transfer music files to Nexus 4 from computer with Windows 7

With my Nexus 4, that directory - which shows up as Internal Storage in Windows - can be located at a few different places depending on configuration. The places that I know of include...

/mnt/shell/0/
/mnt/shell/emulated/0/
/mnt/sdcard/

Most of the time, there's a link to this folder (So you don't need to find it) at: (If this works, don't worry about the above directory paths too much)
/sdcard/

This means that you should probably be able to find your music at /sdcard/Music/.

Another note: I don't know if the default music player supports FLAC audio. If it doesn't, then that would explain why it isn't locating the music automatically.


How can I see which applications is reading the clipboard?

Prior to Android 10, all apps could access clipboard by default without even asking for permission.
Apps actually need a permission (that is automatically granted) to read the clipboard: READ_CLIPBOARD (from XDA Developers) - thanks to Andrew in comment

In Android 10, See Privacy changes in Android 10,
access to clipboard is limited to OEM apps only that have READ_CLIPBOARD_IN_BACKGROUND permission, which are keyboards and "apps in focus" (not sure what latter means)

Unless your app is the default input method editor (IME) or is the app that currently has focus, your app cannot access clipboard data on Android 10 or higher

TikTok would need to ask and be granted the same signature as OS since this permission is Signature permission

The system grants these app permissions at install time, but only when the app that attempts to use a permission is signed by the same certificate as the app that defines the permission.


Automatic Do Not Disturb for Calendar events on Samsung

You can try IFTTT, Automate, Macrodroid app and automate that.

look given examples and try to create automation script for those calendar events.


How do I restrict uninstall of apps in the play store?

how do i password protect uninstalling apps from the play store?

This isn't possible as of today.

  I have seen a few apps to help me along, but they don't protect from the play store being launched from inside a game through a commercial for example.

Such behavior isn't made explicitly available to third-party apps, the ones that do exist today can only go so far in providing an "app-locker".

  How do i password protect either the entire play store, or the removal of apps?

You can't, at least not in a way that accounts for all scenarios. You may keep searching for "app-locker" apps that attempt to do this and hope you find one that fits your needs. Have you tried Paranoid Android's Lockit

Instead of going down this route, I'd recommend you setup multiple user profiles on the tablet (the assumption here being your tablet is running Android 4.2 or greater). In a multi-user scenario, if one user uninstalls an app, it's only uninstalled within their profile. You may read more about it here


How to connect Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom to MAC?

Try a different USB cable, for some reason not all cables will connect your device as a Media Device.


If you're rooted you could try Wireless Tether for Root Users.

More info and more recent versions here: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

Besides having way more options than the stock wifi tether application it also allows you to have a look at the bandwith used when tethering is active.


OTA Update Error - "Package expects build fingerprint of ..."

I've faced the same issue when trying to update OTA from Android 4.4.4 to Android 5.1 and now from Android 5.1 to a new version.

I'm assuming your phone is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.

1. Find out your build fingerprint.

Install CID Getter and check the ro.build.fingerprint entry.

  (In my case, its value is motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPB23.13-35.5/5:user/release-keys)

Check your value again.

Double-check it, and triple-check it, it's very, very, VERY important to get it right to the last bit.

2. Obtain the zip file for your OTA update

Start the OTA update process (settings -> phone -> check updates). It will download a file and place it on your internal memory, for instance for me it's /cache/Blur<long file name>.zip.

Obtain that file and place it on your computer (I have used my custom TeamWin recovery to do that).

3. Check the updater script

Inside this zip file, there will be a file called /META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script.

There will be a line similar to the one below:

getprop("ro.build.fingerprint") == "motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPB23.13-35.5/5:user/release-keys" ||
getprop("ro.build.fingerprint") == "motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPBS23.13-35.5-1/1:user/release-keys" ||
abort("Package expects build fingerprint of motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPB23.13-35.5/5:user/release-keys or motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPBS23.13-35.5-1/1:user/release-keys; this device has " + getprop("ro.build.fingerprint") + ".");

What's it doing in this case? This line checks for the build fingerprint and aborts the process if it's not exactly either motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPB23.13-35.5/5:user/release-keys or motorola/peregrine_retbr/peregrine:5.1/LPBS23.13-35.5-1/1:user/release-keys.

4. Compare your build and the updater script.

Seriously. Check it again.

5. Edit the updater script

Delete this line. Place the edited file on the zip file.

6. Patch and be happy!

Use your custom recovery to apply the patch without signature verification.

OBS:

If you have flashed anything that modifies system files -- including, but not limited to, SuperSU and the Xposed framework -- you might need to revert those files to their original state, since the OTA update will perform a check on many system files. In order to revert those files, consult the documentation from whatever you flashed.


Why do so many applications require permission to read the phone state and identity?

It allows the App to read a unique ID (a phone identifier named IMEI) that's associated with your phone.

It can therefore help with copy-protection or the attempt to track the number of users.


If I am interpreting your question properly, you are basically asking why sometimes you see many apps update all at once.

The answer is simple: it is more efficient to update many apps at once.

In Android, especially in Android N+, emphasis is placed on network and CPU performance and optimization when running tasks.

When a developer wants to run a background task, they can create a job and register it with the Android system to run under certain conditions.  This creates a convenient way to run tasks in a batch, thus being more device resource friendly.  Jobs that are enqueued by the system can kick off and run based on device conditions/properties, like: "when the device is charging" or "when the device is on an unmetered network".

Google Play, for example, queues up app updates when the device is on Wi-Fi networks or while plugged in.  You can change the behavior of app updates in Settings.

This is why you will often see many apps update after plugging in your device or hopping onto you home Wi-Fi network.


Is it possible to make a Picasa album to not appear in native Gallery application?

Not possible at this time. This answer in the Google support forums indicates that it can't be done, but that it will be forwarded on as a feature request.


How to use a paired bluetooth device as Smart Lock trusted device?

I managed to "trick" it into connecting by sending a file from one device to another. Then it becomes available to add as a trusted device. So I think you need to be actively doing something with the intended device in order for it to be "connected"

Your car does this because your car expects to receive data from your phone. Maybe you can use bluetooth to control the device you want to connect to?


Adding an extra mailaccount in Android (manual setup disabled)

If it's a gmail account (eg, myemail@gmail.com) or you haven't added the domain to the email address (eg,moo@cow.com), you cannot use manual setup.

Personally I would recommend ditching the native mail app and going with K9 - it's a far superior email client.


WhatsApp showing "last online" on certain contacts, but no WhatsApp icon on Address Book app

Possible reasons:

He might have deleted his account permanently (probably changed his number).
He might have blocked you in his account.

There is no need to remove Whatsapp to do above tasks.


I'm working from memory here as I'm now running ICS on my phone so I may be a bit off here. If you go into your phonebook settings, you should be able to stop it showing your gmail contacts.

Now, to get them into gmail contacts just do the following. Go to your phonebook, this will now just be showing you the contacts stored on your phone. You should be able to export this as a VCF file. Copy this file to your computer. Now just log into your gmail account, go to contacts and then import the VCF from there. Then delete all the phone contacts and re-sync your phone to gmail.

You may still have to do a bit of merging if you have part of a contact saved in gmail and saved in the phone memory but this will take most of the hassle out of getting them into gmail.


How to create multiple user accounts with password for each in galaxy note 800 with Android 4.0.1?

Multi-User was added with Android 4.2 -- you're running 4.0, so there's no native way to go multi-user without upgrading your system.

If you have your device rooted, you might want to take a look at SwitchMe Multiple Accounts, which works with Android 2.1 and up. With Android 4.1, you could make use of the User Management app. Both would enable you to have a multi-user feature on your device.


How can I view only one star ratings in Google Play Store?

I've uploaded a user script on GreasyFork that will allow you to filter app reviews based on their rating when accessing Google Play via a supported browser.  See my answer on webapps.stackexchange.com for more details.


FOTA download stays at 0% and can not get rid of it on Verizon Ellipsis 7

I have the same problem on two Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablets. I've called Verizon tech support 3 times; each time I seem to get a tech rep that doesn't seem to understand tech talk. The FOTA process has been running on both tablets for five days, showing 0% progress. On one tablet I did a factory reset. As soon as the device started back up, so did the FOTA process.

UPDATE (3/4/15) - I just talked with Verizon technical support, again. They now say it is a known issue with that update and they hope to have it resolved within a couple of weeks.

UPDATE #2 (3/12/15) - Verizon now says to return the tablets for repair. They have a special program to address the issue. They will pay the freight, the repairs are free (even if out of warranty), and the return should be within 5 business days.


What linux distribution is Android based on?

Android shares very little with a typical Linux distribution. In fact, this is where Richard Stallman's "GNU/Linux" distinction comes in handy — Android isn't really a Unix-like general purpose operating system with a Linux kernel. It's a new system which happens to use the Linux kernel. This goes all the way down to its own custom libc implementation (called "Bionic"), which does not necessarily attempt POSIX compliance.

This article from ZDNet covers a talk which gives a pretty good overview of the system, and although it's a couple of years old it's still basically correct and helpful.


If the download is still in process, click the Notification, select the download and Select the 'Cancel' button.

If the download has finished, then reboot your device.

You can clear un-sent message notifications by clicking the notification.


Will an upgrade to Android 4.3 update Google Maps automatically (to the new unloved version)?

No, it will not update Google Maps. You will have to update that manually or through Google Play. However, after you download and install the OTA update, you may receive a Google Map update notification. Just make sure you don't set your Google Play apps to auto-update, so you can close / ignore those notifications.

Source: Comments on CNet.


Can't you just restore a Nova backup or reset settings in Nova?

Open Nova Launcher settings and go to Backup & Import settings and either restore an old backup config that was good, or select Reset to defaults.

If that fails, in Android go to Settings - Apps, and find Nova Launcher and clear data and cache.


You may need to do a factory reset and re-root. This has happened to me and after two days of clearing, deleting and re-downloading nothing work. Did the factory reset and re-rooted back to businesses as usual. Back up everything first.


