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2011/06/15
502
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<issue_start>username_0: In my Nexus S, there is an application named "Places", which it is able to provide me the restaurants information near by me. Surprisingly, the information are very localize and accurate. May I know where does Google get all these information?<issue_comment>username_1: Places is part of Google...
2011/06/16
457
1,759
<issue_start>username_0: Kies is not detecting my Samsung Google Nexus S phone. Any idea why? I want to use Kies to sync my outlook contacts and calendars.<issue_comment>username_1: I believe eldarerathis is correct being that it is a pure google branded experience rather than Samsung but make sure you don't have USB d...
2011/06/16
624
2,419
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Dell XCD35. My phone book was showing phone contacts as well as SIM contacts. So when I see the list it shows some contacts twice. I don't want that, so in `display option` of contacts I just unchecked SIM contacts, which solves the problem in the Contacts app. But I face the same p...
2011/06/16
322
1,234
<issue_start>username_0: The concept is same as scanning QR codes, but only hyperlinks and content. Is there such an app? Sometimes i see long hyperlink on a web page that i would like to have copied to my smartphone.<issue_comment>username_1: ### [Google Goggles](http://www.google.com/mobile/goggles/#text) You can b...
2011/06/16
661
2,643
<issue_start>username_0: I've just bought a Samsung Galaxy I5510 with Android 2.2. I haven't seen anywhere (so I assume it is not possible) some profile management. i.e. "Reunion" (Notifications maybe without any alert and calls and messages vibrate), or "Sleeping" (Notifications and messages without any alert and call...
2011/06/16
784
3,283
<issue_start>username_0: Ok, so my samsung galaxy 5 was stolen. I had gmail, calendar, twitter(tweetdeck), facebook, ... all my personal data in it. I didn't have any app installed that could wipe this information from a sms (tried to install PlanB through the market, but I don't think it'll work). I already change...
2011/06/16
543
2,028
<issue_start>username_0: I changed my ROM to cyangenmod 7, and I cannot install some of the applications I used to have (like skype for instance). Here's what I got so far: When I'm downloading it from the market it starts to download and than it disappears, and thats it. When I am using root explorer, looking for f...
2011/06/16
290
1,192
<issue_start>username_0: I changed the password for my Google account earlier, and since then, every attempt to install an app results in a download was unsuccessful error. I have not been prompted for my new password anywhere, so this is highly likely to be the problem. How do I fix this?<issue_comment>username_1: Dep...
2011/06/17
643
2,086
<issue_start>username_0: I am really new to Android and I barely know about it. I now want to buy an [Archos](http://archos.com) device that should be an alternative to iPod and its size should be like the iPod. I saw there are different Archos devices. I am doubting between the Internet tablet (Android 2.2 Froyo)...
2011/06/17
1,053
4,100
<issue_start>username_0: If it matters any I have an HTC Desire Z with the original Sense install. We have this monitoring service at work that keeps an eye on the various servers and starts frantically SMS'ing me whenever things aren't working right. I'd like to set a separate notification tone for SMS's from that ...
2011/06/17
408
1,526
<issue_start>username_0: Are there any tricks (general or not) that I can use if I brick my Android phone? e.g.: when updating android..<issue_comment>username_1: As you haven't mentioned your phone related information, I can share my view. When your phone is not responding or bricked then you can use your phone PC Co...
2011/06/17
1,088
3,747
<issue_start>username_0: I noticed [3 devices](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Player#Models) all featuring same Android ver. What is the most advanced device of these 3? Are their features overlapping each other, or they are three devices that are meant to serve different needs? * Galaxy Player 4 (YP-G1)...
2011/06/17
398
1,712
<issue_start>username_0: It is quite interesting to know that, Opera Mini is using Proxy Server to perform all the rendering work, instead of relying the phone itself to do it. (<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_Mini#Functionality>) This will help to reduce required processing work, especially in lower end phone. ![...
2011/06/17
1,889
5,017
<issue_start>username_0: I have found soft keyboard applications that provide the Colemak layout for the virtual keyboard. However, I need the layout when touch-typing on a physical keyboard. In my case, I'm using a regular USB keyboard plugged into an Iconia A500 tablet. The keymap should be freely customizable by mo...
