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2011/04/23 | 512 | 1,907 | <issue_start>username_0: The title kinda tells it all. Sometimes I need to turn silent for a meeting and the procedure is like:
1. Unlock the phone
2. Click on `Menu`
3. Go to `Settings`
4. Click on `Sound`
5. Enable `Silent mode`
Apart from (1), which can't be shortened (can it?), I want to minimize the remaining 4 ... |
2011/04/23 | 952 | 3,535 | <issue_start>username_0: Good old Siemens phones had a feature that allowed you to set a single ringtone for all calls coming from your contacts, and a single ringtone for all calls coming from numbers not in your contact list. Can it be done with stock Android 2.2, a manufacturer-specific distribution, or with an app?... |
2011/04/23 | 586 | 2,428 | <issue_start>username_0: If I tap on the dialer on a DroidX and start tapping in someone's number then when enough (usually 3) digits have by tapped in the person's name and number appear about the entry box and I can tap on them to dial.
However, if I go into Contacts and search for that same person by name they are ... |
2011/04/24 | 303 | 1,355 | <issue_start>username_0: A friend borrowed my phone and logged in to a website with it (and logged out). However, after that, his account became my browser's default account for that site. Every time I try to log in to the website, the user and password fields become automatically filled with his user and password. Thi... |
2011/04/24 | 737 | 3,075 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I got this phone (Galaxy S, originally on Eclair, then Froyo) and switched network provider, I've had major problems with the signal at home, and call quality as a result.
Following the upgrade to Gingerbread, it seems to be behaving differently. I notice that I can have no bars of signa... |
2011/04/24 | 464 | 1,727 | <issue_start>username_0: I have tried kernel-mode things but it is not going to work.
Actually i've reached my limit for seeing errors in one day:
mount: unknown filesystem type 'nfs'
mount.nfs: No such device
and many more bared in bash/browser history :)
I'm kind of scared from recompiling kernel.(I'm ha... |
2011/04/24 | 376 | 1,428 | <issue_start>username_0: So I have these OneNote notebooks up on office.live.com. From there I sync a few laptops and, when on a PC without OneNote installed, I can work directly with my notebooks in a browser.
I'd LOVE to be able to work with my notebooks from my Android browser or in some other fashion.
I'm aware o... |
2011/04/25 | 196 | 836 | <issue_start>username_0: I have heard lots of times that the Nexus S is a "developer phone". What exactly does it mean?<issue_comment>username_1: It does mean that you'll have a stock AOSP android on it, and you will not have to do any tricks to get root access on your phone.
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: It pr... |
2011/04/25 | 385 | 1,486 | <issue_start>username_0: I have downloaded the [Kindle app](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle) from Google Play Store and installed it.
I have some Kindle files downloaded from the internet. How can I open them using my Kindle app?<issue_comment>username_1: If you have the [Kindle app](ht... |
2011/04/25 | 630 | 2,406 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for the inverse of [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/3537/is-there-an-application-to-copy-text-from-my-pc-to-my-phone/).
I want to quickly transfer a piece of text from android to my computer. One way to do is chat with myself using gtalk or fb. But I'm looking for ... |
2011/04/25 | 641 | 2,408 | <issue_start>username_0: I like the WhosHere app for Apple iPhone iOS. Is there a similar social networking/chat app that uses location / gps to find people to chat or network with for Android?
Here's some more info on the application: <http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/whoshere/id284973016>
 and have luck with bluetooth network tethering.
I've got an OG Droid, so WiFi is not a possibility at the moment.
Tried the directions here: <http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/01/how-to-bluetooth-tether-to-motorola-xoom-using-original-droid/>
but ... |
2011/04/26 | 434 | 1,818 | <issue_start>username_0: * I just upgraded my **Nook Color** to the
new **1.2 version that supports apps**.
* I purchased the **ezPDF Reader** app
which supports bookmarks and other
advanced features for PDFs which the
default Nook Color PDF viewer does
not support.
**Is there a way to make the ezPDF Reader the defaul... |
2011/04/26 | 987 | 3,929 | <issue_start>username_0: My current situation is this: I use Mac OS X at home and Ubuntu Linux at work. My phone is a Samsung Galaxy S. Whenever I want to update my firmware *the intended way (i.e. using Kies, I am aware of Odin)*, I have to boot into an old Windows XP installation that I have lying around.
