use my Curtis 5.1 dolby surround sound with a female red and white to male audio (headset connecter).
> -1 votes

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Tags: screen, external-display
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# Question
Title: "adb devices" shows device as "unauthorized". How can I fix this?
I just decided to move from Windows to Linux for my Android development, I just finished to setup Android Studio, I was able to import my project into it, but now I want to be able to run my application on my Google Nexus 5.

In my Android Device Monitor, my phone is detected as unauthorized.

I put :

```
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{18d1}=="0bb4", MODE="0666", GROUP="plugdev"

```

Into :

```
~/.android/adb_usb.ini

```

# Answer
You need to enable USB debugging on your phone. You should get prompted to accept an RSA key, which will mean that your computer is authorised.

Also keep in mind that any coding questions belong on StackOverflow.
> 3 votes

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Tags: adb
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# Question
Title: Why does Android check email and play store when sync is off
At night, or at work, my Android is usually offline. For me it's enough to only check email when I like to do so.

However, every time (or most times?) I switch on mobile data on wifi on my phone, it also seems to sync email (corporate Exchange account only, NOT the gmail app), and also checks for Play store updates for my apps. Same goes for Cyanogenmod updates.

Why does it do so? What's the use in turning off Sync, when apps can just ignore the setting and run background checks whenever they like?

# Answer
I think you've misunderstood the sync settings. They're not intended as a way to stop apps performing background operations. The sync settings for each app come from within that app, like any other app settings, so the exact behaviour is up to that app. Because the sync settings are part of the accounts mechanism, they're usually used to control data attached to that account (e.g. if you have the Evernote app installed and an Evernote account signed in, the sync setting within that account just controls syncing the data owned by that account; it doesn't control any other kind of background processes).

OS and app updates aren't covered by any of the sync settings, so you wouldn't expect those settings to change their behaviour.
> 0 votes

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Tags: sync, email, offline
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# Question
Title: World Of Tanks Blitz is not on Google Play Store
I am very new to Android ecosystem. I can't seem to locate this game title on Play Store. Should it be on Google Play Store?

# Answer
> 3 votes
According to the game's official website, it's available "exclusively on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch". The developer has chosen not to release an Android version.

They may do so at a later date. Often with mobile games, the developer will release on one platform first (usually whichever they're most familiar with) to test how much of a market there is for the game, before porting it to the other platform.

# Answer
> 2 votes
A simple search on the play store gave no results for such a game. If it actually does exist on android, it may not be compatible with your device and therefore won't show up in your play store search results. Only apps that are compatible with your device are shown.

Isn't world of tanks a computer game? Note that not all high end desktop and console games are on android.

EDIT: As the best answer explains, this game isn't available on Android. That means that my answer is irrelevant. However, if you ever have a similar issue in the future, this may still come in useful.

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# Question
Title: Nexus S GPS reception quality has dropped : Can it be fixed?
My Nexus S GPS unit seems to function more poorly every week. Sometimes I can't get a lock at all: using a GPS monitor shows it perpetually stuck at three satellites. I frequently loose GPS coverage when moving on my bicycle, a car, or even walking with the phone held above my head. Is there a fix beyond replacing the entire phone?

# Answer
After reading and trying a number of Internet tutorials on the subject, I found a simpler answer. The screws were loose.

Turns out the Nexus S GPS antenna is dependent on getting a good connection between the two halves of the case. Tightening up the screws in the image did the trick. These screws control the pressure on the antenna contact and provide a ground connection between the two case halves:

Loosening the screws resulted in poor GPS performance again.

Other tutorials have you bending contacts, soldering and/or adding a second internal antenna. It's possible the writers simply screwed the case on tight after making otherwise ineffective changes.

Opening the case to clean the contacts may also help.
> 3 votes

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Tags: gps, samsung-nexus-s
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# Question
Title: Need help in unbricking soft bricked LG G2 LS980
I recently purchased **LG G2 LS980** (locked on Sprint network in USA) in India and unlocked it to work in India. The build number of the software that came with phone was **LS980ZV7**.

The phone kept downloading OTA updates (which I could never stop) and I kept installing them. The software version updated from ZV7 to ZV8 to ZVA. After ZVA, the phone downloaded ZVA to ZVC update (611 MB) several times, installed but never updated the software version. In every update, the phone rebooted, optimized apps and booted normally.

One day, I installed TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) on my phone. The phone again downloaded an ZVA to ZVC OTA update . I went on to install the OTA update. The phone rebooted into TWRP and never booted back into normal mode since then.

In an effort to restore the phone, I did what ever possible to restore the phone. I even did the hard reset of the phone. But the phone still boots into TWRP.

Now, in a way, the phone is "soft bricked". And the only option (I may be wrong) seems to flash the phone with a custom ROM.

Any help please.

Thanks in advance

# Answer
Flash with custom ROM.

Important:

1. Backup IMEI and WiFi MAC address before flashing (nvram folder).
2. Use a laptop with fully charged battery, same for device.
3. You may need try different ROMs, don't worry if the first one did not work.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I have installed the custom ROM using the instructions as mentioned in the link below:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Thanks
> 0 votes

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Tags: unbricking, htc-desire-z, lg
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# Question
Title: VPN app in Google Play Store prevents me from connecting the Internet
I was using the app called VPN 1-Click for a long time. Recently I got root and granted it permissions when it asked for it. I recently removed the permissions from the app because the servers weren't so stable.

Now my phone won't connect the Internet at all. Neither wifi nor mobile data works.

# Answer
Naturally, the app makes changes in your network configuration.

The problem occurs when you do not disconnect using the exit button within the app. So it *seems* as if the internet doesn't work is because the server is down. You forget that the VPN is still connected although you think it isn't.

The problem occurs only with root permissions because without root, you can see running VPN services in the notification bar since it's running under Samsung's scope, reminding you that VPN is connected. When using it with root, you just don't see the notification, giving you the wrong idea that there's no working VPN although there is.

Anyways, restarting the phone reverts the configuration to a default state, thus solving the problem.

I don't believe that the app is malware or stealing ID in any way.
> 1 votes

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Tags: root-access, internet, vpn
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title: GSM vulnerabilities

text:
# Question
Title: GSM vulnerabilities
I heard that there are inherent flaws in the GSM protocol that make it possible for someone to impersonate a network operator and do all sorts of nasty things remotely, even if your phone is off.

Is this true? Is it also true of today's Android phones?