2011/06/17
514
2,278
<issue_start>username_0: Sometimes when I download apps (from the market), the download gets paused. After the download gets paused, I am unable to continue the download. But after the restart my device and then retry downloading, it works fine. What could be the reason behind this?<issue_comment>username_1: This v...
2011/06/18
195
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a camera app that records EXIF information? In particular, I would need the following: * GPSLatitude * GPSLongitude * GPSImgDirection * SubjectDistance I've checked that all these fields can be saved via android. I'm just wondering if there is a camera app that actually DOES save thi...
2011/06/18
630
2,411
<issue_start>username_0: There are a few apps that even though I uninstalled them (through android market mobile app) still remain present as 'installed' when I go to my website market account (they are not on my phone any more).. I tried installing and removing them again, but it didn't help.. Did anyone have the same...
2011/06/18
727
2,648
<issue_start>username_0: I have the Nexus S (t-mobile version) that is 2.3.4 / GRJ22 and just wanted to ask, is root actually possible now?? I see lots of posts about how to do it under 2.3.3, but all the posts I have seen so far mention doing a mount /System mount /data and these ARE NOT options on the bootloader scre...
2011/06/18
322
1,223
<issue_start>username_0: I love using Google map to give me direction. however, I would like it to provide "turn left, turn right" voice while I am driving. I heard Google map navigation able to provide such feature. I search from android market but cannot find one. is it only available to selected country? is there an...
2011/06/18
259
1,065
<issue_start>username_0: The Locus Maps app allows downloading maps and using them offline. When selecting a map region, the zoom levels have to be selected. I've downloaded a map at a specific zoom level (23) expecting that I will be able to use lower zoom levels as well (1-22). However - I can now only go through th...
2011/06/19
749
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an EVO Shift, and often see an icon similar to `4G!` (see enclosed picture with red arrow) in my android status bar. I have consulted with my carrier ad-nauseum, read the manual, rebooted, updated firmware, updated profile, updated PRL... all to no avail. The [HTC manual](http://member....
2011/06/19
343
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<issue_start>username_0: I've search around the internet for details regarding this, and the only way I found was to remount the SD card.. But I have a lot of apps (virtually, all) installed on my SDcard and this is probably what is causing me enormous time to unmount and remount the sd card. Furthermore, just unmount...
2011/06/19
252
1,032
<issue_start>username_0: My friend has the `Galaxy S` and is able to control the brightness by sliding his finger over the notification-bar. He said he didn't install anything to have it (but he has a custom ROM, so that doesn't have to mean anything). I have the `HTC Desire` running with the `Cyanogen` MOD. I tried f...
2011/06/19
423
1,689
<issue_start>username_0: Whenever I plug in the charger into my HTC Desire (2.2) it unmounts the SD card. I can get around it when it's connected to a PC or other device via USB by selecting Charge Only again in the charge menu - it then re-mounts the SD card. However, you do not get the charge/connect as options when ...
2011/06/20
485
1,961
<issue_start>username_0: The micro usb on my phone broke and I need to continue development of an application while I wait for the replacement. Can I send my program's apk package to myself then download it onto the phone and run it. If so, how might I accomplish this? Thanks for reading.<issue_comment>username_1: Abso...
2011/06/20
511
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<issue_start>username_0: There are a bunch of apps for reading your phone's "native" SMS text messages, but I couldn't find anything for Google Voice, nor could I find any apps that can generically read text in other apps (which I could then apply on Google Voice).<issue_comment>username_1: If you have a stock Android ...
2011/06/20
1,185
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a T-Mobile G1 phone (Dev Phone) with android 1.0. To be able to install some apps, I needed to update it to 1.6. So I downloaded an update file and put it on its sdcard. But the update failed and now the problem is that I cannot boot the phone completely. First it asks for a SIM card. ![...
2011/06/20
296
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<issue_start>username_0: I am considering flashing my SGS to a custom ROM. I do not, however, relish the prospect of re-configuring everything. Most apps on my phone and most definitions should have no dependencies on the ROM, so I would like to be able to back up all the settings, flash the ROM and then restore them. ...
