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2014/09/04
324
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<issue_start>username_0: My wife set password to her tablet and asks me to remove it. I opened `settings -> security -> device encryption` entering password but option `none` (i.e. no password) is disabled (with message `turned off by administrator, policy...`). As I understand if I am able to set password to `none` th...
2014/09/04
496
2,033
<issue_start>username_0: I just purchased an Android mobile device, and was exploring its great features! I mistakenly activated the Google *Android Device Manager* found on my phone just to feel how it works. Meanwhile, I realised I've done wrong enabling the remote lock when I later got my device rebooted! Phone was...
2014/09/04
372
1,458
<issue_start>username_0: What is the easiest way to teach/enable someone else to read a QR Code? Please notice, I'm not asking how to read a QR Code. I know there's a lot of apps to do it. I'm asking what is the easiest way to enable someone else, perhaps someone without much technical knowledge, to scan a QR Code? F...
2014/09/04
406
1,521
<issue_start>username_0: I have the following problem: Somehow, this evening the touchscreen of my Sony Xperia Z broke. I have two thin cracks in the display and everything on the right side of the crack does not react. I have backup phones but I wanted to get back at least my photos. My device is encrypted with a pass...
2014/09/04
430
1,785
<issue_start>username_0: I made a hard reset on a friend's SAMSUNG I9082 GRAN DUOS and he forgot to tell me about his hidden items. On the KIES I selected all the possible options to keep, like a full backup (including configs, all pics and stuff). I wanna know if KIES keeps these hidden items on backup. Because rig...
2014/09/05
1,028
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<issue_start>username_0: I got to know that when you try to install any Android mobile app which also have Android Wear app, then Google Play automatically push the build to Android Wear device. I am not sure whether is it right or wrong. Please help how this flow works. Do we have Gmail app in Android Wear like in A...
2014/09/05
494
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<issue_start>username_0: My company's looking at the option of using Android tablet for making kiosks. The thing is, the majority of the native settings must be blocked from the user, and very limited apps and utility will be exposed to the customer. From the looks of it, a custom ROM would be the perfect solution, but...
2014/09/06
410
1,516
<issue_start>username_0: I uninstalled updates for Google play service and now I can't even use my Google play store, help me please I'm using a Samsung galaxy grand quattro<issue_comment>username_1: For a solution like a kiosk you would use dev hardware where you have full access to the hardware (JTAG for example) an...
2014/09/06
320
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Sprint LG G3 running Android 4.4.2. I'm using [Android Terminal Emulator](https://github.com/jackpal/Android-Terminal-Emulator/wiki) by Jackpal. It respawns after I close the app. I see the terminal process and the child shell but killing that way seems too manual. When I closed the o...
2014/09/06
1,133
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently bought a used Nexus 5. It came with the L preview on it, and I decided to flash CM 11 instead. My last phone was a Nexus S, and I've flashed various ROMs to that thing in the past. Using the same machine that just re-flashed that Nexus S a couple weeks ago, I booted the Nexus 5 into...
2014/09/06
513
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<issue_start>username_0: I have some Android TV "sticks", such as the RK3188, which is basically a tablet minus the screen. You control them using keyboard and a mouse. The problem is, I have no way to zoom in or out in the browser. There's no way for me to do a "pinch" gesture, and Ctrl +/- etc. don't seem to work in...
2014/09/07
441
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm a bit surprised I couldn't find this answers myself. I am a major minimalist when it comes to computers (my desktop and laptop both run strip-down Linuces) and I wanted to get rid of some of the bloatware that came with my new Android. My only problem being that I'm not entirely sure what s...
2014/09/07
407
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<issue_start>username_0: The little microphone icon disappeared from my Galaxy 3 keyboard a couple of weeks ago, and the mic icon does not appear as an option when you hold that button on the keyboard. All of the other options are still there but the mic button is completely gone. It doesn't show up on the keyboard in ...
2014/09/07
420
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<issue_start>username_0: In order to root a new device, I try to follow the [tutorial](http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-clockworkmod-recovery-to-a-new-device) to port CWM for an unrooted device. When I do `dump_image boot/sdcard/boot.img` I got `dump_image: permission denied`. How can I resolve this? do...