# Answer
It depends on your carrier's technology. According to Wikipedia all the encryption used in GSM (A5/1, A5/2 and A5/3) have been cracked (albeit some are more difficult to decrypt than others). A5/2, the least secure of these, is no longer in any GSM-related standards (and newer phones shouldn't implement it). A5/3 has not been decrypted in 3G, but people have cracked it.

GPRS and EDGE (GSM's data protocols) - the "G" or "E" above your network signal status icon - *may* also be vulnerable. It depends on your carrier's encryption level. Some carriers don't encrypt GPRS data at all. Others will use the GEA/1 or GEA/2 - which both have a publicly available tool called "gprsdecode" available to crack them. GEA/3 is "relatively hard to break", but the recommendation is to upgrade to GEA/4, which uses 128-bit encryption. UMTS (aka 3G) is more secure, meaning that your data is safely encrypted.

To be certain that you're actually using *your carriers* network, your carrier needs to have implemented USIM, and your phone needs to support it - which is guaranteed if your carrier supports UMTS and your phone supports 3G. However, to get these additional security features you need to use UMTS - which means your phone can't be on "prefer 2G networks" mode, and your phone can't connect to 2G networks.

Now, as for "doing nasty things while your phone is off" - I really don't think this is possible, but perhaps you can clarify what these "nasty things" are? And also perhaps where you've read about this.

**TL;DR** depends on your carrier and if you use 2G networks or 3G networks.
> 3 votes

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Tags: security, remote-control, gsm
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title: what does the "disable" button do?

text:
# Question
Title: what does the "disable" button do?
When I go to `Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Downloaded` I see an application list. If I select some applications I see button "disable". What does this button mean? What happens if I press it?

# Answer
> 2 votes
The "disable" buttons will essentially "freeze" a system application.

System applications are the applications that come pre-installed on your phone - unremovable apps such as the browser, the gallery, the people app, and so on. Disabling one of these apps will stop the app from doing anything. It'll be removed from the app menu, other apps will no longer be able to open it, it will stop running in the background if it does, etc. It's like uninstalling a normal app, but you have the option to re-enable the app and bring it back at any point in time.

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Tags: settings, disable-app
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# Question
Title: how to freeze/hibernate system apps in non-root android mobilephones
* is there any methods to freeze/hibernate `bloatwares` on android phones?
* using `samsung galaxy note 3`

# Answer
It should be possible to simply go into Settings -\> Apps -\> All apps, select the pre-installed app and choose the "disable" option. Hit "OK", and the app will no longer exist on the home screen, will no longer run, and will essentially cease to exist on your device.

Take a look at this question for more info.
> 1 votes

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Tags: bloatware, system-apps
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to know the actual permissions of an app now before installing?
I'm not a fan of the current so-called "simplified" permissions in the Play store, and would like a way to check the exact permissions of an app before installing. This need not be a tool that does the installation itself, I just need a site or app that helps me look up the exact permissions from the app before I install it. Is there such a tool available?

# Answer
You don't need an external tool for this. On the versions of the Play Store with the new "simplified" permissions dialog, you can still find a full list of permissions from the app's store page (the screen with the icon at the top, description, screenshots, &c.). Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Under "Additional Information" you'll see "Permissions" with a link "View details". Click this link to see a dialog with the list of individual permissions.

However, if you do want an external tool, AppBrain is an alternative web front-end to the Play Store, and lists the permissions individually for each app. From there you can click through to install the app from the real Play Store. Not all apps appear on AppBrain, but many of them do, especially the popular apps.

There's also a resource offered by Izzy, a good friend of this site. His website offers a curated list of apps, searchable by permissions. It also gives a fuller description of each permission, and highlights interesting combinations. Because apps are added to his site by a manual process, it's a very small list compared to the huge number of apps on the Play Store, but consists of a good range of recommended and popular apps in different categories.
> 22 votes

# Answer
In his answer, Dan already pointed to my list of apps by real-life topics, which offers some extras as well. Currently, it only covers a small subset of what's available on *Google Play*, though (for some numbers: ~10,000 apps = ~1% of *Google Play*, including roughly 5% of the apps available in Aptoides (curated) main repository, and a third of the apps available on F-Droid – with some overlappings).

One more resource to mention for apps not covered there is Appbrain, which is a different front-end to Google Play Store. So you should find all apps there, and they also show "concerns" (what Dan put as "interesting combinations") – a very useful thing to be warned about *potential* danger. If an app is missing from their list, you can easily make it appear by copy-pasting its package-name (or full Google Play URL) on this page. It might take some minutes then, but it will eventually be available (usually within 10..30 minutes).

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**Update:**

Galen recently also introduced his app "StripSearch". I've used it a little (and had an intensive discussion with him – partly playing "beta tester" ;) This app not only shows you the permissions before installing an app – it even allows you to filter your app searches by permissions, e.g. to exclude unwanted ones (privacy concerns) or specifically *require* others (such as using the *real* flash-light when in need of a flashlight app, practically excluding those using the display or other means). Runs pretty well, definitely worth a try. You can find StripSearch at Google Play.
> 14 votes

# Answer
While this isn't used for viewing permissions (better off following the advice given by the other answers), I feel that I am obligated to endorse XPrivacy , an Xposed module for restricting permissions. If you are ever worried about extensive permissions, use this. Its completely open source too!
> 3 votes

# Answer
I think that a mixture of XPrivacy and PlayPermissionsExposed will do the trick. They are part of the popular Xposed framework. For GB devices, you can use liudongmiao's Xposed Installer GB at the XDA developers forum.

Make SURE to read the instructions. I'm not responsible if you do not.

If you run into any problems, please feel free to comment.

PS: The XPosed framework needs root, unless you manually decide to flash in recovery. If you are not willing to do so, look at the other answers.
> 2 votes

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Tags: installation, permissions
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# Question
Title: Which uses more battery? 4G lte internet or Wi-Fi?
I usually am within range of my Wi-Fi hotspot, and am using a Samsung Galaxy Note II. I've always wanted to know whether I'd have better battery-life if I was to turn off Wi-Fi? I have unlimited 4G lte from an old Verizon plan, so I don't have to worry about data charges.

By turning on Wi-Fi you get to turn off 4G lte, so I would think it would be a trade-off.

But the cellular connection stays on always, so wouldn't turning on Wi-Fi have a net increase in battery usage?

Also, my phone has the option to disconnect Wi-Fi when I turn it to standby, and reconnect when I turn it back on. I wonder if that makes a difference?

# Answer
> 1 votes
### Easy answer

Depends on.

