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Unable to Install and move APK files on SD-card
I have an E-tel(curiosity i110) mobile device running on android 4.42.
I tried to install Apps using APK files to my SD card but i couldn't.
My problem is that I cannot move Apps which already installed to SD-card.
When I check app manger, I seems move to SD card button is fade out.
My question is, why my android OS blocked this feature?
What can i do?
How to select default APK installer as SD card without rooting?

In your case, if move to SD card option is fade out, then you can't move apps to SD card. The apps installed by user could be moved to SD-card to save internal storage.
There are some system apps which could not be moved to SD-card because OS doesn't allows that.
This may be also app specific, as whatsapp or any game, because block to move their data. Some apps you can move or some you can't.
If it is not possible without rooting, you can go to root your phone and install Link2SD , by which you can create a partition on your SD card and install apps on that.

Thank you so much VPN. But i can't move Chrome , Hangouts  etc..

Those are system apps, you can't move them normally. Better is to root your phone and use link2SD, by which you can also remove unwanted system apps.

Is android OS depend on mobile modal? I mean I assume that there are  tow models of phone which Samsung and HTC that inbuilt same OS assume android 4.42. These OS does contain some differences?

Yes, Every mobile company place different UI on their mobile phones, also some different features for same android version.

I understand VPN. But i bought this mobile in last weekend so I have one year warranty with it. If i do that, is it avoid to my warranty?

Rooting will void warranty

Then do you have an another way to do this?

possible there is another way, but I don't have too much research about that, sorry!

Thanks for you some your helps. If i have another, I'll tell you.


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Receive incoming calls in Android 6?
What is the use of the 'Receive incoming calls' option?

Update
I am using Moto G4 Plus (IN)

@beeshyams update added

This pertains to VOIP calling- quoting from Motorola site

Motorola VoIP and SIP client apps enables customers to make free phone calls to other VoIponMobile users or very cheap phone calls to anyone else in the world from your Motorola mobile phone.
If you have access to a WiFi, 3G or Edge connection, you can save money by using the Internet to connect your call instead of using your mobile minutes. No roaming or out-of-network fees. Make your calls from anywhere in the world to anywhere for just a few pennies a minute. Simple to configure, inexpensive to use

Enabling incoming calls would make you get incoming VOIP calls, provided your carrier permits that ( AFAIK Airtel doesn't)

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www.phoneerror-x00059f.tech virus
I've recently been hit by what appears to be a virus on my phone. Whenever trying to access a web page, even just by following a link from a google search, I am redirected to a page with a pop up message that says:
"The page at www.phoneerror-x00059f.tech says:
WARNING!
Your Samsung Galaxy S7 phone is infected with a virus that can damage the battery!
The system has six viruses that cause serious damage to your battery and which must be immediately destroyed.
Do not close this page.
** If you exit you leave at our own risk **"
If I close this pop up message, the page behind it that appears to be a fake Google site still informing me of there being 6 viruses on my phone and wants me to follow the link marked "Destroy All Viruses", which no doubt will do just the opposite.
Does anybody know how to kill this thing? I have tried clearing the Cache Data for both Internet and Google, but to no avail. Any other suggestions?
Regards, Ben.

If you solved this question, can you approve your answer?

All fixed it seems. Found another option to clear the data from Internet (I swear that option wasn't there earlier today), and that seems to have worked. Or for now at least. We shall see...

In addition clear out the browser cache

Don't forget to check your apps list in order to find if there is not a malware installed.

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Why can't my phone connect to cell network data?
I have a Nexus 6P running CyanogenMod 13.0-20160819-SNAPSHOT-ZNH5YAO0IN-angler based on Android 6.0.1. I used to be running a CM nightly build and my cell carrier is Ting. Here's what happened:
I was running a CM nightly build from March-ish for a while. A couple days ago, I upgraded to the latest CM nightly. Immediately after that my WiFi stopped being able to find/connect to networks, and a day or so after the upgrade my cell network data connection stopped working. (SMS and phone calls worked, however.)
I decided to switch to a CyanogenMod snapshot release, so I factory reset the phone and flashed CM and gapps (at the same time). I wen through the setup and lo and behold, the problem appeared fixed. However, when I restored all my stuff via oandbackup (including, I now realize, some system apps), the problem reappeared.
Thinking that there was somehow some system app with corrupted data that I'd now restored, I used oandbackup again (along with a TWRP backup) and factory reset again. I went through the setup, planning to simply restore apps one by one until I found the culprit, but the freshly-setup install had the same problem. Therefore I restored the TWRP backup, which brings us to now.
So, why can't I connect to data? Most of the time this problem causes the cell indicator in the status bar to have a "!" however sometimes it shows just the bars, without a "!" or the "LTE" indicator. I believe this behavior occurs when the phone is first booted and goes away for the remainder of the boot when Airplane Mode is toggled, but I can't confirm for sure.
Here's what hasn't worked:

Wiping Dalvik cache
Trying most of the APNs, toggling Airplane Mode in-between
Restoring the default APN settings
Selecting a network operator (there used to be two or so "Ting" entries available; I only tried one - now nothing shows up at all)
Selecting "choose automatically" in the Network operators settings
Toggling the preferred network type to 3G and back to LTE (toggling to 3G caused everything but the status indicator bars [i.e. the "!" and "LTE"] to go to away; I suspect Ting simply doesn't have 3G available anymore)
Turning on Data Roaming and toggling Airplane Mode
Downloading a factory image from Google and running flash-all.sh (i.e. flashing stock recovery, system, radio, etc.)

ADB logs of me booting my phone to the launcher and waiting a couple seconds for it to connect to the cell network: https://gist.github.com/strugee/cd61dbcc461bb17216c360516e711d29

Probably a bad radio - nightlies are not stable versions, they have bugs. Did you read the release notes?

@esQmo I didn't read the release notes but as I said in the question, I'm not on a nightly anymore. I'm on a snapshot.

Flashing the nightly may have damaged the radio, or at least may have changed the radio. Try to flah a stock firmware and see if the problem is solved. You should read the release notes to know what is broken or not

@esQmo you mean the radio partition? or the physical radio?

The radio partition. I think the one you flashed with the nightly does not support your network or the 4G networks. A stock firmware could solve this.

@esQmo just flashed everything stock - radio, system, recovery, etc. no luck. I think I'll try contacting my carrier next.

Do you have correct APN settings?

Turns out this wasn't a problem with the phone. I called Ting customer support and apparently all that happened was I hit 5 GB of data usage, so they shut off my data automatically to prevent an unexpectedly huge bill at the end of the billing cycle.
According to the support person, you can self-service this by logging into Ting and looking at your device settings - the "can use data" option should be off. Turn it on and you'll be good to go.


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How can I read my text messages from another device?
I have been using my country's local network for quiet some time, this number is used for all my transaction and other otp authentication stuff, also i use this to track incoming text messages from different services that i have subscribed to.
This number is currently used in my nexus, however i have plans to travel to another country (long time) where i need the otp and auth stuff. The country where i would be travelling would not support this cell network or its too expensive to have it supported.
Essentially, is there a way I can read my Nexus 5x's messages remotely I.e. from another device?

 Remote Control? Hmmmm.
AIRDROID!

Airdroid is an app that allows relative remote control of a device, remotely.
Install it on the 5x, and make sure you create an account. Y'all be needing it. Also, tap the menu, then settings, and disable the confirmation for lite mode and enable keep-awake*
On the other device, go to and bookmark web.airdroid.com DO NOT LOGIN YET!
Disconnect from WiFi on your 'other' device, and in the 5x too if you want. Then, login on your other device.
If all goes well, it will connect to your phone, no issues! Just tap 'messaging' in the corner, and you are done!

*You may need to enable Developer options (Settings -> about phone tap build number 7 times, then back, then pick the new options) and pick stay awake while charging (tick it!) Also, Airdroid is battery consuming, so keep it on charge!

Additionally, if you use USB or root, you can see and control the Android screen on your PC

Developer options is not necessary only for reading messages

@MarkYisri Had not tested that. sometimes, the option to stay awake while charging is in there.


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error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device
Is it possible to authorize the device while it's in Recovery Mode (Stock Recovery)?
My device has Marshmallow 6.0 and is authorized in normal boot mode, but unfortunately, it can't be authorized when reboot to recovery.
When i type in Recovery
adb shell

it keeps saying:
error: device unauthorized. Please check the confirmation dialog on your device.

there is an option in recovery menu called "Mount System", and I want to use adb in order to delete some system apps maybe!

Trying  the "mount system" option and delete some system apps

@beeshyams Agreed on the duplicate.


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Identify an unknown app
I really need your help, big time. I searched everywhere and couldn't find an answer to this. Can anyone tell me what app is this? I took a screenshot of the device but it's locked, cannot open Notification Bar.
It's the one that looks like a little Devil face.
What is this app/notification from? I'd really appreciate if anyone knows please share the answer with me.

If you can't unlock the device, how would you verify solutions?

If someone is able to just tell me what this Devil icon App is, it's solved for me. I don't wanna unlock it, I wanna know what is that App name/called/link

It might, might be devil's attorney. However, you should really unlock it and check. Its easy, and there is no reason not to-unless you stole it.

That app is the Opera VPN app, telling you that you're connected to their VPN service.
Here it is on my phone (third notification icon):

And the matching app (third notification):

For the record, that's a Viking's helmet, not a devil face.
For more on what VPNs are, see Android Authority's relevant article.

Open Settings->Apps->Running. One of those running apps will be the devil face.


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Moto G LTE (1st) gen - where are system version updates downloaded?
My personal phone is a Moto G LTE 1st gen (XT1045 - peregrine). At some point it stopped receiving network signal, so I re-installed Android 5.1 using a zip from XDA. I also rooted the phone.
Now my system version is 23.21.37.peregrine_retus.abc.xyz, whatever. I got a notification that I can install a new version, and I accidentally downloaded it. The problem is that I don't want to install it, but I keep getting reminders and I always postone. Where can I find the downloaded file to delete it? I didn't find anything in \cache in the internal storage. I looked in a lot of places using ES File Explorer, but I couldn't find the file that would be used for the update.