2014/09/07
593
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently updated my Note 8.0 Wifi from 4.1.2 to android 4.4.2, and shortly after that rooted it (But kept the stock 4.4.2, NO custom ROMs or anything...). Of course, as I knew, the battery consumption was probably going to be a bit higher that 4.1.2... and it was. But one day i left my tabl...
2014/09/07
1,599
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an Android phone running 4.2.2. I am using a TP-LINK ADSL router and the connection is stable. But every time I open an app that tries to access the internet, my connection keeps connecting and disconnecting frequently. I have another phone running on the same version of android but the ...
2014/09/07
635
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently updated my galaxy s4, and since then it keeps randomly rebooting. I have tried google for some solutions. I have tried a number of steps, such as taking battery out, clearing the cache, restarting the phone, deleting some recently downloaded apps but none of these steps have worked? ...
2014/09/07
788
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<issue_start>username_0: I am following the below post to root my Xperia E Dual. > > [How To Root Xperia E! Latest Update! (Locked Bootloader)\*LINKS > UPDATED\* NOOB > GUIDE!](http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-j-e/general/how-to-root-xperia-e-update-locked-t2409525) > > > In step 4 to install Framaroot AP...
2014/09/08
488
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<issue_start>username_0: After installing and uninstalling both Eclipse and Android Studio several times, I have some very large (> 200MB) files on my PC (Windows 7). I currently use the Android Studio version that is installed under `C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-studio`. Is there any way to know which of t...
2014/09/08
575
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an app called [Timberman](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dm.timber). ![The image shows the note](https://i.stack.imgur.com/EUxrm.jpg) Under the description it gives an important note: > > Game is not compatible with ART devices at the moment. Please switch to Dalvi...
2014/09/08
330
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<issue_start>username_0: My mother has forgotten her screen lock password. is a four digit number. how can I reset phone so she can use it again? Please assist!<issue_comment>username_1: You can take the help of Google account to reset the password, first of all make sure the wifi/mobile data is turned on, if not then...
2014/09/08
1,351
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<issue_start>username_0: To be clear, I don't want to clear my search history in general. I just hate that when I go to search something a few bars beneath my search shows my three most recent searches. I don't mind search suggestions, I just don't want my recent searches showing up every single time. I've included a ...
2014/09/08
478
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<issue_start>username_0: I downloaded an APK and when I try to install it, the "install" button is completely unresponsive. I have gone into the settings and enabled "Unknown sources" in the security section. Is there something else I need to do? I'm using a Galaxy S5 with Kitkat 4.4.2, unrooted.<issue_comment>usern...
2014/09/08
430
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<issue_start>username_0: I would like to get an app, that can record also incoming and outgoing calls and it should record mine and also my partner's voice.<issue_comment>username_1: Disable your screen dimming app. :) Some screen dimming apps work by overlaying the whole screen with a translucent window, and letting ...
2014/09/08
491
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<issue_start>username_0: I had create a custom ROM and trying now to copy it from my **PC** to my **Lenovo Ideatab A3000-h**, but when connecting the device and try to copy it from my pc to the device, it didn't do the process and gave me the following behavior (forever): ![enter image description here](https://i.stac...
2014/09/08
445
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<issue_start>username_0: I have an Android Tablet with Android 4.1.1, some days ago, the screen started to have random touches around the top of the screen, and sometimes, the top of the screen was unresponsive. After a factory reset, the problem wasn't solved, but now the top of the screen had stopped being sensiti...
2014/09/08
664
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<issue_start>username_0: When I remove the SD Card that was formatted by my Galaxy S3 from it and put it in a MacBook, `fdisk` shows its sole partition as having partition ID `0C`, indicating that it is a Fat32 LBA partition. However, OSX is unable to mount it, and Ubuntu appears to be mounting it as an exFAT partition...
2014/09/08
229
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<issue_start>username_0: What are the ways to get FireFox (or another browser) to play YouTube videos, rather than open the app? Of those, are there any that work on a relatively low-end phone ?<issue_comment>username_1: You can use any browser that supports streaming. You type in the address bar or Google search for Y...