### More detailed answer:

This is no easy yes/no question, but has many things to consider. Several factors have to be taken into account. Picking just the easy ones to make it less complicated:

* what is the energy consumption in idle mode
* how much energy is needed *per time unit*
* how much data is transfered *per time unit*
* how much data do you have to transfer
* oh, and what's the *signal quality* of course

To make a raw calculation, I've collected some hard data on battery consumptions of components a while ago. You will note it lacks LTE/4G specifics, but you can rawly "deduce" those for an estimation. For some "practical examples", take a look at e.g. 2G versus 3G: Does it really save battery?

If you followed this far, you probably reached the same conclusion I came to: There's no "general rule" to give, all depends on "user habits" and "actual situation" (coverage etc.).

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Tags: wi-fi, battery-life, internet, 4g
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# Question
Title: Android x86 Virtual box with Internet and connection to adb?
I have **Android x86 4.2** Installed on my **Virtual Box**. My main purpose is debug with eclipse and get internet on Android

Some how i am able to get **internet** and also able to connect from **adb** (of **ADT**) but not both at a time

i have tried several combination to get both but no luck

## How i get Internet

```
I get internet when i use NAT in one of these 4 adapters

```

## How i get connected with adb

```
I get connected with adb when connected to newly created Host Only adapter

note: the default host only adapter was not working

```

I have two questions:

First is **how i will get both The Internet and connection to adb** Second is Can i get my **bluetooth** and **Wifi** device **available** to My Virtual box Android

## Note: My Internet connection type is either 3G HSUPA using Modem or WiFi no LAN

**Note:** when both of them are connected then either of them works not both I have googled, Stacked, Virtual box site too but no luck Initially i was unable to connect to adb but I figured out the way i can! Please any one know the issue.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I'm using the very same setup with NAT mode. To connect via ADB:

1. in *VirtualBox Manager*, right-click on your VM and select "show log"
2. press `Ctrl`-`F` to initialize a search, type "DHCP". You will find several lines stating something like `NAT: DHCP offered IP address 10.0.2.15` – that's your IP, write it down ;)
3. select the "gear icon" in the same context menu to "change settings"
4. go to the "network" tab, and click the "port forwarding" button
5. add two rules to forward ports 5555 (adb) and 5554 (console) from the guest to your host machine. To make an easy rule for potential multiple Android-VMs, you can simply add a digit to the end – e.g. 5555→55551 and 5554→55541 for this machine (add a "2" for your second, if any).
6. now on your host machine, execute the command `adb connect localhost:55551`

Done. Execute any ADB commands as usual. You can use `adb disconnect localhost:55551` if it gets in the way (e.g. if you're using some other device, and don't want to always specify which one to use with each ADB command).

# Answer
> 2 votes
In case someone finds this thread: Use bridge mode, you will get an IP adress from your LAN.

To do so:

1. in *VirtualBox Manager*, select your VM and click the "gear icon" (change settings)
2. select the networking tab
3. in the first drop-down box, select "bridge mode"

# Answer
> 1 votes
Did you check with netcfg within Android that both are really up? If, e.g., eth1 is down, enable it with `netcfg eth1 dhcp up`.

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title: replace app it was removed by mistek

text:
# Question
Title: replace app it was removed by mistek
When I was going to factory setting for reset my mobile system after setting my previous aap is not present in my mobile.

So now what I do for recover it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
No replacing possible . Factory reset will clean all apps and data. The only possibility is re installing.

Next time backup your apps and data.

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: Huge "Data" when using DiskUsage in Innternal Memory
My Lenovo P770's internal memory usage is very large – although I have deleted some unimportant data/apps. This is what it looks like using DiskUsage application:

Screenshot (click for larger variant)

I noticed that theres a huge "Data" (755 MB) in my internal storage. What is this data? Is it save to delete it? How to do it (where is it's location)?

Sorry for much questions, please help me out. Thanks a lot

Note: I have used CCleaner but it doesn't help much. I think the main problem is this huge "Data".

# Answer
> 2 votes
As you can see on the right, it contains the private data for all apps. If you want to delete these data, you can do it by uninstalling apps or by clicking "Clear data" in the apps manager.

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Tags: internal-storage
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# Question
Title: Why can't my device connect to my home Wi-Fi, but is able to connect to others?
Another user asked a question that covers the same grounds as my issue, but it has no answers and very few details about what was tried.

My router is an DVG-G5402SP using the 802.11g standard and the security type WPA/WPA2 PSK.

When I try to connect the Wi-Fi in my phone both manually and auto, it presents a message mentioning `out of range`, even though I'm sitting right beside the router.

I really did a lot of changes such as changing the ssid of my router and the security type but nothing seem to work.

I'm able to connect to others Wi-Fi available on my area, just can't connect to my home Wi-Fi.

**My question is:**
How can I deal with this situation as to successfully connect to my home Wi-Fi?

# Answer
> 2 votes
It's not easy to know, but:

2 posibilities:

* Check that the IP address configuration is correct.
* DHCP is properly configured, if needed.
* If you can't connect, try to change the security of your Wi-Fi...
* Check if the MAC access is enabled.

Good luck!

# Answer
> 1 votes
My tablet was connected to my home wifi and then stopped. Sitting in the same room as my router it reports the connection as out of range. I am using an old router set as an access point and everything else (android phones and laptops) connect to it just fine. To correct the problem I went in and reset the channel on the AP from 13 to 11 and VOILA instant connection.

# Answer
> 0 votes
This is a quite old D-Link WiFi router.

It likely needs to be either replaced or a firmware update.

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It may need to be re-configured to use different channels, to be compatible with the **Samsung Galaxy Ace**.

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Tags: wi-fi, samsung-galaxy-ace
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# Question
Title: Problem with connection to home Wi-Fi - how to debug?
My Android device (GT-S5570 running 2.2.1) is having connection problems with my home Wi-Fi network (ZyXEL adsl P-660HW-D1). **The device connects ok, gets an IP address, and sees all other computers on the network** (using Overlook Fing). I have good signal strength, and there are no conflicting Wi-Fi networks around.

However, ping results are rather mixed. Depending on the attempt results come back with **packet loss of anything from 100% to 0%,** usually one or the other, but something around 20% or 60% happens quite often too. This happens with all the devices on network, including the gateway. Other devices can ping each other just fine, independent of connection type (Wi-Fi or Ethernet wire).

