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"File too large" when merging a video file on TubeMate
I have Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I'm using TubeMate 2.1.2 to download an HD video on YouTube. After the download finished, there is a merging file problem, and an error appeared:

File too large

However, I have a huge empty space on my SD card.
What should I do to fix this problem?

This question is completely unique to "tubemate" as an application and should be filed as a bug with the developers of that application.

any suggestions for another app ?

TubeMate app might be using phone's internal storage for merging.

I change default download to my SD card and vid size is 5 GB while my external storage is 11 GB

according to me tubemate uses phone internal storage for temporary storing of video for merging so you are out of luck.however you can mail to tubemate team concerning your problem.

from tubemate guide ,,,                                How to save videos to SD external card?
TubeMate automatically save videos to /mnt/sdcard/Video folder. Almost all devices have this folder in SD external card. However, Samsung Galaxy series have this folder in phone device internal drive. So if you want to save videos to SD card, please go to preferences and change your download folder as '/mnt/sdcard/external_sd' or '/mnt/sdcard/sd' or any folder in SD external card.
If you don't know how to change the saving folder, please look at http://m.tubemate.net/help/change_folder.jsp.

Consider verifying 3osman's last comment and adding it into your answer.

If you are using default location of internal storage, then it needs more time to clear buffers and sometime have memory problem. So it's better to change the video download location to sdcard which should be large capacity as compared to file.

Why would storage location affect the buffer? Do you have anything to support this?


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Is there a larger interface for older owners?
Does anyone know of a larger visual interface for older owners on android phones?  It seems to me that most programmers haven't experienced over 40 eyesight.  :-)  Much less over 50, 60 etc.
Having an option for larger icons and text throughout the phone would be a fantastic.  I know a slew of over 40 folks who are technically savvy but have to wear reader glasses to see the phone interface well.

I've thought about this as well for my senior parents. There are really only two options:

Replace the stock launcher with something like BIG Launcher ($10) or Large Launcher Senior (free). The downside to these is that they feel more childish, and some older tech-savvy users might not appreciate that.

Increase the font size that Android displays text in. Some versions of Android already have an option under Settings > Accessibility > Large Text (SIDENOTE: Magnification gestures may also be helpful to some senior users who can remember them). Additionally, Big Font (free) offers more granular control over font sizes.
Pair that with a third-party launcher, like Apex and Holo Launcher which allow you to change the icon sizes on both the home screen(s) and the app drawer. Another nice thing is that you can hide apps with these launchers too, so you could hide apps that might not be helpful for the user to see every time they search the drawer.

When my mother first switched to a smart phone I made her a customized launcher with Lightning Launcher. Its free and has tons of customizations. Downfall is that it might take a bit to learn all the features but once you learn its really incredible. You can change icon size, text size, icon rotation, and even set it up with massive fonts so putting on glasses to use the phone isn't always required

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Samsung Galaxy Ace can't connect to home wifi
Any other gadget in the house can connect to the wifi except my samsung galaxy ace. It says "Connecting", then "Disconnected", then "Disabled. Secured with WPA/WPA2 PSK".  I've tried the #.#5 something solution and it doesn't make any difference. I've tried connecting with my aunt's wifi and it works just fine.

Can you provide a logcat of the issue?
Assuming you have ADB, connect your Ace to the PC, fire up ADB, and type
adb start-server
adb logcat > logcat.txt

The issue is probably because the router is having trouble giving out addresses, but I'm not sure.

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Cannot charge due to low battery temperature on Lenovo P780
My Lenovo P780 won't charge because the battery warning always pop up & says that charging is paused due battery's temperature is too low. I have checked the battery's temperature & it is around -20°C. I am just living in the Philippines and only got this when I went back to work in Vietnam.
Tried to warm up the phone, but the temperature is still -20°C. I can only charge the phone when it is "OFF" & it takes very long time to charge; 5 hours charging & the battery is charged up to 60% only. Why this happens and how to fix it?

Sounds like a temperature sensor may have gone awry, just to be clear: the temperature of the battery isn't actually -20 right?

yup, tried to warm up the phone & played more games just to keep battery warm, and can actually feel it is warm, but still indication is stucked @ -20 degC

So what you have sounds like one of two things.
One, there is a software issue giving false readings off the temperature sensor. In order to diagnose this I would recommend installing a third party battery monitor which can monitor temperature. If this gives you a normal temperature you know its software and a factory reset should fix your problems. If it still is -20 than it could be hardware or just firmware level software.
Two, the temperature sensor could be broken or malfunctioning giving a false or default reading.
Either way if doesn't cause any problems a factory reset would either fix it or tell you what is wrong.
Let me know how it goes, I may have some other options for you if need be.

Tried to download 3 battery temp monitor apps but all of them gave the same -20°C. Have not trief the factory reset yet...

Yeah, your temperature sensor's busted. You will probably need to replace the battery.

I faced similar issue, I did factory reset and then it started charging just fine.

Put Tape into the center battry switch, 2 should be ok but in centre put tape

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I can't answer phone calls in some situations
I have a Motorola Citrus running android.
I know this is a lame question, but I am a newbie to android and smart phones.
Sometimes I will get a phone call I can't answer.
The incoming call screen will come up. On the left their will be a green circle with an icon of a phone receiver in it. On the right is a red circle with another icon in it.
Press either will not allow to take the call.
I'm guess a setting is messed up somewhere, but I have no idea so I thought I would ask.
Thanks in advance for any help

I'm not sure of the Motorola methodology for answering or ignoring a call, but on my Samsung, merely touching the green or red button is insufficient; it requires a swipe to convey the intention. I believe this was re-engineered to prevent accidental accepts or hangups through a mere button press. The green button has green arrows and a swipe in the arrow direction from the button will accept the call. The same with the ignore swipe along the red arrows from the red button to indicate the call should go to voicemail.UPDATE: Searching the Droid forums, I see that Motorola uses the same functionality for call answering, but many users would like to see the functionality changed to just a button press. Perhaps you are an advocate of the same technique. See this forum for suggestions others have made to change the functionality somehow through app replacement:http://www.droidforums.net/forum/android-app-developers/37743-button-answer-call-instead-swipe.html

By "swipe" do you mean running my finger horizontally across the screen where the circle in the colored area is.  Thanks much!

@Steve - Exactly. Start within the button and drag your finger or thumb across in the arrow direction.

Maybe I will take time later to register so I can "put in a vote".  I'm a new user, and obviously I did not find that intuitive.  I had to get on the web to find out how to answer phone calls with their UI.  Thanks again.

I found this place for making feature requests for future versions of android.  I am going to ask for a button instead of a swipe:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/list


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Is OTG support on a phone is a Hardware dependent feature
I will be buying a Xolo Q800 -X-Edition Phone that has a MediaTEK MT6589 chipset.
Searching on all forum sites, i found that this phone does not support OTG.
So i want to ask that does OTG availability depends upon the hardware or the chipset on the phone ?
Or it can be enabled in any phone via rooting and some under the hood tweaking.
Thanks in advance

Yes, USB OTG requires capable hardware, software on which it's enabled and the right drivers.
For example, the Nexus-Series of Google don't allow USB OTG from software-side.
However, if you're rooted (and the hardware would support it) it's an easy way to enable it.
Chainfire made an application which enables/disables USB OTG.
This only works, if your hardware would  support USB
You can find it on Google Play

Chainfire also made a handy tool to test whether your device supports USB OTG, as well as a database of reports on the use of the tool so you can check before you buy.

Yes, USB on-the-go requires special hardware on the host device, as well as the appropriate kernel drivers and drivers for all the USB peripheral profiles you need to connect.

USB OTG is actually both - hardware and software dependent.
For example, the hardware may have the OTG specification, but the phone software restricts the use of OTG.

Yes, USB OTG is actually both - hardware and software(OS) dependent.
For example the motorola moto defy came with froyo 2.2 and eclair 2.1. And hence no support for OTG. But after rooting and loading ported Kitkat 4.4 ROM it supports OTG without any hiccups.


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Upgrade UbiSlate 7Cx to Android 4.2 or above
I recently purchased UbiSlate 7Cx. It is running on Android 4.0.1 and has 512 MB RAM. Since it is very slow in running application and sometime it hangs, I want to upgrade to 4.2 or 4.3.
Is it possible? If it's, how can I do it?

A rooting procedure is provided at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2683754, but a Google search yields no custom ROMs for your device.
Sorry, but it's either you build your own ROM, or stay at 4.0.1.


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How to set default contact store location, android 4.4.2, LG L9 II?
I need to set up  the default store place for contacts as now every time it wants to save to sim card which is not as functional. I have to change it, dismiss the warning about lost information (even with zero info entered and phone allowing for more information to be entered).
I read the answers here, but they do not work. In contacts>settings there are only:
- the display options (contacts to display, sort search results by, sort list by, view contacts names as, only contacts with phones)
- general info (sync now, accounts & sync, online search, transfer type)
I do not believe that it's impossible to choose the default store location. Even 10 year old phones are capable of these settings. I just can't find these settings. Hopefully someone knows

After trying all the solutions I found online, I found the one what works for my phone:
Settings>Apps>All Apps>Contacts (not contact storage) and clear data.
Now contacts are saved to phone.
I also chose to display only phone contacts, but without clearing data on the contacts app, it  didn't work.

Create a New contact and select the account you prefer to administrate them. Next time that account will appear as first option.

You could try to hide all other contact stores from the display options under contacts to display and after this reboot the phone. It should now save your contacts to the desired location by default. If not, then LG has chosen not to include the option in their customized version of the People/Contacts app. You should either wait for an update or install a custom ROM.

