# Question
Title: Restricted Access for SIM when use internet (3G, 2G and wi-fi)
I am using THL W3+ and i have some problems when I switch on the internet (3G,2G, wi-fi) - it is working in normal mode for not more than 5 minutes and then the SIM and voice calls are in restricted mode and PIN is required.

Did somebody meet such problem and did somebody find a solution?

# Answer
This sounds like it's a problem with the SIM card. My suggestion would be to check the SIM card seating and verify that there's no dust or debris between the SIM card and the connectors. If this doesn't help, try to use another SIM to test if it's a problem with the SIM card itself. If the device works with the other SIM, take your SIM to the carrier and ask for a replacement. If not, then I'd suggest taking the phone back to the shop for warranty repair.
> 1 votes

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Tags: calls, internet, sim-card
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title: Unwanted processes

text:
# Question
Title: Unwanted processes
I bought a Sony Xperia SP phone 3 days ago. Nice, fast, everything is seems to be all right, except for 2 things:

Last night, I killed all the tasks, set the stamina mode, and charged it to 100%. I went to sleep at 23:00, my alarm woke me up at 7:30 (GMT+1 where I am).

I checked my phone, and WTF? Battery is on 86%. No wifi, nfc, gps, bluetooth, anything was turned on, and as I mentioned, it was in stamina mode.

I checked the task list, and there were a lot of tasks, that I did not start, I don't touch my phone while I sleep (obviously).

I made a check again today. Killed all of the tasks except:

* Advanced
* Task Manager
* Lookout
* Clean Master
* Messenger / Facebook. (I do not know why I did not kill this, because I am using stamina mode, but never mind).

After I killed all of the tasks except those mentioned above, went to home screen, back to task manager, and guess what:

Now running

* YouTube
* Google Play Newsstand (hungarian lang)
* Google+
* Facebook
* Google Play services
* Chrome
* Google search
* FourSquare
* McAfee Security
* Intelligent Link
* HRS Hotels

etc...

Why is it happening? (Who the fffffff asked to start HRS Hotels for example?) Ok, if Google search has reloaded itself, I say, ok, or some Google apps, but the others?

How can I stop these apps starting automatically?

The problem is, I check what uses the most of the battery power, and it says: Google Services 22%, Map, 19%.

I checked Google services and here are the list of packages (I tried to translate from Hungarian):

* Account manager
* Google Play framework
* Google Play services
* Network location
* Bookmark synch
* Google contact sync

Ok, I did enable these services, but this whole thing is strange for me. Please help me to improve to use my battery for longer use.

Thx

# Answer
> 2 votes
Android is not designed to let you control what is running and what not. A badly developed app can drain your power overnight.

In such a case a reboot can improve the situation for a while.

However if you encounter pre-installed apps running you never want to use you can disable them under Settings -\> Apps.

Afterwards they can not be started anymore, neither manually by the user nor automatically.

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Tags: battery, sony-xperia-sp
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title: Wi-fi stopped working

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# Question
Title: Wi-fi stopped working
The other day out of the blue my Wi-Fi stopped working. I've tried fixes I found here in stack exchange (see below), but nothing seems to work. How can I tell if it's a hardware problem or a software problem?

I should note that the Wi-Fi says it's on but dose not show any SSID's and my network history's are no longer there. I have tried...

* deleting the `data/misc/WiFi` folder the rebooting
* Fxr fix and rescue

I have a sprint galaxy S3 rooted running Cyan fox 2.02 (KitKat 4.4.2)

# Answer
> 1 votes
This can have multiple reasons. First thing to look for is always whether a "user app" might have caused this. This can be done by booting into : if everything works here, at least the hardware is fine, and the system as well. In that case, next steps would be:

* Boot into , and clear (wipe) cache. This is possible on rooted and unrooted devices, each recovery (stock or custom) should permit this (exceptions are quite rare). Then reboot, and see if the issue is solved.
* If it's not solved, and your device is equipped with a custom recovery: Again boot into recovery, this time wipe the "Dalvik Cache". Reboot, and check whether the issue is solved now.

If none of these two steps brought you any relief, you need to go the "hard way":

* Backup all your apps into single backups (so you can restore them separate), including `.apk` and data. Useful tools for that: `adb backup` (see: , ) and Helium Backup, or on rooted devices also Titanium Backup.
* Uninstall apps in reverse order of their installation (the culprit it's more likely an app you've installed lately, than an app you've installed a year ago) one-by-one, and after each single uninstall see whether the problem solved. Doesn't hurt to reboot as well (i.e. uninstall→reboot→check, next).
* At the point where it starts working again, re-install all apps you've removed (again one-by-one), skipping the last one – as that was most likely causing the issue.

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If the issue still persists (or still persisted in safe-mode), last resort is a . Before doing that, make sure your contacts etc. are either synced with your Google account, or backed up otherwise (the apps you have already "secured" with above steps). Does the issue stay even after this, it's most likely a hardware issue, and you'll have to turn in your device for service.

If, on the other hand, the factory-reset made it working again, *carefully* restore from your backups – again one by one, with a reboot in between (to make sure you don't end up where you've started).

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Tags: wi-fi, troubleshooting
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# Question
Title: How can I watch HD Amazon videos on Logitech Revue?
I'm running the latest updates for my Logitech Revue (according to the check for updates screen), but when I go to the Amazon Instant Video app, it just redirects me to Chrome. Amazon doesn't support HD in the browser, so I can only watch SD videos.

When I try to play HD videos, Amazon says, I must use a supported device, which the Logitech Revue is, and that I must register it. Its instructions to register it say to open the "Amazon Video" app on the device, then go to "register device". As mentioned, my app (named "Amazon Instant Video") just redirects to Chrome.

I called Amazon, and they said it sounds like I'm running "google tv version 1.0". Since my "firmware" says 3.2 and i apparently have the latest updates, I'd guess that I'm not. Amazon support says only Google tv v2.0 has the application w/ HD.

Any ideas what I'm missing here?

# Answer
It is a problem with the Google TV OS, not the device's firmware.

There was a Google TV update that supposedly came down the stream quite some time ago, but my Logitech Revue never got it. It was SUPPOSED to have given Amazon Instant an ACTUAL app instead of the link to Chrome which is currently on the device. Since Logitech is no longer supporting the device, I don't count on ever getting that update, or any updates.

What annoys me about this issue, though, is that I USED to get HD through Chrome on my Revue. I actually bought an HD season pass for Walking Dead at the beginning of the season, and watched the first half in HD. I stumbled across the inability to watch HD content only a couple weeks ago. There must have been a software update on Amazon's end that created this new incompatibility, and since the Revue isn't getting any more updates, it will continue losing functionality like this.

I am going to try watching Walking Dead via PlayOn to see if it makes any sort of difference. Though, that only runs through Chrome, also. It does not have its own app on the Revue, even though it does on a lot of other devices and platforms.

It's only a matter of time before I replace my Revue with a Roku or something now.
> 1 votes

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Tags: google-tv, logitech-revue, amazon-video
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title: can not link app data to SD with s2e

text:
# Question
Title: can not link app data to SD with s2e
cm10.1, galaxy gio :

I have problem with "memory full" message after I set DATA mount-point to sdcard

no problem with other options ... just with data.

what should I do ?! :(

# Answer
i think rooting is required. try after rooting ur mobile then u can open the app
> -2 votes

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Tags: cyanogenmod, mount, s2e
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# Question
Title: Sign in to WhatsApp account on old number without old SIM card
I want to restore my phone to factory settings, which means WhatsApp will be deleted. I use my old number on WhatsApp, and I don't have the SIM card. If I downloaded WhatsApp again and tried to sign in with my old number, can I do that?

Example:

* Old no. 555-1234 - WhatsApp
* New no. 555-9876 - no WhatsApp

Can I use the old one once again?

# Answer
> 0 votes
The way WhatsApp authentication works is that it sends an SMS to the number for verification. This means that you won't be able to re-authenticate to that account without access to the phone number (as you have said in your comment)

A possible workaround is if you root your device, you can back up the WhatsApp data using something like Titanium Backup and then restore it on the fresh install. Depending on how their authentication keys work, you may trick the app into still using your old account.

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Tags: whatsapp-messenger, sim-card, data-transfer
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# Question
Title: How to fix corupted icons on home screen?
ALL of the shortcuts for the apps that I installed (not preinstalled ones on a ROM), all of them sudden got corrupt. They all show upd now with "Android Logo" icon and not the icon of the program. T-Mobile TV is installed on a ROM, so the icon for that is fine, but take an app "Movies", the icon for that is corrupt and instead of icon of this program, I have a little "android logo" icon. How do I restore all of messed up icons?

Reboot does not help. I tried SD card mount/unmount with no luck

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you move an app to/from the sdcard, and you have icons on the home screen, you need to remove and re-add the icon to the home screen. when I have done this, I thought the icons removed themselves from the home screen automatically.

When you move it to/from the sdcard, it is a lot like uninstalling the application (without removing the user data) and re-installing it again in the new location.

# Answer
> 1 votes
i have seen this one worked! you have to restart the launcher of the android.

> I had this problem where all my apps stored on my SD card that had shortcuts stored within folders had the generic Android logo. This happened everytime I restarted my phone or unmounted then mounted my SD card. Right the fix......... go into settings/applications/manage applications/all and navigate to your launcher. I'm using a HTC desire hd so.my launcher is HTC sense. Some peeps may have installed a third party launcher. Anyways click force stop. Then press the home button. Your launcher should now restart. Your icon logos should now be back to normal and will be normal everytime you restart your phone.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/thunderbolt-tech-support/147067-icons-pics-won-t-appear-after-restart.html

# Answer
> 0 votes
the problem is sometimes fixed when I insert sim card. normaly I do not have sim card in my phone and then it goes back to corrupted when I remove it.

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Tags: 2.2-froyo, home-screen-shortcuts
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title: rescale data usage graph

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# Question
Title: rescale data usage graph
The 'Data Usage' screen is scaled to 100GB . My data plan is limited after the first month to 500MB because I am somewhat Scots. How do I rescale that graph? My Samsung Meta has Android 4.2.2

# Answer
> 3 votes
Click on the handle (a solid dot) on the right side of the red horizontal line above the orange line, and drag it down to 500MB. That adjusts the scale of the graph.

