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2012/07/12
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<issue_start>username_0: I've been struggling to get decent USB transfer speeds with my Ubuntu computer, which I've [asked about on the Ask Ubuntu site](https://askubuntu.com/q/156640/17041). The answers there have helped me improve USB speeds overall, but it seems my phone is still much slower than other devices. For...
2012/07/13
1,577
6,162
<issue_start>username_0: I have a couple of Bible apps on my phone. Sometimes, other apps link to a Bible verse, but they usually either embed a Bible viewer in the app or only work with a particular app. I would like to be prompted for an app in the same way that one is prompted for a browser when clicking a link. Bu...
2012/07/13
546
2,129
<issue_start>username_0: I have disabled my background mobile data. I want the setting this way, but as a result of doing so there is an annoying warning that I have background data disabled on the system tray that prompts me to press and enable background data. How do I remove the warning? Running ICS on two device ...
2012/07/13
432
1,557
<issue_start>username_0: I'm not sure if this is a Galaxy S3 feature, or an ICS feature, but here goes. When I plug my headphones in, I get a new section in my Notification Bar titled "Audio Applications". Under that, there are 5 app icons. For me it shows Video player, Talk, Music Hub, Voice recorder, and YouTube. ...
2012/07/13
818
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<issue_start>username_0: I have recently (since ~1month ago) experienced the following **problem**: * When I get new mail on my gmail account, Gmail will **usually** not autimatically retrieve it (e.g., no notification; and when I manually open GMail app, the mail will NOT be in the inbox) * However, **manual** mail r...
2012/07/13
249
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [Can deleting stock web browser cause problems?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/22912/can-deleting-stock-web-browser-cause-problems) > > > Ok since I got chrome now, can I safely disable the stock browser in the apps menu? Are there other se...
2012/07/13
293
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<issue_start>username_0: I upgrade my Kindle Fire with Android Jelly Bean 4.1 but i can't install some apps from Google Play site, it mentions that they are not compatible with the device, the only solution now would be install apk's manually? or depends on `AndroidManifest.xml` configuration set in every app?<issue_co...
2012/07/14
426
1,502
<issue_start>username_0: I have seen the Question: [Is there a one-click widget to make my phone completely silent?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/13352/is-there-a-one-click-widget-to-make-my-phone-completely-silent) and this is not a Duplicate Question. In my, Samsung Galaxy Y phone, when I completely r...
2012/07/14
834
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<issue_start>username_0: Since Android is powered by a Linux kernel it should support booting in single-user mode. Which version of Android supports single-user mode and how is one able to start an Android device in this mode? Any references?<issue_comment>username_1: As per a brief introduction ======================...
2012/07/14
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<issue_start>username_0: I have some beginner's questions for clarifying some concepts in Android phone. I am using a non-branded phone (ASK SP404) running Android 4.0.3. The Android OS in the phone comes from the manufacturer and it is non-rooted. I could use normal apps from Google Play but not the more powerful one...
2012/07/14
489
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<issue_start>username_0: I am currently working on a Coolpad 8150, a Chinese phone running Android 2.3.7. It is connected to T-Mobile (in the United States) and can place calls successfully. However, it is stuck on 2G. I have been lead to believe the phone supports 3G, though I may be mistaken. How may I further pursue...
2012/07/14
1,576
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<issue_start>username_0: They appear to perform the same functionality... only difference I see is that Currents layout is more like a magazine. And I can import my Reader subscriptions to Currents. What's the difference between the two? Is there any reason to use one over the other? Does Currents replace Reader?<issu...
2012/07/15
382
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<issue_start>username_0: I went into Settings->Privacy->Factory reset and checked "Format USB Storage". Then I pressed the button to continue and it prompted for my PIN (just numbers) as usual. Then it said it was formatting the USB storage as I told it to. And then it just shut off. So I started it back up and it prom...
2012/07/15
1,036
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm planning to upgrade my Galaxy S2's OS from android 2.3 to 4.0. This is an official upgrade from Samsung. It sounds like it's an easy process. Just download the Kies program from Samsung and follow the instructions. But as I've never done it before on an android, would I still have all my a...