Unfortunately, it only half works. I chose to show only phone contacts, created a new contact selecting phone store location, rebooted. Now the first contact I add is saved to phone but it keeps switching back to sim. Usually on the second contact. So it seems like a glitch. Why would it offer phone memory and then goes back to sim

Go to add new contacts. You can see google accounts on the top. If you are not able to change account by clicking that field, go to the bottom. Select add field, You.ll get full menu page. This time again you will be able to see account option. Click on that line and you will get the list of all google account you device having.
If it doesn't work, restart your device and try this again.
Hope this will work for you guys as well.


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Facebook App is not working when using Proxy Server
I have Android Galaxy device. I have setup Wifi Settings to a Proxy Server(local intranet IP). When I open the Facebook app I will get Error Loading News Feed, Connection Lost, etc.
Is it possible to use Facebook app on Android using a Proxy Server?

Does your proxy server support ssl?

@edvinas.me, Thanks for reply. My Proxy Server is my internal ip address 192.168.1.X. My app without ssl works but Facebook not. Is there anything I need to do to make my proxy server support ssl.

@edvinas.me, Actually you are right. I was mistakenly set Fiddler Tools > Fiddler Options > HTTPS Decrypt HTTPS Traffic box


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Droid Mini charging and battery problem
My Droid mini have a strange problem, when I am charging the phone with some USB cables  it charges very slowly and phone battery discharging very fast. but when I charge with original cable it works normal. are there any differences between the usb cable quality? thanks

Yes, this is well possible.
Ususally, the manufacturer advises to use its cables only.
But usually, there's no problem with other cables.
However, there might be a problem with the phases of the cable.
Sometimes if a cable is folded one or more of the phases can break or a solder joint at the jack might be loose.
If it's the wrong one, your phone might charge very slow or even not at all.
But you also mention that your battery drains fast.
You can take a look at it by using apps like Better Battery Stats by chamonix or the usual battery monitor.
If you don't find any strange energy-consuming threads, then it might well be the cable - either a defect like broken phase.

Do you know any software to test my battery life? because I think it's maybe battery fault :(

Hmm, you can try to measure the battery with the linked app. There you see which app and which process needs how much resources. I'm sorry, I don't know other apps to measure battery...


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How to update HTC One X (AT&T) without the SIM?
I tried clicking 'software update'
http://1drv.ms/1fJ5B3h (short video showing steps I've done)
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-x-att/news/

Navigate to the Home screen then tap All apps > Settings > About > Software Information and locate the Software version. If your Software number is less than 5.18.502.1, you should proceed with the upgrade.

I tried updating via 'HTC sync'

This phone belongs to my employer and I was advised agains breaking the warranty. So the recommended / official way of updating software is preferred.
I tried inserting another (not AT&T) SIM and it tells me that it is locked. Is that a case that software update doesn't work without the SIM?

What happened when you tried to upgrade without the SIM?

@BobbyAlexander - see the video (link on top of the question). I keep pressing 'software update' and nothing happens.

Did you try updating from the phone directly?

I'm sorry, I'm afraid I don't understand the question: http://i.imgur.com/1TWArne.png

In your phone settings, there will be an option to perform an update. Try that.


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Why is Youtube draining the battery and what could we do?
A friend of mine just asked me a nice question:
His (stock) Samsung Galaxy S4's Youtube is draining his battery.
He said, that he hasn't been in the app today, and this morning he had the phone booting up.
Now, Youtube drained 51% of his battery.
I know, there are many possibilities, to "solve" this, like:

Rebooting the Phone to get rid of the wakelock
Terminating the Youtube-app via the Settings -> Apps menue
Clearing Cache/Deleting Data
Uninstalling Updates and deactivating the app

But besides these workarounds:
Is there any fix for this issue?
What could one do, if he'd have to terminate the app everytimes he boots up his phone?
Is there even something to do?
/NOTE
We try to achieve a better information about what exactly in the YT-app causes the battery drain using Better Battery Stats.
Stats will follow.

Is his firmware up-to-date?

Try to install Greenify.

It helps you identify and put the misbehaving apps into hibernation
  when you are not using them, to stop them from lagging your device and
  leeching the battery

It is a unrooted phone. And: Greenify is an app-solution. It's great, correct. But isn't there anything else that can be done but installing a third party app?

Greenefy works on unrooted devices. Try to block the process when you are not using it. I found this post, can help you(Spanish)
http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/52737-optimizar-rendimiento-en-ics-sin-ser-root/

Greenify too, add YT to the app-to-close list when hibernate. You can do it another way. Run battery Doctor and locate YouTube in the list of running apps. Close YouTube, then turn off wifi and screen.

Get LeanDroid, thats the best one ive found (ive tried greenify, sounds great but isnt quite as good) but greenify is more straight forward. LeanDroid, takes more configuring. I am using a S6, my battery life is nearly 3x

Relaunching the YouTube app while offline fixed it for me, try closing and opening it while keeping the WiFi off

Greenify is a good application but the issue is that YouTube drain a lot of battery when you are watching videos and doing anything. I have seen in Greenify that background YouTube not drain battery; if you open it then it start draining battery battery.
So I think disable YouTube app and gets alternative that don't drain battery. for that I suggest NewPipe.

Very much in agreement about newpipe from a personal perspective, but the user has asked about a system app. Installing another isn't going to fix the youtube issue


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Rooting Unknown Device
Actually i want to root not-branded tablet. That table is running Android Jelly bean 4.2.2, Kernel 3.0.8+.
Current my status:

From the start i have root access in adb shell
I managed update su binary from legacy to 3.1.1 (su binary located at /system/xbin/)
I also installed Superuser app as System app
And busybox already existed and i think there is no need for updating

You may think the device is rooted, but it's not. Even Superuser app can't access root permissions.
I don't want to use one click solutions and Thanks in advance.

To make sure applications can access the root, you may need to enable it from the Developer Options menu in your device's settings. Once in the Developer Options menu, look for the root access option and select from 'Apps only', 'ADB only' and 'Apps and ADB'. You might have to accept a warning about security, too.
If developer settings isn't visible, try the usual method of hitting 'Build Number' several times in the Phone/Tablet Info section in the settings.
Source: I had a problem similar to this after rooting my S3 and installing CyanogenMod 12.

In CM 11 and CM 12, I found that the settings  Apps/ADB root  cannot be enabled without first enabling Developer Options, so I wonder how OP gets root shell on ADB if not managed by this setting. I guess  some su binary with no interception apk.  And if you end up disabling Developer options somehow, the root settings would disable as well. Besides, CM 11 and CM 12 are based on Android 4.4.x and 5.x.x. This setting that you mentioned might not be found in 4.2.2. Not at least in 4.2.1 of my device. But anyway, if your answer somehow works out for OP,  then its good. :)

Thanks for your suggestion @Firelord. I understand where you are coming from, but I couldn't think of anything else at this time.


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Htc one m7 International not recognized in adb mode
I have an htc one m7 running bootloader hboot 1.56.
I unlocked the bootloader via htcdev.com
The bootloader now shows Unlocked
My phone is recognized in adb when the phone is turned on.
But when i go into the bootloader and get into the fastboot mode, the command "adb devices" returns blank in the command prompt.
I have reinstalled the htc drivers thrice already. Twice using the latest version of HTC Sync Manager and once separately from a link on xda.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
Can somebody tell me where I might have gone wrong?
P.s. - Running windows 7 x64

You don't use adb to connect to a device when it's in the bootloader menu: you need to use the fastboot command instead. That's why it's called "fastboot mode"! Not all phones support fastboot: in particular, older HTC phones use a proprietary protocol called HBOOT instead, but I think the newer ones support fastboot.

I figured that out after an hour of searching with different keywords. I'd been out of the rooting game for a while, got confused between the two.

Fastboot in bootloader mode did work.
adb does not work in bootloader.

Thanks for the answer Dan, much appreciated.


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Is there a way to play music files from a specific time? (From 0:30 til the end of the track, for example.)
I have a Nexus 5 and I'm trying to find out if it is possible to play only certain sections of music files instead of the whole track.
For example, if I want to skip the first 30 seconds, is there any setting I can change for the file or in the music player so that whenever I play that track, it automatically skips the first 30 seconds? Or if I want to play only the segment from 30s to 1:30s for that track, I can specify this is the settings for that track somehow?
I'm currently using the default music player on my phone, but if this is only possible with an app from the Play store, that would be fine with me as well. I browsed through some of the popular apps but they don't make it clear whether or not this feature is present.

You can cut the mp3 using any mp3 cutter app available in playstore.

This isn't gonna be a the best answer but just Google MP3 cutter. I used one of the apps and they do a good job EDIT: Just select your points and hit 'Start Cut' https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beka.tools.mp3cutter

You could provide a link to the app you used since there are several.

There you go this should help


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how to fix error message e:/unable to mount usbstorage on Samsung Note 3 - Sprint Variant
I have the above device rooted and installed custom recover twrp 2.6.x.x. I keep seeing the message: unable to moutn e:/usbstorage. And I think this is messing with my attempt to install Cyanogenmod 11. I checked the MD5 hash of Cyanogenmod and it is good. I have also tried older versions from the same nightly page. I just get this one error. When I flash the phone, if I ask twrp to check the MD5, it fails. If don't ask for it, it says that there is no hash file and reports that install was a success. But instead the phone goes into a boot loop. I saw this link about the same issue on a different phone. Here is the link Script / Fix Soft Brick Loop_ EFS partition_01.11.13 Some of the people on the site say that the script worked for their Note 3. Others say that the script is not for Note 3. Also the download site seems to be malicious ( according to my malware software; so I can not download it ). I need help to fix this issue. I do have a stock image to flash my phone if anything breaks. I also have the rooting and twrp flashing tools and procedures. I do it in my sleep now. I do not know if I should start messing with PIT files.

Where do you keep seeing that message? At what stage of the process?

I found out the issue was with the image I was using. My experience was that all of the CyanogenMod 11 nightlies created the loop, and the only version that worked for me was the "snapshot" build.