Look for the lime green arrow at right to see the handle.

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Tags: data-connection, mobile-data
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# Question
Title: How to Increase font size on LG optimus g pro notepad, not the whole phone
I am setting up a LG Optimus G Pro, and the notepad, both in this widget thing, and in the application itself is hard to read (on the smaller screen).

I know where the phones font size and accessability features are, but I do not wish to increase the size of all the fonts, for example the settings text is large enough.

I had the font on the notepad much bigger, but I cannot find the settings for the notepad itself, tried the menu button, and all the buttons shown. I attempted searching for this with google , but came up with nothing.

I am hoping that somone with this actual model, knows how I had the fonts there large, without an additional app or changing the overall font sizes.

# Answer
\[*Phone needs to be rooted*\] In case you're interested in an app solution, try Xposed Installer and App Settings.

**What is Xposed Installer?**

> Xposed is a framework for modules that can change the behavior of the system and apps without touching any APKs. That's great because it means that modules can work for different versions and even ROMs without any changes (as long as the original code was not changed too much). It's also easy to undo. As all changes are done in the memory, you just need to deactivate the module and reboot to get your original system back. There are many other advantages, but here is just one more: Multiple modules can do changes to the same part of the system or app. With modified APKs, you to decide for one. No way to combine them, unless the author builds multiple APKs with different combinations.

**What are some of the things that App Settings can change?**

* DPI: Changes the DPI used by this app both when loading resources (some might be DPI-specific) and also when rendering them.
* Font Scale: Scales the font up or down, similarly to the system-wide "Font Size" setting.
> 0 votes

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Tags: lg
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# Question
Title: How can I update my rooted Moto G to 4.4.2
Every time I try the OTA download it gives me an error while installing, which I presume is because I've rooted the phone.

It's a European model if it matters.

# Answer
You might have to (re-) flash the complete (stock) ROM. Rooting involves changing things on the `/system` partition, which changes its checksum. Some OTA updates use the checksum to see whether the update "fits", and thus will refuse to install if not. Looks like your Moto falls into this category.
> 1 votes

# Answer
you can unroot it by using framaroot before that put a superuser in your storage and then you can have the option of unrooting your phone,and the other way is use cyanogenmod
> -2 votes

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Tags: updates, rooting, 4.4-kitkat
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy SHV-160k won't get signal
I bought on ebay a refurbish Galaxy Note N-7000. Once I received it I put my chip and for my surprise there was no signal. After checking It I noticed it has on the back of the phone N-7000 but when I see on the software it says SHV-160K.

Right now, I don't know what else to do with this phone because it simply doesn't recognize any network, it just displays a `NO SyMBOL` where it should display the carrier signal bars.

I'm posting to see if there is any way this phone can be use or IF I should ditch it.

This is what It lists on the about device page

Model: SHV-E160K

Android Version: 4.1.2

Band Base: E160KKKJLL6

Kernel version: 3.0.31 - 10034927 se.infra@SEP-93 #1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 22 12:43:28 KST 2013

Compilation: JZO54K.E160KKKJMC3

# Answer
The SHV-160K is a version of the phone only made for the South Korean market. It works in the US, but only on GSM, not 3G or LTE, because the US cell networks use different frequencies to South Korea. (The Western half of S America uses the same frequencies as the US.)

This tells me that it should work as a 2G phone for you, but perhaps there's no GSM coverage where you are, only LTE? In that case, you're screwed and you should sell your phone to a Korean on eBay.
> 0 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-note, network-signal
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# Question
Title: Sony Xperia ZR wifi problem: wpa_supplicant: wlan0: CTRL-EVENT-ASSOC-REJECT
I have a strange problem with Wi-Fi with my Sony Xperia. I can't connect to most of the networks I have tried, but the list of networks is ok (but somehow slowly loaded). **It stopped working suddenly after a week**. My previously used networks are all marked as "Saved", but when I try to connect the following happens:

1. Saved (doesn't even change when tapped)
2. Connecting -\> Saved
3. Connecting -\> Authentication problem -\> Saved

This is what I have tried to fix it:

1. Restart phone
2. Restart phone, take out battery, SD card and SIM card
3. Restart wi-fi router
4. Connect to another network (sometimes works with some networks)
5. Forget network -\> Type password again
6. Connect another Android device to the same network
7. Connect another non-android device to the same network
8. Change the router wireless settings to WEP, WPA and unsecured
9. Factory reset of the router
10. Sony Companion -\> Repair
11. Factory reset of the phone

Router: D-Link DIR-615

Phone: Sony Xperia ZR C5502

Android version: 4.1.2

Baseband:

```
9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-29

```

Build number:

```
10.1.1.A.1.310

```

Kernel:

```
3.4.0-g6df7905-02327-g1aa3092
BuildUser@BuildHost) )
#1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Apr 11 11:17:13 2013

```

Log after turning on the wifi and trying to connect:

```
09-18 09:10:08.116: I/WifiManager(2391): Process ndroid.settings enabled Wifi
09-18 09:10:08.186: E/WifiHW(571): File "/data/misc/wifi/WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini" exists, not copying
09-18 09:10:08.497: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): nl80211: Don't connect to APs with RSSI < 0
09-18 09:10:08.497: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): rfkill: Cannot open RFKILL control device
09-18 09:10:08.497: I/ActivityManager(571): No longer want com.google.android.onetimeinitializer (pid 1747): hidden #51
09-18 09:10:08.637: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wapi_supplicant_init: Init WAI packet p2p0
09-18 09:10:08.637: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): Own MAC address: (Here's phone MAC address)
09-18 09:10:08.637: E/wpa_supplicant(3838):  Initialization: WAPI:set Staues=1
09-18 09:10:08.657: E/Diag_Lib(3838):  Diag_LSM_Init: Failed to open handle to diag driver, error = 13
09-18 09:10:08.757: E/wpa_supplicant(3838):  QMI_UIM_EVENT_REG_REQ_V01, qmi_err_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): QMI_UIM_GET_CARD_STATUS_REQ_V01, qmi_err_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].card_state: 0x1
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].error_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card READY
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].app_type : 0x2
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].app_state : 0x7
09-18 09:10:08.777: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card found
09-18 09:10:08.797: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): Reading GSM home network domain configuration file '/system/etc/wifi/gsm_domains.conf'
09-18 09:10:08.877: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): nl80211: Don't connect to APs with RSSI < -83
09-18 09:10:08.877: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): rfkill: Cannot open RFKILL control device
09-18 09:10:08.917: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wapi_supplicant_init: Init WAI packet wlan0
09-18 09:10:08.917: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): Own MAC address: (Here's phone MAC address)
09-18 09:10:08.917: E/wpa_supplicant(3838):  Initialization: WAPI:set Staues=1
09-18 09:10:08.957: E/wpa_supplicant(3838):  QMI_UIM_EVENT_REG_REQ_V01, qmi_err_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): QMI_UIM_GET_CARD_STATUS_REQ_V01, qmi_err_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].card_state: 0x1
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].error_code: 0x0
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card READY
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].app_type : 0x2
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card_info[i].app_state : 0x7
09-18 09:10:08.977: E/wpa_supplicant(3838): card found
09-18 09:10:09.037: E/WifiConfigStore(571): Failed to look-up a string: W
09-18 09:10:09.037: E/WifiConfigStore(571): Failed to look-up a string: SMS4
09-18 09:10:09.037: E/WifiConfigStore(571): Failed to look-up a string: SMS4
09-18 09:10:09.077: I/WifiManager(2391): Process ndroid.settings requested an active scan
09-18 09:10:09.087: E/Parcel(334): Reading a NULL string not supported here.
09-18 09:10:09.087: E/Parcel(334): Reading a NULL string not supported here.
09-18 09:10:09.097: E/Parcel(334): Reading a NULL string not supported here.
09-18 09:10:09.097: I/SuperStamina-WifiAnalyzer(571): WiFi is ON.
09-18 09:10:09.117: E/wifidirect(3726): onStartCommand 1
09-18 09:10:09.117: E/wifidirect(3726): Exitting file transfer service.
09-18 09:10:09.117: W/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan
09-18 09:10:09.117: W/wpa_supplicant(3838): p2p0: Failed to initiate AP scan
09-18 09:10:09.127: E/wifidirect(3726): onStartCommand 1
09-18 09:10:09.127: E/wifidirect(3726): Exitting file transfer service.
09-18 09:10:10.128: W/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan
09-18 09:10:11.119: W/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan
09-18 09:10:12.130: W/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Failed to initiate AP scan
09-18 09:10:12.811: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Trying to associate with (here is my router MAC) (SSID='smartus@unifi' freq=2427 MHz)
09-18 09:10:14.023: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: CTRL-EVENT-ASSOC-REJECT bssid=(here is my router MAC) status_code=1
09-18 09:10:19.088: I/WifiManager(2391): Process ndroid.settings requested an active scan
09-18 09:10:22.812: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Authentication with (here is router MAC) timed out.

```

These lines will later repeat:

```
09-18 09:10:12.811: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Trying to associate with (here is my router MAC) (SSID='smartus@unifi' freq=2427 MHz)
09-18 09:10:14.023: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: CTRL-EVENT-ASSOC-REJECT bssid=(here is my router MAC) status_code=1
09-18 09:10:19.088: I/WifiManager(2391): Process ndroid.settings requested an active scan
09-18 09:10:22.812: I/wpa_supplicant(3838): wlan0: Authentication with (here is router MAC) timed out.

```

Any ideas what could cause CTRL-EVENT-ASSOC-REJECT? I believe this is usually happening when the network is congested (there are only 3 devices, 2 of them work. The phone won't work in the network alone neither).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I did not get any definitive answer what is wrong from the service centre. They tried flashing some special ROM they had, but same result. They closed the issue with the conclusion it is a HW problem in the phone.

# Answer
> 1 votes
This is an official solution I found after weeks of testing and research. In the end, the driver is not loaded properly or by default, custom ROM created the havoc.

I noticed that when running ADB GUI, there is this file missing from `/system/data/misc/wifi` called `WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini` .

