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Google Contact Sync Problem
I bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (now with Kit Kat) about a year ago and used my Google account to sync contact, calendar, G-Mail, etc. Everything is working fine since I noticed contacts sync problem two weeks ago. Every time I make sync, Sync is currently experiencing problems. It will be back shortly. message appears. I only have around 260 contacts. I researched and tried some solutions. But sync problem still exists. Some websites suggest to clear data of Contact Storage and I did. Nothing become except all my contacts were gone from my phone. Sync still doesn't work. I hate to do Factory Reset for such problem. I have searched many questions like mine at here but I can't find any solutions. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Sounds like it could be a connection problem. Are you on a Wi-Fi network? Can you access Gmail with other devices on the same network?

No. I use Mobile Data. I could sync on both Wi-Fi and Mobile Data before. I can sync other Google services, no problem.

You could try "resetting" your contacts app (Settings→Apps, look for "contacts", open, "clear cache" and "delete data" – just for safety, create a local backup before from within the contacts app using Menu→Import/Export→export to SDCard). Your contacts are still saved on Google's servers, and should be sync'd back soon (if not, you can always restore the backup).

I already did, @Izzy. Google contacts didn't sync back. I tried many ways. Nothing worked. I think Factory Reset is the only solution which I really hate to do.

Short of factory-reset (still leaving that as last resort) would be resetting your account, i.e. removing the Google account from your device, clean caches/data from all Google apps, re-add the Google account. To my knowledge, at least with Android 4.x and up, no data should be lost this way. If it works out, it saves you the factory-reset. If it doesn't, you'll factory-reset anyway...

Thanks a lot for your suggestions, @Izzy. I will try again for every steps. Currently I exported contacts as vcard format from Google and imported to ph storage. It's not the way I prefer but it solves my problem temporarily.

Yes, that's a work-around. I didn't propose this, as when the sync starts kicking in again it might lead to duplicates – but if you imported it to your "local" contacts (as opposed to the "Google account"), that should be simple to solve then. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Go to http://google.com/contacts from PC then log in and check your contact from there

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

Hy Try these links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/help/galaxy-nexus-rebooting-t1591304
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-nexus/development/gnex-toolkit-v11-1-0-drivers-backup-t1392310
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Unable to flash custom rom Paranoid Android to GalaxyS3
My device is rooted with a root for the galaxyS3 running Jellybean 4.3
I tried putting the Paranoid Android ROM onto there by following the instructions given which were
Root device
Enable USB debugging
Factory Reset (Obviously checked that root was still on there)
Put rom on SD Card
Put phone into recovery mode via Up Volume Button, Power and Home Button
Wipe phone within recovery mode settings
Load from sd card
Select Rom
When I selected the rom it said that it had a 'bad signature' of some sort
I got the ROM from the XDA community page which was for my phone and downloaded the newest BETA version, then also tried the 3.9 version
Any suggestions what I've done wrong?
Thanks

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

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

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

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Why doesn't Google Now's place-specific reminders remember my home location?
I have my home and work locations set. These show up accurately in Google Maps and also in Google Now if I go "Wand" -> "Places" at the bottom.
However, whenever I go to set a place-specific reminder, Google Now reprompts me to enter my home location. The screen looks like this:

As you can see, the "Home" field doesn't actually have an address below it.
This is never remembered. How can I fix this?

Strange one. I just had same problem, however clicked on "Remind me at this place" below the dropdown, chose my home address and created a reminder. Deleted it and went to create a new one and my address was remembered.

Thanks for the response - sadly, I've added the address multiple times through this route. It seems to be lost after 24 hours


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Does Chrome for Android sync passwords?
Does Chrome for Android currently sync passwords to Desktop Chrome through your Google Account? I found the issue at https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=113164, but last they say you need Chrome Beta for it.
I'm asking because I added a few new passwords from Desktop Chrome, and they still are not synced to Android Chrome, so I started to doubt if sync works. Both are signed into my Google Account.

Mine works...I have loads of passwords saved on my work computer and they are available on my tablet.

Google Passwords are now synced by default. Ensure Chrome is up-to-date.

When launching Google Passwords in the Samsung Browser, it seemed like a rather odd issue cropped up with the passwords syncing into an existing local copy of the passwords. The cloud version was correct, but the entries in the browser password list now had some urls and passwords from many moons and Christmases past.

Navigate to chrome://sync-internals, then hit "trigger getupdates".

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Android contacts integrating, how to stop it?
I have bought my first android phone(sony xperia m)! I'm so happy. But very strange things happen.
I have installed a skype and it's contacts are migrated to contacts of my phone. I do not ask it to do this! There are no phone numbers in my skype contacts. They are useless there.
I create a google play account, then all apps are connected to my mail. I do not ask them. I have separate accounts at youtube, in mail, in google and in other services. And I do not want to anybody associate me as one person with all of them.
Now I understand, I do not know how my data is organized, what relations avoid me create my device, what data it throws over from one to another.
How can I stop it?

To stop contacts syncing, go to:
Settings → Accounts (& Sync) → Skype → uncheck the Sync Contacts checkbox
On my Sony Xperia E:

It is already unchecked and all checkboxes with autosync.  But skype contacts are there and all apps are loged in.

@so-olitary It must have been checked before, after the contacts had already been synced. On my phone, I had to manually delete all the synced contacts after unchecking the box. You can click the menu key > filter > uncheck all the other contacts other than Skype and then OK > delete the visible contacts. This will delete all the Skype contacts

OK. thank you, skype-problem is solved. About google applications, if auto synchronization is switched off. I can log out fearlessly from recommended accounts and log in to my preferred and phone does not mean, that I want to integrate them?

@so-olitary Sorry, I don't understand you. You're asking that logging out of a Google App and logging in again on a different Android phone means you don't want the contacts to sync? If so, the answer is yes, as long as auto-sync is disabled, the contacts will not be synced on the phone. If my answer helped you, please +1 and tick :)

No, another account on present phone. I do not what to integrate accaunt of youtube and gmail.

@so-olitary You can fearlessly login to YouTube and Gmail and then turn off syncing via Settings > Accounts > Google > Gmail. This will mean nothing is synced on your new phone that you don't want

Thank you. Сoncurrently I tried to break off relations in youtube-app. Very long I searched for log out, but at first moment phone propose me to add a new account. After I loged in, there cherished pararmeters appears. It ask me for synch with other data. Fantastic OS and phone! Everything can be tuned.


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How can I find a compatible device for a given app on Play Store?
There was an app (Carrot Fantasy, already removed) that I can't install directly from the Play Store on Android tablets. It does run on a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone, but I have not yet had any luck with any tablet I have tried.
I managed to have the Play Store on a Google Nexus 7 shown the app, but it would not offer an Install option and just said This app is not compatible with your device. without any further information.
On other devices such as Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014, the app does not even show up in Play Store.
I have searched for other similar questions, but they usually seem to be asked from the developer point of view, i.e. how to modify the app manifest or how to check one's settings in Play Store. They did not provide any insights into what to do on the user side.
Certainly, there must be a way for me as a user to diagnose why the app is deemed incompatible, what specific requirements it has, and then pick an Android device that fulfills those requirements - how?

Maybe you could contact the app developer and ask what tablets they support.

@AlE. I believe you are pretty close to the issue. It looks as though it isn't compatible with any tablets. I have 17 different tablet models listed on my account in Play and none of them show up as compatible. Only my phones. (I don't currently have 17 tablets, but I don't remove them from my list on the Play Store for compatibility testing reasons, just like this.)

@AlE.: As described in my comment below, I now have, and they have merely suggested to download the app from their website rather than using the (presumeably Google-verified) Play Store version. I am looking for a place that compiles information like what abqnm could find out about his or her own tablets, but for lots of tablet types.

It appears that you have already tested the surest way.  Attempt to download the app and it will specify its compatibility.  You still might not be absolutely sure until you actually try to run the application.
As mentioned in the comment, you can ask the developer or communicate with others who have used the app (via feedback on Google Play or the author's provided web site).
The only way the author can be totally sure is by testing it on every Android or getting feedback from their users.  There are many occasions where based on feedback, the author has to go back to the drawing board to work on glitches to support some devices originally thought to be compatible.
I have a number of Androids.  I just clicked on the install option and find that it's compatible with my Samsung Galaxy S3, my very old phone (the Samsung Galaxy Prevail).  However, it's not compatible with my Samsung Galaxy Tab7 or my Acer-7 tablet.
By the way, good question.  It really appears there should be something specific since Play Google is using some criteria to display compatibility.