You should elaborate as then your answer will be more useful to others that might have this issue in the future.

Oh sure. I'll be glad to. There is a comment about boot loop associated with Cyanogenmod 11, but there are no details. My experience was that all of the Cyanogenmod 11 nightlys created the loop, and the only version that worked for me was the snapshot. There are various levels of maturity for the code, which are as follows: stable, release candidate, snapshot, milestone, nightly, and experiments.Btw, I don't know the difference between each of these categories. Currently Note 3 just has the nightly and the snapshot.


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Phone number and Google+ account
Google recently updated Hangouts so that SMS and hangout are in the Same chat. Some of my contacts have multiple email with multiple Google plus accounts. My issue is that it randoms picked the account and they aren't the accounts I want them to be. Does anyone know of a way to fix this?

Can't you just split the contact up in two? so if the account have two Google accounts it is just two contacts on your address book.
It looks to me that you are only able to choose between more numbers, so if your contacts have multiple phone numbers you can choose between them, but emails you aren't. (even when they are added as Hangout emails and is a verified Google+ account.)
The way i would do it is split them up in multiple contacts and then make a group chat with that person that have more then one Google account.

Not really the whole point was to unified it if I did that is it not defeating the purpose


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In Line Runner, what does "Restoring transactions" mean?
I was wondering, when I open the Line Runner app, I get this message saying 'restoring transactions'. What is that? This also occasionally happens when pressing the play button.

It means that the app is checking the Play Store to see if you have made any in-app purchases that have not yet been activated on that device. It is normal behaviour, you don't need to worry about it.


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Is it possible to wipe Samsung S5 finger print scanner data from recovery
I heard Samsung S5 has finger print scanner to unlock screen. How reliable is this? If I perform a data wipe or factory reset via recovery will the finger print lock still works?

The purpose of the lockscreen is to prevent someone from accessing your data, which would be erased by performing a factory reset. A fingerprint scanner is not more secure than a password, it's only more convenient. A few cases where it falls short as a password are:

You leave your fingerprints everywhere
Its easier to obtain your fingerprints by force, than a password
Its harder to change your fingerprints than a password

And Fingerprint lock in Samsung Galaxy 5 easily defeated by whitehat hackers


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OTA update removed stock Contacts app (Galaxy Y S5360, Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread.XXMI1)
My Galaxy Y S5360 did an OTA software update on 22 April 2014, and ever since then, after the phone rebooted, my Contacts app has gone completely!
The data is there, so I have had to download Contacts+ app from Google Play in order for me to call/text my contacts, but I can't add or edit any of my contacts.
I've contacted Carphonewarehouse, who I bought the phone from in January 2012, and they were unable to help. I've contacted Samsung, who got their remote assistance team to remotely delve into my phone (via Smart Tutor for Samsung app) and they were unable to help.
I've done a factory reset, no joy.
Apparently there is no option to reload the software update, as Kies is old and I can't update this because my phone is old and won't cope.
I am at a loss what to do!
I've raised a complaint with Samsung, so I'm hoping they will be sympathetic, but I won't hold my breathe.
Can anyone help?

download the required firmware bundle here
install Kies, or Samsung driver pack
unzip the package, You'll get 3 *.tar (or tar.md5) files
download Odin3 1.84 or 1.85
stop Kies
stop all active ADB sessions
start odin
do backup of your data and apps
charge your SGY at least 75%
remove SGY from USB or charger
start the device in Download mode
power off Your SGY
wait 30 sec
Press Vol Down, Home, and Power at the same time
When (about 5 sec) Warning screen appears, release Volume Down and Power, then (a bit later) Home
press Vol Up (You'll get Odin mode screen)
Browse the 3 tar files to odin PDA=PDA_xxxx.tar, PHONE=MODEM_ or PHONE_xxxxx.tar, CSC=CSC_xxxxx.tar
no PIT and/or BOOT files required - leave it empty!
leave all other fields and checkboxes default!
connect your phone, You must see yellow 0:[COMxx] in the first ID:COM and "Added" in the message box
Start flashing by the START button.
flashing will start immediately, see the progress in the message box, and progress bar on the phone
Wait 1-3 minutes, until green PASS! in the upper left
SGY will reboot, leave it as is for 2-5 minutes until startup finishes
if it stuck (eg boot anim loop) then:
- Start the phone in Recovery mode

- remove battery
- resinsert battery, wait 30 sec
- press Vol Up, Home, Power at the same time
- when Galaxy Y logo appears, release the Power button
- when Recovery menu appears, release the Home button first, then finally Vol Up
- select wipe data/factory reset (Vol UP/Down + Home)
- select reboot system now

When Android boots up, it's highly recommended to set your CSC via the dialer #272_your_imei_# (to see IMEI type *#06# in dialer) -> (it will erase all your data on the phone, but not the SD card)

Thanks Ruben Roy, the thing is, I'm not a techie person and I'm worried I will screw this up - are there any other options?  I had palpatations just resetting the phone to factory settings ;-)

The only other option to reinstall the firmware is to give it to the service centre.

OK, many thanks. I'll wait to see what Samsung say before I do anything, hopefully they will accept it was their update that caused it and will recall the phone and reinstall the firmware at their service centre FOC.


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Trouble installing custom rom on Samsung GT-P3110
Every time I try to install any custom ROM on my device I get the following error among others.
E:Error in /sdcard/aokp_p3110_kitkat_unofficial_2013-12-24.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
result was NULL, message is: assert failed: install_zip("/sdcard/aokp_p3110_kitkat_unofficial_2013-12-24.zip")

I have tried several different Rom packages with the same result.
The device is rooted and CWM installed. I have tried using several ROM installers as well as manual. I followed the procedure to unlock the bootloader. each time I get the same error with the relevant ROM package named.

Ok, I have had this problem before. I have a gt-p3113 esspressowifi, your version is the gt-p3110 right? If it is the gt-p3100 w/SIM card, the ROMs for the 3113 and 3110 will not work for it, so make sure you have the right version for your tablet.
Next, disable the MD5 check in the recovery, I found out that the ROMs for the 3110 and 3113 are near identical except for the IR blaster on the gt-p3113, so both should work for the same tab. If all else fails, open the ROM on your computer as a zip file and change the build.prop to conform to your device. Also, change the updater script, but you shouldn't need to do that.
To test this theory, go to CyanogenMod and download the three ROMs for 3110, 3100, and 3113 and try all three of them after of course be sure you're rooted, latest recovery {Philz touch, CWM, TWRP, etc} and SuperSu binary.
I used ODIN 3.07 to flash the CF-autoroot file {search CFautoroot} on Google search or whatever, install the correct USB drivers for Samsung mobile devices on your computer, then reboot your tablet to download mode by turning the power off then turning it back on pressing the power button plus the volume down button at the same time {green Android comes on screen with a warning about software}. Flash the CF-autoroot targz or md5 file with ODIN 3.07 then use whatever ROM you like.
If you still have a problem, you should start over with the stock ROM from Samsung Kies, then do this process over again because maybe you are missing a step here and may need to redo the whole process to bring the root back and open the bootloader.
By the way, to open the bootloader, you should have Android Debug Bridge on your computer. The process is as follows: boot to download mode, open the ADB terminal, connect your tab to PC, then enter the command fastboot devices. It should show your device number in the terminal window, then enter fastboot oem unlock. Might be different, but you shouldn't need to do that anyway.
But if you still need to unlock it, try Odin with the CF autoroot bootloader flasher zip file to flash the new compatible bootloader. Here are the instructions I found: Hope this helps.
If you still need to fix this problem. {copy or type this into browser} = [GUIDE] Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 OR 7.0 Rooting/CWM… | Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 | XDA Forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745


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Google Services battery drain on Galaxy devices
Here are screenshots from my three Samsung Galaxy devices:

Samsung Galaxy S3 (left) and Samsung Galaxy S4 (right; click images for larger variants)

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (click image to enlarge)
It seems, that in each case Google Play Services ("Usługi Google") are mostly responsible for fast battery drain. 2014 lasts only a day now (compared to 3+ days of previous version of 10.1). S4 lasts less than 24 hours, S3 toughly reaches 24 hours.
What is the cause of so fast battery drain?

For the drain caused by google play services, install the Xposed framework and the module Wakelock Terminator. The free version lets you block 1 app, and that's all you need. Open up Wakelock Terminator, choose to block Google Play services, and filter it with the following: NlpCollectorWakeLock NlpWakeLock CheckinService NetworkLocationLocator. Of course, your device must be rooted. If it isnt, try disabling location access when you're not using it

Actually what helped most was disabling Google Now along with the localization services. Now Note is one day on battery with 89% still left. Thanks!

I had a similiar problem. It started when I accidentally played mp3 through Google Music ("Muzyka Play" in Polish version).
The fix was to clear any cache and data in settings, app manager Google music ("Muzyka Google Play").
Now it stays quiet again and I'm not gonna use it :)


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How to Right-click in Chrome Remote Desktop?
I want to right-click in host OS Windows 8.1 using Chrome Remote Desktop app. How to do this?
Android platform: Nexus 7 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) - No OTG Mouse attached

You can right click by using 2 fingers at once. This is the same for Microsoft's RD Client app for Android as well.

It's really too bad that MS didn't write to handle pressing the S-Pen button to be a right click.  :(

I have a Note 3. I feel your pain.

Well, I just tweeted that suggestion to MS Support... who knows, maybe we'll see it in an update! {fingers crossed}  Though I won't hold my breath.

It's better if you hold your finger at one spot that it right clicks.


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What is the difference between rooting and unlocking the Boot Loader in reference to Android?
I have heard these two terms the most, whenever people talk about Android OS. One of them is Rooting or root access, and the other one is unlocking the Boot Loader. Are these two terms exactly the same ? If not, kindly let me know the differences. P.S I am a beginner to android, and already searched a lot on the google, but could not come to a conclusion. A specific answer would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

@DanHulme Good resource. I just included your link in my answer.

