# Question
Title: Issuing adb shell commands with arguments
So I can issue a shell command on my GalaxyS5 device using this:

```
$ adb shell run-as com.steenriver.littlecrane 'sh -c pwd'
/data/data/com.steenriver.littlecrane
$ adb shell run-as com.steenriver.littlecrane 'sh -c ls'
cache
files
lib

```

So far so good.

Now, if I want to supply an argument to the command, the shell will not see it:

```
$ adb shell run-as com.steenriver.littlecrane 'sh -c ls files'
cache
files
lib

```

I also tried starting a shell outright, and then type in commands in the terminal, but doing that just makes adb hang completely, and output nothing.

```
$ adb shell run-as com.steenriver.littlecrane
u0_a197@kwifi:/data/data/com.steenriver.littlecrane $ ls
<hangs>

```

How can I give an adb shell command with arguments?

# Answer
> 1 votes
"-c" switch of sh command requires (and uses) a single argument which is the full shell command as a string.

This should do the trick:

```
adb shell run-as com.steenriver.littlecrane 'sh -c "ls files"'

```

In the original example, "files" is interpreted as an extra argument of the "sh" command (simply discarded when using the "-c" switch) , not of the "ls" command.

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Tags: adb, shell
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# Question
Title: how to remove my synchronised data from my gmail account
I want to remove all data in my Mail Account. I want to delete all contact, image ,whatup-data and any all think which is synchronized in my account. how to remove all information of my Email account any Help please.

# Answer
> 2 votes
1. Go to the **SETTINGS** menu and select the **APPS** option.
2. Select the app from which you want all the data to be removed.
3. Select the **CLEAR DATA** option. This will take a few seconds and all the user data from the app will be deleted.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Open your Email account and In top of left and below of Google Click in Gmail and select contact. then show all contact add your account. In there you remove all synchronized contact.

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Tags: applications, gmail, google-account
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# Question
Title: How do I find out if dnsmasq is running?
I have dnsmasq available on my Android (stock ROM 4.4.2 Note2) and would like to know how I can tell if it's running and what settings its currently using?

# Answer
> 1 votes
If you're rooted, go to `/system/bin/` and find `dnsmasq` if it's in there. Alternatively, you can also check `/xbin` (but, that's unlikely to be there).

If you managed to find one in either path - you now use a terminal emulator and type `su` first and enter, then type `dnsmasq -d` to see if the process will be invoked properly. It should also run with its default settings depending on how it was compiled.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I can't tell you exactly for the settings, but here's an approach that basically should work for any app:

## What you will need

Either a app, or an connection to the device. Be able to work with the .

Alternatively, for parts of the tasks there are apps available to monitor system resources.

## What to do

At the shell prompt, you can check for active processes using the `ps` command. You can filter the output using `grep`. Assuming you know the package name (you can find it in the app's Playstore URL, right after the `id=`), and let's say it's `com.foobar`:

```
ps | grep "com.foobar"

```

would either show all processes of the `com.foobar` app – or nothing (if it's not running).

As for the settings, that's not that easy to determine. Depending on the app, these are either stored in a database, in the apps "shared preferences", or in both – all those stored below `/data/data/com.foobar` in our example case, which only root or the app itself has access to.

So if the device is rooted, you could try to directly access the corresponding files in `/data/data/com.foobar/database/*` and `/data/data/com.foobar/shared_prefs/*`, and investigate the files – using SQLite3 (or one of its GUIs) for the database files, and some XML viewer for the shared preferences.

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Tags: dns
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# Question
Title: (Galaxy Note 1) Can I use custom ROMs and Recoverys made for the GT-N7000 on a GT-N7000B?
The GT-N7000B is the Samsung Galaxy Note 1 sold in Thailand and Australia.

Wikipedia: Note 1 Variants

I am wondering, if I can use custom Recoverys and ROMs like Cyanogenmod made for the International GT-N7000 on the GT-N7000B. Specfically I am interested in this one.

# Answer
> 0 votes
It worked for the Nightowl ROM. Now the device just identifies as a GT-N7000. I reporter this to the developer and he added the info to the OP.

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-note
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title: "unfortunately adobe air has stopped"

text:
# Question
Title: "unfortunately adobe air has stopped"
I decided to hard reset my huawei y511 due to some personal reason. Now, since then everytime i log in to google at midst of my browsing it pops up "unfortunately air has stopped" and it goes over and over. Please help me how to resolve this? thanks a lot

# Answer
> 0 votes
Make sure all your applications including Adobe Air is up to date, if they are uninstall and reinstall Adobe Air.

Additionally make sure you phone's RAM and CPU usage isn't too high. You can check this by going into `settings > application`, and the `running` tab.

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Tags: adobe-air
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# Question
Title: Galaxy S5 after System Update is asking for SIM Network Unlock PIN
I recently purchased a Galaxy S5 on http://amazon.co.uk. This was a well deserved upgrade from a galaxy S2.

When I got the phone I powered it on with my Vodafone Spain SIM card and it worked perfectly. The day after I realized that there was a system update and I ran it. As soon as the update ended the phone asked for "SIM Network Unlock PIN"

Is there any way to revert this update? is reverting the best option?

Can I unlock the phone without buying an unlock code?

I found this site http://unlockcode4u.com recommended by a friend and they seem capable of unlocking the phone, but I just expended £250 for the phone and the code is really out of my budget.

Please help.

# Answer
> 0 votes
My suggestion would be to talk to your network provider and ask them why are you seeing the above mentioned error message only after updating the firmware. Ideally it should not happen as you have bought an unlocked phone.

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Tags: updates, sim-unlocking
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# Question
Title: Where does Android store offline contacts and email account details?
Basically, I want to set up a home-rolled sync for these, but I have no idea where they live by default on a CyanogenMod without GApps. Could someone please help me out?

# Answer
> 1 votes
The email accounts are saved in the the file `accounts.db` under `/data/system/users/<userId>/`. If you're the primary user, then the `userId` should be `0`.

You can also consider taking the accounts' backup using Titanium Backup.

Offline contacts are handled by **Contacts Storage** (`com.android.providers.contacts`) app and the contacts are stored in its data directory under the file `contacts2.db`. Your profile details are stored in the file `profile.db`. Both files are at the location `/data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/`. I recommend backing up both.

You can consider Titanium Backup again if you want to backup **Contacts Storage** app or simply the contacts which it allows you to export using its menu. Although the **Contacts** app allows exporting natively all the contacts into a VCF file.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, contacts, sync, email, stock-email-app
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# Question
Title: Clear popup/push notification of an app without getting it removed from Notification drawer
*I'm currently using an LG G3 with Lollipop 5.0.1.*

The problem I'm having is that when I'm using an app (or just doing something general on my phone) and I receive a text or similar notification a pop-up shows up on my screen explaining what the notification is. For example, the first sentence of a text, or a snippet of a Facebook post. I know this is normal but the issue is that if I'm currently doing something important and I want to clear the pop-up, if I swipe right (or press the "X") to dismiss the notification it clears it entirely i.e. from the Notification drawer too.

See the example of a situation where this happens, in order to clear up any confusion with my issue:

I'm sending an important email to a coworker when my friend texts me. I don't want to read my friend's text right now but the pop-up still blocks a portion of the screen. In such a situation my options are:

1. Wait about 5 seconds for the pop-up to disappear.
2. Clear the pop-up so I can resume emailing my coworker (preferred because it allows me to resume typing the email immediately).

The problem with option 2 is that if I clear the pop-up notification all other indications that I received a text are also cleared (*meaning the top bar notification & the little red "1" on the messaging app*). So if I happened to send a really long email to my coworker, there's a chance I'll completely forget to respond to my friend once I'm done.

So, **is there a way to clear a pop-up notification without clearing all other signs of the notification?**

# Answer
> 3 votes
Unfortunately, in Android 5.0.1 any action done to the notification that isn't opening it will dismiss it. If you can, upgrade to 5.1. In this version, swiping up on the notification will hide it but keep it in the notification panel.

# Answer
> 3 votes
In case, you'd like to globally disable the popup-cum-push notifications, you can consider the following method. This will only disable the popup ones, but notifications will continue to show up in Notification drawer, as usual.

Setup in PC, connect the device with USB debugging enabled, launch a shell on PC and enter:

```
adb shell settings put global heads_up_notifications_enabled 0

```

Done! Method is tested on COS12 (Android 5.0.2) running WhatsApp.

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Tags: applications, 5.0-lollipop, push-notifications
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# Question
Title: Add a new laguage (Bengali) in my Huawei Honor 3C phone not having this language
How to add a new language "Bengali of India" in my Huawei Honor 3C phone not having this language.

I have checked SETTINGS -\> Language / Input and my language is not listed here.

I saw Samsung Phones has Bengali Language in Languages List as I have Samsung Tab311.

So how to add this new language in my honor 3C Android Phone 4.2.2 JellyBeans

# Answer
> 1 votes
Bengali is only available as a system language starting with Android 5.0.0 Lollipop. So you can't add it as a system language ( I don't know about options with root). However, you can configure Bengali input using a custom keyboard option such as Google Keyboard or Swiftkey Keyboard. These have a "Languages" option for adding languages.

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Tags: languages
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# Question
Title: How to avoid system update for Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
My Galaxy Note 4 automatically downloaded the new system update and reminds way too often to install it. I don't want to. How could I avoid it without rooting the phone since I do not want to lose my warranty? Or am I absolutely forced to update?

My hypothesis was that maybe, if I do the factory data reset, it will delete the system update install-file (which should be located in the cache folder, I think).

And after that, if I get rid of the file (by factory data reset or otherwise), is there any way I could block my phone from downloading it again?

Thank you!

# Answer
> 1 votes
There are many ways to disable OTA's, all depending on your particular device and AOS version etc. However, most ways require you to be root. Then the most easy way is to use the package managers built-in *block* function, which blocks packages. Use it like: `pm block <package name>`. E.g. `pm block com.sec.android.fotaclient`, would block the *FotaClient.apk*. Often there are various scripts available, that runs through a list of these packages, specific to your device. Or you can also use great apps like *App Quarantine, Titanium Backup* or by using some Windows tool like Debloater. You can also edit the file extension of the OTA certificate to prevent installs. (Sorry, forgot the exact path and file name.)