I was wond... |
2011/04/26 | 355 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: I upgraded my wife to an LG Optimus T from a G1, and she keeps accidentally hanging up on people with her cheek. She never had this problem with the G1.
I've asked her if she's locking the screen (by hitting the power button once) and she appears to be doing that but for some reason when she's... |
2011/04/26 | 267 | 998 | <issue_start>username_0: I am having difficulty viewing a vcard received via text message. My phone recognizes it's an MMS but views it as a Multimedia file and tries to play it.
My phone is rooted running Cyanogen 7.0.1.2 and I'm using the builtin messaging app
I have taken a screenshot of what I'm experiencing
<ht... |
2011/04/27 | 382 | 1,697 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a number of browsers installed on my phone. I haven't set any as the default because some pages simply render better on some browsers than on others.
When I use the stock browser, *every single time* I click a link it asks me what browser I want to use. I'd like it to get the hint that ... |
2011/04/27 | 278 | 1,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a Droid 1 now running CM7.
Previously in CM6, there was an option to prevent the phone from auto-rotating (a rotation lock of sorts). The only time it would rotate was when I slid out the keyboard. I can't seem to find the option in CM7 (it might have been removed). Is there any other w... |
2011/04/27 | 359 | 1,193 | <issue_start>username_0: Compared to 2.2, what does 2.2.1 bring that's new please?
Thank you.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm not aware of an official changelog anywhere, but you can look at the commit log on the git repository [here](http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git;a=shortlog;h=ec721fd1db4... |
2011/04/27 | 803 | 3,216 | <issue_start>username_0: I am coming from Windows back-ground (never used Linux), and HTC Wildfire is my first Android phone.
I can see that many app like **Facebook for HTC Sense, Flickr, Footprints, Friend Stream, Gmail, Peep, Stocks** and many more as start-up apps.
How can I find which apps are start-up apps, and... |
2011/04/28 | 123 | 496 | <issue_start>username_0: A few days ago I viewed a site that I now want to go back to. However I can't find it in my history. I can't remember the exact day, hence my question about how long this is kept.<issue_comment>username_1: It only limited to your phones internal memory
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: It h... |
2011/04/28 | 496 | 2,115 | <issue_start>username_0: Some context: I'm using Desire, and it bugs me that it adds "http://www." when I type a word into the address bar. I just want to search...
The application I'm using is called "Internet". Is it something tailored to HTC? Is it based on Chromium?<issue_comment>username_1: Go to Settings - Appli... |
2011/04/28 | 1,387 | 4,980 | <issue_start>username_0: I am using a custom ringtone. It is a mp3 which is stored on the external SD card.
When my phone is connected via USB to my computer and the SD card is mounted, my phone uses a default ringtone on incomming calls.
How can I use a custom ringtone without SD card?<issue_comment>username_1: If y... |
2011/04/28 | 349 | 1,448 | <issue_start>username_0: Archos 43 Internet Tablet owner here.
I've been happily using the Google Android Marketplace since purchasing this device, but recently, my application downloads and updates are not working. Either the download attempts to start and nothing happens, or I immediately get a "Download unsuccessfu... |
2011/04/28 | 427 | 1,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I am trying to edit the lcd density in build.prop in /system but every time after reboot my changes are lost..
I tried to adb pull + edit + adb push in normal and recovery mode..
also i tried fileexpert and super manager but nothing worked.
I heard many people saying about root explorer but ... |
2011/04/28 | 266 | 894 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to turn the geolocation feature for photos off? Is this per application or phone-wide?
*edit* I have a Droid X. I would like to have geolocation off even if my gps is on. Is there a way to do that?<issue_comment>username_1: This video seems to cover it: <http://www.youtube.com/w... |
2011/04/28 | 1,118 | 3,916 | <issue_start>username_0: I was updating the firmware on kies for my galaxy s and it got half way through and then said error and is no frozen on the downloading 'do not turn off' screen, I have taken out the battery and put it back in, and tried the hard reset, which leads me to a phone symbol, a computer symbol and an... |
2011/04/28 | 754 | 3,162 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought a Samsung Galaxy Mini S, but I don't have 3g or wi-fi internet - I have internet only on my computer. Is there any way to install android apps without internet, via bluetooth or using the USB cable? (I do have bluetooth on my computer).