Root access: Administrative access to the entire file system including the ability to change system files such as installing system-wide ad-blocker by modifying the host file on your device, or uninstalling system apps, such as bloatware that comes pre-installed on your device.
Unlocked bootloader: Even though it is possible in some cases to obtain root access without an unlocked bootloader, unlocking the bootloader is required to permanently root a device. This is because your carrier can simply unroot your device with an OTA update. Typically devices sold by most carriers under a contract will have a locked bootloader, preventing you from installing other roms (another version of android such as CyanogenMod) or tampering with your device in any way. Obtaining bootloader access on these devices is generally obtained by using an exploit, so if you plan to root your device do not allow any more OTA updates from your carrier until you check the xda forums for what options you have for your device.
For generalized, yet more detailed information, start by checking out this excellent answer.
If you decide to root your device, start by reading - How do I root my Android device?
Also have a look at - I've rooted my phone. Now what?
However, make sure you always check the xda-developers forums for updated information on what rooting procedures currently work for your device before attempting any rooting procedure, as these things change all the time.

You need to have a unlocked bootloader to obtain root access on your device not necessary

@sameer I just clarified this a little better in my answer.

Almost all devices ship with the bootloader locked as a security precaution. The difference is that on most devices it's just a command to unlock the bootloader (which does a factory-reset) while carrier-owned ones often don't let you do that, needing an exploit to get around it.


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How can I copy Whatsapp data on Blustacks to my new PC
I have bought a new laptop because I'm travelling to another province(state) and I will be there for 6 months and I can't leave with my PC. I want to know how can I copy the contacts and messages from Whatsapp on my Blustacks from my PC.

Contacts:
Sync them with google
Conversations:
Your WhatsApp messages are automatically backed up and saved on your phone's memory daily. If you delete WhatsApp from your phone and don't want to lose any of your messages, be sure to manually back up your chats before uninstalling:
Go to WhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Chat Settings
Tap Backup Conversations

To export a copy of the history of an individual chat or group, you can use the Email Chat History feature:
Tap and hold on the conversation or group.
Select Email conversation
Choose whether to Attach Media or not.

An email will be composed with your chat history attached as a .txt document.
If you choose to attach media, the most recent media sent will be added as attachments.

Ruben I get that. The problem is both of my whatsapp are on my PC. I use whatsapp through Bluestack App Player on my PC.

The easiest way is to install a cloud storage client app like dropbox and sync the /sdcard/Whatsapp folder where the conversations are backed up.


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Updated my Galaxy S II and know no spell check
I updated the Galaxy S II with Jelly Bean and know no spell check. I have not had time to go back to the sprint store, any ideas?

First, to make sure we know what you're asking for: please [edit] your question, add some more details describing the issue, and maybe check the spelling (no pun intended, sorry). Currently it reads as if you don't know what spell-check is. Aren't you rather meaning the spell-check functionality on the device is gone ("now there's no spell check", without the "k")?

Go to Settings>Language and keyboard>Samsung keypad settings>XT9 predictive text. Then go to XT9 advanced settings and check the relevant options you would like.


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Can I put a QuickOffice File shortcut on my home screen?
I have a document in Google Drive that I am managing through QuickOffice, which is keeping a local copy of the file on my Galaxy S3. I would like to place a shortcut to this document on my home screen, but for the life of me, I can't find the local file. I'm assuming QuickOffice hides or encrypts it so that other apps can't mess with it, but that means I can't find it to make a shortcut.
It is important that this file remain in Google Drive, so I can't just create a local copy of the file and shortcut it through a file manager like ES File Explorer. If I could locate the local copy I would do this, but as I said, I can't find it.
So, my question has two parts:

Do you know where QuickOffice stores local copies of Google Drive files?

and/or

Is it possible to place a shortcut to a Google Drive file on my home screen?

QuickOffice 6.1.183 | Android 4.1.1 | Samsung S3 1747MVLDLK4

Open your app drawer and jump to the Widgets section. Swipe until you get to "Drive Shortcut". Long-press and drop on your desktop. Choose the account to use (if necessary) then select the document.


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Android package for accessing 5 GHz wifi information like RSSI?
Is there a package file for android that I can access information of WiFi operating at 5 GHz. information like scanning the wifi networks available in 5 GHz bands, accessing RSSI of all the APs operating in 5ghz band?

Welcome to  Android Enthusiasts! Please note that recommendations like Is there an app for X are off-topic here (see What topics can I ask about here? for details). For where your question might fit better, you might want to look into Where can I ask questions that aren't Android Enthusiast questions? One more pointer, though: you might check the network section of my app listings, should make your search easier ;)

Wifi Analyzer is a great app for viewing wifi information


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How do I temporary block someone from sending emails in the Gmail app?
I know Gmail has a spam and phishing filter but some emails I mark as such in the past still make it through anyway. Anyway, how do you undo such a thing?  I'm receiving emails from an individual who I need to block temporarily as they refuse to stop but I need to check that account for other emails and so I end up reading the subject line.  Is there any way to temporarily block an address or hide it somehow? I do not want a permanent block.
OS: 4.1
Galaxy S3

That is possible.
Just create a filter where mails from the adress xyz immediately will be deleted.
As soon as you want to receive the mails again just delete the filter.
(When you create a filter in the gmail web interface the filters take effect everywhere; on your galaxy, too.)

please add more instructions as images may not be up forever.

One important note is that creating the filter has to be done from the Gmail web since the Gmail app doesn't support creating filters directly from the app.


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Are wireless chargers specific to model numbers?
I found this charger on eBay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Qi-Wireless-Charger-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-S4-i9500-Charging-Pad-Receiver-/200962957683?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Chargers&var&hash=item2eca536173&_uhb=1
However, the model number of my Samsung Galaxy S4 is SGH-I337, which is not what's specified on the ad.
Does the model number matter for wireless charging pads? Will the receiver for S4 i9500 also work on SGH-I337?
Thank you!

The model doesn't matter, but the protocol does.
The currently dominant standard is the Qi standard (pronounced "Chi") developed by the Wireless Power Consortium.  This is the standard used by the Nexus 4, 5, and 7, as well as the Galaxy S4, and several HTC, Motorola, and Nokia devices.
Other less used standards include Duracell's Powermat system and the Touchstone system used by Palm and HP.
None of these protocols are intercompatible.
As a general rule, anything Qi should work with anything else Qi, however it may not work well.  There are numerous shoddy charging pads on the market and the one you linked is probably one of them.  It appears identical to one I purchased and it does not function well.  The range is poor (It won't charge through a case of any kind) and it charges very slowly.  I can't speak for the quality of the receiver they offer though.

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Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 from 4.1.1 to Latest (Rooted)
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running a rooted version of firmware version 4.1.1.  I would like to update my firmware to the latest version, while maintaining my root privileges.  How can I do this safely, and where can I find the latest rooted firmware for my device?

I would Recommend you XDA FORUM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581782

Thank you for your response.  I am not necessarily looking for a custom firmware rom.  I'm simply hoping to upgrade to the latest stock firmware and re-root the tablet without wiping all my data with a factory reset.  The problem is that the Unroot guide on the forums has a deadlink to the "root_remover.zip".


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Restrict particular apps from syncing depending on current WiFi connection
Is there an app that will allow full sync functions to only occur when connected to particular white-listed WiFi and / or keep selected accounts from syncing when on other away / public / non white-listed WiFi routers?
Example being, when I am on my trusted WiFi connections to have full sync rights allowing Gmail and Facebook as well as other apps to function normally but when on a WiFi not white-listed only allow browsing or particular apps to access and sync?
I imagine this would be a firewall function however have yet to find one that distinguishes multiple WiFi connections from each other.
If an app like this does not exist what code would be a good start to review and develop such a function.

I don't know how to realize that for "specific apps to sync". But using an automation app like tasker, you should be able to globally switch sync on/off depending on whether you are connected to a specific WiFi. Basic structure for Tasker:

Create a Task, name it e.g. "SafeWifiTask", and have it switch Sync on.
(you can also add other jobs to this task which you want to perform on a "safe connection", all in this task)
Optionally, create an opposite task to switch Sync off
Create a Profile with the condition "WiFi Connected", and select your "safe network's" SSID. Assign it the "SafeWifiTask" created above, and optionally the "opposite task" as exit task.
Repeat step 3 for other "safe network conditions" (Tasker doesn't know about an OR condition on profiles)

I've made the "exit task" optional in my example. The reason behind it is: If no exit task exists, Tasker automatically restores the "before" conditions, so you might be able to do without exit tasks.

I will definitely investigate this method and keep you updated.  Thank you for your time.

Glad to help! Alternatives to Tasker are listed e.g. in my App-Lists on Automation (Profile Switching and more) – just in case Tasker proves a little too complex (took me ~3 days to find my way into Tasker, and I've bought it straight away then, never regretted it – but YMMV ;)

Since your question was only 1/2 answered I wanted to complete it. There is an app that will allow you to enable and disable specific apps from syncing. It can also start and stop the syncing process. The app is called Synker and the unlock will run you $1.99 but it is well worth it to keep your info secure and to help reduce distractions.

Thank you. it is my intent to get both applications recommended and see if I can work them together to accomplish my goal I will keep you updated as soon as I am able.

Keep in the loop. I used this all the time when I was trying to be productive and I didn't want anything distracting me. If this works out for you please remember to click that this answer was useful. I;ve been trying to increase my rep on this site at least for tasker tasks.

I have purchased both apps, my research shows the way to handle this is to have the auto sync off as the default setting and use Tasker to force sync at intervals using Synker Profiles to control what apps gets synchronized and what wifi networks to connect to when in range of Taskers list of approved wifi via ssid or mac. I will post an update when I figure out the correct recipe. Both suggestions seem to be winners.

