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2012/03/05
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<issue_start>username_0: Returning to home screen after sending an SMS or making a call takes up to 7 seconds on an average where as it used to be much faster six months back. Its a Aug 2011 model. System hangs often coming alive with Force Close application message. Why?<issue_comment>username_1: Because Sammy's softw...
2012/03/05
424
1,582
<issue_start>username_0: I own a **rooted** Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830L. My carrier decide it was a good idea to remove Google search from the default android browser replacing it with a absolutely useless search engine they provide (which I hate with the burning passion of a thousand suns). If I go into the browser...
2012/03/05
950
3,719
<issue_start>username_0: I have files that I used to copy from my SD card to my PC using the USB Mass Storage option under the "USB connection" pop-up. I checked the flag under Settings->Location & Security->Data encryption->Storage encryption and now I can't read new files of these types (e.g., .jpg and .txt files). I...
2012/03/05
493
1,753
<issue_start>username_0: I 'accidentally' dial international numbers a lot - don't ask why, long story :). Is there an app that would restrict me from calling international numbers, or warn me before connecting the call? I can put in a request for International Call Barring with my network provider, but that disables ...
2012/03/06
853
3,133
<issue_start>username_0: I frequently switch between a terminal and a web browser/kindle while working on the device with a bluetooth keyboard. The method I used on the stock 3.2 (with TouchWiz) ROM: 1. press the home key on the keyboard 2. down-arrow, which selects the top-left icon on the current home screen (genera...
2012/03/06
500
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently switched from a Motorola Milestone to a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and it seems the quality of my mobile data connections drops considerably between the devices without any apparent reason. The Motorola device can get up to 2mbps, while the Nexus struggles at ~150kbps. ![Galaxy Nexus](ht...
2012/03/06
626
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<issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to edit values in memory used by an app? I would assume this requires root.<issue_comment>username_1: In Android the system memory is just another file, so with the appropriate rights it's just as simple as `vi -b /dev/mem` (device node may vary for your system). The result of ch...
2012/03/06
933
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<issue_start>username_0: I currently use Link2SD since my phone's onboard storage is insufficient for more than a few essential apps. It is very effective but limited to when the phone is on. While changing ROMs, the dalvik cache is wiped and when the phone restarts you see a progress bar saying Android is optimising ...
2012/03/06
275
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<issue_start>username_0: I downloaded a launcher app on my Samsung Galaxy Ace (iPhone Locker; actually its a locker app but it pretends to be a launcher). Now when I press the `Home` button, the list of launcher apps pops up. This list contains iPhone locker, and when I select that it is set, but the next time I click ...
2012/03/07
1,120
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<issue_start>username_0: I just dumped my iOS device for the sake of Android (iTunes, flash lack and other reasons). I'm trying to retain the features I got used to on the iOS. One of them was the ability to start, pause, skip etc. in music while screen is locked: **Important:** I'm an Android noob (I'm a .NET de...
2012/03/07
459
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<issue_start>username_0: I was wondering if I could suspend my phone. Let's say I'm running out of battery and I'm also expecting an important call in a few hours time. Instead of shutting down the phone and starting up again, it would be better if I would be able to suspend it like normal Linux laptops. I'm using HT...
2012/03/07
807
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<issue_start>username_0: Are there any technical or others reasons why Android is still a firmware and not an OS which can be just installed without a lot of hassle? Why there is no universal image which could detect appropriate drivers (kernel modules), partition NAND in some standard way and configure boot loader to...
2012/03/07
422
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<issue_start>username_0: yesterday I decided to upload all my phone's photos using PICASA. I thought the task would have required one hour or so but instead it is still running and is extremely slow! I would like to stop it but it seems impossible, I have the 'notification' of the ongoing process and whatever thing I d...
2012/03/07
783
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<issue_start>username_0: Over the past week, whenever I try to open the Play Store/Market app on my phone, the app thinks for a while and then displays this error message: > > Authentication is required. You need to sign into your Google Account. > > > But I am indeed signed into my Google account, as seen in oth...