If it's possible to install the apps than w... |
2011/04/28 | 530 | 1,840 | <issue_start>username_0: Could somebody please detail for me a system using which one can output video to a TV from an HTC Thunderbolt? It has no HDMI port so I'll (almost) certainly need an adapter, I know. I don't really need HD quality but at least 720p would be nice.<issue_comment>username_1: The Thunderbolt has DL... |
2011/04/29 | 577 | 2,337 | <issue_start>username_0: When installing custom ROMs most recommend clearing the Dalvik cache. What exactly is Dalvik cache?<issue_comment>username_1: The Dalvik cache is the set of saved .dex files. A .dex file is basically a compiled bytecode version of an app that has been built for the Dalvik Virtual Machine on whi... |
2011/04/29 | 355 | 1,531 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone has just started having a problem where on phone calls, the other person can't hear me. They just hear some static. I can hear them just fine. It's the same whether I call them or they call me. I tried restarting my phone, I looked at the settings and couldn't see anything obvious wher... |
2011/04/29 | 1,010 | 3,205 | <issue_start>username_0: Following [my question about logs](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8764/are-there-any-log-files-you-can-examine-do-determine-why-an-unrooted-android-devi) I wonder if there is a way **to determine the last updates and applications which have been installed**.
**Does Android keep a ... |
2011/04/27 | 309 | 1,271 | <issue_start>username_0: I have seen a bunch of posts online saying that you can download some hack of android 2.3 on your phone..are these safe to use?
or better yet, is there a legitimate version that I can download and use from the android dev site?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends on your phone. I have been us... |
2011/04/29 | 247 | 1,065 | <issue_start>username_0: A question that has bugged me is why app developers (especially Google) do not allow apps to be written to the SD card. I understand there are a few that cannot; however, I think there are still quite a few apps that can run from SD, which would benefit those of us with small amounts of interna... |
2011/04/29 | 260 | 1,001 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to get detailed request data times on Samsung Galaxy Tab on Verison network. Does anyone know what is invovled in getting Shark to run on this device?<issue_comment>username_1: I run `tcpdump` command on my rooted Galaxy tab and capture the output onto SD card. When I have captured enoug... |
2011/04/30 | 510 | 1,982 | <issue_start>username_0: I use MacBook (which have Mac OS X 10.6 - Snow Leopard). How can I sync data between my HTC phone and my MacBook.
I have HTC Wildfire, and HTC Sync software only supports Windows.<issue_comment>username_1: As of now, there's no counterpart on Mac for HTC Sync.
You can however try [MissingSync... |
2011/04/30 | 404 | 1,534 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm seeing some odd behavior on Android...running 2.2 on HTC Incredible.
I have an IMAP account configured through the built in "Mail" program. First of all, when you send messages from this program, it copies them to a local "Sent" folder, and there is no way to specify a remote IMAP folder f... |
2011/04/30 | 636 | 2,701 | <issue_start>username_0: This is related to the question '[Is there any way to force market to update and install apps one at a time?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8659/is-there-any-way-to-force-market-to-update-and-install-apps-one-at-a-time)'. That question asks specifically if apps can be queued to up... |
2011/04/30 | 613 | 2,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently got an HTC Shift from Sprint. Within days of getting it, I noticed very bad issues with the phone losing sync to 4g, 3g, and wifi; it would not reacquire data connections unless I manually turned 4g on and off. Their tech support people immediately reset the phone to defaults, blamed... |
2011/05/01 | 247 | 968 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted cynogen mod Lg P500.
I can connect my xbox360 to my laptop for bridging a connection. but have recently moved to ubuntu so the bridging is a mission and a half.
So I was wondering if it was possible to use an android phone as an xbox360 wireless adapter.
By this I mean:
My a... |
2011/05/01 | 202 | 859 | <issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire Z which I have bought 3 months ago and I usually use it for phone calls. I don't have many apps in it. Sometimes when I call from my phone it switches off and then I have to remove and reinsert the battery to restart it.