If you need more help feel free to keep asking question. Once you're satisfied please don't forget to mark my question as being right.

Actually I am trying to figure proper protocol in this matter. Both programs are needed for the function I was looking for. I want to up vote both suggestions for helping give me proper direction (and i shall as soon as my "rep" score allows). But regarding actual steps, and completed solution should I write up the procedure and mark it as the answer that  worked?

I don't feel it is needed. I found that once both are installed and people the Synker interface it is fairly easy to understand what you need to do to achieve most taskers. I'm glad to hear it worked for you.


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What is this fingerprint bar on my phone?
I've had this phone for a few months now.  During normal usage today, this thing suddenly appeared.  Tapping, long-pressing, swiping did nothing.  It persisted above everything, even the keyboard (as seen), until I rebooted.  Checking the running apps didn't show anything weird.
Anyone have any idea what it is or where it came from?

I don't know what it is, but I also just had it pop up an hour ago. As you said, persistent between apps and screens, but goes away on landscape orientation. I am on a Moto X Dev running Eclipse 4.4.2.
Edit: It seems to be a feature added by the latest update from LastPass:
http://blog.lastpass.com/2014/04/lastpass-adds-biometric-security-on.html
Edit 2:I have just been stopping the floating fingerprint overlay service when it appears for now until last pass fixes the issue.

Yup, so the IOS version just was updated for fingerprinting and some genius at last pass must have used the code on the android version as well. Giving us this awful useless gray brick. Brutal
The second i deleted last pass, which i really cant do permantely or I would be screwed. the box went away.


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Check the exact location of each other any moment of time
we have two android items one is nexus 5 phone with 3G connection with my younger brother and other one is nexus7 tablet with wi-fi only (with me) and both are in different cities.We both are connected to internet through our device .can I check each others exact location any moment of time? if we can then which App we need to use in india?

From Google+ help

Google+ allows you to share your current location with the people and
  circles you choose across Google products such as Google+ and Google
  Now. Once you've enabled Location Sharing, Google shares your best
  available location.
You can share your pinpoint or city-level location with others, and
  you can do so on a circle-by-circle basis. For example: you can share
  your pinpoint location with family, and your city-level location with
  your co-workers. You can also change who can see your location or
  completely turn off Location Sharing at any time.
To use Location Sharing, you need to:
Turn Location Reporting on from a compatible device [Android] [iOS].
Enable Location Sharing and choose who can see your location.

Turning on Location Reporting alone will not automatically share your
  location; both of these steps need to be taken for Location Sharing to
  work. Manage Location Sharing Turn Location Sharing on or off on
  Android
Open the Google+ application.
From Home, touch Menu > Settings.
Touch the account for which you'd like to turn Location Sharing on or off.
Select Location sharing.
Touch the switch next to Location Sharing to turn it On or Off. Turning off Location Sharing turns off sharing for both your pinpoint

location and city-level location.
      To share your precise location, touch Choose people to share with on the "Pinpoint Location" card.
      To share your current city location, touch Choose people to share with on the "City Location" card.
      Select OK.
If you don't edit your "Pinpoint Location" or "City Location" sharing
  settings, by default, your location is shared with "Only you."
  Where does my location appear?
People you choose to share location information with will be able to
  see your current location on Google products. For example, on your
  Google+ profile, it's displayed below your name and profile photo on
  Desktop, Android, and iOS devices. On Android and iOS, they'll be able
  to see your location on a map in the Locations destination in the
  Google+ app.

I think what you are after is Google's device manager app (search in play store). It lets you see the location of other Google devices registered to your account. It's primary aim is for device security. E.g. location if stolen or lost, remote wipe, make the other device ring.
If the two devices belong to different people, you can have more than one Google account set up on your android device (via Settings -> Accounts). Just get the other person to add their account to your device (but turn off the data syncing options unless you want all their email, contacts, etc) if you want to view their location in device manager.
My wife and I use it all the time to see where the other is, e.g. find out when to expect them home, or where I am while out cycling for safety. Also viewable in a web browser from a pc.

This seems like an awfully kludgy way to do things, especially considering you have to give someone else your account credentials (and, obviously, access to all the information in your account). What's the benefit of doing this when Google+ has it built-in, and there are other apps for it as well?

I think g+ requires you to manually check in or share your location. Device manager allows another device to query your location without any input required on your end.

Once you enable location sharing it updates it automatically. It's essentially a replacement for Latitude. Other third-party apps work similarly.


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cannot play or copy corrupted video
I have a Samsung galaxy S4. I have changed the settings so that the pictures and video taken from the phone camera are saved in a folder on the external memory card.
Usually this works quite well.
I took a quite long video recently (>1 min) resulting in a file of 119MB.
The issue: The file seem corrupted. If I play it with VLC on my phone, it works for the first few seconds, then VLC crashes.
I have tried to copy the file to my PC using Airdroid, but the download fails at some point after 11.3MB (each time exactly at the same point). hence I suspect it is an issue with a bad sector on the memory card (Although I am not a specialist and open to other possibilities)
I have done a few searched on Internet but not found any solution so far.
I tried for instance this tutorial, but this assumes that I can copy the file which I can't.
It is a great video so I really would like to recover it. Help!

Please try the following steps to see if your issue is getting resolved:

Install Web PC Suite from Play Store
Open the IP address shown on your phone or use scan QR code
Then try to download your file on your computer

This software is really good, fast and works very well.
Second method:

You can try using an OTG cable (on-the-go cable for S4)
Connect your pen drive to your phone using the OTG cable and then see if you are able to copy the file to your pen drive.

Since you have mentioned AirDroid in your question, I believe you want to do it wirelessly, so you can try "Web PC Suite".
There are other ways too, but you can try the first method to see if your problem gets resolved.

If the file is corrupt, using a different program to copy it won't change the result.

I had similar problem last week and I thought the file was corrupted but after copying it to my computer it worked just fine. Just a suggestion to the user to make it work. Using different program helped many times in my experience.

@Sam is the software you are refering to "PS (pc suite wifi explorer)" by editor "SPIDREN INC." ?

No it is not the right one.. software is called "web pc suite v1.0.3" by Geeksoft.. I am giving you the link from where you can download this software from play store  or app brain https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksoft.wps  or http://www.appbrain.com/app/web-pc-suite/com.geeksoft.webdroid please try. I use this software regularly and it works very well.


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-24 Google Play Error on installing eBay
Whenever I try to install the eBay app from the play store I get a -24 error code: "unknown error when installing application". I have googled the error and I cannot find anything relating to this. Anyone know what this error is and how to fix it?
I can install other apps. I have an S4 on Kit Kat (4.4.2). I have forced stopped the play store and cleared the data on play services and play store.

Are you using ART runtime?

No. I can't change the runtime on S4 stock. I'm still using dalvik.

Go to data/data and try deleting the folder named with com.something.ebay.. (you need to be root)

I dont have root :(. Is there another way (like using ADB?)

I dont know how to do via adb but a factory reset will fix the issue

@GAThrawn. This is different. I do not even have the app installed. I have cleared data and cache on play store and servives.

Whenever I try to install... implies you've already tried before. Did you get the "-24" error on the very first try as well? For all subsequent tries, the dupe-marked question would apply, as the first install failed (even if for a different reason, but this is about your current situation).

Use a root explorer, then go to data/data (of your phone not the sd card) and delete the folders of apps you want to  install and reinstall those apps from playstore.
If you dont have root, a factory reset will do.


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How to import/restore .vmg SMS backup to Android?
I have got an old Samsung mobile that exports all the SMS messages in .vmg format. How can I restore those messages on my Android?
Is there any tool to convert .vmg messages to .xml so I could restore using SMS Backup & Restore?
Or is there any app to restore from .vmg files directly like the one, SDBackup, unfortunately, which didn't work for me?

I recommend you to try Import SMS from Windows Phone app. It imports unlimited SMS messages from both .vmsg and .msg. It is free and you can find it on Google Play Store.
If you have MMS messages or group conversations to import, try the PRO version, called Import SMS from Windows Phone PRO. It also imports unlimited MMS or SMS messages, but is a paid version. You can also find it on Play Store.

Hi, looks like you're affiliated with the app. While it's okay to refer to a product written by yourself, take note that explicit disclosure is required on the post itself. Please read How to not be a spammer.

I've made an app called VMG Converter, you can get it from Google Play
Depending on your old phone, it might be able to import your messages from VMG files into Android. The app is free.

Also, this free app just welcomed me with a "Purchase Unlocker" dialog.

authors: Ивайло Минков


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What could be the source of error for this kind of android wireless (wifi) disconnection?
Recently there was wifi connection problem for my LG G2 (Android 4.4.2). It has internet connection and was able to connect to AP but sometimes it faces connection drop, no wifi connected although the wifi trigger was still on. During the connection drop, the phone appears to linked to wifi, but i noticed there is no data connection when i monitored live using some wireless monitoring tool. The wifi auto disconnect even i have the strongest signal connection (router was just below my desk) and there was proper internet connection for my laptop which is connected to the same AP.
Thus i would like to be advised is this the source of error from the hardware itself, or from the stock LG G2 ROM (Software)?.
Thanks
Edit: It occurs in each router that i connects

Try to change the channel of your wireless router. Maybe it was caused by the congestion of the working channel(Maybe channel 1).

Rather unlikely, as the OP states: It occurs in each router that i connect – so it's not just the router he might have access to for configuring it.


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Installation of Jellybean or Kitkat on Micromax A89?
I have Micromax A89 mobile with ICS 4.0.4 OS AND MTK 6577 processor. I would like to install Jellybean 4.2.2 OS on my MMX A89 device. Is it possible? Even I would like to install Kitkat 4.4 too if possible?

What are the steps to install Jellybean 4.2.2 (or 4.3) on my MMX A89 device (safer way to install)?
If I could able to install Jellybean 4.2.2 on MMX A89 then further it is possible to install Kitkat 4.4 in future?