Also keep in mind that app developers can exclude all tablets if they wish (for whatever reason-technical or UX or otherwise). It is highly likely this app has been set to phones only as it doesn't show as compatible on any of the 17 different tablets listed on my Play account.

I have contacted the author of said app for a list of tablets that support the app. However, they only responded with the recommendation to download and install the app from the Website.

Before I get a new cell phone, just to install a certain app, I would like to make sure I'm buying a cell phone that could install that app.
https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/7353455 shows the app developer all the versions they are making available. But how about the end Google Play user, how can they check too?
So we must buy a device, test it. Buy a device, test it... Repeat until we run out of money. PS, assume the developer won't give us an answer.

Bypass the Google Play Store altogether. Use an app like Shareit or APK Extractor to transfer the app directly from a device where the app is compatible, to the device where Google Play claims it's not compatible. I've done this with several apps, and it typically works, in spite of the Play Store's predictions.

Yes, but what if we're doing this for our head of operations. We can only use official methods.

This did not work in my case. It was blocked from installing with the same "app isn't compatible with your phone" error.

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How to browse Android mounts like /system on a PC?
I know that AndroidCommander works but its site is offline so I can only download version for windoze.
I ALSO want to do this if possible the other way round too (access PC files in Android not only Android files from PC)
How else can I do this?

I've Galaxy S2 with newest Cyanogenmod (Android 4.4.4) and PC with Lubuntu 14.04/14.10

The best way to add additional information to your question is by [edit]ing it. That makes it easier for new visitors to see all the relevant details.

Which way round are you trying to go? The title sounds like you want to use the PC to see the Android files, but the body says the opposite "access PC files in Android".

@DanHulme if possible too "access PC files in Android"

Those are completely different questions. This site works best if you ask one question at a time.

@DanHulme Why is that? Also the questions are almost the same but other way round
Also I edited so you can understand better.

@DanHulme Both ways round preferably but the first way (view Android files on PC) is more important

Possible duplicate of http://android.stackexchange.com/q/110362/96277

ES File Explorer has this feature.
On the side Navigation bar you have the options that includes Favorites, Local, Library, and Networks.  Expand the Network tab and click LAN.  You'll see your LAN resources the same way you see them in Windows.
Click on the computer/share you want to browse.  You'll have the option to see the items as icons or detailed listings.

Browsing Android Files from the Windows PC
To browse the items on the android from the PC, run an FTP server app on the android (There are many such as: FTP Server Ultimate).
On Windows Explorer you can type the full ftp link server name in the Explorer address bar to browse the files and folders just like the other local files and folders on Windows.
You can also type the command "explorer [ftp link]" in Windows 7 Search field to bring up the folders.
Ftp Link Example:
explorer ftp://192.168.1.4:2121

The numbers after the colon is the port.  2121 is the default port used by most of the android ftp server apps.

@L-D-James Thank You I should try this if there is no way to do this via usb, meanwhile I'm still looking for it.


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How can I automatically delete the oldest Photos which are uploaded to the Cloud (Google+, Dropbox, …)?
When I was shooting photos mostly on my offline point and shoot camera, there was one obvious way to manage the pictures: copy them to desktop via USB, then delete from camera. This was typically automated using picasa out similar.
Then came the smartphones. You can still use the same technique, but Google+ and dropbox offer instant upload for backup purposes. So everything I shoot is copied to the cloud, but I still keep it in my phone. I can delete, but that's not automated at all. And I have to be sure not to delete stuff that wasn't yet uploaded.
Am I missing something here? Is there an obvious solution to this problem? Or is everyone fine with using USB like with regular cameras?

Solution to what problem?

@AlE. Problem: uploading my photos to a cloud storage service and removing the original. In an automatic and safe way.

Although there is no accepted answer, may be worth a read here

Dropbox's new Carousel app has an option to "Free up phone space".  This will delete photos from your phone that have been uploaded to Dropbox.
It's not automatic, and perhaps not exactly what you want, but if the real problem is running out of space on your phone it will probably help.

Personally I just delete photos from my device every month, and with Google+ photos its easy to see which have been uploaded and which haven't.
On the main "Photos" menu, above your photos there is a status for Auto-backup.
Also, from the "On Device" menu item, you can specify which folders get backed up.

"with Google+ photos its easy to see which have been uploaded and which haven't." Could you add more detail please. When I go to "Photos > On device > Camera" I don't see any kind of indicator of which photos are backed up and which aren't. Should I be looking somewhere else?

You can see the status of the backup on the main "Photos" menu. If there are some pending then it is not finished.


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How to mirror Android screen to PC (USB or WiFi)?
I have an nVidia Shield, and since I don't have an HDMI cable nor a monitor, I would like to stream the whole screen to my laptop. I have tried a few apps and the streaming lags. Is there a way to stream the screen without lag? It doesn't matter if the Shield is plugged in via USB, I just need to have the Shield's screen on my monitor (preferably fullscreen) and so it has no lag so I can enjoy games on a bigger screen.

which apps did you try?

There's always Chromecast.


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How can I set a directory permission so that all files, existing, and newly added are indelible?
I am tinkering with an app that I do not control. It creates files and then sometime later deletes them, I want to prevent it from being able to delete those files.  Or if I could create a file system watcher app that would auto copy the file to a new location, that too would suffice, but I do not know if that is possible on Android.  Also, I would like to be able to set this recursively on a small folder tree but if not, I can just do each folder manually.

(Note: you may need to be rooted to do this, depending on where the app is writing these files - if you do, run su before running these commands)
Install a terminal emulator on your phone. Once it's finished installing, open it up and type cd /the/folder.
If you have enough time to type in commands while the file exists simply type chmod -R 444 ., which will make the current directory and all subdirectories read-only.
If you don't have enough time, type something like this: while true; do if ls | grep <filename>; then chmod -R 444 .; fi; done. Leave it running in the terminal session and when the app creates <filename> it'll make the directory and its subdirectories read-only.
(All of the above can be run in adb shell if you prefer, but IMO installing a terminal emulator is less of a hassle)


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Clearing photos space from device via USB, keeping auto backup
I am running out of storage space on my mobile device.  I am using photos auto-backup, and would like to still be available to view my photos/videos when I want to from my device.  Can I connect via USB and delete/move files from Internal Storage\DCIM\Camera and be sure they will still be available from the photos app while I am online?


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I have broken screen. Can I root my phone only with downloading mode and recovering mode?
I want to recover my data from my Samsung S Duos. I have broken screen, so I can't do anything, even unlock (because I have a password to enter the phone). I tried to install CWM and connect with ADB, but USB debugging isn't turn on, so I can't connect with ADB at all. Is there some way to root my phone via recovering mode (with CWM) so I can turn on USB debugging and work with ADB? Maybe there is some easier way to recover my data? I thought e.g. about connecting keyboard to my phone, so I can unlock it and normally connect via USB, but my phone doesn't support OTG :/ any ideas?

Can you access CWM via adb? Also, which version of Android is your phone running?

I don't know, how to access CWM via adb? My phone is detected by computer, but the content is blocked, because of the password so is there a way to use adb then? Android 4.0

Just buy a new screen digitizer, you're lucky, they go about $15 for your particular model. Use Youtube to guide you through the process. And use a hair blow dryer to heat the glue off the screen. The new screen digitizer usually comes with a plastic separator tool thingy to help you separate the old screen.

Second option: if the screen is only partially broken, you can root your device, and replace the password pattern file. This way, any pattern, or any password, will be able to open your device, if the device can't find that file. But I agree with the answer's advice, you should definitely try to backup your device through recovery mode (which you should be able to do).

I made backup and got the needed data. Thanks!

I think you should be able to use adb on your phone while in recovery. adb devices should show something along the lines of YOUR_DEVICE   recovery.
Once you have access to your device in recovery, you can mount the data partition using adb shell busybox mount /data and then you can use adb pull to pull data from the data partition, for example: adb pull /data/ phone_data/ will save the entire contents of your /data partition (which includes apps, wifi settings and app preferences) to phone_data in your current directory. If you want to pull data from your sd card for some reason, simply do adb pull /sdcard/ phone_sdcard/.
Note: I prefer using TWRP (which you can find for your device here), so if any of the above steps don't work you should try using it.

That requires custom recovery. On Alcatel Pop C9, I can't even go to Download/Fastboot mode to install a custom recovery (though the phone is rooted). Any ideas?

How do you do this when using FDE (full-disk-encryption)?


