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Low call volume on Nexus 5 Lollipop
After upgrading my Nexus 5 to Android Lollipop, the volume in call is extremely low. I've compared it to my girlfriend's exact same Nexus and she hasn't got any problems. Is there a solution to this? I searched everywhere and couldn't find a solution.
The volume was perfectly fine before the update.

Backup your data and reset the phone.
I had the exact same problem, the way I fixed it is by doing a factory reset. To nail down the problem, I booted up the phone into safe mode (Long press the 'Power Off' on your power menu). There, it was better, so I decided to wipe my phone and recover my data afterwards using TWRP. Also, you should note that 5.0.1 sort of improved the speakers - both of them, the earpiece and the actual speaker.

Without any explanation about possible cause of the issue, I'd say this is the last thing OP should do though.

I agree with Andrew, though I can see a possible explanation (many users reported issues following the LP upgrade, which were fixed by a factory-reset). When throwing in such an action, you should always explain the background – as backup and restore are a time-consuming task most times.


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Where is the message center on Moto G?
I have a Moto G and I am not able to send messages, not able to find message centre. Where is the message centre?

Summarized from Motorola forum, Moto G and Moto X are designed in such a way that it will take the message center number automatically from the Saved configuration of the SIM. Try changing the SIM from Slot 1 to Slot 2. Save and set as default for newly received configuration settings.
You can try the following method by SmaRkieS on Android Geeks:

Dial *#*#4636#*#*.
You will get a menu. From that, select Phone Information. You will find
  a setting "SMSC". Refresh it. It is most likely to retrieve the
  message center number from your operator (or call your operator, and
  get the message center number, and then update in this field), then the
  problem should be resolved!

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Homescreen on Nexus 4 (Lollipop) looks different compared to images of stock Lollipop
I installed Lollipop on a Nexus 4 and I noticed some differences from the videos and images of stock Lollipop that I've seen before. Mainly the status/notification and navigational bars are black (they should be transparent). Also, the design of the folders on the home screen is different (my folders have a black background while it should be white). You can see some examples in the images.

"Black bars" / "Black Folder" (click images for larger variants)
Does anyone know where's the problem?

How did you flash the update?

OTA, a notification appeared prompting to update!

FWIW, my Nexus 4 looks different to what you are showing. Is it possible that you have the new OS with the old Google Now launcher? Check whether there's an update to Google / Google Search / whatever it's called these days available in the play store.

I don't have Google Now launcher on my phone right now. The home screen look and feel should come with Lollipop, not the custom launcher which as far as I know is intended for non Nexus devices. Or am I wrong?

The launcher (or, more generically, the currently focused app) definitely influences this. Nova launcher lets you toggle the transparency on and off, for example. I would wager your launcher is the culprit here. Especially since your second example is the design of the folders, which is absolutely controlled by the launcher.

I installed the Google Now launcher. That was it. Thank you all!

possible duplicate of Android Lollipop's notification bar is not transparent in Nexus 4

Transparent notification bar / softkeys background, app drawer opening and closing animations are part of Google Now Launcher. Install it and you are good to go.

Other launchers like Nova Launcher support transparent bars as well, if you're looking for more customizability.

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Installing web browser in Android Wear Emulator
How can we install a web browser like Chrome / others in an emulator of Android Wear?

Good luck browsing on a 1.5" screen!

There is something beyond browsing we would like to test.we really don't mind if you are able to suggest.

if you need to show something in a browser window, try using a WebView if you are making an app. However, if you are making an app and need help, I'd advise you to go to stack overfloe

We have already developed a web application using cordova technology , but as cordova is nt supported in android wear , the only way left is to run in a browser.

Web Browser for Android Wear by appfour is the only browser for Android wear at the moment.

AFAIK, Android emulator from Android SDK doesn't have Play Store installed because of license issue, though this answer is still valid since you can sideload the APK.

other emulators have them. such as bluestacks. i mean, its not for wear, but my point is that it might not be the SDK emulator hes looking at


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Nexus 5 stuck on boot loop after restarting while upgrading the OS
Last week, I received an update on my Nexus 5 for Lollipop 5.0.1. Version 5.0 was working fine, so I decided to just update. However, a few hours after updating, my phone started to lag and freeze, so I decided to restart. My phone is now stuck in a boot loop and I can't fix it. I don't know what to do. I cant get pass the start up animation no matter what I do.
I've tried the fast boot commands and keep getting the error

FAILED < remote: flash write failure >

I've tried the flash-all.bat file, but the lock state goes back to LOCKED when it reboots the device and I get the error

not supported on lock device

I can unlock the device when I type fastboot oem unlock, but if the device is restarted it goes back to LOCKED.
I've tried recovery mode and I see the below statements:
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_install
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)

I've tried wipe data/factory reset
--Wiping data...
Formatting /data...
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
Formatting /cache...
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_install
Data wipe complete
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /ache/recovery/last_install
E:Can't open /ache/recovery/last_install
E:failed to mount /cache (Invalid argument)

and still nothing
I've tried the adb sideload and haven't gotten anywhere, it's not recognizing the phone in recovery mode.
I've even tried fastboot erase userdata but nothing happened.
Can anyone help?

Was this "stock" Android?


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Invert screen colors on Android 4.4. KitKat
In Android Kitkat 4.4, is there a way to invert screen colors, that is make all colors negative? One would assume this would be a basic accessibility feature in today's world.

It's not available by default on AOSP KitKat. Which phone model do you have?

I have Micromax Canvas A1, based on the Android One specification. If it's not available by default are there any apps? (I couldn't find any for the 4.4). There seem to be a Negative Colors widget that is supposed to come in "stock", but I can't find it on my phone.

Someone suggested to install Xposed Framework, but I don't know if there's module for that. Other suggested CF.lumen app, but needs root (I tried just now, it can invert properly).


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Can't scan QR code for WhatsApp web due to camera inverted or tilted on Galaxy Y Duos
First of all, I already read the other posts about problems reading the QR Code, and my problem is different.

I have a Galaxy Y Duos, so my screen is bigger than 4 inches.
I do get the "Ok, got it" message, and can successfully press it.
I'm using Google Chrome.
My WhatsApp is up to date (re-installed it several times trying to solve the problem)

What is happening is that the display for the camera inside WhatsApp is inverted (or tilted sideways). When I move the phone up and down, the image goes left and right, and vice-versa. It is like that both for taking pictures to send someone, and for scanning the QR code.
So, since the QR code depends on orientation of the image, the app cannot read the inverted image. I tried inverting the PC screen itself to correct the issue, but it seems that there's no screen orientation that gives the proper reading of the code. Plus it's really annoying trying to focus the code, as the image doesn't behave as expected.
The camera works fine outside WhatsApp and other QR readers (I have QR Droid installed) works perfectly.
The problem is also independent of screen auto-rotation, I turned it on and off, and tried to manually rotate the screen, but the camera image stays tilted.

I had the very same issue with my Galaxy Y Duos. Rotating the phone or laptop screen through screen preferences didn't help me. Finally the solution was to use 'Flip This' chrome extension and rotate the QR code by 90 degrees. The WhatsApp logo at the center of the QR code would not change its orientation on the camera (as it is a different image) but the QR code would be rotated and your phone would be able to scan it.

I had the Deluminate plug-in enabled on chrome. It worked perfect once i disabled the extension!

I was using Dark Reader - similar to Deluminate - and could not log in for the same reason: the colours were inverted.

I had the same problem, turned out that the camera lens was dirty and didn't allow the camera to focus properly. Quick clean of the lens and it worked fine.

My old Samsung phone does the same:
When I move the cellphone up and down, the image goes left and right, and vice-versa. This happens when taking pictures, and for scanning the QR code.
But you can still scan the QR code for WhatsApp Web. You have to turn your camera around so that image of the QR code (in your phone's screen) is being SCANNED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
I had to look at it very carefully, and I think I ended holding my phone sideways! It was a bit confusing, and took me quite a few goes, it eventually worked. I was connected to WhatsApp Web! (And I haven't had to scan it again. I bookmarked the webpage, and whenever I go there I can Whatsapp on my pc)

I just hit Print screen, pasted the screen image into Paint, and turned the image 90 degrees clockwise. Then Whatsapp scanned it correctly, in the first go itself.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Y

Just press Ctrl +Alt +  Right arrow→

What does it do?

And how to press Ctrl-Alt-Arrow on a touchscreen?

I found the solution for me, I used the app Set Orientation, I used the Portrait mode and I managed to capture correctly the QR Code, the image is not too distorted. Good luck mate


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How to show Math formulas on a website?
I am reading (in Chrome or Firefox) Math blogs, like the n-Category Café, but finding it difficult because Android will not show the Mathematical symbols (like integral signs, sums, arrows... etc).
Is there something I can do to fix that?

The website uses MathJax to show math formulas, and it's using JavaScript.

I just tried opening "n-category cafe" using Chrome in my Nexus 5, and it works normally.
So it's probably just a problem with your browser settings.
Check if you are allowing sites to run Javascript by going to Settings -> Site Settings -> Javascipt in your Chrome browser.


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Downgrade Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 from KitKat to Jelly Bean
I was using Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 for 6 months and was running on Jelly Bean. After upgrading to KitKat, it is too slow to operate.
Is there any way to downgrade my cell without rooting the phone?

Well, I guess yes there's a trick available to do that why don't you try having a look over the thread Downgrade KitKat 4.4.2 to Jelly Bean 4.1.2 over sammobile forum ! See if this help you.

have you tried it? or any knowledge who already have done this before.

The easiest way to downgrade is to use ODIN (or the open source alternative, Heimdall). This describes the basic functionality of the buttons and checkboxes in ODIN.
You need to find the stock version of the firmware for your device. In your case, the you will want to find the JellyBean 4.1.2 version.

Put the phone in Download Mode.

Turn off your phone. Wait a few seconds and then proceed to the next step.
Hold volume down, home and power buttons at the same time.
Keep holding these buttons until the Samsung Logo appears on the display.
Release once you see the Samsung Logo.
Next press volume up key once in order to enter download mode.