Difference between installing SuperSU using Play Store versus a custom recovery that installs it from a file?

Root access (typically) requires several components that work in concert with one another. A somewhat simplified view of what you need is:

A native su binary. This can be invoked from the command line or from applications. It is what actually performs the act of switching users, and grants a process root permission.
A "gatekeeper" application, that regulates which other apps and processes are allowed to invoke su to gain root privileges.

Think of the SuperSU application as being a sort of graphical front-end for the su binary.

Because of the way directory/file permissions are configured on Android, you need to have the su binary on your /system partition in order for it to work. Putting elsewhere will not suffice, because it will not have the permissions it needs to actually allow processes to switch users.

Normal applications (without root) cannot write to /system, so the SuperSU application itself cannot simply install su where it needs to be. This is the reason why you will not have root if you install SuperSU from the Play Store without taking any other steps. All you have is the front-end, but not the underlying pieces that are necessary. You only have half of what you need for root, and no way to get the other half from the SuperSU application alone.

Therefore, the most common way to get the su file in the proper place is to install it from recovery, since the recovery system has full access to the device storage and can install files anywhere it wants. Once that is done, SuperSU and su can talk to each other and provide root access to other processes.

The recovery installation file also installs SuperSU because it is convenient, and putting it in /system prevents it from being erased by a factory reset. However, if you wanted to, you could install only su from recovery and then get SuperSU from the Play Store. It would function just fine. Similarly, you can update SuperSU from the Play Store later on and it will continue to function (because su is already in place at that point).


How to consistently take a picture using a voice command

ok it turns out the actual commands are "smile", "cheese", "capture" or "shoot" to shoot a video.


Possible to install APK from personal website?

Once the user allows Unknown Sources, they should pretty much be able to get APK from anywhere...
Check this StackOverflow question: Hosting an .apk file on over own site


Yes, you can do Wi-Fi tethering with the HTC Magic.  However, it might require a custom ROM.

All versions of the HTC Magic except for the Dream/G1 have gotten an official 2.2 update, as far as I am aware.  This includes the T-Mobile myTouch 3G and the Vodafone Magic.


Does a Google Drive WhatsApp backup restore newer mesages?

How could somebody restore something that he doesn't even have?
your Gdrive backup will restore the messages till date X.

If your WhatsApp was active between date X and Y then you would have already received the messages in your WhatsApp(whom you didn't back up on the Gdrive).

So on date Y if you reset your phone and restore the backup from date X then you will have messages up to date X only. and if you didn't use the WhatsApp by date X & Y and you just installed it again now then all the undelivered message between X & Y will be delivered right now.


LG G3 (d852), no OS, not loading into TWRP

Looks more like corrupted OS than no OS; try to boot into recovery by 1: remove battery 2: put battery back in, and power up by pressing both power button and vol up button 3: when you see LG logo release the buttons and immediately press them again to boot into recovery 4: perform a factory reset to clear corrupted files. 5: reboot.


Edit: Apparently download and recovery modes are merged for the G1.  Just press Alt-L on your physical keyboard while in Download mode, and Recovery will show up.

What you're seeing is Download Mode.  The key combination is usually subtly different.  In the case of my phone, it's just a matter of having the phone connected to USB or not.  You should try it with and without USB, as well as removing the battery and doing a fresh boot.  (You can also remove the battery, plug into USB, and reinsert the battery and try).  Also try other keys -- you already know using Back instead gets you to that device info screen.


My android phone was stolen. How worried should I be with all my google data inside the phone?

Remote wipe programs like Plan B only work if your phone still has battery and still has a data connection through the internet to download the app, if you'd pre-loaded a program like LookOut then it would work without a data connection but would still need a phone network connection to receive an SMS text message or something like that. If you've blocked your SIM and/or blocked your IMEI then it's too late to use a remote wipe program as you don't have any way to get any kind of message to your phone any more, you need to do the wipe before getting anything blocked by your phone company.

Did you have any kind of unlock code (pattern or number, or something like that)? If so that should stop the thief easily getting to any of the data on the phone itself, and if they enter the wrong code/pattern a number of times it totally locks the phone out, and you need to go online (and log in with your Google account) to unlock it. They can apparently still get to data that's directly saved on your phone if they plug the phone into a PC that has the Android Developer tools on it and use the ADB command, but even then some things like the central Accounts database are encrypted to stop them getting your passwords.

Blocking the phone via IMEI will stop anyone else being able to use the phone on a phone network, it won't do any wiping or bricking at all.

There's also your SD card, the thief can just pop that out of the phone and straight into a computer or another phone, nothing on there is protected, see this previous question for a discussion on what personally identifiable info might be on the SD card: Is there any contact information on the SD card?


Access a word definition from within an app?

You should be able to invoke dictionary apps like GoldenDict or ColorDict by "sharing" to them:


I would suggest clearing the data. Also, are you sure that the contact is actually being synced by the facebook application. The facebook application may not think that the contact is the "same person" that you know that it is.

I would clear the data and reset up the syncing for the facebook app. There maybe something in there that is preventing the image to update. Maybe a corrupt image, or data.


Yes if you google "usb adapter for sim card" you will find one
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/camera-memory-cards-usb-drives/readers-adapters/abcat0404007.c?id=abcat0404007
you can then use this USB to Micro-USB cable to plug your adapter into the micro usb port on your tablet http://www.amazon.com/amp-USB-Micro-USB-Cable-Ft/dp/B002HMWQE2


unable to remove google account from lenovo vibe p1 m

Go to setting > google > tap the account u want to remove > then tap the  recent page button (square shape ) 3 times then  remove option will be shown !


Have you tried this link? https://support.viber.com/customer/portal/articles/2443290#.V4GpK3UrLQo it has instructions on how to do it.


Android Phone taking up more space than it should

Theres a few problems it could be (or a combination of):
1. The stock software is massively huge and htc has a problem that an update will fix.
2. An app youve downloaded has installed Bloatware and clogged up your storage
3. An app youve downloaded assumed you wanted to download other things (photos videos ect) without telling you

Id advise

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobile_infographics_tools.mydrive

To determine exactly what it is that is taking all that space. Happy hunting!


Push notification on Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-I717)

If you would like something on your screen in addition to the notification in your notification bar, I would suggest using something like GoSMS with WidgetLocker.

If I'm correct in your understanding, this will do what you want: Set up WidgetLocker to be your unlock screen and then place a GoSMS messaging widget on your lock screen, so you can read the messages immediately.

I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but I hope it helps!


Note: Depending on your device and ROM, you may have to disable app protection before trying this (thanks to Andrew T.'s comment).

Try this:

Open the App Info screen for that app. You can access this from Settings > Apps. Note: Depending on your launcher, you may also be able to access it from your home screen. In the stock android Launcher and Cyanogenmod's Trebuchet (along with apps building on one or the other), you can press and hold the app icon in the drawer, as if you were going to place it on your home screen, but at the top,  there are two options: uninstall and app info. You would want to drop the app on app info.
There should be a button in the top right corner of the App Info screen, "More." After pressing that button, an option should be revealed to "Uninstall for all users." See below for picture.

You can read more about the UserManager at the UserManager API page.


Warning received when clicking links in Facebook application

The solution: I just had to be signed into Facebook in Chrome.


Is it possible to designate a Wi-FI SSID as metered "mobile network"?

This option actually exists and I have just tested it on Android 10 (AOSP). The trick is to set a custom DHCP option 43 with the text value "ANDROID_METERED". What I find a bit confusion is that Android does not show you that it is on a metered Wi-Fi. I verified it with the NetworkMonitor app.

Someone documented this further: https://www.lorier.net/docs/android-metered.html


Can I remotely control an Android device using TeamViewer?

Yes, it is possible to remotely control an Android device using TeamViewer, but not all devices are supported yet.

There are a couple of different apps for TeamViewer:

TeamViewer for Remote Control is the app that allows you to remotely control your PC from an Android device.

TeamViewer QuickSupport is the app that is needed to control your Android device from your PC.  It will provide the ID necessary to establish the connection to your device.  This app doesn't work by itself though.  You will also need to install the appropriate QS AddOn pack for your particular device.  If there is not a QS AddOn for your device, then you won't be able to control your Android from your PC with TeamViewer at this time.


Can Google assistant on one device be commanded from another device both of which have been signed into the same Google Account?

I think you can not do that, because device 1 has a simcard and device 2 has internet connection only, but you can text device 1 using whatsapp or telegram


How do I know I'm entering my password in the real decryption prompt?

As far as I know, applications (especially non-root ones) can't modify the power menu. If you long-press the power menu, there should only be the "power off" item as you mentioned. If you see the other items on the menu, you're not in the real decryption screen.

Or alternatively you could input a false password and see if it's accepted without verification, which would imply phishing.


Plot twist: could a rooted device be actually safer than a non-rooted one?

You misunderstand the logic of su binary.

Android doesn't have an su command like other Linux distros do. The su binaries we use on Android are added to the /system (for pre-6.0 versions) and they are customized to work with the GUI application (such as SuperSU)

So when you run an application that wants to run as root, it sends out a call to su binary. Binary checks the list generated by the GUI app to see if you have a preset choice for the application such as allow, deny or prompt. If you don't have a preset choice for that specific app then it checks your default choice and acts accordingly.

There isn't one universally accepted su binary. Any developer that develops apps like SuperSU or Superuser (GUI apps) crafts their own su binary in a way that it'll work with the GUI app.

So if a malware flashes its own su binary, it will be customized in a way that it won't ask or notify you in any way whether you are rooted before that or not.

You can check my other answers from here, here and here for extra information about root systematics of Android.


There are two different cases of bricking your phone.

1- Soft brick: In this case, phone is not functional as it is supposed to be however it is possible to fix the phone which is usually done through custom recoveries.

2- Hard brick: In this case of bricking, saving phone programatically is beyond possibility and a change in hardware is necessary.