I'm using ADB Helper Version 4.2.0.0, under build.prop Viewer tab, choose `wlan.driver.config` it points to that location. I downloaded it from somewhere on the Xperia developer forum website. Then I modified and modified until I found the solution.

In this file I modified the line `gDotMode=3` (which is running in N mode only) to either 1 or 2 which s "a" or "b" mode.

I rebooted the device and the wifi works and N mode is disabled meaning you wont be able to connect in 5GHz mode anymore. But you will be able to connect to all the CURRENT 2.4GHz AP.

I read somewhere where ICS android allows you to Enable or Disable 5GHz scanning of AP. But was removed from later versions.

Now, my phone can connect to any 2.4GHz WiFi.

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Tags: wi-fi, 4.1-jelly-bean, connection-issues, wpa2
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# Question
Title: Change the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 white dial pad to another color
I just got a black Galaxy Note 3 from an att store with my upgrade. I saw that the phone dial pad was white when I got it, but I thought I could change it later. WRONG!

I have been on lots of Android websites but can't find an answer. I am already an Android central member where I get most of the answers to my Android questions. There are a lot of people with the same issue.

It looks like the US got the white keypad and background and Canada got black on black. This is way too bright for me. I have eye issues. I know I can use a third party app if I have to. Any help would be great. Thank you.

# Answer
> 1 votes
You can always try a different dialer like GO Contacts Ex, and have it replace the stock dialer. It lets you change themes / colors.

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Tags: phone-app, samsung-galaxy-note-3
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# Question
Title: How do I transfer media from a Mac to Android?
Please help me with this problem, thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
More details would definately be nice. I can think of a few very nice options that would work over wifi.

Airdroid2 would let you upload and download files over your browser pretty handily, though a web interface. It does a load of other things too (like act as a filemanager, and let you do things on your phone like send texts from a webui)

Another alternative would be pushbullet \- it lets you send and recieve files up to 25 mb. Like airdroid, it uses a webui on the PC side (or extentions, which are well worth getting IMO) , and an app on the phone

You could also use a sync tool like dropbox or (my current favourite) bitorrent sync to expose a folder and download files from there.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can use an app called Android File Transfer, where you connect you device to your computer through USB and then you can just drag the files into the application. They will be transfered in a matter of seconds!

# Answer
> 0 votes
There are plenty solutions for that. Unfortunately, you didn't specify the options: WiFi? Bluetooth? USB only? Other means?

A first check should bring you to our nice file-transfer tag-wiki, linking to questions already having answers on this topic:

Also, the "Related" section of your question (to the right, if you use a web browser) has some pointers. And of course there are already several questions tagged (just click on the tag): Is there a way to copy files directly between two Android devices on the same wifi network? would be one example.

If WiFi is an option, you might want to take a look at Airdroid. That's an app you install on your Android device, start it, and it gives you an URL to type into your browser on your Mac. From there, you can manage your device easily: copy files to and from, check the call log, write an SMS, and much more.

If your device (which you did not mention) has an SDCard, you could also unmount that, put it into a card reader, and attach that to your Mac. Then copy the files to the card, safely unmount, and put it back into your Android device.

For more/other options, please follow the links above – or use the search box :)

# Answer
> -1 votes
Yep if you don't want to use a USB use Dropbox. Online file sharing from computer to whatever device:

Make an account then sign in on the computer. Upload the desired files. When that is done simply download the app aptly named dropbox. Sign in the download the file on your device.

This only takes a few minutes and you could do this with any file. From music to video. From a word document to an APK. Even files that your computer doesnt understand (maybe a file only compatible with macs or phones)

If you dont have an internet connection via 3g then use your home or friends WiFi. You get something like 5 GB extra for doing simple tasks like linking your accounts.

All of your legal illegal files are completely safe. Only you and a peeping tom over your shoulder can see your files. There is no file size limit. This is better than usb because your files will forever be backed up on drop box unless you delete them.

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# Question
Title: the games on my sony ericsson live (ics) keeps on crashing
two days ago my phone was alright ,but now when i open any game it loads and crashes .im not able to play any game.would be appreciated if solution was for root users without clearing game data or factory reset.

# Answer
There might be insufficient working memory.. (memory is being used by other application that you are not using..). to fix it go to Setting\>Applications\>Manage Applications, Click on the Runnning Tab. now Force close applications or games that are running but not needed. And dont forget to force close the games/apps that has this issues. I hope this helps.
> 1 votes

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title: failure of sending multiple messages

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# Question
Title: failure of sending multiple messages
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000), running Android 2.3.4. I cannot send a message that includes more than one page of SMS. The message sending fail if it includes more than 160 characters. I can send only one page of SMS. Guess it's a kind of an edited version. That version came with the brand new phone. The phone does not work with ''ginger bread'' or ''ice cream sandwich''. What should be done to make it clear?

# Answer
Go to `Settings > wireless and network > mobile networks`.
In the network mode, select GSM only.
I was having the same issue, and this step solved the problem.
> -1 votes

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title: Nexus 10 Instantly Lost Battery Charge

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# Question
Title: Nexus 10 Instantly Lost Battery Charge
I had my tablet at around 90% charge with nothing running on it and went to bed. I wake up in the morning to find it will not turn on. When I plugged it in the battery icon would appear showing it was charged, and would not display any charging animation. I tried holding the power button for up to a minute including with the volume keys and nothing would work. After letting it charge for an hour it finally came back on displaying 0% battery and the charging animation finally started after I turned it back off. I checked my battery stats later when I turned it back on to see that the battery instantly went from 90% to 0%.

What could cause my battery to drop from 90% to 0% as shown in the link below (click image to get to the gallery with connected screenshots)?

Basically I just want to know if I have a defective unit or battery (this has only happened once in the 3 weeks I've owned it) or if it's a known bug, or simple a glitch and not to worry about it.

# Answer
If it happened only once, it might have been a battery calibration error. This seems to be a defective battery. I would send the device back, if I were you. The drop seems to be too steep to be from a continuous drain (like WiFi).
> 1 votes

# Answer
The second image, which shows the battery go down to 0% shows that WiFi is what used all the battery.

It seems that the battery stats do not show its "progress" to 0%, maybe because the device was in "stand by" mode, but still connected to wifi.

WiFi is a big drain on your battery even when the device is not used. There are applications that will still use the data connected (wifi or mobile) even when the screen is off.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I've got the same problem since some weeks ago; it's the same, the wifi remains connected even when the screen is off...

One friend solved it removing the Outlook app but i'm not using it. (I'm suspecting The Simpsons game.)
> 0 votes

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title: Unlocking Bootloader

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# Question
Title: Unlocking Bootloader
Recently I've unlocked my sony xperia p boot loader. I am sure that it is unlocked. But is there any option to find out that is it unlocked?

# Answer
Enter `*#*#7378423#*#*` to access the service menu.

Tap Service info \> Configuration

If unlocked, it says, `Bootloader unlock done` under `Rooting Status`
> 0 votes

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Tags: boot, bootloader, sony-xperia-p
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# Question
Title: How do I add bookmark on Android (Firefox or Chrome) so it appears on PC
Both Firefox and Chrome has sync features, but they dont seem to work the way I want. Both Firefox and Chrome is having a top level grouping of the bookmarks, "bookmarks on PC" and "bookmarks on Android". And from Android the PC bookmarks are read-only. I can see them and visit them but not edit them or extend the collection with more bookmarks.

How do I add a bookmark from my Android device (in Firefox or Chrome) to my PC (Firefox or Chrome)?

# Answer
At least my version of Chrome (32.0.1700.107) on OS X has a menu called `Mobile Bookmarks` under `Bookmarks`, where I can see my phone's bookmarks. And I can add bookmarks to my desktop Chrome from Android from Menu -\> Favorite (the star) -\> Folder -\> Desktop bookmarks.

Try using Chrome Beta for Android if yours doesn't have that feature.
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy s3 still vibrating when getting notification, even though I'm on silent mode
I have Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300.

When I put it on silent mode, when I get a notification from Facebook, Facebook Messenger and GMail, or any other notification, it's still vibrating. This is very annoying when I'm in the classroom, for example.

Is there any option to completely disable vibration on silent mode?

# Answer
This is for Galaxy Nexus, but if you long press the power button, it should create a prompt that allows you to switch between Silent Mode, Vibrate Mode, and Sound Mode.
> 2 votes

# Answer
You can't put the device in silent mode using the volume hard keys. Presumably the designers thought it was more commonplace to set the device to vibrate only.

To make the S III completely silent, pull down the notification panel, tap the **Sound** shortcut at the top to switch it to **Vibrate**, then tap it again to switch it to **Mute**. (A third tap sets it back to **Sound*.)

If you've removed that shortcut from the notification panel, you can add it again. Open the **Settings** app, click **Display**, then **Notification panel**. There you can long-tap to pick up **Sound** from the **Available buttons** list, and drop it in **Notification panel**.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I just turned off the vibration intensity for notifications.

See:

> Settings \> Sounds \> Vibration Intensity \> Notification
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: How to delete ROOT APPS from Andoid jelly beans?
I am using Galaxy s3 dous, Whenever I turn on my wifi my phone itself start downloading google apps, and I am unable to uninstall them, In application manager there is no option to remove but to update only. And same in playstore\>\>My Apps. Any suggestions??

# Answer
That's not possible on stock ROMs. And it's not possible on other ROMs either when you want Google Apps. As long as Google Apps are installed (and a network connection is available), they will update automatically.
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Nexus 5 touch response is slow while charging
My problem is simple. Touch response of my Nexus 5 is very slow while charging. I can't even unlock the pattern while charging. I need to draw it very slowly. My OS is Android 4.4.2.

I have been charging from Laptop USB port. **I am seeing this issue for the first time on my mobile. I have used it while charging before.**

I am charging with **original USB cable** that comes with phone. I also tried USB cable of my old nokia C5. Both responds similarly. (Earlier both worked fine).

**I checked it in safe mode and problem still exists.**

**UPDATE 12-Feb-2014:**

1. The above-mentioned problem occured when I connected my phone to laptop USB via stock USB cable in my **college lab**. After reaching home, the phone works fine, both in USB charging and AC charging.
2. I tried charging with both USB and AC power in my lab. And the problem exists. I even tried them with Debugging mode turned off and problem is still there.