2014/09/09
709
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm prepping to upgrade from PA 4.2.1 to CarbonROM 4.4.4 (VZW Galaxy Nexus). I'd prefer using TB to restore my selected apps + data I've had running on 4.2.1, but understand that this is a big jump between Android OSes. Is there any way to do this? If not both, then what about just the apps?<i...
2014/09/09
653
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<issue_start>username_0: I have seen apps that lower the brightness, but is there a way to get rid of all light colored backgrounds such as (selectively?) inverting the image colors? For instance, I have an app that only provides black ink on a white background; this emits a lot more light at any brightness level than ...
2014/09/09
560
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<issue_start>username_0: I have [Google Cardboard](https://cardboard.withgoogle.com/) which works great with Photosphere. I've created a few of my own, but I'd really like to get some spectacular images (e.g. Times Square, Grand Canyon etc) to install on my phone to demonstrate to people. I have found Photosphere ima...
2014/09/09
511
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to connect my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 SM-T705 with Android 4.4.2 to computer via usb - but there's no effect. Fun thing is that I was able to do it a week ago. Connection of flash card to usb port also fails - device doesn't appear in Settings->Device list. What can I do to detect p...
2014/09/09
434
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<issue_start>username_0: I have found many tutorials that explain how to pair an emulated Android Wear watch to a physical phone. However, I would like to do the opposite. Is it possible to create a Bluetooth connection from the pc to the watch and then tell ADB to make the phone emulator use this connection?<issue_com...
2014/09/10
576
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<issue_start>username_0: The camera on the Nexus 5 has stopped working. Coming from a reboot, I can open the camera app, see the camera is working, but as soon as I click to take a picture (or video), the app crashes (tried native and Play Store camera apps), which I then have to force close, then when I reopen the cam...
2014/09/10
1,737
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<issue_start>username_0: For all I have heard, reducing the screen brightness of your phone can increase your battery life. Just about every expert in the field agrees to this statement. But today I came across **[this article](http://www.howtogeek.com/196067/ask-htg-why-cant-i-install-third-party-apps-on-my-android-ph...
2014/09/10
300
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Samsung S5 & when I plug the phone in to charge every few seconds my screen lights up then turns off. If I have my sound on it play a notification every-time the screen turns on and off. Any advice on how I can stop this - it's makn me loco :-)!!! ASM<issue_comment>username_1: Try an...
2014/09/10
371
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<issue_start>username_0: I (accidentally) started downloading a 350 MB file from Google Chrome and I can't find the option to stop it, the downloads app just shows the files that have already finished but not the downloads in progress. The notification on my top bar just opens the downloads app.<issue_comment>username_...
2014/09/11
691
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<issue_start>username_0: i have a rooted device (Lenovo A3000-h) , and i had this issue of having my hosts file filled every now and then with additional lines (that sometimes blocked me from logging into my google play account) , and i used to manually edit the file and just erase these extra lines (keeping the 127.0....
2014/09/11
221
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<issue_start>username_0: I want to remove Google account from AutoSync since I want to use Outlook.com for syncing of my contacts, calendar, email etc. I am able to sync Outlook.com, but unable to remove Google Account from automatically syncing. There is no disable sync button for google Account. I use a Redmi 1S mob...
2014/09/12
1,181
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<issue_start>username_0: When accessing a spreadsheet in Google Drive on a computer with a keyboard, I can enter a new line in a single cell by pressing `alt`+`enter`. My keyboard on my Android doesn't even have an `alt` key. How do I enter a new line on my Android device? For a keyboard on my Android, I'm currently...
2014/09/12
1,174
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<issue_start>username_0: I created a nandroid backup and copied the files to my computer ``` boot.img cache.ext4.tar data.ext4.tar nandroid.md5 recovery.log system.ext4.log ta.img ``` I deleted the files on my phone to save space and now have copied them back. I used Online Nandroid Pro and not sure how to actually ...
2014/09/12
1,324
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a HTC One X , Android 4.2.2, everything worked as a charm, but suddenly my WIFI/Bluetooth functionality stopped working. I cant see any WIFI network and cant turn WIFI on/off. It just shows me the message: 'Error' on the Settings > Wifi dashboard. also I cant enable bluetooth. At Setti...
