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What happens after Unbricking a Oneplus 3
There are many guide to unbrick the oneplus 3 and I followed the  [GUIDE] Mega Unbrick Guide for A Hard Bricked OnePlus 3 on xda by Naman Bhalla and after the step 9 this is my condition now
 i cannot access the recovery mode (but i can access the bootloader). when i try to access recovery mode a page appears that has its its first line as follows
start do md5 checksum.
then the below lines appear in red
cache : failed.
boot : failed.
boot_aging : failed.
system : failed.
md5 checksum failed.
when i try to upload oneplus stock rom through command window it says
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'.
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'.
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt.
And one more thing ,I think i reached this glorious stage during a supersu unroot.WILL his lead to any more complications?
Please help. Being like this feels like forever. I am living in India so the chance of someone else knowing anything about this are very slim.
Thanks for the help in advance.

It seems like there's fail in the md5 checking, may be it's corrupted. Try download the file again. You may read this thread on how to return on stock firmware. http://www.technobuzz.net/return-to-100-stock-on-oneplus-3/

Which file should I download again? The thread mentioned tell me about how to return to stock firmware.But for that recovery mode must be accessed , which is not possible in my case.

So you need to flash the stock recovery then.

Go here http://www.technobuzz.net/oneplus-3-stock-recovery/

OK. But due to some reason ADB folder(C:\adb) is not created even when running he installer as administrator.

Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot (.exe if you're on Windows). It works fine, no need to set path,etc. Just install it an run it. put files inside the program's folder to flash them (right click on the icon in the desktop and choose "open the folder", or simply CD to the folder containing the files to be flashed

Check my updated answer to get Minimal ADB and Fastboot

OK , but how to flash it ?

I libked the tutorial on my answer

Great. Just now the whole phone went blank and it is not responding.I think it is because of low power but no low power indicator page is found when charging.

Since you're able to connect to bootloader, you need to flah the stock recovery then flash the stock firmware. This tutorial explains it better.
Go here to get Minimal ADB and Fastboot. Open it and run commands. You must CD to the folder containing the files to be flashed. Exemple: CD C:\Downloads\my_stock_firmware
and tape commands from there.

But the stock recovery or twrp cannot be flashed

Do you get an error with the stock recovery also?

Yes  , I get an error with the stock recovery.

What exactly? please describe it

Nothing can be done now as the phone is not responding.

All this for nothing ,I guess

What did you exactly do? If your phone is not powering up due to battery low, charge it

My pc still recognizes my device as its driver signature is disabled.But i guess something must have happened to the screen

Nothing has happened to the display, just flash the stock firmware. Did you follow the tutorial?

I cannot flash the stock firmware as bootloader cannot be accessed

Do you mean your phone is not detected by Fastboot?

Yes the phone is not detected by fastboot

How do you boot in Fastboot mode?

Same error here for me with my OnePlus 3.. "cache : failed. boot : failed. boot_aging : failed. system : failed. md5 checksum failed."
EDIT:
Resolved with this tutorial https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/updated-28-06-2016-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/


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How take a screenshot without rooting the phone?
Disable Screenshot Security implies that I must root my device in order to bypass this unreasonable restriction. I have many use cases where I need to take screenshots for normal,  non-nefarious reasons, yet it seems that I am prevented from doing so by some particuler application provider.
How do I avoid this restriction without rooting my phone?
References:
The following sums up my situation and hardware configuration to the letter:
http://www.netdip.com/unable-capture-screenshot-1464017054/

You don't. The whole point of that security flag is to prevent bad apps from stealing your private info and only the app developer knows when that will be appearing on the screen. Now if the app developer has set it up even though its a tip calculator - well use a different tip calculator, or root your phone or connect the phone to a PC and use adb/Android Studio: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/138778/how-can-i-take-on-device-screenshots-of-secure-apps

Alright. then, why does blocking bad apps also require blocking the end-user from using the screenshot facility?

I'm guessing that FLAG_SECURE was originally for DRM. It was only later that the buttons were assigned for user initiated screenshot: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/1759/how-to-take-a-screenshot-with-an-android-device . I expect that the original function was left in, but with an actual API to screencap a device the flag is now valuable for blocking private content

Secure surfaces are used to prevent content rendered into those surfaces by applications from appearing in screenshots or from being viewed on non-secure displays.- is for your security

In the scenario I encountered, the LastPass browser was the only application I encountered that was blocking me from taking screenshots. The solution that did not require rooting was LastPass's support: 'You can enable taking a screenshot of the LastPass app/browser by going to LastPass menu> Settings> Security and look for "Allow screenshots of this app".'  However the comment responses here are useful for future reference, so thanks!

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Creating a bootable USB through android
Is there any way to create a bootable USB (not turn your android device into a bootable USB), with an OTG USB stick through android?
I do not have a laptop to do this on, as the one I need (the one i need to bootable USB for, and the one i need to fix)no longer has an OS installed nor a CD drive. So any help would be much appreciated.
I am aware of the app to turn your android device into a bootable USB, but that does not work in my case.

Based on the discussions with OP, he has

Broken Win 10 machine, unable to get into OS
Rooted Android

He wants to

Extract Data from the Win machine
Install OS

Solution

Install DriveDroid ( requires root ) which can

DriveDroid allows you to boot your PC from ISO/IMG files stored on your phone. This is ideal for trying Linux distributions or always having a rescue-system on the go... without the need to burn different CDs or USB pendrives

From the developers XDA thread, download Hiren's boot CD (for windows) - link in OP into the Android device
Enter BIOS of your machine and set the Boot order to boot from USB as first choice ( key combination would be based on the machine and Google can help)
Connect Android to device and boot, device will recognised and a temporary Win environment Win XP / 7 can be created. Connect an external drive and transfer files to drive

Above based on my personal experience in getting data out of  dead Win XP
Installing new OS

In my case, CD was working so I installed OS again
One of the reviews ( by Steffen Mossefin) claims he was able to do that using this app.

Edit:: Help section of app suggests ways of installing windows using this app by creating bootable USB drives, which of course need access to another PC - not tried this

Is this still a good route to use even if I have no CD drive?

I managed to, yes. But I went to my parents house and used their computer to complete the process. Thank you very much!

this requires root, right?

@MarkYisri : yes.. added that to make it clear

ISO to USB app does the work same as rufus for windows

Use ZArchiver (Play Store link) to extract ISO to USB. In BIOS open EFI boot file present in USB (options like in HP: Run UEFI application). Once boot menu opens, install/recover Windows.

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Moto G stuck on the screen "Warning bootloader unlocked"
I'm trying to solve a problem that is affecting a Moto G 2014 XT1069 device. What has happened is that the device did shutdown, then when trying to power it up again, it stayed stuck on the Motorola logo for some time. Another person trying to help, said that it was needed to format the cellphone and rebooted into recovery mode. The point is that when trying to factory reset an error appeared.
This person then said that the device was bricked and needed to do something to correct it. Then using fastboot through a computer, I don't know what she did but the situation got somehow worse.
The first thing is that she unlocked the bootloader. But after all the procedure what happens is that when the device powered up, it just got stuck in a screen with a message WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED and it doesn't progress any further.
On that same screen it is possible, by pressing PWR + VOL DWN to access the bootloader, but even if we select "Normal Powerup" or "Recovery", the device just gets back to the screen WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED and nothing more happens.
Furthermore, it seems that the battery became somehow "mad". After a quite long time interval charging, the device got to 29% of battery and after just a few minutes trying to correct all this mess, the battery got to 6%.
I don't know what they did and how all of this happened.
How can I fix this mess? How can I make the cellphone boot and make everything right again?
If possible I want to avoid flashing the factory image for the reason that I don't have access to the image from the official source and I feel quite uneasy to get from one untrusted source, since it might compromise confidential data.
What can I do to solve this? I believe there has to be a way to correct all of this.

At this point you need to flash the factory image, check XDA's area for your device (Moto G 2014) for the specific model (XTxxxx) and fastboot flash the appropriate factory image. The fact your bootloader is unlocked is NOT the problem, in fact, if you locked or relocked at this point your device would likely be permanently bricked.

@acejavelin, thanks very much for the advice. As you can imagine I'm new to these aspects of android, so any help is appreciated! I wanted to just bring the device to the prior state. The factory images that I've seem many people talking about  are obtained from trusted/official sources? In that case, how can I actually to this fastboot flash to recover the device?

@acejavelin, if I just do the usual factory reset, instead of this fastboot flash, could it work? Or if I do this I can make the situation worse?

You can try a factory reset, start recovery from the bootloader and when you see the Android with "No Command" displayed, press PWR+VOL UP to get to the menu and select Factory Reset, and let it boot. Remember that first boot can exceed 20 minutes! If that fails, look for an "official firmware" thread on XDA for your device, it will be a zip that contains several files and they digitally signed, so you as long as you have the correct device and follow the process, you can't really harm your device. This is more common than you think and we do this all the time, people will help if you ask.

Thanks for all the aid @acejavelin. I'll try the factory reset first. I've searched on XDA and found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/firmware-retbrxt10695-0-2lxb22-46-28-zip-t3031891). The device is indeed XT1069 and the language is really PT-BR, so I think this is what you're talking about. My only concern is: isn't there a risk that the image has been tempered with with spyware-like or virus-like software that might capture confidential data? I became worried since this is distributed on Mega and not an official source.

There is always a chance... But the image parts are digitally signed. You can request a specific build from Moto, years ago I would say you'd have it a couple days, but some users are reporting it can take weeks if at all. You could always flash TWRP and a custom ROM instead.

