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Find downloaded video files via coursera app
There is a possibility to download and play videos via coursera android app. But I want to play the downloaded video with my desired video player in my android device. where is the downloaded video file saved? In other words, how can I find the video file with my file manager and in which directory it's been saved?

You can copy the videos from this app's location in /data/data/org.coursera.android/files/courkitDownloadedVideos/ if your device is rooted. It could instead be found at: storage/extSdCard/Android/data/org.coursera.android/files/Download/ if you have an external SD card.
On an un-rooted device, you can use adb backup function to backup the app and its data to a file on your computer, and then extract its contents:

Install and Android SDK and USB drivers for your device.
In Windows open Command Prompt (or Terminal in Linux), navigate to a directory where you want to store the backup, and issue the following command: adb backup -f courseraBackup.ab org.coursera.android This backs up the app and its data (including the downloaded videos) to your computer's C drive.
Convert the backup to an archive using command dd if=courseraBackup.ab bs=24 skip=1|openssl zlib -d > courseraBackup.tar

If you use Linux, then just issue the above command in Terminal.
On Windows, it's a tad more complicated since you have to download and install Cygwin from here (install all packages,) and then use the Cygwin Terminal to run the above command.

Extract the archive either using tar xvf courseraBackup.tar (in Terminal for Linux of Cygwin in Windows,) or using your favorite archival tool (e.g. 7-Zip.)

You should now have a directory on your computer containing all the data from the app, including any downloaded videos.
Refer: http://nelenkov.blogspot.ca/2012/06/unpacking-android-backups.html

The app downloads the videos to /data/data/org.coursera.android/files/courkitDownloadedVideos/ instead of the standard user space of /sdcard/Android/data/* and even worse yet, the files are named file2.mp4 file3.mp4 etc. making it difficult to figure out which file is which course. I personally find this very frustrating as I would love to stream the videos to my XBMC box using Yatse.

Thanks, but there is no /org.coursera.android/ in /data/data .

@Amir you need to be rooted in order to view items in /data/data/ directory. It would look empty on an un-rooted system.

You can also use an app called, coursera on the go that lets you choose the location of download matterial, (move to external sdcard for example) and also labels the files like a sane person would do.
http://www.amazon.com/Aliaksei-Radzinski-Coursera-On-The/dp/B00COJ2KTE

Coursera on the Go seems to have gone away. I cannot find it anywhere.


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Why is GPS Status eating a third of my battery power?
I'm trying to have as little as possible running when I'm not using my phone.
In the system settings under battery you can see what has been using the most power.
I've been able to disable or uninstall most of those I don't use or need.
Why is GPS Status listed there for about 33%? I usually don't have GPS enabled.
Should I uninstall it? I got it after OsmAnd told me I should install it.

If you don't wanna install, just force stop it in setting -> app. If that is draining your battery without using it, you should report to developer. Actually, this really is a great app for my daily use :)

Ah, look what I found here: http://mobiwia.com/gpsstatus/faq#battery

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Why does GMail appear on my phone without unlocking?
If I use GMail and then lock my phone, when I switch it back on, GMail is usable before the PIN has been entered. I can use it entirely as normal but for the absence of the show all apps button at the bottom of the screen, and pressing home takes me to my lock screen.
This is obviously a massive security hole! Is there an option somewhere that I've missed to enable this functionality?
I'm using a rooted Nexus 5 with The Xposed framework and GravityBox.

This is definitely not a normal behavior. Do you have any other Xposed modules loaded? Is it the actual Gmail app, or maybe a lockscreen widget?

Cheers, I worked it out thanks to your comment! See below. :)

I am also using the App Settings extension, and 'Show when locked' was enabled. D'oh. I don't think I did this, but might have done whilst experimenting with my new phone!
Thanks @Chahk1 for the helpful comment which gave me a hint on where to look. :)

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How do i fix optimus zone/dynamic storage?
The problem is, there is no "move to sd" option when you try to switch over an app. This is a problem because the internal storage is 1 GB and phone storage is about 200MB. This is not enough to install more than a few apps depending on what they are. In the app manager, there is a button for "move to phone" or "move to internal storage." But there is no move to sd. Plus the phone won't read apps off of the sd card anyways. Last, there is no option for choosing default storage area and even if there was there is still the above mentioned problem that the phone would not read the sd card apps.

Is your phone rooted (if not, are you open to rooting it?) Which Android OS version is it currently running?

I would look into apps such as App2sd in the play store. I think they create a symlink in internal storage that is linked to the actual app data on the sdcard.
I used this on my old phone. It worked pretty well.

It's worth noting that most "apps-to-sd" types of apps require a rooted device.  The ones that don't rely on Android's built-in functions for moving apps to SD Card, and won't work on devices that don't support it natively.


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Phone connected as USB storage but PC can't connect to SD card
I have a Huawei Prism II, and my laptop is running Win7.  When I connect it to my laptop's USB port, I get a notification that says "Connected as USB storage," but when I go to My Computer, the phone is showing as:
CD Drive (E:) Mobile Partner
0 bytes free of 7.75 MB
CDFS

So the SD card's memory isn't available to transfer files.  When I go to the Notifications screen and tap "Connected as USB storage", the radio button for "USB storage device" is already selected.  I can select the "Media device (MTP)" option and successfully perform file transfer to/from my SD card this way, but I'm wondering why the "USB storage device" option doesn't make the SD card available.

SOLVED!
My phone is an HTC Droid Incredible running Android Jelly Bean 4.1. I had the same issue as well, but as Tiana suggested, I turned off USB debugging, rebooted the device (not power off, but actual reboot) and it worked fine.
I had turned on USB debugging previously because I was downloading CM10 but had forgotten to turn it off afterwards.

It looks to me you need the USB driver on your pc. Search Huawei site for "USB driver". Also set "USB Debug" on (on your phone, that is. I don't know if this alone would solve your problem, though).

My phone is Amoi N828 and I have a similar problem. My workaround is disable the USB debugging :) Then reconnect your phone to the computer :)
Hope this help.

First Go to [settings]. Then go to (general column). Then go to [developer options]. If you are not getting developer options, then in the same area go to [about the device]. Go to [build number]. Tap on it 5-7 times. Then go to developer options. I guarantee this will help you.

How does going under Developer options helps to solve the problem? There must be a sense somewhere that either I'm missing or the answer doesn't have it. Please explain the reasoning behind your answer.


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Google Voice and SD cards
Why does Google Voice need to be able to modify or delete the contents of my SD  card? It's part of the permissions and I don't want to download it until I understand it.

Google Voice needs to be able to save data such as contact details, ongoing conversations, etc., somewhere and in the case of conversations delete them later - I suspect that this is where the "modify and delete data from SD card" comes in.

Don't forget the language packs for offline speech recognition :)


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apps and google play cannot connect to the internet after rooting
My phone is a samsung s duos gt s7562. I rooted my phone recently. But Iam having some problems after that. My apps, except for opera mini and instagram, cannot connect to data services. I tried factory resetting, enabling background data and even unrooting but of no use. Only the above mentioned apps are working. But when I am accessing internet through wifi everything works fine.I got a hunch that may be it has something to do with the busybox i installed. When I was installing it, it gave a lot of things to install when I selected advanced installation but i ignored it and selected the normal one where the busybox installer will select the necessary stuff and install it.
Anyone got any remedy to this??? Please help because I am fed of searching for remedies.... Nothing helped so far

Just follow these steps.

Root your Android phone by using super su nd root checker
Download Lucky Patcher
Grant root to Lucky Patcher
Then go to toolbox
and click on block ads options
and then click on "clear the local hosts file" option
All done, come back to home and reboot your Android

Hope this helps. Do this on your own responsibility.

Be sure and check your Date.   Had problems with google play suddenly stopped working.   After trying multiple suggestions, realized the date was reset back to 2008.   Once reset, things started working again.

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Charging/PC connection issues
I have tab 2 7.0 that will only charge when switched off and even then that's only sometimes, other times I get the battery boot loop.
When device is on it says not charging in battery settings and has a red x through battery icon. It also does the same when connected to a PC but windows does not detect any connection.
I have two of these, both my sons and both do the same. It's an original cable and wall charger. So I'm guessing it could be the cable as I factory reset one of them and still the same problem. It seems obvious but I'm just looking for any advise before I go buying another cable.
Thanks.

Try cleaning the battery and case contacts with a tooth brush.

I got a hold of another cable it was having the same problem! This worked a treat but only for one of them! :( thanks for the advice though!!


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how do I restrict my android phone to just my home and work wifi?
My android phone keeps connecting to random public wifi's that don't work very well. So I turned off wifi completely. Is there a way to say: use wifi if either my home wifi or work wifi is available, otherwise never use wifi?

Potential answer: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15467789/stop-android-connecting-to-certain-wifi-networks

Android won't connect to a wifi access point without you specifying that you want to and saving it.
Under settings, wifi, long-press on the names of any access points you don't want to connect to and choose "Forget Network".


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Is it possible for Google to detect app updates that have not been delivered through Play Store?
I'm playing a game that is developed by a sub-division of Google. (Ingress/Niantic)
Usually new versions of this game pushed out through staged roll-outs, which means if you are not one of the lucky ones you have to wait a while to get the new version with sometimes cool new features.
Of course, the APK files for the new version could be found all over the internet on various sites. This naturally leads to two things:

There are APK files that are tempered with
Players get banned for using an unofficial version of the game.

As a curious player I want to have the new versions as soon as possible. To verify I'll have an valid build a downloaded the APK from the previous version, that I installed through Google Play, to my computer via adb.
$ adb pull /data/app/com.package.name
$ unzip -p com.package.name-1.apk META-INF/CERT.RSA | keytool -printcert | grep MD5

Which gives me:
MD5:  A7:E9:93:81:E9:F2:10:0E:48:39:AB:48:34:F3:93:67

Now to do the same with the APK for the new version that I downloaded somewhere from the internet and the MD5 of the certificate matches the one from the official older APK.
My question are now:

Is it safe to assume this is a valid APK that is not tempered with?
Is is possible for Google to detect that I installed the new version of the app not through the Play Store?
Could they somehow detect the unofficial update from within the app. For example through the Application Licensing service?

