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2010/09/13 | 261 | 1,035 | <issue_start>username_0: What do I need to install/change so that when I get a call the picture of the caller is in fullscreen mode instead of the regular small image.<issue_comment>username_1: I think the dimensions of different parts of the GUI require changes in the framework-res.apk files in the internal system par... |
2010/09/13 | 169 | 695 | <issue_start>username_0: I can never end a task easily on the HTC tattoo - is there a shortcut to it I can make, or an easier app to use?<issue_comment>username_1: The fastest way I know is from the home screen click Menu->Settings->Applications->Running Services. There are some task manager applications, though from w... |
2010/09/13 | 659 | 3,066 | <issue_start>username_0: When installing a custom ROM onto a rooted Android device, they often recommend to upgrade the radio firmware.
**What exactly is Android's radio firmware?**<issue_comment>username_1: Phone service carriers will sometimes update the firmware on your radio. For reasons unknown, improved radio fi... |
2010/09/13 | 217 | 877 | <issue_start>username_0: When I go to the Galaxy S's gallery app, it shows me every JPG/PNG it can find on my SD card, including album art.
Is there a way of stopping this so it's filtered?<issue_comment>username_1: If you add an empty file called .nomedia to a directory the media scanner will ignore it.
Upvotes: 5 [s... |
2010/09/13 | 524 | 2,019 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to setup some combination of On/Off settings and create profiles. For example, when at home, I'd like Bluetooth/Wifi On, but Mobile Off. When going to work, I want Mobile On and everything else off. Is there an easy way to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: Check out [Locale](http://ww... |
2010/09/13 | 273 | 1,096 | <issue_start>username_0: I live in scandinavia and the Market for paid applications is not available here yet. Is there any way I can enable it? Or a workaround?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to install an application called Market Enabler, note this only works on rooted phones . You can download it from [here](ht... |
2010/09/13 | 214 | 906 | <issue_start>username_0: The only way I found to do it is by installing a 3rd party file explorer software. Isn't there a default app that does that? At least for media files?<issue_comment>username_1: The BT stack on Android phones does not support the file transfer profile. You may be able to add this by rooting your... |
2010/09/13 | 563 | 2,025 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a free location-aware todo list out there?
I need something, that: reminds me to buy milk, when I'm near to my favourite shop.<issue_comment>username_1: If you are already using Locale (which is not free), Astrid is a free task/todo list manager which can be configured to open a list ... |
2010/09/13 | 784 | 2,855 | <issue_start>username_0: I know about [Astro Player](http://www.astroplayer.com/). Any other apps that feature podcast managment and variable speed playback?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried doubleTwist? I have been enjoying this music app very much.
Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Astro Player Beta will... |
2010/09/13 | 1,520 | 5,486 | <issue_start>username_0: When I take a picture it makes a 'click' sound. As this is default behavior, I would like to turn it off. Is there a setting to do so; or if I find+delete the sound file, will there be repercussions?
\*\*Please note I am looking for a basically permanent solution rather than one that I would n... |
2010/09/13 | 740 | 3,042 | <issue_start>username_0: When I use Android in business I have some secret data on my phone. So if I lose my phone this can easily be stolen.
Is there any way I can secure my phone? E.g. adding password for unlocking it. Any recommendations? apps? or best-practice?<issue_comment>username_1: Check out a piece of softwa... |
2010/09/13 | 499 | 1,900 | <issue_start>username_0: If I take some photos, and then go to the Gallery app, those photos do not always appear immediately. I've tried causing the Gallery to refresh, but the images simply do not appear for more than 15 minutes. I can open the Camera app again and browse through them, so I know they have been stored... |
2010/09/13 | 207 | 746 | <issue_start>username_0: The four buttons at the bottom of the Motorola Droid (back,menu,home,search) are backlit when its dark and the phone is unlocked. The brightness of the buttons' back light doesn't adjust with the brightness of the screen, which can be a real problem when I'm using an app at night. Is there any ... |
2010/09/13 | 205 | 761 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
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> [I checked 'use as default' when choosing the default launcher, but now I can't start ADW.Launcher any more](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6042/i-checked-use-as-default-when-choosing-the-default-launcher-but-now-i-cant-s)
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I've install... |
2010/09/13 | 437 | 1,631 | <issue_start>username_0: I know I can get to alarm setup through the Clock app, but I swear this used to be a separate app. How do you get directly to the Alarms app?<issue_comment>username_1: On my Droid X, there was an app preinstalled called "Alarm & Timer". That's what I've been using for alarms. Not sure if this i... |
2010/09/13 | 352 | 1,307 | <issue_start>username_0: Does the android platform have any firewall application?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm pretty sure that Android includes iptables, which is the standard firewall for any Linux.