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problem with root s4 gt-i9515
I have S4 I9515. Can I use a ROM or root S4 I9505 to my phone or not?
I don't find any root for my phone. I even tried to root my phone with root S4 I9505 but when I try to give super user access to my "root checker application" it give me "this device does not have proper root access". But if I delete "super user application" and then run "root checker", it show me that I got good root. Also I use another su app but it is not working with me so what to do?

Guess you're mixing things up here. To root a device, you don't need a special ROM. And your issue is: Never use two "SuperUser" apps simultaneously, that always gives trouble. There are ways to replace one by the other, maybe that would solve your issue. But to tell that, maybe you can [edit] your question and specify what exactly "not working" is supposed to mean?

Try Frama root apk .
It roots all high end devices.
How to install:

Download Framaroot from XDA
Run, choose Superuser or SuperSU
Select Boromir or another character
You will see :-)
Reboot device
Root- installed

Some more details could be helpful, for example where to find this and how to use it.

How to install:

Download Framaroot from our site
Run, choose Superuser or SuperSU
Select Boromir or another character
You will see :-)
Reboot device
Root- installed........................................... http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2784451&d=1402084843

You should [edit] your answer to include this information as comments are temporary.

Did u mean that comments are automatically erased

Automatically, no. But they can be deleted at any time. Important information should not be left in the comments.


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How do I import a downloaded font into the Phonto app?
I am trying to import a font that I downloaded from http://dafont.com site into the Phonto app. I am using WinZip on my PC. I have the HTC One phone. I have no clue what to do.

You should follow the developer's step-by-step instructions.
To summarise, if you downloaded a zip file, first unzip it (using any zip file app) to get to the .ttf or .otf file, then click that file to open it in Phonto, which will add the font.


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Serious issue of ADB auto exiting
ADB always exits by itself causing (many times) almost wiping my data folder on PC instead of /data on Android.
It does this even while I'm typing commands (!) as if there is a timer that makes it exit after some time.
How to prevent this from happening?
Device details: Galaxy S2 with newest cyanogenmod nightly (based on Android 4.4.4); the clockworkmod version is 6.0.5.0 or 6.0.4.8 (If I flash Dorimanx Kernel 10.43v113)
PC details Lubuntu 14.04/14.10 amd64 version with Linux 3.16-rc3

It's not clear to me exactly what you're describing. When exactly does it exit? When you're in adb shell? In the middle of an adb push?

I'm only using adb shell [Enter Key] then some commands like ls -al /dev/block/platform/dw_mmc/by-name or parted /dev/block/mmcblk0 print or ls /dev/block or just cd cp mv rm -rf dd

I don't know if this is the reason for you, but I've seen the symptoms you describe caused by USB problems. There are two particular possible problems:

The cable is loose, probably at the device end. Then wiggling it slightly can cause a brief disconnection. You wouldn't normally notice this, because it only lasts for a second, but it'll terminate an adb shell session, or if you're deploying an app onto the device when it happens, it'll interrupt the transfer.

There's congestion on the USB bus. This can happen when several devices (whether that's several Android devices, or one Android device and something else such as a USB stick or webcam) are connected to the same hub. ADB is not very resilient to bus congestion, so it can disconnect while you're doing a high-bandwidth operation, such as taking a screenshot or running an adb shell command with lots of output.
Sometimes this can cause a brief disconnection, but sometimes the protocol gets into a bad state, and you can only recover by physically unplugging the device and plugging it back in again.

In either case, you can tell that this is happening because, even if the disconnection is momentary, the device shows the USB debugging notification again as if it had been fully unplugged.

I had a few times a message about phone being connected immediately after the exiting BUT it exits even without this too so this is not the only cause.


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downgrade resolution of nexus 5 to improve battery
I was just wondering if i can downgrade the screen resolution of nexus 5 to 720p instead of 1080p can it improve the battery life ?
is it possible to achieve this ? If yes than how ?

Turn off data and wifi, whenever possible.

No, it wouldn't make a lot of difference to the battery life, and it's just as likely to increase power consumption as to decrease it. The screen would still draw the same amount of power. All that you'd be saving is that the GPU wouldn't have to do as much work to shade pixels (i.e. determine the colour of each individual pixel) - but that would come at the cost of having to scale up each 720p frame to the 1080p physical resolution of the screen itself.
You'd only get a net benefit from that in certain kinds of game where pixel shading is very expensive. Such games often do this already - they render expensive parts at a lower resolution and upscale - to keep within the 16ms budget for rendering each frame. At all other times, the upscaling would be unnecessarily costing you power.


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What are radio_dump .bin files? Can I delete them?
Each radio_dump_xxxxxxx.bin is 37MB in size.

I don't think your Windows computer will need them.  Could you give a few more details, e.g. where exactly they are located? As your question is phrased currently, it's hard to answer.

Keeping the question open. It can be answered.

According to an XDA post, it means that your modem crashed. They are safe to delete. BUT, you may want to consider changing/upgrading the radio/modem for your phone.


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Is possible to install Android on Samsung GT-S5220?
I have a Samsung GT-S5220 without android, I want to know if is possible to get Android on it. So, is this possible? If yes, how? If not, there is any site similar to Google play?

Check on XDA to see if your device has an unofficial port of Android (unlikely if it's not shipped with Android).

No. There is no way to do this. This is a "dumb phone" with 20mb of internal memory (nowhere near enough to run Android) and the hardware is completely incompatible.
As for sites similar to Google Play, this isn't possible either. This device does not support downloadable apps.
You may wish to look into something like the Moto E. It is a very good Android basic device that sells for about $130US (price will vary by market).


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DNSCrypt on Android
I'd like to install DNSCrypt on Android. I have installed it on Windows 8, Linux Mint, and Kali Linux. But I'm very new to Linux, thus dealing with Android as a Linux distro is way out of my league. I've Google'd a tutorial for this for hours, and everyone seems to be asking with no one to answer them. The DNSCrypt website has an Android-specific version which means it should be possible, some forum member has written a couple of commands like "and then you configure and compile" and such. But no specific "spoon-feeding" command to type in the Android terminal. So, how do we install DNSCrypt.eu on Android?
Update 1:
https://github.com/jedisct1/dnscrypt-proxy/issues/98#issuecomment-41883910
Here's a similar explanation to what I referred to. How Do I write a script?! what do I copy exactly? There are three folders when I un-tar and tar.gz from the link above.

How to fix SELinux errors when launching DNSCrypt as init.d script?

The solution is further down the same page:
https://github.com/jedisct1/dnscrypt-proxy/issues/98#issuecomment-62636551
I had a problem flashing the zip (made by qwerty12) in the link so you may need to extract the contents to the relevant directories (in /system) and make sure they have the correct permissions. I used Fx explorer for this. You obviously need root to do all of this.
Then set the DNS to 127.0.0.1 (I used Static DNS for WiFi but many programs will do this)
That's all it should take.
I have posted in the same github link confirming it works fine.
edit: No problem. I should mention that if you have trouble with setting the internal DNS to 127.0.0.1 (as I did) you may find it easier to just add the following to the 99dnscrypt file that is placed in the init.d folder. (add the following line to the end of the file, there should only be one other line in the init.d file anyway, the one that executes dnscrypt-proxy, so add it after that line)
iptables -t nat -A OUTPUT -p udp --dport 53 -j DNAT --to-destination 127.0.0.1

There may be a better way to do this (i.e. using something like AFWall with a custom script to switch the DNS to 127.0.0.1 when you need it) because this will affect your 3G connection (as it will expect to find a working DNS server, not 127.0.0.1) but it does work.


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When will my device get the Android 5.0 update (Lollipop)?
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) was officially announced on October 15th, 2014.
You can review the high-level changes at the Android website and the announcement on the official Android blog.
Of course, not all devices will get this update right away and others won't get it at all. Each manufacturer and carrier often choose to add their custom modifications which tend to delay the official release.
When will each device get Android 5.0, either officially or unofficially, if ever?
See also:

When will my device get the Android 4.4 update (KitKat)?
When will my device get the Android 5.1 update (Lollipop)?
When will my device get the Android 6.0 update (Marshmallow)?

Also of note: Who gets Android Lollipop: The hints, the rumors, and the sure things

Also: Will my device receive Android Lollipop?

Also: Android 5.0 Lollipop update: which phones will get it and when?

Note that there are a number of devices that are skipping the 5.0.x release and going straight to 5.1.