Open ODIN on your PC. Once ODIN is open, you can connect the device via USB. You may need to disconnect from and reconnect it to the computer after this for Odin to see it.
Set the files that you found that contain the stock firmware. This will be at a minimum, a .tar file and may have some others to include like a .pit file.
Once you have that configured, and ODIN sees your device, and you follow any other instructions that you may find where you find the stock firmware, you are now ready to start ODIN.

Disclaimer: Downgrading may solve your problem, for now. You may just get the same update after you downgrade because your device will indicate that you have an outdated version of Android.

ODIN is a great tool. It was one of my favorite tools when I had samsung devices. I wish all manufacturers had a tool like this. I have fixed many devices that I soft bricked with ODIN and in far less time than any other manufacturer.
The best tip I can give when flashing (with ODIN or any method), get information from multiple sources. Read them a couple times, then follow those instructions while you are performing the steps.

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"Call not sent" when trying to call someone on Moto G running Android Lollipop
I have a Moto G upgraded to Android Lollipop from Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I can send SMS and receive calls. But, whenever I dial a number or try to call someone, I get this message:

Call not sent

What can I do?

Allright, after getting the phone back I got the issue again today. I turned the phone OFF and ON, then signal came back normally and I was able to phone.

What worked for me was a suggestion on GSM Arena that you should turn off the phone, take sim out, turn phone on, put sim. After that you can make calls. I had this on HTC One M7 (custom Lollipop ROM).

Under "Mobile network settings", I switched "Preferred network type" from 3G to 2G, and rebooted the phone. I was then able to make calls again.
Then I switched back to 3G and rebooted, and it still works.
Odd...

This worked for me.

Similar to what Talltony said, I had to go to
Settings -> Wireless & networks -> More -> Cellular networks -> Preferred network type
and select 3G as there was nothing selected after the update.

Go to settings - > Select your network and reboot. Hope this will work!

Can you be more specific about where you do this within Settings?

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Can't find "iplink" program on rooted phone
I'm using LG Optimus Black P970 with ICS 4.0.4. After rooting my phone, when I'm writing in the terminal the command busybox iplink show eth0, it shows iplink applet not found. What should I do? Also how do I find /data/misc/wifi?

It's "ip link show", not "iplink show".  You're missing a space.
As for "how to find /data/misc/wifi", it's unclear what you mean by "find" it; that's the path that says where it is.  In the root directory (/) there's a directory called data, and in that there's another directory called misc, and in that there's a directory called wifi.
It sounds like you're following a tutorial and typing commands without having any understanding of what they mean.  It'd be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the basics of how a Linux system works before you go mucking about with root on your phone.

After typing in the terminal "busybox ip link show eth0", it is showing that "ip: can't find device etho". What to do next. It's true that I'm not a technical person, but I want to learn the rooting process.


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Play Store won't download or update apps
I am using Samsung Galaxy Duos GT-I8262. Yesterday I encounter this strange problem. Whenever I download or update an app from Play Store, it only shows downloading bar and the app won't download in a century. Things which I have already done:

Clearing cache/data Play Store and Play Services
Deleting Google account
Enabled download manager
Rooted phone and edited hosts file by inserting # in the start of 2nd line
Reset the phone twice
Checked phone date and time

In short, I employed every possible solution but still no luck. Any other solutions?

It happens with me only when Google Play Store and Google Play Service are getting an update in the background. Because you did reset, that update was again gone and when you tried to download from PlayStore, it must be the update again downloading in background. However, we can only falsify this scenario if you may perhaps mention the Google Play Store and Google Play Service version here?

Mandroid asks for clarification (but lacks the rep to comment): I'm not sure what may be causing it, but try the following: Confirm that your memory is not full Consider changing your micro sd card to one with larger space. Try using a different Google account for play store.

Try clearing the hosts file, or just delete it.

You can try clearing Proxy Settings on your device

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All apps seem to be gone
I was using my Chrome on Android 4.1.2 on Samsung Galaxy S II and phone suddenly crashed. When phone restarted it looked like all apps are gone, even Google Play.

App Drawer shows only standard apps like Camera, FM radio, Internet, Messaging, Phone, Samsung Apps etc. but all other cannot be seen there.

Application Manager lists my apps under DOWNLOADED label, but instead of apps names (e.g. Chrome or Viber) it shows app IDs (com.android.chrome or com.viber.voip) and instead of app icons it shows some gray icon with labels Android and SD. Under ON SD CARD label it there are no apps. I don’t have external SD card.

I used Android System Recovery to wipe cache partition and it wiped cache for all except Chrome cache.

What can be problem? How can I get my apps back?

Look at the appstore, check my apps => Installed. At least you can re-install from all apps.

@ott-- , he said that google play has even disappeared, he cannot do that.

@ott--, Csharper is right. I don’t even have Google Play. When I go to Google Play using my computer, and I try to install or uninstall, I get message that an app will be installed or uninstalled in a few moments, but nothing happens because Google Play on my phone is gone or cannot be started.

Maybe a factory reset can help with it. Since you don't have any external SD card, This issue is not hoped raise. Can you download anything using stock browser? Check for it. If not there might be issue with internal memory as far as i know about android.

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This seems to be some sort of faliure or glitch in your phone.
One way to fix this would be to factory reset your phone. by going to Settings > Backup & Reset > Factory data reset.
I would believe that there is nothing wrong with the SD card, so photos & music should be fine.
You can regain apps by then going to Google Play Store > Swipe Left to Right > My apps and install the apps back into your phone.
I hope this works.

I believe that this will work but I would like to save my data. Photos and music are fine, but Viber messages and organizer (DGT GTD) data are not reachable to me.
Is there any way to get them? Do I need to root my phone to do that? Is there some check disk or something that could help me?

@Domagoj It doesn't seem so. Even with a root application app backup tool. It wouldn't work, because the phone lost all your apps for some reason, including your apps. Getting that data back would most likely not be possible

@Domagoj There is also a possiblity the SD CARD is corrupted. Try plugging it back in and out. See if that will work.

I don't have external SD card.

Go to widgets and click on google play and from there, add it to your
home screen. From there download all of your apps.

This is an old question, but this may fix it:
The screenshot of the disabled apps shows the Android logo and an SD card (meaning you have an internal SD card, this is also evident from "Apps on SD card" tab). Go to Settings > Storage and select "Unmount" under the internal SD card (or "Mount"). Then reboot.
I had the same issue and that helped me (only when it happened to me, it was because I was using the USB Mass Storage option).
But the Google Play Store part did not happen to me. If it still does not appear, try installing a third party app store as a last resort. Or obtain root and use an app that installs apps as system apps to reinstall the Google Play Store.


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FOTA download stays at 0% and can not get rid of it on Verizon Ellipsis 7
I have Verizon Ellipsis 7 (QMV7A) running on Android 4.2.2. I've been stuck with FOTA downloading for 3 days, and it's draining my battery. The download will not progress past 0%. I have tried to stop the download but it just pops back up. I found the same issue on AndroidCentral, but there's no solution either.
Is there anything that I can do to fix this?

I have the same problem on two Verizon Ellipsis 7 tablets. I've called Verizon tech support 3 times; each time I seem to get a tech rep that doesn't seem to understand tech talk. The FOTA process has been running on both tablets for five days, showing 0% progress. On one tablet I did a factory reset. As soon as the device started back up, so did the FOTA process.
UPDATE (3/4/15) - I just talked with Verizon technical support, again. They now say it is a known issue with that update and they hope to have it resolved within a couple of weeks.
UPDATE #2 (3/12/15) - Verizon now says to return the tablets for repair. They have a special program to address the issue. They will pay the freight, the repairs are free (even if out of warranty), and the return should be within 5 business days.

Oh yeah, same device model (QMV7A) and Android version (4.2.2) as Mr. Farlight. I am assuming the fota was/is for the KitKat upgrade. It was pushed to me automatically, I did not actively start a download update process.

SOLVED  I had the same problem, but I finally got the update to go through.  For nearly a week, the update would hang at 0% and going nowhere.
I reckon turning the WiFi off is the key.  Since it's a Firmware Over The Air (FOTA) update, and the device is programmed to give a Wifi access point priority over a CDMA, GSM, 3G, or LTE, etc. signal, the update just hits a loop.  The update is a primer for the KitKat OS.  Immediately after rebooting and installing, the tablet prompted me to download KitKat.
I doubt it, but it may also be related that I did a manual update (Settings --> About tablet --> software updates --> check new), and kept the tablet awake for ten minutes waiting for the update, then turned off the WiFi connection.  After another couple of minutes, the update went through.


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Using PC to control Android (ex : using mouse or keyboard to tilt, rotate, emulate gyroscope, etc)
Is there any way to input fake sensor data from PC into your android phone (not the opposite)? Like using WASD from PC to make your android phone thinking they are being tilted, rotated, etc even though they actually aren't.
I want to try google cardboard applications. Most of them require gyroscope in order to run properly. Sadly my phone doesn't have gyroscope installed in it.
I'm thinking if there's already a bunch of options to use the data from the sensors from an android phone to do a lot of things in PC (joystick, etc), why not the opposite?


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Repartitioning Android phone's internal memory
I have a Micromax Unite 2 on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The original internal memory was 8 GB, but now it shows me only 1.67 GB.
I used a third-party app to see what happened. It shows me unallocated space in 4 different partitions, each one is 700 MB. Other partitions are system, userdata, cache, etc.
Is there any command to do that from the terminal? How to allocate that space?

I'd better keep my fingers off that unless I'm very firm with the topic (and then I'd not have to ask for "how-to" ;). Changing that partitioning might break future system updates which expect it to be as it is now. Better check with our insufficient-memory tag-wiki for alternatives.

Do not attempt to correct this, mine is having the same problem. So, I've started using an SD card. Once I tried to correct this, my phone went dead. Luckily it was under warranty.
If it is partially serviceable, the service centre will figure out that you have used third-party software. Be careful.