2011/06/20
427
1,328
<issue_start>username_0: When I put my phone into the dock, it vibrates very strongly and for too long (IMO). Is it possible to turn that off or at least to decrease the intensity and/or duration of the vibration? This is about a Samsung I9000 Galaxy S, with the Samsung ECR-D968BEG desktop dock/charger. The phone is r...
2011/06/20
1,042
3,492
<issue_start>username_0: Every time I try to telnet to a domain on my LG Ally it fails, but it works if I use an IP address. So I tried to use `nslookup telehack.com` and it returns: ``` Server: 0.0.0.0 Address 1: 0.0.0.0 nslookup: can't resolve 'telehack.com' ``` I have [Android Terminal Emulator](https:/...
2011/06/20
765
3,002
<issue_start>username_0: The biggest culprit is Google Music, but I would like to clear out all of my caches fairly quickly. If I'm using my phone as a camera, having everything cached totally eats up my SD card's storage space, so I would like to either turn down the amount of caching for Google Maps, Google Music, a...
2011/06/21
674
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<issue_start>username_0: **Control** I want to have full control over applications and have them ask whether or not i allow them to access mobile internet. I also want to disable automatic updates but enable updates notifications to i can know if update is available and deside to update or not. **Bandwidth Optimizati...
2011/06/21
463
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<issue_start>username_0: I heard that battery needs to be calibrated for a first few usages. I heard that battery needs to be calibrated every 40 charge cycles. I heard that i must not let battery get too low and not overcharge it. I heard that i must recharge battery at the end of every day until morning. Is this all...
2011/06/21
1,040
3,459
<issue_start>username_0: I was wondering, is there any better keyboard for me to type to following '?' symbol. Now, using stock android keyboard, to type '?', I need to 1. Press and hold ',' key, a list of symbol choices will shown. 2. Hold and move my finger to '?'. 3. Release. I feel not comfortable on step 2, as m...
2011/06/21
408
1,408
<issue_start>username_0: I'm on Nexus S, 2.3.4, stock and rooted. BusyBox is v1.18.4 (2011-03-20 15:16:04 CDT). When I try to remount *ANYTHING* it just ``` $ mount -o remount,rw /system Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory ``` Any ideas how to fix that? Is it a BusyBox issue?<issue_comment...
2011/06/21
171
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for an alarm clock which is able to turn off Airplane mode if I stop the alarm on wake up. (I turn on flight mode when I sleep.) Do you know any alarm clock with this function?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [AutomateIt](http://www.appbrain.com/app/automateit/AutomateIt.main...
2011/06/21
298
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<issue_start>username_0: Other than looking in the Chinese manufacturer's website, which can be somewhat "misleading" (12.1 MP camera? come on...)<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to use `Settings > About phone > Hardware information > Display` E.g. on my phone, it says "3.7 inch WVGA resolution" (Then of...
2011/06/21
257
1,050
<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought an HD2, which originally runs Win6.5. But currently has a very modern version of Android installed. Is it necessary to re-install the original OS in order to unlock the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: 90% chance - no, 10% chance - yes. The Android operating system is desig...
2011/06/21
655
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<issue_start>username_0: A few weeks ago I installed Amazon App Store and tried to download a game that was free for that one day. I "bought" it for free according to my Amazon account, but I've never been able to download it as the file size is large and download's wi-fi only. My wi-fi's very patchy so I've never been...
2011/06/21
549
2,015
<issue_start>username_0: I had Nokia 5610 ( S40 v5 ) mobile, and recently i got a new Android mobile ( HTC Desire S ). Now, when i put my sim card in my new phone i get all contacts which were saved in SIM memory, but there were lots of contacts in phone memory. I would like to import those also. How can i do that?<iss...
2011/06/22
465
1,219
<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to re-install Barnes and Noble software on a Nook Color that has been wiped and installed with gingerbread?<issue_comment>username_1: [Here](http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=914690) is a step-by-step guide for restoring your Nook Color to stock firmware. Upvotes: ...
2011/06/22
414
1,762
<issue_start>username_0: At the bar last night I got a number I opened a new contact under my Google contacts on my Droid Incredible and typed in the information. But in my sub lucid state I never saved it, I would love to call this girl but the number is lost to me, any thoughts on how I might get the digits back?<iss...