This community wiki will list all of the known and rumored dates for devices. If you have an update make sure to follow the format that's been established, and the following guidelines:

Keep devices in alphabetical order listing the manufacturer and model
Specify if the date is confirmed or rumored and link to the source
If there is an unofficial release, link to the site where it can be downloaded

Phones
HTC

Butterfly 2: "January-March" (confirmed)
Butterfly S: "March-May" (confirmed)
Desire 816: "March-April" (confirmed)
Desire EYE: "January-March" (confirmed)
One E8: "January-March" (confirmed)
One E8 Dual SIM: "January-March" (confirmed)
One Max: "March-May" (confirmed)
One Mini: "March-May" (confirmed) Not receiving update
One Mini 2: "March-April" (confirmed) Not receiving update
One M7: "within 90 days" (confirmed), "GPE is late November-December, Sense based devices is January-February" (confirmed)
One M7 Dual SIM: "January-March" (confirmed)
One M8: "within 90 days" (confirmed), "GPE is late November-December, Sense based devices is January-February" (confirmed)
One M8 Dual SIM: "January-March" (confirmed)

LG

G2: Will follow the G3 update (source)
G3: Q4 2014 (source, source2)
Nexus 4: 2014-11-14 (official, confirmed)
Nexus 5: 2014-11-12 (official, confirmed)

The Nexus 5 is also one of the two devices for which there is an official developer preview image

Motorola

Droid Maxx: Yes (official)
Droid Mini: Yes (official)
Droid Ultra: Yes (official)
Moto E: Yes (official)
Moto G (1st & 2nd gen): Yes (official)

2nd gen / unlocked: 2014-11-11 (confirmed)

Moto G with 4G LTE: Yes (official)
Moto X (1st & 2nd gen): Yes (official)

2nd gen

unlocked: 2014-11-11 (confirmed)
Verizon: 2014-11-25 (confirmed)

OnePlus

One: Yes (rumor)

Samsung

Galaxy Note 2: Never (confirmed)
Galaxy Note 4: Yes (source)

Exynos variant: 2015-02-11 (confirmed)

Galaxy S 3: Never (confirmed)
Galaxy S 4: Probably, early 2015 (rumor)
Galaxy S 5: December, 2014 (source)

Sony

Xperia Z Series: Yes (confirmed)
(Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3v, Xperia Z3 Compact)

Tablets
Asus

Nexus 7 (2012 & 2013): "In the coming weeks" (official)

WiFi versions: 2014-11-12 (official, confirmed)
The Nexus 7 2013 Wi-Fi is also one of the two devices for which there is an official developer preview image

LG

G Pad 8.3

Google Play Edition: 2014-11-29 (confirmed)

Nvidia

Shield: 2014-11-18 (official)
Tegra Note 7 (aka Advent Vega Tegra Note 7, Xolo Play Tegra Note 7, eVGA Tegra Note 7, GAZER Tegra Note 7, Gigabyte Tegra Note 7, HP Slate 7 Extreme): Yes (confirmed)

Samsung

Nexus 10: 2014-11-12 (official, confirmed)

Sony

Xperia Z Tablet Series: Yes (confirmed)
(Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact)

Other


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Resume broken apk download
I am trying to install Asphalt 8 game which is 1.35 GB in size. However my wife network is erratic due to which the downloading stops after sometime. Is there any way to resume the download from the same place as currently the Google play store starts afresh.

Get the game directly from Gameloft (or if the free version is missing, get it from p2p).
On Linux/Mac, use wget to resume your download. On Windows, use a freeware from snapfiles to resume your downloads.
The problem then will be to transfer the game from your computer to the android device.


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how to unlock phone which gs no internate connection
How can I unlock my phone since it needs Google account sign in , while my phone has no internet connection neither wifi connection.

I dont know whether its your phone or not. but try this:
Download Android ADB files over the internet. Look for your phones models, Fastboot mode. enter into fastboot mode.

Connect you (turned on) Phone to the Computer via USB.
Open a command prompt terminal window, move to the location where you have your adb files.
Enter below commands in console:

adb devices
adb shell
cd data/system
rm *.key
Done...Now You Just Have To Reboot.


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

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


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Install CWM or TWRP on Micromax Bolt A068
Device: Micromax Bolt A068
I want to install CWM or TWRP on my phone, but I am not able to do so. I tried using ROM Manager, but it shows a NOT SUPPORTED DEVICE message.
Can someone provide to download unofficial CWM or TWRP recovery image that is compatible with my device.

See here for a list of sites which may contain custom ROMs and recoveries for your device.


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Baidu Android Store automatically installed without permission
Android Store (com.baidu.androidstore) is automatically installed on my device without permission. It happens in last 2 weeks. Two months ago, I had installed Baidu Browser (com.baidu.browser.inter) but had uninstalled it 1 month later.
What I did to solve:

Unknown sources option unchecked
Uninstall the app
Reboot the phone

But after few hours it get automatically installed again.
Did anyone here have the same problem? How to solve this?
Device: HTC Sensation XE
OS: ICS 4.0.3
Rooted: Yes

You'll need to delete the apk from the (I think I'm right here, anyone want to chime in?) /system folder after you uninstall it. You can do this with a file explorer as you are rooted. It happens on Samsung devices with Samsung apps. I'm trying to find it here for you myself, but I'm sure a search of the app will turn up the apk somewhere. That's what reinstalls on boot.

@RossC I didn't found any apk on my sdcard/internal

It'll be buried in the /system folder more than likely.

Found the answer.

If your device is rooted, install 'Root Browser' from Google Play
Now go in the phone directory, and browse to /data/data/com.baidu.browser.inter.
Select and delete it.
Restart phone and you will never be bothered again by Baidu browser again.

Source: Experimented myself on Android tablet.

I did the same thing with my Lenovo K3 Note.

Installed Root Browser.
Found com.baidu.browser.inter in:

/storage/sdcard0/Android/data
/storage/sdcard1/Android/data
/storage/emulated/Android/data

Erase it
I searched for all Baidu files and deleted them, but I'm not sure how good is to do that. :)

I'm having same issue with Baidu and Du battery installer. They keep coming back.
A temporary solution is to disable them. On resetting the device, they automatically install. I was able to locate the files by going in settings>Apps>All. There you can see com.baidu.browser.inter (Baidu Browser) and com.dianxinos.optimizer.duplay (DU Speed Booster) and com.dianxinos.dxbs (DU Battery Saver), and can "disable" them (open their entries, tap the button labeled "disable"). To really delete them, it requires root access on the device.
(italic part edited in by Izzy)


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How to downgrade Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 from 2.3.6 to 2.2.2?
I need help with downgrading my Samsung Galaxy Mini (S5570) from 2.3.6 to 2.2.2.

You can search and download "Samsung S5770 Android 2.2.2 firmware" in google or forum.xda-developer.com in Samsung S5770 section, you can get official ROM and Custom ROM there, then flash it via ODIN (if official) or via custom recovery if Custom ROM

It looks like the OP isn't well versed in Android's tools. It would help if you could expand your answer with links to the ROMs, and instructions for flashing them.


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How to stop android device from corrupting pictures
When I take pictures with my device (Techno Phantom N9 running Android 4.2) the thumbnails and the images get corrupt. Hence I cant even send it to anybody, but on my device I can see some of the pictures even if the thumnail does not show.

an image of what it looks like (click for larger variant)
I use the default camera app.
What could be the problem, and how could it be solved?

It's not quite clear what you're asking. Could you please [edit] your question and include some more details, e.g. Android version running, which camera apps you've tried (and whether it happens with all of them)? Thanks!

Edited my Question to include those. Simply put i on my camera, take a picture, view the picture and its fine. When i open gallery this is what it looks like. Thanks.

Multiple ideas to try out: 1) Have you tried a different camera app? 2) Have you tried a different storage (internal vs. external SDCard)? 3) If you're currently using the external SDCard, have you tried a different card (maybe the card is corrupted/malfunctioning)?

Hey thanks @Izzy it think the problem is the sdcard bcos i removed it and took some pictures which were stored in the internal storage and the was no problem. Do u have any suggestions of good sdcard i am currently using scandisk.

LOL (sorry). You certainly mean SANdisk (SCANdisk is a program to scan disks for corruptions). No recommendation here, as it very much depends (on the combination with the device, and on the budget). Take care to get at least class-6 (not below; for speed and battery consumption). // Please don't forget to let us know whether it solved the issue! I meanwhile will prepare an answer on it.

There could be multiple culprits – and depending on which it is in your case, the solution is different:

The camera app: Try different camera apps, there are plenty good choices to select from. There might be a bug in the camera app, corrupting the file on saving it.
Storage: Photos can be stored to internal or external SDCard. Your external card could have problems (corruption, incompatibilities – not all combinations of brands/sizes and Android device work together equally well). Removing the external SDCard should force the camera app to save its photos on the internal SDCard. Check if the problem still persists. If not, your card might either be corrupted, or not working optimally with your device. You can check it for corruptions (e.g. using a card reader attached to your PC), or try with a different brand (make sure to buy only class-6 and above: better performance, less battery consumption).

please what is a class 6 sdcard and how can i identify one.