Is rooting worth it? It is pretty opinion-based. For some, rooting is what makes Android awesome. And to some, the best way to use it, is the way manufacturers wants it to be used.


Reviving my phone after a small part of it (eg the processor) overheated

I managed to turn my phone on by myself. Hopefully it will continue working.
I warmed up 2 plates in the oven to 80 Degrees C, took them out, and put a third (cool) plate with the phone on top of them. Once they had cooled enough to hold my finger on them, I stacked them into a warm plate-phone-warm plate sandwich, with the top plate upsides down. This warmed the phone up quite a lot, and was meant to allow any moisture to escape. Maybe it also affected the battery. In any case it turned on after 30 minutes of warming.
I would have put my phone on the radiator, but the weather is too warm to turn the radiator on right now.


Change the Samsung's "Quick Settings" background color Or Remove Quick Settings

Open Wanam Xposed.
Go to Theme → Background Color → You may give any HEX value..

Also Go to Theme  → Panel Background → You may give any HEX value OR Transparent Panel Background.

Also Change theme → Tile Pressed Color (scroll down to last ).

Related subreddit - Some modding I did with my S5, thought I'd share with y'all

Bonus: Install Bluured UI - icons color on notification panel might not change on Galaxy Core 2


How to unlock Google Device Manager remote lock?

In the end I was able to solve the problem by clicking the "Emergency Call" button.

That enforced the keyboard to come up and after closing the Emergency Call screen there was a window to enter Google Device Manager password.


It most certainly is not a hardware related issue.
I would begin by rebooting the device.


How can I record high quality audio with my HTC Desire?

You can use the TapeMachine Recorder (it's a paid app), it can record in high quality audio format.
Here's the link to market


What are the advantages and disadvantages of MTP versus PTP?

From Wikipedia:

  The Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) is an extension to the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) communications protocol that allows media files to be transferred atomically to and from portable devices. Whereas PTP was designed for downloading photographs from digital cameras, Media Transfer Protocol allows the transfer of music files on digital audio players and media files on portable media players, as well as personal information on personal digital assistants.

You'll be able to see most if not all files with MTP:

...whereas you'll only see media-related folders with PTP:


Yes, most manufacturers (AFAIK including HTC, as I had this experience with my EVO 4G) will have the OTA update break if the device is rooted. This may have changed, but to my knowledge, OTA will not work after root.

However, devices can be unrooted, however, some are easier than others, and the process is different for most devices. Please note that most unrooting methods require a full wipe. Thus is the nature.

However, if I can give you a bit of personal advice, custom ROMs can usually give you the features of an OTA update and much, much more ;)


How to charge a newly bought Nexus 5X(lithium polymer)?

Charging a new battery for x hours before use is a "legacy hangover" from the days when Nickel Cadmium batteries were used. Those batteries had a "memory effect". As a result, over a period of time, they "remembered" lesser battery capacity than rated capacity. To prevent this, it was advised to always fully charge these batteries
This is not the case with Lithium Ion or Lithium polymer batteries. There is no logic to charge fully or x hours before use. Just use the battery normally, as suggested by others in comments
Table 1 corroborates with additional information


I need detailed instruction on how to recover a ZTE z828 lt from soft brick caused by Kingo root!

I did the same thing as you and ended up in a boot loop but then I wiped the cache when I entered recovery And then restarted phone, let it boot up for a while then it restarted on its own.  I immediately did the button combo for recovery again and then did a factory reset.  I downloaded SuperSU and was still rooted. Hope this works for you.  Please let us know.


So I was able to root Tecno Camon 12 Air. Turned out the biggest hurdle was to unlock bootloader which can be unlocked as follows:
Unlocking Bootloader
Use this command: fastboot getvar unlocked to check the phone’s Bootloader status (whether it’s locked or unlocked). If the Bootloader is already unlocked then you should see “Unlocked”
If locked you need to run the following command:
fastboot flashing unlock

And then reboot:
fastboot reboot

Alternative commands are fastboot oem unlock and fastboot oem unlock-go


Gmail for Exchange or Microsoft Exchange Active Sync

There are options here.  You can remove accounts in Settings - Cloud and Accounts - Accounts (based on S7 Edge running Android 7.0):

Currently the way you are doing it
Remove all accounts, log into Gmail with your personal Gmail account, open the Mail app and use "Exchange" to connect to your Office 365 account
Use Gmail to access your Gmail account, then also add your Office 365 account to view in Gmail app (Gmail app supports Exchange accounts)
Use only Mail app to access Gmail and Office 365 accounts
Use Gmail and third-party app for Office 365 access (Outlook, Nine for Android, TouchDown, many others)

There's a lot of options here.  It is up to the user how they best organize and use their apps.


Is there a grayscale mode for the Samsung Galaxy S5 (and other Samsung phones) on Marshmallow?

Samsung removed the feature from Power Saving, but you can still activate grayscale mode in the developer options.

Go to your Settings and into the Developer Options.

If developer options isn't there, you have to manually activate the feature. Follow the steps in this answer.

Scroll to the Hardware-accelerated rendering section, and click on Simulate color space. Then select Monochromacy. Your phone is now in grayscale mode.

This color space option also exists on other phones.


How can I rooting a ZTE stack 6.0.1 z799vl

The easiest way to root any android device is with one of these 1 click root methods:

(I already rooted about 7 devices with these methods.)

https://kingroot.net/

http://www.kingoapp.com/

h ttp://www.iroot.com/

h ttps://www.oneclickroot.com/

More links and info can you find here.


How can I place a text file on my homescreen for editing?

I use "ES File Explorer" as a file explorer on my device. This allows the creation of file shortcuts.

Once installed, just choose the homepage you want the shortcut, press and hold on the homescreen and you should be prompted to add a widget / app / shortcut.

In shortcuts, choose "Es File Explorer" and it then lets you choose the file you want a shortcut for.

Perhaps if used in conjunction with a Git app you can create the shortcut to a file within a repo saved on your device?

Never tried it but don't see why it wouldn't work


Is there a alarm clock app that uses UTC time?

In Russia there is no DST anymore as of 8.02.2011. Therefore you could set your timezone to MSK and set your alarm depending on the time difference to your location.


You need root access for this answer to work.

Setup this action in a task:

Code → Run Shell →
Command: am switch-user USER_ID,
tick Use Root

To know the USER_ID of a user account, see my answer here.


Prevent apps from opening in context of other apps

Apps can launch other apps' activities inside their task. This makes
  it impossible to switch back and forth between the two.

In that case you may use an Xposed module ActivityForceNewTask (You need   Xposed Framework installed as well as root)

This module sets the FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK flag when starting a new activity, which 'fixes' that.

It basically forces activities launched within applications to create a new task, allowing for much easier switching between the two. In this case if you click on a GitHub link from Yahoo Mail, the GitHub browser app is not opened within Yahoo Mail but as a seperate task with its own window, and it's separately closeable.

Here is an illustration, showing how the module addresses the problem in  question:

Credits: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-activityforcenewtask-t2646504


Play music from Android to Airplay receiver

The Airsync add-on to the Double Twist player adds this ability. It's not free, but was worth it.


how does share it application use our information?

But it's said in their TOS. Please refer it here.


A few questions about android 7 on a new phone

Apparently, on dual SIM phones, this is normal. The provider name will only appear on the lock screen.

Also, in the quick settings menu, it is normal to see the 'no Sim' setting. It's there in case you do insert a second Sim, you'll be able to change different settings.

There is no problem with changing the phone number in Sim settings, to your current number.


Cannot add extra language under Android Secure Folder

I found solution.
You have to download new language by Secure Folder Settings menu and NOT by keyboard settings icon within any installed apps of Secure Folder.


How to turn off auto-capitalization on the HTC One M8?

Unfortunately, on the stock HTC keyboard, you cannot turn off auto-capitalization. Consider Google Keyboard, which gives better customization options.


It could be those gestures .Try enabling the gestures on settings>Display & Gestures >Motion launch gesture >Enable it.


how to have two applications play sound simultaneously?

As for my device, whenever I play duolingo and music at same time then the audio fades slightly with CM 12 built-in player

Now if you are OK with any third party application. Here is it what you need to do.

Install Poweramp Music Player .
Go to its settings.
Then click on audio.
Select Audio Focus.
Uncheck Short Audio Focus Change.

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How to map hard key combinations to keys in Motorola Photon Q XT897?

There are two "layers" in the hardware keypress -> character to insert in textbox. The layer after key layout files is Key Character Map Files. They take the key (such as "A") and dictate what should result from various combinations of keys. For example:

key A {
  label: "A" # What to 'name' the key
  base: "a" # pressing this key with no modifiers
  shift, capslock: "A" # if either shift or capslock is on, do a capital a instead
  ctrl, alt, meta: none # do nothing if any other combinations are pressed
}

Backup, then edit the .kcm file corresponding to the hardware keyboard. You will need root.

If your file has any syntax errors then it will simply revert to the default keyboard mapping which is mostly but not fully correct. The only way to check for syntax errors besides putting the file in and rebooting the device is to compile the entirety of the android source code.


How to backup contacts when my touchscreen is cracked?

Hi You can't unlock that even you slide your fingers on the screen, unless you will repair that with new ones.

 And if you want your password to be removed, then follow these steps
Note: Your phone's buttons (volumes, home and power) must be functional.

Reboot into recovery
Turn off your phone, After it's completely off
Hold and press power and volume up button together, this will bring you to your recovery.

Note: Different phone have different key configuration to access recovery mode, for now we'll be using the most common key combination. If it doesn't work for you, you must search on google on how you can access your recovery mode, be sure to include your phone model in your searches.
Once you are in the recovery mode, you see some kind of options and the one that we will be using is.