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Phone is overheating in less than 10 minutes of usage
I have Lava Iris 405+ running on Jelly Bean. It overheats in less than 10 minutes of Twitter, WhatsApp use. Even tethering overheats CPU.
How to prevent/fix this, or identify which causes the overheat?

Are you sure it's the CPU? Check if background apps are launching malicious services in the background eating a lot of CPU, what makes it run at max clock rate all the time.

If it's literally overheating, take a look at the battery as well.


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ADB is working, but fastboot is not on Mac OS X with HTC Desire Z
The adb devices command is working for me, the fastboot devices command is not (Mac OS X Mavericks, SDK downloaded yesterday, the phone is an HTC Desire Z):
$ sudo fastboot -i 0x0bb4 -p 0x0c91 devices
$ fastboot -i 0x0bb4 -p 0x0c91 devices
$ fastboot devices
$ adb devices
List of devices attached
HT0C5RT00804    device
$ adb shell
#

So fastboot doesn't list devices, whatever I try (sudo, or specifying -i and -p options), while ADB works just fine. I found vendor and product IDs via Mac OS X system information. ADB working seems to indicate that communication between my laptop and the phone does work fine.
How can I get fastboot to work?
Background info:
I'm trying to install CyanogenMod on a HTC Desire Z. Part of the procedure I'm following is described here: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/HTC_Desire_Z:_Firmware_Downgrade_(Gingerbread)
I get stuck at the fastboot oem rebootRUU step:
 $ fastboot oem rebootRUU
 < waiting for device >

(hangs, I gave up after 20 minutes), and I think that is due to fastboot not working. Any other ideas on how to get past this appreciated?

If adb is detecting your device then you're in the wrong boot mode for fastboot. You need to boot into your bootloader, not the regular Android system or your recovery. You should be able to find instructions for getting into your device's bootloader on Google, I would imagine, but running adb reboot bootloader is typically the easiest method.

Maybe it's a driver issue? Running a linux vm and trying from there might help, or if you want, spend a good amount of time tracking down the proper drivers for your phone and ensure your device is listed with its serial number when you run adb devices in the command line interface.

Use adb reboot bootloader, and then Mac OS X, assuming the drivers work, will detect it in fastboot mode, as attested to by fastboot devices.
If your Android version is lower than 4.3, use Framaroot to root it, use Flashify to flash a custom recovery, and flash the CyanogenMod rom.zip from the custom recovery. No PC involved.

From your first quoted block, I assume your phone is booted up normally (adb devices lists it as "device"). Fastboot cannot find it there. Try adb reboot fastboot, then check again when your device has booted up into fastboot mode.
See also:

How to Boot Android Devices in various modes (Fastboot/Recovery/Download)
fastboot intro (CyanogenMod Wiki)
FastBoot Mode (KingoApp)
Know Your Android Tools: What Is Fastboot & How Do You Use It?
our fastboot tag-wiki

What is the definitive test to know the device is in fastboot mode? tried 'adb reboot fastboot' and power+keydown (and check if its selected in the menu). Anything on the device itself, or via adb shell to definitely see the device being in fastboot mode?

I've never used fastboot myself, but AFAIK it's definitely showing its own screen on the device (as recovery-mode does as well). So if you see the "standard user UI", I'd say you're definitely not in fastboot mode.

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Install Samsung Galaxy S5 system on Star Note 3 (Samsung device clone)
I had bought a Japanese phone that seems to be rooted, but the Android version of the root is very buggy. So, I wanted to change it to the system of the Galaxy S5. I was wondering was it possible? I believe the phone is a Star N9800 Note 3 Style running on Android 4.4

You can load a custom rom (if the bootloader is unlocked).  What have you tried?  What are you looking for from us?

I just realized that your phone is not Samsung Galaxy Note 3, but Star Note 3, a Samsung clone. Edited to clarify the issue.

The system of the s5, also it is a note 3?
Boot your phone into recovery mode (youtube how to do this for your specific model)
Assuming there is no custom recovery installed, wipe the phone to factory settings and it should remove the root and revert the phone to stock.
Alternatively, you could add a custom recovery to it, and flash a new ROM


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Will Play Store update a sideloaded APK?
We have created an Android app, and we wish to share the APK with a few friends and family before publishing it to the Play Store. Our concern is that, if they install the APK, and then later we push an updated version to Play Store, even with the same signature, will the update be delivered to the users who downloaded the APK manually and installed it?

As of 2015, Google Play will detect apps with the same signature, but they will not be updated unless the user uninstalls the app, and then reinstalls from the Play Store.
So in short, to answer your questions - no, Google Play will not update the application if it is installed from somewhere other than the Play Store.
See: Stack Overflow - Android, sideloading applications and keep them up to date via Google Play

+1, you can also see this if you install something from the Amazon (for example) app store. It shows as 'installed' on the Play Store but never has an update option, or uninstall option, just Open.

As of 2015, as stated in the answer by @Ankush, Google says it won't.
But in practice, if you sideload an APK, and an update is pushed on Play Store, it does get pushed down. We tested this scenario. It is important to note that the automatic update to the phone, will happen after a few hours of the app getting published (not APK upload) on the App Store, so in case you are testing, wait for 12 hours.
As of 20th Feb 2015, we have tested it, and this stands true.

Tested this March 2020, it is no longer correct.


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Transfering my contacts from old phone to a new phone
How do I copy all my contacts and messages from my old Android to a new Android phone?
I downloaded Wondershare but the trial version only transfers 1st 5 numbers. Linking the phone to my PC only the SD card details are shown. Contacts and messages may be in the phone memory which I can't access.
How do I go about it?

When you add a new contact, your phone asks you where to store it (Phone, SIM, Google account). You can store your contacts in your Google account so when you sign in on another device, it will import your contacts.
For backing up SMS messages you can use SMS BackUp+ or a similar app.
For more detailed explanation you can refer to HowToGeek's article on SMS backup.

Not all phones "ask where to store" the contact.

Go to phone dialer menu-> import/export-> export to storage.
After this is done, you can find a file with VCF extension on the SD card.
In the new phone, import the file and select that file from the stored location and that's it.

Sign in to your Google account enter your Gmail account on your new phone and all your contacts will appear. Or just import contacts from the SD card on the phone dialer menu


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Google Discover says "Something went wrong" - How to fix?
I'm on a OnePlus 9 Pro using Android 11 and version 12.47.14.23 of the Google App.  I really enjoyed the Google Discover tab and would use it many times a day on the phone.  A few days ago, it simply stopped working.  When I swipe over to the screen now, I get the following error:

I've hit the "Try again" button, as well as swiping down from the top to reload.  Same error.
I've also checked the app settings to see if something got flipped somehow.  Here's the general settings:

Here's what I know so far:

This happened the second I traveled from Seattle to Texas, and took my phone off airplane mode.  Right when I went to the Discover page, I got this error.  This was 3 days ago.  I have no idea if this error is location based or just a random coincidence.  I guess I'll find out when I get back to Seattle on Friday.
I've tried things like clearing the app cache from the Google app, and removing all Google App updates and re-installing them in the Play store.  No go.
If I log off and choose the "Use without an account" option, the feed loads.  However, then I would get random links in which 99% of them I couldn't care less about.  The links associated with my Google account were generally very useful, except when it would spoil who won on The Great British Baking Show even though the finale hadn't even aired in the US yet.
If I use without an account, then log on as myself again, I'd get the same error.
I'm using a paid, Google Suite (I think it's called Google Workspace now?) account with a custom domain name.  I do not have have an @gmail.com address of any sort.  I'm actually leaning towards this as a primary suspect, even though I haven't changed any settings.  Google has made it clear many times in the past that paying users are second class citizens, as many products don't work, and you can't do things like "Rate an app" in the app store even though every app always pops up asking for ratings.  I dug through the enabled apps in the admin console and didn't see anything about Google Discover or Google Now.  The only apps that were disabled didn't appear to be related.  Maybe there's some weird setting buried in there somewhere though.  It's also possible Google just decided to disable Discover for paid accounts, which wouldn't surprise me in the least.  I'd expect this to have been announced or documented somewhere, which I wasn't able to find.

I'd love any ideas on things to try!  I've read just about every link and blog post I could find online, but they're generally fairly useless.  It's also been suggested you can get the same feature from the "New Tab" page in Chrome.  This is true, but it only shows a few things at a time.  I'd love to be able to get the phone working like it did a few days ago.
Update:
I talked with a Google Workspace support rep and he has confirmed this should work, and all admin settings in my account are correct.  Beyond that, he wasn't able to tell me why this isn't working.  Since this is not a Google Workspace issue, he wasn't able to escalate any further.

These might help: toggle WiFi / cellular data off and on,
force stop Google Play services,
restarting your phone

@crazo7924 I'll try that.  I did try restarting the phone several times already.

@crazo7924 Ok just tried that.  Still same error.

Fixed!
The second I got back into Seattle, everything started working again.  So, this problem is most definitely location based.  Either Google Discover does not work in Texas, or something about my account prevents it from working in Texas.  This theory fits in with a reply from a product rep in this thread, saying the issue can be solved by VPN'ing into another network.  As VPNs basically "mask" the real location, this is perhaps another way to work around the issue.  Now I'm kinda wondering if I could have fixed this by turning off Location services as well.