*So I strongly suspect some problem with AC power supply in my lab. Anyway to check it?*

Does anyone face this issue? Any fixes?

# Answer
> 2 votes
\[Moving from comments to answer\]

This could be an issue with either debugging mode switched on or the power source itself!

Please try on AC Power, this is a known issue with quite a few phones! In fact I had this issue with my N7000 running CM10, the phone is just lying around now. Just to be sure, is USB debugging off ? Just to see if that is the issue for me, I tried different sockets at home with my old phone! It varies based on the power supply. All I can say is stop charging through these faulty places

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Tags: usb, charging, 4.4-kitkat, nexus-5
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# Question
Title: Disable screen lock on samsung galaxy pocket gt s5300
i have forgotten the screen lock on my galaxy pocket. Right now my phone its unlock, but i want to disable or change screen lock pin and i cant remember the pin a.set before. Please help how to remove it complete it, I have setted up the screen display up to 30 minutes so the screen doesnt lock.

# Answer
Simple way to remove the screenlock : No Lock

If you have forgotten your screenlock, there is an option on the loack screen for it where youc an verify your google ID that was used to setup the phone and your google id password! It will take you to reset from there. Just remember you need internet for this.

UPDATE: I realised it doesnt answer your question on how to disable it! To disable it you would need to enter current pattern!
> 0 votes

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title: Maps app crashing

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# Question
Title: Maps app crashing
I have a Google play edition of the S4. Lately, I keep getting the window telling me that unfortunately maps has stopped working. The problem is I'm not actively using the app, but it does run through Google Now. I cleared its cache, data and even forced stopped it to see if anything would change but nothing. Help?

# Answer
Just go to Settings - Apps - Maps and uninstall updates. It may be that the new updates are the reason it crashes.

It would be good if you can switch off location setting in Google Now because every time you use Google now it starts locating via network or gps and starts up the map application in the background.
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: How can I watch movies offline on my Android tablet?
How can I watch movies on my tablet (Asus Transformer tablet with Android 3.2) offline?

I recognize that this is a very basic question, however, I can not find any step-by-step instructions on this site or online. It is also not clear if any popular sites such as Netflix, Amazon, or Hulu support offline viewing. I think that it would be useful to have step-by-step instructions.

If I had the tablet in my hands, I would probably be able to figure something out - even though it is a new device and my first experience with Android. However, my wife has taken it and the children on a trip, and would like to use it for entertainment on the flight home.

# Answer
> 6 votes
Android comes with a basic video player called "Movies", although it might not show in the application list for some devices. To use the built-in player, you need to use the Gallery or a file manager to invoke the Movies app on the movie file you want to play.

Alternatively there are many alternative movie players on the Market. Here are a few threads to get you started:

# Answer
> 2 votes
DroidTV Primetime is the one that I find most useful. I was hoping to use Netflix or LoveFilm on a tablet - even if I had to go iPad - but offline viewing seems fundamental to the nature of these devices and yet completely unsupported.

# Answer
> 1 votes
The answer is similar to the one in this thread:

Asus Transformer video playback

To reiterate, make sure to download the codec pack from inside the app if you are using MoboPlayer. When you first install and open the app, there are two options, one to install the codec packs directly from the web or from the market. I find choosing the former works best.

# Answer
> 1 votes
I am using VUDU for my offline viewing on my Samsung tablet. I am a newbie at this. I downloaded a few movies and then also used VUDU to download my UltraViolet movie. it seems to work. my tablet is a little slow at first, basically thought it wasn't working then it popped up. Flying to Hawaii later, long boring sardine style flight so I hope it works...

# Answer
> 0 votes
Or just buy them on DVD and use a program like Handbrake or iFunia DVD Ripper to rip them to the tablet.

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Tags: video, asus-eee-pad-transformer, 3.2-honeycomb, offline
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# Question
Title: What exactly is Device Memory and is it possible to see it's contents?
I'm using Sony Xperia L (Non-Rooted, Stock OS) which shows me I have 1.52 GBs of Device Memory. "Apps and Media" are taking up 0.98 GB and ~240MB is remaining free. I don't understand where all that extra memory has gone to.

So what exactly is this Device Memory? I read that it's "the memory where Android installs Apps". That doesn't really answer my question because I'm trying to get a better understanding of the missing space here and I hardly have Apps installed. So does anyone know:

1) What is the location on the Internal Memory that is considered as Device Memory? I mean is it a Folder?

2) How exactly does Android go about calculating that "Apps & Media"

3) Is there any way of seeing the File/Folder contents of Device Memory?

If we go to Settings\> Storage we have a section called **Device Memory**. Here is a screenshot from my phone.

Notice how the space breakup doesn't add up here.

# Answer
> 1 votes
After a lot of searching around and trial and error I stumbled across the answer to this.

> 1) What is the location on the Internal Memory that is considered as Device Memory? I mean is it a Folder?

Yes. Device Memory is calculated from the Data folder present under root.

> 2) How exactly does Android go about calculating that "Apps & Media"
>
> 3) Is there any way of seeing the File/Folder contents of Device Memory?

The "Device Memory" includes all the contents of that /Data folder.

* Apps: (apps that are actually installed on my phone),
* Data: that is used by these installed apps,
* Core. I'm yet to find out about this.
* Dalvik Cache: Which gets created for each app that is installed. There is a particular file that is taken from each apk file installed on the phone and put here on the Dalvik Cache.
* Free Space: Finally the much needed answer to where all my free space went off too. It got consumed by the way "Device Memory" is architectured. So if you install around 400MB of apps that is enough to actually fill up 1.5GB of Data folder.

Hope this was of help. Here is a screenshot for reference.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You might wish to take a look at our fine internal-storage tag-wiki for a short definition:

> Internal storage generally refers to the storage space on your device that can be used for installing applications and their associated data.

It might be a bit confusing, but that's what the terms "device storage" or "phone storage" usually refer to. With most devices, this is where `/data` points to, and also other partitions like `/system`, `/cache`, and `/recovery`. You can find some additional details in the answers to Android Folder Hiearchy.

As `/data` is where the apps store their "private" data (well, to be more precise: that would be `/data/data`), and `/system` is reserved for, hm, the system, on a not rooted devices most content will stay hidden from you ("insufficient privileges" to see/access).

# Answer
> -1 votes
Internal/Device memory is similar to RAM which android OS makes use of. Its location will probably will remain invisible to you since your device is non-rooted.

I am assuming you want access to internal storage and not internal memory. You can access your internal storage which has the path of **/storage/sdcard0** where '/' is the root directory.

"Apps & Media" contains all your application data (save files , scores etc), your photos & images stored on the device , music files (mp3, ringtones etc) & videos.

You will need to root your device to see the contents of "/" directory as rooting your device will provide you with super user privileges and thus allow rw access to all directories.

You can check this link to know more about the difference between storage & memory.

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# Question
Title: Google+ not working with proxy server since last update
Google+ on my device has stopped working since the last update. Every time, I get the message: `Can't load data. Check your connection`. All apps other than Google+ work absolutely fine.

My device details are as follows:
**Model:** Google Nexus 7 (2012)
**OS:** Android 4.4.2
**Google+ Build version:** 4.2.3.56698342

**Edit**: I use a Wifi on a proxy server for connection, and that's when the problem arises. When on a direct connection, the app works fine. But on proxy server, it has stopped working since the last update. Prior to this update, the app worked fine even on a proxy server.

# Answer
Try **Settings** --\> **Apps** --\> **Google+** --\>Clear **Data & Cache**

It will solve most of the issues.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I had exactly the same problem, actually I've come here for the solution.

Clearing Data & Cache didn't help so I've decided to uninstall latest update. It worked for the original software so I gave a try and installed update once again. Now it works properly, so perhaps you could try to reinstall your update and see what happens?
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: How to exit fullscreen in android chrome?
I've added one of my regular news websites to my homescreen in android chrome (android 4.4, phone). This works great, it now even opens the site fullscreen to give an 'app experience'.

How can I exit this fullscreen mode? For instance so I get access to the menu so I can share articles.

The 'add to home screen' feature is described here

# Answer
I don't think you can. The site is supporting the mobile-web-app-capable view which means Chrome displays it like an app, hides the address bar and it integrates into the recent apps menu as though it was a 'normal' app. I don't believe there is a way to exit fullscreen when using a bookmark to a site like this.

For those who are unsure what the OP is referring to, http://weight.aerotwist.com/ is a site that supports this 'app' mode. If you browse to the site in Chrome and chose the menu option "Add to home screen" this adds a 'bookmark' to your home screen which when used launches the site in Chrome in app mode.

See here for more details.
> 3 votes

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# Question
Title: Kies stuck on "connecting" on Mac+Samsung Galaxy S2
I have the latest version of Kies, OS X, and a Samsung Galaxy s2 with CM10 on it. It is set to MTP with USB debugging off (if it's on USB storage rather than MTP, Kies crashes). I tried playing with many parameters but none of them seem to work - when I plug in my Galaxy, Kies shows "connecting" and nothing happens.. (the program itself is not stuck).

Someone suggested launching phone util (7284) and changing the PDA/modem stuff, but it doesn't launch on my phone, I guess it's because of my CM10.

I also tried rebooting the phone/Mac several times.

What else can I do?

# Answer
> 1 votes
You can't use Kies with custom ROMs (like CM), only with Samsung ROMs.

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# Question
Title: Does charging a phone with another phone's charger affect it in any way?
I have a Samsung S4 and because its charger is short I charge it with a Samsung Wonder charger. I am afraid that it can damage the battery or something. Will it?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Generally speaking the wrong charger to the wrong phone can cause damage.

However in your case, I do **not** believe that there is much to worry about. The article below is a gizmodo article that explains in pretty good detail.

http://gizmodo.com/can-i-use-the-same-charger-for-multiple-devices-510829339

Basically the whole using the "wrong charger" was an issue back before the micro-usb standard. Now that there is an international standard for the micro-usb, the voltage is limited to 5V.