2012/03/07
306
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<issue_start>username_0: Is [Google Play Music](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.music) (formerly Google Music) the same app as the stock Android Music app? I have a Nexus S running Android 2.3.6. I live in a country, Italy, where the Google Play Music service is not yet available. Some...
2012/03/07
307
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<issue_start>username_0: I can read everywhere here in France that the OTA version of Ice Cream Sandwich is available for the Asus Transformer TF101. But when I check for a new firmware, it finds nothing. Is there a step I missed? My Transformer is currently working with Android 3.2.1.<issue_comment>username_1: OTA up...
2012/03/07
418
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<issue_start>username_0: My Android Market is still Android Market. I am eager to update it manually, but I prefer official way when payment is involved. In India, only app store is available.. no music, book and movie store. So, I have been guessing maybe it'll not be pushed to India. Is there any such policies?<issu...
2012/03/08
660
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<issue_start>username_0: I have the TELUS Samsung Galaxy S2 X (T989D) running Gingerbread (v2.3.5). Today my friend (who has the Samsung Galaxy S2 (TI9100)) told me that they changed the Android Market to Google Play. I opened my Android Market to see if it would update to Google Play and all I got was a message asking...
2012/03/08
731
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<issue_start>username_0: I have two phones, one has a 3.2MP camera, and the other has an 8MP camera. I downloaded the '[Barcode Scanner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android)' app on both phones, it works on the 8MP phone but the 3.2MP phone sometimes doesn't pick up any barcode...
2012/03/08
459
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<issue_start>username_0: Switching from HTC Aria (Android 2.2?) to Galaxy Nexus (Android 4.0.2). I had lots of NYTimes articles saved as "Favorites" in the NYTimes app. My intention is to transfer this data so that it is usable on my new phone? I am capable of intermediate to advanced solutions. It seems that the NYTi...
2012/03/09
479
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<issue_start>username_0: After setting up mail and calendar synchronization with our Exchange server (Exchange 2010) and the built-in app, I cannot edit the entries in the Exchange calendar. Adding new entries works fine. [Comment #15](http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=13779#c15) of a Google code issue...
2012/03/09
589
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [How to recover apps from a factory reset?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/20143/how-to-recover-apps-from-a-factory-reset) > > > the AndyX Rom has a wonderful feature that grabs all applications previously installed from the market once you ...
2012/03/09
254
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<issue_start>username_0: I get an error "No connection: Couldn't connect to the server" when trying to assign my google account to the Google+ app on my 2.3.5 Android phone. Tried several times along the day today, any ideas what else I may try? I have no connection problems with any of the other apps on the same phon...
2012/03/09
531
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<issue_start>username_0: If I create an appointment in the Android\* calendar application, I can add a reminder that will pop-up on my phone at the configured time. It will automatically synchronise the event with Google Calendar (which is great!). If I create the appointment with Google Calendar, I can add a reminder...
2012/03/09
533
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<issue_start>username_0: I need to completely clear the autocomplete words my Sony Ericsson Xperia arc has learned. I used it for entering some random letter combinations (CAPTCHA entries) and now they are part of the autocomplete for some important prefixes. How can this be done? Looked in the settings screen but no l...
2012/03/10
583
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm running Gingerbread on my Samsung Galaxy S II. I dock it on my dash in my car and plug a 3.5mm cord from the phone to my stereo aux input. I often listen to music from my phone through my car stereo, but when a call comes in and I answer it, there is terrible feedback on the other end beca...
2012/03/10
400
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<issue_start>username_0: Even when I set the backlight onto its dimmest, it is still very bright when using it in the dark. However, when you have low battery it appears even dimmer, so I know it is possible to get it to that level. Is there anyway to set it to this reduced level? If it makes any difference, I am usi...
2012/03/10
907
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a <NAME>. When i first bought the phone, it came with a 4GB class 2 microSD without a brand name. I could play games without problems and it was pretty stable. Then I bought a cheap 32GB microSD without any class. I moved my files from the old card into a new one by copy-pasting them. ...
2012/03/10
1,060
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for an app that could help me find/take pictures & record sound/ erase my data / block device if I lose my cell. I don't know if is it possible, but will be really useful if the app can work even if there is no sim inside the device/ switched off or have GPS/internet connection dis...