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Yureka fastboot not detected in LINUX, but adb detects device
fastboot detects Redmi 2, but not Yureka.
I am trying to install Cyanogenmod in Yu Yureka. When I tried installing the CM zip with default recovery, it failed stating "Signature Verification Failed".
So I tried to install the TWRP recovery using fastboot. I did the following:
root@konoha:~# adb devices
List of devices attached
2a25599 device

root@konoha:~# lsusb
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 046d:0825 Logitech, Inc. Webcam C270
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 007 Device 002: ID 046d:c534 Logitech, Inc.
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05c6:9039 Qualcomm, Inc.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 009 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 008 Device 002: ID 0bc2:5071 Seagate RSS LLC
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub

root@konoha:~# adb reboot bootloader

root@konoha:~# fastboot devices

root@konoha:~# grep 05c6 /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="05c6", MODE="0666", GROUP="plugdev"
#SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="05c6", MODE="0666", GROUP="plugdev"

root@konoha:~# cat /etc/group | grep plugdev
plugdev:x:46:itachi
root@konoha:~#

I get the fastboot screen on Yureka device, but no luck with fastboot devices.
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Some suggested that running fastboot as root user solved this. But that too didn't work for me. But for Redmi 2, I was successfully able to install TWRP recovery using fastboot, so that makes fastboot works, but not for Yureka.
I am using Ubuntu 14.04.

Do you need to add udev usb rule for yureka?

@moonbutt74 I've already added the udev rules file from android website, and that contained the yureka's vendorid. Please see the pasted content. The Bus 001 Device 004: ID 05c6:9039 Qualcomm, Inc. is the Yureka device and the vendor id "05c6" is present in the rules file

Kenpachi, it may be that you are not in fastboot mode, meaning  ' adb reboot bootloder ' hasn't actually put you in fastboot mode. i don't know what model you actually have but follow the guide here concerning booting the device into fastboot mode then check your read again,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/yureka/orig-development/recovery-cwm-based-recovery-v6-0-5-1-t3001339

@moonbutt74 To unlock the bootloader, I must gain access to fastboot. BTW I get the Fastboot screen, but fastboot devices does not list the device

hmm okay take a look at this -- adb-fastboot-install
https://code.google.com/p/adb-fastboot-install/
Still not sure if it's the device or linux

In the recommended ways to boot the yureka into fastboot mode, abd reboot bootloader is not among them, Method 1 is enable developer options and enable advanced reboot options, plug in phone to pc and then select bootloader from the reboot menu, and Method B is outline in the XDA link. The only thing i can see is a duplicate group entry in your rules. Is that correct?

@moonbutt74 I tried that method as well. Held the Volume up button after connecting it to the PC, I get the same screen as when using adb reboot bootloader. Then tried using fastboot devices. No change there as well.

can you run chmod a+r  on 51-android.rules and then run fastboot again? all the information i can find is for windows, with one linux suggestion to update fastboot. Are your sure your vendor id is correct?

Yureka requires the vendor ID as a parameter for fastboot.
Try the following (tested on Yureka Plus):
% lsusb
Bus 003 Device 003: ID 1ebf:7001

% fastboot -i 0x1ebf devices

Try this command for Yu Yureka
sudo fastboot -i 0x17ef devices


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Can't reset Android tablet into factory setting
I'm trying to factory reset my Android tablet but I can't get it to work. I have tried to press power and volume down to make the device go to boot configuration but it only shows the Android logo and doesn't give me a any options to choose to wipe all data or restore it back to factory setting. My tablet is a A710, I don't know the brand.
I want to reset the device to factory settings because I can't  remember the pattern to unlock it. I have tried searching and tried everything I can, such as install Android Sdk Tool, run Android Multi Tool but the device cannot enter adb shell and I get an error. My android device has not got usb debugging enabled so it's more difficult.

Welcome to the Android Enthusiasts! It would help if you [edit] your question and include brand and name of the device you're using, plus the Android version it's running. Without those details, it's hard to help.

if your device is connected to internet then you can Erase your phone using Android Device Manager (https://www.google.co.uk/android/devicemanager)

While you're in the boot logo screen, have you tried pressing the power button. On most mediatek devices, going into recovery shows a boot logo, if power button isn't pressed for some time, the phone reboots. Try pressing the power button on the boot logo screen, see if that helps.

You can reset your device from Settings->Backup & Reset.
Or otherwise if your device is in 'locked' state and you have forgetten PIN
you can use your google account on the device to unlock it. you will only need you google account password for that. There is no maximum attempts to unlock the device.

I forgot the email address and password, yes my device is 'locked' by pattern lock.


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cannot reinstall app
A few weeks ago I've installed OpenVPN for Android from FDroid. Somehow it started to malfunction so I've rebuild the OpenVPN profile. While trying to activate the profile the device showed a screen about that the app should not be trusted and a weird claim that trusting it could result in data being encrypted by the app. I selected the checkbox to permanently trust the app. Unfortunately there was something wrong so I deleted the profile again to start from scratch. The warning appeared again but now I could not select the checkbox and the OK button was greyed out. I decided to delete the app completely and reinstall it. Now I can download the app but clicking on the install button does nothing. It looks like Android has permanently blocked the app or something. The same app downloaded from Google Play can be installed but this one too refuses to activate the profile. What is wrong with Android?
BTW: it's Android 4.4.

OK, I found the answer myself. This is almost too weird to be true, but it has to do with another app that dims the screen slightly.


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Pushbullet app and facebook integration
Dear android users is there a possibility to integrate facebook with pushbullet?
If yes I would be really grateful for answer which will show me how can I do it.

By integration I mean that Writing messages from pushbullet and
sending messages to a person from Facebook.
All messages, notifications from facebook.com will be shown in     pushbullet.

By integration, what exactly are you looking for? Sharing Facebook notifications to other devices?

Not only notifications. I will edit my question

Answering your Q2. Set up "notification mirroring" in PushBullet. The notifications will then be shown on every other device with PushBullet installed and signed in to by the same account.

But there is only available in pro version :C

Says who? I have a free account with "notification mirroring". I've been using that for a looooong time.

https://www.pushbullet.com/pro Look at this link

it seems the "reply" buttons on "mirrored notifications" are now premium-only. But the mirroring service is still free.

So what do I have to have the messanger installed on my phone?

I found and answer by myself.
The best idea is to use Facebook Lite. In setting change the option to show notification and you got fully integrated messages from Facebook with Pushbullet. Of course you may use Facebook Messanger but it seems to be a little bit laggy.

authors: Χρήστος Στεργιόπουλος


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My Phone Stuck in boot screen How to recover?
I am using micromax canvas hd A116.  I tried to install Custom ROM and I installed safely.  After 1 Week I tried to reset my phone using factory reset under settings.  After that my phone is not starting.

The problem is my volume up button is not working due to that I cant go to recovery mode.
In adb and fastboot my phone is not detecting (This is because USB debugging is not enabled in Developer settings, not sure)

Is there any to recover my phone using adb or any other method ?
UPDATE
Now my phone got detected, I installed the Driver . But right now I am getting this error.
How to resolve this error ?

Have you tried formatting the device using SPFlash tool. If not , do so.
If you have followed usual safety rules for flashing you should have your original ROM backups through nandroid. Re-flash them after successfully partitioning the device.
The usual procedure is to flash recovery.take nandroid backup, flash your choice of rom.
For now please keep device charged to max and keep multiple recoveries and firmware images (not roms) in your internal and sdcard. Please install the firmware immediately after formatting the device without any reboot.

Since you can neither boot the phone nor access recovery or bootloader, you can try the following1. Download latest SP Flash tool.
2. Download this stock ROM: S9201_4.2_MP_F3F8_B1_IN_MMX_13_FLASHER_USER.zip
3. Extract it, open flash_tool.exe and load the scatter file
4. Now connect your phone and flash by clicking 'Download'.
Source: [Upd Stock ROM] [MMX A116] [Baseband Ver:MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V6.P18]

I tired your method , but it's not detecting my phone. Check update part in my Question.

My phone got detected , But I am getting this error "pmt changed for the rom it must be downloaded"  How to resolve this ?

How-To: Fix Sp Flash Tool PMT change Rom Error


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How to reinstall Google download manager on rooted MOTO G X1032?
I'm on Android 5.0.2, rooted through Clockworkmod. I have Titanium Backup synced to my Dropbox and a Nandroid image.
I deleted the default download manager (stupidly on my Titanium Backup as well) to free up space, necessary despite having 100's of megs to spare - i think this will fix that.
I've done a factory reset, but no luck. All my apps are wiped, including Titanium Backup and Nandroid (which i don't know how to restore to anyway).
Download Manager isn't visible in this bundle of google APK's. Is it packaged with something else? Will i be able to run the APK when i do find it?
Edit: I've been advised to extract the download manager from a Custom ROM. How do i do this?

If you have an image backup, why don't you just restore it?

I don't know how to. If i go into fastboot mode and select recovery, all i get is "no command" and a android lying on it's back.

Try downloading gapps for your version of android and see if that adds it back. I forget what all is bundled into gapps.

How did you make the Nandroid backup?? Using recovery?? If yes, restore that again from the recovery

Ask someone here to post the apk: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g

I've got a working MPT connection now. However, I don't think i can run the APK without the download manager. Is there a way of exracting it onto the phone from windows?


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Protocol fault (no status) or Device not found error when sideloading
I'm using the Moto G 1st gen, mfastboot and Cyanogenmod. I've turned off MTP, enabled usb debugging and have set the android device to use the motorola adb interface in device manager.
If i kill the adb.exe in task manager, i eliminate the protocol error but get "not found" instead.
I'm currently installing the android sdk in order to apply this. Please say if you know a better way.


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Is there a way to hide all notifications during the night?
I mean something like this:

I'd like to hide them like this during "downtime period" or "do not disturb mode".
I'd like to hide them both on the lock screen on the status bar at the top of the screen.
Background
I'm interested in something like this because I like not to be disturbed around bedtime, or when I wake up during the night and glance at the screen to check current time.
For example: today morning I woke up ahead of time, very much not refreshed, and when I went to check for time on my phone, I saw a notification which got me excited and unable to fall back asleep. It's situations like this that I'd like to avoid.
Source for the picture. I presume the notification-hiding functionality might not have made its way into Lollipop -- since I haven't seen it in settings. Or has it?
Any ideas?

Ermm, I'm not sure if it hasn't made its way into Lollipop, since the feature is there on Lollipop: Settings - Sound & notification - Interruptions - Downtime. Is that what you missed?