2014/09/13
383
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to exit WhatsApp, but it seems that there is no "Log Off" button. Currently, when I want to exit, I turn off my Wi-Fi/cellular data. How do I log off from WhatsApp?<issue_comment>username_1: after some experiments i think best way is use `Force stop` button in Application manager ...
2014/09/13
551
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<issue_start>username_0: This is not a duplicate of [How to verify a backup file from ADB backup](https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/61689/how-to-verify-a-backup-file-from-adb-backup). The poster there probably didn't know that an unrooted phone requires `-nosystem` ([ref](https://android.stackexchange.com/que...
2014/09/14
399
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<issue_start>username_0: I want to set up a server on android. Anyone know how to do that? I do not have root. I do know about I-jetty. So any other ideas. Preferably where I learn how to make a server program. I can program in C, bash, etc. for android. I want to be able basically to run a "basic" server program (like...
2014/09/14
334
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<issue_start>username_0: Recently I changed my sd card from 2GB to 8GB and now I can neither download nor update any apps from the Google Playstore. It shows "Insufficient space on device", even though internal 1.5gb & external 6gb is available. I tried clearing cache for apps, I also deleted some to restore space, but...
2014/09/14
389
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<issue_start>username_0: Is there a way in Android 4.4 to activate (on/off) the GPS in only one tap on Nexus 4? Now I use a shortcut to arrive at the GPS menu (first tap/first picture) ![first picture](https://i.stack.imgur.com/oUa5g.png) then click on/off (second tap/second picture) ![second picture](https://i.st...
2014/09/14
407
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<issue_start>username_0: The Walmart app has a section called Savings Catcher, which allows one to scan a barcode from their receipt or to submit some numbers from it, and for the app to find lower prices. Anyhow, an exact digital duplicate of one's receipt is then shown. This receipt can be accessed at anytime (as far...
2014/09/14
1,108
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<issue_start>username_0: I use a Nexus 7 and in landscape and when typing and when pressing the space bar I occasionally hit the home menu key by mistake. I have used "Imersive mode" but I like the status bar to show with the clock so that is not solution. Is there a way to move that soft menu to the left of the keybo...
2014/09/14
572
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<issue_start>username_0: I have enabled UDB Debugging for my moto 360, but when I connect it to my computer, I don't get the "Allow Wear Debugging?" dialog. How can I get this to show up?<issue_comment>username_1: First of all become a developer on *Moto 360* and enable Debugging. 1. Launch **Settings** 2. Select **A...
2014/09/15
787
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<issue_start>username_0: When viewing an application on the Google Play Store (for example, [Sygic GPS Navigation](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sygic.aura&hl=en "Sygic GPS Navigation")), it says underneath the Install button "Offers in-app purchases". Unfortunately, I don't see a way to view the in...
2014/09/16
382
1,547
<issue_start>username_0: Can we read RFID like QR-bar code without NFC in Android? I am confused because we can read QR-Barcode with simple apps like [Bar Code Scanner](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android&hl=en). After searching 2-3 hours I found NFC with every detail where RFI...
2014/09/16
246
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<issue_start>username_0: Honestly, I haven't installed and checked all irc clients for Android, nevertheless I wasn't able to google any. Does it exist? If yes, mention it, please :)<issue_comment>username_1: Looks like there are some clients now. [AndroIRC](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androir...
2014/09/17
419
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<issue_start>username_0: After synchronising with Google, all contacts that have phone numbers associated with them disappeared. I tried to enter a new contact just to test this. If I sync again the new entry disappears as well. How can it be recovered? My phone is a Galaxy Note II<issue_comment>username_1: Did you...
2014/09/17
395
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<issue_start>username_0: There is an option on Facebook messenger that lets you view shared photos I can't save any of them to gallery. After I long press on photo it opens but there is no options.<issue_comment>username_1: Did you clear Contacts Storage? Settings > Applications > General Applications > All (at the t...