Can anybody help me for this?

After searching in XDA, I found a few ROMs which are ICS-based but Jellybean or KitKat themed, I think there are not enough devs to port Jellybean or KitKat ROM for A89. You can try various ROMs to taste the look-and-feel of Jellybean or KitKat.
Here is the link of various ROM available in XDA.

So you mean to say that only Jellybean theme will be changes in MMX A89 and not actual OS?

Yes the roms are based on ICS

Then what about Quantum Radicle V0.9 for Micromax A89 Ninja and Xolo A700 ?

Quantum Radicle V0.9 is based on Android Icecream Sandwich 4.0.4 and not on Android Jellybean. its there in the link you just gave

Yes. You're right. So that means we never ever get the feature of actual Jellybean or not Jellybean OS at all in MMX A89 but only theme?

Yes i think so, because need jellybean kernel and there is no popular devs for a89, as the phone is popular in India only

MediaTek, unlike other brands, does not release Android updates in sync with (or soon after) an official Android release.
Moreover, they do not release the full source code for their chipsets, preventing Android developers from properly compiling ROMs.
They (MediaTek) have, however, announced that a 4.4.2 update will be rolling out 'soon', so you have no other options but to wait or flash an ICS-based, JB/KK-themed ROM.


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Why there is a delay when I install app from play store on my pc
When I install any app from Google Play from pc, it wont install soon. I need to click 2 or 3 times install to install the app in my phone.
But when I click install it will show as installed but it is not. I need to click install again so the app will get downloaded to my phone.
I use Google play from pc as my mobile screen is small (Xperia U) so that I can read the description and reviews easily than from my mobile. But the delay is killing me.
My pc and phone are connected to different network (I use mobile data in my phone). But I tried with same network also, but still the delay is there.
Any idea? Only me facing this issue or its for everyone?

How long a delay are you talking about? A few seconds, or some hours?

5 to 10 mins of delay

A few seconds is normal.

@DanHulme but it is taking 10 minutes to start


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Disable notifications when other audio is playing
I have a Sony Xperia Z1 with 4.4.2 Kitkat
Is possible disable the sound of the notifications when I listen music or doing something?
I'm watching a video of youtube, listen music with headphones ( device is silent), etc. but when telegram or whatsapp receive a notification it sounds. If i disable the media volume i can't listen the video or the music
I know that other devices have the option to disable notifications.

You can goto Settings->Sound->Volumes->Ringtone&Notification and reduce the volume.
(or) You can press the volume down button to disable notification and then start listening to media.


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is more battery-dispendious shutting down or leave 3g on?
I know that many apps (like messaging apps eg whatsapp or facebook) every time like 30 seconds, ask the server for push notifications.
I know that 3g has many state, when downloading data the consume is incresed, and when not in use (idle) it is less.
Since the apps are not synchronized toghether, the request from an app could be sent when 3g is just passed to idle state.
So i was wondering this: is more dispendious to shut down 3g and then reactivate it like 5 minutes later (to let apps download push notification) or just leave it on and let apps to use it when needed?
I know of cDroid which is a cloud-based android, and one of their feature is of course push-notification download synchronization.
Thanks for answers!

Apps that use push notifications, such as the official Facebook app or Google+ Hangouts, don't need to repeatedly check for new messages. The server sends new messages to the phone when they arrive, without having to be asked. My answer to 'How do push notifications work?' describes this in more detail.
What you're asking about is apps that poll for updates, such as email clients (when getting email from a server that doesn't support push) or some kinds of RSS reader. If the app has a setting "Sync every..." with options like "Every 15 minutes," then it's using polling. Polling like this usually uses more energy than push notifications, but not for the reason you describe in the question. In fact, Android already provides a way for apps to synchronize their polling so that the phone only has to wake up once. All the apps that are waiting for an alarm will perform their update at once, to reduce power use.
Connecting to 3G after it's been completely turned off by the user uses even more power than waking it up from idle, so repeatedly turning it off and on by hand several times per hour will almost certainly use more power than what Android does automatically. The exception to this would be if you have one misbehaving app that actually is checking for an update every few seconds, but since Android makes it easier for app authors to use push notifications or to poll in an efficient way, this kind of bug is very rare.

So which is the final answer? I mean, Ruben boy said that "Turning off 3g and reactivate it later would consume less power" you said the opposite...

Ruben Roy is quoting advice that was written for app developers on why they should avoid bursty data transfers in their apps. It's not advice for users, so it doesn't take into account the cost of turning off 3G completely. He also doesn't seem to have noticed your misconception about push notifications. So while what he says is true, it's not relevant to your question.

Turning off 3g and reactivate it later would consume less power, as all the data can be fetched once the 3g radio is in the high power state

When it is left idle, even for the most trivial data transfers, like checking the weather, the same cycle has to be repeated. Because of the long tail time that holds the device in a power mode, transmitting data as a series of small data bursts takes much longer and requires much more battery power than it does to send a single bigger burst.


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Rooting Galaxy S3: Entry in device manager not found when entering download mode
I am trying to follow this guide on rooting the Galaxy S3 (Referred to by this A.SE question). I'm getting stuck at step 5.
I have now repeatedly used Kies 3 to reinstall the device driver: Tools > Reinstall device driver. If I connect the phone via USB, and on my PC (Windows 8.1) to to Computer management > Device manager, I find the following entry under Universal Serial Bus controller:

SAMSUNG Mobile USB Composite Device

However, whenever I enter download mode on my phone by holding volume down + power + home keys for 20 seconds, then when prompted pressing volume up key, nothing is found in device manager, nor can the exe in GalaxyS3Root.zip find it. So I exit download mode of the phone by holding the power button for a few seconds and it boots back up. I have tried this process with the USB cable plugged in the whole time, and also while disconnected + connecting it after entering download mode.
Any ideas?
Edit: I did a google search which turned up some things, am trying them:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/282851-phone-not-being-recognised-download-mode-odin.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/galaxy-s3-recognized-odin-download-mode-t1950189
http://techverse.net/reasons-odin-not-detecting-android-device/

I managed to get it working using Windows 7 to root it. (Following the step-by-step guide without modifications).
The order of things I tried in windows 8.1, each time attempting the rooting process:

Swapped USB ports
enabled developer mode
enabled USB debugging mode
Reset everything to factory settings
Swapped USB ports
enabled developer mode
enabled USB debugging mode

And I had repeatedly re-installed device drivers using Samsung Kies 3 during the above. Nothing worked. So maybe it's just windows 8.1 that stopped things working.


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New hangout indicator meanings
I have started using hangouts now that it has merged in with all my sms messages and it's cool.
However i was wondering if someone could explain the indicators that show up at the bottom left of the screen to me?
I currently know:

TinyPortrait(transparent) = current point user has read to
Dots (...) = user is typing

Unknown

TinyPortriat(Solid) = i thought this might mean they are up to date,
but considered it could be that they are watching the screen?
Small Phone Icon = No idea what this means.

Are there any others?

TinyPortriat(Solid): The user is reading the conversation.
Small Phone Icon: This indicates that the user is using the hangouts app on a mobile device.
TinyPotrait (Faded): The user read your messages above the icon.

Interesting, why does this seem to be intermittent, does it mean they have the app open at that point?

They have the app open and are looking at your messages

There also seems to be a little green phone handset (unlike the white full phone mentioned in my question), indicating they are in a call.

I believe the solid green means you are using Hangouts and the person is online.
The SMS indicator means you are texting instead of using Hangouts.

The green phone icon means the user is in a call with someone else. It goes away once they hang up

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Can I get rid of an unwanted acronym?
Apparently "ESCO" is an acronym for something, however "esco" is a quite common Italian word. For some reason the native keyboard seems to prefer the acronym to the word, usually having it as default, and sometimes not even giving the word as an alternative.
Can I either remove the acronym, or at least force the word to have more priority?
(system is CM 10.2.1, Android 4.3.1)

Go to Settings -> Language & input -> Personal dictionary and add "esco". If "ESCO" is present, remove it.

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Can the disk digger app restore a file even after factory reset
I recently read about how disk digger app works for android, I wanted to know if the app could search the memory and find the deleted files even after doing factory reset?

Yes, but not reliably.
If you want to prevent this, zero and/or encrypt your device.
If you want to maximize file recovery do as little as possible with the phone and backup with adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0 mmcblk0.img from recovery (tested with TWRP) then use photorec.

While I see that Disk Digger does advertise that it can recover files from formatted drives, I sort of doubt that it can do anything to recover files lost in a factory reset, insofar as the reset involves deleting the contents of the drive and replacing them with something new.  (And usually, the factory reset covers all of the partitions of your SD card / internal memory, including your "Data" partition, where user files are stored.)
That said, if the deleted files were associated with a Google app, or with a game that had Google Play Services enabled (and your Google account connected), they might be restored when you re-associate the factory-reset device with your Google account.
Sorry I couldn't be more helpful...

Any app can use Google backup, regardless of whether it uses Google Play Services or connects to your Google account. The app just has to support the Android backup API.

Yes, it should be able to recover files after a reset. That is, any deleted files from before the reset are still deleted files after a reset, and it has the same chance at recovering the files.
However, if the deleted files are on the system partition, the deleted space may be overwritten during a factory reset. As with any undelete utility, if the deleted file space gets overwritten, the file is unrecoverable.
A factory reset will generally delete the user partition as well as reset the system partition by deleting and overwriting certain files on the system partition.
In general, doing a factory reset will not hinder a file recovery app such as Disk Digger. As long as you want to recover deleted files from the standard partition, a factory reset will not endanger your deleted files any more than continuing to use the device would.

If you are trying to recover a deleted file from an SD card, then just pull out the card and use a desktop file recovery app. That would give you the best chance at recovering files and gives you the ability to lock the filesystem down so that nothing can be changed. Of course, the built-in android filesystems can't be accessed this way and must instead rely on android apps such as Disk Digger.