I've already tried downtime settings, but as far as I can tell in Android  5.1.1, downtime only affects sounds of notifications, and not how they are displayed on the lock screen. Am I mistaken? Even if I am not, thanks for the tip. The way I see it, this functionality would be a nice (probably optional) extension to the existing downtime settings.

I see, my bad, I never use downtime, so I don't know that it doesn't hide notification. Interesting question, since it can also be used to make the lock screen tidier.

If you don't use downtime, may I ask how you sleep at night? Are you not disturbed by the noises your phone might make? Or do you set it to silent manually every day before going to bed?

I always use vibrate-only, except when I'm waiting for something very important that I need to turn on the ringer volume, so... that's it :/

I've been looking for something like this for ages. Have you found a solution by now, Wizek?

You could use an app called
Notifications off.
(Root required )
It has a settings that lets you block notifications at night.

Thanks for the tip. However, the app says it needs superuser privileges. Do I need to root my device (therefore voiding warranty?) in order to make this app work?

@Wizek yeah, from the app description: "ROOT is required for the app to work.".


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How to troubleshoot "okay google everywhere" missing from voice settings?
This is what I see:
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And this is what I would like to see:

I am using Motorola Moto G 3rd generation (2015), 1 GB RAM, 8 GB storage; XT1541
I have already tried a few things:

I'm already using the latest version of Android as of now: 5.1.1 Lollipop.
I'm using the latest version of the Google now application: 5.1.17.19.arm
I have tried to search for the magic phrase "okay Google everywhere"
I have tried to uninstall and reinstalled the Google application. I think it was just a downgrade to version 4 of the app because the Google Play store told me that it is a built in application.
restarting the Google application by force quitting the app and/or restarting the whole phone.
switching the local from UK English to US English wherever I could find it in the phone settings.
and maybe some other things too.

But nothing seemed to help.
What could be causing the missing option? What else could I try to make it show up?
I am also thinking about contacting support. If I do so, should I be contacting Google or Motorola?
Edit:

The version of my "Google Now Launcher" application is 1.1.1.1706998
I have even tried factory reset with and without restoring from backup; no success.

I've stumbled upon a whole bunch of your posts on this issue as I try to troubleshoot the exact same problem with my own Moto G3. Have you contacted customer service or otherwise figured anything out?

Yes, I've contacted Motorola support through chat, phone and email. I didn't receive even remotely the kind of support I'd have liked; let alone a solution. I've contacted Google's online support forum as well, where they seem to have understood the issue I was having much better, but after a while they just stopped responding. No solution from there either.

Go to https://www.google.com/settings/accounthistory/audio and turn on voice searches and commands.

Everything seems to be enabled here already, but thanks for the tip.

This was already enabled and toggling didn't fix.

flash open gapps on your device the required files for google now from any screen are missing you cannot get them from playstore you need to flash them from recovery


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Can I record a Skype call (audio and voice) using a Samsung Galaxy S3?
I've tried using various call recording apps, and standard voice recording, but none do the job.
I need to record both sides of a Skype call made on my Android phone. Unfortunately time is short and I need to do this in a couple of hours, any advice appreciated.

This site isn't built for fast turnaround on answers. Quite the opposite, really. We want questions and answers that will be useful for quite some time going forward.

Not a law expert, do the recording and "you must notify the other party" rules (vary by local laws) apply to Skype calls?

This probably is too late to be of help to the OP, but this question is valid and could be useful for others.
Found this: http://community.skype.com/t5/Video-INACTIVE/Record-video-calls-windows/m-p/3012#M44 but it pertains to windows and not the phone environment.
Unfortunately on android, Skype itself would have to have this feature for the best overall success.
Related topics with good answers:

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5382212/capture-video-of-androids-screen
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/3176555/android-capture-screen-of-phone-as-a-movie
Direct link: Droid@Screen

An on-phone solution to recording audio would have to simultaneously record incoming mic audio (from you) and outgoing speaker audio (from other). However, you could simply record the stream externally and use a movie/video editor to synchronize the video and audio streams.

The problem with recording is dependent on the kernel if that kernel has the capability to do so within the audio hardware driver!
That aside, another aspect, this governs actual phone calls, is that audio is a mutually exclusive thing, lift handset, audio, speaker is routed to respective hardware pieces, if not in call, audio and speaker gets routed to speaker (combine that with headset and  another route is made!)
Now I do not know if that principle applies to VOIP over wifi (as have never tried it!)
Another thing, depending on where you are, this will be dependent on jurisdiction of your country, two way recording could be seen as illegal and may/could be equivalent to wire-tapping, IANAL!
Check first, if that's "ok to do", then check with the party involved first if they actually mind being recorded, if not, then you could end up in trouble for invasion of privacy and recording their conversation without their consent
I am loosely saying that as its a questionable thing to do and do not know legalese but its something to bear in mind.


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Installing custom ROM on HTC phones over Fastboot or ADB
I am trying to build CyanogenMod for Sensation. After building I have update.zip, which I can install over CWM recovery manually. But how do I install the ROM over Fastboot or ADB in order to automate the installation process?
The same commands which I'm using for Google phones (Fastboot flash system) does not work normally. I think, that after flashing, system partition have wrong address.

You need to follow the usual installation steps (Use CWM for flashing .zip files and 'fastboot flash  .img' for flashing image files (like boot.img). A .zip file is not a valid file system, it get's written as-is onto the partition you specify, fastboot just does what you ask for.

yes, i understand all about zip file. Problems in system.img, which we have after building in out folder - it have wrong file system for htc (yaff2 or ext3?) or offset, or something yet.


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Power being eaten by screen usage
This morning, when I woke up my phone was out of battery power. So when I checked the battery usage I see the message Display had been used 90%.
This kind of situation had never happened to me before. I was surprised as I always turn off my mobile screen by clicking the power button.

Why has this happened even though I turn off my screen?
How can I avoid that kind of situation from happening?

Android Version: 4.0.3
Mobile: HTC One X

The screen is the biggest user of power. Even when you turn it off.

@RyanConrad are you implying the screen uses power when off?

no, i am saying that the screen will use more power than anything.

@Ryan But, it doesn't consume high amount of power when it is off.

@SachinShekhar What I meant by that is even if you turn the screen off, it will probably still be a bigger user of power then anything else when the screen is on. My screen turns off automatically after 10 seconds, but it is still the biggest user of battery from when it is actually on.

Keep in mind that on the Battery Usage screen even though per-app breakdown always adds up to 100%, it does not represent the full capacity of your battery, but rather only the used portion.  In other words, if your phone is reporting current battery level of 65%, the breakdown is for the other 35%.
Since nothing really happens overnight, it's not unusual for the "Screen" to be shown as taking 90% (again, that's 90% of the used up 35%).  That just means you've used the screen for a little bit, and then nothing else consumed too much battery.
It's possible that you had too little charge left over from the day before and not having the phone plugged in overnight pushed it over the edge.

You've cleared the common mis-conceptions, but still Cell Stand-by etc should beat turned off screen in power consumption...

I guess that depends on how long the screen was used after the phone was taken off the battery.

While it's hard to say why that happened last night beyond some guessing, it's possible to track down any future issues.  Install BetterBatteryStats (it's open source, and it's available for free outside of the market if you're comfortable installing APKs from "unknown sources") and let it track your usage.  It will give you more detailed information on what exactly is using your battery by way of CPU time.  My guess is you had an application that kept waking the screen.

hi could you kindly share me a link that I can download for free?

Check out the thread on XDA Developers. Note that the version currently on there is a release candidate/beta, so it may not be as reliable as the market version. That said, it's probably fine.


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Faster CPU means higher battery consumption?
A friend of mine and I have the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.
His tab is flashed with a custom kernel giving 1.2Ghz instead of the 1Ghz I have by default.
Using antutu benchmark, we saw what we expected, his device had a better score about 700 points.
My question is if his tab in comparison with mine will consume battery quicker.
On the other hand, having installed the CPU SPY and we saw that 1.2ghz and 1ghz are both used.
The second question is does the device make use of the speed needed (from 216 to 1200) depending on the effort?
If the device smartly uses the right cpu speed neede, does the 1.2ghz means a new better alternative for heavy tasks right?

Yes you're correct. Android will use CPU frequency as required including deep sleep to highest CPU frequency. If Android uses 1.2Ghz for high end task it will consume more battery but on the other hand will finish the task quicker than 1Ghz.
Many custom ROM also allows you to change this CPU scaling behavior by changing the governor. For eg: if you choose governor for high performance then Android will try to scale CPU to higher frequency.

A faster CPU does not always mean more power consumption. Tegra 3 for example has a special "battery safe" - core that is used in idle mode or when not much power is needed and will need less battery even though the main cores have more GHz.

And that core uses lower frequency. Its not the CPU but the frequency the CPU supports and runs at.

You are right. But the device itself has higher frequency. I just expected that johnili things about the whole device instead of the cores of that device


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Where are the Game save files located in PC?
I have installed Bluestack on my PC and I began by installing a game called Townsmen and I played nicely. However, I want to backup the files that are created by the Bluestack program since I regularly restore my PC due to it get infected with Adwares and Malwares. I do not want to start the game again from scratch.
I know the default location for the installation is C:\Program Files\BlueStacks in Windows XP and some of the settings are stored in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data. But I can't find that particular file with the name Townsmen.
Where & how can I access them from the PC?

You can do that manually from the Bluestack app player by doing the following
1 - Backup the game saves :

Download ES File Explorer from the app store/Play Store

Open ES File Explorer and go to the Root Folder (click on "/" in the navigation bar)

Go to /data folder, and then open the folder /data inside it (final path: /data/data)

Now you can see a lot of folders name like com.android.something or com.something.somethingelse. Scroll down and look for a folder named com.hg.townsmen6. Long press on it and then click on the three dots (on the bottom right corner of the screen) and choose Copy to.

After clicking OK, you will get a toast notification that the copy went successful.

Now go back to your desktop (Windows desktop) and go to this path C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\SharedFolder, you will find your folder there. Save it somewhere safe.

