# Question
Title: How to install OxygenOS on OnePlus One phone?
I have OnePlus One (not rooted) and I'm interested in trying OxygenOS. I tried to follow the instructions in OnePlus forum, but since I didn't have "fastboot and ADB" (& I didn't know what it is), I followed the link to download that. This link said that I'll be downloading a zip file and the steps involved process with that zip file. But what i got was an `.dmg` file (I'm using Mac), so I don't know if I was doing it right. Any advice? Do I need to root my phone?

# Answer
**Before you start back up all your data, you will lose all your data in this process!**

The first problem you have is that the stock recovery tool by cyanogenmod doesn't allow you to put Oxygen OS on there, in other words you need a custom recovery tool.

In order to achieve this follow these steps,

1. First lets download the fastboot tools here. After going trough a small setup it should generate a folder in your users folder "adb" enter that folder and right click then hit "Open command window here".
2. Connect your phone to your computer and then hold the power button as well as volume up for approximately 7 to 9 seconds. After that your phone should shows the fastboot screen.
3. You can check if this works by entering "fastboot devices" into the console.
4. Next we are going to unlock the bootloader so we can put a custom recovery on there. **Doing this will remove all of your data!** To do this enter this command "fastboot oem unlock". The phone should restart now.
5. Go into the phones settings and scroll down to "About Phone". In here scroll down the the "Build number" item and tap it 7 times. After this developer options should be enabled.
6. After this leave the "About Phone" menu and go into developer options. In here uncheck the "Update OnePlus recovery" item.
7. Now enter fastboot mode again (Step 2).
8. You have a number of choices by way of recovery tools, my favorite is TWRP, download one and rename the file to recovery.img (this isn't necessary but it makes your life a lot easier later). Then move it into the adb directory.
9. Its a good idea to remove the old recovery software first, do this by entering the following commands in console you have open from step 2.

> fastboot erase recovery
> fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
> fastboot reboot

If you went with TWRP recovery follow these steps, if not search for a guide on how to flash a image with the recovery you choose.

1. Download Oxygen OS from the OnePlus website.

*A problem that I see a lot is that people are trying to flash the downloaded zip file on their device. This doesn't work since you need the zip file in here. Extract this to your desktop and copy it over to the phones internal storage.*
2. Now you have to enter recovery mode, this is similar to fastboot. Only now you have to press volume down instead of up.
3. Go back to the main menu and hit "Install". Select the zip file you downloaded and extracted in step 1.
4. Then go back to the menu and hit "Wipe" and then swipe to the right to do a factory reset.
5. After this it asks you if you want to fix root, if you want a rooted phone hit yes, if not hit no.
6. Your phone now reboots and you should have Oxygen OS!
> 2 votes

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Tags: rooting, custom-roms, oneplus-one
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title: DropBox Delayed Upload

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# Question
Title: DropBox Delayed Upload
How long does it normally take for Dropbox to upload photos that I take on my camera? I took some photos on Saturday and then my phone suddenly stopped working on Sunday. I keep checking my Dropbox online and it still hasn't uploaded. I have a Galaxy S5.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Oddly enough I just enabled it and tested, instant. Now I apologize for the 'answer', I cannot comment.

First we need to ensure that you're uploading is not set to WiFi only, and you're trying to upload via mobile data. That would be a painful issue.

Now if you have Auto-Sync on, it will usually run at the next set run. Possibly try clearing cache (within the app) and try again, it should spark Drop Box to recheck. If you're really enthusiastic, unlink your device, go to settings, clear data and re-login.

Once again, apologizes, I'd prefer to comment.

# Answer
> 0 votes
> How long does it normally take for Dropbox to upload photos that I take on my camera?

After using Dropbox for a while, I started using it on my Android phone, and Dropbox doesn't seem to be as clever at sync on that.

Unless/until they improve Dropbox, the answer to your question is rhetorical: "How long is a piece of string?".

However, I've found I can usually cause it to sync by turning the phone to flight mode briefly. On coming out of flight mode, I then see the new file updates in Dropbox.

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Tags: dropbox, instant-upload
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# Question
Title: Disable swipe lock screen on Galaxy S4 running JellyBean
Every since my Galaxy S4 phone was upgraded to Android 4.3 (Verizon), I have had a problem disabling the swipe lock screen.

I go to `Settings -> My Device -> Lock Screen -> Screen Lock`:

* If I set the option to 'Swipe', I get the swipe lock screen, as expected.
* If I set the option to 'None', I **still** get the swipe lock screen.
* If I set the option to 'PIN', I get the swipe lock screen **and** the PIN lock screen. (It is annoying to unlock the phone, and more so when I receive a call.)

I test this by using the power key.

Is there a bug in the software or is there no legitimate way to disable the very annoying swipe lock / swipe lock screen?

Is there a 3rd party way to allow a PIN lock without having a swipe lock as well?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I have changed **Setup \> My Device \> Homescreen Mode** from "Easy mode" to "Standard mode", and the lock screen swipe options came alive. I hope this helps.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Change it to face unlock, do the setup, reboot, unlock your phone with the face unlock, then set your lock option to None and reboot.

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Tags: lock-screens, samsung-galaxy-s-4, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Complete list of Lollipop system icons shown in notification bar?
Is there a complete list of these? I've seen lots of Q&A about "What does x icon mean" but it would be really useful if there were a complete list for reference!

# Answer
> 10 votes
Google provides a big, categorized list of Material icons with few-word description.

Note however that *not all of them* are used for system notifications.

# Answer
> 4 votes
I am not sure this is what you are looking for but I found this:

This includes **all material action icons** in Lollipop.

Hope this helps.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, notification-bar, notification-icons
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# Question
Title: Automatically runs Dolphin Browser on boot up
I am new here.

I have some android sticks. I use them to run a kiosk. That is some kind of newspaper on a big screen.

I runs in the dolphin browser.

I want that my clients just have to power on the screen and stick without having to click once.

Is this possible in adroid.

I use 4.2 and 4.3.

# Answer
> -1 votes
you cant make dolphin run on startup, but you can use an app called Kiosk Browser Lockdown

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.procoit.kioskbrowser&hl=en

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Tags: scripts, kiosk-mode
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# Question
Title: Use Android fully independent from Google products
\*I would like to note that English is not my native language and understanding about Android system structure is little.

My question: is it possible to make Android to run without Google apps (Play Services and account manager etc.), and make it more alike Linux (different package system?). AFAIK, Android is using modified Linux kernel and is emulated by Java(?). I would like to keep some of applications from Android and take power from regular Linux distribution without feeling that I am being monitored all the time.

# Answer
> 4 votes
Yes. It is possible to have an Android OS without anything remotely related to Google.

First approach would be to root your phone. Then next step would be to install a custom ROM which is by default free of Google like Cyanogenmod.

Head over to XDA and find the forums corresponding to your phone which will have necessary tutorials and possibly even built roms like Cyanogenmod like I mentioned above.

Now there would be two steps for installing a custom ROM such as Cyanogenmod/Paranoid etc.

* First step is to flash the ROM via recovery. We will follow this step and flash the ROM zip.
* Second step would be to flash GAPPS (short for Google Apps). This is the Google apps package (i.e Play Store and other Google services/framework etc). You can skip flashing this and you will have a phone which won't have any Google apps.

Of course, you will need a third party market to install apps. Some common examples of this are: Mobogenie, F-Droid, Amazon etc.

In case you decide not to install custom ROM for whatever reason, then your only choice would be to root and manually remove Google apps and framework using App Managers like Root Uninstaller.

Although I didn't quite get what you meant here:

> take power from regular Linux distribution

If you mean install packages like we do in usual Linux, that won't work in Android. Yes, Android is Linux-based but only at core. The rest is Google's own proprietary code `smali`. The apps run with Dalvik as VM which is a type of interpreter that executes files in **Dex** format. So although it's Linux at core, package installation and execution is somewhat different due to which you can't use Linux packages directly.

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Tags: linux, google, android-versions
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# Question
Title: How can I block a group chat in Whatsapp?
I want to block a group chat from my Whatsapp, but I have no option on my Samsung Galaxy S5. Does anyone have any solution to this problem?

# Answer
Unfortunately, WhatsApp doesn't allow you to block a group per se. You can however, exit the group. And/or mute it.

To exit the group, click on the conversation header to show "Group info", then `Exit Group`
> 6 votes

# Answer
You can block this through, First of all Save Admin number in contact, then Block that Admin through whats app then go to the whats app and exit the group, he will never add you again.
> 2 votes

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, contact-groups
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title: Bluetooth keyboard with Android?

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# Question
Title: Bluetooth keyboard with Android?
Can I use a bluetooth keyboard with Android?

# Answer
> 7 votes
Android natively doesn't support the Bluetooth HID profile which would be required for this. So, your options are limited depending on whether you're rooted or not:

1. (If rooted): This YouTube video shows the Nexus One connected to a Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000.
2. (If not rooted): Teksoft provide a Bluetooth HID driver (commercially, costs about 10 Euros), which is reportedly successful.

Note: Individual devices that run Android may have the HID profile added by their manufacturer -- for example, the Dell Streak supports Bluetooth keyboards.

# Answer
> 3 votes
Android 3.0+ supports several bluetooth keyboards such as the Logitech Tablet Keyboard, which I use successfully with my Android 4.0 phone (not tablet) for note-taking and IM.

# Answer
> 2 votes
It does now. I am using an iTrivia Palmkey on my Galaxy S2 running Gingerbread 2.3.5.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yes, you can. Just pair with the keyboard and it will work.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yes, I paired with my folding EC Technology Bluetooth keyboard on the first attempt. Alas I find that one or two very useful characters by default require awkward multi-key presses (see here).

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Tags: bluetooth, external-keyboard
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# Question
Title: Communicating offline between different android devices
I have multiple android devices that need to operate in areas with limited network connectivity. At the same there, I need the data capture on one of them to be immediately available on another device in the vicinity. The different devices can connect to one host device which can host the wi-fi and hence be in the same LAN. Then, what are some good ways to use the host device as a server that can persist and expose data?

# Answer
This is fairly simple actually. With "ssh server" (ice cold apps is a good one), you can install it on each android device, and then connect from one device to another across your Lan. Of course if you have no network connectivity you won't be able access the Web, but it should be possible to push pull data using rsync (you will need busy box and root to gain full functionality), but it is certainly very possible.