2011/06/22
255
1,037
<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to get the full list of GPL-licensed apps in the Android Market via a URL or any other method?<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know the answer to your question, but the closest thing I've found is: <http://fdroid.org/> Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2: I don't think that th...
2011/06/22
424
1,685
<issue_start>username_0: I am very low-tech, but I have a very smart phone! an android 2.2.1 I have recently discovered a wonderful application called tether, or tethering where you connect your phone & lap top or pc w/ a usb cord and from there the phone acts like a modem & wa-la! you get the internet! I just purchase...
2011/06/22
308
1,307
<issue_start>username_0: On my Samsung Galaxy 551 I can remove the MicroSD card without needing to remove the battery and consequently turn off my cellphone. Should I remove my SD without turning off the phone? Will I damage something if I do it?<issue_comment>username_1: You should first dismount the card. You can do ...
2011/06/23
530
2,051
<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought an Samsung S Galaxy II (i9100), and I am pretty pleased with it. It is by far the best phone I ever owned. The only downside I have is that it has a really poor wifi signal. It gets almost half of the bars my old HTC HD2 got. This is not a big problem, I am not always far aw...
2011/06/23
378
1,476
<issue_start>username_0: How can I allow a user to do web-install of Android APK file from my personal web page? Like to create a personal (private) APK repository where I could put APK files and send a client the link to the APK file. A client would then click on this file and install the Android app to its phone. I...
2011/06/23
765
2,979
<issue_start>username_0: On android phones, the orientation typically defaults to portrait. When you disable auto-rotation, the screen will always remain in a portrait mode. On android tablets, the orientation typically defaults to landscape. When you disable auto-rotation, the screen will always remain in a landscape...
2011/06/23
338
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<issue_start>username_0: Something happened on my HTC Tattoo (V1.6) that caused lots of apps to crash on start-up. I think it may have been due to their settings getting corrupted somehow, but I don't know what caused that. I've been able to get some working again by uninstalling them and then installing them again. O...
2011/06/23
657
2,350
<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [How do I project the screen of my android phone for a presentation?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/5652/how-do-i-project-the-screen-of-my-android-phone-for-a-presentation) > > > How to capture video stream from Android phone screen and sho...
2011/06/23
901
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<issue_start>username_0: I find that Pandora often will pause the current song for no apparent reason. Any idea what I might check to see what the cause is? (HTC Droid Incredible)<issue_comment>username_1: Make sure you have a full signal. Try running it with nothing else running. The resources might be getting used b...
2011/06/24
424
1,560
<issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC Dream G1 (T-Mobile) - android version 1.5 and I have 64 bit Windows 7 on my laptop. I am unable to access the memory card in my phone through my laptop. Can someone tell me how to install the USB driver for my phone? Thanks in advance.<issue_comment>username_1: 1. Go and download ...
2011/06/24
297
987
<issue_start>username_0: What is the latest installable version on an original Android G1 phone? Either vanilla or any kind of mod (CyanogenMod, etc).<issue_comment>username_1: Cyanogenmod 6, which is 2.2 is reported to work for the T-mobile G1. Upvotes: 3 [selected_answer]<issue_comment>username_2: [COS-DS](http://for...
2011/06/24
230
962
<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought the Dell XCD35, one of the biggest issues I'm facing is that it keeps disconnecting from an established (and saved) WiFi network and I need to manually select 'Connect' for it to get on WiFi. I don't have this problem with my Galaxy 3, which I'm also using. And the problem pe...
2011/06/24
1,099
4,302
<issue_start>username_0: Android 2.1 - If I open my Gmail e-mails and I want to type then I just can't turn off the keyboard sounds. How can I turn it off? (not the notification, etc. all sounds, just the keyboard sounds.)<issue_comment>username_1: From your home screen, press `Menu -> Settings -> Language and Input` (...
2011/06/24
531
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [How do I update the OS in my device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/13510/how-do-i-update-the-os-in-my-device) > > > I'm not an expert in this, and need help. I have serious issues with the Froyo build and want to upgrade my brand new phon...
2011/06/24
494
2,007
<issue_start>username_0: Very often I use my phone lying in bed (with phone camera facing the ceiling) and the orientation changes drive me crazy. Literally if I turn the phone a few degrees it will go from portait to landscape and vice versa. I can disable auto-rotation, but it's not desirable in some scenarios, lik...