What I have no information about is whether iptables is compiled into the kernel used on all phones, but you might get... |
2010/09/13 | 883 | 3,679 | <issue_start>username_0: What can you do if you are located in a country that still does not support paid apps? Please include solutions for non-rooted users as well.<issue_comment>username_1: **Requirements**
* a google checkout account with valid credit card (this has no country limitations)
* pre-paid SIM card from... |
2010/09/13 | 380 | 1,575 | <issue_start>username_0: Every so often, my phone (Motorola Milestone, firmware 2.1-update1) decides that the battery is almost drained and that I have to turn the phone off. This may happen just a few hours after charging it, and a subsequent restart confirms that yes, the battery does still have a charge, still at 70... |
2010/09/13 | 527 | 1,641 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Are there any devices that are like an iPod Touch, but run Android?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/967/are-there-any-devices-that-are-like-an-ipod-touch-but-run-android)
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In other words, is there a piece of dedicated hardware designed... |
2010/09/13 | 1,641 | 6,124 | <issue_start>username_0: My device is already rooted, this is why I'm asking.
Do you need root to monitor the logcat stream on the phone? If I ran the logcat command from within a Terminal on the phone, would that work?<issue_comment>username_1: The application [Android System Info](https://play.google.com/store/apps/... |
2010/09/13 | 1,635 | 6,628 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
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> [How can I stop applications and services from running?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/30332/how-can-i-stop-applications-and-services-from-running)
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I've installed some applications that I mostly like, except for the fact that they all... |
2010/09/13 | 1,990 | 7,598 | <issue_start>username_0: I see lots of tutorials telling me *how* to root my phone (Motorola Droid), but none of them mention any potential "side effects."
Aside from a few relatively minor issues that seem to require rooting to fix, I'm basically happy with the phone and therefore a little leery of messing with a dev... |
2010/09/13 | 664 | 2,631 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been trying out [Voice Actions](http://www.google.com/mobile/voice-actions/) on an HTC Desire. Actions like "Navigate to...", "Directions to..." and "Note to self..." work fine. When I try saying "Set alarm to 9 o'clock" though I get this error message:
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> "Set alarm..."
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> In or... |
2010/09/13 | 1,058 | 3,711 | <issue_start>username_0: So far Samsung has been rolling updates out using its windows only software Kies, and not over the air like the rest of the android world.
Is there anyway that non windows users can get these updates?<issue_comment>username_1: If you can find someone or somewhere who has a direct link to the u... |
2010/09/13 | 288 | 1,125 | <issue_start>username_0: Out of the box, I noticed my Incredible has *a lot* of stuff running/turned on by default. Besides the basics of turning off WiFi, GPS, and BlueTooth when I'm not using them, are there more steps I can take to make my battery last longer?<issue_comment>username_1: Switching to 2G when there's n... |
2010/09/13 | 603 | 2,327 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any way to have certain apps automatically turn on GPS when they launch (or at least prompt me if I want to)?
For example, if I use voice commands to ask for navigation directions, and GPS is not turned on, I'd like for it to enable GPS instead of guessing from cell towers. Bonus poin... |
2010/09/13 | 2,738 | 9,496 | <issue_start>username_0: The plug sure looks like any old micro USB plug. Will another cable (like the one from my digital camera) work to charge the battery, or do I need one specifically designed for my phone (incredible)<issue_comment>username_1: Any Micro USB cable that has the capability of charging your phone doe... |
2010/09/13 | 439 | 1,691 | <issue_start>username_0: I find it quite hard to edit spelling mistakes, **using just the touchscreen**. Currently I try to tap the screen exactly where I want the cursor to be, but this isn't very accurate.
The iPhone has a nice '[magnifying glass](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzoh30umm_c)' feature which allows y... |
2010/09/13 | 609 | 2,490 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Milestone and sometimes when I plug my (supplied Motorola) charger in the 'charging light' on the side does not illuminate and the phone does not charge. I think that this may also happen even after a successful initial connection (i.e. after plugging it in and getting the light) since... |
2010/09/13 | 429 | 1,788 | <issue_start>username_0: I've been told rooting is the be all and end all, but at the moment, I want to see how far I can extend my device without rooting it.