I rooted my phone using the SuperSU from TWRP.

Thanks for the tip. I used the file manager of TWRP, but in \cache I only have a zip file with my current system version (Blur_Version.23.21.37.peregrine_retus.retus.en.US.zip). I expected to find a zip file with the version to update to (which has a 61 somewhere in the version number).

possible that the update is a minor update and the number is the same? You can delete that and check if reminders vanish. Further, of this is the first update after using the phone, it confirms this possibility. If the reminders vanish, your problem is solved

Is there a chance that something bad might happen if I delete the ZIP and it's not the one I was looking for?

I renamed it. Thank you for your help. Suggesting to use TWRP's file manager was very helpful.  I hope I will remind to come back and let you know if this solved the problem.

It was OK. I don't get the installation message anymore (although now I get the download message again, but that's a different story), so you can post an answer. Again, using the TWRP's file manager was the key.

OK. I will try ROM Toolbox and see if I can get rid of the update notification.

I dind't get the download message until now. I used to get it quite often. Probably the issue is fixed...

Location is /cache usually, but for explorers even with root enabled cannot browse certain locations (not sure if you are using systemless root, in which case ES doesn't get root permissions )
Booting into recovery and using TWRP file manager (Advanced tab) allows you to browse and delete the update file as confirmed by OP
Regarding the other problem of update installation messages popping up, one way is to identify and "freeze* those /system components responsible for searching updates. You would need to search for indicative names. On my device (Moto X Play), freezin
configupdater,SEpolicy update,Motorola update services did the trick. I use ROM Toolbox to freeze . Other alternatives like Titanium Backup should also work


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What lock/unlock button does on recent apps screen?
On recent apps screen there is a lock/unlock button on each and every app, I want to know what's it's function. I am attaching screenshot for reference.

What version of Android is this?

It's Marshmallow.

Interesting, because I've never seen that lock/unlock button before.

If you lock an app in recents and click on tap to clear, it will stay in recents. Apps not locked will be cleared (that kills all the running apps without the need to kill each one separately)

I thought the same, but after you answer I realized it's bit different behaviour wise. The moment you lock an app and press the clear button, it clears all the app at that moment but when next time you press the recent apps button you will find locked app there. Cheers!

Exactly. It is to ensure that locked apps are always kept alive


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Messed samsung galaxy note 3
May i ask what solution to my problem in my note 3, i rooted it and try to flash a new rom phronesis ROM using twrp, but no luck i didnt succeed due to md5 issue and signature issue, then after searching via Youtube somebody comment to format not only wipe, so it is totaly formatted, bad luck, then now totally format and still twrp is working, and im still trying to flash rom using twrp because still in recovery mode twrp is the one functioning then still no luck, then somebody told me to try to flash cwm, i download cwm then my twrp uninstall then the booting is not working i try now the odin to even install stock ROM always fail. May  i know what to do. I try 2 kinds of phronesis, 4 kinds of recovery app cwm twrp odin new odin old v, tried 3 stock rom tar. Md5 file still fail. Thank you in advance sorry for bad english

What options were Ticked in ODIN? (I have a bad feeling about this.)

The only solution that shall work is flashing a stock firmware with Odin. What error do you get when trying to flah the stock firmware?

It's no use saying something had "no luck" or "failed". You need to say exactly what happened in each case. Was there an error message? What did it say?

Check this thread on XDA Developers. I think you get errors because you are trying to flah a lower version. Download the Lollipop update and you should be able to revive your phone .


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What actually determines whether I see H+ or 4G in the top panel?
So, I read the answers to What are the different signal indicators avalable on the notification bar? and as one answer says:

3G: UMTS (384 kbit/s to 7.2 Mbit/s)
H: HSPA (enhanced 3G, sometimes shown as 3.5G; up to 21 Mbit/s)
H+: HSPA+ (even more enhanced/faster HSPA; up to 42.2 Mbit/s)
4G: LTE (thanks to eldarerathis for confirmation); up to 300 Mbit/s

I'm guessing that these speed definitions are determined by some international convention or something like that.
I have different SIM cards from different carriers.
When I use Carrier A I see H+, H or 3G in the panel. I get speeds ranging from 4 to 12 megabits per second.
When i use Carrier B I always see 4G in the panel. However, I get speeds ranging from 1 to 2 megabits per second.
By the way, these are general trends for these carriers in various areas, not isolated instances of speed.
So, it seems that what symbol I see in the panel needs not matter so much for the actual speed? (Except for E, which is always terrible regardless.)
If not speed, what is the real reason for what symbol I see? Is it arbitrarily set by the carrier? Can they simply choose to call their network whatever they like? Or does it have to do with what sort of technology they have in their tower? Maybe Carrier B actually does have 4G towers, only their networks are overloaded and therefore cannot supply proper speeds to all the users?
I am in India where 4G is still new. AFAIK, Carrier B might have more traffic than their network can handle.

@beeshyams Can the carrier arbitrarily decide if they want to call their network 4G or H? If we ignore legal issues?

Let us continue this discussion in chat. @beeshyams

It is the speed that determines what is shown in the indicator
For the conventions regarding the symbols and speed , see this - which are in line with what is mentioned in your question
Advertised throughput speeds are not the actual, real world throughput speeds experienced by the end user. See this for factors affecting the speed

Coming to your main concern regarding different speeds and variance with symbols displayed:
Situation described is India specific and regulated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. AFAIK, they are aware of operators delivering lesser speed than advertised and are in the process of streamlining it. Details are being skipped here being broad / opinionated

Operators are not at liberty to falsify speeds - some typical practices have been covered in comments
It is best to reach out to the carriers and or TRAI to get to the operator version of it

The speed has nothing to do with the icon being displayed so that statement is incorrect, the icon is specifying what technology is being used to connect to the mobile network. The handset is not evaluating performance and making a judgement about the icon. A slow 4G connection will still show 4G.
4G has much higher theoretical speeds and therefore should in general be significantly faster. However, numerous other factors will affect overall performance, such as:

Signal strength (a 1-bar 4G may be worse than a full-bar 3G
connection for example)
Traffic shaping at the carrier or other restrictions
Contention or other back-end infrastructure performance issue at the carrier
Local network performance e.g. mast equipment at the carrier

If you've got a 4G-capable carrier that is performing worse on a like-for-like basis than a 3G+ carrier then this is of course a significant problem but it is a carrier problem nonetheless.

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How To Downgrade My Android Phone to Lolipop from Marshmellow
Recently I've upgraded my android phone (Letv 1S) from lolipop to marshmello (Beta) as I was notified that an update was available. What happened is, after installation, most of the apps are asking for permission. I'm not able to open any app even after the permissions are provided. I'm not getting any error, the dialog box is just switching from permission screen and the app and its showing some "SCREEN OVERLAY" messages (IDK what it is).. Later i came to know that Marshmello has a defect like this as so many people reported the same. I just want to rollback my current OS to Lolipop. Tried so many sites but didn't get any working ideas. It would be highly appreciated if any one could give an idea for doing the same.

Go here : https://devs-lab.com/download-letv-official-stock-rom.html

You need to find the stock Android ROM to flash. Check the above comment. It looks legitimate.

It's not a defect, and you don't need to downgrade. See http://android.stackexchange.com/q/148260/12442

@esQmo : tx buddy, got my rom from that link. now it works fine.. :)

In the Marshmallow update, Google added the ability to choose what permissions an app can have. Therefore, those screen overlay messages appear.


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Why does one type of tethering obstruct MTP while another doesn't?
When I use the native USB tethering function of my phone, it makes MTP stop working. I can't use both MTP and tether both at the same time.
However, when I USB tether via ClockworkMod Tether, I can still use MTP even while tethering.
What is the technical reason for this difference? If it's technically possible to tether and use MTP at the same time, why is that not typically enabled in the native functionality of the phone?
I use OS X, so by MTP I mean Android File Transfer. But I think this works the same way on Windows and Linux too.

It's probably because ClockworkMod Tether is using a different USB mode (getprop sys.usb.config) which has MTP mode enabled too.
native USB tethering: sys.usb.state = rndis,adb (where rndis is the internet tethering interface)
ClockworkMod Tether: sys.usb.state = rndis,adb,mtp
You could try to enforce this yourself when using native tethering by doing this:
setprop sys.usb.config rndis,adb,mtp

But this could require root on your phone.


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Forcing apps on Marshmallow to use external sdcard (not internal /sdcard)
There seems to be quite a bit of discussion about this but no real resolution. I've been trying to find a way to mount directories on my external SD card onto the internal /sdcard directories to force apps that only can write data to /sdcard internally (that is, they have that directory path hardwired) to actually write to directories created on the external card (e.g. /storage/xxxx-xxxx/whatever). What a mess. I've tried symbolic links, battled the FUSE mounts, experimented with "mount -o bind" -- on and on. FolderMount claims to do such things, but bricks some phones. Adaptable storage doesn't solve this problem and creates new ones of its own in terms of control.
I can do the bind mounts -- and when I look at them with adb they appear to be correct. But the apps continue to write to the internal /sdcard dirs. I've also turned off SuperSu mount namespace separation in testing.
It's a shame that something that really should be so simple is such a PITA. Any new ideas? Thanks!

If you want to put apps on SD card than you can try to set SD card as adoptable storage..? Edit: ooops I didn't read whole text, sorry

Yeah, the thing is that I want key apps that write big files to /sdcard to always write to directories on the external card. I know of no way to ensure that with adaptable storage.

@ЈеднорукиКрстивоје you can delete your comment if necessary.

I'd prefer that it be left intact, so that my following clarification still makes sense!