2 - Restore the game's progress after a fresh install do the following :

When fresh installing, use this tutorial to get a prerooted Bluestack application Latest Bluestacks 0.9.14.4604 With SuperUser March 2015
Install the app Townsmen from the app store along with the ES Explorer app (do not open the app Townsmen before finishing the next step.
Copy back the folder we backed up earlier in the /data/data folder
Now open your game and enjoy.

Thank you for your suggestion, but that works perfectly on the mobile device with root access, which needs to be enabled from the settings in ES File explorer. But i can't do that on BlueStack , even when i install it on Bluestack, when i check the root access it says, "This feature cannot run on this device", because it is PC. So the data folder within the data folder cannot be accessed. Have you tried this on Bluestack ?

My bad forgot that you will not have root access permissions on a regular blue stacks, updated the answer with a link to the latest rooted bluestacks app player I use titanium backup on mine but I was on a rooted version when I first installed my apps since you have no root access on your current version you can't use titanium that's why I used es explorer method you can read /data with es explorer even if you don't have root ,when you will restore you gonna have root and you will be able to write to /data

@beta_ubuntu_user first happy that you like my answer ,but you can't post an other question in an answer it's kinda the rules over here and it helps other people to find the answer they looking for without asking questions ,so please post a new question and send me the link I will be more than happy to answer,if the my answer helped you up vote it and if it solved your question accept the question so this question go solved and other people may find it.

@ Lôrd Ralf Adolf: Actually i wanted to upload a picture and the default comment section doesn't have the feature to do so. I'll keep that in mind, to my next question, if u' r willing to answer, what about some games that comes with obb folder, where do i place that in Bluestack.In the mobile device it would be Storage/Android/obb folder, right, but where do i place those folders in Bluestack.

not a problem :) ,try puting them on /mnt/storage/sdcard/android/obb/

All Android files (including game saves) are located inside VDI files (VirtualBox drive image) at C:\ProgramData\BlueStacks\UserData\SharedFolder. You can try to convert them into image which can be mounted, but on Windows it's easier to install Total Commander app with FTP or SCP plugin, then transfer the game save files via network. Alternatively backup them via the cloud.
See also:

How to transfer files between BlueStacks and Windows PC?
where is the root folder of bluestacks located in pc?


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How to turn off SMS Bubble on Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus running KitKat 4.4.2?
I've bought a new Phone which has KitKat 4.4.2 (Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus) with kernel version 3.4.67.
It has a very annoying feature of SMS Bubble that pops up when there is any message and the most annoying feature is that it doesn't gets away till you read the message.
How to turn off this feature?

What is your default messaging app? . Try disabling the app and install different app from play store. Is it only for text messages ? You can also try going to the setting of the messaging app and find the option to disable pop up if there is any

Yes its the default messaging app....And yes the bubble pops up just for messages only....What I did is i went to App Info of this messaging app and disabled it....but since then i'm not getting any messages too :( .... pls suggest me a good messaging app.   thanks....

You can try google messenger https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en

Ah..this is the icon of the default messaging app on my phone

Google messenger does not provide sms pop up. There may be some other app to provide sms pop up. May be a screen shot would be helpful.

I found it..it was iFloat SMS app....I just went to Settings->Apps->and Disabled it....let's see if it pops up Sameer so much for so quick turnaround..One more thing I wud lie to ask you pls reg up-gradation to Lollipop Version..I just purchased it on ys that it;s Upgradable to Lollipop....so can u pls guide me how and when can I upgrade it to Lollipop pls. thanks

I found it..it was iFloat SMS app....I just went to Settings->Apps->and Disabled it....let's see if it pops up Sameer so much for so quick turnaround..One more thing I wud lie to ask you pls reg up-gradation to Lollipop Version..I just purchased it on ys that it;s Upgradable to Lollipop....so can u pls guide me how and when can I upgrade it to Lollipop pls. thanks

Try Disabling Notifications.

Go to messaging app information.
Uncheck show notifications.

authors: عبدالله الشمري


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Enabling soft-keys navigation bar with custom ROM on Xolo A500S
I have Xolo A500S. I want to have navigation bars (soft-keys), but it does not work manually or by any app. Here is the build.prop.
# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=JDQ39
ro.build.display.id=Dark PureLolli By ACRD
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.root.1376978569
ro.custom.build.version=Dark Purelolli by ACRD TeaM
ro.build.version.sdk=17
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=5.0
ro.build.date=Sat Feb 22 22:51:08 WIB 2014
ro.build.date.utc=1376978866
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=root
ro.build.host=software
ro.build.tags=release-keys
ro.product.model=Y511
ro.product.brand=HUAWEI
ro.product.name=Y511
ro.product.device=HUAWEI
ro.product.board=Y511
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Nexus
ro.product.locale.language=es
ro.product.locale.region=ES
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=Nexus
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=a101-user 4.4.2 JDQ39 eng.yiqinpan2.1384491559 test-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=alps/a101/a101:4.4.2/JDQ39/1384491559:user/test-keys
ro.build.flavor=
ro.build.characteristics=default
# end build properties

# begin mediatek build properties
ro.mediatek.version.release=ALPS.JB3.MP.V1.2
ro.mediatek.platform=MT6572
ro.mediatek.chip_ver=S01
ro.mediatek.version.branch=ALPS.JB3.MP
ro.mediatek.version.sdk=1
# end mediatek build properties
#
# system.prop for generic sdk
#

rild.libpath=/system/lib/mtk-ril.so
rild.libargs=-d /dev/ttyC0

# MTK, Infinity, 20090720 {
wifi.interface=wlan0
# MTK, Infinity, 20090720 }

# MTK, mtk03034, 20101210 {
ro.mediatek.wlan.wsc=1
# MTK, mtk03034 20101210}
# MTK, mtk03034, 20110318 {
ro.mediatek.wlan.p2p=1
# MTK, mtk03034 20110318}

# MTK, mtk03034, 20101213 {
mediatek.wlan.ctia=0
# MTK, mtk03034 20101213}

#
wifi.tethering.interface=ap0
#

ro.opengles.version=131072

wifi.direct.interface=p2p0
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=128m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=256m

# USB MTP WHQL
ro.sys.usb.mtp.whql.enable=0

# Power off opt in IPO
sys.ipo.pwrdncap=2

ro.sys.usb.storage.type=mtp,mass_storage

# USB BICR function
ro.sys.usb.bicr=yes

# USB Charge only function
ro.sys.usb.charging.only=yes

# audio
ro.camera.sound.forced=0
ro.audio.silent=0

ro.zygote.preload.enable=0

# temporary enables NAV bar (soft keys)
# amoi:disable NAV bar
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1

ro.kernel.zio=38,108,105,16

# TimeZone China ,chenxc,2012-05-22
persist.sys.timezone=Europe/Moscow

# Boot,Shutdown ring on/off, luohw, 2013-01-21
persist.sys.ring_on_or_off=1

#
# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
#
persist.gemini.sim_num=2
ro.gemini.smart_sim_switch=false
ro.gemini.smart_3g_switch=1
ril.specific.sm_cause=0
bgw.current3gband=0
ril.external.md=0
ro.sf.hwrotation=0
ril.current.share_modem=2
curlockscreen=1
ro.mediatek.gemini_support=true
ro.operator.optr=OP02
ro.operator.spec=SPEC0200
ro.operator.seg=SEGA
persist.radio.fd.counter=15
persist.radio.fd.off.counter=5
persist.radio.fd.r8.counter=15
persist.radio.fd.off.r8.counter=5
persist.mtk.wcn.combo.chipid=-1
drm.service.enabled=true
fmradio.driver.enable=1
ril.first.md=1
ril.flightmode.poweroffMD=1
ril.telephony.mode=3
dalvik.vm.mtk-stack-trace-file=/data/anr/mtk_traces.txt
mediatek.wlan.chip=mediatek.wlan.module.postfix=_
ril.radiooff.poweroffMD=0
ro.config.ringtone=Themos.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=Tejat.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Oxygen.ogg
ro.setupwizard.mode=ENABLED
net.bt.name=Android
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt

#Init.d for boot.img
sys.initd=1
sys.initd.loop=1

#Quality pictures 100%
ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100
camera/camcorder mods
ro.media.capture.maxres=8m
ro.media.capture.fast.fps=4
ro.media.capture.slow.fps=120
ro.media.capture.flash=led
ro.media.capture.flashMinV=3300000
ro.media.capture.torchIntensity=40
ro.media.capture.flashIntensity=70
ro.media.panorama.defres=3264x1840
ro.media.panorama.frameres=1280x720
ro.camcorder.videoModes=true
ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1
debug.sf.hw=1
ro.media.dec.jpeg.memcap=8000000
ro.media.enc.hprof.vid.bps=8000000
ro.ril.hsxpa=2
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=0
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=8 (or 10,12,14) Still looking for more of these though.
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=14449
ro.ril.hsupa.category=6

net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.umts=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.gprs=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.edge=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960
# More free ram and apps load faster
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y

#Responsiveness scroll
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150

#Improving the quality of the microphone
ro.ril.enable.amr.wideband=1
ro.sf.lcd_density=200
#tweaks
ro.lolly.rom.name=Lolly Rom
ro.lolly.rom.version=v1.00

# Mejora el rendimiento de la bateria
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=1
pm.sleep_mode=1
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180

#Mejora Bateria
echo "500" > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_expire_centisecs
echo "1000" > /proc/sys/vm/dirty_writeback_centisecs

Please help.

If you have root, you can use Xposed framework and install one of the modules for soft-keys. BTW, build.prop doesn't have anything to do with having soft-key buttons.

You can add this line to the end to fix it
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
It should enable it. I wouldn't understand why you would want soft keys, but there you go.
I would recommend you to use build prop editor in the play store. It backs up your build.prop before you do anything.


