# Question
Title: adb unable to recognize Google Glass on Windows 7
On Windows7, I've updated the Google Glass android\_usb driver configuration file to reflect the correct VID and PID and it does show up on Device manager as Android ADB interface.

1. While the device driver version is correct, it is showing up as SAMSUNG Android phone.
2. More IMPORTANTLY, it still doesn't connect to adb.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I had the same issue. Glass was showing as SAMSUNG Android phone as well. My steps to fix issue:

win7: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/20435778/google-glass-is-not-listed-as-android-device-by-adb

1. Click on: Update Driver
2. Click on: Browse my computer for driver software
3. Click on: Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
4. Click on: Have Disk... (that options is in the bottom right corner)
5. click on: Browse...
6. navigate to the location of your edited android\_winusb.inf driver then click open then click ok then click next
7. wait a moment then you should see "Windows has successfully updated your driver software". then click close and close again.

!!!(now here is the important part)!!!

8. Right click on the device and click uninstall.
9. check the box "Delete the driver software for the device" then click ok
10. wait about 5 sec then unplug your Google Glass from the computer. wait 5 more sec then plug it in.
11. Watch the magic happen!!!! its working!!

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Tags: adb, windows, google-glass
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# Question
Title: GS5 heart rate monitor coming on all the time
Since the Lollipop upgrade I've noticed that every time my Samsung GS5 is awake when anything (finger, table, etc.) comes near the heart rate monitor it activates the red led. How do I disable this battery drainer?

# Answer
I realized my wife's GS5 did not have this issue until she installed Google Fit. I uninstalled Google Fit from my phone and restarted it, problem fixed.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, samsung-galaxy-s-5
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# Question
Title: How can I customize notifications in Android Lollipop?
They are driving me insane!

I have set my device to be in priority mode indefinitely, and also set downtime for every day of the week from 7am to 7am the next day.

I have customized notifications so that only gmail, my work email app can show when priority mode is on, and set the general notification settings to show only calls and messages when priority mode is active.

I am still getting notifications for anything, and it is particularly annoying.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Use GravityBox with Xposed Modules. You can basically remove the notifications of the apps which show frequently.

GravityBox

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop
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# Question
Title: Greenify and BootManager in Xposed Modules for Lollipop 5.0.1
I installed the latest Xposed Framework(alpha) module for lollipop and all its modules are working fine. But am not able to run modules like Greenify and Bootmanager which I use frequently. Is there any workaround to solve this issue ?

I tried reinstalling the Framework and am still stuck.

# Answer
> 2 votes
For Greenify:

You can participate in the Greenify beta program by joining their Google+ community, which should work with Xposed for Lollipop. As part of the beta program, you'll automatically receive beta updates through the Play Store. Otherwise, you can grab the APK from this mirror and install it yourself.

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For Bootmanager:

Someone notes that it still works with this workaround

> \[You\] can click outside the popup message at start of boot manager and it works regardless of the "module not enabled" message.

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Also note that as of today (4/Mar/15) Xposed for Lollipop **is still an alpha version**. It is not yet complete, and therefore several modules may not yet work with it. Even when it is finalized, it may take more time for the modules themselves to be updated with support.

The latest status update (Feb 19) to the Official XDA Forum also states:

> Keep in mind that this isn't my fulltime job and that an alpha phase might take some time. It would be illusionary to assume that we reach a stable state after a few days, with all the changes that have been done." source

The most you can do is contact the module developers and support them in the process of updating their apps for Xposed Lollipop support.

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Tags: applications, 5.0-lollipop, xposed-framework
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title: An update from Jelly Bean fails at 30%

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# Question
Title: An update from Jelly Bean fails at 30%
I have a galaxy S3 SGH i747, Jelly Bean 4.3. The update is downloaded but every time it attempts to update, it fails at 30%. What to do now?

# Answer
Im sorry, i dont think there is any other option. The KitKat update for **Galaxy S3** on AT&T is only downloadable via **OTA** (Over The Air). You cannot update for some unkown reason, that is, unless you are willing to **FACTORY RESET** your phone in order to be able to update.

(there is another **VERY COMPLEX WAY** on fixing this, it will involve ADB, Rooting, Putting your phone at risk, and voiding your warranty.... So i would not reccomend that, but tell me if you **STILL** want me to tell you the other way. But please note that you would be putting your phone at risk.)
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.3-jelly-bean, ota-update
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# Question
Title: Frequency band mofications for Samsung Galaxy S4
I recently purchased a used, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-I337M (for the particular model see here). The phones native bands don't include the 1700/2100 AWS required by the cell phone provider (WIND mobile). However, the phone is able to get both talk and data as desired. The previous owner told me that he modified the phone to allow these bands.

I'd like to know

1. Why was this possible? Is it because the phone has the bands but Samsung suppressed them or is the phone being hoodwinked into working without having both bands?
2. Whether there is a chance a firmware update or factory reset will undo this feature?

**Background:** I'm a bit familiar with unlocking AWS bands using qcn files

# Answer
Ok then, let me begin by answering in order

1. This is possible if the previous owner flashed their own **hybrid modem** onto their phone, which allows phones that are physically able to use a certain band (1700/2100) in your case, but the company does not allow it on their stock modem (for many different reasons). The hybrid modem basically overwrites the old modem that in short, says to the phone, "Hey, these are the only bands you can use", while a hybrid modem tells the phone, "Go crazy", and unlocks all or certain bands at a cost of battery life (more bands, more battery is needed to power it.)
2. Most probably, yes. A factory will wipe out the hybrid modem and replace it with the stock. So only update if you have a copy of the hybrid modem, and know how to flash it. (ODIN)

I hope this answers it for you.
> 2 votes

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, samsung-galaxy-s-4, connection-issues
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# Question
Title: IS it common for mobile data to stop working but normal phone reception to be fine?
So I've got a sony xperia z3 compact and it's only a couple of months old.

So far, it's been great but today I noticed that the mobile internet doesn't work. The thing is though my phone reception is fine - I can dial people without getting problems - it's just that when I'm not within a WIFI zone, I have no data.

I've rang up my mobile network provider and they say my data is activated. The phone itself is from overseas but I'm fairly sure, the phone's mobile data has worked before - it's only stopped working recently.

I'm trying to figure out if it's a hardware fault in my phone and I'm hoping it's not because it would be difficult and lengthy to get it replaced. Is it common for a phone's mobile data to stop functioning while the phone's normal phone reception works perfectly fine?

Do these functions use the same components to work?

# Answer
Not normal , check your phone params to be sure that you did not disable data , you can also dial `*#*#4636#*#*` to open the diagnostic menu then first item and scroll down to "preferred network" and check what is written.
> 0 votes

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Tags: mobile-data
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# Question
Title: Why does Huawei Honor 6 show something other on screen when I put a magnet on it?
Normal mode:

Magnet mode:

This pops up regardless of lock screen status. If I add and remove the magnet while unlocked, it does not get locked. There is also third screen with music controls when music app is running.

Why does this happen?

# Answer
It's a feature to display useful info and interact with it when you're using magnetic case for Huawei Honor 6. Searching for "Huawei Honor 6 magnetic case" will show how it's supposed to be used:

<sup>(Image courtesy of Lelong.my)</sup>

From what I researched, most of Honor 6's magnetic cases have small cut-in on the front-right side where you can touch the screen to interact with the phone while the case is closed.
> 1 votes

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Tags: magnetometer, huawei-honor-6
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# Question
Title: Installing Lollipop in unlocked Moto G 1st gen
If I have an unlocked Moto G 1st gen, is there any other way to get Lollipop on it beside waiting for it to show up? My carrier apparently won't update this device in particular.

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you have a custom recovery installed, you can wipe your device and install CyanogenMod. The latest nightlies are 5.0+. We won't be able to give you a link however, because you didn't let us know where you are located. Which model of the first gen do you have?

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Tags: motorola-moto-g, android-versions
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# Question
Title: Samsung GT-S7392 is locked because of attempting password too many times. Please help me out
Samsung GT-S7392 is locked because of successive password attempts; and I could not access or log into the google account as well. The question is: Can I l get unlock through theses using my google account where I'm not the first user of the device. It also asks me for the back up pin. What actually is it and how do I solve 'unlock' this? Please help me.

# Answer
> 2 votes
*On a side note: This is very suspicious.*

**Anyway**, regarding this question:

> The question is: Can I l get unlock through theses using my google account where I'm not the first user of the device.

You can only unlock the device using **one of the Google accounts associated with the phone**. If you don't know the password or any of the phone's account credentials, then you're out of luck.

For the next question:

> It also asks me for the back up pin. What actually is it and how do I solve 'unlock' this?

**There is no universal backup PIN**. You can only unlock the phone with the PIN/password that was set or the credentials of an associated Google account.

Alternatively, you wipe the `/data` directory on the device to perform a factory reset, which will also reset the password.

# **Warning: Performing a *factory reset* will delete all user data.**

# Answer
> -1 votes
You can restore the phone. Find and download the firmware for the phone. Go checkout www.xdadevelopers.com or google the phones firmware. You'll need to download Odin. You will also need to download the bootloader and the modem besides the firmware. If you want to do this. Let me know. Ill give you step by step directions.

**DOING THIS METHOD WILL DELETE EVERYTHING FROM THE PHONE, FRESH START.**

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Tags: password, locked-out
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title: Removing Firmware from a tablet

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# Question
Title: Removing Firmware from a tablet
I purchased a NeuTab Tablet with an AllWinner Quad core cpu. It appears to be rooted already but there doesn't seem to be a away to upgrade to a newer version of Android or at first glance to even flash CyanogenMod.

Is there a way to get rid of/unlock the firmware that's on there without bricking the device?

# Answer
> -1 votes
You can manually update the firmware using Odin. Find the firmware you want to install. Try www.xdadevelopers.com and search for firmwares and various other Roms that "might" be available for your tablet.

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Tags: device-firmware
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# Question
Title: How can I tell if someone has been going through my private data?
After my Xperia Z3's screen was damaged I had to send it to repairs (an independendent repair provider). I was unable to log out of any accounts and while the phone was away, I noticed that my facebook messages were being read, so I logged out all device remotely by changing the password. When my phone returned however, it had tons of unread notifications - and the clock had been changed. Did the repair service change the time so I wouldn't see that they read my notifications/does changing the time make read notifications go unread again? How can I tell if they have been going through my messages and other data?