There are many apps that can do that. Search for App2SD: All in one Tool (root version) on Google play. But you need to get root first in order for the app to work. Try Chainfire SuperSu, works fine on Marshmallow

Nope, they don't solve the problem at all. I'm familiar with both App2SD and Link2SD root versions. I use the latter. Link2SD in particular can move the app's local data -- in some cases (in many cases apps crash when you actually do this), but they don't move /sdcard. They do not provide any means I've found to solve the problem I'm discussing here, which is forcing apps to use external directories on the external SD rather than wired-in internal directories on the internal /sdcard.

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What is using mobile data while connected to wifi?
Since a recent Android (6.01) update was pushed to my non-rooted Samsung G5 SM-G900I, while connected to wifi, the notification area shows quick 4G connection is made every three seconds (like a heart beat).
How can I find out what is responsible for this activity?

On Samsung Galaxy devices running KitKat and above, there is an option called Smart network switch, which if it enabled makes your device connected to a mobile network automatically when the Wifi connection is unstable.
You can disable it on Settings > Wifi> More > Smart network switch.

Thanks for the suggestion, that mode was already set. Unusually, frequency wise, I had a subsequent update made available to my phone, and I have not see the problem recur, so hopefully it was just a poor quality software update.


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How to reset an LG STYLO without the volume buttons
I broke my volume button and am unable to reset my phone how can I reset my phone with no volume keys?

Can't you do it from the settings??

Steps for factory reset from Settings :

From any home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

If in tab view, tap General.
Under PERSONAL, tap Backup & reset.
Select or clear the following check boxes:

Back up my data
Automatic restore

Tap Backup account and follow the steps to create Google backup account, if necessary.
Tap Factory data reset.

Review the warning message and select or clear Erase SD card.
Tap Reset phone > Next.
Tap Delete all.
Tap OK.


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A virus on my phone which is not removing
I have Motorola Droid razr smart phone in which i got a virus called 'factory test' I have factory reset my phone and used antivirus for it but isn't removing from my phone what should be done to remove it completely?

That's a malware, I can confirm that definitely

Android devices are not susceptible to viruses as Windows machines are. To understand more see this Is an antivirus really needed for Android?. So, installing anti virus is not helping any, unless it scans for malware also
From the screenshot those icons showing factory reset with Android icons appear to be system packages. Though I have no idea why there should be multiple copies.

There is no need to be concerned on this account IMO

This post is from 2010, since outdated. Now hackers are targeting smartphones, and Android seems to be the most important target due to multiple security flaws

@esQmo: while what you say is true on it's own,  the fact that Android is not vulnerable to virus is unchanged

we cannot argue here, but just try to search for monkey virus and several other posts by people claiming they phone were hit by malwares

There is no argument intended :). You are welcome to link sources which support your view and share for the benefit of all , including me. Please bear  in mind that the point was about virus vulnerability and not any other attack vectors. That has  not changed AFAIK , while on other aspects, Good guy Vs Bad Guy continues as ever

@esQmo: You may like to have a look at this comment

Android smartphones nowadays are very targeted by malwares - commonly from China.
There is no way to remove them by a simple reset, since they are installed as system apps.
You have two solutions. First simply flashing your phone which will remove all malwares.
Or, If you're skilled, you'll need to root your phone and install BusyBox then use adb shell to remove all those packages. Or you can use system apps removers on Google play to get rid of them.


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WhatsApp voice notes are not working
The voice notes are working if I hear them through WhatsApp, but in storage, they are named "PTT......opus." but still aren't working. The device says there is no application to do this action.
Any idea how to solve this?

The .opus format is the new audio format that WhatsApp uses to record voice notes. The previous format was .m4a. So in order to listen to your voice notes, you'll need to change the extension .opus to a supported one, such as mp3 (Your phone file explorer may not permit that, so you need to download a third party app, such as ES File Explorer on Google play.

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Free up space on Motorola Мото Е
I am using a Moto E. The apps I have downloaded and use are few, and they are not taking up much space. What can be moved to the SD card has been moved. Yet, I have only 256MB space available now.
Question: is there a way to remove apps such as Motorola Migrate, Contextual Services etc etc, to free up space without affecting the overall operation of the phone? Can, for example, Google apps as Calendar be removed completely? Does the phone need to be rooted if this is possible?

Even if you could remove them, that wouldn't free up space in user-data (pre-installed apps are stored in a separate partition the user has no write-access to).
What you could do, however, is go to Settings › Apps, switch to the "All" tab, open the entry for each of those apps, and see if you can "uninstall updates" and then "disable" the app (to prevent those updates to come back). Other than the apps themselves, those updates are installed in user-space.

That same page also lists the size of the internal storage installed apps are currently taking up.  Clearing cache and data for unused ones can help reclaim some space.


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Why does my device keep crashing into boot loop?
I have tried several 'solutions' for resolving boot loop issues.
My MT6582 keeps crashing. Every 2-5 days, I have to re-flash the stock ROM and start all over again. I've tried different scatter files and using SP Flash Tool to flash them to the phone but the tool either gives me an error or the phone boots back into boot loop.
I've tried:

MTK droid Tools, Mobile Uncle, MagicBox, TWRP, CWM, PHILZ...following all of the tutorials and guides to the letter but, so far, nothing has worked...
Sideload.
Creating a custom ROM using kitchen.

If there's a 'possible fix' out there on the web, I think I've tried it.
Can someone help me with this problem? I'm sick of flashing my phone and reloading all the apps, setting preferences and then having it crash! At the very least, I should be able to create a scatter file that has my apps, userdata and preferences that I can flash when needed.  (Teach me how to do that!)
The phone is a Blu Studio 5.0 C HD (Mediatek 6582) with KitKat 4.4.2

Mediatek devices have a track record of not liking root. It could also be a kernel bug. It can't be much else. It really can't. +1 For providing all the info we would normally ask for, too.

Have the same phone with similar issue. The problem comes from the eMMC. There is no fix unless replacing the chip.Mine won't power on anymore


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Does Android continuously notify the user to update the OS?
I am wondering if Android notifies the user daily to update their OS like Apple's iOS does?  I'm a long term iOS user and the automatic software updates implemented recently has me considering switching over to Android.     I've never used or owned an Android and am curious what the experience is like.

I think this is manufacturer dependent (some have custom updaters). Just be informed that usually only flagships receive more than one update.

Daily updates no, but it does depend upon the device provider. That is they have to customise the OS to suite the device.
My experience, on a Lenovo Tablet, is that updates are pretty low in frequency, less than on a monthly basis and applying the OS updates is not compulsory.

As MikeT said, it depends on the device.
For tbe most part, No matter how much a device screams, you can ignore the update. You can also disable auto checks and get no notifications until you check yourself.
That said though, it depends. Samsung rarely do updates, like quite a few OEMS. Google Updates the Nexus line Every month, though it is optional security updates that take little time to do.
The reason updates are so off-hand is because of a system app called 'Google Play Services', which does a lot more than I can explain. It negotiates app connections, Grants the user to use GApps and the API'S included, and can add new features-no OS update needed. Neat, eh?
-EDIT- If you like a good read, have a look at this article


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How do you get AdAway to update the hosts file on 7.1 Beta?
I'm trying to get Adaway to work on 7.1 beta on my Nexus 6P. Unfortunately, the flashable zip did not work to move the hosts out of system. Neither did the flashable hosts file. I tried some of the workarounds to move the hosts file through the terminal, and that did not work. Finally, there were some suggestions of having BusyBox installed, and it does not seem to want to work.
The phone I'm running is on 7.1 beta, encrypted, with stock recovery, and phh's superuser.

Plug your phone in, open up terminal, and open the shell
adb shell

Now execute the following. Pro tip: $ = non root, # root. If root, 'exit' to go back to non-root.
angler:/ $ su
angler:/data/data # rm /data/su/binds
angler:/data/data # exit
angler:/ $ su --bind --ls
angler:/ $ su --bind /data/hosts:/system/etc/hosts
angler:/ $ su --bind --ls
2000 /data/hosts => /system/etc/hosts

Double check to see if you have two hosts files
angler:/ $ su
angler:/data/data # ls -l /data/data/hosts /data/hosts /system/etc/hosts /su
ls: /su: No such file or directory
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2109504 2016-10-25 13:38 /data/data/hosts
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2109504 2016-10-25 13:37 /data/hosts
-rw-r--r-- 1 root root      56 2009-01-01 00:00 /system/etc/hosts

Remove the second hosts file
angler:/ $ su --bind '!system/etc/hosts'

Go to AdAway, Preferences, target location, select /data/hosts
Apply AdBlocking, do not create symlink.
Reboot.
Open up AdAway, it should be enabled.
Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/528mfs/help_with_adaway_on_android_n/d7js3sj/?context=10000
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/59cm1u/how_do_you_get_adaway_to_update_the_hosts_file_on/


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Launch Browser from Android's Captive Portal Login
I've configured a Raspberry Pi as a Wifi hotspot and web server. What I'm trying to do is get the user's phone to automatically open a web browser when they connect to it. There is no Internet connection.
I setup a redirect for /generate_204 so that the "Sign-in to Wifi" notification appears when someone connects. When they tap the notification, they are taken to a webpage in the CaptivePortalLogin. The functionality of the captive portal is limited as it doesn't seem to store session information, allow the user to download files, etc. Even if /generate_204 returns a 204 response, it seems the captive portal just closes and no web browser is launched.
Is there anyway to launch a browser instead of the captive portal when a user connects to a Wifi network? Or is there a way to launch a browser once the captive portal has been opened?
Thanks for any ideas about this.

AFAIK, Once you sign in via captive portal, it can be used normally. just open a browser and go. Anyway, What you are suggesting is a package of code takes over the device connected to the network and open an app. It's pretty much malware. Besides, I doubt it's possible without root.

Yes, it can be done manually after connecting, but I was hoping to save the user the additional steps of launching the browser and typing "xyz.com" into the URL bar, which redirects them to the webpage.

Sorry, don't think you can automate it.