I used to play Ingress before, and I was able to update to newer versions using APKs uploaded by other players. I don't know if Google's verification process has changed, but as long as it's an official APK (i.e. not modified), it should be fine.
Also, according to this Google+ thread, the verification process uses Google Play Services.

I stumbled upon this when researching. In the end my question boils down to: Is it possible to detect a manually updated app from a Play Store updated app via the Google Play Services.

@TheHippo When you install an app that is not from the Play Store, it is not linked to the Play Store. Therefore, it won't detect updates for that app. However, I think your Ingress log-in account will still be verified by Google, if it's legit.


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Keep Samsung apps/"features" after rooting?
I know that if I root my samsung phone, I will lose a lot of Samsung features (like fingerprint scanner probably, and apps like S Note etc). And I understand that its the base that a rom is created on which determines if it can support things like that (I think?), but is there any way I can use a custom rom and still keep Samsung features, especially things like gestures and the customizations/settings screen from my S5? OR 'import' those features back in onto Cyanogenmod or something similar?
I want the best of both worlds, and can't seem to find any answers

Rooting and installing a custom ROM are different (but related) things. Do you actually want Cyanogenmod, or do you just want to root the phone?

@DanHulme I want a custom rom with the touchwiz features I think

Rooting your phone (standard rooting procedure; not from flashing a custom ROM) will not make you lose Samsung features.
If you flash CyanogenMod (which is a custom ROM that also has root pre-installed), you will no longer be able to use Samsung's features. Samsung is Touchwhiz-based (TW), and CyanogenMod is AOSP-based. Apps developed only for TW-based ROMs are not compatible with AOSP-based ROMs.

Riight I think thats what I was looking for. So I think I just need a TW based rom?

@user60251 Yes, you need a TW-based ROM if you want to use/install Samsung features.


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Tasker: How can I delete a file after a month
Is there a way to delete all files in a folder that are over a month old using Tasker?

That's rather a question of shell stuff. See this example shell command:
find /some/dir -ignore_readdir_race -cmin -depth -mindepth 1 -maxdepth 1 -type f +1440 ! -execdir fuser -s {} 2>/dev/null \; -delete

This would delete all files in /some/dir which are older than 1440 minutes (i.e. 24h). Just multiply the 1440 by 30 to get 1 month, and fire the command via a time-based profile.

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Android SD Card Free Space Issue
I've got this problem...I use a Micromax A110Q with the stick Jelly Bean...FROM the past few weeks(OR Months) I'm having storage issues with my SD card..I find that it's free storage space is zero bytes...I removed many pics and junk such as cache, hpns folder, lost.dir etc...for some time..I'll get free storage for the things I deleted...but..after an hour or so...I find that my free storage is decreasing slowly and gradually it comes to zero bytes..as I mentioned above I've deleted many junk files and used many apps...but no luck!! It will get to zero again..!!! And the stats don't seem to match up in the storage section inSYSTEM SETTINGS!!
HELP!!!!

Have you tried inserting the SD card into a card reader and checking the disk space on a PC?

Yup! I did..but same storage status on the PC as well..I connected it the PC using the USB cord...I think probably there are hidden junk files which i m having trouble to locate...but I've identified some junk files and folders like HPNS, lost.dir, .temp files etc...and I meant *stock Jelly Bean in the first few lines

And I also use my home WiFi a lot...maybe any app is downloading data and buffing up my card...but the apps are mostly in my internal storage :/... Now I can't take pics! :'(

Try using WinDirStat to see what takes up the storage space. If you can't make sense of the output, screenshots will help.

Hey! Thanks buddy...!! (Y) Your first suggestion to connect to my PC didn't work at first but today ...it worked!! Yess !! And even my phone is showing the storage stats correctly now...3.75 GiBs free!!


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Android camera error
I used to have TouchWiz 4.1.2 on my Samsung Galaxy Express, and now I have CyanogenMod 10.1.
The stock CM camera has this weird behaviour of - for lack of a better explanation - not letting go of the camera once opened.
The app works on the first launch, then reports that it can't connect to the camera on subsequent launches.
Other camera apps, like Retrica and Camera360, work flawlessly.
I'm guessing that the problem lies in the proprietary camera libraries, but they come from an official TouchWiz 4.2.2 build for a similar device - actually, a better term would be a successor, since the device is labeled Galaxy Express 2.
Logcat gives me this:
E/QualcommCamera(  277): Qint android::get_camera_info(int, camera_info*): E
E/QualcommCamera(  277): Qint android::get_camera_info(int, camera_info*): E
V/CameraHolder(15689): open camera 0
W/CameraService(  277): CameraService::connect X (pid 15689) rejected (existing client).
E/CameraHolder(15689): fail to connect Camera
E/CameraHolder(15689): java.lang.RuntimeException: Fail to connect to camera service
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at android.hardware.Camera.native_setup(Native Method)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at android.hardware.Camera.<init>(Camera.java:340)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at android.hardware.Camera.open(Camera.java:302)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at com.android.camera.CameraManager.cameraOpen(CameraManager.java:291)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at com.android.camera.CameraHolder.open(CameraHolder.java:210)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at com.android.camera.Util.openCamera(Util.java:545)
E/CameraHolder(15689):  at com.android.camera.PhotoModule$CameraStartUpThread.run(PhotoModule.java:347)
V/StateManager(15689): startState class com.android.gallery3d.app.PhotoPage
E/mm-libcamera2(  277): mm_camera_poll_fn: preview polling error!! err = 0
E/QCameraHWI(  277): processEvent: type :0 E
I/QCameraHWI(  277): processChannelEvent: E

What is the problem, and how exactly can I solve it?

Probably this can only be fixed by fixing the bug in the Cyanogenmod source and building a new ROM. You might want to check to see if there is a newer version.

@DanHulme Actually my device does not have official support. So the libs aren't broken?

This is what we call a system integration error, which just means that the parts are put together wrong. It'll need some investigation to find exactly which component needs to change to fix it.

@DanHulme Thank you very much, I'll suggest this to my device maintainer.

Do you have a working solution to release the camera properly?


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Snapchat Story Upload
How do I upload images from my photo gallery to my Snapchat story? I have heard of the Xposed module Snapshare but I don't fancy rooting my phone permanently.
What I want to do is, say if I downloaded an image from APOD, I would like to add that to my story.

Snapchat for android has been updated with the ability to upload screenshots to chats, my story etc.

How do you upload to the story?

Once you finish editing your Snap, you are taken to a screen where you can choose the recipients of your Snap. My Story is on the top of the list.

How do you upload the photo in the first place then?

@user12321 Refer to this picture. Evidence of My Story can be seen here. But seriously, is it really hard to use Snapchat for Android? The interface is pretty much the same.

Oh, I see, I was meaning uploading images from your gallery. Say I downloaded one of those screenshots, I would like to add it to my story.

I'm so sorry ;_; You can do this with root using an Xposed module called Snapshare.

Ah no, it's fine! Yeah, I've heard of Snapshare just the idea of rooting my phone isn't very enticing.


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does google know my browsing history by virtue of my phone being linked to my google account?
I am completely new to the smartphone world - I have just purchased a Galaxy S4. I want to know if there is any way for me to "log out" of my google account and browse (and generally use the phone) without Google being able to associate my history with my account (which I understand is somehow linked with the phone?).
I am a longtime user of various Google services on my non-mobile devices, but I tend to be fairly careful always to log out of google when I am finished with the particular activity (gmail, calendar, etc) so that everything else I do (whether reading espn or anything else) doesn't become linked to my google account.
I am aware of incognito mode and clearing browsing history and cache - are there additional steps to take?

The title of your question sounds like you're talking about Chrome's "web history" feature. When you browse using Chrome (either on your Android device or on desktop), or from Google Now searches, the pages you visit are logged in your browser history. Chrome syncs your browser history to Google's servers, to let you access your history from any computer where you're logged into the same Google account, and for other Google services such as Google Now.
If you don't want your browser history stored on Google's servers or used in this way, go to the Google Settings app, click Accounts & privacy, and turn off Web History. (As Mr Kutch points out, there's also a web interface.)
If you use some other browser that isn't Chrome, such as Firefox or Opera Mobile, Google has no access to your browsing history.

Incognito mode should have you covered if you do not want your history seen within your browser. Be sure to clean up any files you download (Images, videos. etc..) As they tend to pop up in your photo gallery once downloaded. You can manage file with the "My files" application. The S4 also has a "Downloads" application that will keep a history of files you have downloaded so clear that too. Also be sure to check your Google web history if you have ever enabled it.


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Still prompted to sign in after Google account removal
We have a Galaxy Tab 2 that is primarily used by my wife. Until recently my Google account was on there too, I removed this on the device in Settings > Accounts. But... for some reason she still gets alerts in the notification shade to sign in to my Google account.
I can no longer see the device in Device Manager, so can't deauthorise it from there. There could be an app on there that was added using my Google account, but I can't easily find out which one it would be.
Hope someone can help?

I would suspect some Google sync operation - calendar, mail, backup, etc. could still be under your account, though the device is not. Check the settings on each of the Google Apps present on the device. Check any backup operation that may still have your Google credentials.

In addition to what wbogacz said, long pressing on the notification should allow you to view info about the app which is generating the notification. Once you've identified which app it is, try clearing its cache and data.


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Can I see whatsapp messeges on my computer?
Is there any app that I can install both on my computer and phone (Galaxy s2 plus) that will give me notifications about messages on my computer?
It would be really nice if I could also see the messages, and even better if I could send replys directly from my computer.

Try PushBullet, it can show you the messages but doesn't have reply features.
Update
You can reply from PushBullet directly.
Also, WhatsApp Web is available now!