# Answer
Simple, you put a password on it. Or.. Or next time you want to take it in for repair. Use Titanium backup. Backup all the apps and data. Store it to the sd card. Wipe phone completely, take out sd card, send it in for repairs. And no changing the time wont do much.
> 0 votes

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Tags: privacy, sony-xperia, sony-xperia-z3
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# Question
Title: Android Lollipop not displaying H or E symbol when Data is on
I just updated my Moto G (1st gen) from KitKat to Lollipop. Everything is great except two days after loading the update, the symbol displaying 3G (H) or 2G (E) stopped showing either even when data is up and running. Any suggestions?

# Answer
**For Moto G (1st Generation)**:

Goto "**Settings**". Under "**Wireless & networks**" select "**...More**", then select "**Mobile networks**". Select "**Access point names**", click on "**+**" to add new APN.

Name: **Aircel GPRS**

APN: **aircelgprs**

Proxy: not set

Port: not set

Username: not set

Password: not set

Server: not set

MMSC: not set

MMS proxy: not set

MMS port: not set

MCC: **405**

MNC: **803**

Authentication type: not set

APN type: **default,supl**

APN protocol: **IPv4**

APN roaming protocol: **IPv4**

Bearer: Unspecified

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**MCC** **MNC** for different states:

404 17 WB

404 25 Bihar

404 28 Odissa

404 29 Assam

404 37 J&K

404 41 Chennai

404 42 TN

404 91 Kolkata

405 800 Delhi & NCR

405 801 Andhra Pradesh

405 802 Gujarat

405 803 Karnataka

405 804 Maharastra & Goa

405 805 Mumbai

405 806 Rajasthan

405 807 Haryana

405 808 MP

405 809 Kerala

405 810 UP (East)

405 811 UP (West)

405 812 Punjab

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Save it, and select it as your default APN. After this, '**H**' symbol gets displayed.
> -2 votes

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, motorola-moto-g
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title: How can i take picture to call a number

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# Question
Title: How can i take picture to call a number
I think there was option in some app, dont remember what it was. But you could take picture to call it.

I want to simply take picture of a number and call the number. Photo need not to be saved.

It'd be huge benefit to me.

I think it should be possible i'm not talking about hand written numbers, i'm talking about numbers on screen or billboard etc.

# Answer
Google Goggles will do what you are asking. It does an analysis of any taken picture (without saving it to your phone). The results of the analysis will depend upon your picture (for example, if you take a picture of a famous painting it will tell you what the painting is).

In your case if you take a picture of a phone number, it will highlight the number in the picture allowing you to select and dial it.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Use a QR code. Scan the QR code with your camera, and make sure that a phone number is set as the content within the code. You should then get an option to open the number (as usual) with your preferred dialer.
> -1 votes

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Tags: applications
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# Question
Title: How to change analog clock widget on home screen to digital clock?
I have an analog clock widget on my home screen and I want to change it to a digital clock.

If I tap the widget it takes me inside the clock app. If I select settings and then select "Style Digital", the home screen clock is still an analog clock.

How to change the home screen analog clock to a digital clock?

# Answer
> 2 votes
You can't make the widget change from analogue to digital, but you can replace the analogue one from a digital one. Hold your finger on the clock widget and drag it to the delete icon to remove it. Then, to add a digital clock widget, go to the app drawer and click **Widgets**, and find **Digital clock** in the list. Hold your finger on the digital clock to pick it up, and drag it where you like on the home screen.

# Answer
> 1 votes
On later versions, swiping your finger vertically across the circle will cause it to flip over. On one side is analogue, the other is digital.

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Tags: app-widgets, home-screen, clock
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# Question
Title: Can I globally set all Android apps to prefer WiFi for data?
My cellular carrier just alerted me that we've exceeded our data usage. They show that I used more than 500MB at once a few days ago at a time when I was at home in bed, and the phone in range of my WiFi. I assume the phone downloaded an update automatically, but there was no reason for it to use cellular data when WiFi was available.

The device is a Nexus 5 and it recently updated its OS. I don't have it nearby or I'd check the version.

**Can I set an Android phone to always use WiFi, for all apps, if its available?**

# Answer
Android does this by default. If you have a connection to the internet via WiFi this will be used by all apps. Android Lollipop added the ability for it to revert to cellular data if the Wireless network you are connected to does not have a connection to the internet. This is signified by an exclamation mark (!) on the WiFi icon in the top right. More information on this can be found here
> 2 votes

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# Question
Title: wifi hotspot is not working on my motorola droid razr maxx android 4.1 jelly bean
I am unable to activate mobile hotspot on my *Motorola Droid Maxx* running Jelly Bean 4.1. When I try to do so it comes up with an error: "you are not subscribed to the service".

What can I do to fix that?

# Answer
You will need to sign up for this service with your mobile provider (Verizon, TMobile, etc).

Without paying for the ability to use this service, you cannot use it on your device.

There are ways around this (involving Rooting your device, or trying some 3rd party apps) but in standard OS, you can't tether your device without paying your service provider for this capability.
> 1 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.1-jelly-bean, wifi-hotspot
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# Question
Title: I accidentally reset my user data on my phone, can I get it back?
I forgot my password to my phone and it reset all my data, is there any way possible to get back my lost data?

Thank You.

# Answer
No, you will not be able to get your data back. This is security, and is by design. Some of your data will be backed up to the cloud (like your contacts are synced to GMail for instance). Anything on your device (pictures, SMS history, etc) are lost forever.
> 0 votes

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Tags: data-recovery
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galxy S2 cracked touchscreen, need to access contacts
+I accidentally cracked my Samsung Galaxy S2 screen. I can't read the screen anymore. It would seem that the phone would work in every other way, if only was able to read and operate the screen. I looked up on the net for a replacement screen, but it is over $107.00. Not only don't I have that sort of money at the moment. But even if I did I would have to do all the taking apart and replacing of the damaged screen with the new screen. I found an awesome youtube instructional video that I can use once I get the money to buy the new touch screen. But I desperately need my contact details ASAP. I mean desperately. I have read where there is software that can do that sort of thing. But it also says that the phone needs to have been "rooted" I am not tech savy AT ALL. So any simple step by step instructions from anyone in the know would be so, so appreciated. Thanks in advance.

# Answer
> 0 votes
The S2 supports usb on the go i believe use a usb keyboard and mouse and you'll be able to use the device as normal without touchscreen functionality however dont hold me to this as wikipedia states the following

The micro USB port on this device also supports USB On-The-Go (USB OTG) standard which means the Galaxy S II can act as a 'host' device in the same way as a desktop computer in allowing external USB devices to be plugged in and used.\[12\] These external USB devices typically include USB flash drives and separately powered external hard drives. A video demonstration on YouTube\[56\] has shown the OTG function to be readily available with an ordinary micro USB (B-type) OTG adaptor. The same YouTube video goes on to mention a successful test completed on a 2 TB USB external hard drive (requiring own power source) but however reports of failure when trying to connect USB keyboards, tested USB mice and tested USB game pads. Currently the only file-system supported for USB drives within OTG is FAT32.

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Tags: contacts, samsung-galaxy-s-2, touchscreen
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# Question
Title: What functionality will I lose by installing CM on my Xperia Z3?
I am considering to replace the stock rom of my Xperia Z3 with Cyanogenmod.

What are the functions that will no longer be accessible / installable after doing this switch?

For example I heard that Z3 comes with special DRM protected drivers for the camera, so I assume the camera will be worse after installing CM.

What about the Stamina mode to save battery? Will I still be able to use this somehow?

And what about the PlayStation functionalities of the phone?

# Answer
> 3 votes
in my experience the phone worked really well except for the camera. To take photos I used Google stock camera, shots usually came out distorted (HDR unusable) and except when in perfect light conditions photos where bad, also audio recording of any kind (voice or video) was impossible to achieve. So finally I went back to Sony ROM ... but feels outdated and slow in comparison

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Tags: cyanogenmod, rooting, sony-xperia, sony-xperia-z3
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title: Unexpected behavior after rooting

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# Question
Title: Unexpected behavior after rooting
I Just rooted my phone (Motorola RAZr D1) in order to allow aditional space for instalations. I could not find a proper way to root this device on XDA fórum so I went to internet. I got root acces by instaling Kingsroot app but since then the phone is showing strange behavior like consuming more batery, auto enablig data of the SIM, and not allowing some aplications to be installed (espacially those related to security like SuperSU and some AV), etc. I suspect the phone was hacked so I perform factory resset via the system management tools. But the malware is still there... And if I try the reset via initialization tool (power+volUP) the options are all in chinês which I am not able to understand.... what can I do to recover control of my device?

UPDATE:

I have android 4.4.2 (KitKat) installed in which Framaroot does not work.

I want to get superSU installed on /system and set it as the default root manager but kinguser (that is the malware, I am almost sure) doesn't prompt for authorization with other superuser applications of android market (like superSU in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNrny2A6g1g or superuser).

Some apllications got autorization now (like root explorer and Avast) but not the terminal which could also de helpful. How to make it?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Are you sure that you have malware, not just wrong settings in kinguser? (Ones that revoke and run in background using battery)

Please take look at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vl8z37PhEe0, each screen is viewed

Pause the video on each screen and match the screen up to yours (since in Chinese), taking note of settings - placement of options *should* be the same between languages.

Once understood and set right, follow **this guide** for properly rooting your device (start 8/27/2013). This guide is from the XDA developer *chrono\_s3rge* and in ***English***.

**How to Root Motorola Razr D1 XT914:**

1. Download the latest version of **Framaroot**, from XDA developer *alephzain*
2. Install and open Framaroot (you will have to enable unknown sources)
3. Select "**BOROMIR**"
4. Reboot device
5. Enjoy

Check application list for SU to confirm that root worked. Update the binary, then once up and working, uninstall kingroot.

Always perform a backup, in case of issues and for data replacement.

***Rooting your device is potentially dangerous, security issues arise, and other problems that could brick your device - making it unusable. Please know that you and you alone assume responsibility from rooting your device.*** That being said enjoy responsibly

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Tags: root-access, motorola-droid-razr
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title: Relay SMS to a normal computer

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# Question
Title: Relay SMS to a normal computer
Is anyone aware of a way to relay SMS messages back and forth to a PC/laptop? As in, so you could deal with texting on the computer and leave the phone sitting around wherever on the same LAN. Any target OS is fine.