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Tags: ota-update, samsung-galaxy-note-4
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title: Unable to reset proxy settings

text:
# Question
Title: Unable to reset proxy settings
After watching a video only available in a certain country using a proxy, I wanted to revert back to my regular connection. I went and removed it in my settings (Screenshot showing No proxy).

But the thing is that the phone is still using the proxy. So, I downloaded an app for proxy change (Name: "Proxy Settings")

Then, I noticed that the proxy is still there. I delete it, press ok. Still nothing changed. I reopen the app, and the proxy is back!!!

I can't figure out how to have NO proxy!!!!

Thanks.

NB: LG G3, not rooted, Android 5.0.

# Answer
The first thing you want to do after clearing all Proxy configuration settings from your phone is reboot your device. Also, if you're connected to a specific WiFi network, press and hold the network name and "Forget Network." Re-configure your WiFi settings with its regular password and it will clear Proxy settings.
> 0 votes

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Tags: wi-fi, 5.0-lollipop, proxy
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# Question
Title: How To Sync Data From Specific App(s) Across Multiple Devices
*I know some are going to skip over reading this and just think this is regular Android syncing, I can assure you this isn't the same. I'm **not** talking about sytem, email, social media, or calender apps. Most normal user apps don't sync data between devices. I'm **not** developing anything, so this question is posted from the viewpoint of an end user.*

***What I am trying to figure out***

How to sync data from a specific app to all my devices on my home network, without manually entering the data?

(**For Reference** one of the apps I want to sync data from is ShowBox. There are others, but I would be able to duplicate the solution provided)

**Steps I have taken so far is to**

* *contact developer(s)*/no luck
* *write a script*/no luck
* *get an app*/no luck
* *researched*/no luck

The answer I'm looking for will be basically non-device specific, but for sticklers at least for Android 4.1 and up. If the answer includes an app or other method, please include details with step-by-step instructions. **EDIT** Please don't include steps or apps that involve user interaction everytime, because I could manually transfer the data myself just as easy. One last request, it must be done locally. Not online, but do on home network.

**EDITED PER REQUEST** In the reference (example) app above, the data I wish to sync would be watched videos and favorites. User data. Like stated above there are other apps I would also use the same solution/steps on. Also if there is a way to automate the syncing.

# Answer
Now you're a bit vague when you say data but if I know what you're talking about then I would consider an app called **OneNote** by Microsoft.

1. You need to have a Microsoft account. Go to Outlook and sign up for an email there. You don't have to use that email. It just links all the Microsoft apps together.
2. Once you have created the email, download OneNote, both on your computer and all your other devices. Sign in with the email that you have created.

It will give you plenty of features in which you can sync all your information that you need across all of your devices. For example, I have it on my phone and when I take a picture it is uploaded to OneNote and I can automatically see it on my computer.

It will also sync all sorts of information and data that you need such as important documents like word Excel and PowerPoint and even video.

There are also a few other apps that can do the same thing.
> 2 votes

# Answer
You're a bit vague. But I think you are talking about application back-end datas. This is possible. You may want to use an app like Helium and Dallas Thomas explains how to use it in this article: http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/back-up-your-android-apps-their-data-without-root-0158767/

In Helium you just select the app data you want, find the apps and choose cloud backup.
> -1 votes

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Tags: sync, networking, data-transfer, multiple-devices, app-data
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# Question
Title: Does camera clarity vary with to the app?
I own an old HTC Wildfire A333. I recently switched it back to the HTC Sense ROM and I saw that the quality of pictures taken with the default HTC camera app seem better. Not slightly. Quite a considerable amount actually.

I know that picture clarity is related to the camera hardware. I switched back to CM9 again and when I turned the camera app on, I could see the clarity was bad (without taking pictures, just through the app interface. I did take pictures though and the quality was bad. The settings were all accounted for).

Even when I used another camera app the quality was pretty bad. Sadly, I couldn't flash the HTC camera on the CM mod to see if that's what makes the difference.

Does software affect the picture quality? If so, how?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Yes, software tweaks have a massive effect on image quality, and the htc sense version was optimised for you sensor, whereas the cm app wasn't, this is the difference between a well optimised app written to play to the strengths of a specific platform, and a general app written to give a moderately good experience on average. This same thing can be applied to cm more generally, with apps that use specific hardware (e.g. dialer) often having a worse experience compared to stock.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Yes they do. Software configurations play a huge role in how the camera will function and display. Anything to work properly has to be optimized for your system's requirements to display well.

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Tags: cyanogenmod, camera, htc-sense, htc-wildfire
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# Question
Title: What is "Cell signal with small house and 2 blinking bars" system icon?
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S5. There is an icon which looks like a house with 2 waves in the notification bar, in between (and slightly above) the 4G and mobile signal strength icons.

Here's the screenshot
Click to enlarge

I only saw it once and never again. I was reading text messages.

# Answer
The small house icon is an indicator that you're connected to a *Verizon Network Extender*.

Click to enlarge source:androidcentral

> They are primarily used for people that want to have Verizon Wireless service in their house, but there is no or very little network coverage in their area. They purchase the Network Extenders that hook up to their broadband connection and provide coverage for them. Someone in around you might have one of these extenders.
> Source

Dialing #48 will give you a recording telling you if you're connected to a Network Extender.

Here's a picture of Network Extender

Click to enlarge
> 5 votes

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Tags: samsung-galaxy-s, notification-icons
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# Question
Title: How to put all your photos on Android to Google Drive?
I want an automatic solution for every picture I take to go to Google Drive once I have a WiFi connection. Once it's synced to Google Drive, I'll just copy it to my other drive. On iPhone, every photo I took go to iCloud automatically.

Is there any way to do that?

# Answer
I used Google Photos now. That seems to be the solution I want.
> -1 votes

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Tags: sync, photos, google-drive
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title: Swype dictionary keeps getting deleted

text:
# Question
Title: Swype dictionary keeps getting deleted
Every few weeks, when I go to type something, I find that the Swype dictionary has been deleted (or at least can't be accessed) for no apparent reason. This kills the 2 benefits of Swype: typing without lifting your finger, and predictive word completion (and correction). Without these 2 features, Swype becomes much harder to use, and I find I'm better off with the standard keyboard.

So the question is, why is this happening, and is it possible to fix without re-installing Swype? (I've been able to fix this in the past by re-installing Swype, but that's a pain in the butt.)

# Answer
So I was facing the same issue as well, and after getting no help from internet and forums, I contacted swype, here is the reply I received from them. I have not tried it yet, but I expect it to work.

*

> This is, unfortunately, a known issue with the beta on some devices; it is particularly prevalent on the HTC Incredible, and occurs specifically after a reboot of the device (though it can, in rare occasions, occur at other times). The issue is related to a feature of some phones known as “fastboot” which is designed to bring the system into a usable state faster by delaying the start of some system functions until after the system has been made ready for user interaction. In our case, the ESN variable (a hardware identifier tied to the telephony radio) is not loaded into memory until after Swype has already started loading. This value is needed to verify Swype’s license, and so Swype’s licensing mechanism fails.
> The workaround for this issue is to switch the input method off of Swype, type a few characters with another keyboard, then switch back to Swype. This will trigger Swype to reload the license. To do this, simply long-press on any text input box, choose “Input Method”, and select an alternative keyboard. Type a few characters then use the same procedure to switch back to Swype. I hope this helps relieve the frustration of having to reinstall Swype all the time. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s much better than reinstalling

*
> 6 votes

# Answer
Are you rooted? If so, you might try using an app like Titanium Backup to take a snapshot of a good install with dictionary, and restoring that whenever the problem resurfaces.

Unfortunately, I don't have any direct solution to the problem - haven't encountered that.
> 2 votes

# Answer
I'm not sure, but I think that when the SD card is mounted by a computer through USB the phone can't access it. I'd hazard a guess that you used the keyboard while you were plugged into the USB and swype couldn't get at it's dictionary so it started a new one which was saved to SD once USB was unplugged.

That could be worth an experiment.
> 2 votes

# Answer
Are you using any memory management programs? Any app2sd, battery savers, task killers, etc. -- basically anything that might cause an irregularity? If so, I suggest turning them all of for a few weeks, see if that makes any difference.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I'm using an older version of Swype, 1.3.x., which came pre-installed on my *Samsung Galaxy S2.* Now running JellyBean, I was facing the same problem. This is how I managed to fix it:

1. I force-stopped the app
2. then cleared all data through android application manager
3. then disabled the app.
4. Then I enabled the stock keyboard for a bit and then tried re-enabling the app and choosing it as the input mode.

I had to go through the registration again, but my dictionary sure came back ! Try it!
> 0 votes

# Answer
I have a HTC one M7. It decided to reboot after getting confused on how much battery power it had. Now the personised Swype dictionary is gone. I tried Swype's workaround listed above, but no success. There is no footprint of my old dictionary. However I have found that it's easy to back up my new personal dictionary. In: Settings\> Language & Keyboard\> HTC Sense Input\> Personal Dictionary\> then go to tip right ':' Backup to Email. It will then save your dictionary as an attachment on email, which u can download & it will automatically recognise it upon opening & install it for you. How this will save people from the troubles I've had.
> 0 votes

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Tags: swype, dictionary
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title: APK Installation Error

text:
# Question
Title: APK Installation Error
I have downloaded 3 apks:

* 5.39 MB
* 1.04 MB
* 4.32 MB

Now, the problem is when I tried to install the first 2 apks, I get an error message.

> Out of space
>
> The apk couldn't be installed. Free up space and then try again.

Upon installing the Third apk, it gets installed. Now I go to Settings \> Device Group \> Application manager, to see how much space are still available on my device, and it's 422 MB. My device still got more space yet, but why I can't install an apk just a 1 MB?

> My device is running 4.4.4 KitKat

**Please help!**

# Answer
Try to clear the cached data and then reinstalling Clear cached data by going in Setting\>\>Storage\>\>Scroll Down a little you will see Cached data,Press on the Button to clear cache. Should Work
> 0 votes

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Tags: applications, apk
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# Question
Title: Copy contacts from Samsung device to other brand
I have bought a brand new Gionee E6. First thing I need to do is copy contacts from my Samsung Galaxy phone to Gionee E6. I have backed up my contacts as `.spb` file using Kies. But when I try to import this contacts to Gmail/to my phone, it says *"File format is not supported"*.