Wipe data/factory reset - is a feature that erases all device settings, user data, third-party applications, and associated application data from an Android device's internal flash storage to return the device to the condition it was in when shipped from the factory.
Backup User Data (optional) - this method backups the following:

Google Calendar settings
Wi-Fi networks & passwords
Home screen wallpapers
Gmail settings
Apps installed through Google Play (backed up on the Play Store app)
Display settings (Brightness & Sleep)
Language & Input settings
Date & Time
Third-party app settings & data (varies by app)

Restore User Data (optional) - It will restore the data through the backed up data

Choose Backup User Data if you want to restore your data anytime
Note: This may restore your screen lock (password, pattern or PIN)

To remove your password, select Wipe data/Factory reset, this will also remove everything in your phone, and restore to it's original state just like the first time you used it after buying


After Factory Reset, how do you unlock phone when it is not connected to wifi?

Till i understand, factory reset will completely erase all data which includes all settings also. So are you sure you have factory reset your device?

As mentioned here if you have USB debugging ON on your device you can follow this steps to disable lock:-

How to Disable Pattern Lock via ADB

You must have previously enable USB Debugging (Settings ->
Application -> Development -> USB Debugging)
Download and extract the Android SDK (from here)
Plug your phone into your computer
In command line navigate to where you extracted the SDK, then to the Tools folder which should contain adb.exe. Do not simply run adb.exe but instead enter adb –d shell.

Please check this question of forum


Broken SONY SD Card, formatting, "shredding", adding/deleting files to no avail

You can always try:

1)Format/repartition SD card using a PC and ensure that everything in it has been deleted.

2)Wipe your phone from TWRP (data,cache,dalvik cache,system).

3)Reinstall CM10 from scratch.

4)Insert SD card.

5)Link2SD again.

6)Does it work now?

7)If it still doesn't work, it might be a bug in the ROM. See if the developer can help.

8) Of course, the culprit is probably a bad SD card. Try replacing it.


I found one solution to this, will leave this in case someone has a better one. Basically by adding the full music widget to the homepage you can easily toggle the global shuffle setting and play a playlist from the same place. This doesn't let you set it per playlist but since you don't need to keep pressing shuffle each time you play it works similarly. Closest I have found so far.


Is there a way to white-list an app (web browser) so Froyo 2.2 memory manager does NOT kill it?

AFAIK, you can't.

But, you can customise when to kill background apps (not selective app) by tweaking MinFree values set by Android (root is required for tweaking). If you have problems dealing with it, there are many apps in Play Store for that. My fav is AutoKiller Memory Optimizer.

And, when foreground app and/or kernel runs out of memory, killing background apps can't be prevented. It's because foreground apps and kernel are more important than background apps. Probably, you'd not be wanting to crash device to preserve your web browser in background.

Update:
Another approach is to create/increase swap memory in device. There are apps for this purpose too: Swapper (by dario) and Swapper 2 (by Elviss).


"Can't connect to camera", Nexus 6 - Lollipop 5.1

The phone is back from the service center and it works fine again. They told me that they had to replace the camera unit. It took them more than 2 weeks to get this done though. The people there were not aware of the actual reason for the issue to occur, neither were they concerned. But I'm happy that it works now.


I think my kid's Eee Pad has malware. How do I get rid of it?

Actually there's plenty Android Anti-Malware solutions.

Here's a list ordered by the best results according to AV-TEST - The Independent IT-Security Institute and the latest test results performed during February and March 2012, where were reviewed 41 different solutions.

Detection rates of 90% and above:

avast! Free Mobile Security
Dr.Web anti-virus Light
F-Secure Mobile Security
IKARUS mobile.security LITE
Kaspersky Mobile Security
Lookout Security & Antivirus
McAfee Mobile Security
MYAndroid Protection
NQ Mobile Security
Zoner AntiVirus Free

To quote:

  The best products in our tests (with detection rates of 90% and above) come from the following top 10 companies, listed in alphabetic order: Avast, Dr. Web, F-Secure, Ikarus, Kaspersky, Lookout, McAfee, MYAndroid Protection, NQ Mobile and Zoner. Users of products made by these companies can be assured that they are protected against malware.


If I install something from Google Play, can I be sure it can uninstall itself?

Short answer
Generally, apps are cleanly uninstalled, and most if not all of their data will be removed along. Some exceptions may however apply to their data stored on sdcard, if any.
Detailed answer
Android uses a data structure which is defined by the developers API, and developers should stick to it. There are also not too many ways they could deviate, as e.g. file system permissions prevent this.
Aside from the .apk (the app itself) installed at a defined place, there are also defined places for the apps data: All these can only go below /data/data/<package_name> on internal storage (rare chances an app can access other places in internal storage to place its data, except from some "temporary" or cache locations. As for the sdcard, the API strongly recommends to use Android/data/<package_name> as corresponding place (see API documentation).
As long as developers stick to these rules, uninstalling the app will also remove all its data (as the system takes care for all those locations defined by the developer documentation, since these are easily identified via the package name). However, on the sdcard there are almost no restrictions which places an app can access (which is due to the FAT file system used for these cards), and some apps go wild here.


Proxy setting applies to internet browsing only ( on Galaxy S II )

It's up to the app to fetch the proxy settings from the system prior to making the first connection. If a app does not do this and your local firewall prevents outgoing connections without the proxy, it will not work.

You should contact your app developer about this problem and ask him to fix this.


My apps close when I try to minimise them. How can I fix it?

As you enabled the Developers options, you could've enabled the Do not keep activities mistakenly. Check it and disable it.

Check the screenshot, options may differ since the image is from Samsung Galaxy.


Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006: Chinese knockoff/clone or genuine phone?

It seems that your device uses a MediaTek MT6582 chip, as seen in this line of your device info:

Baseband: MT6582

There are no Samsung Galaxy flagship devices (e.g. Note / S devices) that use MediaTek chips. Samsung uses Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, its own Exynos chips, and the occasional Spreadtrum chip. MediaTek chips just don't deliver the level of performance that Samsung wants in their flagships. I'm afraid the device is a clone.

One way to confirm this is by going to the dialer app and typing *#0*#. On a genuine Samsung device, you'll be taken to a debugging menu right after you enter the last #.

After some more research and consideration, it does appear that your device is indeed genuine. The *#0*# test you did (and passed) further strengthens this claim. (I apologize for my previous answer.)


Unlocked bootloader with OEM locked inside system in Oneplus3. HELP?

Boot to bootloader, unlock oem and start the process all over again. You need to flash a recovery first, then the full ROM.zip.
If this doesn't work or you can't get it right, use the unbrick tool. We can provide you with the links if you can confirm your device


Why does my mobile data work for some things?

This issue is same as yours. t mobile.. no brawl stars.. The problem is with your ISP.
I suggest you to try using a trusted local vpn (check if local one works.. not sure). It won't slow down you internet speed and get the job done too.. I too play brawl stars btw :)


How To Fix Broken Contacts Storage (Droid 3 v2.3.4)?

I just solved the contacts force close issue on my droid 3. I had frozen several apps with Titanium Backup. The fix was to unfreeze these 2 items:
  Yahoo contacts 2.3.4
and
  Yahoo! mail authenticator 2.3.4

Immediately my issues were resolved.

Running rooted stock rom

Hope this helps others. I have benefited plenty from others' posts. :)


How to update webview without using the Google Play store?

The Google WebView application is very different from regular ones. You cannot use Package Installer to install or update it in a common way. You must do it yourself (As for my Lollipop 5.1.1).
Here's the way I've done it several times. Run in a root shell. You may need busybox for unzip (or do it with a file manager).

#!/system/bin/sh
rm -r /data/app/com.google.android.webview*
mkdir /data/app/com.google.android.webview-1
cd /data/app/com.google.android.webview-1
cp /path/to/your/webview.apk ./base.apk
unzip base.apk 'lib/armeabi-v7a'
mv lib/armeabi-v7a lib/arm
# Do the following 2 lines only if you're on an ARM64 ROM
unzip base.apk 'lib/arm64-v8a'
mv lib/arm64-v8a lib/arm
#
find . -type f -exec chmod 644 {} +
find . -type d -exec chmod 755 {} +
find . -exec chown 1000.1000 {} +

Alternatively, you can try creating directory /system/priv-app/WebView and put the new APK there. Remember to get rid of the old one.


SMS Search and Delete have option to select all found messages and delete  them all at once.


if I have an app running on android is it possible to send it commands from the computer instead of the device?

Not in the general case, no. It's possible to send an intent to start an activity or service (or broadcast an intent to receivers) using the am tool from the Android shell (and therefore from a PC using adb shell). What you can do that way depends on what intent filters the app's developer has chosen to offer, and in most apps it doesn't include actions like deleting individual data items.

An alternative approach is the monkeyrunner tool. This is a testing tool, and it lets you write a Python script to send input events (and the like) via adb to an app running on your device. However, because it's designed for testing your own app, it's very limited in what it can do. To send a touch event, you have to program in the exact x and y co-ordinates that you want to touch: it can't record input and play it back later, like a general macro tool.


Decrypt folder, that was encrypted using EncFS, on Android

boxcryptor is in alpha stage now. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boxcryptor.android


How can I decrease the font size of incoming messages on the Samsung Galaxy Note permanently?

I notice this annoyance too.

Looks like the best solution is to enable volume key text resizing, and leave it enabled.

Once you disable it, the Messages app resets the text size to the huge (on the Galaxy Note, that is) font/bubble size.

This won't be noticeable on other phones; the real cause is that the GNote is big, which is what all GNote owners like about it. :)


How to replace SD card formatted as internal storage?

In general fixing an sd-card with corrupt data should be done on raw disk not on partition level, overwriting potential corrupt partition data.

Assuming that the sd-card is physically fully working the best way to reset it is by overwriting the first blocks with zeros.

Unfortunately I don't know a good erase tool that works on Windows and that works on RAW disk level. On Linux this can be easily done using dd writing to the block device of the sdcard (e.g. sdb, sdc or something like this).

For Windows the Hex editor HxD may be an alternative if you know what you are doing. It allows to open the full disk in read-write mode and then you can overwrite the first few kilobytes. Just make sure you are writing to the correct disk (and not overwriting e.g. your main HDD/SSD).