I've searched myself for this but it turns out "SMS relay" refers to something slightly different.

# Answer
> 3 votes
Android has no such native feature – but there are plenty of apps dealing with exactly this, see my collection to Send SMS remotely. The most famous candidates from that list are probably Pushbullet and MightyText.

If you want more, there are even apps to (almost) completely remote-control your Droid, see Manage your Android Device from your Computer. From this category, Airdroid is one of the favorites.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Look at mighty text. It let's you open a website on your computer and send/receive texts.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Google voice provides this capability along with many other useful features.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I use MySMS http://www.mysms.com/. It works very well.

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title: internal memory

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# Question
Title: internal memory
My phones internal memory is only 2GB. I only have very few apps like facebook, viber, etc.

When I bought my phone I installed a lot of apps and games but did not have any problems with the internal memory. All of my apps, photos, musicc etc are saved in the SD card. How come I now have a very low memory left internally when I have a lot less apps and games compared to before?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Various crash logs tend to clog up internal memory on older devices. You can try clearing them out by doing the following:

1. In Dialer app dial the following: **\*#9900#** Note that this may not work on all devices (specifically on tablets, since they don't have a dialer to begin with.) Some devices require you to tap the "call" button, while on others the code should start running the moment you hit the last "#" sign.
2. This will open up the SysDump utility as shown here:
3. Tap the "Delete dumpstate/logcat" button, and exit out of the app.

This should hopefully free up some internal storage space.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Sounds like a cleanup job ?? The internal storage is also called sdcard. Cleanup first, cache included. Then make sure that most or all apps are moved/installed to external SD.

# Answer
> 0 votes
First off, be careful in what you mean by "memory" here. You've got RAM that's used by running and cached but inactive apps, and you've got internal storage. I'll assume you're talking about internal storage here.

Apps don't necessarily get stored to the SD card (or "external storage" under KitKat). Some apps **cannot** be stored there. **All** apps keep a portion of themselves in internal storage. Apps also store data, including their own caches, in internal storage. Then there are the ad add-ons that may be consuming more space than in the past.

Start first by clearing app caches. Since you're running low on internal storage, I suggest doing this by hand. You may also find some apps you didn't realize you had. As you go through each one, also see if you can move any of them to the SD card. Don't go crazy over this, because some of them won't be worth the time, but it could help.

If all else fails, it might be time for a factory reset and reload of everything.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Here is a rundown of steps that can help remedy your problem:

1. Open up downloads from app drawer, delete all incomplete downloads.
2. Use a file browser and move all music, movies, videos, photos, and documents to ext SD card.
3. Open up *settings/app manager/all*, scroll to `Media Storage`. Force stop first, then clear data.°
4. Use a cleaning app such as *CCLEANER* OR *CM SECURITY*; to remove old, useless left over data.
5. Perform a factory reset, backup essential data first.
6. Go into recovery wipe *cache* and *dalvik-cache*, reboot.
7. Install custom recovery and custom ROM for your device.

`° This will not erase any existing files, this will force the system to rescan your device. Any entries for non-existing (left over) files will be removed`

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# Question
Title: Need help with choosing the Rom for ZebPad 7t100
Without my knowledge my father bought a ZebPad 7t100 which is a Chinese sorta tablet imported re-branded and sold in India. The tablet one day stopped from booting and the repair man put some generic rom onto it. But now the problem is the Wifi is not working, so i am thinking about flashing my own Rom. But it seems that i need to know the chip set which i am unable to find. so can some one provide me some insight. I am very much looking forward to flash cyanogen mod onto it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Use

1. To locate firmware for Zebpad. Post #4
2. Manual from Zebronics, steps needed for upgrade. Viewable or downloadable .PDF

*source*:

https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&source=android-browser&q=zebpad+7t100#q=zebpad+7t100+firmware+download

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Here is an extra link for Zebpad 7t100 - http://zebronics.com/download-drivers/

As of this moment, I haven't found out the WiFi chipset. Will edit when I do.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, rom-flashing, rom
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# Question
Title: Error in installing lollipop 5.0.2 on Samsung s2 (19105p) pluse
Im trying to install lollipop on my Samsung s2 pluse (19105p). But at installing time got a error in " E:failed to verify whole-file signatures "

# Answer
It looks like you are trying to install CyanogenMod 12 custom ROM using the built-in "3e" recovery. This will not work, as the stock recovery only allows updates that are signed by keys only known to your carrier, manufacturer (Samsung in this case) or Google themselves.

You will first need to find anf install a custom recovery image that is built specifically for your phone's model, which is GT-i9105P. A quick Google search leads to these instructions on XDA-Developers forum on installing a build of ClockworkMod (a.k.a. CWM) recovery on your device.

You will need USB drivers for your phone model installed on your computer, Odin utility, and the custom recovery image from here.

1. First, turn your phone off completely. Remove the battery for good measure.
2. Boot the phone into Download mode by holding `Power` \+ `Home` \+ `Volume down` buttons together.
3. Connect the phone to your PC and wait for drivers to install and recognize it.
4. Run the Odin utility, and ensure that one of the squares highlights, signifying that it recognized the phone. If this doesn't happen it means the USB drivers are not correct, and you will need to find different ones, probably from Samsung's support site.
5. Select the "PDA" (or "AP" depending on version) button, and select the recovery image file you downloaded.
6. Un-check the "Auto-reboot" option and click the "Start" button. This may take a while.
7. Once the flashing process completes, the highlighted square should say "RES OK" or "PASS!". Disconnect the phone from USB, and take out the battery.

Now you should be able to boot into custom recovery, and that will allow you to flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod.
> 1 votes

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Tags: rom-flashing, recovery-mode, android-versions, android-device-manager
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# Question
Title: How to manually flash your android device?
Want to update my android version myself. The phone manufacturer isn't providing any updates. Is there a way to update from Jellybean to kitkat manually? I'm using Micromax A76 Canvas Fun. Currently on Jellybean 4.2.2

# Answer
> -1 votes
Custom ROMs (the unofficial ROMs made by the community) are usually mostly made for popular phones (there are usually more developers), so obscure OEMs like Micromax usually don't get custom ROM ports. Safest place to look for phone modding and customizing is Xda-Developers, if you find a suspicious site that claims to have ported KitKat (in this case), it's usually too good not to appear on xda, in other words, it's probably fake.

Android ROM needs to be tailored for each specific model, you can't just, for example, go somewhere and download the universal Android update and install it on your phone. You can always try to port CyanogenMod (the most popular custom ROM) to your device, but the process is rather complex and you'll have to learn a lot of things before you get to do such feat.

In case you find a ROM, you'll need to have your bootloader unlocked, so that you can install custom recovery image that will let you get into recovery mode (similar to BIOS on the PC), from where you can install actual ROM files, after which the flashing process is done.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, rooting, updates, rom-flashing, custom-roms
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# Question
Title: is there a way to recover partially received contact files from bluetooth
I recently bought a new Galaxy s5 phone. when I tried to Bluetooth my contacts over, it only partially sent the file is there a way to open the partially send file?

# Answer
> 0 votes
What phone are you sending the contacts from? If the phone is older, and especially if it's not Android, the files are most likely not compatible. You'll be better transferring the contacts via the Internet, if possible. You can use either Google account and sync your contacts with it, or use one of those sites dedicated to backing-up and transferring contacts.

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Tags: bluetooth
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# Question
Title: Can't download anything from Google play
My internal storage has 400+ MB and the SD card has 9 GB left (I know SD card doesn't really matter). I deleted a lot of apps and I still get the message "Not enough space on your internal storage" when I try to download an app that is 7 MB.

# Answer
This is not simple to solve. The solution that worked for me requires the device to be rooted, "Terminal Emulator" app and a file manager that can access to your whole file system (like "Root Browser"). I also have the "BusyBox" app installed which might be necessary to use the terminal emulator properly.

The first thing I did was to spot all files associated to the app I couldn't install. In my case, I achieved this in the terminal emulator with the commands

```
su
find / -name "*[some part of the package name]*"

```

The first command is to gain root privileges in the terminal in order for the `find` command to be able to search your whole file system. The second gives you a list of files and locations related to the app you want to install. The text in brackets `[ ]` must be replaced by a part of the name of package which distinguishes from all others. In my case, the package is the FB Messenger. The APK file is called `com.facebook.orca-21.0.0.20.13.apk`, so I decided to search this way:

```
find / -name "*orca*"

```

Then I deleted all the files and directories listed using the root browser (this is a brutal force method, may be it is not needed to delete them all...).

Finally, I rebooted my phone, let it start and installed the Messenger through Google Play Store. It worked :)

I hope this helps.
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store, storage
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title: Why is my screen turning blue?

text:
# Question
Title: Why is my screen turning blue?
i have a samsung galaxy 3 and I dropped it and it cracked which has been fine. Just lately the top left corner has been turning blue and is spreading to the right side and lower what is it and what should i do?

# Answer
LCD is short for "liquid crystal display". The liquid is leaking out due to the fractures. Really the only thing you can do is to replace the screen.
> 2 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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# Question
Title: FOTA download stays at 0% and can not get rid of it on Verizon Ellipsis 7
I have Verizon Ellipsis 7 (QMV7A) running on Android 4.2.2. I've been stuck with FOTA downloading for 3 days, and it's draining my battery. The download will not progress past 0%. I have tried to stop the download but it just pops back up. I found the same issue on AndroidCentral, but there's no solution either.

Is there anything that I can do to fix this?

# Answer
I have the same problem on two Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablets. I've called Verizon tech support 3 times; each time I seem to get a tech rep that doesn't seem to understand tech talk. The FOTA process has been running on both tablets for five days, showing 0% progress. On one tablet I did a factory reset. As soon as the device started back up, so did the FOTA process.

**UPDATE (3/4/15)** \- I just talked with Verizon technical support, again. They now say it is a known issue with that update and they hope to have it resolved within a couple of weeks.

**UPDATE #2 (3/12/15)** \- Verizon now says to return the tablets for repair. They have a special program to address the issue. They will pay the freight, the repairs are free (even if out of warranty), and the return should be within 5 business days.
> 1 votes

# Answer
SOLVED I had the same problem, but I finally got the update to go through. For nearly a week, the update would hang at 0% and going nowhere.