I did find an alternative way to open the browser, but it's a bit of a hack. If you configure the web server with a self-signed certificate and redirect generate_204 to a page over HTTPS, then the captive portal will present a security warning with an option to "Continue anyway via browser". Tapping the link will open the default browser. Then the user has to accept the browser's security warning to continue.  Not ideal, but an option.

If it works, it works. At least it's an idea.

@brennanhm Still very inconvenient ... did you find a better option in the meantime :-) ?

@Alex what about you did you find any better fix?

Nope I didn't find a better way

I saw something close to this functionality on a delta flight - with an android (new samsung phone): 1) the captive portal appeared, 2) you acquire connection and get asked to click a button if you want to acquire more free minutes of internet, 3) click the button, 4) request to open link in browser (full) appeared and the new page appeared in chrome...


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Moto Maxx with android 6.0.1 takes random pictures upon on/off button pressing:
There is something prompting the camera of my cellphone to take a picture whenever I try to block it. The blocking does occur but a picture is taken.  I took a look on the system UI configs and nothing different is set. How do I check which actions are assigned to my on off/button?

Check under Display and disable the highlighted button. This is on Moto X Play and I think you should find it there in your device too

Glad to be of help. No Genius. I own Moto X Play. Thanks for accepting


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How to set one Ringtone for Contacts and another for non contacts?
Is there an Android App that can perform one ring for anyone in my Contacts and another ring for anyone not in my Contacts?
I know how to go in and set individual ringtones, but I have 350 contacts.
Actually, all I would need is an App that sets a ringtone for any number that is not in my Contacts list.
If not, would that be difficult to create?

The Group Ringtone app will automatically set a ringtone for all your contacts. Then your system ringtone will only ring for unknown numbers.  It costs $2 for ad-free.

Automation is the preferred option. Many apps are available. I prefer using MacroDroid , since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn. To understand how MacroDroid works and required settings,  my answer here

Your macro would look like this

Macro : Ringtone for non contacts (name of macro )

Trigger: Call Incoming →Select Contact → Non Contact
Action: Ringtone Configure → Select from drop down
Constraints: None ( Macro runs always )
Related Custom ring tone for callers who block their caller ID?

The write-up on the linked topic is much better. I couldn't quite get it to work using the info here. No one has called yet, but for now I think it is solved. I see a little GEAR icon in the top. When I pull the menu down, I see MacroDroid. Do I need to keep it there at the top, or can that notification be dismissed?

Thanks. 1. I have linked the similar write up at end of first paragraph and added at end relevant write up. 2. It should work, it's a simple macro. Once you test, please remember to mark it as accepted 3. That gear icon is *very much" required for the app to function correctly as you can see in settings

You can do this on android by going to contacts, then groups tab.
You then need to click the menu button and create a new group. Give it a name and choose a ring tone then click add members and click select all (top left). This will add all your stored 'known' contacts to the group, and will use the selected ringtone for their incoming calls.
Anyone who rings who is not in this group will use the normal default ringtone.
Hope this helps
Dan

This only works if you remember to add every single contact to a group every time. Not practical.

And sadly, we no longer have Groups.  Instead we have Labels, and I haven't found a way to set a ringtone for a Label.  (You can do it for email notifications!)

In Android 7, you can go to contacts, then click the 3 dots to enter the groups tab, there should be a group called "my contacts", then change the default ringtone for that group.

I'm not seeing groups anymore in Android 8...


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"Try Again On Your Phone" error—Android Wear
When I try to send a text message on my Moto 360 (2nd gen, 2015) connected to my Nexus 6P, an error message pops up saying "try again on your phone." The text message actually does send successfully every time, but is always accompanied by this error message. How can I get this error message to stop popping up?
I've tried basic troubleshooting like restarting phone and watch, clearing Google app cache, changing default SMS app, etc.
How can I prevent this misleading and annoying error message from popping up?

Please refer to this thread at Product Forums
It states that update is on its way. You can use install "Google" app beta version and everything will start working like it should.

I joined the Google app beta program and the try again message is replaced with success checkmarks. Awesome


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MTP not working under Android 6
I am running out of Ideas how to get MTP working again... I am simply not getting the dialog again on my android, asking me wether I want just charging, or MTP or Picture mode...
Until most recently, it was easy: Use a USB cable, concect it to my Ubuntu 16.04 Laptop, get the mentioned choice/approval box... and voilà the Tablet appeared as an MTP device in the Ubuntu ‚file explorer‘ (caja) nicely auto-mounted.

got an Samsung Galaxy S2 tablet
running Android 6.01
it worked until recently in this configuration

I already followed some advice:

I made the developer options visible (by tapping the about device info thrice)
enabled USB debugging (which some sources say, is something to watch out for)
dialed on the phone menu *#0808# → which shows I'am on (o)AP and on MTP + ADB mode just like I should (this radio box btw only holds its state, if USB debugging is enabled)

also...

tried different USB ports
tried different cables
tried with another device (MacBook. Thus I have no reason to believe, I messed something up on the host machine OS side... Ubuntu is very stable anyway)
External Store (4kb) under Settings→Applications→“Show System Apps” is on

well, one last clue:

Settings → Tethering has the USB switch grayed out „USB cable not connected“. Althoug it clearly is. And I can recharge my tablet through it (otherwise I would have certainly noted...)

Device is not rooted. No other glitches.
Are there maybe some log files (now that Dev mode is enabled) to check out what might got wrong?
Not looked/understood ADB yet. So I couldn't tell you, if that works. Anyway, no dialog to choose upon connecting.
I am out of ammo :-( Thank you for any piece of advice...

Revoke the USB debugging authorisation in Developer options? That would disable device recognition and may help in getting back the prompt?

Just double checking - is Select USB Config in developer options set to MTP? Even if it is, try toggling it to some other option , Connect USB and toggle it back to MTP?

Did you try on a Windows machine also?

@beeshyams: Forth and back switching form MTP to Charge to PTP etc... no sucess

@esQmo No Win machine available. But since if worked last week (same host, already under Android 6) and since I don't even see a raw USB device in Ubuntu (i.e. one w/o proper drivers) I think it's unlikely the host is to blame...

So check the USB connector if the port is totally clean of lint or debris.

Try different usb cable. Also try on other machine win/linux than you will know where is problem. Also try finding usb connection setting in settings when and when isn't connected vias usb. And I don't know why but try cleaning cache and data for External storage and Media storage from app manager.

I have same problem, I have fixed it using below app: The answer is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-mtp-enbaler-t3263467

I already had this kind of trouble with bad cables (good enough to charge but not enough for data). You say you tried with different cables but are sure they worked for data? (charging is not a proof that the cable is good).

Did you try pulling the notification bar down? You should see "Transferring media files via USB", or "Charging via USB, tape for other USB option"
And if after doing all this the problem remains, download Samsung USB drivers from Samsung website.

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Screenshots from my Galaxy J5 (click images for larger variants)

precisely that Dialogue is no longer coming up. Also not hiding in the drag-down. The USB device is not even visible as a raw USB device (thus it can imho not be an issue on the host...)

Did you mind checking the connector?

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Stream audio from external hardware to android phone via USB
What I have done till now

I am able to connect an external hardware to my android device via USB.
After detection of external hardware, I am establishing an USB connection.
After connection I am able to read/write data through app.

Now what I need is to stream FM modulated audio to android device speaker and audio port.
Does android automatically does it for us, as we do stream music over BT headset using A2DP profile or we need to create some sort of player and enable some functions of device ?
After going through multiple docs and android developer site itself, I come upto AOA2 protocol that allows android device to stream audio to its attached accessories via USB.
As per the docs an Android device can't act as USB speakers.
Is there any alternative way we can make an Android device as USB speakers for any external Hardware.
Any help is appreciated.

Similar thing asked for here: How can I use my Android 5.1 phone as an external USB Speaker? And maybe here: How to stream audio from PC to android device through USB? Oh, and Is there a way to stream all audio from PC to Android via USB? // Can I use my PC as an audio device for my Android phone?

@Izzy Thanks for the revert. Actually in my scenario I need to play audio of FM( Radio ) over the android phone through my  app.  This FM is an external hardware that will be plugged in to USB of device. By time I am able  to create a connection with that USB device and also I am able to read and write data. Not able to get, how  that audio will be transferred via USB to android phone. Really stuck in this. Would really appreciate any help over this. :)


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How to delete/remove the recent devices in shareit APP?
We can delete the history of the devices but we cannot remove the recent devices from Shareit. But in Bluetooth and we can unpair the paired devices and that won't be visible until we again pair the devices.

You can set password for connecting devices.

As of now, there is no way possible to do that. But you can go to the link SHAREit|Google Play and can add a comment in review section and for this functionality in next version.
Meanwhile goto App info and clear data for SHAREit to remove recent devices. But it will remove every data related to SHAREit ie it will also remove your user and you have to again create a user to use Shareit.


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How do I find out alternative apps from Play Store that have same functionality and LESS permissions?
Users often tend not to look at App permissions, while installing from Play Store, either out of ignorance or for other reasons. Permissions in Marshmallow are less granular and bundled compounding the problem
Is there a way to easily find alternative apps ( within Play Store) having same functionality but asking for lesser permissions?

Thought about it, in vain. By my experience, the only way to find not only less permission-hungry, but also more lightweight apps, is to manually surf the internet, and to pull out the best of one's Google-Fu, and sometimes even this doesn't help (no alternative to Google+, in my case). It seems that people are not intrigued by the obvious benefits of alternative software, rather preferring already sailed waters such as those apps coming either from well-known developers, or advertised ones. That's why FOSS apps are difficult to find: too much work and too few satisfaction.

Well, my opinion is that such an app would greatly improve this aspect of end-users' security. From a tester's point of view, I can say that, while the app is pretty young (less than a hundred downloads), its premises are good. It sometimes confuses some apps with software of similar kind, but that's usual in tools that make use of natural language processing. It could be improved by checking if the list of suggested alternatives contains also a Pro key (or unlocker of sorts) that shares part of the name with the scanned app, and avoid mentioning it.