2012/07/15
384
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<issue_start>username_0: > > **Possible Duplicate:** > > [What's the difference between an AOSP ROM and a stock ROM?](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/14628/whats-the-difference-between-an-aosp-rom-and-a-stock-rom) > > > When referring to Android ROMs or kernels (etc.), what is the difference betwee...
2012/07/15
345
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<issue_start>username_0: Every time I recieve a call or a text message my phone audibly says out the name of the caller/sender. How can I stop this?<issue_comment>username_1: It is a configuration that must be active to give you that information, usually it is used when you're driving, to prevent accidents: **Turn of...
2012/07/15
510
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<issue_start>username_0: I've got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus running stock Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1. As you probably know, Jelly Bean has a new feature that allows you to "respond-by-SMS" to incoming phone calls. Unfortunately, this feature sends a text message from your "real" phone number instead of Google Voice. For tho...
2012/07/15
361
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<issue_start>username_0: Does android natively have good support for fully-functional HTML5 offline apps? By fully functional I mean without artificial limitations on HTML5 features; for example a limit on the size of offline storage would make many potential applications impossible.<issue_comment>username_1: It is a ...
2012/07/15
204
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<issue_start>username_0: I just got my first Smart phone (Galaxy S II) and it splits up texts longer than 160 characters when I receive them. I often forward these long texts. Is there something I can do?<issue_comment>username_1: The following may work: download an app called [SMS Backup+](https://play.google.com/stor...
2012/07/15
2,678
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a way to transfer files between an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2, rooted) and any computer system I may need to interact with (this means preinstalled software on the computer, besides a regular web browser, is not an option) **without** connecting to an actual WiFi hotspot. ...
2012/07/16
693
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<issue_start>username_0: I keep seeing warning signs about enabling ADB over Network when you *aren't* connected to a WiFi network, but what if I *want* to connect ADB over 3G/4G ? Whenever I try to do it with any of the conventional WiFi methods, it returns an invalid IP to connect to. I even tried getting the IP wi...
2012/07/16
776
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there any way by which I can connect my computer to my HTC Wildfire S and access the SMS (read, compose, delete) without touching the phone? I am looking for something similar but no hope yet. Please help.<issue_comment>username_1: You can use [Airdroid](https://play.google.com/store/apps/...
2012/07/16
333
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Huawei u8160 (A.K.A Vodafone 858 Smart) running CyanogenMod 7.2 Madteam ported. All apps that use unity3d force close on their startup although they are compatible. So I wanted to know if I should install something to make it work or any thing else?<issue_comment>username_1: This is ...
2012/07/16
755
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<issue_start>username_0: I live in Portugal and I'm going on vacation to the U.S. in a few months. I'd like to buy an Asus Transformer (Prime or 300) while in the U.S., but I don't know if the Wi-Fi or 3G will work in Portugal. I only know for a fact that 4G doesn't work. Can anyone help me on this one?<issue_comment>...
2012/07/16
1,060
3,986
<issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Xoom (not rooted) and new to the Android world (at least as an advanced user). I've installed several (around 30) games + several (around 30) apps. I've noticed that it became a lot more slow. Actually browsers can barely work (they hang from time to time). I noticed that se...
2012/07/17
828
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<issue_start>username_0: I just purchased a Galaxy S III from AT&T, and only after a few days, I got a pushed, forced update from AT&T (not stating what it does, just "**AT&T Software update**" version: "**V3\_1205\_2\_2**") I didn't notice any change for a few hours, until I wanted to search for an app (menu - searc...
2012/07/17
368
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<issue_start>username_0: I got my Galaxy S3 about two weeks ago, and have been texting on it normally. Now, for some reason, when I look at my text log some of the names of my contacts are in blue, while some remain in white. It started with a few names becoming blue, and now the majority are. It's a completely random ...
2012/07/17
900
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to force a message to be sent as an MMS? There are multiple reasons that MMS may be preferred. SMS and MMS may have different fee structures dependent on plan, carrier, and country. Additionally, some messaging software may allow for more delivery notification options for MMS th...
2012/07/17
849
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Galaxy Nexus (maguro/yakjuxw) with Android version 4.0.4. I saw the new features in 4.1 so i want to update, but i don't think an OTA will be available anytime soon. So, I'm considering manually updating. AFAIK, I will need to switch to the yakju firmware that gets updates directly fro...
