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I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and every so often, without any apparent reason, while my phone is idle sitting on my desk (no dock or anything; it's just laying on my desk) the screen will light up and display the time and the icons of my any current notifications appear. I have disabled daydream and unchecked "Desk home s... | Go to the air gesture settings and deselect "quick glance" | Desk home screen display appears randomly even when disabled | android |
Is there a way to extract a log file containing all keyboard history, and everything that has been typed, from a Samsung Galaxy S3? | You need to first install a Key Logger on the device (Which will need to be rooted for full functionality) and then you will be able to log all key strokes. There are several apps that offer that. P.S Using keyloggers to spy on people is illegal in most countries. | Extract Samsung Galaxy S3 keyboard history | android |
The Google app requires a menu button (like I have on my Galaxy S4) to access options menu and edit Google Now settings. However, on my Nexus 10 I do not have an option button. Most apps have the "3 Dots" button in the top right to replace it, but the Google app does not have this! How am I supposed to access the optio... | The overflow menu for Google Now (on all form factors, I believe) is in the bottom right corner of the app instead of the top right, where most other applications put it. You need to make sure you've scrolled all the way to the bottom of your cards, though, because it shares the bar with the "Show more cards..." button... | How to access Google Now settings on Nexus 10? | android |
I wish to mount my Sony Xperia ST21i (Android 4.0.4) under Linux (Debian) via USB. However, I get this error: <code> # mount /dev/sdb /mnt mount: no medium found on /dev/sdb </code> What I did so far: On the phone side: Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB connection mode: set to Mass storage mode (MSC), instead of t... | This question has been answered by @derobert at stackexchange-url ("stackexchange-url MSC mode only works for accessing a memory card, which I do not have; for accessing the phone's own file system, I need another access mode. | Linux fails to mount Android device in USB MSC mode | android |
I used "adb pull" to backup Final Fantasy III saved data and it worked well, but it doesn't allow me to push it back after the factory reset. <code> D:\AndroidSDK\sdk\platform-tools>adb push d:\save.bin /data/data/com.square_enix.android_googleplay.FFIII_GP/files/save.bin failed to copy 'd:\save.bin' to '/data/data/... | OK Seems <code> adb shell ran-as "package-name" ... </code> Should do the trick, but because of a bug, this cannot be done on 4.3 system. Bug: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58373 | Permission denied for adb push file to /data/data/xxx/file/ | android |
What are the criteria being used to decided which apps go into the trending apps lists on <code> Google Play </code> ? When I look on the trading lists, I don't see a lot of consistency, I see apps with as little as a 1000-5000 downloads and others with 500K-1M downloads. I guess the real question is, any idea what Goo... | If you have developed and Android app, then you must have gone through http://developer.android.com . Where the basics are taught about the android. Lets see how, there are generally three tabs, but we will talk about the last one Distribute . In that section it is clearly taught how Google gets an app in Trending port... | Getting into the trending list | android |
Cyanogenmod 10.2 comes pre-rooted, but some people don't like the built-in SuperUser program, and would like to either update the su binary or use a completely different su program. Can this be done? If so, how? | Flashing a SuperSU update zip via recovery will override Android 4.3's built-in Superuser. From then on, you can use SuperSU, but you will need to keep Superuser enabled in Settings. | How do does rooting in Cyanogenmod 10.2 work? | android |
Is there a list for the stock applications (those who are installed by default with android), and libraries? for example: Atci_service, calendar, com.mediatek are they default applications? Or where there added by someone else? Thanks. | You might want to check on android.com, which contains the list of apps included with each version: 1.1 1.5 (Cupcake) 1.6 (Donut) 2.0 (Eclair) 2.1 (Eclair) Unfortunately, they stopped that listing after Eclair (2.1). And of course each "ROM cook" might have added other apps (and bloatware ) to the list... | List of default applications for a given android version | android |
Is there a way to block (or mute) all calls except for those on my contact list? Im using android 4.1.2 o samsung galaxy s3 mini, thanks in advance | The app Blacklist Plus mentions exactly that as one possible use: There are four block modes of call blocker: Blacklist All except the whitelist All except contacts All numbers (emphasis mine). There are plenty other similar apps available, just search for "blacklist" or "call blocker" on the playstore. | Block calls for everyone except for contacts | android |
I wonder if there is ability to replicate this feature from iOS : In iOS you can turn on Accessibility function that add the "Speak" button to the "selection menu". And if you click, it would turn on Text To Speech engine and read selected text. Can I do the same thing in Android ? Thank you very much in advance PS: I ... | Maybe not exactly what you had in mind, but coming close: There are several clipboard-action apps available which might come close to that. I didn't try them, so no guarantees – but their descriptions are promising they can do that. Two examples would be: Speaklip Auto Speak Clipboard 2 Hopefully one of them proves hel... | Text To speech feature on selected text | android |
I'm trying to troubleshoot a problem with an unwanted pop-up message, and the person who's trying to help asked what kind of pop-up it is. It's just a message on the screen, what difference does it make? And how do I tell what kind it is? | Android has different ways for apps to give you information or get your attention, and they all have different names. App developers need to know the differences, and when to use each one, so they can code the correct behaviour in their apps. Even as an end user, if you want to troubleshoot a problem, find which app is... | Popups, dialogs, notifications, toasts: what's the difference? | android |
Can Tasker launch an app's shortcut as an action? I can't find "Shortcuts" as an option in the "Select Action Category"-dialog when creating a new task. This works without problems in Locale. | Strangely, this does not appear to be possible in Tasker, by default. However, I see there is the AutoShortcut app on Google Play which is meant to allow it. Interestingly, Tasker itself will tell you about AutoShortcut (complete with a link to Google Play) if you press the magnifying glass icon when attempting to add ... | Launch a "shortcut" in Tasker? | android |
Summary : Is there a way to stop the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen from turning on when receiving text messages (without disabling the notification light)? Details : I've got a Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verizon. I've noticed that sometimes when it's in my pocket that it will turn on and access apps, etc. (for example one time I ... | It looks like having the screen turn on when SMS messages arrive is a stock feature of the Samsung Galaxy S4 on Verzion (possibly applies to other models and carriers as well). I saw threads here and here discussing the problem. There is no setting to disable only the screen turning on. The workaround that I ended up u... | Stop from Samsung Galaxy S4 turning on when receiving text message | android |