Your dealer will tell you. But Wikipedia can as well :)

Hey @Izzy real lots of thanks. I am actually using a class 4 sdcard. That could be part of the problem but it wasn't always like that.

Class 4 should be OK for photos (saving just takes a little longer). In terms of speed, it might be critical for recording HD video (constant stream). As it makes not that big difference in price, I'd recommend using at least class-6 today. If you can effort it, buy two different cards from different manufacturers to try out interoperatibility. You should be able to return the "other" card afterwards.

This happened to me as well. I am guessing that one of the pictures was corrupt and that causes everything to be corrupt.
The way I fixed it was I connected my phone to my computer "as a media device" and copied all of the pictures (in Internal Storage/DCIM/Camera) to my computer to back them up. A few failed to copy (I'm guessing that these are the ones causing the problem). After I had them all backed up, I deleted the the Internal Storage/DCIM/Camera folder on my phone.
Then I took a new picture with my phone. It recreated the Camera folder and the picture was visible in the gallery as it should be.


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System file contain mount command
I'm searching for file that mount all android partition like system,cache,etc. Why I want to do that? Because I had partitioned my SD to Fat and Ext4 and I want the Ext4 Partition as Internal SD and Fat as External SD (My device doesn't have Internal SD). I'm using Ext4 because when I search in Google "fastest file system" then the result are Ext3 and Ext4.
I have tried to edit vold.fstab but Android 4.0 or just mine doesn't support other filesystem except Fat. Then I have and idea why don't edit file that mount system or cache,etc then make my Ext4 partition as Internal SD

It's the kernel, not just the mount command, that determines what filesystems are supported by your device. To add support for filesystems your device doesn't already, you need to find the kernel sources and config for your device, reconfigure the kernel to enable the filesystem you want, build a new boot.img, and flash it to your device.
Since that's essentially how to port and build a custom ROM, the exact details of how to do this are well beyond the scope of this site. You might be able to find a custom ROM for your device that already supports the filesystem you want: see Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device? for more information on how to find custom ROMs.
BTW, it seems quite unlikely that your device only supports FAT. Since Android is Linux-based, it's more usual to use a filesystem like ext3 for the internal filesystems, and only FAT for the SD card. But since you didn't tell us what device you have, I can't say for sure.

My device support Ext4 or Ext3 because I already use that for Internal Memory (/data/) but I can't use it for Internal SD. so you say kernel? I had read in a blog that init.rc file in kernel used for mount partition, thx for your help

Thx for the clue, I will search throught my kernel then


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Receiving "Unknown id: disable" from ADB
I attempted to apply the following command through ADB...
adb shell su -c pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateService$Receiver
But when I enter the command, I receive the following "Unknown id: disable"
What does this mean?

Don't edit the question to add the answer there. If you want to answer your own question, you can do that by posting an answer.

Keeping question open, since it has been answered.

I didn't test that, but you didn't quote the command – so su -c just got the command pm to execute, while everything behind that got passed as additional parameters to adb shell. And shell doesn't know anything about "disable".
adb shell su -c "pm disable com.google.android.gsf/.update.SystemUpdateService$Receiver"

should fix that – and pass the complete command (-c stands for "execute command") to su as one parameter.

Notes from the comments:
Despite of using quotes, you might still get some "unknown id" errors here or there – e.g. as m0skit0 reports (in now deleted comments) for adb shell su -c "mkdir /system/priv-app/CoreService" the error Unknown id: /system/priv-app/CoreService. In such cases, play with the quotes: some systems prefer double-quotes, other single quotes, again other are impartial.
And in some cases it seems necessary to use a kind of "section quoting" – so m0skit0's solution was adb shell "su -c 'mkdir /system/priv-app/CoreService'" (with the sections mkdir /system/priv-app/CoreService (the command to run – parameter to su) single-quoted, the su -c plus that section double-quoted (parameter to adb shell)).


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Find out which app is making notification sounds?
I've got a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8, and a few days ago it started making a notification sound but with no notification banner. I don't know what app is doing it and I didn't install anything around the time it started.
Is there a way to trace this back to the source app somehow?

You can disable your notifications by following these steps: (Depending on model of device and Android build these steps may or may not be exact)

Go to Settings -> Applications
Select Application and uncheck the 'Show notifications' box
When prompted to confirm -> click OK.

I did this manually, but there is an app in the Google Play store that can disable all notifications but it requires ROOT.
Here is the app in case you have ROOT access and decide to go that route:
Notifications Off

I don't want to disable notifications. I'm getting a sound notification from one of my apps with no alert. I want to find out which app is making the sound!


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Can I recover the events deleted from my phone local calendar?
I have an LG P700.
Yesterday I tried to use LG PC Suite to back it up. PC Suite got stuck at some point of the process and asked me to disconnect the phone and restart it, in spite that the screen of the phone had a warning not to touch it. I rashly followed the PC Suite instructions and restarted the phone. After doing so, I found that no backup had been created and all the events in Google Calendar had disappeared. Everything else in the phone seems to be working fine. I was using the phone local calendar, and I didn't have it synchronized to the cloud.
About an hour before I started the PC Suite backup I set up the Backup & Reset options for my Google account (Settings -> Backup & Reset), so I understand that the phone started to back up itself automatically at that point. I don't know if this might help.
So, is there any way to recover my lost events? I'm really crossing my fingers here 'cause I lost around 400 - 500 events.

What calendar? Is it entirely local or something like Google Calendar that is on the cloud? If it is local you MIGHT be able to use a recovery tool for deleted data but I wouldn't be too sure about it to be honest.

Entirely local. I have updated the original question. That idea about the recovery tool sounds interesting.

Ability to restore deleted entries really varies from each calendar.
Assuming you made your entries to Google Calendar and didn't sync it to the cloud, then no it's not possible to restore it.


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

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

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

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

There are 2 possible situations here, or both:

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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How can I delete Auto backup photos in Google+
I couldn't delete them. What can I do? I know that it's private, but I have a little worry.

See also http://android.stackexchange.com/q/64440/12442 . It relates to Hangouts photos, but the process is the same.

Google offers a tutorial on how to delete auto backups on their support site:

How to delete

To delete one photo at a time, open the Photos app > touch the
  thumbnail of the photo you wish to delete to open it > trash icon.
To delete multiple photos at once, open the Photos app > touch the
  menu icon/button > Select... > the thumbnails of the photos you wish
  to delete to select them > trash icon.

Is it also delete photos in my device?

@user64910 Follow the steps in the how-to article to delete auto backups on Google+. They also provide instructions on how to delete them from your device.

Delete the photos in your Google+ account from your computer, then empty the trash. Then go into your phone's Settings, navigate to Apps -> Gallery, and select Clear Cache.

Look up Google Album Archive to see every image you've ever uploaded to any Google platform, be it Hangouts or Google+.

Log in to your Gmail id and go to this link and delete pics here they will be deleted everywhere.
https://get.google.com/albumarchive/

Drag the gallery icon up to the info icon at the top of the screen. It will show clear cache button when you scroll down.

This will only delete any thumbnails and other cache information that the gallery stores. This will not delete the photos that are backed up by Google+.


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Is there any way to find out which application if any uses the camera?
I got a camera failed warning (which disappeared after rebooting): is there any way to find out which application if any uses the camera?

I use Samsung Galaxy S3 with Android 4.1.2.

All Android Apps on the Google Play Store have a list of Permissions they use which includes the use of the camera.
It is tedious to look through the permissions of each app manually from the Play Store.
Instead try using an app that lists the app permissions and list apps using the Camera/Microphone permissions.
Eg. Permissions Observatory (I have no connections with this app, I found it randomly, and I don't use it)


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How to install Amazon FR app alongside Amazon (US)
This might be as simple as: It cannot be done.
I am an American living in Europe. I have an android phone with multiple accounts (one for each country where I reside).
I would like to be able to install the Amazon FR app alongside the regular Amazon app (US).
Attempting to do give me the following error: duplicate provider authority
Can I get around this?
Update: Each app as well as each URL (amazon.com vs amazon.fr) provides a different set of vendors, items, previous orders, order tracking, invoices, etc.  Both apps are in the Google Play App store and you can search for the Amazon FR app but you can ONLY install it if your logged in account while accessing Google Play is registered in France.