@acejavelin, I was going to try the factory reset but the following happened: the device directly goes to the WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED screen. It doesn't shutdown, unless the batery ends. If I try to charge it, it automatically starts and goes to that screen. On that screen I used PWR + VOL DOWN and entered in fastboot mode. I tried the option "Recovery", but all the options get back to the warning screen and nothing else happens. If on the fastboot screen I wait and do nothing it gets to the no command screen. Do you think there's a way I can get into factory reset without need to flash?

I've found a way to do a hard reset via fastboot. The suggested commands are: erase modemst1, erase modemst2, erase cache, erase userdata, reboot. If I try this, can the device be permanently damaged? Or the worse it can happen is that it will stay the same?

no need to erase modems but the rest is fine

Bootloader is a bit of code that tells your device's OS how to boot up? Does the phone boot in fastboot mode? If so you can tape fastboot oem lock or an alternatie that works on many motorola: fastboot oem lock begin this should relock the bootloader.
To boot in fastboot mode: Turn off your phone and then press and hold the Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously for a few seconds.
If the above dont work, you'll need simply to flash the stock firmware first and then get in fastbootmode and tapefastboot oem lock
This thread on XDA Developers will explain more in details.

Thanks for the answer @esQmo, this fastboot mode is the way we boot to wipe the system? In that case, I must boot in fastboot mode and then where should I type this "fastboot oem lock"? Thanks again for the aid!

@user1620696 Be very careful, if you lock the bootloader in this state you will likely have a permanently bricked device. The bootloader is now unlocked, your options are open. If you look on XDA in the area for your specific device, you can find the factory images and how to flash them.

OP please read carefully what @acejavelin commented twice

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Use Galaxy S3 as universal bluetooth audio receiver
I have an old GS3 and would like to use it as a receiver to connect other bluetooth devices such as iPhones, laptops, and other Android phones to my home stereo via the 3.5 mm jack.  Does anyone know if there's an app that will allow this? If there's no way to do it via bluetooth, it may also be acceptable to use WiFi as the transmission medium.

I found an app that works over WiFi using AirPlay--it's called AirBubble.  Still would like to know if there's a way to do this using bluetooth though.


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What's the difference between Data and Internal Storage?
I came across installing ROMs, but I can't install it because I need to wipe some things ...
It told me to wipe / do a factory reset ...
Then, when I go to the Wipe Section of the TWRP Recovery, clicked on Advanced Wipe, I noticed that there is Data, and there is Internal Storage.
Here's a picture of that: (from androidtipsandhacks)

TWRP told me that Data, Cache, and Dalvik is the only wipe that I need.
Will wiping Data remove my apps, music, photos, videos, and app data?

Answer:
Data
Data is your user apps (installed from Google Play Store, or with an *.apk) and its app data.  It is stored on /data.

Your user apps is stored on /data/app.
Your apps' data is stored on /data/data.

NOTE: You must be rooted to see the contents on /data/ ...
Therefore, if you wipe your data, it might also delete your user apps, and its app data, but excluding your music, photos, videos, etc.
Internal Storage
On the other hand, Internal Storage is actually the storage where your other data are saved, such as music, photos, videos, other app data, downloads, etc., and is usually stored on /storage or /sdcard.
NOTE: /sdcard is different from your external SD Card.

Music is saved on /sdcard/Music.
Photos are saved on /sdcard/DCIM.
Videos are saved on /sdcard/Videos.
Other app data are saved on /sdcard/ (App Folder).

Other apps choose to store their app data on /sdcard/ ..., such as Minecraft: /sdcard/games.

Downloads are saved on /sdcard/Downloads, and can be easily found if you have the Downloads app.

Two relevant aspects before answering your specific questions :

You are planning to install a new ROM
The device is going to be with you so you are not bothered about wiping all personal traces ( like you would be if you are planning to sell)
See What should I wipe in TWRP? from official TWRP help . That would take care of your needs for installing a new ROM

If you are switching ROMs (changing from one ROM to a completely different one) then you should perform a factory reset. A factory reset wipes data and cache (which includes dalvik cache). A factory reset will also wipe sd-ext and android_secure if your device has those items. 99% of the time, this is all that you need to wipe and you only need to do it once, not three times as some people would lead you to believe.

(Emphasis supplied)
factory-reset is equivalent to Wipe data,cache, dalvik. It will not remove your pictures . See Firelord's answer which has other useful references as well

...Factory Reset would remove everything under /data (excluding /data/media which serves as emulated storage available through /sdcard as internal SD card)...

What's the difference between Data and Internal Storage?

Data is what is contained in the / datapartition. Internal storage world refer to the entire device directory structure and what is contained in them as well

See What happens when I wipe the internal storage of a device using TWRP?
Also TWRP help explains further

....you may have options for wiping internal storage, external storage, sd-ext, android_secure, and/or an option for formatting data. There's almost no reason that you would ever need to use these items....

(Emphasis Supplied)

Okay, thanks for the info!
Is it okay to remove the SD Card (and the SIM Card) during the wipe process to ensure that no data from the cards will be lost?

The existing two answers are nice, but there are two things which are not quite correct in how TWRP handles and calls the different wiping options.

[This statement is wrong]: "Internal storage world [sic] refer to the entire device directory structure and what is contained in them as well."

Instead, the term "Internal storage" as used by TWRP refers to /data/media.

[This one is also incorrect]: "On the other hand, Internal Storage is actually the storage where your other data are saved, such as music, photos, videos, other app data, downloads, etc., and is usually stored on /storage or /sdcard."

More correctly, "Internal storage" is actually stored at /data/media (indeed it is usually mounted at something like /storage/emulated/... and /sdcard as well).

Source: https://twrp.me/faq/datamedia.html

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Is it possible to flash CM for Samsung S3 I9300 on different version?
Is it possible to flash CM on a different version? The other one is a SCH-I939 which was bought in China. Can someone explain to me how I can do it and why I can't flash it? I flashed CM13 on the SCH-I939 but it shows not SIM card. The sim card is a US one and works on other phones so there is definitely no problems with it.
Thanks in advanced!

Simply no.
i939 is a China Telecom variant, and has a CDMA baseband, along with other minor differences (there's a variant of i939 itself that even differs in dimensions). Unless the build was specifically marked as compatible with multiple variants (e.g.  S3 Qualcomm versions, aka d2lte, share a single CM build), the build will be limited to that model only. It's even more obvious considering i9300 is a GSM-only device.

Just checked around our local forums (I'm Chinese myself), and unfortunately there doesn't seem to be even CM11 available. Carrier variant phone users here are not tech savvy at all, so it's not surprising that there's almost no development.

@TheProgrammerG Theoretically yes, but realistically no. It's not something an inexperienced guy can do in days, nor is there any precise tutorial to follow.


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How to never allow any kind of apps installation?
i have a galaxy tabs 10.1 which i gave to my brother. the problem is he keep installing app whether its a playstore apps or from unknown source apps. this makes the tab very slow. im too lazy too find out what makes the tab slow. so usually i just reformat the tab. and then he keep installing stuff again. and the process repeated again and again. is it possible for me to just install a few common stuff like facebook app, whatsapp etc and some few games and then restrict the device from installing any kind of app whether it is from playstore or unknown source. he knows how to turn on the "install from unknown source" things. so by just turning the feature off will not stop him. please kindly help me. thanks


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Sigmachip Keyboard is not functioning on Tablet
I have an new Tablet Micromax P681 and Sigmachip Micro USB keyboard but it is not functioning, what can be the issue, please help

Dude check the stripe underneath keyboard.
I had the same problem, at morning a tablet keyboard case was delivered home after connecting to tab input keyboard was detected as Sigmachip Micro USB keyboard but I was unable to get any key like "B" "R" "T" "P" etc. so I open up the case & notice there was strip underneath the keyboard (strip is located just below those keyboard leds in front be very careful while opening the front side of keyboard you might tear a part those strip by profession I open such items regularly) which was not connected properly I reconnected the strip now my keyboard is operational. Open your case in a clean way so that even when you fix it to after.
But I am still going to replace my product as few keys are not working at all, from customer point of view I didn't buy that product to fix it by my self.


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Is there way to remotely turn on your Android phone?
I lost my phone and tried to connect it remotely, but the device kept turning off for 2 days. It's kind of strange. So, is there any way to remotely turn on the phone?
I'm not talking about remotely controlling the device. I'm talking about remotely turning on the cell phone.
If relevant, the phone is Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

What is strange? To switch on your phone you have to press the power button. So no, there is no way to turn on your phone remotely unless you are capable of telekinesis.

A PC can be remotely turned on because it still has an internet connection (BIOS is capable of doing that, and you have a wire attached to it). A phone doesn't have either.

The idea is impossible. To physically supply power to the phone's chip, you would have to press the power button.
The only workaround would be to have an always-on device attached to the phone that could then use a motor to press the power button.

Or some other electrical trigger like a USB connection.

@MatthewRead AFAIK, the only devices that turn on when power is supplied are some mediatek devices, and IPhones.

And one of the generation of Moto G, @DanBrown.

@DanBrown My Find 7 turns on when plugged in, and it has the extremely common Snapdragon 801. I think it's more about the bootloader than anything else.

@MatthewRead That would make some sense. However, it's still a case that there is no guarantee OP's phone has this trait in their phone

@DanBrown absolutely.

It could be possible since newer phones have embedded battery that is not removable. Since the technology is there, the battery could supply low voltage to the hardware that will power via network/data using your sim. There would have the be a application that works with the devices hardware. This would be a similar configuration as "wake on lan".