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How to delete everything?
My phone is either infected or simply has an error in one of my apps and gives me the com.android.phone stopped error (plus the one like 44 01 21, don't remember exactly).
I took phone to the service, they didn't fix it. I deleted all memory card, did factory reset like 5 times, but some apps are on internal memory and they stay there. How to completely wipe it all out?
I made a back up of personal data, that's the only thing I want to keep. How to delete everything else correctly?

delete everything except default apps, preinstalled apps.

Are you sure you did a factory reset? Because if you did, none of the apps you've installed yourself into "phone memory" should have survived that, neither should any of your data. Pre-installed apps of course remain, as they are installed in read-only system storage.

In settings I choose - do factory reset and erase SD card. So I think I did

Affirmative, that should really have done the job. So either the implementation there is faulty (please take a look at the tag-wiki for alternatives) – or you confused some of the pre-installed apps with those you've installed. After the factory reset, did the device come up with the registration dialogs (asking you to create a Google account etc.)? Have you tried to factory-reset via the recovery menu?

I only know how to do the factory reset through recovery menu. Yes, I got the registration dialog and logged in my account. I did not confuse these apps, for example the apps for my banks couldn't have been pre-installed or google really knows too much about me and my finances.

Have you checked the "Backup to Google" option? If so, your apps might have been re-installed automatically once you've configured your account again.

Not sure about before, but now it is selected. Maybe I should try factory reset after disabling this. I can restore personal data from computer. Although, I think I want to downgrade kitkat (since SD card is inaccessible in 4.4), can I do that or only the technical support service (last time they have my phone downgraded) can do that?

Just make sure to not check it on initialization (i.e. after the factory-reset, when the wizard guides you to setup your Google account on the device). So you still have the latest backup stored, just not re-stored ;)

Already unchecked it and it warned that it will delete  the backup. So too late, but I only care about my personal data and I will back it up to computer/sd card and retry the factory reset.

Credit to Izzy for the solution.
The problem with the factory reset was that google back up copy included some apps and they were reinstalled. So you have to untick the back up to google on the recovery menu and make sure to untick it when you are starting up your phone again. It is checked as default.
It even solved the issue I had with the dictionary app, as I could re choose the dictionary I need.

The apps on the internal memory are system apps. They can be deleted only if you have root.

I don't mean the system apps. I mean the apps I installed, most of them are installed in phone memory(so widgets could work), I transferred some to memory card, but still a lot are remaining. I'd like to wipe them out completely. Factory reset doesn't delete any apps. I want my phone do be in the condition I received it, before I did anything.

@LauraLG Factory reset is supposed to delete all your apps and data, leaving the phone in the state it came from the factory.

I think that happened only after the service guys did it, reflashing device or whatever it's called. It even downgraded the kitkat version, unlike when I do factory reset. Unfortunately, the service guy and me decided to restore the phone. Personal data was restored ok, but app data not - some of the apps got restored.


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Is this AMOLED screen damaged?

When i display a black screen on my phone, it is still brighter than when i turn it to sleep, is that how AMOLEDs normally behave (trying to "shine" the black darkness)?
When viewing the totally black screen (sadly dark gray screen) in dark, i see real black lines and dots on my display, see the picture i painted in mspaint. Is that a damaged screen? They dont show on turned-off display.
I think some old tamagotchi did this too :)

I read AMOLED can shut down pixels when displaying black (and save energy), can they do it after all, when they display gray anyway? Or is it the dimming that saves battery?

My phone is (should hopefuly be) Samsung Galaxy S III LTE (GT-I9305) so it should have AMOLED.
EDIT Ad. 2.: I googled a bit and it seems a common problem for all AMOLED screens. But since it is so hardly noticeable it isnt nothing to worry about. One poster summarizes it nicely here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/260791-amoled-black-dots-dark.html#post2726685

As regards your first point, it is normal on newer AMOLED screens. It was different on previous AMOLED generations with less resolution (black was real black). As regards your second point, please, could you make and post a photo of your screen?

The screen is definitely damaged. The only solution is to replace it.

Thanks, but since you say definitely: The screen works normally, for example red screen is perfectly red everywhere. That image is just on totally black screen in total darkness.


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How to automatically switch between apps and/or websites on Android?
So I'd like to turn a tablet into a calendar, alarm, weather display, and task organizer that shuffles between these every five minutes when not being used. It will be mounted on a wall or next to my dual monitors.
Most likely going to use google calendar, android native clock, a generic weather app, and a custom app or web app respectively.
Any good ways to do this? Thanks.

Clearly a job for Tasker (see also: tasker, automation). You could create a profile being active permanently, and assign it a task running in a loop. An example could look like:

Condition: WiFi connected (your WiFi SSID) have it running all the time while connected to your WiFi
Task:
FOREACH %item 0:3
  LAUNCH APP (Google Calendar) IF %item = 0
  LAUNCH APP (Clock) IF %item = 1
  LAUNCH APP (Weather) IF %item = 2
  WAIT 5 min

The "LAUNCH APP" action lets you select the app to launch. So the loop would count from 0 to 3, launch the corresponding app, then wait 5 minutes (i.e. the app stays in foreground for those 5 minutes). Once #3 has been processed, the task would quit – but should immediately be re-launched, as the condition is still met.
I've not tested this specific configuration, so above is "plain theory" – but should get you started. You can consult the Tasker User Guide for available commands etc, but Tasker also offers a context-sensitive built-in help. Get yourself a 7-day Trial first if you want to test it first, it's available on the project site.


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Can't run Linux over Android 4.3 after official update
I used to run a Linux (Ubuntu 10.04) on a S3 running android 4.1. I updated the device today with the official rom, android 4.3, then rooted it again. But now I can't run linux anymore.
Any ideias, why this is happening?
Thanks!!

Might be a very good idea to reboot your device before continuing troubleshooting this. That /etc/fstab error should not have occurred, so likely there are some strange things hiding out if your RAM right now.


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Samsung galaxy s2 (i9100) part of touchscreen unresponsive
Just about week ago my phone started to randomly ghostclick in certain parts of touchscreen, so i started to debug issue and came to conclusion that part of touchscreen has became unresponsive and also phone sometimes click on those unresponsive areas by himself.
Here is affected areas:

As you can see the two vertical areas are unresponsive.
Top part of screen is okay (that's why i did not include).
Anyone has encountered such problem?
I have tried, full wipes and different ROM's nothing fixed problem.
Should i consult some sort of mobile technician?

Yes. This is almost certainly a hardware problem and the touchscreen may need to be replaced.


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Recover WhatsApp messages
I factory reset my phone and then installed WhatsApp. Before that, I had created a backup of my conversations on my SD card, the name of the backup was 'msgstore.db.crypt'.
After I installed WhatsApp and after entering my number, I got an option to restore my conversations. I clicked restore. It loaded for a minute then I had to enter my name and other things. After I finished everything, no conversations were retrieved. I have the backup in databases folder, but it's not working.
What should I do?

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google play services do not support your device
When I open some application it says Google play services it says "Google play services which some of your applications rely n do not support or device"..what should I do about it?

What device do you have? What Android version are you running? Where do you see this message?

Similar, if not duplicate: Can't use Foursquare because it needs Google Play Services, which "is not supported by your device"

Following steps helped me. May be you can try.

Go to Settings -> Apps
Find Google play
Click on Uninstall updates
Once Uninstall update is done, Open Google Play several times till it updates to latest version itself.
Open youtube to check if the message is gone and you are able to open youtube.

Did not help in my case.

Prior to Android 2.2 Google Play Services is not supported.

1) Go to Settings -> Storage
        Clear the Cache (select the item and hit OK to clear it), then:
2) Go to Settings -> Date & Time
        Check the first 2 options -- if they're selected already, uncheck and re-select them; see if the time fixes itself.
        If it works, reboot the device and see if the time sticks. If not:
3) Power off the device, pull out the SIM and re-insert it, then power on the device.
        Repeat Step 2.
        If that doesn't work:
4) Try a different SIM (preferably on a different carrier).
5) Lastly, try to manually set the date to within a few minutes of the actual time, then see if it survives a reboot.
If all of that fails, I would suggest booting into recovery (while device is off, hold Power + Volume Down until you the the 'laying down android' screen) and doing a factory reset (back up your data first).

How will this help?


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Internet over mobile-data while connected to WLAN network
I have a WLAN network that is not connected to the internet. There is a DHCP server on that network and that assigns its clients an IP and subnet mask, but no default gateway.
When I connect to this network on an android device mobile data will automatically be disabled, so that the device will loose internet connectivity.
Most operating systems, when they are connected to multiple networks use the fastest connection that has a default gateway to connect to IP outside its respective subnet. However Android doesn't seem to get to that stage, because once it connects to a wi-fi network, it will disconnect the mobile-data - to save battery power, presumably. It doesn't care to check if there is gateway on the wi-fi network.
Is there a way to disable this "feature" of disconnecting mobile data when a wi-fi is connected?
Or better: is there a way to prevent disconnecting mobile data when the wi-fi has no default gateway?
Thank you in advance.

First, you need a rooted device.
Then, have a look at this, it's maybe what you're searching for.