One thing that would be good is screenshot functionality, but I can't seem to find an application on the marketplace that does this without a **\*\* ROOTED PHON... |
2010/09/14 | 690 | 2,963 | <issue_start>username_0: My Moto Droid has seen great performance improvements with each new Android version, and has been much more stable and reliable with each version release.
Recently I was in a situation where the phone just didn't think it had a cell signal, and then wouldn't disconnect the call that it couldn'... |
2010/09/14 | 6,131 | 22,113 | <issue_start>username_0: How many competing Android markets (other than the Play Store itself) are there and are they any good? Which ones do you use and why?<issue_comment>username_1: I use [AppBrain](http://www.appbrain.com/) because it provides a nice site, and it makes it really easy to install apps onto my phone. ... |
2010/09/14 | 6,318 | 22,842 | <issue_start>username_0: Stock Droid X, running 2.1. I have the USB Connection mode set to "Charge Only".
Whenever I connect the phone to my computer to charge, the SD card mounts as a drive in the computer. In the phone's USB Connection settings, it is still listed as "Charge Only", but the SD card is not available ... |
2010/09/14 | 649 | 2,762 | <issue_start>username_0: Occasionally I'll start an app only to be presented with the App's title bar and a black screen. Usually the app's interface shows after 3-10 seconds. Very rarely the screen will stay black. I don't have any real idea about why or how to reproduce it.
I'm wondering if this is simply the phone ... |
2010/09/14 | 577 | 2,111 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Droid Incredible running Android 2.2 FroYo and would like to use custom sounds/songs as ringtones for text message notifications, event and task reminders, Facebook and Twitter notifications, and email messages. I have the MP3s that I want to use located in the /ringtones director... |
2010/09/14 | 1,900 | 7,998 | <issue_start>username_0: I heard this phrase or the variants (rooted phone, rooting, etc.) in android forums but I don't know what it means. Can you explain it in simple terms?<issue_comment>username_1: To 'root' your phone means to gain administrative rights on the file system of your phone (in linux, *root* is the us... |
2010/09/14 | 622 | 2,155 | <issue_start>username_0: I work third shift so I sleep during the day but I get calls all day long so I shut my ringer off. I would like to be able to set a couple phone numbers that can ring through no matter what. Using Google Voice to do this won't work because I get calls directly to my cell # as well as to Google ... |
2010/09/14 | 561 | 2,242 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to be able to set, at the contact level, which phone number is used to dial out. For example, I'd like to be able to set it so calls to my boss use Google Voice by default where as calls to my family use my cell number. Any suggestions?<issue_comment>username_1: The Google Voice app it... |
2010/09/14 | 262 | 899 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there some way to change the "sweep glass" idle screen (screen you see when the phone comes back from turning off screen)?
I like the "sweep glass" screen, but have seen some others. Eg. Screen similar to the "phone call" screen - two options (answer, reject) that need to be swiped to eithe... |
2010/09/14 | 1,749 | 6,243 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way for WiFi-tethering without root access.
I mean before Froyo.
I have HTC Hero 2.1, and frankly, I don't want to root it for security reasons.<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know of any way to do wifi tethering without root (before 2.2). You can, however, use bluetooth or a US... |
2010/09/14 | 543 | 1,997 | <issue_start>username_0: Android is based on Linux and has a Linux kernel underneath. Is there any way I can use shell commands and interact directly with the Linux system? E.g. A shell app that has access to the Linux system?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes there is,
Check out the application `Better Terminal` or `And... |
2010/09/14 | 604 | 2,381 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app that will allow you to make playlists with your music (on your computer) and then transfer those playlists, and the associated MP3 files, over to the phone?
I'd prefer not to have to "Sync" stuff because of all the headaches that syncing carries with it, but I just don't see an... |
2010/09/14 | 226 | 985 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to easy copy applications between phones (eg. two HTCs via bluetooth) and get them running fine? Or apps just need to be downloaded from AM each time because of some installation routine that comes right after downloading?<issue_comment>username_1: Android 2.2 introduces the App ... |
2010/09/14 | 539 | 2,158 | <issue_start>username_0: I want a Music ID app, I have tried both Shazam and SoundHound which were good. They both have a limit of 5 songs, and cost $5 to upgrade to unlimited. Before purchasing one of them, I want to make sure I'm making the right choice. What are the advantages/disadvantages of each one?