I know that Galaxy Note 10.1 has multiple editions (one of them is LTE chip). Can it make and receive ordinary phone calls? Like using ordinary signals, instead of the Internet ones. I couldn't find any information on this. | No. Only skype or other voip options. It does not have a GSM module on it, it just has a small chip for data transfers. | Can the new Galaxy Note 10.1 make and receive phone calls? | android |
I have an app which is currently in beta testing. With every new version I have to send it to the users, they have to download it, uninstall the previous version (sometimes), and then install the new one. Is there a way to update an app without it being in Google Play? | You might provide them a link! A link on your website, that would provide them with the .apk file. After downloading, the user would install that file in his android phone. After installing, the previous version is auto-deleted and the new version is installed! User data is saved. But I have never used the developer to... | Update an app that is not in Google Play | android |
I am running Paranoid Android and love it, but it is hard on battery life. So I am looking at flashing back to AOKP. In looking around, I've seen some vague references to a "Permission Management" ( such as mentioned here ) in the latest AOKP... but after googling for a couple days, can find no real details on it. Is t... | Well, I've gone and flashed over to AOKP, so figured I'd update this with an answer about their Permissions management. It is found towards the bottom of the root Settings screen. For each user-installed app it lets you turn off specific permissions. Essentially a very basic version of what LBE Privacy Guard used to le... | AOKP Permission Manager? | android |
There are quite a number of applications that came pre-installed onto my phone when I bought it. I am unable to uninstall any of these without rooting my phone. Every now and then, Google Play will send me notifications of new updates for these software. Some of these, such as Gmail, YouTube and Hangouts belong to Goog... | You might consider disabling those apps (starting with ICS, that's possible for some but not all). This way you'd solve multiple of your issues: no more update reminders app becomes unavailable, so it's no longer shown in the app drawer being disabled, they should also no longer provide an "attack vector" If that's not... | Should I update those pre-installed programs that I never use? | android |
I want to buy a mobile Bluetooth keyboard. It seems Apple ones are easier to find. Does it make much difference? (I assume the connection is the same for similar models, and the issue is layout) | I have used a couple of different BlueTooth keyboards and they all work pretty well on Android. I would assume the Apple keyboards would work just as well. I am a fan of Logitech keyboards just because I've always used them and they have always worked. You can always just buy an Apple keyboard and if it doesn't work yo... | Can I use a keyboard for Apple? | android |
When I plug in my headphones, an Earphones page appears on my device with the title "Enjoy listening to your device", which is part of page buddy. I have a music widget and a video widget, which is fine. My first two applications are fine, Firefox and YouTube, but my last two applications are Messaging and Email . Appa... | it's the most frequently used apps while the earphones are plugged in. just open the app you want to show up 4 or 5 times in a row while the page buddy is active (earphones plugged in) and it will show up in the recommended apps. repeat for the next 3 apps you want to show. There's usually 4 recommended apps. This goes... | Can I override page buddy's recommended applications settings? | android |
I wonder if there is a way to use "Google Play Music" with something like a "Party Mode". I just want to give my friends the possibility to browse and play my music library without giving them access to my entire Google Account. They clould use the Web app with my laptop or the Android app on my MK808. Maybe I'm using ... | Thanks for your answers. I found a solution for my problem. There is a project named " Google Musik Desktop Player " That's almost what I wanted I just let the player run on my PC and friends in my room have only access to my music library so they can choose a song or create a playlist. | Party Mode or guest Access for Google Play Music? | android |
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2 (standard, not rooted). I previously had an iPhone, and the feature I miss the most is the ability to go directly to the camera from the lock screen without having to type in my PIN. How do I do this on Android? I know that there are at least two or three questions asking p... | There is no way in Android to access to the standard Android camera from a password-protected device. However this little application allows to access to a simple camera with a triple press on the power button even when the device is password locked... Camera Unlock (free) Disclosure: I am the developer of this app | How do you skip the PIN to go directly to the camera from the lock screen? | android |
I want to create a few simple macros which I can activate while driving. At the moment, for safety I would need to park the car in order to use the GUI. What I'm after (if it's possible) is to assign to a trigger (such as shaking the phone, which I can do while driving without taking my eyes off the road) to a series o... | Tasker can do that (and a lot more things), as long as the app in question supports it (a list of apps with Tasker support can e.g. be found here − never mind the German, if you're just after the list). As you've described, it supports "Shake gestures", and if your device has a camera button, you could utilize that as ... | Control of apps while driving. (Macros?) | android |
I have a brand new 10.1 inch tablet, made in china. The screen doesn't respond to touch as much as it should, a few other little things and I can't work out some of the onscreen operating icon/button things. The resellers suggested I start with Android Central Forums, as this is the only Android devise they sell so the... | There's an easy way to check if the tablet has a faulty touchscreen. Go into Google Play and install a painting app. There are many free painting apps to choose from: just pick a simple one. Run the app and try to paint the whole screen. If the painting doesn't follow your finger, or any parts of the screen can't be pa... | screen not working properly on my tablet | android |
I have a Google searchbar in a tablet I have borrowed For me it's in a very inconvenient location and I keep on pressing it accidentally. It looks like I can't click and drag on it to move it to another location either. How do I hide this toolbar? I need to be able to get it back as well, since the tablet isn't mine, b... | The search bar is a built-in part of the default launcher and can't be moved or disabled. The least invasive way to get rid of it is to install a new launcher of your choice and use that instead of the default one. The old launcher is still installed, and will come back when you uninstall the new one, so the question i... | how do I get rid of this google searchbar? | android |
My usual listening habits are to listen to podcasts with Doggcatcher sometimes followed by listening to some music (currently using PlayerPro) (on my Samsung Galaxy S4) while driving. Periodically, when I close Doggcatcher and open PlayerPro, and I select a track to play, the track looks like it is going to start to pl... | I had to rebuild my phone after a firmware update; in doing so, I skipped over a lot of the Junk that I'd previously installed. The upshot is that I no longer suffer this problem (nor several others that had crept in). While it could be the software update that was the solution, I suspect that it was more likely that t... | Media Player stuck on 00:00 (randomly) when opened | android |