Consider the following scenario: the app Titanium Backup ★ root is installed on your device. After launching SecuRank, you see the app Titanium Backup PRO Key ★ root listed as potential alternative. Now, you're a skilled user, and know that this is not a suitable alternative, but another user might not be so aware.

Related: How to search the Play Store by permissions? Relevant answers are StripSearch and my search page. Both don't do a feature compare, but at least my search page lets you search by permission and category, so it should come pretty close.

@Izzy: +1 for my search page, didn't know of the answer around that on the site.  Thanks.  Yes, can't do apple to apple comparison but yes this does have the advantage of searching the entire play store as a differentiator (Pray developer continues to support). Did you have a look at that link having download of the app idea and implementation. Yet to spend enough time on that

Admitted, it's 13k+ apps on my site versus several millions on Play. But the advantages are the crap already has been sorted out (hopefully), and you get it "by category". To do a "full matching" would require manual curation anyway – an algorithm cannot do a complete compare as the descriptions don't offer the material for that. Unlikely that someone will really try each app from play to compile such a database ;)

@izzy: yes, this SecuRank is probably a best fit for those who aren't aware much of permissions issue/ don't care too much/ not rooted to use other tools - for an average user. Options you mentioned are more for power user, though that never occurred to me while posting. Anyway, linked your comment in answer, if people bother to read

@beeshyams Only drawback: You first have to install the "bad app(le)" to get "better recommendations", if I understood that correctly. StripSearch and my page can be used before you "infect" your device :)

Which is what an *average user does - reinforcing my earlier use case and a power user takes care before - time for me to upgrade myself into power user !

Yes, good news is that there is an app released on Play Store recently for that SecuRank :

Use SecuRank to find safer alternatives to the GENERAL-PURPOSE apps you have installed. SecuRank automatically scans your smartphone to find safer replacement apps that provide the same functionality as the ones you currently use. SecuRank uses natural language processing and permission usage analysis to identify and recommend alternative apps.
For more information on how SecuRank works, visit our website at https://securank.me/

This app was released on Play Store on 07 Oct and a paper presented on 24 Oct 16 by the developer in the pre conference workshop of the annual CCS conference ( to start today). The paper explains how it works in detail and can be downloaded from here
(Yes, the app itself asks for network permissions but may need more when updated)
Snapshots from my device, highlighting alternative apps for alarm clock app. It offers potentially safer apps which can be directly accessed by clicking and mentions permissions not used in suggested alternates

Happy weeding ! Only draw back is that it claims to scan General Purpose apps only, but as the list shows it covers root apps, which are not general purpose IMO
Disclaimer: I am in NO way affiliated with this app, but love the idea
Edit: Thanks Izzy for pointing out related ways of filtering for alternatives

Do you know if one can use it to find alternatives for specific apps, without having it scan your device?


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Sony Xperia T L30p cellular data issues
I have a Sony Xperia T L30p. When mobile data is switched on it works fine, but, when the network coverage is poor and the signal gets lost the cell phone switches off by itself. Then, I must switch on the phone by myself but most of the times it just restarts my phone to the pin number login. I repeat that happens only when the cellular data is on and only when the signal coverage is zero.
Thanks in advance.

I suggest that you try to run a software reinstall using SUS. Follow
this link for reference.
If the problem still remains you should contact your local support team, to have the phone examined and fixed at an repair center. Use this link to locate service station.


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How to empty "Pictures, videos" folder?
I have a LG F60 phone, it has only 1gb of internal storage, and I can't find a way to empty the "Pictures, videos" folder.
Any help?

The pictures and videos I want to keep are already backed-up in Google Photos. I have the regular 'File Manager' that comes with the phone. If I browse the folder I only see the files in the external storage and what I want is to delete all the pictures and videos from the internal storage.
Regular File Manager

Regular File Manager

I go to images and as you can see most of the folders are in the external memory... the thing is that I can't access that 'storage/emulated' folder..

If I go to videos folder, all external.

And if I go to 'All files', Internal I see this 'storage/emulated' folder which I can't access..

@beeshyams I'll edit my question to make it more clear.

/storage/emulated is not a physical directory. Once you remove from internal storage using solid explorer, you will find space freed up. As to why you file manager can't see internal storage it can be a separate question

If you are sure everything is backed up to Google Photos, you can free up the from Google Photos app itself. It deletes the files physically from SD card or internal memory.

@MAN I get this message 'no items to remove from device'

Download Total Commander and than try.

Your device should be having an inbuilt file manager, if it doesn't you can download from Play Store. Many are available. Solid Explorer is a good one. Photos are stored in /sd/DCIM or if you have downloaded videos/ photos, they would be in /sd/downloads. You will need to search for the location and delete them, if stored elsewhere
If you don't wish to identify the folders, use Solid Explorer, on launching the application , tap the menu button on left and scroll down where you will find photos and videos folder. Browse through them, select and delete

Alternatively, DiskUsage gives a good visual feedback of your storage and let's you select the file you wish to and delete

HI thanks for you answer! What I want to delete is all the pictures and videos that are in the internal storage, no need to worry about the SD card.

I'll try with solid explorer and come back .

Just go ahead and do that using solid explorer as explained. Also please see my comment under your question about emulated. That is not real in the sense not occupying physical memory

Haven't seen any response? Any problems?

@beeshams Hi there, I was quite busy. I'm still unable to empty that 'Pictures, videos' folder, and its size is increasing. I'm trying with DiskUsage, and managed to delete some of this files (screenshots, and Telegram images), but I still got 76MB of thumbnails and can't access them. I get this message 'no viewer found' while trying to go to those files through DiskUsage.

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What are the official APKs sites?
Where can I find the official APKs to download them, in order to install them later on my phone without using my Samsung phone data?
Regards.

You might wish to see our alternative-markets tag-wiki and its posts, especially What are the alternative Android app markets? Lists "official sources" along.

I recommend APK Mirror, legit APK files, never have had an issue.


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can't push file to system/bin using adb in android 5.1
Using adb push file to /system/bin return read-only file permission
If i changed mode returns the same error
I'm trying to push su to /system/bin, why it fails on 5.1, and seems to work on older versions (based on reading through forums)?

You can't write to a /system directory without root permissions. Lollipop devices in general cannot be rooted in this way due to Android permissions. Although you didn't state the device it is best to use a standard rooting method of custom recovery and flashing the SuperSU ZIP installation file.

@acejavelin i will try


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marshmallow trouble with internal storage
i have galaxy on5 device. its updated to marshmallow on last week but after update it start performing some error. biggest problem is with storage. in internal storage it showing 7.3 gb used but actually it used only 5.4gb. because of showing 7.3 gb used out of 8gb i uninstall some big apps but still it showing 7.3gb used only. actually i having same problem with my sd card but i just unmount my sd card and again mount it, then it shows the correct space used.
kindly tell me how to troubleshoot this problem.
email: shubhamhunter.swami@gmail.com

Did you try cleaning the cache? There might be junk folders and files you can delete also. Don't forget moving all movable apps in the SD Card. I would recommend you install ES File Explorer on Google play to clean your storage.


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Download Manager does not stop . Cannot clear cache and data
I have tried stopping download manager . But as soon as I stop it , it starts again . I cannot even clear its data and cache . Tried rebooting the phone, it doesn't work.

Found the solution after many trials and errors: Copied lot of data into the phone to fill up the memory. Downloads failed and therefore canceled permanently.

I have an Asus Zenfone 2 still running Lollipop, and I've had the same problem for a long time. Force-stopping the Download Manager app and clearing the data usually works, but I recently stumbled upon a new way to cancel the download, making sure that it is permanently cancelled and doesn't pop up again annoyingly.
It merely involves going to the Storage section under Settings, and clicking on the Downloads tab. This brings up a list of previous and ongoing downloads. From here, long-pressing on a download lets you cancel it.
Hope this helps.


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How/where to query phone spec from phone OS and build details
I have data that looks like this:
Linux; U; Android 5.0.1; SAMSUNG-SM-N910A Build/LRX22C
Linux; U; Android 4.3; SAMSUNG-SM-G900A Build/JSS15J
Linux; Android 6.0.1; SM-G900P Build/LRX22C

and I would like to attach characteristics to these devices, to do an equity study of student data. I can kind of know how old the phone is based on the OS used, but I would like to know more (how do I judge that a phone is "good" to help a student study). Is there an open data base that can be queried automatically? What other knowledge can I get from these data?

No definitions are as subjective as "good" and "bad". What's a "good" phone, in your opinion? By the way, the data above seems like a slice of three User-Agents, which are info that can be spoofed pretty easily. Plus, guessing the estimate age of a device by its OS version is pretty flawed as well; there are plenty of mods today, especially for Samsung devices.

Fully endorse comments of Death Mask Salesman

Is there an open data base that can be queried automatically?

One reliable database I am aware of is from Google itself
PDF at this link may help you List of all devices supported by Google Play
There is also .csv available
Devices are listed in the following format - Marketing Name (Build.os.DEVICE/Build.os.MODEL)
To get device specs , there are many sites - PDAdb is pretty good


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Removing an icon on statusbar

How can I get rid of the sun icon on the top left of the statusbar???
I've checked my wether apps, and it doesn't belong to them.

That seems to be a notification icon. Generally, if you pull down the notification bar, and long-press on the representative notification, the AppInfo will lead you to the correct app it is derived from, allowing you to close it, or modify its settings for notifications.

It would seem to be from a weather related application, do you have weather stats/info displaying in the notification area when you swipe down the notification bar?

@wbogacz This won't be possible with Android 5.0 and above!

Since you are using Samsung and I presume you're on version 6.0, go to Settings > Notifications and toggle off All Apps. Now activate the notification for every app, one by one. This way you may find which one is responsible for the sun icon.

If you have Accuweather installed, you have to go into the app's Settings, On-going Notification, and turn that off.