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Offline Spanish voice recognition: "no connection for speech input (E4)"
I am trying to set up a Google Nexus 7 (kitkat) and a Samsung Note 2 (jellybean) for offline English-Spanish Translation using the Google Translate app. Both devices are usually set to UK English. On each device, I have downloaded the offline spanish translation data, and that works fine in the translate app in flight mode. I have also downloaded text-to-speech data in English and Spanish, and that will output audio in both languages from the translate app in flight mode.
I have google voice typing set as a generic input method on each device, and I have downloaded the Espanol (Espana) Offline speech recognition pack for google voice typing. Choose Input languages is set to automatic, although changing it to English and Spanish makes no difference.
In the Google translate app, when I touch to recognise a voice in English, it works fine.
When I touch to recognise a voice in Spanish, in flight mode, on either device, I see the message,
No Connection for speech input (E4)

Spanish voice input works when not in flight mode. Can I make the app recognise Spanish voice offline? Thanks!

Aha! Five minutes later... It's the setting in the Google Translate app. Settings - speech input - Spanish was set to Default Dialect. I set it to Spanish (Spain) and voice input now works on both devices in Spanish in Flight mode.
It would be be nice if Android was a bit less picky when it came to missing language data, like web pages work with fallback fonts. But, it works, quite well, and it's free!

Worked for me too. But not 100%. Not the Voice


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updating from 4.3 to 4.4.x
I would like to upgrade my current nexus 4 that's already rooted on 4.3 to the latest 4.4.x android, ideally while keeping my root.  Any tips on how to do this?  I've fallen so far behind on the updates that I don't know what's safe anymore.
Thanks in advance!

SuperSU has a maintain root option, and you could always flash a pre rooted stock firmware. XDA developers is probably your best bet. As for ROMS, that's really down to your taste in these things. Kitkat is nice on the Nexus 4 and 4.4.3 is due soon with some bug fixes in place!


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Samsung Galaxy S2 can't write any files to SD nor delete existing folders, why?
I go to recovery mode, format everything that's possible, even running some full wipe script, then install fresh ROM, boot into it and see all old folder on internal SD card from old apps, also I cannot delete them and I cannot write new files, it just won't save, if I try to take a photo, it gives a warning that no room left on SD card...
I don't need any of the data on the phone, I just need to wipe everything and start from clean blank ROM flash...
Why is that happening and what could be done to fix it?

An exact error message would be very helpful

Which Android version? Sounds like Kitkat with its "great new security feature".

ROM is Based on XWLSW Android 4.1.2 (Date: 16/05/2013).

Error message when I make a photo with camera:
Not enough space, delete unnecessary items ...


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Why is my Samsung Galaxy phone automatically moving read Yahoo email to the spam folder?
Why is my Samsung Galaxy phone automatically moving read Yahoo email to the spam folder? This usually happens when there is an attachment.

What email client are you using? The stock Samsung one, Yahoo's own, or something else? And which Samsung Galaxy phone do you have?

This is another post that I found on this.  Basically the Samsung phone has it's own spam settings.  http://www.slipstick.com/outlook/moves-email-junk-folder/ describes this, and then explains:

The solution:

Go into the E-Mail app (on the phone)
Press the Menu Key, select Settings, then General Settings
Select Spam addresses and remove any addresses that should not be in there, such as your corporate domain.

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How to check the status of and enable HD Voice on a Galaxy S4?
I would like to know if HD Voice is enabled on my device. If it's not, I would like to enable it. There used to be a very simple way of doing this by dialing *#0011# and then following instructions given here. Unfortunately it appears that Samsung has patched this up now in the latest software version so it's no longer an option. My device is a Galaxy S4 Plus (GT-I9506) running Android 4.3.
So now that this is no longer an option, what options do I have to check the status of and to enable HD Voice on my device (in case it's disabled)?

Note: This device is not rooted. It runs stock Android from Samsung.


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Show command output on lockscreen
This started out with me wanting a calendar on the lockscreen.  Not a list of events, mind you, but a calendar.  You know, the kind that looks like the periodic table of the elements but with day numbers in the boxes and day-of-week down the columns.  Currently I open up the terminal and type cal to get this.
Then I thought "shouldn't I just be able to put cal on the lockscreen?"  More generally, I could make a shell script that would print the calendar and maybe some other nice stuff that suits some whim of the moment, and have that show on the lock screen.
Does such an app exist already?  I am using the lockscreen that comes with CyanogenMod 11, if that matters.

Something like Month Calendar Widget? It doesn't have the other functionality that you'd like (ie. Adding custom stuff) but the core calendar is there.

@filoxo: thanks, that app looks nice and certainly suits the original problem.  Still interested in answers to the full question though.


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is there a stable Note 3 mod utilizing S-pen?
Is there a stable Mod that does not compromise on the S-pen of Note 3?
Since a mod could better utilize the raw power of the device.

Could you explain what you mean by a "Mod"? If our Mods were "not stable", we'd know about. I also didn't hear they compromised some pen ;)

I never went near mods hearing about phone bricking, didnt want to risk my note 3. But this morning I completely dissembled the note 3 to fix the volume buttons...  So i was like what the heck,  lets get some mod!  But i love the spen integration with snote, scrapbook and Evernote.  So was wondering if its worth modding??

So you're talking about Custom ROMs I guess? Because a "mod" is quite broad. Besides from being a synonym to "moderator" (see my link above ;) it simply means "modification", so it could be everything from an app via a simple patch up to a fully customized ROM like OmniROM or CyanogenMod.

Yes custom rom, is there one rom that will be so good for my phone,  that a new android programmer like me will be awestruck enough so as to start programming mods for the next five years?!!  ;)

Please take a look at Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device? then :)


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Remove Gapps from cyanogenmod 11
people
I just installed Cyanogenmod from the installer on my Samsung galaxy s4 and it came with Google-apps Pre-installed.
Now i'm not a big fan of Google so i want to get rid of Google-apps how can i do this i know i can flash free-cyan this removes Google analysis and stuff but does not remove Google-apps can someone please tell me how i can remove them.
I got root so hopefully someone can help me.
Greetings,
Nick

The apk files for each are in /system/app (all your installed "system" apps and their odex files, if they're not deodexed, are there). You can rename them, move them, freeze them with the right software, or just delete them.
Also data/data probably has a matching directory with the trash files from those apks (xml, cache, etc) that you can toss.
Note: I've noticed more utilities "uninstall" system apps (does all of this for you if you're rooted): SD Maid, Titanium Backup are two I know of off the top of my head that have added the "uninstall" features since I bought them years ago. That might be your best bet: see if you already have a root tool that does this for you!


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Install CWM on Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-9100M)
I already soft bricked my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-9100M two times (the M is important, it's Virgin/Bell Canada's version) when trying to install clockworkmod recovery (CWM) on it.
First time I think I flashed "GT-I9100_JB_ClockworkMod-Recovery_6.0.2.9" file via "Odin3 v1.85" (have two tars sitting here, could have been the other one), found at some Youtube video. My phone was previously rooted via framaroot.
Second time I tried GalaxyS2Recovery.zip from this page.
Both of the times the phone could not go through a normal boot procedure, so I had to go into download mode and flash Samsung original image (which I got from sammobile.com).
The phone is now working fine.
If it helps, I was able to flash Jeboo kernel, as suggested in some other tutorial, but it may have been overwritten when installing the original firmware (not sure how Odin works to that level of detail). It did not seem to help flash any of the clockworkmod recoveries I tried.
Did I miss any steps? Is it simply not possible to flash CWM for Canadian version of this phone? Another thing - most of the CWM images are ZIP files, and Odin needs TARs. Is there a better flashing program that works with ZIPs? Or is it possible to convert ZIP -> TAR? I was getting ZIPs from https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager.
I also tried ROM manager APK, which is supposed to load CWM via easy to use interface. It prompts to confirm my phone model, when I pick i9100 it says "not supported", also tried "galaxys2" it attempted to install something but failed. Reboot worked after that, so at least it did not break anything.
Any help is appreciated.

I ended up flashing custom kernel from here (for "#1.8. Android Version 4.1.2, Jelly Bean."):

http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/482994-rooting-galaxy-s2-dummies-guide.html

Then I was able to attempt installation of CyanogenMod 11, snapshot M7, which did not work (but that's another story). Just leaving this note here if anyone comes from google search with the same problem.
The corner stone was that I expected my phone to enter recovery mode with [home] + [volume down] + [power] combo, i.e. that CWM recovery overrides download mode. In reality, these two modes are independent of each other. To enter recovery mode, use [home] + [volume up] + [power]. You do not need CWM to enter recovery mode, but the default feature set is limited, so yes, better get CWM.
Regarding CyanogenMod 11 installation, according to another question here on android.stackexchange, it requires CWM v6.0.4.5 to run. Problem is that officially CWM does not support my Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100M (and even the version I am supposed to download for a generic/international S2 off their website is like v5.8.x.x), so I would need to find a custom built CWM. CWM completely replaces the default recovery mode.
Tried latest Philz touch, but it did not work. Actually it did not work so badly, that I had to

flash original image from Samsung (sammobile.com).
go in recovery, clear data (factory reset), clear cache.
make sure the OS starts (goes into init/setup mode - after factory reset).
flash custom kernel Siyah-s2-v6.0b5.tar, do CWM restore, to bring phone back to shape.

For reference, in my attempt to install CyanogenMod 11 I soft bricked my phone 9-10 times already, with a total of 1 full working day spent on this campaign (8 hours).


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How to upgrade to ice-cream sandwish
Can i upgrade my gingerbread android (v 2.3.6) to icecream sandwish android (v 4.0)


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Resetting the (non-gmail) email application
I am using the non-gmail email application to connect to get email from my university, but the app seems to have a bug and sometimes (probably when there are connection issues) doesn't properly delete emails. These would be deleted from the server, but get stuck in the app. Every time after a refresh operation they reappear even if I delete them over and over again. They reappear even if their date is older than the defined relevant window (e.g. last month). How can I refresh the app to get rid of these zombie emails?