Although, depending on what you actually want to achieve, some easier options are available - eg for simple file sync, you can use bittorrent sync, even without an Internet connection
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, wifi-hotspot, offline, data-transfer, web-server
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# Question
Title: Kindle Store opens web browser instead of its native Kindle store
On my new Samsung S5, when I press Kindle Store button, it opens web browser view and not the native Kindle store.

Any help?

# Answer
Here install it again - Amazon Kindle.
Comment if not worked.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I was able to re-enable the Samsung Apps (or whatever it's called) and download the Kindle for Samsung app, which works fine.
> 0 votes

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Tags: amazon-kindle
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# Question
Title: If I choose the Original option in Google Photos will only photos above 16 MP be counted against my quota?
I have some photos that are higher than 16 mp and some photos taken on my phone that are less.

I want to back it all up to Google Photos but I don't want to select High Quality as I don't want the photos above 16 mp to be compressed.

If I select original, will only the photos exceeding 16 MP be counted toward my 15GB quota? That is if I select Original, and I never upload anything above 16MP, will all my photos be part of the unlimited storage?

# Answer
If you choose the original option, every photo and video you upload will count towards your quota. As stated in the Google Photos help article, using the "original" setting counts against your free storage, regardless of your photo size.

> Whether there's a cost depends on your settings. You can choose between 2 storage sizes for backing up your photos and videos:
>
> **High quality**: Unlimited free storage for photos and videos that might be reduced in size or resolution.
>
> **Original:** Counts against your Google account's 15 GB of free storage for photos and videos that are stored exactly as you captured them.

Google help also points out that

> If the camera takes photos with 16 megapixels (MP) resolution or lower, most stored photos will essentially look the same using either storage option.

You can also change your mind at any time, however -

> Changing the setting will affect storage sizes going forward and won't resize items you've already stored.

*Sources:* https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6220791 and https://support.google.com/photos/answer/6193313
> 3 votes

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Tags: google-photos
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# Question
Title: Creating a script that cleans RAM upon locking the screen
I own an android with cyanogen mod installed and would like to add a script, that cleans the RAM automatically each time i lock my screen. I seek to achieve that remains of the encryption key are getting overwritten in order to prevent a boot attack. Thanks in advance if anyone can help.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Try installing Clean Master. In older version (Not sure about last update) you could select an option to clear RAM when screen was turned off.

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Tags: boot, ram
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# Question
Title: Pictures gone after Nandroid backup restored
Recently, I made a TWRP Recovery Nandroid backup of my current ROM, and I had just taken some personal pictures. In the backup, it included the /data partition. When I went to restore it, I opened the Photos app, and nothing was there. I checked the file system, and the camera and DCIM folders are empty. Is there any way to get the pictures back?

I am on HTC One M8 GPe Android 5.1.

# Answer
That is the way nandroid works. Its **NOT** some bug.

Yes, it does include `/data` partition but your data is stored in `/data/media/0` which it skips during backup as this would lead it to backup *everything* inside internal memory increasing backup size significantly.

In other simple words, nandroid backup's `/data` option includes only apps and their data, not your personal data on internal or external sd.

As for restore, there are a bunch of apps that claim to be able to recover deleted/formatted data such as Undelete (you need to be Rooted for this one) but I have never personally tried one so can't say about the performance. So you will have to test those yourself.

Hope this helps.
> 4 votes

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Tags: backup, nandroid
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# Question
Title: Wifi connects for sometimes then disconnects and then never connects
Their is a big issue of WiFi in my phone when i first bought it...

My phone is a **Spice Stellar Mi-439, Android KITKAT v4.4.2, 1GHz Processor, 512RAM, 4GB Internal, currently 16GB Expandable.**

The problem is that Wifi connects when i switch ON the Wifi and enter the WiFi network but disconnects after sometime of browsing and never connects again even by switch the WiFi ON-OFF-ON and not even by disabling Data Connection. Neither it disconnects when in Sleep or StandBy Mode, it disconnects during browsing or any time. Whereas other users on that WiFi network don't complain about any issue like that. I have no control over that WiFi Network.

It only works when i reboot the set but again disconnects after sometime.

I didn't got any solution from internet for it.

Any knowledge about this issue?

# Answer
I didn't find the solution for it but i found an app that automatically fix this issue without rebooting the phone...

WifiFixer

Hope this works for people having issues with wifi...

Thanks
> 0 votes

# Answer
I have been testing one of my app on spice stellar phones. The problem seems to be with the phones as the Mac ID keeps changing (yes, that right). It starts with a specific Mac and then suddenly the Mac ID exposed to the network changes and the phone is dropped from the network. If I Forget the wifi connection and reconnect, the same behaviour is observed at random intervals.
> 1 votes

# Answer
What type of wifi network it is? Office, Institutional or personal home network? Have you tested your phone for different wifi connection other than the one on which you are trying to connect now. If not test it. This would at least let you know where your problem lies whether the wifi router or your handset.
> 0 votes

# Answer
How far are you from the Wi-Fi router? You might get disconnected, because you are simply too far. I've made some measurements and from my experience, devices have different network detection ranges - my tablet disconnects when I'm 6 meters away from the router, mobile phone - 12 meters and laptop - 20 meters.
> 0 votes

# Answer
1. Go to your phone dialer
2. Dial \*#0011#
3. When you see the "ServiceMode" screen, press the left menu button
4. Select "WiFi"
5. See that "Wifi Power Save Mode" button that is "ON" - well turn it "OFF"
6. Exit this menu, turn off your Wifi and turn it back on.

* If you already entered all your wifi credentials, forget your network info (remove it) and re-enter it again.

This should fix your problem. Had the same problem with my S4 but it's fixed now.
> -1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: IM-A870L Radio Interface Layer broke down
I am having this weird problem with my Vega Iron since a couple of days. Past 2 days the battery was down and phone shut off. I put it to charging and when I came back after couple of hours, the led indicated green and I pulled it out of charging and powered on. Since then, the phone is not working normal.

* It does not show/connect to cell network, thus cannot call or sms
* If I try to go to mobile network settings option, the phone hangs (white blank page then black blank page) and I can only manage to get away by using task manager (after pressing back and home keys few times, it shows me the recent tasks where I can close the settings page)
* The phone hangs every now and then. For e.g. if I hit power once to close the display, then hit again to open, it takes couple of minutes before it can come back to life
* I tried the phone secret info menu `*#*#4636#*#*` then "Phone information", but the same happens and it hangs.
* I tried the secret UMTS menu (`##7593#`), and it opens with a message "ril socket is not available", if I click the network option (that sets automatic/wcdma/gsm/etc) then same message that ril socket is not available

I tried all this:

* Phone restart
* Batter removed and then put in again
* Sim card and SD card removed
* Airplane mode turned on (even on airplane mode, the phone hangs)
* Factory reset

The phone battery drains very quick and gets hot as well. I guess phone trying to access RILD again and again.

Is there some way this can be fixed, or at least the RIL call events be shut down? Could the phone be set to work without radio?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Finally I found the answer to my problem!

I took my phone to another expert and he told me that the Baseband IC is gone and it is a hardware problem. He could fix it if I can get him the IC as it is not available in our markets because of being a rarely used korean phone.

This thing is confirmed by another forum post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26827676&postcount=4512%22

where they say:

> type \*#06# , and IF you get message "imei null" or imei starts by 0049XXXX or 00000 it should be resolved by software . but IF nothing is shown when you type \*#06#, that is a hardware problem or look at attached picture below. .

When I dial this code on my phone, nothing happens, so it confirms that it is a hardware problem.

I will try to get the hardware component somehow and see if it works.

My actual problem is not solved but I got answers and atleast I am comfortable that I given it a try!

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Tags: battery-life, cellular-radio, radio-firmware
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# Question
Title: I accidentally uninstalled viber but I cant now re install it on the same device
I accidentally uninstalled viber but I reinstalled it again. Now I cannot setup the old account on the same device. The viber version used by me is 5.3-the latest version. I previously used viber on samsung galaxy tab 2 with os jeally bean -4.0.4. I send email to the viber forum but that did not solve my problem. I previously used the same version on my tablet. Every time I enter my phone number error message pops up. I was tninking of activating my viber account on another device and deactivate my account . And then using the same number and device I wish to setup the viber account once again. Will that help???

# Answer
Go to settings clear cache, etc, n uninstall. Then reinstall as usual. :-) hope this helps.
> -3 votes

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Tags: tablet
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title: Connect TV to mobile via HDMI port

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# Question
Title: Connect TV to mobile via HDMI port
I have LG TV which has a HDMI port only. How to connect my mobile Micromax Nitro 311 via HDMI port?

# Answer
> 0 votes
If your mobile can support HDMI, you can buy an USB MHL to HDMI, or SlimPort to HDMI.

The last option is to try the Google Miracast which allows you ton display 1080p content wirelessly.

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Tags: hdmi
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# Question
Title: How to mute notification sounds during a call on Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge?
While on a call, if I receive a text message, the notification sound for text message plays during the call. How do I mute the notification sounds for text messages while I'm on a phone call? My device is Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge.

# Answer
This action in the Samsung Galaxy is controlled by the setting 'Alerts on call'.

It is set from within the default Phone app. After you have opened the Dialer, open Call Settings \> Call Alerts \> Alerts on call.

Deselect this setting to turn it off.
> 1 votes

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Tags: notifications, audio, samsung-galaxy-s-6
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title: How to edit Sony Xperia J dictionary

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# Question
Title: How to edit Sony Xperia J dictionary
I like to use the built-in dictionary that suggests words when I use SMS or Hangouts. It works okay but I'd like to edit some of the words it suggests.

Where can I edit the built-in dictionary? Is there a function for it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Xperia: you can hold on the word displayed and u have an option to delete it. You can add words by going through 'language & input' then add your words in 'personal dictionary'.

I would like to edit from a 'list' of saved words but I haven't found my way to the list.