While it 'could' if all your 'could' statuses were met, it doesn't answer the question of can it.

https://android.stackexchange.com/q/215736

Older phones could be turned on by calling the number and letting it ring 10X and it would turn on. I don't know why we can't have that feature in the newer phones. BTW I know this is fact, as I did it several times with my phones when they were lost and I had to turn them on remotely to find them.

Which model phone(s) are we talking about?
This sounds implausible.

baseband is active as soon as sim card and battery is inserted, no matter if phone is on or off (not even sim pin is necessary)

@alecxs What? If that's the case, does it even need a SIM card to be active?

@Michael for IMSI the SIM is required, IMEI is available without SIM of course https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseband_processor#Security_concerns


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I factory reset my SM-A300FU with TWRP and lost access to Play Store
I factory reset my SM-A300FU with TWRP and I can't access Play Store as it says: "Checking info..." then it says:

Since you already went ahead and did a factory reset, ever considered just flashing factory firmware via Odin? This will reset the phone to its "working as intended" state, and unless other factors are at play, you should be out of problems.

Looks like you have a bad WIFI connection there. Try another network.

At first, we can see you do not have a good internet connection, so that might be the problem. Try getting closer to your access point, connect to another one, or use mobile data.
If this does not fix your problem, you could try flashing the original firmware of the SM-A300FU with the latest version of Odin
Disclaimer: Neither me nor the Odin developers are responsible for any damage you could cause to your device using this method.


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Install CA Certifcate using ADB?
I'm in an annoying chicken-and-the-egg loop. Android Browser (the stock browser) is rejecting a bunch of sites certified by Comodo certificate authority. I'm on Comodo's site trying to download their AddTrust External CA Root, but I'm not getting the prompts to allow the download. The download never completes.
I want to try a sidestep the Android Browser problems by installing the CA root certificate in the certifcate store over a tether using ADB. Unfortunately, I can't find the ADB commands to do it:
$ adb --help 2>&1 | grep -i cert
$

How do I use ADB to install the damn certificate?
If I can't use ADB, then what tool does Android provide to install one?

The phone is a Samsung Galaxy S4 with Android 5.0.1. It is stock and not rooted.
I'm familiar with Add & remove certificates from Google Help and How to install trusted CA certificate on Android device?. The Stack Overflow question is old, and it predates ICS where the store changed.


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Why ES File Explorer not listed when I've to select file for web upload?
When using a Samsung Tab A, with Android 6, I would like to have ES File Explorer listed when I have to select a file to be upload from a web site file selector control.
Is there any configuration parameter that I'm missing to do that? Is it a permissions problem?
I have also have tried with other file explorers as AndSMB, and the same is happening... I only can select a file using the default android file explorer, the camera and the camcorder.
I'm trying to do something not allowed in ES File Explorer? Maybe I need another file explorer app to do that?

Look at the solution here  which may help using either of  the two apps. I don't know why it happens but this solution send to work.

Can you clarify what you want to do here? I can't understand what you're asking?

@MarkYisri If I got this right, OP wants to know why ES File Explorer doesn't appear in the list of providers that appear when one tries to upload a file somewhere. For reference, the list is the one that contains the Internal Storage, External Storage, File Manager, Gallery, ... entries. Maybe a screenshot from OP may help in clarifying this, though.

I've read somewhere - don't remember where anymore - that Google has made this impossible for 3rd party apps. Only system apps can be used by a browser to access data in storages. Try to install ES Explorer as system app (need root ) (Will link my sources if I find them again)


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OnePlus one constantly freezes and ends up crashing
Ever since this morning my OnePlus one suddenly freezes constantly, refuses to open certain apps (for instance, WhatsApp works but Facebook doesn't), crash whatever apps do work and if left alone it will just crash the system ui and leave me with a black screen, forcing me to reboot every five minutes or so.
I think it has to do with some buggy update that my phone did overnight, but I can't find the cause of the problem. These are the specs of my phone:

OS + version: OxygenOS 2.1.4
Android version: 5.1.1

If someone could tell me if this is a known bug or if there's a workaround, it would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Try booting in recovery and clear the cache memory. If it doesn't help, reset the phone to factory.

@esQmo tried doing that, doesn't work :/

So you'll need to flash the whole phone. Download the stock firmware and flah your phone.

@esQmo well shit, here goes that hell again


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Why do i get "Insufficient storage" when the so called "usb storage" is almost empty?
Samsung Galaxy S2 is the model
I get no free space error msg when i try to install application from Google Play.
So i navigate to Settings->Storage and i see 3 sections:

Device memory - 200MB Free
USB Storage - 11.1GB FREE
SD Card - 413MB FREE

Why cant the phone install it on the usb storage?

Detail your problem

Because you can't install to USB storage.

Apps can only be installed on Device internal memory and on SD Cards. Move large apps on SD Card

External application cant install on usb memory as it is a external memory of your phone so you have to empty your phone memory stuff which may be songs, pics or the items which can store on external memory so that your application will install. or simply unistall the unwanted applications. It will help you to free internal memory


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Official firmware for Moto G 2014 XT1069
I've got one Moto G 2014 XT1069 (dual sim) device, that I might need to flash the factory image. The point is that I'm totally new to this, and although I have found many tutorials on the matter, I'm still a little preocupated with the "official firmware".
As I understood this "flash the factory image" process is analogous to picking one bootable media and reinstalling Windows/Linux on a PC.
Now, what makes me more worried is that I've been searching for this official firmware and all the ones I've found are available through non-official sources like Mega.
This makes me worried: isn't there a risk that someone has tempered the image with some spyware-like or virus-like software that might capture data from the device?
Since these images are made available by non-official people, it makes me very worried about the extent to which is safe to use them.
Is it safe to use those images? Can I obtain one from a official source?
Where can I find one image for this device? I accessed XDA and found this one. It is indeed PT-BR language, which is what I'm searching, but I'm in doubt if I can trust this image and if this is the right image.
Is this the right image and can I trust it? If not, how can I obtain the correct image from a trustworthy source?
As I said I'm totally new to this, so sorry if I said something silly.

To obtain original firmware -Sign in on Motorola / Lenovo (Motorola had been taken over by Lenovo) site with device details , creating an account and search for firmware

Edit: OP has confirmed that he is unable to locate on the Motorola forums as older devices firmware is apparently removed. It is suggested that he mail the OEM or in the OEM forums for sha / md5 of the firmware and compare with that of XDA download as explained here Is there a way to verify stock ROMs?

XDA firmwares are generally legitimate, but best of course is to get it from OEM if you don't trust

Firmware is usually downloaded by folks and hosted on file sharing sites like Mega, since

a) They can't or may not be permitted to link to original source always
b) Firmware may not be available on original source as later versions may replace earlier OS versions
c) For easier sharing - practically all sites hosting firmware use such sites
Since you specifically drew attention that you are new to this, downloading correct firmware is the first step and following instructions given by OEM / sites like XDA meticulously

Thanks for the answer @beeshyams. I've tried looking for the firmware on Motorola and they have a small set of recovery images, but they are only for the very latest devices, so the dates are from september. Could I get the one I need by contacting them via email or something like that?

You can try but I doubt it. That's one of the reasons people host images on file sharing sites as mentioned in reason B) above. What you can do with better chances of succeeding is asking for the `sha / md5'  and compare with that of download from XDA. Will update answer


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How to destroy lost android phones?
I am living in Afghanistan and here too many things get stolen every day especially mobile phones. Therefore, I want to know a way that if my phone gets stolen, it gets destroyed.
Is there any possible way I could do this?

The answer Below is good. I personally hope you mean get the thing to blow up, but that would be hard :)

Why not consider encryption?

No, I do not think there is a possible way to remotely completely destroy a phone, but other things you could do are:

Track and find your lost phone
Lock it (Put a remote password so the thief cannot access it)
Ring it (Make it make a loud sound so if the thief is nearby, you will notice)
Wipe it (Delete everything on the phone except the OS)

You can do all of these things through the Google Device Manager or another anti-theft Play Store application but they require your phone to be turned on and it to have an internet connection.


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Closing an active app using ADB
I need help closing an active connection in Android ADB on a rooted device. I tried everything that stackoverflow and Google can suggest for the past week. I even tried to uninstall the package. It worked for other active apps but not for this one. Any help will be appreciated.
1 active connections Connection Number: 0 Operating Mode: NORMAL com.android.server.display.DisplayPowerController | WakeLockRefCount 0 | uid 1000 | cache size 0 | max cache size 0

What app is it?

It's not changed in a while, you know.
In fact, since Honeycomb (Android 3.x) You can just run the following in adb:
adb shell am force-stop [PACKAGE]

Of course, replace [PACKAGE] with the package you want to chop up.

Force-stop is just one of the things I tired. I tired others which worked on other active apps. And I mentioned this in my original question.

@WsdmSkr Huh. try adb reboot then?

Reboot? That just restarts the device and the service is still active when I ran 'dumpsys sensorservice'. Is there any way I can kill this service?

Its unkillable then. Its to do with the screen, so no surprise really - just being hopeful. I'm just gonna ask one thing first: did you use adb root first??


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Facebook stuck notification "cast device not connected"
I have a notification that can not be removed,created by the facebook app with message "Cast Device Not Connected".
I did notice that it happens any time I open a facebook video where catable device is available. (I use lg g3 with Lollipop 5.0)
How can I remove this notification?

If you Force-stop facebook, It will clear the notification. Just Go settings > apps> Facebook > Force Stop > Accept the warning.

Yeah, but when I'll open the app again the notification comes back

You can Disable all notifications for Facebook. Other than that, No idea- I Don't use the app, I just Login Via chrome.