If you don't mind having to completely re-configure it, and start as if you'd just installed that app:

Go to Settings → Apps
Scroll to the app in question, tap it
Select to "Delete Cache" and "Delete Data"

Now you've completely "refreshed" it. With some luck, the app somehow offers to export its configuration; if so, do that first, and re-import the settings after above described "reset" to save you from manually reconfiguring it.

Clear data is disabled for this app... Possibly because it is part of the system. Cleaning just the cache didn't help.

You might have to force-stop the app (if that button is available) in order to clear data, as its "running service" might "lock access" to its data. Does that work?

Force-stop is greyed out as well...

That's strange. What kind of email app is that? Let me make a wild guess: something to do with Exchange or the like? Only explanation for force-stop and clear-data being grayed out I can come up with is an app registered as device-admin. Could that be the case?

This is the standard email app (called Email, the icon is white envelope with yellow letter inside), and indeed it is connecting to an exchange server.

Exchange server (or rather their admins) usually require device-admin privileges set up to "protect their property". I've never dealt with that stuff myself, but I guess you need to "unregister" that first – which might even trigger some "self-destruct" for that data (if not, after revoking those permissions you should be able to force-stop and clear-data). // Though as a last-resort a factory-reset would resolve your issue as well (including removal of the device admin), that would mean using a sledge-hammer to crack a nut.

I had exactly the same problem myself. The default android app for email took up a lot of storage space. When I tried to clear the Data from the app menu (Settings->Apps->Email) the "Clear Data" button was greyed out.
The process below will reset you connection to you email account, so make sure you know your password and settings so you can reconnect at the end.
I found that the Exchange Email server acquires some security settings, and this leads to the greyed-out option. What you need to override these settings is to go to Settings->Security, scroll to down and click on "Device administrators". You will find a list of programs with special security options, and one of them will be "Email". Uncheck the "Email" program. Once you do this your e-mail account will be reset and deleted and the space that the app takes will be cleared.
Gil

if you are using a cheaper phone, and this happens in outlook (Clear data is grey) go to settings-Search for security with the magnifying glass icon; then search for device admin aps click on device admin aps then un-check the outlook device policy..You can now clear the data..restart your phone, and start outlook again, you will need your password, but outlook recognizes your account.

It wants to be device admin in security. Unstick the device admin and use a separate app like OWA for exchange mail


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Samsung Galaxy S2 vibration
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and when i am on the phone with someone and i get a text message while i am in a call, is it normal for my phone to not vibrate and alert me of a msg?


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MX2 recovery problem
I'm hoping someone can help me with the problem I have.
I have a MX2 Android TV Box and flashed it with Matricom firmware, running 4.2.2. When I try to access the SD card in recovery mode it doesn't allow me to do this -
Apply from EXT,  update from SD card, then it's blank. I've formatted several times and confirmed the files are there but they don't show in recovery.
When I open Winzip/File manager on the box I can see my files there.
I want to flash the box again but can't from SD because the files won't show.
I'm not sure what to do with 'Update from ADB', (is this an option)?.
I don't have a lot of knowledge with these things but want to learn if someone can help me.
Thanks

Sideloading (usually seen as apply update from ADB) is a form of adb push wherein the ZIP file, say ROM.zip, will automatically get flashed by the recovery once ADB finishes copying it to the phone. The command you use on the PC is
adb sideload <file.zip>
Chances are if you're using a stock recovery (see if it says 3e at the top of the recovery screen), only official ZIPs from the manufacturer will get through verification; whereas third-party ZIPs will stall at Installation aborted.
But if you're using CWM (or another custom recovery), you can pretty much sideload anything you want.

Thanks for your reply.  It does say 3e at the top of the screen.. Guess I should download CWM first then. Any reason why the sd card won't work in recovery?

I'm not sure about that myself, because I've seen the same behaviour on my brother's phone. Maybe it only sees specifically named zips?

@user61388 Wait, do you by any chance have your ZIPs on an external SD? A Google search told me that 3e does not mount external SDs

Yes. I copied my .zip file onto it from the laptop and plugged it in the side. Sounds like that's the problem then. Any other way I can flash the firmware in recovery apart from External SD?

I should add the .zip file I'm trying to flash I have used on the box before so I know it does work... not too familiar with adb but will use that if that's an option?

That is an option :D Connect it via USB, wait for the drivers to get installed, then adb sideload away!

I connected the box to my laptop and nothing was detected. Device manager didn't find the box either.

Make sure you're actually in the sideloading mode before connecting it to the PC. Use the original cable, switch ports if necessary.


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Whatsapp shows me online when I'm not in the application
What reasons are there that WhatsApp shows me online, although I am neither using the application nor the phone as such. I don't know enough about WhatsApp to explain this to a friend who thinks I am lying. Could connection problems lead to a false status?

Whatsapp shows your device being connected to the Internet with your Whatsapp account signed in. If you left your device on the kitchen table while leaving for a tour, that does not matter to the app/service. Only when it runs out of power, and the device switches off – or it loses network connectivity, or you actively "go offline", it will change "your" status.

@Izzy that's incorrect. Whatsapp shows you 'ONLINE' when you open the app or are actively using the app. If the app is closed - but the phone remains on - the app does not (should not) show you 'ONLINE'.

@Dark_Cyber And if the app is not closed, but running in background, your status is still "online", as I described: "device being connected to the Internet with your Whatsapp account signed in." I didn't write it shows you online when you explicitly closed the app.

Whatsapp by default shows your status to your contact list - only. You have the option to show your status to contact list, everyone or nobody. This option can be reached by going to

Settings > Account > Privacy

Based on your question/scenario, it seems that your app is not working properly. Whatsapp only shows your 'ONLINE' when you access the app or are actively on it. If you close the app - but leave your phone on, the app should not show you 'ONLINE'. I would uninstall the app and reinstall it.
Of note, I would use an app like clean master to make sure that all files associated with the application are truly uninstalled to ensure that you have a clean re-install.

I think you are confusing the "status message" with the "online status". The status message is a short message like "in the gym" and you can indeed control who sees that. The online status is shown to everyone, including strangers that have your phone number

I got two explanations:
Apparently after searching, WhatsApp shows you online if the application is open in the background, even if you're not using it.
If you think you closed the app, i can think of only another explanation, WhatsApp servers are loaded and can't possibly update your status real-time.
If you closed the app for some time, let's say 30min? And it still shows you online, then must be another problem, refer to this

The app would need to be frozen or disabled to check this, your first assumption is correct. You are online with a messaging app in the background, therefore you are 'Online'.

@RossC the app is malfunctioning. Whatsapp does not show you 'Online' unless you are actively on it, or leave the app open. If you open other apps, the whatsapp app remains open but it's now running in the background, at which point it would show a 'Last Seen' not an 'Online' status.

@Dark_Cyber Hmmm, mine always has me online once I have an Internet connection. And with that, if I close it it tends to re-open anyway. I've since unistalled it, thanks for the heads up!

@RossC No worries, glad to help. Let me know if that works for you.

This issue is very much there its because you just switch to another app or any other area of phone without exiting whatsapp properly.
when it shows you online see your status in any other phone now if you are using Android Keep Pressing the Home Key for 3 Seconds you will see all app running in BG just close all however mainly if you close whatsapp you will immediately see yourself as Last Seen at so and so time in other phone.
Same way in Blackberry also you need to exit the app properly or in any phone you have to click settings and then choose Exit at the end in whatsapp.
This has been happening from past few days.


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Copy whatsApp Database to my pc
I am using Sony Xperia P and my display is not working. So I am not able to do any thing with my mobile.
Now I want to copy my WhatsApp database to another android phone or PC.But I am not able to do so.And every time I tried to copy database folder of WhatsApp to my PC ,it shows msgdbstore.crypt files in phones storage,but the copied folder is empty.
Thanks in advance ,please give suggestion how to copy database.

What happens if you try to copy just the latest backup file, not the entire folder?

At least related: Transfer Whatsapp chat history to new device / How can I read the chat logs from WhatsApp messenger on my Windows machine? / How to transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?

@Onik not able to copy any files.

What mode are you connecting the phone in? MTP? PTP? Mass storage? ADB?


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How to prevent Motorola Cliq from factory reset upon startup?
I have a Cliq (MB200) which I successfully rooted. I would like to permanently disable the Motoblur application which always appears at startup. Until now I've been using the "#eebluroff" code to temporarily disable it, but this causes an automatic factory reset the next time the phone is rebooted. There must be some way to prevent this from happening... any ideas? Thanks!

Have you tried using an alternative Launcher app ?

I'm rather new to this, could you explain please?

Android Launchers are applications that are responsible for the User Interface of the Android Home Screen and the App Drawer. Most manufacturers customize this part of Android to differentiate their UI from other OEMs. motoblur is one such Launcher Application. You can download another Launcher from the Play Store and set it as the default launcher.

I suspect it wouldn't help, because the next time I reboot, it will automatically reset and delete the launcher! Might there be some kind of editable startup file that contains a switch that triggers the reset?

From what I understand you have this issue of resetting when you use the "#eebluroff" code, right ?

Correct. I am forced to use the code because otherwise the Motoblur software locks me out entirely. (Catch-22...)

Since extended discussions are not recommended in the comments session, I will do some research and get back to you as soon as I can.

Let us continue this discussion in chat.


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Lock screen of Nexus 5 during active call
How can I activate my PIN lock screen by default during an active call? If my proximity sensor turns the screen on during the call I frequently drop will accidentally disconnect by clicking the "end" key inadvertently.
Nexus 5, 4.4.3, Stock Android/Nexus 5

Go into Settings -> Accessibility -> Uncheck the checbox power button ends call. Now during call, when you press the power button, the screen locks; Pin/Pattern/Password screen appears.
I have tested on my device but not on nexus 5. Have to do in emulator.