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Can't flash OTA file using TeamWin Recovery on HTC One
I have HTC One, with custom recovery, bootloader unlocked, and rooted.
I got the OTA by from Settings - Software Update. After downloading, I wanted to flash the ZIP file in Recovery mode. But when I want to flash that, after 5 or 6 seconds, it says failed because MD5 can't be found. I already downloaded this file 2 times because I thought the file has problem, but the file seems to be okay.
What should I do?

There's a "file integrity check" involved with the flash process, to prevent broken/tampered files from being flashed. Basically, you've got 3 options:

Get the .md5 file that should go along the .zip
generate the .md5 yourself (if you cannot find it, and are sure your .zip is fine)
Turning off verification in TWRP.

Btw: There was a discussion at AndroidCentral on this topic, which you might wish to check.


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Stop auto-downloading voice messages in WhatsApp
I need to stop WhatsApp from auto-downloading voice messages since it's wasting a lot of my mobile data.
When I go to Settings > Chat Settings > Media Auto-Download, it shows a note:

Voice messages are always downloaded automatically for the best communication experience.

Is there any other way to disable this feature?

You can restrict background data by going to Android Settings > Data usage > WiFi > WhatsApp. At the bottom, you will see "Restrict app background data." Just activate that, and it will stop downloading in the background and somewhat solve your problem.

It didnt work for me I tried I offend my background data of the WhatsApp but I tried it's still downloading I don't know why


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Add myself back in a chat group in Telegram
I'm trying to figure out how a friend of mine add himself back in a chat group on telegram. How is that possible? I think he uses an app for that.

Might have been using liberbot

He can add himself only if he leaves and is not kicked out. If he gets kicked out, he won't be able to add himself back.
You will have to use the web version of telegram to exploit it.
After logging in to the web.telegram.org website, select the group that you left from the left (direction) pane.
Now click on the group name from the top bar. In the dialog box that open, click 'Return to Group'!
Hope the telegram developers market it as a feature for adding yourself back and accessing archives of groups that you used to be a part of.

I'm not sure if Telegram developers would notice this bug if it's not reported to them directly. Btw, is it really a bug? Could you provide reference for that?

The telegram mobile app deletes the chat once you leave a group. However, you can see the same group history in the web version. Inconsistent behaviour across platforms - bug. Although, it would also act as a failsafe if you accidentally deleted yourself from a group.

A "mutual contact" can invite someone back into a group. The mutual contact needs to have your friend saved as a contact and your friend needs to have the mutual contact saved as a contact.
Source: https://twitter.com/telegram/status/586897156344258560

 if a person
  left a group, only a mutual contact can bring him back (both need to
  know each other's phone numbers)— Telegram Messenger
  (@telegram) April
  11, 2015


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Wrong time of photo on Nexus 4
After I took a photo with my Nexus 4, I clicked "Details" and found out the taken day and time are wrong. Such as, it should be "Feb 25, 2015 6:50PM", but it shows "Feb 26, 2015 12:50:13AM". How should I fix it?

Depending on your timezone, this is probably UTC time. Check the Camera settings for contextual filename, and see if it allows you to change the styling of the timestamp.

I was having that problem until I turned on Save Location, then the time stamp became exactly the right time.


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Disabling notifications for Samsung Messages
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S5. I switched to using Google Hangouts for SMS. I cannot disable the default Samsung Messages' notification, so I get a duplicate of each notification from the messages.
I unchecked "Show notifications" under Application Manager and it doesn't seem to work.
How can I disable it?

do you have same SMS Account? I mean if you have multiple google accounts ONLY one can be configured to use with Google Hangout and other Accounts will continue to use default SMS app and hence you might be getting those Notifications.

Did you try to change this option in your default SMS app? It's under settings on the main screen.

Try to disable the default SMS app.
But be careful, you may face problems receiving and sending messages after that if you have a KitKat or Lollipop due to Google Android restrictions.

I've actually tried this. It doesn't seem to help.

What's the OS you are using?


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How to access hidden pictures on Galaxy S4 with broken screen?
I have Samsung Galaxy S4 from T-Mobile, but I happen to break it. I still can turn it on and hear it, but the screen won't light up at all. Now, I have certain pictures. I put them in the stock hidden picture folder within the Gallery on the phone so no one will find them.
I tried plugging it into my Windows 8 computer to get everything off of it (music, videos, pictures, etc.). I couldn't get to the pictures in that hidden folder. Can someone help me how to access those images on PC?
Here is a video link to show you where I hide the pictures and everything:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aWzsLMwG10

How and where do you hide that folder? If you have file explorer (e.g. ES File Explorer) on your phone, can you access it?

well if you go into the gallery on the s4 and press the menu button on the phone when you select a picture you can hide it and view it later, and i have the normal file explorer the phone comes with but i cant see the screen because its broken so that is useless...

Sorry, I didn't notice the broken screen on the very end of the post. I cleaned up your post for now.

Do you usually have to enter a password of kinds to access that "hidden folder"? If not, it's most likely just a "normal hidden folder" in terms of the file system. Make sure all files are displayed, and watch out for folders/files having their names starting with a dot (.).

no you cant have a password on it, but i will try and see if i can display them all

Ok i tried lookingto hidden files but nothing came up... and i looked for anything that startedwith (.) but still nothing


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How to get the installation date and time of application?
I want to find the installation date and time of the applications in my mobile. Where is it stored? In Ubuntu it can be found from the /var/log/dpkg.log. What about Android? I am using Android 4.1.2.

possible duplicate of Where can I find out when I installed an app?

There are several apps to use, but I like using App Detective.
It's easy, concise, and fully detailed. This will tell installation time plus a lot more.

Thanks @Andrew for pic edit, for some reason earlier wrong screenshot got uploaded when posting

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7470314/receiving-package-install-and-uninstall-events . http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11246326/how-to-receiving-broadcast-when-application-installed-or-removed . http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10888768/package-added-broadcastreceiver-doesnt-work . These are added to comments, because it would make the answer off-topic according to scope of Android Enthusiast. I included these links because they are relevant and useful, but not for end-user.

When every application is installed you get a Package_Added broadcast. You can save that instance of time and date when you receive the broadcast and store it locally and retrieve it. Hope this helps.

I think some sort of log files will be there ..right ?

I have never come across any Api to access these information. I have posted the solution as one of a probable solution.

What method are you using for obtaining Package_Added broadcast? What steps are taken?......this way anybody reading this would be able follow along and duplicate the results. Thanks

You can add a receiver intent: "android.intent.action.PACKAGE_ADDED" in your manifest file and write a broadcast receiver for this receiver. Catch action "Intent.ACTION_PACKAGE_ADDED" ij your receiver and fetch the application installed name by : intent.getData() . Save this as string in database and fetch date as well and save . This way you can get the application installed name and date. I have also a link to show how to create the broadcast for this in my github: https://github.com/kodered/Application-Monitor

Changelog Droid is an app that catches the Package_Added broadcast and logs all installations and updates of packages.  This only works for apps added/updated after it was installed.
You could also look at the creation times of the directories in .../sdcard0/Android/data - though not all apps appear to create a directory there, and I'm not sure if it's done at install time, or first run, etc.


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What is this notification icon with a square and 2 hills? It won't go away
I have an icon on the top bar of my phone that looks like a square with 2 hills. It won't go away when I clear it.
It looks like the first icon on the top in this image:

It looks like the screenshot icon, if you expand you notification drawer do you see anything related to having taken a screenshot?

No not in my gallery either. It's just there and wont clear lol

Yes, is the screenshot icon

As stated in the comments, this is the screenshot icon.
If you pull down the notification bar, you should see a notification that says "Screenshot is being saved" (it's not "Screenshot was saved" because you can't swipe it away and it's not "Couldn't have screenshot" because it doesn't have an ! in it).
It's possible you accidentally hit the key combination to take a screenshot (like Power + Volume Down) and that made the notification.

Hold the icon for a couple of seconds and enter the application manager.. Find out which icon it is.. And force stop it .

Although I can't see the image, it sounds like the NFC icon.  This was added as default on in lollipop but you can turn it off via settings.


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"Lucky try" & "Recommended" shortcuts always appear on homescreen, how to remove it?
I am getting shortcuts in my home screen. I try to delete it, but it is appearing once again. Shortcuts names: Lucky try, Recommended.

Confirmed malware, related: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/165698-shortcuts-get-created/

Looks like a spammy app. Check the ones you've installed last before this trouble started:

From your home screen, go to the Android Settings › Apps
scroll the list to find above mentioned apps. For each app:

open its entry
scroll down to the end of the page opening, where you should find the permissions listed (which the app has requested)
check if the app has the permission to create shortcuts

Alternatively, use a Permission Checker – aSpotCat is a good candidate for this, CRAM App Analyser seems to be capable of the same: showing you all existing permissions, and on selecting one of them, all the apps requesting it.

aSpotCat and CRAM App Analyser (source: the resp. Playstore page; click images for larger variants)
The related permission goes by the name INSTALL_SHORTCUT, and most likely will be titled "Install Shortcuts" or something similar.
Once you found the possible culprit, get rid of it: uninstall the app (if multiple, only one a time) and see whether the issue goes away. If the whole racket ended, you've got the troublemaker eliminated – and in case you've uninstalled other apps before on this road, it should be safe to re-install those as they were most likely not causing the issue.

i had done reset my  phone but after that it can't be okay. pls help me

Are you saying you did a factory-reset, and without having installed anything afterwards, that behavior continued?

yes sir, after factory reset i can't be okay,,,, i am very harrased from one week,,, pls help me sir

If you really didn't install any app after the factory-reset, and the problem is still present, that leaves only pre-installed software as a cause (unless some malware was able to exploit some bug to install itself to the system partition). Maybe you can update your question with a screenshot for additional details?

Looks much the same as shortcuts being created automatically on the homecreen i touched an app called super flash light. Same app in use? // And you do not pre-install software yourself. The manufacturer does (hence the "pre": before you buy), and you cannot uninstall it then in most cases.

ya ya i think u r ryt after installing dis app  i think the problem is growned. but now i uninstalling dis app from my phone, bt phone is not okay

Check what other apps it might have drawn in (apps you didn't install yourself, or installed when chosing from what this app offered). Even if it "subscribed" you to some ad service, it needs some component to get them on your homescreen.

so what cn i do now????