Quoted from Lifehacker, referencing Android Police:

If you’re using the Facebook app—and there are plenty of reasons not to—you might have noticed a weird, broken Chromecast notification in your shade recently. Here’s what’s causing it and how to fix it.
As Android Police discovered, this notification is being caused by a bug in the way Facebook handles videos. The app now supports casting videos which is nice, but when you play a video, the notification you see above appears with two buttons that do nothing. The only way to get rid of the notification is to force close the app.
According to the site, this is a bug with version 100.0.0.20.70 of the Facebook app, but the problem is not present in the beta app, version 101.0.0.10.70, which you can download from APK Mirror here. Alternatively, you can download the stripped down Facebook Lite from APK Mirror here. Or, just use the mobile site like we’ve recommended for ages.


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Find out what causes freezes of my phone
My phone (Elephone P9000 lite) behaves really strange since some time: Every now and then it freezes for about 1-2 seconds.
There are two different types of freezes:

The touchscreen does not react to a tap on the screen (e.g. when playing a game, there is still movement of units, etc)
Full freeze - input not working, audio stops, app "paused" (e.g. when playing a game, the movement of unit stops)

I can't identify a specific cause for the problem, i.e. it can happen when I play a game, watch a video, or listen to music (also occurs when the screen is off).
So my question is: Is there a way to find out what causes this problem?
Bonus question: Should I worry about the problem (i.e. could it indicate a hardware/software problem that could lead to a bigger issue)?

Phone: P9000_lite
Android: 6.0

Thanks in advance!

Sometimes, Lower-Spec devices Run out of RAM, but don't know what to remove to clear it So it will either cause a wedge/freeze, or restart zygote by accident (which restarts the phone)

The question is very general but I can give you some common reasons why phones freeze and some troubleshoot steps.

Do a restart by holding the power button and then press restart.
Find out which apps are using the most system resources and unistall them, then check if that fixes the problem. (Common apps like this are Facebook and Facebook Messenger). This app can help you fix RAM issues.
If you see any errors during the crashes post them in the comments or edit the original post
Last option would be to factory reset the phone but as the website says, all described operations you are doing at your own risk.

p.s. also, its not a good idea to post your build number on a public forum.

Thanks for the suggested steps (I'll try them) and the hint regarding the build number, was not aware that it's not wise to post it publicly.

No problem. Try them and if they help you make sure to mark my question as the answer, so other people know.

Good general troubleshooting advice, but I disagree strongly with the build number advice. There's no particular security risk and it's useful troubleshooting info for diagnostic build specific bugs.

The problem is gone. But I don't know why... before I had enough time to try the suggested steps, there were no more freezes. There were updates for Facebook and Facebook Messenger, so I suspect that a previous version of one of these apps caused the problem. Therefore, I'll mark your answer as helpful since the second point would have solved the problem for sure. Thanks!


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Samsung S3 asks for mobile data when I try to receive using ShareIt
A friend has Samsung S3 phone. Whenever he tries to activate receiving using Lenovo ShareIt, a pop up message raises asking to activate mobile data. Even after enabling mobile data, the WiFi spot is not created if mobile data is not connected.

Is it a firmware problem, that the phone can't enable WiFi spot without mobile data active?
Is there any fix or a workaround to make it works?

This happends because the phone can't use Wi-Fi to connect to the internet and make a Hotspot in the same time, so it depends on the mobile data to connect to the internet. In order to use Wi-Fi to connect to an Access Point and create one, you would need an external wireless card or something like this.
Hope I helped, if I am wrong please correct me.

I'm not connecting to internet (neither wifi nor mobile nor usb) and shareit create it own hotspot. It works fine in most phones I have seen, only with this samsung s3, when shareit tries to create a hotspot, the phone blocks it and ask user to enable the mobile data connection. which seems weird, my 1st thought is a bug in firmware that don't let user create hotspot only if it connected to internet through mobile data.

Seems to be Samsung specific problem as you can see Samsung S 3
and Samsung S4
There is no solution I could see on internet.
Other users who had a problem in app review suggest using Xender

I will give xender a try and let you know.


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What fastboot erase actually does?
It's been said that we can do a factory reset with the following commands:
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata

Now, the fastboot CLI provides the following description for erase:

Erase a flash partition.

What does the erase command actually do? Does it erase the partition, or does do a factory reset?

From what I can find, they just wipe the partition. Great For clean Wipes ahead of a ROM install, not so great when you was trying to delete your personal storage

This thread on XDA has a post

....what is the aim of the "fastboot erase modemst" command?

Answer

modemst1 and modemst2 are storage partitions for Radio Firmware .... - and it's obviously a recommended practice to wipe these partitions when flashing a newer Radio Firmware

This XDA thread is all about fastboot commands

fastboot erase system
fastboot erase data
fastboot erase cache
Are explained as

fastboot allows for about the cleanest of wipes by the way. And each partition can be done separately too.

Elsewhere in same thread

... with a lot of new phones userdata = /data + /sdcard (/data/media), so all data, any personally saved files, and system are flushed out permanently with fastboot's erasure. Note that TWRP factory reset would leave /data/media intact

So, putting your list of commands in question, a device is being wiped cleanly of all the partitions mentioned including all data, and thus getting ready to flash a new ROM on the cleanest manner as against dirty flash which has remnants of earlier ROM  affecting performance

Thanks for the answer and for pointing out the thread. Just one question, clearing all these partitions will automatically trigger a recovery process that will bring the device back to default state it comes from factory?

It would not trigger automatically a recovery process IMO, since you would need to reboot using other means. That is my understanding, as I haven't used these commands for the purpose explained

I understand, then if after these commands I do a fastboot reboot, when rebooting the system will restore itself or I must do fastboot recovery and trigger the recovery process manually? Thanks for the aid again!

I think the former, should suffice. Thanks for accepting


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Live tile interface
I was just viewing my friend's Lumia 535 who has Windows 10 mobile installed on it which really inspired me. That OS possess a very well-integrated customizable tiled interface. I really loved that UI. Most remarkable were the aliveness and transparency of tiles. Can we have a tile interface like windows phone? As far as I know android is fa more customizable and bug-less as compared o windows but that thing really impressed me. So I was thinking as if it were possible?

Plenty of alternative launchers like what @Komninos posted, but they all affect the homescreen only. It will be tremendous and impossible work to rework the framework to show everything (i.e. apps) in live tiles.

Yup @AndyYan I was also sad because of the same reason. It provides that   interface but nothing live in it. :(

Yes, there is an app called Launcher 8 WP style for that.
Hope I helped.

Yup you helped............+1.......It was good but not as I thgought it :/


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How to unlock nexus 5X without deleting data on forgetting pin
i forgot my pin to unlock the phone. Even after entering wrong pin 15 to 20 times, it kept on asking me to enter the pin after 30 seconds. But never prompted me if i have forgotten my pin.
I tried restarting my phone and it went to airplane mode. And now, on entering wrong pin, it says "warning: your device will be wiped after 9 more failed attempts to be unlocked".
Does anyone have any idea how to unlock without erasing my data. Please help.

Unless ADB is enabled, no there is no way other than resetting the phone and losing your data

android version after 4.4 does not ask user if they have forgot pin or password, not sure why will they do it, but unfortunately android have been  designed in such a secure way that they don't want anyone to have access to our data even though they breach into our device by whatsoever means, so there is no means you can have access to your data without a password or if there were a way someone else would also have been able to do the same.
If you are thinking about rooting unless its already bootloader unlocked your device is unable to be broken into for data


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Can't Download Apps on Restricted Automobile Android
I just got a new Renault Fluence (basically a Megane Coupe) with an Android entertainment system. It seems to be basically the Kaier System http://www.szkaier.com/show_imgnews.asp?id=537 modified by the local importer and it includes a sim card with WAZE for navigation.
The problem is that I'd like to install a few more apps. There is (naturally) no Google Play Store, installation of unknown sources is unchecked and requires a (numeric) password, ES file explorer is installed but any app that offer to let me register with my Google account is automatically blocked by redirecting to Waze (probably some trick to make sure we don't download apps using our Google accounts.
Simple attempts at guessing the "unknown sources" (numeric) password were unsuccessful.
It seems that I can connect the wifi to any wifi source. (Connection to the sim card is via wifi for some odd reason.)
I have no access to any buttons on the phone (without taking the dash apart) and the one full size USB seems to be open for music only.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks


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How to emulate a mouse?
I am running Android 4.3 "jelly bean" in a VirtualBox VM. Google has released an ISO of an x86 port on code.google.com. It's a fairly straightforward installation, and easy to setup. You can find a tutorial here if you need help. But let's get back on subject.
Anyways, I have successfully installed it. It does not seem to have mouse integration, which I desperately need. My laptop which I am running it on does not have a touchscreen. It is a 64-bit Dell something-or-other laptop I received from a friend, and it is running Ubuntu 16.10. Is there any available APKs or workarounds for the mouse? I can use the mouse, but no pointer displays. For example, I can click and drag the top menu bar that displays notifications, battery, etc. and open that, or click buttons (if I'm careful), or use it as if it were my finger. I simply need it to display the mouse pointer. The only workaround I can think of is unlock the developer tools and use the mouse tracking option that draws a line when you tap. However, that only works if I click and drag.
The question: Are there any APK's or workarounds for displaying a mouse pointer or emulating a mouse, and if there is/are, how can I use/activate/install/get them?
edit: This isn't something I can't live without. I'm just experimenting, maybe going to do a little android gaming just for fun. I can do most of the UI navigation with the keyboard, but a mouse would make things much easier. Also, I am looking for a no-price, costless workaround. That said, I'd rather not do anything like buy a controller.
~ P

4.3 does support displaying a mouse pointer, and it Should Just Work when you start using the mouse.