I have Droid 2 Global (droid2we) and I've tried Power + Volume Up, but that doesn't load any recovery mode. I've also tried Power + X but that loads the standard Android System Recovery <3e> , which won't install unsigned zip files. I can load the Bootstrap Recovery app which will let you reboot into Clockwork Recov... | I found that the following sequence works: While on, run <code> adb reboot recovery </code> from command line. This will restart into standard Android recovery. (If your device is not seen, start at #2 and come back.) Take battery out. Unplug USB. Hold power down for 10 seconds. (Someone theorized it discharges the cap... | How do I manually enter Clockwork ROM Recovery? | android |
I Installed CyanogenMod 10.1.2 in my Galaxy S I9000 using Semaphore CWM Recovery v5.0.2.7 following this guide: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_galaxysmtd Before flashing the new ROM I made a backup using Semaphore CWM. After installing CyanongenMod I've noticed that I didn't saved my contacts inside my Go... | I've followed the guide in this page and reinstalled a stock version of Android: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196179 Then I reinstalled CWM Recovery and flashed CyanogenMod. | Cannot mount internal SD card in Semaphore CWM Recovery v5.0.2.7 | android |
I have galaxy note 2 ( N7100). I want to know is there any way I can give phone output to the projector. I don't know even, if it is possible. | Yes. As the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 supports MHL for video output, this is possible (with a special cable) if the projector supports MHL input, or with a bigger adaptor if it doesn't. See stackexchange-url ("my answer on How does MHL work?") for more details. | How to connect android device to projector? | android |
I have an HTC Sensation XE and the smartphone is becoming slower and worse every day, expecially compared to my Nexus 7 and Samsung Tab 2. Android on the phone is slow and lagged ( I have to wait even 6-7 second after clicking somewhere), the battery depletes very fast and the phone itself becomes very hot if I do some... | Do a system wipe and reinstall. This significantly sped up my Sensation. | Improving HTC Sensation XE somehow | android |
Please could someone correct my understanding? I read that once a phone has a custom ROM loaded, the play store can not be used on it again. However after more reading I'm not sure if this is the case? I'm sure the answer is complicated so to simplify it, all I want to do is convert an old phone (HTC wildfire) into a d... | There is no such restriction. I use custom ROMs on two of my devices, and the Playstore is acting normal. The only problem you might face is that the Google Play App won't come pre-installed. You need to flash a package called "GApps", which must match the Android version used by your custom ROM. Usually, the correspon... | Restrictions of Play Store on custom ROMs | android |
I am android game developer, really wanted to capture nice quality video preview of my game for promotion purposes. And my question is, If I would connect by android device (Samsung Galaxy S3 or Nexus 7 tablet: using micro USB HDMI adapter with my PC, like this one for example: I know I would be able to see what on my ... | This is only any use to you if your PC has an HDMI input , which is very unusual. You'll only have such a thing if you deliberately bought video capture hardware and attached it to your PC. If you have such hardware, you should use the video capture software that came with it. Trying to use Camtasia to capture it would... | Connecting android device with PC using HDMI (video recording) | android |
Environment: running adb in command window on Windows XP PC running adbKonnect on Nook Simple Touch (rooted; running Android 2.1) When I type <code> adb shell ls \sys </code> I get a list of the folders there. When I type <code> adb shell ls \sys\module </code> I get an error that there is no such file or directory, ev... | Try <code> adb shell ls -l /sys </code> and check the output. Most likely, access to the <code> /sys/module </code> directory has limited access. It doesn't matter that your device is rooted, when you're not using your root powers. To view the contents of "restircted directories": <code> # open a shell adb shell # obta... | adb shell ls giving strange results | android |
I need help in this strange situation! I did a factory reset and cleared everything in my HTC One X, erased all files and photos, removed all accounts, and sold the phone. Now all my photos (2150!) are all back there, as the person who bought it says! How is this possible? and what can I do to completely clear it up? I... | You mention Dropbox in the comments area of another answer. Merely deleting Dropbox data is insufficient to cleansing its folders. You MUST dissassociate the device from your account or the deleted items will re-synch to the device when next possible. Start Dropbox. Settings > Unlink device from Dropbox. If this was no... | I did a factory reset to sell my phone, and my photos are still there according to the new owner… | android |
I have a tablet I'm expecting to take a lot of notes with. Is there a way I can type with the keyboard and draw with the touch screen? I've tried Evernote, which can type with the keyboard, and Freenote, which can draw with the screen but can one app toggle between both? | Use Xperia Notes App . This allows you to add texts, draw pictures and record audios as well. It also has a widget . But the app may not be compatible with your device. | How to take notes with keyboard input and drawings? | android |
I have flashed new firmware on my phone TCL Idol X (s950) and now the phone won't boot anymore :( It starts but then it ends up with the bootlogo. I can access it with <code> adb shell </code> but it is read only mode. Switch it off reboot the phone. Recovery doesn't start. How can I rescue it from the bootloop or get ... | Solution that worked for me: Connect the phone to the charger Switch it off (10 sec press power button) As soon as the led light up and the phone screen is black, disconnect it from the charger The phone should remain off ( wait for 10 sec to be sure ) Connect again the charger and then unplug it after 5 sec Now try to... | TCL Idol X (s950) stuck in bootloop, after flashing new firmware [SOLVED] | android |
I have suffered a good deal of OS crashes seemingly as a result of Chrome 29.0.1547.59 (Interface locks up, mainly when switching back to Chrome after doing something else, and having the tabs visually "swish" back into the tab bar) running on unrooted Android 4.2.1 (Nexus 10). However, unlike this last time, I usually... | App data usually go below <code> /data/data/<package_name> </code> (in case of Chrome: <code> /data/data/com.android.chrome </code> ). But those directories are only accessible by the app itself, and by the system/root – so unless your device is rooted, you won't have much luck checking there. Concerning the file... | Location of Chrome user data (Specifically session data) | android |
I would like to upload photos from my SGS4 to my Google+ without sharing to anyone. How do I do that? | If you turn on the "Auto Backup" feature of Google+, your photos will automatically be uploaded and will only be viewable by you (until you share them, of course). If you want to do it manually, simply share with G+ and choose yourself as the only person you share with. I like to keep a Circle around with no one in it ... | How do I upload photos from Android phone to Google Plus without sharing? | android |
Using the Orange browser with Android 4.0.4 on the AZ210A I've noticed that sometimes when opening for the first time it tries to open goolgle.com. I've restarted, force closed, cleared data and cache etc and yet every so often it just crops up. Anyone got any ideas? | Do you use Go Launcher? I do and if started happening to me after a recent update. It coincided with Go trying to get me to download their company's browser with a pop up. I'm guessing it's not a coincidence. I've since removed Go and it hasn't happened again. Chalk it up to shady marketing. | Orange San Diego browser opening "goolgle" | android |