What could be going wrong here? I have Android ver... |
2011/05/01 | 211 | 823 | <issue_start>username_0: How to update the picture of my contact from Facebook in HTC wildfire? I am able to update all other contacts but not able to update my contact from facebook. I am using android version 2.2<issue_comment>username_1: On your phone go to people.(or phonebook) choose your contact card. Press menu ... |
2011/05/02 | 414 | 1,227 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to hook up a GoogleTV to an older Sony TV and the TV has an HDMI input but just below it are the familiar red and white RC jacks for audio. I remember trying to hook up my XBox and the audio not working and now I'm having the same issue with GoogleTV and I think it's because this was... |
2009/05/06 | 1,464 | 5,655 | <issue_start>username_0: >
> **Possible Duplicate:**
>
> [Suggestions for syncing data to someone besides Google? Funambol?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7774/suggestions-for-syncing-data-to-someone-besides-google-funambol)
>
>
>
As I understand, the Android phone can only sync with Google (GMai... |
2011/05/02 | 409 | 1,461 | <issue_start>username_0: I found an lost Android phone - is there a standard place on Android phones for owner information so I can contact the person who lost it?<issue_comment>username_1: If you go to Settings > Accounts & sync settings, you should be able to see their gmail address and possibly Facebook. You can pro... |
2011/05/02 | 3,787 | 11,610 | <issue_start>username_0: All of a sudden my Samsung Galaxy S claims to not support mp3 files (the phone has been idle for a few hours, I did not touch anything). Ogg files however still play without problems. When this happens, no app can play mp3 files, e.g. my custom ring tone is not played anymore (it just vibrates ... |
2011/05/03 | 728 | 3,019 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to develop an application that knows when I am home based on my phone being on my wifi network or not. I'm running into a weird issue in that I can only ping the phone if I have recently (within the last minute or so) tried to access a web page on the machine I am pinging on. I'm not... |
2011/05/03 | 219 | 677 | <issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to use the Nexus-S GPS as an external GPS for another device (via Bluetooth) ?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried these apps:
* [GPS 2 Bluetooth v.2](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cajax.gps2bt2)
* [Bluetooth GPS Output](https://market.android.com/details?id=com... |
2011/05/03 | 224 | 708 | <issue_start>username_0: When I scroll down a web page the scroll bar appears and constantly changes size as I scroll
What does this size relate to?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried these apps:
* [GPS 2 Bluetooth v.2](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cajax.gps2bt2)
* [Bluetooth GPS Output](https://ma... |
2011/05/03 | 939 | 3,850 | <issue_start>username_0: My plan would be to allow me to connect my Android to my TV by USB, and then be able to play videos/audio from my Computer that is mounted over wifi on my Android. Is this currently possible, or is there a better way that I can accomplish this task (using only a USB cable/wifi and not having to... |
2011/05/03 | 486 | 1,984 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm using a Galaxy Ace. When I turn off WiFi and try to turn it on again it shows an error. I need to restart my device for it to work. Any ideas?<issue_comment>username_1: I believe this is a problem with Samsung's UI, TouchWiz; I experienced this on a couple ROMs for my Galaxy S.
I don't kno... |
2011/05/03 | 727 | 2,778 | <issue_start>username_0: (Motorola Droid, Android 2.2.2)
My new employer uses Google Apps to manage e-mail etc. They're also big into instant messaging for intra-company communication.
On my device I have my personal account and have added my company account so I can use Gmail for either, have consolidated calendar, ... |
2011/05/03 | 324 | 1,258 | <issue_start>username_0: When I reboot the phone, often, some of the apps a get generic icon and won't load anymore.
A reinstall solves the problem but I'd rather not have to do that.
Device is an Acer Liquid Metal with Froyo.<issue_comment>username_1: Have you moved them to or from the SD card? My app icons disappea... |
2011/05/03 | 351 | 1,369 | <issue_start>username_0: I imagine a setup where I use an android tablet computer as a remote control for my hifi system - at least for selecting music. I have connected a low-power, cheap and small linux computer to the amp. The low-powered computer holds all music on a USB stick, SSD or similar. The computer has no s... |
2011/05/03 | 267 | 1,112 | <issue_start>username_0: Is the default browser on the android platform Chrome? And if so, does anyone have an idea how to update it or get it to work with the Google Cloud Printing?
In the settings area I am not able to see anything for the Cloud printing options.
If the default browser on a Android phone is not Goo... |
2011/05/03 | 740 | 2,701 | <issue_start>username_0: I just bought this Samsung Galaxy S, installed the Kies software, then it automatically downloaded an update for my phone. I plugged in my phone and it began the update.