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How to record device audio output (record while listening songs online)
How to record songs while listening (from online source) on Android 4.4/Nexus 5.
I am not able to find any apps for this. All voice recorder apps seems to be supporting only background sound, and not the device sound output (in earphone).


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OneNote Android Cache
I have broken my touch screen on my Google Nexus 7.  I have one weeks work in OneNote on the tablet. It has not been online all this time so is not synced into Onedrive.  I have connected the tablet to my computer using a cable, and I can see the files on the tablet. I want to copy the cached OneNote file on to my PC using windows explorer.  I have searched the Android file system but cannot locate any OneNote files.
Does anyone know if the OneNote cache is accessible in Windows Explorer and if there is someway to recover the notes I have put into OneNote?
Regards
Muz

For security and reliability reasons, private app data are stored in a directory that's only accessible by that app, unless you've previously rooted the device. The only data visible from an MTP connection are files that apps have chosen to share in this way by putting them in the "shared storage".
As well as stopping an attacker from circumventing the screen lock by doing exactly what you're doing, it also stops users breaking apps by messing about with their data files.

authors: Κωνσταντίνος Λρ.


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Contact details are not showing in Micromax A47 Android Mobile?
In my Micromax A47 Android Mobile, I lost all my contacts but when I tried to call my recent contacts through my mobile it's showing their name. When I tried  to see my sim and phone contacts its showing only two but I had more contacts. When I inserted that sim in another mobile ( Not Android OS ) it's showing all my contacts. Why it's showing like this? Does this happens because of my mobile problem or OS problem?


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Kindle screen suddenly became very dim on LG tablet running 4.2.2 Can't increase brightness
How can I increase brightness of Kindle screen on my LG tablet running 4.2.2? Screen suddenly became very dim. Thanks.

Did you just upgrade the Kindle app? You can manage brightness at two levels - the device, and within the app. On the Device - click Settings>Display>Brightness. Maybe you have it on Auto Brightness? Turn that off and select brightness to taste. Option 2: Within the app - while reading a book, the font settings also controls brightness. Maybe you have the app on Auto Brightness? Turn that off and select brightness to taste.

Here's a much easier solution,  especially if the screen is so dim that you can't read any of the display options. Simply place TWO fingers on the screen and slide them up for brighter, down for dimmer. Simple!

If you are in the Kindle App, the App 'overwrites' the system brightness. You have to change the brightness within the Kindle app by tapping on the "Aa"-button in the action bar (the menu where you can set font size etc.). There is a slider where you can set the brightness while reading.


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Can I install CyanoGenMod's or AOSP Messaging app on top of existing Messaging app by my vendor
I want to install default Android SMS/Messaging app by Google, or even the one that comes with CyanoGenMod Custom ROMs.
They feel more native and plain, which is awesome.
Can I have 2 Messaging apps on my Galaxy S4 (I9500) without problems, or disable Samsung's messaging app and install AOSP/CM's Messaging app?

Starting with Kitkat, you can make one app the default SMS app. By default, on a device with Google apps, that is Hangouts, but you can install as many SMS apps as you like. If they have been developed/updated for Kitkat, they should be fitted to be used as "default SMS app".
Of course, if you don't need one of the pre-installed apps, or don't want to use it at all, you can go to Settings→Apps and see whether it can be disabled (some pre-installed bloatware is protected against this).

You can find Google's SMS/MMS app here.
It basically is AOSP messaging, it also has updates too!

Well, now. But this was not true when I posted the question!

That is a 50+MB app though - to send SMS.. seriously, Google? If it was AOSP, then it has evolved/bloated beyond all recognition.


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how do I access the SPDIF signal from my phone
my galaxy s has the option to have 5.1 surround enabled. what plug on my phone produces the digital audio signal to carry the 5.1 surround?
is this option only available through bluetooth or can it be used through the headphone port or USB port?

The Samsing Galaxy S series has a virtual surround, not a true surround. Therefore there is no way to get multichannel audio out of the device, only analog stereo.
Source: Phandroid, Unleashthephones, Intomobile


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Why synchronization doesn't work whereas I have 265 MB of free space
Snchronization doesn't work whereas I have 265 MB of free space:

Why?
I use Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2.

I haven't found any solution so far.

So I am still interested if someone has any idea.


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Receive push notification when a user I'm following tweets specific hashtag
Is there a way to configure the Twitter app for Android to submit a push notification when a tweet by a user I'm following contains a specific hashing I'm interested in.

I don't know about the Twitter app, but if you're willing to use this site: https://ifttt.com/
then yes, it's possible.
At this point IFTTT does not appear to let you push tweets by a user other than yourself, so will not accomplish what is being asked.


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How to block texts from certain number
I get spam texts from a certain number (five digit number). Does anyone know how to block texts from specified numbers? I am on a nexus 5 android 4.4.3.

I used to get spam messages all the time as well. Normally if you go to your phone carrier and ask them if they can block a certain number for you they most likely will be able to. I have Verizon so when I go to My Verizon online there is a tab you can click on to block numbers, so if your carrier has a website then that is also an option to explore if you can't go into your local carrier store.

I use a 3rd-party SMS app called GO SMS Pro to "block" SMS from certain numbers. What it actually does is hide (or move) the SMS from that "blocked" number to a different area (SMS Blocker module), so it doesn't show up in the message list. Further SMS from that number will also be hidden, but you can still take a look at them (at SMS Blocker) if you want to.
As with what Austin Harris said, check with your telco if you have a service for reporting spammers. In my country (and telco), we can screenshot the SMS and tweet/report it to them.


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Android device manager won't reset the password
So, here is the problem.
My girlfriend changed her numerical passcode on her Samsung Galaxy S2 and she forgot the password. She had installed Android device manager before on her device but I still cannot reset the password. After reading some advices and forums I realised that you need to PERMIT ANDROID DEVICE MANAGER TO START WORKING ON THE DEVICE ITSELF.
So, is there a way to confirm that permission remotely? Otherwise, Android device manager is useless for things like that.
Thank you, Regards

No, you can only activate Device Manager on the device itself. This is for security reasons. The idea is that you activate it before losing your phone or forgetting the password.
Normally you don't need Device Manager to deal with a forgotten screen lock pattern, PIN, or password. After entering it wrong several times (usually five), the lock screen should offer you the opportunity to log in with the primary Google account attached to the device, or to factory-reset it. That might not work if you have a device administrator installed, such as a corporate email account or VPN credentials.

Unlocking the phone with a Google account is not possible on Android 5.0 and later versions.


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Is voice recognition on Android Wear performed on the device?
The recently announced smartwatches based on Android Wear extensively rely on voice recognition for user interaction.
Is the voice recognition performed on-device, on the paired smartphone, or in Google's cloud? Or is it a mix of those three, e.g. online with an offline fallback?

While I don't have any official source, from testing it's clear that it's cloud based.

Watch paired, handheld with internet connection -> Works.
Watch paired, handheld without internet connection (e.g. airplane mode) -> Doesn't work.
Watch not paired (e.g. handheld turned off) -> Doesn't work.

the voice recognition is performed on device; information of the voice is persisted in Google's cloud

Do you have any sources? What do you mean by "information of the voice is persisted"?

Most likely our good old "language barrier", and what was meant is "recorded voice data is processed", i.e. audio analysis is done on Google servers. I would wonder if it were different, as this is the way it's done on Android phones/tablets as well (and I doubt Wear devices have more power, so they wouldn't need that).


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Home button takes me to the Default Android Home on HTC Desire X
The home button on my HTC Desire X used to take me to the HTC sense home. But once I stopped HTC sense from settings-apps & from then on, it takes me to the default android Home (the one with the snow capped mountain etc). Even after I restarted HTC Sense, Re-started the phone & even Factory reset the phone, this behaviour still persists. How do I get back my original home button functionality.

Are you rooted or able to root? Enable USB debugging, download ADB and try running adb shell am start com.htc.launcher. If that doesn't work, pastebin the output of adb shell pm list packages -s here.

Try installing a new launcher app (it really doesn't matter if you want it or not, you'll only need it for a few seconds) from the Play Store. Once it's installed, press the home button and Android should prompt you to choose a home app. Choose the one you want, select "Always", and then you can uninstall the launcher app you just installed.

Didn't work. Even after installing the launcher, home button takes me to the default android home without any prompts.


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Unable to flash custom rom Paranoid Android to GalaxyS3
My device is rooted with a root for the galaxyS3 running Jellybean 4.3
I tried putting the Paranoid Android ROM onto there by following the instructions given which were
Root device
Enable USB debugging
Factory Reset (Obviously checked that root was still on there)
Put rom on SD Card
Put phone into recovery mode via Up Volume Button, Power and Home Button
Wipe phone within recovery mode settings
Load from sd card
Select Rom
When I selected the rom it said that it had a 'bad signature' of some sort
I got the ROM from the XDA community page which was for my phone and downloaded the newest BETA version, then also tried the 3.9 version
Any suggestions what I've done wrong?
Thanks

What steps did you take to root the device? I'm a bit suspicious of that: usually you don't need to root to install a ROM, you just need to unlock the bootloader.

Hi, I used Odin, and selected PDA and selected the TAR file, it wasn't one of the steps given with the custom rom to root my device its just something that I decided to do

Hi @DanHulme I unlocked the bootloader and tried again with the custom rom, the error message was as follows; failed to verify whole-file signature, signature verification failed, any suggestions? thanks


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Either downloading images directly to SD card or moving to SD while retaining original time stamps?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with 4.4.2. When I read manga online and save the images the files in a given sequence are generally in a 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. numbered format. When I copy these files from the DOWNLOAD folder to the SD card though it ends up arranging them like 1, 10, 2, etc. regardless of the file manager I use AND it changes the time stamps at the same time so that it's permanently stuck like that. At the worst, I had over 5k images get scrambled and I am NOT looking forward to sorting them out one at a time on a desktop computer.
I would like to avoid this problem in the future. I would either like to have them save to the SD card right away, or I would like to be able to have the files retain their original time stamp when moved to the SD card so that I can retain the order of viewing regardless of the name, or both. (Renaming one at a time to 001, 002, 003, etc isn't really an option.)
Note: After the update (which AT&T forced on me without my permission), I rooted my phone with towelroot and Superuser and edited permissions to regain the ability to copy without problems, so if there is a solution that requires a root I am ready for it.