I have tried the following in Kies:

1. Open `.spb` file and save it as `.cvs`/`.vcf`. The "Save As..." option just does not work
2. Tried to import the `.spb` file to `Google Contacts`, doesn't work either.

What should I do?

# Answer
> 4 votes
Using proprietary vendor-software such as Kies for backups usually jails you into that eco-system. If your *Galaxy* is still available, up, and running, rather use the following steps to transfer your contacts:

1. open the *Contacts* app
2. hit the `menu` button
3. select "Import/Export"
4. chose to export your contacts to SDCard (will store in `.vcf` format)

Now you've got a decent backup which should restore on *any* Android device (at the same place in *Contacts*), and even most other systems, as VCF is a standard format (VCard).

Alternatively, you can also sync all your contacts with your Google account from your old phone. They should automatically sync to all your other Android devices using the same account then.

# Answer
> 0 votes
In Kies, open the `.spb` file, select all the contacts then save as `.vcf`. Then send to your phone via Bluetooth.

# Answer
> 0 votes
1. From Windows, open Start menu, type `.vcf`, but don't hit `Enter` key
2. Let it find the file, right click any .vcf file, then select "Open file location"
3. Copy the file, attach the USB to the phone, paste to internal storage on phone (I made a folder called `/vcf`)
4. Download app called Import Contacts (old), then import from single .vcf card
5. Download DW Contacts (paid app) to display and call.

# Answer
> 0 votes
If you still have your Samsung phone than install SYNCit application by Lenovo Group.

1. Create an account and sync your contacts, SMS and other data.
2. Install the same app on your new mobile and sync it again.

Hassle free way to do it.

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Tags: contacts, samsung-kies, data-transfer
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# Question
Title: Moto E 1st Gen. network issue after Lollipop update
After updating my Moto E 1st Gen. to Lollipop by OTA, my phone indicates that the mobile network is available, but any callers receive a message stating the phone has been switched off.

Calling any number from Moto E with any SIM will fix this issue. Restarting phone also solves issue, but I don't know **when it happens and why**.

Needs some suggestions to resolve this.

# Answer
> -1 votes
Try to factory reset your phone after taking a backup. It is recommended that before any system update you should do a factory reset and wipe the cache partition. This should solve your problem.

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Tags: 5.0-lollipop, calls, sim-card, motorola-moto-e
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# Question
Title: Access Android file system through ubuntu 14.04 over LAN
I have SOC which run android 4.4. I have connect this to my network using LAN. Now I want to access android root file using my Ubuntu desktop. Something like ssh. How to do this?

# Answer
> 0 votes
## **Droid VNC Server**

Allows you to remote control your android within your computer.

**Note:Your phone must be ROOTED!**

**Note:Will not work on Tegra3 Devices**
On your android Phone:

* Install Droid VNC Server from playstore.
* Open the app and click on START.
* It shows the ip-address and port number.Please note it down.

On your Ubuntu PC:

Install xtightvncviewer by running the below command,

```
sudo apt-get install xtightvncviewer

```

After installing xtightvncviewer run the below command to view your phone's screen,

```
vncviewer xxx.xx.xx.xx:xxxx

```

xxx.xx.xx.xx:xxxx - is already noted ipaddress:port

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Or Use

## **WebKey**

Using this application you can control your phone from any browser.

Note:Your phone must be ROOTED! On your android Phone:

* Install WebKey app from playstore.
* Open the app and select start service.
* Note down the https link generated.

On that same application,go to settings-\>User settings-\>Click on Create new user to create a new user with login credentials.
**On your Ubuntu PC:**

* Open any browser.I prefer firefox.Then paste the noted link on the address bar.It display like connection is not secure.Trust the connection and allow it to load.
* After that a page will open and ask you to give the username and password.Login with the same username and password.
* After loged into your account,you can view your phone and operate your android phone from there.
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Or Use

## **Team Viewer**

Note: It will work on most devices

* Install teamviewer on both Ubuntu PC and android phone to control your phone from PC.
Hope it helps:).

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, linux, file-system
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# Question
Title: Charging galaxy S4 wirelessly and wired at the same time
I got a Qi wireless charger cover for my `Samsung Galaxy S4` along with the charger pad and I was wondering... What happens if I try to charge my phone wirelessly while it's plugged on the cabe **at the same time**?

Is it safe? Does it work? Am I going to set my house on fire?  ~~Perhaps even create a black hole?~~

# Answer
Days since Nokia Wireless charging pillow by Fatboy announced People at Windows Central checked with Nokia and officially it doesn't support Dual-charging (And Wireless Charging takes priority, *I know it just doesn't feel right* )

Since then Many Android users have been asking about it in forums, reddit and it seems that Android phones doesn't support Dual-charging either. However there is no official information about which takes higher priority(Wireless or Wired)
> 3 votes

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Tags: samsung, samsung-galaxy-s-4, wireless-charging
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# Question
Title: How I look at the cache photos on instagram?
How to download photos (of others) from Instagram? I already saw this question but I can not see the files 0.'s is possible?

# Answer
You will need to copy the files with `.0` extension elsewhere on your device (*say* : to downloads folder) then rename them from `filename.0` to `filename.jpg` they should open fine after that.
> 1 votes

# Answer
I don't think this is possible by default. If your device is rooted, you might be able to inspect your file system, and find where the pictures are stored (and then, you might be able to actually view them, depending on if there are encrypted).

Bottom line, I don't think Instagram wants you looking at their pictures, outside of their app, and you will need to bypass their controls to do this.
> 0 votes

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# Question
Title: Can Android Auto app connect to car dashboard device running Android 4.4?
Does the Android Auto app require Android 5 on the car dashboard that it is streaming data to?

(Phone has Android 5)

# Answer
> 2 votes
Based on this tweet from Android,

> Get #AndroidAuto today w/ Pioneer products & an Android 5.0+ device; now available in US, UK & AU. More partners coming soon.

So you'll need three things,

1. Android Auto compatible head unit.

For example, the Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX Navigation receiver head unit
2. An Android phone running Lollipop or higher versions.
3. Also, you need a compatible cable to connect the head unit to your Android smartphone.

> You'll also need a compatible microUSB cable such as the Pioneer CD-MU200 cable (or a similar microUSB-to-USB cable) to connect the phone to the receiver.

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# Question
Title: view video from samsung galaxy t3 to TV?
I have a samsung galaxy t3 (micro usb port). I know that USB isnt good to play video.

But I wonder if it is possible to play its screen on my TV somehow. My TV has got those ports usb/hdmi/vga?

Plus, what can I do with that? Is it possible to see my tablet as an HD on my TV?

Thanks

# Answer
> 1 votes
It can be done with Google's chromecast Look over here

You will need a chromecast to plug it in HDMI port of your television and cast the screen to your Television.
You can buy Google's Chromecast or a alternative Miracast

But if you are buying, I will suggest you to go for Chromecast.
Hope it helps:).

# Answer
> 0 votes
I personally use Amazon Fire TV and the Amazon Fire Stick and it works well connected with my Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab 4. The Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter is supposed to work with Android devices as well.

How to use display mirroring on the Fire TV and Stick (from Amazon's website):

> To quickly start display mirroring, on your Amazon Fire TV remote press and hold the Home button and select Mirroring. Then connect your compatible device. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings, and then tap Settings. Tap Display & Sounds, and then tap Display Mirroring.

Also note that Chromecast doesn't stream everything from the device. It streams from the Chrome browser and select apps. Miracast enabled devices, like the Fire Stick, stream any video and audio that is on the mobile device screen (with a slight delay, of course).

Hope this helps!

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# Question
Title: What can i do to recover my Galaxy note 1
hallo i tried updating my Galaxy note GT-N7000 and it went on well. latteron it asked me to install another plugin, which i just clicked and it started automatically. now it jst went off and does not come on. when i put it on Charge, it does not indicate and when i remove it from Charge after a while, it jst indicates 100% full and stays off. i have tried all means to put it on and also through recovery mode to no avail. i just really wish someone could help me out in this. Thanks for understanding.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Reflash it with PC using UniFlash Visit here: http://www.addictivetips.com/android/uniflash-for-android/

There are also many solutions available on google for reflashing without turning on the device or with a PC.

And if this is due to hardware problem likebif the display is gone, then you should think about going to the care.

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# Question
Title: How to download photos (of others) from Instagram?
By *download*, I mean saving to SD card for later use. I have already explored the app for this option, but without luck. :(

I think, there must be a way to trap from cache.

If you've screenshot based suggestion, please don't answer...

# Answer
> 2 votes
You would need a **rooted** device to do this.

* First Browse the photos you want to download.
* Now Open any File Explorer app like Root Explorer.
* Navigate to `/data/data/com.instagram.android/cache` via Root Explorer.
* The files here would be named something like `ccf3a266.0`, copy the file you want or entire folder and paste it on your sd card.
* Now open these `.0` files in your PC via a Image viewer like IrfanView. You can sort the files by size to determine large images.

The `.0` files are cahce files and some of these are essentially `JPG` image files and quality may depend upon your device I believe because it would download compressed image if the device screen/density is small. (That's just a theory).

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can do this if you have ROOT access. This is a hassle free method if you don't want to go in system changing images extension.

1. Install Xposed Framework
2. Install Framework by tapping "framework" item → Install/update
3. Install the module XInsta or from app.
4. Activate module and reboot.
5. Open XInsta and update hooks by tapping "github" or "pastebin" item.
6. Kill (force-stop) Instagram.

Now, you will have a "Download" option in three dots in every image or video.
You can download every image and video by this method. If you use Easy Downloader app that will only let you download images of public accounts.