*There are also some other wlan problems with one (but only one!) of the computers:* 1) It has some random touble connecting to the wlan (authentication failure), but when it gets a connection it stays connected without connection issues. 2) Sometimes ping results show some random packets with weirdly long latency, and occasional lost packet (\<2% if even that). This would point to trouble with the Wi-Fi settings. However, the packet loss doesn't appear parallel: The Android can get packet loss while the computer at the same time reports perfect ping.

The Android device **always gets a connection, and stays connected** to the Wi-Fi even when it's getting 100% packet loss. The Android device also **works perfect in any other Wi-Fi** I've tried. Also, any visiting computer I've tried connecting to my home Wi-Fi has had no trouble.

The router has the original (which is also the latest) firmware, and I haven't meddled with the settings it came with - I woudn't know which settings to meddle with.

**How do I debug this further?** What Wi-Fi settings could be causing this?

*(This also seems oddly similar to the trouble described in this question.)*

*(Cross-posted to Super User since while the main problem is with the Android device, the problem itself appears wider.)*

# Answer
My Android tablet also stopped connecting to my home wireless and reports connection out of range even when sitting in the same room as my access point (AP). I've looked everywhere for a solution doing everything from restarting my AP and tablet, changing the PW and even security mode (WEP, WPK, etc) with no success. My AP is an old router set to AP mode and uses a single broadcast channel. I went in and reset the channle from 13 to 11 and VOILA! Instant connection with my tablet.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Use the combination of these 2 tools, it could be that the neighbouring Wirelles is interfering if that is the case you can chage the channels.

2 nice tools to use:
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, connection-issues
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title: S4 wifi not connecting

text:
# Question
Title: S4 wifi not connecting
I have a Samsung S4 and when trying to connect to wifi it comes up with a "sign into wifi network" notification. When I click on the notification it takes me into the browser but the login page does not load. During this time, for about 30 seconds, my phone does receive emails and WhatsApp messages, etc., but after 30 seconds the connection is lost with no page loaded.

This is a wifi network that I used previously about 2 days ago and normally I login to it with out having to go into a login page.

I have tried re-booting the modem, forgetting the network, and re- booting my phone. Can anyone help please?

# Answer
> -1 votes
Go to your wifi settings disable scanning always available then turn off and turn on the wifi

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Tags: wi-fi, connection-issues
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# Question
Title: How to prevent MoboGenie popups in Chrome?
I browse around with many tabs open. Frequently, an ok/cancel dialog "MoboGenie - Play Now" pops up for attention. The host (of the popup) site keeps the dialog hidden till it pops up for attention.

I find it difficult to single out sites which host this popup. None of them host suspicious or intrusive advertisements otherwise.

# Answer
> 1 votes
there is an application you can download for rooted devices called AdAway. it's not in the market, but if you don't have a problem with installing third party apks, this is a complete advertisement blocker for both in-app and browser.

https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway

# Answer
> 0 votes
Some browsers, like Google's Chrome, have built in pop up blockers. Now, if you surf around and you get a auto pop up like this, a message will show on the bottom of the screen asking if you would like to display it. This would greatly reduce the MoboGenie you are seeing. Also, Chrome is a pretty sweet browser with many other features. If you don't like it, FireFox and Dolphin have--to my knowledge--built in pop up blockers.

# Answer
> -1 votes
you can use popup blocker "Ad Block" in chrome or "ABP- AdBlock Plus" for firefox.

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title: Charging Nexus 5 to 100%

text:
# Question
Title: Charging Nexus 5 to 100%
Is it wrong to fully charge your android phone in general to 100% will it hurt battery life? and is it also to drain your battery to below 20% will it also hurt the battery life?

# Answer
As derived from this battery-related answer:

Li-ion batteries, unlike former battery technologies, do **not** need full discharges - actually, it's better if you don't let them drop below 40% (it's kind of like a sweet spot for batteries; you'll age your battery if you store it below 40%). It's also unhealthy for the battery to be left at 100%, that's why a number of phones (Nexus devices, to be exact) quickly drain the battery down to something like 98% or 95% after you unplug the charger.
> 0 votes

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Tags: charging, battery-life, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: Can I use side buttons of my phone to turn (by holding) next/prev track without root?
I have xperia M. It has normal walkman player. But choosing music is not comfortable, it needs taking out my phone from a pocket. How can I custom side volume buttons to turn next/prev. track by holding it a while? (How it was in old walkman telephones)

Thank you in advance.

# Answer
> 1 votes
There are several possible approaches to this.

If you're using a headset (which I assume you are), there are several apps for headset control allowing you to use your headset button for that (e.g. one click = pause/play, double-click = next, etc.).

On the other hand I've seen C Locker is capable of exactly what you're asking for: using the volume rockers for that while the screen is locked.

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Tags: music-player, buttons
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title: How to unbrick my Samsung Galaxy Y

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# Question
Title: How to unbrick my Samsung Galaxy Y
I put custom ROM `ussrv8_evanlocked@ogy@xda` after rooting my Samsung Galaxy Y, and then I wanted to update kernel to overclock my phone (I followed this set of instructions).

Now the phone is not starting. It shows

```
E:failed to mount/cache(invalid argument)
E:can't mount/cache/recovery/last_log
E:can't open /cache /recovery/last_log

```

in recovery mode. I tried to reboot, but then it shows `can't mount data/rebooting...` and the phone shows the Galaxy Y logo.

I also tried to unbrick by Odin in download mode, but whenever I'm trying to connect the phone with PC it shows "device driver is not successfully installed".

What to do?

# Answer
Point 1: The error u have shown regarding cant mount \**** has nothing to do with your phone bricking. Its just compilation errors in building CWM recovery (i blv this is the one u hv used)

Point 2: Unbricking by use of Odin is by far the easiest way to get ur phone back and working. This link will help you if u follow it properly link

Point 3: Regarding your driver issue I have a solution which will definitely solve ur problem (as it worked with me thrice..!)

* Install Samsung USB drivers software which u will find in the above link.
* Put ur phone in Download mode
* Connect it to the PC
* After it fails to recognize the drivers, go to device manager and check for "Unknown" device
* Select options Manual Installation \> Select from list
* Select Samsung ADB driver
* Proceed to Odin flashing...!
> 1 votes

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Tags: unbricking, samsung-galaxy-y
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title: Nexus 5 Unroot: Update Possibilities?

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# Question
Title: Nexus 5 Unroot: Update Possibilities?
I somehow one-click rooted my Nexus 5 (without a computer) but want to unroot. If I go to Settings \>\>,About Device \>\> Update and install an update if there is one, will it delete root or get stuck on the boot logo because I'm root? I don't want to have issues but I also don't want root. Now I downloaded SuperSu and used the Temp Unroot option which basically just deletes root temporarily unless that option is DE-selected. So basically I don't have root now (I checked) but it's still there, I just want to know

1) Can I update without having problems? I have T-Mobile.