@DanHulme I have the mouse connected at all times. Still no luck.

It seems that I have found a temporary answer. In the "Input" taskbar menu of Vitualbox, there is a mouse integration option. Left unchecked, Android draws the mouse pointer. However, if Mouse Integration is on, it relies on the host OS, which does not work. This option is less convenient, but it works for now. If anyone has any recommendations to permanently fix this, please post an answer.
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Moto G 2nd generation soft bricked
I've just downloaded Kingo Android Root and after some minutes my Moto G 2nd generation soft bricked and now stays in the Moto logo forever.
Since I don't know anything about how to root a phone with safety, I simply didn't enable USB debugging before installing Kingo app. Also, I don't believe this app indeed rooted my phone.
I only managed to unlock my bootloader and that's all. I tried to put the XT1068 firmware.zip file in my SD card in order to apply this update from the SD card but it didn't work. Moreover, when I run the command "adb devices" on OS X, nothing shows up. But when I run "fastboot devices" the prompt returns "0010235101  fastboot".
And of course I tried to wipe cache partition and data, but it didn't work either.
Any suggestions of how to solve this problem will be welcome.

Just in case you are in hurry i think you are missing wiping davlik cache
and then install zip from sdcard,and make sure the zip is the correct firmware for your device,and also once your bootloader is unlocked, to root your device is not a big deal,search for supersu package on google for your device and install it as "Install zip from sdcard" in custom recovery mode
Full Process:

first of all get the original firmware for your phone ,search the internet using your mobile phone name etc. and please be sure to check that the firmware is the same as your phone's original firmware.(Which i think you already had)
2.Now if haven't already please install custom recovery like CWM(Clock work mod) or TWRP,i was using CWM.(You also seems to have this from your question)
3.Copy the firmware to your device or memory card location
4.Enter recovery mode,Now once in recovery, wipe cache & factory reset, remove davlik cache, and or cache
5.Now Select the option install zip from sdcard
and continue all the verifications.
6.wait for a while until its done.
7.Now reboot your phone.
please note that this information is for successfully recover bootloop(soft brick) for android 4.2 ,while this must be the same steps for your device, please just be sure before proceeding


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How can l get my old what's up in my phone
I have my whatsup accont in my old phone.recently I purchesed a new phone.and I opened my account in new phone.aftet five days my new phone got a problem my phone completelyswitced off and not turnrd on when I went to service center they told me that your phone has mother board problem it will take to clear minimum 45 days.now how can I activate my account in my old phone.

On ypur old phone, download a newer version of WhatsApp and put your phone number.

Using "Restore" option you can get back your old data of whatsapp. But this will only work when you back up your data or save the directory "whatsapp" which is located in your sdcard. or if you attach your data to mail


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Nexus 5x won't use 3G since Android 7.0
Since I lost my p8lite I had to buy a new phone, thus a mew SIM card was given to me. I'm still on the same contract which covers all signal types. Ranging from E-4G I live in an area  with 3-4/5 bars of 4G I can't receive any 3G anywhere. Even with 3G option forced on. If anyone knows a way to use 3G it would help me stop using data so fast and I would appreciate it.

Tried the classic ##4636## ("asterisk hash asterisk hash 4636 hash asterisk hash asterisk", in case SE's markdown interprets it wrong) trick yet? Disable LTE from there.

I don't know where your trying to send me in the options.

Worked it out bit it says "connection problem or invalid MMI code"

Couple of apps mentioned in this answer do the same as that secret code does. See if either of them work and you are able to disable LTE


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Soft-Bricked Samsung Galaxy S5 - "Set Warranty Bit: Kernel"
I recently did some stuff to my Samsung Galaxy S5 UK (SM-G900F) on Three and Marshmallow 6.0.1:
(In order)

Successfully install TWRP using Odin
Successfully root using Chainfire's Systemless Root
The message 'Set Warranty Bit: Kernel' starts appearing on the Samsung Android logo during boot, but it still works fine. (I think this means I voided my warranty.)
Successfuly install BusyBox using this app
Install XPosed Framework ArmV7 version, following a guide I can't find any more, but I got my file from the official XDA thread

Now when I rebooted my phone after installing XPosed, it gets stuck on the Samsung Android logo with the 'Set Warranty Bit: kernel' message. I can get to TWRP by (steps, not methods):

Removing and replacing the battery
Plugging in the charger
When the battery charging animation shows, pressing Home+Power+VolUp

What I would like to know is:

Should I restore it using Odin?
If so, with a Stock or Custom ROM?
If not, how is it recoverable?

Yes, you have triggered Knox and got that warning // Related. I would suggest to uninstall Xposed , flash original stuck ROM of correct version using Odin first before trying Xposed again (research for correct version and process) // You can wait for inputs from other users of the device / problem to respond but IMO suggested steps are safe

FYI, Set warranty bit: kernel is normal if you have modified the OS.

Set Warranty Bit: Kernel is a message that appears when you mess up with... your kernel. Such kernel is contained in the boot.img file, and is exactly what Systemless Root alters to offer its functionalities. It's also highly probable that you did trip KNOX as well.

Samsung phones require a special version of Xposed -  the regular one just won't work as you experienced.
Since you can still get into TWRP, the situation is still under control. Uninstall the current one with the uninstaller from the official Xposed thread, try booting up, and if it returns to normal, download and install the special version.

This worked, thanks; unfortunately all my data was wiped, including the backup file of my data. It's not hugely important, just a bit annoying.

Weird, it shouldn't have. Anyways the damage is done, so just keep it in mind next time :)


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CyanogenMod 13 fall down to 2G when data connection is OFF
I'm new to Android 6 and I'm coming straight from 4.2.
As my region is with lower celluar network coverage, I'm experiencing problems with my network coverage. Now, the problem is that my Galaxy Note 3 is loosing 3G signal, because the 2G is more common here and 3G is avail only in the city. I can't select "3G (preffered)", like I was able to do in Android 4.2, then when I turn on the Data Connection, the phone will switch to 3G, when I turn it off, it'll go to 2G. I can't do that on Android 6.0, and the phone is in HSDPA all the time.

Settings, sim, select your sim settings and preferred network here.

No, there are 3 options there. 4G (preffered), 3G, 2G. If I set 2G, then it won't go to 3G when data conn is turned on, instead it'll stay on EDGE. Very annoying...

You could create different profiles  to change from 2G to 3G and switch in quick toggles.

That's an idea, but apparently Android 6 has less options than 4.2/4.4 in that direction. So it can't do that autonomously?

Other suggestions? The worst thing is that it won't go to 2G when 3G signal is lost, and I'm 100% sure that there is 2G coverage in that area..

I am using cyanogenmod in my Xiaomi Redmi 1s, I used to do this steps :

Open dialer, and type *#*#4636#*#*.(I think this setting code may vary with each device manufacturer, search appropriate code for your device)
It will enter into Testing mode.
Inside that, tap on Phone Information, look for Set preferred network type, and set it as WCDMA only.

This Setting will be lost after every reboot.


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wifi connectivity issue
I have issue connecting my wifi
It shows error as refuse to connect with chrome but if i search it display content but as i go on any content gives me error
Even youtube not working even
Playstore  home page only gets loaded but when i select any app shows check your connection and try again
Also whats app and fb working fine
But
None of the app apart from this works
I am using samsung on 7
With 5.1 version  and rooted by king root previously working fine
And the same exact error was also in my previous phone  and it gets resolved automatically and happens randomly some time
Only on my phone not working reset all phone working fine on even pc not instagram  as on insta i could only see pages being loaded but not images displayed
And also operamini 7.2 version works fine even i can completley browse but cannot download
My phone is rooted  i was using adblocker i uninstall it even adaway i qas using uninstall it
I tried changing dns as 8.8.8.8  google still same

I can't understand what you're asking here.

Try resetting your router/ access point

Reset the router if that doesn't work forget the wifi and the re get it


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How to select all and copy content of .txt file
I have a .txt file on my Android phone. How can I copy it's content to the clipboard, so that I can paste it elsewhere?
When I open the .txt file and long press, I only get "Paste". That is in "DB Text Editor". I also tried installing "Simple Notepad" and opening the file with that, but I still cannot "Select All" or "Copy".
My phone is running Android 4.4.2.

can you paste a screenshot?

Install color note and open the text file with it. You can then copy portion/ complete text. I have been using it earlier in KitKat

clipper+ is another option. Whatever text you highlight and copy is automatically copied into this app and you can paste it. I haven't used this on KitKat thigh

Even Root Explorer's built-in text editor can handle that - grab it if you also need a decent file explorer.

Or you could use hackers keyboard. Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C

First double tape on a line with text, then move cursors and select the text you want to copy

Yes, double-tapping on a word (not in the empty space) worked. Why have such basic things as "select all", which were obvious 25 years ago, become so convoluted? ...


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Dash charging on lower than rated voltage - possible?
My OnePlus 3 dash charger is rated 200-240V. I will be travelling to a 100V country and wondering
(a) If my dash charger can be plugged into a 100V socket without damaging it or the phone and
(b) Whether it will deliver Dash charging speeds.

Don't plug into any socket not rated for your adapter. Instead buy an additional 110V-220V converter.