You say "Renaming one at a time to 001, 002, 003, etc isn't really an option," but would you be happy with a solution that did that automatically?


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Sending data/obb to external SD card
I had a phone with CM11 and I was used to having an option, on the app detail screen, to send an app to the SD card. Now I have bought a new phone, with near-stock firmware (4.4.2), and that option is missing. The phone only has 8Gb of internal storage (~5.5 after OS), so I really need to move some larger apps (San Andreas for instance) to the external SD card (32Gb C10). Is there a straightforward way to do this? I am rooted and I have xposed installed, but I can't find any simple solution to my problem.
I could technically manually move the relevant data/* or obb/* to the external SD and use Lucky Patcher or some tool to bind folders, but this seems like such an important point (with 1-2Gb games being common; how I am supposed to install Bard's tale?) that I wonder if there is a simple tool to achieve this.

As your device is rooted, and you even have Xposed running on it, you have a pool of choices – e.g. Obb on SD would probably be your first choice, as it exactly matches your requirements. It lets you move all or only selected OBB to the external SD card. There are several alternatives; be welcome to check my list of helpers with storage media for that.

If your rooted you can make system link or make data partition for sd and mount it.
system link will be easy solution. ln -s command will do the job.
Careful you may not able to start phone in case of storage card(mmc) is removed or corrupted.
second method for easy steps is check magisk custom module method to mount your own obb /data/data every booting.


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Android L Preview After device unlock Contacts app open
In My Nexus 5 after I unlock my device ervery time contacts/people app is open up automatically. Do I Need to change any settings??

Do you have a secure lock screen? How is it being opened automatically?

I do not have a secure lock screen with face unlock or pattern or pin. If I unlock phone then then on swipe of lock screen directly contacts app opens up.

Is it possible that you are swiping sideways?
the contacts app is on the left of the lockscreen, the phone app on the right, and to unlock you must swipe up

I've found this is a feature
Swipe up = unlock normally
Swipe down = notifications
Swipe right = contacts
Swipe left = camera


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Looking for a log file telling me when my phone was on?
My android 4.4.3 phone was off and in storage but when I got it back the battery was flat and there was some stuff on facebook I can't account for. Is there any log files which would confirm when my phone was on etc.

I found this answer useful. It might help you with what you're looking to accomplish:
Log file locations
As an alternative, there's an app that can help you analyze logs:
aLogcat (free) - logcat

I don't think any of that information would help. The crash logs only log crashes, not normal phone use. Both dmesg and logcat aren't saved to non-volatile storage, so they're only good for telling you what happens while the phone is still on, not previous times it's been on.

Thanks, I was looking through it and trying some of the apps but wasn't getting anything useful. I'm starting to think there isn't any logs stored on the phone by default.


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YouTube app bug "Connection to Server Lost"
YouTube app says "Connection to server Lost/ Tap to retry" When a video is played. The same bug presented itself on 3 different devices with the youtube app version(5.7.38) as the only common feature.
Samsung Galaxy S Duos|JB 4.2.1
Micromax Canvas HD|JB 4.2.1
Asus Nexus 7|KK 4.4.4
Rest of the features are working so its not a network problem. Even YouTube ads play, but not the videos.
The problem is same on both WiFi and Data
Similar questions have been asked before but the troubleshooting methods DO NOT work.
Any help woild be appreciated.

It would help to know which troubleshooting steps you've already tried.

Clear cache and data of YouTube and Google play services. It is recommended to do this provided you have a high speed WiFi/data access. These apps may download approximately 70-80 MB after clearing their data.
Steps:

Disconnect all data connectivity. i.e. WiFi & mobile data.
Go to your phone's 'Settings'.
Click on 'Apps'.
Scroll down to YouTube and click on it.
Click on following buttons in order: 'Force Stop' > 'Clear Cache' > 'Clear Data'.
Press 'back' button to come back to application list.
Scroll up for 'Google Play services'.
Do same again in order: 'Force Stop' > 'Clear Cache' > 'Clear Data'.
Restart your device.
Switch on your data connectivity. i.e. WiFi/Mobile data.
Open Play Store and wait until everything successfully loads up.
Now exit from Play Store and open up your YouTube app. It should probably work fine now.

I faced this bug when my YouTube app was outdated. Try to update your YouTube app and/or Google Play Services to the latest version, as YouTube depends on it.

Follow these simple steps to make sure whether the problem lies with your video or the application-

Try to update the App from the Play Store if available.
After the update power off your device and wait for few minutes.(2-3 minutes max)
Power on your device and open your app and check for any other video
is it able to play or not(from the start till the end).
If the video is able to play then the problem lies with your video which you are trying to view as it might be blocked or censored in your Country.
If most of the videos are not playing and showing the same error
then
    you need to have a follow up with the You Tube support team with the video link
    and the device specifications.

I trie uninstalling updates and updated the app again. Tried many different videos. Doesnt work, unfortunately.

@KnIn then you need to do the last step


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how can i acces files on my pc remotely from my android?
i want to get files from my windows vista pc directly to my phone. i dont want remote control like i get from teamviewer. there are people using the computer while i am using my cell phone and i need to acces certain files without bothering them. also i want to gain aces to the entire hdd without any permision. something similar to wifi file explorer but from pc to phone. something like airstream (for some reason it doesnt work on my pc).it doesnt have to be free dont mind to spend a few dollars. and i DONT want a external server to contain all my files like mega or dropbox. Also it would be good to have an opsion to do it offline, or only being conected to the router since i need to moove farely big files too.  any ideas??

Use File Expert
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xcxin.filexpert

Windows/Samba Sharing you can use all your windows file in your mobile by just connected to your router
Note: no internet required (IP Address Required)


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Stable custom ROM for LG L3 E400
Which is the stable custom ROM for LG L3 E400 ? Rooted my mob and looking for a stable ROM to flash.Cynogenmod is not stable for this model.


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Galaxy S5 stock browser user agent
I have a problem with a site not detecting a stock S5 browser as mobile. I don't own a galaxy S5 so I asked the person who found this issue to send me the complete user agent string, this is what I got:
Mozilla/5.0 (X11; Linux x86_64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/28.0.1500.94 Safari/537.36
does the S5 browser really not identify itself as running on an android device? Might this be the result of some custom setting (which I'm told never happened)? How else can I identify the S5 browser as being a mobile device?

I have never seen an Android useragentstring with Linux x86_64 in it. That looks more like a desktop useragentstring to me.

Perhaps it was a concious choice? Maybe Samsung are trying to get a richer web experience for their users by not saying that it's a mobile device? Shouldn't sites be coding against screen size / viewport and browser functionality instead of OS anyway?

@indivisible sometimes content depends on device (ads, for example)

You can't trust any UA from Samsung. Just try pointing your Samsung TV's browser to one of those sites,and see what kind of garbage turns up. (Usually "Safari" related.)

It is normal to see "Safari" somewhere in the UAS

After some poking around it would appear that in this case the browser is not identifying itself as running on an Android device. I put the useragentstring you supplied into useragentstring.com and in the operating system details field it tells me;
Operating System:
Linux
running on a Intel CPU
running on a 64 bit processor

If I enter the useragentstring for the stock browser on my HTC One I get:
Operating System:
Android
version 4.4.2

and on Chrome mobile browser I also get:
Operating System:
Android
version 4.4.2

I would suggest asking the user of the device to clear data/cache and see if the problem persists. I can't imagine Samsung would have their browser setup like this by default.
EDIT: Also just found here that the useragentstring for the S4 should be something along the lines of;
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 4.2.2; nl-nl; GT-I9505 Build/JDQ39) AppleWebKit/534.30 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/534.30
which is nothing like what you posted. If anyone on AE with an S5 could post their useragentstring (can get it from here) that would be useful, unless you know anyone else with an S5 where you could check against.
EDIT2: FYI, the useragentstring for my stock browser on my HTC is;
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 4.4.2; en-gb; HTC_One Build/KOT49H) AppleWebKit/534.30 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/534.30
and for Chrome;
Mozilla/5.0 (Lunix; U; Android 4.4.2; HTC One Build/KOT49H) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/35.0.1916.141 Mobile Safari/537.36

Yes I have similar findings, no device I tried failed to identify itself as some verion of Android

I asked on a forum about the uas for the S5 and someone replied with the same as what you posted in your original Q. Bizarre

Ignore my last comment. The forum I posted in linked back to here. Real life redirect loop! Have you tried clearing app data/cache for the browser?

https://developer.chrome.com/multidevice/user-agent Some info on distinguishing between Android Chromium based WebWiew and Chrome for Android

I have just tried on my Galaxy S5 and I got following useragent
Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 4.4.2; en-us; SAMSUNG-SM-G900A Build/KOT49H) AppleWebKit/537.36
(KHTML, like Gecko) Version/1.6 Chrome/28.0.1500.94 Mobile Safari/537.36

In order to target s5 native browser, which is on AT&T phones (and not s6), here is my javascript string:
var isAndroid = navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/samsung/) != null && navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/g900a/) != null;

there are actually 3 or so sub-models of the g900 (a, s, v, maybe more), also – Chrome and native browsers have nearly identical user-agent strings, so this doesn't hold up too well ... the only difference I found was the en-us string in the native S5 browser ... here is the new UA string I used:
var isAndroid = navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/samsung/) != null && navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/g900/) != null && navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase().match(/en-us/) != null;
if you can avoid having to use this approach, avoid it at all costs

I got

Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 4.4.2; SM-G900F Build/KOT49H) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Chrome/30.0.0.0 Mobile Safari/537.36 ACHEETAHI/2100050050

using the CM browser v5.0.50
A cross-comparison might help you debug.