2012/07/17
821
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<issue_start>username_0: What should I do so that the Memory card in my phone works only in my phone? Also, I should be able to connect my mobile to a PC through a USB cable and completely see/edit/organize the data on my memory card. I want this to prevent anyone from gaining physical asses to my mobile, removing the...
2012/07/17
325
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<issue_start>username_0: My question is similar to this : <http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-international/473947-calling-dialer-viber-skype.html> But not quite the same. I've chosen phone as my default calling options, and I'm ok with that. Now my question is that, what do I press when I want to call a con...
2012/07/17
355
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a rooted Android device running 4.0.3. I bought full version of File Expert in order to browse root file system. I navigate to a `.conf` file and want to open it, but the app says *`There is no handler installed on your device for this file format. Would you like File Expert to find one...
2012/07/17
2,158
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<issue_start>username_0: I have been a victim of the infamous "let's turn off anything that Apple might have a patent for" aka "[dumb search](http://www.pcworld.com/article/259080/sprint_cripples_galaxy_s_iii_via_security_update_bye_bye_universal_search.html)" on the Galaxy S3, and looking for a simple way to return my...
2012/07/17
622
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<issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III (Ice Cream Sandwich) from the Motorola Droid Bionic (Gingerbread). On my Bionic, there was a "Stay Awake" check box that made it so my "Screen will never sleep while charging" under Settings->Applications->Development. I can't find that checkbox on ...
2012/07/17
289
1,093
<issue_start>username_0: My son has a Skytex Primer Pocket, which he put a pattern unlock on. He has completely forgotten it. I've been trying to figure out what I might do. There is nothing of any importance on the device, I'm perfectly willing to do a factory reflash if possible, but I just can't figure out how to do...
2012/07/17
692
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there an open source application which allows to share my location in real time? I'm looking for a fully open source solution, that is open source client as well as open source server software. It doesn't have to be scalable or anything, I just want to share my location to whoever has the l...
2012/07/17
362
1,548
<issue_start>username_0: The app is one of those applications that keeps the screen on and doesn't permit it to turn off. It's killing the battery and I shouldn't have to simply manually turn the screen off constantly. Every other app simply lets the screen turn off once I stop interacting with it like a good app shoul...
2012/07/17
1,059
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<issue_start>username_0: I bought my Galaxy Nexus in New Zealand - via parallel importing. I believe it came from Russia, given my manual was in Russian(!). But it works perfectly and is genuine. A colleague there bought one from the same source the next day, and his arrived a day after mine. I then moved to Canada, ...
2012/07/18
614
2,536
<issue_start>username_0: Is there any way that I intentionally grant root permission to some app? Not automatically via SuperSU when a specific app asks for root permission, but in a way to pick an app via some tool and grant it root permissions. For example, I add my favourite text app to the approved list and then ...
2012/07/18
151
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<issue_start>username_0: I find it hard to edit text messages in the tiny Messaging box. Is there any way to increase the size of it? I'm using CM10 (JB), but the app looks the same as the CM9 (ICS) version.<issue_comment>username_1: You can use an alternative like Handcent SMS - it has a button to allow full screen ed...
2012/07/18
399
1,635
<issue_start>username_0: Device - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 / Android 4.0.3 I have tested Samgsung Galaxy Tab for document download such as PDF from web site with many browsers. Most of them just download it to somewhere in the device and I have to go to notification window(Right and bottom) and click it again to open i...
2012/07/18
745
2,474
<issue_start>username_0: Device - Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 / Android 4.0.3 We are about to deploy 70 Samsung Galaxy Tabs for users who will be allowed only to use web browser to access document library. We created a Joomla site for document library. How do I remove all the unnecessary apps from the screen except the b...
2012/07/18
680
2,732
<issue_start>username_0: I'm making a parental control/accountability app for Android. It consists of a monitoring service that runs in the background and starts when the phone is booted. Unfortunately, I have found that when Android is started in "Safe Mode", services are not started automatically, and because of thi...