# Answer
> -1 votes
open this PDF file and go start reading from page 23 (right column) about how to access the user dictionary. The instructions of editing user dictionary are on page 25 (right column). hope this helps. http://help.mb.softbank.jp/xperia-z3/pdf/xperia-z3\_en\_userguide.pdf

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Tags: sony-xperia, dictionary, text-prediction, sony-xperia-j
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# Question
Title: Moto g 2 Battery is draining within 3 hours
My motog 2 is draining the battery drastically as fast as it can. Please help me. I couldn't carry a charger all the tym. I have consulted the customer care service they provided me two links to reboot and reset the settings. But it doesn't works. Help me thank you.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Battery draining is common problem and there are various solutions and guides found by little searching I can give a few pointers that may help.

Disable location from Google Settings, disable all connections you are not using(Bluetooth, GPS, NFC etc.)

Check from battery monitor(Settings) which application or service is draining the battery most. Disable unnecessary aplications from Settings\>Applications\>All\>Select an app\>Disable. Also disable unused account synchronizations under Settings -\> Accounts -\> Turn off Sync.

There are also good third-party applications for monitoring battery statistics as for example GSam battery monitor and for saving battery use Greenify

Further information can be found on XDA.

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# Question
Title: Why can't I download anything on my ZTE reef all of a sudden?
I just bought this phone on eBay and got it on Saturday. I downloaded games, music, ringtones etc. from play store on Saturday & yesterday. Now today when I try again to download it says couldn't install on usb or sd card.

Did I mark or unmark something somewhere that could have caused this to happen or is it an internal phone problem? I'm completely dumb when it comes to phones & technology. I have no idea what almost everything on the phone means!!!

# Answer
> 1 votes
As suggested in the Android Central forum post follow the workaround to solve the issue,

Temporary Workaround:

* Goto `Settings-> Storage -> Unmount SD Card`.
* Now install the app from the Playstore.
* `Settings -> Storage -> Mount SD Card` and start using the app.

The above steps solved the issue for many while this is not an actual fix it should solve the problem temporarily for installing an app.

As explained in this blog post the actual problem and has a fix for that,

Actual Fix:

The problem is caused by a temporary file called `smdl2tmp1.asec` that is used during some installations (I think of apps that are movable to SD) but does not get deleted for some reason, most notably when you run out of space. Because of this, the system can't create it and treats it as an error, rather than figuring out that it's stale and simply deleting it.

The solution is go and delete `smdl2tmp1.asec` yourself. From what I can tell, it could reside in two locations:

1. `/sdcard/.android_secure` \- this is an invisible folder on your SD card, which you can access with any file manager, like ASTRO File manager.
2. `/mnt/secure/asec/` \- access to this folder requires root and a program like Root Explorer

Look for `smdl2tmp1.asec` in these folders and delete any ones you see. Since it's just a temporary file deleting it seems to be a safe enough operation. Once you've done that, all the update problems should go away.

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Tags: sd-card, downloading
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title: How to find missing application?

text:
# Question
Title: How to find missing application?
I have a new phone. The old one died. I want to install all application that I had on old phone. I am 100% I miss one application in google play-my apps.

I may be uninstall it on the old phone due to the lack of space but I want to find it back.

I do not remember name and I am not able to find it on the google play (may be it was removed).

It was application for training brain, there was a few categories of games: at least 3 version of memory matrix, some games to match previous, 2 version of the of the follow number sequence. (All brain training application are really similar.) For some unknow reasons I have it associated with cat (It must be in name or there was a cat icon on main screen or something like that).

Please give me a tip how I can find this missing application.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Sign into playstore webversion(https://play.google.com) with the same account that you have configured in the old phone and visit the apps page https://play.google.com/apps. This will list all the apps that you have installed using the old phone. Once you configure your new phone with the same account you device will be listed in the list of devices and you can select the new device and install it to install the app on your new phone. Read More..

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you use the same google-account on your new device as you did on the old one, you should find all the apps you installed in the past at the following website:

https://play.google.com/apps

If you don't use the same account, log into the old one before you visit that website.

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Tags: applications, google-play-store
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# Question
Title: Tablet listed under adb devices, but not under lsusb while in recovery
I am working with a Gemini devices GEM1000 tablet, I have performed all the steps to get adb working, and the device shows up under 'adb devices' so I go to the bootloader with 'adb reboot bootloader' and once in the bootloader, the device can no longer be descovered with 'adb devices' or 'fastboot devices'

checking 'lsusb' the tablet is not showing up as connected, although if I select "appply update with ADB" it then shows up as '2837487629 sideload' under 'adb devices' and then shows up in lsusb again

The recovery says 'Android System recovery \<3e\>' and 'Recovery system v4.2.41' in case that matters. Could it be possible I need to flash a different recovery? if so are there any generic recoveries?(since I doubt this generic tablet has any custom ones)

How do i get the device to show up in 'fastboot devices' once I enter recovery mode?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'm afraid the stock recovery (as pointed out in the comments) doesn't come with ADB enabled, which is why your device is neither shown with `adb devices` nor with `lsusb` when you've booted it into `<3e>`. The only way around this (if you really need to access the tablet via ADB while booted into ) is flashing it with a custom recovery, such as or – which again requires your bootloader to be unlocked (see: ).

Note that the recovery image must match your device, so you cannot just pick any. I'm not sure whether there's any custom recovery available for the GEM1000; good points to check that out is looking at XDA-Developers and the websites of the corresponding recoveries.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sorry for a second answer but I think Izzys answer is not getting the point perfectly.

First of all your Question:

> How do i get the device to show up in 'fastboot devices' once I enter recovery mode?

This won't happen at all. Recovery and fastboot are different things. Fastboot is mostly part of the bootloader of your device which is probably a binary blob which basically means it is not open at all and could be hard to exchange in order to have a bootloader which supports fastboot correctly.

Recovery is usually a lightweight android system by itself which is used for "recovery" functions. It often comes with it's own kernel apart from the main android system so it will still boot if your main android system is not booting.

tl;dr: Probably your device bootloader does not support fastboot which would mean you can't use the fastboot method.

Questions you should ask yourself:

* Did fastboot ever work with any other device from your current setup?
* Is there a forum entry or anything which confirms that fastboot ist working with your device?

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Tags: adb, linux, bootloader, fastboot
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# Question
Title: Mute (not pending) a caller during a call
I want to use conference mode for calls in a webradio. But i need to control who can speak, i can't find a way to mute a participant who should be cut to let others speak.

So, there is no way to mute someone during a call ?

I know pending but it's not that i want (caller can't hear the radio with pending).

# Answer
> 0 votes
You may need to look for a third party app like this one:

Voxeet Conferencing

(the one not based on regular phone call are the more versatile)

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Tags: calls, mute
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# Question
Title: Installed CWM on note 2, but the phone is not rooted
I've used Heimdall 1.4.0 on my mac to install CWM 6.0.4.3 (file name: `recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.3-n7100`) on my Samsung Note 2 GT-N7100 with android 4.3, the installation went smooth with no issues.

I then booted in recovery mode (volume up, home, power) and installed the zip file containing superuser downloaded from the link on the google play.

I then booted my phone normally, and tried if it was rooted with root checker, installed via google play. It says it's not rooted.

the application superuser starts and gives no errors,

I've done the procedure several times, also installing supersu, and installing other versions of CWM but I always got the same result.

What could I possibly have done wrong? and how can I finally get to root my phone?

thanks,

# Answer
> 3 votes
You are rooted. AFAIK Samsung bootloaders are already unlocked, you only need to flash the recovery to get the "root"

Now for the problem.

Go to `settings->about phone` and tap the `build number` 7 times to enable `developer options`. Then go to `settings->developer options` and there you should be an option similar to `root access`. Make sure you select `Apps` or `Apps and ADB` (recommended) in it and you should have root access.

If there is no such option, download and flash SuperSU via recovery and you should have root access later.

And that addition of "255|" in indicates you being in root user mode and accessing terminal as root. So its a positive sign here as well.

Alternatively, in case you failed to get the root to work, you can also flash some custom ROM like Cyanogenmod via recovery.

But rest assured, you are rooted. Its probably some bug and flashing supersu should probably fix it.

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Tags: rooting, 4.3-jelly-bean, clockworkmod-recovery, superuser, heimdall
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# Question
Title: How to make ringtone ring at high volume right from the begining in moto e?
My Moto E rings at low volume in the beginning of the ringing and slowly increases to high volume after some 4 or 5 seconds.

I want the ringtone to be at high volume from the start?

Is that possible??

# Answer
> 1 votes
On many devices there is a setting that can control this. It is also included in many custom ROMs.

In Settings \> Sounds there should be an option for `Increasing ring volume`

If you turn this off, the ringtone will start at the volume you have set, rather than starting at a lower volume and increasing over the duration of the ringtone.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, settings, ringtone, volume-control, motorola-moto-e
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# Question
Title: Dashboard/Home Screen icons take up to 10 seconds to load after pressing the Home button
I have an issue where the Home Screen (dashboard?) icons can take over 10 seconds to load when I press the home key. After this happens once, the icons will stay there if I open a program and then press the home key again. But, after some time has passed, I'll see this issue again.

Phone restart does not fix this issue. I don't have a lot of Services running and I keep things tidy with Advanced Task Killer.

This question looks similar, but that user's icons never load. Mine will always load, it just takes way too long.

Any thoughts are welcome.

Phone: Motorola Droid; Android 2.2.1; No Root/Mod
Apps: 1 Widget; 27 total icons
Modes: Normal; Desk Charger Mode (whatever that's called)

**EDIT:**

I uninstalled my Task Killer and a couple other apps that I don't use anymore. The problem isn't as severe, but still occurs. I will try removing the 1 widget I have and perhaps install an alternate launcher.

# Answer
I have the same phone and pretty much the same issue(s).

First of all, you shouldn't be using a task killer. It's unnecessary and counter productive. (See this question and this other question.)

One thing that will help is using a Home Screen replacement. There are several, but I've been using Zeam. While it doesn't remove the homescreen redraw delay completely, it's much better than without it.

Another thing that will help is reducing or eliminating the number of widgets you're using.
> 7 votes

# Answer
The delay that you are seeing is the Android operating system "opening" the home screen application after it has been stopped. Unlike most other phone platforms, the Android home screen is nothing more than an application (like Messaging or Email) which is triggered when you press the home button (or back button enough).