They are probably sharing the same package name. Is your phone rooted? On rooted devices you can disable and enable any app, not just pre-loaded system ones (some backup utilities such as Titanium Backup refer to this as "freezing/unfreezing"). You could disable the US app and enable the FR one, and vice-verse. It's not the cleanest solution, but it beats uninstalling and re-downloading the two apps each time you want to swap.

possible duplicate of Is it possible to have multiple instances of the same app (logged in to different accounts)?

@geffchang I don't think this is quite a duplicate, because he's not just running one app with two accounts, but different regional variants of the app.

@DanHulme Are there different Amazon apps in the Play Store? What differences do they have? I suppose he can just use the US app, and log-in/log-out to his different accounts. That would still work, and Titanium Backup's Profile feature can help him manage that.

For a start, it's not clear to me what exact app is the problem. My first thought was that it's the Amazon App Store, but who knows?

I was assuming Amazon Appstore, which must be side-loaded. Perhaps OP can clarify for us?

These are indeed 2 different apps. My phone is not rooted but I have been looking for an excuse to do so...
Each app gives you access to a different list of orders and invoices.  Pretty much like logging into amazon.com and amazon.fr in your browser.

The most recent versions of the Amazon app allow for changing countries.
My current version:
6.0.0.100
Build:
6.0.61.71

Can you include which version of amazon has included this change? So everyone in the future knows which version has added support for this function - thanks in advance! :)


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Mute notification sounds when on a call
I use a bluetooth earpiece, and whenever I'm on a call, notification sounds play on top of the call audio. The person on the other end can't hear it, but it's very annoying as I usually can't hear them behind the sounds.
I've tried turning down audio completely, but that doesn't work. Any ideas?

This may help
Go to Setting:

1.Sound
2.Default Notification Sound (None)

.

Choose the None option!


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How to prevent phone operator from opening spam popups?
My phone operator, Movistar Argentina, is sending a lot of spam. I managed to block most of the SMS, however it has now also started opening ad popups on my phone (see below).

I've looked at How do I block this (carrier) advertisement dialog? but I cannot find the "SIM Toolkit" app anywhere on my phone to disable it. Is there any other way to block this?

Desactivate: adb shell pm disable-user com.android.stk
To activate again:  adb shell pm enable com.android.stk

On a Dual SIM phone I additionally had to use adb shell pm disable-user com.android.stk2 to disable both. By the way, the advice works and the SIM Toolkit applications do not reappear after phone restart.

If that can help someone, the app I needed to disable was /system/app/Stk.apk and it was called "Services SFR v4.1.2-LL__zg".

Sorry, I didn't understand. What do you mean by 'it was called "Services SFR v4.1.2-LL__zg"'? Isn't it just Stk.apk?

@LuisA.Florit, I guess it's a custom service by the phone operator (SFR), so it would be called differently on a different phone.

You mean the process/service, or the APK? How did you discover the actual name? I just renamed Stk.apk, but not sure if that will do it. La RPTMQLP a las operadoras de telefonia!!

@LuisA.Florit, to discover it I think I've used "Root App Delete". In there, you can open "System apps" and view all the apps, including those that are normally hidden. You can then search and disable the app from there.

Removed the APK  and disabled cell broadcasts. No more spams!

Stk is probably shorthand for SIM Toolkit

I closed it but looks like it opens again.

This generally seems to be done as a 'value added service' in the Andriod SIM Toolkit, as per  this question here.
However, in this case it may be a Cell Broadcast.

Cell Broadcast is designed for simultaneous delivery to multiple users in a specified area. Whereas the Short Message Service-Point to Point (SMS-PP) is a one-to-one and one-to-a-few service (requires multiple SMS messages, as each message can only carry one phone number), Cell Broadcast is a one-to-many geographically focused messaging service. Cell Broadcast messaging is also supported by UMTS.

If you go to your SMS app and go SMS > Settings > Cell Broadcast and disable it, this should stop this popup.

Try looking in Settings -> Apps -> swipe to the right until you get to the "all" tab, and then scroll down until you see "SIM Toolkit", at which point you should be able to tap on it, force stop it and disable it.

"SIM Toolkit" is not on my list. There is one with my Cell company name instead, but it does not allow to be turned off.

Try turning off 'Cell broadcasts' under the SMS app's settings menu. (it was there in my Samsung TW ROM)

Unless your are root-ed, you won't be able to uninstall it. It is bundled with your SIM (damn modern world...) and you can only "force stop" STK services for current session: go to your Settings-Apps-All and stop "SIM Toolkit" and "Cell Broadcasts".
They will restart on next boot.

In my case it restarts right after disabling it (damn modern world)

As it looks it may be a operator service (here in india called flash services/flash messages) you can disable it by contacting with your service operator or can be disabled by sending a message (methods can very from operator to operator)
or either it can be a cell broadcast
you can disable it by going to sms settings (cell broadcast in android version upto oreo )(wireless alerts on android pie)

This is a very obnoxious thing to get rid of, and never could get rid of it. I could surely freeze/force uninstall the app as root, but I ended up being unable to place or receive any calls, and ultimately got my phone soft bricked (if you reboot with it uninstalled). I did try to contact the carrier, they said they disabled it, but after some months the popups came back. Even as root, it's difficult to get rid of it, but I am sure there IS a way (at least as root).

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Selecting a range of photos in gallery
I have several hundred photos that I want to transfer from my phone to computer. I don't want to manually click each one, is there a way that I can select a range of photos? Similar to how in Windows Explorer you can shift-click one item, then shift-click another item, and every item in between will be selected. I haven't worked out a way to do this. I'm using HTC One Mini, running Android 4.4.2.

The easiest and fastest way to move over pictures/albums from your phone to your computer is using a USB cable and connecting your device to your computer. If you have a Windows PC, your device should automatically come up. If you have a Mac. You will need to download a tool called Android File Transfer. I will provide you with the links below.
Anyways, it's really simple. Like I said, if you have a Windows PC. Just connect the device, wait for drivers to load automatically and then open Windows Explorer:

Start > Run > explorer

And browse through the directories on your device, if your albums are stored locally on your phone and not an SD card. You pictures should be under:

DCIM\Media\Pictures
  This may be different depending on the device

If you're on a Mac. Use the aforementioned application. Simply download the app, install it, and plug-in your device. Once the application recognizes your phone, you will be able to browse the phone's directories.
Android File Transfer

I did try browsing my phone storage, but for some reason I can't access my main camera uploads folder from Windows. I could transfer the photos to a folder I can access, but then that would still require manually selecting every photo, whch I'd sooner avoid.

Do you get a specific error? If so, please share.

No, I just can't see the 'camera uploads' folder. I'll post an image when I'm back on my computer.

@LeoKing That might not be the directory in which the pictures are stored in. Have you inspected all other parent folders within the directory structure? Perhaps it's 1 or 2 folders deep?

I found the folder, it was in DCIM > 100MEDIA. I can now access all the files.

@LeoKing So my answer was useful? Good to know. Thanks.

Yeah, you pointed me in the right direction :). You can have an accept for that.

I found I could multi select pics by touching the first one, holding my finger on the screen, and then dragging across the screen to the last one. They all turn to selected as I pass over them. A bit like selecting text with a mouse on a PC!

Thanks for this, it worked for selecting a range of contacts as well.

Works also in Total Commander, an otherwise very clever and powerful two pan file manager: long-tab the icon of the first file, in the menu choose SELECT or DESELECT, glide till the other end of the range, tap the last desired icon, and voila!


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How can I tweak the amount of RAM allocated to Chrome for Android?
I have a Samsung S4 running Android version 4.4.2. I am using Chrome browser version 35.0.1916.141. I am constantly on the go and I utilize my phone's browser pretty heavily. I've noticed that with heavy use, it becomes sluggish. This is very frustrating when I  am trying swift through my open tabs while maintaining a fluid experience.
My question was How can I tweak the amount of RAM allocated to Chrome for Android?

I found a tweak that will allow me to manipulate the amount of RAM that is allocated to the Chrome browser on Android.
By default the Chrome browser for Android can only access up to 128MB of RAM. This can be tweaked by simply opening the application Chrome Browser and typing the following string in a new tab and tap Enter:

chrome://flags/#max-tiles-for-interest-area

In the menu that pops up, change the value from Default to 256 or 512.
You will be prompted with a notification that will ask you to Relaunch Google Chrome in order for your changes to take effect. Click Relaunch Google Chrome and enjoy the added speed.


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

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

Go to Settings > Developer Options

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

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

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

Nice! Is it publicly available?