Are there a... |
2010/09/14 | 515 | 1,701 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm currently using LauncherPro which lets me have 4x5 icons and a bar at the bottom of my home screen. Are there any alternative Launcher apps that will let me cram more in?<issue_comment>username_1: Not a launcher app itself, but [MultIcon](http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/09/06/app-of-the-w... |
2010/09/14 | 600 | 2,273 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm running Android 2.2 FroYo on an HTC Droid Incredible. When I go to bed, I want to turn off all notifications except for incoming phone calls, which I still want to receive. Is this possible, either natively or through an application?<issue_comment>username_1: The [Setting Profiles](http://w... |
2010/09/14 | 1,025 | 3,343 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any app available in the Android Market for Stack Exchange sites?<issue_comment>username_1: [DroidStack](https://stackapps.com/questions/585/droidstack-for-android-1-0-8) seems to be the ticket. [*Android Market Link*](https://market.android.com/details?id=org.droidstack)
Upvotes: 4 <i... |
2010/09/14 | 302 | 1,128 | <issue_start>username_0: Apps in the market have a lot of comments and reviews. How do I add my own rating and comment to these?<issue_comment>username_1: Navigate to Market, select Menu > Downloads and you will see the list of apps on your phone. Notice the My Rating section where you can star and comment on the app.
... |
2010/09/14 | 896 | 3,947 | <issue_start>username_0: I use Linux for half a decade now, so I am not used to dealing with viruses anymore. To my surprise, I saw some discussion about antiviruses in Android. I haven't installed any yet, but this bugs me: are they really necessary? Are there (or were) any known viruses in the market? Doesn't Google ... |
2010/09/14 | 372 | 1,373 | <issue_start>username_0: Currently I am using Samsung Galaxy 3 (i5801) with Android 2.1. Is there any app available to support flash video ?<issue_comment>username_1: assuming you're in the united states it's just a matter of days before you get your 2.2 update which comes with Flash. I don't believe any other aftermar... |
2010/09/14 | 706 | 2,583 | <issue_start>username_0: When posting app links, I'm always using a link on Cyrket or AppBrain -- becuase I can't get a link to anything in the official Android Market.
But I have seen some links out there for use w/ Android itself ( ''market://'' protocol ):
```
market://details?id=de.schildbach.oeffi
```
(as seen... |
2010/09/14 | 240 | 873 | <issue_start>username_0: The button is broken and I'm waiting for my replacement phone. I can turn it on by sliding open the keyboard but I have to wait for it to sleep to turn the screen off. Is there an app or a shortcut that I can put on the home screen to do this? Or maybe a hack to change my camera button to a scr... |
2010/09/14 | 556 | 2,153 | <issue_start>username_0: Occasionally (maybe twice a month) my Milestone just reboots (goes black and then to the Android startup screen (but not all the way to the Motorola screen)).
I presume that such behaviour could be caused a poorly written app. I have uninstalled a few but to no avail. Is there any sort of log ... |
2010/09/14 | 327 | 1,458 | <issue_start>username_0: The Calendar app on the Samsung Captivate is fed by the Google Calendar, but I have to make all my entries online. Otherwise, they are (uselessly) local to just my phone.
Is there any way to sync them back to my Google Calendar and (most importantly) include the events that I add from the cale... |
2010/09/15 | 444 | 1,650 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto Droid, running Android 2.2 (Froyo), although this behavior also existed on 2.1. Whenever I plug something in the headphone jack, the Music app will start up (sometimes with a bit of a delay) and start playing something (generally Christmas music).
More often than not, I'm plugging... |
2010/09/15 | 2,118 | 8,447 | <issue_start>username_0: Can anyone recommend a good way to backup Android devices?
Ideally I would like to do this wirelessly and, not only backup my data, but also my user settings. Is it possible to backup an image of an Android device - so that one doesn't even need to reinstall apps?
It would be particularly... |
2010/09/15 | 346 | 1,441 | <issue_start>username_0: My HTC Desire is set up to flash its LED lamp whenever I receive an email, SMS etc.