2012/03/10
674
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<issue_start>username_0: Do Android tablets generally support USB to Ethernet adapters? And if so, which models?<issue_comment>username_1: [Looks like 'no'](http://www.google.com/m?q=usb+ethernet+android), with some xda-developers work. If you want to connect to a LAN, why not go with [an access point](http://rads.stac...
2012/03/10
686
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there an app that has a homescreen shortcut to mark all SMS text messages as read? Or an app that does this when I run it?<issue_comment>username_1: [Looks like 'no'](http://www.google.com/m?q=usb+ethernet+android), with some xda-developers work. If you want to connect to a LAN, why not go w...
2012/03/10
614
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<issue_start>username_0: Just tried to use iris, the supposed Siri clone for Android: > > **Me to iris:** "Remind me in two hours to get cascade" > > > **iris:** "What is your real name?" > > > **Me:** *Why does it need that?* "Josh" > > > **iris:** "Definition of 'Josh': to jest or tease playfully" > > > **M...
2012/03/10
637
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<issue_start>username_0: How can I transfer my contacts from my PC (win7) .contact (iPhone 4) to Samsung Galaxy S2? I no longer have the iPhone 4.<issue_comment>username_1: If you are going to change your iPhone or just want to take backup of your iPhone contacts, here is a simple way to export your iPhone contacts as ...
2012/03/10
652
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<issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab GT-I9100 running Android 2.3.5. I love the "Swype" keyboard except I really want arrow keys. Is there please a way to add them or switch them on? (Background) I know I can tap the text entry box and a little pointer appears, but that's just not usable. Often, ...
2012/03/11
1,468
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<issue_start>username_0: I've uploaded all of our music to Google's "music in the cloud". I can play it on my Android phone (Droid X). I'd like my wife to be able to play it as well on her HTC Incredible). Is this allowed? How do I do it? (One way would be for her to log in as me but that seems like it might cause p...
2012/03/11
384
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<issue_start>username_0: I've a Sony Ericsson XPeria Mini Pro with Android 2.3.3 and GTalk didn't came installed. I search it in the market and can't find it. Is there any way to get it installed?<issue_comment>username_1: Odd that it wasn't pre-installed. I think your best bet would probably be to search XDA-Dev and ...
2012/03/11
620
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [Is there a way to block access to or wipe my Google data for a lost/stolen phone](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/12608/is-there-a-way-to-block-access-to-or-wipe-my-google-data-for-a-lost-stolen-phone) > > > I would like to know what is the ...
2012/03/12
235
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<issue_start>username_0: I need to run a Windows Phone 7 app developed for our company but no one has a Windows phone. Is there any way I can run it on my Android, perhaps a simulator or something?<issue_comment>username_1: There is currently no way to run Windows Phone 7 apps on Android devices. Upvotes: 4 [selected_...
2012/03/12
915
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<issue_start>username_0: I have WhatsApp installed on my HTC Sensation running Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). I also have other social contact related apps such as Google Voice, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. For my Google Contacts, it links each of these services up to the people in my address book. When using Whats...
2012/03/12
585
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<issue_start>username_0: I wonder if is possible for those people who download the Android source code and customize it then release their custom roms to *hack* the API or any other part of the codebase like GMail client or network stack so to push in the rom some kind of spyware, virus and so on... my main concern is...
2012/03/13
351
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<issue_start>username_0: But i cant find the folder for my SD card anywhere, does anyone know where i need to put the ROM?<issue_comment>username_1: You should be able to drop the ROM image anywhere on the SD Card and then use, for instance, [ROM Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.r...
2012/03/13
372
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to configure the mail app in Android 4/ICS with my IMAP account, but I get stuck at "in progress" after setting up the SMTP server. These are the exact steps I'm going through: 1. Open the mail app. 2. Go to settings. 3. Click the plus sign in the top right hand side corner. 4. Ent...
2012/03/14
654
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there an app that can control the volume of notifications for separate apps like SMS and Gmail? I searched around and found a number of old threads that says it's not possible. There was an app called WhoIsIt that did what I was looking for but it seems to have been discontinued. Otherwise ...