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

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

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


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gionee e7 mini screen lock problem
I aam using Gionee E7 mini. My phonee is working perfeectly but as soon i pick up up any call, the screen loacks and it reopens only when the other side hangs up.I am not able to disconnect any call in between vecause my screen go black. In call answering there is no problem but I cannot disconnect calls.

That sounds like an issue with the proximity sensor. It should go black when it is close to your ear and turn on when you move it away. You could try a proximity sensor calibration tool and see if it helps. It might be a hardware issue, but try to narrow it down.


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How to unlock a Samung Galaxy S5 locked with a pattern on a broken screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 that has a shattered screen. It doesn't unlock, but the phone works fine.
I purchased a new phone, and I want to transfer all my contents from the old phone to the new phone.
The problem is the phone is locked with a pattern, and I cannot accesses it as the screen is broken. Does anyone know how to access it?

Let's assume your new Device is also Android (you have not given the make and Operating system of your phone),The most probable solution for you is Samsung Smart Switch  regarding the transfer of contents from the older devices(any os like Mac or Android) to a new Android device.
Check this sitefor more info.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@KnIn then you need to do the last step

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


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Nexus 5 Update: Will I Lose Root?
I'm currently rooted but didn't do anything to my Nexus 5. It's just rooted but it's on its stock ROM. My question is, on the next Android update, will I lose root? Will the update just erase root permission and update? If not, how can I unroot?
I rooted my Nexus 5 in one click using RT Root tool or something, TR Root for Nexus. It's an app. It didn't work very well, some apps still didn't work. Is there an app that can completely delete ROOT before I update? Thanks.

If you update via Android's Over-The-Air (OTA) Update, you will lose root. You will need to re-root again if you want root access,

Chainfire's SuperSU has a 'retain root' option in it for some firmwares. Whether it works on a case by case basis like this is probably very variable.

@RossC I'm not aware of any setting in the SuperSU app. Would you know which one this is? I'm guessing Survival mode, but I haven't tried this yet. I always keep it unchecked.

Sorry, survival mode is the name. It worked one time and not since. It's a case by case basis.

@RossC Ever since the OTA RootKeeper app stopped working, I "believed" that this feature would no longer be work for more recent versions (4.3 and higher). But again, I've not tried this with S4 Android 4.4. I flash custom ROMs with root access now.

Looked into it, Survival mode isn't really working for newer versions. I also flash Pre rooted ROMs myself!

Thanks guys. So far I used Temp Unroot option in SuperSu and it works like a charm. No root access as long as that option is selected. And I will update my device over the air, like a carrier update and will delete root automatically as far as I know.


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Samsung Galaxy S5 ROM for Micromax Bolt A068
Where can I find a Samsung Galaxy S5 ROM for Micromax Bolt A068? If an S5 ROM is not available, then please provide a download link for S4 or Note 3 for my device.

@RossC, Dan You probably shouldn't be even suggesting that. He wants to flash a ROM that isn't even compatible with his device.

@geffchang I misread it, not sure what he was thinking! My apologies, though if he couldn't find THAT rom, he had other devices!! I'll delete it!

Do not attempt to flash a ROM for a different device (e.g. Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 3) that is not intended for your device (Micromax Bolt A068). It will not work, and can possibly brick/destroy your phone.
A Google search for custom ROMs for your phone does not return a lot of results. So, it's safe to assume that there aren't a lot of custom ROMs for your phone. Even an XDA post remains unanswered.


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Volume buttons unexpectedly started waking the phone from - how to disable?
When my phone is locked and the screen is off, I could usually wake it up only by pressing the home or power buttons.
Now, the screen also wakes when I press a volume button.
This started happening for no reason that I remember, and is extremely annoying since I use the volume buttons for controlling audio while the phone's screen is off (an option in Apollo).
Now when the screen goes on, the volume buttons have stopped changing the songs, but instead just increase the volume - which is quite a traumatic experience when you're trying to change a song on the go.
It also results in my phone's screen being on most of the time because I like to change the volume a lot.
How can I disable this?
Running:

Android: 4.2.2
CyanogenMod: 10.1.3

Is this stock ROM? What Android version?

@geffchang edited

Some versions of CyanogenMod have the “Volume rocker” option in Settings → Display; if this option is selected, volume buttons will wake up the phone.
There are also other ways to get this behavior (e.g., the GravityBox module for Xposed has the “Volume rocker wake” option in the “Navigation keys actions” screen).

Well that was easy... Should've found it myself, thanks.

@jco Please close the bounty...

@KeshavaGN It doesn't let you close immediately so I left it, and it would be automatically awarded to this answer anyway. But yeah, I did now.

check your device for unwanted applications. And also check your device administrator. Remove any unwanted application from it.


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Paranoid Android Custom Rom For Galaxy s3 i9300 Instructions
I want to put paranoid android on my galaxy s3 i9300, I have tried and been unsuccessful
Here is the link to where I got the download from;
XDA Community
Can someone give me clear instructions as to what exactly I have to do to put this custom rom on my phone please, Thanks

Did you root your device? Have you installed a custom recovery (Like TWRP or Clockworkmod)? What does 'been unsuccessful' mean specifically, is there errors? Can you please provide more information in your question about what you have done, and what has happened?

Hi, I rooted my device with superSU, however, I found out that apparently it wasn't necessary
Unsure of what a custom recovery is, could you explain or provide link please
The error was "bad signing key" or something along those lines, can't remember exact words
The steps I followed was wipe phone, root phone, put into recovery mode, wipe phone and cache, install zip  from SD card (i put the Zip file on my external SD card) and when it started installing the error message appears and installation is unsuccessful, Thanks, @RossC

Ok I've added an answer, hopefully it's all you need, but please do ask questions and I'll modify my answer as we go!

A signature error is often caused by trying to install custom firmware (the ROM) with the stock revovery.  The stock recovery will only install a factory image for the device, signed by the manufacturer. This means you can only install stock firmware with it. So you need a custom recovery, something like Clockworkmod or TWRP recovery.
Note: do at your own risk, and ensure you have the correct device model for this!
Downloads:
This is the link to TWRP for the Galaxy S3.
This is the link to Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery for Galaxy S3
How to flash a new recovery with Odin:
Step 1: Prepare Odin for Flash
Make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset are checked, then click the PDA button and load your .tar file.
Step 2: Go into Download Mode on Your GS3
You can do this by powering off your phone, and power back on by holding Volume Down + Home + Power.
If you are on a custom ROM, do not do this by holding the Power button, select Reboot, and select Download Mode. It can cause issues in certain models in Odin.
Step 3: Flash TWRP
Press the Start button on Odin. Then watch your phone do its thing and reboot.
That's it, you now have the latest and greatest recovery available for the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Before installing a new ROM ensure you make a full nandroid backup in your new recovery.
After you install the recovery, boot into it like before, then wipe Cache / Data and install your new ROM.

Thanks @RossC for the instructions, just to be clear the steps i took to install the rom was correct and should be repeated? and is there a personal preference you have between ClockWorkMod and TWRP? Thanks

You did everything correct installing the ROM, just via the wrong recovery! They're both very respected recoverys to be honest, and there's not much different. Just read over your ROM and see if they recommend one, you get the odd rare incompatability, but both should be fine! Oh it's worth saying: read the ROM 'how to install' again, and get everything nice and clear before you proceed. Ensure you have a backup or a stock rom you can flash if there are any hiccups. And remember you can install another ROM if P.A. is causing any hassle!

Thank You, I will let you know how it goes and if I encounter any problems along the way, I appreciate your help!

Hi @RossC I just put the clockwork mod on my phone and went into recovery mode and it has been successful, When you say make a nandroid backup what choice in the list is that? Also when I clicked to restart my phone it's given me the option to root my device? Should i do it or leave it? Thanks

Ok, that's all good :) So a nandroid is just a fancy name for a backup for your current system (it backs up EVERYTHING in one, apps, android itself, your rom, your screens, everything). It'll be under 'backup and restore' or similar. You can backup to internal or external SD (good to have one to hand). If it asks to 'retain or keep root' when you reboot, I usually pick yes! Never had an issue! HOWEVER one ROM I used had a warning to pick 'no' so double check P.A. The backup is your "oh god I hate this ROM and everythings all messed up' safety net, you can just flash that in five mins!

No problem, Thanks, Will let you know when next step is done

Hi @RossC I have done a backup of the full system, is it best now to go onto my phone and do a factory wipe? or just do a wipe via the CWM? Also i choose the 'backup' option, should i do it to my external sd card so that the factory wipe doesn't erase my backup? Sorry for all the questions, better to be safe than sorry!