After a few seconds the client said something like 'Error: DLL not found.' (I can't remember exactly what it said.) The upd... |
2011/05/03 | 1,437 | 5,443 | <issue_start>username_0: In the **stock messaging app**, the contact I'm messaging has their picture next to their replies, but mine is just a grey box; how do I get my picture there? I have a contact called 'me' with my picture and phone number, but it's not making the link.
I'm running Gingerbread 2.3.4 on Nexus S.<... |
2011/05/04 | 1,066 | 4,111 | <issue_start>username_0: On my Android phone (a Desire HD), the GPS indicator is currently on & flashing away.
How can I find out which app is responsible for using the GPS? I have my suspicions but would like to know for sure.
It's rooted & I'm more than comfortable interrogating /dev or somesuch. Running 2.2.<issue... |
2011/05/04 | 1,371 | 5,458 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm in the market for a new Smartphone. Except for iPhone's, I'm new in the field and probably have some misconceptions.
My first choice was the Google Nexus S, but I was offered a great deal on the Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100). The only issue is that I read that it came with an "enhanced" vers... |
2011/05/04 | 267 | 877 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to configure a VPN from my Nexus S (2.3.4) to my home Ubuntu desktop.
Has anyone tried this yet?
I would deeply appreciate tips on which VPN server to use (e.g., is openVPN support native on Android Gingerbread?) and pitfalls to avoid.<issue_comment>username_1: The way I did it was t... |
2011/05/03 | 137 | 461 | <issue_start>username_0: How to get Dialer application on my T-Mobile Galaxy tab?<issue_comment>username_1: On your galaxy Tab goto
```
Application>Contacts
```
Now select Dialer tab
Upvotes: 1 <issue_comment>username_2: Apparently the only way to get dialer is to reinstall the european firmware: <http://www.thegal... |
2011/05/04 | 527 | 1,882 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm following the steps provided [here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304) to root my Samsung Captivate (Galaxy-S). I install the USB drivers in the [link](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728929) provided. Whenever I connect my phone, I get the error `Ther... |
2011/05/04 | 325 | 1,253 | <issue_start>username_0: [How to Install Ubuntu on Android!](http://androlinux.com/android-ubuntu-development/how-to-install-ubuntu-on-android/) states "your Android OS must support loop devices". What is a loop device?<issue_comment>username_1: >
> In Unix-like operating systems, a loop device, vnd (vnode disk), or l... |
2011/05/05 | 393 | 1,495 | <issue_start>username_0: As of yesterday my phone was okay as I know I had a missed call and checked it on voicemail, but today I noticed that it is showing no signal when there should be one.
The last thing I know I did was to try \*#61# to check the voicemail numbers as I was thinking of setting a longer timeout, bu... |
2011/05/05 | 440 | 1,478 | <issue_start>username_0: Today I upgraded to 2.3.4 Gingerbread MR2 but I wonder: what changed?<issue_comment>username_1: From a [developer's point of view](http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.3.html)?
Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: Similar to [this](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/8694/what-... |
2011/05/05 | 267 | 940 | <issue_start>username_0: I only want to use the phone as a dev tool and I need the android 2.2. What does 'flashed' mean exactly?<issue_comment>username_1: I would suggest asking the seller which Android OS version the ROM they flashed is based on.
Upvotes: 0 <issue_comment>username_2: In short, the phone will still ha... |
2011/05/05 | 798 | 3,180 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read on various posts on the net that touchscreens lose sensitivity over time, but I have not found any detailed information about why and how I can prevent this. Does anybody know why and how this happens, and how long it takes?<issue_comment>username_1: I have a T-Mobile G1 (the first An... |
2011/05/06 | 926 | 3,388 | <issue_start>username_0: How can I update my LG GT540 Optimus to the latest stable Android? Is if safe to update, or I could *brick* my phone? Or it does it by auto? How are the installed softwares (from Android Market) updated? I have to do manually or is it done automatically?<issue_comment>username_1: You probably n... |
2011/05/06 | 1,151 | 5,049 | <issue_start>username_0: So I understand the first thing I need to do with my phone, after rooting, is to back everything up. But I was confused about 3 of the apparently popular tools used for this.
For example, is Nandroid an application I run on a computer connected to the Android device, or on the device itself?