2012/03/14
798
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<issue_start>username_0: In my Android phone when I go to `Settings -> Language and Keyboard Settings -> Select Language` I see "Locale" as the title on the top row and see that only few languages are listed. I suspect its because of this "Locale" setting. Where I can change it so that all supported languages will be ...
2012/03/14
1,045
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm using a custom ROM for ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S. I like being able to create a new line in a text message, but the 'enter' key on all keyboards I use (though primarily Swype) is replaced with a 'smiley' key. Is there any way to change this behaviour? Some research shows me it's to do wi...
2012/03/14
646
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Android 4.0.2. I have a corporate email set up to Microsoft Exchange. My sys admin said we use the default mobile policies for Exchange, but he doesn't know the details. My phone's Screen Lock setting is set to None and I cannot change it. If I select PIN,...
2012/03/14
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<issue_start>username_0: How do I specify that I do not wish to see apps that require for example internet access? Or to only show apps that use a specific permission? A specific repository with search on its webpage? An app that provides searching the Play Store?<issue_comment>username_1: Simple answer: you don't. Th...
2012/03/14
395
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<issue_start>username_0: I often delete those backups which are no longer useful to me. Backup entries are removed from list (popup), but app/element entries aren't removed even when those app/element are not installed. **Here's an example:** ![Titanium Backup List](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WQqDy.png) You can see ...
2012/03/15
362
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<issue_start>username_0: I regularly get phone calls from people trying to reach an old folks' home and I want to outright reject those automatically (without any "send to voicemail" ideally). This was fairly painless on the Galaxy S: from the Call Log, tap-hold on the bad number, menu pops up, select "add to auto-rej...
2012/03/15
306
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<issue_start>username_0: In my car I have my old Android phone as the GPS and music player. I was hoping to use it as a receiver for my calls coming to my other phone and any bluetooth devices around it streaming music. Is there a way to do this? I have searched Google thouroughly.<issue_comment>username_1: Unfortunate...
2012/03/15
348
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<issue_start>username_0: I have just written my first Hello World app for Android using the Eclipse plug-in. As I understand it, I can run the app from within Eclipse so that it will be automatically downloaded to the phone. I should be able to select whether the emulator or phone should be used. So far I have not bee...
2012/03/15
777
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<issue_start>username_0: I've set up an L2TP/IPsec PSK VPN between my phone and my home network. It works, but Android doesn't use my home DNS server, so none of my internal hostnames resolve. I can access internal servers by IP address, but not by name. How can I get the phone to use my internal DNS instead of whateve...
2012/03/15
1,066
4,211
<issue_start>username_0: Any Call Recorders that are digital - not using my microphone to listen to what is said in the other end? What about recording calls over Bluetooth? (It seems most most of these applications record what goes into my microphone, and listen to the other side through my microphone, often turning...
2012/03/15
553
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<issue_start>username_0: I want an app to scan the occasional QR code which usually should contain an URL. The other day, I meant to download an app for that and searched the market for one that does *not* want access to all my contacts, my granny's underpants, and whatever else it could get its grubby hands on — to n...
2012/03/16
1,214
4,604
<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to access the file system of an Android device (Nexus S) wirelessly, as its USB port has become unfit for anything but charging. Ideally, I'd like the same functionality as offered by connecting the phone to a PC with a USB cable.<issue_comment>username_1: There are many w...
2012/03/16
1,510
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<issue_start>username_0: Recently I get the impression malware is only present on Android (compared to other mobile platforms) as every IT news magazine reports only on Android malware. (I guess it is also involved with the fact that mobil devices become more and more powerful and also mobile malware evolves => kind of...
2012/03/16
421
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<issue_start>username_0: How can I sync my music from iTunes onto my Galaxy Nexus? How-To Geek has a good [article](http://www.howtogeek.com/65164/how-to-sync-itunes-to-your-android-phone/) about using [Salling Media Sync](http://www.salling.com/mediasync/windows/), but apparently the Galaxy Nexus isn't supported becau...