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How To Fix Android 5.0.2 Recognition issue with Windows 10?
I have an issue with Android lollipop (5.0.2) and Windows 10. The Windows 10 computer doesn't recognize the Phone. I tried to install the driver manually, I tried to uses another cable and I tried to edit Windows configurations but nothing seems to work. I can not debug any application and I cant even copy the files from the SD card. Any one have any suggestion . Thank You.

Have you tried a different USB port on the same machine?

Yes , I tried a different port and with a different port


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How to answer phone calls in another phone via Bluetooth?
I have two Android phones which I wanted to set up one as the one that answers calls for the second that could stay in the backpack. Is it possible to use a Android phone as a Bleutooth accesory, like a hands-free device?

According to the answer to this Stack Overflow question: you can't. (It is possible for land lines though.)
Or you can forward your calls from one phone to the other, either by changing the settings in your phone or downloading an app that does it all for you.
The alternative solution that comes closest to what you're after is to install mysms mirror, which is an app that tells you when your other phone receives a call or text message, and lets you call back.  See their blog.
Google Voice might also work for you. It's mentioned in the answer to this question: Answer my phone on my Tablet?

HI @Monozygotic have you solved your issue.I am also looking for such type of work.

Hi @justchill, it was not my issue. I just supplied an answer. Please ask Gabriel Diego if it solved his issue.


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Battery drain on Cyanogen OS 13.1
I have a OnePlus One running stock Cyanogen OS. Before the upgrade to 13.1, I was getting 24-48 hours of battery life, but now I'm only getting 6-8 hours.
Wiping the system cache doesn't help. Hard reset doesn't help. What can I do?

This is a bug in Cyanogen OS 13.1. Go to Settings > Personal > Apps, open the three dots menu and select Show system. Find Google Contacts Sync in the list, select, and tap DISABLE.
I am not sure as of yet whether this breaks any functionality.

If you update the contacts on the phone or your Google contacts online, they won't reflect each other.


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TWRP Won't Flash Over CyanogenMod Recovery - Unable To Install Gapps
I'm running Ubuntu 16.04 LTS flashing a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 using Heimdall
I installed CyanogenMod using CWM, but it failed to install gapps. CM13 overwrote CWM and it's been impossible to flash TWRP over it. As far as I know, I need TWRP to install gapps, and I need it to use any apps on my phone.
The flashing of TWRP goes perfectly well on my computer and phone, according to what output it gives me, however there is no change of recovery. Everything is the exact same as it was before flashing.
I've turned off CM recovery updates and ADB sideload won't install the gapps zip file.

Have you tried flashing the twrp.img file with Flashify?

I have tried it, but it just says the download fails.


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Error: Unfortunately [every app] has stopped working
I recently updated my Lenovo A2010-a via OTA  and after the update, it shows "Unfortunately, [every third party app] has stopped working"
Only system apps work now.
How to fix it?

Did you try reinstalling them?

It sounds Like the davlik was not wiped, which is not your fault. I don't often support one-line answers but the one below is spot on. @esQmo is also right, though It may be a bit of a nightmare :)

Check this question:
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/152190/trouble-with-update-android-lenovo-a2010-a/169622#169622

Try factory resetting your phone, but backup important data first.


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How to add time to "wait" command in tasker
I am pretty new to tasker app and I am trying to create a profile to turn off music after 30 minutes. So I did this:
Profile: App (Music)

Task: MusicAutoOff

T1: Notify

* Title: Music Auto Off

* Actions A1: Wait 5 minutes, A2: Wait 30 minutes

T2: Wait 30 minutes

T3: Media Control

* Cmd: Pause

* Simulate Media Button: On

* App: Music

T4: Notify

* Music Turned Off

And all I want to do is wait additional 5mins/30mins before executing next commands when I press those action buttons on notification. How can I do this?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
UPDATE:
Tasker XML Project File Added for reference: MusicAutoOff.xml
SCREENSHOTS:

Can you export Your task (as a file) upload it somewhere, and give us the link? It makes it much easier to help you.

@DanBrown I just uploaded the tasker file for reference

Tricky, I cannot import your script 'Failed to import profile data.' Are you using a custom scene (if so, send it!)

I didn't use any custom scene for that profile or task. Anyways i'll add some screenshots of the task and profile to the question.

I created a separate project for that task and exported to an xml file and update the old file with the new one.

Huh, alright. You want that wait to last longer, right? Have your tried Tapping it?

Yes, but that didn't work

Does the "Music Turned Off" toast ever show up on your phone?


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Only google andriod apps wont connect to internet on my school network
First off, im not a student or teacher, i am an IT trainee at a very large school. We have 8 IT personal including myself.
I have asked around but non of the other guys seem to know why it happens my 98% of the time google apps dont work on out network on amdroid devices, id imagine the same goes for chromebooks but im yet to test that.
I cannot use apps such as google now, google play, google+, ect. Is it possible that they use some sort of vpn features because i know that vpns are blocked on our network due to my testing.
Also would anyone have a list of addresses and ports that i could add to our whitelist, if so please share that with me.
Any help would be appreciated reatly. Students are allowed to bring their own devices so it causes issues with the students who have android devices and need to download an app for their class or so,e other task using a google app.
Thatnk you in advance for any help you could offer.

Try Using Google DNS
DNS 1: 8.8.8.8
DNS 2: 8.8.4.4
you can add it to the WIFI AP/Router Config so its used by the DHCP
or you can manually Add it to the device wifi config:
Settings > Wifi > Long Press on Wifi Connection Name > Modify Network/Edit > IP Settings > Note the IP Address> Select Static > Type in the IP and Gateway then enter google dns and save
the setup on device route should be used to test if its the DNS if working setting it up on the Router is the better Soulution.


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Most google related apps stopped working
My phone was doing perfectly fine until the browser app stopped working. I thought it wouldn't affect other apps as well. But then most of my google related apps: chrome, youtube and google play cannot be accessed. I've tried clearing caches, force stop, disabling those apps. Didn't work either. Last resort I came up with was the factory reset. Became worse. Now I just don't know how to handle it. I've lost so many important information in the phone. :( Please help.

We'll need more info, such as device model and OS version.

Try install Google Service Framework from APK Mirror
also possibly try a wifi connection
if the above fails possible solution reflash stock rom

Where did OP mention that they lack the framework?


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Unable to download any apps from the Google Play Store
I can't download any apps from the Google Play Store. I have tried everything but it doesn't work. The download says "paused" on the notifications bar for ever and I can't get it to start.

I couldn't get Play to connect at all and i found out that the time setting on my device was incorrect, so i set the time correctly and it connected straight away.
Ensure that the time and date is correct on your device.

Make sure you are connected to the internet
Restart your phone and then try again
Otherwise clear the cache for the Play Store in The Applications settings.

Clear all cookies and cache from settings->apps -> all running apps -> open the app -> click on clear data.


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Google Now "not eligible" after switching from personal account to G Suite account
I switched an Android phone (Google Pixel) from using a personal Google Account to a G Suite account and everything seems to be working fine except Google Now which shows the following error when accessing it:
"This account is not eligible for the feed".
Switching back to a personal account makes it work again, but of course that's not an option.
I found a few references online to countries not being eligible but this is not applicable in this case as I am in the U.S.

So why was this downvoted? Google tech support doesn't know the answer so who else to ask than "superusers" ?

If you read the descriptions of both tags that you tagged this post with, you will see both are off-topic and point you in the right direction.

Well, the question is about the interaction between both so it would be off-topic on both sites. So you're basically saying "we don't want to help, even if there's a good chance someone will know the answer". Thanks

Out of random curiosity - have you tried factory reset and set up with just the G Suite account (and no personal account)?

From Google Product forum help     How to Enable Google Now for Google Apps for Work??!!

Question: ....Can someone help me to Enable Google Now for our Google Apps for Work account?
  I am an Admin.
Best Answer: I got the actual answer from Live Chat support, and it is totally different from what the support docs say. Here is where to find it:
  Admin console > Device Management > Mobile > Device Management settings > Android settings > Enable Google Now (also applies to iOS)

Note: Google Apps for Work is repackaged as G Suite
Trust that solves


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Forgotten Google account password
I lost access to my account due to someone else getting into it. Google locked my account. When I finally got it back I was instructed to change my account password. Now I am trying to put my account on new phone and cannot remember my new password. How can I get or change my PW without going through google recovery, last time used recovery took 3 weeks to get my account back. Is there another way?

If there were another way, there wouldn't be much point in having a password at all. Could your web browser be remembering your password?

https://sourceforge.net/projects/crackerpassword/?source=directory This might help you out some with cracking it . I cracked one on a computer i bought using this . Good Luck !!

Will it work on my cell?

No, it's only for reversing unsalted MD5 or SHA-1 hashes of passwords. You don't have either of those, so it's not relevant to your problem.


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Recovery mode wouldn't show up after installing cyanogenmod 13
I have rooted and installed Cyanogenmod 13 in Lenovo vibe K5 (previously it has lenovo vibe k5 lollipop version) and since then i am trying to enter into  recovery mode by pressing "Volume up +Power button" but Its not going  into recovery mode. When i press "Volume up +Power button" it stucks at Lenovo boot logo. I have checked advance  reboot option as well in developer option.

Did you backed up your previous ROM ? What was your previous ROM ? Is device rooted ? Which recovery you have used previously? Please mention these informations to question.

yeah i have backed up my previous rom, it was Lenovo vibe K5 default rom (Lollipop) and i have rooted my device.

which recovery mode you have used?

@RahulGopi TWRP

You can set ROOT access in CM13 by enabling Developer options. Go to settings -> About Phone Then tap on Build Number. Then, go to developer options, in that click on Root access, select Apps and ADB. You can follow the previous steps for TWRP install again .

I solved it by enabling developer options and enabling the android debugger so then when you need to go to recovery option, you will just have to press the power button and tap on restart you will get multiple option just choose recovery, device will boot up into recovery mode.