I reckon turning the WiFi off is the key. Since it's a Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update, and the device is programmed to give a Wifi access point priority over a CDMA, GSM, 3G, or LTE, etc. signal, the update just hits a loop. The update is a primer for the KitKat OS. Immediately after rebooting and installing, the tablet prompted me to download KitKat.

I doubt it, but it may also be related that I did a manual update (Settings --\> About tablet --\> software updates --\> check new), and kept the tablet awake for ten minutes waiting for the update, then turned off the WiFi connection. After another couple of minutes, the update went through.
> 1 votes

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Tags: ota-update, downloading
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# Question
Title: How can I turn songs from Google Play Music into ringtones?
Is there a way to easily use music from Google Play Music as ringtones on my phone?

# Answer
> 4 votes
Download the song and use something like Audacity to edit it. Save to your ringtones directory on your phone. Nothing else out of the ordinary needs to be done.

# Answer
> 3 votes
I've got a way to do this that is really simple and doesn't require needing to download to your computer every time. I recommend using the music manager from google play to upload your existing collection of music, first. Otherwise, any track you want to make into a ringtone will need to be purchased first.

From your phone using the chrome browser, navigate to music.Google.Com. Don't follow the prompt to download the app, instead hit your menu button in the browser and look for the option to "Request desktop site." The music store should load the way you see it when at your computer. Tap next to the name of the track you want, in order to get the three dot menu to come up. If you own it download it, otherwise buy it. Now when you go to find it it'll be in your download folder. This is really just for convenience so you don't have to use your computer at all.

# Answer
> 1 votes
1. download the song on another device
2. use makeownringtone.com to cut the ringtone and download it
3. move the ringtone to dropbox
4. open dropbox on your phone and export the ringtone Ringtones or Notifications folder

# Answer
> 0 votes
I really like the app Rings Extended. From their Play Store description:

> Replaces the standard ringtone picker with a new one that makes it easy to select from installed music tracks & other sounds. Just go to Settings or an application's settings for a ringtone and you will be prompted to use Rings Extended.

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Tags: google-play-store, ringtone, google-play-music
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# Question
Title: Movement (gyro) input reversed on Zopo 998
I have Zopo 998 on Android KitKat, and I have started to use cardboard for movies and VR. My problem is that the movement sensors seem reversed: when I turn my head right, the view moves left, and also happen for up and down.

I have tried many applications and such which all behave the same. Nothing in settings that I can find.

Am I missing something obvious?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I found the problem and it doesn't look good so far. It's a bug which is model specific. The Zopo 998 is known for this issue (fixed in the 999 model). Perks have been asking for a ROM to correct the error.

Going to just have to keep my eyes open for some fix.

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Tags: settings, gyroscope
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# Question
Title: Why does the YubiKey Neo only use Firefox, not Chrome?
I want to use the YubiKey NEO with Chrome, and when I tap the NFC sensor to the phone, the only app I can use is Firefox.

I would like to have SSO work with Chrome, but not sure how they were able to make Firefox listen for NFC events.

# Answer
Have you tried clearing your defaults for your browser? If you have Firefox set as your default browser, anytime anything on your phone makes a request that needs to be handled by a browser, Firefox will start up by default with no other options.

You can easily tell if Firefox is set by default by tapping a link in another application, such as email or Facebook. If you are presented with a list of apps to choose from to open the link (e.g. Firefox or Chrome) and 2 buttons - one to use the chosen app every time to open links moving forward, and one to open the link with that app just this one time only - you have no default browser set. If instead when you click on the link Firefox opens immediately, Firefox is set as your default. This could be what is happening here with your YubiKey.
> 0 votes

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Tags: chrome-for-android, nfc, firefox-for-android, moto-x, authorization
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# Question
Title: Play store won't let me download any apps
My internal storage is about 50MB and my SD Card is about 300 MB. When I want to download an app that only need 20 something MB, it says insufficient storage. Even though I delet most of my apps and make my internal storage to about 100MB, it still says insufficient storage when I want to download an app that need 20MB. Please help me to solve this problem as soon as possible.

# Answer
* Use high storage SD card if possible **(at least 2GB)**
* Move your installed applications into SD card from the settings.
* Reset application preferences from the **'settings \> apps'**.
* Go to **'Settings \> Storage'** and choose **SD card as a preferred install location**.
* **Reboot** the phone.
* Download any application after above steps.
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, google-play-store, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: LG G2 screen isn't working in partial areas
So the other day I dropped my LG G2 from about 5 feet high and it smacked the ground. The screen was not damaged and everything looked fine with the phone, but when I started using it that wasn't the case. About 75% of my screen works when I touch it but a certain section of it does not. It isn't cracked or anything and you can see everything on screen, only the touch screen will not work in a certain section on my phone. Please help!

# Answer
The (very small) cable that runs from the digitizer (the thing that reads your touches) to the motherboard (the part that does the thinking) was probably either damaged or knocked loose.

ifixit.com has a section on do-it-yourself hardware repairs or, it's time to find a repair depot.
> 0 votes

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Tags: touchscreen, lg-g2
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# Question
Title: How can I install custom fonts on Android?
I am trying to display a Powerpoint slide deck on an android tablet, but the slides contain fonts that don't exist in android.

Is there a way to install custom fonts on the tablet? If so, how?

# Answer
In general, no. Some apps will let you add extra fonts to your SD card and search for then there, but that's app-specific.

If your device is rooted, you could replace the built in fonts with those of your choosing, but that's a system-wide change.
> 1 votes

# Answer
As mentioned in this answer, there are several apps which allow you to install custom fonts. Not all devices support this without rooting, so YMMV.

Font Installer and iFont seem like good options.
> 1 votes

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Tags: fonts
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# Question
Title: TCL Idol X (s950) stuck in bootloop, after flashing new firmware
I have flashed new firmware on my phone TCL Idol X (s950) and now the phone won't boot anymore :(

* It starts but then it ends up with the bootlogo.
* I can access it with `adb shell` but it is read only mode.
* Switch it off reboot the phone.
* Recovery doesn't start.

How can I rescue it from the bootloop or get into recovery?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Solution that worked for me:

* **Connect the phone to the charger**
* Switch it off (10 sec press power button)
* As soon as the led light up and the phone screen is black, disconnect it from the charger
* The phone should remain off ( wait for 10 sec to be sure )
* Connect again the charger and then unplug it after 5 sec
* Now try to boot the recovery (`power + volume up` )

Once you are in recovery:

* fix the permission to enable `r/w` on system.
* Clean Cache and Dalvin Cache
* if you need flash it again ( you can push file with `adb` )

Now the phone boots perfectly! I'm using lewa mod for reference.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I start flashtool on pc, choose scatter file, disabled preeloader, mobileinfo and userdatam, then press download

I take my phone in one hand and usb cable in another. press power button until screen is off and immediately insert usb cable. SPFlashtool will start the process.

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Tags: root-access, rom-flashing, unbricking, device-firmware
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# Question
Title: Droid Explorer does not recognize my HTC Incredible S
**Please note that this question is now resolved (March 10, 2015) by new release of DE version 9.0.0.1 with thanks to Ryan.**

My phone is Rooted and has BusyBox installed and USB Debugging enabled. Device Manager shows Android USB Devices \ My HTC - device working properly. DE shows blank 'Select Device' screen. I am running DE version 0.9.0.0 (x64) on Windows 7 Pro.

I have done the following..

1. uninstalled all software that included a copy of adb.exe including Android sdk
2. uninstalled DE
3. uninstalled USB phone drivers
4. re-booted the PC
5. installed USB phone drivers by downloading and installing latest version of HTC Sync from the HTC web site.
6. installed latest version of Android Studio
7. installed DE
8. copied android sdk (from the Android Studio installation) to c:\program Files\DE\Android\
9. Updated the sdk path in the DE config file (in folder 'data') accordingly
10. Run CMD.exe and, using the DE copy of adb.exe, killed the server, started the server, listed the devices; my phone was listed......
11. Run DE and DE shows blank "Select Device" screen....

**DE Config file....**

```
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<DroidExplorer>
    <PluginSettings>
        <Paths>
            <Path>Plugins</Path>
        </Paths>
    </PluginSettings>
    <SdkPath>c:\Program Files\Droid Explorer\Android\sdk\</SdkPath>
    <Window>
        <Size>
            <Width>0</Width>
            <Height>0</Height>
        </Size>
        <Location>
            <X>0</X>
            <Y>0</Y>
        </Location>
        <FolderView>Details</FolderView>
    </Window>
    <ApkPaths>
        <Path>/data/app/</Path>
        <Path>/system/app/</Path>
        <Path>/data/app-private/</Path>
        <Path>/sd/app/</Path>
        <Path>/sd/app-private/</Path>
    </ApkPaths>
</DroidExplorer>

```

**DE Log.....**

```
2015-03-06 08:27:11,672   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Settings Loaded from file 'C:\Users\Helen\AppData\Roaming\DroidExplorer\Data\DroidExplorer.config'
2015-03-06 08:27:11,720   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Using build tools version 21.1.2
2015-03-06 08:27:11,721   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Checking for adb.exe
2015-03-06 08:27:11,722   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Using build tools version 21.1.2
2015-03-06 08:27:11,722   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Checking for aapt.exe
2015-03-06 08:27:11,828   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Using build tools version 21.1.2
2015-03-06 08:27:11,828   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Checking for adb.exe
2015-03-06 08:27:11,828   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] adb.exe start-server
2015-03-06 08:27:12,093   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger]
2015-03-06 08:27:12,094   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Using build tools version 21.1.2
2015-03-06 08:27:12,094   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Checking for adb.exe
2015-03-06 08:27:12,094   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] adb.exe devices -l
2015-03-06 08:27:12,507   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Using build tools version 21.1.2
2015-03-06 08:27:12,507   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] Checking for adb.exe
2015-03-06 08:27:12,507   [1    ][ DEBUG] [DroidExplorer.Core.Logger] adb.exe devices -l

```

**On March 8, 2015....**

I would appreciate receiving advice as to how to solve this problem.