2012/03/16
2,234
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<issue_start>username_0: This is one of the some thousand limited edition Google IO handout Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices. Was known working for quite some time, and susceptible to the "sleep of death" that left it not powering on until you long press the power button while touching the screen. Device has never been...
2012/03/17
465
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there any option to have instant upload of camera pictures into Google picasaweb without the Google+ app? I have an HTC Chacha 2.3.5 which runs short of memory (even when moving apps to SD), and I can't be bothered of having Google+ installed, but would like to keep the instant upload of cam...
2012/03/17
529
1,821
<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to download media files directly from the Chrome browser? In the stock Android browser I can long-click a link and select "Save link" to accomplish that, but Chrome doesn't offer that option and opens a media player instead.<issue_comment>username_1: Chrome on Android has the "sa...
2012/03/17
615
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<issue_start>username_0: I have music (MP3 files) on my SD card and am trying to set them as ringtones, notification tones and alarm tones on my Nexus One. My phone only lets me select the stock ringtones, notifications or alarms. I tried to transfer and copy the music files to the ringtones and notification folder on...
2012/03/17
366
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<issue_start>username_0: It would make sense if it had [T9](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T9_%28predictive_text%29) built in, but it doesn't. So why? They should really implement that btw. I know it exists in custom roms. ![screenshot](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rCKVU.png)<issue_comment>username_1: I would assume it's ...
2012/03/18
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<issue_start>username_0: My **Galaxy Tab 10.1**, 16GB Wifi only version, **disconnects the WiFi whenever the tablet goes into sleep mode**. I have ensured that I have selected to never sleep in advanced WiFi settings. I downloaded and experimented with the [Wifi Keep Alive](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...
2012/03/18
569
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<issue_start>username_0: Running on both WiFi and mobile connection, the browser can connect to the internet ok but apps can not connect. What can cause this? Samsung Galaxy S<issue_comment>username_1: This seems to be a software problem. Try a hard reset - that should restore connectivity. Note that **this will dele...
2012/03/18
754
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<issue_start>username_0: In the new Android Market/Play Store (3.5.15) they have now got a list of "all downloaded" apps. I have had an android phone for a good 2/3 years now and the list is huge, plus sightly more questionable apps which should have been lost in the ether of the internet have now been dredged back u...
2012/03/18
400
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<issue_start>username_0: I found this screenshot in one of the market apps ([Galaxy Nexus Flashlight](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nionsoftware.flashlight)), in the red rectangle there is an app do you know this app? it seem very interesting. ![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.c...
2012/03/18
624
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<issue_start>username_0: The Gallery has an option to group photos by "People" and "Tags". Does anyone know how to set these tags? There doesn't appear to be a feature to tag photos taken with the phone's camera, and I've tried copying an existing tagged photo onto the phone (both via MTP and email) and the tags were i...
2012/03/19
781
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<issue_start>username_0: I have got a replacement phone for my HTC Desire while the latter is in repairs. It's Sony Ericsson XPeria X10 Mini. Since it's also an Android-based device I hoped I could sync my contacts and calendar events. However, as it seems it only syncs one of my calendar in full (namely Ukrainian Holi...
2012/03/19
622
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a alarm clock app that uses UTC instead of local timezone? The reason I ask is that I am tired of this daylight savings time idea, so my plan is to set 1 time in a non DST timezone like UTC and then use that time as wakeup in the morning time all year.<issue_comment>username_1: You ne...
2012/03/19
704
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<issue_start>username_0: My Samsung Galaxy S2(I-9100) was upgraded to 2.3.6 by the technician at a Samsung Service Station. This resulted in a wiped-off of all the apps that I had installed along with some other data(like contacts,sms etc). I had to go through the entire procedure of registering your phone with my gma...
2012/03/19
310
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm using [Google Apps](http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html) for my personal domain and email. Is it possible to use such an account (e.g. "<EMAIL>") to activate an android device?<issue_comment>username_1: Yes. Few years ago, Google Apps services were separate from normal Goo...