Only problem is that (without touching the phone) the LED stops flashing after 5 minutes or so. So if a message comes in while I'm not near my phone and I don't come back for more than 5 minutes, I have to turn... |
2010/09/15 | 235 | 879 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
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> [How can I uninstall applications that are locked by phone vendor?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/6851/how-can-i-uninstall-applications-that-are-locked-by-phone-vendor)
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I want to uninstall the facebook app, as I don't use facebook. Th... |
2010/09/15 | 672 | 2,703 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Moto DROID (v1). On a trip from Tyler, TX to DFW airport I had my phone in the car dock and charging. I was using Navigation for directions to the airport and also had Listen running to play a podcast over the device speaker. As I neared the airport, the phone rebooted a few times and ... |
2010/09/15 | 200 | 749 | <issue_start>username_0: I have been playing flash videos using skyfire, but I would really like to play some games like chopper using flash.
How can I get flash enabled on Froyo? I have heard that Froyo supports adobe flash.<issue_comment>username_1: You can download the [Flash Player 10.1 app](https://market.android... |
2010/09/15 | 590 | 1,950 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there an app to play videos from Netflix and Hulu for the Android?<issue_comment>username_1: As of today, no there is nothing public. Like Matt says, you can find this out through other sites instead of asking here. A simple Google search will give you results of speculation and rumor like t... |
2010/09/15 | 938 | 3,646 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got my replacement Droid and will be sending my current Droid back to Motorola. I'm sure they are going to refurbish it and resell it. I've backed up everything and I'm going to be keeping my microSD card, but how to ensure that all the data is completely wiped off the internal memory so... |
2010/09/15 | 953 | 3,168 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there any WEP cracking application available for android?
If not is WEP cracking technically possible with the API's and hardware available on your average android phone?
This is a purely academic question please leave ethical arguments out of it.<issue_comment>username_1: There is nothing... |
2010/09/15 | 233 | 833 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a bit.ly account, and I want to be able to track my shortened links. However, using the Twitter, it allows me to choose what shortening I use, but I can't seem to find an option to have any shortened links linked to my bit.ly account.
I know that my twitpic account is used to upload pic... |
2010/09/15 | 552 | 1,999 | <issue_start>username_0: When I use Google Maps it sets my Google Latitude location, but once I turn Maps off it stops. I'd like it to update with my location on a regular basis. I don't want to drain the battery by always using the GPS, but it'd be nice if it updated, say, every half hour or so.<issue_comment>username... |
2010/09/15 | 310 | 1,177 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like to try out some Android beta software I found online, but when I tried installing it on the device I got a message that said that installing non-market apps has been disabled for security reasons. Can I bypass/disable this restriction? I am using the at&t Captivate (Samsung Galaxy S) w... |
2010/09/16 | 382 | 1,402 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC Legend, and on occasion, I get an error "Process com.htc.bg has stopped unexpectedly".
According to other forums, this *could* be caused by issues with internet connectivity relating to updating Facebook contacts.
I have removed the syncing of Facebook all together (only syncs wh... |
2010/09/16 | 449 | 1,630 | <issue_start>username_0: These two (empty) calendars appear in the list of calendars inside the stock calendar app (at least on HTC Sense setups). I'm not entirely sure what they are but they are both unused and cluttering things up. I know I can hide them but is there anyway to just make them gone? When I select Remov... |
2010/09/16 | 647 | 2,771 | <issue_start>username_0: According to JuicePlotter, my HTC Evo's 3G radio is always on when the screen is on -- even when doing absolutely nothing. I tested this by turning the brightness down to 1 and opening the settings menu and just leaving it there. The screen was set to never shut off. I got pretty significant ba... |
2010/07/14 | 526 | 1,710 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm tired of waiting for my Android 2.1 update to arrive, so I've decided to root my HTC Hero.
Any direction as to how I should do this?
*Note: I actually have a T-Mobile branded version, so I do need some workaround because it doesn't let itself be unlocked as easily as vanilla HTC Heros.*<i... |
2010/07/14 | 949 | 4,109 | <issue_start>username_0: What are the main differences between Android and iPhone implementations of multitasking at the application level?
(Let's not turn this into a subjective fanboy argument please?)<issue_comment>username_1: As far as I can tell.
The iPhone multitasking is much more restricted. The multitasked a... |
2010/07/14 | 649 | 2,491 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a new Android Phone (HTC Hero), but I need to import my Outlook contacts with all their phone numbers.