Simple answer is No, it will not work the way it is supposed to, if it works
Any charger for that matter any electrical appliance can only deliver what is expected of it when it operates under the conditions it is designed for.
That is what standards are meant for and that is what makes it mandatory to be adhered to
Your charger work may work erratically charging normally but definitely not dash charge, while it may not damage the phone. Quite likely the charger won't even fit into the wall adapter there !
See this for more
Complete Guide to Using the Correct Charger or Power Adapter (and What Happens If You Don’t)
Even within standards, compatibility and ability to fast or dash charge is tricky at times as you can see from the table for one plus 2  from OEM site given the nature of dash or fast charging

So, how do I charge?: Use a power bank to charge your mobile, Googling should help you find one that is rated for 100 V. Quick search throws up one such power bank. It may be easier to request somebody in the place you are visiting to buy it for you


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Listing all android processes from PC
Is there a way to list all the running processes in an Android phone from a PC? Maybe using adb?
I remember a mode in the old Eclipse version of Android Studio, was called LogCat. Is it possible to have something similar from console ?

Naturally adb shell ps

Logcat records info, warning and other stuff thrown by apps when necessary - it doesn't explicitly tell you what processes are running.
If the list is what you want, use the classic Linux command top. Android also have it (although not as friendly to use). Here's an example output from my own Nexus 6P:
shell@angler:/ $ top

User 0%, System 0%, IOW 0%, IRQ 0%
User 15 + Nice 1 + Sys 22 + Idle 2451 + IOW 2 + IRQ 1 + SIRQ 1 = 2493

  PID PR CPU% S  #THR     VSS     RSS PCY UID      Name
 4060  1   0% S    15 1987132K  52032K  fg system   com.quicinc.cne.CNEService
 4913  4   0% R     1   6260K   1432K  fg shell    top
 1423  1   0% S   123 3282976K 134448K  fg system   system_server
 3487  0   0% S    37 2133616K 144432K  fg u0_a19   com.android.systemui
  379  1   0% S    12 197504K  12460K  fg system   /system/bin/surfaceflinger
24196  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/u17:4
10311  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/3:4
 4139  0   0% S    34 2230348K  62884K  bg u0_a156  com.taobao.idlefish:channel
   41  4   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ksoftirqd/4
  258  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     mmcqd/0
    8  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     rcu_preempt
 4848  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/0:2
32569  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/u17:9
  447  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/215-fc38800
  383  1   0% S     1   6356K   1176K  fg root     /system/bin/msm_irqbalance
  297  3   0% D     1      0K      0K  fg root     msm-core:sampli
  245  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     cfinteractive
 4011  0   0% D     1      0K      0K  fg root     mdss_fb0
21510  2   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/2:2
   25  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     perf
   30  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/1:1H
   31  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     smd_channel_clo
   32  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     smsm_cb_wq
   34  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     deferwq
   35  0   0% D     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/u17:0
   36  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     rpm-smd
   38  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/48-cpr
   39  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/51-cpr
   40  4   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     migration/4
   43  4   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/4:0H
   44  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     mpm
   46  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     writeback
   47  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     bioset
   48  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     crypto
   49  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kblockd
   50  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     khubd
   51  4   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     system
   52  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipa_power_mgmt
   53  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     sps_ipa_power_m
   54  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipawq14
   55  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     iparepwq14
   56  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipawq43
   57  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     iparepwq43
   58  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipawq13
   59  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     iparepwq13
   60  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipa_power_mgmt
   61  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipa_rm_wq
   62  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ipa_interrupt_w
   64  4   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kworker/4:1H
   66  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   67  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   68  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   69  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   70  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   71  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   72  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   73  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   74  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   75  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   76  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   77  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   78  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/261-msm_iom
   79  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/263-msm_iom
   80  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/102-msm_iom
   81  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/102-msm_iom
   82  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/102-msm_iom
   83  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/102-msm_iom
   84  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/74-msm_iomm
   85  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/75-msm_iomm
   86  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/75-msm_iomm
   87  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/75-msm_iomm
   88  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/75-msm_iomm
   89  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/273-msm_iom
   90  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/273-msm_iom
   91  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/272-msm_iom
   92  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/97-msm_iomm
   93  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/97-msm_iomm
   94  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/97-msm_iomm
   95  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/350-msm_iom
   96  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/350-msm_iom
   97  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/350-msm_iom
   98  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/298-msm_iom
   99  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/298-msm_iom
  100  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/298-msm_iom
  101  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/79-msm_iomm
  102  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/78-msm_iomm
  103  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/78-msm_iomm
  104  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     devfreq_wq
  105  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     cfg80211
  106  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/15-bcl_vbat
  107  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/460-bcl_iba
  108  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     rpciod
  131  7   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kswapd0
  132  2   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ksmd
  133  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     fsnotify_mark
  134  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     nfsiod
  154  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     ad_calc_wq
  155  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     rot_commit_work
  156  0   0% D     1      0K      0K  fg root     mdss_dsi_event
  157  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     apr_driver
  158  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     pil_vote_wq
  159  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     shm_svc
  160  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     qmi_hndl0000000
  161  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     msm_ipc_router
  162  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     k_hsuart
  163  2   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     msm_serial_hs_0
  164  2   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     msm_serial_hs_0
  165  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     hwrng
  166  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_real_time_
  167  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_modem_data
  168  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_lpass_data
  169  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_wcnss_data
  170  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_sensors_da
  171  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_wq
  172  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     DIAG_USB_diag
  173  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_cntl_wq
  174  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     diag_dci_wq
  175  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kgsl-3d0
  176  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kgsl-events
  177  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     governor_msm_ad
  178  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     kgsl_devfreq_wq
  199  3   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     spi5
  200  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     usbnet
  201  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     sharedmem_qmi_w
  202  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     qmi_hndl0000000
  204  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/212-msm_dwc
  205  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     k_gserial
  206  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     uether
  208  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     dsx_rebuild_wor
  209  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     dsx_exp_workque
  210  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     s2wiwq
  211  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     dt2wiwq
  212  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/502-fpc1020
  215  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     fwu_workqueue
  216  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     msm_cpp_workque
  218  2   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/495-batt-mi
  219  0   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     irq/504-synapti
  220  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     therm_core:noti
  221  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     therm_core:noti
  222  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     therm_core:noti
  223  1   0% S     1      0K      0K  fg root     therm_core:noti
......

It clearly lists everything possible (the list scrolls for more than 3 pages).

ps is more fitting option. While ps and top share most of its source code and features - the obvious difference is that ps gives you one time snapshot (what OP wanted) and top is designed to provide the same stats continuously (until interrupted by user or specified number of times) optionally sorted by specified column and limited to specified number of processes

@Пионерка Thanks, I'm not a Linux guy by any means so professional tips are great.

How do I know which process belongs to which app? On some rare cases, there are multiple processes per app, and there are also processes that have a customized name. Also, seems "ps" doesn't show all processes anymore (shows about 2) even using root. How do I make it show all? Or how do I make "top" to show only current state and that's it?

Edit: Qdevicemonitor on your PC

You can get a logcat using adb command

adb logcat and to save it adb logcat > logcat.txt and the saved file would be in platform tools directory
To get logcat of different times adb logcat -v long > logcat.txt
Source : Guide on ADB at XDA

In Terminal Emulator:

logcat > /sdcard/logfile.txt

You have several apps on Play Store, Logcat Extreme is one such app ( requires root). More apps can be found here, thanks to Izzy
Related with useful info How can I view and examine the Android log?


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Autoboot android device when plugged in
I am trying to auto-boot my Samsung s4 mini (model SPH-L520) I have searched already the web with instruction to change the lpm file to
#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/reboot

but it does not work on that model, look like the charge animation is placed in different place. can anyone help me with that please.

The charging animation is placed inside the bootloader (usually on Samsung phones at least). Automatic booting from plugging in would require a modified bootloader which is not possible due to KNOX refusing to flash any bootloader that has not been signed by Samsung. By the way: booting a device consumes more power than the charging port can deliver, because of that, the boot procedure will stop once the battery cuts the power before coming near the home screen.

I see a lot of instruction like that to boot when Samsung devices when plugged in. see here http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4169387/how-to-make-android-device-boot-when-power-is-plugged-in

Samsung devices with KNOX Customization SDK 2.6 and above have the ability to configure to auto boot when getting power.


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How to open maps using HERE WeGo or Waze instead of Google Maps?
I have installed Waze and HERE WeGo on my Moto G4 Plus (Android 6.0.1).
When I search for a street name in Chrome, I get a small map in the search results. When I click on the map, it opens the Google Maps application with the focus on the location that I had searched.
Is there a way to change this so that it will open Waze or HERE WeGo, instead of Google Maps?
I appreciate any help on this issue.


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Autoboot LG Android Phone
How can i setup my LG Sprint Phone Model LGLS885 to auto-boot when plugged in. there is instruction on the web to modify the lpm file, but there is no lpm file in system/bin.

look for possible file, like charger_monitor (some lg systems use it) or any file contains the word "charge" or "lpm". change it's name and try to turn off the phone and charge it. if there is not an usual battery animation - that's the file!
if it's not the file, don't forget to rename it.


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Android 5.1.1 no "move to SD Card" option
Just bought a nice 9" Android with 8GB storage.  Put in a 32 GB SD card.  It shows up under storage.  When I select Apps then pick an app, there is no option to move it to the SD card like I had under Kit Kat on another unit.  It does show the Clear Cache and Clear Data options.
I just erased the SD card and it still just shows up as empty, under Storage.  The internal 8 GB is starting to fill up so I really need to use the SD card.
Q:  How can I move apps to the SD card when the option is not there under App info?