The Android OS will often stop applications which are running in the background but not being used in order to free up more resources for the ones you are currently using. If you spend an extended amount of time within an application such as a game or Messaging, the Android OS might stop the home screen activity to allow the current application to function better. When you press the home screen button to exit, it has to start up the home screen from scratch. The delay you see is the home screen starting up from a completely stopped state, much like the delay you would see when opening a large application for the first time since booting.

There is no (easy) way to prevent this from happening and in reality you shouldn't. The Android OS is built on a very robust platform that has been designed to handle resources much better than a human being. This is also the reasoning behind not using a task killer. The OS knows best.

To mitigate the problem, an alternative home screen might be worth a try. Three popular ones are LauncherPro, ADW.Launcher, and Zeam. Reducing the number of applications that run in the background will also help free up resources and allow the home application to stay loaded for much longer. Applications like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and most multiplayer games all keep services running in the background which consume resources.

Hopefully some of this can help you!
> 2 votes

# Answer
I also have a Moto DROID rev. 1 that has been OTA updated to 2.2.1. I was also seeing the extreme delay (10 seconds and longer) in displaying the launcher after removing the phone from either my car or multimedia dock. I found that after performing a factory reset of my phone, the launcher was much, much more responsive. It has been several weeks since I reset my device, and while the launcher does lag from time to time, it is usually available in less than 2 seconds.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Switch off auto sync, things will improve immediately.
> -1 votes

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title: USB connection broken, tried debugging

text:
# Question
Title: USB connection broken, tried debugging
I have a Galaxy S2 that refuses to be picked up by any computer. I tried different operating systems, I tried a different USB cable, I tried debugging mode. The phone still charges fine through the port but maybe the data section of it is broken. Before I take it in for repair I just want to hear if there's anything else that can be tried? I'm thinking of doing a hard reset but don't want to lose any data. Any advice would be appreciated.

# Answer
As my old electronics teacher told me, check the power then the physical connections before doing anything else....I have spent 3 hours trying various fixes on my phone, all to no avail. was working fine, then around the time of the most recent update it failed to connect (Hence software fixes searched for first). I finally thought I would try to clean the usb port on the phone...(compressed air had not worked) I had some copper soldering wick and a very small screwdriver, turned the phone off (Removing battery would probably be a safer bet in hindsight as well) and rubbed the copper mesh around every surface inside the port...works perfectly. Possibly many of the issues with using a different cable could be fixed the same way.
> 2 votes

# Answer
As usual, a factory reset is a possible last-ressort to sort things out and see whether the problem is software-related. And even if the problem remains, this way you don't need to worry about your data in alien hands :)

As a factory reset wipes all data (and 3rd party apps) from your device, you of course want to backup as much as possible, to be able to restore it later. Without root, this get's a little complicated -- but not impossible, if you're running Android 4.x. Since starting with ICS (4.0), ADB supports a Full Backup of non-rooted devices.

Which brings us to a seemingly chicken-and-egg problem: You cannot establish an USB connection, which is the most common pre-condition for an ADB connection. But fear not, there is a solution for that as well: You can connect Android with ADB via WiFi as well, and there's even a little app called WiFi ADB to help you with that:

> WiFi ADB makes it easy to debug/test your Android apps directly on device via WiFi TCP/IP connection. No need to use USB cable.

Trouble again is this requires root. Having a rooted device, you could of course also use Titanium Backup to backup your apps and data.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, usb
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title: Restore to earlier time

text:
# Question
Title: Restore to earlier time
I recently got an Android update and don't like it AT ALL. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4. Is there a way I can uninstall the update?

# Answer
> Restore \[Android\] to earlier time?

As far as I know, you can restore to an earlier time (in case of Android update) only when you have a Nandroid backup, and it seems you don't have it so the answer would be no for you sadly.

> Is there a way I can uninstall the update?

I don't think you can ever uninstall a system update (not that I ever heard yet) because it seems Android unlike Windows OS doesn't create a restore point, so you can't track where the updated files went into system, which overwrote the others and so on.

You can try a manual way by extracting the update and analyzing which files this update will overwrite or did so, then download previous Android version you had, match the files and copy them back into your phone, reset and see what happens. As it is obvious, you need root access or a custom Recovery and **there can be data loss or a soft-brick**.

I also saw some threads on a forum (in case of OPO only) where folks used a previous OTA update to revert back to earlier system. E.g. If the system update pushed you from 4.3 to 4.4, or 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, or any minor update, then previous OTA (flashed via Recovery) kinda worked for them. Note that this is dangerous and I don't recommend it. A major update like 4.4 to 5.0 and reverting back to 4.4 via forced OTA **could result in hard-brick.**

### What can you do?

You can ask your OEM (technical support) to flash the older Android release on your phone, or, you may get your hands dirty and do it yourself. (The latter may void warranty, check your OEM's policies towards flashing.) If you choose the latter than take a look at how do I search on this website, or head over to XDA, type your device name and see results.

It could be possible you can flash your system without voiding the warranty, if you download a ROM of previous Android release signed by OEM and flash it via Stock Recovery. Try it (**take backup always**).
> 3 votes

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Tags: restore
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# Question
Title: Is adb backup usable in case of soft-brick?
Let's assume I create a backup of my phone with this command:

```
adb backup -apk -shared -all

```

When I want to install Xposed framework it warns me that the phone maybe trap in re-booting or suffer from soft-brick so they advise the user to create a nondroid backup. my question is that is adb backup method helpful in such scenarios?

# Answer
A softbrick usually renders the user unable to boot into Android OS successfully and satisfactorily, and most of the time you can boot into a custom Recovery (you would be having it if you mentioned Xposed) and then use the ADB commands to restore the backup from there.

ADB backup method isn't useful in case of Xposed Framework since ADB doesn't make any image of `/system` or `/data` (Xposed makes changes into `/system`). ADB backup is concerned with user data (Apps, app data, settings, and similar things, internal/external SD card data) only. That's why Nandroid is recommended and always preferred.

Note that the command you mentioned will backup only shared storage (SD card), all apps (user+system) data and their apks as well. That's just it, but not enough to run a system.
> 1 votes

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Tags: adb, backup, nandroid
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title: Cataclysm rom and Xposed

text:
# Question
Title: Cataclysm rom and Xposed
First, apology if this question is already answered before, but I can't find this question after searching. For some reason I'd like to flash Xposed but afaik most of Cataclysm update is on delta update, is there any issue if I flash Xposed and then the delta update is released and apply it? I know I have to ask this on the rom or Xposed XDA thread, but I guess it would be convenience to ask it in here. Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 0 votes
It actually depends on what is being changed in the update. It may or may not affect xposed.

AFAIK Xposed works by integrating itself through patching of a framework library `app_process` (I am no xposed developer, so I may slightly deviate here from what actually happens).

To go in detail, every app and task is started as a "fork" (or copy in simpler words) of a base process called `zygote`. This is started by an `/init.rc` script through `app_process` inside `/system/bin`.

In other words, xposed creates an extended app\_process of its own.

**Ok, but what does it mean?**

Simply said, unless the update provided replaces or patches out the app\_process or similar to a very large extent, it will affect xposed; else it won't.

Now normally, updates have fixes to system apps and internal framework for bug fixes/new features. app\_process is something which is generally not changed much by custom ROM builders and its code still highly resembles original google code (many times there isn't any change at all). So an update affecting xposed is likely rare (as its the system apps/components like `systemui` or `framework-res` that contain code for almost all extra features and are hence most common elements to get updates). Especially since its delta update, the chances of xposed being affected reduce even more.

Again, it is not a guarantee that xposed would not be affected, especially when it comes to individual modules' compatibility. As I said, it depends on what and how is being updated. Always have a backup first.

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Tags: xposed-framework
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# Question
Title: Replicating "Guided Access" features from iOS on Android
Guided Access is an excellent set of features for the iPhone that allows one to restrict or block inputs to the device. How can I replicate this behavior with my Android phone?

The features the I am most interested in (so that I can restrict access to my phone when my children are using it) are:

* ability to disable all hard buttons (power, volume up/down, back, home, the button that display open tasks, etc.), and
* ability to disable all touch events.

Of course, such an app must also provide a way to re-enable these inputs again using one of them (or said another way, to disable the restrictions). For example, to disable guided access on the iPhone, one triple-clicks the home button.

# Answer
Lollipop includes a feature called 'screen pinning', where you can lock access to only a specific app; from the app you want to lock to, tap the Recents/Overview button, tap the light teal icon in the bottom-right of the card and follow the instructions onscreen.
> 0 votes

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Tags: buttons, touch
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# Question
Title: How to make unlocking the phone using the password perform a specfic function?
Okay so I was thinking about this, and I can't seem to get my head around how to do it, so your help will be micy appreciated.

Basically, I have an android phone and my password is a pin that I use to unlock it. My question is, how do I edit the code so that:

1. I can have two seperate passwords,
2. One of the passwords will have a specific function such as deleting an application, so for example

If input is 1234, unlock the phone and uninstall Facebook?

I'm pretty certain this is doable, but I am a programming novice which is why I'm asking the experts! Thanks in advance!

# Answer
The Xposed module PIN/Pattern Shortcuts allows this behaviour. To use, you must:

* Root your phone
* Install Xposed Framework
* Install PIN/Pattern Shortcuts module, enable from Xposed app and reboot
> 0 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Can I put a 128Gb micro sd card in a Samsung Galaxy s2?
I have an untouched Samsung Galaxy S2 just out of its box, though this model of phone is rather old and came out in 2012.

I was wondering could I stick this brand new technology sd card into it? http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/microsd/ultra-class10-for-android/ (It says the 128Gb card is microSDXC) I saw in another post here that v1 and v2 should work in this phone but v3 wont. The site for the sd card doesnt mention any version though.

I want to do this so I can use the phone as a ipod replacement.

Also bonus question.. Anyone know how long one can play mp3s on the samsung galaxy 2 before it runs out of batteries?

EDIT: I found this which seems promising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYUg14u\_co8

# Answer
Officially, 128GB Card is supported for the Samsung Galaxy S5 and onwards devices in Samsung releases. But technically, SanDisk’s 128GB card should work in any device that supports the MicroSDXC standard (buy/use at own risk). Check out list of supported devices. You can also verify your device at official SanDisk website here.