Once you have managed to reset the sd-card eject it and then re-insert it. Then format it on the PC and apply then test it using the tool H2Testw. It fills the sd-card with dummy data and then verifies if the all the written data can be read.


Go to the Settings app,
Go to Battery,
Tap the ... button in the upper-right corner,
Tap Battery Optimization,
Tap the Not Optimized drop-down and select All Apps.

Disabling battery optimization for a specific app

Locate the app you want to disable battery optimization for.
Tap the app in question.
From the popup, tap Don't optimize.
Tap DONE.

Enabling battery optimization for a specific app

Locate the app you want to enable battery optimization for.
Tap the app in question.
From the popup, tap Optimize.
Tap DONE.

Source: TechRepublic


This is an old question, but here are the steps to root this device. I am posting it so the Rooting Index is up to date and has an answer for this device. YMMV

These steps should work for XT311/XT316/XT317, XT530/XT531, XT532, and XT611

Steps are from this thread on XDA:

Looks like this does require Windows

Required Tools / Files

SuperOneClick 2.3.3.0
SUT LR 1.8.2 (Doesn't seem to be working on 64-bit systems)
FXX_PR3_NV.xml and NvDefinition.xml Available On The XDA Thread

Before Rooting

Prepare your phone by doing the following:

Go to Settings > Applications > CHECK "Unknown Sources"
Go to Settings > Applications > Developer > CHECK "USB Debugging" and "Stay Awake"
Connect your phone via USB, when prompted DO NOT select USB Mass Storage.
Extract FXX_PR3_NV.xml and NvDefinition.xml from the attached zip file in to a folder

Rooting

Now, install SUT LR
Run the app
Select the FXX_PR3_NV.xml [ensure NvDefinition.xml is also in the same folder as FXX_PR3_NV.xml]
Your phone will restart.

Here is another solution that looks like it may not require a Windows PC

Extract the file Available On The XDA Thread
Mount /system as RW.
Open Root Browser and copy bootmenu folder from sdcard/XT530 and paste it in /system.
Open Pimp My Rom and Add universal init.d support.
Create 97bootmenu manually. (For this using ES file explorer is recommended)
Steps:

Open /system/etc/init.d
Create a file, name it 97bootmenu.
Open the file as text Type:

#!/system/bin/sh
stop
exec /system/bootmenu/binary/bootmenu
save the file

Change permissions of 97bootmenu to rwx r-- r--
Reboot your phone.
Now your phone will start at bootmenu.
Select Recovery>Custom Recovery

To boot the device normally again, open a console/terminal window, while the device is connected via usb.

cd path-to-adb
adb shell
rm -R /system/etc/init.d/97bootmenu
exit
adb reboot


What is this circular icon in my Android status bar?

It's a GPS in use icon

From MI forums translated using Google

  This icon indicates that the phone is using the GPS signal, and if you are using the phone navigation it is not wrong. Otherwise it is recommended as soon as possible to close the power consumption, so that mobile phone power consumption too fast.

Someone who can read original can point out errors .

Edit From Mi Forums in English

  Google's locator icon, which uses wifi, cell and GPS to locate you. To turn off, go to settings>Google>location> untick Access to my location.

  It appears when one or more apps [you gave permission to] is asking for your location, hence your phone is transmitting.

OP has provided additional information on getting rid of the icon, which may help others

  What solved for me was that Go to Settings > Additional Settings > Privacy > Location > Location access. Then in app permissions for each app I disabled Location. Then restarted the phone. The icon was now gone. Then enabled the location for all apps that previously had it enabled


Is it possible for my Sony Xperia Neo L to take other earphones besides SONY earphones

There are different standards for headset plugs, and Sony has started using the CTIA layout for it's smartphones since 2012. I couldn't find the official documentation on the differences, but it's pretty well explained here (In german, but the pictures speak for themselves).

The gist is, on regular headsets the order of the pins is ground-mic-right-left, but on CTIA it's mic-ground-right-left.

To get regular headsets working, you'll have to use an adapter, but if I'm understanding this correctly, headphones (that is, without a microphone) should work normally.


Switch between normal and split-screen (vr mode)

I don't think that is possible yet, but google is working on DayDream which is gonna do the thing you want soon
If you want to play your normal videos in VR mode, thats possible using this app. (There are quite a lot other apps doing the same thing, but i personally use the one I gave link to)

Heres one more link for 5 Top Videos players to run 360 Videos
Hope this helps :)


on stock non rooted phone you cannot make the Archives folder you seem to refer to in root (top level) directory. However you can't even see root dir in many files managers.
So in a file manager, (I use es file explorer, but frankly it's getting bloated, so I dunno what to recommend) just go to sdcard & make an Archive & Documents folder (either way you need them) or just click into them or they're already there. you can also do it from the command line with a terminal emulator. this gives you Linux street cred & will boost your confidence, but more people go the easy way.

cd sdcard
cd Documents
mkdir Archive
cd Archive
echo "dear diary, blah blah" > myfile.txt


How is a Nexus device "provisioned" when you buy it from Google?

I saw this, and also looked into it briefly.

Basically, as you are using your Google Account when buying the device, Google will link your Google account to your Nexus device at the factory, and send your details to your email address.

This means that the Google account setup is already complete when you receive the device, so you can download apps as soon as you turn it on and enter your password.

It is unlikely to be encrypted, however as the password has yet to be entered no sensitive information such as emails or card details can be access should someone else receive the device.


How to make bind-mounted (mount -o bind) folders visible for non-root users?

In order to have different file ownership and permissions for every app in /sdcard, since Android 6 every app is run in an isolated mount namespace. /storage/emulated is bind mounted for every app with private / slave mount propagation to a different VIEW:

/mnt/runtime/default/emulated
/mnt/runtime/read/emulated
/mnt/runtime/write/emulated

It depends on if the app has READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE or WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission granted or not. For details see What is the “u#_everybody” UID?

Mounting directly to /storage/emulated won't appear in apps' mount namespaces unless you enter every app's mount namespace explicitly. The same is true if you mount from some app's isolated mount namespace as mentioned by @Izzy in comment. See Partition gets unmounted automatically in Android Oreo.

So you need to mount from root mount namespace to one of the above VIEWs, so that mount is propagated to all apps' mount namespaces.

For more details see How to bind mount a folder inside /sdcard with correct permissions?


There is a mode in CyanogenMod and other ROMs called "Expanded Desktop". If your phone is in Expanded Desktop mode, then the navbar will not be visible (The notification bar may also be hidden, depending on your settings).

The easiest way to check if you're in Expanded Desktop is to try toggling it. Simply long-press the power button to get CyanogenMod's expanded power menu, then tap "Expanded Desktop" to toggle it.

If your buttons showed up after doing this, then you're set! If not, it's something else.


Details to setup Microsoft exchange works on iPhone but not on Samsung S6?

There is very good step by step tutorial for configuring the exchange account in Samsung galaxy s6

Please look into the following URL and try to configure your mobile with the given example in the tutorial using your own credential

http://support.bell.ca/Mobility/Smartphones_and_mobile_internet/Samsung-Galaxy-S6.how_to_add_a_microsoft_exchange_email_account_on

And if it works please accept my answer and votes up :)


Have you tried powering it off and charging it for 6 hours? If not, that should be your first course of action. If after charging it still doesn't power on, you may have either a bad charger or a dead battery (or some other strange bug I've never run into). If you have a different charger, give that a go for 6 hours and see what changes.

On my Galaxy Note 10.1 I've had that logo show up when I have very low battery. It won't actually power on until the battery is partially charged once you've taken the battery all the way down to zero.

Also, youtube: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CEQQtwIwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dl1jrrVcQ8f8&ei=3HPSU9LIOIqiyASgmoCwDw&usg=AFQjCNH9B0sbXK8q_fWhhpNVUnHmlmcXxg&sig2=lVcDHD3B7ilruFW4gPiMQA&bvm=bv.71667212,d.aWw


Remove password lock created by Android Device Manager (Galaxy Note 3)

When locking a device using Android Device Manager it replaces the previous "Screen lock" with a password. Once you have entered the password you can follow these steps to remove/replace the screen lock:

Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock
Enter the password you entered via Android Device Manager
Choose your new screen lock method (Pattern, Slide, PIN etc.)

Steps performed on a Nexus 5, they might be slightly different on other devices


How can I open data/data/com.termux/files

In order to get to the Termux files folder, you have to CD to the entire path name like this.

cd /data/data/com.termux/files

From there can cd into the usr folder and where ever you want to go. Once you find writer.js you can edit it using nano which comes with Termux. Enter nano writer.js, make your edits and the use CTRL O to save it and CTRL X to exit nano.

Then you can get back to your home directory with:

cd ~


Manage connectivity of apps to internet of Sim-card vs. wifi

Turn off any power saving mode or data saving mode. If u have limited the data per month or per day, then turn that off.
Run an Internet Speedtest from the sim card data. If you are having trouble run Speedtest may be there's an issue, so try that sim on another phone and check.
I think MIUI has an option for turning on/off mobile data used by app. You can find it in App Management (from settings) for a particular app.


Actually, this is pretty easy.  There are two workable answers I can offer:

If you have Google Apps for your organization, you can simply turn
on contact sharing and make sure everyone adds their Google Apps
account to their phone.
If you don't have Google Apps or don't want to use contact sharing,
simply set up a single dummy gmail/Google Apps account for every
person to add to their phone.  Any contacts added to this account,
be it via a phones or via the gmail contacts book, will appear
on every phone whenever a sync happens.

To add another account to your phone:

Settings->Accounts and sync->Add account

After adding the account on the phone, make sure you click on it again and set syncing to just contacts and not gmail, calendar, etc (unless you want these)


Does the Samsung Galaxy 5 support Band 12 LTE?

No, it doesn't have the hardware

Here is the T-Mobile spec sheet for the Galaxy S5 that seems to indicate it doesn't support Band 12.