... |
2011/05/06 | 1,072 | 4,424 | <issue_start>username_0: I've bought a brand new Galaxy S just several weeks ago and so far my expectations are not met. I've never used a PDA before, so I expected it to be a full power computing machine in a hand. :) But here's what I've found out (and corresponding questions):
* sometimes (haven't figured or experi... |
2011/05/06 | 272 | 1,179 | <issue_start>username_0: I usually install different ROMs regularly...
When I set up my account on a fresh ROM, I don't want my phone to start loading all of the apps that I had installed with the same account on previous ROM. I want to choose what I want reinstalled on a new version.
Can I control this behaviour or ... |
2011/05/06 | 605 | 2,525 | <issue_start>username_0: I have a google acount set up, and i had lots of contacts in my address book that got synchronized with the ones in my phone address book.
I've found out that i can organize my contacts into groups, and then make those groups "not sync" with my phone, but i have no way of un-selecting the grou... |
2011/05/06 | 458 | 1,851 | <issue_start>username_0: On DesireZ running android 2.2 I've run into a rather annoying problem. The phone forces me to make a credentials password for WIFI, and then I have to enter it before the phone will connect to a secured wifi network.
I don't care about the security of my wifi passwords being compromised in th... |
2011/05/06 | 293 | 1,131 | <issue_start>username_0: Just received one of these (SIM Free, UK Version, Android 2.3 with Sense UI).
Can anybody point me towards the simplest and most easiest way to root this handset?<issue_comment>username_1: Have you tried disabling the "Use secure credentials" option in `Menu -> Settings -> Location & security`... |
2011/05/06 | 578 | 1,967 | <issue_start>username_0: I've read in several forums that *Indian version* of **Samsung Galaxy S** (I9000) supports Hindi language. Some of them mentioned it should support Bengali/Bangla also.
Can anyone here confirm that-
1) The latest Froyo firmware DDJP6 for Samsung Galaxy S supports Bengali? I don't need IME/a B... |
2011/05/03 | 240 | 901 | <issue_start>username_0: I have root, and I tried running the zip command from shell, but zip is not found. I think Android doesn't come with zip. How can I install zip on Android?<issue_comment>username_1: The [ZipOutputStream](http://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/zip/ZipOutputStream.html) class will help ... |
2011/05/07 | 356 | 1,096 | <issue_start>username_0: I just got my Acer A500 and have problems accessing the it's storage from my ubuntu machines.
If I try it with Win7 in VirtualBox it is automatically mounted without requiring any actions on the tablet itself.
Ubuntu accepts the USB device (it can be passed to vbox) but nothing further. The o... |
2011/05/08 | 314 | 1,243 | <issue_start>username_0: To begin with, I'm using a Google Apps account as a primary account, and am running 2.2 on a Samsung Captivate, non-rooted. I have Picasa Web Albums checked off under account Sync, and can see my web albums in the Gallery, however, I can't share pictures to Picasa, it's missing from the 'share ... |
2011/05/08 | 224 | 870 | <issue_start>username_0: I own and Optimus One(Froyo). I want to type some couple of messages(for the same contact) and save it for sending later. How to do that?
EDIT: User wishes to save message templates that can be re-used at a later instance.<issue_comment>username_1: In Handcent SMS, you can save commonly used s... |
2011/05/08 | 359 | 1,361 | <issue_start>username_0: I need a GPS when I use ride my bike. :\
Holding my phone in my hand is not really a solution....
Can somebody help me to find a talking GPS Android app?
Thank you...<issue_comment>username_1: Provided that you have a phone running Android 1.6 or higher, and are in a [supported country... |
2011/05/08 | 456 | 1,606 | <issue_start>username_0: I got a G2 from eBay and it looks pretty nice. I'm just inspecting to make sure everything is good before I start using it. The battery has a white water damage indicator, which is good, but the battery could have been replaced. Are there other indicators? Where?