**What if it shows an error ?**

This video should help you change your mind to really go for higher storage space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JA9fp863d-o

**How much of Battery life**

Galaxy S2 has only 1650 mAh Battery, but i think if you just use it as music player then it should claim for more than 1 day battery life. you can also keep it in flight mode to give you less battery drain on networks.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-2, sd-card, mp3-player
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# Question
Title: memory card is not show in recovery mode
can you please suggest me. memory card is not showing in recovery mode how to solve this problem because i want to install android lollipop in my Samsung ace duos 6802.

# Answer
In recovery, go to `mounts` and make sure `ext_sdcard` or similar is check-marked.

Also try disabling/enabling `MTP Mode` (if you are on twrp) in `mounts` if it still doesn't mount along with above step. Cant say how is that related, but this did the trick once for me.
> 1 votes

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Tags: recovery-mode, sd-card
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# Question
Title: What is the best way to root a 2012 Nexus 7 running 5.1.1 Lollipop?
I have had my N7 for about 5 or 6 months now, and I am considering rooting it. I would like to know the best one click rooting methods to use. I've heard of kingoroot, but I don't know if it roots 5.1.1 yet. Thank you

# Answer
Use the Nexus Root Toolkit. It is the easiest method, and will walk you through all the steps (setting up drivers, etc.)

Here's a link: http://www.wugfresh.com/
> 1 votes

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Tags: rooting, nexus-7, 5.1-lollipop
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title: Android 5.0 not downloading IMAP emails

text:
# Question
Title: Android 5.0 not downloading IMAP emails
my nexus 4 cell phone upgraded to android 5.0 lollipop, and now it doesn't want to download my POP3 or IMAP emails (used to work fine in Android 4.4) It just gets stuck in "getting your messages" - even for 2 hours.

It does download my GMAIL accounts and Hotmail account properly.

I setup the accounts manually (as I always did in previous upgrades..it worked fine).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I encountered similar issue on my Moto G 1st generation.

Below steps worked for me:

* Go to App Info of the app. Press Clear Data
* Open App to check whether mails have loaded, if still same message appears restart your phone.
* Check your app again and see.

Make sure Sync option is enabled in Data Usage of the email app.

I hope it helps!

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Tags: email, nexus-4, gmail, 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: bootloops / random restarts on Note 2 LTE, worse with SIM inserted? analyze kernel log "last_kmsg"?
when I started using my Note 2 LTE with an LTE sim card (tested LTE long ago without problems), running CM11 nightly from approx. 1 month ago, it started to reboot randomly. But it also happened with the other sim card without LTE, that worked fine before. Updating CM didn't change anything.
Then I flashed the newest DBT stock ROM for the N7105 (`N7105XXUFNE3_N7105DBTFNE1_DBT`) (without knowing about the KNOX bootloader...). The behavior was the same with any of the SIM's inserted, but without SIM, it took hours compared to minutes or seconds for it to reboot.

Then I tried to flash the N7105XXDMB2-XEF-Service-Firmware (at this moment, I remember it was warranty void 0 and showed sw rev invalid magic string, perhaps did'nt want to downgrade the bootloader to a non knox version? but without also flashing bootloader it now doesn't flash, trying another old 4.3 formware which is without bootloader perhaps, but didn't work, can I remove it somewhere and how?...) with separated CSC, Bootloader, PDA, Modem and PIT. I also ticked repartiton.

Here the log output:

```
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> FULL_MODEM_N7105XXDMB2.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> FULL_CSC_N7105XXDMB2.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..

```

It said "set partition" in the box where "PASS" also appears for more than 10 hours, then I unplugged it.
After unplugging:

```
<ID:0/008> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/008> Removed!!

```

It didn't change anything, but when making a factory reset it even rebooted instantly.

I also flashed the pit file with repartition alone. but same behavior. But after all of this, it was repartitioned.

I successfully flashed philz touch cwm, didn't change anything.

Now I flashed the newest DBT (N7105XXUFNE3\_N7105DBTFNE1\_DBT) again. No restart without SIM, but didn't test it for hours. With SIM, instant restart after entering PIN. And what's really strange... now it has an instant bootloop without SIM, too. Factory reset made it boot successfully again.

Is something wrong with my radio unit or what else could I try?

I now flashed philz recovery to gain root access, made that in the recovery, then I installed adbd Insecure v2.00 to have root adb when booting up. Without Sim card it was again fine for a long time and then i put my sim card in and logged proc/kmsg and logcat to files on my device via an adb command.
Here they are, I really hope some can have a look at it and perhaps find anything that helps!
`pastebin.com/drMnTDgr`
`en.file-upload.net/download-9867498/logcat.txt.html` (was too big for pastebin)

I read that logcat and proc/kmsg is useless because it stops being recoded (at least being able to read it somehow), is that correct?

Here's the last\_kmsg log from the same crash: pastebin.com/pYJK0CPG

From another crash: pastebin.com/q7fj4byt

And the 3rd crash: pastebin.com/AV7RPquK

EDIT2:
I removed the PIN with another phone, but it keeps crashing with that SIM and without SIM at all, too :(

I also tested the SIM in another phone, calling and SMS works, data still has to be tested in a smartphone.

I also wiped the EFS partition and restored an EFS backup. Wiped modem, too. Flashed the newest ROM (no matter which country), which is from Singapore (N7105XXUFNJ1\_N7105OLBFNJ1\_MM1, but has the same N7105XXUFND3 modem), but didn't change anything.
Flashed back newest DBT ROM (N7105XXUFNE3\_N7105DBTFNE1\_DBT) and Philz recovery.

I now managed to get a kernel log and logcat till after the adb connection is interrupted! (see here for how to do it: stackoverflow.com/questions/6071547/shutdown-log-in-android/27111185#27111185).

Of course the command stopped somewhere in the shutdown process, so they are indeed cut off in the middle of the line.

Normal reboot :
kmsg: nopaste.info/3e7eebd751.html
logcat: en.file-upload.net/download-9912275/logcat243\_normalreboot-till-after-adb-disconnect.txt.html
last\_kmsg: pastebin.com/GjkHkLAk

crash:
kmsg: http://nopaste.info/14cef13cdf.html
logcat: en.file-upload.net/download-9912298/logcat2416-till-after-adb-disconnect.txt.html

I wanted to get the last\_kmsg from that crash but after the crash, it had a bootloop, which could only be fixed with wiping cache. Sometimes only a new flash via Odin helped then..
This is the last\_kmsg after these bootloops, in contrast to my previous last\_kmsg's it contains logs before the kernel restart, which could really be helpful!!! (didn't seem like a crash / panic / ooops in all the logs): http://pastebin.com/ikqkmeCh

/EDIT

EDIT:
Seems that nobody knows anything concrete... If you know at least what is NOT the problem or in which direction I should investigate further, it would help much! :)
/EDIT

Thanks in advance.

fightcookie

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sooooo, it's pretty late but for anyone facing the same problem:
I switched the battery and everything was working. I also got another log where it said something like no battery and shutting down, the same as when removing the battery while the phone is powered on.

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Tags: rom-flashing, linux, crashes, kernel, cellular-radio
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# Question
Title: Copy YouTube APK from Android Phone to PC
My Question is specific to copying the `YouTube` APK file from My Android device (Micromax Canvas 4 - Android 4.2, Non-rooted device)to PC/Laptop.

The `YouTube` App is a **system app** in my device. Below is the path for it.

```
/system/app/YouTube.apk

```

I used `adb shell pm path com.google.android.youtube` command to find the exact path of `YouTube` APK.

I tried to use `adb pull` to copy the APK as below:

```
adb pull /system/app/YouTube.apk

```

This throw below error message:

```
remote object 'C:/Program Files (x86)/Git/system/app/YouTube.apk' does not exist

```

I am also fine if I can copy this APK to external SD-card which is mounted in my Android device (in case if I cannot `adb pull` it)

Any Hints?

**Device Details:Micromax Canvas 4 (Android 4.2) Non-rooted device**

# Answer
(Comments Reference) Since your main motive is to get the APK file, we can try three approaches here:

1) **Using a backup app**: There are a lot of great backup apps like Titanium, but since its just as a temporary solution with only motive to get the APK file, I would suggest using a simpler backup app like Android Assisstant. Using this, we first backup Youtube APK and then we copy it to PC.

* Open the app after downloading from above link.
* Go to `Tools->Backup and Restore`

* In the list, check-mark the `YouTube.apk`and press `Backup`.
* The app APK would be saved in directory `/sdcard/AndroidAssisstant_appbackup` which you can transfer to PC normally.

2) **Using a Root File Manager**: Since we dont need to root for reading system, any root browser would work. For simplicity, I would recommend using Solid Explorer (since ES could be a bit too much for first-time users).

* After installing Solid Explorer, open the app and press the `Jump` button at bottom panel and choose `Device->System Root`.
* Browse over to `/system/app` and copy over `Youtube.apk` to sdcard. Transfer this file to PC through whatever methods you prefer.

**NOTE:** Trial version of solid explorer allows you to only open it once. So an alternative would be Root Browser which has a very similar interface.

3) **Using Terminal Emulator**: Download/Install Terminal Emulator.

Open the app and use the command `cp /system/app/YouTube.apk /sdcard/`which should copy the APK file to your sdcard that you can tranfer to PC normally.

Hope this helps.
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: Does Titanium Backup break 'Sleep As Android?
Whenever I hit the button to start tracking my sleeping, Sleep As Android warns `'Titanium Backup' may break sleep tracking!`

I was wondering under what circumstances does this happen and how to prevent it? It's kind of really important to have an alarm.

I found a little information on Google Groups.

# Answer
This appears to be because you can schedule backups within Titanium Backup, and when backing up the 'Sleep As Android' app Titanium Backup may/will kill the application in order to perform the backup. By doing this the app will no longer track you sleep or wake you up at the required time. I don't think that simply having Titanium Backup installed will break the sleep tracking.
> 3 votes

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Tags: titanium-backup, compatibility
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# Question
Title: Samsung OTA Update is published but the update is not yet available on my phone
I have a Samsung phone and would like to update it because there already is an update. However when I try to update my phone it says I already have the latest update. How can I update my phone?