Network
2G/3G/4G/LTE Capable
UMTS: Band V (850); UMTS/HSPA+: AWS Band IV / 2100 / 1900 / 850;Band II (1900);Quad Band GSM;LTE
  GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900MHz

And, here is the Spec Sheet from Samsung that seems to indicate it doesn't support Band 12,

Network
FREQUENCIES AND DATA TYPE
LTE: Bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/4/17 HSPA+/UMTS: 850/AWS/1900/2100MHz GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz


Loud speaker on my HTC One turns on almost every time I answer an in coming call

This is certainly not the default behavior of the M7 or M8; I've used both.

The way I see it, it's one of the following:

Some option in HTC's phone app or system settings has been enabled to invoke this behavior. I'd suggest reviewing the settings to confirm this isn't the case.
You may be experiencing some troubles with your touch screen. It's possible the touch digitizer is registering false positives, effectively tapping areas of the screen without you doing so.
You may want to check that touches are registering correctly by using an app similar to Yet Another MultiTouch Test and selecting the Paint Tester option. If touches are registered without actually touching the screen, this may explain the odd behavior.

I hope it's not the latter!


Why did a crash at 100% battery cause instant drain to zero?

My guess would be that the battery calibration data got lost. Probably through the crash.


Nexus 5 GApps crashing after installing wrong GApps

You can go back in recovery by pressing and holding Volume+Up buttons.

Then in recovery wipe cache, dalvic cache, system and reinstall ROM and correct GApps.

Now if you have ROM and GApps inside the phone its fine. Else you may have to use ADB if your PC doesnt recognize the phone.

Set up ADB using link above and download both ROM and GApps in your pc.
Restart phone in recovery mode.
Connect phone to PC. Open CMD and run these commands->

adb push Path_to_ROM_File_and_Name.zip /sdcard/

adb push Path_to_GApps_and_FileName.zip /sdcard/

These commands will transfer both ROM and GApps to your phone which you can normally install after wiping cache, dalvic cache, system (as already told above).

Hope this helps.


Are IPv6 Privacy Extensions supported and how can they be enabled/disabled?

If your device is rooted go to the terminal after each boot and enter

sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.default.use_tempaddr=2
sysctl -w net.ipv6.conf.all.use_tempaddr=2

For automatic activation you could also add these lines to /etc/sysctl.conf

net.ipv6.conf.all.use_tempaddr = 2
net.ipv6.conf.default.use_tempaddr = 2


Apps and OS will crash seemingly at random

I am having the same issue. Try booting into safe mode. That's what I did. This should give you some info on if this is a software problem or a hardware problem.


How do I fix internal sdcard mount failure I/O error?

Should have waited to ask but heres the answer - mkdosfs on /dev/(etc.) and vold now mounts no problem.


After ICS, Touch screen is not working when mobile is overheated

Your touch screen needs to replace now. Please contact nearest Sony Service Centre.


Here is custom cwm touch recovery for your Samsung GT-I5510 phone and Here is list of custom firmware for your phone

Please refer all the instruction/steps in provided link carefully before flashing anything


Andoid Nexus 5X Microphone sound too low

Your problem root is the "Noise Cancelling" feature.

These are the possible replies for your question :

Disable Noise cancelling feature [ROOT ONLY].
Put a little piece of tape on your Noise Canceling Microphone.
Use Headset or Bluetooth Microphone.
Wait for an OTA Update (Hopfully it will resolve your issue).


** How can you debug your phone ? I think It should be application..

First: For Debugging application, there is no way without usb cable (i think).
Second : Rooted or unrooted does not matter actually.
Third : If developer option is gone then you can again get it back by tapping 7 times in buildtime (Under settings/about option).


Recovery program only accesible via "adb recovery" but the program closes itself

I don't know for sure if this is your only problem, but I'm posting it as an answer just in case. You seem to be confused about adb commands.

adb shell foo

is a command that tells adb to open a shell on the device, and run the command foo on the device, whatever you say there for foo. Therefore, the command you've been running,

adb shell recovery

doesn't tell the device to go into recovery mode: it tells the device to run a command named recovery, while Android's still running. From your description, it sounds like this is the same program that the recovery mode uses, but it's not intended to be run while Android is running. It's writing to the screen directly, without going through Android, which is why it keeps disappearing and can't accept input. It's actually pretty sloppy work on the part of the manufacturer that you can run this program at all from within Android.

In the same way, the command you want to use to reboot into the bootloader is

adb reboot-bootloader

(On newer adb versions you can replace the hyphen with a space if you like.) There's no shell in the command, because this is an instruction to adb, not a command to run on the device.


What are applications locked against? ROM, phone ID, or google account?

When you wipe your phone and re-install a ROM, or switch to a new phone, you will be prompted to sign in with your Google account. As long as you use the same Google account, you will be able to find your purchased apps in the Market by pressing the Menu key and selecting My Apps, or something similar (i believe they're named differently in different versions). From there you will be able to view and re-install previously purchased apps.

NOTE: This only works for apps you've spent money on. If it was free, it will not be stored on your account in this way.


This appeared (to me at least) to be introduced when I installed v5.0.1 of android (on to my LG G watch). As soon as the timer is set the card usually, but not always, disappears and even more unhelpfully, on occasion, the timer no longer appears to work! This unreliability has meant that I have had to stop using it.


How to change Mozilla default video player?

If you're on Android use this https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/android/addon/external-video-player/
( go to the website find the video but dont tap play instead open the firefox menu and select "play video externally" Firefox should ask which player to use select one I've tried this with VLC & MX Player both worked. ) I used Firefox 54.0.1 which is the latest Firefox atm
For desktop I saw this https://addons.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/addon/video-assistant/ which I'm not sure if it works but from the look of the reviews it does.
Reasons why you'd want to use a different video player. If the video buffers, if you're getting pop-ups when playing video.

The above method by Firelord didn't work for me ( should work for older Firefox versions & useful if the extensions aren't available for your Firefox version )
media.fragmented-mp4.exposed isn't on 54.0.1 but I found media.mp4.enabled & media.mediasource.mp4.enabled. I disabled one didn't work so enabled and disabled the other still didn't work also tried disabling both didn't work. Time to binge watch all seasons of adventure time lol


After a backup, I tried to delete the nvram folder (via adb root ; adb shell ; su - ; mv /data/nvram somethingelse). I do confirm that this folder is created from scratch when you reboot the device.

So the answer is yes, it is safe to delete the folder.


You can't. The only real world way to detect if a charger is malicious is to plug it into a device that it could possibly infect. Yes, I'm sure with some forensics equipment you could technically check for this kind of thing, but it just isn't practical.

Instead, only charge your device with chargers you can trust. If you see a USB charging port, or any kind of device that is supposed to charge your phone and you aren't sure what the other side is connected to (such as in airports where there are USB ports) don't use it.

It's more of a game of paranoia than detection. I wish there was a better alternative as much as you do.


It's a software bug.  Try reinstalling the app and it should fix the issue.  Sometimes it's the network coverage as well. If the phone is between networks like connecting between Wi-Fi and cellular data it can do something like this.


How do you create / copy image to multiple devices of the same type?

I am sure this can be automated using ADB scripts.

adb install app.apk will install app.apk.

System settings can be changed via adb also (see here for more details: http://andrejfernandes.pt/?p=171).

Heck, adb input can even automate entire user interfaces!

If you really, really need to have the phones be exact mirrors and all devices have a custom recovery installed, then you can reboot into recovery on all devices with adb reboot recovery. Then get an image of the data and internal SD partition using dd in the recovery shell. Finally, push the images out onto the rest of the devices via adb push and dd them back onto their respective partitions.


Nexus 7 (2013) Won't Boot Normally or into Recovery After Attempted Root

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 then downloaded the factory images for the Nexus 7 2013 from Google's site,
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor

I then used the Unroot/Stock Toolkit to reload the bootloader and factory image. After this, my Nexus worked fine. I was still able to root, but this time I made sure to use the correct software to do so.


Galaxy S3, 6.5GB but Insufficient storage available to update

I was having this problem on my Verizon Galaxy S4 (i545). I could not figure it out for two or three days straight. Finally, I looked into my /data folder and saw a folder located at /data/app-lib which contained some data from Candy Crush. The folder was the same as the apk title: com.king.candycrushsaga-1
After deleting this folder (you may want to back it up first), I was able to install Candy Crush again with no problem. Hope this helps!


There's a forum post at xda-developers  which details a fairly involved and definitely for the faint at heart. However, do not follow that guide, it's included only for posterity, and there is an easier way to skin your particular cat.

At this point, cue the huge disclaimer that a lot of things might go wrong when doing this, and always be sure to follow the instructions as closely as possible. When in doubt, ask. Also, while this guide probably won't change much between versions of the recovery tool, always read the official documentation first and use this as a handy checklist.

Revolutionary

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is Revolutionary?

Brought to you by the same guys that worked on unrevoked and AlphaRev which have been traditionally used to root HTC devices, Revolutionary is a new S-OFF and recovery tool for next-generation devices.  The list of currently supported devices is here.

Okay, what do I need to do?

Download Revolutionary. Versions for Windows and Linux are available.

Windows users: Download and install also these fastboot drivers.
When downloading, also request a beta key. Select your device type, and put in your serial number.

If you are running the stock ROM, your device S/N should be in Settings->About Phone->Phone Identity->Device Serial Number. If you are running a custom ROM, this number might not be there, so you can either check the box your device came from, or (better) find it on a sticker below your battery. It's a good idea to also write this down somewhere for future reference.

You can find the HBOOT version of your device, in case there are several, by booting it into recovery mode: turn your device off, then turn it on while holding simultaneously the Volume down key and the power button. The HBOOT version should be visible somewhere on the recovery screen.
Okay, now you have everything you need.