**Please note that this question is now resolved (March 10, 2015) by new release of DE version 9.0.0.1 with thanks to Ryan.**

# Answer
> 2 votes
Part of the problem here had to do with Droid Explorer. There was a bug in version 0.9.0.0 that did not support when `adb devices -l` returned the "slimmer" format. This bug was corrected in 0.9.0.1.

**I just had a breakthrough.** The device is not responding correctly to the `adb devices -l` because the adbd that runs on the device, in this case, the *Incredible S*, has not been updated to support the newer commands. The `-l` switch is a newer addition to the devices command. It only knows how to respond to `adb devices`, not `adb devices -l`, so it just ignores the `-l` and responds to the devices request as it normally would.

Since you have an SDK from when Droid Explorer used to install it, here is what I suggest.

* Uninstall Droid Explorer
* Go into `C:\Program Files\Droid Explorer\` and delete everything.
* You can also delete `C:\Users\Ryan\AppData\Roaming\DroidExplorer`.
* Open Registry Editor (`WIN`+`R` -\> `regedit` -\> `ENTER`)
* Delete any of the following (**if you don't have one or more that is ok, but delete all the ones you have**)
    + `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\DroidExplorer`
    + `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Wow6432Node\DroidExplorer`
    + `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\DroidExplorer`
    + `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\DroidExplorer`
* Reinstall Droid Explorer
* Make sure you pick the location of the Android SDK that you have installed

The SDKPath is no longer pulled from that config file. But I do actually have plans to put it back in the config file in the future.

The reason you have to uninstall is because we are deleting the registry settings, all of them. If you would like to try the *Advanced Route*, you can try the following:

Instead of deleting all the registry paths above check for one that contains `InstallPath\SdkPath`. This is probably in `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\DroidExplorer`, but could be in one of the USER locations as well. Change the value of `SdkPath` to be your path to where you have the Android SDK installed.

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Tags: droid-explorer
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# Question
Title: How to clean the voice mail in the notification screen?
How to clear the notification screen, without listening to the voice mail?

The phone is Galaxy Ace GT.

# Answer
Don't you have a **Clear** button in the top right corner?

This is what it looks like on my HTC Desire running Android 2.3.3.

What happens if you press and hold the voice mail? Do you get a menu to clear it out?

**Update:**

Tapping the notification dials the voice mail inbox, right? Unless you can tap and hold it to get a context menu from where you can remove it, then I'm afraid there's not much you can do about it.

I just talked to a Samsung rep and he was not aware of a way to remove it. He said you have to pull down the notifications menu, tap it, and then close it (essentially dialing and then ending the call).

I also had a look at the manual for the Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830). There is not much said in it about this (full manual, 127 pages, not a quick guide). They pretty much just tell you what voice mail is, how to set up voice mail server and listen to voice mails.

> In Idle mode, open the application list and select (phone icon), Keypad and then tap and hold 1. Follow the instructions from the voice mail server. You must save the voice mail server number before accessing the server.

They don't even tell you how to clear the notification bar. They seem to be expecting that the user will know this by logic. Most manufacturers of Android handsets seem to be under the impression that Android is intuitive enough that they don't need to say many words about it in the manuals. Some manufacturers have more proper manuals, thoroughly explaining every detail, while some will just have quick guides.

I'm sorry I couldn't be of any more help to you.

May I ask why these notifications about voice mail bother you so much? Are you using voice mail? If you are not using it, then there is always the option to disable it, and you won't be getting any more of those.

So here are the options you have.

* Tap to listen

You can tap the "new voice mail" icon from the notification bar to dial your voice mail inbox and listen to your voice mails.
* Ignore it

You can always just ignore the icon.
* Disable voice mail

If you are not using voice mail, or if you are not using it frequently you always have the option to disable it.
* Upgrade to Android 4.2

If possible, you could try upgrading to Android 4.2. That requires rooting your phone and installing a custom ROM.
* Get a new phone

This is the least wanted option for several reasons, the expense being usually number one. But sometimes it is the best and quickest solution that allows you to get on with your life and worry less about problems with technology. I would personally not change my phone just to get around this type of issue.

Make sure you thoroughly test your new phone so you know it does what you want. It's usually not possible to test every feature in the store, you need to take it home and test it properly. Some carriers will allow you to bring the phone home and test both the phone and the service for 14 days, without commitment or signing any contract. My carrier (Tele2) has this option.

**How to disable voice mail on Galaxy Ace**

1. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings.
2. Select Call settings.
3. Select Voice mail number
4. Remove the number and save changes. If it doesn't allow you to leave it empty then type in some bogus (fake) number like +1 123456789 and save.

There is also the option "Voicemail service". See if you can just disable the service that way, instead of messing with numbers. It doesn't say in the manual what options you have, so you need to see for yourself.

*Note!*

*You can always continue using your voice mail. It's just that you won't be getting these annoying messages every time you get a voice mail. All you have to do in the future is just call the number for your voice mail inbox. You can just save that as a new contact and call it to check for new voice mails.*
> 1 votes

# Answer
On **Android 4.x+** you should just be able to swipe it to the right to dismiss it.
> 0 votes

# Answer
If your device is running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or higher, this app seems to be able to clear them.
> 0 votes

# Answer
All you've got to do is hold it down, go to app info, untick and retick 'show notifications' and then it should stay off the notification bar after reclicking it
> 0 votes

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Tags: notifications, samsung-galaxy-ace, notification-bar
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# Question
Title: How to transfer apps, contacts and settings between two identical phones?
I'm having trouble with my new Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant running 2.1. It constantly reboots and I'm going to return it for a replacement unit. How can I transfer all of my phone settings, contacts, apps, app settings and pictures/movies from the old phone to the new one?

# Answer
Lookout should do all, or at least most, of this for you.

(Warning: Market-speak follows)

> Your mobile device is your most personal computer. It contains your personal data including contacts, photos, video, e-mail, and text messages. Backup your data and keep it safe and secure.
>
> Whether you accidently delete data, your phone is lost, or even destroyed--your data is safe. You can restore any data with the click of a mouse. Changing devices is just as easy and your data can be transferred in seconds.
> 3 votes

# Answer
This Answer is valid for the Android 4.x.x. We will proceed with the use of `ADB` tool available for Android and it is not required for the Device to be Rooted at all. The answer is meant to be generalized rather than Android Device Specific.

**Method using Linux System** :
* Install **ADB** related tools from the repositories of your installed Linux Distro.
* Enable **USB Debugging** in **Developer Options** and Choose **USB Storage** or **MTP** as USB connection.
* Open Terminal in Linux and type `adb start-server`.
* Type `adb devices`. It should list the output as `Serial No. and Device` where **Serial No.** is the Device's Serial No. In case, you're getting any issue with ADB detecting the device, there are many questions at Android Stackexchange, so you may search them if you need assistance.

---

### **Backup UserData**:

* There are two options to backup the **UserData** *(Storage where Multimedia Files, Camera Images, other stuff you store)*. Either by ADB collectively with Apps **OR** by just copy-paste.
* If your device Supports **USB Storage Mount**, then its easy as Linux will detect it as *Removable Device* and you can copy-paste the data into system.
* If only **MTP** is supported, download MTP specific package from your Linux repos. It will detect the device. If none works, **Airdroid** for Android from Playstore can help. But that would be too much to discuss here.
* Windows detects both MTP and USB Storage easily, so no need for any specific software installation.

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### **To backup User Apps Apk's, the App Data, Custom Settings of Android, Messages, etc.** <br>

* Open Terminal and type `adb backup -f backup_file.ab -all -apk -system`. This will backup only the **User, System Apps and App Data** with no UserData.
* If you want to backup UserData too then type `adb backup -f backup_file.ab -all -apk -system -shared`. **backup\_file.ab** is the name of the backup file in your Linux system.
* It is to be mentioned that parameters like `-noapk` `-noshared` `-nosystem` are also available. You can check the Manual page of ADB for more commands if you want.

**Note**: When you enter any of the **adb backup** command, a window will show up in Android asking your permission to **Backup or Cancel**. Choose Backup; you can also select a password their but that's optional. Also make sure that the **Device remains awake** by changing **Display settings**, and don't do anything on the Android device while it makes the backup.

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### **To Restore the Backup**:

* Connect the other device and check whether its getting detected or not on Linux,
* Type in Terminal `adb restore backup_file.ab`. It will show a window in Android asking to **Restore or Cancel**. Choose Restore and let it do the job. Restore can take a lot of time depending upon the *size of backup*. Besides, it might get interrupted because System Settings when restored can disrupt the Backup Window and cancel the backup. So keep trying. Reboot the device and you're good to go.

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### **Backup Contacts exclusively**:

It is strongly advised to backup contacts through methods other than ADB.

* One option is to **Sync** the contacts with the **Google Account** in Settings and then use the same account on another device to restore.
* Other method is to open **Contacts** or **People** app (native) in Android and export the contacts to **Internal/External SD card**. I prefer the latter one. It creates a file with *VCF* format. You can open the file in another device and it will restore the contacts in it.

---

I don't use **Windows** but there are plenty of **Questions/Answers** regarding how to use ADB in Windows here at **Android Stackexchange**, so you need not to worry at all.

---

### **Method involving no ADB backup Commands:**

* Download **Helium app** from Playstore and open it in Android Device.
* If you're on Linux system and ADB is able to detect your device, then you can download Chrome App Helium Backup for Linux.
* Open Helium app first on Android, connect your device to Linux, Open Helium App in Chrome now.
* If all goes fine as it should, the Android Helium app will allow you to backup directly into External/Internal SD card. Copy the Storage files into other device. Follow the same detection procedure for other device, and then you can restore the Apps easily without any commands. The backup made by helium is stored in the folder named **Carbon** in the Storage you selected during backup.
> 3 votes

# Answer
Keep the SD card when you return the phone and put it in the new phone you get.

**Contacts:** You contacts are constantly synced with the Google account associated with the phone so there's no need to back those up.

**Media:** Pictures and Movies should be stored on the SD card which you will keep.

**Apps:** You can back them up to the SD card with a 3rd party app or sign up for appbrain which syncs with your phone and keeps a list of all the installed apps. You can then reinstall them right from Appbrain.

**Settings:** Theres no way out of the box to back up phone and app settings.

**Other:** There are a number of free apps in the market that backup particular data like you SMS messages, your call log, your apps...