# Answer
> 0 votes
You can save the image using Instagram in the mobile browser:

1. Log into Instagram in the mobile browser (like Chrome).
2. Click on the image you want.
3. Tap on the address bar at the top and add `view-source:` to the beginning of the URL (before the `https`).
4. Find a line in the code like: `<meta property="og:image" content="https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/s480x480/e35/#############.jpg" />`
5. Copy the URL listed after `content="` between the quotes (long-press then drag the tags to mark the beginning (`https`) and end (`.jpg`) of the text to copy - do not copy the quotes).
6. Open a new tab and paste into the address bar or Google search box and press enter (NOTE: remove the `/s480x480` if you want the full-size image).
7. Long-press and save the image.

No root access required.

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# Question
Title: How do I get Samsung Pay on the Galazy S6 920f?
Based on what I've been reading, it seems like it should be preloaded, but my 920f doesn't seem to have it. I also checked my disabled apps list and it isn't there.

# Answer
> -3 votes
Update all your google apps from play store and also get this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel

Get Going with android pay ! Remeber you won't be able to use Android Pay if you have a rooted phone.

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title: How to disable warning messages?

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# Question
Title: How to disable warning messages?
On Android 4.3 un-rooted, is there a way to disable all the annoying warning messages that pop up when you enable Airplane Mode / disable Airplane Mode / raise the volume too high / etc?

Apparently the Xposed mod allows to do this tweaking but I have found no solution so far for an Android device that hasn't been rooted.

# Answer
You can use Tasker with the AutoInput plugin to detect the pop ups and close them.

Or you can use Tasker to turn Wi-Fi, GPS etc on/off. You may have to add Tasker as an admin app for it to control the GPS and some other functions.
> 1 votes

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title: Disable "Enjoy your app!" popup

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# Question
Title: Disable "Enjoy your app!" popup
Every now and then, after installing or updating an app from the Play Store, a popup with the following text appears:

> Enjoy your app! If you ever forget your password, we can help you restore access to your Google Play library and purchases. Tap "Continue" to tell us how to contact you.

I won't forget my password and I'm certainly not going to provide Google with information that might allow them to enable 2FA.

How do I disable this naggy popup?

# Answer
> 2 votes
This message is because you do not have any Account Recovery information tied to your account. This is not some Malware, or anything harmful. They will not change any of your security settings by clicking it.

Clicking "continue" will ask you for additional information to verify your account and your device. You should enter the information, it is the information if you need to perform a password reset, or if you are unable to access your account via password and 2-step authentication, this will give google another way for you to verify you are you.

# Answer
> 1 votes
There is a solution to this problem, but is only a temp fix. Go ahead and tap the button to continue and and it will take you to the recovery setup screen, then just tap the back button without inputting any information. Doing this will make Google Play think you've completed the recovery process, at least until it checks again, which seems to be every time they update the Google Play app\[or 30 days, haven't quite figured out which\].

I agree with you that it is a serious annoyance, but then again, if you've used the Play store on a phone or purchased anything then Google already has the information they're requesting and they simply want to encourage you to setup an account safeguard, which isn't unwise in some cases. They can NOT, however, force you to use anything you don't wish to as there are laws in many places that strictly prohibit them from forcing the public to use something they don't wish to. If they did, you'd have the full right to civil claim for damages, depending on where you live.

It's an annoyance for sure, but a minor one if you know how to work around it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
There is only one way I have found to disable this popup is to remove Gapps upon installing a different rom for your android device. Or install a rom that has Gapps ommitted. Of course this will "throw the baby out with the bath water", you will have to live without Google play services, and pretty much anything google. Loss outweighs the gain in this case, so just make a VOIP number and give it that number instead of your cell or home.

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# Question
Title: Tapping 7 times Build number in HTC Desire 300 does not work
I am trying to enable developer options in my phone (HTC Desire 300) but tapping 7 times the build number doesn't work. Is there any idea? Thank you in advance!

# Answer
> -1 votes
Yes, starting from Android 4.2 the Developer Options menu are hidden by default.

If your phone has any Android release between version 3.0 to 4.1, you don't need to enable Developer Options. Just access it by going to Settings → Developer options.

Just to make sure you are doing it right, here are the steps:

1. Launch Settings from the application launcher
2. Select About Phone
3. Scroll down and locate the Build Number entry
4. Tap on the entry 7 times.
5. The Developer Options menu will now be listed under Settings again.

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# Question
Title: Deleting Pictures- Will They Really Be Gone?
Lets say I were to delete a photo, is there any way possible this photo may be seen on this device ever again? Will anyone ever be able to see this deleted photo if they pull up my device on their computer or laptop? If I delete a photo am I going to have full reassurance that this photo will never be seen again?

# Answer
> 1 votes
There are lots of other points consider. Each of these cases provide a means to retrieve:

In ES file explorer app, there is a concept of recycle bin. If this is enabled, the deleted photo can be retrieved by visiting the recycle bin section. If the photo is not deleted by this app, this point will not apply.

The apps like Google Photos, OneDrive etc have an option to upload the photo to a cloud services. Deleting a photo **might** not delete in the cloud. If you do not have these apps installed or installaed, but configured to ignore the folder from which you deleted the photo, then the photo can't be found in the cloud.

And the last bit is if the photo is stored in an external storage, then it can be removed and mounted on a card reader in a computer and there are apps to recover. It is not assured recovery, but chances are there. If your device is rooted, there is an android app to undelete the photo as well.

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# Question
Title: Speaker is not working during phone calls
I've a Sony Xperia Z smartphone and I recently updated Android from 4.3.x to 4.4.4. Ever since that I'm unable to hear people when making phone calls, except when I enable the free-speech button (where the side-speaker is used).

Applications like Youtube are affected as well.

I already toyed around with sound settings and, after seeing a notification about a headset being connected to the phone (which is not the case), plugging my earphones in and out, without success. For the record: Sound is played through the ear phones the moment they're plugged-in.

I also never saw that notification again. IIRC the notification had the 'Smart Connect' icon, but I'm not sure about it.

Sony support told me to use the repair functionality of their software which does not work (Something something update routine error 2003).

Hope someone can solve this for me.

# Answer
> 0 votes
So I completely forgot about asking this question until someone upvoted it. (Thank you).

I 'fixed' it by sending my Xperia to Sony after another defect occured (headphone jack didn't recognize when something was plugged-in). Apparently whatever was wrong with the headphone jack caused them to switch out the smartphone.

I had the same headset and the same android version on that smartphone for some time and it worked without a problem. So whatever was wrong was most probably either a hardware problem or an error that occured during the upgrade procedure (maybe something wasn't installed correctly).

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title: Headphone jack dusty or broken?

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# Question
Title: Headphone jack dusty or broken?
Recently I have been having trouble with my LG Optimus F60. At first, whenever I'm listening to music through Google play music, the music suddenly stops halfway and when I click the play button, it goes to play the previous song. I assumed it was a bug in the app so I never gave it much though, but now, the music stops entirely while I'm using my headphones. The song will either pause as if I removed the headphones or the song will start to play through the phone's speaker WHILE the headphones are plugged in. I've tried blowing into the hole and even tried canned air in case it was dust or lint. I've only had the phone for just barely 4 months. Can anyone help me figure out what the problem is? Can't afford to get a another new phone right now.

# Answer
1. First check whether you have the same issue with another set of headphones. If it persists, change your headphones. Even if there is no issue with the headphone, it might not be compatible with your device. So always check with a compatible model.
2. Check the headphones with your default music player to make sure there is no bug in Google play music. Even, in his case, switching headphones is recommended.
3. If none of the above work, you can easily fix this from an authorized support center, this is a minor fix that would be done free under warranty, and certainly won't set you back more than $10 without a warranty.

However it is very unlikely that this has anything to do with the phone, most probably swapping headphones will work.
> 0 votes

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title: Format memory card with NTFS

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# Question
Title: Format memory card with NTFS
I have a Galaxy SIII and 32GB memory card. I want format the memory card with NTFS just to get rid of 4GB size per file restriction. How can I format the card with NTFS and even if I format it with NTFS will I be able to use it with Galaxy SIII?

# Answer
> 6 votes
You can format the SD as exFAT, removing the 4Gb restriction from old FAT filesystem. You can format it from Windows (or Linux/Mac) without any third party application and the phone will recognize it without problems.

# Answer
> -2 votes
NTFS can be read by linux, whereas exfat cannot be. the only problem is even and android is a linux flavor will it accept ntfs or not at it was a mobile os.

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# Question
Title: Factory reset on htc one mini 2 doesn't work
I'm trying to do a factory reset on my **HTC one mini 2** following the instructions on HTCs website here: http://www.htc.com/uk/support/htc-one-mini-2/howto/511217.html

I can't access settings (it dumps me out to the home screen, hence the need for a reset), so I'm trying the hardware buttons method.

I hold **volume-down**, then hold the power button as per the instructions. After about 7 seconds, a black message box pops up saying "to restart your phone, press and hold the **volume-up** and power buttons". If I keep holding volume-down and power the screen then goes dark. Nothing else happens. If when the message appears I let go, the message disapears, and my phone just returns to the locked screen, I can unlock it as usual.

I'm completely flummoxed, any ideas what to do next?

# Answer
Right, so I figured it out (much googling, some trial and error, more than a few swearwords).

The htc guide (and most others on the interwebs that have just copied and pasted HTC's instructions) neglect to tell you that **the phone needs to be switched off**.

So, factory reset instructions for htc one mini 2.

1. press and hold power button and chose "power off"
2. press and hold volume down and power button
3. hold those for quite a long time
4. You should then end up in the "three android symbols menu" Let go of all the buttons
5. Press volume down until "factory reset" is selected, tap the power button.
6. Cross your fingers.
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: Mirror android screen on a spare lcd monitor using usb cable
Can I connect my smartphone running Android 4.2.2 to a spare dell lcd monitor by using a mini usb cable so I can mirror the android screen onto the monitor? Is it possible? Using some app maybe? No desktop is involved. Just a spare lcd.

# Answer
Original answer from September 2015: No, you cannot with a standard USB cable. Depending on the mobile device in question as well as the monitor, you could possibly connect the phone with an MHL adapter.