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Saving a contact shared via text message
How do I save a contact that was shared with me in a text message?  I have the Droid Maxx, Android version 4.4.

You just have to long-press the number (underlined).

Thanks, but the message sent to me was a V card that just showed up as the blank square with the small gray square inside that contains a generic image of a person (what you see in the stock text msging program). Sorry I don't know the proper terms. When I long press on that square in the text I received, I get the option to Forward, Lock, View Details, or Delete. No option to save the contact. But based on your answer, I tried a short tap and that gave me the option to save the contact using Backup Assistant or Google contacts. It worked! Thanks for putting me on the right path!

:)  happy to be helpful


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Open links in standalone dedicated application
Im not sure how to word the question exactly but I will try and describe what I mean.
If im on a website, email or any app and there is a link that can be opened in a certain app, For example, clicking a youtube link, instagram link, pintrest etc it "opens" that app. But when I hit the multitasking button to look back on the site/email/source of the link, I find that the app is actually "inside" the source. For example, even though its opened the youtube app, when you click on the multitasking button it actually shows up as chrome (im not talking about it loading the youtube website).
Can it be set so it physically opens that respective app rather than "virtualising it" inside the source app?
I know this may sound very confusing...if so let me know ill try again or maybe do a video of what I mean...

I think that this is probably a choice left up to the developer of the app.  I am not aware of a way for the user to change it.

@MrZander Just want to check if you understand / im clear enough as its a bit of a werid thing... :)

If I understand correctly, you want apps that are opened from within another app to open in a sort of "standalone" mode instead of inside of the originating app.
I don't think it is the users choice, unfortunately.

Yes that's exactly right. Any ideas why it is the way it is?

It allows the developer to have more control over the flow of the app.  Some developers may want you to return to their app once you are done.


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How can I root a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (4.4 Kitkat) using Mac OS X (10.9 Mavericks)?
I've looked around for instructions on rooting a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro, but I've only found instructions for Windows computers. It seems that the Samsung ODIN ROM flashing tool is only available for Windows, as far as I can tell. Can anyone help me do this on a Mac? I'm comfortable with mucking around a lot (I'm a software developer) so don't worry if your solution isn't a simple 1-click thing, as long as it works on Mac OS X and a Samsung Galaxy Note Pro running Android 4.4 Kitkat.

If all you need for the process is Odin (I'm not familiar with it), then you could look at the cross-platform implementation, Heimdall.


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how to make calls from my cell number, while using my laptop as the "headset"?
I want to be able to dial out from my laptop (a macbook pro), using my laptop headset to communicate and my laptop to initiate the call, however I want the number to be the same as my  cell phone's (Galaxy S4). I can get almost exactly what I want from Gmail / Hangouts, however the call does not show up as my cellphone (a number friends and family recognize) but instead as a number they do not recognize.
Is there any way to do this?

Are you using google voice? That is, do your friends and family know your "google voice" number, or your "actual cell" number? I see that the question is marked with the google-voice tag, but you don't mention it in your question.

It might be possible to connect your phone and laptop via the Bluetooth HFP profile for audio, and some control. Then use an app such a MightyText to initiate the call.

VoiceMac makes calls and SMSes via Google Voice. You can choose one of a GV number - which you keep, so your friends & family can recognize it - or you can port your existing phone number into GV. The incoming caller ID will show your GV number (but no name).
Another option is to use Skype and validate your cell# as your Skype caller ID.

No there's no least possible way to Call through the Laptop(either windows or Mac) even if your headset is connected or not.(try the play store for any apps if possible)
You can only send messages through Samsung Kies Air but not Calling.
Also check for some screen cast applications that support the Mac OS X


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Android full hibernation
I wonder is there a way to hibernate Android tablet as if it were a usual desktop computer, that is to save its current state on the disk for the quick restoration after complete shutdown? I really miss this feature for my tablet, which boots slowly and discharges quickly even being in the sleep mode. I know that there are  power managers available, but as far as my tablet has no SIM card even, I'd prefer to switch it off completely to really minimize battery use. Thanks.


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I cant move apps like twitter over to SD card?
Why cant I move twitter over to my SD card? I have a 16gb SD and all installed apps are there,exept for some, like twitter. Is it possible to move those apps over to SD card?

Any app with a widget cannot be moved to SD (as the widget stops working) also if Twitter is pre-installed it will be a System app and as such cannot be moved to SD. You'd have to [tag:root] if you wanted to do this.

@RossC Your comment seems like a perfectly good answer. Not sure how more complete can one get.

@Chahk I've added an answer, thanks! Thought there was more to it, but seems to be that.

There are 2 possible situations here, or both:

System apps cannot be moved to SD due to being 'protected' system apps.
Apps that have widgets cannot be moved to SD as it breaks the widget and many devs will take out the option to move to SD.

Did you download the 'Twitter' app or is it a system application? In other words, did it come preloaded with the phone? One thing to keep in mind when moving apps to SD card:

Apps that Shouldn’t be Moved to the SD Card:

Widgets – no matter how menial in usefulness or design.
System tools – many might not operate as intended without being on the phone’s storage.
Important apps – you don’t want to risk an important app becoming inaccessible when you need it.

If the app is not a system app. You should be able to move to SD card. Try stopping the app so that it is not in use when you are attempting to move to SD card. Sometimes the 'Move to SD card' button is grayed out until you 'Force stop' the app.


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Cant open tar.md5 files to view the .img files
Im trying to open my stock rom file that i downloaded from sam firmware and when I try open it with winrar it says: The archive is either in unknown format or damaged. so i tried taking the .md5 extension away and still no luck? Other people have managed to do this besides me?

where do i fine that recovery.img file? Link please

Generic Samsung Firmware MD5 Information:
You can flash an MD5 file via Odin for Samsung Devices.
An MD5 file is just a .tar file with a checksum included. Odin can recognise both, and you an even just remove the .MD5 and have .tar on the end, rather than the usual .tar.md5 extension Samsung software has. A tar file is just a *NIX archive file to all intents and purposes.
Note: MD5 cannot be flashed by CWM or TWRP or any other custom recovery.
For example:

Lets say I download a new Modem called MODEM_S6102DXLC2_REV01.tar.md5
Open ODIN
Place MODEM_S6102DXLC2_REV01.tar.md5 in the 'Phone' or 'CP' section (Depending on Odin Version)
Flash Modem.

Opening Tar Files:
To open a .tar file you can use 7-Zip in Windows.
Link to 7 Zip Page note it mentions Tar explicitely on the page.
Here is a list of free archive software for windows many of which can open tar files.

where do i fine that recovery.img file? Link please

What is a MD5 file?
  Files that contain the .md5 file extension are checksum files that are used to ensure that the data within a file is complete and has not become corrupt. An MD5 file verifies the integrity of downloaded files, discs and disk images. MD5 files use an algorithm that is based on the number of bits that a file should contain. The MD5 file format is used by the IsoBuster CD/DVD copying software to verify the integrity of the copies it creates as well as other software applications. However, there are certain applications that MD5 files are not suitable for, such as SSL certificate programs or digital signature file creation softwares.

Source: MD5 file extension
In other words, you may have downloaded the checksum file for the application/file/etc that you are attempting to download. The reason WinRar can't open it, is because WinRar is searching for compressed archives, not a checksum file.

I don't think this applies in this case. Samsung firmwares (From Sammobile) are *.tar.md5 and can be flashed in ODIN for Samsung devices. Also the MD5 is just an adition (checksum) to the tar archive. The above answer is generic, but it isn't entirely correct for Samsung firmwares. Edit: Confirmed here myself, can reomove MD5 from file and open as a TAR. It's 1.41 Gb for the firware so it's definitely not JUST a checksum file for sure.

@RossC For the record, the OP was not clear. I was under the impression that the OP was attempting to open a .MD5 file in WinRar - your statement is correct, if the file is a '.rar.md5'.

Yeah I get you entirely, I just noticed 'Samsung Firmware' and I've had a lot of confusion around this myself!

Thanks for your answer, it's always nice to learn from other people's perspectives.

No bother :-) been wrestling with Samsung firmware a while now. Still confuses me to this day!!

where do i fine that recovery.img file? Link please

it is actually kind easy all you have to do is mount the .tar.md5 AP file and Bam!
you should find it


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How can I speed up Window Animation scale?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 4.4.2. It's fast but I'm a heavy user and I'd like to make it a bit faster. How can I speed up Window Animation scale?

I found that by tweaking the following settings, the overall performance of my phone had increased.

Go to Settings > Developer Options

Scroll down to Window animation scale and change the value from 1X to .5x (if you want faster performance you can turn this setting off).
Do the same for Transition animation scale and Animator animation scale.
In order to reach these settings you must have access to Developer Options.

On Android 4.2 and newer, Developer Options are hidden by default. To
  access them, go to Settings > About phone and tap Build number
  7 times. Return to the previous screen to find Developer options.

+1. Just a side note, on certain Samsung firmwares on the S4 this defaults back to 1x when you reboot the phone. Just a little bug that Samsung haven't fixed! Oh and Custom Launchers can have their own speeds and scales set too, they've just added an Android L style animation for app opening and it's very nice!

Nice! Is it publicly available?

I'm not sure as I signed up for the Beta, check Nova Launcher on the Play store and you'll see if the "What's New" mentions the Android L animation etc!

@RossC  I currently use Nova Launcher Prime. I love it.

@Dark_Cyber Nova can override the animation speed on its own. Go to Nova Settings -> Look and feel.  Scroll Speed and Animation Speed will give you options for speeding up these animations.


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Sms ringtones type of file i have to use
Today i downloaded some .mp3 short files...But when i try to add them as SMS ringtones it tell me that "This is wrong type of file"
In what type should i download those files so i can be able to add them as Sms ringtones?
My device is a Xperia X8

have you tried .ogg (Ogg Vorbis)? That's the usual format for ringtones.