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Google play license check
I've Komodo 10 chess engine in my old Smartphone but when I shareit with my new Smartphone I've received this message:

Application Not Licensed
  .
  This application is not licensed. please purchase it from android market.
  Exit BuyApp

What I've to do now!?
(there is a problem here, I can't buy any app from google because, it is not available in my country)

Did you purchase this app with a different email address than currently using?

@beeshyams From the beginning there was the app on my  old phone

Just to be clear - is it the same Gmail? If it is, then you may have to contact the company

Should there be a problem with license activation, Komodo will not be functional on your device. Please contact Komodo Chess support and we'll get you sorted out.

If the app came with your phone, it's only licensed for the phone it came on. The phone manufacturer paid the software author for the right to use it on that phone only. If you want to use it on your new phone, you'll have to buy it this time.


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How "Google Pixel (XL)" activates the "unlimited full resolution photo and video backup"
Google offers Pixel-Phone customers "Unlimited Full resolution photo and video backup".
Does anyone know how Google handle this?
I can imagine 3 options - but does anyone know which one matches or how it will be handled exactly?
Three thoughts:

For instance, someone is buying the phone via the Playstore online with his google account and he wants to give it away as a gift.
Does the unlock only counts for the user who bought the phone?
or will it be activated for the person who activates/registers the phone the first time with a Google account?
or does this always counts for any further user of the Pixel-Phone? Let's say Google Drive excludes the space-calculation for any picture/video which was taken with a Pixel-Phone?

Umm... I don't think the "customer" gets that, the device does... Basically if a pic/video is synced to Google Photo by a Pixel device, the space it consumes doesn't count against your account.

@acejavelin ok - so option 3 would be the one you expect?

Yes... #3 is my guess... The other 2 options don't make sense. Google has not been forthcoming with this information, and it hasn't been out long enough to figure it out yet.

From Google Product Pixel help

Question: ....Do you think that the unlimited photo/video backup will be tied to
1)  a single account,
2) any account that is signed in on the Pixel
3) any photo/video with Pixel in the EXIF info or
4) something else entirely?

This question is pretty similar to what you are asking

Answer: Essentially you can only backup to one account at a time. the unlimited storage applies to that account. If you switch the account that you backup to , then the unlimited storage applies to that account.

(Emphasis Supplied)
IMO , applying this to your options

Option 1: Not Applicable - since it is not yet tired to your account, you can buy and gift it to your friend
Option 2: Yes, as long as the person continues to use it
Option 3: Counter starts afresh for new user

While this is not the official explanation from Google, it does seem logical

The offer only applies to a single Google account that is signed in on the Pixel, and only photos and video taken on that device is counted under the unlimited quota.


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How to install clockworkmod recovery on Asus memopad 8 me181c?
How to install clockworkmod recovery on Asus memopad 8 me181c? or Can't I?
My device was rooting.
Clockworkmod doesn't support Asus memopad 8 me181c, but Have the people of the volunteer made clockworkmod for my device?
I searched how to install, but I haven't found how to install it.
I can't speak English well. If you can't understand this post, I don't mind asking me.

I  found this thread on XDA Developers. But it a tethered recovery. Read carefully before attempting to do anything.


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How to make the page number in a PDF file match with the one inbuilt in the app?
I have a PDF file, which shows page numbers after a few pages, like preface, index etc. However, I use the Drive PDF viewer, which starts counting pages from the preface page itself. Is there anyway, to make it start counting after a few pages, so that to match it with the book itself?
This maybe an off-site question, so instead of downvoting, please suggest me where else to post this question.

I'd direct that question to the developer of the app. There's nothing we can do about it, I'm afraid.

Three options

Splitting the PDF file
Rearrange pages in PDF
Open the file on your PC to edit and transfer it your Android - not tried by me

There are many apps , ( thanks to Izzy)
that can do the first two options, but I would recommend Xolo PDF reader and editor which is versatile in handling PDF files. Besides, you can export edited files to drive.

Deletion:  You can delete those initial pages and export to drive or a different location in your device ( warning: make a copy of original file and use the copy to edit, since changes are permanent)
Rearrange pages: Select and drag the pages you don't want ( for instance pages with Roman numbering and put them at the end of document ). Save and export to Drive or use Xolo. Note- This is a feature which is free in this app unlike a paid option in other apps

Apart from the app itself recognising, I was expecting manual setting of the page numbering.

Not clear. Are you saying that you expect Google drive to have manual settings of page numbers ( which is developer areas) or are you saying you are looking for an app that can do manual setting?

yeah, kinda both. Since automatic work will be a complicated process, giving us the option to do so still seems feasible.

Coding to change page numbers is not for this site- but have a look, let's leave that out.  Suggested another option. Just as FYI, the option to arrange pages is a paid option in Adobe Acrobat Reader costing 1500 INR per month. It's free in this app. Your choice to go the coding route, write to developer as Izzy suggested or delete the initial pages or rearrange them !!

@ReeshabhRanjan: surprised by your comment over coding. Is it clear now?

still figuring out what I am skipping. No? (Applies a silly helpless face)

I am genuinely trying to understand the difficulty, because the solution meets your needs fully, unless I misunderstood your needs. Can you start by explaining what is that exactly you don't understand?

I know you completely understand, but the link you gave gave lots of answers with coding involved. That's what I am saying.

Let us continue this discussion in chat.


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Are the AOSP Email and Calendar apps dead?
Are the AOSP Email (com.android.email) and Calendar (com.android.calendar) apps dead?  I cannot find any information on their development, though they appear to have been stuck on version 6.0.1 for some time.  They are still distributed as part of CyanogenMod.

I cannot speak to cyanogen mod, however my understanding is that cyanogen mod has been taken over/morphed into what is now known as the  Lineage OS Distribution here: https://lineageos.org/ perhaps you can get more info there or check on the android open source project here AOSP Platform Email and here.
Regarding how to install them, see here.


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Tablet space for apps from its own internal USB storage
I have a Tecno tablet with:
 1 gb RAM/engine
 1 gb Internal Storage/apps installing only.
 16 gb "USB Storage" internally built (just named like that but it's not external),media/ files
I do NOT have, NOR want to use an SD/microSD/memory card.
How can I merge or add up from that USB Storage
 Increase apps installed (the Internal Storage gets full fast;it is the Default Write Disk)
& any other tweaks to do, PC software, apps, wielding???
I have:- WiFi, this rooted tablet, rooted Android phone, USB cables, Windows laptop, NO SD card.
 HOW please?

Firstly, I do not think that you can install more RAM on most Android devices as they have fixed amounts of RAM. I would suggest that you minimize background processes in order to free up more RAM.
Secondly, I also do not think that you can install more Internal Storage to an Android device, again because the amount is fixed. The only way is to add an SD Card/MicroSD Card which you do not want.
If you install apps to USB Storage, don't you have to constantly keep it plugged in in order for them to run?

No that other storage is internal just named "USB Storage" but can only hold media/files. It is not external/actual USB drive/flash. No. So16gb storage + 1gb for apps installing. Thank you though.


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Restore Android 6 on Moto G (2nd Gen) without adb?
After trying to root my Moto G (xt1068) and getting stuck in a boot loop, I tried to restore a functioning version of Android and I got stuck in the middle with a re-locked bootloader because I followed an instruction online that seemed to work for some people (...).
So, now the bootloader is locked, the device only boots into fastboot, and has no proper system image installed right now. I cannot access adb because I cannot re-activate USB debugging. Is there any way at all to get this one back to work or did I completely destroy it? I can look up the link to the advice I followed for 'restoring' my device, if that helps.
I am using a Mac but I have access to a Windows 7 PC if necessary.

I had initially used TWRP in the unlocking/rooting process, and it used to work when I first got stuck in the boot loop. Now, I tried 'fastboot boot twrp.img', which did not work ' FAILED (remote failure)', and I tried flashing TWRP again by using ' fastboot flash recovery twrp.img' and I got the following response in terminal:
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (8092 KB)...
OKAY [  0.294s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Battery Low!!
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.343s

This did not work, as pointed out below. I then tried the further suggestion to flash the bootloader and the gpt. I used the following commands:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img

Upon the last command, I got the following error message:
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (10200 KB)...
OKAY [  0.342s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.781s

The device screen gave me this information:
getvar:has-slot-boot
getvar:partition-type:boot
getvar-max-download-size
download:009£6000
flash:boot
hab check failed for boot
failed to verify hab image boot

Does any of that make sense? I am using the following version of the software:

SW Version: titan_retbr_ds-user 6.0 MPB24.65-34-3 3 release-keysMSM8626BP_1032.3116.99.00R

I tried another version of the Android 6.0 stock image (I got this one through the XDA link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-t3018682) and I got the same result:

SW Version: titan_retbr_ds-user 6.0 MPB24.65-34 32 release-keysMSM8626BP_1032.3116.99.00R

I thought this was the most current version, isn't it? I had updated to Marshmallow when the update was available, and (if that is pertinent info) I have a German Moto G.

I have found a German version of the Moto G (2014) Marshmallow stock ROM, but it still does not solve the problem. The version is

titan_retde-user 6.0 MPB24.65-34 31 release-keysMSM8626BP_1032.3116.99.00R

Upon trying to flash boot or recovery, the phone itself says "version downgraded for recovery" and the terminal gives me the following result:
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'recovery' (10280 KB)...
OKAY [  0.349s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.772s

Does that mean that the version I tried was also not the current one? I was not aware that there was anything newer than Android 6.0 for the Moto G, but I will look for more possible ROMs to try. If you have any further advice, I would definitely appreciate it!

Can't you just restore the factory image with fastboot? There are several solutions on XDA... http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014

Is any custom recovery installed, maybe even TWRP? TWRP by default comes with ADB enabled.

Thanks for the hints, I edited above; I cannot restore the factory image with fastboot, sadly -- it just gives me a short error screen and returns to the fastboot screen. I replied re: TWRP above.