2) Is there an app that can just delete root for good, permanently?

# Answer
> 2 votes
I've found a solution.

Go to SuperSu \>\> Settings \>\> "Fully Unroot This Device." Done.

# Answer
> 1 votes
To unroot the device all you have to flash the stock rom on your phone and lock the bootloader again. To do this you have to download the latest android 4.4.2 for Nexus 5 on your PC and Flash the same on your device with ADB commands. So before that you have to install the Android ADB and Fastboot drivers on your PC.

First Download the newest factory images to your PC And save the folder on your desktop.

Download Link

Read the Full guide here with Step by Step Instruction

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Tags: nexus-5
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title: Limited App Storage?

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# Question
Title: Limited App Storage?
I was trying to download a HQ TTS voice and I got the insufficient storage error. I then noticed that only about half my memory is reserved for apps only. I have 3.03GB left while only 288MB for apps? Why is there a difference? And how can I increase or change this limit so I could use more space for my applications?

Edit: when I ran DiskUsage I noticed there was such a thing as App Storage. Why is mine limited to 2 GB? I have 4GB internal and 4 GB SD card btw.

# Answer
If you've ever partitioned a disk, you might know how one partition can fill up, even though the disk itself has plenty of space. This is one of the drawbacks to partitioning.

Well, Android partitions the disk, and then mounts the data partition onto the filesystem so that it all looks like one disk. The data partition is usually called, confusingly, "sdcard" (the reason for the name is another story). This partition is mounted on the directory "/mnt/sdcard". The size is fixed by the manufacturer, and can't be easily changed. It would require root access, and a program to resize partitions.

Recent versions of Android allow programs to store parts of themselves on the sdcard (named "extsdcard") if you have one. I don't know why you can't use the data partition instead, but apparently you can't do it this way.

The result of all this is that without root access and knowledge of disk partitioning and the Android filesystem, there's not much you can do except delete what you don't really need.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.3-jelly-bean, storage, huawei
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# Question
Title: Configure email notification with Calendar app
If I create an appointment in the Android\* calendar application, I can add a reminder that will pop-up on my phone at the configured time. It will automatically synchronise the event with Google Calendar (which is great!).

If I create the appointment with Google Calendar, I can add a reminder that will either be sent as an email, be sent as a text message or appear as a web-browser pop-up. Again, the event will be synchronised with the phone. I really like the Google Calendar email notifications as they appear in Gmail Manager as well as on the phone, so I'm much more likely to notice the reminders when I'm at work and have my phone on silent.

Is there any way to create an appointment in the Android calendar application and at the same time set up a reminder to come by email rather than as a calendar reminder notification?

Thanks in advance for the help.

* HTC Desire, CyanogenMod 7.1.0, Android 2.3.7

# Answer
* Go *Calendar*
* Tap the event you want to add a reminder for (or create a new event)
* Tap *Add reminder*
* To the right of the time drop down you should see *Notification* as a drop down tap this.
* Select *email*

Tried on Android 4.1, Google Nexus 5.

Hope this is what you're looking for.
> 1 votes

# Answer
It is possible to create **default event reminds** by accessing your calender through the Google Calendar website.

1. Access your settings
    * Wrench Icon \> Setting
2. Access your calendar's specific settings
    * Calendars tab \> Click on your calendar
3. Add a default reminder
    * Notifications tab \> Add a reminder

Most mobile devices with calendar applications support pop-up reminders and may chime and show a an alert to notify you of the event. I prefer this method so that I can specify a special sound for calendar notifications vs normal emails, but this is where you would create an email notification.

**It seems you want to remove the pop-up notifications, and add an email notification.**

You can create a new calendar and adjust it's notifications if you don't want to receive an email for every event/only want email notifications for specific events.
> -2 votes

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Tags: calendar, google-calendar
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# Question
Title: Stuck on detecting COM port when trying to upgrade Android using Smart Phone Flash Tool
I have Goophone i5c (iPhone 5C clone, MTK6572 chipset, non-removable battery), and I'm trying to upgrade my Android.

I have installed:

* Smart Phone Flash Tool
* adb-setup.exe
* MT65xx USB VCOM drivers

I still can't upgrade my Android. Most guides require to remove the battery, and I can't remove my battery as it's stick like the original iPhone battery. I also watched this video on YouTube and tried it and nothing happens, it's still stuck on detecting COM port.

As per checking my `adb devices`, it seems my device is detected.

# Answer
I'll be answering my question.

I downloaded USBDeview and I deleted all COM ports that are open. I also did removing my USB controllers on my Device Manager. I restarted my computer to reload all the drivers; then opening the flasher generates a new COM port, clicking the upgrade and it worked.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Have you checked that your ADB drivers are working.

Just run following command from where you have installed ADB

> adb devices

If not detected try manually updating your phone ADB drivers. Install generic drivers here. link

If not try the following Post 1 #Troubleshooting part

Once you are sure that ADB is working...

Follow steps given in this Post 1
> 0 votes

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Tags: adb, rom-flashing, flashtool
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title: Micro Usb to HDMI without MHL

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# Question
Title: Micro Usb to HDMI without MHL
I've got a cable without MHL adapter. I just want to know How can I connect it with TV. Of course I've tried much but it was incompatible. Is there any way to make it compatible. I've Samsung Galaxy S4 and Sony Bravia, Samsung LED on other side!
IF there has to be some signal conversions, can an android app do that ?

# Answer
To connect your Samsung Galaxy S4 to a TV, you need to use an 11-pin MHL cable. 11-pin MHL cables are usually Y-shaped, and state specifically that they're for Samsung phones.

That's the only way. You can't use a 5-pin MHL cable with this phone. You can't use an app or custom ROM, or any other kind of software on the phone, to get around the need for the right cable.

See How does MHL work? for more information.
> 2 votes

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Tags: usb, samsung-galaxy-s-4, hdmi
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# Question
Title: Can I install a Micromax Canvas Juice ROM on a Micromax Bolt?
actually I want to install a Samsung galaxy s5 ROM on my micromax bolt a068 but I was not able to find such ROM for my device on the internet but now I found a s5 ROM for micromax canvas juice ant this device is almost similar to my device,only one the processor is not same I have a 1 GHz processor and it has a 1.3 GHz processor. so my question is that can I use that ROM for my device. is it safe to do so. thankyou

# Answer
> 1 votes
No, you can't use a ROM for a different device. The ROM needs to be for the same device. In most cases, the flashing tool will detect that you're using the wrong ROM and stop you, but in some cases, or if you disable the warning, it will simply brick the device.