Update September 2020: Five years later and, of course, there are greater options for connecting a mobile device to an external screen. Hoping that everyone is now running newer than Android 4.2.2. and with the use of USB-C for connections, I've been using this USB-C to HDMI with OTG USB-A and USB-C charging. The important part is the charging feature for two reasons:

1. Some devices will not transmit video without additional power.
2. The adapter will charge the device while it is being used to drive an external screen.
> 1 votes

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# Question
Title: Is there a way to delete the picture on hangouts so they cant see it? retrieve picture
I wanted to recall a photo, that I sent to someone by accident. They are out of town, so I know they haven't seen it yet. Is there any way to delete the picture on hangouts so they can't see it?

# Answer
> 9 votes
Share and delete your photos from Hangouts messages and Google Voice MMS:

> You can delete photos that you sent through a Hangouts message or through a Google Voice multimedia message in Hangouts. You'll need to delete the photos from Picasa Web Albums.
>
> Even if you delete a photo in your Picasa album, if you sent it through a multimedia message, the person who received it may still have a copy of the image on their device.
>
> 1. Go to Picasa Web Albums.
> 2. Click Show All Albums. If you're using Hangouts to send Google Voice multimedia messages, make sure you're going to the Picasa account that is connected to the Google Voice account.
> 3. Click the album with the photos you want to delete. For Hangouts users: The photo album's title will be the name of the person you had the Hangout with. For Google Voice users: The photo album's title will be the phone number of the person who received the photo.
> 4. Click the photo that you want to delete.
> 5. Click Actions \> Delete this photo. If you want to delete the entire album, open the album and click Actions \> Delete album.

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# Question
Title: Malicious Android Apps installed remotely on my device
I recently installed Trend Micro Mobile Security in order to to check my apps if all are safe and secure since I have a rooted Xperia Phone which may be more prone to attacks.

I had clean results then I've got it uninstalled. The problem starts when I installed an App called "WiFi FTP (WiFi File Transfer)" from 1 Mobile Market which I found out isn't a genuine Google Play app and has a suspicious 1MB file size. As a rooted user I've got a popular app called Xprivacy which warns me when any app is seeking permissions and gives me the choice to allow it or not.

When I opened WiFi FTP and gave it full permissions it needed I had a surprising Xprivacy popup for another app called "Security Certificate" asking for permissions to use (among others) the Internet. I've blocked all of them. After removing WiFi FTP I had another popup for a suspicious app with the name "Settings Helper" asking for the same permissions as its predecessor. I blocked all permissions it was asking for, and opened Settings \> Apps to check what they are. I found both of them having an identical weird android logo and when I got into the app info it had a "Disable" option not an "Uninstall" one. Which means that it is installed as a system app. Though I disabled both of them, and when I was outdoors I turned on Mobile Network for internet access just for 5 seconds and found a surprising big charge,and after checking traffic data usage I found an app (or better call them a system service for the three of them) with the same weird logo called "ceryos" that was the reason for that unusual charge and the previous two apps with some minimal net usage too!

I disabled the three apps but after some hours I checked them back and found them enabled Again except for "ceryos" (luckily)! And resetting the permissions limits I set them to from xprivacy. Though after doing more checks I found another one called "Live Wallpaper" with the same icon and disabled it.

What is the safest way to disable or remove these malicious applications?

# Answer
> 1 votes
I did some further search and found a similar post talking about the same issue, he didn't have the full answer yet i did it my own way and I guess it's working.

1.Since I'm a root user and my issue is related to apps installed in system directory I used "Root Explorer" went to the root directory then system-\>apps

2.I sorted the apps by date (to see the newly installed malicious apps)

3.I found the following app list: ("obs.apk", "abc.apk", "SettingProvider.apk", "LiveWallpaper.apk", "BatteryControl.apk") which all were installed the same date I installed that malicious app.

4.Finally I did remove them and I think it's over now.

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# Question
Title: How do I disable mobile data access for certain apps at certain intervals?
Due to increased battery drain I figured I should probably come up with a solution that will allow me to block access for certain apps during certain hours while the only data connectivity available is the mobile connection.

For example: I don't really care if someone is messaging me via LinkedIn during night time so it's probably better not to check. Or if I'm not over obsessed with who is messaging me via OkCupid I would probably want to increase the check interval for that app to check for new data only once an hour or 3 hours. Blocking Facebook push notifications during work hours is pretty much reasonable as another example.

I've been looking at solutions such as AWall+ and although I could figure how to block data I could find any simple method of defining time range for that operation.

I was also thinking of a possibility to block access for half an hour after a fetch, this way the interval will change to a half an hour minimum causing the battery to drain less.

Do you guys know of any existing app or Tasker script? (My phone is rooted) Thanks in advance!

# Answer
> 1 votes
AFWall+ allows creation of multiple profiles and the profiles can be toggled using Tasker. I'm giving you a basic idea now.

1. Enable multi-profile support in AFWall+. It's inside the **Preferences**.
2. For nighttime, create a profile and allow or disallow the apps which you want/don't want to connect to Internet or to a particular network interface.

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3. Once done, create a task in Tasker with the action **Plugin → AFWall+ → Configuration** → choose your profile.

Now it is up to you how you want this task to be executed. The best option is to create a time triggered profile and assign the task to it. This technique would work for office hours as well.

> I was also thinking of a possibility to block access for half an hour after a fetch...

This can be done too, now that you've got the idea about AFWall+ profiles.

Consider this example: If it is about two profiles to be switched after an interval, I would roughly use these actions in a task:

1. Select an AFWall+ profile of your choice under **Plugins**
2. **Task → Wait** and make it 30 minutes
3. Select another AFWall+ profile to be triggered
4. Add **Wait** of another 30 minutes
5. **Task → Goto** → and choose first action.

You just created an endless task. Attach it to a time triggered profile or any profile of your choice.

In order to stop that infinitely looping task, create another task and use the action **Task → Stop** → choose the task to be stopped. You've to execute this task of course.

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# Question
Title: Will the 2015 Nexus phones (5X, 6P) work with any US cell provider?
I'm pretty geeky, but I haven't really followed all the tech behind LTE rollouts and wireless bands and whatnot. I barely know the difference between CDMA and GSM. I know Verizon didn't use a SIM and generally phones weren't interchangeable, but that now they do use SIMs... Overall, I'm confused. But, confused or not, I want to buy a new Nexus phone.

The Google store web site for the 6P just lists a bunch of bands and says:

> GSM/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
>
> UMTS/WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8
>
> CDMA: BC0/1/10
>
> LTE (FDD): B2/3/4/5/7/12/13/17/25/26/29/30
>
> LTE (TDD): B41
>
> CA DL: B2-B2, B2-B4, B2-B5, B2-B12, B2-B13, B2-B17, B2-B29, B4-B4, B4-B5, B4-B13, B4-B17, B4-B29, B41-B41
>
> Phone is carrier-unlocked with wide-range band support for service providers worldwide. Check with your service provider for more information.

That last bit is not very promising, since such information is generally buried in knowledgebases and forums on carrier websites, and anyway the carriers mostly want to sell me a phone directly and aren't highly incentivized to make this simple.

Does this big long list mean that everything in the US — or, at least, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon — will work? Will they all work everywhere that they have coverage, or might it depend on certain bands being deployed in some areas?

To make things worse, the 5X has a slightly different list — under `LTE (FDD)`, `30` is gone but `1` is added. `CA DL` becomes `LTE CA DL`, and includes `B4-B7 and B4-B12`. Does this make any practical difference?

# Answer
> 1 votes
All major US carriers and Project Fi: Link to Android Police

So that means any US-version Nexus 5X and 6P unit will work on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Boost, MetroPCS, Cricket, Google's own Fi Network, and more.

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title: Making a custom upgrade ROM

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# Question
Title: Making a custom upgrade ROM
Is it possible to make a custom ROM to upgrade the current version of android that is installed on your phone?

For example, making a 5.1 ROM to put on an pretty much unsupported phone that only has 4.4.2.

I've seen many posts on how to port ROMs between devices, or making your own custom ROM, but all of the ones I've seen require you to stay on the same version of android.

I'm just wondering if I can take a stock ROM, or a cm 12.1 rom or something and port it onto my device. (Which is a LGD393 in case that helps).

# Answer
Firstly . It is possible to make a custom ROM to upgrade the current version of android that is installed on your phone

Secondly you can't port roms of other devices to your phone . But you can take the stock rom of your device and make some modifications to upgrade the version of android.

For custom rom development refer here.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069130
> -1 votes

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# Question
Title: Is rooting a surefire and safe process, or is it risky?
1. Is rooting my tablet safe or something can go wrong with it?
2. Is rooting legal?
3. Does my device become slower if I root it?
4. What is the best rooting tool?
5. Is it possible to lose my data or something if I root it?

# Answer
> 0 votes
"**is rooting safe**"
The answer is difficult. Every tool you use to root your device says **do with your own risk and we are not responsible for any damages caused to your device**.

**is root legal**
Nothing to do with legal but it voids your devices **warranty**.

**does my device becomes slower**
No , many tools and tweaks are available to speed up rooted devices .

**what is the best rooting tool**
That depends on what device you use.

**about data loss**
No data will be lost. However a backup is taken to avoid data loss.

Try googling to find the best rooting tool for your particular device. Alternatively, you can download some rooted stock roms (specific for your device) and flash them using recovery.

Try e.g. **Kingo root**, this is the best for me.

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# Question
Title: Play videos from another android device over wifi
Is there a way to play videos over a wifi connection (tethering/direct)? I'm using a Nexus 9 which is lacking a SD card slot. Therefore I want to play videos from my Android phone which has enough space. As I need it for my vacation it should be an offline solution. The solutions I have found only providing copying the files from one device to another (Airdroid,Xender,Droid over wifi). Is there any streaming/direct access solution?

# Answer
> 1 votes
1. Run an FTP or HTTP server on your Android device which has bigger storage. There are many apps on Play Store which can create a server on Android like FTP Server Ultimate or Servers Ultimate Pro. Creating a server on them is very easy. You can get an idea from here as well (see **#Method 3**).
2. Install a file manager which allows access to remote storage such as ES File Explorer or MiXplorer. Both are very intuitive and can create an FTP server or either access it. (See *step 5* here for former's usage.)

It goes without saying that both devices need to be connected under same Wi-Fi or hotspot.
3. Install a multimedia player such as MX Player to stream videos.

That's it.