> > This used to be a much bigger issue on account of the wide variety of proprietary charging units and pin connectors that came with each device. Thankfully, the advent of USB changed all that and has provided an easy, standardized platform for charging devices. All USB cords carry the same 5V, regardless of if it's got a 30-pin head or a microUSB plug, whether it's first-party or third. That means DC chargers are now brand agnostic; if the volts, amps, and connectors are compatible, an Apple wall wart can charge an HTC just as easily as a Samsung. That if, though, is where people run into trouble.

In terms of the current, there can be issues that arise in the amounts of amperes that are flowing through Take for instance the iPAD can charge off of 2.1 amp. If the charge to it is only say 1 amp, then it won't charge as quickly.

> > Because they have consistent, standardized voltage, USB chargers need another means of putting more power (in terms of watts) into larger gadgets faster. To do so, the system will increase the current (measured in amps). Most USB cables designed exclusively for charging (as opposed to data transfer) limit the current to between 1 and 1.5 amps, although new iPad chargers can deliver 2.1amps, and a standard USB port on your laptop only puts out .5 amps. This is why a 1 amp charger isn't effective on a 2.1 amp iPad. The device consumes power at the same rate that it's added.

Gizmodo also discusses things such as chips in the battery that monitors the charge (why you can plug your phone in at night and go to bed).

> > Smart chargers are those that utilize a small CMOS chip to monitor and manage the state of charge (SoC) and state of health (SoH) of similarly-equipped batteries. This is a de facto feature on most every modern secondary battery on the market, and it's ubiquitous among Li-ion systems. This feature allows the batteries to be left unattended when charging without the fear of having them overheat and explode, and while maintaining 100-percent capacity over long periods via a trickle charge.

The author of the Gizmodo article, ANDREW TARANTOLA, does not think that you should use a different phone charger and that you should use the specific device's charger with the specific device.

> > Once you're sure that your device's needs line up with your charger's output, all that's left is ensuring your USB cords are equipped with the proper pin connector. The micro-USB to USB cord that came with your last phone works just as well with your new one and can plug into any suitable USB power brick, so why do you have multiples of it—each with its own brick?
> >
> > Instead, just stash a single spare brick in your bag, bring only the cords you need, and stagger your device charging so that one is always plugged into a port on your computer.
> >
> > Tl;dr? While you can use the same charger for multiple devices, you probably shouldn't. Not unless you want to ruin your gear, or wait a lifetime for it to recharge.

So if you do not want to take the risk or what not, then you can use the correct charger (specific charger for specific phone).

I'm currently using a motorola backflip usb cable with the iPhone wall charger to charge my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. I have not noticed any issues at all.

# Answer
> 0 votes
As long as the charger volts and amps are the same, you shouldn't have any issues. Take a look at the charger and it will have the stats you need to be aware of written right on it. Seems like in your case, you have both chargers handy (because you said the reason you wanted to use the other was the cable being too short).

I've personally been using chargers from phones for my tablets and vice versa for years without any issue. Obviously, it's best to use the charger that was designed for the device, but with everything being micro-USB these days, most of the time things are pretty safe.

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title: Android update on Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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# Question
Title: Android update on Samsung Galaxy Nexus
I have Samsung Galaxy Nexus running on Android 4.2.1. When I run system update it outputs "Your system is up to date". How can I update Android to 4.3 EDIT: Device's model: Galaxy Nexus (maguro) Product code: yakjuxw I'm considering to install CyanogenMod. Can you recommend good backup software.

# Answer
You have to wait until Samsung lets out their update with their added components, or flash a custom ROM onto it. I don't know how to do that, so I won't provide a recommendation. Depending on what network you're on, it may be a little while yet. An article about that.
> 4 votes

# Answer
Segmenting off of what Matt Voboril said, you can go over to XDA Developers and learn how to unlock your phone (so you can tinker with it), install a new recovery (so that you can manipulate at the system level (backups, side-loading, installing new roms, etc.), and install a ROM with the latest android (4.4.2 ATM). If you are using Verizon's gnex, go here. If you have the GSM varient, go here. I would recommend anything that ParanoidAndroid, AOKP or CyanogenMod have to offer.
> 0 votes

# Answer
As the others have said, you have to wait. But it would help to know which Galaxy Nexus you have. Is it a GSM one or Verizon's Galaxy Nexus? I'm pretty sure Verizon has given up on updating that phone at this point. And regardless of which version you have, it won't be updated to 4.4 (see: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/3468085?hl=en)

But as Zlatty said, you can always install a custom ROM. The plus side to this is the development community hasn't given up on it and have been getting updates out frequently. Plus, you lose the carrier bloat if yours is a Verizon or Sprint GNex. One word of advice to keep in mind if you go this route, though: installing a custom ROM will require a factory reset and has a whole process to go through. You'll lose any data you don't back up.
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Unlocked bootloader but cant root. (Mac)
A few months ago I rooted my android phone which went all fine. I then accidently uninstalled my operating system. Finally I managed to flash omniROM on my device which was as good as it got for me. The only problem is that I am not rooted anymore. My boot loader is unlocked but no root. When I run the usual commands on my computer (Mac) it just says access denied at the finish. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Also when I go on root checker on my phone it says. ACCESS DENIED. not rooted properly

# Answer
You should be able to download the latest SuperSU from Chainfire and push it to your SD card and reboot into recovery mode -\> install zip from SD -\> select SuperSU.zip and it should install the SU binaries. You should be good from there.
> 1 votes

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title: How to stream videos from PC to TV

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# Question
Title: How to stream videos from PC to TV
I have a PC with videos, an android mobile device and a TV. I would like to use my mobile in order to stream videos from my PC to the TV.

Is the a way to do it?

The best offers I found out so far are:

1. connect my TV to "Rikomagic MK802 mini PC", install BSPlayer on it and control the Rikomagic from my mobile.
2. Jailbreak AppleTV and use "Remote for Apple TV" app

I saw many discussions around this issue but couldn't find the right solution for me.

Any suggestions?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I have a Roku that is hooked up to my TV. I use PLEX to handle streaming videos from my PC and other devices.

Rokus are pretty cheap and PLEX has done what I need.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'd recommend giving BubbleUPnP a try. You will need a DLNA/UPnP server on your PC for that, but there are plenty of alternatives available. Then you can use *BubbleUPnP* as DLNA server and control point. I use it to tell my TV what video to play (TV acts as renderer then, and can be selected from within BubbleUPnP). You can also tell the TV to play media from your Android device, of course – either from BubbleUPnP (as control point), or from your TV browsing it.

Note, however, that for this to work, it has some pre-conditions:

* your TV must support DLNA (and ideally act as a media renderer)
* you need a DLNA/UPnP server software on your PC (if you're on Windows, I've heard *Media Player* should do)

# Answer
> 0 votes
Does your phone have a MHL connector? If so, you could get a MHL to HDMI adapter, connect the phone to the TV and use a video player to stream the content from the PC.

I'd recommend using Plex Media Server on the PC to host the content and the Plex Android app to play them. This way you don't have to deal with different video formats as they're automatically transcoded if the source file isn't compatible with Android.

Note that Plex supports streaming for many different devices, so depending on your TV you may be able to stream directly to it.

# Answer
> -2 votes
Quick'n'dirty, stream content to phone and cast screen to tv.

Try the allcast app.

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# Question
Title: App icons disappear from home screen on app update
Ever since I got my Nexus 5, I've notice that apps sometimes disappear from the launcher for no reason. This seems to correspond to that app being updated, although it doesn't always happen to every app on every update. I've seem some questions about icons disappearing due to moving them onto an SD card, but I don't have one of those so that's not it.

The apps are still installed and show up in `Settings > Apps` or in the alphabetized pages one gets by pressing the `:::` icon. Some of the apps this has happened to include Facebook, Android IRC, TransitTimes+, QuickPic, and Minecraft — but it's not just limited to those, and it doesn't seem to happen to those with every update.

I'm not using any special launcher or anything — just the stock one that comes with KitKat 4.4 on the Nexus 5. (Updated to 4.4.2)

What's going on and how can I fix it?

# Answer
> 2 votes
This is not a bug with the Nexus 5. It seems like the Google Experience Launcher (aka Google Now Launcher) seems to handle app shortcuts a little differently than other launchers do. The cause of this has to do with the way the developer is updating their app. I have seen this problems specifically with Franco Kernel Updater on my Nexus 5 with GEL/GNL, almost every update that comes out I have to add the icon back onto my launcher home screen.

I think I read somewhere that it is when the manifest file is changed... but don't quote me on that yet.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, launcher, app-icons
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# Question
Title: Rooting and run adbd service automatically
I try to use create root package that run adbd service automatically,so:

1. I download root package for gti9300 from autoroot.chainfire.eu
2. I extract package multiple times to get recovery.img and cache.img
3. Unpack it
4. So I opened and edited default.prop like this:

> ro.secure=0
>
> ro.debuggable=1
>
> persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
5. Pack recovery ...
6. Going mobile to download mode
7. Upload it with odin

It roots completely OK but it's not running adb service.

How can I root and run adb server at the same time? (I want avoid going to download mode one time)

# Answer
> -1 votes
use adbd insecure app then enable it (also at boot). give it root permissions using superuser pro v1.0 and reboot your phone. I did it to gain default shell as root on my phone samsung galaxy star duos.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, rooting, adb, root-access, odin
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# Question
Title: Not able to flash/factory reset Galaxy Nexus.; restores to one particular backup every reboot
My Galaxy Nexus will not factory reset. I tried to flash many images. I deleted the gallery contacts, but it restores to a restore point on each reboot.

Currently, it is having "yakju-jzo54k". I am getting an OTA update. After downloading and updating, it is going to recovery mode with red caution sign. Then, it reboots after sometime. Again, a restore point is restored (with my old pics and contacts).

I tried Wug's Nexus toolkit, flashing it with a rooted boot.img, and deleting many files. Still, the old backup was still restored.

It's became a big headache now. So, any help is appreciated.

# Answer
> 1 votes
It seems that either your recovery is broken, or the OTA update did not download correctly and the data is unable to be recovered. I would recommend starting anew, perhaps by installing a CyanogenMod ROM so that way you are running the latest Android (4.4.2). Head over to XDA and find the instructions for the type of gnex you have (GSM, Sprint, Verizon).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I would go the factory images route. Flash the factory images using fastboot. This will restore the proper file system structure and permissions, which appear to be the issue here. Then you can install whichever ROM you wish.