2014/09/17
505
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<issue_start>username_0: I'd like to know if it's possible to use NFC on an HTC One X to pay for things in the UK and if so, what app do I use? Google wallet doesn't seem to be supported here in the UK.<issue_comment>username_1: A more generic answer, not specific to the UK alone: As [Ross pointed out](https://androi...
2014/09/17
559
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<issue_start>username_0: Llama is a great tool, but I cannot figure out one (maybe) simple thing. I have a rule that sets the volume low at night (10pm - 6 am) and it works fine. Last night (9pm) I was at the cinema and selected the profile "silent". But at 10pm of course, llama set the profile to "low volume". Is the...
2014/09/17
289
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<issue_start>username_0: In order to see the developer option in settings app you have to do the weird 7 tap on the version entry in the settings app (or something like this). Isn't there as well a hidden way to enable a reboot option in the menu that appears when you long-press the power button ? I know there are a...
2014/09/17
635
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<issue_start>username_0: I've tried various different Google searches on this, but can't seem to find the answer or even someone reporting the same problem. I cannot for the life of me find the browsers back button. It's annoying enough that google decided to remove the refresh button from the address bar, but they ca...
2014/09/17
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<issue_start>username_0: I found out today my cc was under my friends google wallet instead of mine. I was wondering if I delete it from his wallet; will I be able to add it under mine and be capable of using it. I ask because when I go to remove it, it says "This card will no longer be available to use online or on yo...
2014/09/18
924
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<issue_start>username_0: My Phone is SYMPHONY Xplorer W35. Android version JellyBean 4.1.1 Recently I'm facing a problem. Sometimes I download images from my PC to my mobile phone. But unfortunately these images are not in the gallery apps. For this when I need to upload an image from messenger I can't upload them beca...
2014/09/18
226
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<issue_start>username_0: I am using GT-I8262 (Galaxy Core) android 4.1 does it support OTG?<issue_comment>username_1: As this comes up a lot I would recommend an app to check this, like [this one](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tauruslabs.usbhostcheck) The `GT-I8262 (Galaxy Core)` does **not** suppo...
2014/09/18
996
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a Motorola Moto G, the 4G version, with the original ROM upgraded to the latest version (4.4.4 official from Motorola). The first thing I did when I got it was the same I have done when I got my previous phone and every time I (re)installed a ROM on it: disable mobile data, so that I do...
2014/09/19
1,183
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<issue_start>username_0: I use tunein radio app in the morning. After my use, I close it via exit button, and don't use it for rest of the day. But hours after the use, I have observed it draining over 10% of my battery. I have tried options like force stop, and even reboot - but issue still persists. Notifications fo...
2014/09/19
1,044
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to do a complete backup of all data on my Samsung Galaxy S4 before I send it in for repairs. Even though the screen is completely black and does not work (very little touch abilities), I have the Galaxy Smart Dock, which lets me output the screen via HDMI and control the phone with ...
2014/09/20
1,433
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<issue_start>username_0: I am new to android OS.I recently purchased nexus 5 and came to know about several launchers.They are just mind blowing experience.But one of my friends suggested me not to use launchers as they override native os or something like that. My question is that is it really safe to use launchers? ...
2014/09/21
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<issue_start>username_0: Android apps are interpreted rather than compiled. Does this make them slower than iOS apps at runtime?<issue_comment>username_1: Because interpreted apps does not means that they are always slow. Sometimes they are more powerful and dynamic as compared to compiled one. As all codes in compiled...
2014/09/21
436
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<issue_start>username_0: I recently installed ParanoidAndroid onto my Note 2, and since then I can't make bluetooth calls from my car. It worked before with the stock ROM, so I know it's the phone that's the problem. It syncs fine and music plays, just the calls that are the problem. If I make a call, it goes through b...
2014/09/21
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<issue_start>username_0: Isn't an apk files just an archive which is unpacked when you install a package? So, why should it be kept then?<issue_comment>username_1: APK files aren't unpacked when you install the app. The APK file is the only copy of the executable code and static assets belonging to the app. Deleting th...
2014/09/21
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<issue_start>username_0: I've got Nexus 4 and not big enough hands to be able to fully control my phone with one hand. I've seen an amazing feature on iPhone 6 called "Reachability mode" (when home button is double tapped, whole UI shifts down to a thumb's reach). Is there an Android app creating similar reachability ...