2012/07/19
1,461
5,138
<issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and I drive a 2009 Mazda 5 with integrated bluetooth speakerphone. When I'm in my car, I connect the headphone jack to my car stereo Aux input so that I can play music from my phone through my car speakers. ...
2012/07/19
1,097
4,001
<issue_start>username_0: As the possibility of connecting to a public Wifi is increasing in our cities, the opportunity of proxying/tunneling the traffic is gaining importance. I strongly believe it would be interesting to come up with a list of applications/procedures that can setup or manage different kind of proxie...
2012/07/19
761
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<issue_start>username_0: When I get a txt message on my phone, the screen lights up and it plays a sound if I have the volume turned up. However, if I receive an email, or some other notification, the screen does not light up and it does play a sound if the volume is turned up. At work, I need to have my phone on sile...
2012/07/19
1,224
4,342
<issue_start>username_0: I'm doing a feasibility study into Android tablets for commercial applications. I have a product that requires a Bluetooth Low Energy connection. I have a Nexus 7 tablet which is supposed to support BLE but I haven't found much information about it. Is there a way to check whether the tablet h...
2012/07/19
558
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<issue_start>username_0: Have done my bit of research but couldn't find a good solution. When I sync the contacts with my primary Gmail account, the Contacts get filled with all of my Google Contacts including those from Google+ (1000s of them) which I obviously do not want to be in my phone. How do I prevent this fro...
2012/07/19
270
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<issue_start>username_0: So, Jelly Bean is supposed to have offline voice recognition, right? I've encountered several situations where the voice-keyboard has said that Google is not available. Has anyone else seen this behavior? If so, how do we fix it? I've noticed the problem in areas where I have questionable mobi...
2012/07/19
1,390
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<issue_start>username_0: I just switched to using Cyanogenmod 9 on my HTC EVO 4G (and it works very well!). In CM7 and with other (stock included) ROMs, when I took a screenshot, it was automatically added to the Instant Upload reel in the Google+ app. **I liked this.** After switching, the screenshots no longer upl...
2012/07/19
1,218
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<issue_start>username_0: I am trying to figure out if Android (i.e. Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, and/or Motorola Xoom) come with some sort of capability to produce a "boot-up" log. (kind of like Linux boot-up screen) It would be immensely helpful in figuring out how far one's phone gets in the boot stages before it crashes (...
2012/07/19
1,158
4,563
<issue_start>username_0: I'm planning to get a new android phone and I'm wondering what's considered best practice to move all data and settings. I know that lots of stuff goes to google, but I'd like to migrate app data as well. I know that I can do an rsync of the SD card and move things like pictures, but which dire...
2012/07/20
1,122
4,426
<issue_start>username_0: I have a problem when time comes to sync my Facebook friends with existing contact. Even if I select "Sync with existing contact" in the app, **all** my Facebook friends are added to my local contact, like if I'd chosen "Sync all". But the options works 'cause as soon as I select "Do not sync",...
2012/07/20
452
1,805
<issue_start>username_0: This morning, when I woke up my phone was out of battery power. So when I checked the battery usage I see the message `Display had been used 90%`. This kind of situation had never happened to me before. I was surprised as I always turn off my mobile screen by clicking the power button. 1. Wh...
2012/07/20
375
1,519
<issue_start>username_0: I tried executing a script on the sdcard as is because on FAT, everything is 777. ``` ./.profile ./.profile: permission denied ``` I added this as the initial command for the Android shell and it executes it just fine: ``` eval "$(cat /sdcard/.profile)" ``` So what I'm wondering is: Is th...
2012/07/20
674
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to write a full vCard to a NFC tag? All of the apps I've tried off Google Play seem to only write the email address or other subset. I've tried apps such as NFC Task Launcher, NFC TagWriter by NXP and NFC Classic Tag Reader/Writer. I'd like to write a vCard with one or two urls,...
2012/07/20
897
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<issue_start>username_0: How can I make mediascanner scan phone memory, i.e. the `/data` directory? I want to test playing MP3s from this directory. When I try to hack it by replacing the "pathStr" from `/mnt/sdcard` to `/data` before `MediaScanner::doProcessDirectory()`, it fails saying ``` W/MediaScanner( 1713): E...