 3rd-party keyboard apps on the Market that ... |
2011/05/09 | 405 | 1,662 | <issue_start>username_0: I'm sending my (unrooted) nexus s off repair under under warranty, and was just wondering if there any precautions I can take to limit the amount of personal info on the device, lest the engineers take a look through my contacts/emails etc.? (ideally without resetting phone to factory defaults)... |
2011/05/09 | 718 | 2,508 | <issue_start>username_0: My phone has been stolen. I do not want the thief to have access to any of my personal information such as calls, texts, and information saved in the phones contents. Is there any possible way I can get this information erased from my phone?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes, if you installed an ap... |
2011/05/10 | 748 | 3,103 | <issue_start>username_0: Android phones seem to support 2 kinds of SMS: Text SMS and Data SMS. I think I know what a text SMS is, but what is a Data SMS and how / for what is it used (btw as far as I can tell Data SMS are not MMS)?
I recognize that this might not be Android specific, but I encountered the term first o... |
2011/05/10 | 448 | 1,618 | <issue_start>username_0: I have Broadband connection at home, and from my PC running Linux, I use the **pppoeconf** command to connect to internet, that in turn asks me for the username and password both provided by my ISP (BSNL).
Is there a way to create a broadband connection on my android phone?
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2011/05/10 | 317 | 1,205 | <issue_start>username_0: I frequently email attached files from my phone to myself. I am not worried about cataloging or anything, so most emails have blank subjects and blank bodies. However, whenever I send the email, the "Send Message?" warning message asking, for the hundredth time, "Send this message without text ... |
2011/05/10 | 565 | 2,262 | <issue_start>username_0: I recently bought an eLocity A7 Internet Tablet. I'm unable to download any apps from the Android Market, even though I have a Google account. I keep getting the reason, “There are no android phones associated with this account.”
One fix I've heard of is to get a gmail account and hook up your... |
2011/05/10 | 754 | 2,957 | <issue_start>username_0: I have contacted Tmobile and they are going to be resending me a replacement. But I am wondering what all is stored on my phone that I am losing access to? And is there potential for when I send it back to Tmobile that they will be able to access my private calendar, files, emails, etc? I can't... |
2011/05/11 | 488 | 1,739 | <issue_start>username_0: Is there a built-in mechanism to take a screenshot on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Or is there an app I can download to do so (without rooting the device)?<issue_comment>username_1: Partially stolen from [this answer](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/9119/how-do-i-perform-a-print-scre... |
2011/05/11 | 623 | 2,470 | <issue_start>username_0: When I first turned on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, I told it to automatically set the time. Unfortunately now the time zone is set to GMT+00:00 in the Date & time settings, and is disabled (so I can't change it). How do I enable the time zone setting so I can change it?<issue_comment>username_1: Unchec... |
2011/05/11 | 219 | 752 | <issue_start>username_0: I ve deleted the file "fw\_bcm4329.bin" from the root of the SD card,
right now I cannot connect by my pc with the tethering of android.
Anyone knows how to retrieve this file?
I have a
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
with Android 2.2.1 Froyo
thank You
max<issue_comment>username_1: I have used th... |
2011/05/11 | 463 | 1,642 | <issue_start>username_0: I need to make the phone available for all people in a building, for example. If someone were to try to walk outside of the building with the phone, the phone would shut down or a loud alarm would sound. Any thoughts?<issue_comment>username_1: You can probably do this with Tasker or Locale.
Upv... |
2011/05/11 | 256 | 856 | <issue_start>username_0: I want to reach my home PC with RDP but I want to do it in an SSH tunnel because of security reasons. Are there any RDP clients for Android that can be set to use the SSH tunnel created by ConnectBot?
Thank you!<issue_comment>username_1: [SSH internet through Connect bot](https://android.sta... |
2011/05/11 | 557 | 2,221 | <issue_start>username_0: Since I got a new google phone (G2) the facebook app has been running constantly. I turn it off and it still is running for some reason. Not a problem except that it always looks like I'm screwing around on Facebook and people send me IMs like "go to bed" or "hello? you aren't replying" etc. I ... |
2011/05/11 | 385 | 1,393 | <issue_start>username_0: If an app is written for Android 2.3 will it run on 2.1?<issue_comment>username_1: It depends. If an application uses features present in Android 2.3, then it will not work on 2.2 or lower. If it only uses features present in older versions, then it will work on those older versions.
For examp... |
2011/05/12 | 625 | 2,770 | <issue_start>username_0: I often find myself in the wrong screen mode (landscape vs portrait) and I find the switching delay quite annoying. I would like my phone to be much more responsive when I rotate it (iphone-like)...
Do you know about any apps/tweakings to achieve this?<issue_comment>username_1: Really the only ... |