**Total Solution:** There are a couple apps out there that claim to backup and restore the entire phone. I actaully had the same exact problem you are having back in January with my Droid. I used a free version of MyBackup Pro back them but I'm sorry to say I can't even remember if it worked. Its worth a shot but use caution, it seems to have some mixed reviews.
> 1 votes

# Answer
If you're rooted, you can do a nandroid backup of the entire phone (it's like taking a snapshot of the phone's data) and you *should* be able to push it on the new phone so long as it is the same model.

Additionally, if you're rooted, you can use Titanium backup on the apps on your phone: it'll do both the app and the data associatied with the app.
> 1 votes

# Answer
There seems to be an app for this now called Helium, which does not require root and takes care off of apps and their settings only (you'll have to do contacts and photos and such in other ways, e.g. through Google or your SD card). It does require the Pro version for the full functionality, which is currently $5 USD.
> 1 votes

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Tags: applications, contacts, settings, 2.1-eclair, data-transfer
---


# Question
Title: How can I connect a Shure BETA 58A Vocal Microphone with a Samsung Galaxy S4?
How can I connect a Shure BETA 58A Vocal Microphone with a Samsung Galaxy S4?

# Answer
You can use a cable like this to connect the microphone to the 3.5mm jack headphone slot in your smartphone. That one is said to be working with a Galaxy Camera, be sure to check on Google and on users' feedback for the compatibility.

Important: you have to search, in general, for a cable which switches from XLR (the connection present in your microphone) to mini jack or 3.5mm jack (the headphone slot in your phone). The XLR has to be female (holes for the pins), while the jack must be male (the jack pin coming out, to be inserted in a jack hole). Be sure to check five times in the internet for compatibility issues and extra steps needed to make it work.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-4, audio-recording
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# Question
Title: Server error launching Google Play store
When I start the Google Play store, I get a white page with the message "Server error" and a "retry" button.

logcat tells me:

```
03-07 11:31:29.148: E/Volley(7984): [13] BasicNetwork.performRequest: Unexpected response code 400 for https://android.clients.google.com/vending/api/ApiRequest
03-07 11:31:29.156: D/Finsky(7984): [1] 2.onErrorResponse: Metadata failed: com.android.volley.ServerError

```

But the internet browser and youtube both work fine.

I found the advice to remove my google account and recreate it. It doesn't let me remove it because it says the account is used and I should do a factory reset instead. Of course, all my data would be cleared.

I cannot install any backup app because play store doesn't work. So no factory reset for now.

I tried to create a new google account but it fails. It waits a while with the message "Your phone needs to communicate with Google servers to set up your account. This may take up to five minutes.", then "Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server.".

I tried to clear the data of Google Play Store and Google Services Framework and power the device off and on.

Is it some known problem? Anything else I can try?

I am on Android 2.3.6, Play Store displays build 3.4.7

PS: While checking the build version, Play Store crashed unexpectedly. Probably because of previous errors.

# Answer
When I randomly get server errors from Google Play, I usually resolve by removing /etc/hosts file (a rooted phone and an ap like Root Explorer is needed). Sometimes I have to reboot the phone, sometimes it works straight away.

Tip: To be sure avoiding system breaks and soft bricks (for how unlikely it is doing this operation), instead of removing the file rename it to something else, so that you can restore it back if needed.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, google-account
---


title: How to restore nandroid?

text:
# Question
Title: How to restore nandroid?
I created a nandroid backup and copied the files to my computer

```
boot.img
cache.ext4.tar
data.ext4.tar
nandroid.md5
recovery.log
system.ext4.log
ta.img

```

I deleted the files on my phone to save space and now have copied them back. I used Online Nandroid Pro and not sure how to actually get it to do a complete restore?

# Answer
To restore a , the device cannot be in "normal operation mode". You have to boot into your (custom) recovery (see our tag-wikis on: recovery-mode / clockworkmod / twrp), from where you can trigger a full restore. With *ClockworkMod Recovery*, it is e.g. found in the *Backup & Restore* sub-menu.

Stock recoveries don't offer taking/restoring Nandroid backups. But as you were able to create one, it's pretty safe to assume you've also got a custom recovery installed to your device.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I once extracted single apps and apps data using a normal archiver explorer in my Arch Linux system. In Windows, 7-Zip FM or Winrar should do the trick.

Obviously it is quicker done if you restore the full backup all at once with a custom recovery (but I believe you already merged the archive parts the backup is done in), but I once made a backup after the system launcher went to a systematic crash, so I couldn't do anything, and doing a full restore would led to the very same problematic, so I had to get back the data of the apps I wanted to restore that way.

Just open the `.tar` files, they are compressed archives. `data.tar` contains what the `data` folder contains in your Internal Storage: upon all the folders, `data/app` contains the apk of the applications you have installed, and `data/data` their saved data, which is you may want to restore. Inside that folder, every app has its dedicated folder (e.g., `data/data/com.google.android.apps.maps` for `Google Maps`). Copying it in your `data/data` folder in your phone with a root file manager will restore the data for that app.

Again, for a complete restore, just copy the whole packages (supposing you left them untouched) in the directory they were (to find out which it is, do another backup and you will see where it is created), boot into a custom recovery like CWM Recovery and do a full system restore, pointing to where the backup is located in your phone.
> 1 votes

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Tags: data-recovery, nandroid, twrp
---


# Question
Title: How to clean up old application folders from prior ROM?
I installed CM10 on my GS2, and during the process I didn't format the file system as I wanted to retain my photos and music on the device. I was aware of an app called "SD Maid" that is *supposed* to be able to be able to clean up all these old app folders, but it doesn't seem to work. Does anyone know how I can clean up all these folders, or does a person have to just go in and manually delete all of them?

(For an app to do this, the OS would have to have some sort of a referencing system of known installed files & folders, don't know if it has such a thing though.)

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you're changing rom (I.e. from AOKP to CM10) you should always do a factory wipe, data on the sdcard will still be

I'm amazed it booted if you didn't do a factory wipe before flashing a different rom

# Answer
> 0 votes
Let's just clarify one thing: in your Internal Storage (not SD card), different system folders have different meaning:

`/system`: that's basically where your OS is placed, along with system apps you can't uninstall without using a root file explorer and other core things. I believe it is automatically wiped when you flash a new ROM

`/data`: that's where apps you install and their data get stored. When you choose to do a "factory reset" or "data wipe", this folder is cleaned. Basically, changes you did get erased, but your system remains untouched. It is a good habit to clean this folder too when you change OS, as retaining the same exact app on different ROMs may result in an unstable or unclean system. Plus your apps may not start at all, as some apps have different version for various ROMs, or create different data for them. To avoid losing everything, various apps for backing up exist.

These folder are separate partitions at all, so there's no risk of damaging one when touching the other.

In the great majority of cases the `data` (better, `userdata`) partition include your personal files, such as photos, music and downloads. Just some devices (like Xiaomi ones) separate those things into an emulated SD so that you can do a factory wipe to clear apps and apps data without losing your Documents, with the downside of having a limited space to install apps in.

If you want to delete all old apps, but keep your documents, and dedicated apps don't work, this is my advice:

1. With a root file manager, delete the content of `/data` folder (this will erase apps and apps data, it is like a factory wipe limited to insalled apps)
2. Wipe the `/system` folder using your recovery
3. Flash your new ROM

Be careful to do step one only when you have everything ready to perform step three, as it may break your current system. If you want to remove apps but you want to save your saved data (like progress in games), use dedicated apps like `Titanium Backup`.

# Answer
> -1 votes
my answer is using the app sd III is all for the good a great application to uninstall and reinstall applications to your phones hardware it clearly cleans up the internal storage by moving vice internal storage to the phones modem and then cleaning every single application and downloadable file you then set your data to transfer to the mobile phones external hardware it really does work and doesn't lose any phone data it's as simple as that and I mean simple.

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Tags: file-system, app2sd, maintenance
---


# Question
Title: If a Android device is turned off, does the alarm sound?
If a alarm is set and a Android device gets turned off (for whatever reason), does the alarm still sound?

I want to generically refer to Android (latest version if it makes any difference) and we are talking about stock Android

# Answer
> 0 votes
It depends on the phone and on the alarm app. Some offer this specific function in case your phone does not wake automatically. Some other offer a scheduled wake to turn your phone on just before your alarm has to ring.

Anyway, if you put your phone into airplane mode, it is much like turning it off: provided background apps are closed, all your phone is gonna do is wait for the alarm to ring. It will not send or receive data (for those who don't like waves near them all night when they sleep), and it is gonna leave your battery level near untouched.

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Tags: alarm
---


# Question
Title: Galaxy Avant - "Lock automatically" turns Keyguard back on
I have a new Samsung Galaxy Avant and I want to setup tasker like my old phone, specifically to turn off the Keyguard when I'm home.

It works, until the "Settings \> Lock screen \> Lock automatically" kicks in and turns it back on. Ive tried making another tasker action that turns Keyguard off again say, 10 seconds after the screen turns off, but that doesn't work and the Keyguard stays on. I'm not against rooting the phone, but I don't think it's needed since the Keyguard does stay off in the short time period between the display turning off and lock automatically triggering.

I'm guessing Lock automatically is a Samsung thing. Is there a way around this, or to turn off Lock automatically?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I was wrong when I said Lock Automatically was turning the Keyguard back on. If you reopen the phone before that timer ends, the Keyguard has never been set to begin with and has nothing to do with the Tasker profile.

Anyway, to get around this I did need to root. I also needed to install secure settings. With that out of the way, the setting that needs to be set on/off is Plugin \> Secure Settings \> Edit Configuration \> Root Actions \> Pattern Lock (this might be different if you are using a different type of Keyguard).

There is one last thing to note. When the Pattern Lock turns off, it reverts to whatever type of lock was being used before it turned on, so if you want it set to None, you need to have it set to that beforehand.

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Tags: settings, lock-screens, tasker, pattern-lock, samsung-galaxy-avant
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title: S-Off Evo 4G LTE

text:
# Question
Title: S-Off Evo 4G LTE
So I have an HTC Evo 4G LTE that I'm working on, and I upgraded Hboot to version 2.10. That probably wasn't quite as brilliant of an idea as I thought, being as now I can't seem to gain S-Off. I know how to get S-Off on Hboot version 2.09, but when I ran the RUU which included that, it gave me the error "ERROR \[140\]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR," so I figure it doesn't want to *downgrade* anything. Can I get back to Hboot 2.09, or gain S-Off some other way?