It seems to be fairly well established that the Nexus 4 has had issues with not supporting USB OTG since launch (e.g. this bug report ). From what I've read it's both a hardware and software issue. The hardware can't supply the necessary power and the software does not conform to the protocol in some way. I'm happy to ... | No, 4.3 doesn't address that at all. You'll still have to use the kernel that Ziddey has posted on xda-developers.com . | Does Android 4.3 fix USB OTG on Nexus 4 when used with an external power source? | android |
I'd like to be able to move to a specific page without having to (as I'm currently doing,) click on Chrome, then go to bookmarks and then have to go through the logon procedure to get back to the exact page I want. Is there a way to have that precise page live as a pressable app-like icon so that I can get right back t... | Bookmark the page in Chrome for Android. Go to your bookmarks, long-press on the bookmark, and click "Add to Home Screen". Source: http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57416489-285/how-to-add-chrome-for-android-bookmarks-to-your-home-screen/ Works on my Galaxy S4 and Nexus 7. | Is there a way to turn a web page into an app-like link on the android home page? | android |
Summary: Route navigation crashes on starting of route finding. This is an intermittent bug. It only started happening recently - I think it coincides with when on a desktop browser I volunteered to start using the new version of Google Maps. (I wanted to use the new traffic monitoring feature). I didn't realise it wou... | After you enter the starting point and destination, the app gives you the possible routes. On that screen the best route has a start navigation option; selecting this causes the app to crash. Instead select the route you prefer and then hit the start arrow at the bottom right corner. Works for me. | Galaxy S3 Bug: Navigation app crashes when clicking "Start" | android |
Background: I have a rooted Google Nexus 7 (2013 - FLO) tablet, which I love. I have created 2 restricted user accounts for each of my kids. They both love Minecraft, and with restricted user accounts, they each get their own home directory, where their Minecraft worlds are stored. This is great for them, because they ... | They are stored in <code> /mnt/shell/emulated/ </code> I've just created a restricted profile and it created a new folder in there with the name "10", the main admin users folder is "0". You should be able to copy the files into the relevant place within these folders to get mine craft to pick them up. (This was done o... | where is a restricted user's home directory for Nexus 7 (2013 - JB 4.3) | android |
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 that I had for a little over months before getting caught outside in a serious rainstorm. As I was pulling the battery out of the phone, I noticed the screen flicker. I pulled the battery and left everything in rice for a few days after the fact. Upon powering up, it appeared that the phone w... | Investigating in this issue, we already have a lot of stackexchange-url ("broken screen questions") providing some clues: You could hook your device to your TV screen via HDMI. This should mirror its (invisible) screen. Of course this would require your screen at least to respond to touch events. AirDroid might provide... | Is it possible to run any sort of hardware diagnostics through ADB | android |
I have installed my first non-Google Play app but I want to uninstall it. Where and how do I go about deleting it since for the official apps I just uninstalled them at the Play store. Should I use an uninstall app or is there a better way? 4.1.1 S3 | <code> Settings > Apps > Downloaded > { app } > Uninstall </code> OR Open the app drawer, find your app, long-press the icon and drag to the "Uninstall" icon. | How do I uninstall an unofficial app from my S3? | android |
I use a Bluetooth keyboard with a variety of Android devices. Most versions of Android (below 4.2.2) when the external keyboard is connected the on-screen keyboard is still available. When I pair the Bluetooth keyboard to a Nexus 7 running Android 4.2.2 the on screen keyboard is disabled. I cannot find a way to enable ... | I was testing ways to toggle the on-screen keyboard. In Android 4.2.2 on a Nexus 7 I had to go through the following steps to toggle the on-screen keyboard from the tablet while a Bluetooth keyboard is connected: To activate the "Choose Input Method" notification you need to have multiple keyboards available. On a stoc... | How to display the on screen keyboard when Bluetooth keyboard is connected | android |
Sometimes your widgets take up a lot of space. The unlock section also takes up a lot of space if you use a PIN or password. Is there any way to minimize it? | There is an option to minimize the unlock section by default in the lock screen section of the Settings app. Maximize Widgets Show widgets maximized and the unlock minimized when the screen is turned on. | Is it possible to minimize the unlock section of the lock screen? | android |
I tried running android 4.1.1 in virtualbox, but it was to slow and sluggish to do anything. I came across Windroy which runs Android as a windows app. I found a google play apk but it won't run when I try to run it. Before I sold my tablet I used it to develop some apps, and now that I got a new laptop I want to conti... | Try BlueStacks and tell us how it goes. | Run/Download Android Apps on a PC (Windows) | android |
I have noticed that 3 of my Android phones heat on low signal (Nexus4, Xperia U, and HTC One) 40~50C. My friend has an iPhone and it doesn't seem to heat as much (30C). So, why does this happen? Why does low signal drain my battery, and why does it heat too much? Could it be solved by software? or is it a hardware prob... | Why? When the phone signals are weak, the android OS constantly scan the area thoroughly. This requires more battery power. That's the reason your phone gets so hot when you are in areas with poor reception. Could it be solved? That is the reason it is advised to turn flight mode on when you are is low-signal areas to ... | What causes my Android phone to heat on low signal | android |
Device: MMX A89 Android: 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Whenever I switch off the phone, then switch it on, SIM card contacts takes a long time to load. They don't load properly. In the call list, only phone numbers are shown and not the names associated with them. How can I fix this problem? | That's normal behaviour for the SIM card phone book, not just for Android, but on older dumbphones too. I remember my old Nokia 3310 took about a minute after booting before the phone book (and other SIM card functions) became available. The problem wasn't really noticeable on early Android phones because they took so ... | SIM card contacts take time to load after turning phone on | android |
According to a colleague who has the new Nexus 7 (2013) model already, there is a GLONASS sensor in addition to the GPS one in the device. Is this true? I was unable to find any reference to this alleged fact in the official documentation and via a casual web search. Please state your sources in your answer(s). | According to Ifixit's teardown, the Nexus 7 2013 uses the Qualcomm 8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC. Qualcomm's specs show that SoC uses their IZat Gen8A GNSS chipset, which according to their overview does include GLONASS support, though this doesn't necessarily mean GLONASS support is actually active and available in softw... | Does the new Nexus 7 (2013) have a GLONASS sensor? | android |