Wipe via CWM is totally fine. Doesn't matter where you backup to the wipe won't remove it! I usually use my external SD, it's slower but I backup to the PC for any disasters, and to keep internal free. Either is fine. It'll go into a folder called Clockworkmod > Backups > Date

Hi, no problem, I just attempted the Custom Rom after doing my back up and then wiping the phone only on CWM, error message was as follows ;
Error in /sdcard/0/pa_i9300-4.41-20140705.zip (Status 7)
Any suggestions?

Hi @RossC, Could it be to do with the bootloader being locked? Thanks, Shaun

Hi @RossC I managed to get it working, I installed a newer version of CWM and it worked fine, Thanks for all your help

Great! Enjoy the rom, well ROMS plural, once you start you end up trying loads!

Loved the rom I tried, couldn't be happier, except I couldn't get my gear 2 neo's software (Gear Manager) on there so unfortunately had to resort back to my stock rom, however got a anotherGS3 which I'm putting roms onto to see which is my favourite for future

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

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

Worked thnks a lot dude :)

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

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


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adb "CreateProcess Failure, error 5"
When I want to test an app in Eclipse (in an AVD), it throws out the following:
The connection to adb is down, and a severe error has occured.
You must restart adb and Eclipse.
Please ensure that adb is correctly located at 'C:\Users\[...]\sdk\platform-tools\adb.exe' and can be executed.

The problem is, the file is actually there and CAN be executed.
When I open cmd and go to that path and type "adb start-server", I get following error message:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
CreateProcess failure, error 5
* failed to start daemon *

After a reboot, process kill, reinstalling Eclipse and all SDKs, trying without antivirus, the problem still persists. I've also looked up the port 5037, which is not blocked by any program.

I have UAC turned on, but I also tried it in a CMD with admin privileges. The solution from "bmdixon" actually worked, thanks anyway.

This answer on stack overflow suggests that it could be a permissions issue, the user that is attempting to start the adb server cannot access the file. Could you try moving the sdk to a folder that is not within your users area and see if you can start it then?

wow. I'm speechless. Wouldn't have thought it's something that simple.
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Will Factory Reset remove root?
I got my Samsung Galaxy Y rooted a month ago. Will a Factory Reset harm the phone? Will it still have root?

No, Factory Reset will not remove root. However, you will lose all your data and all the apps that you installed. It will be good as new. Files in the external SD card will remain.
When the phone boots after a Factory Reset, you will be asked to log-in to your Google account again.

Thanks.
After factory reset i can't seem to find google play services on play store,which got uninstalled after reset,youtube too is not working i guess it needs play services
Tried downloading the apk but it would not install
Can you help

@Uzair In Settings > Security, make sure Unknown sources is checked so you can install the APK.


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Firmware upgrade encountered error when going into Recovery Mode
My Galaxy GT-N8000 is showing this message Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again. I cannot enter into recovery mode. It keeps showing the same message. What can I fix this?

Welcome to  Android Enthusiasts! We will need much more information to give good recommendations here. Please [edit] your question and include at least: The device you're using, Android version it is running, what you were doing before this error occured. Also check and update the tags you've used to match your issue.

Can't you flash Android onto it using Odin?

Why can you not go into recovery mode?

If you turn on your phone, does it also show that message? Can you boot normally?

Flash something else, such as modem or recovery image, via Odin or Heimdall to get rid of the error (you may need to uninstall Kies temporarily to avoid USB driver issues).  Of course be sure the image you are flashing is designed for your device model.

It's a known issue on Samsung phones. When an update is interrupted or fails for whatever reason, the phone will not boot in either normal or recovery mode, and will present the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue..." error.
The solution is to start the phone in Download mode (usually by holding the Volume Down button while powering it on from turned off state,) and then try re-flashing the update.  If you are having trouble with Samsung's Kies software, you may want to try Odin or Heimdall utilities.
It's not necessary to flash the full ROM to get rid of the error, you can flash a modem firmware of a custom/stock Recovery instead. Just make sure whatever you are planning to flash is designed for your specific device model.  As long as the last flashing attempt completes successfully, your phone should no longer show the above error, and allow you to proceed with voiding your warranty ;)


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Device does not boot after crash without power plug
In the last few weeks I'm faced with a somehow strange behaviour of my Android device (Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, GT-I9295, Android 4.2.2, Kernel-Version 3.4.0-2015525):
If the phone crashes resulting in power-off when doing some CPU or network intensive task, it is not possible to boot it afterwards unless it is plugged into the power outlet. Even using a so called Battery Power pack as external power supply doesn't help.
In some cases, it boots until the PIN input. In other cases, it completely refuses to boot.
Any suggestion?

Problem solved: the reason was a defect in the battery. There was a small crack over the side of the battery. It was replaced by the shop where I bought the Phone last year.


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Use data connection when WIFI has no internet access
My friend has a wireless router in his car that supports streaming music. I would like to stream music to this router from my google play (or other internet source), but as soon as I connect to his router, I lose internet access (since his router doesn't have any kind of outside line). It seems that even though the router clearly doesn't have internet access, android is shutting down my 4G connection. Is there any way to change this behavior, or is it expected to change in Android L? It is a little disappointing that this doesn't work as it seems the iPhone has supported this for quite some time.
For reference I am on android KitKat 4.4.3

This question is kind of unclear. Do you know the manufacturer and model of the device you are trying to connect to from your phone?
As far as I know, you can't simultaneously use the cellular modem and the wifi at the same time.

@Chahk It's a little different, I'm not trying to have an app use both connections at once, I don't have internet access over wifi so I'd like to be able to access the internet over 4G while still interacting with devices on the wifi network

I was able to get more details about the device, you can find it here http://airenabler.qnology.com/ it seems it is using some special mode to make sure the iPhone keeps its data connection alive, and I have contacted the manufacturer to find the details of this method.

@MaxEhrlich That's exactly the situation the linked question is about.


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What is AwesomePlayer?
In looking in my logs I see AwesomePlayer running. I am currently not playing any media, so I'm wondering what it is, and why it's running. My device is a Samsung Galaxy S3.

AwesomePlayer is the built-in media player, part of Android's media playback engine.  It's also referred to as the Stagefright player.
You may be seeing the player's entries in the log while not playing any music or videos, because it handles all media playback, including ringtones and notification sounds.

Thank you for answering the what - how about the why? Any idea why it would be running and creating so many logs when I'm not playing any media and no apps are running in the background.

It handle all media, including ringtones and notification sounds.

Yup, AwesomePlayer handles literally all media.


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

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

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


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Why does my Android have an 8MB hosts file blocking thousands of sites?
Background: my Android is the only source of internet I have - I use it as a hotspot while at home.
I have been noticing strange behavior out of my Desktop PC recently: sites like Amazon were not styled, and Yelp.com wouldn't work at all (as if it didn't exist)! Then, I attempted to use Yelp while I had WAMP running on my PC, and it redirected to my local website.
I soon discovered it was not a hosts file on my PC causing the issue, but the host file of my Android device from which my internet was coming.
I grabbed a terminal emulator from the Play Store and cat'd my hosts file into a text file, then retrieved it from my phone. It was 8.12MB, and it blocks 283,000 websites by redirecting their names to 127.0.0.1.
What is this madness? Most of these sites appear to be spam or inappropriate, but why are they blocked in this manner? Does Google do this? Why is Yelp.com blocked!? And why are Amazon's CDN servers blocked, too?
For now I think I'm going to manually edit the hosts file on my phone to get around this, but I would really like some answers, if anyone has any!
Thanks!

Are you rooted and using an ad blocker? This is usually the technique - to block these sites by redirecting their IP addresses internally - no outbound path.

I am rooted, but to my knowledge am not using an Ad-blocker. Why would www.yelp.com be blocked, do you think?

Yelp seems to be something a corporate office would block. Is your phone connected to an enterprise account and getting some sideloaded office policies downloaded, maybe?

I went back to take a second look after Unity3D couldn't connect to its licensing server, and it did say it was Ad Blocking by some rando guy. I think it must've come standard in the ROM I used. I am connected to corporate, but just for e-mail.


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Installing Clockwork Mod using .img
I would like to install Clockwork Mod recovery on my Motorola Cliq running Android 2.1. Unfortunately, it seems that the app to install it is no longer available in Market, only in Google Play, but Play doesn't work in 2.1. I was able to download an image, but have no idea what to do with it. Can somebody walk me through the process? Sorry for the basic question but I'm rather new at this.

Found the answer. The image file goes on the SD card, and then execute the following commands in Terminal Emulator:
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flash_image recovery /sdcard/<filename>


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

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