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, 4.1-jelly-bean, samsung-galaxy-nexus, rom-flashing, recovery-mode
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# Question
Title: What causes "could not be downloaded due to an error. (498)"
I purchased an app from Google Play and I uninstalled a while back. I wanted to get it installed again but when I try to install it I get the error message:

```
"Appname" could not be downloaded due to an error. (498)

```

What does that mean? And what can I do about it?

# Answer
Solutions (though not the reason behind) are explained e.g. on Appslova.com. Taking a look at them, those are more or less the "Generic Google Play Solutions":

## Method 1

* Go to *Settings→Apps*, Select “All” tab
* Find Google Play Store, open its entry, Clear Data and Cache
* Find Google Service Framework, do the same
* Now restart Google Play Store and try to download/update the app or games

## Method 2

* Open Google Play Store
* Go to *Settings→Accounts*, Choose Account or add new account
* Now try to download or install the app or game

## Method 3

* Go to *Settings→Accounts→Google*, remove your Gmail account
* From *Settings→Apps→All*: Force stop, Clear data and cache for Google Play Store, Google Service Framework and Download Manager (like in method 1)
* Again, go to *Settings→Accounts→Google*, Add your Gmail account
* Restart your android and then accept all the Google terms and setup Google settings
* Run Google Play Store and update or install your app.

---

Some more hints are to be found in Google's product "forum". Reasons here were e.g. **storage full:** Clean up, delete stuff, try again, worked.

Find a bunch more hints, all on the first result page to a Google search on "google-play error 498" :)
> 3 votes

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Tags: google-play-store
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# Question
Title: New, created contacts sync, but imported contacts do not, towards exchange
The phone is a sony xperia V with android 4.1.2.

I have some contacts from my old phones imported trough google, next to that is my business contacts who are all from our company exchange system. Creating a new contact under my exchange account works well, that contact will sync nicely and show up in outlook within a few short minutes, but the contacts that I've imported from my google account will not sync. I tried to "cheese it" by backing the contacts up on the SD card, and then import them back in under the exchange account, but they will still not sync. I've toasted all my knowledge as well as google for answers, but no dice. I've also attempted to see if a recreation of the exchange account would do anything, but no.

I do suspect that either there is something with the contacts, or there is something with the exchange client on the phone, but I have no clue how to test this properly. While I did try to set the scenario on my samsung galaxy SIII, the results came out the same. Newly added contacts sync, imported contacts do not.

So my pleas ask for a hero who can give me a final answer to this mysterious behavior, so that I can finally put this silly issue behind me...

**EDIT:** The contacts are listed as exchange contacts after import. All sync options are on, and I've even performed a forced sync to make sure that the phone had actually synced after the importing of the contacts. Imported contacts will still not sync towards the exchange server.

# Answer
Is Contact syncing enabled in Settings/(accounts)/Corporate/(your exchange account)?

View one of the contacts and go to menu/edit. At the very top, does it show that it is attached to the exchange account or the Google account? If it is the Google account, you need to make sure to select the exchange account when adding the contacts. If it does show the exchange account and syncing is enabled, edit your comment to reflect this for further support.
> 0 votes

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Tags: contacts, exchange
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title: How to change system fonts and Sounds

text:
# Question
Title: How to change system fonts and Sounds
How to change system fonts using `adb` and also system sounds using `adb`? I have sucessfully changed system sounds:

```
adb devices
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/media/audio/ui/Unlock.ogg
adb shell rm /system/media/audio/ui/Lock.ogg
cd %~dp0
adb push Lock.ogg     /system/media/audio/ui/
adb push Unlock.ogg  /system/media/audio/ui/
adb shell sync
pause

```

but Sound is not heard on camera click, lock and unlock of screen.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Try editing /system/build.prop and change default item to the files you just added. This should fix the no sound issue.

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Tags: applications, adb, android-emulator
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# Question
Title: Can an Android device  play ALAC and WAV files?
I have a music library in iTunes with all files being ALAC or WAV format. I currently play them on an old iPod that supports both files types.

I will be getting a new phone device (replacing Symbian) and am looking at either Android or an iPhone with the capability of also being a music player. I really prefer going to an Android device but need to confirm that I can play both types of files on the Android device and would also be able to sync with my iTunes library.

Can anyone confirm I can make this work?

I really prefer not to buy an iPhone which I know will work. From what I have read it looks like apps like Poweramp and doubletwist might do the job. I am a bit of an audiophile and want to keep the files in lossless. If I had it to do over again I would not have used iTunes but it is what it is now.

# Answer
> 2 votes
I use Poweramp as my player on an S3 and it works fine for AAC, AIFF, FLAC, and apple lossless, even for FLAC HD files from HDTracks. I simply use Android File Transfer to transfer music from my MAC to the S3. The only problem I fine is static in the music, if I use the EQ or The Tone controls. I am still trying to find an answer for that, but with those controls off, sound is fine.

# Answer
> 0 votes
This often is not a question of the device, but of the player and codecs used. I cannot tell from my own experience, as I do not use that many formats (mostly I play MP3), but on the Play Store you can find audio players advertising this. Examples include:

and more. Just do a simple Search for ALAC on the Play Store.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Where did you get your ALAC or WAV format,you transfer it to the iTunes library or just purchase them on iTunes store. If you bought it on iTunes store, it may have DRM protection which prevent you playing on other devices.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Best player ALAC/FLAC (today found):

**andless**

> This audio player can play lossless files (FLAC/APE/MPC/WV), or any files directly supported in Android. Now supports Apple lossless files (in M4A container) as well. CUE sheets and playlists are also supported

(description from project website)

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Tags: audio, 4.1-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Connecting Nexus 7 to external hard disk?
How can I connect a Nexus 7 (JB 4.2 rooted) to an external hard disk? I know I have to use a USB OTG cable, but what's the exact procedure to achieve this after connecting via OTG?

# Answer
> 3 votes
You need to:

1. Root your Nexus 7
2. Install StickMount
3. Use a file explorer to browse the files on your hard disk

# Answer
> 0 votes
If your Nexus 7 isn't rooted, Install Nexus Media Importer app and connect your Hard Disk using USB OTG cable. The app will take care after that.

The question does say that the device is rooted, but this answer can help visitors having unrooted Nexus 7.

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Tags: nexus-7, 4.2-jelly-bean, usb-host-mode
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# Question
Title: Change auto-brightness levels without rooting
On my Android 4.4 device, is there a way to change the auto-brightness values without rooting the device, e.g. by writing a tiny application?

# Answer
> 1 votes
It is perfectly possible or you can use one of existing solutions on Google Play (for example Lux)

EDIT: OFC it works with 4.4, using it myself.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Screen Filter changes brightness below what is possible using auto or manual settings. It works on Android 4.4. Great for bed time reading.

Correction - (and contrary to the down vote) it does let you set the Auto Brightness Level to a level below what it normally would be - without rooting. I just tested it.

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, screen-brightness
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# Question
Title: No Longer Receiving Message Notifications on Lock Screen
I have a SG3 recently updated to Jelly Bean 4.3. When the update ran, I received message previews on the lock screen, accessed them without trouble, and enjoyed the feature. In the last 24-36 hours, these previews have ceased, and I can no longer swipe to the lock screen where the message previews used to appear.

The preview setting is still checked, and I continue to receive notifications and previews in my status bar.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Android 4.3 has protection by default to disallow Lock Screen Widgets:

Firstly you need to go to `Settings > My Device > Lock Screen` as above and enable "Multiple Widgets"

You can change the SMS notifications in the SMS app \> Settings \> Notifications

As an alternative for anyone interested I would recommend Dash Clock lock screen Widget

This is a HIGHLY customisable Lock Screen Widget. You can have SMS/Missed Calls/Stardate (seriously)/Hangouts/Battery and lots more via extensions. You can customise the look and feel of the clock to be JellyBean, KitKat etc too!

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, notifications, lock-screens, 4.3-jelly-bean
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# Question
Title: Android browser red lines at the bottom and right side
When using chromium I get a red line at the bottom and right side (Not the square red frame set by strict mode), within the rendered web page when viewing some pages requiring WebGL. What does it mean? It usually doesn't appear right away when loading the site and takes a while but even after it appears, the WebGL apps seem to continue working properly.

An example of such a site is http://webglsamples.googlecode.com/hg/lots-o-images/index.html.

# Answer
I see your problem on Chrome for Android.

Looking at the stylesheet (CSS) of the page on Firefox browser for PC, I see that the background color of the page is red. I can't be sure with Chrome for Android, but it could be that there is a margin at the right and bottom side, and the application did not take up that space. That's why you see red.
> 2 votes

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Tags: browser
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# Question
Title: Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830M CyanogenMod 7.2: Google Play gives error 492 after factory reset
I have a Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830M from Telcel, Mexico running CyanogenMod 7.2. Per a previous thread I managed to install Google Play from the Google Apps package from the CyanogenMod Wiki for CM 7.2 by explicitly mounting /system from ClockworkMod (since I was wrongfully assuming it mounted automatically) and already added my account to the phone, but now I can't download anything from Google Play due to error 492. I already did a factory reset from ClockworkMod and it didn't work.

# Answer
This problem can be solved with the 492 Error fixer package from this thread here on XDA Developers. You just put it on the SD Card, reboot to ClockworkMod (which I'll assume you already know how to do), go to Install zip from sdcard, and install the fixer package.

Once you install it, you should be good to go.
> 0 votes

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Tags: google-play-store, cyanogenmod, samsung-galaxy-ace
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# Question
Title: Find a stolen Android device without sim card
I'm looking for an app that could help me find/take pictures & record sound/ erase my data / block device if I lose my cell.

I don't know if is it possible, but will be really useful if the app can work even if there is no sim inside the device/ switched off or have GPS/internet connection disabled.

Thanks in advance!

# Answer
Cerberus can be activated by both it's web service and via text message. If you're rooted, it can be integrated into the system apps and so survive a complete wipe. FYI, NO app will let you track your phone while it's turned off :)

It can also turn on the GPS remotely, has real time tracking using Google maps (looks like Google navigation in a web browser), take pics/record sound & video, sound an alarm, hide itself from the app drawer so thieves won't know it's there, remotely lock the phone with a code, wipe the system, display messages, download the last 10 texts and phone calls, and LOTS more.