# Answer
The time that it takes to receive the update on your phone can take some time because it will vary per device.
If **Samsung** will let everyone update their phone at the **same time** when the update is available then their servers will **crash** because everyone is downloading the update at the same time.
To solve this problem you can update your phone with **Samsung Kies**. Just follow the steps below:

> **Note:** This will require a PC with **Windows** or **Mac**.

1. Download **Samsung Kies** from their official website here: Samsung Kies Download
2. Now install **Samsung Kies**
3. When finished installing, connect your phone to your PC with an USB cable.
4. Wait till the device is recognized by **Samsung Kies**.
5. Now **Samsung Kies** should give a notification that there is an **OTA** update available.
6. Do not disconnect your phone while it is installing the update!
7. Enjoy your updated Samsung phone.
> 1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, 5.0-lollipop, updates, samsung, ota-update
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# Question
Title: Smart lock not working anymore with trusted places
I have used smart lock with trusted places since it arrived and it has been working fine. Without any noticable changes, it has stopped working. My location shows in maps as exactly where I am, but being at one of my trusted places still makes me type my pass key.

I have tried toggling location, accuracy, rebooted phone etc but with no luck.

Any ideas on how to fix this?

# Answer
> 3 votes
It might have something to do with this issue: Issue #79735: Smart lock feature (trusted face/device) not working when screen is turned off using software screen off command (DevicePolicyManager.lockNow)

In short: Smart lock breaks when any app uses "soft power off", i.e. your screen is turned off by an app or in any way except the hardware button or a normal timeout.

Note that when this is the case the small pulsating circle around the lock symbol (at the bottom of the lock screen) is missing, since *all* smart lock variants are disabled (e.g. trusted faces also doesn't work anymore).

# Answer
> 0 votes
This might be an issue with your mobile data connection. Your phone may not receive the sufficient GPS signal to identify and trust the location. Try connecting to a wifi network when you are at a "Trusted Place" for better data connection. I have faced similar issue and works fine when I am connected to WiFi.

# Answer
> 0 votes
An ananomous poster sent me this;

Disable Android device management at settings/security and try smartlock again. If it works again you can even put device management back on

Guess he didn't want to sign up to register the answer? Can't confirm this since I won't have my phone before a couple of days

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, location-services, smart-lock
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title: Format external SD card from android

text:
# Question
Title: Format external SD card from android
I am having issues with my SD card, it just gets on getting unmounted and mounted many times per day. I have read online that the best thing to do is to format my card.

I've looked online and everywhere it is suggested that I use the built-in format function found in "Settings \> Storage \> Unmount SD card + Format SD card" but the option "Format SD card" never shows.

This is what I have before and after unmounting:

```
 Before Unmounting          After Unmounting

```

Screenshots - (Click to enlarge)

I also tried to format from linux (I am an Ubuntu user) and I got some error (both in gnome disk util and gparted).

Further info:

My question is then: How can I format my external sd card? I don't have a card reader.

Wiko Darkmoon Custom rom: superdragonpt\_v1.0 from xda, 4.2.2, kernel 3.4.5

# Answer
"Erase SD card" formats it. Back up data before formatting, because all of the files are deleted. You can format from the PC aswell, by mounting as Mass Storage, and formatting it like an regular USB.
> 2 votes

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Tags: external-sd, formatting
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# Question
Title: Bluetooth issues on note 2 when paired to speaker
**Problem :** After pairing Galaxy note 2 (Android 4.4.2) with my Bluetooth speaker ( Jbl flip 2) i get a lot of fluctuation in sound while playing any song.

Even when i slightly move the device or the speaker, then i notice following changes:

* Sound fluctuation
* pauses while playing
* finally speaker gets disconnected.

The problem is only noticeable when i pair it with Galaxy note 2. My Bluetooth speaker doesn't have any problem when pairing with other devices.

**What have i tried:**

1. I have tried to disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth device.
2. Restarted my device and then again paired.
3. I have even formatted my device.

Please help me to fix this error!

# Answer
> 1 votes
When you say slightly move, how much do you mean exactly? There's a range Bluetooth devices work in. Are you sure you're not moving out of range?

If that's not the issue, try updating your phone, or installing a custom ROM. Another possibility is that there is a problem with your Bluetooth driver, but an upgrade in your phone might solve it. Note at this point it's like threading a needle in the dark and the issue seems rare, so it might not actually solve the problem.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-note-2, bluetooth-audio
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# Question
Title: Personal google play books, how to make them voice-readable?
I am trying to load a couple of personal ebooks on my google play account, so that they are readable by google play books. The books are DRM-free, also.

Is there any way, to make them voice-readable? If not, what are the prerequisites? To all my tries till now, the "read aloud" option is disabled.

# Answer
> 2 votes
You can use the Google's Text-to-Speech app from the playstore. It allows you to read text on the screen aloud by using the device's text-to-speech feature.

**Features:** As mentioned in the description, it can be used by:

• Google Play Books to “Read Aloud” your favourite book.

• Google Translate to speak translations aloud so you can hear the pronunciation of a word.

• TalkBack and accessibility applications for spoken feedback across your device.

• And many other applications in Play Store

**How to use?**

To use Google Text-to-speech on your Android device, go to `Settings > Language & Input > Text-to-speech` output. Select `Google Text-to-speech Engine` as your preferred engine.

Text-to-Speech Screenshot - Click to enlarge image

To start listening to books:

* Open the Google Play Books app Google Play Books app.
* Open a book.
* Touch the center of your screen.
* Touch Menu Menu \> Read aloud.

Many books from Google Play can be read aloud. If you don't see the "Read aloud" option, that means the book is in a format that doesn't allow it. Learn more about file types that allow reading aloud.

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Tags: pdf, text-to-speech, ebooks, google-play-books
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# Question
Title: Can read books in Amazon Kindle on LG 4G Tablet
When I tried to read a book that I downloaded onto my tablet in Amazon Kindle, I can see the book, but when I go to the pages of the book, there is nothing. I see the title of the book across the top of the page, but nothing is showing on the page itself. Can read the book on my phone under Kindle so need to know what the problem is with tablet. I have tried rebooting the tablet, but that did not solve the problem.

# Answer
Have you gone into your account on Amazon and registered the Kindle for Android app that you downloaded to your account. You need to do that before you will be able to view Amazon content on your Kindle for Android App. Try going to your account on Amazon. Then go to Digital Content. Then under Digital Management, go to Manage Your Kindle. Then, on the left side go to Manage Your Kindle and choose Manage Your Devices. You should see a list of REGISTERED KINDLES. Your Kindle for Android app should be listed as one of the 'registered devices'. All the ebooks you get from Amazon are coded to work with a specific device on your account. Yes, they can work on more than one BUT your Kindle for Android app must be registered on your account (where the book was purchased from) in order for it to be read on that device.
> 2 votes

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Tags: amazon-kindle
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# Question
Title: Unable to connect with PC using USB connection after upgrading to Lollipop 5.0.2
I am using Micromax Yu Yureka. I'm unable to connect with PC using USB connection after recently upgrading my device to Lollipop 5.0.2. But it was working in Kitkat perfectly.

# Answer
> -1 votes
go to settings\>developers options\>and check the USB debugging option.(it should be on).This might help or try hard factory reset.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, usb, micromax-yu-yureka
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# Question
Title: how do i add a shortcut to homescreen in #materinova launcher?
I downloaded the latest nova launcher named #materinova.15 , in its previous versions I could add a shortcut by holding a blank space in the home screen and chose shortcuts, but in the latest release I can't find any options for adding shortcuts, though I can put apps on the home screen by going to app drawer and holding and dragging the app to the home screen, but I can't find the shortcuts. Please help, this is my favorite app so don't want to leave it for this little bad thing?

# Answer
> 4 votes
That's because they are sorted alongside all the widgets. That's not very intuitive but at least they're here!

# Answer
> 0 votes
1) open the "nova action" widget 2) locate the app you want to add to the home screen and longpress on it.

The "nova action" widget is the 1st one in the nova widget drawer, if its not on your home screen you need to add it 1st

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Tags: updates, home-screen-shortcuts, nova-launcher
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# Question
Title: Moto G 2nd Gen Touch Screen Stopped working
I have a Moto G 2nd Gen (2014) and the screen is working but will not respond to being touched. I dropped it today, only so that it fell about an inch, and it does have a silicon case, and nothing broke, but the touch screen has stopped responding. After this, the touch screen has worked for two brief instances, and then stopped working. EDIT: This seems to be when I squeeze the area around the connector to the screen, (the position according to this guide).

I have already tried rebooting it by holding down the power button for 10 seconds, and factory resetted it by using the volume keys in the Android Boot Loader. Can I fix this myself or do I need to send it back to Motorola?

# Answer
I think your best bet would be to send it back to Motorola or a service center, because while you might try and fix your phone and get some results , there is also a significant chance of damaging your phone further.

Since the problem seems to be the screen the tech professionals might need to replace it or fix the problem in a similar manner. You can also try to purchase the screen yourself and try to replace it , but thats really not advisable unless you're sure of what you're doing and you have diagnosed the problem correctly.

I strongly suggest you send it to a Motorola service center. The screen can be purchased at:

(DO NOT PURCHASE THIS UNLESS YOU WANT TO REPLACE IT YOURSELF) http://www.dhgate.com/product/1-pcs-free-hk-post-shipping-lcd-display-for/209710530.html#s1-1-1
> 0 votes

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Tags: motorola-moto-g
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# Question
Title: When exactly does the data gets wiped out once bootloader is unlocked?
I've heard as well as experienced that unlocking the bootloader of an Android device wipes the device's data completely, and makes it like the stock one. However, I'm interested in knowing **when exactly does this data wipe take place?**

Does it happen when we issue the command:

```
fastboot oem unlock

```

or, when booting into the Android after completing the last step?

I've asked my question because this question is concerned with recovering data (seems to be from an unlocked device) and an answer it received is:

> You could flash TWRP recovery (not sure if available for your device) which has an in-built file manager and and terminal and move files to any usb storage.

My point is, hypothetically, in such case I would first unlock the bootloader, and then flash the custom recovery without rebooting fastboot. Then I will boot into the custom recovery directly from fastboot.