2011/06/25
863
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<issue_start>username_0: My SGS has awful lag, and I'm considering my steps. The first step I want to do is install Voodoo, because I'm under the impression that it's relatively easy and will not require my to reinstall everything on my phone (though I asked about that in a [related question](https://android.stackexc...
2011/06/26
876
3,756
<issue_start>username_0: I would like to know how to return to previous screen on Android. Not just go back. I usually tap "Back" button on smartphone but often it just exists or takes me back to home when it should have taken me to previous screen.<issue_comment>username_1: If an app doesn't take you to the previous s...
2011/06/26
344
1,184
<issue_start>username_0: I saw it here: <http://theunlockr.com/2011/04/12/android-101-how-to-scan-use-a-qr-code/> Watch video and you will see. I want to know how to create this effect on Android Gingerbread. Thanks.<issue_comment>username_1: When i flashed a custom [Gingerbread rom](http://forum.xda-developers.com/...
2011/06/27
686
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<issue_start>username_0: I am having my contacts backed up in my outlook and now i will be able to export it to .pst and from that is it possible by any means to bring the contacts to my android phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) ?? Please help.. Kindly give me all the possible options<issue_comment>username_1: Under `tools...
2011/06/27
869
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<issue_start>username_0: I realize in order to capture screenshots of my phone, all screenshot applications require I have a rooted phone. Why is this so? Why can't we have a simple screenshot application for Android, just like we have for Windows?<issue_comment>username_1: Short answer: Because 1) computers are Compli...
2011/06/27
544
2,182
<issue_start>username_0: I have a tablet and a normal PC. I have a lot of files on my normal pc that i would like to copy to my tablet. Both the systems are connected to the same WiFi network. Is there any way to use this WiFi network to transfer files from the normal PC to the tablet?<issue_comment>username_1: The eas...
2011/06/27
401
1,501
<issue_start>username_0: Mobile optimised websites are nice but it happens too often that they omit some crucial functionality. Is there a way how to cheat the browser detection or force-load the desktop version of any website?<issue_comment>username_1: * Open the web browser * navigate to `about:debug` (make sure you...
2011/06/27
762
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to open Microsoft XPS documents on Android, similar to the way Adobe PDF documents have "Adobe Reader for Android"? I took a look in the Market but I didn't find anything.<issue_comment>username_1: I'm looking for an XPS reader too. Two points. First, Google Docs Viewer supports ...
2011/06/27
234
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<issue_start>username_0: I put Honeycomb on my NOOKcolor and the app market is not on it. Does anyone know how to fix it?<issue_comment>username_1: Sometimes custom ROMs come without the Google apps (Gmail, Market, Maps, etc.) pre-loaded, in those cases it's a separate package that you need to flash over the ROM. You s...
2011/06/28
423
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<issue_start>username_0: I still have a G1. I love it for its keyboard. Nobody, has made a phone with a better keyboard. It has 5 rows and allows me to type the full ASCII range and then some. The keys are spaced apart and not easily fat-fingered like the Verizon Droid line of phones. I have been holding out on getting...
2011/06/28
437
1,681
<issue_start>username_0: Do I have to root my android device to install command line utilities? I would really like to run [Vim](http://www.vim.org/), among other programs on my phone. I have no reason not to root my phone, I just want to know if this is possible. The [Android Scripting](http://code.google.com/p/andro...
2011/06/28
889
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm kind of new in Android and I realized that all the sounds are going out through the speaker regardless if the headphones are connected. If they are the sound also goes out through the headphones, but I'd also like to avoid the speaker when headphones connected. Is that possible? Few more ...
2011/06/29
234
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<issue_start>username_0: I've got a Logitech USB mouse and keyboard plugged into my Xoom, which is running Tiamat 1.4.4 kernel on top of Android 3.1. Both are recognized and provide input correctly, but I noticed that the right mouse button is treated just as a left mouse button click. I had hoped that this would inste...
2011/06/29
781
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<issue_start>username_0: I flashed the latest Cyanogenmod ROM for my device (Samsung Captivate) last night and after doing so I set a numeric lock screen password. I then customized my phone and spent a goodly amount of time working on it and locked and unlocked it successfully multiple times. This morning when I woke ...