Cerberus is $5, and worth every penny. It can be downloaded from Google Play, but the download section on the official site has Cerberus APKs that can be flashed and integrated directly into the ROM.
> 6 votes

# Answer
AndroidLost is my personal favorite. I don't know if it can turn the device on, but I know it works for everything else. My favorite feature is the pop-up message you can send that takes a picture with the front facing camera when they click OK. If you don't have access to your phone, install it via the market link and login on their site!
> 3 votes

# Answer
I couldn't find any anti-theft app that can be activated in any way besides sending a text message. What you can do, however, is installing one of these apps and immediately activating it before losing your phone. Having GPS continously activated may drain your battery more than you'd like to, though.

Of course, your phone can neither phone home nor be remote controlled unless it has some sort of internet connection. But Wifi should still work without a SIM card.

The most popular apps for this sort of thing seem to be Prey and Where's my Droid. The latter requires the paid pro version if you need remote wipe.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Google Latitude tracks your location — that would work until they wipe your phone, of course.
> 1 votes

# Answer
Assuming the phone hasn't been wiped , and is logged into your account, and has *some* form of network access, Android device manager can locate, wipe and lock your phone. With newer versions you need to enable location access. I tested location and ringing on a phone with wifi, but no functional sim card (I have an old cancelled one inside to keep it from complaining).

Without *any* way to communicate with a phone its tricky. Prey is pretty nice, has a proven track record (and a pretty impressive recoveries page) and can be activated over text. It will also activate itself on a *sim card change* or removal, and try to call back so it may be useful since the phone will *have* to be turned on eventually to get any use of it.

Nothing can track a switched off phone, short of magic.
> 1 votes

# Answer
You could try Android Device Manager, but your phones 3G must be online or it must be connected to WiFi
> 0 votes

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Tags: lost-phone
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title: Find where the wifi router is

text:
# Question
Title: Find where the wifi router is
I wish to get the best possible signal from unknown Wi-Fi routers (i.e. ones you don't own, say public hotspots) - that is, getting as close to them as possible. However, just moving \[let alone finding algorithms that optimize moves\] and checking if the bars go up or down seems too slow and inefficient for me: so, what can be done?

# Answer
> 5 votes
If you move and the signal gets stronger, that doesn't mean you moved closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot. Because of shadowing and reflections, the signal strength varies unpredictably from place to place. The signal your phone receives is almost never a direct, line-of-sight signal, unless both you and the hotspot are in a huge, empty field.

You'd have to measure almost every point in the room to find the very best signal: any kind of "warmer, colder" method isn't going to work at all.

Your best bet is just to tune it like a TV: try all the places you can put the phone down, and just see which one gives you the best signal. You don't need to go by the indicator on the notification bar, though: there are many apps that will tell you the received signal strength of all the Wi-Fi networks in the area. Wi-Fi Analyzer is one ad-supported example, and there are lots more.

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Tags: wi-fi, optimization
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# Question
Title: Change native Android SIP dialing settings
My SIP Trunk (hooio) has a specific dialing plan:

```
[Country Code][Phone Number incl. Area Code]

```

However, all mobile carriers have a different dialing plan:

```
[Local Phone Number]   OR
+[Country Code][Phone Number incl Area Code]

```

*The main difference here is the 'plus' character.*

All my phonebook entries are geared to work with the `+[country][number] plan`. But when I dial these using the native SIP client, I get errors - since the trunk does not like the plus (should this not be a standard?).

I'd really like to keep using this trunk, and they apparently can't or won't change their dialing plan. The only alternative is to have duplicate phonebooks for mobile vs internet calls - and I don't like my provider enough to waste time on this :(

Is there any way to configure rules for dialing with the native client, like removing the plus before dialing?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I suppose "Prefixer" (written by "253°Below") or another app "PreFixer" can make the job of cutting the "+" symbols from the numbers' beginnings. However you will need to switch the Prefixer off to make the regular GSM calls. Else you can let the Prefixer do a smarter job by cutting pluses only from the numbers which look like "+123....." transforming them into "123.....".

Also there is an application which automatically transforms all the local(short) numbers in the address book into one standard by adding country codes and area codes. Its name is "Contacts Clean-up". It might do a portion of the required job, too.

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Tags: automation, sip
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# Question
Title: Disable Carrier Phone Number for Google Voice Number
This seems similar to this question, but that one doesn't have a clear answer, and this is a bit different.

Is there a way in Android to block *all* incoming calls that target the carrier number, but still receive calls that target the Google Voice number?

*General problem I'm trying to solve:* I use Google Voice and all valid callers have that number. The carrier-issued number was previously used by at least two people who are being sought by many debt collectors, and has started to get a large number of calls from scammers. I have no reason to *ever* receive a call at this number.

I currently use on{x} to manage various functions on my phone, but as far as I can tell, it does not offer a way to detect which of my phone numbers was called, only the number of the caller. I'm not sure if another management app (e.g. tasker or locale) would be more helpful, since I don't own either.

I've been blocking numbers as they come up using AVG Anti-Virus, but since what I really want is a white-list for callers (those who know my Google Voice number) rather than a black-list it isn't really doing the trick for me.

# Answer
> 1 votes
Since Google Voice just comes in as a normal carrier call, there is no simple way to separate those calls. It doesn't pass any identifying information that the phone could use to identify it is a Google Voice call versus a carrier call.

You can, however, change your Google Voice settings (on the website, not the app) so that it always shows your Google Voice number as the caller ID on incoming calls. This means you could just whitelist your Google Voice number and block everything else. Then you will receive only GV calls, but you will lose the ability to see who is calling since all calls coming to GV will just display as your GV number. You could then use the call screening features of GV to identify unknown callers.

It really isn't an elegant solution and the loss of caller ID is a big inconvenience, but if you absolutely have to do this, it is about your only option.

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Tags: calls, automation, privacy, google-voice, call-screening
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# Question
Title: how to turn on the vibratiton when moving icons?
I just got my replacement Samsung Galaxy 3 phone, and every time I moved my icons around my phone would slightly vibrate but now after I made some changes to the settings I lost that feature. It's been driving me crazy trying to get it back.please help!

I've gone to the sound settings and turned the haptic feature on and off and still no changes to my phone.

# Answer
Have you checked the settings for the launcher? Many launchers have this option in their settings menu. Go to your home screen, press menu and choose Settings. Look there for a vibrate or haptic feedback option.
> 1 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3
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title: Multiple Locations in Google Now

text:
# Question
Title: Multiple Locations in Google Now
With Google Now, more specifically, the "time to home" card, is there a way that you can add more locations than Work and Home?

I found it set home by itself, and then later I stumbled upon how to set up a "work" location which I called school at the time. Now I would like to have a school location, a work location, my home location, and maybe even others if it is possible. Can this be done manually, or is it only automatic once Google Now suspects that I keep going to the same location several times?

# Answer
> 4 votes
I have found that if I search for an address (or other location), not too long after that I get a card with driving directions to that location. If I tap the card, I'm asked if I "care about travel time to this location". Usually I say no, but if I say yes I'll have a new card that gives me the travel time to that location, just like for work or home.

In case you're wondering, the place to edit your work or home is `Settings | My stuff | Places...`. only home and work are available for me, but maybe they'll add some more custom locations in the future.

# Answer
> 0 votes
In Google Maps, you can save locations as favorites. They will eventually show up.

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Tags: 4.2-jelly-bean, google-now
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title: Get back cards in google now

text:
# Question
Title: Get back cards in google now
I turned off navigation suggestions in google now by mistake. I hit never show this card again. I was driving, honest mistake :P Now is there any way to get them back? I have tried anything I can think of. Does anyone know how to do this?

# Answer
> 3 votes
Magic wand at the bottom of Google Now should do it (that is if you turned them off). If you just flicked the tile away they will be back so don't worry. If not just go into the magic wand menu and set the way you "get around" to another mode of transportation, then change it back to driving.

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Tags: google-now, maps, google
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# Question
Title: How would I reduce the number of clicks required to answer this LG phone handsfree in the car?
**The specs:**
I have the phone LG Optimus G pro in a (DIY) car mount, there is no docking.
The NFC Tag system is not operational (case changes).
Magnet docking is not an option because of compass (navigation sensor).
There is no at&t drive mode app running (does not help).

**The Operation in the Car:**
An offline navigation app is running. Music is playing 50% of the time.
The music properly cuts down when a call arrives (great).

**The Event:**
A phone call comes in, the phone popup covers the navigation screen, the call needs to be answered or rejected 1 click, or rejected with a SMS 2 clicks. The phone needs to be put into speakerphone mode 1 click. This method is not safe or simple for the drivers.

**The Need:**
The car is being driven, be that navigating a parking lot at 0 MPH or driving 70 the driver should be able to:
A) answer or reject the call easily
B) The speakerphone should already Be on

For the purpose of this question, **Finding an app in the store does not help**, unless you have tested it for months driving. I have done a lot of useless store research.

**Method to use:**
I need to know from experts who actually do this regularly How these methods stack up for the safest, most practical and least fallible for reducing the number of clicks?

1. **Proximity**, would proximity sensing be a reliable way of answering by putting a hand up to the general area of the proximity sensor without taking your eyes off the road? The possiblity to ignore (do nothing) and have the call eventually go to voicemail with zero interaction. Please explain why?
2. **Voice**, would talking to the phone in short phrases, knowing the bugs that can exist with speech methods , be a reliable and safe way to answer, would something with that complexity work every time? Please explain why?
3. **External power condition**, Is it reliable to have a program use the condition of the external power plugged to set the speakerphone? (obviously this has a lot to do with the phone which is being stubborn).

**It is a start:**
The extended goal would be to also place calls while on the road, but one thing at a time.
**No rooting**
There will not be any rooting or ROM changes in the phone, these things are not an option at this time.

# Answer
Time for the "standard-reply": . I will not go so far as to give you a complete "profile" (as I don't use that exact combination), but at least a raw idea (as for general info on what *Tasker* is, please see its tag-wiki).