Worked thnks a lot dude :)

@aureljared I'd suggest posting that comment as an answer. :)

Android ringtones, more often than not, come in Ogg Vorbis format (.ogg), so you'd be better off using that format.
(It's weird that your device doesn't support MP3, mine works great when I put them in /sdcard/media/ringtones. But then again, every device is different.)


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How can i transfer my whatsapp chat history to my new phone?
I am using whatsapp on Samsung ace. Now I want to use whatsapp in my new HTC one. How can I transfer my my all chat histories from old phone to new phone?

This question already has been asked here multiple times. Please take a look at: Transfer Whatsapp chat history to new device / How to transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?

Open WhatsApp
Press menu button
Press settings
Press Chat settings
Press Backup conversations
Close WhatsApp
Connect phone to computer
Open Explorer and navigate to your phone's internal memory
Find WhatsApp folder, copy it
Paste to your computer
Disconnect old phone, connect new phone to your computer
Copy WhatsApp folder from your computer
Paste WhatsApp folder to your internal memory of your new phone
Install WhatsApp on your new phone
Follow the instructions in WhatsApp
After registring your phone number WhatsApp should recognize your WhatsApp backup and automatically import your old conversations, contacts and media

Unfortunately this only works if you haven't already transferred service over to your new phone.  If you transfer service, WhatsApp will lock itself on your old phone, and the menu will not have any options except 'Contact Support'.  Are there instructions that work when the new phone has already been activated?

In Step 13, Can't I copy the WhatsApp folder to external SD card of my new phone


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Why isn't device storage an option on my Galaxy S4?
Can anyone tell me how to set up the Galaxy S4 to have " storage to device " as an option to save files and pictures to my sd card? Device storage is an option, but it is not highlighted so I can't use that as an option to store files and or pictures. I got a new phone and do not want to lose my pictures.
Thanks in advance for any advice/help given.
Cyndee

I wonder that "device storage" turns up as an option at all, as it is not intended for direct user interaction. On internal storage, each app gets its "home directory" to write in, where they usually store their data and settings – but not e.g. your photos and documents you might wish to also access with other apps (as basically, on "device storage", each app is limited to its own directory).
Maybe you confuse this with "internal SDCard", which is the user-storage on the device (as opposed to the "external SDCard")? To get some idea on the terms, be invited to our tag-wikis on the terms storage, internal-storage, and file-system.


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How to measure the charge left in a dying battery?
This question is not relative to a specific phone model, even though I will cite my P1000.
My P1000 is 3 years old, and it is often suddenly turning off (no shutdown sequence, just goes dead) out of the blue while the battery marker is at the 31ish percentile. If I try and turn it on right away, it goes dead again during boot sequence. If I plug the charger, the charging icon shows some battery left. Turning it on with the charger plugged shows the 31-ish percent on the charge indicator. If it is left on standby, it goes below that threshold without dying, but dies soon after.
The battery is almost dead, that is sure. Now the question is,
How can I measure how much energy the battery really have left before dying, and is there any app to tweak the display of battery charge so I can have a new "zero" at this dying point?

You would need to re-calibrate the battery.
I would suggest reading the answers on:

How frequently is it okay to let the battery discharge fully or as low as possible?
Looking for a consistent answer about battery calibration
Is there an efficient way to calibrate the battery than using some apps?

How to re-calibrate the battery if the device dies before hitting zero?


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How to transfer conversation to a new number?
I have a contact who has a new phone number, so I update the old number with the new. But now when I check my sms conversations, I have 2 conversations: the "old" number conversation, and the "new" number conversation.
Is there a way to fix this ?
I already tried to merge them and then delete the old one but the old one is still linked to that old phone number.
Thanks for your time

I think the solution is app dependant, so you should mention which phone and Android version you have if you're using the stock SMS app, or the name of the SMS app you're using.

Add both numbers to the same contact. Then it will display as one person. But as onik said it all depends on the app and so on.

I have a Sony Xperia U and I have the 4.04 android version, and I'm using the build-in SMS app.


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Touch screen not working
I cracked the screen on my android A13 Allwinner tablet so I got new screen and put it on the tablet but the touch screen is not working at all. Can someone help me please.

Sounds like you didn't fit the new screen correctly. That's something that can only be fixed with physical access to the device.

It doesn't do just to "put it on". You also need to take care for the contacts etc. to be connected properly. If you're not sure on what should be done where, it might be a good idea to use a service which does.

maybe this could help:
fix digitizer issues - Google-Suche
https://www.google.de/search?q=fix+digitizer+issues
Possible fix for digitizer/touch screen issues - xda-developers
http ://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459569
[Resolved] Touch screen/digitizer issues (random inputs/not accepting touch input) - Android Forums
http ://androidforums.com/htc-one/728735-resolved-touch-screen-digitizer-issues-random-inputs-not-accepting-touch-input.html
Fix digitizer problems yourself
http ://www.thoracic.org/education/mobile-musings/articles/August-2006.php


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Google Dialer crashes when Contacts are disabled
I disabled the Google "10003 Contacts" App in the Apps preferences, and although I have installed CardDav for my contacts that I use via my owncloud, the Dialer crashes when I click on a Contact in the call-history
How Can I Block the default Google Contacts app without loosing the functionality in the dialer?

I installed xPrivacy on my rooted device and disallowed the App "10003 Contacts" all privileges but some:

Contacts->"contacts/contacts"
ContactsProvider2
android.intent.action.VIEW

that seems to be the only needed privileges


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I can't get feedback on my comment from the Google play store
So I commented on Smule Sing! App and I gave it two stars. Everything was normal until I got feedback on my comment from Smule. I got an email and I tried to click on the link but it wouldn't let me, the link didn't even stand out it just looked like regular text. I tried everything but I can't find the feed back, what should I do??

If you have a problem with an app and you'd like a response from the developer, the best thing to do is always to contact them directly. You can find contact details (usually a support email address) on the app's store page.
Reviews are the worst way to get help with a problem. The app developer isn't notified of all new reviews, so unless they have a tool that automatically checks for new reviews, they might not see your review for some time, especially for a popular app with lots of reviews. In addition, the length of the review and their response is very limited, so it's probably not possible to get/give enough information to help solve the problem.
On top of that, if you give a bad review saying that something doesn't work, and it turns out to be simple mistake, it makes you look like a fool, right where everyone can see. This is even more of a consideration now that Google Play displays your name next to the review, and uses your reviews to recommend apps to your friends.
If you do leave a review on an app and the developer responds, the reply shows up right next to your review on the app's store page. If you've had a notification but there's no reply there, it's possible that the developer wrote a reply but subsequently deleted it, perhaps because it no longer applies to the latest version of the app.


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Advanced camera settings on Nexus 5
I have a nexus 5, with android 4.4.4. How can i change advanced camera settings? (iso, shutter speed etc...)

The stock camera app doesn't allow such manual adjustments, so you'll probably need a 3rd-party app such as DSLR Camera Pro $3, Shot Control $3 with a free demo or Camera FV-5 $5 with a free demo. This will let you manually adjust the shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc like a DSLR.

I agree. I used both DSLR Camera Pro $3 and Camera FV-5 $5, and can recommend them.

you can adjust ISO by going to setting, then advance, and then enabling the manual option. In the camera screen you can click on the +/- icon. -2 is ISO 800 and 0 is ISO 100.
Cheers!

Which camera app do you refer to here?


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Application cannot be installed in the default install location (all apps)
I am updating 30 apps, and they are all giving me this error. I'm trying to update through the normal Play Store. I have tried restarting my phone, no luck.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, Android 4.0.4.
I thought I might be out space, but I checked and I'm good. "Device memory, available: 250MB. USB storage, available: 164MB"
What could be wrong?

Pretty sure you need more space free than that. Try clearing some more space and try again

164 MB is not nearly enough to update 30 apps I'm afaraid. It mightn't be enought to update 2 to be totally honest. Check the questions around memory and low storage space on here and hopefully you'll find a solution.


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how to survive a program from factory reset
I want to that a program / software like facebook/gmail/ or any game will survive after factory reset with its configuration as before reset means email id password automatically configured after reset. any suggestion please?

Preserving the application itself (APK) can be easily achieved (with root access) by dropping the .apk in /system/app, but the configurations are a bit trickier to keep.
Factory resets generally do a wipe of /data, which also contains all the configs/gamesaves/etc that all apps installed have, so you might have to use a seperate backup app (I recommend Titanium Backup) for that.

As aureljared already pointed out, a factory-rest wipes the /data permission, so you cannot simply "exclude" and app and its data from being "removed". However, you can backup it beforehand, and restore it afterwards.
Easiest way (not requiring root) is utilizing adb backup for this. It will require the ADB tools installed on your computer1, and usb-debugging turned on on your device, but that's it. Then you can either deal with it directly from your computer (with the device attached via USB), or use a tool like Helium - App Sync and Backup directly on your device (after initializing it via your computer, if your device is not rooted) to backup and restore all or selected apps.2

1 See Is there a minimal installation of ADB? and our adb tag-wiki
2 See my answer here and here for details


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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reboots
I own a Samsung Galaxy Nexus and it just reboots every time after showing lots of crash messages.i tried to do a factory reset (volume button Combinations) using the boot mode, i was getting NO COMMAND. After lots of debugging i planned to re-flash the entire phone with the Factory image.Below mentioned are the details :
Product Name : TUNA
Variant :Maguro 16GB
HW version : 9
Boot-loader version : PRIMELA03
Base-band Version : I9250XXLH1
I tried searching for the binary and landed at yakju-jop40d-factory-279cdc5d where the build number matches but the problem is Boot loader is not matching.I am using the NEXUS ROOT TOOL kit for flashing the same .I tried to to see what version of the build is currently installed in the phone ,finally i got
Build Number : JOP40D.i9250XWMA2
Android 4.2.1
Please help me to fix this .

Hy Try these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/galaxy-nexus-rebooting-t1591304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/development/gnex-toolkit-v11-1-0-drivers-backup-t1392310
regards
Stalin
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