2012/07/20
1,755
7,201
<issue_start>username_0: There have been some Jelly Bean updates for Galaxy Nexus, but most of these are specific to a certain variant of the Nexus. **How can I easily find out which variant I have?**<issue_comment>username_1: There used to be an app that did just this, but it's been pulled for some reason. You could a...
2012/07/20
174
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<issue_start>username_0: When trying to create folder on Samsung Galaxy TAB 2 using the **Android File Transfer** app from my mac computer, I get an error alert: > > Could not connect to device. Try reconnecting or restarting your device". > > > What could be the reason of this problem?<issue_comment>username_1: ...
2012/07/20
736
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<issue_start>username_0: With a locked bootloader on an SE ST17i running the rooted Stock Xperia Gingerbread 2.3.4, can I flash the CyanogenMod 9 onto it? Or do I **really** need my bootloader unlocked? I also have ClockWorkMod installed and as far as I know that shouldn't have been possible with a locked bootloader so...
2012/07/20
864
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<issue_start>username_0: My father has a Samsung Galaxy S2 with the stock GB and un-rooted. The phone has been working flawlessly, but lately (since about 2-3 days) it began to use a crazy amount of data. He normally uses about 300 MB per month, but now the phone is using about 20-30 MB per hour **during phone standby...
2012/07/20
328
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an HTC Desire HD. When I connect to it with adb shell from Windows, the up and down arrow keys work fine and I get command history. But when I connect to it from Mac OS, the up and down arrows show up as ^[[A and ^[[B. Is there a way to fix the mac OS terminal to work like the DOS one?...
2012/07/20
988
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<issue_start>username_0: I just purchased my fourth ever Android device - An HSPA+ Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone. When I purchased my second and third devices (Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and an Asus Transformer Pad TF300T), I found that after I logged into my Google account during my device setup, my devices downloaded all...
2012/07/21
458
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<issue_start>username_0: I have used several versions of CWM recovery on my Motorola Droid 2. One of them was able to back up into a `.tar` (`cache.ext3.tar`, `data.ext3.tar` `nandroid.md5`, `recovery.img`, `system.ext3.tar`) as opposed to the `.img` files that I am getting now. Now I can't seem to find that version a...
2012/07/21
1,062
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an Alcatel 918N Glory X with internal memory of around 320MB (160 of which goes to RAM) I have been installing quite a few apps and moved them to SD card and I notice that the internal memory free space has decreased even if I move it to SD card, is it normal? For the real problem, I hav...
2012/07/21
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<issue_start>username_0: My 16 GB Nexus 7 arrived a few days ago. It's my first mobile device, believe it or not, and I've already found it to be incredibly useful. It has performed flawlessly, but there is one small issue that's an annoyance, nothing more. The screen flickers. It happens in dimmer light, and only for...
2012/07/21
538
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<issue_start>username_0: I have transferred some mp3s onto my sdcard using samba but the operating system doesn't seem to automatically detect them as it would if you copied it using MTP or whatever. How can I force it to detect them?<issue_comment>username_1: Run the following shell script on the command line, either ...
2012/07/21
248
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<issue_start>username_0: When trying to answer an incoming call, the slide up to answer never works! It moves, but doesn't actually pick up the call. Is there any way to change this??<issue_comment>username_1: I don't know why should this happen, but I guess it is a problem with your dial-launcher. You can try some oth...
2012/07/21
514
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way to install either the Android Market or Google Play on a Kindle Fire (Android 2.3 and Kindle version 6.3.1) without first rooting it? I have access to a Windows 7 computer with Admin privileges, but no USB cable (I do have ES File Explorer running an FTP server, so I can easily s...
2012/07/22
193
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<issue_start>username_0: I want to execute a few tasks whenever I am active on Tasker (e.g. editing profiles, viewing settings, etc). However, the problem is I can't see it on the list of applications that's usable when creating a profile. Am I missing something?<issue_comment>username_1: I figured this wasn't currentl...
2012/07/22
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there any documentation on the format of the getevent and sendevent shell commands? specifically the ones for touchevents. or is this device-dependent? it is a bit hard to guess what those ids are doing.<issue_comment>username_1: There is some documentation on the AOSP site: * [getevent](h...