Make a backup of your phone. No, seriously, MAKE A BACKUP of your SD card and any application information you'd like to keep. Contacts, SMSes, and everything you can think of. Better safe than sorry. There are free tools on the Market that can help you.
If you are going to install custom ROMs, now would be the time to copy them to the device's SD card.
Extract the Revolutionary archive in a convenient location on your computer, and run the executable (revolutionary or revolutionary.exe, depending on your platform).
Connect your device to the computer. Remember to enable USB debugging when doing so (Settings->Applications->Development).
When prompted for the beta key, supply what your key, and then follow the instructions on screen (basically, confirm a few times that you do indeed know what you are doing). It might take a few minutes, and your device will reboot a few times.

It worked, and my phone's not even bricked!

Welcome to the club! Flash a snazzy new ROM like a king, and enjoy responsibly your newly-gained privileges. Some things you might want to do, though:

Before doing anything else, make a backup of your stock ROM from the recovery mode, in case you'd like to restore it later (for example, to take advantage of the device warranty, or when selling it).
If you are only after a root without installing a custom ROM, then you'll also need to install the Superuser application from the recovery. If you'd rather flash a custom ROM, you won't need this, most ROMs also includes Superuser as a part of their base install. For information how to install your ROM of choice, consult the documentation supplied by the ROM vendor.


Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab run Facebook games and applications?

The builtin browser will probably show you a touch-optimized version of Facebook. You can try to get rid of it by changing the user agent string. See this question for more info on that.

Edit: Also, if the games require click-and-drag, this won't work on a touch screen.


Is it better to detach a charger when my Android device gets fully charged?

There are a lot of theories and myths about battery life and I haven't seen enough statistically significant data to support any of those 'theories'. I have heard that it is bad to use a phone while it is plugged in but I will tell you why I think this is wrong.
From my own experience as an Android developer, my phone is ALWAYS plugged in when I am at my computer and it is almost always fully charged while I am using it. I have been an Android developer for about 2 years now. I program just about everyday, which means everyday my phone is plugged into my charger while I am programming. I have an old Droid 3 that I use for testing compatibility for Gingerbread (2.3.3). When I got the phone it needed to recharge every other day. Now, unless I use it constantly, it will survive for just over a day. For a 2 year old battery, that is pretty standard degeneration.
If you think about it, everyone pretty much plugs their phone in at night and it will take about an hour to two hours to charge (if the batter is completely dead). That means that the device is sitting on the charger for about 6 hours fully charged every night (if you sleep 8 hours a night). I don't think that a few hours of it on the charger while you are at work will affect your battery's lifespan enough for you to notice.
If anyone has any logical reason or statistically significant data to support the fact that this is a bad idea, then I will eat my words but from my experience I would say that your battery will not experience any significant lifespan decay from you plugging it in at work.
If you want to know more LifeHacker thinks it's a bad idea, but they give no statistical support for their tables
Over at Android Forum it seems the general consensus is that it doesn't matter.
Here at android.stackexchage it seems like the general consensus is that constant charging doesn't really hurt your battery, but you should do maintenance discharges to keep it healthy:

Although constant charging cannot hurt, it looks like you may want to periodically run the battery all the way down so the digital circuits can correctly calibrate

If you really want to get to the bottom of it you can read this article. Although, Jeff Atwood has done a pretty good summery of the article:

Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a laptop is mainly cause by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.

Batteries with fuel gauge (laptops) should be calibrated by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Running the pack down in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate and in some cases cut off the device prematurely.

Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.

Consider removing the battery from a laptop when running on fixed power. (Some laptop manufacturers are concerned about dust and moisture accumulating inside the battery casing.)

Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing dates. Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.

If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one to the fullest and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze the battery. For best results, store the battery at 40% state-of-charge.


I have had similar issues with Google Goggles, the Android API Demo app, and one or two other apps.  I strongly believe this is just a bug in the battery statistics, as it has never impacted my battery life in a meaningful way.  Usually the way I make this go away is by rebooting the phone, although that is not ideal.


Split layout in Google's default keyboard?

This applies to tablets running Android M only at this time, as on my Nexus 6 running Android M the option does not appear.

Thanks to @Firelord for this Android Police link and information:

  "Here's the thing, though: you won't find this option on phones."


This was resolved. Unfortunately, I don't have any recollection of how it was resolved. Presumably a software update?


Stop App from controlling the brightness of my screen

try this app and set it to 100%
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arogulin.brightness
I have a similar situation with my adaptive controler. i believe my proximity sensor is f....


New phone: How to transfer game progress?

If you are on Android 4.0 or up, you can use the adb backup resp. adb restore command even without rooting your device. The syntax is:

adb backup [-f <file>] [-apk|-noapk] [-shared|-noshared] [-all] [-system|nosystem] [<packages...>]

To do a full backup, this would e.g. mean adb backup –apk –shared –all –f /backup/mybackup.ab (resp. adb restore /backup/mybackup.ab to restore the backup on the new device). But keep in mind this would mean "all-or-nothing" -- you cannot restore single apps this way. So you rather might want to include the package names of the apps to transfer. To find those, e.g. look up the apps on Google Play -- you'll find the package names in the URL (id=<package_name>). Your backup command then would look like:

adb backup –apk –shared –f /backup/mybackup.ab com.foobar.app1 org.foobar.app2 net.foobar.app3

Restore stays the same, as adb restore always restores everything from the backup file (no selection of parts available here).

For a list of available ADB commands, see e.g. here.


The Play Store does have an option in its central settings for controlling whether shortcuts on your home screen are automatically created for apps when you install them:

You can get here by opening the Play Store, pressing the Menu button on your phone (or the "three dots" menu icon if you don't have a hardware menu button) and select Settings, you should then see the "Auto-add widgets" setting that you can enable or disable.


Yes, HTC IQAgent is Carrier IQ software.


Software wise: HeadsetBlocker & Wizdroid both attempt to block headphone buttons. However both are very outdated. Can install and try.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idunnolol.headsetblocker&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yifandroid.wizdroids&hl=en

Hardware wise: You can try a 4 pole to 3 pole adapter to remove the microphone (I am not positive this will work)

https://www.amazon.com/LEMENG-Female-Headset-Extension-Cable-2Pack/dp/B01LRWO9GU/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1510759624&sr=8-6&keywords=3+pole+adapter


How to reinstall android to the fresh stock?

If it's not rooted and not running a custom ROM, a factory reset will reset everything back to stock and wipe the internal SD card.  If you also wipe the external SD card, you will have a clean slate.

Checkout Chapter Update and Reset, Section Resetting HTC EVO 3D, (Page 209) of the manual: http://www.htc.com/managed-assets/support/user-guide/user-manual/htc-evo-3d/110803_ShooterU_HTC_WWE_UM.pdf

Quoting the manual:

  Resetting HTC EVO 3D

  Do a factory reset to return HTC EVO 3D to its
  original state before the first time you turned it on.

  If you’re passing HTC EVO 3D on to someone else or HTC EVO 3D has a persistent
  problem that cannot be solved, you can perform a factory reset (also
  called a hard reset). Factory reset is not a step to be taken lightly.
  It’ll permanently delete all your data and customized settings, and
  will remove any applications you’ve downloaded and installed. Be sure
  to back up any data and files you want to keep before you do a factory
  reset.


Control Android TV Box via Mobile/Tablet

Android TV Remote Control
by Google Inc can be downloaded for free from Google Play Store. It lets you control your Android TV by directional pads, touch pad, virtual keyboard as well as your device's microphone.

Other than that I only know of manufacturer specific apps like Sony's Video & TV Sideview for example. But I'm not sure any of those would work with your t95m TV box.


How do I configure existing Power Controls widget in Android?

Not that I have found.  Looks like you only get that one opportunity.


There's an app called Casualis this app let's you do exactly what you're looking for.

Features:

Set a random wallpaper every 1/3/6/12 hours or every 1/3/7 days, at the time you prefer;
Choose a wallpaper manually among over 3000 high-resolution images or use your own images;
Set a random wallpaper using the widget or with a shake of your smartphone;
Apply random effects to the wallpapers;
Customize Casualis by buying extra functionalities.

I never used the app, but it seems to have some good reviews


How to recover my files from memo and mobilse note after format factory?

I think you cannot get your data back...if you haven't created any backup.
But For now you should download some apps and create backup for future use.. All these apps are available on Google Play.
1. Avasti  Mobile Security
2. Helium - App Sync and Backup
3. Ultimate Backup
4. Super Backup : SMS & Contacts


You have to add the second Gmail account to the Google Photos app separately. You can upload photos to this account by switching to it from within the app.

To add the account just open the hamburger menu from the left of the Google Photos app, click on the downward facing arrow next to your user name and then select the Add account option.


NFC battery draining through constant use

The Tag Dispatch System of Android Developers  says

  Android-powered devices are usually looking for NFC tags when the screen is unlocked, unless NFC is disabled in the device's Settings menu. When an Android-powered device discovers an NFC tag, the desired behavior is to have the most appropriate activity handle the intent without asking the user what application to use.

Therefore, your device is scanning for NFC tags, when the screen is on , so power would be used.
My guess , is that this power consumption would be low, and not cause a drain on battery, since

NFC is low power meant to exchange information within 5 cms
NFC is active only when screen is on
Since the tag information may remain unchanged, it may not require frequent polling
NFC isn't quoted as a battery hogger in the battery drain culprits list (subjective)

Specific to your question, it would depend on

How well the app optimises power ( it is not compatible with my device to see behaviour)
NFC chip level power consumption used in your device
How doze optimises (if using Marshmallow)

I would think that power consumption would be negligible, but it is a good idea to verify using an app like  GSam Battery Monitor to see the actual power consumption and you could post your findings as an answer

Edit: Answer to Does NFC drain power if tag is attached constantly? on Electronics SE gives good technical reasons for why the consumption should be low


Why does the STORE button on Amazon Kindle go to the website instead of the in app store?

I'm not too familiar with how intents work exactly but this looks like the browser is mistakenly set as the default app for something it shouldn't handle. Try installing DefaultApp Reset and reset your browser as a default app. This will make sure it won't be registered as the default handler for anything at all. Then try going to the store again.