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Tags: rom
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# Question
Title: Only 2GB of Device Memory is shown on Samsung Galaxy S2
I have Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. As it has 16GB internal memory but it only shows that it has 1.97GB of device memory. I am not talking about the memory that is free after using some of the space. This is the max memory that it is showing. I have tried resetting to factory settings and erasing everything. Also, I cleared cache and dump logs. Nothing have helped me yet. When I connect it to my laptop, it shows that phone has 8.56GB used out of 11.4GB. But that is USB storage, isn't it? Under settings \> storage \> device memory \[Total space = 1.97 GB\]. The problem arises when I install few of the applications and it starts showing that you are running out of storage. I don't understand what it is showing only that much space.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The reason why you are having issues with memory is because even though the phone has 16g internal memory only 1g. Is available to the user the rest is being used by the os and preloaded apps. If you go to settings and then phone storage it will show you the available internal memory.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, internal-storage
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# Question
Title: Dual active doesn't work in Samsung Galaxy s duos phone
In the Samsung S duos device it has an option for the Dual SIM active. When I check it and try the feature by calling on SIM 2 it doesn't work I instead got a number busy .Is this feature country specific or is it network operator dependant ,does using this feature require any charges on monthly basis. Is there any site where we can know that which operator/area supports Dual Sim Active.

**Update**:-On keeping the dual SIM active to "ON" and when i rang up the second SIM i got the number busy from the operator.It did not seem any difference as with the dual active being "OFF" or "ON" calling the second SIM get's a busy tone by default.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The Galaxy S Duos allows for both SIM cards to be active simultaneously, meaning that you can receive a call on one SIM even while you are on a call with the other. What happens is that calls from your other SIM are forwarded to your currently active SIM's network, which you can put on hold to answer (this might incur additional network charges). You can put the two calls on and off hold as you please.

You can toggle the Dual SIM Always On option on or off for either SIM card. Effectively, this enables call waiting and call forwarding so you can switch each SIM card on and off individually (which can help save battery). During a call, the active SIM gets displayed at the top of the call interface.

You can also pick which SIM is to be used for mobile data - only one can be used at a time. Another option is whether or not the phone should be able to receive calls on the other SIM while using mobile data on one SIM.

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Tags: samsung, dual-sim
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title: Autodesk sketchbook won't export

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# Question
Title: Autodesk sketchbook won't export
I'm using the mobile pro edition, (cheaper than the tablet pro edition), and when I open the inbuilt gallery, I can tap on the drawings to edit them, but not select them to export, delete or duplicate them. If I long-press on a drawing it will do nothing until I let go, then it will open for editing g as if I had tapped it.

# Answer
That's the usual behaviour since they changed the export feature some time ago. When you tap an image from the gallery, it opens full-screen but not in editing mode right away. In this view, click the share icon on the action bar (the three circles connected by two lines) and choose "Share as \__" for whichever format you want to export as.

After a brief pause, it'll give you a share menu listing apps you can share with, and the top item on this menu is "Save to device", with an icon of an SD card. Instead of launching another app to share with, this will just save/export a file in your chosen format.
> 0 votes

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Tags: bugs, autodesk-sketchbook
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# Question
Title: Need a file explorer that supports root as well as showing the folder size
There seems to be a serious dearth of quality apps on Android. I'm having memory issues in my Xperia L phone and I'm trying to determine the root cause. (No it's not the Album memory leak issue - I've already fixed that). There is a folder that's taking up a horrendous amount of space for some reason and I need to locate which one it is.

So my requirements are:

* A file explorer so i can check out different folders
* which supports root access so I can check out all folders
* which shows the folder size
* which allows me to sort folders by their sizes

So far I tried File Commander since it was so highly recommended. Weird that it doesn't support root.

Then i tried a couple of more file explorers each of which had 1-2 of the above features but doesn't have the others.

I also come across one file explorers that did have all these features but almost everything was locked up for "pro access".

Is there any File Explorer that supports all these functions? (IMO these are all basic features but maybe I got spoiled by Windows).

# Answer
The app Disk Usage is not quite a file explorer, but it's ideal for seeing where your device's storage is used. It shows a hierarchical view of directories by how much storage they take up. You can use it without root to show your external storage, or with root to examine the internal filesystem and apps' private data.
> 2 votes

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Tags: applications, file-management
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# Question
Title: Download location for Android 4.4 x86 (64bit)
Where can we download following
Android 4.4 ISO
Android 4.4 64bit ISO

I have checked at following location
https://code.google.com/p/android-x86/downloads/list

Seems like android-x86 4.3 is the maximum version provided there.

I am searching for ISO to set it up on VM Player/Virtual Box.

# Answer
> 5 votes
It looks like there are no Android 4.4 images ready yet for this. In the download area of the Android X86 project you can find a couple of images and more, starting with Android 1.6 (Donut) and currently reaching up to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), and also other useful resources. Might be worth checking there again later, as I would expect they add 4.4 as soon as they have an image ready for that.

I'm not sure whether the Genymotion project (the "next generation" of AndroidVM) offers some image downloads as well, as checking would require one to sign-up first. *Genymotion* is another VM solution, which AFAIK works together with VirtualBox. It should be quite fast and stable, is based on Android x86, and available for MacOS, Linux, and Windows alike.

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**EDIT (2014-10-31):** The download-area now holds the 4.4 images. A second place to check is the project's downloads at sourceforge, which currently also have the 4.4 images available.

# Answer
> 2 votes
If you go to www.androidx86.org and click on releases, it will direct you to a list of releases that can be downloaded. http://sourceforge.net/projects/android-x86/files/Release%204.4/ is where the Android x86 4.4 RC2 ISO is one such link that androidx86.org will direct you to.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The Genymotion web site says, speaking of Android 4.4, "We are finishing baking this hot new flavour... Be ready!". As of this post Android 4.4 is not yet available via Genymotion or AndroidX86 to my knowledge, although both claim to be working on it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
> The x86 Android\* 4.4 (KitKat) emulator system image enables you to run an emulation of Android on your development machine. In combination with the Android SDK, you can test your Android applications on a virtual Android device based on Intel Architecture.