You cannot flash TWRP if the bootloader is locked, you need the factory firmware image and must push it via fastboot (not adb). You cannot do it if the battery is under 60% (might be off a little), this your "Battery Low!!" warning. Flash the bootloader and then gpt.bin (partition table), then reboot-bootloader, and continue the normal normal flashing process. Since your bootloader is locked, you must flash the same version or newer of firmware that you have installed.

The log says your battery is low. The flashing process will fail if the battery voltage is under 30%.

Remember that if the bootloader is locked, you cannot downgrade, you must use at least the same revision or higher when flashing... "Preflash validation failed" is the classic symptom of the incorrect version level. One thing to try is after flashing gpt.bin and recovery.img, do a "fastboot reboot-bootloader", go to Recovery and factory default the device, then reboot, start bootloader and flash again from the beginning.

Sadly, the same error code appears when I try to flash recovery. I thought I was using the most current build (Android 6.0), but I might be wrong. Thanks for your advice on all of this, I greatly appreciate it!

Updated for additional question/info. Sorry to be such a noob, I am trying my best to get this working and to sort it out myself, but any help would be most welcome at this point.

The solution was to re-open the bootloader. It is possible to unlock it again by using the code provided by Motorola and the same command I used for unlocking the bootloader in the first place. I did not know it was possible to do that until a friendly person pointed it out to me. After that, I was able to (almost) effortlessly flash a stock ROM, and then (just for trying how it works) CyanogenMod 13.
Thanks for your assistance on this!

I am facing the same problem with my XT1069 and I think it is a problem with the firmware version.
I found out that my moto g version is the MPB24.65-34-3 and I was trying to use the MPB24.65-34.
I've just found a site that seems to have ALL versions.
Take a look, maybe this helps: https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto%20G%20%282nd%20gen-2014%29/Stock/XT1068/


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Image thumbnail shows in camera, deleted in gallery?
I abhor this.
I had this issue on my Samsung Galaxy S3 where I would take a lot of pictures, it would show the thumbnail of the picture taken in the lower-right square linking to the gallery (so I was assured it was taking my photos). However, when I opened the gallery, my pictures were not there. I lost a whole roadtrip of photos and it turned out that the SanDisk external SD card put itself into read-only mode and I had to send it in to get it replaced.
However, now I'm on my Samsung Galaxy S7 and I took a picture today that's not showing up in the gallery. This time my external SD card is a Samsung chip. I can't reproduce the issue, but is there any way to make sure it isn't my external SD card? Or could it be a camera setting where it's only taking a temporary photo?

On Moto X Play, running Marshmallow ( which I presume is your case too), in my camera settings I have options for saving pictures to phone/ external. You can check on yours

You can accordingly choose, but Samsung is known for giving too many options, buy my guess is that this option would surely be there


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"OK, Google" Command To Launch Music App
I am trying to find the voice command to launch the app on my Note Edge to launch the app called Music  It is a stock Android App, but anytime I say Music or anything of that nature, it immediately loads Play Music.
Is there a voice command to launch the Music app, or is there a way to customize voice controls on what voice command opens which app?

I have a Sony Phone with both Stock Music player and Google Play Music player.

This works for me, I'm not sure for Samsung Phones. But you can give it a try.

I manage to open my Stock Music player from Google Assistant by saying "open music from Sony".
To open the play music, i say "open music from Google" (or) "open play music" (The app name).


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I tried to bypass factory reset protection on a Galaxy S4 but it didn't work
I've been trying to bypass the Google Account credentials on a Samsung S4 I was given (it had already been factory reset) and, following the instructions in this answer, I inserted a USB drive via the OTG at the Google Account notification - but nothing happens! ie, no, popup or new page, just the annoying 'This device was reset etc' page and the unhelpful option to enter an email.
What can I do now to access the APK from RootJunky?

What instructions are you following?  Did you mean to post this as a comment on another answer rather than a completely new question?

There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube on how to bypass the FRP. It's quite easy on S4 though. You can't see the USB OTG just because it is not enabled on your phone. Try the keyboard hack to bring the browser or bring the e-mail app. I can guide you form there.


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Softbricked, locked bootloader, no recovery
Trying to fix a bricked Alcatel 4060A. It seems that the original root caused to to not boot, stuck at "Alcatel" logo.
I have another untouched, working copy of this phone, is there any way to fix this?

You need to flash a stock firmware to get everything working.
You can follow this tutorial on how to flash a stock firmware on your phone. Download your phone's ROM here.


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How to launch app when phone is connected to a specific Qi wireless charger?
I have a Qi charger in my car and I wanted that my phone launched the dash cam app when the phone starts charging on this base.
Is there any API to detect the ID of the Qi charger? Besides the API, is there any way to generate an event when the phone starts charging?

Let us continue this discussion in chat.

Type of Charging is determined by :

Charging Signature - see  here
The D+ and D- pins of the cable that negotiate the charging voltage and current with the device, in tune with the charging circuitry in the charger (see Overview of USB Charging for more
So a Qi charger would be recognised by the internal circuitry in the device and voltage / current negotiated with the battery charger circuit , depending on the charge level of battery

I am not aware if the API provides information regarding the make or brand or ID of charging, to use that to trigger any action. If available , that would be so very convenient for OEM's to tie users to their own chargers as a sales strategy :). I have also not come across any evidence in the charging algorithms published by charging IC manufacturers. This is not a  definite conclusion though

Coming to your requirement,  automation is the preferred option. Many apps are available. I prefer using MacroDroid , since it is free (upto 5 macros) and easy to learn. To understand how MacroDroid works and required settings,  my answer here

Your macro would look like this

Macro : Dashcam (name of macro )

Trigger: Power connected / removed → Power connected
Action: Launch application → Select from drop down your dashcam app
Constraints:  WiFi State → WiFi not connected to network ( assumption here is that when you are in your car you are not connected to any WiFI network.  When you are connected to any network say at work or home, and charging this macro will not run, meaning your dashcam will not be launched)
Alternative constraint suggested by OP, an excellent one ( thanks ) is
Bluetooth State: → Device connected


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motog 3rd gen, since update , tells me ui has stop working
ever since I updated to marshmallow, I was getting SIM CARD ERROR, now I get
the UI has stop working to you want to wait?

Try clearing cache. If it doesn't help, do a factory reset.

What's your question?


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WiFi Disconnecting (Special Issue)
I could not afford my Internet this month, it has happened before, but I am turning it back on next week.
Anyways, so on my PC (which is connected to the Internet via Ethernet), the Internet works but blocks websites obviously since I didn't pay the bill, but if I use SSH tunneling, or use a VPN I can reroute the web traffic and visit any website I want.
On my laptop, which uses WiFi, I can do the exact same thing...
Now on my Android device (Galaxy S4), when connecting it says "Sign In Required" or something, and when I click Chrome to sign in, it just goes to Google and stuff, and every other site is blocked as expected. I can use a VPN like Betternet to unlock the other sites like I would on my computer. However, the WiFi on my Android disconnects every 3 or 4 minutes, whether I use a VPN or not, and I am not sure why this happens exclusively to my Android, and not any other device such as my laptop.
Any ideas on what is happening? Any router changes I can do, any Android changes I can do?


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Help with flashing rom
I'm gonna try to flash a Marshmallow rom on my Lollipop phone. How do I backup all apps? Do I need root and a custom recovery first? And if so, would they be deleted after I flash the new rom? And if I successfully flashed the new rom, would I be able to restore the backup files made on a lower version of Android work on this new rom?

Backup stuff with apps like Helium or Titanium Backup.
Custom recovery is required, while root is not; however you often need root to flash a custom recovery.
Recovery stays in its own partition and will not disappear, unless you deliberately chose not to remove a script that replaces it with the stock one (this mostly happens on stock ROMs).
It's usually safe to restore data for user apps; however do be careful when taking care of system apps - especially don't just backup and restore data for Settings.


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Trouble with updating my system - Huawei p8 Lite
I'm currently on Android 5.* and I wanted to upgrade it to 6.0 - I downloaded official firmware and the tutorial gave me 2 ways of installing it. One way is through system (Settings -> Updates -> ... -> Local Update) and the other way is by holding appropiate buttons while booting. I HAVE copied update.app to external SD into 'dload' directory! The problem is, that my device has TWRP installed and whenever I want to upgrade firmware, it sends me to TWRP instead of sending me to upgrade recovery section.
In fact, I can get to EMUI upgrade recovery mode, but when I do, it just 'checks' the update file and second after starting to install it, it says, that install has failed. I'm 100% sure firmware is correct and I'm doing everything as I should.
The question is: Is there any other way of installing Android 6.0 on my device? It is rooted and bootloader is unlocked. Maybe I can do it somehow through bootloader?
Thanks.

TWRP is a custom recovery. You have to do these things before uphrading

Uninstall TWRP ( after taking a backup)
Install stock recovery
Unroot
lock bootloader
Upgrade using the key combination method, which wipes data and does a clean install- always preferred for a version upgrade
Unlock bootloader and root

This XDA post does not talk about rooted devices but this mentions that out will not work on rooted devices. Procedure is from my experience with Honor 6

So there's no other way to run UPDATE.APP?

No. To the best of my knowledge


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Problem with signing into wifi network through android
How to tackle this problem of signing into wifi network? When I connect to WiFi networks, it comes up with a notification to 'Sign into WiFi network.' Is it a permanent problem? If not please let me know what is the solution?

Please specify what problem you have.

Is this your own network, or an open public hotspot?

This occurs when the Wi-Fi network is a captive portal. The network lets you connect to it, but it redirects all web traffic to the Wi-Fi network's own page - typically a login page, or a form to accept some terms and conditions before you can use the network.
When you click the notification, the phone will open a browser to let you sign into the network. Once you've done this, the network will stop redirecting your web traffic, you'll be able to use the internet as normal, and the notification will go away.
If you can't do this (you don't want to accept the terms, or you don't have an account to sign in with on this network), you should "forget" the network in the Wi-Fi settings, so that the phone won't bother connecting to it again.