Any directions as to how to do this?<issue_comment>username_1: The easiest way would be to synchronise your contacts with your Google Account (you have one of those, right?). If... |
2010/07/14 | 4,898 | 17,109 | <issue_start>username_0: What can I do to get better battery life on my Droid? Battery life seems awful. Less than 15 hours or so on normal usage.<issue_comment>username_1: **Some of the biggest power drainers**: GPS, Wifi, and Bluetooth.
In general, it is best to keep these services off unless you are using them. Ho... |
2010/07/14 | 710 | 2,468 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using Google Chrome and syncing the bookmarks with the built-in feature. How can I get those bookmarks in my Android device?<issue_comment>username_1: According to [this answer by goblinbox:](https://android.stackexchange.com/a/25512/96277)
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> The Dolphin mobile browser is supposed to ha... |
2010/07/14 | 2,763 | 9,964 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like my Android device to keep quiet during the night, no alerts for mails and talk messages, only calls and of course, the wake-up alarm. How can I do it?<issue_comment>username_1: You can set the alarm to be active during 'silent mode', but that would eliminate calls.
Also, you can downl... |
2010/07/14 | 406 | 1,708 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Evo with contacts that were imported by Sprint from my old Palm Centro. On the Centro, I could have contacts with no name but a business/organization, and the contact list would use that as the display, and I could search on that field. (Handy for calling pizza restaurants!) On my... |
2010/07/14 | 198 | 833 | <issue_start>username_0: My HTC Tattoo loses its mobile broadband connection after a couple of days without a restart. Calling and SMS still work but no data connections. Disabling and reenabling the mobile data connection does not help. Only with a restart the data connection can be used again. Is there a solution to ... |
2010/07/14 | 503 | 1,696 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm thinking about unrooting and going back to completely stock, vanilla Android on my Droid.
How can I do this?<issue_comment>username_1: This is a stab in the dark, that I read somewhere else:
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> Power + X
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> facto... |
2010/07/14 | 1,233 | 4,558 | <issue_start>username_0: I was wondering how accurate is the GPS is in my HTC Desire Android compared to a dedicated hand held GPS unit or in car satnav?
The reason I ask is that I have read articles complaining that the iPhone's GPS is not very accurate and wondered if it applied to all mobiles.<issue_comment>usernam... |
2010/07/14 | 482 | 1,783 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to stream all sound from an Android phone to a PC to be played by the boxes of the PC?
At best wirelessly?<issue_comment>username_1: Based on some quick testing I did on my Nexus One running Android 2.2 (Froyo), it seems like all sound is routed through headphones when they are p... |
2010/07/14 | 722 | 3,014 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Do I really need to install a task manager?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9/do-i-really-need-to-install-a-task-manager)
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Should I run a task killer on Android or does Android manage applications well enough on its own?<issue_comment>... |
2010/07/14 | 490 | 1,754 | <issue_start>username_0: Can I use a bluetooth keyboard with Android?<issue_comment>username_1: Android natively doesn't support the Bluetooth HID profile which would be required for this. So, your options are limited depending on whether you're rooted or not:
1. (If rooted): [This YouTube video](http://www.youtube.co... |
2010/07/15 | 776 | 2,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I've done [some research](http://www.slashgear.com/htc-desire-vs-google-nexus-one-2074966/) and there seem to be advantages and disadvantages to each. I'm fairly confident that I can physically run both in Australia, however which will give me the best experience given the mobile bands and tech... |
2010/07/15 | 1,228 | 4,395 | <issue_start>username_0: I'd like for my Android phone to automatically turn off some features overnight to save battery, and re-enable them in the morning. Among the things I'd like to turn do:
* Turn off wifi
* Turn off the GPS
* Use only 2G data networks
I don't need any fancy idle detection. I'd be happy with the... |
2010/07/15 | 390 | 1,282 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I get the 2.2 version of Android on my HTC Desire and when?<issue_comment>username_1: The official Froyo release for the HTC Desire seems to [be imminent](http://phandroid.com/2010/06/22/htc-delivering-froyo-to-the-htc-desire-and-legend-within-the-next-two-weeks/). Though since it's alr... |
2010/07/15 | 191 | 776 | <issue_start>username_0: My current phone is an HTC Desire and I was using an iPhone before. I am really liking the ringtons and other system sounds on the iPhone and I am now looking a way to have these on my Android phone. Are there any apps for that?<issue_comment>username_1: As the iPhone system sounds are the prop... |
2010/07/15 | 533 | 1,907 | <issue_start>username_0: Well [Fring is blocked](http://www.fring.com/blog/?p=2322). I'm located in China. I neeeeed to make free skype calls to my family around the world. Skype Lite is not an option, has anybody cracked this cookie?<issue_comment>username_1: You could try out [Nimbuzz](http://www.nimbuzz.com/en).