In my phone, Ankidroid ask me every time what language shall be used for each card side. Which is listed as a bug. But with other phones (eg. Samsung S2 mini) opposite problem arises. Once you select TTS language for a particular deck there is no way to change it. I reinstalled both, TTS engine and Ankidroid, but the T... | In AnkiDroid preferences, there is a "Reset Languages" item: Reset language assignments (for text to speech and dictionaries) for all decks. Reset specific deck assignments on deck picker | AnkiDroid: Change decks tts language | android |
Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1? I found some instructions on rooting the 7 inch version but I'm not sure if that matters. Also the instructions include flashing UK firmware. I'd prefer to do as little changes to my device as possible so I can get a backup as close to the way it came as possible. | These instructions are pretty hard to follow but should work: root insntructions | Is there any way to root the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1? | android |
I have just purchased a new TCL (S950) Idol x phone and I'm figuring out some issue to make it visible on my system. This phone uses Android 4.2.2 and I guess this is the cause of the issue: my previous phone with android 4.1 was correctly displayed in nautilus/dolphin ( using <code> mtpfs </code> ) Now I have tried to... | As suggested by @Logos this works (take care of using <code> sudo </code> ): <code> sudo mtpfs -o allow_other /media/MTPdevice </code> However <code> mtpfs </code> is very unstable on this phone so I tried <code> go-mtpfs </code> and I found out it works better. You can install <code> go-mtpfs </code> using the info pr... | How do I make my Linux PC mount my Android 4.2.2 phone using MTP? | android |
So I thought it would be a great idea to try and root my brand new 2013 Nexus 7. After checking out a few tutorials online, I found one for mac, and downloaded the toolkit at: http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/12/nexus-7-one-click-toolkit-for-mac.html I opened up the bootloader by holding down Power + Volume Down and op... | Thank god I figured out how to fix it. The problem was that I was using software that was meant to root a first gen Nexus 7, and I had the second gen (2013) version. Whoops. In order to fix it, I downloaded the Unroot/Stock Toolkit from http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/08/nexus-7-one-click-toolkit-for-mac-2013.html and... | Nexus 7 (2013) Won't Boot Normally or into Recovery After Attempted Root | android |
How do I share desktop screen on Android, and control my Desktop PC through Android? UPDATE based on OP's comments (geffchang): <code> How do I program this? Which libraries can I use for this? I want to make my own server for this. </code> | You can use TeamViewer for Remote Control for this. Download the app for your phone from the link and download the software for your PC from http://www.teamviewer.com On screen tips will show you how to proceed with remote sharing. Both the devices must be connected to WiFi. | Windows desktop screen sharing for Android via Wi-Fi | android |
I'm trying to make my nexus 4 sharing its internet connection with other devices. First I've tried with the portable hotspot: when it is ready I try to connect my nexus 7 2. It connects without problem to the WiFi Net but the WiFi indicators never gets blue and I'm not able to surf. Then I've tried the bluetooth way: p... | Following @Shadow's suggestion I've googled a bit more...turns out that Android > = 4.1.2 prevents you from using tethering if you are served by a virtual operator (as I am). This is a nice post http://albertomilone.com/wordpress/?p=581 explains pretty well the situation and propose a solution based on iptables. EDIT L... | Nexus 4 is not sharing internet connection (tethering), while WiFi or Bluetooth connection is successfully established | android |
I wanted to install CM on my Samsung Galaxy S, and while trying to enable ClockworkMod recovery, I somehow managed to partition it. Now the only thing that appears is the screen with the model number, and I can enter download mode (but not in recovery mode). I tried to install recovery with Odin (I found a tar file) bu... | If anyone dealing with the same issue, I've found a solution on this link . It is for Froyo, but you can look on XDA-Developers for Gingerbread too, it is the same procedure. | How to install recovery and rom on blank Samsung i9000 | android |
How to i install binaries on my non-rooted tablet i have the terminal application called Terminal IDE and i followed the instructions, i put my compiled binary in the folder <code> local/bin/ </code> . I comiled a C program using the appliaction called C4droid and then I exported the binary to the <code> /local/bin/ </... | So what 'Access Denied' in this case is you do not have the correct permissions to execute the file. This can be solved 2 different ways: use the <code> sudo </code> command (super user can run any file) sudo myprogram -options param1 param2 param... use <code> chmod o+x filename </code> to let anyone execute the file ... | how to install command line programs | android |
I have been having this issue between ROMs, as well as between connections. I am currently running ParanoidAndroid 3.94 (Android 4.3) with franco.kernel 3.0.89. Other apps consistently update fine. The error I get is Update for "application-name" could not be downloaded due to an error. (403) I have eliminated the foll... | This was solved by going into <code> /data/data/ </code> and finding the appropriate folder belonging to the failing app. I found one with "swiftkey" in the name, deleted it, and following that the update worked just fine. Most likely, the app installation was failing in the background with <code> INSTALL_FAILED_UID_CH... | Certain apps fail to update from Play, while others work | android |
Should not <code> shell@mako:/ $ </code> be <code> shell@mako:/ # </code> ? Or I haven't root successfully yet? How to check whether my nexus4 have root successfully? Thanks! | Rooted or not: Logging in via <code> adb shell </code> first brings you to a user-prompt only (connected with the "shell" account). In order to work with root, you need to "escalate" your permissions by invoking <code> su </code> : <code> > adb shell shell@mako:/ $ su # </code> Apart from that, there are a few root ... | i have already root my nexus4,but why it shows “shell@mako:/ $ ”when i enter command“adb shell” | android |
In some Android apps there is a "Login with GMail" option. I often login with that. Some apps are sending emails on my behalf to my GMail contacts, as I saw them in my "Sent items". I want to know how can I stop those apps spamming my friends? This is very irritating. To stop the spamming I logged out from my device bu... | You will need to go into your Google Account settings and revoke issued permissions for any app which you no longer wish to have access to your Google account. You can review connected apps at https://accounts.google.com/b/0/IssuedAuthSubTokens?hl=en | How can I block Android apps to send emails on my behalf? | android |
I have a Huawei Y300 with Emotion UI. I want to change from the stock Huawei launcher to Holo Launcher. On launching Holo and pressing home, I do not get any options and am directly taken back to the stock home screen. How do I set Holo as the default launcher? | I found an option in the <code> Launcher Settings </code> of Holo Launcher which allows choosing the default launcher. Setting it to the correct one (Holo/Default) takes care of the issue. | How do I set a separate launcher as default? | android |