Now, **would I be able to see my data or not, and when exactly would this wipe happen?**

# Answer
> 1 votes
This may vary with the device, but on Nexus devices, as soon as you accept the bootloader unlock on your device after issusing `fastboot oem unlock`, the device is wiped so you would not be able to see the data in TWRP. This is evident because after issuing the fastboot oem unlock command to a Nexus device and confirming the operation on the device, the following text is printed to the terminal: `Unlocking bootloader... erasing userdata... erasing userdata done erasing cache... erasing cache done Unlocking bootloader done!`

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Tags: recovery-mode, fastboot
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# Question
Title: How do you manage bookmark folders on Firefox?
My Firefox bookmarks are synced to my phone, but I am unable to add, remove, and rename the bookmark folders.

How do I modify these folders (including moving bookmarks to/from folders) without using my PC?

Android version: 4.1.1

Firefox version: 26.0.1

# Answer
> 3 votes
The short answer is, you can't. Unfortunately.

The Firefox for mobile (Android) is rather limited in its bookmarks capabilities. I stumbled upon your question as I was trying to find out if the tagging of bookmarks is nowadays possible. .. It isn't.

See Mozilla Support for information on using FF for Android bookmarks: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/use-bookmarks-firefox-android

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Tags: sync, firefox-for-android, bookmarks
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# Question
Title: Stock e-mail client (Nexus 4) not synchronizing to IMAP SSL account since 4.2.2 update
I have my school's e-mail account being checked via IMAP SSL/TLS on port 993. It is an Exchange mailbox but I did not want to to use MAPI and have my device "managed" by the school.

Anyhow, this worked fine prior to 4.2.2 update. Ever since then, e-mail is not being synchronized automatically and requires me to manually press the synchronize button.

My testing:

1. Send test e-mail to self from another account
2. Set checking frequency to 5 minutes
3. Wait 10 minutes (just to pad a bit)

Still nothing. If I go to the client and manually hit refresh though, I do get the message pulled. Also, if I restart the phone, all the new messages get pulled as well.

Things I've checked:

* **Factory reset**: Reluctantly did one yesterday but, unfortunately, did not fix the issue.
* **System Settings -\> Accounts -\> Email**: The synchronize button icon is green, when I click on the account, "Email" setting is checked. Says "Last synced" with a time that's over 5 minutes ago.
* **System Settings -\> Data Usage -\> Menu -\> Auto-Sync Data**: Saw that this was the issue with many people. That, however, is checked for me.
* **Wifi vs. Mobile Data**: I've tested on both and no difference in results.

Does anyone have any suggestions on things I should check or test to figure this out.

# Answer
My wife has a Nexus 4 too. I suggested to delete the account and recreate it. Then the sistems ask for authorizations of xxx stuff i cant remember and after agree it works again.
> 0 votes

# Answer
The Android stock email client has always been horrible. I've struggled with it numerous times and my simple solution has become switching to K-9. I've gotten it to (easily) work with about a half-a-dozen corporate email systems that have not wanted to play with an Android stock email client (in a number of different device manufacturer's a number of different Android version's devices). I've heard and read a number of people having had similar experiences. It's also not a surprise to me that an update has broken the stock clients' syncing. I've experienced that too.

So. Just switch to K-9 and you'll likely be fine again. And likely for good.
> 0 votes

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Tags: sync, email, 4.2-jelly-bean, nexus-4, stock-email-app
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title: SD card unexpectedly removed

text:
# Question
Title: SD card unexpectedly removed
I have a galaxy S3 with a 32gb class10 sd card.

Unfortunately I experience the `SD card unexpectedly removed - Preparing SD card` phenomenon all the time. The card works ok as long as it is being used: I watch videos, mp3 etc, even on pc.

I tried formatting a couple of times and I also checked on other S3 phone which presented the same problem. I checked a 16 GB class 10 card on my phone which worked ok!

I read somewhere that this is a JB problem and that I should wait for 4.2 (I'm on 4.1.1 now)

Another solution explained that I should root my phone and do this:

> Edit files in the folder /sys/devices/virtual/bd i/179: 0/read\_ahead\_kb by pressing and holding the read\_ahead\_kb then choose open in text editor.
>
> Note: Other phones don't have 179:0.. but is ok 179:8 Replace the numbers in it from the default (128KB) to 1024 / 2048 / 4096 (according to taste max = 4096) and then save and exit.

What are your thoughts? is it JB or the Card?

I should also mention that the removing/rescanning my card is killing my battery very fast.

# Answer
Sounds like an SD card problem to me. I've experienced similar problems a few times over the course of the years -- a card that has worked ok for some time has started to get "ejected" by itself. Changing the SD card has always solved the problem. .. Hmm. Except once but that phone turned out to be a very problematic case in a number of ways.

So, try out changing the SD card, I would suggest.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, 4.1-jelly-bean, external-sd
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# Question
Title: Is it possible to limit the list of contacts in WhatsApp?
Today, I installed WhatsApp, and I know that it wants to upload my complete contact list to its servers to see who else has WhatsApp, so it can create a contact list. I don't like this, and I prefer to give it just what it needs, maybe only five contacts for now.

I have LBE Privacy installed, and it blocks the contact list for WhatsApp. The result is that WhatsApp doesn't work. Now I can of course remove the entire contact list except for those five contacts, then unblock it, let WhatsApp connect, then block WA again, and hope it works.

If I open the contact list, and go to the setting which contacts to display, I see several options: all contacts, whatsApp, gmail-account, and phone. Choosing one of these, only these contacts are listed in the contact list. But I guess whatsApp won't bother and use all contacts anyway. In the contact list I have hundreds of contacts with email-addresses and no phone number. Will it upload those as well? And if I take a closer look at those lists, they are not properly organized, so limiting

If I add a contact later, will whatsApp know?

Is there a way to handle this properly, let whatsApp have the addresses it needs, without giving it all?

# Answer
> 4 votes
I looked into this some time ago and at least then it was not possible super easily.

The best tip I found (which I haven't tried out myself as it applies to rooted devices only and I haven't yet taken that plunge) was from a Reddit thread that discussed the question.

The thread points to an Exposed Framework module called DonkeyGuard. The developer explains it in the xda-developers forum quite well.

Would be nice to hear if this works! .. And I'm also all ears if there would be a class-action case against WhatsApp(=Facebook) for the blatant intrusion of people's privacy that WhatsApp practices by uploading all of every single users' contacts to its server and exposing that information to other WhatsApp users (even if semi-covertly, sort of).

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Tags: contacts, permissions, whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: Can I restore a nandroid backup that was made on an older OS?
I was on Android 4.4.4 KitKat and I made a nandroid backup. Now I'm on 5.0 Lollipop and I'm wondering, do I have to reinstall everything and go through the setup process again, or can I just use my 4.4.4 nandroid on my current 5.0 OS to get all my apps and stuff back?

I'm already rooted. I still have my recovery. I just need to know if I can restore an older backup to a newer OS or will it just revert me entirely back to 4.4.4.

# Answer
> 2 votes
> \[Can I just use my 4.4.4 Nandroid on my current 5.0 OS to get all my apps and stuff back?\]

Take a look at Nandroid Browser:

> With Nandroid Manager you can **restore data** from your nandroid **such as apps+data, text messages, call logs**, and much more.
>
> ...
>
> Nandroid Manager currently **supports nandroid backups created by TWRP and Clockworkmod (v5.xx and v6.xx) based recoveries.**

If your backup meets the above criteria then go ahead (irrespective of 5.0 or 4.4) and use it to extract relevant data.

> I just need to know if I can restore an older backup to a newer \[OS\] or will it just revert me entirely back to 4.4.4\[?\]

It depends upon what content you want to restore. If you choose to restore only `Data` then there could be some minor issues of app crashing or related stuff, but your OS won't revert back to 4.4.x. You still need to restore `System`, `Boot`, (possibly some other partitions too) to revert back to previous state.

Honestly, if the goal is to get the data, then I'll prefer **Nandroid Browser**. Else, I'll first take complete backup of my 5.0, then restore the `Data` of 4.4 on 5.0 to see whether everything runs smoothly.

Remember, do it in steps, if you choose to. It is possible that your Nandroid backup has some partitions whose size were changed during 5.0 update. Reverting haphazardly to 4.4 may lead to severe consequences. (e.g.: Yureka device hard-bricked when downgrading to Kitkat.)

# Answer
> -1 votes
As usually warned during the nandroid backup process, you can only be sure of a successful restore of a nandroid backup to an IDENTICAL system, straight down to exact ROM version, as that's exactly what you're restoring: the entire ROM. Anything else ranges from ill-advised, because it will wipe out whatever ROM you're on, to guaranteed failure if the partition sizes differ (which, if I'm not mistaken, they do between 4.4 and 5.0). The normally-recommended process for hopping through ROMs is to use something like Titanium Backup to backup each of your apps that you care about individually, then restore them when you're on the new system. Still, FireLord's answer provides a more complete path using alternate methods.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, restore, nandroid
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title: Calander events shifting days

text:
# Question
Title: Calander events shifting days
In September I added 26 calendar events, one every other Saturday, to set personal goals. Each calendar entry is a separate event, I am not using the Recurring Event feature. **I've noticed that some goals are shifting a few days into the future.**

* The events from 29 November to 13 December have shifted two days forward: instead of being on a Saturday they appear on the Monday two days later.
* The events from 27 December to 10 January have shifted five days forward: instead of being on a Saturday they appear on the Thursday five days later.
* The events from 24 January to 7 March have shifted eight days forward: instead of being on a Saturday they appear on the Sunday eight days later.
* The events from 21 March to 4 April have shifted eleven days forward: instead of being on a Saturday they appear on the Wednesday eleven days later.

**And so on, the gaps get larger further into the future.**

The only other event that I have added so far out is a recurring event every Tuesday, which is not affected (i.e. has not shifted). I do not cross time zones with this device, and the day shifting does not correlate with any Day Light Savings Time shifts. This is a work phone with a lock screen: my children nor anybody else has access to the device nor to the Google account with which it is associated to. I have very few apps installed on the device, such as Anki and Firefox. I do not have any social media apps, such as Facebook, on the device.

This is on a Samsung Note 3 on Android 4.4.