2012/03/20
367
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<issue_start>username_0: I have Samsung Galaxy S II. When I check the logcat using Eclipse, I see an entry with tag `[HYPOS]`. What is that? I am worried about my privacy.<issue_comment>username_1: An app developer can use any word as log tag. The log tag 'HYPOS' can be from any good/bad app that you have installed in...
2012/03/20
624
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<issue_start>username_0: I developed an app for android. I used my two devices (Galaxy Nexus running 4.02 & Galaxy Tab10.1 running 3.1) to test the app before I published it. When I published the app to the Market, I removed the tested version of the app from my devices and tried to install the one in the market but I...
2012/03/21
454
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<issue_start>username_0: I keep my phone on silent most of the time but would like audible reminders for critical calendar reminders. Short of silencing everything else manually, is there a way to acheive this?<issue_comment>username_1: I have had this problem before and tried everything, including hard resetting my ph...
2012/03/21
156
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<issue_start>username_0: On the desktop I use [ixquick](https://ixquick.com/) to avoid Google tracking my searches. But on Android it is even worse since I am logged in and Google can track everything I do. Is there an app for ixquick or for another search engine that does not log?<issue_comment>username_1: [DuckDuckGo...
2012/03/21
447
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<issue_start>username_0: Recently I bought a Spice MI 280 with Android 2.3.4, I downloaded apps from the Android Market like App2sd, Task killer, Soundhound etc. A few days ago Android Market was upgraded to Google Play and when I try to open it it shows a `no connection: retry` error...although I can browse the net t...
2012/03/21
817
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<issue_start>username_0: While the message is "sending", I discovered that I had sent to the wrong person. Isn't there anything you can do about this? I used to use Nokia. In those older phones (or systems) you simply press the "C" botton to the right and the sending message is aborted.<issue_comment>username_1: One wa...
2012/03/21
826
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<issue_start>username_0: I want to install this application <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scoompa.callrecorder.open> but I can't, because I'm in a wrong country. I would like to change country. Do I need to travel to another country to install this application or can I somehow pick a right countr...
2012/03/21
566
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<issue_start>username_0: I have found **[older version of Facebook For Android app here](http://fullapk.net/108/facebook-apk-for-android/)** which was hosted on geekfiles.in When i wanted to install 1.8.1 and checked permissions, the following arose my suspicions: **Services that cost you money:** *Send SMS messag...
2012/03/22
491
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<issue_start>username_0: I've read [Recovering from forgotten lock pattern](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/18008/recovering-from-forgotten-lock-pattern) which states that there is an option to disable the lock using my Google account information. However I did not noticed such an option when I entered my *...
2012/03/22
402
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a phone where I like to have the time a few minutes forward the right time. Now, when I chat with people through Google Talk, I got all message mixed up because the received messages arrive with the sender time. If the answer is faster than my forwarded minutes, it appears before my mess...
2012/03/22
495
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<issue_start>username_0: Is it possible for me to run a Zeroconf mDNS server on my Android phone? Something like [Avahi](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avahi_%28software%29) on Linux. The reason I ask is because I run an SSH/SFTP server on my phone for transferring files to/from the phone. Right now I have to connect us...
2012/03/22
676
2,769
<issue_start>username_0: I own both an Android phone and a tablet and I am trying to figure out what the differences are between these Angry Birds Space versions: * Angry Birds Space * Angry Birds Space Premium * Angry Birds Space HD One is free and the other two are paid apps, but looking at the description they see...
2012/03/22
845
3,342
<issue_start>username_0: I bought a Nexus S off eBay and found that the compass direction wanders even with the device laying still. Likewise, the display in Google Sky shakes around even with the resting on a stable surface, and it often doesn't align correctly with the stars. [SkEye](https://play.google.com/store/app...
2012/03/23
1,592
5,386
<issue_start>username_0: In perusing the settings on my EVO today, I noticed that there is an option under call settings named "Voice Privacy". The description beneath the checkbox merely states "Enable enhanced privacy mode": ![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oXUH9.png) The screenshot is from...
2012/03/23
1,535
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<issue_start>username_0: I read some guide to get the `persist.service.adb.enable` value, and it said that it belongs to `default.prop` file on device. Its content should be: ``` # # ADDITIONAL_DEFAULT_PROPERTIES # ro.secure=1 ro.debuggable=0 persist.service.adb.enable=0 ``` But when i connect device to PC (Linux), ...