If not even a factory-reset solves the issue, that only leaves you to re-install the OS.

so how to re install OS???

That's a different question. Follow the links I gave you in my previous comment and, if necessary, ask a new question on it.

You need to have a rooted phone. Using any root explorer, simply delete kinguser.apk app from /system/app.

Comment by an anonymous user, incorrectly proposed as an edit: If you can't delete kinguser.apk , open Settings › Apps › All, look for fake settings and kapk , then disable and force stop those apps.

Look for "ExpandPointWall" and a fake "Settings" app and uninstall them.


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Where did Knox go after Lollipop upgrade?
I have Samsung Galaxy S4. I use Knox for my work email setup and it worked well.
After upgrading to Lollipop, it disappeared. I can't find it in applications. When it tries to start itself and I type in my password it says:

Failed to mount knox partition. Restart device.

Is it possible to have it back?

From this forum thread, it seems that you have to do full wipe (internal+external storage), then do factory reset. Search for "knox" on that thread.


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Couldn't sign in to Google
I'm experiencing this issue from couple of days :

I have already :

Disabled 2 step verification from Google Account
Factory Reset
Clear cache from recovery
Reflash the ROM

Haven't you tried to call Customer Care?

go to  :

/etc/

//need root access.of course you know this.
then, 2 ways for fix this availabe :
1.Rename this file " Hosts " to " # ".
need change Mount R/W to Mount R/O for edit Permission.
2.Block or Delete Block Url/Ip's in the Hosts File
Other Links :
How to edit etc/hosts file
Cannot connect to gmail account/market
Can't add gmail, "Can't establish server connection." Please Help

Date and Time errors are most common cause which rejects the connections from Google Servers.
Go To:

Settings > Date and Time
Set the Automatic Date & Time (recommended).
Below, you can also set Date and Time manually.
Reboot the device for calibration of Date and Time.
Now, try to login to your Google account.

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Cannot add some YouTube videos to offline mode
I'm trying to add videos to offline mode, but it added only one video successfully. For any other videos I try, it says,

Offline Unavailable. Sorry, this video can't be taken offline.

What should I do?

Not all videos are available for offline watch

It would be helpful if you can mention some videos that you can't add to offline mode.

There is nothing you can do, since it seems not all videos can be taken offline. From an article on Techniqued,

Note: Remember not all videos can be taken offline and some videos might show this error "Sorry, this video can’t be taken offline" message. YouTube does not clearly mention what is the criteria for videos to be available offline. So in case you encounter this issue, you will not be able to view the video offline.

Based on research, there is a possibility that videos with copyrighted content (e.g. Vevo) can't be taken offline. A commenter wrote,

Most of the videos I tried, are giving error, ‘This video can’t be taken offline.’
Most of them are from vevo, however I tried for an old hindi song and that one worked.

Or, it might be related to YouTube Music Key.

Availability
You must be a Music Key subscriber to take music videos offline.

Other than that, there's almost no clue.

If you want to watch video later you can Download it.
There are many sites available from which you can download youtube videos. e.g 9xBuddy SaveFrom and many more.
Example (From 9xBuddy)

Go to Video which you want to download.
Add '9x' in beginning of url e.g (www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc) >>> (9xyoutube.com/watch?v=abc)
Download it.

P.S:
Disclaimer : Downloading YouTube Videos without authors permission is Illegal . Do it on your own risk
Alternatives
Try to find video via other sources.
e.g: Tubidy - (Video Search Engine).
Torrent
etc.

Just remember that this is against the Youtube EULA, and would violate the terms of use, meaning you're being a bad E-Person ;-)

Dear , I am not saying to use it for every video.Just for videos that one is unable to view offline.

Youtube EULA. Section 4C (access videos from valid players only), 5B/C (cannot download videos unless the author has given permission). Whether for one or many, if the author does not want it downloaded, you're violating the terms

This is intentional. Some videos are opted-out of the option to download the video, for various reasons.


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Can I connect LG G2 to TV via USB?
I have LG G2 and a TV which has a USB port. The TV can recognise when I put a flash drive into its USB port and it plays videos like a computer, but I would like to ask:

Can I use my phone also as a flash disk? Is it safe? Could it create problems for my phone?

When I watch a video on my phone on the internet via a wireless connection, can I watch the video at the same time on the TV as well?

All I have is this cable which I use for connecting my phone to the computer.

possible duplicate of Is it possible to connect a Android phone display to a TV or PC Monitor?

Q.1 is possible if your phone is rooted. For Q.2, Only if you have HDMI support in your TV, you can buy a suitable chromecast device and do it. AFAIK, you can't mirror Android Device to TV via USB.

Yes, since LG is not MHL compatible, you need to order a SlimPort adapter for LG if your TV is HDMI.
Samsung and I believe I know Samsung is run off of MHL and they make an MHL-to-HDMI Micro USB.

Are you sure about that, bobby? You're pretty generic on LG with your answer. I've used my LG with an MHL cable fine (not a G2, though, but an Optimus 4X HD).

Yes, DriveDroid is excellent at doing this. Boot the app, create a new image however big you want, format it (DriveDroid will by default make it a FAT filesystem, but if you wanted to you could use the DiskPart utility of windows to format it to NTFS.) The default will work fine though. Then when you tab the USB button and mount as a Writable USB, it will act like a flash drive to whatever you plug it into.
Depending on your type of TV and the USB interface it uses this may be possible. Using an app like TVP may be able to stream torrent videos over USB to the TV, but I'm unsure. I would suggest using DLNA to do this with apps such as LocalCast or AllCast. It can stream the video to your TV if it is a smart TV, or if it is connected to an XBox, playstation, or any DLNA compatible device (roku, chromecast). Depending on your TV model you may be able to stream directly over USB, but I have never tried to do this as my TV is not compatible.


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How to reinstall Gboard after an accidental uninstall?
I accidentally uninstalled Gboard from my tablet. Now, since I can no longer type words, I cannot locate Gboard on the Play Store in order to install it again. Do you know of any work around?

You can do it using ADB, provide you device details, so I can help you with the steps.

Apologies if you've tried this already, but from a browser on a different machine (laptop, desktop, another tablet or phone) you can go to the Play Store (http://play.google.com/store) and log in to the Google account you use on the tablet, and then find the app(s) you'd like to install. You should be able to install the app(s) to your device from there. At least, I've done this for an Android phone.

Thanks, I just did that from another desktop and it says that Gboard is installed but why it says that when I am not able to locate and use it? I guess I am not understanding how to transfer an install to the tablet.

I located the device under "Device Manager" but how to install the app I want then?

@Allan what Meghan suggests is to follow this link (goes directly to GBoard at the Playstore) and, being logged in with your account, hit the "Install" button. If you use multiple devices with that Gmail account, it will let you chose. Then, with your tablet connected to the Internet, the app will be automatically pushed to it and installed. If you're able to click this link directly on your tablet, it might work as well, I haven't tried that.

It says "installed" but I am wondering why I cannot type anything on the tablet!

I did not believe what it was saying. So, I still pushed "installed" button and it miraculously start to install it. I am just wondering why the heck it was saying "installed" :)

@Allan it'll say "installed" for any app that you've previously installed on the selected device, I think -- at least, that's been my experience. Happy it worked! :)

Create a folder in a different machine (desktop, laptop) and name it Gboard.
Transfer the folder to your device.
From your device, open the file browser, select that folder and hit Rename.
Hold your finger on the name and hit Copy.
Go to Play store. Hold your finger on the search bar and hit Paste.

I followed the prompt from someone above and adapted the approach by sending a friend a FB messenger message with one word Gboard.  I then copied and pasted the word into the Appstore on my phone.  The app was apparently installed but I was able to hit 'update' and hey presto I got my keyboard back - thank you to the person who made the first suggestion!!

Try downloading from apkmirror ?
For helping OP,  you can access this site on a desktop and download an apk. Specifically download the one that is compatible for your phone's architecture. Then once you have downloaded, transfer it to your phone (wire or bluetooth).
Remember to uncheck Unknown Sources in  Settings>Security (recheck it after installation) to install the app.


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RMNET + DM + MODEM mod usb not recognized windows 7 and windows 10
I am trying to change my galaxy gt-i9500 imei. I undertand that I should edit EFS file thanks to my searches. I should connect to usb at RMNET + DM + MODEM mod (*#0808#, choose mod etc.). But windows7/10 machines cannot recognize usb device in this mod.

Changing IMEI is illegal in some countries! You should only restore the original phone's IMEI printed on the phone. For Windows not recognizing the phone: Do you have drivers installed?

Exactly. I am trying to restore original one. Now imei is like something 04XXX.  I have downloaded drivers from samsung formal website. It recognizes at mtp + adb mod.

What tool are you trying to restore the damaged IMEI with?

NV-items_reader_writer is my tool

What is shown in the Windows device manager when the phone is connected to the computer?

Unknown USB Device (Configuration Descriptor Request Failed)

Hum... weird. Please can you edit the question providing screenshots?

I think you are talking about screen shot of computer?

Well. Try this: dial *#7284# > Qualcomm USB Settings then tell me what's shown there

It is not opening any window

What is the phone Android version?

phone Android version 5.0.1

The option you have to choose is RNDIS + DM + MODEM. Do you see a such option?

Yes. I tried it too. But still dont recognize.

Weird. Im still thinking it's drivers related.

There is an alternative method by EFS Professional, this one works with ADB (USB debugging). You'll need to give a try.

I will try and give feedback here

Root access is a must and install BusyBox as well.


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access files of app and run-as command alternative for debugging
I try to access data\data folder without root because I want to access some downloaded files by the app and I have realized the files download in data directory. I have tried to pull to sdcard but as in the picture it is not debuggable. So now, what can be done? Isn't there any way to access the files or grab the files without root privileges?

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