2014/09/21
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<issue_start>username_0: I just upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy s5 running android 4.4.4. On my old phone running gingerbread, I was able to use the USB Mass Storage Device (MSD) feature to browse, delete, and copy photos (to a Windows 7 PC) very quickly since that phone basically acted as a standard USB drive. On the Ga...
2014/09/22
687
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<issue_start>username_0: I don't know if there is already a thread about this particular issue, but if so forgive me. I would like to know how can I see the date when I installed and uninstalled a certain app some time ago (provided that I deleted it from Google Play history, so I can't go that way). I've been doing so...
2014/09/22
586
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<issue_start>username_0: As an example, the post here for rooting the LG G3: <http://www.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/2cdz0y/guide_rooting_roming_xposed/> Gives links to posts elsewhere for downloading APKs which do something and then allow `su` to work, I think: Stump: <http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-deve...
2014/09/22
660
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<issue_start>username_0: I use Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Android Phone, its MTP mode is not working just after I plugged it in to another PC some time for just USB charging. I re-installed the driver on my PC and removed the device, re-installed the driver again, and tried some methods like these. But it was not working...
2014/09/22
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<issue_start>username_0: I tried to run [Linux on Android](http://linuxonandroid.org) and I had some issues setting up Debian. The VM is running, but I can't connect via VNC. I already searched the FAQ & Google what to do, but I found no answers. My OnePlus One is rooted and its Kernel has Loop Device Support ([`export...
2014/09/22
562
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<issue_start>username_0: Since this morning there is a new notification in my notification bar. The title is "Queue" and there is a progress bar under it that never stops moving. The only information that I see is this text in two lines under it: "Female for German (Germany)". I guess some Text to Speech software is tr...
2014/09/22
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<issue_start>username_0: The problem: ============ Every time I run ADB backup, I get a message near the bottom of the home screen saying `Backup starting...`, followed by a message saying `Backup finished` *a few seconds later* despite the fact that I'm using 17 GB of device memory, and the resultant backup file is c...
2014/09/23
843
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<issue_start>username_0: I have spent hours researching this and unable to come up with a solution, if anyone knows of one please let me know. I am looking for a way to mount a remote folder on a server (using either WebDAV, FTP, etc) on my Android device as a local folder so that all apps can have access to it and sav...
2014/09/23
887
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a bit of a mixed problem in my Xperia arc s. I started by trying to install apps, and I got that message saying "There was a problem parsing the package". I checked "unknown sources" in settings and made sure that I matched the minimum sdk required or higher and still the same message. ...
2014/09/23
668
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<issue_start>username_0: I have decided to install CloudMagic to be able to receive Exchange e-mail on my Android phone without having to accept restricted company security settings. There are many e-mail clients that support Exchange without enforcing company security settings. I was wondering if there are also Andro...
2014/09/23
302
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<issue_start>username_0: I have a AsusFonetab with Android 4.3 installed and 4GB free space but when I try to install [Plants vs. Zombies 2](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.pvz2_na) via Google Play, it says that the app is incompatible with my device. How can I install this app? ![Can not in...
2014/09/23
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<issue_start>username_0: Is it possible to make phone calls from a tablet and use minutes instead of data? The ultimate goal is to have a tablet (e.g. nexus 7) and a Bluetooth headset and make phone calls without using up all my data. I was looking into SIM cards to see if a different kind if card would produce the...
2014/09/23
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<issue_start>username_0: I am transfering to a new phone, and I backed up my stuff using helium to Dropbox. Later I copied that folder to `carbon` folder on my sdcard, but helium doesnt seem to detect it. Any idea how I can restore that? It looks like the format is different.. Regular backup seems to be `carbon/com.app...