2012/07/22
386
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Y phone and I noticed that text is a little blurry in the phone. I compared it with my Samsung Galaxy Ace phone and the difference is quite clear. The displayed text on the Y is ugly. I have also attached an image of the phone below. ![enter image descriptio...
2012/07/22
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<issue_start>username_0: On Gingerbread, there was a nice silence slider on the lockscreen: How do I get something like that in ICS?<issue_comment>username_1: You need to use something like [widgetlocker](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker) for that. Upvotes: 2 <issue_comment>use...
2012/07/22
707
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for a definitive list of Android devices that officially support USB On-the-go (OTG) / USB Host (non-rooted). USB OTG/USB Host means that they can be used in a similar way to a PC whereby USB devices can be attached to them for them to access. E.g. memory sticks and other USB stora...
2012/07/22
3,327
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<issue_start>username_0: I just got the Galaxy Nexus and learned that it does not support USB Mass Storage mode. It only supports MTP and PTP. I regularly use my phone as a USB flash drive at work so this is a problem. I can transfer files back and forth with MTP however **I need to edit files directly on my phone**. ...
2012/07/22
540
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<issue_start>username_0: I think this is a general question that would apply to all Android phones though I have a HTC Desire Z. I cannot find a section on any of the settings to change the password for the Google account used for gmail, Android Market or any of the other google account dependent services and feature...
2012/07/23
437
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm often browsing articles on my phone and when something *piques* my interest, I normally want to "share" it over to my computer to read it a little better or sometimes, just because the website wasn't optimized for mobile viewing. What I've been doing as of late, is sharing the URL from the...
2012/07/23
1,438
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<issue_start>username_0: I've been having an issue with my apps where an error "[Package file is invalid](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/26170/package-file-is-invalid)" keeps appearing. I read a tutorial somewhere which told me to "uninstall updates" for the Google Play Store application. I was told doing ...
2012/07/23
301
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<issue_start>username_0: I have installed an ICS leak from my carrier (rom created by Motorola signed by my carrier but not released) and the calendar app has gone, I reinstalled the ROM from 2 different download sites and nothing, no one complains about this issue at all, some others just compalin some events don't ap...
2012/07/23
372
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<issue_start>username_0: I've tried the [Bighand](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bighand.android) and [Tape-a-Talk Voice Recorder](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=name.markus.droesser.tapeatalk) apps, but both only seem to record continuously for about 1 hour. Is there an Android app wh...
2012/07/23
1,543
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<issue_start>username_0: According to [this article](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/7169/factory-reset-left-root-intact), > > /data ... Wiping this partition essentially performs a factory reset on your device, restoring it to the way it was when you first booted it, or the way it was after the last off...
2012/07/23
758
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm in a workplace that only allows one headphone in. This makes some music pretty awful, only having one channel. I'd like to mix my audio into one channel, but this seems to be a bit more difficult than you would expect. I don't want to buy a paid app, and I'm playing music from my Google Mus...
2012/07/23
813
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<issue_start>username_0: Ever since I got my android, and switched to sprint, when I use Firefox, all of the images loaded are just horrible in quality, like almost to a point you can barely tell what it is. I hear that it has to do with the data provider, routing traffic through a proxy that modifies the HTTP header ...
2012/07/23
687
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<issue_start>username_0: Are there any log files you can look into, or any good ways of finding out if an app is causing the phone to hang (if even possible)? My friend has an Xperia Arc and after a while with a custom ROM he's having issues with his phone hanging completely, requiring him to do a "battery reboot" to u...
2012/07/23
304
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<issue_start>username_0: One of my contacts has an unusual name which Google Now has never been able to understand. How can I get around this (apart from asking the person to change their name)? I'm using "send sms to [person's name]".<issue_comment>username_1: If the contact is synced to your Google account, you sho...
2012/07/24
510
1,876
<issue_start>username_0: As far as I can tell, the stats on the Battery page of Settings records the time from when the battery is booted up onwards. What I'd rather want it to do, is to reset that counter whenever I disconnect the charger so that I can monitor more accurately how long a full charge lasts. ![Settings ...