Source: Android\* 4.4 (KitKat) x86 Emulator System Image

# Answer
> -1 votes
Here is a link for Android 4.4 :

android-x86-4.4-RC2.iso

Android X86 is still in beta, the above link will give you RC2. On 8/8/2014, they released version R1.

You can always go to http://www.android-x86.org to check for new updates.

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# Question
Title: Send tweet automatically using an Intent?
I'd like to send a DM automatically from Llama. Llama supports Intents, but I can't work out how to send a tweet via an Intent in the background. Is this possible?

# Answer
> 3 votes
It's unlikely that any Twitter app offers a way to do this. In general, intents are used to start an action that requires user interaction to complete, or at the very least ask you for confirmation.

If an app offered a way to send a tweet automatically via an intent, it would also have to require the app sending the intent (Llama in this case) to have a *permission* created by the app handling the intent (the Twitter app). Otherwise, any app on the phone could send tweets without your knowledge or permission. Llama would have to be written to ask for this permission, and since it isn't, it wouldn't be allowed to send the intent anyway.

Alternatively, it would be possible for the Twitter app to offer such an intent, but ignore the intent unless it was sent by Llama (or better yet, using a configurable list of allowed apps). This is how many apps' Tasker integrations work. Since this is a pretty niche need, I don't know whether you'd be able to find an app that works this way. You might find that there's an app written this way specifically to act as a Llama plugin.

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Tags: twitter, intents, llama
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# Question
Title: SMS problem on moto g after updating android 4.4.4
I have updated my Moto G yesterday to Android KitKat (4.4.4.) Before that I have disabled the stock Messaging app and I used Textra SMS app instead. Everything was working fine until the update. Then I was not able to send SMS from Textra or Hangouts because they were crashing. After resetting the app preferences and re-enabling the stock Messaging app, I am able to send SMS again from both the stock app and Textra. But I want to disable stock messaging app again, because it shows the incoming message preview in notification bar, and I don't want that. I want privacy with my SMS. This feature why I use Textra. How can I disable the stock SMS app?

# Answer
> 1 votes
On Moto G the stock Messaging app is an integral part of the system, and should not be disabled even if you install other SMS apps. If you manage to disable it, other 3rd-party SMS apps (like Textra SMS in your case) will start crashing again.

Instead, you can disable the notifications inside the Messaging app by going to menu -\> Settings, and un-checking the "Notifications" option:

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# Question
Title: Shorcut on desktop that enables packet data and 3G
In order to save battery (it works a lot!), 99% of the time I disable packet data and I use only 2G networks, because I don't want the phone to go on internet / use data.

But sometimes I want to use internet, so I have to do :

* 1) **Enable** *Settings \> Wireless and networks \> Mobile networks \> Use packet data*
* 2) **Disable** *Settings \> Wireless and networks \> Mobile networks \> Use only 2G networks*

... and then to do it in the opposite way when the internet session is over. This is quite long...

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My question is:

**How to set a shortcut on desktop that does 1) + 2) in just one single click ?** (Android 2.3.6)

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PS : here is what my notification bar looks like :

# Answer
You can add widgets to your home screen if your phone supports. You can also try widgets from play store like

2g-3g switch

Data on or off
> 3 votes

# Answer
On most devices shipping with ICS and up, you can simply open the notification area, and tap the corresponding quick-setting:

Quick settings in the notification bar (click image for larger variant)

Make your pick. Hint: A2 :)

PS: Not sure how far this is customizable on which Android version. Even items available might depend on the device used. So I'm not sure your device has a 2G/3G toggle in here, but you might check.
> 1 votes

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Tags: root-access, battery-life, home-screen-shortcuts, mobile-data
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# Question
Title: How do I install Google Apps 20130812 into CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)?
I am attempting to install the Google Apps (gapps) 20130812 update for Android 4.2.2 on my Samsung Galaxy Fascinate which is running CyanogenMod 10.1-20130723-NIGHTLY-fascinatemtd utilizing ClockworkMod v4.0.1.0. I have pushed the gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip file to the device's SD-Card.

Once I have booted into ClockworkMod I select `install zip from sdcard` then `chosse zip from sdcard` then select `gapps-jb-20130812-signed.zip` and confirm that I am sure I want to install. ClockworkMod then goes through the process of installing Google Apps for Android 4.2.2 and indicates that it succeeded in doing so.

When I reboot the Fascinate none of the gapps are listed. What am I missing? How do I install Google Apps 20130812 into CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.2)?

# Answer
> 2 votes
I had this problem. Apparently when you boot into recovery with the 3-button-method, you can't install zips. No idea why.

Solutions to try:

1. Enable `Reboot into Recovery` in Power Menu. First, enable `Developer Options` by going to `Settings > About phone > tap Build number a bunch of times`. Then go to `Settings > Developer Options > Advanced Reboot`. Then power down and select `Reboot into Recovery`. This option never appeared on the Power Menu for me. No idea why.
2. Use ADB to reboot into recovery. Enable USB (Android) debugging via `Developer Options`. I gave root access to Apps and ADB also. Plug device into USB port on laptop with ADB. Enter this into your terminal:

```
adb reboot recovery

```

If you haven't installed ADB, I would try here first if you're on Ubuntu or Debian: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:\_adb\_intro

# Answer
> 0 votes
The "Error mounting /system" line seems a bit off as I believe that's where the gapps update is applied. If you mount /system manually, what happens? You'll find the option at 'mounts and storage' \> '- mount /system'

If you're successful in mounting it, try installing the gapps zip file again.

# Answer
> 0 votes
My solution was to flash back to Factory Rom (EH03 Gingerbread). Reinstalled CWM and SU, then flashed CM 10.1 once more from SD Card. CWM returns to boot option menu after install, at which point I installed gapps BEFORE rebooting into fresh flash of 10.1 - Problem solved.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Do you aware of these,
***20130812***
**MD5: 5f22f046e37038a3856eeb825e73d4ed**
Not compatible with 4.3.x!
Not recommended for 4.2.1.
Does not include GalleryGoogle, meaning no Photosphere-equipped Camera app.
**Gmail added to package (for those who could not download through Play Store) and updated to 4.5.2-714156.**
Google+ added to package (to fix Location map tiles bug) and updated to 4.1.0.50809204.
Google Play Services updated to 3.2.25.
Google Play Store updated to 4.3.11.
Google Search updated to 2.6.7.721924.
TalkBack updated to 3.4.0.

for more details please refer this link

# Answer
> -2 votes
Not sure if you managed to resolve this but I had the same problem and found a fix. First, I had to flash using rt4formatter, then mount /system and then flash the google apps. This worked for some of my google services but still missing google play and and other things. Only gmail and calender were installed.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, 4.2-jelly-bean, clockworkmod-recovery, google-apps, samsung-fascinate
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title: Writing to external SD card in KitKat

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# Question
Title: Writing to external SD card in KitKat
So is there no way for me to move a file from internal memory to the external SD card in Android KitKat version? I used to use Wifi Transfer style apps to move stuff from my laptop to the internal memory, and then move them to the SD Card using one of the many explorer apps for Android. Is this not possible at all anymore??