# Answer
With S-On but the bootloader unlocked, I believe you can flash an official stock Firmware (and downgrade) Then Soff again.

After getting S-OFf, ungrade Hboot only with a hacked version. Then flash roms via TWRP only.
> 0 votes

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Tags: htc, s-off
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title: My Rooted Note 4 needs a new carrier

text:
# Question
Title: My Rooted Note 4 needs a new carrier
I have a galaxy note 4 from T-Mobile the phone is rooted. Now I need to switch carriers to At&t. I have the code to unlock the phone but I need to know (if I put the new at&t Sim-card in my phone will I brick my phone? Do I need to unroot phone?) The phone is running stock rom t-mobile right now.

# Answer
Putting in the SIM will not hurt your phone at all. Even if you don't have the unlock code, your phone will be fine. The unlock code just allows the phone to be able to read the SIM of the other carrier.

You do not need to unroot, nor do you need to do anything beyond entering the unlock code.

T-Mobile is a great carrier when it comes to giving customers the unlock code for their devices. Usually as long as you are in good standings with T-Mobile, and have been a customer (I think for at least 90 days) they will give you the code.
> 1 votes

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Tags: rooting, sim-unlocking, unrooting
---


title: How to root samsung galaxy note2 n7100?

text:
# Question
Title: How to root samsung galaxy note2 n7100?
I want to root my samsung galaxy note2 n7100. I saw lots of tutorials on internet. But no tutorial give me a 100% guarantee. :( can anyone help me to root my mobile?

# Answer
> 1 votes
Google This exactly

> CF Autoroot Note 2 "n7100" \[Insert Version Os Here, IE: 4.4.2\]

Also Try

> Casual root "n7100" \[Insert Version Os Here, IE: 4.4.2\]

Match your OS version to the thread, and it should work.

Note 1. Back up stuff, like everything will be deleted. 2. Wipe the phone before starting it (Some software can interfere and mess it up.

To increate your od Easiest way for Note 2, If you havent updated in a while, As for specific thread and links - It will take some searching. I dont have one saved. But once you find it its easy

# Answer
> 0 votes
i suggest you, use autoroot for this phone :

> download for 4.4.2

add to odin, then flash ! and finally, install last version of **Super su** or use this :

> How do I root my Android device?

there's not any guarantee for badmistake or other something, only you & your phone.!

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Tags: rooting
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title: Xperia Z2 Won't install rom's

text:
# Question
Title: Xperia Z2 Won't install rom's
This is my first time posting here, but I've used this a fair amount on previous phones to get root and rom's on.

I recently bought an Xperia Z2 online. I've spent the last few days trying to install cyanogenmod on the phone to no avail. Currently. So I'll outline the full process I'm using. I initially unlocked the phone using fastboot and sony official unlock method. I don't know fully if that carries over, or if it's problem if not. Then I flash on D6503\_17.1.2.A.0.314\_UK\_Generic.ftf with the flashtools program. Using this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEWheFGJRJ0, including all their specified files, I then root the phone, which is all fine. Then using another of his videos, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubwdracEvyc , I install TWRP recovery, however his link is broken and I instead use the most updated zip file in the xzdualrecovery tab of nut.xperia-files.com/ . Downloading the latest xperia z2 nightly build from cyanogenmod website, I then load that onto the sd card, backup my system then do a full reset+wipe. It's here that I run into my erros. After clicking install from zip and selecting the CM12 nightly build, it begins running through the script and will then abort installation with the error

"This build is for D6502, D6503.. Sirius; This phone is "Castor"

Castor being the xperia z2 tablet. Loading on the Castor CM build will soft brick the phone and require a fresh restart from stock rom.

Loading up CM12's script file and removing the checks for phone version, I then get the following script install problem with no error code or message.

Installing update...

E: installation aborted

I've tried this with another rom running into literally the same 2 issues. Does anyone know what is going on and how I can fix it to install CM?

# Answer
Alright, so I found the solution and it was all to do with my own incompetence. I was flashing on the wrong recovery, instead of the recovery for the Xperia z2 I was putting on the Z2 tablet recovery. Hence why the recovery mode was detecting "Castor" instead of "Sirius". Flashing on the right recovery immediately solved my flashing problem and now I'm running CM12.
> 1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, rooting, rom-flashing, sony-xperia-z2
---


# Question
Title: Updating OTA after changing /etc/system files
I manually modified /system/etc/mixer\_paths.xml in order to boost volume on my Nexus 5 when listening to music with a headset. As a result I am still running version 4.4.2 as whenever I attempt to update OTA I get "Error!" screen. I suspect it has something to do with my modification of the system files but am not sure. So I have two questions:

* What is causing the update to fail?
* How can I fix it?

I would like to do both of the above without loosing any of my data/applications.

(I would not be surprised if a question similar to this one has been asked before Android SE, but I lack experience to determine which of the questions that already exist is actually the same as my question.)

# Answer
> 1 votes
As far as I know, you first need to unlock bootloader to root a nexus device (I'm not a nexus user).

Now, in order to update your OTA, it is mandatory to lock the bootloader and then perform the update. I'm a HTC user, and I faced the same issue. What I did was flashed the stock recovery, locked the bootloader and performed the update. Everything went smooth.

I'm sure nexus follows the same path.

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Tags: updates, ota-update
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# Question
Title: Does installation of CustomRom chage the partition
I have some basic question abt customROM

1.When you install customROM, does it change/recreate the partitions in previous ROM stockROM/Custom) or it just installs the ROM in the existing partitions (like windows)

2.What is ROMSlot, is it someting like MBR in windows ?

3.Is there any customROM that will unlock the bootloader for me and install itself.

4.Does cynogenMod works in ANY DEVICE (i.e. Chinese )

# Answer
1. No, flashing ROM will not change your partition table.
2. No, flashing ROM won't unlock your bootloader (I think that you'll, in fact, need to be using unlocked bootloader to flash a ROM)
3. CyanogenMod is made for each device separately. If it's available for your device, you can install it. Go to their website to see if there's an official or unofficial port of CyanogenMod for your device.
> 1 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, rom-flashing, custom-roms, stock-android, stock-rom
---


title: Different sounds for different alarms

text:
# Question
Title: Different sounds for different alarms
Is there a way (app, root code, etc) to set a different alarm sound for each alarm?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I think the best option is Sleep Bot. you can choose an alarm sound for each alarm, you can have plenty of alarms with different labels, you can also choose individually the snooze time.and the seconds you want the alarm to sound!!

# Answer
> 0 votes
Hopefully this app is your answer: GM Alarm as mentioned in google play, this app has different alarm sounds and you can select the option for random alarm sounds each day. and the alarm sound will not repeat as it maintains a history for previous alarm sounds. Might be useful for you.

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Tags: alarm, custom-sounds
---


# Question
Title: Problem while trying to sideload ROM to my nexus 4
My nexus 4 was in boot-loop, so I tried to format and re-install android into my devices following instruction from a forum. I was able to reach the part trying to side-load ROM to my devices but unfortunately I failed. The file has been 100% sent over my device yet the installation was aborted. Anyone has any idea why it happens?? T.T

# Answer
Try to use "push" ADB command instead of side-loading to transfer the files.
> 0 votes

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Tags: nexus-4
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title: fixing a corrupted SD card in linux

text:
# Question
Title: fixing a corrupted SD card in linux
My phone is a HTC Desire (model Bravo) and I previously rooted it (using tacoroot and revolutionary) and had the clockworkmod recovery (5.8.0.2) on it as well as the liquidsmooth v3.2 rom for the Desire.

I formatted the SD card in clockworkmod, choosing 2G for the extended partition and 128M cache. This still works after flashing CWM: `advanced` -\> `Partition SD Card` -\> `Ext Size 2048M` -\> `Swap Size 128M` returns the happy message

```
Partitioning SD Card... please wait...
Done!

```

But then with the new ROM when I tested the camera, it said that there was no SD card present.

So I went back to the recovery and re-partitioned the SD card with different sizes (not sure how to go back to the original setting). Clockworkmod said that the re-partitioning was successful.

But after that first re-partitioning the SD card has not been accessible. This also means that I cannot install a new ROM (the browser invariably crashes in LiquidSmooth).

I have now installed the -very user friendly!- TeamWinRecovery version 2.3.1.1 to try and re-format or re-partition the sd card, but it says `E: unable to mount /sdcard` and `E:EXT + Swap size is larger than sdcard size`. That is not right because the card is 16G.

The following Linux command tell me that the phone is connecting with my computer:

```
$ fastboot devices -l    # during boot loader
SH07XPL04124             fastboot usb:2-1.1

```

Sometimes (but not always) when I attach the phone to the computer, I get the dmesg lines

```
[2076992.175291] usb 2-1.1: new high-speed USB device number 70 using ehci_hcd
[2076992.280434] usb 2-1.1: New USB device found, idVendor=0bb4, idProduct=0c87
[2076992.280442] usb 2-1.1: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=3
[2076992.280448] usb 2-1.1: Product: Android Phone
[2076992.280452] usb 2-1.1: Manufacturer: HTC
[2076992.280456] usb 2-1.1: SerialNumber: SH07XPL04124
[2076992.284078] scsi168 : usb-storage 2-1.1:1.0
[2076993.285389] scsi 168:0:0:0: Direct-Access     HTC      Desire           0100 PQ: 0 ANSI: 2
[2076993.287105] sd 168:0:0:0: Attached scsi generic sg3 type 0
[2076993.295416] sd 168:0:0:0: [sdc] Attached SCSI removable disk

```

And in the File Manager (PCManFM 0.9.10) the device shows up as 'HTC Desire'. Clicking on it gives no result though -- the program asks which application should be used to open this file.

Following the dmesg lines, the command `gparted /dev/sdc` results in

```
Error opening /dev/sdc: No medium found

```

During the recovery session, I can `adb shell` but nothing is listed in `/proc/filesystem` or `/proc devices`. With `lsusb` I get

```
Bus 002 Device 083: ID 0bb4:0c87 HTC (High Tech Computer Corp.) Desire (debug)

```

During fastboot, `adb shell` returns an error.