2011/06/29
192
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<issue_start>username_0: How can i switch to next field in web form using Android browser? There is no tab button, which Im using on my PC.<issue_comment>username_1: I use the default Android keyboard and it has a Tab key that pops up beside the space key. It looks like this: `–>|` Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>username_2:...
2011/06/29
309
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm on a mac, and I have an apk file. When I connect the Tablet to the mac via USB, it does not show up in Finder. How can I get the apk transfered to the device? I have installed Astro File Manager on the device, but that doesn't help me until I can get the apk file onto the device.<issue_com...
2011/06/30
2,460
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<issue_start>username_0: There are questions pertaining to the use of the [Android Shell](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/285/how-can-i-use-shell-commands-and-interact-with-the-linux-system-underneath) or to finding a [documentation of the Shell commands](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/2149/whe...
2011/06/30
247
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<issue_start>username_0: My Toshiba AC100 running Android 2.2 wakes up by itself after an hour or so. Is there a way to find out which app is waking it up, or to disable waking up system-wide?<issue_comment>username_1: I am not 100% sure about that device, but my Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant would wake itself up when it ...
2011/06/30
389
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<issue_start>username_0: Galaxy S on 2.2 supports taking screenshots by holding the back button and tapping the home button simultaneously. However I find my phone occasionally doing it when I only tap the back or only the home button (which I do a lot). This is inconvenient, but I don't mind too much it taking scree...
2011/06/30
585
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<issue_start>username_0: I have two GMail accounts active on my Android 2.2. Let's call them **Acc1** and **Acc2**. **Acc1 is the default account** I set when I got my Android. I didn't know then, that I can't change the default address. My Acc2 is the main Google account I use everywhere. When I launch the Google+ a...
2011/06/30
359
1,375
<issue_start>username_0: Gingerbread claims to have support for Arabic, but I have 2.3.4 installed on my Google Nexus One, and Arabic is not an option when I go to my language settings. <http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-2.3.4.html#locs> Anyone know how to enable the Arabic language or is Google not giving us ...
2011/07/01
191
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<issue_start>username_0: Is Skype available for the Motorola Xoom?<issue_comment>username_1: I recently (two nights ago) installed Skype on my Xoom, and it appears to work fine, with chat, video, and audio calling available. This was on the UK market, Wifi version (so no provider issues), stock 3.2. [This is the mark...
2011/07/01
157
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<issue_start>username_0: Desktop software such as MindManager and FreeMind allows you to easily draw [Mind Maps](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map). But their interface rely on much keyboard shortcuts that doesn't work (well) on Android virtual keyboard. Is there a way to draw such mind maps seamlessly with touch s...
2011/07/01
441
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<issue_start>username_0: In the text messaging application that came with my Android phone, a checkmark seems to appear next to text messages that have been successfully delivered. How can I find out when a text message was delivered? **Update:** The text messaging app might be a custom one. It's the default for Sony ...
2011/07/01
500
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<issue_start>username_0: This is a really requested feature in a lot of forum, but I haven't found any convincing solution. I'd like that my volume keys: * If simple (short) press both together, pause/play. * If simple (short) press of single key, change the volume up or down. * If pressed and hold change track forwa...
2011/07/01
704
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<issue_start>username_0: My android (Sony Xperia 10a) spontaneously reboots on a 1m to 15m cycle. I had a Nokia before and I think it rebooted more often than expected as well. My Google contacts, a SIM and AT&T are the only things I brought forward from one to the other so I suspect all three. Does anyone know if a b...
2011/07/02
1,221
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<issue_start>username_0: Where can I find the Windows 7 drivers for the [Samsung Galaxy Tab](http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I800BKAVZW)? Can't seem to find them on the samsung website. <http://www.samsung.com/us/support/supportDownloadCenter.do?prd_ia_cd=N0000407&prd_mdl_cd=SCH-I800&prd_mdl_name=...
2011/07/02
348
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/17152/where-can-i-find-stock-or-custom-roms-for-my-android-device) > > > Are there any recommendable known rom(s) with full device/disk encryption ...