You can use the paid version of Titanium Backup to move the majority of apps to the SD card, if your device is rooted.
(no financial stake in Titanium Backup, just a satisfied user)

@SDsolar "philosophically disinclined to pay for software"... You either pay for it, the company steals your data to cover the cost, or the poor independent guy just goes out of business.

I have been an independent developer for years, and trust me, if people like the software and want the Pro features they will pay for it.  But there is no need to pay for most software.  Shareware is what launched the world of software.  People got rich from simple donations because their software was good.  But I will not pay a penny until I know it works, like I have with Acronis True Image.

First I need you to tell me that you only are able to move a few apps. Often apps which include Google Play Services need to be in internal storage.
Check out first if any of your apps are able to be moved using the system (often games or apps like wikipedia). If not, just go to the Google Play Store and get an app which do that for you.

My old Kit Kat phone has a move option, but the more modern 5.0 does not.

In Android 5 and older, not all apps can be moved to the SD card. If you look in the"SD card" tab of the apps settings, you can look only at the ones that can be moved. In Android 6 the option to add SD cards as internal storage was added. See if you can upgrade to Android 6.

EF Explorer lets me move most of the data, which is good enough.  Too bad they removed that option, though.

The purpose to move apps to the SD card is usually to save space on the limited internal storage.
For all the apps that let the user choose the storage folder (in my case Podcast Player) this is an effective solution:
www.beyondpod.com/Moving-podcasts-to-external-SD-Card
The solution is this:

EVERY app can write to its own private folder (and subfolders thereof) on SD >cards on KitKat (and Lollipop). It's just a matter of knowing what the folder >should be called. It will be
  "sdcard path"/Android/data/"app ID"
  For BeyondPod it's "sdcard"/Android/data/mobi.beyondpod/files
You'll need your phone manufacturer's File Manager app to create this folder
  (since only a system app can write to any arbitrary place on an SD card). If your device didn't come with a pre-installed File Manager, you'll have to >create the folder on a PC. But once it exists, the app's "owner" will be able to write to it and any subfolder within it.

I found the right "app ID" by just looking at the default storage path.


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Obtaining Ip address loop for LG Escape 3
I recently came back home from vacation and attempted to reconnect my phone to my home wifi, only to find myself in a great struggle to get my phone to loacte the IP address. It continues to insist that my connection is poor and conveys the words "avoided poor network". However I know the truth to be quite the opposite for all the other devices in my house connect without issue. But for some reason my phone refuses to obtain it. Need help to resolve this problem please!

Hey I've had this problem before forget the wifi the reconnect if that doesn't work tell me

Yes I've tried that dozens of times it doesn't work. Ive even changed the IP address several times. I'm capable of connecting to wifi other than my home wifi network, and my other devices connect without iissu so Idk where the problem lies


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What is the safest way to root a 5.1.1 so I can use the SD drive?
There is no more "Move to SD" option in Apps Info like there was in 4.4 so now I am grasping at alternatives as my new Android is getting filled up while I have a fully empty 32GB SD drive just sitting there mounted and unused.
Q:  What is the safest way to move these apps out to the drive?

Without rooting, as you have probably figured out, there is no stock way to move the apps.  However, you might want to consider using EF File Explorer to move data out to the card - live videos and such.  If you use Google Drive, it is pretty easy to get videos from there out to the card instead of having it take up primary memory.

Download the universal android root apk it is not available on google play store so you have to download it on your own after downloading it you are ready to go to root your device


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List of Android apps
Is it possible to get list of Android apps which are releasing daily or weekly. I searched in PlayStore, but I could not find such feature

Appbrain a front end for Google Play , gives a better filtering capability completed to play store but you may not be able to see on daily / weekly basis

You can filter for new apps as shown, further by categories

Play Store does not have the feature of filtering apps by their release date (i.e. day or week), however, you can use this URL to check newly released apps:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/new?hl=en

Hundreds of apps are released daily, so it is not possible to find them all using this screen but you can get the apps which are new and popular too. Hope it helps!

In google play store click on New apps and games category


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Hey I have a moto g and I can't record longer then 3 mins
If you can help me I have a Motorola G and I don't get paid often enough to worry about buying a actual camera and I like to record stuff with friends and I no matter what I try I can't record longer the 3 minutes now I've played around with settings and my video thing is on 720p and I still can't figure out what to do if you can help please do

Where are you saving? If it is external SD it should be formatted to ext as FAT 32 has a 4 GB limitation on file size// also see if there is a security lock Timer or some such setting that is set to 3 minutes

I'm pretty sure it just saves to the phone idk how to save it to anything else

Try the app mentioned here

Why not just change the video size in the camera settings to something lower? and there should be an option to set the storage location. The amount to recording time that will fit on the memory will depend on the size of that memory and the resolution settings you select for the camera.
To determine how much time a memory will hold, multiply its size by the number of minutes for the settings you set then divide that number by 60 to determine the number of hours. -
Exemple: 16GB SD card X 15 minutes per GB (720p @30fps on High resolution) = 240 min.


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Lava V2 s stuck on company logo after deleting Launcher 3 and System UI
I have rooted Lava V2 s running on Android 5.1 and mistakenly deleted some system apps: Launcher 3, and System UI. The phone is starting up but cannot go into the home screen. Instead, it directly goes to power off and has stuck on the company logo while booting up.
How to fix the boot issue?

In this state, you just need to flash your phone.
Go here and download the firmware for your phone model


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someone has stolen my phone
someone has stolen my phone and at the phone has no service right now so I have no idea what to do I cant get In to my g-mail and I really need to get into it  but I cant recover it because the reset cods are sent to that phone  and I cant remember what email I used as the back up email so what can I do I cant even get in to gmail to recover my apps, pics , contacts , (ect) is there anyway at all I could really use the help thank you

What are you trying to achieve?

Maybe you can take your laptop/desktop computer and see your history browser from Google Chrome and/or Firefox to remember what was the name of your email accounts. Otherwise, if you often use a friend's computer, you could request him/her if his/her laptop recorded your email accounts


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Jio sim unable to call
 I have this key sign showing near my Signal tower. In my phone screen and I can't make call please help me

This Key icon in the notification bar may be related to some VPN app that you are using. It is not related to network, you should contact Jio store as it is an ISP related issue.

Make sure your phone supports VOLTE. The key sign has nothing to do with calling. The Jio4GVoice App cwn be used to call through the jio sim (if VOLTE is not supported).


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how to re-arrange quick settings list in lock screen?
I am able to re-arrange the quick settings list that is showing after unlocking the phone, however, the list that appears when you pull down while screen is locked cannot be changed. To make it clear, I am able to add the "hotspot" tile in the unlocked screen list but cannot find it when I open this list before unlocking the screen. This tile was available in my old HTC M9 device but it's not there anymore in my new Xperia XZ with Android 6.0.1
Can I do this without rooting?


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How to diagnose Android phone that is not working properly via vehicle bluetooth?
I connected an Android phone to a vehicle via bluetooth to make/receive calls.
Connecting the device via bluetooth was simple.  Making calls, however, was a challenge.  The vehicle reports that the Android phone is always without cell reception, and therefore will not place calls.  Furthermore, the vehicle's head unit (aka receiver) shows a "no reception" indicator for the Android device's cell reception.
Placing calls from the Android device through the vehicle's audio system works as expected.  This also shows that the Android device has ample cell reception to make calls.
What techniques or apps can be used to diagnose what is going wrong?  Ideally, I would like to see what the Android device is transmitting to the vehicle that is causing the vehicle to think the Android device has no reception.  For example, an app that simulates a vehicle's head unit (perhaps with added diagnostics) would be useful.

This may  help - some problems may be resolved by "resetting* the unit ( by built in means or by disconnecting both battery terminals for a few minutes and then connecting forcing a hard reset).  Akin to clearing cache.  Even if this doesn't solve the problem, you are ruling out a part of the problem

@beeshyams That can't hurt, and can only help.  I'll give it a try.  Thanks.

You can investigate who is guilty, but most probably you will not be able to workaround it. If your phone has Android version 4.4 or later you can collect Bluetooth HCI snoop log.

Enable Android Developer Options
Turn Bluetooth off
In Developer Options enable Bluetooth HCI snoop log
Turn Bluetooth on
Wait till connection with vehicle's head unit be established and try to make a call from head unit.
Disable Bluetooth HCI snoop log in Developer Options. Do not turn off power or reboot the phone till log file be copied or studied.

The log has name btsnoop_hci.log and on different smartphone models it can be stored at different places, for example, /sdcard/btsnoop_hci.log.
This log has a binary format and commonly special software is required to parse and view it. But in your case any binary or hexadecimal file viewer with ASCII strings searching ability can be used (even Windows Notepad, but the log should not be too big in this case).
You can view it on phone or copy to PC (directly, or via ADB after enable debugging).
Please keep in mind that this log can contain private data (e.g. phone book records and SMS) and should not be shared with untrusted people.
Open the log file using file viewer and serch for the string +CIND:
You can find two form of strings like the following:
+CIND:("service",(0,1)),("call",(0,1)),("callsetup",(0-3)),("callheld",(0-2)),("signal",(0-5)),("roam",(0,1)),("battchg",(0-5))
and
+CIND:1,0,0,0,5,0,5
The first one provided by request and contain a list of indicators the phone can report with possible value ranges. Please pay attention to indicators order, a number of place in the list is used to report individual indicator states. In this case "service" has a number 1, "call" number 2 etc.
The second string is also provided by request and contains current indicators state.
Now you need to find all +CIEV: strings. The phone use them to report individual indicator states by its own initiative. They have the format
+CIEV:INDICATOR_NUMBER,INDICATOR_VALUE
For my +CIND: example, string +CIEV:7,4 means battery charge value is 4 of 5 and +CIEV:1,0 means no service. Finding all values related to service, signal and roaming you can be sure if the phone reports them correctly or not.
Possibly, the head unit attempts to dial, so also try to find strings ATD (followed by dialed phone number) and ATD> (followed by an index in the phone memory). In such case you will see the phone answer ERROR or +CME ERROR:30 just below it.
UPD: BTW if such behavior is observed with the only SIM-card in a phone with two or three SIM-card slots, try to put the card into another slot.