On the phone, in the TWR file manager, I can go to the directories /sdcard (which contains a directory `/sdcard/TWRP` with a file `.twrps`) and `/sd-ext` (which is empty). Using `adb shell` I can also delete `/sdcard` and `/sd-ext` --it turns out they are just directories created during the mounting attempts. Trying to mount them again re-creates the directories but also says:

```
E:Unable to mount storage
E:Unable to mount '/sdcard'

```

I just cannot partition or format the sd card to a usable state again.

My suspicion is that the previous partitioning in CWM causes it to mount as a system directory (or something like that) so that it is not available any more for mounting as external storage.

Does that make sense?

And has anyone an idea how to solve this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Well, that one is solved!

The problem was not the SD cards, but the fact that rooting etc. the Desire caused it to USB-brick. Never heard that before.

As Spezi77 advises in the presentation of his CM11-for-Desire link, I switched to the 4ext recovery, which has a special USB-unbrick function. Some sources also name fastboot commands that should do the same, but they did not work for me.

Long story short, I'm running Spezi77's version of CM11 on my Desire now!

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Tags: sd-card, clockworkmod-recovery, htc-desire, linux, twrp
---


# Question
Title: Battery meter went crazy and now stays at 0%
I have a Samsung Galaxy Discover that worked fairly well until the last week or so. I ran the device down down to 0% - at which point the device shut off. I performed a full recharge and then occasionally recharged it for brief amounts of time (usually getting to 30-40%).

My battery graph ended up looking something like this:

Then earlier today, I performed a full charge to 100%. The device shut off after a few moments and insisted that the battery was at 0%. I plugged it in and the meter now stays at 0%.

I'm not sure if this is relevant, but I discovered that the voltage is being reported as 4195 mV (the so-called 0%). However, a few days earlier, I remember that the phone seemed to think that about 3800 mV was 0%.

Is there a way to "reset" the battery meter? In other words, I need to tell the phone that it actually has a full charge even though it seems to think otherwise.

---

**Update:** the battery was eventually replaced with a brand new one and the issue continues to persist - even with the new battery. Interestingly, the battery seems to charge and operate correctly when the battery temperature is above 30° C.

# Answer
Wife had a somewhat similar issue. I went into recovery mode and formatted the cache and it solved her problem. To get into recovery mode it is usually Hold volume up + power, let go of power once the phone vibrates but keep holding volume up.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I don't know if you're rooted or if you have custom recovery or not, but in some of the later versions of ClockworkMod recovery there is an option to "delete battery stats". Without root, there seems to be no way to reset the battery statistics.
> 0 votes

# Answer
You can recalibrate the battery. What happened is you battery status file is corrupted. Use a battery calibration app from playstore and recalibrate battery.If it is rooted go to recovery and wipe battery status and do calibration
> 0 votes

# Answer
I had the same issue with my phone, it is nothing to do with OS. It is an issue with the battery, I strongly recommend to buy a new battery and replace the old one. Hope this works for you.

Ok guys, lets share what we have down yet,

1. I have changed the battery and it was a good idea but does not solve the problem completely
2. I used another USB charger and did not work
3. I have wiped batterystats.bin and it did not work
4. I have use some apps and they made a mess and nothing happend
5. I let the battery drain(completely) and recharged that. It was useful but did not solved the problem
6. I know that battery configuration is under /sys/platform/. There are some files inside (for me the folder is mt-battery) that I guess they show the voltage and ... maybe some experts can modify them for us to solve the problem.

I guess 1 and 5 have more or less solved the problem for me.

**finally I found the solution:**
For me the problem was nothing to do with the battery. It seems a problem in the kernel of OS cases all the problems. As far as I discovered, if cpu is under heavy load then the kernel might crash and lost the control over hardware especially the screen and battery.

**I also have found the permanent solution** I downloaded a CPU control app (you need a rooted device) and set the cpu clock to a lower frequency and set the governor to Ondemand (that I found the most reliable one). Then you need to wipe battery stats and cache(it is up to you) and enjoy your smartphone.

No My mobile phone works fine, no lag, no battery drop.
> 0 votes

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Tags: battery, charging
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title: I think I have a virus

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# Question
Title: I think I have a virus
My phone will not download anything from my app store. Everytime I get on my browser I will get a notice that says I have multiple viruses...can I please get help with this issue...and if I have to download an app I can't..

# Answer
Those things are not viruses rather they are called **Pop-up Ads**. You'll face this pop-ups on almost all the browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Opera etc. These ads always try to install **Malware, Bloatware apps** on your phone when clicked.
***There are two browsers which blocks ads successfully...***
1 - Firefox (with extension AdBlock Plus installed)
2 - UC Mini (with speed-mode enabled)

P.S : Your phone does not have a virus.
> -1 votes

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Tags: android-versions
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# Question
Title: How can I get Google Play store to work on my Samsung S3 mini with CyanogenMod OS?
I got the CyanogenMod OS installed on my Samsung S3 mini a couple of months ago but since then my Google Play store stopped working, giving the error message: No Connection. Retry. OR Check your connection and try again. I have not been able to update any apps or been able to use any Google+ apps for that matter. Every time I tried opening any app that is related to Google Play, I received a message saying: Unfortunately, (app name) has stopped. I have googled various troubleshooting suggestions but no luck. These include:

* Clearing the cache of Google Play store, -services and -services framework
* Checking the date/time on my device
* Deleting my Google account on my device and re-creating it
* Deleting the Google Play app from my phone and re-downloading it from www.apkmirror.com

None of the above things worked so I did a factory reset and I tried downloading it again from the above site but still no luck.

One thing I have noticed (not sure whether this might be whats wrong), but if I go to Menu/Settings/My Devices on the Google Play store, then my device model is showing to be 'GT-I8190', but I have a S3 mini. I have tried various ways to either edit or delete and re-creating the device registered but also no luck. I read something about 'root access' but have not really explored the troubleshooting for it, I have no idea what it is but is this something I should look into?

Currently the Play store app is on my phone but I cant use it due to the error message and if I go via the web onto the Google Play website to try and download any app then it just says 'the app will be installed shortly' but nothing happens.

Does anyone know what else I can do? Should I just take the CyanogenMod OS off from my device and if so, how would I go about doing that?

Thank you! Lindi

# Answer
> 3 votes
From what you described, to me it seems like you've installed wrong Gapps package (probably for different Android version), check your gapps package, and if it's the wrong one, simply download the correct package and retry with flashing.

In case your Gapps package is correct, you might have flashed it incorrectly. In that case, you might want to reflash both the CM and Gapps files, but wipe the /system partition before flashing. Also, if you've used older Android version before switching to CyanogenMod, you should have wiped the /data partition (that might have also been the problem from what you've described).

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Tags: google-play-store, cyanogenmod, samsung-galaxy-s-3, root-access, android-versions
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# Question
Title: How to downgrade from Lollipop to Jelly Bean on my Samsung Galaxy Grand?
I upgraded my Samsung Galaxy Grand from Jelly Bean to Lollipop. it worked properly for one week, but then problems occurred. Only black screen is displaying on my phone . While dragging from top of the screen , it shows "No notifications" and it also shows time. Screen is still working properly, but i can't use my phone other than these. How can I downgrade my Samsung Galaxy Grand from Lollipop to Jelly Bean?

# Answer
I would suggest to simply flash the desired version of Android for your phone. Surely, official images of Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy Grand exist.

Flashing a rom is really simple:

This instructions are for a Windows system, if you are using another OS just tell me.

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## Step 1: Install Fastboot on your Windows system

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Download this file, it is an installer for the strict indispensable tools you need to put files on your softbricked phone from your PC. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

Install it and say yes both to the adb and the driver questions.

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## Step 2: Reload your phone to fastboot and flash CWM

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When your device is turned off, connect it to your PC via USB and hold the power and volume down button. You should be in fastboot mode now. Open a command prompt in Windows (Start --\> cmd.exe). Type `cd C:\adb` and then `fastboot devices`. You should see an hexadecimal code followed by "device". If not, tell me in the comments.

Now download the file you find at this link, it is our recovery. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860

Extract the `.img` file you find inside and rename it `recovery.img`. Place it in `C:\adb`.

In the command prompt, address this command

```
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

```

Now reboot your phone to recovery using the power and volume up buttons. You should see the new recovery.

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## Step 3: Download the ROM and copy it in your phone

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Download your desired ROM. Leave it as a .zip. While your phone is in recovery mode, type `adb devices` and you should see again a code and "device". Then move your rom `.zip` file in your `C:\adb` folder and address these commands:

```
adb shell
mount /data/
adb push nameofrom.zip /data/

```

Obviously replace `nameofrom` with the name of the zip archive of the rom you have downloaded. If you want, rename the zip to address the command with more ease.

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## Step 4: Install the ROM

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When the push process has succesfully finished, navigate through your phone's recovery to `install zip`, `install from internal memory` or something like that. Select the zip you just pushed. It will start installing and, after finished, your phone should boot again upon reboot.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-grand-2
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title: Root access in android

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# Question
Title: Root access in android
How to get root access in android ?. While I am trying su or sudo in my samsung galaxy core phone ,I am getting /system/bin/sh :sudo :not found

# Answer
You first have to root your device in order to have root access.
I'd suggest you to have a look here.
Do check for supported devices here \[as per devices, samsung galaxy core is supported. Do cross-check whether you own the same model or not\]
> 0 votes

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Tags: root-access
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# Question
Title: I always get this window and I can't do anything
I got an Android phone, And when I turn on the phone, I always see this window.

I would like to use it, but I don’t know, how I can fix it. Somebody could send some link about the probleme and how can I fixed it?

Thanks a lot!

# Answer
This picture is showing the custom recovery that is installed on your device. Looks like someone installed it and used custom ROM on this phone before. By default, the phone should boot straight into the system, but in this case it seems that something's different.

One way of fixing your phone is by reinstalling the software you got on your phone (since it seems that there's something faulty with it). Go on CyanogenMod website (CyanogenMod is a custom ROM that you can install on your phone), find the page for your device, and follow the instructions that are presented. You'll have to download the ROM and Gapps package, transfer them to your phone, and install them (it's fairly easy, you'll see). After following the instructions, your phone will be ready to use.
> 1 votes

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Tags: recovery-mode, boot
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