# Answer
> 0 votes
A more user-friendly solution might be to use AllCast together with the AllCast Receiver.

AllCast allows you to *cast* your media from one device to another. Usually, it's used for casting to streaming devices like the Chromecast and Smart TVs, but if you install the AllCast Receiver, you can also cast from one Android device to another.

As with running a HTTP server, both devices do need to be connected to the same WiFi network.

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Tags: wi-fi, video, wifi-tethering, wifi-direct
---


title: 'unfortunately stopped' problem

text:
# Question
Title: 'unfortunately stopped' problem
My Gionee M2 is showing **error messages** often.

1. "unfortunately ikeyboard has stopped"
2. "unfortunately systeminfo has stopped"
3. "unfortunately adobe air has stopped"
4. "unfortunately measure has stopped"

It started suddenly. I can't use the phone at all. I've done following things,

1. I have done factory reset but no help.
2. I rooted the phone and uninstalled Adobe Air, systeminfo and ikeyboard using kingroot.

But unfortunately this issue is coming back automatically and the phone specification are as follows.

\]

# Answer
Your phone infected with a trojan. Not a permanant solution yet

use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.security.stubborntrjkiller app to remove the virus
> -1 votes

---
Tags: applications, notifications
---


title: Questions about "Nandroid" backups

text:
# Question
Title: Questions about "Nandroid" backups
I have a nexus 4 and I'm having issues with Android 5.0 so I was thinking to go back to 4.4.4, but first I want to backup the current state.

Before I do this, I have a few questions:

* if create a full nandroid backup with Nexus Root Toolkit, then Flash 4.4.4 + unroot, then change my mind and restore the backup, will the Phone be in precisely the same state as before? Meaning Android 5.0, same apps installed, no lost config etc. ?
* can i switch between backups as I please without any side effects? Like restore a 4.4.4 backup, then restore a 5.0 backup ...
* can the contents from these backups be visualized on the computer?

thanks

# Answer
> 0 votes
Good Thing you don t have a Samsung (KNOX wont let you easily downgrade).

To answer you questions to a certain extent:

* depending on how you did your nandroid backup it won't be "precisely" the same (e.g. most users dont backup the Cache).
* no, but maybe you don't want the "EZ-backup and Restore" procedure - Sounds to me like you would like a "dual boot" maybe? If so see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/orig-development/mod-multirom-v24-t2472295
* define "visualized", you could copy the backup to pc and see the backup files. is that what you mean?

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Tags: 4.4-kitkat, 5.0-lollipop, backup, nexus-4, nandroid
---


# Question
Title: How can I fix my physically damaged Samsung Galaxy s5 that won't display the screen?
My Samsung Galaxy s5 stopped showing anything on th screen after I dropped it. it still vibrates and makes noises but won't show anything on the screen. how can I fix it?

# Answer
This is beyond an average android "enthusiast". I would highly recommend contacting your sales agent if you are still under warranty, and if not get the screen replaced from a reputed dealer. It will set you back some money though, but it's still worth than trying to fix it yourself. Perhaps if you're extremely lucky there might only be some disconnected ribbon, and the screen may still be working, but check it with an expert.
> 0 votes

# Answer
I also had a problem with my S5 which required it to be taken to a Samsung Service Centre - the screen ribbon cable had become detached. (I live in Australia and there happened to be one that was pretty local).

Before taking it to the service centre I recommend trying some of the ideas posted in the following guides:

http://www.technobezz.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-s5-screen-wont-turn-problem/ http://samsungrumors.net/galaxy-s5-black-screen/

The final option is to try and fix the issue yourself. This will void your warranty and I only recommend this as a last resort.

www.ifixit.com/Search?query=samsung%20s5&c-doctype\_namespace=guide
> 0 votes

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Tags: screen
---


title: Missing space on internal storage

text:
# Question
Title: Missing space on internal storage
I have a GT-I9195 running Lollipop 5.1.1 (currently PAC-ROM) which in theory has 8GB of internal memory. However, I can't seem to track down what exactly has happened to all that space. With a paltry 100 or so apps (including system essentials) installed, the phone starts reporting it's out of space until I move apps to the external MicroSD card. The problem persisted even through the custom ROM installation and subsequent recent ROM update as well as a few factory resets/cache wipes/etc. It's been an issue for nearly 8 months now, and periodically I've trawled the Internet for suggestions and clues but without making any real progress.

It seems to me as if a large chunk of space on the phone's memory is simply inaccessible and unused. Is this possible? How can I delve deeper into what's going on?

I've included the output of a df command in terminal emulator below. I notice that there seem to be duplicates of the internal memory /storage/emulated/0 and /storage/emulated/legacy (though I think one is just an alias of the other), and that they are both the same reported size as /data.

Storage Analyser reports 541.93MB of that 5.3GB is used by accessible files and 3.59GB used by "android/inaccessible files". This adds up to the 4.1GB which df claims is in use, but I can't understand what that 3.59GB is when every app which can be put on the external SD card is already on it, and I thought that the /system partition contained the OS itself and was not included in /data?

I've tried to get ES File Explorer to do its SD card analyst trick on the /data folder but without success, so it's not easy to probe it and find out how big each subfolder is.

I'd really like to get to the bottom of this... can anyone offer a suggestion as to what to try next?

**Edit:** also of interest to me is that I do have more than a gigabyte of space on the internal storage (/storage/emulated/0), but this is apparently unavailable for installing apps on. It holds DCIM and other random storagey things, and naturally freeing up space here doesn't allow me to install any more apps on the phone memory.

```
Filesystem               Size     Used     Free   Blksize
/dev                   663.7M    48.0K   663.6M   4096
/sys/fs/cgroup         663.7M     0.0K   663.7M   4096
/mnt/asec              663.7M     0.0K   663.7M   4096
/mnt/asec/org.mrpdaemon.android.encdroid-2     6.0M     4.8M     1.2M   4096
/mnt/asec/flipboard.app-2     9.0M     7.4M     1.6M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.netflix.mediaclient-2    33.1M    31.9M     1.2M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.tecarta.bible-2    17.0M    15.3M     1.7M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.pisanu.scrabblechecker-2     4.0M     2.7M     1.2M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.shazam.android-1    27.1M    25.5M     1.6M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.hutchison3g.planet3-2    12.0M    10.3M     1.7M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.trello-2    16.0M    14.2M     1.8M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.whatsapp-2    22.0M    20.4M     1.7M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.audioaddict.di-2    33.1M    31.1M     2.0M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.evernote-2    28.1M    26.4M     1.7M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro-2    25.1M    23.8M     1.2M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.mxtech.ffmpeg.v7_neon-2    19.0M    17.7M     1.3M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.ideashower.readitlater.pro-2    13.0M    11.1M     1.9M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.skype.raider-2    80.3M    78.9M     1.4M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.spotify.music-2    39.1M    37.5M     1.6M   4096
/mnt/asec/org.wordpress.android-2    11.0M     9.9M     1.1M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.Slack-2    31.1M    29.3M     1.8M   4096
/mnt/asec/jackpal.androidterm-2     2.0M   604.0K     1.4M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.mictale.gpsessentials-2    15.0M    13.6M     1.4M   4096
/mnt/asec/com.adobe.reader-2    17.0M    15.7M     1.4M   4096
/mnt/obb               663.7M     0.0K   663.7M   4096
/system                  1.4G   759.7M   714.5M   4096
/data                    5.3G     4.1G     1.1G   4096
/cache                 196.7M     4.5M   192.2M   4096
/efs                    13.4M     4.2M     9.2M   4096
/persist                 7.9M     4.0M     3.8M   4096
/firmware               64.0M    49.7M    14.2M   16384
/storage/emulated      663.7M     0.0K   663.7M   4096
/storage/sdcard1        59.5G    57.2G     2.2G   131072
/storage/emulated/0      5.3G     4.1G     1.1G   4096
/storage/emulated/legacy     5.3G     4.1G     1.1G   4096

```

**Edit2:** I finally did some digging in /data by manually selecting directories and querying them with ES File Explorer. Thankfully this didn't take too long before I found the main culprits:

```
data/media           1.45 GB
data/data            1.11 GB
data/dalvik-cache    1.17 GB
data/app             642.57 MB
data/user            1.11 GB (this appears to be a symlink of data/data)

```

Investigating data/media, I discovered a **1GB backup file created by ClockWordMod recovery**, presumably when I first flashed the ROM. Moving it to my SD card has apparently recovered that space in /data, which is fab. **This has, presumably, been the main source of my problem** \- that is, assuming this space is actually available for installation of apps now (not easy to check with this ROM other than by installing apps until I run out of space).

As for the other big directories: I can believe that data/app is the total size of my installed apps, and I guess there's no getting around the dalvik cache being so huge. I'd really love to dig into data/data and see what exactly is using so much space in there, but in ES File Explorer I have to manually select each folder and click properties to find out how big a directory is - a task for another time as I've been unable to find a utility to do this for me.

# Answer
> 4 votes
So this is finally sorted. Here are the tools I used:

Initially, in Android Terminal Emulator, I used the `df` command (directing the output to a text file to post here: `df > /storage/emulated/0/df.txt`) to get an overview of the size and usage of each partition in the filesystem.

I later discovered FreeSpace which told me the same information but with a GUI and was somewhat easier to use. Doing this pointed to `/data` as the culprit.

I then used ES File Explorer to analyse individual directories. However, a more efficient way would have been to use the excellent DiskUsage (Google Play Store, F-Droid) app (thanks Izzy) - I've since pointed it at /data and it shows the exact size of every subdirectory in the entire tree (this does require root).

Doing this I discovered there was a large (1GB) backup file apparently created by ClockWorkMod Recovery when I installed the ROM (though with an odd timestamp, but that's another story). Using ES File Explorer again, with root access, I was able to move this backup file to my external SD card, freeing up space for downloading and installing apps.

Since doing this I've downloaded every large game app I can find and installed it to try to verify that the space is really available to install apps, and it does seem to have worked.

---
Tags: internal-storage, 5.1-lollipop, samsung-galaxy-s-4-mini, es-file-explorer, pac-rom
---


# Question
Title: Reset Galaxy tab without losing apps in SD Card
I have an old `Samsung Galaxy Tab`, it keeps on lagging and has delays. I want to reset it, if I do will the newly reset Tab still acknowledge the apps stored in the SD Card? Thank you.