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Where to download official Wiko Jerry drivers for ADB/USB connection?
I'm failing to find the page with original drivers, I only find third party websites that I don't know if I can trust. The manufacturer website is lacking the drivers (apparently). I'm using Windows 10 and have already the Whole NDK installed.

Download any MTK drivers. Wiko devices are powered by Mediatek chips.

Weren't Android supposed to have a unified driver for all devices? Or was I just dreaming? XD

wikogeek is a site dedicated to Wiko phones and hence presumably safe. Site description says

...the site dedicated for open source of Wiko products. We are pleased to provide the source codes of our mobile phones to our most sophisticated users....

It is likely to be safe since this site was referenced in Wiko Forums . That's in French and needs translation and also explains the procedure of installing drivers

I speak French, can I help?

@esQmo: thanks +1 for your answer. If you can read that page and anything useful to the answer, please leave it in comments here

You just need Mediatek drivers for any phone powered by an MTK chip. Since [all] Wiko devices are powered by Mediatek chips, you can use drivers for Alcatel MTK, or ZTE, etc.
Go here to download the firmware which contains the flashtool, drivers and instructions.
or here to get the Wiko drivers (VCOM and CDC)

Thanks to all answers, I also found an alternative way
Basically the drivers are on the phone, just need to browse it and install from there:

the official documentation regarding that is:

Install Wiko Jerry drivers

As Always you need to enable developer mode, usb debugging and when the phone prompt for it, allow your connected PC to be used for USB debugging.


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Nexus 4 drops connection to sim card when battery is low(ish)
For a few weeks now, my Nexus 4 (Android 5.1.1, stock rom) has occasionally lost the connection to the sim card. It won't have any connection to a network (indicator in the status bar is an empty outline, not just grayed out) and a few seconds later it will show the prompt to enter the sim's pin that normally only gets shown right after boot.
I have tried different sim cards (that work in other phones), the problem lies with the phone.
This primarily happens when mobile data is being used (I originally encountered the problem while playing Pokemon Go). I don't usually use much mobile data, so it might be older, though the problem didn't exist when I bought the phone in early 2013.
It happens more, the lower the battery is. It usually doesn't happen at all if the battery is >~60%. Then, from there it might happen, but after entering the pin it's good for another 10 minutes or so. The lower the battery, the more frequently the pin needs to be entered until at ~20% it will immediately show the prompt again.
The closest I could find on here is this thread, but since other cards show the same problem, it's not that the sim would need to be cleaned and I wouldn't know how to go about cleaning the reader given it's a unibody phone.
Any other ideas as to what could be the problem? Are there any useful log files I could provide?

This seems to be a hardware issue since the phone is 3 years old... Your Sim lose power from phone. Did you try resetting the phone? or even flashing it?

Yeah, I figured it might be hardware. It still works in most scenarios, so I tried to avoid having to reset it. If someone could make an educated guess which part it is (likely the sim reader? or is the battery to old?) and if it doesn't need soldering, I think it might be less work to replace that part than it would be to reset and reinstall all the stuff on the phone.

You could back up all your data and reset. I'm not good on hardware, so I couldn't really help.


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When phone starts to use adoptable storage?
I've recently set 50% of SD card as adoptable, and everything went fine partition is showed in settings, but phone doesn't use it I have installed some apps and they all went in internal partition not adopted one.
When will phone start to use adopted memory, when I run out of internal?
An also can I use adopted storage to save files for example from chrome since it only uses internal memory it's imposible to download on external?

There isn't any rule which says move apps to SD under so and so condition.
Apps don't move on their own into the ext.SD card (which is now a part of internal storage, since you adopted it). You need to migrate them as described in DiAlex'sanswer here. Also note that some apps ( poorly designed ) after being updated may be
restored in device storage You will again need to migrate them)
You can move app data or store anything (media, files)  if the app can access it ( I am not sure about Chrome as I don't use adoptable storage)
For a better understanding of how memory is treated see Mathew's answer here

one more question does I have to use migrate option from internal or adopted partition because I have that option only on 3-dot menu in adopted partition, on internal there isn't 3-dot menu at all..?

I have LG K350nds (K8). Sorry for bother you I presed migrate on adopted partition and now I can move apps between partitions, thank you.

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Need help in changing "Preferred Network Type" on rooted and unlocked LG G2 LS980
I need to change "Preferred Network Type" in Phone Info in Testing apk on my  LG G2 LS980, like in this screenshot from a Youtube video.

In the dialer, I type *#*#4636#*#*

Which opens the Testing apk as below, with following 4 options:

I can open Battery Information, Usage statistics and WiFi information as below:

But when I open the Phone Info menu, it says This application does not work on this device

My phone is running on Android 5.0.2, Software Version LS980ZVG (flashed with Stock ROM) and rooted. It is unlocked to use in India.

see if any of the apps mentioned in answer here can help. Two apps are mentioned

@beeshyams: I don't see any application names in the thread.

Look at my answer there - 4636 and app usage are mentioned and linked


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OnePlus One - How to enable USB Debugging with broken TWRP
My device is Oneplus One, I installed Android 7.0 on it, then I installed OxygenOS 3.1.3. Then I thought to get back to CyanogenMod 13.0 with SultanXDA 3.4.0 kernel.
I've got bootloop, but I still don't know why.
I've noticed that my TWRP version was 3.0.3.2 (by Tugopower) so I wanted to reinstall it using the original TWRP recovery 3.0.2.0 image.
I installed TWRP successfully and pressed Reboot -> Recovery but after that I can't get access to TWRP anymore.
Fastboot says that USB Debugging is disabled.
How can I enable USB Debugging in this situation?

You don't need debugging mode to flash. You must boot in bootloader (Fastboot mode) and flash the files.
This tutorial explains clearly the whole process. You need the second method since you are not able to boot in recovery mode.


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'failed to mount cache', 'failed to mount system', 'flash write failure' in yureka+
i have yueka plus yu5510 ,
i've installed cm13 on it.
when i'm wiping its cache using twrp 3.0.8 , it shuts down.
after reboot i tried again then it shows 'failed to mount cache' , 'failed to mount system' , failed to mount data'.
size of internal storage,cache,system become 0 mb.
 What have to do ???? pls. help me . i'm stuck  .
i tried every thing under my knowledge like erasing and formatting using fastboot .
i tried to flash stock rom cm12.1 but it says "flash write failure".
also cant change twrp to cwm cause of 'flash write failure'.
pls. pls. can someone help me

Seems like the eMMC chip got corrupted during the wiping process due to power loss - Always perform dangerous operation while phone battery is unless 50% or above.
If the chip is not damaged, you still can flash your phone with a stock firmware.
You can find flash files  (firmware) and the flashtool here. Download it and extract its contents.
This tutorial teaches you how to use the flashtool.

what to do if eMMC chip got corrupted.

can  i have chance to get alive my device.

There are tools for repairing eMMC, all are paid though.


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MTP authorization
I accidentally selected "Deny" when I connected my Galaxy S5 to my computer and the little notification came up when asking permission to access my photos. Now my computer is not recognizing my phone. I need help to transfer my pics from phone to computer.

Pull down the notification bar and tape on charging on USB, Tape for other USB options then choose Transferring media files. It should be detected now.


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Is there a way to know if the installed Android is official?
I know that if one has access to the firmware files, one can check if the firmware is the official stock firmware or not by looking at the SHA1.
Now, suppose that Android has already been installed on the device. Is there a way to check whether or not the installed Android is the official stock version or not?
Maybe there's some information that can be found in another identical device running the same Android version that can be compared?

My device is one Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1069. I didn't specify because I thought that there was a general method.

@beeshyams The question was tagged motorola-moto-g2 and I assumed that was correct, thus my Motorola specific answer. :)

Look at the bootloader screen, there is a field that says Software Status, if it says "Official", well, then it's official.
You can access the bootloader screen by powering off, then hold Vol Dn and Power until together until the screen appears.

Thanks for the suggestion @acejavelin. Are you sure this works for Moto G XT1069? I accessed the bootloader screen but I found no field "Software Status" there. Is this for some specific version of Android?

Does it not look like this: http://imgur.com/a/fK5Rk

@user1620696 Hmm... it seems the 1st and 2nd Gen G's use a different bootloader screen layout. Look at the Status Code, if it is 0 or 2 and the bootloader is locked, it is Official. If it is unlocked or a different code then there is no way to be sure and reflashing the stock image would be recommended if you doubt it's authenticity. In theory if the bootloader is locked on Moto devices, it must be official software, it should not be locked or relockable unless the software digitally signed.

To add other methods

Samsung phones have an app that can check. Possibly other brands may also be having similar apps
If the device OS is Lollipop and above and it accepts OTA , it is offical since it has passed  block based OTA as explained here How do I verify my firmware is legitimate?.
One can also check by using the update app of your device. If it returns "update available" , I suppose it verified the existing firmware

Solution of acejavelin is perhaps the easiest

Try the checkey app in the play store think it maybe exactly what your looking for.

Could you [edit] your answer to add a link to the app you're recommending, and explain why you're recommending it? That would be a lot more helpful.