2011/07/03
513
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<issue_start>username_0: I need to access the Web via my Android phone's cell radio only occasionally. Therefore, I am not interested in a monthly plan (and certainly not in a 2-year minimum contract). I thought that finding a prepaid **web access** card (or plan) for Android **phones** would be as easy as finding one...
2011/07/04
287
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<issue_start>username_0: is Samsung Galaxy S II rear camera Gorilla Glass too? It sticks out a little above the case, so I would like to know if it's durable enough not to need to buy special case which, obviously, makes the phone thicker. Thanks!<issue_comment>username_1: Yeah it's **not** , have seen scratches on a...
2011/07/04
992
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to get tethering to work. I've used the built-in functionality, setup my phone as an AP and connected to the wireless network. I get an IP (192.168.43.26) and I can ping the gateway (192.168.43.1), I also got a dns server (192.168.43.1). However, I can't access the internet (e.g. su...
2011/07/04
204
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there any Android phone or similarly-sized device with qwerty physical keyboard including Ctrl and Alt keys? What do sysadmins use for typing on Android devices?<issue_comment>username_1: Since Android doesn't really have Control or Alt, you might be able to get a virtual keyboard with them ...
2011/07/04
302
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<issue_start>username_0: I am considering buying a Motorola Xoom to get rid of piles of notes that I have from uni. My questions are: * Does the Xoom have a digitizer pen (or can you buy a compatible one)? * Does Android have an app to make notes on pdf files?<issue_comment>username_1: I do not believe there are any ...
2011/07/06
561
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there an easy way to backup/export notes from the stock notes app in Froyo? Alternatively, I'd like to know where said data gets stored, so I can manually copy them over to my PC. Edit: I'm pretty sure the app came pre-installed on my device. The name of the app, as it looks from the app dr...
2011/07/06
426
1,779
<issue_start>username_0: Using 2-step verification with Google Authenticator on an Android handset provides good security for accessing Gmail and other Google services. What I am curious about is whether Google Authenticator can provide support for all Gmail accounts on the phone (multiple Gmail accounts can be added t...
2011/07/06
500
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an SGS with Froyo. I can't seem to find the browsing history in the stock browser. I'm also only able to access bookmarks (or favorites, or shortcuts) from inside the browser. How can they be accessed?<issue_comment>username_1: Note this is "one way" to get there on a true stock android...
2011/07/06
576
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<issue_start>username_0: I installed the wrong theme for ADW and now it crashes every time the home screen displays. Since the home screen keeps crashing, I can't seem to reach the settings pannel to disable the stupid theme. I've also tried "Safe Mode" but so far it doesn't help.<issue_comment>username_1: Try instal...
2011/07/06
651
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<issue_start>username_0: After getting the "low on space" message on my Nexus One for the umpteenth time, I went to into the "manage applications" screen to uninstall applications I hadn't used recently. I waited for the screen to fully load before I did anything. It said I had 27MB free on my internal phone storage. I...
2011/07/06
424
1,752
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola droid with issues (but it still turns on) and I'm exchanging it for another. How can I move contacts, mail settings, etc. to the SD card so I can transfer them to the replacement phone? Ideally I won't have to root it.<issue_comment>username_1: For contacts, the best way is t...
2011/07/06
298
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<issue_start>username_0: I've just switched from Iphone to Android (CM7), and I strongly prefer the Iphone way to manage apps. The separation between Home screen and App Drawer screen on Android is very awkward. Is there any launcher app that behave like Iphone, ie. manage, arrange apps right on the home screen? Apps ...
2011/07/07
329
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC wildfire. I am currently developing an application which I am consistently testing on my phone. Since yesterday for some reason I am not able to install any apk of that particular app that I am building. The usual method of installation I use is download to SD card and then inst...
2011/07/07
485
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<issue_start>username_0: I had an issue with an travel now. I turned off sync on my android device and urned on data while roaming. I expected that no sync would occur while in this setting, but suddenly the automatic marketing updates turned in and before I could turn it off it had downloaded a large number of MB's ...
2011/07/07
728
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<issue_start>username_0: I do a fair amount of e-mailing in Japanese from GMail in Android. On my cell phone (Nexus One), I use [Simeji](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.adamrocker.android.input.simeji) to type Japanese characters, and it does a good job. However, I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 table...