# Answer
> 2 votes
## Short answer

No.

## Explanation

One purpose of a reset, and why it's called , is to set it back to the state it came from the factory. This means, all user apps and user data is "removed" (de facto, `/data` and `/cache` are wiped). Usually, only internal storage is affected this way, and SD cards are left untouched unless explicitly specified (I write "usually" as some manufacturers/ROMs deviate from this).

That said: your "apps on SD card" will be gone even without the SD card being touched, as:

1. doesn't move the entire app to SD card (but only parts)
2. Android would forget about those apps anyway, as information on packages installed resides in `/data/system/packages.xml` – and you remember, `/data` gets wiped by the factory-reset.

---
Tags: samsung, samsung-galaxy-tab
---


# Question
Title: Wondershare MobileGo connect from PC behind NAT
I have noticed that that both PC and Android phone need to be in the same network to connect using Wondershare MobileGo by wifi.

Which ports are using by Wondershare MobileGo to connect and data transfer? Maybe simple port forwarding can be set in Router configuration and fix the problem.

# Answer
In Windows go to Start -\> Run -\> cmd (right click Run as Administrator)

```
netstat -b -a >> c:\PortLists.txt

```

A few minutes later the command would be finished.

Open the file and search "Mobile" word.

```
[svchost.exe]
  UDP    0.0.0.0:5353           *:*
  Dnscache
 [svchost.exe]
  UDP    0.0.0.0:5355           *:*
  Dnscache
 [svchost.exe]
  UDP    0.0.0.0:7765           *:*
 [MobileGoService.exe]
  UDP    0.0.0.0:41481          *:*
 [BitTorrent.exe]
  UDP    0.0.0.0:60337          *:*
  FDResPub
 [svchost.exe]
  UDP    127.0.0.1:1900         *:*

```

Here is my result:

```
[MobileGoService.exe] UDP    0.0.0.0:41481

```
> 1 votes

---
Tags: wi-fi, connection-issues
---


# Question
Title: Android notification panel, rooting, android lollipop
How can I replace my stock notification panel with that of android lollipop? I have root access. I am using Sony's xperia.

# Answer
1. Install Xposed Framework.
2. Install Busybox.
3. Now install MonsterUI.

MonsterUI does the magic here. Xposed framework and Busybox are supporting apps and are mandatory.This module almost changes everything in Jellybean and Kitkat.

**Edit:** About MonsterUI:

> This module allows you to theme your phone to look like Material Design devices (Lollipop). You can use theme accent color, use ripple effect, animated checkboxes and many many more!

YouTube Links:
> 1 votes

---
Tags: rooting
---


title: Manually Rooting with AOSP

text:
# Question
Title: Manually Rooting with AOSP
this is my first post here. I hope there is someone to answer my question. First, I want to understand Android OS better not just copy some files and be finished.

I am attempting to root my Nexus 6 beginning with compiling Android for it. I was able to compile and upload all necessary images. Now I would like to root the AOSP configuration for shamu.

Currently I am able to access ADB root by replacing the boot.img with root access **but how do I do a proper Android Root and not ADB root.**

**SuperSu: How to install it properly from ADB for Nexus 6 and which version!**

Thanks in advance!

# Answer
> 1 votes
Generally speaking, you want the appropriate `su` binary to be executable from the PATH, such as putting it in `/system/xbin`. What version you use is up to you, but if you're using SuperSU then use the binary that comes in its flash package (https://download.chainfire.eu/396/supersu/).

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Tags: root-access
---


# Question
Title: Why is my notification bar duplicated and offset on home screen?
The defect can be seen at the top right corner of the home screen. There is also a black bar running down the right side of the home screen. When compared with the second picture from Google Chrome, the notification bar appears normal and there is no black bar.

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

What exactly has gone wrong and how can it be fixed? Thanks in advance :-)

# Answer
There are two notification bars- the real one and a second one that is part of the wallpaper. Check the wallpaper image and adjust as necessary.
> 1 votes

---
Tags: screen, 5.1-lollipop, home-screen
---


# Question
Title: How do I see current average battery statistics on Android 5.1.1 & Nexus 5
I want to see what my current, calculated standby and daily battery life statistics are before Android M is available on my device, so I can see if I've actually an improvement.

Is it possible for me to see such stats on the phone itself?

# Answer
The simplest method of doing this would be to install GSam Battery Monitor. It gives a clear representation of what functions are draining the battery *very* precisely and does not "package" battery consumers as the stock monitor does. (Packaging being taking separate processes and representing them as a single entity in it's consumption.

Google play services is one of the big offenders of this. Stock will usually give a 15x larger burden to GP services when in fact battery drain may just be pinned on it from the kernel or system.

Here's a nice snapshot comparison.

Stock:

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

Standby is not even listed as an entity on GSam, but is instead delegated to each offending process.

(Both screenshots are taken at 80% charge. Be aware that GSam just scales the used amount to 100% while the stock does not.)

GSam Battery Monitor (Google Play Store):

Personally, the stock monitor seems to be a bit buggy and unreliable anyway. 1% for screen? Really?
> 1 votes

---
Tags: battery-life
---


# Question
Title: Cannot connect google account to Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500
I am helping my girlfriend to connect her `Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus S7500` with a new android account. We set the phone to factory settings and are now trying to connect *a*(!) google account to the android phone. Both google accounts, the **new** **AND** the **old** one cannot connect via the settings.

The funny thing:

Logging into gmail with the new google account via the pre-installed browser works nicely. However connecting via `settings>accounts and synchronization` does not work and the error message is: `Wrong username or password`, even though the user credentials are the same as logged in via the browser. Furthermore, we have checked the password multiple times via `copy and paste` of the password.

Here are the details:

**Android Version:** `2.3.6`

**Kernel Version:**

```
2.6.38.121500
dpi@DELL203 #1
Tue Nov 20 00:04:25 KST 2012

```

**Buildnumber:** `GINGERBREAD.BULK1`

My add account screen looks like that:

Btw we are connected to our home WIFI, while doing this!

I really appreciate your reply if you have any idea, what also can be tried!

**UPDATE**

As explained in this thread: Cannot connect my Galaxy Ace to my Google account

I changed the date to 21.November 2015 and get a new error:

```
'Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server.'

```

I also tried to log into my gmail app, but the login failed as I get the same error again:

```
'Can't establish a reliable data connection to the server.'

```

# Answer
> 2 votes
problem happens when 2-step verification enabled to google account. to solve this first of all disable 2-step verification method if possible, then try to do so-

* on username write as

username@gmail.com
* make sure your password is correct (maybe)

see https://www.google.com/settings/security/lesssecureapps

---
Tags: 2.3-gingerbread, samsung, google-account, samsung-galaxy-ace
---


# Question
Title: What are methods to play audio/video files from a tablet onto a media center?
I need to have my kodi-based entertainment platform account for android tablets to play high definition media files (audio and video) located on the tablet. Kodi runs on an ARMv7 board, such as the Orange Pi and is connected to a large screen (24-27 inches). So far the possibilities that I have encountered are:

* audio/video streaming
* Android screen casting (with audio)
* accessing the tablet through USB/Bluetooth/Wifi as a hard drive
* an audio/video sharing application (either existing or to be developed)

Note that the tablet is also to be used as a remote control for Kodi through Yatse – I've just discovered that app, I don't know its features thoroughly yet.

I'm not sure screen casting can occur with a non-android node however; for example, I have seen Android TV do support receiving media content from tablets and smart phones. As for streaming, I assume it would imply a high bandwidth usage. I know VLC can do that but I'd like to spare the user from any configuration/preparation manipulations. Finally I'm not sure any tablet can be shared as a disk drive, be it through USB, wireless or Bluetooth.

Does the above make sense? What possibilities are available along with pros and cons?

# Answer
> 0 votes
Yatse is indeed a really nice app and allows you to stream any content from your phone to your Kodi enabled device. You probably have to buy the pro version.

Alternatively you could just install an (S)FTP or NFS server on your phone and add the remote drive in Kodi.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I see your problem lies in some missing background, so let me give you a starter:

DLNA was made for stuff like that. To put it simple, a DLNA network can have the following elements:

* **DLNA server:** stores media (audio, still pictures, video) to be accessed by …
* **DLNA client:** accesses DLNA server(s) and plays content available there
* **DLNA control points:** while not strictly needed, these can be quite useful. A DLNA control point can access DLNA servers and clients as well, to e.g. grab a movie and tell your TV to play it. The client (here: TV) must support being accessed by the control point; network enabled TVs and amplifiers usually do.

I'd recommend you taking a look at my list of DLNA server and client all-in-ones, especially at *BubbleUPnP* – which is what I use from time to time: using this app, I can access my media server (Kodi in your case), and play media on my TV (Samsung) and amplifier (Onkyo) just fine. In that list, you'll also find *Kodi* for Android: as you're already using that on your Pi, you might prefer something you're already familiar with.

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Tags: remote-control, media-player
---


# Question
Title: Recent apps window doesn't show up when using Google Now Launcher but works well for stock launcher
I have a Oppo Find 7 phone running Lollipop.

Since I don't really like ColorOS launcher, I decided to download **Google Now Launcher** from Play Store and set it as **default launcher**.

It works perfectly, except for the fact that neither of the hardware keys (not even while long-pressing) shows the recent apps window (i.e. where to close recently opened apps).

Is it normal? **Is there any workaround?**

# Answer
It seems there's a bug in ColorOS. Updating to latest beta (2.1.4i) solved it. Betas can be downloaded from the OPPO forums and flashed like any other ROM package.
> 0 votes

---
Tags: launcher, oppo-find-7
---


# Question
Title: Toast "The contact doesn't exist" shows up everytime I attempt to assign an image to owner account from User settings
I'm using CM 12.1 SNAPSHOT. Yesterday, I wiped the data and when the phone booted up I finished the setup of accounts like Google, CyanogenMod and everything synced successfully. But the Owner pic in status bar doesn't load and when I try to assign it from Settings → Users, I get the message "The contact doesn't exist."