Seems like an uncalled for restriction!

# Answer
Kitkat introduced quite a few security "enhancements" over previous releases. Many of them being local restrictions on what apps can and cannot access. Though it is was with good intentions, there is the issue of convenience. Luckily though, it isn't a complete lock out. Apps now have to request an "access external media" permission (the list of things most people don't read when installing apps). Sadly, not all app developers have updated their software with this new permission for KitKat compatibility. So that is where you should be aiming your frustrations at. If you have a rooted device, use a root privileged file manager, or if not, contact the developers of the apps that don't work, and request that they update them to be KitKat compatible. I hope this helps! :-)
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Every single application constantly stops working
My dad's Samsung Galaxy phone keeps giving out errors, "The application {INSERT EVERY SINGLE APPLICATION THAT IS IN STARTUP} (process {PROCESS}) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

I tried restarting but that doesn't work either, I'm not sure what happened. It might have been a application my little brother downloaded but we are not sure.

Also, I can't do a factory reset or delete the applications or even connect it through USB. Can someone please help?

# Answer
> -1 votes
I have the same phone. I had to do a hard reset. By doing this its like your phone is brand new straight out of the box. No mobile codes which pretty much leaves your phone open.

When you get a new phone, they mess with it first before you get it in your hands. They put in codes for their network so all will work properly. When I did the hard reset I couldnt send MMS nor recieve them either, but by downloading GO SMS, I looked at their settings and was able to get my phone right again.

If you can't get into the settings to do the factory reset or anything else, then this is the next best option:

1. To do a hard reset turn your phone off.
2. Turn it on again holding the power button and both volume keys at the same time until you see the Samsung flashing logo.
3. Release all buttons and a little cute 3D android will show up. You then will have the option on what you want to do.
4. **Remove your SIM and SD card**, or they will be erased along with your phone.
5. Your phone will be brand new again.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, crashes
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# Question
Title: how much current can Samsung Galaxy S II take for charging with whatever ROM?
What is the maximum power SGS2 can use when charging, given a capable charger?

I use power-consuming apps while driving a car (navigation + video registrator), and looking for ways to minimize battery drain. Ready for custom ROM if it will allow higher current.

# Answer
According to this youtube video, where the user measured actual current drawn while adjusting the settings, the maximum is 650ma (.65a).

Contrary to the first answer, the charging device cannot in any way "push" current into any device; it is like the AC outlet, which can supply a lot of current, but will never supply too much unless there is a defect or short.

The charger can only supply current, hopefully enough to satisfy the amount the device is trying to draw. You cannot damage your device by using an adaptor that supplies higher current, you can only slow down the charging by supplying too little. The device itself contains the charging circuitry that controls how much current is drawn at various stages of charging.

If the wall adaptor could damage a device by supplying too much current, then it would not be safe to plug it into the computer USB port, which is often capable of supplying higher current when properly negotiated by the device.
> 2 votes

# Answer
As @logos has said rightly having any modifications on ROM does not have any effect on the charge/Discharge.

* First of all let's understand the simple concept of battery consumption.

The device requires charge to run the software and perform various tasks done by the processor(graphics, antenna, GPS, Bluetooth etc.). It only depends on which kind of processor is used by your device and not by the ROM,having an updated or Increased ROM will only give you speed but not charge. IF this processor design is not good then due to some usage itself the device gets heated up thereby raising health concerns.
* As the number of charge consuming hardware increases(NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Graphic card, high output speakers, camera etc.) the battery capacity also increases (2500mAh or 3500mAh).If the battery capacity is less then you will suffer from low battery very soon and if the battery capacity is high(i.e. around 3000mAh) then the time required to do a full charge(100 % charge) will take some time
* Due to this many smartphones in the market having higher capacity battery(Devices with high capacity battery are fixed permanently in your device for example Motorola e has higher capacity battery which can easily last for a day, has its battery soldered permanently in the phone and cannot be removed)

So next time you purchase a device go for a high capacity battery as well as the latest Android 4.4.4 operating System(the latest operating system of android is by far the best for consuming less and efficient battery management) .

Visit this site for further details about smartphone batteries.

Now coming to your phone usage in order to improve the battery life

* Try reducing the screen brightness to optimum level and not automatic brightness.
* Turn off the mobile data/Wi-Fi/G.P.S when not in use.
* Use headphones instead of a speaker on your device wherever possible.
* Last but not the least as you would be traveling a lot in your car invest in a Car charger accessory which is readily available and also gives you charge on the move.
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# Answer
Chraging is generally limited by hardware, not the ROM - ie, the charging cable and the device charging input and battery. Different charging adaptors can provide different amperages (eg, the Note II charger provides a 2amp feed). Using the wrong amperage *may* damage your device by overloading the charging port or battery, depending on your hardware; it's unlikely tho as the hardware should limit this.

If you're finding that your car charger is not providing enough juice, you might want to try buying a charging cord with higher amperage than the charging cord you're currently using. The maximum charge rating for a Galaxy S II is for 5V/1Amp.
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title: i8960 performing awkwardly

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# Question
Title: i8960 performing awkwardly
My Samsung Galaxy Core i8960 has a minor crack in lower right corner and sometimes has trouble detecting taps.

Once I manage to unlock it via pin I get to the lock screen that requires me to enter a password, now the problem is, my password is not accepted, apparently when setting it some keys weren't recorded and now I cannot get past this.

Is there any other way than to perform a reset? I have all my contacts on there and several photos that I'd preffer not to be deleted.

When I try to access files via PC, the phone is shown empty, so I can't just copy anything...

# Answer
If you prefer reset, and if it's only about your contacts and photos, you can sync them to your Google account. Go to `Settings > Select "Google" under Accounts > Click on your Google Account` and now select `Contacts` and `People Details`. For backing up photos from your phone, you can upload them to Google Drive using Google Drive App.
After reset is completed, all your contacts will be automatically synchronized from your Google account.
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