* *Tasker* understands the required triggers, so you can use a combination of e.g.
    + power connected
    + proximity sensor
    + bluetooth connected
    + voice-control
    + call state (e.g. "incoming call" or even SMS)
* *Tasker* can deal with the necessary actions, and for many more things there are additional plug-ins available. It supports e.g. (without plugins)
    + call divert (even restricted to certain numbers)
    + enable car mode
    + load or kill an app
    + volume control
    + popup task (e.g. with 3 buttons: accept, reject, message)
    + send SMS

Much more is possible. So you could setup your very special and personalized solution – not only for car-mode, but for many other situations. And while root would give you additional possibilities, it's not required for the described purpose (as far as I can tell).
> 1 votes

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Tags: lg, hands-free
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# Question
Title: How does Android determine if it has an Internet connection?
My Nexus 10 (Android 4.4.2, unrooted) is not playing nice with my wireless network. Although it can connect and I don't have any problems browsing the web, for some reason Android thinks that it doesn't have an internet connection. As a result, the wifi icon in my Quick Settings is dimmed to orange, and, more importantly, apps seem to be unable to check for updates in the background (e.g. I have no problems opening Gmail and manually checking for mail, but Gmail won't give me notifications while running in the background until I'm on a different network).

This issue usually only happens on one particular wireless AP in my house, so I believe the problem lies with that AP rather than with Android itself. But I don't know how Android determines whether or not it has an internet connection, so I can't do much to try to solve the problem. I've heard that Android checks with Google services to test for internet connectivity, but given that I'm not having trouble using Google services otherwise, I don't know what the problem could be (well, the YouTube app seems to take an unusually long time to load video metadata, but that might not be related).

So, *exactly* what does Android do to determine whether it has internet or not? What might be causing that check to fail while not affecting anything else? Thanks!

# Answer
When the data indicator is orange (on Kit kat ; grey on older versions), this means that the device is unable to receive a response from GCM (Google Cloud Messaging, the framework that handles push notifications). This traffic is sent through ports 5228, 5229, and 5230. If the AP is blocking or interfering with traffic on those ports, push notifications won't work and the data indicator will be orange. Manual refreshes and other Internet traffic will still work fine if the ports used for those transmissions (80, 443, etc.) are not blocked.
> 7 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, networking, 4.4-kitkat, internet, samsung-nexus-10
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# Question
Title: Floating browser window that can be minimized?
My problem: I need to have an open web page floating on top of my Kindle app which can be minimized to the screen and not on the status bar as that covers the book. What I need is an open resizeable window with transparency settings so I can read and research at the same time. How do I go about solving this?

# Answer
Boat Browser has a floating tab feature that can minimize to the notification bar (pulldown menu). You can also resize this window. It's the closest I can recommend.

<sup>*Boat Browser* (click for larger image)</sup>
> 1 votes

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Tags: browser
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# Question
Title: Is there a way to turn an app into a floating one?
I want to search a specific installed dictionary app which is on my device while I'm reading a book in the Kindle app. Is there a way to turn an app into a floating app? Anything even close to this idea even exists?

Note: I'm aware of pre-made floating dictionaries but I'm looking to use the one I have.

OS: 4.1 S3

# Answer
Kindle has a built-in dictionary that you can download. When you highlight a word, it shows the meaning to you. Is that not good enough?

Screenshot (click for larger variant)
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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s-3, kindle-for-android
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# Question
Title: Why is my lock screen scrambled sometimes?
Occasionally my phone (specs below) will awake to the dots on the lock screen being all the way up in the corner. I can't unlock it because the other 6 dots are cut off and turning the phone or sleep/awaking it doesn't change the layout. My only option, annoyingly, is to restart.

Here's an image of it doing it this morning:

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The white chunk is an ICE number I've hidden. How do I stop this?

My phone is:

* A Samsung Galaxy S2X SGH-T989D on Koodo
* Running Android version 4.0.4
* Kernel Version 3.0.8-perf-T989DTLLG2-CL836160 se.infra@SEP-89#1 SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 13 23:39:44 KST 2012
* Build Number IMM76D.TLLG2
* Using a stock lock screen

Thanks for any assistance.

# Answer
After enough frustration with this issue I actually moved to a custom ROM. This mainly happens due to rotation as mentioned by Colin

I used to face this issue when I had the phone in landscape mode, in an app and then locked the phone! When it came back on there was major juggling and it used to end up this way!

Software Fix:

1. Pray that samsung fixes it! or
2. Get a custom rom!

Temporary fix: 1) Dont lock your phone without exiting an app in landscape mode

Sorry but this was what I used to do, given S2 is a pretty old phone I highly doubt an official fix for it.
> 1 votes

# Answer
My best guess would be an issue that is causing part of the render process of slide lock to take place in landscape mode. I have no idea why that would happen although I have had some strange screen rotation issues with my nexus 7 and a factory reset did indeed fix it.

But since you don't want to turn to that here are some suggestions:

-Try locking rotation on your phone (unlocking when needed)

-Switch your lock screen to PIN or password (there error could be isolated to the slide password).

-Upgrade to a new version of android using kies (it should be available)

Let me know if any of those work out
> 2 votes

# Answer
Factory reset is the only solution. At the very least it will exclude software issues.
> -3 votes

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Tags: 4.0-ice-cream-sandwich, lock-screens, samsung
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title: Odin Flashable Backup

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# Question
Title: Odin Flashable Backup
Ok. So, lucky me, I just got a galaxy s4. Unfortunately it's the AT&T version, already updated to MK2.

It is rooted, and I've gone through and removed all the bloatware apps through Titanium backup.

My question is, now that I've got this basic stock system, how can I make a Odin flashable tar out of it? I mean a complete one... bootloader, system, phone, etc...

# Answer
Unfortunately since you got it with mk2 you can't just install cwm or twrp. You can make a stock nandroid recovery backup. If you want to be able to flash roms in the future though, your going to need to look into the thread on XDA for your phone named Safestrap. I know they were working on getting it working on 4.3 but I'm not certain. It was originally made for anyone who took the mf3 firmware ota update which locked down the firmware and patched the loki exploit. I'm still using the old mdl bootloader so I haven't checked the status of Safestrap recently.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I don't know if you can get an Odin-flashable one, but you can do it with ClockWorkMod Recovery and then restore it with it.

You will have to install CWM recovery first if you don't have it already and then just make a backup which can be downloaded on the PC.
> 0 votes

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Tags: 4.3-jelly-bean, samsung-galaxy-s-4
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# Question
Title: How to know if my tablet is compatible to a later Android version?
I have a Pandigital Star tablet with Android 2.2.

But now Pandigital have closed their business. I would like to Upgrade to atleast Android 2.3 myself.

1. Can I do it?
2. Should I do it? Will it make my system slow?
3. How to do it?

# Answer
> 1 votes
1. Can you do it ? Yes you can, how hard or time consuming is it going to be? A lot of time for sure.
2. Sure you can go ahead! Many people run custom roms or build their own roms from AOSP on their android devices.
3. You can either search for compatiable custom roms for your device else go pull a branch of AOSP and build on it!

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Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, 2.2-froyo
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title: Sony Xperia P bricked!

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# Question
Title: Sony Xperia P bricked!
I was trying to root my phone. But unfortunately my phone is bricked. I tried to switch on but failed. Even the notification light is not coming. When I connect it with PC using fast boot mood my PC says to me **USB device not recognized**.

Details on what I did:

* I have downloaded this file from Mediafire
* I've unzipped it and there was an `.elf` file
* Copied that `.elf` file in a folder that I've downloaded from this link
* Copied SuperUser from here to the device's internal storage
* switched off my phone and started the cmd there
* Then executed `fastboot flash boot keiran-recovery-st25.elf`

That brought up my issue then.

# Answer
Just followed step 3 from this link. This helps to recover my Xperia P.

> **How to install the newest Android 4.1.2 for Sony XPERIA P LT22i**
>
> 1. First of all, check your firmware version (if you already have the newest one, you do not need this tutorial)
> 2. Download and install latest Flashtool from Google Drive, Ulozto or Mega
> 3. Download also latest Android 4.1.2 (mirror) for Sony XPERIA P LT22i
> 4. Paste the `.ftf` file downloaded in step 3 to folder `/Firmware` included in the XPERIA Flashtool
> 5. Open the XPERIA Flashtool, click on flash and choose downloaded firmware, then click OK.
>
> Important - if you do not want to delete any data of your phone, just uncheck flashing `userdata.sin` file. All data will remain in your phone, but sometimes it can cause additional troubles. So it is better (and I recommend that) to do the backup of your personal data, than proceed with clean instalation and then restore your personal data.
> 6. Turn off your phone and when Flashtool shows pop up window, connect phone to PC with holding volume down button
> 7. After few minutes all is done and your phone gets the new firmware

(Demonstration video can be seen inside the link)
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Tags: unbricking, sony-xperia-p
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title: How to Increase RAM in my karbonn s2

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# Question
Title: How to Increase RAM in my karbonn s2
my karbonn s2 has 512 MB RAM but it is always shows 85 % full I have installed RAM cleaner app but not happy with it. sometimes my phone hang down. what can be done to increase the memory (RAM) ?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I am guessing you are not considering adding more physical RAM to your phone, because it is not possibly at least not safely!

1. You could try and remove applications you dont use, many of them have background services running.
2. Disable live wallpapers if any!
3. Root your phone and remove all bloatware.

Install a light launcher on your phone and see how that works out!

Link for rooting instructions : Root

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Tags: ram, karbonn-smart-tab-7
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title: Hiding images from android gallery

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# Question
Title: Hiding images from android gallery
I dont want to install any 3rd party apps for hiding there images stored on device . How can I hide my images from the gallery app without installing any other app like Hide it Pro or Gallery lock? I use a low-end device and these apps use up my memory which would have otherwise been used for different apps.

# Answer
You can use the 'nomedia' file generally stored in whatsapp directory at **Whatsapp/Profile Pictures**. If you dont have whatsapp installed, you will have to create a blank document and simply rename it to `.nomedia` this is simply an extension like `.txt`. Make sure that the name is only `.nomedia` and nothing else. The leading dot is important, too!
> 0 votes

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Tags: gallery, images
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