2012/07/24
370
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<issue_start>username_0: I just got a Samsung Galaxy Note a few weeks ago and really like the phone. The problem is that I get notifications for non-events or phantom events day and night: the phone makes the notification sound but there are no new messages, lost calls, or anything; the notification bar is empty and th...
2012/07/24
610
2,314
<issue_start>username_0: I have read that samsung galaxy S3 has a 11 pin mhl connector and it can support USB OTG as well. Also I have read that the device can power the cable. I didnt quite get what is meant by USB OTG support included. Both MHL and USB OTG are there on other phones too (like sgs2 and htc one x). How ...
2012/07/24
1,699
6,032
<issue_start>username_0: On my Nexus 7, I keep getting > > An error occurred. Please try again. > > > Over and over when attempting to buy any *paid* apps on the Google Play store. It works fine for free apps, but always returns this same error when I try to buy a paid app. I've "tried again" a dozen times with t...
2012/07/24
1,399
4,978
<issue_start>username_0: I want to run an SFTP server on my GSM Galaxy Nexus (Cyanogenmod 9 RC2). I plan to connect to the Galaxy Nexus from a Kubuntu 12.04 PC via USB cable (not wireless). It is my understanding that Dropbear does not include SFTP at this time. What are my other options? If anyone knows how to do thi...
2012/07/24
6,117
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<issue_start>username_0: All the other labels are correct and synced according to their various settings. There is no particular setting for "All Mail" Today, I only see up to June 24. When I scroll to the bottom it adds older messages as expected. Tomorrow, it will add June 25's email to the All Mail Folder. It's be...
2012/07/24
2,033
7,135
<issue_start>username_0: Bluetooth's Audio Profile A2DP supports multiple codecs. All devices have to support SBC (subband codec), then they can support additional "optional codecs" like MP3 and AAC, or "non-A2DP" codecs like apt-X. Of course these codecs can't actually be used if the receiver doesn't also support the...
2012/07/25
649
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<issue_start>username_0: I've noticed on many phones in Canada and I think in the EU nowadays come with Google Music preinstalled. If Google Music is only available in the USA, then why bother putting it on the phone?<issue_comment>username_1: You would wonder what else comes pre-installed. Some phones have been seen i...
2012/07/25
586
2,348
<issue_start>username_0: I would like to edit some text on my way home, however I found that in Android there is no way to simply select some text to delete or change it. You have to first locate the cursor or long press the screen to enable selection, then drag the cursor for selection. This is quite inconvenient. I ...
2012/07/25
940
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<issue_start>username_0: In Android's filesystem encryption do they also encrypt the SDcard? If so Is encrypting the SDcard optional or is it encrypted by default when you choose to encrypt your device? Here's some info about Android's [file system encryption](http://source.android.com/tech/security/#filesystem-encryp...
2012/07/25
774
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<issue_start>username_0: I've just got a new Samsung Galaxy Y from Unique Mobiles (<http://www.uniquemobiles.com.au>). The package was still intact when I picked it up and the "don't accept this if this sticker is broken" sticker was still good as new. Now I'm new to the Android operating system (coming from an iPhone...
2012/07/25
245
1,043
<issue_start>username_0: How can I make Google Now ignore some calendars? My wife's calendar is shared to my calendar and then synced to my phone through my account and I currently get reminder cards for her events in Google Now. I would like to only get cards for certain calendars.<issue_comment>username_1: Instead ...
2012/07/25
911
3,507
<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to connect both of my Android devices to my Windows 7 laptop, to see what I can do with them (file transfer, bluetooth tethering, etc.) Here is the hardware I'm working with: * Samsung Series 5 Laptop - Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 / fully patched + Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless Blu...
2012/07/25
407
1,598
<issue_start>username_0: I know the Email app can fetch multiple accounts at same time, but apart from that are there any other major differences? If I only need to fetch stuff from the one gmail account, which app should I use? I only connect to the internet using wifi, so offline usability is desirable. Running And...
2012/07/25
547
1,995
<issue_start>username_0: I've got a Nexus S phone. It was never rooted or modified. It currently runs the most recent version of Ice Cream Sandwich (that was installed as an Over The Air update, without any issues). Couple of days ago I received a notification from my phone about Jelly Bean upgrade being available. Un...