My Nexus 7 now believes it has only 5G internal storage. It's shown in storage properties. I noticed it after factory reset, and then a 4.3 update (I remember getting 4.3 OTA update twice, is it possible?) I installed ClockworkMod recovery (back when it was on 4.2), but never rooted it. No storage space analyzers show ... | I had the same issue on my N7. The answer for me was to lock the boot loader, then unlock it again. Hope this helps and saves some time instead of flashing the entire OS. | Internal storage missing: Nexus 7 16G down to 5.8G TOTAL | android |
A friend of mine has a Nexus 7 2012. Although it used to work, it now won't turn on. I would mark this off as a broken battery or screen if it were not for this one oddity: the backlight turns on while the device is charging. I am unable to reach the bootloader or recovery mode. He does not know what Android version it... | The problem is that the device was stuck in fastboot. I had to use ADB to get into the bootloader, and change to normal boot from there. Now, everything works. I assume he let the device run out of power while updating, as it completed updating once it was out of fastboot. Thanks for all the help you gave me. You may n... | Nexus 7 Not Booting; Backlight Turns on while Charging | android |
I'm using Cyanogen Mod 10.1 and I wonder if there is any possibility to use Google Play without installing all Google apps. I don't need Gmail, Talk, etc. I don't want to link my device to google. Is there any way to just put in your Google account data for Google Play and not for the whole device? | I found myself an answer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918484 Now only Google Play is installed without Gmail, Talk, ... but I had to link my phone anyway to Google. | Use Google Play without any other Google apps installed | android |
I'm using MAC M.L & Eclipse 4.2.2 ADT I've installed Eclipse on MAC OS X I can't create Virtual Device (AVD) Android SDK Manager error is Failed to run the Android SDK manager.Check the Android console view for details. Getting error like Description Resource Path Location Type Error executing aapt: <code> Cannot r... | Ok so it looks like you are not trying to run it properly. First things first you need to create an Android Virtual Device (AVD). This will be the profile of the device you will be emulating. Open up a terminal and follow these steps. Make sure you have the SDK installed and you are in the <code> ./tools </code> direct... | Cannot start emulator on Mac OS X | android |
I've got a stock, non-rooted Nexus 4 which I updated to Jelly Bean 4.3 when the OTA update came out a month or more ago. Just today I got another message that there was a system update available. It said it would update to 4.3, and I double-checked (and took a screenshot), and confirmed I already had it in "About phone... | The before and after screenshots of the about screen confirm that I had the exact same Android, Baseband, and Kernel versions, as well as the same Build Number Actually, they do not. The first screenshot shows a build number of JWR66 V , and the second is JWR66 Y . An official changelog has not been released, but T-Mob... | Why did my Nexus 4 download the Jelly Bean 4.3 update again? | android |
My vanilla Android tablet (4.2/4.3) has this very fun feature in the camera app, that allows easily creating StreetView-like 360° composite pictures. My Samsung TouchWiz phone (4.2) does not have this same feature in camera app. Is there a way to get it? | Yes. Just download the Nexus' camera app onto your Samsung device and install it. You'll end up with 2 camera and gallery apps. They all have different icons, though, so you can visually see which one you want to open. See the following link for a download link and instructions. Use the Google camera app to create phot... | Google's photo sphere functionality for Samsung TouchWiz phone? | android |
When I go to Android Device Manager , my tablet is listed, but not my phone. I had signed up just as soon as ADM was available, and at that time both devices were listed. Now, for the last several days, I can only see my tablet. (For what it's worth, both devices appear in the "My Devices" section of the Google Play St... | Well, I don't seem to have an answer why this was happening, but I got some advice about how to finally fix it. From Ryan Lestage on Google+: Clear data for the following apps: Play Store Download Manager Google Services Framework Restart your phone. Fire up the Play Store app. Wait for the device to show again on the ... | Phone not appearing in Android Device Manager | android |
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Note with SlideIt installed which works wonderfully. But I can't write with my pen anymore. So how do I switch VERY QUICKLY to the Samsung keyboard and back? | I had the exact same issue with my Note II. The best solution I've found is the app Quick Keyboard Switch , which gives you a notification bar icon you can tap after pulling down to bring up a dialog box to switch KBs. You can switch back the Samsung kb, and from there hit the handwriting input button to get back to pe... | Switch keyboards quickly | android |
I follow the official Android guide here but I cannot start the emulated device. It keeps saying <code> PANIC Cannot start device... </code> as below screenshot. Do you have the same problem and any work around for me? Creating the device Starting the device PANIC/failed result | Try these steps Create a environment variable called: <code> ANDROID_SDK_HOME </code> and set it to <code> C:\Users\<<Administrator>> </code> Open <code> Eclipse > Window > Preferences </code> , click in <code> Run/Debug </code> and <code> String Substitution </code> . Add a new variable called <code>... | Cannot start emulated Android device/AVD device in Windows 7 | android |
I have Tasker speak texts to me if the phone is not in silent mode. (The task looks something like <code> Say 'text from %SMSRN who said %SMSRB' if %SILENT ~ off </code> , and it's run by a profile activated when a text is received.) This works well except when I'm on a phone call and the text is read out while I'm in ... | You can specify AND logic in contexts, not just tasks. Don't forget that you can have multiple contexts that must all be met (logical AND) before the task(s) run. Try adding the context <code> State > Call [Any, Invert = YES] </code> ; this would mean the profile will only activate 1) when a text is received AND 2) ... | Use AND logic on variables in Tasker | android |
Is it possible to trigger the media scanner to update its DB via the command line? I have an SSH server installed on my Android device and I copy files to/from over the same link. It would be great if I could also trigger a re-scan for the media scanner. I am aware that there are applications on the market to do this v... | The SSH server doesn't set all the necessary environment variables so it is easier to use a shell script. <code> #!/system/bin/sh export ANDROID_ASSETS=/system/app export ANDROID_CACHE=/cache export ANDROID_DATA=/data export ASEC_MOUNTPOINT=/mnt/asec export ANDROID_ROOT=/system export BOOTCLASSPATH=/system/framework/co... | Can I trigger a media scan via the the command line? | android |
When creating an emulator device, the option <code> Emulation Options </code> makes me confused. What do <code> Snapshot </code> and <code> Use host GPU </code> mean? | The Snapshot option speeds up the boot of the emulator by saving a snapshot of its RAM once it has booted, and restoring from that snapshot on future uses. That way, it doesn't have to run the boot process (which is slow, because it's emulated) every time you start the emulator. The Use Host GPU option uses the host co... | What is `Snapshot` and `Use host GPU` emulation option(s) for? | android |
I wonder if other people can read my contact list when the app permission(s) has <code> Phone Calls </code> permision like below snapshot. | Not quite: this permission allows the app to read the IMEI of your phone, your phone number, your network operator, and to know whether you are making a call. It does also let the holder of the permission know the number at the other end of the call, but not any of the contact data associated with that number. These us... | Can `Phone Calls` application permission allow developer to read my contact book? | android |