**More information:** This is using the stock Google calendar application, with the calendar stored and synced with my Google account 'dotancohen'. As these are the only entries in the 'dotancohen' calendar that far in advance, I do not know if the other entries would have be affected. I do have other calendars which are shown in the Google calendar application, connected to other Google accounts (such as my work account) are not affected. All the affected entries we added one at a time by hand on the device, i.e. I long-clicked the calendar in Month mode and manually added each entry. For that particular calendar (the 'dotancohen' Google account) I have never opened the calendar on another device.

# Answer
This has happened to me on my Samsung Note 4 just recently under similar circumstances. I don't cross timezone and it had nothing to do with a time change because none happened. I'm also using Lollipop 5.0.1 so it doesn't appear to be an OS issue.

Mine was in the Google Calendar, not the phone's default one also. It did seem that it shifted after I synchronized the calendars with Google. It only happened to the event I had sat as reoccurring on an 'every other' setting. I'm guessing it may be a bug in the synchronization system trying to figure the days when having sat them with a 'every other whatever' type setting.

I fixed this error by editing the event (selecting ALL events) then moving it back to the correct Saturday and editing the occurrence to 'every second Saturday of the month' as it was and it seemed to correct all of them when synchronized.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I don't know if this can explain the events shifting multiple days, but here is information directly from Google Calendar Support

> Time zones can be complicated, and sometimes this complexity can affect your Calendar events. Here are some of the details about how time zone changes throughout the world can affect you, and what you can do to resolve common issues.
>
> ## Why time zones are not that simple
>
> Here are some reasons why timezone changes can be quite complicated:
>
> * Every year, a lot of countries switch between Standard Time (ST) and Daylight Saving Time (DST), and, unfortunately, they don’t do it at the same time. For example, in 2011, Europe switched back from DST to ST on Oct 30, while the continental U.S. switched on Nov 6. This means that the standard 5 hours difference between New York and London was 4 hours between Oct 30 and Nov 6.
> * Every year, several countries decide to change their time zones or DST rules entirely. Recent examples include Russia, Chile, Belarus, and Egypt. Moscow used to be UTC+3 in the winter and UTC+4 during the summer, but when Russia decided to stay away from DST as of November 2011, Moscow became UTC+4 all year round.
>
> To minimize potential disruptions of these changes, Google Calendar relies on UTC time (Coordinated Universal Time, previously known as Greenwich Mean Time or GMT) -- a single “true” time -- to help avoid conflicts in all locations.
>
> Whenever you create an event, Calendar converts it from your time zone to UTC time, using currently known conversion rules. By using one universal time for all events, Calendar can keep all of your guests’ calendars consistent regardless of which time zones they're in. When we display the event on your calendar, it is converted from UTC to appear in your own time zone.
>
> Let’s look once more into the Russian example. If you in March 2011 created an event for Nov 2011 at 17:00 MSK, then according to rules we knew in March, we would store it as 14:00 UTC. After the switch happened in Russia, Google Calendar takes the new rule and converts this event to 18:00 MSK. Luckily, all participants and rooms that you booked are still available for this meeting.

One way you can test if it is in fact a timezone issue is to add "all day events" if those also *shift*, then there is something else happening. All day events are based on just the date, so they do not rely on timezones at all.
> -1 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, calendar, samsung-galaxy-note, bugs
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# Question
Title: WhatsApp Messenger not showing "last seen" for a contact
I have a person in my contact list who is using WhatsApp. He is the only person who's "last time seen" status doesn't show.

I thought he had blocked me but when we texted each other I have realized he didn't.

Also when he's online I can see that he is as well as his profile picture but his "last seen" status remains hidden. What could it be?

# Answer
There's a relatively new privacy feature on WhatsApp that can disable a person's last seen. When disabled you can see when the person is online but can't see when they were online last. For the person enabling this setting, it blocks others' last seen automatically as well.

You can read here for more information on privacy settings: https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/android/23225461
> 5 votes

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger
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# Question
Title: How to disable the Lollipop notification popups while in a game?
I know there are fixes for a rooted device with Android 5.0+ to stop the notification popups for like text messages and apps like facebook. These I've found tend to be perminant and not so easy to do fixes so can't be used as a 'toggle' on / off.

What I am looking for is some way that I can toggle off those notifications at the top of the screen that can interfere with seeing the screen or worse, if I'm drawing a picture it can totally damage the drawing by blocking where I'm working while I'm drawing and because I'm touching the screen there flips me out of the app I'm using and into the other app and sometimes even causes the original app to crash losing all the work.

By default, I have found NO built in option to turn these on or off. I like them when I'm just doing everything else and find them very useful so don't want them 'perma off'.

Anyone know of anyway or anything that may help with this? Is this hard coded in all editions of Lollipop?

EDIT: The model of phone in question is a T-Mobile Note 4 with Android 5.0.1. Model: SM-N910T. This is a rooted Stock rom.

# Answer
I know of an app called Greenify that can hibernate apps to prevent notifications from popping up.

You can also simply tell it to hibernate with the screen on with the push of a button. Just open up the main screen and if any activities are awake that you want to hibernate, push the zzz button.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, 5.0-lollipop, notifications, push-notifications
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# Question
Title: My icons in the homescreen are not showing up (galaxy s6 edge)
I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and I bought it about 2-3 weeks ago. Its performance has been weakened lately, first snapchat stopped working and every time I open it crashes. And now none of app icons are showing in the home

Homescreen - Click to enlarge image

# Answer
> -1 votes
Restarted my phone and its all good now

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Tags: stock-android, crashes, performance, home-screen-shortcuts, samsung-galaxy-s-6
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# Question
Title: How to recover files form hide it pro app?
I had photos and videos hidden using `Hide it pro` app and I changed the memory location to `External SD card`. Three days back my SD card stopped working on my mobile but its working in pc. I recovered the videos from the program data folder. But the photos are just files now and not in the photo format. Its not opening. Is there any solution for this?

# Answer
You should attempt to change the extension of the files to their original `*.png` or `*.jpg` extensions. At least one of the extensions should work.
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Tags: applications, external-sd, data-recovery, media-files
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# Question
Title: How can I unlock my s6 Edge Lock Screen w/o having to factory reset it?
Given how sensitive the fingerprint sensor on this phone, the 5 tries were used and the phone was asking for the backup password after. The problem is that i cant even remember the PW. I can unlock it using my google account But I can't even enable my WiFi or MD. What's the best way to do?

PLEASE HELP!! THANKS IN ADVANCE! :)

# Answer
Try enabling wifi using ADB and than sign in. As per this answer Enable using below script.

adb -s $PHONESERIAL shell "svc wifi enable"

You can also refer other Answers
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Tags: applications, wi-fi, lock-screens, google-account, locked-out
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title: How to fix error 905 in play store?

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# Question
Title: How to fix error 905 in play store?
I can't download large apps like CSR racing, Asphalt 8, and Trial Xtreme due to error 905. I tried to uninstall play store updates but as soon it reinstalls error 905 occurs.

# Answer
My friend had the same problem and he solved it in this way Tap "Menu"\> "Settings"\> "Applications"\> "Manage Applications" Tap on the tab "All" Scroll down and select the "Google Play Store" app from. Tap on "uninstall updates". then install your app Google Play market again and then it should work...try again and contact customer support
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Tags: google-play-store, 4.2-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Disable cell broadcast notifications on Lenovo A 7000
I am receiving more than 100 notification alerts for cell broadcast on my Lenovo A7000 with Android Lollipop. I did not found any settings for cell broadcast.

Can anyone please help me in disabling this to stop these alerts?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Go to Message Setting -\> Cell Broadcast-\> Select Provide -\> Uncheck the "ETWS Alert".

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Tags: lenovo, cell-broadcast
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title: parental control

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# Question
Title: parental control
I have a Kindle Fire and I have mistyped the password for the parental controls. I do not care how long it takes to reset the personal settings. all I want is for the thing not to be locked and not to lose anything. is there any way to do this with out losing anything?

# Answer
Try to connect with Technical Support of the software you use, or install another keylogger ( I use http://www.refog.com/ for all my Android gadgets). Last year I had the similar problem, I just installed another parental control software)Good luck!
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Tags: amazon-kindle-fire
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# Question
Title: How to read contact details sent from iphone?
When someone with an iPhone sends me a contact, it appears as a blank MMS message. I found that this happens because group chat is on on their end, but these people are not always my friends, so I can't tell them to turn it off.

Is there a way to read these messages?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Some Android devices does not have support for handling MMS or SMS vCards in their native texting app. That is why you see it as "content not supported" or even blank message.

You can use third pardy app to handle MMS vCards if your Android device does not support it by default too. Search on Google Play. I've created such an app bizCard Manager. There are plenty more that handle SMS vCards but I've not found any that has MMS support.

# Answer
> -2 votes
Try Textra. This texting app also allowed me to import vcards in existing messages.

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Tags: mms, ios, vcard
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title: 30-40% battery drain at night

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# Question
Title: 30-40% battery drain at night
I am using unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 G900F model for 1 year. It working fine. But for 3-4 months I cannot keep my phone on overnight. It drains battery to 30%-40%. I have tried all possible solution like:

1. kept brightness to minimum
2. WiFi, mobile data, Bluetooth, GPS kept off
3. stopped unwanted services like FB, S finder, etc from App manager.

I mean all possible options.

It shows that Phone radio and network are draining my batter (as shown in attached images) Also how can screen brightness drain battery when kept idle screen locked mode overnight? (as shown in attached images) Please Help. I have attached screenshots when I found 69% battery remaining in the morning (kept at 100% at night)

Note:

1. During day battery performs normally even with WiFi and data
2. Even when kept in ultra power saving mode overnight it drains around 20% battery

Screenshots - Battery Info(Click to enlarge images)

# Answer
> 2 votes
That's a known bug in android where there is no real solution for, you live in a zone with bad reception or just in between antennas. Possible solution are: moving. Or, set your phone to **2G** networks only, certainly at night. I ALWAYS put my phone on flightmode at night...

if you are rooted you can use an app for that: 2G 3G 4G switch

I read the bug is even still there in the current beta version of Android M (6.0). I had the problem for a while but then it suddenly went away... maybe antenna transmission had slightly changed by my provider.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, battery, battery-life, samsung-galaxy-s-5
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