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Manually edit the bluetooth pairing list, phone keeps overwriting it with old list. How to stop that?
I have an Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and I wanted to connect my phone to an old HTC Rhyme docking station via bluetooth so I can use the speakers in it. I have all the data needed for the connection (ID, LinkKey, etc.) and I've edited the pairing list (path of it is in my case /data/misc/bluedroid/bt_config.xml). In that folder also was an bt_config.old file which was the same as the bt_config.xml file, I assume this is a backup file so I overwrote it as well after editing the list. This is how the part I added to the list looks like:
<N19 Tag="DC:DE:CA:0B:EF:C4">
        <N1 Tag="Timestamp" Type="int">1398527119</N1>
        <N2 Tag="Name" Type="string">HTC CR M540</N2>
        <N3 Tag="DevClass" Type="int">2360340</N3>
        <N4 Tag="DevType" Type="int">1</N4>
        <N5 Tag="AddrType" Type="int">0</N5>
        <N6 Tag="Manufacturer" Type="int">10</N6>
        <N7 Tag="LmpVer" Type="int">5</N7>
        <N8 Tag="LmpSubVer" Type="int">8953</N8>
        <N9 Tag="LinkKeyType" Type="int">4</N9>
        <N10 Tag="PinLength" Type="int">0</N10>
        <N11 Tag="LinkKey" Type="binary">a5c095e620e190f248f4b8a8b3291ed3</N11>
        <N12 Tag="Service" Type="string">0000110b-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb 0000111e-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb</N12>
        <N13 Tag="Aliase" type="string">htc dock test</N13>
    </N19>

When I overwrite the edited list with the original one everything looks fine until I restart my phone. After that somehow the old list gets loaded and I have no idea how that is possible. Either when I shut my phone down it saves the list that is already loaded or it has another directory for the pairing list which I need to edit as well.
Anyone have any idea how I could fix this overwriting problem? Obviously both the Note 2 and my old HTC Rhyme are rooted or else I could never get the bluetooth data. If more information is needed I can provide it.

I did exactly the same thing successfuly by editing the bt_config.xml file in A HEX VIEWER in my PC and copying/replacing it using the Aoma Manager. My phone now connects automatically to the new device.


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Automatically download new Youtube videos
I am looking for a way to automatically download new Youtube videos from all my subscriptions or from a certain user/channel to my Android phone for later offline viewing. Some sort of video podcast functionality.
I tried a lot of different methods which I read on the web, but none of them seem to work. I first looked in the official Youtube app. You can see your subscriptions there, but no possibility to automatically download new videos for offline viewing. Next step was using a podcast app (AntennaPod) and a url generated from Youtube api:
http://gdata.youtube.com/feeds/base/users/simonscat/uploads?alt=rss&orderby=published
This did not work, it just downloaded a small summary and a link to the video. After trying this, I used the YTPodcaster website to generate a podcast link:
http://ytpodcaster.com/api/index.php/rss?youtubeid=simonscat&quality=22
Sadly, also this did not work. Latest episodes seemed to be downloading, but when I opened one it just returned "null".
I tried other podcast apps (BeyondPod, Podcast Addict, DoggCatcher) but none of them seem to be able to automatically download Youtube videos.
Does anybody know a solution for this?
(Using Android 4.4.2 on Xperia T)


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Gmail doesn't show mail when opened from notification bar
When I get a new mail on my Gmail and it appears on then notification bar and I click on it, the Gmail app starts and show the following only:

Click image for larger version
I waited for 9 hours, nothing changed.
For a test, I clicked on a random white area and the Reply function was activated!
So it seems, the mail was long open but the progressbar never disappears. If I press Back and open it inside the app, it shows the letter with no problem.
What could cause this?

This appears to be a bug in the GMail app. I have seen this myself a few times and normally clicking the '<' arrow in the top left and opening the email again sorts it. Other times I have to kill the app and re-launch it.

Does Google know this? How can an application that used by millions contain a bug that prevents normal usage?


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How to set Now SMS as default SMS app?
I have Nexus 7 2013 LTE with Android 4.4.2. I want to set Now SMS as the default SMS app but I have not been successful. After choosing it as the default, the popup is still shown next time I start Now SMS!
Can anyone help me out?

What are the other options on this pop-up?

It shows a popup "Now SMS needs to be default sms app to work properly" with 2 options: cancel and ok

I tried Mighttext also but it couldnt send a sms to check my balance 3G!

Go to Settings, and under the "Wireless & Networks" section tap More....  There should be an option called Default SMS app.  Tap it, and select the "Now SMS" app.  You should be all set now.
[Edit]:
Apparently, Google deliberately disabled the SMS functionality on cell-enabled Nexus 7 tabs (both 2012 3G and 2013 LTE tablets are impacted) with the 4.4 update. The recommended solution is to flash a custom ROM that re-enables the setting.  Keep in mind that this will require unlocking the bootloader, which may void the warranty.

I tried that so far but the option is not there. It seems that something is missing when i update to 4.4.2

Is the "Default SMS app" option not there, or is "Now SMS" missing from the selection list?

Sorry,i mean that "Default SMS app" is missing

See the update.


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ART makes Facebook app non installable (Error: -24)
I have an Android 4.4.2 phone and I enabled ART instead of Dalvik.
When I go to the Google Play Store and try to install Facebook, it can't install the app.
I get two errors, sometimes I get

Invalid installation package

and sometimes

Error -24

Is there a way to know what's going on?

Have you considered the possibility that the facebook app is not compatible with the ART runtime? Some apps may work straight out of Playstore with ART, others don't. ART is not yet ready for prime-time!

@t0mm13b Hi! Yes, I considered it. But if you take a look at the ART compatibility list it seems that facebook is fully compatible. Also, every friend of mine that switched to ART can use facebook without issues, even with custom roms. Is there something I can do to try to find what's the problem on my phone? P.s. I also tried installing facebook on dalvik and switching to ART after installation. If I do such thing, the phone goes to reboot loop

To add on, facebook works fine for me and im running ART

It's an experimental feature in 4.4.  Please direct bug reports to Google.

Try switching back to Dalvik --> Install Facebook --> switch back to ART. It's working fine for me, i just happened to have installed it before switching to ART

I've had this same problem. To fix it I did the following:
Uninstall Facebook,
Wipe dalvik cache via recovery,
Reinstall Facebook,
Reboot device,
Sign in to Facebook.

Read the question: I'm not even able to install facebook. And if I install it on dalvik, then clear cache and switch to ART, i get a boot loop

I'm not saying switch to dalvik, I'm saying clear the cache via the clear dalvik cache command in recovery.

Tried, it's the same, I can't install facebook


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Note2 Update to 4.4
I linked my phone Samsung note2 with my PC , I find there is a new Update for the phone.
the problem kies don't tell me wich version is avaible.
I want to update my phone directly to kitkat 4.4 because 4.3 I think there is some problems with it.
Kies give me just some information about the update but I want to know if the update shown on the picture is 4.4 or 4.3 please help !

The PDA:NA1 firmware is kitkat 4.4.2


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Low space even though most apps are linked to SD card
I have link2SD and 90% of the apps are on the SD card. Yet I still only have a few MB left of space. I tried refreshing my e-mail and got a message "can't download more e-mails, delete some first". I connect using IMAP. What can I do? Obviously I don't want to delete a whole bunch of e-mails but is there a way to have only the 50 most recent e-mails sync to the phone?
Are there other places space could be taken up? When I started running low I went to the app manager but the system mail app wasn't included there so it confused me as to what was taking up all the space (I'm still just guessing it's e-mail).

This sounds a lot like an issue with cache. While the apps themselves can be stored on the SD card, cache that they produce might not. As I don't know what apps you actually have, I can only advise you to at least try and delete cache from various apps, such as twitter, facebook etc.
To delete cache, do as follows (this is for android 4.3): Settings -> More -> Application manager
Here you should be able to click in on every installed app, and delete their cache. Beware, tho, for something like calender and alarm clock apps, any set up serviced from them might reset! This should not, however, delete the app itself.


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How to fix view of broken images?
Sometimes people MMS images to me from their phone, and it shows up like this:

When I save the broken image, and transfer it to my computer, it displays properly on my computer. Is there a way to get these images to display properly on my phone? I'm running Android 4.0.4 with stock messaging app.


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Galaxy S2 - Unable to perform a hard reset
My S2 froze, I took out the battery and restarted it but it kept freezing on the pin screen. I have tried both soft and hard resets but still cannot get the phone to work. When performing the hard reset, I am able to reset it, but on rebooting it freezes on the 'installing applications' screen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.

Have you tried starting it in Safe Mode?
Press and hold the Power key to boot up your Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II.
After the start-up animation begins to display, press and hold the Volume down key.
When the lock screen is displayed Safe mode is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. To boot your Samsung GT-I9100 Galaxy S II in normal mode again restart your device.
If you've installed / updated something recently, try removing it and see...
If that doesn't work, you might need to effectively re-install the OS by flashing a ROM of choice
If you can boot to recovery, flash a new ROM (or a new version of the stock Samsung ROM). Check out the relevant forum on XDA-Developers. Else, use ODIN to flash via your PC and USB cable.
Be mindful of the model and variant - the international i9100 differs from other US based variants.


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How to root ATT gs4(SGH-I337) in 4.4.2
I want to root my s4 and I was waiting for kingoroot to develop a root method for 4.4.2 but I was wondering whether there are other one click root methods out there that are low - risk of bricking. If you know any that would be great. Thank you!

Download and run Towelroot. It Worked perfectly on my At&T S4 KitKat 4.4.2 SGH-1337 that I could not root before.

Yep, already used it and rooted about 2 weeks or so back but thanks for the answer.

As of right now, the only root method for the AT&T S4 4.4.2 is via a convoluted flashing method detailed on XDA Developers.  It's definitely not low-risk, nor anywhere close to one-click.  Additionally, a new update is supposedly rolling out, so this may complicate things even further.


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lg ms770 touch screen unresponsive
i really hope i can get solution to my dilemma..
quick details: my phone (lgms770) fell (had its protective case) and now i cannot swipe to unlock, answer phone calls, text..basically the touch screen does not respond. This has never happened before. The power button does work though. It has fallen many times but it always ended up responding well. I removed the case, the battery the sim card and left it for a couple minutes.Then I put everything back together (for several times now) and restarted the phone, but the screen is still not responding. Is there any way to fix this without having to get a new phone??