2012/03/23
496
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<issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to sync my own video with Google Play Video (like in Google Play Music)? I know that it's not possible on Google Books, I am wondering how about videos. What will be a good alternative for syncing videos?<issue_comment>username_1: Right now it is not possible to sync through Pl...
2012/03/23
287
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for the data-store of a certain application so I can take backups of some files that are important to me. Connecting the phone to my computer and browsing the file-system I get revealed a surprisingly empty file-system. Is the a generic way of locating data created by a certain app...
2012/03/23
220
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<issue_start>username_0: I've already seen lots of ways to do this for Windows PCs, but is there a way I can do the same thing but for another Android device?<issue_comment>username_1: [Android Mouse and Keyboard](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iandrobot.andromouse.lite) might be able to do what you ...
2012/03/23
524
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently enabled two-step auth for my Google account, and I'm happy to say it works fine. However: * Application specific passwords, like for Android are temporary, and the guide makes it obvious that you aren't supposed to write them down or save them anywhere. * When someone fails to unloc...
2012/03/24
199
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<issue_start>username_0: I have backed up all of my .apk files to my laptop. Can I delete the .apks in the Amazon venezia cache folder without detriment and be able to put them back on the sd card and reinstall from there at a later date, if I want to?<issue_comment>username_1: You can redownload them any time you want...
2012/03/24
482
1,783
<issue_start>username_0: I want to update to cyanogenMod 9. But before doing this, I've done a nandroid backup. After the backup was created I saw this output: ``` ClockwordMod Recovery v2.5.1.8 SD Card space free: 1296MB Backing up system... Backing up data... Backing up .android_secure Backing up cache No sd-ext fou...
2012/03/24
457
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a Advent Vega Android tablet and everything is working completely fine, however there is one slight problem with Wi-Fi. Even though I have full Wi-Fi signal *(it is as high as it can be)*, and it has been happily working for a while, after some time the Wi-Fi disconnects and ...
2012/03/24
214
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to add the StackExchange Podcast to Google Listen. I've tried searching for it within Google Listen. No luck.<issue_comment>username_1: I think: if you can find an RSS feed for it, you can add it to Google Reader, and put it in the "Listen Podcasts" folder. That should make it magic...
2012/03/25
407
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<issue_start>username_0: I like official [TED](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ted.android) app which allows me to download videos for later offline viewing. I've downloaded many videos & watched all of them. Now, I want to remove them from my device to regain my storage space. But, I am unable to fin...
2012/03/25
278
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<issue_start>username_0: I have Galaxy Europa GT-I5500 Android phone with me. The problem I am facing is I am able to Sync my Contacts and Notes with my Outlook 2007, but I am not able to sync my my phone calendar with Outlook 2007. I'd appreciate if anyone can help me with the problem I am facing.<issue_comment>user...
2012/03/25
522
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm about to buy a Samsung Galaxy Ace (it's not much expensive and I think it's a pretty good phone), however everyone has been complaining with the battery life but admitting that isn't bad compared to all the other smartphones. I read about how to save battery with tips/tricks, and I'll cert...
2012/03/26
458
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to put my phone into usb debugging mode, but it won't work. I'll turn it on, and it will turn off right away.. Has anyone else gone through this? I'm running 2.3.4 on a zte score.<issue_comment>username_1: Full discharges put a strain on the battery. [This](https://android.stackexc...
2012/03/26
554
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<issue_start>username_0: I use a Droid 3 which has not yet been rooted. I need to remove access to the Browser or the Play Store. I already have an app called "program encrypting" which disables access to selected apps unless the user has a password. However, when the user enters safe mode, all downloaded apps are disa...
2012/03/26
215
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<issue_start>username_0: That's my problem: I use, happily, link2sd and after installing a lot of apps I got my internal memory full again. Now I'd like to delete apps but I have no clues on how internal space they use since I've moved them with link2sd... Any apps/hints?<issue_comment>username_1: Use [Disk Usage](ht...