Upv... |
2010/07/15 | 577 | 2,128 | <issue_start>username_0: Located in China I've been waiting forever for the HTC Hero update to Android 2.1. However now everywhere around the world people are getting it.
I do get the occasional update, and then I get prompted to reset the phone, however when I reset it the update does not get installed (missing upda... |
2010/07/15 | 553 | 1,781 | <issue_start>username_0: >
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Does anyone know when 2.2 will be released for Verizon phones? Also, is there a way to in... |
2010/07/15 | 306 | 1,388 | <issue_start>username_0: With its multi-tasking, it's easy to launch lots of applications on Android. I understand that background applications use fairly minimal resources, but they often activate features (GPS WiFi etc.) that drain the battery.
How can you find out what applications are running and what resources th... |
2010/07/15 | 523 | 1,950 | <issue_start>username_0: I prefer my week view of my calendar to start on Monday rather than Sunday. I already have my Google Calendar set that way (to which I sync).
How can I do the same on my Droid (Android 2.2)?<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not exactly sure whether it's the same on general Android as my have a H... |
2010/07/15 | 424 | 1,623 | <issue_start>username_0: One reason that I haven't switched to Android in the past is that it has seemed sluggish when I've tried phones that run it. I see that Google claims [performance improvements](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.2-highlights.html) of 4x to 5x over previous versions, but those numbers ar... |
2010/07/15 | 924 | 3,546 | <issue_start>username_0: >
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> [What can I do to increase battery life on my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/476/what-can-i-do-to-increase-battery-life-on-my-android-device)
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My Desire is absolutely great, but with my usage the battery life is really ... |
2010/07/15 | 424 | 1,553 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a nexus one and would love to watch divx and wmv videos on it. Is there a way to do that?<issue_comment>username_1: The only one I'm aware of is [yxflash](http://www.androlib.com/android.application.kr-mobilesoft-yxflash-qEnD.aspx), and I wasn't too impressed by it - the video was quite ... |
2010/07/16 | 400 | 1,469 | <issue_start>username_0: How to erase all contacts from an Android phone?
There are about 3200 contacts.
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I don't manage my contacts with Google Contacts, but with another tool that can export to the VCF format.
The first time I imported my VCF file into Google Contacts, my Android ph... |
2010/07/16 | 2,509 | 8,470 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a way (possibly a third-party application) that allows me to use maps and GPS without an Internet connection.
I don't use it by car, just for walking in cities. It would be nice if I could just copy all data relative to a particular city before going there for tourism.
The Google Maps ... |
2010/07/16 | 934 | 3,359 | <issue_start>username_0: When I give presentations, I have to keep an eye on the clock to make sure my speech does not take more than alloted time, or in the end to know whether I can take more questions.
Looking at my watch is inconvenient, I would prefer my Android phone's large screen to:
* Just display the time (... |
2010/07/16 | 329 | 1,248 | <issue_start>username_0: Once per hour, I get a message on my HTC Desire saying that a process has stopped unexpectedly. It is the com.htc.bg process. The problem disappears if I disable the syncing of my Facebook account to the phone. To back this up, I have found that the list of contacts downloaded from Facebook is ... |
2010/07/16 | 687 | 2,533 | <issue_start>username_0: While I can chose `Share` by a contact on my Droid's contact list, the Droid on the other end seems unable to open, or really do anything with, the resulting attachment if I receive it via Gmail or the normal mail client. Am I missing something? How do I import what I've shared?<issue_comment>u... |
2010/07/17 | 1,363 | 5,596 | <issue_start>username_0: I am on call sometimes and I am getting SMS and email from our systems. The sender is an email to SMS gateway that is unique to this and always the same, the messages start with the same words. I need to be woken up by them, but right now, that isn't happening.
I use Locale, and the Locale "In... |