Also I made that in Google+ settings

(Click image to enlarge)

So how to assign a picture to the owner account?

# Answer
I see two independent ways to set the Owner's picture:

1. Contacts
2. Dirty trick (requires root access)

For the former trick, launch **Contacts** app → tap **Set up my profile** under **All Contacts** and select a picture and a name. Fill other details (optional). That's it. The Owner pic is set.

After this point, even if you end up deleting the profile contact under **Contacts** app, the contact name and the picture you chose during profile contact setup would remain in existence and in effect.

(Click image to enlarge)

**The dirty trick:** The Owner pic is located inside the directory `/data/system/users/0/` named `photo.png`. The image location is mentioned in the file `0.xml` located at `/data/system/users/`.

Look for the string:

```
icon="/data/system/users/0/photo.png"

```

That's the key. You can move your choice of image (not restricted to PNG filetype) under the data directory and update that said string accordingly. Android normally uses the PNG image with dimensions YxY for the user account pic.
> 5 votes

---
Tags: cyanogenmod, 5.1-lollipop
---


# Question
Title: How do I change my WhatsApp number without losing my chat history?
I am using Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. I have important messages on my WhatsApp. Though my phone is backed up by Google Drive every night, I do not know how to use it for changing my number without losing my history chat.

Is there any way that I can restore my chat history, especially chats with a personal contact, when I change my number?

# Answer
> 2 votes
Please check the FAQ on the WhatsApp website. The process is fairly simple.

> **Before beginning the Change Number process**
>
> * Make sure your new phone number can receive SMS and/or calls and has an active data connection.
> * Make sure your old phone number is currently verified in WhatsApp on your phone. You can find the number currently verified on WhatsApp by going to the Payment Info screen (WhatsApp \> Menu Button \> Settings \> Account \> Payment info).
>
> > Note: When you change your WhatsApp phone number, your contacts will not individually be informed of the change. Only participants that share group chats with you will see that you changed your number. For a seamless messaging experience, notify your contacts that your number will be changing before you begin this process.
>
> **Changing your phone number**
>
> To change your phone number within WhatsApp, follow these steps:
>
> * Insert the new SIM card with the new number into your device.
> * Open WhatsApp.
> * Check if your old phone number is currently verified in WhatsApp by going to WhatsApp \> Menu Button \> Settings \> Account \> Payment info.
> * Go to WhatsApp \> Menu Button \> Settings \> Account \> Change number. Enter your old phone number in the top box.
> * Enter your new phone number in the bottom box.
> * Tap Done at the top of the screen.
> * You will be prompted to verify your new phone number.

---
Tags: whatsapp-messenger, google-backup, samsung-galaxy-tab-3
---


# Question
Title: How can you get a local filesystem link of an offline-accessible PDF file in Dropbox?
I would like to get a link to a pdf file in my local Dropbox of my android. This is because I want to access the file by the syntax `/local/system/something/file.pdf#page=116` in Internet Browser. I have the file as *Available for Offline Use* in Dropbox. I do not know if this stores the file as readable in my system.

This would help me a lot because then I do not need to browse books at the very beginning of the file. The Dropbox browser is so limited that I cannot add there `#page=116` in Dropbox's pdf browser so I need a link to the file in the filesystem.

How can you get a local filesystem link of an offline-accessible PDF file in Dropbox?

# Answer
> 2 votes
It's in

```
YourLocalStorage/Android/data/com.dropbox.android/files/uXXXXXX/scratch/Your/Folder/In/Dropbox/file.pdf

```

Note that `YourLocalStorage` depends on your mobile. For example, it is `storage/emulated/0/` on some LG phones.

To access the file from your web browser you have to put `file:///` before the given path.

---
Tags: file-system, pdf, dropbox, hyperlinks
---


# Question
Title: Access sensors and camera of Android device from shell
I have logged in to my Android phone through SSH \[installed SSH client in Android and through Putty from Windows\]. Now I can access all the directories like `root`, `dev`, `etc`, of the phone.

Can someone tell me what's the native method to access the devices and sensors of the phone? I mean, how can I control say, the camera, just from this Linux shell terminal of the phone?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I haven't tried this, but since android isn't so different than the underlying Linux system, you might be able to do the same thing as described here. The device file name might be different though and you might need to be rooted.

# Answer
> 0 votes
I found out that the simplest method is to use IP Webcam app. It has HTTP API so you can do all kinds of things with it.

To be fair, I'd also really like to know if there's a way with just shell.

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# Question
Title: Transfer / Export or a specific notification ringtone
My friend has a notification ringtone that I want on my phone but I can't find it on hers so I can send it to myself. The ringtone came on her phone and is not on her SD card. Does anyone know how I can do this? We both have the same LG android phone. Or at least know where I can download it off the Internet. It's simply called "POP" and goes something like "Ch'pow" LOL. Thanks

# Answer
> 2 votes
Pre-installed ringtones can be found below `/system/media/audio` (see also my answer here for additional details). If you want to know where to place your custom ringtones on your device, take a look at my other answer here.

Enjoy!

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# Question
Title: Small keyboard in landscape
I love Swype, but it has one big problem: it's almost impossible to use in landscape on a 5-inch screen. It just gets difficult to run my finger correctly across the keyboard when it's spread out across the entire screen.

**Is there a way to restrict the width of swype (or virtual keyboards in general) when in landscape mode?** I just want it to retain the standard layout of the portrait keyboard.

Running a fully rooted and customizable Nexus 4.

# Answer
> 1 votes
It is possible in Swype to change the size (width) of the keyboard, and shrink it. Press-hold on the Symbols key ("?123"). There will be options to change the keyboard size. Drag your finger to the icon showing the size you may want (on the left side, right side, floating...).

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# Question
Title: How do I make a chart in Microsoft Word?
None of the templates have chart as an option, but in the Play Store it stated you can do make charts. Where or how do I make a chart with a particular number of rows, etc?

# Answer
### Short Answer

No, you cannot create a Chart using Microsoft Word for Android.
However, You can create Chart using Microsoft Excel for Android.

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### Long Answer

If there was any, it should have been under **Insert** menu which does not have *Charts* currently

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There is no option to create charts in Microsoft Word. Without any Office 365 subscription, Office for free - can render if you have a file which has customized chart (which has been created earlier using Microsoft Word on PC). Basic operations like Copy,Paste and delete works on charts. See screenshot for more understanding

Blue tint in Status bar is Microsoft Word, green implies Microsoft Excel

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### Possible Workaround

You can however use Microsoft Excel for android to create Charts.

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### About Playstore desciption

Microsoft has a unusual way of putting things about the apps in Google Play.
If you see Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel Google play links and scroll down to the
**What's New** section
You'll see that they are literally identical and talks about the other i.e in Microsoft Word page they have mentioned about Excel's new features and in Microsoft Excel page they have mentioned about Word's new features too.

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### Office 365 subscription

Premium feature related to Charts

> **Advanced editing of charts**: precise control over chart display options that allow you to change elements of the chart such as data labels and the legend are paid features. If you use Office for free and receive a workbook which contains as customized chart, it will render in your Excel app. However, you will not be able to change chart elements unless you purchase a subscription.
> Source
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# Question
Title: Internet Apps are not working but browser works just fine and i am able to access websites
I have a rooted AT&T HTC inspire 4G handset, i am not able to use any internet apps but i am able to use the in build browsers to access internet over a WiFi.

I tried creating hotspot and share that internet with this HTC phone and everything worked just fine all the Apps and internet.

Please help me with this, I did tried syncing background data, and WiFi proxy setting, but No luck yet.

# Answer
> 0 votes
That's a stumper - have you tried calling up your carrier and making sure that it's not an issue with them?

Have you installed any permissions privacy management apps? They might be blocking internet connectivity by default.

Failing that, the only suggestion I would be able to make is to do a full factory reset... not very appealing, I know.

# Answer
> 0 votes
Quote OP's comment:

> Thanks Logos for the quick response, well actually its my office phone,I have rooted this phone and the only other apps i see are BusyBox installer,Teeter & Superuser. The weird thing is that with my office Wifi i am able to access internet not apps, – Amrit Jan 7 at 10:56

It could be because your office WiFi may be blocking that apps. (Eg: Facebook)

# Answer
> 0 votes
Solution which worked for me is by installing the configuration settings. Call up the customer care and ask them send you the configuration settings. Since you reset your phone old configuration settings would have been erased. Once you install the configuration settings you will be able to access internet for all the apps.

# Answer
> 0 votes
**DELETE HOSTS FILE**
For advanced users only and for rooted Android devices.

* Open File Manager App.
* Browse to `/system/etc`.
* Delete `hosts.txt` file

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# Question
Title: I cant connect to the wifi even if there is internet connection
I cant connect to the wifi even if there is internet connection.The wifi icon is displayed on the notification bar(with range),and its shows connected tothe link too.i can access net on my pc(on which the modem is connected)but cant connect to any other external devices.i have tried it with various phones,tablets and laptops.but the result is same.please help me

# Answer
**DELETE HOSTS FILE**
For advanced users only. For rooted Android devices only.

* Open File Manager App.
* Browse to `root/system/etc`.
* Delete `hosts.txt` file
> -1 votes

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# Question
Title: GS4 not turning on, battery full, no screen activity or rumble
(Keyboard finicky, sorry for any errors!) Alright, so I have this GS4 that I got secondhand. It worked fine for a while, but now there is no activity AT ALL. I have tried Recovery Mode, normal boot, and Odin. I don't even get a RUMBLE. It's fully charged, so that's not the problem...

Most of my personal data is on the phone itself (1 GB MicroSD card... \>\_\>) and most of it is important.

Any help?

# Answer
> 0 votes
I'm not allowed to comment...but I ran into this same problem on my Galaxy Note 2. It was fully charged but I couldn't do anything at all, screen never even pretended to light up. Samsung had a bad batch of hardware causing a "Sudden Death Syndrome" as people were calling it. The one thing I did notice was that if you look at the area where the proximity sensor lies, you can see the little "infrared" light stuck on. Is that the same for you? Here's an XDA article related to the problem:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294203

If the phone is still under some sort of warranty, you should be able to get a new device.

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