I have a chess app on my 2012 Nexus 7 (running stock Android 4.3, with a few small background services) that allows me to set the size of an internal hash table used by the chess engine. Larger hash tables increase the performance of the chess engine, but it is ultimately limited by the RAM available on the tablet. Typ... | If you've read around, then you'll already have read that the idea of "free RAM" is a bit of a nonsense for Android. PC operating systems take an app out of RAM as soon as you quit it, which leaves empty space that the PC probably has to spend power on filling again afterwards - probably with the same app next time you... | How much RAM should I allow an app to use, and how much should I always leave free? | android |
I just upgraded my cell phone to android 4.1.2. And I was shocked to see that there is no import/export option in my messages app. While in 4.1.1 there was the option of import/export. My search for solution: I have tried many other apps for messages too, they all lack the import/export feature. I then tried a new ROM ... | If all you want to do is transfer your SMS messages to another device or back them up, use an app like SMS Backup & Restore - that allows you to import / export / back up your SMS messages for posterity. It also allows a user to selectively pick and choose which conversations you want to backup or restore. | Import/Export option not found in messages app (4.1.2) | android |
I have a Huawei U8850 running Android 2.3.7 and want to manage my text messages more efficiently. At the moment the only delete options I can see are to delete all thread or the current thread. However, what I want to be able to do is delete individual text messages (both received and sent). The conversation with my wi... | All you have to do is press and hold the text message you want to delete. You will then be prompted to select more text messages to delete or just delete the one you have selected. If your Android version is too old for this let me know and I will emulate your specific version and figure it out for you. | Is there any way I can delete individual text messages? | android |
Would Samsung Galaxy Note II battery work on Samsung Galaxy Note? Would it fit and would the 3100mAh be a problem because the original of the Note is only 2500mAh? | It won't fit, The Note 2 batteries are physically larger than the Note 1's battery slots. Your best bet is finding a good third-party extended battery. | Would Samsung Galaxy Note II battery work on Samsung Galaxy Note? | android |
I have purchased an app from the Play Store. How many times I can install the same app on different Android devices? Is there a limit? | There is no limit. From Google Support: Downloading previously purchased & downloaded apps When you download a paid or free app on Google Play, the app is connected to your Google Account, meaning that you get several benefits: If you get a new device, remove an app to free up space, or reset your device, you can r... | How many devices does one purchase of Android app support? | android |
i search in google and i can't find some easy way to uninstall the application (it can't be found in the play store apps). How i can uninstall (or delete) framaroot? Thanks Update: I suscefully uninstalled the in the settings of the smarthphone, but it's still have root permission the android. The questions is: how to ... | Well i found this to delete (uninstall) SuperUser: Use root explorer and delete superuser.apk from the /system/app folder(1). Go to the Android market and download and install super user. Use root explorer again and delete su from /system/bin (2). Go to the market and uninstall super user. Notes: (1) I use Root App Del... | How to uninstall framaroot | android |
I'm on a google nexus 4 (up to date, non-rooted) and I'm using gmail and google contacts for my contact/messaging needs. Additionally I'm pulling contacts from facebook, linkedIn, xing (German linkedIn clone) and google plus. Is there an easy way to merge contact info from other networks into the gmail contact when joi... | KADlancer - check out http://www.fullcontact.com . (Full disclosure: I work for them, so I'm a bit biased. But the issues you mentioned are exactly the issues we're trying to solve). We currently have a web app in private beta that pulls in contacts from various Google Contacts/Gmail sources, as well as Facebook, Fours... | managing multiple contact sources as gmail contacts | android |
Is there a list of which kernel version comes in each Android AOSP version? Or lets say, which version /proc/version would spit out. | You can find all of the stock kernel versions at the Wikipedia Android version history page. It has the kernel version for each version of Android; it's at the end of the descriptions of each Android version. Table from Wikipedia: <code> Android Version |API Level |Linux Kernel in AOSP ---------------------------------... | Which Android runs which Linux kernel? | android |
Long story short, my phone messed up and it's stuck in a bootloop. The phone in question is a Coolpad 7560U, also known as Orange Nivo, running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Data and cache wiping do not fix the bootloop. USB jigs are not a valid method either. The usual means of connecting to it using adb or fastboot don't... | The serial interface you see is a Qualcomm DIAG interface. It has nothing to do with ADB/fastboot. It can be used to recover the phone though by flashing the proper bootloader. You will need to use Qualcomm tools like QPST and find the proper flashing image in QPST format. | ADB/fastboot over Serial/COM ports? | android |
I received a 7" tablet as a "gift" when I attended a presentation recently. I'd like to find out some specs about it (processor details, who the manufacturer is in case I need support, etc.). I hope someone can help point me in the right direction... The device came in a white and blue box that said "Android" and "Tabl... | I used Android System Info app and it gave me a bit more hardware information (CPU speed, CPU chip, etc.) but nothing definitive about the manufacturer...I guess it will remain a mysterious an Allwinner clone... Thanks for the help, all... | Help identifying tablet manufacturer and model to get specs | android |
Forgive me if this is already asked, but I couldn't find it anywhere. (Most results involved 1 device and moving data between 2 sd cards. I have two devices and I want to move all data off the sd card to the first device so I can move the sd card to the second device.) I've upgraded devices (HTC Thunderbolt to Samsung ... | As Izzy said in the comments really your best option is to just buy a new card. They are super cheap especially if you buy online. I just looked on Amazon and the cheapest 16 GB SD card I could fine was just over $12.00 US. I'm sure you can go to your local electronics store and pick one up for around $20.00 US if you ... | How can I (permanently) remove an sd card without harming apps on the device | android |
I bought an Android PC from Amazon and found it booted Linux then booted Android. I mean literally booted Linux (penguins splash), then booted Android (Android splash). I contacted the vendor asking this particular question, and he stated: The mini PC has the Linux bootup first as Android runs on top of Linux I have tr... | Android runs the Linux Kernel for the core system and it can be (and is) optimized for various platforms (compiled for ARM, x86, x64, PPC, etc). Here is a fantastic graphic to demonstrate this for you: Source: stackexchange-url ("Post on Unix.SE") Android relies on Linux version 2.6 for core system services such as sec... | Android runs ON Linux? | android |