2014/09/23
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm looking for an Android email client (preferably free) for my Galaxy S4 that has the feature of filtering incoming email by size, that is: some kind of rule of the type: if email is more than [insert number] Kb, don't download from server, etc. An alternative would be to filter incoming mai...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: I don't want to spend 30.00 on a USB wall charger if I don't have to. Can a cheap USB charger work to charge my AT7-C8 Toshiba tablet?<issue_comment>username_1: Sure can! Even old BlackBerry chargers work fine. Upvotes: -1 <issue_comment>username_2: Of Course yes(but not recommeded), it will wo...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: I see apps that require both root as well as regular permissions. What's the point, as root implies that it can do everything?<issue_comment>username_1: The reason why is that root is system level, usually the part users don't have control over. The other permissions are required for access to...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: I like to **install** `doldol launcher` will it dry battery quickly? or maintain battery backup normal like default `launcher`?<issue_comment>username_1: The reason why is that root is system level, usually the part users don't have control over. The other permissions are required for access to...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: Following <http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_VS980> to install cm on my Verizon VS980, I completed the steps and got a successful install but on reboot, my phone entered a boot loop, stopping at the LG logo. I can't seem to access TWRP recovery either, I tried multiple combinations i...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: I'm trying to use WinSCP to FTP a file out of /data/data (well, it's directory is contained in the /data/data directory, which is the important part). But I get a "Code: 5" error from WinSCP, access denied, that is. I've tried to chmod the file I need. But still no luck. Is there any way to FTP...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: Unless I select 2G as the "preferred network type", my oneplus one disconnects from the carrier. Not just the data connection, even the phone one. My operator is I WIND. It's not a SIM problem, since that same SIM works fine on my old phone, and it's not a "it's not inserted well" problem, si...
2014/09/24
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<issue_start>username_0: Please help me to stop auto login in Skype. There is an account that is always login again and again, although I chose to logout and sign in with another Skype name. I tried on `Settings/applications/Skype` to kill the account and to quit synchronise, but still whenever I open Skype again, I'm ...
2014/09/25
309
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<issue_start>username_0: If I'm grocery shopping and have Google Keep up on my watch with the list, I'd ideally want the watch to go directly to the application every time I wake it until explicitly exiting. Under present behavior, it's necessary to navigate back to the application every time I want to look at another ...
2014/09/25
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<issue_start>username_0: "With the device powered down, hold Volume Down & Power. When the LG logo appears release the buttons and then press them again. Then, press the Power button three times!" (from cyanogenmod wiki) doesn't work for me. I can't seem to figure out how to get to TWRP to restore my phone (currently i...
2014/09/25
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<issue_start>username_0: How can I restrict other WhatsApp users from messaging me, who are not in my mobile contacts. Me and my friend have given a try by simply deleting my fiend contact number from my mobile, and he's still able to send me message in whatsapp-messenger. So, is it that, anybody can send messages to ...
2014/09/25
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<issue_start>username_0: I had the Wikipedia app installed a few weeks ago. It lacked the ability to switch between different languages (link to read the same article in a different language), and it still does. This bothered me a lot since I know more than one language and some articles are much better written in othe...
2014/09/25
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<issue_start>username_0: For last two months or so, the situation in my two years old international HTC One X is that the data is not connecting when it is on 3g network but it is working absolutely fine with 2g network. when its connected to 3g, the mobile network fluctuates, data works with 3g speed for only few minu...
2014/09/25
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<issue_start>username_0: Google+ doesn't upload my photos consistently, and sometimes it uploads them out of order. Why would the app not do its job consistently? There are missing pictures, and then a week later they randomly show up (sometimes, sometimes not), and sometimes out of sequence, which is very frustrating...
2014/09/26
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<issue_start>username_0: Recently, whenever I install an application on my phone, I get a notification: "blank SD card detected", then I will have to repair it using a computer. I tried using another SD card but the problem persisted. I didn't have this problem before I rooted my phone. Instead, all media files will b...
2014/09/26
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<issue_start>username_0: Yo, I like to listen to music through headphones, so I'd like to tweak the sound parameters on my phone and tablet to my taste. What can be done in this direction? My devices are not rooted.<issue_comment>username_1: There are numerous Equalizer Apps on the Play Store for those who haven't got...
2014/09/26
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<issue_start>username_0: I was using ES Explorer to connect to a PC okay but recently I changed the modem then my Android phone can't connect to the computer anymore. I thought it would be caused by a setting on my modem, but searching on Google cannot help me find out. Please tell me how to get my android connected to...