Can an application with the following permissions steal user data?

Yes, it could potentially steal your data...

BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE can be a dangerous permission as it can allow to the app to view data in any active window, and any data you enter, among other things. More information can be found here.

In the information page for the app you linked, it clearly states how this permission is used and why it's necessary for this kind of app (kudo's to the dev, many apps do not explain why they request dangerous permissions, sometimes purposely). The best thing to do is look at reviews for potential "issues" which does not seem to be the case with this application.

Be aware that although many apps have the permission to "steal" your information, legitimate apps generally do not without clearly stating so in their terms and conditions.

The rest of the permissions are mostly benign...

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Self-explanatory
VIBRATE - Self-explanatory
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW - Allows apps to create windows on top of other
apps
USE_FINGERPRINT - Allows the app to use the fingerprint scanner
hardware (but not the fingerprint data, so pretty safe)
BILLING - Allows for in-app purchases

Source

I don't believe network access has to be implicitly defined any more, but I could be wrong... It would have to be implied with the "BILLING" permission, although I have no reference for that.


OnePlus One randomly soft-reboots after wipe

I think I figured it out. As described on /r/oneplus, it seems to have been due to me denying "Keep Awake" permission to Android System to avoid the annoying wakelock bug that drains my battery.

It seems that denying it to Google Play Services should be enough here.


It's Android 9

The Redmi Note 5 was launched back in 2017, running Snapdragon 625 with MIUI 9.5 based Android 8.1 Oreo. It has since picked the Android 9 Pie. However, in the last couple of months, the device has not received any form of support, and amid the arrival of MIUI 12 update on the device, Xiaomi has now released a new global stable update for the Redmi Note 5.

The update is based on MIUI 11. It brings the August security patch to the device in a 523MB size package, and with a version number, MIUI 11.0.5.0 PEIMIXM

It was launched with Oreo according to this blog, not Android 7
From what I read, your device does not have stock upgrade to Android 10. You can look for custom ROMs on XDA.


Galaxy S3 heats up while using net or data

There have been several reports of the S3 experiencing heat problems.

  Many users have reported problems with their Galaxy S3 overheating and
  sometimes even freezing or crashing as a result. The S3 is very thin
  with a big screen, a big battery, and a powerful set of internal
  components, so the more you use it, the hotter it will get. This
  generally only rears its head as an issue after prolonged gaming or if
  you do something else that’s graphically intensive. If your Galaxy S3
  is getting very hot and crashing without intensive use, then you might
  have a hardware problem.

  Solution: The obvious solution is to take a break for a few minutes
  and let the phone cool down. If you’ve been running something for
  hours, then it will inevitably heat up. If it is heating up on standby
  or with low levels of usage, then you should contact the seller or
  carrier and check if the hardware is faulty. You should be able to get
  a replacement handset if they confirm the problem.

Read more: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/galaxy-s3-problems-what-users-complain-about-the-most/#ixzz3XabgupCo
Follow us: @digitaltrends on Twitter | digitaltrendsftw on Facebook

If you use a case for your phone, make sure the case is appropriate for the phone so that any heat can dissipate.  You may also want to try an app like Clean Master that can warn you if the phone is experiencing a heat problem.  Beyond that, you may have a rogue app that could be responsible.


It the any map app which is using google maps APIs but work perfectly without GPS?

If your goal is to save battery life by disabling GPS, then simply disable GPS. In Settings, set location mode to "Battery saving" (WiFi + Bluetooth, but no GPS). This leaves location services on, but disables GPS. Android will still locate your device using WiFi techniques, but not using orbiting satellites, which takes more power.

Further, I can use Google Maps without location services enabled, at least on Android 8.1. Google Maps asks you to enable location services, but you can just say no.


If I boot into safe mode will I have root access?

Safe mode only disable users app (non system apps) and let you troubleshoot which apps may be  causing trouble.

And yes, of course you'll still have root access. The only way to check root is  via adb command.

Install ADB (now available since Google released it without all the SDK), open a terminal and tape this command :adb shell su
The output should be # instead of $


"Samsung keyboard keeps stopping" error message. After reboot no keyboard is accessible and I cannot unlock the device

Enable Emergency Mode. This shuts down to only essential services.

This reverts the device to the default Samsung keyboard and will allow you to enter the password.

You can then disabled Emergency Mode go into the settings and re-enabled Swype.

Source:

https://androidforums.com/threads/samsung-keyboard-keeps-stopping-locked-out-of-phone.1166997/#post-7579781


I know this thread is old and dead, but it came up when I was searching the same topic. So I'm posting a response anyway for posterity.

This works for me on Android 5.1

am start -d file:////data/local/tmp/black_white.png -a android.service.wallpaper.CROP_AND_SET_WALLPAPER -f 0x1 com.android.launcher3/.WallpaperCropActivity


Is it possible to enable bootloader unlocking on C6603 (Yuga/Sony Xperia Z)?

You can flash a stock Sony rom on to your device by using flash tool just Google it, then you  find a stock ftf rom and you can flash it without unlocking the bootloader.


Genymotion devices are rooted by default.
For example start a device then type adb shell command. It will open a rooted shell:

root@vbox86p:/ # whoami
root

You can also manage the root access of your applications by opening superuser app through the apps launcher.


Preloading no longer available on version 5.6 and above.

source


Where does Clockworkmod create a Backup?

It is stored in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backups/<software version with time stamp>/, which on merged storage becomes: /storage/emulated/0/clockworkmod/backups/<software version with time stamp>/

It isn't supposed to be a hidden folder, but it might be in case someone changed something, including the CWM developer. Refer @beeshyams answer for further details.

Also, this is in reference to versions of Android below 4.2 JB for merged storage, but can be applicable up to 4.4 KitKat if the device has a separate SD card partition, i.e., no merged storage. Now, CWM does offer a choice of locations for the backup, not limited to USB OTG, external SD or internal SD partition (whether real or emulated).

Try connecting your device to your computer and see if the folder shows up there.


How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 with build XXUBMH1?

I found this application quite useful https://towelroot.com/ download and run on your device and it roots your device for you. Its been recommended by XDA.I ran it on my s4 I9505 and worked perfectly.


If you use Tasker, you may be able to create a profile that will silent certain contacts during work hours.  Just a "heads up" - Tasker will require a little work to get it to work the way you would like for more complex tasks, but they have a very good community that will support you if you run into issues.


The system does not provide such option, apps are not filtered, all apps are listed in All tab.
You can filter apps by type  using an app such as ES Explorer.

Open the app, touch the android logo labelled APP, then touch the dropdown menu and select system apps.

Click image for larger version


I've had this problem too, but I have found that it is correlated to low internal memory on the phone. Try clearing the cache from some apps and uninstalling the ones you don't use, it helped for me. Nexus One 2.3.7


To root a Nook HD or HD+ you can use Clockworkmod (CWM) Recovery, a tool to install modifications to an Android device.

Follow the instructions on this XDA thread to create bootable Micro SD from one the provided images.

I used Win32DiskImager on a Windows XP net-book with a built-in card-reader to burn a SD with the NookHD-bootable-CWM-6025-for-emmc-stock-small-rev2.zip image. And I copied NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip into it.

Once I could boot my Nook from the CWM SD I made a backup and used "install zip from SD" to apply the NookHD-HDplus-Universal-Root-rev1.zip

More information and tips to be found at the XDA thread


Weather information not showing up on lock screen like before

I had the same problem with the pedometer widget, which I solved by toggling the Additional information and Pedometer settings on and off and rebooting.

Also note that the weather and pedometer widgets only display if there are no other notifications showing on the lock screen.


I do something very similar on my device running Marshmallow to prevent tele callers and quite successfully so :)

automation is the preferred option. Many apps are available. I prefer using MacroDroid , since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn.

Since I don't have Nougat can't test, but should run fine

In the first macro, it is configured here for non contacts. You can select individually the numbers in your case

The SMS portion of first macro is expanded below - you can configure it to your liking

Note: Two macros are strictly not required. You can add action of second macro in first itself - I needed two macros for customisation which is not shown here


Can I flash a custom ROM and a separate custom kernel after?

Yes, flashing a kernel is mostly safe. The worst thing that could happen would be a boot loop aka soft brick, which can be fixed by flashing another, proper kernel.

Remember that the kernel in your case has to be CM (CyanogenMod) compatible because Resurrection Remix is built on CM. There are many different kernels, so look for the one that matches your needs (performance, stability, battery life).

XDA developers helps with titles (look for [KERNEL] in the title) and the XDA DB gives you a quick and easy way to find kernels and ROMs you want.


Google play is asking for Google account

Try clearing app data and also verify you have either wifi or data connection as Chahk mentioned. Try logging into the proposed Google account in a browser on a computer to verify you have an account & the correct credentials.


Should I leave ZRAM activated on a device with 512 MB RAM or not?

Leaving ZRAM on may actually be beneficial to your little S Plus if you leave it on, though your limited use cases (Phone and Camera only) may not see a huge benefit over not having it on. The cache exists to keep commonly used programs, files, and useful bits of data on the memory instead of stored in a page file - this can speed up your phone a little and increase the lifespan of the device.


Have you tried the Mobile Upgrade software listed on their support page?

http://www.alcatel-mobile.com/global-en/support/product?id=330&model=POP%20C1


Recovering photos from internally formatted SD card

I'm not certain how a standard "internally formatted" sdcard is partitioned, but it is possible that photos are stored on an alternate partition not automatically mounted by Windows.

From the Windows Disk Management snap-in you can examine the partition structure of that disk (run Win+r and type diskmgmt.msc).

If the mounted partition is the only partition available on that disk you should make a backup image and perform recovery on that image.

If you suspect that the partition table may have been modified by you or some program you can use a tool like testdisk to examine and potentially recover previous partition structure.

To recover files I would recommend foremost (for Linux) or photorec (for multiple platforms).