Is there any way to receive an update/new version released notification from the Play Store for an app that is not installed in my phone? I'm using 4.3 on a Nexus 4. | There isn't anything built in but you can use an app such as Changelog Droid. You would need to add the apps you wish to be notified for to the Observed list within the app. | Be notified of an update to an app that is not installed | android |
I don't use the default Firefox search-engines, so I like to be able to delete all the Amazon, Twitter, Google nativelly installed on every Firefox version. Using current and beta version of Firefox, I am able to remove built-in search-engines on Firefox on Android, simply from the add-ons manager and disable the searc... | I've obtained an answer from Mozilla Support , so I post it here for the community. The feature seems to have been removed. However, any hack is welcome :-) Support said : Using Nightly you can find pre-installed search engines in 'Settings' → 'Customize' → 'Search settings'. I don't think there are plans to re-introdu... | Remove built-in search-engines in Firefox Nightly | android |
I just updated Cyanogenmod 10.1 to 10.2 (nightly) and noticed that the Camera app (not Focal) no longer has the ability to take Photospheres. I'm guessing it's related to this . How can I get the "regular" Camera app for Android 4.3 on my Nexus 4? | The upgrading to 10.2 from 10.1 page links to a flashable zip with the Photosphere enabled Camera app. That link appears to currently be broken. Here is a working link. After flashing, the Camera app has the ability to take Photospheres. | Where can I find the 4.3 Camera app with Photosphere? | android |
Why does Google Play Music and other music apps display album artwork with such terrible quality? This occurs even when high resolution images are embed into the audio files. How can we fix this? | There is a solution, but unfortunately it is a bit tedious. This issue occurs because Android caches the album art at a low resolution. It also generates file names for the thumbnails in a weird manner (apparently by the value of the system clock the first time the album appears). This means that the fix will be manual... | Low resolution album artwork? | android |
The title sounds misleading... There exists a shortcut under the settings shortcut widget that points to notifications. In this I can see all the notifications that my phone had (even after clearing it in the pulldown notification tray). I have 2 questions: a) where is it actually located in the settings (I have been l... | There's no way to get at this activity other than through a settings shortcut. The code for it can be found here on Github , and if you search the repository for the <code> NotificationStation </code> class you'll find all the entry points for it: in this case, only the shortcut intent filter in the manifest. If you ex... | How to get to notifications in settings? | android |
I have been using the the Hotmail app to check my emails. Recently I downloaded the Outlook.com app since it is advertised for better performance and I preferred it's layout over the Hotmail app. It works fine with my home and office WiFi. But when I tried to use it with my data (3G) connection, it does not synchronize... | This is an error with your network setting. Nothing is wrong with your device or the app . Goto <code> Settings </code> -> <code> More Settings </code> -> <code> Mobile Networks </code> Now go to <code> Access Point Names </code> Click your <code> APN </code> , (e.g. O2) Delete the Proxy and delete the IP Address withi... | Outlook.com app cannot be used with data/3G | android |
I updated to latest ClockWorkMode recovery in my Galaxy S 3(AT&T,d2att) . New version is 6.0.3.6. And noticed that Fix Permission option is removed from it. I used that option when flasing ROMs. I can't find why they did so. Will it affects flashing new ROMs? Is it not necessary? Anyone knows reason behind that upd... | It was removed because It's total placebo these days. I wrote it for dealing with the silly things that happen when we used to put apps on SD before Android supported it. Since then, it's been something of a sugar pill that magically fixes all problems without actually doing anything. (Taken from the commit history, po... | Fix permission option removed from CWM recovery 6.0.3.6 | android |
I have the Nexus 7, and I just updated to 4.3, and I'm creating restricted profiles for my kids. They use to play in my main profile, and they progressed a lot in several games and, when they access their new user, they have to start over. Is there anyway to migrate the application data from my main user to the restric... | Had the same problem with my kids profile. Finally solved, but it required root grants! This is what I did: close all running [app] instances. from command prompt start ADB shell: c:> adb shell switch to root user (your device must be rooted): shell> su go to in target profile directory: root> cd /data/user/[profile_us... | Transfer data from one user to another in 4.3 | android |
I only use my smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Chat) as a "pocket computer" (with WiFi) and don't use it to make telephone calls (I use a dual-SIM "dumbphone" for this). All the time it shows a cellular network signal indicator and reports that it can make emergency calls. Can I switch it off to save battery? Some years ago,... | You can switch your phone to Airplane mode - this will shut down ALL radios. After this, turn on ONLY the WiFi and you'll be able to use it as a WiFi only device. | How to switch the GSM/3G module off? | android |
Is there a way to send and receive SMS when a cellular signal is not available, but WiFi is? I'm often on-site at locations where the building has a strong WiFi (Internet) connection, but a simple cell signal is spotty at best. | SMS is tied in with GSM telephony standard, so the answer to your question is No. But what you can do, is use Viber , Whatsapp to send something similar to SMS ( not the GSM variety! ) to each party provided they have the appropriate app installed. | Sending & Receiving SMS via WiFi | android |
The phone was plugged in to my computer (I was doing development) and was running all the time. Suddenly, while I was not doing development or doing anything, the phone died and I have have never been able to turn it on again. I've tried: Hold the Power button Hold both Power and Volume down button Take out the battery... | I have found out through searches that this is the Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) which many have reported especially for Samsung Galaxy S3. It was the motherboard that was broken and replacing it brought the phone back to life. | Samsung Galaxy S3 suddenly dies and won't turn on even after battery removal | android |
Nexus 7 2013 has 4G support, but I can't find any information on 3G support. If I get a Nexus 7 4G model, can I use 3G? | The current New Nexus 7's only support wifi . They do not support any mobile data yet. But once they are released with mobile data support, you can count on them supporting older networks, like 3g (HSPA/HSPA+) as well as supporting 4g (LTE). LTE coverage is not wide enough for them to only support 4g. | Does Nexus 7 2013 have 3G support? | android |
I'm currently using the Android Smartphone Management Software Moborobo and was amazed of what it can do. But I noticed that everytime I send a SMS, the time in my message is not synchronized to the one either in my PC or in my smartphone. Please help, Thanks! :) | The time issue seems to be a known bug has already been reported and fixed in Aug 2012: SMS times bug - August 2012 Timestamp for text messages - May 2012 I suggest you update to the latest version, currently at 2.1.3.767 Beta. If that still doesn't work, I suggest you report it . | How to change Moborobo's SMS time | android |
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